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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. 111: No Reservations

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2018/03/05

This week, the gang is talking about restaurant reservations after a British establishment Twitter-shamed groups that no-showed after making reservations. Why is it such a big deal? And are there ways to fix the system? Plus, as always, Pierce apologizes, and Sean celebrates some fantastic new music.MUSIC:"The Face of God" - Camp CopeADDITIONAL MATERIALRestaurants have resorted to publicly shaming no-show diners(The Takeout)Camp Cope -How to Socialise & Make Friends(Spotify)Lucy Dacus

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Ep. 110: "What Do You WANT The Players' Tribune to Be?"

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2018/02/26

This week, the subject of discussion is The Players' Tribune, the company founded by Derek "Yeah Jeets" Jeter to let athletes tell their stories free of silly little things like fact checking and objectivity. What is it? How does it fit into the sports media space-time continuum? And can we call it journalismwith a straight face?MUSIC: "Cool" - Soccer MommyADDITIONAL MATERIAL:What Happens When Athletes Do the Sportswriting?(New York Times Magazine) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Ep. 109: Going for the Gold

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2018/02/19

This week, Sean and Pierce have a confession: They haven't really been paying attention to the Winter Olympics. They talk to noted winter sports fan Max about how the Summer and Winter Olympics are interesting in very different ways and how the Olympics aren't even the pinnacle of most of their sports. As always, Pierce apologizes, and Sean shouts out a movie (spoiler: it's Black Panther, which is really, really good) and a book.MUSIC: "DEVASTATED" - Joey Bada$$ADDITIONAL MATERIAL:How NBC Flubbed

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Ep. 108: Satisfaction Guaranteed...?

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2018/02/13

This week, the guys talk about the end of an era: the era of L.L. Bean's famously generous return policy, which is finally coming to an end...or is it? Also featured in this episode:inter-species justice, someone who should have caught these hands, and a positive change from a company looking to help people make positive changes.MUSIC: "BOOGIE" - BROCKHAMPTON.ADDITIONAL MATERIAL:South African lions eat 'poacher', leaving just his head (BBC) /L.L. Bean Has Ended Unlimited Returns, and I Am Fairly

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Ep. 107: Goodbye, CDs?

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2018/02/05

The guys are talking about Best Buy's recent decision that it will take CDs off the shelves. What will take their place? And does this mean the compact disc is dying? As always, Pierce apologizes for something. And this week, Sean shouts out some movies he's seen recently.MUSIC: "Love, Like Language" - Happy AbandonADDITIONAL MATERIAL:Best Buy to Stop Selling CDs (Pitchfork).Does Vinyl Really Sound Better? (Pitchfork).RIAA Sales Data, 1973-2016 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Ep. 106: Cheap Eats

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2018/01/29

A conversation about Max's experience with Vegemite in Australia leads to a discussion of inexpensive regional foods. Why did a restaurant in Mississippi start serving pig-ear sandwiches? What happens when "the food of the people" gets co-opted by hipsters and rich people? And what are hot dogs reallymade of? (Just kidding--we don't actually want to know either.)MUSIC: "Night Shift" - Lucy Dacus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 105: Let's Get Fantastical

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2018/01/22

What's so appealing about a series of more than a dozen 800-plus-page tomes? This week, Kevin joins Pierce and Max to talk about reading goals for 2018 and sci-fi/fantasy books. And, as always, Pierce apologizes.MUSIC: "Deception" - Blackalicious Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 104: Your Google Home Isn't Spying On You...Yet

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2018/01/16

This week, Max is back from his jaunt around the world, and the gang is talking about virtual assistants. They discuss the Internet of Things, unknown unknowns, and why your biggest concern right now is notthat someone will hack your Amazon Echo and take over your home. Then Pierce checks in with a trademark apology and offers up a fascinating scientific update. MUSIC: "The Embers" - Vagabon. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL:Don't Buy Anyone An Echo (Gizmodo) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Ep. 103: Rockstars

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2018/01/08

Rockstars. These people capture our imagination in a very specific way. How much of it has to do with the music anyway? And since we've been reminded so many times that rock is dead, who are the rockstars of today? Those are the questions that Sean and Pierce are talking about on this week's episode.MUSIC: "Dum Surfer" - King Krule. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL:King Krule Will Be The Last Rock Star In The Universe (Deadspin) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 102: New Year, Same Us...Just Better

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2018/01/02

It's the first pod of 2018! Kevin joins Pierce and Sean to discuss why your goals should be about forming habits (not fulfilling resolutions)and what body positivity means. Believe it or not, the movie Spy Kidsis involved. Pierce apologizes for a time that he didn't read, and Sean shouts out a phenomenal concert. MUSIC: "How Did We Get So Dark?" - Royal Blood. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL:Enough With the Resolutions Already (Lifehacker) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 101: What a Year It's Been

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2017/12/25

In the last episode of 2017, the guys look back on what has been an exhausting year to be alive, and shout out the things that helped them escape for a while. Then Pierce apologizes, and he and Sean close the show celebrating a TV show that's operating at a very high level.MUSIC: "A Snake in the Shower" - The Hold Steady Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 100 (!): Love in the Time of Smartphones

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2017/12/18

Wow, we've done this 100 times. That's kind of amazing.Anyway, Kevin joins the pod this week to help the guys discuss dating as facilitated by mobile apps. They look at how what we look for in other people has changed, and why it's important to get out and experience the world. MUSIC: "Done" - Camp Cope. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL:Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari (Amazon) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 99: It's Too Loud In Here

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2017/12/11

Kevin joins the pod this week to talk about bars that host live music, Pierce apologizes for something, and Sean celebrates the ability to see three movies in a week. MUSIC: "Web in Front" - Archers of Loaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 98: Not So Chill Anymore

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2017/12/05

In the words of a friend of the show, Netflix went "from a Blockbuster killer to a euphemism for sex to more necessary than your cable subscription." But now, Pierce is wondering whether it's gone another step—to not being worth it anymore. MUSIC: "I Haven't Been Taking Care Of Myself" - Alex Lahey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 97: Another Pod About Fandom

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2017/11/27

The third time (or is it the fourth? Or the fifth? Or the 97th?) is obviously the charm when it comes to podcast episodes about sports fandom. Pierce talks about his life as an Eli Manning fan masquerading as a Giants fan, and the gang ponders what he should do when the Manning era comes to a close in New York. Then Pierce apologizes (as always), and Max chimes in with a pop culture recommendation. MUSIC: "Up All Night" - David Bazan. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: The Simpsons Spectacular Part I / Part II

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Ep. 96: Joining the Conversation

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2017/11/20

This week, the gang talks about internet comment sections (which gets Sean very fired up), Pierce apologizes for his travel etiquette, and Sean debuts a new segment: Some S--- that Happened. MUSIC: "Kills to Be Resistant" - Bully. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: The Best Washington D.C. Tips From Our Readers (Lifehacker) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 95: In the (Time) Zone

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2017/11/13

Pierce is coming in hot with a bold suggestion this week. That leads to a conversation about time zones: Do they serve a purpose anymore? And is there a better way? As always, Pierce apologizes for something, and Sean celebrates pettiness in the world. MUSIC: "Tether" / "In Your Head" - loucey. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Daylight saving time ended Sunday: 6 things to know about “falling back” (Vox) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 94: Flying Solo

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2017/11/06

This week, Pierce is back after a few weeks on the road—including some time spent traveling alone. That sparks a conversation about how traveling alone is different and the best way to maximize your solo-travel enjoyment rather than defaulting to your normal habits. MUSIC: "Hard Times" - Paramore. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: America is having an epistemic crisis (Vox) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 93: What Happens When (The Artists) We (Love) Die?

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2017/10/30

This week, an innocent question about Sean's record-shopping trip launches a discussion of what happens when iconic artists pass away—especially if you weren't particularly familiar with their work while they were alive. Then Pierce apologizes for his choice of words, and Sean shouts out Shea Serrano's new book. MUSIC: "Bendover" - A Giant Dog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 92: SNEStalgia

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2017/10/23

This week, real-life Pierce is off the grid, but podcast Pierce is available through some sorcery (i.e. we pre-recorded the episode) to talk about his and Max's recent purchase of the SNES Classic. Pop culture nostalgia is discussed, and something—possibly hilarity, but probably not—ensues. Then, if you stick around at the end, you can get an exclusive sneak peek at the kind of preparation the gang does before a recording session. MUSIC: "You Don't Hang Around" - The Lovely Bad Things Hosted on

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