This month, we analyze why Instagram is taking away likes, unpack what "emotional labor" means, discuss three runaway princesses and share our peaks and pits of the decade.

Coldplay Will Tear Us Apart

Nov 1st, 2019 58m 34s

This month, we fight over the decade's best songs, learn all about WAGs and summarize 'Star Wars' in just a few minutes.

Since We’ve Been Gone

Oct 1st, 2019 48m 11s

The Cooler is back (!!!) and weighing in on the chicken sandwich wars of 2019, the return of Jennifer Aniston's ex, impeachment drama and more.

Queer Eye’s Tan France On How Gays Will Save The World

Jul 11th, 2019 58m 34s

A special bonus episode featuring Tan France chatting about what it was like growing up gay in a traditional Muslim family, how 9/11 still affects his life to this day, how he ended up partying with Victoria Beckham, why he hates Olive Garden a

Hotline Bling

Jun 27th, 2019 44m 46s

This week, we’re handing over control of our finale to you, the listeners! We’re handing out advice about dating coworkers, sharing our Real Housewives taglines, shagging marrying and killing our way through Disney princesses, and so much more!

Bay Bye: Breaking Up With San Francisco

Jun 20th, 2019 28m 13s

Is San Francisco rotten or still full of soul? We discuss the ways the city has won our hearts and broken them. We're also shaking our heads over John Cusack's anti-Semitism and sharing some ~*personal news*~ about the future of the podcast.

The Bops Of Summer

Jun 13th, 2019 40m 47s

This week, we’ll be listening to a few Song of the Summer contenders (that aren't "Old Town Road") and deciding which summer anthem gets The Cooler’s official seal of approval. Also, inspired by Justin Bieber challenging Tom Cruise to a fight,

Natalie Portman Is Out Of Your League

Jun 6th, 2019 37m 57s

We're wondering why Moby lied about dating Natalie Portman, handing out tips on how to survive burnout and sharing more than a few words for the dudes who want to make a Straight Pride Parade happen (*Regina George voice* "It's not going to hap

Black To The Future

May 30th, 2019 28m 52s

We're going black to the future with a crash course in Afrofuturism, handing out financial tips and explaining the strange connection between dinosaur eggs and ball sacks (yes, you read that correctly).

Give Grace Jones The Iron Throne

May 23rd, 2019 37m 38s

Did 'Game of Thrones' stick the landing or break both of its legs, fall on its ass and require medical attention? We’ve got opinions! Also, we hand out some tips based on the life of Grace Jones, first of her name, breaker of the gender binary.

To Be Or Not To Be Humble

May 16th, 2019 35m 15s

What can Constance Wu's Twitter tantrum teach us about humility? What can Ayesha Curry teach us about breaking archaic relationship rules? And what can Joe Biden learn from Bill Nye about talking to Millennials? Also, we take sides in the Apero

Eurovision Is The Campy Fun We Need Right Now

May 9th, 2019 36m 38s

We're giving a crash course in Eurovision, the wildly popular international music competition, and ranking the 2019 entries, including Icelandic BDSM anti-capitalist scream rock and an Italian song that’ll make your booty bounce. Also, we share

But Her Hieroglyphs: Meet The Cersei Of Ancient Egypt

May 2nd, 2019 38m 24s

We tell the story of a bearded female Egyptian Pharaoh some salty dudes didn't want us to know about. We'll also be unpacking the recent wave of stars hating on critics (et tu, Lizzo?) and celebrating a burkini-wearing model in Sports Illustrat

Hamilton: A Field Trip with Two Thousand Teens

Apr 11th, 2019 19m 45s

The Cooler RSVPs “Hell yes!” to seeing 'Hamilton' with thousands of Bay Area teens.

#BeyonceToo: Not Even The Queen Is Safe

Apr 4th, 2019 37m 46s

If Beyonce is not safe from unwanted physical attention, then who among us is? We also dig into the 'Game of Thrones' pilot that was so bad the show almost didn't get made at all. And we share our thoughts on Elon Musk's rap single about Haramb

It’s Not Right But It’s Okurrrrrr

Mar 28th, 2019 37m 1s

We trace okurrr's complicated history, scratch our heads over the weirdest things celebs have tried to trademark, reveal why hot tea might kill us all, and share our feelings on the new Bill and Ted movie and Lizzo.

That’s Ms. Maya Angelou To You!

Mar 21st, 2019 36m 46s

What are the most banned wedding songs? What can a 30-year-old Maya Angelou clip teach us about intergenerational respect? And how in love are we with #EggBoy? All will be revealed!

Les Miserables, Now Less Miserably White

Mar 14th, 2019 37m

Newsflash: brunettes don't count as diversity and period pieces need to do better. Also, we chat with 'Orange Is The New Black' star Lauren Lapkus, dig into the college admission scam and try to make sense of the Britney Spears musical.

We Need to Talk About Michael Jackson

Mar 7th, 2019 35m 54s

We try to make sense of 'Leaving Neverland,' find out what the Khloe Kardashian cheating drama says about shaming women, and share our feelings on Solange's new album.

BD Wong on Coming Out in Hollywood and the Power in Being Yourself

Feb 28th, 2019 31m 1s

BD Wong chats about how he learned to love his Asian-American and gay identities, how he felt about his 'Law & Order: SVU' character's coming out storyline, and so much more!

Got Oat Milk?

Feb 21st, 2019 35m 3s

We taste-test all the alternative milks—oat! pea! hemp!—to find out what all the fuss is about.

What Are Dating Shows Doing to Our Brains?

Feb 14th, 2019 30m 57s

How have shows like 'Flavor of Love' molded the way we think about dating? Also, we share strong feelings on candy hearts and which new song might be the 'No Scrubs' of our time.

Excellent Coats on Irritated Women (with Sara Benincasa)

Feb 7th, 2019 34m 43s

We get deep with Sara Benincasa about mental health battles and then get very shallow by talking about sexy ghosts! Also, thoughts on Liam Neeson because WTF!