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GIRLS IN THE GAMEExclusive with Kat Ellis, the Host and Producer of "Out of His League"This week, we interviewed Kat Ellis, the host and producer of "Out of His League." We discussed her innovative show, which showcases the exciting game-day experiences of women in sports. Kat shared her inspiration for creating the show and her journey in the sports industry. We also explored her time at Barstool Sports and her experience producing her own podcast, "Chick University."2024-09-2725 min
Let Us Eat Cakethe story about letting go of calorie counting with Kelsey EllisThis week Ali and Hannah are hanging out with the ultimate hype woman and Vancouver intuitive movement expert, Kelsey Ellis! Kelsey is an award-winning, body-positive, anti-diet health and fitness expert, who’s all about helping people break free from diet culture, unapologetically embracing what their bodies can do, and finding confidence in themselves and their curves! In this episode, Kelsey dives into her journey from buying into diet culture’s false promises to spotting the MASSIVE red flags it waves. From reminiscing about growing up in the body obsessed 90s/2000s and looking back at Pinterest boards from that time...2024-08-2251 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsSam reads your listener notesListeners are producers. Thank you for getting the show out.I reflect on my own podcast listening: helpful with insomnia, and a lifeline during tough times. Write me hereReading a wide range of listener notes, I respond and explore personal themes:vulnerabilitythoughts on how to engage usefully with attachment theory, to go looking for the things we don't want to saythe two breakdown eps from Joe and Alivoyeurism: when is it okay to listen to people spilling about intense experiencesI say it's because people pod with honesty, because they want to be seen and a...2024-05-0950 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsFilmThinking back on favourite films, it becomes clear what they say about us. Cinema, the Psyche, unveiling Inner HeroesIt's always therapy and psychoanalysis around here, movies are the vehicle. Favourite films reflect deep psychological themes and evolving personal identities. What we once found aspirational in a character, we might later rethink, or realise it was not the healthiest hero to have. Others may have been right for the time. So we mainly talk about movies our younger selves were drawn to, Pulp Fiction, Terminator 2, The Matrix, Le Samurai, The Thin Red Line, Beaches, When...2024-04-3054 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsFOMO, JOMO and beyondMoving from Fear, to Joy of Missing Out and beyond both. FOMO arises from projection and fantasy, as does a lot of the imagined enjoyment of the imagined pleasures.We might imagine that:everything we want is outside ourselvespleasure, meaning or peak experiences must be mediated by something: people, substances, or outside eventsthat we have to follow a formula to achieve themWe chew over the classic cliche FOMO of music festivals, and unearth some insights: the positives of turning towards your own prioritiespursuing projects and personal growth brings the gr...2024-04-161h 02
The Ten Thousand ThingsAttachmentIs Attachment Theory the new Myers-Briggs? NoIs it helping? Yes! Is attachment also about friendship, family and self relationships? Yes!Is it the magic bullet? Kind of, if you study Attachment Styles in depth, and do the workIt's The Dance of Attachment in Relationships!In our return to podding for a new season, (sorry to disappear, reasons!!) we explore the nuanced world of attachment styles their profound influence on our relationships and self-awarenessWe delve into the complexities of understanding anxious, avoidant, secure, and disorganized attachment stylestracing their roots back to ea...2024-04-101h 23
Eight or Sixteen"Did Ali fix your keyboard?"In this episode Mark and Rob recap the big reveals from CES 2023. They discuss the Samsung Galaxy AI features in the new S24 series. Samsung is also promising 7 generations of Android updates, leading to speculation that this means 7 years of support. Other topics include Samsung's own smart ring to compete with the Lotus Ring that lets you control devices by pointing at them like a Jedi, the quirky rolling Ballie robot that Mark wonders if it actually does anything, and Mark's experiences attending CES - seeing the F1 safety car, staying in a massive Trump hotel suite, but somehow...2024-01-2053 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsEnvyStudy envy to find messages from our future selvesWe unpack the role of envy, not as a toxic emotion to be avoided or ashamed of, but a normal feeling that gives us clues to understanding our unmet desires, unfulfilled potential, and prompting necessary change.envy vs jealousy. Jealousy is possessiveness, envy is wanting what others have, or wanting to be thembecoming less envious of others as we get olderthe emptiness at the heart of existence remains in place no matter who we are or what we havehouse prices, salaries, wealth distributioncomplex, changing feelings, hiding then...2024-01-201h 03
The Ten Thousand ThingsNew Year, New You?Neurodivergence, New Years Resolutions, and Future FocusWe welcome the New Year byevaluating the usefulness of New Years resolutionssharing the honest struggles we’ve hadsmall triumphsAli shares her journey to quit smoking and the strategies she employs.a positive version of sunk cost fallacy, where we are motivated to defend small gains and build on them https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunk_costmaking excuses and justifications for not taking responsibilitytricking yourself into doing things your mind is resistingquitting/reducing drinkingcleaner living, bad skin after xmas blowoutthe power of vanity in keeping motivatedAli and Sam pl...2024-01-1243 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsWho's your guru?Who's Your Guru? (and is Slavoj Žižek any good?)Sam, Joe and Ali discuss gurus, including the online type:our times are thick with public intellectuals, influencers, and self-proclaimed experts Sam's frequent references to Slavoj Žižek, and Joe's conclusion that he doesn't make much sense, and isn't much chop intellectually. Sam on literal guru worship in the Hare Krishnas - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Society_for_Krishna_Consciousnessshould we just speak for ourselves, rather than filter our thoughts or present them in relation to influential figures?figures like Jordan Peterson, Douglas Murray the res...2023-12-2248 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsDo we ever fully recover from a breakdown?Possible triggers. A confronting episode but one we are proud of. Sam, Joe, and Ali explore the impacts, recovery and residues of mental breakdowns.The recent Robbie Williams documentary has kicked off many discussions about mental healthRobbie's demeanour on screen reminded Ali of herself. He was had extraordinary energy before his collapse, as did Ali, with full time work, a small child, a backyard farm and making sourdough from scratchIn the present, Ali can see that something inside Williams is 'still broken' or 'empty' even though he remains functional in most areas of lifeThis led Ali to consider...2023-12-0255 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsBeing the victimWe explore the experience of identifying as victim, through personal stories and theory, and of course the potential of spirituality and psychotherapy in helping move through, and renounce identities over time.We discuss the dangers of adhering to a single identity label, and the benefit of taking responsibility for our own actions and healing, while being aware that we are also inescapably interconnected with others. Identities such as Victim are necessary and useful, and can arise naturally from a life event such as an accident, an assault, or injustice, but also from ordinary childhood experiences, a...2023-11-2454 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsTo Post or Not to Post?Only posting about shit you have personal experience of? Ali explains why white middle class people should maybe shut up. Team discuss different social media platforms and shouting into the voidPosting hot photos on Instagram as awareness raising? The power of posting about stuff you have lived experience with. Sam talks about the power of herd acceptance and how minds change more often than people realise. The advantages of podcasts over social media for actually learning things. The team discuss the information space and Australian politics. Joe talks about becoming a centrist because he’s so sick of being in...2023-11-1750 min
The Jason Ellis ShowAli Siddiq Wishes You Would Try HimAli Siddiq did his time, in more ways than one, and now he's ready to throw down with anyone who threatens his honor in the streets or on the stage.Head to https://FACTORMEALS.com/ellis50 and use code ellis50 to get 50% OFF.CHECK OUT Nomad AT https://Nomadgoods.com/EllisTO SEE WHAT LIVING THE NOMAD LIFE IS ALL ABOUT.Get your best shave ever with Harry’s razors and skin care products. Get a $13 Starte...2023-11-151h 16
The Ten Thousand ThingsJesus is my homieThe team discuss a quote from Christian mystic Emmett Fox on grievances:“Going over old grievances mentally, thinking how badly someone acted at some time, for instance, and recalling the details, has the effect of revivifying that which was quietly expiring of neglect.”Joe quotes the cliché that “Having a resentment is like drinking poison and expecting someone else to get sick” and links resentments to addiction. Ali talks about how resentments led to disordered eating.Joe proposes complete forgiveness for all harms and Sam says “That’s Christianity!” and also Hare Krishna. The team discuss political resentments and justified re...2023-11-101h 04
The Ten Thousand ThingsHaving a Menty BWe discuss mental breakdowns: the need we all have occasionally, the experience of it, and the benefits! Joe, Sam and Ali have had at least one menty b each, as many people now call them. An almost loving and affectionate term, which suggests that this process is something we could maybe greet like a friend. However, it can be very frightening, and isolating, and difficult for others. We talk about the role of work pressures, unsustainable domestic roles, and the intensity of family life. 'Capitalism' gets a lot of the blame for mental breakdowns, from Ali and...2023-09-2957 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsLetting go of friendsThe team discuss the art of letting go of friends. Outgrowing friends or just growing in different directions? Joe says if you start judging friends it’s the beginning of the end. We get into painful friendship break ups. Platonic friendships – are men just biding their time? Sam recalls dating the hottest woman on Brunswick St, just to put it on the public record. Joe & Ali discuss their own weird bipolar friendship. Sam sings some Peter Allen. Deep conversations between men without mind altering substances – are they possible? Everyone wants to tell Ali and Jo...2023-09-1658 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsHow do we know therapy is working?Sam, Joe and Ali reflect on our experiences in therapy. Sometimes the results seem clear – other times they’re hard to see. All agree it’s important to compare your progress to your past self, not some idealised perfect self. We discuss people who don’t think they need therapy. Ali mentions people who “prefer to work things out themselves”. Sam discusses the frustration of the session ending after 50 minutes – Joe says he wants an 8 hour MDMA therapy session – Sam wants to get on the ketamine.Parents get a light going over. Sam discusses a breakt...2023-09-0844 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsCompromiseWe ask if we are willing to compromise to be in a long-term monogamous relationship?Sam discusses how to, whether we need to and to what extent we need to compromise.Ali shares how a lot of women have fallen in love with the idea of being single.We acknowledge all relationships require compromise however can we compromise our values? Can your values be flexible or do we become stuck in our ways the longer we remain single?We also discuss in distorted times do distorted dynamics come in to play...2023-08-291h 01
The Ten Thousand ThingsAre the blokes ok?This week we listened to a Mamamia podcast where Mia Freedman interviews Caitlin Moran on her latest book "What about men?" and discuss our thoughts.We acknowledge we are all victims of the patriarchy, but what tools do men have to help dismantle it? Why don't they identify with feminism and why are the gravitating towards extreme figures?Ali explains why feminism has been helpful in plight of women, however men are not identifying with these strategies. Why can't men post photos of themselves and not be ridiculed? Joe felt the interview was...2023-08-201h 02
The Ten Thousand ThingsFeelpinionsWhat are feelpinions? - Ali shares her definition and how she views it through a Dialectical Behavioural lens of logic and emotion. Sam elaborates why all extremes are mutually constitutive and why logic needs emotion and emotion needs logic, Joe however, wants more facts.We ask how do feelpinions affect our day to day? Are they needed to run the country or just good value in the cricket group chat?We share what sources we use to get our facts and how the perceived value of those facts influence how we feel about them. Ali...2023-08-1054 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsThe Meaning of Life"The meaning of life" Welcome back Joe and welcome to a new format. Here at the ten thousand things we have decided to tackle the ten thousand things that distract us from loving awareness one thing at a time, so we will now be devoting each episode to one topic where we can really delve into the questions we ask. This week we have TTTT listener Oly ask us what is the meaning of life? We explore what means to us personally and what does it mean for us collectively. Sam believes we need to take responsibility of our...2023-07-3038 min
Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal5 Skills To Succeed in ANY Career - Helen Tupper (Squiggly Careers)For a lot of us, navigating our future careers can feel like an uncertain and anxiety-inducing time. You might find yourself asking questions like: how do I know that I’m on the right path? Is my job truly fulfilling me? Am I using all my strengths and developing in my role? Do I really have to do this for the next 50 years of my working like? But among all this uncertainty you might be feeling, one thing is for certain - careers, as we’ve traditionally known them, are changing for the better. Gone are the days when a si...2023-07-211h 36
The Ten Thousand ThingsNigella - (no Joe show)Something a little different from The Ten Thousand Things, Joe is taking a well deserved break in beautiful Vietnam so Sam and Ali take the opportunity to discuss all things Autism/ADHD through their lived experiences. 1 - How has neurodiversity contributed to our biggest successes and failures? Sam and Ali share how their neurodiversity impacts their day to day lives, are we doing the right things at the right time? We also share how we've learnt to work with our differences rather than against it. 2 - Who runs the world? Women, young women specifically. We discuss how...2023-07-141h 28
The Jason Ellis ShowGood Weird, Ali MacofskyComedian Ali Macofsky contains multitudes, but probably shouldn't be left alone with your chihuahuas.AG1If you want to take ownership of your health, try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to https://www.drinkAG1.com/JES–Subscribe to our Patreon to call/text/write in LIVE https://www.patreon.com/EllisMateCall/Text (424) 350-1721 or email su...2023-06-281h 18
Beyond The ChairHow Young Dentists Are Redefining Success in the Dental Industry With Dr. Ali Al HassanWelcome to Beyond the Chair with Dr. Simone Ellis, the podcast that delves deep into the world of dentistry and explores groundbreaking topics that are reshaping the industry. In this episode, Dr. Ellis engages in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Ali Al Hassan, an influential young dentist, as they explore the theme of breaking the mold and redefining success in dentistry.
Join Dr. Al Hassan and Dr. Ellis as they uncover how young dentists are challenging conventional norms and revolutionizing the field. Discover the power of embracing cutting-edge technology to enhance patient care, optimize...2023-06-191h 05
The Ten Thousand ThingsThe Bonobos of NaarmSelf actualisation / non monogamy / Communism 1 - Quotation corner "Ageing is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always thought you should be" David Bowie Ali explains why this quote resonated with her. Sam discusses why finding your medium for expression is so important and Joe shares how he's found contentment through podcasting. We discuss trying to find your cultural capital and is self actualisation just faking it until you make it? 2 - Non monogamy. Sam explains the patriarchal dynamics of chimpanzees and the matricentric dynamics of bonobos and how we are not so different from...2023-05-291h 27
The Ten Thousand Things"Family values"Our parent's values / Crying / Jaded dating profiles1 - How did our parents values shape our own?Ali shares how she's not only grown into her parents' values. Sam explores the dichotomy of how his parents created a culture of questioning in a Hare Krishna environment and Joe shares how his parents politics influenced their values. We also ask whether boomers will ever be able to see how good they had it.2 - Is crying for losers?Ali shares how her views on crying have changed...2023-05-111h 32
The Ten Thousand ThingsEveryone's a 10, and We Are All OneLeaning in, to content, confidence and courage.Do we read books anymore? / How do you rate yourself? / Is spirituality just watered down religion?1 - Are you a book dragon or a book worm? We ask how in an ever increasing time poor society is there time to read and does it matter what medium and content you're reading?Sam shares why he believes physical books are not necessary and that reading and learning are more accessible than ever before. Joe is worried the kids are not reading...2023-03-311h 18
The Ten Thousand ThingsBe Here NowHow the language of therapy took over dating / The little things that help / Death 1 - Are we able to diagnose our dates? Should we? Ali discusses if therapists are having proxy relationships through us or is it better to just focus on clear communication instead? Joe finds "red flags" limiting and wants a more nuanced conversation. Sam shares how the mystery of long term relationships remains. We also discuss if datings apps are ruining monogamy or do we all just want to stay in the lavender haze?https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/11/style/therapy-speak-dating.html...2023-03-161h 03
The Ten Thousand ThingsBenefits!The benefits of large language models including Chat GPT / The benefits of neurodiversity / The benefits of working on yourself1 - What are the benefits of emerging AI technologies? Will it advance us or be our undoing?Will Joe's doomsday predictions come to fruition or will it be a golden age for human creativity? Ali has mixed feelings, will we make not just our jobs but ourselves redundant? Sam is hoping if not for complete marxist revolution that it will create a universal usefulness guarantee where we are all earning, learning and caring.2...2023-02-281h 05
The Ten Thousand ThingsBig Gratitude for Cat Dad EnergyThrowing soup at paintings / Cat dads vs dog dads / Gratitude - yeah or nah? 1 - We delve into the effectiveness of political protests. Is throwing soup at a painting going to fix the climate crisis? Are Gen Z’s really the “last generation”? Joe shares some stories of his historical political activism and why he thinks his way was better. Ali shares some insights from a Gen Z and why they may not be the last generation but in the current political landscape it might feel like it. Sam doesn’t care that he may never see a...2023-02-101h 13
The Ten Thousand ThingsA Christmas Special - Xmas vs JoeChristmas in the bin? What can be redeemed in it? / Note to self: 'let it stream' / That's Facts - A dark brooding romantic fixer upper1. Christmas - Quite a few people are not into Christmas at all so here is a A Christmas Survival GuideWhy do people hate christmas? Hear from the internet masses here - it's a lot of the same reasons that Joe does. Too much booze, too much pretend, enforced intimacy, stress, loss, sadness and expense. Not having the extended family, and when there was the extended family, it wasn't great...2022-12-2050 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsDo not seek the truth - A vague understanding of SengcanRevolution? / Do not seek the truth, only cease to cherish opinions / PaparazziWe mention Sengcan a lot: sage, poet and 3rd Patriarch of Chan Buddhism. Famous for (maybe) writing Xinxin Ming sutra (scripture/poem). Read it here. It begins like this:The Great Way is not difficult / for those who have no preferencesWhen love and hate are both absent / everything becomes clear and undisguisedMake the smallest distinction, however / and heaven and earth are set infinitely apartIf you wish to see the truth / then h...2022-12-0356 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsEvery Time the Sun Comes UpBoundaries / The idea of your mother is not your mother / That's facts - the magical vagina and the song of the magical penis1. Boundaries, romantic fiascos, anxious attachment. Why do I wonder if I'm real while waiting for a reply? Texting too much. Getting in touch with exes when there's nothing to discuss. School of Life: Can Exes Be Friends? Thinking you're the good guy, but the motives are all wrong. Every Time the Sun Comes Up (I'm in trouble): Sharon Van Etten Stopping as much dishonesty with yourself and others as you can, is o...2022-11-211h 06
The Ten Thousand ThingsHow Good's the Internet!Why is Sam liking the internet more and more? / Leave the front door open, leave the back door open / Freedom is Obedience to Self-Formulated Rules1. We get into why the internet can be a good presence, and a bit about Joe's experience with click-bait being a big problem even in 'quality' pressSam is happy he can find: good visual artists and audio/video producers, cool stuff to make things with, and pats on the head for making things. Joe has a harder time with the internet - finds it too top down + it shows...2022-11-051h 00
The Ten Thousand ThingsEat the CookieGrowing up Hare Krishna / Note to self: "I love you. Keep going" / the beach1. Being in the Moomba Parade as a Hare kid, in a fierce competition with the Gas and Fuel Corporation for Moomba float prizes / Krishnas coverage of Moomba Back to Godhead magazine July 1985(Does Moomba mean 'up your bum'? Was it revenge from Bill Onus for Moomba organisers deliberately upstaging Labor Day in a plot against workers?)Hare Krishna Moomba on youtube, closer to 1990George Harrison explains why chanting Hare Krishna does somethingGoing to India. T...2022-10-2757 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsThe Ambassador HotelHeaven and Hell is here and now? 1. Leaving the Ambassador Hotel 2. On clinging 3. Heaven on Earth, or somewhere else?1. Joe at 19 in Bangkok, Thailand. A story he needs to tell, as life has not been the same since, but maybe it can be okay. Taxi drivers. Getting picked up by the tourist police. A strait jacket. A hospital, and a giant syringe. A gripping tale.Hey, maybe humanity is not so bad after all. Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman, also wrote Utopia for Realists2. Clinging: "If we do not cling, everything...2022-10-201h 02
The Ten Thousand ThingsSensitive Sammy1. Socialising 2. 'Am I expanding or contracting?' 3. Highly sensitive persons -HSPWhere did all the house parties go? Did we grow up? Did we get sick of it? What about dinner parties?Is Joe not getting invited to dinner parties? Do they actually happen? Are people afraid their space or their entertaining won't be good enough? Are we all just hellishly busy with whatever? Sam's Attention Deficit Disorder gets in the way of organising get togethers, that's for sure.But what do we actually want from socialising and partying? Is dancing t...2022-10-1239 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsEnquire WithinIf you win, you're allowed to cry / Looking outside yourself for what you already have / Being pompous1. Sport can be an antidote to the messy and unresolved nature of life.There may not be a higher meaning to sport, but does there have to be.We need playfulness, and doing things together. Everything can be ridiculous when you look at it the right way, and test cricket really pushes the envelope in that way. Maybe if you can sit through a whole test series without getting distracted constantly, you might be enlightened.2022-10-0152 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsThe Kiwi Clown Mime at the End of the WorldDo normal stuff or get enlightened? / Avoid problems you don't have / Away from climate anxiety1. Listener mail - Eben crushes it with a killer question that really revs us up. Do the 10,000 things, or seek enlightenment? Neither. Both. Thank you so much Eben. Don't let us confuse you about enlightenment, you've got this. Keep doing what you're doing. We are here for this practical, get-on-with-it Mid-West vibe.Guided meditation by Australian Buddhist nuns.Tao te Ching - get into it, it's a great read, lots of good advice, practical, relaxing, and sometimes funny...2022-09-2049 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsThe Kanye of ADHD1. Work + mental health 2. Judging people 3. Knowing it all 4. Letters from listeners! Four huge ones, but don't worry, we almost dent the surface.WorkGood to have a role. Structure is connection. People on Joe's psych ward, dosed with news, nothing to do. Some have too much. Work with fair rewards, dignity, autonomy, meaning, and time away!Judging people Joe says Sam doesn't judge that much. Joe judged two Gertrude St tiny dog yuppies, then a lady with a lot of work done, but saw that it's hard for her too. We love you...2022-09-0652 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsNo Fear, No HopeWe nail the sound this time, feels good. Sam tells some wild tales from Hare Krishna boarding school, we discuss relationships in our 40s compared to our 20s and also ring a bell a few times.Sam finally tells (part of) the boarding school story, which does involve a bit of corporal punishment and vague military or martial vibes. Some Hari Krishnas were feeling a bit judged and vulnerable in those days, and perhaps that explains it.Reclaiming labels that people mock you with. And snitches get stitches.We structure up: bells announce...2022-08-3037 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsOrdinary Mind0:25 Being an article head (news junkie)15.00 - Wanting to feel alive and awake. Risk taking behaviour. Sketchy people. Guns 18.00 - Ordinary mind. Do the dishes. Thanks to Sean for the episode image 28:51 - Parents, being a scared kid, loss, addiction, therapy, abandonment. It'll be okay in the end though. Send a voice msgSend us ye olde emailAlain de Botton - The News - A Users Manual The News: Worst Show on the Internet. Let's agree. Emotional reactions. Pretending to be above the News/make useful commentsLooking for...2022-08-2649 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsTruth to TellWe should probably shut up, but everyone needs to express themselvesdoing stuff because you want people to think you're attractiveegotism, false self-esteem, being childish but still feeling superior to Donald TrumpDonald's brother Fred Jr (he just wanted a regular life), difficult fathers, alcoholism, losing parents, Joe's Dadold blokes out the front of the TAB (gambling joint in Aus/NZ)being a loose unit, attention deficit disorder, amphetamines, addictions, video gamesgetting kicked out of university (college) psychotherapy, good therapists as characters on the show, and possibly the most important person in your life, Alain de Botton, epiphanies, illusion o...2022-08-1628 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsNorthern RiversWe take a test drive and chat about Buddhism, Taoism, Hare Krishna, dating, poke bowls, Byron Bay, tanned people, music (Paul Kelly, Richard Clapton, Wilco), being on your phone, philosophy, feelings, mental health. Life really.Spotify links to music discussed:Paul Kelly - Northern RiversRichard Clapton - Blue Bay Blues (original)Wilco - Being ThereEpisode cover image: Photo by Photoholgic on Unsplashthetenthousandthings@outlook.com --- Creators & Guests
Joe Loh - Host
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Soft RevolutionAirplane Mode feat. Lucy Ellis and Naomi JijinaRecent George Brown Theatre School graduates Lucy Ellis and Naomi Jijina join the pod to discuss their wild and revelatory journey going through theatre school during a pandemic. First, Ali and Torq discuss Kendrick's incredible new album, how it relates to our current state of politics, and Torq is more than happy with people protesting outside a Supreme Court Justice's house.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:EFFIN' BIRDSCROW'S THEATRE
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Pretty Little MonstersLove your shoes!Comedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the three and fourth episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Four. We talk about these bonkers episodes where Ellis almost throws in the towel but stays for the camp value (special shoutout to the scene where Spencer narrates her stalking of Melissa).2022-04-1349 minPretty Little MonstersIt's not NOT a body...Comedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the first and second episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Four. We talk about Mona's arc, Aria's knitted hats (again), Wilden's body/sheet/wind choreography, seeing dead bodies, and the wild start to the new season .2022-03-2357 minPretty Little MonstersWhat's in the Trunk?!?Comedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the twenty third and twenty fourth episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Three. We talk about Hannah's babysitting, Spencer's "transformation" (AKA a hair straightener and a black hoodie), and the chef's kiss reaction shots prevalent through this bonkers and satisfying(?) end to the season.2022-03-0741 min
Pretty Little MonstersOoh, Muffins!Comedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the twenty first and twenty second episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Three. We talk about muffin love, bear poking, Mona's master knowledge of Botany, and... pudding obsessions? 2022-02-2751 minPretty Little MonstersThe Hunted OracleComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the nineteenth and twentieth episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Three. We talk about the elevator scene, Hannah comin' in hot (as she always does), Ellis being 80, and Aria's ability to only watch pre-code movies.2022-02-0741 minPretty Little MonstersKeys to a Room Full of NothingComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the seventeenth and eighteenth episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Three. We talk about the opening "sex scene," Ellis finally being moved to tears by something in the show, Fitz and Aria getting their moment, and the great Ashley advice of "Stay out of it."2022-01-2549 min
Pretty Little MonstersBad at PeopleComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the fifteenth and sixteenth episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Three. We talk about new bonkers developments, the TCM message boards, forgetting about Aria's safety, and that great Mona as Hannibal moment.2022-01-1452 min
Pretty Little MonstersBecause She CanComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Three . We talk about trains, murders, Aria's obvious costume, Ellis's gay card, Bing Crosby songs, Maniac (as always), Adam Lambert, and of course, Betty Buckley. 2022-01-0346 min
Pretty Little MonstersThe One where we don't go on really long tangentsComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the eleventh and twelfth episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Three . We talk about titles, villains, 90s sexual thrillers, and bowl cuts.2021-12-2739 min
Pretty Little MonstersRamblesComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the ninth and tenth episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Three along with talking about the new Gossip Girl series and many other subjects. We talk about... well... a lot of things. Enjoy!2021-12-121h 41
Pretty Little MonstersAsylums and Mom DatesComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the seventh and eighth episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Three. We talk about the dolls, the abandoned cribs, and the hair touching. 2021-11-2947 min
Pretty Little MonstersA Cafe the Size of a SoundstageComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the fifth and sixth episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Three. We talk about... the lines, and um, the lines? The dialogue in these episodes was truly something to behold.2021-11-0459 min
Taking in Your 20sEllis Guzewich | Engineering in the Real World, Staying Active Post-Grad, and MORE!Welcome to today's episode of Taking in Your 20s with Ali Gav. In this episode, Ali sits down (in-person!!!) with engineer and runner, Ellis Guzewich. Ali and Ellis talk about everything from how Ali and Ellis became friends, to why Ellis chose mechanical engineering at GW, to his internship in Austin, to what his future running plans look like! Follow the podcast on Instagram @takinginyour20s. 2021-10-2946 min
Pretty Little MonstersThe Bangs Heard Round the WorldComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the third and fourth episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Three. We unpack Hannah's epic lines and... THAT haircut.2021-10-2647 min
Pretty Little MonstersAmbiguous LossComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller are joined by Comedian Haley Hoffmeister (Ellis' other half) to discuss the first two episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Three. Haley has never seen the show before so there is a lot to unpack here (but with fresh eyes). As Haley says "Tell me everything about that! I need to know." Do we even know?2021-10-131h 03
Pretty Little MonstersReveals All AroundComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the final three episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Two. Ali and Ellis discuss the moments we've been waiting for (Faria), the moments we never knew we needed (the whole Psycho episode), and the reveals that only tell us part of what we need to know (the mysterious person in the red coat). Enjoy!2021-09-1458 min
Pretty Little MonstersFather-Daughter NOComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the twentieth and twenty first episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Two. Ali and Ellis reunited in person for this episode and a celebration occurred, and then a very exhausted re-shoot of the episode, so enjoy ALL of it (except for the father-daughter dance and any scene with Paige and Emily)!2021-09-0344 min
Pretty Little MonstersFinal Password AttemptComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the nineteenth and twentieth episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Two. We discuss chest kicking, the stressful password attempt sequence, Garrett's inability to fix his face, and even the new Gossip Girl.2021-08-0652 min
Pretty Little MonstersBad Wigs and DarkbloomComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the seventeenth and eighteenth episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Two. We discuss all the Darkbloom.2021-07-2647 min
Pretty Little MonstersThe Youth and the YouTubesComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the fifteenth and sixteenth episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Two. We discuss our favorite reappearing teacher coming in hot to talk about the YouTubes.2021-07-1650 min
Pretty Little MonstersConfessionsComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Two. We discuss... ugh... the confession scene... and everything else.2021-06-3057 min
The Gethin Ellis PodcastEp #18- Ali McleansJoined by MMA fighter and Online Coach Ali Mcleans, Ali moved over to Liverpool nearly a decade ago after competing on The Ultimate Fighter, With a fight confirmed and after several years out of the octagon I caught up with Ali. We discuss fighters pay, Training with UFC fighters daily and what the future holds.
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Pretty Little MonstersMarried in a Trauma Church?Comedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the tenth and eleventh episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Two. We discuss how weddings... should not go?2021-06-181h 00
Pretty Little MonstersZhuzh These Lines!Comedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the ninth and tenth episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Two. We discuss the plethora of wild lines in these episodes and how characters don't know the difference between a public and a private space!2021-06-091h 04
Pretty Little MonstersSoap Opera SuperstarsComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the seventh and eighth episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Two. We've changed up the format, things are getting wild, and we discuss how these episodes are Dadapalooza.2021-05-3152 min
Pretty Little MonstersI miss Alison's first mom!Comedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the fifth and sixth episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Two. We've changed up the format, things are getting wild, and we discuss how many funerals have actually occurred thus far.2021-05-2158 min
Pretty Little MonstersStop Trying to Make Mike Happen!Comedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the third and fourth episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Two. We've changed up the format, things are getting wild, and they're pushing a weird new plot line for Mike (Justice for Mike's plot lines).2021-05-1045 min
Pretty Little MonstersRussian History Books and Group TherapyComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the first two episodes of Pretty Little Liars Season Two. We change up the format, things get wild, and we get our first recasting of an important character! 2021-04-2340 min
Pretty Little MonstersSeason One FinaleComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the twenty second episode of the television show Pretty Little Liars where we are presented with the season finale...ish... It's a cliffhanger! 2021-04-0546 min
Pretty Little MonstersClown MonstersComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the twenty first episode of the television show Pretty Little Liars where we are presented with the creepiest circus-themed harvest festival EVER!2021-03-301h 08
Pretty Little MonstersGot Milk?Comedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the twentieth episode of the television show Pretty Little Liars where Ryan Merriman presents the scariest "Got Milk?" ad EVER!2021-03-151h 02
Pretty Little MonstersAn American Girl Doll PicnicComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the nineteenth episode of the television show Pretty Little Liars where love is in the air and picnics are sponsored by American Girl dolls.2021-03-0855 min
Pretty Little MonstersThe Most Empty Frat Party You Will Ever SeeComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the eighteenth episode of the television show Pretty Little Liars where empty frat parties are the new norm.2021-03-0249 min
Pretty Little MonstersWay To Go, Sharks!Comedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the seventeenth episode of the television show Pretty Little Liars where an Exterminator steals the episode and confuses Ellis.2021-02-231h 00
Pretty Little MonstersPretty Terrible LiarsComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the sixteenth episode of the television show Pretty Little Liars where everyone is a bad liar.2021-02-151h 01
Pretty Little MonstersRealistic Car FightingComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the fifteenth episode of the television show Pretty Little Liars where Aria and Ezra have a secret date out of town, but we really care about Ella and Byron's sexy (and realistic) car fight.2021-02-081h 10
Pretty Little MonstersDance 'til You DropComedian Ellis Hoffmeister and Writer Ali Keller discuss the fourteenth episode of the television show Pretty Little Liars where everything goes all They Shoot Horses, Don't They?2021-01-291h 02