Influences: The Good, The Bad, The Boujee
Deeply Shallow
English - January 14, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 77 ratingsPersonal Journals Society & Culture Comedy Improv #comedy best comedy black comedy clean comedy comedian comedic comedy comedy central comedy club comedy london Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Bad influences: you’ve either had them in your life, or been one to somebody else, or both! Matt and Tara sat down to discuss the people and places that haven’t had the best effect on their own lives, while realizing that just because you or someone else is a bad influence, doesn’t mean you’re a bad person. In this episode, they look back on friend circles and work environments that may not have been the best for them, laugh at the silliest things Tara has gotten jealous over, and shout out the people in their lives who’ve actually been good influences.
Episode Highlights:
Tara makes her case for why she bought a Christmas tree in JanuaryToxic social groups you want to stay away from, and when to take a step back from one you’re already part ofWhen to cut someone loose vs. when to give them another shotThe difference between a toxic relationship and one that’s uncomfortable but still broadens your horizonsTara: the gym of the gymMatt explains why work is his unhealthy safe spaceWho are some of Matt and Tara’s better influences?Shining a spotlight on this week’s listener, Desiree!
Quotes:
“If you want me to be helpful, you have to pay the price.”
“Trying to fit in with a crowd that you do not fit in with is not gonna be something that’s healthy for you.”
“It is very human nature to be jealous and to also be competitive.”
“When you have that friend who never seems to be fully engaged in the excitement? That’s a problem.”
“We don’t want to be in the business of cutting people out of our lives.”
“People don’t get a free pass because they’re family.”
“There’s a difference between somebody making you feel uncomfortable and someone being a bad influence.”
“Bad influences don’t necessarily equal bad people.”
“I’m the problem child of the gym.”
“You’re the first person I’ve ever heard refer to it as the ‘red, original Coca-Cola’.”
“The minute someone posts about a perfect husband, I’m like ‘Oh, you a liar’.”
“If you can be a good influence on someone’s life, you can change the direction that they go.”
“I hate how clever my child is becoming.”
“It’s like some kind of magic happened and she’s way too smart and way too strong.”
“Keep your dirty hands to yourself!”
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