Two friends named Nora take listeners on a delightful journey through the quirky side of summer, beginning with a hydration challenge that's led to frequent bathroom breaks and the surprising sacrifice of a beloved afternoon Diet Coke. Their conversation flows naturally from horrifying food innovations (a deep-fried hot dog rolled in Hot Cheetos and Fruity Pebbles, anyone?) to taste-testing blueberry pie Oreos with hilariously mixed reviews.
The podcast takes a fascinating turn when they explore recent psychological research on what makes someone "cool." According to a University of Arizona study spanning 12 countries, the six defining traits of coolness are being extroverted, hedonistic, powerful, adventurous, open, and autonomous. This prompts a thoughtful discussion about the distinction between being "cool" and being "good," with research suggesting that while cool kids might rule high school, those with quality friendships tend to fare better in adult life.
The hosts share bizarre food trends from around the world, including Germany's booming sausage vending machine industry (with 570,000 machines nationwide) and an upcoming attempt to set a world record by dropping 2,600 packaged hot dogs from a helicopter at a minor league baseball game. Their enthusiasm for attending this "Wiener Drop" perfectly captures their adventurous spirit and friendship dynamic.
The main segment delves into barbecue traditions, distinguishing between "grilling" (quick cooking over high heat) and "barbecuing" (slow, indirect heat). They explore regional styles, share statistics about America's grilling habits (86% barbecue on July 4th!), and debate favorite side dishes. The episode wraps with personal "high and low" moments, creating a warm, relatable finale to this summer-themed conversation.
Subscribe for weekly episodes where the Noras bring their unique perspective to everyday topics with humor, curiosity, and friendship that feels like you're sitting right at their kitchen table.
Right on the corner, right on the price! Head down to 93rd & Cicero & tell them the Noras sent you!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The Breakfast Club
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.