🌀 The Daily Whatever Show — Week in Review (Oct 6–11, 2025)
Six days, six conversations, zero chill. Here’s what went down on The Daily Whatever Show this week.
What a week. From Taylor Swift’s sparkly reclamation of joy to the brutal truth about burnout, from GenX parenting wisdom to queer pride and horror films that hit too close to home—The Daily Whatever Show went everywhere this week. Dana and I laughed, argued, got real, and probably said a few things that’ll get us side-eyed at brunch. Here’s everything you missed (and why you should catch up before Monday).
Monday, Oct 6 — Femcel & “The Life of a Showgirl”
Dana and I sat down with Femcel for a brutally honest, wildly funny conversation about Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl. We talked pop culture, autonomy, the female gaze, and why joy can be an act of resistance.
Why You Should Watch: Smart, sharp, and unexpectedly emotional. It’s feminism with a synth beat and a sequined middle finger to shame.
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The Daily Whatever, Oct 6: GenX/GenZ TLOAS Convo with Femcel
What happens when Gen X snark meets Gen Z sincerity? Magic — and a few light existential crises. On today’s episode of The Daily Whatever Show, Dana and I welcomed the brilliant and wickedly funny Femcel, whose Substack essays have been quietly (and rightfully) lighting up the internet with their sharp takes on culture, sex, and literature. This was her…
Tuesday, Oct 7 — Liz Lapoint of GenXcellent: Parenting Without a Playbook
We welcomed Liz Lapoint, host of GenXcellent, for a heart-on-sleeve talk about Gen X parenting—how to stay sane, empathetic, and funny while raising kids in the algorithm age.
Why You Should Watch: Equal parts laughter and therapy. Perfect for every Gen X parent wondering if it’s too late to start a commune.
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The Daily Whatever Show, Oct 7: GenX Stereotypes with Liz LaPoint
If there’s one thing we love on The Daily Whatever Show, it’s a returning guest who feels like home—and Liz LaPoint of GenExcellent brought exactly that energy in her triumphant return this week.
Wednesday, Oct 8 — Ben Ulansey on Horror That Hits Too Close to Home
Our friend Ben Ulansey joined us for a deep dive into horror—what scares us, why it matters, and what classics like Get Out and The Witch reveal about power, fear, and control.
Why You Should Watch: A lively, geek-friendly tour through the horror canon that doubles as social commentary and Halloween prep.
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The Daily Whatever Show, Oct 8: Spooky Season Entertainment with Ben Ulansey
Halloween season officially continues on The Daily Whatever Show with special guest Ben Ulansey , the sharp, funny, and deeply thoughtful writer behind The Gen Z Report. Ben joined me, Lawrence Winnerman and Dana DuBois to talk about the films, freakouts, and real-world horrors shaping this year’s spooky season — and somehow managed to make an accidental coffee-centipede incident the perfect …
Thursday, Oct 9 — Corporate Burnout and the Cost of Survival
Just me and Dana this time—two caffeinated hosts, one meltdown apiece. We unpacked my latest article on corporate burnout, the myth of “resilience,” and how work culture has quietly become a public-health crisis.
Why You Should Watch: Honest, relatable, and a little unhinged. A must-watch for anyone who’s ever answered emails in their sleep.
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The Daily Whatever Show, Oct 9: Besties Day!
This morning’s show hit like a therapy session for the overworked, under-slept, and existentially employed. Dana DuBois joined me live from “war-torn” Portland, Oregon—a city, as she quickly confirmed, not actually on fire, despite the fever dreams of right-wing media. She was bleary but brilliant, balancing mom duties, hotel Wi-Fi, and the kind of dry …
Friday, Oct 10 — Rich Kagan and the State of the Union (ish)
Rich Kagan joined us for F--ked-Up Friday, our end-of-week roundup of political chaos. From Trumpworld legal drama to RFK Jr.’s latest stunt, we tried to make sense of democracy while it was still standing.
Why You Should Watch: Fierce, fast, and cathartic. News therapy for people who still believe in reality.
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The Daily Whatever Show, Oct 10: Fucked-Up Friday with Rich Kagan
Every week on The Daily Whatever Show, we try to laugh our way through the national dumpster fire—and today’s Fucked-Up Friday was no exception. Dana DuBois was in “war-torn” Portland (where the biggest crisis was a mocha with not enough chocolate), I was trying not to scream about the weaponization of justice, and our friend Rich Kagan of
Saturday, Oct 11 — National Coming Out Day with Brandon Ellrich & Aidan Wharton
Brandon and Aidan joined me for a special episode celebrating National Coming Out Day. We honored visibility, resilience, and queer joy—with all the love, laughter, and glitter the moment deserved.
Why You Should Watch: Heartfelt, funny, and defiant. A reminder that community saves lives—and we’re never going back in the closet.
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The Daily Whatever Show, Oct 11: National Coming Out Day with Aidan Wharton & Brandon Ellrich
Today’s The Daily Whatever Show hit me right in the heart — and the funny bone. It’s National Coming Out Day, and honestly, what better excuse do I need to throw on my “Queer As Fuck” shirt, sip from a mug of steaming hot tea, and celebrate every single one of us — the ones who made it out, the ones who are still finding their way, and the ones who neve…