Ian considers being a Karen on the bus while Doug gets Karened in the park. Have you ever encountered a Karen or has your inner Karen ever come out at the wrong time? Have you broken a law only to be called out by someone? How did you react?

Today’s main topic is Friendship and Loneliness. We listen to Esther Perel discuss modern loneliness and the lack of community support in modern society. She discusses “ambiguous loss” as unresolved mourning and how this plays itself out in our everyday lives. Tell us your thoughts on this topic.

The guys discus how working from home and our modern-day work lives remove us from community and connection in everyday life. Do you work from home? If so, how has “the rise of artificial intimacy” changed in your life due to a lack of immediate, daily community in your life?

What expectations are you placing on your friendships? What are some ways that you stay in touch with friends that don’t live near you?

Doug did stand-up for the 1st time in 11 years and he lived to tell the tale. What are some things that you love that don’t quite fit into your life and how have you managed your relationship with this thing?

We end today’s episode with everyone’s favorite game show: “Which Side of the Border?”

Music to check out:

Glorious Game - Black Thought & El Michels Affair - https://open.spotify.com/album/73IZHjXw93CWjWoDpmQ6Vy?si=EwCq6g0VTwaspUNd1wi-QA

Cheat Codes - Black Thought & Danger Mouse - https://open.spotify.com/album/4TPi1tGDVXCdQOjn4NSRaB?si=xHOg3cSyQpC4KQiT5BQgYw

References / People To Check Out:

Esther Perel - https://www.estherperel.com/

Yolande Cornelia “Nikki” Giovanni Jr. - https://nikki-giovanni.com/

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