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Upworthy Weekly

Upworthy’s first podcast is a lighthearted look at some of the site’s most popular and engaging stories. It’s the perfect way to shake off the Monday-to-Friday news cycle with a refreshing dose of good news.”Upworthy Weekly” is hosted by Alison Rosen and Tod Perry. Alison is best known for her super popular show “Alison Rosen is Your New Best Friend” and as the former co-host of “The Adam Carolla Show.”Tod is one of Upworthy’s most prolific writers and has a long history in podcasting including the hit shows “Low Budget FM” and “What’s This Tao All About?”

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Latest Episodes:

16. Pregnant Tinder Date, Parenting Trends, Teddy Bear Reunion Feb 19, 2022

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A super nice guy from Australia accompanied his pregnant Tinder date to the hospital to have a baby. People are sharing the parenting trends they think should end, and the internet comes together to reunite a lost teddy bear with his family.

Plus, Alison's unimpressive theater debut and Tod's moral dilemma.

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15. Flirting Tips, Co-Sleeping with Kids, Weird High School Stories, and More Feb 12, 2022

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Parenting reveals by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard bring up a discussion about parents who co-sleep with their kids. People are sharing the social cues that show someone is being flirtatious and a man roller-skated nearly 700 miles to see Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “Dream” speech.

Plus, weird high school stories and the pandemic is making our hosts challenge their hygiene routines.

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14. When to Leave a Party, Inspirational Kindergartner, Mental Health Days Feb 05, 2022

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A guy on Reddit wants to know if he was wrong to ditch his date for being racist. Alison and Tod share their tips for when it’s time to leave a party. Plus, an inspirational kindergartner dishes out sage advice and the new movement for mental health days off in school.

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13. Baby Names, Adult Reality, Climate Grocery Receipts Jan 29, 2022

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What are Alison and Tod talking about this week? A mother makes parents everywhere feel better about themselves after admitting that she forgot her child’s birthday. People are getting real about the adult problems nobody prepared them for and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has some great thoughts on positive psychology. Also, could listing someone’s carbon footprint on their grocery receipt help climate change?

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12. Becoming Your Parents, Sarcasm and Intelligence, Gestures Women Love Jan 22, 2022

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What stories are Alison and Tod talking about this week? A doctor did a study and found the age that men and women start acting like their moms and dads. Parents are sharing the phrases they repeat all day, but their kids still refuse to listen. Studies show that sarcastic teens are smarter, and women share the small gestures they absolutely love.

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11. Paul Rudd's Sweet Shop, the Pope's Parenting Advice, Buttigiegs' Babies Jan 15, 2022

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A couple caused a stir on TikTok after claiming that men love like children and women love like mothers. The Pope has some controversial advice on parenting and Chasten Buttigieg takes on a homophobic troll. Plus, how Alison tries to be more like Oprah and a super-wholesome story about Paul Rudd.

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10. Therapist Revelations, Friends with Differences, the Cult Comeback Jan 08, 2022

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Therapists revealed a list of the common problems their clients are afraid to talk about. The friendship between Patton Oswalt and Dave Chappelle brings up a big issue that a lot of us face, and a dog makes the ultimate sacrifice. Plus, cults are making a comeback, which one should Alison join?

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9. Top Stories of 2021 Countdown, Part 2 Jan 01, 2022

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Alison and Tod wrap up the year by finishing a list of the top ten most popular Upworthy stories of 2021. In part two of two, a pet psychologist reveals your dog’s innermost thoughts and a late-night host’s Twitter game was a massive hit with Upworthy’s readers. Which dramatic story made it to number one? Listen and see.

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8. Upworthy Weekly’s Top Stories of 2021 Countdown, Part 1 Dec 25, 2021

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Alison and Tod wrap up the year by covering a list of the top ten most popular Upworthy stories of 2021. In the first of two episodes, two Olympians capture our hearts for very different reasons. Upworthy’s favorite actor has a stunning reaction to one of 2021’s most popular tech trends, and a clever parenting hack that could save a child’s life.

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7. Tear-Jerker movies, Billie Eilish's Brave Admission, Mixed-Height Couples Dec 18, 2021

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Billie Eilish took a bold stance on the topic of teens and adult online content, begging the question: what can parents do? Later, Alison and Tod talk about the taboos surrounding mixed-height couples and the fun ways that people have quit their jobs. Also, what movies make you bawl your eyes out?

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