Episodes 180
Avg. Duration 57m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (18)
Since Nov 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
100%
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

Welcome to Pessimistic at Best, a podcast for those with a penchant for frequent frustrations, personal gripes, unpopular opinions, honest observations, and the like. Hosted by Sam, your resident Pessimistic Patty, this weekly show operates on the belief that no complaint is too small. 

 
Each week, Sam sits down with a guest to explore the good, the bad, and the ugly. A surprisingly good country album by your favorite pop artist, a bad bang trim you gave yourself during a manic episode, a military homecoming video on the internet that made you ugly cry. The list is endless, and therein lies the beauty. Come on in, we saved you a seat!

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Recent Episodes

Finding Our Zen or Whatever

May 12, 2026 1h 21m

The secret to finding your zen? Perhaps it's going off the grid to fish on some remote lake in the middle of Canada, cracking a cold one and watching the storms roll through, or picking off your…

We're Off the Stuff

May 05, 2026 1h 20m

You know what's chic? Cutting back, scaling down, doing sort of a less is more moment. In reference to what exactly? Well, anything that's no longer serving you, of course! On this week's episode,…

We've Been to the Year 3000

Apr 28, 2026 56m

POV: It's 2006, the Jonas Brothers have just released their debut album, It's About Time, and you briefly leave your body. Caroline and I get into her music origin story, her earliest fandoms, and…

It's Really Hard to Be Alive

Apr 21, 2026 1h 15m

Have you ever had to do a few laps around Agora Market before working up the courage to ask the guy behind the deli counter for a pound of pork chorizo?  Because for some of us, that's just a…

Can I Interest You in a Glass of Milk?

Apr 14, 2026 1h 26m

Milk with dinner is a Midwestern birthright, and the internet has a lot of feelings about it. Whether you've kept the faith, developed a tragic intolerance, or just quietly renounced your heritage,…

U-Haul

Apr 07, 2026 1h 27m

Listen, we're going to let you in on a little secret — if you ever find yourself stuck somewhere and there are no rental cars available, you're going to get your ass over to the nearest U-Haul and…

A New Bombshell Has Entered the Villa

Mar 31, 2026 1h 17m

POV: I interrupt your sunbathing to ask if I can pull you for a chat, but I'm a sexy banana named Benanito, wyd? Greg and I take to the podcast to dissect the AI-generated, fruit-themed Love Island…

To Be Cringe Is to Be Free

Mar 24, 2026 1h 29m

Unfortunately whoever said, "If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly" was onto something. Post your first attempt at a french mani to main, publish the scripted podcast episode you…

Mint and Chocolate

Mar 17, 2026 40m

When it comes to sweets, what's your preferred flavor profile? There is a right and wrong answer, btw! If you gravitate toward fruity desserts, you're officially in the doghouse. I don't make the…

Reality TV Pilled

Mar 10, 2026 1h 11m

Who needs fictionalized drama when you have the service industry? There's no group more ripe with scandal than the front-of-house staff at your favorite local haunt. Sophia and I take to the podcast…

The Best Places to Cry on Campus

Mar 03, 2026 1h 28m

College was a fever dream, a bunch of kids living in a pretend world, cosplaying as adults with meal plans, and it was awesome!!! Mickey and I jump on the podcast to chat about our freshman year…

A Pink Lamborghini

Feb 24, 2026 1h 5m

Are you ready to level up your dating game? Looking to impress some lucky lady? The Rizzler says the key to winning her heart is actually quite simple, head to your local mall and buy her a pink…

Stuff vs. Things

Feb 17, 2026 54m

What constitutes stuff vs. things? Easy, boys like stuff, girls like things, and a dream is a wish the heart makes, next question! Meghan and I take to the podcast to settle the stuff vs. things…

Celebrity Thinkpiece

Feb 10, 2026 50m

Your favorite celebrity is planning their next thinkpiece on Substack, whether you like it or not! Superstars, they're just like us. James and I jump on the podcast to praise the tactile joy of…

Is This Thing On?

Feb 03, 2026 38m

Where do I begin? It’s been exactly eight months since I’ve blasted your eardrums with my microphone, and so many things have changed in such a short period of time. Some good, and some…

Bring Back Crossover Episodes

May 27, 2025 47m

Picture this: the year is 2006, and Disney's three-episode crossover series 'That's So Suite Life of Hannah Montana' is releasing its first episode at 8/7 central, and you're SAT, ready to witness a…

We’re All Afraid Our Kids Will Be Losers

May 20, 2025 56m

We're all secretly afraid that our kids will be losers, and listen, I'm here to tell you that if that happened to me? I wouldn't talk to him either!James and I jump on the podcast to toast to bar…

The Breakfast Industrial Complex

May 13, 2025 1h 13m

Why did breakfast box itself into such narrow thinking? The day's most important meal could be so much more than eggs, if only we let it become fully realized!!!Sadie and I jump on the podcast to…

Novelty Snacks

May 06, 2025 1h 23m

If there's a viral snack collab unfolding, Lilly is on the scene! Mountain Dew x Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? Sign her up. Swedish Fish Oreos? She's buying 'em, and nobody can stop her, damn it!Lilly and I…

A Biggie for Your Troubles

Apr 29, 2025 1h 20m

Who eats sardines straight from the tin, carries a wad of rubberband-bound singles, and is in “talks” with the Italian government? Depends on who's asking. Adam and I take to the podcast to toast to…

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How many episodes does Pessimistic at Best have?

Pessimistic at Best has published 180 episodes since November 2020, covering topics in Comedy, Comedy Interviews.

Is Pessimistic at Best still active?

Pessimistic at Best is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 57m.

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