Should've Said No to the Ceviche with Sarah-Violet Bliss
Nov 8, 2023
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TV writer and showrunner Sarah-Violet Bliss joins the hosts for an evening of moral quandaries and infinite amounts of ceviche. Topics include gossip about the original ending of Titanic, differing perspectives on food, a surprise involving giant coolers filled with sea bass, and the debate over stealing cilantro from a community garden.
The podcast highlights the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say no in various social situations.
The chaotic events surrounding making Ceviche serve as a comedic exploration of navigating social pressures and finding personal agency.
Deep dives
The Chaos of Making Ceviche
Blake finds himself in a whirlwind of events when he agrees to help make Ceviche for a friend's graduation party. From accidentally using parsley instead of cilantro to burying Ceviche in the woods to hide it from a persuasive party host, Blake and his friends navigate a series of mishaps and moments of reconsideration. Throughout the story, the theme of setting boundaries and learning to say no emerges as a central takeaway.
The Marathon Ceviche-making Party
Blake and his friends embark on a night-long adventure of making Ceviche for a friend's graduation party. The night unfolds with chaotic moments, from stealing cilantro from a community garden to burying excess Ceviche in the woods. As the evening progresses, the hosts' persuasive nature and the inability to say no lead to unexpected challenges and moments of reflection on personal boundaries.
The Trials of Making the Perfect Ceviche
Blake and his friends find themselves caught in a whirlwind of events as they attempt to make Ceviche for a graduation party. From substituting parsley for cilantro, to hiding excess Ceviche from a persuasive host, the night is filled with mishaps and lessons on setting boundaries. Throughout the chaos, the importance of expressing one's needs and learning to say no becomes apparent.
Saying No and Burying Ceviche in the Woods
In a night filled with Ceviche-making chaos, Blake and his friends learn the importance of setting boundaries and saying no. From stealing cilantro from a community garden to burying excess Ceviche in the woods, the evening becomes a comedic exploration of navigating social pressures and finding personal agency. As they reflect on their experiences, the group realizes the importance of assertiveness and self-care in maintaining healthy boundaries.
TV writer and showrunner Sarah-Violet Bliss joins us for an evening of moral quandaries and infinite amounts of ceviche.
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