Everything's Bigger

People are declaring it Short King Spring so consider this episode our coronation ceremony. We're vaxed, waxed, and ready to ask for help reaching that thing off the high shelf... but in a sexy way. Short hosts Bo Méndez and Jackson Bird discuss their opinions on the term "short king." Is it empowering? Is it patronizing? How does its usage intersect with gendered assumptions placed on us and how much has being short men impacted us in our lives? One thing's for sure: this episode is not a short king. Buckle in for a long one.

Are men struggling to maintain friendships without excuses for spending time together, like going to the bar or watch the game together? Hosts Bo Méndez and Jackson Bird discuss the larger trend among men as well as how it’s played out in their own lives, and what we can do to be better at connecting with each other.

After a quick rant about The Hunger Games and a check-in on how we’re coping with the pandemic, we dig deep on our individual relationships to Halloween, Dia de Muertos, and spooky season overall. We share some of our favorite costumes from over the years and some strong candy preferences, but also get real about grief, mortality, and the significance of celebrating Halloween in this of all years.

In Everything’s Bigger’s first-ever live recording, Bo Méndez and Jackson Bird talked to attendees of the Granger Leadership Academy about the ways in which the patriarchy discourages us from being unironically enthusiastic about our passions––whether that’s a nerdy interest or taking action on an important social issue.

Jack and Bo are both turning 30 in May. This was always going to be an episode about our fears and excitement surrounding that milestone, but recent events have made thoughts about the future… complicated. Welcome to our first remotely recorded episode during quarantine!