Election Day crackles through the studio as we kick off with a Springsteen surprise and a reminder to vote, then veer into the strange economics of spectacle: The Naked Cowboy, busking myths, and why consistency can out-earn talent in the right crossroads. From there our patience runs out on Halloween creep—medical shows in silly glasses, [...]

A ballet clip sent us spiraling back to Kate Bush, and that simple scroll unlocked a bigger conversation: how we hear things differently with time, and why owning your work can change the arc of your career. We start with Wuthering Heights—divisive, daring, unforgettable—and trace a line to Stranger Things, [...]

Ever wondered what happens when you accept a ride on a rock legend’s private jet? For British boy band McFly, it meant having their passports defaced with explicit Sharpie drawings courtesy of Rod Stewart himself. We dive into this shocking story of celebrity mischief gone too far, exploring the real-world consequences when the [...]

The cosmos keeps offering us fascinating phenomena to contemplate, from Black Moons to Saturn’s temporarily vanishing rings. Unlike Blue Moons (two full moons in one month), Black Moons occur when we experience an extra new moon – completely dark and invisible to observers on Earth. This celestial event sparked a [...]

Ever had a car salesman call you by your deceased sister’s name? Welcome to Anne Levine’s world of absurd encounters and anniversary reflections. In this hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking episode, Anne and co-host Michael Over There™ dive deep into wedding disasters and anniversary traditions while celebrating their own 10-year milestone.The [...]

We’re both feeling a bit under the weather, so we’re presenting this episode from 2020, thanks for tuning in! Summer fades into autumn as we dive into the controversy rocking the tennis world at this year’s unique US Open. Despite the tournament’s strict COVID “bubble” protocols with daily testing, drama [...]

The digital era has birthed a new class of con artists, fraudsters who construct elaborate facades online and infiltrate our most trusted institutions. From LinkedIn phantoms to fraudulent medical professionals, the audacity of these deceptions reveals uncomfortable truths about our collective vulnerability. Consider Jackson Simmons, “the most fake man on LinkedIn” – an [...]

Summer is waning on Cape Cod, and Anne Levine and Michael Over There are feeling it. As the days grow shorter and the distinctly un-summery weather continues, they reflect on how climate patterns have shifted over the years, creating what feels like one amorphous season rather than the distinct four they once [...]

Here’s what happens when someone fakes their own death to avoid wedding costs, and can a librarian leaving $2 million to her cat change your perspective on loyalty? These stories and more await in our latest adventure through the strange corners of human experience. We kick off with birthday celebrations featuring Canadian musician Jacob Moon and his lovely wife [...]

Buckle up as we explore the unexpected science of happiness through a surprisingly relatable scenario – the blissful relief of removing an uncomfortably tight bra at day’s end. This accidental experiment reveals a universal truth: sometimes happiness comes from the contrast between discomfort and relief. Also, you can somehow get [...]