I Suspect

We're hitting a litany of extremely important and consequential topics (as always) in the first hour and spending the rest on You Can See Everything. Tune out or turn off when you see fit if you haven't seen it yet. But first....we're talkin' coffee and booze (our favorite drugs), the evolution of TV since the advent of Reels and TikTok, the latest Dax and Kristen Bell public disco...

If this were a Friends episode it'd be called, "The one where we talk about money." But this is I Suspect so first we've gotta talk about associating months with days of the week (June is definitely a Friday), manifestation being about becoming who you are instead of getting what you want, and the unplanned (and sometimes beautiful) aftermath of death. Strap in for a discu$$ion a...

Ok team, listen up. Katie shares about the Grand Rapids Marathon and the masochism of endurance running. Kati thinks Facebook ads are preying on her (they are). We're both in the despair of having no comfortable pants and need your help. We finish off with some favorite (and not favorite) Halloween costumes of the past. Enjoy.

Another banger if I do say so myself. Katie is officially temporarily unemployed and tackling important projects like cleaning out the storage closet. We get curious about how AI is impacting personal communication and get an interesting perspective from a listener. And we address two of our own personal mental blocks. Katie can't always accomplish basic tasks and Kati can't figure out how...

Kati's mom, Jan Hultman, passed away peacefully on October 6. Jan's death came slowly then all at once. Pull up a chair and listen to Kati and her sister, Kriss, share stories about their loving, sassy, complex, resilient mother. Stay to the end... it's worth it. 🩷 https://www.hessfuneralhome.com/obituaries/janice-schramm-hultman

Here, there and everywhere today folks. Feeling safe at home alone, taking 40,000 steps in a day, reading each other's minds. What's the difference between overthinking things from the past vs things in progress or in the future? Where does discipline and agency end and being controlling begin? And should public restrooms have time limits? Chime in!

Ok ladies and gents we keep it light today. Katie talks about her trip to Las Vegas (a cruise ship on land), shows at the Sphere (exquisite), and how she might like being home a little too much. Kati shares she was a late bloomer on travel, taking her first flight ever her senior year of college (straight to Spain, no less). We reflect on the Emmy results, wonder aloud why Beef wasn't as good...

Ok on the real real real, this one gets a little dicey. Different experiences meet different perspectives meet different sensitivities..... all toward an honest and personal discussion. We hit on some (funny) reminders of Kati and Katie's 10-year age gap and then dive DEEP into differing perspectives on work, management, employee/employer expectations, and more. What's the difference betwe...

Today calls for musings on guest bathroom etiquette, Enneagram centers of intelligence and how to identify your type. What's your relation to anger? Shame? Fear? We reflect a lot on All Her Fault and a little on Love Story (two Emmy-nominated limited series). We close out with a discussion on hope vs. optimism, toxic positivity, and gratitude. Enjoy.

Episode 30 oh my! Where has the time gone? Today we're talkin' bad haircuts, Dolly Parton, LinkedIn behavior (as I type this I realize how much more I want to say about LinkedIn so we'll keep this in the back pocket), Steve Zahn and the end of the movie star era. Anchoring today's episode is a big discussion on confidence. Where does it come from? How do you build it? Does it incre...

Moderna's cancer vaccine, nostalgia for 90s establishments, iPhone marketing meetings, changes in professional standards by generation, Fort Wayne's low barrier resource center, hating your wardrobe, and our current media consumption like Funny AF, Lucas Zelnick, Beef Season 2, All Her Fault, Task, and Elizabeth Smart's Survivor Files. Enjoy!

Strap in for today's journey. We talk brain misfirings, the awkwardness of having a body, Kati's group exercise class crisis, childhood crushes, Katie realizing she's not a good listener, listening to audiobooks on Spotify, the new Anthony Bourdain biopic. We discuss the desire for revenge and disagree about road rage..... enjoy.

This conversation may have been a personal fave for one of us.... hopefully it translates to your favorite episode. Today we're talkin' flooding in Indiana, our own personal EGOTs, what defines "hobby" and whether or not exercise is one. Has social media taught us that we're entitled to an opinion on everything? How far should that opinion travel before it does harm? We discu...

HI FRIENDS, join us for musings on the difference between a trip and a vacation, proper plane etiquette, having a parasocial relationship with God, and more. We review the Idaho murders case. We talk about Bryan Kohberger's motive and whether life in prison = justice or if the death penalty should have remained on the table. (not a True Crime podcast). ENJOY

Heyo welcome back to another conversation and thanks for your questions this week. Which one of us can drink caffeine at 10pm and go straight to bed? Who was scared watching Widow's Bay? How did we become friends? What's our relationship to the past and how does it inform or hold us back from our present and future? Share with a friend if you enjoy (yes, you).

Ok big discussion on people pleasing this week. How is it defined? What's the real motivation of a people pleaser? Is it a humble brag or a vulnerable admission? PLUS: How do people develop strong senses of self? Is Midwestern culture defined by South Dakota or Michigan? Should anyone be allowed on a golf trip (or a choir tour)??? We have thoughts. Enjoy.

Back to our roots with this episode. Listen in on a lot of topics and too many hot takes. Skinny jeans, fast food and footwear hype, what not to do with your trash when studying abroad in Spain, Kelsey Fendler, Nolan Wells, gratitude when things get hard, perfectionism and empathy in children.... what DIDN'T we discuss? Enjoy.

Next batch of episodes highlights coming at you. Enjoy some of our favorite conversations from episodes 11-13. We'll be back to fresh episodes later this month!

Highlights round 3 !!! Let us know your favorite discussion topics and what we need to revisit. Enjoy some of our favorite moments together as we prepare for more.

Summer break continues so sit back and enjoy our second highlights episode. Hear our favorite moments from episodes 4 (part 2), 5 and 6. Let us know what you think are our best discussions so far. Enjoy.

Our first HIGHLIGHTS EPISODE !!! (Re)listen to some of our favorite exchanges from our first 4 episodes. Did we used to be funnier? Hmmmm........ enjoy.

We tackle two questions today..... As an adult, do you revert back to old habits when you're with your parents/siblings? And a listener question on how you know when to end something significant in your life. Enjoy a focused episode with only a few sidebars (sorry or you're welcome). ENJOY. Let us know your thoughts.

I'll admit it...there's some chaos this week. Strap in for a lot of left turns and open topics. Should male partners know your tampon needs? How often do you change your underwear? Katie's watching Worst Ex Ever and might return to Your Friends and Neighbors. You should unsubscribe from junk emails right when you get them. Kati talks about promoting Pride Month on Facebook and letting...

Lots of passion in this one folks. Deep dive into our thoughts on AI from an existential standpoint (and also how you shouldn't be using it to write your emails). Climate change. Human extinction. Small-mindedness. You'll have an opinion on this topic. Also.... how would you spend a day off? Which muscles aren't you flexing on a daily basis - cognitive, social, or physical? ENJOY.

Today we're talkin' true crime shows, a local tragic incident that's getting national coverage, and tipping culture. Shout out The Crash, Should I Marry a Murderer, and Nightmare Upstairs. Not a true crime pod but sometimes discussing true crime. Enjoy. Let us know what you think.