Host Jim and guest Shelley explore how genetics influence obesity risk, debating whether this knowledge empowers or anxieties listeners.
4 Jul 2025
Rewombed: Exploring Parenthood, Faith & Medical Ethics with Nikki Brake-Sillá
Playwright Nikki Brake-Sillá discusses her play "Rewombed" with hosts Jim, Peggy, Shelley, and Beth, exploring the intersection of science, faith, and motherhood, in this interview.
27 Apr 2025
Irritations: The Bottom Rack Manifesto
In this episode, Beth Shannon leads the group in a lively discussion about life's little irritations and pet peeves. The conversation begins with Jim sharing updates about unexpected visitors (including mice) in his New York apartment and his progress watching Virgin River. The group then dives into their individual annoyances: Shelley's frustrations with bad drivers and glasses management, Peggy's irritation with speech patterns and fake phone voices, John's concerns about language misuse, and Beth's strong opinions about dishwasher etiquette and public behavior. Throughout the episode, the hosts debate solutions to these everyday problems while sharing personal stories and plenty of laughs. Despite their complaints, the episode ends on a positive note with Beth sharing a heartwarming encounter she had during a rally in DC. This entertaining discussion reveals how our daily annoyances often reflect deeper values about consideration, efficiency, and respect.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
340
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
13 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
37
Social presence
0
YouTube
66
Engagement
51
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