Something's Fishy...
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In this lively episode of 'Two Noras and a Mic,' the hosts dive into a playful exploration of the theme 'Something's Fishy,' weaving together humor, personal stories, and quirky facts. They begin with a lighthearted discussion about passwords and the absurdity of jumbotron proposals, including the memorable tale of Douglas proposing to Sarah Lynn at Fenway Park. The conversation then shifts to a whimsical idea: double-decker airplane seats, which they mock with vivid imagery of claustrophobia and falling children. The episode takes a nostalgic turn with stories of childhood pets—fish named Chicago, Robbie, and Silver Lightning Flash—complete with tales of feeding them toast crumbs and transporting them across states. The hosts also explore the cultural phenomenon of the goldfish, from its origins in Chinese fish farming to the surprising fact that 50 million goldfish crackers are made daily in Ohio. They touch on food culture with the mullet burger in New Zealand and the history of goldfish crackers, while also sharing personal highs and lows, including a child’s back pain and a surprise concert ticket for Kacey Musgraves that brought tears of joy. The episode closes with a heartfelt reflection on gratitude and the joy of small victories, like a full load of clean laundry.
Use a password manager instead of writing passwords on paper or relying on memory.
Proposals on jumbotrons are dramatic but not always the best idea—personal connection matters more than spectacle.
Goldfish crackers are made in massive quantities in a tiny Ohio town, highlighting the unexpected scale of snack production.
Fish have rich cultural and culinary histories, from being food to becoming pets and even pop culture icons.
Small moments of joy—like concert tickets or clean laundry—can be powerful sources of gratitude and emotional uplift.
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Password Panic & Jumbotron Proposals
“I mean, Al and I had a chat. We never were like, let's get married. But we're like, I think this is going to work out right. We called it 2020.”
Double-Decker Airplane Seats & Travel Dreams
The hosts explore the concept of stacked airplane seats, mocking the idea with vivid descriptions of claustrophobia, turbulence fears, and kids falling out. They conclude it’s not for them—unless they win the lottery.
Fish Stories: From Pets to Pop Culture
“They were just so hard. But and then so they're like, oh, we want the gold. And then that's just kind of how it all happened.”
The Mullet Burger & Goldfish Crackers
“The town is only made up of 6,000 people. That's a lot of goldfish.”
Personal Highs & Lows: From Musicals to Cold Coughs
“She was like, you can't believe I'm going to see her. I can't believe who got us tickets.”
“She was like, you can't believe I'm going to see her. I can't believe who got us tickets.”
“They were just so hard. But and then so they're like, oh, we want the gold. And then that's just kind of how it all happened.”
“I'm like, she's grateful and happy. This is what gratitude looks like. Right.”
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Nora
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Al
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Goldfish Crackers
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Ryan
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Douglas
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Kacey Musgraves
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Buick
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Ohio
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McDonald's
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Octonauts
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