Gone with the Wind's Scarlett O'Hara and Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman are both known for getting things done. But which one of them has the right mix of firmness and delicacy to help our mom remodel her kitchen? Listen as Janelle and Tami turn this question into an open concept dining room.
Sure, Scottish dudes Macbeth and Macduff murder other people while Celtic dudes Brad Stevens and Gordon Hayward only murder rebounds, or whatever basketball thing would work in that sentence. But which of these tragic duos would be better at helping you find a book in a used bookstore? Join Janelle and Tami as they wander around the Mystery section.
Yeah, we're going there. Somewhere deeper, edgier, and more thought-provoking than ever before... the forest where warrior cats live. Which begs the obvious question: would kittypet-turned-warrior Firepaw or quarterback-turned-controversy Colin Kaepernick plan a better vacation? Come listen to Janelle and Tami figure it out, you smelly old Twoleg.
If you can't stop thinking about islands these days, chew on this: would island-girl-turned-attic-dweller Bertha Mason or quietest man alive Tim Duncan make a better frozen yogurt sundae? Join Janelle, Tami, and Chef Boyardee as they argue about appropriate toppings, and then use the links below to donate to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (Apologies for the poor audio quality. We promise we haven't permanently moved into the world's crackliest tunnel.)
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Would you rather spend spend seven months surviving blizzards, 60 hours running 100 mountain miles, or over an hour listening to a podcast? Well, you're in luck no matter what. Join Janelle, Tami, prairie goddess Laura Ingalls Wilder, reincarnated soup god and badass Barkley Marathons-er Jared Campbell, PLUS special guests Mike and Ben (from The New Ugly) in this action-packed, 3-challenge showdown. Baaaaaaa.
People who make unfortunate choices: we got 'em in spades in this episode! Would John Updike's tiresome American everyman Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom or too-quirky Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh make you a better hangover breakfast? Join Janelle and Tami as they have... enough... to drink and try to decide who would best help them recover the next day.
It's about time to plan your end-of-summer grillfest! So, just like every other year, you'll have to decide whether to pick Matilda antagonist-slash-hammerthrower Miss Trunchbull or real life antihero-slash-footballthrower Jay Cutler to be your Labor Day burger chef. Join Janelle and Tami as they put on their brown smocks and yell "I DOOON'T CAAAAAARE."
CHUNG CHUNG! Hey, this episode of Law and Order gets real weird. First of all, it's in your ears instead of on a television. Second of all, it's actually about figuring out who would be worse at using emojis: We Have Always Lived in the Castle's literary creep-o Mary Katherine Blackwood or inspirational marathoner Kathrine Switzer. Join Janelle and Tami as they thumbs down emoji each other. Also: get your update on Tom Hanks' many upcoming movie projects.
You’ve probably read about the upcoming, made-for-TV Great White Shark vs. Michael Phelps battle. Well, bite down on this: we’re putting Mikey in the game early! Against a dog, though. For reasons. So... will Jack London’s fierce canine Buck or dolphin-turned-merman Michael Phelps be better at handing out medals to half-marathon finishers? Join Janelle and Tami in the only corner of the Internet where you could possibly hear this extremely specific argument.
What ho, loyal listeners! It's summertime! Who can best celebrate the season by setting off a rousing display of fireworks: the supremely competent and very British Jeeves? Or the supremely confident and very talented basketballster Jimmy Butler? Join Janelle and Tami as they explore the question of the day and suggest several terrible movie ideas. I say!
Finally, a frank discussion around that universal question: How much derek would Derek Jeter jeter if Derek Jeter could jeter dereks? Listen in as Janelle, Tami, and special guests—their dad & stepmom!—figure out whether young fictional Derek Jeter (as featured in books written by New York Times bestselling author Derek Jeter) or real-life baseballer Derek Jeter would be better at taking care of a pair of very needy pugs.
Short story, meet short sport! Will the Yellow Wallpaper Lady finally pipe up and be the first person who says what she wants for dinner? Or will J.B. Mauney bull-ride his way to conversational-gastronomic dominance? Join Janelle and Tami as they argue it out. And remember: it's always a full moon somewhere. That will seem a lot spookier after you listen, probably.
Did you just hear a gunshot, or was that an engine backfiring? Probably both! Join Janelle and Tami as they decide whether the crime-lovin' Corleones or the car-drivin' Andrettis could do a better job designing a billboard for a local business. Come for the books and sports, stay for the 2017 Indy 500 hype + predictions! Vroom vroom! Mozzarella! Arrivederci!
Finally, an episode with some real stakes... the Belmont Stakes, that is! Hey-o! Join Janelle and Tami as they dig into the question of whether Anna Karenina-loving Vronsky or record-setting superhorse Secretariat would...gasp... eat crunchy peanut butter. Guest appearances by Air Bud, Feelings about Crunchy Peanut Butter, and Keira Knightley.
One of these subjects is a great and powerful mad genius who carries the hopes and dreams of an entire city on his shoulders, and the other one lives in Oz. Join Janelle and Tami as they determine whether Chicago Cubs general manager Theo Epstein or the Wizard of Oz would be best at getting you to the front row of a concert. It's all about hustle, people. Hustle and ice cream cake.
Hey, what's the deal with New Englanders who stitch red letters onto their clothing? Join Janelle and Tami as they figure out whether infamous Scarlet Letter sinner Hester Prynne or famous Red Sox baseballer Carl Yastrzemski would be better at assembling furniture. Also: learn what not to do at Fenway Park.
Down a sunny dirt road deep in Bear Country, Reggie & Cheryl Miller are just dunking on Brother & Sister Bear left and right. But what happens if these two sets of super-siblings have to change a flat tire? Join Janelle and Tami as they take several trips down memory lane to find out.
What's that off the port bow? A sea creature that can turn into a hammock, or someone's cast-off copy of The Notebook? Join Tami and Janelle as they figure out why Tami never read Island of the Blue Dolphins, what their family motto should be, and which of this week's subjects could ride a roller coaster until they puke. Blech!
In this introductory episode, join Janelle and Tami as they figure out whether the tiresome Pip or the butterfly Marty B would be better at adopting a kitten. Also making appearances: Captain Crunch, Willy Wonka, unicorns, and codfish. Wait, what?