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Host Caleb Hearon welcomes a guest back to the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about boundaries, public encounters with fans, airport altercations, and the complexities of long-term friendship. They discuss the nuances of communication, navigating disagreements without resentment, and how to maintain creative integrity while dealing with internet criticism. The episode also touches on the guest's upcoming comedy festival, reflections on the afterlife, and cultural anxieties surrounding authenticity and silliness.
The episode opens with a brief introduction and a series of commercial read‑ins for holiday gifts, Peloton, and Nordstrom Rack.
A quick ad segment announces up to 60% off on outerwear and boots at Nordstrom Rack, urging listeners to join the loyalty club for discounts.
The hosts recount a chaotic night out, detailing the challenges of getting into a club, dancing, and interactions with fans and bouncers.
A heated exchange at an airport illustrates how miscommunication can lead to conflict, followed by a resolution and reflection on communication styles.
The conversation turns to the nuances of friendships, especially with comedians, and the importance of setting boundaries while maintaining authenticity.
The hosts discuss coping with online criticism, the balance between vulnerability and privacy, and strategies for staying true to oneself in the public eye.
The hosts recount a spontaneous trumpet session with friends after a night of weed, highlighting the quirky, whispering vibe of their gathering.
A lighthearted discussion about the importance of bike safety and the absurdity of neglecting helmets, reflecting on personal responsibility and humor.
A candid discussion about trans rights, societal backlash, and the personal experiences of the hosts with discrimination and allyship.
A commercial break promoting Booking.com, illustrating the hosts' travel enthusiasm and the podcast's partnership with travel services.
Another ad segment, this time for Hinge, highlighting modern dating culture and the hosts' endorsement of intentional connections.
The hosts share personal anecdotes about dating, gender identity, and navigating relationships in a changing cultural landscape.
Trickery and Hotel Boundariesstory
The guest recounts how the host tricked them into leaving the hotel after a long day of filming, leading to an unforgettable night of dancing during Pride week.
Airport Altercation and Amendsstory
The host shares a story about getting into a heated argument with a slow-moving woman at a Mexico City airport, only to become friends with her later in the security line.
The Voice Memo Misunderstandinginsight
The guest explains why they stopped talking to the host for a week after being called 'crazy' in a voice memo sent during a stressful period.
Handling Public Criticisminsight
The host argues that no matter how hard someone tries to do good work, public figures will always face cynical criticism from people unwilling to look at the facts.
Theories on the Afterlifeinsight
The host and guest explore different philosophical ideas about the afterlife, questioning whether people experience heaven differently based on their internal actions on Earth.
The Problem with AI Artinsight
The host delivers a sharp critique of using generative AI for art, stating that anyone utilizing it for creative work lacks seriousness and integrity.
Endangered Gooby Girlsinsight
The guest expresses deep concern that cultural pressures and algorithms are destroying the 'gooby girl' species of unhinged, authentic silliness.
Rapid-Fire Trivia Gamestrategy
The host tests the guest with fifteen rapid-fire true-or-false trivia questions to see if they can win fifty US dollars.
“I love you so much and I also want to collaborate with you forever.”
“I don't like to be disturbed in public.”
“I think being friends with comedians in general, I've had, I have had to check myself a lot when something comes up that is a really funny joke”
“I love trying. I think it's amazing.”
“I don't want to die by bike. You've had a thing where you're just like, I could die anytime now, so let's just go.”
“I think that we, I don't have an answer for it, but I just think that it will be like, nice.”
“The Electoral College obviously needs to be abolished, it makes no fucking sense.”
“Goober girls, you can't get fucked.”
“I'm really, really, really freaking out about it, but I'm gonna do something about it, for sure, which is about to bust fest, August 1, please come, Bushwick, okay?”
“Authenticity is under attack and the gooby girl might catch an arrow.”
Welcome! This week is the second return of the hilarious Holmes! Holmes and Caleb talk favorite bodies of water, goober girls, a crazy night they shared on the dance floor, flowers, and much more! Get tickets to the About to Bust Festival August 1st in Brooklyn! Tickets and details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/about-to-bust-comedy-festival-tickets-1992159546832 Join our Substack for ad free full episodes, early access to merch, our community chat, and more! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Holmes! @_holmes_holmes Follow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance Nichols @chanceisloud Book your next trip at https://Booking.com. Book today on the site or in the app. Download the Bilt app and join the membership for where you live, at https://joinbilt.com/sotrue. Go to https://Audible.com/headswillrollseries to start listening today. Thank you to Hinge! So True with Caleb Hearon is edited and engineered by Nicole Lyons. Our social media manager is Virginia Muller. All episodes are filmed in The So Trudio at Legitimate Business World Headquarters in Brooklyn, New York. A Wave series. https://wavesportsandentertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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