Cursive Dirtbag.mp3 | Voicemail Dump Truck 225
Summary
The hosts discuss the artist Lord, her new music, and her swim in the Potomac River, while also reflecting on a recent back-to-school night and the benefits of reduced screen time in classrooms. They debate the relevance of cursive writing and share personal anecdotes about middle school experiences and parent-teacher conferences. The episode features a caller’s story about a free hot dog at the Folsom Street Fair and a humorous mix-up with a lookalike at BlizzCon. Finally, the group reacts to a voicemail about Dan’s dad’s health concerns and discusses strategies for managing small bladders…
Topics discussed
October intro and pumpkin spice debate
Intro fade joke and Lorde discussion
Back to School Night and Dan's growth
Dan's school subjects and geography skills
Parenting solo and kids using screens
Parent-teacher conferences and teacher memories
Middle school stories and handwriting
Writing 'Voicemail Dump Truck' and school preferences
Halloween decorations and new home
Bald-faced hornets and spotted lanternflies
Grub's accent and Folsom Street Fair intro
Folsom Street Fair hot dog story
Voicemail from Mister Choctowski
BlizzCon lookalike and face blindness
Salsa vs. Frank's Red Hot debate
Dan's bladder issues and travel tips
Movie theater etiquette and seat wiping
Woodpeckers and Woody Woodpecker history
Critique of live-action animal movies
Twitch chat game: marry, kill, or marry
Theme park line cutting and restroom breaks
Disney park rumors and Avatar land
Disney travel log and photographer services
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