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Joey King Returns

Sep 21, 2026 · 2h 9m

Summary

Joey King discusses her new film Practical Magic 2 and reflects on turning 27, sharing stories about her father’s arm-wrestling past and a severe facial burn. The conversation shifts to food poisoning, pica disorders, and the loneliness of illness, while Dax and Joey debate idioms and penny disposal. They also touch on the importance of owning one's appearance and insecurities, concluding with reflections on mental health and finding joy in one's thirties.

Topics discussed

Intro and guest Joey King Sponsorships: Quince and Scottsdale Joey's outfit and 'trad wife' aesthetic Celebrity crushes and nose hair stories Idioms: 'Dime a dozen' and trivia Penny hoarding and pica disorder Cremation and sand-grinding anecdotes Coney dogs and embarrassing moments Cooking mishaps and pink chicken Travel stories: Kuwait and Barcelona Dad's stunt double career Sponsors: Allstate and YouTube Premium Dad's jadedness and Joey's 30s Facial burn from cooking accident Scarring, self-image, and fake it till you make it AA service and managing anxiety Period mood swings and friendship Ping pong ball incident and family stories Arby's chili and movie box office Practical Magic 2 and casting reactions Interviews and Miley Cyrus moment Game of Thrones and Maisie Williams Elizabeth Moss and movie release date Birthdays, zodiac signs, and weather Growing up Indian and Desi restaurants Farting on airplanes and bathroom etiquette Agatha Christie movies and Kenneth Branagh Praise for actors: Leonardo DiCaprio Liz Meriwether and New Girl Chin filler and family judgment Vanity and self-definition Seven deadly sins as virtues Empathy, envy, and Jeff Bezos Adam and Eve and relationship costs Origin of 'let the cat out of the bag' Trivia night and Norman Reedus Outro and goodbye
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