In Search of an Argument
Jim Gentile, Shelly Cummings, Beth Shannon, John Heintz and Peggy Bennett
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Peggy in Grand Rapids, Jim in Brooklyn, Shelly in Indy, Beth in Poughkeepsie and John in Chicago keep searching.
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S2E19 Our 2026 Oscar Predictions — Sinners, Sentimental Value, and the Picks We'll Regret
Five friends, one ballot, zero agreement. We break down this year's Oscar nominees — who should win, who will win, and which movies made us say "what did I just watch?"John hosts from the comfortable…
S2E18 Summer Adventures and Backyard Concert Chaos
A Note to Listeners: This is another episode from the vault that Jim has been relentlessly hounding us to publish. Recorded back in late summer when life was simpler and Peggy's biggest worry was…
S2E17 The Lost Episode: Election Reflections, AI Adventures, and Black Friday Confessions
A Note to Listeners: We recorded this episode on November 29, 2024—just three and a half weeks after the election—but we're only releasing it now because Jim insisted we complete our backlog.…
S2E16 Word Games, Birthday Chaos, and Technical Difficulties
A Note to Listeners: This is an unusual episode—just John and Peggy troubleshooting some technical issues by recording a test run. We're not promoting this one, just putting it out there. Consider it…
S2E15 Sacred Deer and Bullet Trains: Beth's Two Weeks in Japan
Beth Shannon finally makes it to Japan after years of avoiding the trip, and returns with stories of humidity that could defeat a Bangkok veteran, a $100 vegetable knife she guards like treasure, and…
S2E14 Predictions, Quizzes & the Belt That Had to Die
As America collectively loses its mind over microwave metal objects, our podcast crew finally emerges from an extended technology hostage situation to deliver our annual year-in-review episode.John…
S2E14 Do these genes make me look fat?
Jim kicks things off with his latest scientific discovery made while consuming an entire bag of Cool Ranch Doritos 🧬 - a New York Times article that promises to explain why he's fat (spoiler alert:…
S2E13 Rewombed: Exploring Parenthood, Faith & Medical Ethics with Nikki Brake-Sillá
Can science go too far in the quest for motherhood? Playwright Nikki Brake-Sillá returns to discuss her powerful new play, Rewombed, exploring the emotional and ethical turmoil surrounding uterine…
S2E12 Irritations: The Bottom Rack Manifesto
Beth Shannon leads the crew through a therapeutic rage session about life's most irritating moments in this hilarious episode.What's Bothering Us:* 📱 People who answer the phone to say they can't…
S2E12 Travel FOMO: Detroit, Disneyland and John's War Zone Wishlist
Join us for an hour of wanderlust, wishful thinking and travel debates as we dissect the New York Times' ambitious "52 Places to Visit" list and discover we've collectively visited... approximately…
S2E10 Anti-recommendations: Because Life's Too Short for Dancing Tongues
Join us for an hour of strong opinions, surprising confessions, and entertainment guidance from people who've watched the bad stuff so you don't have to! From bizarre Super Bowl commercials to…
S2E9 The Roads Not Taken: From Indiana to Croatia and Everything In Between
In this episode, we dive deep into life's "what if" moments - those sliding doors decisions that send us spinning down wildly different paths. Trust us, these stories are wilder than the singing…
S2E8 Jim Takes Manhattan (Well, Brooklyn): A Love Letter to New York
Come Along for the Ride: Join us for an hour of candid conversation about urban migration, cultural adventures and what it really means to start fresh in New York after decades in DC. Expect tales of…
S2E7 Walking Their Way Into Blisters: A Modern Pilgrim's Tale on the Camino de Santiago
🎒 What You'll HearThe reality of walking 15 miles daily with a full packWhy a $10 pair of Target sandals became trail heroesHow modern pilgrims navigate this ancient routeThe mysterious "Cat Man" who…
S2E6 Cannabis for Pain: Beyond the Smoke and Mirrors
Join us as we welcome back Dr. Joanna Zeiger, an Olympian, cannabis epidemiologist and author of The Champion Mindset. In this episode, Joanna shares her journey navigating chronic pain after a…
S2E5 Breakup Anthems: Music for the Heartache
This week, we explore the power of breakup anthems! From Neil Sedaka’s timeless pop to Avril Lavigne’s raw angst, we discuss what makes these songs unforgettable. Tune in for heated debates,…
S2E4 Dogs, Debates and DiNozzo: Unpacking the Harris-Trump Showdown
Welcome to a fresh episode of "In Search of an Argument," where we dive headfirst into the political circus of the recent Harris-Trump presidential debate. Buckle up for a rollercoaster ride through…
S2E3 Double O Ian
Welcome to a new episode of our podcast, featuring a special guest: Ian (Fleming) James (Bond) Williamson. With his charming English accent and captivating stories, Ian takes us on a journey through…
S2E2 Funny How The Time Slips Away
Shelly shares about her new romantic interest, recounting how she met him at a bar with the expert assistance of Peggy Bennett, whom she dubs the 'World's Greatest Wingperson.' Peggy discusses her…
S2E1 Bye Bye Biden
For the first time since May 29, 2021, we are dropping a new episode. Why? Because the last three plus weeks have been among the most bizarre and stressful in the history of American politics. At…
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