Being Earnest with Paula Skaggs and Josh Linden

Josh and Paula wheel-y earnestly love wheels this week (sorry) as they dive in Wheel of Fortune, Paula's new ride and...whether or not Altoids are disgusting.  ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

Don't even think about listening to the episode unless you're going to include an uppercase letter, a lowercase letter, a number, and a special character. This week, Paula and Josh get into what makes a good password, bragging when asked security questions, and whether or not speakeasies are themed. ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dyl...

If this episode isn't at your door in 30 minutes or less, it's on us! (We're not sure how the physics of hand-delivering a podcast would work, but we're nothing if not honest.) Josh and Paula dig into all things delivery and more: what foods don't travel well, the worst times they've bombed onstage, and kind club promoters. ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rb...

Happy ONE YEAR anniversary, Earnies and Berts! To celebrate one full year of podcastdom Josh and Paula are...throwing the entire show format out the window for an episode, and speeding through lists, ranging from "5 Burgers at Our Figure Skating Themed Restaurants" to "Things Wrong With Our Printers." Also, a debate about dog years.  ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instag...

Yo listen up, here's the story about a little podcast that lives in a blue world. And all day and all night and everything it sees is just blue like it, inside and outside. Join us this week as we discuss all things blue, The Ghost Police, and where ants go in the winter. ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitt...

Join us this week as we weave a tapestry of a world where we can go outside and enjoy leisure time, garden parties, and white seersucker suits! Plus, Paula and Josh discuss their ideal fake sick days, how being French instantly makes you cool, and a brand new pitch for a hit TV show. ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https...

Well, well, well, it's officially Being Earnest's one year anniversary, and Josh and Paula are celebrating the only way that they can - through loud (but perfect) bird calls, a rehashing of the 1994 classic Thumbelina and a pitch for a Vaudeville show starring raccoons.  ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitte...

Wee-ooo, wee-ooo, it's a very special MINISODE! This week, Josh and Paula are talking hair- what is it! Where is it! Etc!  Also announcing a very earnest fundraiser - a livestream read through of an episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, featuring some very special guests! Thursday, April 16, 8 PM CT at this link: http://bit.ly/earnestdiners ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://w...

This week, Josh and Paula discuss what are the qualities of a good sidekick, the best way to ride in a motorcycle sidecar, and whether wooden tables are inanimate objects. Plus, Paula makes a shocking discovery about herself. ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

Break out your controllers and your Surge soda because this week, Josh and Paula are talking about VIDEO GAMIN'. Paula sums up her recent experiences with Dream Daddy, Josh reminds us that Star Wars exists and the two figure out true crime podcasts in the Sims Universe. PLUS a Mavis Beacon typing challenge.  ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme So...

This week, we've got a special "shelter and podcast in place" episode all about arts and crafts! Paula wants talented children to cook her food, Josh was afraid of sleep-away camp, and they both find the capital-A Art in arts and crafts.  ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

This week, Josh and Paula dive into earnestly bad ideas and make a few new ones of their own, like going through each other's recent Amazon orders and creating their own conspiracy theory. Plus, they continue to dive into the seedy underbelly of Action Acton. ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dyland...

Josh and Paula, two lactose-averse podcasters, dive into the world of dairy. Join them this week as they discuss Rad Milk for Cool Teens, play a game of "Good or Gross?", and decide the best way to eat a penny.  ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

Break out your seashells and heavy duty scuba gear, because this week, Josh and Paula are heading under the sea! They're tackling all the soaking wet hot topics, like should Josh Gad re-dub Bambi, and is being a mermaid a recessive trait? Plus, Josh reveals his most embarrassing on-stage experience.    ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by...

In the immortal words of Arthur the Aardvark, "Having fun isn't hard / when you've got a [podcast about a] library card!" Join Paula and Josh as they discuss what children's books they loved, book clubs, and sexy professions. Plus, Paula defends a criminal. ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoe...

If you have lots of burning questions about the 1950s then...Josh and Paula probably don't have any helpful information for you. But in this episode, they DO write a one-act play, determine if Dwight D. Eisenhower was hot and debate the pros and cons of becoming gentleman burglars.  ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https:...

Zombies and ghosts and mummies, oh my! This week, Josh and Paula tackle the pressing issues surrounding the undead, like what undead creature would make the best roommate and what skill they'd learn if they were quarantined from a zombie virus.  ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch Addition...

Wee-ooo, weee-ooo, that's the fire alarm because it's getting hot in here....because this week, it's the FIRE episode! Josh and Paula tackle all things related to fire - like music festivals, high school sex ed classes and Billy Joel's middle name. (Oh yeah, and a few actual mentions of fire.)  ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Do...

Ahoy, mateys! This week, we set sail on the good ship Being Earnest to explore the Seven Seas. Captains Josh and Paula will guide you through the uncharted waters of themed cruises, the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, and Cap'n Crunch's tragic origin story.  ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dyland...

What goes together like Sweet 'N Salty? Being 'N Earnest! This week, Josh and Paula dive into all things sweet and all things salty - like revenge, MENSA insurance benefits, and if caramel popcorn can make you believe in love again.  ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

And a 5-6-7-8! This one's nominally about digits, decimals, and data, but honestly Josh and Paula spend most of their time this week talking about how math gives them anxiety. Plus, how would our hosts do if they were on popular game shows? -- Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch -- Come see Being Earnest live in C...

Well UFF-DA, Being Earnest fans! This week, gather up your favorite pop and a big plate of hot dish, because Josh and Paula are talking the Midwest, dontcha know! They're covering all the hot topics - state fairs, what Hogwarts house each area of the country would be, and whether or not there really is such a place as Ranch City, Michigan. Plus...a brand new segment, you betcha!  -- Logo by Ryan C...

Josh and Paula resolve to...make an episode about resolutions and ta-da, here it is! This week, they chat about the hellish, nightmare life of classroom pets, the Oscar-worthiness of the 2007 film "The Bucket List" and School House Rock...but for college.  -- Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

When Christmas and Hanukkah overlap, you know there's only one thing we're thinking about: presents!! This week, Paula and Josh discuss giving vs. receiving presents, how to give a good present, and where to score the freshest illegal panda meat. -- Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

Chomp chomp! Join Paula and Josh this week as they talk about Josh's braces (and Paula's desire for braces), George Washington's dog teeth, and a deep dive into the economics of the Tooth Fairy's business model. -- Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch