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Ep 94 – Hedonic Adaptation

Love us, leave us – just keep listening to us. We celebrate hedonic adaptation, awkward first dates and The Goldfinch on this episode. Come along for the ride as we smack talk about books, sex and mascara – not in that order. And, HAPPY ANNERVERSARRRY to us, it’s been 4 fun-filled years of podcasting! Can…

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Ep 93 – Lybrido Watch

Have you heard of the ‘female Viagra’ drug called ‘Lybrido’? You have now. This drug for female sexual dysfunction may lead one to ruminate on the science and politics behind female desire. So start ruminating!  If you want to read more about it in the New York Times Magazine, here. And how about Donna Tartt’s…

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Ep 92 – It’s My Jam

Don’t you love it when people say ‘It’s My Jam’? We do! A lot goes down in this episode, so try to keep up. Let’s celebrate the written word with some Book Recommendations: Amy gives two thumbs up for ‘The Night Circus’. Jerilyn recommends ‘Watership Down’ by Richard Addams.  And also ‘The Ruins Of Detroit’…

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Ep 91 – The Morning After

Sunday morning we record a aural quickie for you after our BIG NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN. Guys, it was so fun. Hibiscus Lemon Coolers, a taco truck and a confusing Russian couple! That’s just some of it. Intro music: ‘I Need A Dollar’ by Aloe Blacc, Outro music: ‘Out Of My League‘ by Fitz…

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Ep 90 – Make It Rhyme

This week we talk about all sorts of good stuff, you won’t want to miss one iota of this show. Franco, listener feedback, voicemail, follow-ups, shout-outs, we have the whole kit and kaboodle here for you this week.  Even a ‘Guess That Stage Name’ quiz is thrown into the mix. What more could you ask…

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Ep 89 – Depths of Mordor

Fun, hijinx, miscellaneous mischief, it’s all the usual hubbub here at The Because Show for Episode 89.  We have plenty of listener feedback, recommendations and TWO voicemails! Have you been having trouble sleeping?  Blame it on your iPad! We explain about blue light wavelength melatonin stuff that can disrupt your sleep.  And, as long as we’re…

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Ep 88 – Criss Cross

Criss-cross! This week we do a topic switch-a-roo with dear Jesse and Eric from Personal Arrogants podcast…I mean…why not? We threw a few topics at them that are Because Show favorites and they volleyed back with a few of their favorites.  Suffice it to say, this will be the only episode where you hear ‘fantasy…

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Ep 87 – Right Down The Line

It’s been you, right down the line. It’s all about you listeners in this episode! All about you, listening to us talk. What do you think of the ‘small of the back’ issue? Are you down with it? And, of course, we have some listener updates and voicemails in this episode. We love to hear…

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Ep 86 – Berzerk!

We go absolutely berzerk in this episode for Eminem’s new single BERZERK, listen up, yo! And, how’s your sex drive? Are you a hummingbird or a raven? Thta is just ONE of things we talk about this week. And, yes, we acknowledge that there was a 1987 movie of ‘Flowers In The Attic’. It’s on…

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Ep 85 – Facts Of Life

Salutations! Hello! Bonjour! Welcome to Episode 85. We have lots of good/bad advice for listener Taylor this week. And random musings and personal anecdotes a plenty. Susan is directing a school play. Amy is witty and amusing. Jerilyn predicts the legacy of Stephen King. It’s happening. What else? Oh, an update on the new Polish…

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