Food media has taken over the pop-culture landscape since the launch of The Food Network in the early 2000's, but how do these shows influence the actual kitchen workspace? Good thing we have a sociologist to talk about it! This week, Dr. Ellen Meiser joins hosts Laura Louise Green and Kate McKiernan to talk about the violent chef trope that comes up in media over and over again (even back to The Little Mermaid), the new Pope, and octopuses.

Raise your hand if you've ever dated someone at work! Whether you have or not, we'd be hard-pressed to find a TV show or film that takes place in the workplace that doesn't have an example of workplace romance.

In this episode, Laura & Kate talk with Sean Horan, PhD, a professor of communication specializing in organizational and interpersonal communication--specifically workplace romance. GOODNESS what a great chat. If you've ever had a work crush or yearned for a relationship like something out of Grey's Anatomy, this is the episode for you.

We're back and revisiting The Pitt (at least) once more time with Dr. Caylyn Yost. In this episode, we talk about Caylyn's experience in medical school, the pressures of doctors in the emergency department, the realities of irl doctor life that show up in The Pitt, and the implications of the mistrust of science in the general population. Fun fact: Caylyn is Kate's cousin! Another fun fact: she was very pregnant and preparing to be induced the next day! AND buying a house! WOW.

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