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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. 270: Choosy Podcasters Choose Jif

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2021/04/22

Has the gang finally run out of ideas after 270 episodes? Listen to them talk about peanut butter and decide for yourself.MUSIC: “How Am I Still Alive?” - Lauran Hibberd (feat. Lydia Night of The Regrettes) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 269: Back to the Beach

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2021/04/16

This week, the gang talks about starting to dip a toe back into traveling. What are the things you have to think about when you hit the road post-COVID?MUSIC: “Walking to England” - Cloud Nothings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 268: Part of a Balanced Podcast

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2021/04/08

This week, Sean had a bowl of cereal for lunch thanks to Sports? with Katie Nolan’s cereal bracket episode, so the gang talks about what cereals make them nostalgic for a bygone era, what cereals they still buy now, and why Max thinks he likes Grape-Nuts but may really only like the shocking number of spoonfuls of sugar he used to top them with.MUSIC: “Uncomfortable” - SAULT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 267: Sitting Where You Eat

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2021/04/01

This week, an article about formal dining room tables has the gang talking about how what was once considered to be a sacred evening ritual for families has changed. Shocker: It doesn’t necessarily have all that much to do with furniture.MUSIC: “With News from Heaven” - William TylerADDITIONAL MATERIAL: What is the dining table really for? (Vox) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 266: Who? Paid How Much?? For WHAT???

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2021/03/25

Attempting to make sense of the latest craze Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 265: It's March, Let's Do a Bracket Thing (Part 2)

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2021/03/18

This week, the gang finishes their “which state hoops the best?” bracket. Can anyone topple California? Probably not, but if you listened to the first part last week, you might as well listen to this one too to see how it ends.MUSIC: “Civilian” - Wye Oak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 264: It's March, Let's Do a Bracket Thing (Part 1)

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2021/03/11

Since we were all deprived of an NCAA Tournament last year, the gang is doubling up on the brackets this year. In the first installment of a two-part episode, they start to break down which state has produced the best basketball players.MUSIC: “Leave the Door Open” - Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 263: Looking Toward the Future

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2021/03/04

This week, some encouraging developments on the pandemic front have the gang daring to dream about a world in which life feels a little more normal. What are they excited to do again? Listen to find out!MUSIC: “Heavy Covenant” - The Hold Steady Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 262: Au Revoir, Daft Punk

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2021/02/25

This week, the gang talks about the announcement (via video explosion) that Daft Punk is splitting up after nearly 30 years together. Did you really think we WEREN’T going to use a Daft Punk song as our music this week?MUSIC: “Digital Love” - Daft PunkADDITIONAL MATERIAL: The Vapors: A Southern Family, the New York Mob, and the Rise and Fall of Hot Springs, America's Forgotten Capital of Vice by David Hill (Bookshop.org) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 261: Built Pod Tough

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2021/02/18

This week, a discovery that Sean’s stereo speakers are actually older than he is sparks a conversation about reliability, incentives, and the way that global manufacturing has changed. How did we get from “built to last” to “the internet of things,” and how do heirloom companies like Thomas Moser and Patek Philippe figure into the equation?MUSIC: “Gas Station Food” — the pack a.d.ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Introducing the Live Music Jukebox (The Pudding) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Ep. 260: The Tony Bennett All-Stars

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2021/02/11

This week, with Max on the road, the gang borrows (co-opts? steals?) a prompt from one of Sean’s group texts and debates the ultimate starting 5 from the Tony Bennett era of Virginia basketball. That’s right, it’s a sportsball one.MUSIC: “Nice Guys” - Beach BunnyADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Samer Recognized A Fart Online (Defector) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 259: I Think I'll Have Myself a Beer

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2021/02/04

This week, the gang is talking about one of its favorite pastimes: beer. How has your alcohol consumption changed over the last year? And how would it change if you could get free Coors Light (or a similarly cheap beer) for life?MUSIC: “Beer” - Reel Big FishADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Blame Game EP by Beach Bunny (Bandcamp) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 258: Animation Station

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2021/01/28

This week, the gang is all together again, and they’re talking about animated movies and TV shows. Believe it or not, they’re not just for kids anymore — although maybe they never were in the first place? And does that justify Pierce’s attempt to watching nothing but animation for the entire month of January? It probably doesn’t.MUSIC: “Louie Louie” - Toots and the Maytals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 257: Warby and Allbirds and Everlane, Oh My!

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2021/01/21

This week, Max’s yuppy-tacular shopping trip sparks a conversation about modern brands like Allbirds and Warby Parker that have expanded from online-only businesses into brick-and-mortar retail. What are these brands selling you (apart from shoes and glasses, obviously), and how is it different from what, say, L.L. Bean is selling you?MUSIC: “Heat of the Moment” - Asia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 256: Stacks on Stacks on (Sub)stacks

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2021/01/14

This week, Pierce talks to Sean and Kevin about a New Yorker article on the rise of Substack, the email newsletter platform that has become one of the preferred homes for writers jumping ship from existing media properties. They discuss what makes a newsletter an enticing proposition for a reader, who is using these platforms to publish content, and whether or not you can get rich on Substack (as their CEO has claimed).MUSIC: “No Eyed Girl” - Lemon DemonADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Is Substack the Media

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Ep. 255: Big Screen Blues

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2021/01/07

NOTE: We recorded this episode before the rioting in D.C. on Wednesday.This week, the gang talks about movies. Well, not just movies, but also the movies. How is stuff like Warner releasing all of its 2021 movies to HBO Max going to affect the world of cinema? And do you even want to go back to a movie theater when it’s safer?MUSIC: “Romance” - Wild Flag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 254: Giving SZN

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2020/12/23

This week, Sean is out and the rest of the gang is talking about how to avoid some of the stress of holiday shopping.MUSIC: “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” - The Beths Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 253: These Cities Are Made for Walkin'

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2020/12/17

This week, a blog post about how Japanese people keep fit simply by walking sparks a conversation about how we choose where we live and how the way cities are laid out influences that decision.MUSIC: “My Iron Lung” - RadioheadADDITIONAL MATERIALI’ve Seen a Future Without Cars, and It’s Amazing (The New York Times)Lego Version of Hokusai’s Iconic The Great Wave offKanagawa (Kottke.org) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 252: Great Expectations

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2020/12/10

When the Max is away, the sports fans will play, and this week, Pierce, Kevin and Sean discuss the reaction to ESPN.com’s pre-NBA Draft profile of top overall pick Anthony Edwards, in which the former Georgia star said that he’s “still not really into” basketball and would ditch the sport to play football if the NFL came calling.MUSIC: “Living the Dream (Cuttin’ Grass version)” - Sturgill SimpsonADDITIONAL MATERIALThe pain and promise of top NBA draft prospect Anthony Edwards (ESPN.com)Radio Garden

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Ep. 251: So Bad It's Good

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2020/12/03

This week, the gang is talking about when things are just plan bad…and when they’re maybe so bad that they’re actually kinda good? Nicolas Cage movies, Pitbull, The Room, the Fast and the Furious cinematic universe, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, and the 2020 NFC East are all up for discussion.MUSIC: “Open Wound” - Bacchae Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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