So It’s a Lot Like Scrubs?

If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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John, Niki and LB ask some important questions about blood and the people who take it from us, before moving on to some more relatable, everyday topics such as the funny underwear that Borat wears, roller coaster safety ratings, being "famous contemporarily with a horse, when a dog ate a human heart on that one TV show, the potential dangers of hiring the nation's favorite buddies for commercial advertisements, and if you're still with us, somehow even more.

Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a podcast about navigating the cruelty, chaos, and wonder of our terrifying world. Niki, John, LB— and our producer Jordo— try to find meaning and clarity one or twelve subjects at a time: from the menu at Cheesecake Factory to a human man dressed up as Snoopy tucking you into bed.

Who are we?: We are Niki Grayson (https://twitter.com/godsewa) (the Buster Keaton of basketball), John Warren (https://twitter.com/FloppyAdult) (business boy and wassail pervert, short), LB Hunktears (https://twitter.com/hunktears) (handsome genius, 5'8", America's Gamer), and producer Jordan Mallory (https://bsky.app/profile/jordo.bsky.social) (frog with computer). Music by Jordan Mallory and Art by Max Schwartz (https://maxds.itch.io/).

Follow the show: https://www.twitter.com/ifyouredriving Support us: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving

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If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes

So It’s a Lot Like Scrubs?

If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes

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If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes

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All Women (Plus Tony) 1:09:07

hace 3 días1:09:07

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LB, Niki, John, Jack and Dianne all convene at the local Tastee-Freez to suck on some chili dogs and talk shop, which this week includes John's trade to the Lakers, Niki's new state of being, Steve's last iPod, interchangeable company names, pivoting to PETA, The Wiggles™, trying to meet Wolfgang Puck in 2025, and honestly dude, so much more that I don't want to spoil it. Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a podcast about navigating the cruelty, chaos, and wonder of our terrifying world. Niki, John, LB— and our producer Jordo— try to find meaning and clarity one or twelve subjects at a time: from the menu at Cheesecake Factory to a human man dressed up as Snoopy tucking you into bed. Who are we?: We are Niki Grayson ( https://twitter.com/godsewa ) (the Buster Keaton of basketball), John Warren ( https://twitter.com/FloppyAdult ) (business boy and wassail pervert, short), LB Hunktears ( https://twitter.com/hunktears ) (handsome genius, 5'8", America's Gamer), and producer Jordan Mallory ( https://bsky.app/profile/jordo.bsky.social ) (frog with computer). Music by Jordan Mallory and Art by Max Schwartz ( https://maxds.itch.io/ ). Follow the show: https://www.twitter.com/ifyouredriving Support us: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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You’re a Wild Rebel Sexy Hot Adult Woman 1:10:57

hace 10 días1:10:57

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John, LB and Niki peruse the menu of life and choose a number of appetizing topics to sate their hunger for discussion, including LB's new towels, hanging out with BTS, another installment of Scam Text Theater, the complete plot of The Substance (so spoiler warning obvs), if Aaron Sorkin wrote Dawson's Creek, our definitive ranking of the Barenaked Ladies, more drug physics, and y'all? Somehow even more. Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a podcast about navigating the cruelty, chaos, and wonder of our terrifying world. Niki, John, LB— and our producer Jordo— try to find meaning and clarity one or twelve subjects at a time: from the menu at Cheesecake Factory to a human man dressed up as Snoopy tucking you into bed. Who are we?: We are Niki Grayson ( https://twitter.com/godsewa ) (the Buster Keaton of basketball), John Warren ( https://twitter.com/FloppyAdult ) (business boy and wassail pervert, short), LB Hunktears ( https://twitter.com/hunktears ) (handsome genius, 5'8", America's Gamer), and producer Jordan Mallory ( https://bsky.app/profile/jordo.bsky.social ) (frog with computer). Music by Jordan Mallory and Art by Max Schwartz ( https://maxds.itch.io/ ). Follow the show: https://www.twitter.com/ifyouredriving Support us: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The No Clean List 1:12:59

hace 17 días1:12:59

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Niki, LB and John waste no time this week, immediately casting aside pretense and delving straight into a number of pertinent and pressing topics, including "what if Tylenol goes woke," two new kinds of hyper-localized lottery, the specific kind of Weird™ that people get about celebrities like Natalie Portman and Milana Vayntrub, the details of our upcoming Super Bowl commercial, the return of Scam Text Theater (!!), secrets of the human tooth, and yes, somehow even more. Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a podcast about navigating the cruelty, chaos, and wonder of our terrifying world. Niki, John, LB— and our producer Jordo— try to find meaning and clarity one or twelve subjects at a time: from the menu at Cheesecake Factory to a human man dressed up as Snoopy tucking you into bed. Who are we?: We are Niki Grayson ( https://twitter.com/godsewa ) (the Buster Keaton of basketball), John Warren ( https://twitter.com/FloppyAdult ) (business boy and wassail pervert, short), LB Hunktears ( https://twitter.com/hunktears ) (handsome genius, 5'8", America's Gamer), and producer Jordan Mallory ( https://bsky.app/profile/jordo.bsky.social ) (frog with computer). Music by Jordan Mallory and Art by Max Schwartz ( https://maxds.itch.io/ ). Follow the show: https://www.twitter.com/ifyouredriving Support us: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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This Machine Knocks Big Glasses of Water Over 1:00:35

hace 24 días1:00:35

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It's Valentine's Day (when we're recording, at least), so obviously LB, Niki and John have to talk about hallway shoes, the "prison walrus trap," an upsetting development concerning LB's enormous glass of iced water, Chucky, the ongoing popularity of Furby-brand toys, dating a ghost, animal genetics and, as a special treat, somehow even more. Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a podcast about navigating the cruelty, chaos, and wonder of our terrifying world. Niki, John, LB— and our producer Jordo— try to find meaning and clarity one or twelve subjects at a time: from the menu at Cheesecake Factory to a human man dressed up as Snoopy tucking you into bed. Who are we?: We are Niki Grayson ( https://twitter.com/godsewa ) (the Buster Keaton of basketball), John Warren ( https://twitter.com/FloppyAdult ) (business boy and wassail pervert, short), LB Hunktears ( https://twitter.com/hunktears ) (handsome genius, 5'8", America's Gamer), and producer Jordan Mallory ( https://bsky.app/profile/jordo.bsky.social ) (frog with computer). Music by Jordan Mallory and Art by Max Schwartz ( https://maxds.itch.io/ ). Follow the show: https://www.twitter.com/ifyouredriving Support us: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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shoes.help 1:08:17

hace 4 weeks1:08:17

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John, LB (congratulations LB!) and Niki strap on their ballerina fetish heels and dance around a number of pressing topics, including if the ear is a hole, household expiration dates, denim jeans, LB's new fruit, how hard it may or may not be to "change red to blue, in genetics," counting your apples before they hatch, the inevitable Paul brothers turn to Christianity, and y'all? Somehow even more. Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a podcast about navigating the cruelty, chaos, and wonder of our terrifying world. Niki, John, LB— and our producer Jordo— try to find meaning and clarity one or twelve subjects at a time: from the menu at Cheesecake Factory to a human man dressed up as Snoopy tucking you into bed. Who are we?: We are Niki Grayson ( https://twitter.com/godsewa ) (the Buster Keaton of basketball), John Warren ( https://twitter.com/FloppyAdult ) (business boy and wassail pervert, short), LB Hunktears ( https://twitter.com/hunktears ) (handsome genius, 5'8", America's Gamer), and producer Jordan "The Sticks" Mallory ( https://bsky.app/profile/jordo.bsky.social ) (frog with computer). Music by Jordan Mallory and Art by Max Schwartz ( https://maxds.itch.io/ ). Follow the show: https://www.twitter.com/ifyouredriving Support us: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving (edited) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Signs of Depression in My Chicken??? 1:07:09

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Each suffering from their own unique set of cosmic ailments, and yet somehow still undeterred from their podcasting duties, Niki, John and LB crack open a cold one and talk turkey (or rather, chickens) for their weekly get-together, which you're all invited to! Topics of discussion during this salon include (but are not limited to) building a tower to get around Los Angeles zoning regulations, the plot of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (sort of), the fuckin' pizza that's cold with no cheese on it, Will Smith's latest single, and thankfully, somehow even more. Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a podcast about navigating the cruelty, chaos, and wonder of our terrifying world. Niki, John, LB— and our producer Jordo— try to find meaning and clarity one or twelve subjects at a time: from the menu at Cheesecake Factory to a human man dressed up as Snoopy tucking you into bed. Who are we?: We are Niki Grayson ( https://twitter.com/godsewa ) (the Buster Keaton of basketball), John Warren ( https://twitter.com/FloppyAdult ) (business boy and wassail pervert, short), LB Hunktears ( https://twitter.com/hunktears ) (handsome genius, 5'8", America's Gamer), and producer Jordan Mallory ( https://bsky.app/profile/jordo.bsky.social ) (frog with computer). Music by Jordan Mallory and Art by Max Schwartz ( https://maxds.itch.io/ ). Follow the show: https://www.twitter.com/ifyouredriving Support us: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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They Got a New Woman 1:05:30

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John, Niki and LB, who are all doing great right now, attempt to harness some of their ongoing good fortune and use it to solve the world's problems, which include (but are not limited to): Recognizing currency denominations by feel, depositing hundreds of thousands of dollars into a drive-through ATM, the current state of CityWalk at Universal Studios, listening to the radio in 2025, necessary overhauls to the pharmaceutical industry, dog mysteries, and my darlings, somehow even more. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Horse Crushed! At the Breast Ska 1:14:50

hace 7 weeks1:14:50

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LB and Niki, now back home after temporary displacement by the fires in Los Angeles, are joined by local best friend John to catch up on everything they missed in the interim, including the real purpose behind John Cena's jorts, LB's new chair problem, old-timey boobs, Niki's experience at a local video games exposition, how blinking is kissing for your eyelids, an extended segment where we just look at reddit for a while, huge spoilers for the film Nope and the medical drama House , and homies, somehow even more. Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a podcast about navigating the cruelty, chaos, and wonder of our terrifying world. Niki, John, LB— and our producer Jordo— try to find meaning and clarity one or twelve subjects at a time: from the menu at Cheesecake Factory to a human man dressed up as Snoopy tucking you into bed. Who are we?: We are Niki Grayson ( https://twitter.com/godsewa ) (the Buster Keaton of basketball), John Warren ( https://twitter.com/FloppyAdult ) (business boy and wassail pervert, short), LB Hunktears ( https://twitter.com/hunktears ) (handsome genius, 5'8", America's Gamer), and producer Jordan "The Sticks" Mallory ( https://bsky.app/profile/jordo.bsky.social ) (frog with computer). Music by Jordan Mallory and Art by Max Schwartz ( https://maxds.itch.io/ ). Follow the show: https://www.twitter.com/ifyouredriving Support us: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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FolgersCast Episode 1 1:11:48

hace 9 weeks1:11:48

1:11:48

It's our first episode of 2025 and things are already off to an uproarious start, with Niki, LB and John locked in for what may be our funniest episode yet of 2025! In addition to everyone's New Year's Resolutions™, the gang also spend a lot of time talking about Miller High Life, the lore behind Grey's Anatomy (hospital show ver.), the best and worst beers according to a website Niki made when they were eight months old, the Dog War, and hot damn y'all, somehow even more. Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a podcast about navigating the cruelty, chaos, and wonder of our terrifying world. Niki, John, LB— and our producer Jordo— try to find meaning and clarity one or twelve subjects at a time: from the menu at Cheesecake Factory to a human man dressed up as Snoopy tucking you into bed. Wwho are we?: We are Niki Grayson ( https://twitter.com/godsewa ) (the Buster Keaton of basketball), John Warren ( https://twitter.com/FloppyAdult ) (business boy and wassail pervert, short), LB Hunktears ( https://twitter.com/hunktears ) (handsome genius, 5'8", America's Gamer), and producer Jordan Mallory ( https://bsky.app/profile/jordo.bsky.social ) (frog with computer). Music by Jordan Mallory and Art by Max Schwartz ( https://maxds.itch.io/ ). Follow the show: https://www.twitter.com/ifyouredriving Support us: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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H-O-T-T-O-T-O 1:16:00

hace 11 weeks1:16:00

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It's the final episode of 2024! To celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year, LB, Niki and John drink deeply from their cups of nog and first question who actually killed JFK, before turning to even more festive topics such as the ongoing construction on Niki's house, remaking Schindler's List , Texas Ellen, piss pants rights, LB's Xanga posts, why there aren't any new Christmas songs, where France is located, VH1 Divas, and like a sparkling gift from ol' Saint Nick, somehow even more. Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a podcast about navigating the cruelty, chaos, and wonder of our terrifying world. Niki, John, LB— and our producer Jordo— try to find meaning and clarity one or twelve subjects at a time: from the menu at Cheesecake Factory to a human man dressed up as Snoopy tucking you into bed. Who are we?: We are Niki Grayson ( https://twitter.com/godsewa ) (the Buster Keaton of basketball), John Warren ( https://twitter.com/FloppyAdult ) (business boy and wassail pervert, short), LB Hunktears ( https://twitter.com/hunktears ) (handsome genius, 5'8", America's Gamer), and producer Jordan Mallory ( https://bsky.app/profile/jordo.bsky.social ) (frog with computer). Music by Jordan Mallory and Art by Max Schwartz ( https://maxds.itch.io/ ). Follow the show: https://www.twitter.com/ifyouredriving Support us: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Which Birds Are Catholic 56:46

hace 12 weeks56:46

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John, Niki and LB HUNKTEARS WHO IS ON THIS PODCAST embrace the holiday spirit by discussing LB's fun new allergy to Christmas trees, the stockings their in-laws sent over, Niki's new beef with friend of the show Michael Higham, John's made-up list of "traditional things" that go in a stocking, Bob Dylan, lip balm you can eat, whether Mrs. Claus is sexually active on the same level as Mr. Claus, and folks, somehow even more. Buy Fledgling Manor on Steam or itch.io ! Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a podcast about navigating the cruelty, chaos, and wonder of our terrifying world. Niki, John, LB— and our producer Jordo— try to find meaning and clarity one or twelve subjects at a time: from the menu at Cheesecake Factory to a human man dressed up as Snoopy tucking you into bed. Who are we?: We are Niki Grayson ( https://twitter.com/godsewa ) (the Buster Keaton of basketball), John Warren ( https://twitter.com/FloppyAdult ) (business boy and wassail pervert, short), LB Hunktears ( https://twitter.com/hunktears ) (handsome genius, 5'8", America's Gamer), and producer Jordan Mallory ( https://bsky.app/profile/jordo.bsky.social ) (frog with computer). Music by Jordan Mallory and Art by Max Schwartz ( https://maxds.itch.io/ ). Follow the show: https://www.twitter.com/ifyouredriving Support us: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Dolo & Ganbana 1:10:00

hace 13 weeks1:10:00

1:10:00

This podcast, which routinely features LB HUNKTEARS, also has John Warren and Niki Grayson, who this week discuss the following topics: Using a saw to paint a house, Niki's driving habits, cocaine, jungle laboratories, Larry King's relationship with Nancy Reagan, regularly scheduled steroids talk, best sex pheromones for men attract hot women, and somehow even more. LB HUNKTEARS LB HUNKTEARS LB HUNKTEARS LB HUNKTEARS LB HUNKTEARS LB HUNKTEARS LB HUNKTEARS LB HUNKTEARS Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a podcast about navigating the cruelty, chaos, and wonder of our terrifying world. Niki, John, LB— and our producer Jordo— try to find meaning and clarity one or twelve subjects at a time: from the menu at Cheesecake Factory to a human man dressed up as Snoopy tucking you into bed. Who are we?: We are Niki Grayson ( https://twitter.com/godsewa ) (the Buster Keaton of basketball), John Warren ( https://twitter.com/FloppyAdult ) (business boy and wassail pervert, short), LB Hunktears ( https://twitter.com/hunktears ) (handsome genius, 5'8", America's Gamer), and producer Jordan Mallory ( https://bsky.app/profile/jordo.bsky.social ) (frog with computer). Music by Jordan Mallory and Art by Max Schwartz ( https://maxds.itch.io/ ). Follow the show: https://www.twitter.com/ifyouredriving Support us: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving (edited) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Van Helsing's Orb 1:11:31

hace 15 weeks1:11:31

1:11:31

With Niki back on assignment, literal superhero Michael Higham fights and defeats a power outage and storm in order to join LB and John for this week's episode. And aside from being the first-ever Drivey Award Winner for Bravest Guest, Michael also gets to talk about Stevie Wonder, all-terrain wheelchairs, falling in front of the babes, if The Rock "knew about Bin Laden," LB's idea for a WNBA movie, semen retention, John's electric mousepad, and somehow, even more. Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a podcast about navigating the cruelty, chaos, and wonder of our terrifying world. Niki, John, LB— and our producer Jordo— try to find meaning and clarity one or twelve subjects at a time: from the menu at Cheesecake Factory to a human man dressed up as Snoopy tucking you into bed. Who are we?: We are Niki Grayson ( https://twitter.com/godsewa ) (the Buster Keaton of basketball), John Warren ( https://twitter.com/FloppyAdult ) (business boy and wassail pervert, short), LB Hunktears ( https://twitter.com/hunktears ) (handsome genius, 5'8", America's Gamer), and producer Jordan Mallory ( https://bsky.app/profile/jordo.bsky.social ) (frog with computer). Music by Jordan Mallory and Art by Max Schwartz ( https://maxds.itch.io/ ). Follow the show: https://www.twitter.com/ifyouredriving Support us: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Beach That Makes You Sell Your Spit 1:13:58

hace 16 weeks1:13:58

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Niki is back and not a moment too soon, as LB and John have prepared what may be our wettest episode yet in celebration of their return. Well, "prepared" might be a strong word for anything that happens on this show, but the gang does get right back to business by discussing a new(?) kind of concert venue, selling your spit, pants, a scary thing that happened to Niki while driving several years ago, Mustard Man and Ketchup Kid, Elijah Wood, and homies, somehow even more. Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a podcast about navigating the cruelty, chaos, and wonder of our terrifying world. Niki, John, LB— and our producer Jordo— try to find meaning and clarity one or twelve subjects at a time: from the menu at Cheesecake Factory to a human man dressed up as Snoopy tucking you into bed. Who are we?: We are Niki Grayson ( https://twitter.com/godsewa ) (the Buster Keaton of basketball), John Warren ( https://twitter.com/FloppyAdult ) (business boy and wassail pervert, short), LB Hunktears ( https://twitter.com/hunktears ) (handsome genius, 5'8", America's Gamer), and producer Jordan Mallory ( https://bsky.app/profile/jordo.bsky.social ) (frog with computer). Music by Jordan Mallory and Art by Max Schwartz ( https://maxds.itch.io/ ). Follow the show: https://www.twitter.com/ifyouredriving Support us: https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Where's Vatican 2? 1:16:37

hace 17 weeks1:16:37