Not taking a shower & taking the bus — Episode 20

This week Ross likes not taking a shower (which, does that violate the rules of the show?), and Sam definitely likes taking the bus to work.

Things other people like

  • @germerian: Palomino Blackwing 602 ✏️
  • @valeriecatrow: Magnolias (they’re so big and sassy), how runners give each other head nods/waves in solidarity, and @nprpolitics
  • @mattmoment: first wave Ska music. New Chance the Rapper. Zelda games (for story reasons as well as gameplay reasons).
  • @charlestm: I like carrying an extra clean t-shirt in the bag for warm weather. I also like @CheatsMovement and people who use turn signals.
  • @jeffmueller: The Oregon coast, Sleepytime Extra tea, Tweetbot, pictures of my kids.
  • @karencatrow: Softshell crabs.
  • @ploafmaster: Converse's update to the Chuck Taylor shoe, the Chuck II.
  • @colorsoloud: proselytizing Hamilton successfully, having my body tattooed, watching baking shows with my kids

"The Karate Kid" & Buster Keaton — Episode 19

"Avatar: The Last Airbender" & Internet likes and hearts — Episode 18

This week Ross likes—no, loves—an animated TV show, and Sam talks about the small joys of Internet likes and hearts.

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Watching a baseball game & Dressing nice — Episode 17

iPads — Episode 16

This week, as one flesh, Sam and Ross like one thing: iPads.

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"House of Leaves" & Unagi — Episode 15

This week Ross tries to explain a very good but very weird book, while Sam tells his sushi origin story. Plus, stick around for the aftershow conversation about...deodorant.

Poking at the ground with a stick & Ross's Timbuk2 bag — Episode 14

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Texas Beach & The Hunt for Red October — Episode 13

This week, Ross explores Richmond's most superior river hangout spot, while Sam watches (possibly) the best submarine movie of all time.

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Helping people with stuff & Apple Music — Episode 12

Sam likes to help people with things because solving problems is fun, and Ross can't get enough of using Apple Music to listen to all of the music that exists.

Having Gotten a Haircut & Miller High Life — Episode 10