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Second Thought is a podcast tackling pop culture with a sharp, open-minded, and funny point of view. Hosted by Suzy Weiss and comedian Dan Ahdoot (Cobra Kai, Undercooked), the show cuts through the noise to explain what everyone is watching, talking about, arguing over, and quietly obsessed with—or will be soon. Expect cutting commentary, unexpected guests, and cultural translating for Gen Xers who want to understand their kids, millennials who are starting to feel like boomers, and everyone in between.
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- 5 days ago46 min
The Dems Won Congress, Martha Stewart Lost Halloween, and J-Law Has a Whole New Face
Is Jennifer Lawrence still Jennifer Lawrence? Fans aren’t so sure. The Oscar winner reportedly had some work done, and Suzy and Dan have questions: What is plastic surgery for? Why do stars never stop playing dress-up? And are you ever too old for Disney? They also run through the year’s Halloween costumes, from Heidi Klum as her own severed hand to Jessica Alba as Nancy Kerrigan and Martha Stewart as a homeless person, with a Shiba Inu in the frame. Along the way, the two dig into the week’s other big stories: Why Disney adults can’t be sexy, whether banning foie gras is just this year’s paper straws, and what happens when they take the news to Chatroulette. Plus: Dan gets pulled over in his Ratatouille costume. Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson reportedly split. A man walks around the world and keeps the dad bod. And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago38 min
Is Nicki Minaj Trump’s Next Press Secretary?
President Trump is in the market for a new press secretary, and rumor has it he may have a favorite: rapper Nicki Minaj. Last weekend, the president gave Nicki his ringing endorsement at a rally in Michigan by telling the crowd she has “one hell of a beautiful ass,” and asking her to stand so they could admire it. Is the Queen of Rap the next mouthpiece for the free world? Does she have what it takes to sell America on soybean subsidies? This week on Second Thought, Suzy Weiss, Dan Ahdoot, and comedian Matthew Broussard break down Nicki’s prospects—and explain what Young Money stands to offer this cabinet. Then, they move on to Olivia Colman’s new movie Wicker—a strange story about why women are ditching their husbands, and falling for inanimate objects instead. Plus: Bartering is back. Americans are eating buffalo brains. And more of the strangest stories you may have missed in unpopular culture this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago40 min
Kylie’s $50M Bra, War Zone Vacations, and Why Chocolate Sucks Now
This week, Kylie Jenner shocked the crowd at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show by strutting down the runway in a $50 million bra. The undergarment was covered in over 4,000 diamonds, with a 75.54-carat centerpiece; but Jenner’s critics say she isn’t a “real model,” and didn’t deserve it. This week on Second Thought, Suzy and Dan explain why Kylie is the only model who worked her way onto that stage—and why the entire sultry showcase is a cover-up for what’s really going on in the world this week. Then, they move on to some of the day’s darker stories—like the ad company offering luxury trips to the Strait of Hormuz, and the ghost haunting a brewery in the Hudson Valley. Plus: The bodyguards becoming male doulas, the Big Chocolate conspiracy, and call-ins from two very special strangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago42 min
The Wrath of Kelly Clarkson, with Michael Moynihan
This week, there’s one major conflict dominating the news—and it’s not the diesel debate, or the tense midterm races, or the war in Ukraine. Instead, the world has its eyes on the smackdown between pop star Kelly Clarkson, and a Brooklyn curiosity shop called Art of Play. On Saturday, Clarkson made a viral post claiming that she walked into the store and tried to buy a $15,000 automaton bird off the wall—only to be rejected and “looked at as if I couldn’t afford it.” Art of Play responded saying the item simply wasn’t for sale, and accused Clarkson of using her platform to launch "asymmetric social warfare” against their small business. Who’s the true victim here—and why can’t we look away from this strange celebrity scandal? This week on Second Thought, Michael Moynihan, host of The Fifth Column and The Moynihan Report, joins Suzy and Dan to break down the story. Plus: Why The Social Reckoning sucks, Tobey Maguire weds his ex-wife to a real-life Nigerian billionaire, how modern restaurants became surveillance states, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 9, 202637 min
Elon’s Harem, Russian Plague, and Dolly Parton’s Arms-Dealing Nephew
Last week, social media influencer Alix Earle went viral for admitting that she’s never read a book—despite graduating from the University of Miami with a business degree . Predictably, the internet pounced on her, but Suzy and Dan disagree. In this week’s episode of Second Thought, the two break down the virtue of staying in your lane, and explain why Alix’s time is better spent filming makeup tutorials than slogging her way through Faulkner. Then, they move on to some of the biggest scandals overseas this week—like the Russian lab that may have just restarted the plague, the Los Angeles real estate agent caught spying for China, and why Dolly Parton’s nephew is arming militias in Haiti. Plus: Gillian Anderson scolds her fans. Elon Musk’s harem seeks revenge. And so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 2, 202648 min
Taylor Swift Got Her Happy Ending. It May Have Killed Her Music.
Last week, Taylor Swift released four brand-new songs—and the public immediately panned them. What happened to the world’s biggest pop star, and what are we to make of her latest pivot? This week on Second Thought, Swift expert Matthew Jordan sits down with Suzy Weiss and Dan Ahdoot to break down all you need to know about The Life of a Showgirl: Encore Edition, and what the response reveals about her fandom. Then, Suzy and Dan move on to another groundbreaking pivot in popular culture—this time from Sydney Sweeney, who may soon be converting to Judaism. Suzy explains why the bodacious actress would make a fine Jew, and why her conversion would mark the tribe’s greatest acquisition since Ruth. Plus: a rogue Waymo hits the farmers market. Barbie’s big-nose scandal. And a dose of tough love for the mask-wearing lesbians in Massachusetts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 25, 202657 min
Dating is Broken. Serena Kerrigan Knows How to Fix It.
We all know dating is broken. Or at the very least, brutal. From endless swiping on dating apps to scrolling social media, modern courtship looks nothing like it used to—and our relationships, or lack thereof, are suffering for it. But how do we get things back on track? Serena Kerrigan has gone on over 50 virtual first dates to find out—and she’s just written a book called Let’s F*cking Date that lays out all the answers. Her thesis is simple: Banish cynicism; keep dating. Today, she joins Suzy and Dan to talk about what went wrong with our love lives, and how to win the dating game. Her advice? Become “the prize.” Whether you’re looking for your soul mate or simply trying to preserve your relationship, Serena’s advice is a fresh dose of the tough love you need. Then, Serena, Suzy, and Dan weigh in on the dating stories of the season—like the women mothering their boyfriends, the techies using an AI assistant to help them flirt at the bar, the rise in divorce rings, and more. Plus: engagement rings with lab-grown diamonds, who should pay for dinner, and Serena’s one-sentence solution to Suzy’s and Dan’s dating dilemmas. *** The Free Press earns a commission from any purchases made through all book links in this article. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 18, 202640 min
The Real Victims of Sydney Sweeney’s Scandal
This week—and every week–America can’t take its eyes off Sydney Sweeney. In the latest controversy, she poses nearly nude while advertising for the sports gambling platform Novig, and female athletes aren’t happy about it. In today’s episode of Second Thought, Suzy and Dan break down her salacious scandal and explain why the real victims are too smitten to know it. Then the two dive into the other biggest stories onscreen—like why an Apple TV show you’ve never heard of swept the Emmys and Dan’s shirtless cameo in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia that rivaled Sydney Sweeney’s. Plus: What happens when AI solves your life’s work? An airline smackdown over chivalry. And why New Yorkers are filing into bread lines—for a $60 loaf of rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
About Second Thought
Second Thought is a podcast tackling pop culture with a sharp, open-minded, and funny point of view. Hosted by Suzy Weiss and comedian Dan Ahdoot (Cobra Kai, Undercooked), the show cuts through the noise to explain what everyone is watching, talking about, arguing over, and quietly obsessed with—or will be soon. Expect cutting commentary, unexpected guests, and cultural translating for Gen Xers who want to understand their kids, millennials who are starting to feel like boomers, and everyone in between.
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