Nobody Pitched This
Nobody Pitched This Pod
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- 2026
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About Nobody Pitched This
Ever wonder what newsroom water cooler talk actually sounds like? It is the life transitions weighing on a young reporter's mind, the rabbit hole the investigative desk just fell down, and the state of the news industry. Nobody Pitched This brings you those unfiltered conversations from two friends who cut their teeth in TV news. Armed with research, facts, and a reporter's lens, we are navigating the messy middle of life, culture, and content to unpack the topics we can’t stop thinking about and can’t seem to figure out on our own. Welcome to the A Block we always wanted but could never pitch.
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- Nobody Pitched This Pod
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- business · society & culture
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- en
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- First episode
- 8 Jun 2026
- Latest episode
- 19 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
19 episodes in the feed.
19 Oct 2026
Has Fitness Culture Lost Its Mind Over Peptides?
From "Wolverine stacks" (BPC-157 and TB-500) to influencers pushing glow-ups and microdosed GLP-1s, we’re unpacking why everyone is suddenly willing to inject sketchy, non-FDA-approved compounds for quick results while side-eyeing basic science. Plus, Sam gives us a raw look at what the 36-week pregnancy home stretch actually feels like, and we share a quick update on where this podcast is headed next. GOOD NEWS STORY: https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article263932811.html (https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article263932811.html) Washington Post / KFF Article: WaPo Coverage on Experimental Peptides (https://apple.news/AuXBLsxCkS6O_M2Lf-JcnpQ) Action Figure Body Standards Study: PubMed: An examination of past and present action figures (18089212) (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18089212/) Male Mental Health & Body Image: CALM - Male Body Image Survey (https://www.thecalmzone.net/what-it-means-to-be-a-man-today) Gym Subcultures & Muscle Dysmorphia: PHPMA Archive - Predictors of Muscle Dysmorphia Among Fitness Center Members (https://phpmarchive.org/index.php/phpma/article/view/13)
12 Oct 2026
How to Hate Winter 15% Less (or Like It Even More)
The leaves are changing and winter is coming, as they say... Winter really gets a bad rap in modern media, huh? Minus hallmark movies. Anyway, this week we have a special guest here to say winter isn't the enemy—your mindset is. Sam’s longtime friend, researcher and author Kari Leibowitz reveals why some people thrive in dark, cold months while others spiral, and how a few simple shifts can make winter feel cozy, energizing, and even worth looking forward to. Sam and Adam go deep with Kari, the author of How to Winter, on the science behind seasonal affective disorder, the myth that more darkness automatically means more depression, and why places like Norway and the Netherlands have figured out something many of us miss: winter asks for a different rhythm, not a failed version of summer.
5 Oct 2026
What Does Caroline Collins' Viral Video Expose the Collapse of Local News?
Have you seen THAT Caroline Collins streaming video? The one where the Texas anchor is directing/anchoring/producing a live newscast on her own. Adam and Sam talk about how streaming is changing local news—and whether new formats are making journalism more accessible or turning it into background noise. They explore the pressure on journalists to do it all, the changing economics of news, and what might get lost when efficiency takes priority over storytelling. They also reflect on the future of local journalism and what makes a newsroom worth caring about. LINKS: https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/fox-26-caroline-collins-livestream-22435375.php (https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/fox-26-caroline-collins-livestream-22435375.php) https://www.reddit.com/r/Broadcasting/comments/1wi1s0f/anchors_now_directing/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/Broadcasting/comments/1wi1s0f/anchors_now_directing/) https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/fox-26-houston-anchor-backlash-22443548.php (https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/fox-26-houston-anchor-backlash-22443548.php) https://www.nielsen.com/data-center/the-gauge/ (https://www.nielsen.com/data-center/the-gauge/) https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/abc-news-twist-live-stream-tv-news-gio-benitez-1236836209/ (https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/abc-news-twist-live-stream-tv-news-gio-benitez-1236836209/) https://fourgroundscoffee.com/about/ (https://fourgroundscoffee.com/about/)
28 Sept 2026
Why Your Favorite Hobby Might Be Feeling Like a Second Job
We’re talking all things “hobby maxxing.” We keep hearing the same story: people are spending more on analog goods and sports equipment—knitting, calligraphy, reading, pickleball, and all the other hobbies promising a break from our digital, always-on lives. But at what point does a hobby stop bringing us joy and start becoming another source of pressure? This conversation explores why hobbies can feel so restorative at first, and how they can gradually become stressful when we start measuring, optimizing, and “maxing” them like another job. And for busy people, what does it actually look like to enjoy a hobby without turning it into one more thing to perfect? LINKS: https://www.michaelspressroom.com/news/detail/5025/michaels-unveils-2026-creativity-trend-report-revealing?utm_source=chatgpt.com (https://www.michaelspressroom.com/news/detail/5025/michaels-unveils-2026-creativity-trend-report-revealing?utm_source=chatgpt.com) https://apnews.com/article/grave-digging-contest-hungary-funerals-6e8dd952bec0d1a244eb0194a397d2bf (https://apnews.com/article/grave-digging-contest-hungary-funerals-6e8dd952bec0d1a244eb0194a397d2bf) https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/confessions-of-the-chronically-online/202608/the-psychological-perks-of-hobby-maxxing (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/confessions-of-the-chronically-online/202608/the-psychological-perks-of-hobby-maxxing) https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/09/13/gen-z-hobby-obsession-ruins-point-leisure/?utm_source=chatgpt.com (https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/09/13/gen-z-hobby-obsession-ruins-point-leisure/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/soaking-wet-emu-rescued-from-gilbert-canal (https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/soaking-wet-emu-rescued-from-gilbert-canal)
21 Sept 2026
How Independent Journalism Earns Trust Without a Newsroom
Grant Hermes is back with Part 2 of our interview on independent journalism. The host of Make It Make Sense joins Sam and Adam to discuss how independent journalists can develop a clear point of view while staying committed to sourcing, verification, and honest reporting. Grant also breaks down the difference between an independent journalist, an influencer, and a commentator—and how his “harm principle” guides what he covers. Together, they examine the future of political media, audience trust, newsroom culture, and what it really takes to build journalism from the ground up. https://makeitmakesenseco.substack.com/ (https://makeitmakesenseco.substack.com/)
14 Sept 2026
What It Takes to Make It as an Independent Journalist
Former TV news anchor Grant Herms joins the podcast to discuss breaking free from traditional broadcast newsrooms, the reality of going independent, and why he rejects labels like "newsfluencer." From navigating rigid corporate structures to managing the "blanket paranoia" of reporting on his own, Grant opens up about what it actually takes to build a solo journalism career in a decaying media landscape—and why preserving humanity and voice in political reporting is worth the risk. LINKS: https://makeitmakesenseco.substack.com/ (https://makeitmakesenseco.substack.com/) https://www.niemanlab.org/2026/09/news-influencers-are-filling-information-gaps-in-new-jersey-but-original-reporting-still-lags/ (https://www.niemanlab.org/2026/09/news-influencers-are-filling-information-gaps-in-new-jersey-but-original-reporting-still-lags/) https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/fact-sheet/news-influencers-fact-sheet/ (https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/fact-sheet/news-influencers-fact-sheet/) https://lawrencekstimes.com/2026/09/08/stan-the-mailman-retires/ (https://lawrencekstimes.com/2026/09/08/stan-the-mailman-retires/)
7 Sept 2026
Are You Actually Behind or Just Living A Different Life
Sam and Adam unpack the contrast between parenting, pregnancy, single life, and the pressure to follow a traditional timeline. Sam shares the realities of being a Type A mom, finding purpose in sourdough, preparing her toddler for school, and navigating another pregnancy. Adam reflects on dating, watching friends get married, and learning that being single does not mean falling behind. It is an honest, funny conversation about choosing your own pace while trying to keep up with adulthood.
31 Aug 2026
What Raising Boys Teaches Us About Boredom and Big Feelings
What starts as a tangent about "butt jeans," camel rides on live TV, and news bosses implying you need a comb…turns into a conversation about digital consumption, media literacy, and modern life. Sam opens up about pelvic floor therapy, postpartum recovery, and why this pregnancy has brought unexpected body dysmorphia, then takes listeners into the research behind how social media content affects body image more than screen time alone. Then we get deep…talking about raising boys in a world where dopamine hits, pornography, and endless scrolling are shaping emotional development. Sam shares how she is thinking about big feelings, boredom, and communication with her son Teddy, while Adam brings in and responds to Scott Galloway's framework on protect, provide, and procreate - and why modern masculinity may need to be softened and expanded, not erased. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/brick-phone-lock-review/ (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/brick-phone-lock-review/) https://youtu.be/U0-8SrbG0xA?si=coVm2Y-GVbgVgGyp (https://youtu.be/U0-8SrbG0xA?si=coVm2Y-GVbgVgGyp) https://refreshmintz.substack.com/p/why-i-come-to-buenos-aires-when-i?r=8uqr4y&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web (https://refreshmintz.substack.com/p/why-i-come-to-buenos-aires-when-i?r=8uqr4y&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web) https://samhuff.substack.com/ (https://samhuff.substack.com/) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10363994 (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10363994) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR54_hQ3dhg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR54_hQ3dhg) https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/diane-warren-just-adopted-viral-164557745.html (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/diane-warren-just-adopted-viral-164557745.html)
24 Aug 2026
What Local News Loses When You Remove Anchors and Producers
Episode 11? Who gave us permission?! Adam and Sam get into the mess of modern job applications, AI filters, and what happens when newsrooms try to automate away the craft with playlist-like newscasts. They also talk about optimization culture, quiet luxury, and why so much of “looking effortless” is actually just a lot of effort [Sam rants on Mommy products and Adam on the ‘gay aesthetic’]. The big takeaway: once you strip out the people who shape the story, you lose the story. What we talked about Job hunting in the age of AI and ATS systems How Adam got his first on-air job Why anchorless newscasts feel flat and weird What news loses when you remove producers and anchors The backlash to constant optimization Quiet luxury, body image, and status signals A good-news story about turning seawater into drinking water LINKS: https://www.rochester.edu/newscenter/what-is-desalination-definition-ocean-water-704732/ (https://www.rochester.edu/newscenter/what-is-desalination-definition-ocean-water-704732/) https://www.thebanner.com/culture/film-tv/wmar-local-tv-news-anchor-layoffs-TLV5APILUBF7PMO5W75QESUJLI/ (https://www.thebanner.com/culture/film-tv/wmar-local-tv-news-anchor-layoffs-TLV5APILUBF7PMO5W75QESUJLI/) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-13/from-veneers-to-ai-pursuit-of-perfection-runs-its-course-on-tiktok-instagram (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-13/from-veneers-to-ai-pursuit-of-perfection-runs-its-course-on-tiktok-instagram) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/02/business/smart-baby-monitors-nanit-owlet.html?eafs_enabled=false (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/02/business/smart-baby-monitors-nanit-owlet.html?eafs_enabled=false) https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/media/newly-hired-tv-anchor-lands-gig-after-applying-to-223-different-jobs-glory-to-god/ (https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/media/newly-hired-tv-anchor-lands-gig-after-applying-to-223-different-jobs-glory-to-god/)
17 Aug 2026
Why You Need to Fight the Need to Feel Productive
Marking their 10th episode milestone, our dynamic duo dives into the messy reality of career transitions, sabbaticals, and the overwhelming feeling of needing to remain hyper-productive. Adam breaks down his recent struggle with AI resume scanners during his job hunt, while Sam shares how she manages screen-free time and burnout as a pregnant mom with the concept of a "house bag". Guided by a New York Times essay on how constant self-observation distorts our self-image, the two explore practical ways to practice micro-forgiveness, reframe life’s non-linear progress, and avoid beating oneself up. LINKS! https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/wholeness/a73336772/self-compassion-tips/?taid=6a76397e4a3dab0001dae3dc (https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/wholeness/a73336772/self-compassion-tips/?taid=6a76397e4a3dab0001dae3dc) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/opinion/face-self-reflection-technology-video.html?eafs_enabled=false (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/opinion/face-self-reflection-technology-video.html?eafs_enabled=false) https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/08/12/storm-drain-dog-San-Diego-County-California/8541786545187/ (https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/08/12/storm-drain-dog-San-Diego-County-California/8541786545187/)
10 Aug 2026
Why You Should Cheer for the Anchor Who Fell Asleep On Air
First up: a Memphis news anchor falls asleep during a toss, goes viral, and reminds everyone what being a working mom in news actually looks like. Then, we look back on the best advice an iconic anchor ever gave us. Finally, we dissect two New York Times articles taking aim at therapy speak...because holding space for your feelings might finally have hit its limit. LINKS: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/05/opinion/therapy-loneliness-friendship.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/05/opinion/therapy-loneliness-friendship.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/26/opinion/mental-health-exercise-charity.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/26/opinion/mental-health-exercise-charity.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share) https://www.news4jax.com/news/weird-news/2026/08/01/top-dogs-ride-waves-at-annual-world-dog-surfing-championships/ (https://www.news4jax.com/news/weird-news/2026/08/01/top-dogs-ride-waves-at-annual-world-dog-surfing-championships/)
3 Aug 2026
How Wanderlust Can and Can't Cure Your Burnout
"I don't know what I want to feel every day, but I know it's not this feeling." That’s the realization that sparked Sam’s post-newsroom shift, and it’s the exact vibe Adam is chasing as he lands in Buenos Aires with one carry-on, two months ahead of him, and zero concrete plans. This week, Sam and Adam talk through the mid-career pivot and the inexplicable urge to pack your bags when burnout hits. From the logistics of cat-sitting while loaded on Allegra to the unexpected business model of Dippin' Dots, they break down what happens when you stop regurgitating stories, reclaim your creative energy, and start figuring out what’s next on your own terms. https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/travel/our-insights/the-way-we-travel-now (https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/travel/our-insights/the-way-we-travel-now) https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a71679229/ikea-marathon/ (https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a71679229/ikea-marathon/) https://www.instagram.com/reels/DbZMOKBlLMH/ (https://www.instagram.com/reels/DbZMOKBlLMH/)
20 Jul 2026
Why Explosive Diarrhea Was All Over Your TV
In this episode, we dig into the stories making headlines—from explosive diarrhea rumors and remembering Lindsey Graham’s relationship to media, to the surprising conversation around THC and dementia patients. We separate sensationalism from reality, explore how misinformation spreads online, and discuss why primary sources matter more than ever.
13 Jul 2026
Why Taylor Swift is Making Us Love Maximalism Again
The band is officially back together! We are joined by our old Columbia newsroom partner-in-crime, Madeline, for a massive, long-overdue reunion. After bonding over the absolute "trauma bond" of local TV news and realizing we haven’t all spoken out loud in five years, we dive right into the main event: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's massive, internet-breaking Madison Square Garden wedding. From Adam Sandler officiating to the "theater kid maximalism" of renting out a stadium for 1,100 guests and raffling off Chanel bags, we unpack the sheer chaos of it all (and the absolute nightmare it must have been for New York local reporters). Then, we get real about life after television. Madeline shares her journey through the post-journalism "ego death," the struggle of separating your identity from a career that defines you at cocktail parties, and how good it feels to finally escape the daily grind. Plus, Adam details his athletic shortcomings on a summer camp slip-and-slide and explains why the DC Metro is always on fire.
6 Jul 2026
How the Madness of Summer Camp Helped Me Chill
In this episode, Sam shares some big news about baby number two while admitting she still feels like a teenage babysitter left in charge. Meanwhile, Adam is navigating an existential crisis at a summer camp and trying to decode the latest Gen Z slang. We dive into the internet’s obsession with the rumored Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce July 4th wedding at Madison Square Garden, breakdown our strict wedding drink protocols (Whiskey vs. "Gay Water"), and look at the chaotic side of journalism—from DC's "running of the interns" to a massive NPR retraction fumble. We wrap it all up with a piece of actual history discovered in a British basement
29 Jun 2026
How the Second Pregnancy Hits Different
This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on the things media companies try to hide. We dive into the gritty reality of pregnancy in the spotlight, debunking common ultrasound myths, and tackling the toxic workplace culture causing massive industry meltdowns. Plus, we look at the explosive rise of independent podcasting, why visual storytelling is changing the game, and how viral cultural phenomena like the World Cup are completely shifting how we consume media.
22 Jun 2026
How the Trad Wife Conversation Is Hiding a Parenting Double Standard
Join Sam and Adam as they dive into their summer camp experiences, the humor and chaos of parenting, and the cultural phenomena shaping modern life. From traditional roles to social media influences, this candid conversation covers it all.
15 Jun 2026
How We End Up Crying in News Vans
Time moves differently when you're a thirty-something summer camp employee trapped in a cycle of endless icebreakers. This week, Adam checks in from bunk-bed paradise before Sam drags him back to reality with the latest media controversies: the shakeup at 60 Minutes and the latest in the Nancy Guthrie investigation. Plus, we swap stories from our local news days—from crying in live vans to surviving blizzards.
8 Jun 2026
How Pride Can Suck For Gays & Free Birth Is Not For All
If you’ve ever looked at your 9-to-5, had a mild panic attack, and wondered who the hell you are outside of your job title...welcome to the club. Broadcast journalists Adam and Sam officially launch the podcast no one asked for, but everyone will enjoy. After stepping away from 2 a.m. wake-up calls and the relentless breaking news cycle, they’re diving straight into the ultimate millennial career crisis, the chaos of modern dating (hello, run clubs replacing Hinge), Sam explains "free birth" , and a reality check on why Pride Month can trigger major body image anxieties. No teleprompters, no corporate filters—just pure, unscripted chaos.
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