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It"s Pretty OK

Why don’t more bars serve beer in pitchers? How do you pick a song for karaoke? What does the word “home” mean to you?Those questions range from silly to serious, but if you’ve ever pondered the answers to all three in a single day, you’re not alone. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, crack a 40, or anything in between, and join the gang here at It’s Pretty OK as we attempt to answer these questions and many more. We promise it won’t be boring.Hosted by Pierce Bishop, Max Handler, Kevin Linger and Sean

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Ep. 290: Beers of a Feather Flock Together

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2021/09/25

This week, the gang (all together!) talks about beer variety packs, from the brewery sampler to the grocery store build-your-own six-pack. Does Sean shoehorn in his hatred for pumpkin beer? You bet he does! Plus a special edition of “Kevin Is Sorry.”MUSIC: “Wolf Like Me” - TV on the Radio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 289: Flights of Fan-cy

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2021/09/17

This week, Kevin is thinking about traveling to see sporting events. What would get him to hop on a flight to go see a game? Is it affected by the one specific instance of sports-travel trauma he shares with Pierce and Sean? Will Sean find a way to shoehorn in his “sports fandom is a mental illness” catchphrase? Listen and find out!MUSIC: “Hardline” - Julien Baker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 288: It's All About the #RANGZ

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2021/09/03

This week, Kevin’s got on a (wedding) ring, so he, Pierce and Sean are talking about #RANGZ culture in sports, particularly the NBA. Is winning championships the only way to evaluate players’ greatness? Is it even a viable way to evaluate them at all? Also, we have the single best breaking news moment in the history of the podcast.MUSIC: “We Are the Champions” - Queen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 287: This Pod Is Certified Biodynamic

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2021/08/27

This week, the gang talks about wine terms. What the hell is “0/0 natural” supposed to mean? Does “sustainable” even mean anything anymore? And how much of this stuff is just marketing mumbo-jumbo?MUSIC: “Dark In Here” - The Mountain Goats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 286: The Decline of Western Civilization

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2021/08/19

It’s a flashback to the old days — Kevin and Max are dealing with wedding preparations and moving preparations, so it’s just Sean and Pierce. This week, they decided to revisit an old format and talk about something they just watched: Penelope Spheeris’s 1981 documentary about the Los Angeles punk scene, The Decline of Western Civilization. They discuss Darby Crash, the aggression of young men, and Black Flag living in squalor.MUSIC: “Los Angeles” - XADDITIONAL MATERIAL: The 10 worst contracts in

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Ep. 285: The Pod About "Work Drinks"

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2021/08/13

PagesDesignCommerceMarketingSchedulingNewAnalyticsProfilesCommentsSettingsHelpThis week, Pierce talks to Sean and Max about an article he read calling for an end to work-related happy hours. They discuss whether that stance is really about the “happy hour” part of “work-related happy hour,” think about other social activities that could ease some of the author’s concerns, and refuse to talk about office Christmas parties.MUSIC: “i refuse to die” - Sydney SpragueADDITIONAL MATERIAL: End Office Happy

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Ep. 284: Leave the Cronut, Take the Cannoli

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2021/08/06

This week, Kevin went to a place that sells a very special cannoli — only he didn’t get the cannoli. This sparks a conversation about places that have “signature” items. Can you really pass judgment on a place if you didn’t try its specialty? Lest you think this is turning into a food podcast, clothing comes up as well. And stick around to the end to hear Sean butcher a classic line from The Godfather.MUSIC: “Don’t Go Putting Wishes in My Head” - TorresADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Instagram Has Become

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Ep. 283: Left Crust, Right Crust

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2021/07/30

If you’re trying to order pizza but can’t choose between two different toppings, you may have a natural impulse to order a half-and-half with the toppings split … or you might be Pierce. The gang gets together this week to discuss the circumstances in which you would — or wouldn’t — get a split pie.MUSIC: “Polar Bear or Africa” - Jeff Rosenstock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 282: Get to Know Your Town!

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2021/07/23

This week, Kevin is starting to prepare for a move, which brings up thoughts and questions about what happens when it’s time to leave town — and why it reminds us that we need to go try new places now.MUSIC: “Middle Child” - Nervous Dater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 281: Check Out Our New Menu

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2021/07/15

This week, the gang returns to discuss the way that certain parts of the restaurant experience — namely, the parts that have to do with choosing and ordering your food— have changed in the last year. Are QR-code menus contributing to the destruction of human interaction? Is any of this going to change back? And is Sean really going to rag on his dad for having a tough time reading menus in poorly-lit restaurants?MUSIC: “Back That Azz Up” - Juvenile (feat. Mannie Fresh and Lil Wayne)ADDITIONAL

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Ep. 280: Enjoy Your Stay

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2021/07/02

This week, the gang talks about the proliferation of hip hotels that cater to a younger crowd. How are they different from traditional stalwart hotel chains, and does that say anything about a shift in travel priorities?MUSIC: “Black and White” - The dB’sADDITIONAL MATERIAL: “I’ve got tequila on my foot”: It’s last call for Whitlow’s in Clarendon (The Washington Post) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 279: The Toast of the Town

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2021/06/25

This week, the gang takes up an incredibly important topic: What’s the difference between something like avocado toast and an open-faced sandwich? Is it the dumbest podcast we’ve ever done? Probably! But also maybe not. You’ll have to listen and determine for yourself.MUSIC: “Cheeseburger in Paradise” - Jimmy BuffettADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Reporter spends 15 hours in a Mississippi Waffle House as punishment for finishing last in fantasy football (Twitter) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Ep. 278: Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss

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2021/06/17

This week, the gang (minus Sean’s appendix!) gets together to talk about Uber/Lyft, Airbnb and food delivery companies pivoting to profitability. What is the “millennial lifestyle subsidy,” and should anyone actually be surprised by it?MUSIC: “Maybe Your Baby” - Stevie WonderADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Farewell, Millennial Lifestyle Subsidy (The New York Times) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 277: Ball Control

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2021/06/10

This week, Kevin, Pierce and Sean are talking about a Sports Illustrated exposé on pitchers using foreign substances to doctor the ball and get a better grip. What are the parallels to the steroid era? And why does MLB keep stepping on rakes it could easily just pick up?MUSIC“Divorce Song” - Liz PhairADDITIONAL MATERIAL“This Should Be the Biggest Scandal in Sports” (Sports Illustrated)Crushed from Religion of Sport (Apple Podcasts // Spotify) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Ep. 276: So Much Room for Activities

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2021/06/04

This week, the gang talks about “lifetime sports,” the kind of activities that you can do even after your athletic prime has passed. Why do some of them seem to be so expensive, and are there more easily accessible options? Also, Pierce apologizes as usual —only this may be the most off-the-rails apology yet.MUSIC: “Welcome to Earth” / “Bad Feeling” - Cobra ManADDITIONAL MATERIAL: LeBron James’s Agent Is Transforming the Business of Basketball (The New Yorker) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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Ep. 275: Mastering MasterClass

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2021/05/27

This week, Kevin brings an article from The Atlantic on MasterClass, the “educational” phenomenon that allows you to buy access to video tutorials from luminaries like Aaron Sorkin and Stephen Curry. Who is the target audience, and is this a good idea at all?MUSIC: “Generic Song About You” - Disheveled CussADDITIONAL MATERIAL:What Is MasterClass Actually Selling? (The Atlantic)Bomani Jones and Spencer Hall talk Stevie Wonder on The Right Time: Apple Podcasts // Spotify // YouTube Hosted on Acast

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Ep. 274: Shaken, Not Stirred

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2021/05/20

This week, the gang talks about good old-fashioned home drinking — or maybe more accurately, Old Fashioned home drinking. They explore how cocktails carry a special brand of nostalgia that beer and wine may not be able to match, and Sean and Pierce reminisce fondly on one specific night at one specific bar in DC.MUSIC: “Two Characters in Search of a Country Song” - Country Westerns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 273: Looking Out My Back Door

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2021/05/13

This week, the gang is talking about the things that make a backyard into a luxurious paradise. Are you a hot tub guy? Maybe you’re the king of the grill/smoker. Or maybe you just want to kick back and watch some TV while getting some fresh air. There’s something for everyone!MUSIC: “The Lemon Song” - Led Zeppelin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 272: A Friendly Wager

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2021/05/06

This week, the gang is talking about sports gambling now that sportsbooks are open for business in Virginia. Why is it probably a good idea to decouple sports betting from casinos? And how does ESPN’s Marvel-themed NBA broadcast from a few days ago factor into things?MUSIC: “Lake Erie” - Wild Pink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 271: The Year of the Bubbles

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2021/04/29

This week, Max is out, so it’s time for a SPORTS PODCAST! The gang looks back at the many changes that sports leagues made over the last year to deal with the coronavirus pandemic and tries to figure out if any of them are good things that should stick around — or if they were all just cynical money grabs to make sure TV contracts were fulfilled.MUSIC: “Faith Healer” - Julien Baker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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