Leah, The Kid Who My Mom Is Making Me Drive To School (w/ Rachel Wenitsky)
Summary
Host Hampton McKelvie records a podcast episode while driving freshman Leah Menkowitz to school due to her mother’s legal driving suspension. They discuss SAT prep ethics, family dynamics, and the musical *Dear Evan Hansen*, which Hampton plays for Leah. The conversation covers their social lives, crushes, and plans for future rides as they navigate high school life.
Topics discussed
Intro: Driving to school and SAT prep ethics
Meeting Leah: Introductions and car etiquette
Small talk: Sports, gum, and breakfast
Homeroom movies and the Pirates of the Caribbean
Crushes and relationships: Kiera Knightley and parents
Hampton's dad and his backyard mini-golf course
Fast food run: Barbecue sauce and Coke preferences
Social media: Twitter accounts and privacy
The story of the aunt who drove naked
School gossip: Judd, sprinklers, and crushes
Discussing the musical Dear Evan Hansen
Singing and musical theater aspirations
Lyrics and song skips from the soundtrack
Logistics: Driving home and future rides
Outro: Who is the coolest girl in school?
End credits and Forever Dog production notes
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