Unsound Advice

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Francisco Ramos ("This Fool") joins Lara to explain how sleeping over at your partner's place is not like marriage, why tall guys aren't all that, the best way to learn a new language, and how English is the most woke language. They help listeners with online dates that use misleading photos and how to avoid getting screwed over by your boss. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Coming Up 00:58 - Francisco Ramos! 08...

Something weird is in the air... a fly sneaks into the studio behind Dan Donohoe and we try to kill one of them. He and Lara offer the best excuses for missing out on work, how to know when you're following someone else’s dream, explain how the worst things in life can be the best thing for a comedian, and why ferrets are illegal in some states. We also learn a younger Dan failed to save his paren...

Shapel Lacey is 9 years sober and is finally ready to own up to peeing in his friend's closet. He also shows how to manage anger, forgive an abusive parent, why you shouldn't hang out with crusties, how alcohol -- playing Edward 40 Hands, especially -- can get in the way of fixing your other problems, and why we're all children. We're just happy this was the first podcast where he smiled the entir...

Craig Conant has fought the devil in the multiverse and he's back to bring Lara with him, but she's not so sure if it's safe for her. Craig also shares how ayahuasca is better than pharmaceuticals at beating some of your nastiest demons, plus he brings some choice words for Hollywood CEOs and he and Lara motivate a listener on giving the Maid of Honor speech at her sister's wedding. CHAPTERS: 00:0...

Lara is joined by her former "Slobs" co-host, Steph Tolev who explains what happens when you don't reply to a sexy pic, why she won't accept someone who is making amends, and why you should never put your relationship "on the grid." They both help a listener handle a friend who gets "white girl wasted," another being accused of being a racist, and one who wants to avoid getting sick on gross airpl...

Sarah Tiana joins Lara to discuss the BS behind "when you know you'll know," why you shouldn't text small talk with your partner, how to know a man is cheating when he calls you by a nickname, and how you could get syphillis from a guinea pig. They also help listeners tell their partners when to go to the doctor, why a love for the NFL shouldn't ruin their relationships, and when to know their fri...

Jeremiah Watkins offers a fresh perspective on parenting, adopting a crow, when you should move to Los Angeles, and personal hygiene. He also remembers the moment Joe Rogan discovered Lara. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Coming Up 01:36 - Jeremiah Watkins! 05:20 - The Best Parenting Advice 15:15 - Question 1: Adopting a Crow 24:54 - Question 2: Aspiring Comedian 37:40 - Joe Rogan 43:45 - Question 3: Boyfriend's...

Lara tells Irene Tu how a Taylor Swift concert put her friend in the hospital. The two of them offer you guidance on how to handle intoxicated family members, swingers and how to leave your small town parents behind. They also reveal that not everything you hear in a comedy club is true and Irene shares that she wants to get jacked. Also, Lara's Aunt Patsy calls in to ask how she can let more peop...

This episode has it all! Melatonin, getting fired from SNL, spouses not thinking you're funny, and bicycling... strap in for a feisty hour of advice and self reflection. Luke Null is here and he's not dialing it back for you or anyone else. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Coming Up 01:36 - Luke Null! 16:21 - Call 1: How to Relax?! 30:21 - Call 2: Co-Working Backstabbers 36:25 - Call 3: Healthy Lifestyle Tricks?!...

Aristotle Athari (SNL) stops by to share what keeps him up at night and how he learned to play guitar for free. Lara, on the other hand, can't stop interrupting a caller and despite being hopped up on Melatonin, thinks you should tell your girlfriend you had sex with her stepsister, to keep it down when having sex in an apartment and advises against having someone sketch you in the nude. CHAPTERS:...

We're back to taking your calls this week just in time for Katherine Blanford (The Tonight Show) and Lara to give you different techniques on how to keep plants "alive," draw boundaries, and care for an elderly parent. Plus, they compare relationships, or rather figure out which one of them is actually in a relationship. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Coming Up 01:55 Katherine Blanford! 02:55 Lara Has a Knife &a...

Erik Griffin joins us to fix Lara's problem and blows off your calls in the process. We were going to help Larry from Omaha, Nathalie from Indianapolis, and YOU, but we'll get to those next week Right now, Lara's the focus, but we can all take something from Erik to improve our situations. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Coming Up 01:31 Erik Griffin Tastes The Soup 04:48 Let's Talk Lara 56:55 Lara Cuts Erik Off L...

Fahim Anwar and Lara try to keep the show on the rails as they offer advice on how to stop sexting behind your partner's back, the beauty of being by yourself, how to avoid being scammed, and why living in your basement may be your best option. Lara also discovers she was lied to as a child about tornadoes and Fahim reveals the truth about Pringles. Warning: Fahim's travel hacks aren't for everyon...

Jason & Randy Sklar don't waste any time getting into it with Lara. The trio reveals the one thing you need to figure out on a first date, how to respond to being ghosted, what mafia techniques you can apply to your job and disagree on ways to.. and if you should... help your friends lose weight. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Coming Up 03:57 CALL 1 - Should You Help Your Friends Lose Weight 13:00 CALL 2 - M...

Ron brings the tough love on getting through a divorce and a separation while raising a child with autism.  Lara offers her secret to finding confidence and how she made it to 9 years of sobriety.  They offer listeners suggestions on handling people you don’t like, purging clutter, and how to go on a date that doesn’t involve food. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Open 01:15 Introduction 02:11 Ron Funche...

Lara and Justin tell you how to recognize the qualities of a good friend and when Six Flags is better than Fiji.  They also advise listeners on if you or your partner is the mess, what you can learn from people's reactions to boundaries you’ve set, and how long to wait to have sex. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Open 03:33 Justin Martindale! 14:32 CALL 1: Stop Dating Messes! 24:42 CALL 2: Destination Birthd...

Aida Rodriguez has survived more than most in her life, so she’s got some serious "staying alive" techniques, a mantra from the singer, Estelle, and advice on reconnecting with estranged parents.  Her modeling career taught her acceptance and that eating disorders are not a white girl disease.  She and Lara discuss why to have a guest list at your funeral, how to break up with a hairstyl...

After thousands of miles on the road together, Lara and Marc share some of the best advice they’ve gained from 12 step programs, how Marc found the nerve to make a career change, how you can accept a cat into your life, and the importance of regular medical check ups. They offer listeners tips on eating healthy when traveling, how to handle friends with differing political views, and the wrong way...

Lara and Taylor compare their experiences battling bipolar disorder… and how it landed Lara in jail.  They help listeners identify what time is too late to call your partner to pick you up drunk, how to handle a kid who's not reaching their full potential, and when it’s okay to look through your partner’s phone. They also offer advice on moving on from toxic relationships, the best lesson fro...

In the premiere, Lara and Pete offer guidance on what self-defense weapons to keep in the bedroom, what to say to a comic after a show, why a voice in your head can save you from a life of therapy, how to survive as a comedian on the road, and how to overcome a fear of flying.  You’ll also find out what it’s like to open for Dave Chappelle at Radio City Music Hall. In the premiere of "Unsound...

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