So...How Was Your Day?
Are you tired of all the arguing? Completely over nasty generational clashes? Ready for rational conversation, warm jokes, and laughter?
So are we.
Follow along with mother/son duo Tana (Gen X) and Malcolm (Gen Z) as we discuss everything from awful customer stories to what's next in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - and do it with a smile. (I mean, you won't be able to see us, because this is just an audio podcast, but...trust us. We're smiling. Mostly.)
Episodes
32 episodes
So...When the 'Rithm Gets You
In today's episode, Malcolm and Tana discuss algorithms and the good - and bad - they do.
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Episode 32
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So...Getting Used to D&D
In this episode, Malcolm and Tana meander a bit (per usual) before finally landing on the topic of Dungeons & Dragons. We talk about what it's like to get used to playing: the challenges of staying in character, learning the game, managing ...
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Episode 31
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So...The Total Eclipse of the Online Argument
There's a little bit of everything in this episode! From talk about the total solar eclipse to a failed Facebook ad experiment to the lack of good discussions online to life as a content creator to the winding road that took Republicans from cl...
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Episode 30
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So...How Do You Ask a Good Question?
A good question has the power to illuminate. It can make you rethink your beliefs, explore new ideas, and uncover agendas. Learning to ask good questions can open so many doors. Explore with Tana, Malcolm, and our guest Don Schiewer as we talk ...
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Episode 29
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49:02
So...Uncovering Hidden Rules...
Do you ever feel lost at work or school, like you're missing something? Have you ever accidentally broken a "family rule" you were unaware of? Malcolm and Tana talk about the hidden rules at school, work, and with families and how to combat the...
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Episode 28
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So...MUSIC.
Do you love to start your day with music? Do you listen to music while you work (or do homework)? What music reminds you most of your childhood? Tana and Malcolm explore their favorite music, the emotions that come from listening to music, and ...
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Episode 27
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48:24
So...In Defense of Madame Web (Critics and Super Hero Fatigue)
In this episode, Tana and Malcolm talk about the complicated relationship between critics and superhero movies, the new Madame Web movie, and how hidden bias can change your perception of media.
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Episode 26
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50:19
So...Pretending to Be Someone Else
It feels like these days, it's not enough to be who you are - you have to have a "personal brand." In this episode, we talk about what it means to pretend online and in real life, which of course leads to a little talk about Dungeons & Drag...
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Episode 25
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46:45
24. So...Valentine's Day (Plus GenZ and Sex!)
So, it's Valentine's Day. Tana shares her most epic Valentine's Day gift ever, and then we talk about Gen Z and sex! What could be a better celebration of the day?
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Episode 24
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47:10
23. So...STAR WARS!
Join us as we talk ALL THINGS STAR WARS! Malcolm is in the middle of a rewatch, so he has a LOT to say. Plus, we think we may have uncovered the point of Jar Jar Binks.
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Episode 23
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45:51
So...Gettin' Hygge With It (and More Dungeons & Dragons)
Is a Stanley Cup Hygge? And why are Danes so happy? In today's episode, we talk about the Danish concept of hygge and finding comfort and happiness when seasonal depression strikes. Also, more Dungeons & Dragons!
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Episode 22
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46:32
So...Total Randomness: Movies, Feeling Stuck, and Graduating with Antonio Banderas
We got a little chatty this episode and hit all kinds of topics: movies, feeling stuck, religion, IKEA, and individualism vs. independent thinking. Oh, and we talk about that one time Tana graduated with Antonio Banderas.
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Episode 21
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So...Playing Video Games with Mom...
Once upon a time, after years of not playing video games, Tana started gaming with Malcolm. The results were hilarious. In this episode, Malcolm and Tana talk about playing video games together, playing co-op games in general, and surviving the...
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Episode 20
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46:56
So...Dungeons & Dragons...
So...what happens when you put a middle-aged mom in the middle of a Dungeons & Dragons game? She has an amazing time, obviously! Malcolm and Tana talk about what it's like to invite your parents to a D&D group - and what it's like to be...
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Episode 19
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So...Do You Have a New Year's Resolution?
So...it's that time of year! Do you make a new year's resolution? Do you skip it? Is the new year a new opportunity, or just a date on the calendar? Malcolm and Tana talk about the concept of new year's resolutions, goals and themes for life, a...
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Episode 18
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So...How Was Your Christmas?
What did you do for Christmas? What are your family traditions? Malcolm and Tana discuss their traditions over the years, and what can be exciting and depressing about Christmas and the holiday season.
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Episode 17
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47:49
So...Why Are Men So Angry and Depressed?
Why do men get so upset over video games? Why do they shoot or destroy their own property when they don't like what a corporation does? But, more seriously, why are so many men depressed? Malcolm and Tana explore the topic of men, anger, and de...
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Episode 16
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51:39
So...The Job Market Sucks, Right?
Why does job searching suck? Why do you have to upload a resume and then re-enter everything online? How is it possible that "no one wants to work anymore," but those looking for jobs can't find them? Malcolm and Tana discuss this and more in o...
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Episode 15
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48:59
So...About Hyperfixation...
Malcolm and Tana explore an aspect of ADHD that really affects Malcolm: hyperfixation. What does it mean to be hyperfocused or task paralyzed? How does this affect your daily life? What in the world are Smoked Cheez-Its? We explore these pressi...
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Episode 14
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47:09
So...Transitioning to Adulthood (Parenting Part 2)
How complicated is transitioning from high school to adulthood? How can parents best prepare their children for this difficult time in life? In this episode, Tana and Malcolm welcome guests Don (Tana's husband and Malcolm's dad) and Shelby (Mal...
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Episode 13
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57:48
So...PARENTING.
Today we ask the most important question: why is Malcolm so awesome? Tana and Malcolm discuss letting kids ask questions, how Malcolm earned his way to first-person shooter games, and why "because I told you so" and other authoritarian parentin...
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Episode 12
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So...Detroit Comic Con, Celebrities, and More!
After a pretty epic weekend, Malcolm and Tana discuss their respective trips to Detroit Comic Con and New York City. We brag about our celebrity sightings, "marvel" at the behavior of people at cons, and muse a bit about copyrights. Join us for...
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Episode 11
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40:41
So...Superheroines!
It's the age of the superheroine! The Marvels, anchored by female characters in all the major roles, brings us to the next test for women in superhero movies. But what about the past? When did other superheroines get introduced? Malcolm and Tan...
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Episode 10
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