You’ve spent your whole life feeling like something’s wrong with you. Here’s a radical thought: what if you’re not broken - just different? Welcome to Different, Not Broken, the no-filter, emotionally intelligent, occasionally sweary podcast that challenges the idea that we all have to fit inside neat little boxes to be acceptable. Hosted by L2 (aka Lauren Howard), founder of LBee Health, this show dives into the real, raw and ridiculous sides of being neurodivergent, introverted, chronically underestimated - and still completely worthy. Expect deeply honest conversations about identity, autism, ADHD, gender, work, grief, anxiety and everything in between. There’ll be tears, dead dad jokes, side quests, and a whole lot of swearing. Whether you're neurodivergent, neurotypical, or just human and tired of pretending to be someone you’re not, this space is for you. Come for the chaos. Stay for the catharsis. Linger for the dead Dad jokes.
Top 10 lists brought to you in a different way! Who hasn't compared your "favorites" rankings while hanging with friends? Longtime pals, Steve & Kirk have burned many hours and brain cells doing just that and they will bring you their take on the best of everything Music, Movies, T.V., Sports, History, and Food have to offer. PopuList wants our listener's input as well! Go onto our website (populistpodcast.net) each week and vote on YOUR favorite 5 answers of our picks from a recent episode. We'll read off the listener's vote results on the following show. So kick back, pour a drink, and see how your picks stack up with Steve & Kirk.
Top 10 lists brought to you in a different way! Who hasn't compared your "favorites" rankings while hanging with friends? Longtime pals, Steve & Kirk have burned many hours and brain cells doing just that and they will bring you their take on the best of everything Music, Movies, T.V., Sports, History, and Food have to offer. PopuList wants our listener's input as well! Go onto our website (populistpodcast.net) each week and vote on YOUR favorite 5 answers of our picks from a recent episode. We'll read off the listener's vote results on the following show. So kick back, pour a drink, and see how your picks stack up with Steve & Kirk.
Happy New Year to all from the (two old) guys! In this final episode, Steve & Kirk head to their happy place to discuss a variety of topics, including two of the most successful TV series of all time, while enjoying the libations and ambience of the kind of place where podcasts are born. Recorded back in September of '24, the guys wanted to wait to release this bonus episode as their gift to the show's loyal listeners for the New Year. Thanks for listening. Sit back with your favorite drink, and enjoy! We appreciate your interest and will miss you all. Support the show…
This is it. The ultimate battle between the giants of the Space Sci-Fi genre. Cpt. Kirk, Luke Skywalker, Spock, Obi-Wan, and so many others who have captivated generations of fans here on Earth and maybe in a galaxy far, far, away are about to get ranked. So many Films and TV series to choose from, but Steve & Kirk (the non-Captain), put their phasers on stun and hit the hyperdrive in this 50th, and last, regular-season episode of PopuList. We have a great feeling about this... Support the show…
It’s been a part of American Pop Culture since 1975. Many generations have grown up with the late-night comedy every weekend. Not all seasons were ground-breaking and not all sketches were memorable, but the show has endured all the same featuring the talents of some extremely funny people. Who were your favorites? Steve and Kirk relive and discuss the most memorable men and women who are part of the alumni of SNL cast members. Support the show…
These are the guys all eyes are on. The leaders of the band. The Frontmen of Rock. They bring the voice, the outfits, the take-no-prisoners, hard-charging, energy. We love ‘em, but who’s the baddest boy of them all? Steve and Kirk stage dive into the world of Rock one more time and the results are firsts. Even for them. Support the show…
They’re the heroes from books, poems, film, and television, but not from reality. We admire and adore them, but they don’t live among us. They are the best Fictional Athletes. They’ve entertained us forever playing their sports, but who takes the top prize among them? Steve & Kirk take on the best of these amazing character athletes. Support the show…
Lots of us grew up on Disney and Pixar films. We love the cute heroes, the story, the songs. But do we really love the villains? You bet we do! Without the villains, what do you have? A whole bunch of cute do-gooders, and who wants that? Steve and Kirk return to pump up these characters in need of some love as they discuss and debate the best of the worst Disney/Pixar characters. Support the show…
Food. Ya need it. You want it. Sometimes too much. Each of us has those certain foods we crave. Those mouth-watering dishes that may have a little too much control over us at times. Burgers? Cakes? Coffee? What are the foods that make you say "Sure, I'll have another"? Steve & Kirk dive, stomach first, into the foods that they find somewhat addictive. Support the show…
Partner in crime. Right-Hand man. Friend for life. Yes, we could all use a great sidekick in our lives. What kinda of person would be yours? Steve & Kirk dive into what makes a great sidekick for some of the greatest shows on TV. Who are the ten best ever? Listen and see if the guys' lists match yours. Support the show…
Who doesn't love a good cry watching a movie? Not real men Kirk and Steve. Alright. Yeah, they do. Maybe a little too much. But not so much that they can't get it together to discuss and rank the ten movies most likely to make them, and maybe you, reach for the tissues. Support the show
So many products from so many companies competing to get YOUR attention. Some do it better than others, but who is the best? What makes them so good? The guys return from an extended absence (ahem, Steve) to discuss, debate, and rank the best ad campaigns to ever inhabit our screens. So have it your way and if we don't deliver in 30 minutes or less, you don't pay! Support the show…
As an Encore Episode, we offer Best Disney Movie Songs, our most popular episode and and a fitting tribute to our personal friend and friend of the show, Chris Ledesma, who passed away a few months ago. This episode is a fitting reminder of the warmth, humor and intelligence Chris shared every day of his life. We were so lucky to have him as our guest as we talked Disney music. We hope you'll enjoy listening. Support the show…
The guys take a break from the norm and pour "a few" drinks to discuss various topics from Travel to Movies and Sports. This episode also has the distinction of something the guys have only done once before on the pod; They're actually broadcasting from the same location! That calls for a drink, or "a few" drinks. Bartender! Support the show…
In what will shock the world, as an actual episode UNDER an hour, Steve and Kirk rank the teams who have dominated the field in their particular sport. Who's the best? Do certain sports lend themselves to sustained success? Listen to what the guys think and decide whether they get it right or not. We're leaning on the side of "not". Support the show…
The guys are back and they've got feelings. Love feelings. The kinda love that's best described in song and that's what the topic is for today: Best Love Songs. Steve and Kirk take a look at love as expressed through some pretty great music. Some of the tunes will be part of your heart already, others will hopefully be that newfound love addition to your playlists. Support the show…
Life has a particular way of dictating when you will or will not record a new episode. Steve brings you up to date on the latest with PopuList and presents a special Valentine's Day encore episode of "Romantic Comedy Movies" with special guest, comedienne, Wendy Liebman. Support the show
They're a huge part of the modern cinema world. They thrill us and leave us wanting more. They are the masters of the individual story as well as the larger connected universe we call the MCU. The home of Cap, Tony, Spidey, and Thor, we're talkin' Marvel Movies as we begin the long-awaited Season 3 of the show. Support the show…
Somewhere toward the end of Season 2, Steve had to go.......to Europe.....and didn't take Kirk (or his own kids) with him. After two grueling months of drinking and eating the best France, Italy and Switzerland could throw at him...he returned. Reinvigorated, he prepped to continue the podcast only to find now that Kirk had left! Where had he gone? What will happen to the show? Is someone going to eat that last donut? After nearly six months, all...well, most...okay, about three of your questions will be answered in this special bonus episode. Support the show…
The guys are "back in the bar" discussing and ranking a "Long-Island Ice Tea" mixture of topics. A little departure from the norm as the guys ping-pong their way through fads, sports, worst habits, album art, reality shows, and Elon Musk. There is absolutely nothing that will change the world in this bonus episode, but you might add a couple of laughs to your day! Support the show…
Chocolate, caramel, crunch, nougat, peanuts. What's in your favorite candy? Are you the type who prefers to kick back in a theater with a box of something delicious that will last a long time? Whatever you like, there's a lot to like, no, LOVE about these amazing treats. Chef Lee Hillson joins Steve & Kirk to discuss what candies are the best both in America and the U.K. Support the show…
The Brickyard. The Friendly Confines. The Theater of Dreams. Great nicknames for some of the greatest sports venues. Major sporting events have claimed their piece of history in these venerable landmarks, but which are the very best of all? Steve & Kirk play a full match while debating these icons of sport. Now teeing off... Support the show…
If you're old enough to have seen them when they premiered, they make you smile. If you've streamed them lately, you're watching a big part of television history. Cop shows. Hospital shows, Sitcoms, Soaps. The '80s had it all and in many cases launched a lot of it. Steve and Kirk are joined by Casting Director Sandi Logan to remember, reflect and reconstruct the many aspects of '80s TV. Support the show…
Great films usually are products of strong scripts, casting, directing, and the skills of the entire crew. Even the great films would fall flat without the music score to accompany the story and action. Great films can be made better, weaker films can get elevated to new heights by an amazing score. Was that a shark?! Steve & Kirk, along with returning guest Chris Ledesma (Music Editor/Composer for "The Simpsons"), discuss and debate which film composers distinguish themselves from a hugely talented field. It's all about the score! Support the show…
They've overcome barriers and defied unfair odds and obstacles and yet women occupy some of the most important and influential spots in history. You know of many already and probably aren't aware of others. The one absolute is, they have all changed our world for the better. So many to choose from, but who stands out the most? Steve & Kirk tackle this important topic to discuss these amazing individuals. Support the show…
Two American giants of the entertainment world. Disney and Pixar. Both have made their name on creating some of the most iconic and beloved animated feature films for decades. Pixar has been doing it since 1995. Disney, since 1937! Who has done it best overall? Is there a best? Which of their collected films is the very best? All those moments. All the amazing characters. Steve and Kirk take on the Disney/Pixar worlds in what could be one of the interesting episodes of the season. It is a whole new world when you're incredible. Support the show…
The Olympics. The Summer Games are a not too distant memory and the Winter Games will be here soon. So many great moments. So many great performances. Steve & Kirk discuss who were the greatest of athletes in their performances of a single Olympic Games. TV/Streaming Sports Producer John Learing returns to help "carry the torch". Support the show…
Europe, Africa, Asia, The Americas. Everyone has the places they want to see and experience, but what are those exceptional places you just have to see before it's too late? Kirk and Steve discuss some of the most intriguing places around to add to your "Must Do" lists. Support the show
"What's Up Doc?", "Doh!" and "Yabba Dabba Doo!" all bring that certain something to mind. 'Toons!, Animated T.V. Series. We've watched them as kids, turned to them for an escape from our busy lives as adults, but mostly, they've been a big part of what entertains us throughout the years. Which era gave us the best? Steve & Kirk draw their own conclusions with the help of three-time Emmy nominated actor, Bob Bergen. Support the show…
All songs get written, but not all get written by one person and then sung by that person as well. These are the special breed called Singer/Songwriters. Kirk & Steve discuss and disparage each other over who's the best in the business. Yeah, they don't agree. Also included, a bonus feature! Support the show…
We may not want to admit it, but most of us like/love fast food. Burgers, Pizza, Subs, Chicken, so much yum. The guys take on the take-out windows of America. Award-winning chef, Lee Hillson joins Steve & Kirk in talking about franchising taste. Support the show
The films of Bond feature great plots, music, gadgets and characters of all kinds. Steve & Kirk debate the strengths and failings of some of the best known Bond Supporting Roles from the films during this bonus episode. Support the show
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