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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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34:56

Ep. 91: Is Ikigai the New Hyyge?

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2017/10/16

This week, a blog post exploring whether "ikigai" is "the new hyyge" sparks a conversation about cultural appropriation, hipster dickbags, and the importance of following through on things. Oh, and what "ikigai" and "hyyge" mean in the first place. MUSIC: "Sober" - Lorde. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Is Ikigai the New Hyyge? (Food52) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:05

Ep. 90: (Eating) On the Road Again

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2017/10/09

Ian just passed through town on a long car trip, so this week, the guys are talking about what food it makes sense to eat in the car. MUSIC: "Captive of the Sun" - Parquet Courts feat. Bun B Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:19

Ep. 89: Sleeping Giants

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2017/10/02

The gang's all together this week, and they're talking about sleep schedules, and Pierce apologizes for his laundry habits. MUSIC: "If Before I Wake" - The Districts (this is not the music that Sean mentioned in the episode--oops!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:09

Ep. 88: Can I Get An Encore? (Actually, Never Mind)

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2017/09/25

Pierce and Sean gather to talk about concerts. Do you prepare for the concerts you go to? Do you go to the show if the band you're seeing just put out a bad album? And what's the deal with encores? MUSIC: "Giant" - Banks and Steelz. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Have A Nice Hot Cup Of Herbal Tea (Deadspin). Vince Staples on Hot Ones (YouTube) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:36

Ep. 87: Hot Thoughts

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2017/09/18

This week, Sean and Pierce talk about hot sauce, specifically Tabasco. Is it butt? Or is it perhaps...not butt? They close the show by discussing petty larceny and a South African student that stood up to robbers. MUSIC: "Hot Thoughts" - Spoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:23

Ep. 86: Maps

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2017/09/11

This week, the guys are talking about maps, specifically those of the Google variety. Has access to maps on our phones eroded our sense of direction or changed how we drive? And who do people that put their feet on the dash think they are? MUSIC: "Maps" - Yeah Yeah Yeahs. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: A Definitive Ranking of “Getting the Gang Together” Montages (The Ringer) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:12

Ep. 85: Central Perks

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2017/09/05

One of Pierce's favorite coffeeshops turns its wifi off over the weekend. Naturally, this called back to a time when the gang discussed a bar that used a Farraday cage to disrupt cell signals inside, and sparked a conversation about the etiquette of working at places that are neither your home nor your office. MUSIC: "Read My Mind" - The Killers. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Shea Serrano (@sheaserrano) on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:06

Ep. 84: Critiquing the Critics

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2017/08/28

This week, the reactions to season 7 of Game of Thrones (no spoilers) have Pierce and Sean talking about cultural criticism and the times when Pierce takes issue with it. As always, Pierce apologizes, and Sean shares a TED excerpt that's got him thinking. MUSIC: "Cathedral" - Jade Bird. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks - How we can face the future without fear, together (TED) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 83: Why Is Easy Rider "Dated," But Mad Men Isn't?

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2017/08/21

This week, Pierce opens the show by talking about a book Sean lent him—that he actually read for once. That leads to a conversation about what makes a piece of culture "dated," then Pierce apologizes and Sean shares a passage from said book. MUSIC: "The Stack" - White Reaper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:41

Ep. 82: All in Good Humor

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2017/08/14

This week, Pierce confesses that something besides a concussion ails him: an adverse reaction to humor. With help from Kevin, the crew delves into that issue, then Pierce apologizes (as always). MUSIC: "Jumpstarting" - Deer Tick. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Vagabon on Audiotree Live (YouTube), "The Land of the Large Adult Son" (The New Yorker) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 81: On the Beach

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2017/08/07

This week, the gang talks about why beach vacations are way better than the beach itself. Plus, as always, Pierce apologizes for something. MUSIC: "Silver" - Waxahatchee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 80: To Infinity Foods and Beyond

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2017/07/31

Jared and Kevin join the pod this week to talk to Pierce and Sean about the concept of "infinity foods." What is an infinity food? What makes a good one? Once they've got the concept, the guys have a draft. MUSIC: "Everyday" - A$AP Rocky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 79: Kyrie Irving (Not Really An) Emergency Podcast

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2017/07/24

Holy crap. Veritable NBA superstar Kyrie Irving has requested that the Cavaliers trade him. This is wild, so Sean and Pierce jumped on the phone to talk about the places he reportedly wants to go and the structural factors that make the NBA the easiest league for superstar players to exert power over their situation. MUSIC: "Evil" - Interpol. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Anthony Davis's #DriveByDunkChallenge (via The Ringer) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 78: We Have the Meats (But Should We Eat Them?)

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2017/07/17

This week, the gang (plus Kevin!) is sitting around the table talking about meat - namely, about reducing your meat intake. What does it do for your health? What about the environment? Would we try going vegetarian? Plus, as always, Pierce apologizes.MUSIC: "25 Bucks" - Danny Brown feat. Purity Ring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:28

Ep. 77: You Know You're a '90s Kid When...

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2017/07/10

If you're vaguely internet-savvy (like Max, who's back!), you've probably been flooded with '90s nostalgia lately. From "Which Friends Friend Are You?" personality quiz to '90s-themed dance parties, it's everywhere. This week, that has the gang pondering what decade defines a person. As always, Pierce apologizes, and he and Sean celebrate the new album from HAIM.MUSIC: "745" - Vince Staples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 76: Meta-Pod Special

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2017/07/03

This week, Pierce and Sean are talking about podcasts. Namely, about how Pierce could stand to be more adventurous in his selection.MUSIC: "No EQ" - Into It. Over It. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 75: Traveling (the Basketball Kind)

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2017/06/26

Max isn't here, but Sean and Pierce are, and they're doing that thing they do where they pose a random sports-related question and talk about it far too long. This time: If you had to adopt a new NBA team (but you had to move to the city too), where would you go? And as always, Pierce apologizes, and Sean provides an update on his Game of Thrones watching.MUSIC: "Glitter" - Charly Bliss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 74: Mergers and Acquisitions

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2017/06/19

The announcement that Amazon is buying Whole Foods for over $13 billion (!!!) is some of the biggest news of the week, so the gang is talking about the ultimate goal for the online-retail giant. As always, Pierce apologizes for something. And Sean has FINALLY started watching Game of Thrones, so he's got an update on that.MUSIC: "Home Studio (Back Up In This Bitch)" - Chance the Rapper (feat. the Social Experiment) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 73: Join the "Nation"

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2017/06/12

Back in the day, you liked the team that was on TV in your area, and that was that. Now, with the aid of the internet, it's never been easier to follow any team, anywhere. This week, the guys are talking about the decline of regional fandom—as well as some places where it's still as strong as ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 72: Watching the Throne(s)

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2017/06/06

Game of Thrones. It's one of the most popular shows on television, it's arguably the last "cultural moment" that binds us all together...and Sean has never seen it. Now, he's considering finally diving in, but first, he has some questions for Max and Pierce.MUSIC: "Minnesota, WI" - Bon Iver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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