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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. 191: O Captions! My Captions!

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2019/09/17

Are young people hard of hearing? Because it seems like they’re using subtitles an awful lot these days. That’s what the gang is talking about this week.MUSIC: “Just What I Needed” - The Cars (RIP Ric Ocasek)ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Don’t Be Caged In (It’s Pretty OK) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 190: IKEA, Therefore I Am

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2019/09/10

If you’re in your 20s and you don’t have anything from IKEA, do you even have furniture? This week, the gang talks about why the Swedish giant’s furniture is so ubiquitous, war stories from trying to assemble POANG chairs and various HEMNES products, and how IKEA is like a casino.MUSIC: “If She Ever Leaves Me” - The Highwomen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 189: A Pumpkin Spice Podcast

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2019/09/03

From the Popeyes chicken sandwich to pumpkin spice everything, food fads are the topic this week…except for when Sean basically turns it into a rant about corporate Twitter accounts. He tries to redeem himself at the end by celebrating Megan Greenwell’s outstanding Deadspin exit letter.MUSIC: “Peace Out” - Jay SomADDITIONAL MATERIAL: The Adults In The Room (Deadspin) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 188: Tough Luck

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2019/08/28

Sean’s an idiot and forgot to post the pod yesterday, so you had to wait an extra day for our sweet, sweet thoughts on Andrew Luck’s unexpected retirement. Blame him and shame him, then hear what the gang has to say.MUSIC: “Confusion in the Marketplace” - The Hold Steady Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 187: Watch and Learn

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2019/08/20

This week, the gang is talking wristwear. Does anyone else under the age of 30 besides Pierce and Sean still wear a plain old time-telling watch? And what’s the allure of smartwatches that are largely an extension of the phones we’re already carrying around in our pockets?MUSIC: “The Joke” - Brandi Carlile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 186: High and Tight

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2019/08/13

This week, the discussion turns to haircuts. How do you find a barber you feel comfortable trusting to styling your hair? Do you bring pictures to the barbershop as a guide? And do you want your shop to be more of a hangout spot or a quiet place to get a fresh cut? As always, Pierce apologizes. Sean shouts out a great album from 2018 that he finally caught up on. And one is poured out for David Berman and Toni Morrison.MUSIC: “Random Rules”/”Smith & Jones Forever” - Silver Jews Hosted on Acast

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Ep. 185: Stepping into "The Limo"

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2019/08/06

Max is back, so this week, the gang unpacks the Seinfeld episode “The Limo.” What happens when Jerry and George pretend to be different people in order to catch a limo ride back from the airport? Listen and find out!MUSIC: “Greasy Spoon” - Birdgangs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 184: Power to the People

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2019/07/30

This week, Max is out, but Kevin tags in to talk about the “player empowerment era.” NBA players are holding more sway than ever before in determining their situations. What set the table for this, and where should the other sports go from here?MUSIC: “Paralysed” - Nilüfer Yanya Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 183: C-B-D, Easy as 1-2-3

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2019/07/23

This week, the gang is talking about CBD. You’ve seen it everywhere, in everything from lattes to lip balms, dog treats to vape cartridges. But is it actually effective, or is it all marketing hype. Come to think of it, what do you actually know about CBD? And what’s keeping you from learning more about it?MUSIC“Cissy Strut” - The MetersADDITIONAL MATERIALCBD is everywhere. But is it a scam? (Vox)How Essential Oils Became the Cure for Our Age of Anxiety (The New Yorker) Hosted on Acast. See

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Ep. 182: In a Van Down by the River

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2019/07/16

We’re firmly planted in tomato sandwich season, but this week, the gang is talking about #vanlife. What possesses certain people to convert passenger vans into roving residences? How does that relate to the “tiny house” trend? And what does the Britpop band Pulp have to do with any of that?MUSIC: “Common People” - Pulp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 181: A Show About Nothing

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2019/07/09

This week, the guys celebrate the USWNT’s World Cup victory, argue over the value of “doing nothing,” apologize for wardrobe choices, and recommend immersing yourself in history when you get the chance.MUSIC: “Cadaver Sniffing Dog” - The Mountain Goats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 180: Miss Independent (Bookstore)

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2019/07/02

This week, a recent Slate Money segment sparks a conversation about independent bookstores. How are they managing to compete in the age of Amazon, and when is it maybe a good idea to forgo maximum efficiency and slow things down a bit?MUSIC: “SUN RA” - Jamila WoodsADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Slate Money: “The Tweak a Little Harder Edition” (Slate) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 179: Rough Draft

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2019/06/25

This week, Sean and Pierce are talking about drafts. No, not first drafts or cold draft beers. These are sports drafts, which are excellent for teams and their fans. But are drafts maybe bad for players? They examine who benefits from the draft system and what could be done as an alternative to empower young players while still preserving the joyful insanity of the NBA offseason.MUSIC: “Fake Empire” - The NationalADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Abolish the Draft (New York) Hosted on Acast. See

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Ep. 178: Sittin' on the Dock(less) of the Bay

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2019/06/18

This week, Max’s new transportation habit starts a conversation about the dockless bike/scooter craze. What problem are they trying to solve? Whatever happened to just walking places? Why is Sean such a grumpy old asshole? And who’s that whimpering in the background? (It’s special guest/co-host Harriet the dog, that’s who!)MUSIC: “Scream“ - Stef Chura (Note: Sean incorrectly identified her label as Polyvinyl; she records on Saddle Creek) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Ep. 177: The Books of Summer

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2019/06/12

It’s getting to be summertime, so summer reading is the topic. We all seem to enjoy reading and the summer, so what was it about combining the two that caused so much dread for our adolescent selves?MUSIC: “Right Place Wrong Time” - Dr. John / “Mind Playing Tricks on Me” - Geto Boys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 176: Trivial Pursuits

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2019/06/04

This week, the discussion turns to perhaps Max’s favorite activity of any given week: bar trivia. Why is it such a ubiquitous way for young folks to spend their time? And is Pierce too competitive for it to be fun?MUSIC: “Old Man” - Stella Donnelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 175: Sit Back, Relax, and Enjoy the Show

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2019/05/28

This week, the gang is talking about movie theater etiquette. Why does it seem like it’s getting worse?MUSIC: “Capacity” - Charly Bliss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 174: Sticking the Landing

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2019/05/21

Game of Thrones has finally reached its much-anticipated end, but we talked about the show last week, so we’re not going to do that again. Instead, we’re talking endings…namely, why we’re so invested in them.MUSIC: “Harmony Hall” - Vampire Weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 173: Criticism Is a Ladder

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2019/05/14

There's only one episode left of Game of Thrones, but it's possible you missed that in the storm of criticism about the way that the eighth season has unfolded. This week, the gang digs into that criticism, the fan-theory economy, whether showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss deserve the flak they're getting, and whether this phenomenon is amplified by Game of Thrones's unique circumstances (FINISH THE BOOKS, GEORGE).MUSIC: "Returning to the Fold" - The ThermalsADDITIONAL MATERIAL: On Smarm

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Ep. 172: Going Beyond the Burger

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2019/05/08

This week, the gang is talking about two hot new companies offering alternatives to the hamburger: Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods. Beyond makes the first plant-based burger to be sold in the meat section of grocery stores, while Burger King will be serving Impossible Whoppers in all its stores by the end of the year. So naturally, we had to do some taste testing.MUSIC"Dylan Thomas" - Better Oblivion Community CenterADDITIONAL MATERIALYour Questions About Food and Climate Change, Answered (The New

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