Did Dan's Grandma know we were dating?
Summary
Dan and Phil welcome their first-ever guest, Dan’s grandmother Veronica, to the Hard Launch podcast. They discuss her life in South Shields, her marriage to 600 sailors, and her French language mishaps. The trio also covers pop culture hot takes, internet slang, and listener questions about relationships and snacks.
Topics discussed
Intro: FX's Adults and Toyota Camry
Introducing the first guest: Dan's Grandma
Inflatable chair banter and podcast reputation
Grandma's hobbies: Line dancing and Pilates
Teaching Phil a line dance step
Childhood memories: Antivirus software and cheating
Dan's coming out via email
Grandma's perspective on Dan and Phil's relationship
Advice on undefined relationships and ultimatums
Marriage advice: Age and experience
French class story: The 'Nipple' mix-up
News: Horse semen lab vs. unapproved home
News: Suspicious package and horse anecdotes
News: Fastest motorized shoe record
Phil's fake Guinness World Record for coin stacking
Sponsor: Shopify and FX's Adults
Dating apps vs. meeting in person
Rating celebrities: Jacob Alordy, Pete Davidson, Bad Bunny
How Grandma met Grandpa: 6 girls and 600 sailors
Sponsor: Toyota Trucks
Sponsor: Rocket Mortgage
Explaining internet slang: Aura farming, mogging, twink death
Listener mail: Honesty in relationships
Listener mail: Prawn cocktail chips and 70s appetizers
Listener mail: Phil's deep belly button
Emergency topic: Long distance relationships
Closing: Wisdom for the younger generation
Outro: Devil Wears Prada 2, Prenuvo, DraftKings, SimplySafe
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