x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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

society & culture

All Episodes

38:37

Ep. 151: Rank It Up

It"s Pretty OK ·

2018/12/11

The year-end rankings list: Is it the definitive guide to what mattered in culture this past year? Or is it just an exercise in the perpetual need to crank out more and more content faster and faster? And why are they released so long before the year actually ends? That’s what Sean, Pierce, and Max are discussing this week.MUSIC: “Love It If We Made It” - The 1975 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

36:24

Ep. 150: No More Cars?

It"s Pretty OK ·

2018/12/04

Ford and GM are both significantly scaling back development and production of cars—not as in automobiles generally, but specifically non-truck/SUV vehicles. Sean, Pierce, and Max talk about what’s driving that change (no pun intended) and who is still buying American-made sedans.MUSIC: “Velvet Elvis” - Kacey Musgraves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

37:46

Ep. 149: The Leftovers

It"s Pretty OK ·

2018/11/27

Are you still enjoying your Thanksgiving leftovers? Pierce (who is) and Sean (who is not) talk this week about what to do with the post-Turkey Day turkey. Is microwaving your leftover mashed potatoes disrespectful to your parents/grandparents/aunts/friends/yourself? And if you must nuke, is there a way to nuke that keeps your food from drying out?As always, Pierce apologizes, and Sean gets emotional over books.MUSIC: “Near to the Wild Heart of Life” - Japandroids Hosted on Acast. See

en

36:31

Ep. 148: Check, Mate

It"s Pretty OK ·

2018/11/20

Kevin joins Max and Pierce this week to discuss the greatest event in sport. No, not the Rams’ thrilling 54-51 win over the Chiefs on Monday Night Football. They’re talking, of course, about the 2018 World Chess Championship…which, as you listen to this, is still going on!MUSIC: “Soft Stud” - Black Belt Eagle Scout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

32:32

Ep. 147: In This One, We Save the Food Network!

It"s Pretty OK ·

2018/11/13

We’re not saying the Food Network is dying, but maybe it’s in need of an injection of a little something new. We’re a little tired of watching a zillion Chopped reruns a day. Meanwhile, Vice is struggling with some high-profile talent departures, a string of sexual harassment allegations, and some significant financial woes. Does Pierce have an idea that weaves those things together? He sure does!MUSIC: “Everybody Wants to Be Famous” - Superorganism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

en

43:36

Ep. 146: A Better Way to Cook

It"s Pretty OK ·

2018/11/06

It’s Election Day, so the gang gives one last reminder of how important it is for you to go vote today. After that, they chat about meal-prep services like Blue Apron and Bon Appetit’s sub-site Basically, which recently launched 10x10, “a series of 10 simple, essential recipes that will make you a better cook.” Who are these offerings aimed at? How are they different? And, as always, the question we love to ask: Are they good?MUSIC: “Mistake” - Middle KidsADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Welcome to Basically

en

43:44

Ep. 145: Little Pod of Horrors

It"s Pretty OK ·

2018/10/30

Tomorrow is Halloween, so the gang got together to talk about scary movies. Why do we like them so much? How have they evolved since the days of Freddy and Jason? And what happens when you watch them multiple times?MUSIC: “Quick” - Tank & the Bangas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

34:48

Ep. 144: This Week's Theme...Is Theme Weeks

It"s Pretty OK ·

2018/10/23

From Chocolate Chip Cookie Week (The Takeout) and Evil Week (Lifehacker) in the Gizmodo Media Group universe to Good Bad Movies Week and Patriots Week on The Ringer, the “____ Week” has become a major trope on millennial-focused websites, so the gang is talking about them this week. Where did they start? What is the purpose they serve? And are they any good?MUSIC: “Geyser” - Mitski Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

46:07

Ep. 143: Push It to the (Austin City) Limit

It"s Pretty OK ·

2018/10/16

About two years ago, the gang talked about festivals. For the first time since that episode, Sean went to a music festival—specifically, Austin City Limits. He talks to Pierce, Max, and Kevin about the bands he saw (many excellent ones), his appreciation of city-based festivals (explore the city in the morning, go to the festival in the afternoon), and whether his perspective on festivals has changed (you’ll have to listen to find out).MUSIC: “Maria También” - Khruangbin Hosted on Acast. See

en

47:27

Ep. 142: Where Legends Are Born

It"s Pretty OK ·

2018/10/09

It’s October, which means it’s time for playoff baseball. Kevin joins Pierce and Sean to reminisce on their childhood relationships with baseball, how those relationships have changed, and whether it’s acceptable to have a 5-hour game.MUSIC: “Slow Rider” - Cuddle Magic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

37:50

Ep. 141: Every Plastic Straw That's Ever Existed...

It"s Pretty OK ·

2018/10/02

Max is still off with the kangaroos and the kookaburras, but Sean and Pierce got together to talk about the changes they’ve made to try to be more eco-conscious about food storage, etc. They talk about why reducing and reusing are every bit as important as recycling and share some small steps they’ve taken that might work for you too. Then Pierce apologizes, as always, and Sean shouts out a surprisingly timely movie he just saw for the first time.MUSIC: “Comfort Zone” - Partner Hosted on Acast. See

en

35:32

Ep. 140: You Don't Own This Podcast

It"s Pretty OK ·

2018/09/25

Kevin joins the pod this week, and the gang is talking about a person who found that a movie he purchased on iTunes had disappeared from his computer. Turns out he didn’t really buy it, he just “bought” it. Why is “buying” something digitally different from buying something physically? And more importantly, who stands to benefit from that difference?MUSIC: “Rock the Reaper” - Bat FangsADDITIONAL MATERIAL: You Don't Own the Music, Movies or Ebooks You 'Buy' on Amazon or iTunes (Lifehacker). Yes, You

en

36:13

Ep. 139: Meme, Myself, & I

It"s Pretty OK ·

2018/09/18

Are memes an improvement on the way we express ourselves and communicate with other humans? That’s the question Pierce brings to the table this week, and Sean, Max, and Kevin are here to discuss subtlety, sincerity, and internet trolling.MUSIC: “Universal Sound” - Tyler ChildersADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Highly Questionable - Papi Handshake Fake Out Compilation (YouTube) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

34:01

Ep. 138: Work-Life Imbalance

It"s Pretty OK ·

2018/09/11

Max moved for work, and that means he has a new commute. That sparks a conversation about commutes, how moving out to the suburbs affects other people, and a new way to think about the elusive concept of work-life balance.MUSIC: “I Can’t Do Without You” - Clarence Carter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

44:16

Ep. 137: Unpacking "The Suitcase"

It"s Pretty OK ·

2018/09/04

Pierce joins Sean in Charlottesville this week to talk about "The Suitcase," the episode of Mad Men (Pierce's favorite TV show) chosen at No. 2 in The Ringer's list of the 100 best television episodes of the 21st century. They talk about the parallels between the Don-Peggy relationship and the iconic Liston-Clay fight that features prominently in the episode, whether Don is the worst manager ever, and of course, the iconic line: "That's what the money's for!"MUSIC: "Nervous Young Inhumans" - Car

en

0:43

Ep. 136: The Lost Episode

It"s Pretty OK ·

2018/08/28

Well, we blew it. The third time may be the charm, but my granddaddy always taught me is that the 136th time is the one where things go haywire on you. We had some technical issues that forced us to scrap this week's pod, but we'll see you right back here next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

37:15

Ep. 135: Is Restaurant Week Maybe Bad?

It"s Pretty OK ·

2018/08/21

Another year, another Restaurant Week. Restaurants roll out fixed-price menus that give eaters a taste of their offering at a reduced price. Seems like a great idea, right? So...why does Sean hate it so much? We're delving into the difference between price and value, how the atmosphere in a restaurant changes during Restaurant Weeks, and the beauty of appreciating luxury and picking your spots.MUSIC: "Organ Donor" - DJ Shadow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

44:00

Ep. 134: Let's Get Metallic

It"s Pretty OK ·

2018/08/14

It's long been in the works: a classic It's Pretty OK "questions pod." (Best?) friend of the pod Kevin joins the gang to answer questions about his love for heavy metal music. How did he first get into the genre? What should new converts listen to? And what the fuck is...crabcore?MUSIC: "Whiskey in the Jar" - Metallica Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

41:23

Ep. 133: Dinner and a MoviePass

It"s Pretty OK ·

2018/08/07

Oh snap, Max is back! He joins Pierce and Sean for a discussion of MoviePass, which certainly appeared to be failing last week (NOTE: Since we recorded this, MoviePass announced changes to the service which would limit users to three movies per month in exchange for keeping the price at $9.95 per month and removing certain restrictions on what movies/showtimes are eligible). How has it changed moviegoing in 2018? And what will we do if it goes away?MUSIC: "Heat Wave" - Snail Mail Hosted on Acast

en

35:48

Ep. 132: Not Our First Rodeo

It"s Pretty OK ·

2018/07/31

Well, I guess technically it actually is our first rodeo...because Pierce went to a rodeo! What are headers and heelers? Are rodeo clowns really a thing? And who has the best rodeo name? All of these questions are answered and more.MUSIC: "Smoking's For Quitters" - Thin Lips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

361 results

Similar Podcasts

Voices of Life

APG Mannheim

Promo Estereo Podcast

Promo Estereo

Talking Timelines Podcast

Talkingtimelines

גיקונומי

ראם שרמן ודורון ניר

Drømmefanger

Drømmefanger