Upworthy Weekly

A super nice guy from Australia accompanied his pregnant Tinder date to the hospital to have a baby. People are sharing the parenting trends they think should end, and the internet comes together to reunite a lost teddy bear with his family. Plus, Alison's unimpressive theater debut and Tod's moral dilemma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Parenting reveals by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard bring up a discussion about parents who co-sleep with their kids. People are sharing the social cues that show someone is being flirtatious and a man roller-skated nearly 700 miles to see Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “Dream” speech. Plus, weird high school stories and the pandemic is making our hosts challenge their hygiene routines. Learn more ab...

A guy on Reddit wants to know if he was wrong to ditch his date for being racist. Alison and Tod share their tips for when it’s time to leave a party. Plus, an inspirational kindergartner dishes out sage advice and the new movement for mental health days off in school.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are Alison and Tod talking about this week? A mother makes parents everywhere feel better about themselves after admitting that she forgot her child’s birthday. People are getting real about the adult problems nobody prepared them for and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has some great thoughts on positive psychology. Also, could listing someone’s carbon footprint on their grocery receipt help clima...

What stories are Alison and Tod talking about this week? A doctor did a study and found the age that men and women start acting like their moms and dads. Parents are sharing the phrases they repeat all day, but their kids still refuse to listen. Studies show that sarcastic teens are smarter, and women share the small gesture s they absolutely love.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

A couple caused a stir on TikTok after claiming that men love like children and women love like mothers. The Pope has some controversial advice on parenting and Chasten Buttigieg takes on a homophobic troll. Plus, how Alison tries to be more like Oprah and a super-wholesome story about Paul Rudd.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Therapists revealed a list of the common problems their clients are afraid to talk about. The friendship between Patton Oswalt and Dave Chappelle brings up a big issue that a lot of us face, and a dog makes the ultimate sacrifice. Plus, cults are making a comeback, which one should Alison join? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Alison and Tod wrap up the year by finishing a list of the top ten most popular Upworthy stories of 2021. In part two of two, a pet psychologist reveals your dog’s innermost thoughts and a late-night host’s Twitter game was a massive hit with Upworthy’s readers. Which dramatic story made it to number one? Listen and see.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Aca...

Alison and Tod wrap up the year by covering a list of the top ten most popular Upworthy stories of 2021. In the first of two episodes, two Olympians capture our hearts for very different reasons. Upworthy’s favorite actor has a stunning reaction to one of 2021’s most popular tech trends, and a clever parenting hack that could save a child’s life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Billie Eilish took a bold stance on the topic of teens and adult online content , begging the question: what can parents do? Later, Alison and Tod talk about the taboos surrounding mixed-height couples and the fun ways that people have quit their jobs . Also, what movies make you bawl your eyes out ? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Tod believes he should be crowned the King of Good News, but Alison questions whether he deserves the title. Also, the small changes that can make a big impact on your life, an evicted Dunkin' employee is given a new home , and the problems that older men have maintaining friendships . Plus, Tod and Alison go over the concept of Askers versus Guessers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

In our latest episode, Alison and Tod answer some of the big questions asked on Upworthy this week. What subtle hints let you know someone is very intelligent? Should your boss be able to contact you after work hours? Should a woman move in with her boyfriend who's been coddled by his mother? Finally, we end with the “happy-sad” story of a couple who gave their dog a touching send-off on her last...

Alison and Tod take a look at the stark contrast in how men and women are judged as parents. They also examine John Mayer’s graceful handling of a troll, the outmoded idea of virginity, and the “grandmother effect.” Plus, get to know the man behind “Recess Therapy” a hilarious page where kids sound off life’s big issues.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Aca...

Our third episode is a Gen X extravaganza where Alison and Tod talk about the short-lived swing craze of the mid-‘90s and review a list of things people miss from the “last great decade.” Also, a brave Boy Scout rescues an injured dog, great news the media isn’t telling you, and the mysterious event that occurs before death.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on...

On the second full episode of “Upworthy Weekly,” Alison and Tod tackle the big questions in life. Why do women love Pete Davidson? Should platonic friends get married? And how much money should parents give their grown-up kids? Plus, a blogger finds a unique way to end his smartphone addiction and a new way to get in shape.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on...

In the first episode of Upworthy's first-ever podcast, Alison and Tod have a heated debate over Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You" and Christmas music in general. They also look at the new trend in body neutrality and discuss modern people who are worthy of sainthood. Questions, comments, want to share what happened in your week? Email us at UpworthyWeekly@Upworthy.com. Learn more ab...

In the first "teaser" episode of "Upworthy Weekly," Alison and Tod discuss the common mistakes people make when falling in love. Later, a conversation between a doctor and a vaccine-hesitant man at a Florida bar leads to mutual understanding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.