Upworthy Weekly
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 137 ratingsUpworthy’s first podcast is a lighthearted look at some of the site's most popular and engaging stories. It’s the perfect way to shake off the Monday-to-Friday news cycle with a refreshing dose of good news."Upworthy Weekly" is hosted by Alison Rosen and Tod Perry. Alison is best known for her super popular show “Alison Rosen is Your New Best Friend" and as the former co-host of "The Adam Carolla Show."Tod is one of Upworthy’s most prolific writers and has a long history in podcasting including the hit shows "Low Budget FM" and “What’s This Tao All About?”
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Episodes
20. Single Moms Buy a House, Fixing the World, Teachers Call Home
March 19, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourFour single mothers bought a house together and created a commune in Washington, D.C. People are sharing the "one simple thing that can fix the world" and teachers reveal the funniest reasons why they had to call home. Plus, Tod's St. Patrick's Day disaster and Alison is having a marital stand-off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19. Lack of Cats, Grandma's Keanu Crush, Teacher Mispronounces Names
March 12, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutesA teacher is mispronouncing students' names and it's for a great reason. What are the things that we say are “normal,” but should really be questioned? And a grandma has a super crush on Keanu Reeves, but don't we all? Plus, Tod reveals his secret to a happy marriage and why do we always talk about dogs and never about cats? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18. The Afterlife, 'Unmanly' Manly Men, Life-Saving Beagle
March 05, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutesAlison and Tod take a shot at solving life’s biggest question, “What happens after we die?” However, it’s not all heavy stuff. They also discuss the “unmanly” things that guys love, diamonds, the gift of Chipotle, and a life-saving beagle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17. Twins Marry Twins, Mom's Social Media Bet, Empaths
February 26, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutesTwin sisters married twin brothers and their children are cousins who are more like brothers. A mom bet her teen son he couldn’t stay off social media for six years, and a bumper sticker saved someone’s life. Plus, Tod reveals he’s an empath and a person who uses a wheelchair shows you how to not be “weird” around him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17. Twins Marry Twins, Mom's Social Media Bet, Empaths
February 26, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutesTwin sisters married twin brothers and their children are cousins who are more like brothers. A mom bet her teen son he couldn’t stay off social media for six years, and a bumper sticker saved someone’s life. Plus, Tod reveals he’s an empath and a person who uses a wheelchair shows you how to not be “weird” around him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16. Pregnant Tinder Date, Parenting Trends, Teddy Bear Reunion
February 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourA super nice guy from Australia accompanied his pregnant Tinder date to the hospital to have a baby. People are sharing the parenting trends they think should end, and the internet comes together to reunite a lost teddy bear with his family. Plus, Alison's unimpressive theater debut and Tod's moral dilemma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15. Flirting Tips, Co-Sleeping with Kids, Weird High School Stories, and More
February 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourParenting reveals by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard bring up a discussion about parents who co-sleep with their kids. People are sharing the social cues that show someone is being flirtatious and a man roller-skated nearly 700 miles to see Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “Dream” speech. Plus, weird high school stories and the pandemic is making our hosts challenge their hygiene routines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
14. When to Leave a Party, Inspirational Kindergartner, Mental Health Days
February 05, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutesA guy on Reddit wants to know if he was wrong to ditch his date for being racist. Alison and Tod share their tips for when it’s time to leave a party. Plus, an inspirational kindergartner dishes out sage advice and the new movement for mental health days off in school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13. Baby Names, Adult Reality, Climate Grocery Receipts
January 29, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutesWhat are Alison and Tod talking about this week? A mother makes parents everywhere feel better about themselves after admitting that she forgot her child’s birthday. People are getting real about the adult problems nobody prepared them for and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has some great thoughts on positive psychology. Also, could listing someone’s carbon footprint on their grocery receipt help climate change? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. S...
12. Becoming Your Parents, Sarcasm and Intelligence, Gestures Women Love
January 22, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutesWhat stories are Alison and Tod talking about this week? A doctor did a study and found the age that men and women start acting like their moms and dads. Parents are sharing the phrases they repeat all day, but their kids still refuse to listen. Studies show that sarcastic teens are smarter, and women share the small gestures they absolutely love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11. Paul Rudd's Sweet Shop, the Pope's Parenting Advice, Buttigiegs' Babies
January 15, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourA couple caused a stir on TikTok after claiming that men love like children and women love like mothers. The Pope has some controversial advice on parenting and Chasten Buttigieg takes on a homophobic troll. Plus, how Alison tries to be more like Oprah and a super-wholesome story about Paul Rudd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10. Therapist Revelations, Friends with Differences, the Cult Comeback
January 08, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutesTherapists revealed a list of the common problems their clients are afraid to talk about. The friendship between Patton Oswalt and Dave Chappelle brings up a big issue that a lot of us face, and a dog makes the ultimate sacrifice. Plus, cults are making a comeback, which one should Alison join? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9. Top Stories of 2021 Countdown, Part 2
January 01, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutesAlison and Tod wrap up the year by finishing a list of the top ten most popular Upworthy stories of 2021. In part two of two, a pet psychologist reveals your dog’s innermost thoughts and a late-night host’s Twitter game was a massive hit with Upworthy’s readers. Which dramatic story made it to number one? Listen and see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8. Upworthy Weekly’s Top Stories of 2021 Countdown, Part 1
December 25, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutesAlison and Tod wrap up the year by covering a list of the top ten most popular Upworthy stories of 2021. In the first of two episodes, two Olympians capture our hearts for very different reasons. Upworthy’s favorite actor has a stunning reaction to one of 2021’s most popular tech trends, and a clever parenting hack that could save a child’s life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7. Tear-Jerker movies, Billie Eilish's Brave Admission, Mixed-Height Couples
December 18, 2021 02:25 - 1 hourBillie Eilish took a bold stance on the topic of teens and adult online content, begging the question: what can parents do? Later, Alison and Tod talk about the taboos surrounding mixed-height couples and the fun ways that people have quit their jobs. Also, what movies make you bawl your eyes out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6. Powerful Small Changes, Male Friendships, the ‘King of Good News’
December 11, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutesTod believes he should be crowned the King of Good News, but Alison questions whether he deserves the title. Also, the small changes that can make a big impact on your life, an evicted Dunkin' employee is given a new home, and the problems that older men have maintaining friendships. Plus, Tod and Alison go over the concept of Askers versus Guessers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5. Dog’s Perfect Last Day, Signs of Intelligence, the Mama’s Boy-Friend
December 04, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutesIn our latest episode, Alison and Tod answer some of the big questions asked on Upworthy this week. What subtle hints let you know someone is very intelligent? Should your boss be able to contact you after work hours? Should a woman move in with her boyfriend who's been coddled by his mother? Finally, we end with the “happy-sad” story of a couple who gave their dog a touching send-off on her last day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See aca...
5. Dog’s Perfect Last Day, Signs of Intelligence, the Mama’s Boy-Friend
December 04, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutesIn our latest episode, Alison and Tod answer some of the big questions asked on Upworthy this week. What subtle hints let you know someone is very intelligent? Should your boss be able to contact you after work hours? Should a woman move in with her boyfriend who's been coddled by his mother? Finally, we end with the “happy-sad” story of a couple who gave their dog a touching send-off on her last day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4. 'Hero' Dads, John Mayer vs. Trolls, the 'Grandmother Effect'
November 27, 2021 00:19 - 53 minutesAlison and Tod take a look at the stark contrast in how men and women are judged as parents. They also examine John Mayer’s graceful handling of a troll, the outmoded idea of virginity, and the “grandmother effect.” Plus, get to know the man behind “Recess Therapy” a hilarious page where kids sound off life’s big issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3. The '90s, Dating Questionnaires, The Mall
November 20, 2021 00:49 - 56 minutesOur third episode is a Gen X extravaganza where Alison and Tod talk about the short-lived swing craze of the mid-‘90s and review a list of things people miss from the “last great decade.” Also, a brave Boy Scout rescues an injured dog, great news the media isn’t telling you, and the mysterious event that occurs before death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3. The '90s, Dating Questionnaires, The Mall
November 20, 2021 00:49 - 57 minutesOur third episode is a Gen X extravaganza where Alison and Tod talk about the short-lived swing craze of the mid-‘90s and review a list of things people miss from the “last great decade.” Also, a brave Boy Scout rescues an injured dog, great news the media isn’t telling you, and the mysterious event that occurs before death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2. Pete Davidson's Love Life, Platonic Marriage, and Shaq's Parenting Advice
November 13, 2021 00:26 - 45 minutesOn the second full episode of “Upworthy Weekly,” Alison and Tod tackle the big questions in life. Why do women love Pete Davidson? Should platonic friends get married? And how much money should parents give their grown-up kids? Plus, a blogger finds a unique way to end his smartphone addiction and a new way to get in shape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1. Modern-Day Saints, Body Neutrality, and Mariah's Christmas
November 05, 2021 23:45 - 48 minutesIn the first episode of Upworthy's first-ever podcast, Alison and Tod have a heated debate over Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You" and Christmas music in general. They also look at the new trend in body neutrality and discuss modern people who are worthy of sainthood. Questions, comments, want to share what happened in your week? Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
1. Modern-Day Saints, Body Neutrality, and Mariah's Christmas
November 05, 2021 23:45 - 49 minutesIn the first episode of Upworthy's first-ever podcast, Alison and Tod have a heated debate over Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You" and Christmas music in general. They also look at the new trend in body neutrality and discuss modern people who are worthy of sainthood. Questions, comments, want to share what happened in your week? Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov. 6, 2021 — Modern-Day Saints, Body Neutrality, and Mariah's Christmas
November 05, 2021 23:45 - 49 minutesIn the first episode of Upworthy's first-ever podcast, Alison and Tod have a heated debate over Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You" and Christmas music in general. They also look at the new trend in body neutrality and discuss modern people who are worthy of sainthood. Questions, comments, want to share what happened in your week? Email us at [email protected].
"Upworthy Weekly" Coming Soon!
November 03, 2021 23:58 - 17 minutesIn the first "teaser" episode of "Upworthy Weekly," Alison and Tod discuss the common mistakes people make when falling in love. Later, a conversation between a doctor and a vaccine-hesitant man at a Florida bar leads to mutual understanding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.