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WWDTM: Brian Jordan Alvarez

2024/11/2
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Key Insights

Why did the show mention Walgreens and turn the Halloween show into a Christmas show?

The show missed Halloween by a couple of days, so it turned into a Christmas show, inspired by Walgreens' quick holiday switch.

Who is the guest on the show and what is he known for?

Brian Jordan Alvarez, the creator and star of 'English Teacher' on Hulu.

What is the significance of the date November 26th mentioned in the show?

It's the deadline to order holiday food online from Whole Foods Market for Thanksgiving.

Why might the result of the election not be known for weeks after Election Day?

It could take weeks to count all the ballots, especially in states like Arizona.

What did some observers mistake for the Northern Lights?

They mistook the lights from a tomato processing plant for the Northern Lights.

Chapters

Dame Helen Mirren expressed her regret that Kurt Cobain never experienced GPS technology.
  • Mirren talked about Cobain and GPS during an interview
  • She mentioned her sadness that Cobain never saw a laptop or the internet
  • Imagined Cobain's Instagram handle as @KurtAndHelen

Shownotes Transcript

This week, Brain Jordan Alvarez, the creator and star of English Teacher, plays our game with Brian Babylon, Luke Burbank, and Emmy BlotnickLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)