It’s the F*ck Around Show — and this one is the full buffet: trauma, texting, family dysfunction, emo heart emojis, and coffee that’ll punch you in the soul.
Chris, Jeff, and Zoë go deep and unhinged in this raw ride through recovery, relationships, and roasting the sh*t out of each other (and themselves). From whether ghosts can be good friends to why Zoë refuses to text anyone back unless you’re sending emojis with flair, this episode hits all the avoidant-attached neurotic highs and lows.
We get into how ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) meetings saved people’s a**es, why support groups are for more than addicts, and what it means to be haunted by unhealed sh*t. Pondoff opens up about surviving real violence (yes, whiskey bottles and all), and Zoë shares the exact story of her conception — yes, weed, cheesecake, and genitals are involved.
There’s also:
- Emotional support punch cards
- Coffee that funds the pod (https://www.pondoffsanonymous.com)
- A musical interlude about inclusive worship songs that’ll have you crying in your recovery mug
- A debate about Siri voices and Amish communication standards
- A collective obsession with The Sopranos
- A quick pitch for executive assistants who also respond to texts (aka unicorns)
This ep also features one of the wildest detours into strip clubs, pit bulls, bouncers, and the logistics of Zoe and Kathy house-sitting without burning down Chris’s life.
Also, Pondoff says something outrageous in a sermon. So there’s that.
Time stamps (DO NOT MISS):
- 00:00 Introduction to Recovery and Coffee
- 02:03 Navigating Communication in Friendships
- 05:56 Understanding Attachment Styles
- 11:59 Exploring Personal Relationships and Boundaries
- 17:59 Humorous Anecdotes and Family Dynamics
- 23:56 Navigating Family Dynamics and Healing
- 26:20 The Importance of Support Groups
- 28:00 Avoidance and Communication Challenges
- 29:49 The Necessity of Change in Recovery
- 32:00 Facing the Fear of Change
- 33:58 Reflections on Personal Experiences
- 35:59 The Role of Music in Healing
- 39:00 Introducing New Show Concepts
- 41:55 Promoting Community and Connection
- 45:02 Coffee and Community Engagement
- 48:04 Struggles with Weight and Substance Use
- 51:30 Reflections on The Sopranos
- 56:03 Personal Dynamics and Relationships
- 01:01:05 Plans for Future Shows and Guests
- 01:10:37 Building a Supportive Community
- 01:13:46 The Power of Shared Stories
- 01:17:33 Creating a Safe Space for Healing
- 01:19:55 Redefining Church and Community
- 01:24:56 The Importance of Connection and Outreach
- 01:29:50 Transformative Stories of Recovery
- 01:34:58 Encouragement and Affirmation in Community
- 01:39:01 Looking Ahead: Future Initiatives
Find the good sh*t:
- Light in the Dark roast – a bold Colombian collab with Long Story Coffee. Available now at pondoffsanonymous.com
- Song: Plowshare Prayer by Spencer LaJoye
- longstorycoffee.com – use code PONDOFF15 for 15% off anything except the show’s roast
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