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The host Caleb Hearon is joined by returning guest Liza Treyger for an expansive, unfiltered conversation covering modern dating, neighborhood life in New York, and obsessions ranging from World Cup soccer to backgammon and historical documentaries. Throughout the episode, they discuss the art of being a local regular, awkward encounters in the city, the realities of dating apps and hookups, and etiquette failures at Broadway shows. They also debate political history, capital punishment, and the distinct social annoyances of men versus women with humorous candor.
The episode opens with a brief intro and several commercial spots for KitchenAid, Peloton, and Rocket Mortgage.
The hosts discuss a heated argument with a friend over boundaries and personal behavior, revealing tension in their friendship.
The conversation shifts to the host’s experience with basketball, backgammon, and preparing for a world championship, highlighting personal development.
The hosts talk about their recent sexual experiences, new habits, and how these changes affect their daily life and relationships.
The discussion turns to homelessness, food banks, and the hosts’ perspectives on social justice and activism.
The hosts reflect on political topics such as ICE, prison privatization, and celebrity culture, expressing strong opinions and personal convictions.
The hosts discuss how the World Cup has consumed their attention, affecting their focus on other matters.
They explore how the World Cup boosts tourism and visibility for small countries like Cabo Verde.
The conversation shifts to breakfast habits, favorite eggs, and culinary experiences in Kansas City and Houston.
The hosts delve into personal beliefs about death, afterlife, and the emotional impact of reading literature.
Multiple ad reads appear, including Booking.com, Palm Teas, and Squarespace, interrupting the natural flow of conversation.
They discuss capital punishment, execution policies, and ideas for a more compassionate justice system.
Benjamin Franklin as a Ladies' Maninsight
The host shares surprising historical anecdotes from a Netflix documentary on the founding fathers, highlighting Benjamin Franklin's popularity with women in Paris during the American Revolution.
Entering a New Dating Erastory
The guest explains how inspiration from a romance novel led her to take Russian lessons, improve her eye contact, and start dating again after a multi-year hiatus.
Going to Monte Carlo for Backgammondata
The guest reveals she is traveling to Monte Carlo to compete in the intermediate and women's divisions of the World Championships of Backgammon.
Figuring Out the Ultimate Breakfaststrategy
The host enthusiastically breaks down his newly discovered breakfast routine, consisting of multi-grain toast with peanut butter, bananas, and turkey bacon.
World Cup Fever in New Yorkstory
The guest describes the vibrant atmosphere in New York during the World Cup, recounting random encounters with fans and street-side match viewings.
Proposing Harsh Punishments for Loud Vehiclesdebate
The host passionately argues that drivers of intentionally loud vehicles are antisocial and suggests severe legal penalties for the offense.
Audience Disruption at Theater Performancesstory
The guest recounts a frustrating experience at a Broadway show where an audience member loudly interrupted the emotional climax of the performance.
“Your credit card company is hoping you don't hear this.”
“It's not just an appliance, it's a present to help them with the making.”
“I honestly, I started saying it and then I realized, I don't remember any of the details.”
“There's, there's some stuff happening on, I think, one of the levels.”
“I love eggs. It is probably in my top five favorite foods.”
“I would do like, I would, all children get food at school is like the thing I care the most about.”
“I think people think I'm more tough than I am or something because of my mouth, but like, and I do stand up for people, but like, yeah, I've never, and I hope to never be in a physical fight.”
“I think I would do like, I would, all children get food at school is like the thing I care the most about.”
“What is so true to me? Being a regular is the best.”
“Even though, like, I'm at a comedy club, so it's like a little bit of my job, but just, I love being able to go there whenever I want to.”
Welcome! This week we once again welcome back the hilarious Liza Treyger! Liza and Caleb talk apartment horror stories, World Cup/Knicks summer, Taylor Swift’s wedding guest list, Backgammon, and much more! Join our Substack for ad free full episodes, early access to merch, our community chat, and more! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Liza! @glittercheese Follow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance Nichols @chanceisloud Visit https://hin.ge/SoTruewithCalebHearon to download Hinge today! Visit https://Quince.com/sotrue for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Book your next trip at Booking.com. Book today on the site or in the app. Go to https://www.squarespace.com/SOTRUE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code SOTRUE. Download the Bilt app and join the membership for where you live, at https://joinbilt.com/sotrue. To find delicious recipes and learn more about the antioxidant goodness of POM Wonderful, please go to https://pomwonderful.com So True with Caleb Hearon is edited and engineered by Nicole Lyons. Our social media manager is Anna Weis. 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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