Is Sonic the Hedgehog better than Mario? Are socks really necessary?
Have you ever wasted time debating random questions? Join us for our game show-style podcast as we debate everything from pop culture opinions to everyday hot takes nobody asked for with the goal of changing one person's mind within our group. We will do a deep dive on each of these bold stances, giving them a second thought. Nothing is off the table. Tune in to find out!
Labubus Aren't the Problem, People Are | On Second Thought
In this episode of 'On Second Thought' filmed with a live studio audience, we take a different approach to our debate and share the hot seat with our fans.
This is our final episode of 'On Second Thought' and we thank everyone who followed us on this journey! We appreciate you and enjoyed doing this project alongside you.
In this episode:
A guest from the live audience shares their Labubu experience and shows off their Labubus
A Labubu horror story and adjusting to the trend
Background for where Labubus come from and what they have become
Labubus as a representation for collector/consumerism culture and what other things compare, such as Funko Pops, Shopkins, or Beanie Babies
How people project their hate and feel about unconventional appearances
The difference between buying things with your money and receiving gifts
The hosts' participation in collecting now and as kids
How social media and trends change our consumption of toys and items
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10 Nov 2025
Trust Us, More People Should Watch Sports (ft. Carson Gates) | On Second Thought
For this episode of 'On Second Thought,' host Bella White and special guest Carson Gates give their takes on why more people should watch sports. Hosts and non-sports enthusiasts Leyna Laurent and Liz Sankey see if their minds can be changed.
In this episode, we discuss:
Bella's argument that sports are more interesting than even she originally thought a year ago.
Bella's reasoning, featuring women's college basketball and WNBA nods.
Carson's thoughts on how sports build community.
Leyna and Liz's respective reasonings for why they are do not engage or why they are not interested.
Leyna shares how burnout from high school athletics and depressing Steelers football Sundays may have turned her away.
Carson offers insight on why supporting some of the worst teams can be worth it in the end.
Liz gives her final grievances.
Wrap-up of final thoughts, where our opinions stand
Follow our podcast to see our episodes when they come out! Also follow us on social media to behind-the-scenes content and participate in hot-take polls! We're on Instagram @2nd.thought.pod
27 Oct 2025
We Need Customer Service | On Second Thought
For this episode of 'On Second Thought,' host Leyna Laurent gives her take on cutomer service jobs, then hosts Bella White and Liz Sankey work to make her reconsider and change her opinion!
In this episode, we discuss:
Leyna's argument that working in customer serivce is a necessary experience.
Leyna's resoning
Bella and Liz's respective reasonings for why they disagree
Bella's customer service tales, including some not-so-savory times behind the deli counter.
Liz's experiences working on film sets and how they compare.
Some of Leyna's most notable customer service experiences.
Wrap-up of final thoughts, where our opinions stand
Follow our podcast to see our episodes when they come out! Also follow us on social media to behind-the-scenes content and participate in hot-take polls! We're on Instagram @2nd.thought.pod
3 Oct 2025
Socks are the Devil | On Second Thought
For this episode of 'On Second Thought,' host Liz Sankey gives her take on wearing socks, then hosts Leyna Laurent and Bella White work to make her reconsider and change her opinion!
In this episode, we discuss:
Liz's argument that 'socks are the Devil'
Concerns over Liz's foot safety
Liz's history of socks and where the disdain began
Exceptions to the 'no sock' stance, Liz lists some alternatives
Bella and Leyna's counterargument of self-expression through socks
Bella and Leyna do a show-and-tell and showcase their favorite socks
Bella's sock subscription box
Wrap-up of final thoughts, where our opinions stand
Follow our podcast to see our episodes when they come out! Also follow us on social media to behind-the-scenes content and participate in hot-take polls! We're on Instagram @2nd.thought.pod
17 Sept 2025
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Is Sonic the hedgehog better than Mario? Are socks really necessary?
Have you ever wasted time debating random questions? Join us for our game show-style podcast as we debate everything from pop culture opinions to everyday hot takes nobody asked for with the goal of changing one person's mind within our group. We will do a deep dive on each of these bold stances, giving them a second thought. Nothing is off the table. Tune in to find out!
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