The Waiting Room

·1 hr 28 min·5 clips

An Atlanta event planner stole a friend's money and vanished right before her 40th birthday party.

The episode opens with Jade and XD catching up on their weeks. Jade shares a spontaneous day trip to Philadelphia with friends to visit a vintage market and the Illusion Museum. She reveals she is now a certified teacher in the Department of Education's database, developing a podcasting curriculum for middle school girls to counteract red pill content. XD talks about purging pandemic purchases and shopping for a new reclining couch. The hosts then introduce a 'smear campaign' segment targeting 'Tangible Occasions,' an Atlanta event planner who allegedly stole money and ignored communications for a friend's postponed 40th birthday. They provide details of the incident and encourage listeners to avoid the business. The core of the episode is 'The Waiting Room' playlist, where Jade and XD take turns suggesting songs that fit the vibe of a doctor's office waiting room. They discuss tracks like 'Almost Paradise,' 'In the Air Tonight,' 'Walk On By,' 'Guilty,' and 'Love Lift Us Up,' often sharing personal anecdotes and historical trivia about the artists. A notable moment involves Jade's father singing Creed's 'With Arms Wide Open' to her grandmother, which sparks a conversation about masculinity and generational love. The playlist continues with songs by Wham!, Kool & the Gang, Patti Austin, and others, blending humor with cultural commentary. The episode concludes with promotions for their Patreon, YouTube channel, Discord community, and XD's consulting and travel business.

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A funny waiting-room music argument built around pop staples and a tidy closing pair.

The piece finds its comic center in the idea of waiting-room music, with Phil Collins, Billy Joel, Celine Dion, Prince, and Journey all pulled into the same playful argument.

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You get a playlist argument for people who have stared at beige receivers and file cabinets too long.

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