Well, I Laughed 126: Far From Home pt.3: Listener Episode
Oct 8, 2025
In this entertaining installment, AJ hilariously recalls his chaotic Vatican visit, while Kelsi shares a wild parasite story from her time in Venezuela. Cedar delights with a prank involving 130 hidden resin ducks, and Olivia details a memorable college roommate debacle. Amidst laughs, the hosts also reflect on unexpected friendships formed during life's transitions. With a mix of light-hearted anecdotes and deeper discussions, there's no shortage of relatable escapades that hit close to home!
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Generational Distance To 9/11
- Grant explains teaching 9/11 to students shows generational distance from historical trauma.
- He notes younger students lack emotional resonance but can analyze policy impacts clearly.
Mourning Versus Accountability
- Grant and Maia wrestle with empathy for a polarizing public figure killed in a violent act.
- They argue mourning someone who promoted violence can feel like complicity for affected communities.
Graphic Media Normalizes Violence
- Grant observes students are desensitized to graphic violence yet more confident discussing it.
- He links graphic exposure to normalization rather than political change among youth.