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Abi and Lakshanyaa are two best friends who have a lot to say about life, the world of entertainment, being students, and everything in between. Sit back, relax, and let them be your designated drivers.
Birthday ravioli to the college year that barely felt real: your kind of conversational whiplash?
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Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A warm reunion episode where small details and easy chemistry do most of the work.
Episode 10 turns a long-awaited California visit into a small reunion, with the hosts laughing through the awkward math of how long it has really been since they last saw each other.
Anna Martin interviews writers and couples about the real stories behind Modern Love essays.
Knox and Jamie turn celebrity gossip, film deep dives, and streaming news into weekly comedy.
Two hosts revisit one film, show, or book a week, plus long personal tangents.
A Brazilian journalist spends years reinvestigating unsolved child disappearances in Paraná.
Cris Bartz and Juva Lauer alternate debate and interview episodes on Brazilian social issues.
Robert Wright interviews specialists on Iran, Gaza, Ukraine, Taiwan, and open-source AI.
Lakshanya and Abhi return after an August recording gap, with Lakshanya living in Vancouver since September and both hosts describing a second hiatus.
Designated Drivers #12 pairs 2021 Tokyo Olympics commentary with a recurring claim that “reading is fun.” Lakshanya and Abhi move from a Fleabag rewatch and Billy Eilish's 1 a.m.
Ted Lasso makes optimism feel grounded because Ted understands reality without surrendering his belief in good people.
Two lifelong friends reunite for a transformative California week together.
Designated Drivers episode 9 examines mental health, trauma, and healing through Lakshanya and Abhi's experiences with therapy, family homes, and college freedom.