On this episode, Bowen is joined by comedian and Piscean legend, Sarah Squirm. They discuss teaching, intrusive thoughts, the influence of Madonna, Gaga, and MJ, the need for cultural change, bagels and cream cheese, experiences with weed, frustrations with QR code menus, and the importance of connecting.
The importance of having larger-than-life superstars in the music industry and the sense of awe and wonder they bring.
The need for reality TV shows to embrace wild and morally ambiguous personalities for compelling and entertaining content.
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Summary of the podcast episode
The podcast episode features a conversation between the hosts where they discuss their personal experiences and anecdotes. They touch on diverse topics such as hair products, Oregon tourism, travel plans, endorsements, illnesses, therapy, voice lessons, bagel preferences, childhood memories, childhood toys, theater experiences, and their love for Madonna. The discussion evolves into a playful and humorous back-and-forth as they share their thoughts and reflections on these subjects.
The Importance of Maintaining Unique Superstars
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the importance of having larger-than-life superstars in the music industry. They reflect on the era of musicians like Michael Jackson and Madonna, who captured the public's imagination and had a level of mystique that made them aspirational figures. They express concerns that today's artists, like Taylor Swift, are more relatable and less enigmatic, leading to a loss of the sense of awe and wonder that comes with superstar status.
Desire for Real Housewives to Embrace Their Villainous Side
The podcast conversation shifts towards reality TV and the hosts express their desire for shows like Real Housewives to embrace more loathsome and wild personalities. They argue that television should provide an escape from ordinary life, and seeing larger-than-life, morally ambiguous characters is what makes for compelling and entertaining content. They discuss examples of housewives who bring drama and captivate audiences, showcasing the need for TV to not shy away from showcasing provocative personalities.
She’s back and she’s cute as a pumpkin, it’s Sarah Squirm! Bowen’s flying solo this week but is joined but his OTHER Long Island track star Piscean legend, and she’s currently “of touring experience” in a city near you. Bowen and Sarah discuss what grade they would teach, what the Eras Tour even is, and how incredible it was that Michael Jackson was the biggest freak who was also the most famous person in the world. Fascinating treatises on “relatability” in culture get their overdue space on the pod, and you MUST wait for the story about the titular Russian Tsarina. Get your tickets for Sarah Squirm on tour at https://linktr.ee/sarahsquirm. @sarahsquirm
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