TAD DREX & KARA PODCAST THURSDAY APRIL 2

·32 min·3 clips

A viral TikTok hack stops toddler meltdowns instantly, while Zendaya's stylist reveals a secret wedding.

The episode opens with weather updates and a sponsorship from Breda Pest Management. Kara introduces a TikTok hack where parents yell 'Jessica' to stop toddler meltdowns, which she claims works. The hosts then discuss Zendaya and Tom Holland's rumored marriage, with Zendaya's stylist Law Roach hinting at a secret wedding, though the couple remains private. They debate celebrities' right to privacy, mentioning Meghan Markle. The show transitions to 'Are You Smarter Than Kara,' where listener LaTanya answers trivia questions about Easter, Tiger Woods, Taylor Swift, Christopher Maloney, and Zendaya's Disney Channel show, losing to Kara. Next, in 'Panic Button,' caller Annie seeks advice about confessing she hooked up with someone while separated from her husband, proposing to offer him a hall pass with her divorced friend. The hosts and callers debate whether she should confess or keep it secret, with opinions split on marriage ethics. After a break, the hosts discuss Ed Sheeran turning down a Fortnite deal for authenticity and NASA's Artemis 2 launch, including a viral clip of a young space fan. They play the '$1,000 Minute' trivia game with Joey, who misses questions on a baby sheep and charades. Finally, in 'Forgive and Forget,' caller Jack asks forgiveness for inviting his ex-wife Maria on a family beach trip but excluding her from photos, revealing his girlfriend Holly is also coming. Maria is upset when she learns about Holly, and the hosts critique Jack's handling of the situation. The episode ends with a tease for tomorrow's segment about selling furniture.

As heard by us

A brisk relationship debate about celebrity privacy, marital guilt, and the uneasy logic of a hall pass.

Tad Drex and Kara frame the episode around celebrity boundaries and marital guilt, using Zendaya and Tom Holland's refusal to feed marriage speculation as a lead-in to Annie's proposed hall pass for her husband.

Read the full review in PlayNext →

Why you'd press play

Press play for Zendaya and Tom Holland staying quiet, Annie's proposed hall pass, and the kind of relationship math that only makes the room tenser.

Read the full recommendation in PlayNext →

Listen to the show on

Apple Podcasts Spotify

Play clips from this episode More from Tad Drex & Kara On-Demand