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46. Picky Kindergartner, Things Teens Can't Hear, Nike's Latest Innovation Sep 17, 2022

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What are Alison and Tod Taking about this week? A fussy kindergartener has a real problem with his mom's cooking. People are sharing the things teens aren't ready to hear and people who have everything and still aren’t happy.

Plus, a representative from Nike shares its latest innovation that significantly reduces its carbon footprint.

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45. Queen Elizabeth’s Humor, Taylor Hawkins’ Son, Grandma’s Great Advice Sep 10, 2022

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What are Tod and Alison talking about on this week’s episode of “Upworthy Weekly”? They remember Queen Elizabeth by sharing a funny story from her bodyguard and by nominating the Americans they think are worthy of the crown.

Later, Taylor Hawkins’ son pays tribute to his late father by playing drums with the Foo Fighters and a woman shares her grandmother’s great advice for getting through tough times.

Plus, Tod had an awfully bad week.

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44. Gen X’s Teachers, Arnold’s Graduation Advice, How to Stop Misinformation Sep 03, 2022

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On this week’s episode of “Upworthy Weekly,” Alison and Tod talk about the things teachers did in the ‘80s and ‘90s that just wouldn’t fly today. They also discuss a beauty pageant contestant who refuses to wear makeup, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s advice to graduates and how to stop misinformation online.

Plus, a 7-year-old listener rates her week.

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43. Bizarre bucket list, Upworthy cats, hearing black holes Aug 27, 2022

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On this week’s episode of “Upworthy Weekly” Alison and Tod discuss some fun cat stories, a couple who took engagement photos at Olive Garden and a woman whose 100th birthday wish was to be arrested.

Plus, what does a black hole sound like and why is this time of year so special to Tod?

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42. Britney’s Parenting, Diaper Disasters, Kids Who Pay Rent Aug 20, 2022

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On this week’s episode of “Upworthy Weekly” Alison and Tod tackle some tricky parenting questions. Did Britney Spears yell at her kids or was she just being a good parent? What are the worst diaper disasters you’ve experienced? Should parents make their kids pay rent?

Plus, scientists are looking to bring back extinct animals. Didn’t “Jurassic Park” teach us any lessons?

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41. Kids Name Things, Positive Conspiracies, World's Oldest Doctor Aug 13, 2022

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On this Saturday’s show, Alison and Tod talk about the funny names that kids use for things. Later, they listen to a TikTokker who sounds exactly like Michael Jackson and discuss the things people prefer to do “the old-fashioned way.”

Plus, Tod has a controversial strategy to take the podcast to new heights.

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40. Quintessentially American things, readers live longer, funny Arabic sayings Aug 06, 2022

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Alison and Tod talk about the uniquely American things that non-Americans would love to try. Later, they discuss a new study that shows why readers live longer and review a list of funny Arabic idioms.

Plus, why we may have just entered a mythological future.

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39. Scary Disney Films, Giant Dog Beds, ‘Weird Al’ Surprises Fan Jul 30, 2022

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In episode 39, Alison and Tod talk about the Disney films that disturbed them as children. They also discuss giant dog beds for humans and a super-sweet surprise that “Weird Al” Yankovic had for his biggest fan.

Plus, TV icon Norman Lear shares some words of wisdom on his 100th birthday and Alison has to get the proverbial bear out of her proverbial hammock.

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38. Co-Sleeping, People Becoming Kinder, Gross Veggies Jul 23, 2022

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What are Alison and Tod talking about this week? Alicia Silverstone still co-sleeps with her eleven-year-old son. When are children too old to sleep with their parents? Women are sharing the nonsexual things that turn them on and a hilarious Nigerian woman dispels African stereotypes.

Plus, Tod looks at the positive side of having Covid-19 and the vegetables no one can stand.

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37. Making Your Own Luck, Vasectomies, Retrospective Aging Jul 16, 2022

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The show opens with Tod sharing great advice on making your own luck he learned from Dr. Christian Busch. Later, why did people look older in the past and should young guys get vasectomies?

Plus, advice for living in ridiculous times and Alison has COVID-19.

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