Comedian and actor Paul Scheer joins in for a fun chat about unusual burial wishes, chaotic flight experiences, wild fashion choices, health products, rat tales, and childhood reflections. The hosts offer quirky advice and share humorous anecdotes throughout the episode.
Strategies to manage seating arrangements on flights with young children include making seating look unappealing, seeking empathy from flight attendants, and using distraction techniques.
Creating an engaging and slightly disheveled appearance can influence seating dynamics on flights, including giving Starbucks gift cards to nearby passengers and engaging with flight attendants.
Proactively addressing kids' fears during flights by using distraction techniques, YouTube videos, and creating an engaging atmosphere can lead to a smoother travel experience.
Deep dives
Preparing for the Flight with Kids
When flying with her family of five, Ellie is anxious about the seating arrangement on a Southwest flight, where rows consist of six seats. With three young children, Ellie worries about the stranger who may sit next to them. Solutions include making the seating look unappealing, seeking empathy from the flight attendant, offering Starbucks gift cards to nearby passengers, using unwrapping toys for distraction, and considering melatonin and barf bags for the kids.
Creating an Unappealing Seating Arrangement
Ellie plans to make the seating arrangement look unappealing for potential seatmates by keeping it chaotic with barf bags, unwrapping toys for her kids, and multiple distractions. She also aims to get an extra seat by exhibiting a slightly disheveled appearance. Additionally, engaging with the flight attendant and giving Starbucks gift cards to nearby passengers are strategies employed to influence the seating dynamics favorably.
Enhancing the Family's Appearance
To deter strangers from sitting next to her family, Ellie considers adjusting their appearance to appear less inviting. Suggestions include appearing stressed, using barf bags for distraction, and maintaining a slightly disorganized look. The goal is to ensure that potential seatmates opt for other available seats, allowing Ellie and her family to have more space for a comfortable flight.
Dealing with the Kids' Concerns
Ellie plans to address her kids' fears and issues during the flight, including one child's fear of flying. Strategies involve using distraction techniques, introducing YouTube videos of flight experiences, and maintaining an engaging atmosphere. By managing her kids' concerns proactively, Ellie aims to create a smoother and more enjoyable flight experience for her family.
A Rat Hole Turns Into a Local Phenomenon in Chicago
In Chicago, a rat hole became a controversial attraction with tourists leaving cheese and coins. The hole's popularity led to concerns about attracting actual rats. The community had mixed reactions, with one person advising against writing an article on the topic. Eventually, the rat hole was removed after significant community involvement and uproar.
From Human Giant to Black Monday: Paul Scheer's Journey in Entertainment
Paul Scheer discusses his career progression from 'Human Giant' to 'Black Monday' and beyond. The decision to move on from successful projects like 'Human Giant' and 'The League' was fueled by a desire to explore new creative endeavors. Scheer reflects on the roles he played in various projects and shares insight into his experiences in the entertainment industry.
Jake, Gareth and special guest Paul Scheer talk to callers about a dad’s wish after death and seating arrangements on a flight. Later, the guys follow up with the second caller of episode 74 “He Just Lost His Wife and Dog with David Cross” and wrap things up with a chat with Paul.
