News and Happenings

Have you ever met someone as enthusiastic about seeing a movie in an actual theater as Ronald Young Jr.? The podcaster raves to Ellie and Scott about how some films are just made for the big screen, and they all agree that, many times, the communal experience transcends the movie itself. (How else could Ellie have witnessed what she witnessed while seeing The Hangover in theaters?)

It’s spooky season, and Ellie and Scott have a lot to say! The two compare costumes and confectionery faves, then find themselves on opposite sides of several cultural divides — including one that involves grubby hands. Also: a human-sized pinata enters the chat.

Born to Love is back! In their first episode since the dawn of Brat Summer, Ellie and Scott welcome Brian Baumgartner, best known as Kevin Malone from The Office, to wax poetic about his love of golf. The three of them talk about the pleasures of singular focus, moderately high stakes, and the right kind of country.