Entertainment

Matt and Liz chat Virginia Chamlee, the force behind Big Thrift Energy, about her passion for thrifting and collecting unique items. They dive into Virginia’s journey from a casual thrifter to a seasoned collector, sharing stories of her most prized finds, including a $30,000 Goyard trunk and a $5,000 Van Teel chandelier. Virginia also dishes […]

Matt and Liz dive into the nosey world of eavesdropping, where they discuss the benefits of listening in on others’ conversations. They explore how eavesdropping can enhance one’s theory of mind and empathy, and let you know how they’ve experienced overhearing someone’s conversation. From water cooler eavesdropping to the importance of soaking produce, the conversation […]

Matt and Liz dive into the world of sleep, sharing their personal struggles with getting a good night’s rest. They discuss the results of a mattress company’s survey, which found that Americans get an average of 6.6 hours of sleep per night. They share their own experiences, with Matt admitting to getting only 1 perfect […]

Matt and Liz start by discussing the seemingly recent frequency of Friday the 13th, with Matt joking about supposed curses. The conversation shifts to a senior living resident’s fight for the right to serve alcohol in their facility, and they share a humorous story about a German tourist suing a New York City restaurant for […]

Celebrating Matt’s 25 years on WLNK! Matt and Liz dive into Gen Z’s reliance on AI tools, specifically chatbots, to help with everyday tasks like writing emails and texts. Matt shares a personal anecdote about a college student using AI to write a six-paragraph text after a blind date, sparking a conversation about the implications […]

How much of your life have you spent at work? Matt and Liz dive into a thought-provoking conversation about time management and prioritizing what truly matters. They discuss a hypothetical scenario where an 18-year-old has 864 months (or about 72 years) to live their life, and how 93% of those months are spent staring at […]

Liz is preparing for the “tundra” as the temperatures are predicted to be dropping into the twenties and thirties. Liz shares her experience of wearing earplugs to concerts, a habit she developed from her parents’ factory work, where many coworkers suffered from hearing loss. The conversation shifts to a series of Bigfoot sightings in Ohio, […]

Matt and Liz stumble upon something they do in the Midwest, where people eat raw meat, specifically a “cannibal sandwich” made with raw onion and raw hamburger. Liz shares her personal experience with iron deficiency and how it might be linked to some people’s craving for raw meat. The conversation takes a humorous turn as […]

Liz and Matt discuss the various ways people handle leaving a party, from the French leave to the Irish exit, and share their own struggles with saying goodbye. They also explore the importance of communication and boundaries in social interactions. Meanwhile, they share some wild stories about people’s experiences with bugs, from spiders to stink […]

Matt and Liz start with a discussion about the changing weather, with Liz panicking about the upcoming drop in temperature. We were teased with amazing weather and now it’s disappearing for the next week! They share a funny story about a child getting stuck in a claw machine at a rec center in Missouri. The […]

Matt and Liz discuss their love for ranch dressing, with Liz revealing she’s a bit of a ranch fanatic. They also explore the weirdness of having jingles stuck in their heads, with Liz sharing her favorite jingle from a Goldfish commercial and maybe a duet with T.J. . The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as […]

Matt and Liz are talking summer trends and share their thoughts on the latest fashion must-haves. From embellished denim to capris, they dish on the styles they love and hate. They also geek out over a unique food concept – the “flight” – where you can try multiple versions of a dish, like a hot […]