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Election Day crackles through the studio as we kick off with a Springsteen surprise and a reminder to vote, then veer into the strange economics of spectacle: The Naked Cowboy, busking myths, and why consistency can out-earn talent in the right crossroads. From there our patience runs out on Halloween creep—medical shows in silly glasses, […]
A ballet clip sent us spiraling back to Kate Bush, and that simple scroll unlocked a bigger conversation: how we hear things differently with time, and why owning your work can change the arc of your career. We start with Wuthering Heights—divisive, daring, unforgettable—and trace a line to Stranger Things, […]
Ever wondered what happens when you accept a ride on a rock legend’s private jet? For British boy band McFly, it meant having their passports defaced with explicit Sharpie drawings courtesy of Rod Stewart himself. We dive into this shocking story of celebrity mischief gone too far, exploring the real-world consequences when the […]
The cosmos keeps offering us fascinating phenomena to contemplate, from Black Moons to Saturn’s temporarily vanishing rings. Unlike Blue Moons (two full moons in one month), Black Moons occur when we experience an extra new moon – completely dark and invisible to observers on Earth. This celestial event sparked a […]
Summer is waning on Cape Cod, and Anne Levine and Michael Over There are feeling it. As the days grow shorter and the distinctly un-summery weather continues, they reflect on how climate patterns have shifted over the years, creating what feels like one amorphous season rather than the distinct four they once […]
Here’s what happens when someone fakes their own death to avoid wedding costs, and can a librarian leaving $2 million to her cat change your perspective on loyalty? These stories and more await in our latest adventure through the strange corners of human experience. We kick off with birthday celebrations featuring Canadian musician Jacob Moon and his lovely wife […]
Buckle up as we explore the unexpected science of happiness through a surprisingly relatable scenario – the blissful relief of removing an uncomfortably tight bra at day’s end. This accidental experiment reveals a universal truth: sometimes happiness comes from the contrast between discomfort and relief. Also, you can somehow get […]
Welcome to a summer episode of the Anne Levine Show (starring Michael-Over-There), chucking out unexpected delights, bizarre trends, and head-scratching stories from around the world for your listening Delight(?). We dive straight into the latest viral beauty craze that has dermatologists everywhere sounding alarms – a young influencer creating full […]
A towel with TWO buttons (and any “adjustable” belt) for $925? Welcome to the strange world of Balenciaga and high fashion absurdity. The passing of retail legend Monroe Milstein at 98 reminds us of a more grounded approach to business. The co-founder of Burlington Coat Factory built a $3 billion empire while remaining refreshingly down-to-earth – […]
