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Happenstance with Jyo and SamThe RaptureIn which we face the end of days… TikTok says it’s the Rapture today, and when the gals heard that, they knew it was their duty to chime in. But what are the steps of the Rapture? Who even in society is Christ/the Antichrist? Will there be any surprises with who gets sucked up? What was Jesus’ body like? Plus, the Jimmy Kimmel saga, our post-apocalypse plans, and dragon-therapy for frigid people. This one’s uncut— we only have so much time left.
2025-09-2343 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamDrop (2025)In which we drop the ball. Blumhouse is back at it again with a new thriller movie that asks a compelling and prescient question: would you kill your app date? What’s the big deal anyway? How much can you even care about a first date? On the other hand, what if he’s super good at texting? Plus, Irish racism, some really tempting spam texts, and a mini happenstance on the movie Night Swim. In our predictions segment, Jyo has some ideas about AI boyfriends while Sam intuits the future of her pilates class. We end, as al...
2025-09-0936 minHappenstance with Jyo and SamThere Will Be Blood (2007)In which it's oil in a day's work (thank you to puns.co for this pun)!! Today we're talking about Paul Thomas Anderson, his other movies, and his love life. But wait, is this the one with Javier Bardem in a bob? Is the Boogie Nights famous penis big enough? What if our podcast was number 2 or 3 on the New York Times 100 best movies list? That would be cool :DPlus, Jyo recounts the shocking plot of The Brutalist, some really good DDL/BBL wordplay, and a board game hot take. Then, in our predictions segment, we...
2025-08-2741 minHappenstance with Jyo and SamSummer ShakespeareIn which we did not do the reading. It's Shakespeare summer school, and on the syllabus are four of ole Willy's most esteemed works: Othello, The Tempest, As You Like It, and Macbeth. And as usual we have a lot of questions. Who did Sam play in her high school Shakespeare productions? What even happens in "The Boy Who Cried Wolf?" And finally, who ends class, the teacher or the bell?Aside from guessing the plot of these literary masterpieces, we're unveiling our new pop culture philosophy/cultural movement/manifesto... DON'T WATCH IT. Don't go to the...
2025-08-0555 minHappenstance with Jyo and SamWhite Lotus Season 4In which we are super on topic. Recorded a few months back after the White Lotus season 3 finale, we come at you today with a summer ep exploring our ideas for season 4. Can Mike White do it again? But where this time? How did his recent real life trip to Colombia go? And how can he one-up the incest storyline? Plus, the gals come up with a bunch of creative vacay-style murders, surprise themselves by inviting Patrick Schwarzenegger on the pod, and argue for a summer and winter White Lotus release schedule. Then in their famous segment...
2025-07-2351 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamM3GAN 2.0In which we are Megan (makin’) a lot of sense… Guys, she’s back, and she’s taller than ever. It’s Megan’s world and we’re all just living in it. This week, we give our best guesses on what the Megan sequel should be, and then watch the trailer live to see if we were right. And as usual, we learn that using your imagination is better than actually watching movies.But first, which one of the girls is recording this while wearing wet socks? Can AI travel by email? Shouldn’t Megan turn herself into a s...
2025-07-0338 minHappenstance with Jyo and SamNaruto (2002)In which we animay know a thing or two… After our victorious episode on Flow, the gals are finally tackling anime, starting with Naruto. And? They're taking the assignment seriously, by running and dressing the part, though ultimately they’re left with more questions than answers.Does Jyo eff with anime guys on dating apps? Why was Yugioh allowed to change from being a small child to a sexy adult man? What is Naruto doing for 200+ episodes? Is there a guy named Sasuke in it? Is ninja fighting more equivalent to football or war? ...
2025-06-1851 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamFlow (2024)In which we are purr-fect guessers… This episode, we’re wearing cat ears and giving our stance on the brand new Oscar winner for best animated feature. But let's be real, what is a silent cat going to do for 2 hours? Can dogs and cats really be friends? Which animal character is most likely to die in this movie (the capybara, duh)?Plus, a dark beta fish story, how to sneak frogs into Hawaii, and why Sam shouldn't be a boy mom. We end with our predictions for the fabrics of the future, climate change solutions, and a mu...
2025-06-0353 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamThe Maltese Falcon with Jake JabbourIn which we are hard-boiled eggs-perts... with special guest, We Improv founder Jake Jabbour!! In this one, we're threatening Jake with gotcha-journalism on topics such as running for office, Jay-Z and Beyonce, physical media, and Funko Pops (we hate those here).Have any of us seen a movie this old? Is the Maltese Falcon a bird, a person, or just a MacGuffin? How many times will we bring up Mission Impossible this episode?Plus, a Tiger King life update, lawn sign liberals, and an incendiary prediction about the future of indie improv.
2025-05-211h 20
We Are Liars - A Pretty Little Liars PodcastSeason 3, Episode 24 "A DAngerous GAme"Season 3 Finale has us asking so many more questions. Mich was too focused on Toby in danger that she missed the ALI REVEAL?! Is Mona now one of the liars? What's in Wilden's trunk? We won't have to wait too long to find out as well be back in JUNE!Any and all questions please email weareliarspod@gmail.comLeave us a voice message at (631) 600-3916Check out Happenstance with Jyo & SamThank you to Kate for this week's break message!Let's Connect...
2025-05-071h 13Happenstance with Jyo and SamSeason 3 Premiere: Sinners and The New PopeIn which we rise from the dead…Just like a sexy vampire, Happenstance is back, baby. In the season 3 premiere, the gals guess what happens in Sinners and ask some big, fundamental questions: Can a movie even be good anymore? Would you eat a gin-soaked raisin? Is it important that one of the Michael B. Jordans on the poster is wearing a hat? First, Sam shares some personal Mississippi history, then the gals give a Jamie Foxx update and kick around the famous phenomena where relatives who’ve never met accidentally hook up. Finally, they predict...
2025-05-061h 15We Are Liars - A Pretty Little Liars PodcastSeason 3, Episode 23 "I'm Your Puppet"We've made it to the PENULTIMATE of Season 3! Wren is always a major creep but what is he hiding and is he helping Mona?! Not that we really care but poor Caleb is heart broken again to find out Jaime might still be up to his old tricks and Malcolm is stolen by A or Alison...?! WE CAN NOT WAIT UNTIL THE FINALE!Any and all questions please email weareliarspod@gmail.comLeave us a voice message at (631) 600-3916Check out Happenstance with Jyo & SamThank you to Ka...
2025-04-301h 09
Happenstance with Jyo and SamThe 420 SpecialIn which we’re back with an extra-long special episode for 4/20 Easter! On this blessed Sunday, we’re celebrating Hemp Fest 2025 by talking about four classic stoner movies: Cheech & Chong’s Up in Smoke, Harold & Kumar, How High, and Smiley Face. We’re plugged into the Matrix for this one and asking some big questions. Does Elon Musk even inhale? Is White Castle even a real place? Are we all gonna need toiletries dealers soon? When are we gonna get an old lady, “80 for Brady” style weed movie? Plus, the against-God return of the prehistoric dire wolf, the fate of C...
2025-04-202h 14We Are Liars - A Pretty Little Liars PodcastSeason 3, Episode 22 "Will The Circle Be Unbroken?"While Spencer is under evaluation in Radley, she learns information from employee, E. LAMB (Mich’s mind was BLOWN). Wilden is ALIVE with no apparent injuries but is seeking his car back. Aria approaches Byron for help in getting Ezra a job back in teaching (snoozefest) and Emily meets Olympic gold medalist swimmer Missy Franklin, which might just be one of the cringiest scenes ever. Any and all questions please email weareliarspod@gmail.comLeave us a voice message at (631) 600-3916Check out Happenstance with Jyo & SamThank you...
2025-04-1649 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamNosferatu (2024)In which we Knows-feratu. In preparation for 2025, the Year of Bald, we are hairless all over, and it’s making us smarter and full of ideas. And just like real estate mogul Count Orlock himself, we’re covering a lot of ground in this one.
Like, what kind of guy does Jyo keep dating? Does the Home Depot skeleton imply the existence of Biblical angels? What does owning a cyber truck say about your body count? Is Lily Rose Depp going to win an Oscar? (Yes.)
Plus, our predictions for the first big news story of 2...
2024-12-241h 27
Happenstance with Jyo and SamSpotify Wrapped + Every Christmas Movie EverIn which we put the if in Spotify Wrapped and the más in Christmas...by giving our happenstances on every Christmas movie ever!!! Kicking off, we cover the emergence of Spotify Wrapped as its own winter holiday and the futility of holding corporations to artistic standards. Then, we review the pod's Spotify Creator Wrapped LIVE and learn that Happenstance is part of the Manosphere??
Next, we get into some semi-rapid fire happenstances for listener-submitted Christmas movies, including Red One, Krampus, Carry On on Netflix, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and —duh— Megalopolis.
Would the Grinc...
2024-12-101h 23
Happenstance with Jyo and SamWicked (2024)In which we do an Oz-some job!!! This episode is all about the pop culture phenomenon on everyone’s minds, the marketing push taking over social media, the one thing that can get all of America to tune in… Hawk Tuah! JK, we talk about the new Wicked movie too. So, is Elphaba-green a continuation of brat summer? How is Ariana Grande really doing? And tbh, can we all agree that we NEED Hawk Tuah right now?
Plus, some sordid details from the Wicked book, updates on Kermit’s dating life, and Sam’s beautiful relationship with her dog.
2024-11-261h 31
Happenstance with Jyo and SamJoker: Folie à Deux with Danny TeeIn which we meander the stream of consciousness (this makes sense if you listen to the episode...) Featuring special guest, comedian, restauranteur and Joker type guy, Danny Tee!
Yes, it's Halloween Eve, but it's also the day after Joker 2 dropped on streaming. And this ep is giving folie à trois. We cover male workplace sexual harassment, what Sam has in common with JD Vance, and The Day Danny Tee Wore a Dry-Fit Polo (and received community derision.) But, what is Danny Tee's ethnicity? Does he know what this podcast is about? And how much Cloud storage has he de...
2024-10-301h 28
Happenstance with Jyo and SamThe Crow (1994) with Chrystale DavisIn which we eat crow...with special guest Chrystale Davis!!! Improviser, spooky things expert, and mother to Norman Bates (her small, White dog.) It's the Halloween ep, and we're addressing all the scariest topics, from true crime to phone scams to admitting you've never seen a classic film. But does the Crow do his own makeup? Has Bigfoot ever killed anyone? Why are twins so creepy?
Plus, woman v. bird, Ernie Hudson's rocking geriatric bod, and an extremely sought after seasonal artifact from Target.
2024-10-241h 33
Happenstance with Jyo and SamThe Golden Bachelorette with Sam's DadIn which we interview special correspondent, 60+ man and Bachelor watcher, Joe Gibson, aka Sam's Dad...What was his Happenstance going into the first episode? Were ~any of the men up to standard? Do old people hook up on the first date?
Plus, we review the first episode of the season, covering our old crushes, Charles L., and an argument for Bachelor in Hospice.
2024-10-031h 11
Happenstance with Jyo and SamBeetlejuice Beetlejuice with Little TreatIn which we feel Burton-ed by franchise reboots… with special guests, Little Treat!!! (Clown and streaming duo @heyKipp and @ezonlinebanking)
The hosts are sharing a mic in this one, and everyone’s sharing their hot takes on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (yes...we watched it!) But first, are the Teletubbies a natural evolution of humanity? How would we wanna die in a Tim Burton way? And most importantly, would Beetlejuice and Sonic the Hedgehog get along?
Plus, bff chain shopping, Katy Perry’s whole deal, and why it's important to wake up with a smile 😀
2024-09-191h 03
Happenstance with Jyo and SamBeetlejuice with heyKippIn which we (betel)guese what happens in Beetlejuice...with special guest, clown, streamer, and friend, heyKipp!
Welcome to a formerly LIVE episode of Happenstance! Kipp got the gals on Twitch just in time for Halloween Summer and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (why not BeetleTwose?) In this one, we cover everything from color theory to storing stuff in tanks. What did Kipp recently burn on the grill? What's everybody gonna be for Halloween? Which parent does Kipp think should get custody of Bluey? Is Beetlejuice allowed to be like that?
Plus, the rule of threes, the next b...
2024-09-101h 43
Happenstance with Jyo and SamEmily in Paris x KnucklesIn which we don't give a knuck, tu vois? We didn't think we could do an hour on each of these, but here we are. In this one, we cover a wider range of topics than Emily and Knuckles, even—from truck nuts and woman wish fulfillment, to treating everybody with respect no matter how they look. But, do nudists wear shoes? Does Knuckles drink? F*ck? Gamble? How many accessories did Coco Chanel say you should take off?
Plus, the future of media as we know it, being more like Emily, and the Wayfair human trafficking co...
2024-09-041h 41
Happenstance with Jyo and SamAlien Romulus: RevealedIn which we ain't a-lien ("a-lyin?" Have I used this one before?)...We're back, just when you least expected it, like the Alien herself (adult form is canonically a girl.) It's scary movie summer, and once again we actually saw it. In this special episode, we break down what happenED in Alien: Romulus. ***Major spoilers ahead.***
Plus, Laci Peterson, what Jacob Elordi and the Alien have in common, "Smile," and Genesis 19:11. #ChristianityExposed #JusticeforRemus
2024-08-2542 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamAlien: Romulus (2024)In which we are over the moon to talk about the Alien movies for an hour. Look, we'll admit it, we think xenomorphs are cute, and have great teeth, and we wish we could be them. But do the aliens get lonely? What if we could domesticate them? Is going on a deep space mission secretly the best way to get over a breakup?
Plus, some hot takes about Chandler Bing, seeing yourself on Dateline, and inventing a new accent.
2024-08-221h 12
Happenstance with Jyo and SamTrap (2024)In which we give our Trappenstance...this summer's all about serial killer movies and so are we. In this one, we talk our familial love for M. Night Shyamalan, the injustice of childhood Sixth Sense spoilers, and the Boy Mom to Girl Dad pipeline. Plus, why it's easier to have sex in New York than LA, and an argument for The Cat in the Hat being hot (it's all about confidence, people.)
We're pretty damn on topic for this one, and again, actually went to see the movie. Good job, Josh Hartnett.
2024-08-0750 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamLonglegs (2024)In which we don't (serial) kill it...In this one, we talk Longlegs, Shortlegs, Face/Off and a lot of Silence of the Lambs.
But which of the gals had childhood stilts? Should FBI agents get to smoke weed? How's your relationship with your Mom's boyfriend?
Plus, a variety of Longlegs comps —Mrs. Doubtfire, Michael Jackson, Old Greg, Jigsaw with just foundation on? That's right we actually saw this one. Spoilers aleg. (Like spoilers ahead, get it? 😆😆😆🦵)
2024-07-191h 04
Happenstance with Jyo and SamDespicable Me 4 with Walter MarionIn which we are Gru-ving out... with very special guest: improviser, Game Master, and guy who talks like a carnival barker, Walter Marion!! In this one, we're taking a stand against war, fascism, and the sexualization of Little Guys. But more importantly, who's whiter, Eminem or Macklemore? Who are the Minions going to vote for in the 2024 election? Did Gru get baby trapped?? By the Minions?? What are they capable of? Who could ever stop them?
Plus, Joe Biden impressions, Pharrell's secret Drake diss track, and the incestuous implications of a famous painting. Banana!
2024-07-031h 23
Happenstance with Jyo and SamBad Boys 4: Ride or Die with Federico SlezyngerIn which we are being bad 😎 😎😎 with Miami's own Federico Slezynger— animator, illustrator, clown, actor, Mr. 305 Jr., and most Wizard-like guy we know.
Who is Bad Boys' leading man? Why won't Martin Lawrence's character's wife f*ck him? Why does Fed talk like a radio announcer? Is there a plight of the White Latino? (Sam, famous Just White race warrior, thinks so)
Plus, Pepsi Man, Jeffrey Epstein, Scarface, Flo Rida and a plethora of Miami facts from Mr. 305 Jr.
2024-06-261h 07
Happenstance with Jyo and SamInside Out 2 with Mickey WooIn which we are feeling it out... with special guest, the one, the only, MICKEY WOO (fashion icon, comedian, and perm-haver)!!! This episodes all about naming names and Gotcha journalism. We don't talk about Inside Out 2 until like 40 minutes in, but oh boy do we talk feelings. What are our Myers-Briggs personality types? What are our individual relationships with the baristas at our local coffee shop? What is Inside Out ~really saying?
Plus, girls eating bugs, Trader Joe's racism, and a searing analysis of our most used emojis 🤪🦅
2024-06-041h 10
Happenstance with Jyo and SamFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga with Melissa PengIn which we are madly...ideas-maxxing...with Melissa Peng!!! Amateur Bird Watcher, UCB Maude team member and good Party Friend.
This movie is set in Australia?? How many times should you watch Pixar's Cars in school? What if Sam was named Ham...and she was feminist??
Plus, facetiming Ghostface, Furiosa history and a takedown of the Fury Road titty machine. Kachow!
2024-05-221h 14
Happenstance with Jyo and SamBridgerton Season 3 with Katie BatesIn which we're Colin what happens with Colin and Penelope...featuring special guest, member of Jyotsna's improv team and Bridgerton expert, Katie Bates!!!
But first, when was Pirates of the Caribbean? Is Sam a reincarnated Pomeranian? Who in Bridgerton would vape the most? And for like the fifth episode in a row, will someone hang dong?
Plus, Katie's take on the Saltburn bathtub scene, PDA and HAGS.
2024-05-071h 29
Happenstance with Jyo and SamChallengers (2024)In which we’re taking some big swings. Guys, it’s Happenstance Season 2, and this time, it’s personal. We’re finally opening up about our love lives, hopes and dreams, and c*ntservative values. But anyway, how bi is this movie? What does Roger Federer smell like? Is summer 2024 the summer 2016 of now?
Plus, threesome math, a Pokemon Go car crash, and our Q2 update on the man economy. Live, laugh, love, learn… Listen.
2024-04-231h 14
Happenstance with Jyo and SamKuch Kuch Hota Hai with Amrita SureshIn which we are having a Boll-ywood… with special guest Amrita Suresh! (Jyotsna’s sister, a.k.a. the most famous brown person in New England.) This week, we’re taking on a classic of Indian cinema, and getting in touch with our swaggy sides. But why does Shah Rukh Khan cry so damn much? Who's the world's most successful ugly person? Where should white people colonize next?
Plus, our favorite Bollywood tropes, the sluttiest continent, and a cookie recipe worth dying for. Damn, man!
2024-03-261h 12
Happenstance with Jyo and SamLeprechaunIn which we have a wee bit o' fun...with the Leprechaun franchise. St. Patrick's Day is comin' up and we're keeping it Irish for this one. We're talkin' O'Reilly Autoparts, the potato famine and "Taken" starring Liam Neeson (who is Irish), but otherwise staying pretty on topic for once.
Why does the Leprechaun go to space? Why does he go Back 2 Tha Hood? Why does he do anything? Some of these questions get answered.
2024-03-1348 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamThe 96th Academy AwardsIn which we don’t Os-care at all about awards shows. In honor of Hollywood’s big night, we’re giving our stances on the films of the past year, and we’re not afraid to get controversial… Is Poor Things the worst movie ever made? Who’s the real winner of Rodgers vs. Kimmel? Why can’t Martin Scorsese just stay at home?
Plus, the Saltburn bathtub scene, the biggest scandal the Obamas ever witnessed, and testicular censorship in American media.
2024-03-061h 29
Happenstance with Jyo and SamDune 2 with Kevin ChuIn which we are Dune our best...with special guest Kevin Chu! (certified Dune enjoyer) And also opening some other cans of giant worms- for instance, is it time for a cringe-culture renaissance? What is the creator of Happy Bunny's sexuality? And if your gf became a worm, would she love you back?
Plus, shape theory, straight twink/babygirl discourse, and *warning* some Dear Evan Hanson spoilers. All liberation is connected (and we're being serious when we say that.) ✊🪱✌️
2024-02-271h 07
Happenstance with Jyo and SamKung Fu Panda 4 with Aidan Dorn-WallensteinIn which we don’t know Jack (Black)… with special guest Aidan Dorn-Wallenstein! (Actor, writer, producer, and certified Young Gen-Z.) It’s KFP week, and we’re tackling the heavy topics. Like, how does Po identify sexually? Which kung fu animals would we be? And what the hell is F-throat?
Plus, baseball vs. basketball jews, if Jesus had a brother, and the craziest line Sam ever had to say in acting class. Skadoosh!
2024-02-201h 28
Happenstance with Jyo and SamMadame Web with Tyler PruynIn which we weave some tales...with special guest, Tyler Pruyn! (2008-2019 Marvel expert, and 2020 guy who played Chris Pratt in an unlicensed Zoom Marvel musical.) Just like Madame Web (we think) this one's all about years future and past. But how did Dakota get this role? Why is it coming out on Valentine's? Is it "madam" or "muh-daam" (French?) And what is "Meshes of the Afternoon" (1943)?
Plus, Bane impressions, a White House pest control report and the quotability of the MCU. That just happened!
2024-02-131h 08
Happenstance with Jyo and SamSuper Bowl LVIIIIn which we bowl you over with our sports knowledge. It’s the Big Game, and it’s time to make some big bets. Can Kansas City stop the 49ers rush offense and Brock Purdy's legs? Why did Brittany Mahomes name their children that? How is all this gonna affect the 2024 election? And who is God rooting for?
Plus, the definitive Super Bowl ad formula, a Taylor/Travis pregnancy, and why Usher should take the stage with a massive bulge outline. Family, Faith, and Football, y’all! Lfg!!!
2024-02-0659 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamFourth WingIn which we are… winging it (we already used that pun, but whatever). It’s the Month of Love, and we’re spending some quality time with TikTok’s favorite fantasy romance book. But how “spicy” is it? What are the four F’s of dragon riding? How would you even take your centaur boyfriend to a drive-in movie?
Plus, egg fertilization, the joys of military school, and uncovering a dairy conspiracy.
2024-01-301h 10
Happenstance with Jyo and SamThe Bachelor Season 28In which we are jumping for Joey… new Bachelor season, baby! And this time it’s tennis pro and notable short king Joey Graziadei. But is anyone actually 5’11? Can we name multiple pasta shapes? How are we gonna survive the Water Wars?
Plus, power-tripping nurses, cartoon mayors, and the Boss Hog of Mississippi.
2024-01-2247 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamGood Will Hunting (1997)It's Cousinstance, y'all! This week, Sam is joined by beloved cousin and pod listener—wine expert, Molly Schraeder. Featuring a special Winepenstance (in which Sam guesses the qualities of a varietal of grape), this ep is all about hunting for answers.
What is the best Justin Long vehicle? Would Sam date Buddy the elf from Elf? Who is Molly's #1 Female Icon?
Plus, more germane questions like, Matt or Ben? Does physics do math? And where is MIT, actually?
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2024-01-1651 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamYellowstoneIn which we are Yellowstunned…
In honor of the new year, we’re releasing the first ep we ever recorded back in Summer 2023, a simpler time. We don’t even know what we talked about in this one, but it’s the reason we started the pod... Yellowstone: What Everyone’s Watching Except People You Actually Know. Yeehaw 🤠
2024-01-0958 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamGremlinsIn which we do some Grem-lyin’. Is it hard not to feed a Gremlin? What’s the worst possible way to find out Santa isn’t real? Is it racist to make up ways a movie could be racist? Seriously, please let us know.
Plus, SuperWhoLock talk, the Christmas Story sexy leg lamp, and the fish vs. cat dichotomy in mens' dating profiles.
2023-12-191h 10
Happenstance with Jyo and SamWonkaIn which we are choc(olate) full of ideas. Why isn’t Timothée Chalamet British? Do they ever call him William? And does rapping in your school talent show save you from getting canceled?
Plus, our thoughts on the top two Hughs (Jackman and Grant), Oompa Loompa activism, and the real problem with racists.
2023-12-1239 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamWhite American GirlsIn which we tell some doll tales… but just the white ones (in a woke way.) Who invented the American Girls? Why was Kit slaying so hard during the gd Great Depression? How disappointed will our history teachers be if they listen to this?
Plus, parents making you goth, what our AmericanGirl accessories would be, and a heartfelt campaign for Ugly Acceptance.
2023-12-051h 09
Happenstance with Jyo and SamThe Golden Bachelor FinaleIn which we are Gerry excited for the final rose. Our Old Bach is about to choose his future wife, and we're pretty sure we know who it is. But who should be the first Golden Bachelorette? Which of the season's contestants do we think were lesbians all along? Is it elder abuse to make an old man night drive on TV?
Plus, Kamala Harris, our pitch for Golden Bachelor in Paradise, and a frank discussion about old people sex.
2023-11-2942 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamPlanes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)In which we are off track, winging it, and don't even car(e). It's a family-sized ep for Thanksgiving, folks, and we're asking the tough questions. Who is the least sexy Ghostbuster and why? Why doesn’t anyone hot ever talk to you at the airport? Is there a boat in this movie?
Plus, pro-Neuralink whining, a deep dive into uncle culture, and a strong condemnation of pulling nickels out of ears.
2023-11-211h 15
Happenstance with Jyo and SamThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & SnakesIn which we are (Suzanne) Collins all the shots...The SAG strike is over baby! So we're doing a big franchise prequel. But why is the title so long? Who even is the blonde guy in it? Team Jacob or Team Edward?
Plus, Jennifer Lawrence's career, style tips for Joe Biden, and casting the Muppet Hunger Games. Josh Hutcherson, you are family.
2023-11-1458 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamThe Oldest Known Wooden Structure in the WorldIn which we make (up) history… just like real archeologists. This one's short and sweet. Sam tries to guess the contents of a CNN article about the recent discovery of the oldest surviving wooden structure. What was it used for? Who made it? Why are scientists so bad at naming things?
Plus, getting caught cheating, hairy dinosaurs, and: casting a wedge, digging stick, cut log and notched branch as the girls from Sex and the City.
2023-11-0732 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamGhost Stories (Part 2)In part two of Happenstance-o-ween, Jyotsna tries to guess a real-life ghost story Sam heard involving her ex-bf’s little sisters’s college friend and an antique Chinese bell. But can ghosts solve racism? Are artsy people bad parents? What exactly is a quote collector?
Plus, our personal policies on Ouija boards, tips for witches wearing headphones, and a tribute to medium-fun uncles.
2023-10-3157 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamGhost Stories (Part 1)In the first installment of our two-part Halloween special, Sam tries to guess a real-life ghost story Jyotsna heard on a first date. But what was her gentleman caller wearing? How many emojis should you use in a dating app bio? Do we actually know who La Llorona is? (No.)
Plus, how Sam got cockblocked by a child ghost, older sibling injustice in fairytales, and the paranormal properties of Benadryl.
Leo, if you find this, thank you, sorry, and come on the pod! 😛
2023-10-2451 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamS. Darko (A Donnie Darko Tale)In which we are in the dark-o and a little drunk-o. Does Frank the Bunny count as a fursuit? What would our fursonas be? Do we have anything to say about Taylor Swift?
Plus, time travel hair, marrying your dead brother’s wife, and who should really run for office in 2024. Wubba lubba dub dub.
2023-10-171h 01
Happenstance with Jyo and SamFlubber (1997)In which we are flubbergasted... Boy, can that Flubber cut a rug! Why isn't Rick Moranis in this? Is heaven a simulation? What's up with adults beefing with children in kid's movies? Plus, our takes on a variety of Little Guys, from Stitch to Tom Cruise to that thing in Toy Story that was a babydoll head with spider legs. Also: Draco Malfoy.
2023-10-1052 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamDay One (2010)In which no one knows what really happens... Day One is a sci-fi TV pilot that never aired (More like Day None, amirite?) But it has one surviving trailer and is about aliens, so we were like, let's do it.
Why was this post-Olympics juggernaut cancelled? Does the government have veto power over TV? Why are aliens always formal? Plus, we finally touch on the top two guys of 2010: Osama bin Laden and Shaun "The Flying Tomato" White.
Day One Trailer
2023-10-0343 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamThe Golden Bachelor (aka "Old Bach")In which we invent some Bache-lore... Will they make older contestants play violent bikini volleyball? Was Gerry always that spray-tanned? And what low-level sexual harassment has our Golden Bachelor committed? Plus, how to become Bachelorette, our fav now-revealed contestants, and why it's important to share old-person hobbies with your spouse.
2023-09-2645 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamDoctor Sleep (the Shining Sequel)In which we sleep on some things...and talk a lot about The Shining. Who the **** is Doctor Sleep? What do Jyotsna, Jack Torrance, and the Berenstain Bear mom have in common? What's all this about a circus? Plus, a vehement defense of the Man in the Bear Costume, Sam's first period, and watching Pulp Fiction with your mom.
2023-09-1954 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamPeaky BlindersIn which we make some Peaky Blunders... why do they dress like that? Who would Ted Lasso be for Halloween? What subterranean amphibian does Cillian Murphy look like? Plus, Jyotsna thinks cigarettes need to make a comeback, and Sam has beef with the 2017 Pixar movie Coco.
2023-09-1252 min
Happenstance with Jyo and SamWelcome 2 Happenstance: Encyclopedia BrownAnd just like that, Happenstance is born. Jyotsna Suresh and Sam Gibson are sittin' on their couch and sharing their stance on what happens. In this teaser ep, Jyo and Sam spitball on what they think happens in the children's book series Encyclopedia Brown. Who the hell's that kid? What's he getting up to?
2023-09-0606 min