136: Buttertoes with Catherine Reitman and Arden Myrin
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Why did Jake and Gareth take a break from the podcast?
They were experiencing burnout due to the high frequency of episodes (twice a week) and their demanding schedules, including Jake's movie production and Gareth's touring.
How many episodes did they plan to produce before taking a break?
They planned to produce about 150 episodes before taking a break.
What was the main reason Sari from Boise, Idaho, called the show?
Sari was concerned about revealing her deformed toes to her new boyfriend and wanted advice on how to handle the situation.
What advice did the hosts give Sari about her toes?
They advised her to stop making her toes a big deal and to just let her boyfriend see them naturally, suggesting that he likely wouldn't care as much as she thought.
How did Sari's situation with her boyfriend turn out?
Sari's boyfriend never mentioned her toes, and she felt more confident, realizing that her concern was unfounded.
What problem did Selena from Tulare County, California, present to the hosts?
Selena was concerned about using a dirty sponge at her workplace and wanted advice on how to handle it without seeming weird.
What solution did the hosts suggest for Selena's sponge dilemma?
They suggested using a decoy sponge left in the communal area while keeping her own clean sponge hidden at her desk, or simply rinsing her dishes with hot water and soap until she could wash them fully at home.
- The podcast was initially planned as a once-a-week Zoom show but transitioned to twice-weekly in-studio recordings.
- The hosts' busy schedules and desire to maintain high-quality content led to their decision to take a break.
- The podcast will return after December 19th, but the hosts are uncertain of the future format.
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