1 00:00:01,668 --> 00:00:02,878 -JEFF: Hey, Sam. -What's up? 2 00:00:04,171 --> 00:00:05,797 This. 3 00:00:05,797 --> 00:00:08,133 Ugh. What is that? Is that Nathaniel? 4 00:00:08,133 --> 00:00:10,219 JEFF: Yeah, he keeps emailing me from his retreat. 5 00:00:10,219 --> 00:00:11,678 It actually sounds really fun. 6 00:00:11,678 --> 00:00:13,555 Do you think I could get diagnosed 7 00:00:13,555 --> 00:00:15,641 with toxic masculinity? 8 00:00:15,641 --> 00:00:17,518 No. 9 00:00:17,518 --> 00:00:18,810 And, dude, we can't lose you. 10 00:00:18,810 --> 00:00:20,479 It's been mayhem since Nathaniel left. 11 00:00:20,479 --> 00:00:22,564 (notification chime) 12 00:00:22,564 --> 00:00:24,691 Oh, corporate just sent out this week's assignments. 13 00:00:24,691 --> 00:00:27,444 Ugh. I got the Renaissance Faire. 14 00:00:27,444 --> 00:00:28,695 Great, I got to spend the whole day 15 00:00:28,695 --> 00:00:30,155 with a blacksmith with a theater degree. 16 00:00:30,155 --> 00:00:31,907 -What'd you get? -Holy shit. 17 00:00:31,907 --> 00:00:33,659 The Greater Boston Film Festival. 18 00:00:33,659 --> 00:00:35,452 -Wait, what? Why? -I don't know. 19 00:00:35,452 --> 00:00:38,080 It says I'm interviewing Bob the Drag Queen from Drag Race. 20 00:00:38,080 --> 00:00:40,207 I guess she has like a new documentary she's promoting. 21 00:00:40,207 --> 00:00:43,335 I could get a byline on a big article. 22 00:00:43,335 --> 00:00:44,878 Honestly, that sounds like a lot of work. 23 00:00:44,878 --> 00:00:46,463 And you look kind of tired. 24 00:00:46,463 --> 00:00:48,215 My dark circles are hereditary, Jeff. 25 00:00:48,215 --> 00:00:50,384 I'm just saying the Ren Faire is so much easier. 26 00:00:50,384 --> 00:00:53,804 It's corsets, jousting, turkey legs. You're in, you're out. 27 00:00:53,804 --> 00:00:55,973 And everyone's home by, like, 6:00 p. m. 28 00:00:55,973 --> 00:00:57,474 because they all still live with their parents. 29 00:00:57,474 --> 00:00:58,558 Yeah, that sounds really fun, 30 00:00:58,558 --> 00:00:59,893 but I think I'll stick with mine. 31 00:00:59,893 --> 00:01:01,478 You know, this could be good for me, actually. 32 00:01:04,773 --> 00:01:05,983 JIM: But here's the thing, 33 00:01:05,983 --> 00:01:07,901 it's not about others' actions, right? 34 00:01:07,901 --> 00:01:09,528 We can't control other people, right? 35 00:01:09,528 --> 00:01:11,071 -It-It-It's not about their actions. -(groaning) 36 00:01:11,071 --> 00:01:14,616 It's about your reaction. 37 00:01:14,616 --> 00:01:16,785 Um, for instance, if I said, 38 00:01:16,785 --> 00:01:20,914 "Carol, although you might think that your judgment is silent, 39 00:01:20,914 --> 00:01:23,041 the eye roll you just gave me could be seen from space," 40 00:01:23,041 --> 00:01:24,126 you would say...? 41 00:01:24,126 --> 00:01:25,127 Eh. 42 00:01:25,127 --> 00:01:26,503 Not taking the bait? 43 00:01:26,503 --> 00:01:28,130 Very good, great illustration, Carol. 44 00:01:28,130 --> 00:01:29,339 (clears throat) 45 00:01:29,339 --> 00:01:30,465 Can you hear me? 46 00:01:30,465 --> 00:01:32,634 Yeah. Control is a lie. Got it. 47 00:01:32,634 --> 00:01:35,721 Okay, um, seriously, though, do-do you want to move up? 48 00:01:35,721 --> 00:01:37,681 Because it's a smaller group today. 49 00:01:37,681 --> 00:01:39,433 -And, um... -There's a spot open next to me. 50 00:01:39,433 --> 00:01:41,852 (Carol sighs) 51 00:01:41,852 --> 00:01:44,062 JIM: Great. Um, you know what? 52 00:01:44,062 --> 00:01:46,690 I should actually mention I-I'm teasing a little bit, 53 00:01:46,690 --> 00:01:48,108 and it's because Carol and I kind of do know each other... 54 00:01:48,108 --> 00:01:49,484 Excuse me, I prefer an aisle seat. 55 00:01:49,484 --> 00:01:50,861 ...and this is her first meeting. 56 00:01:50,861 --> 00:01:52,654 Actually, you know what, Carol? 57 00:01:52,654 --> 00:01:54,740 -Thank you. -It's time for newcomers share. 58 00:01:54,740 --> 00:01:56,033 Would-would you like to come up? 59 00:01:57,534 --> 00:01:58,910 God, no. 60 00:01:58,910 --> 00:02:00,454 Okay, well, Carol, thank you 61 00:02:00,454 --> 00:02:02,622 for sharing why you are not sharing. 62 00:02:02,622 --> 00:02:05,876 Oh-ho-ho, yes, swag bag. 63 00:02:05,876 --> 00:02:09,004 Aw, lemon banana crunch? It's like their worst flavor. 64 00:02:09,004 --> 00:02:11,131 Did anyone get blueberry oat? 65 00:02:11,131 --> 00:02:12,924 It's my favorite, I'll trade you. 66 00:02:12,924 --> 00:02:14,259 Sammy? 67 00:02:14,259 --> 00:02:15,886 Sam. 68 00:02:15,886 --> 00:02:17,179 -Sam, you okay? -Huh? What's up? 69 00:02:17,179 --> 00:02:18,680 You got that thinking emoji face on. 70 00:02:18,680 --> 00:02:19,890 What's going on? You okay? 71 00:02:19,890 --> 00:02:21,516 Yeah, no, sorry, I just want to make sure 72 00:02:21,516 --> 00:02:23,393 these questions are good, that's all. 73 00:02:25,020 --> 00:02:26,271 Are you sure you want us to be here? 74 00:02:26,271 --> 00:02:27,981 Because I know I get kind of stressed 75 00:02:27,981 --> 00:02:29,816 when I combine work and fun, 76 00:02:29,816 --> 00:02:31,485 like when I did the happy hour haircuts 77 00:02:31,485 --> 00:02:33,612 and everybody kept dancing in the chair. 78 00:02:33,612 --> 00:02:34,696 So many Band-Aids. 79 00:02:34,696 --> 00:02:35,822 No, no, I'm happy you guys are here. 80 00:02:35,822 --> 00:02:36,990 -BRIT: You sure? -I mean, it was free 81 00:02:36,990 --> 00:02:38,408 and you get to meet Alex, finally. 82 00:02:38,408 --> 00:02:39,785 I think it'll be really fun. 83 00:02:39,785 --> 00:02:41,161 It's gonna be fun. Everything's gonna be great. 84 00:02:41,161 --> 00:02:43,497 You know, we can meet Alex when you're not working. 85 00:02:43,497 --> 00:02:45,415 We can go to that Korean-Italian fusion spot. 86 00:02:45,415 --> 00:02:47,000 -Ew. -What's going on, pals? 87 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:48,085 -"Pals"? -Hey. 88 00:02:48,085 --> 00:02:50,212 Yeah, pals. I didn't want to say "ladies." 89 00:02:50,212 --> 00:02:51,588 I don't want your friends to think I'm hitting on them. 90 00:02:51,588 --> 00:02:53,298 -Oh, no, God forbid. -Yeah. 91 00:02:53,298 --> 00:02:56,051 This is, um, Felicia and Brit. This is Alex. 92 00:02:56,051 --> 00:02:57,678 It is such a pleasure to meet you two. 93 00:02:57,678 --> 00:02:58,970 I've heard so much about you. 94 00:02:58,970 --> 00:03:00,722 -Oh, yeah? -Yeah. 95 00:03:00,722 --> 00:03:02,474 -(phone buzzes) -Oh. 96 00:03:02,474 --> 00:03:04,184 One second. 97 00:03:04,184 --> 00:03:05,977 My boy Big Rog is hitting me up. 98 00:03:05,977 --> 00:03:08,438 -We came up together at The Observer. -Right. 99 00:03:08,438 --> 00:03:10,732 He has some media dudes he wants me to meet. 100 00:03:10,732 --> 00:03:12,484 Ooh, local film scene your thing? 101 00:03:12,484 --> 00:03:15,153 Uh, yeah, I actually used to cover this event 102 00:03:15,153 --> 00:03:16,988 and then I got fired, so... 103 00:03:16,988 --> 00:03:18,448 I'm just arm candy this year. 104 00:03:20,575 --> 00:03:22,411 Here he is. Give me one sec. 105 00:03:22,411 --> 00:03:23,578 Yo, Rog, where you at, dude? 106 00:03:23,578 --> 00:03:25,664 I don't see you nowhere. 107 00:03:25,664 --> 00:03:27,332 Nah, I'm just hanging out with my girl. 108 00:03:27,332 --> 00:03:29,000 I'll be there in a sec. Bye. 109 00:03:29,000 --> 00:03:30,877 -Um, is it cool if I pop over there? -Yeah, of course. 110 00:03:30,877 --> 00:03:32,003 -You're the best. Mwah. -Okay. 111 00:03:32,003 --> 00:03:33,004 I'll see you guys in 15? 112 00:03:34,005 --> 00:03:35,882 -Oh. -FELICIA: Oh. 113 00:03:38,802 --> 00:03:40,137 SAMANTHA: What do you guys think? 114 00:03:41,388 --> 00:03:44,766 -Oh... -He-he seems like... 115 00:03:44,766 --> 00:03:46,560 -a busy guy, he's working the room. -Mm-hmm. 116 00:03:46,560 --> 00:03:47,978 -We like that. -Yeah. 117 00:03:47,978 --> 00:03:50,313 Do you think he'll mind if I just take a look? 118 00:03:50,313 --> 00:03:53,024 Because, um, if I can get extra pens, 119 00:03:53,024 --> 00:03:55,235 -Zack loves promotional pens. -SAMANTHA: I don't think he'll care. 120 00:03:57,154 --> 00:03:58,447 FELICIA: Ooh, tequila. 121 00:03:58,447 --> 00:04:00,240 BARISTA: Venti oat milk caramel 122 00:04:00,240 --> 00:04:01,992 half-sweet cappuccino 123 00:04:01,992 --> 00:04:04,411 with four shots of espresso, for Mindy. 124 00:04:07,205 --> 00:04:09,624 Oh. Mindy. Hey. 125 00:04:09,624 --> 00:04:10,959 James. 126 00:04:13,587 --> 00:04:16,673 Um, four shots of espresso, that's a lot. 127 00:04:16,673 --> 00:04:18,341 Well, it's a gamer holiday. 128 00:04:18,341 --> 00:04:19,968 The new Ren's Legion is dropping, 129 00:04:19,968 --> 00:04:22,721 and I want to stay up all night and stab wraiths in the eye. 130 00:04:22,721 --> 00:04:26,141 Oh, yeah, right, I'm-I'm actually picking up Ren's, also. 131 00:04:26,141 --> 00:04:27,934 So... 132 00:04:27,934 --> 00:04:30,020 if you're going to Pixel Palace, maybe save me a spot in line? 133 00:04:30,020 --> 00:04:33,899 It's not 2008, James. I'm downloading it. 134 00:04:36,401 --> 00:04:38,320 Well, uh, see you around, I guess. 135 00:04:38,320 --> 00:04:39,738 (door closes) 136 00:04:41,406 --> 00:04:43,575 And then I told him, "Look..." 137 00:04:45,577 --> 00:04:47,370 It's been like half an hour. 138 00:04:47,370 --> 00:04:49,039 What do you think he's doing over there? 139 00:04:49,039 --> 00:04:51,500 Ooh. Fading Farmland: A Real Look at America's Middle. 140 00:04:51,500 --> 00:04:53,460 And... the last showing is in five minutes. 141 00:04:53,460 --> 00:04:55,545 You can't actually want to see that. 142 00:04:55,545 --> 00:04:57,923 Yes, I can. We're at a film festival. 143 00:04:59,382 --> 00:05:00,884 Go ahead. I-I'll meet up with you after the interview. 144 00:05:00,884 --> 00:05:02,761 Yeah? Okay, great. You're-you're gonna kill it. 145 00:05:02,761 --> 00:05:04,095 You know, I got to go, too. 146 00:05:04,095 --> 00:05:05,847 Zack's got plans and Trent's stuck at work. 147 00:05:05,847 --> 00:05:08,642 No. Hey, you can't leave me, too. I mean... 148 00:05:08,642 --> 00:05:10,894 you haven't even gotten to hang out with Alex yet, so... 149 00:05:10,894 --> 00:05:14,189 Yeah, I'd say it's more like he didn't get to hang out with us. 150 00:05:14,189 --> 00:05:15,273 But it's okay. 151 00:05:15,273 --> 00:05:17,526 Calm down. You're gonna be great. 152 00:05:17,526 --> 00:05:18,652 -Okay? -Okay. 153 00:05:18,652 --> 00:05:20,362 Break all the legs. 154 00:05:20,362 --> 00:05:22,781 I'm just gonna, um... 155 00:05:22,781 --> 00:05:24,115 just see if they have more swag bags real quick. 156 00:05:24,115 --> 00:05:25,659 Love you. 157 00:05:27,202 --> 00:05:28,453 (sighs) 158 00:05:31,081 --> 00:05:32,541 Sorry. 159 00:05:32,541 --> 00:05:34,376 So I said to him, "If you're not gonna wear pants, 160 00:05:34,376 --> 00:05:35,544 I'm not gonna wear pants." 161 00:05:35,544 --> 00:05:36,795 and then the interview went amazing. 162 00:05:36,795 --> 00:05:38,964 He trusted me, it worked out. It was great. 163 00:05:38,964 --> 00:05:40,799 Hey, there she is. 164 00:05:40,799 --> 00:05:43,593 This is my girlfriend Sam, the working lady. 165 00:05:43,593 --> 00:05:45,220 She's actually gonna have to pay for my scooter 166 00:05:45,220 --> 00:05:47,013 to get home tonight, you know? (laughs) 167 00:05:47,013 --> 00:05:49,850 (laughs) Uh, Alex has told us so much about you. 168 00:05:49,850 --> 00:05:52,394 Oh, really? What did he say? Tell me everything. 169 00:05:52,394 --> 00:05:55,647 -I'll actually hang around to hear the answer. -(laughter) 170 00:05:55,647 --> 00:05:58,692 Can I interest anyone in a signature cocktail? 171 00:05:58,692 --> 00:06:00,735 We have Boston Dirty Tea. 172 00:06:00,735 --> 00:06:01,862 Nah, we're good here, man. 173 00:06:01,862 --> 00:06:03,321 Not thirsty. 174 00:06:03,321 --> 00:06:04,364 BIG ROG: Oh, um... 175 00:06:04,364 --> 00:06:05,615 Yeah, me neither. 176 00:06:05,615 --> 00:06:09,369 Actually, can we get a round of waters? 177 00:06:09,369 --> 00:06:11,872 -Ooh, yeah. -That'd be great. -Awesome. 178 00:06:11,872 --> 00:06:14,833 I, um, I actually have a lot of free drink tickets. 179 00:06:14,833 --> 00:06:16,626 If you guys want a round of beers, I can go get you some. 180 00:06:16,626 --> 00:06:18,545 (awkward laughter) 181 00:06:18,545 --> 00:06:19,629 Um, that's really nice of you, Sam, but no, thanks. 182 00:06:19,629 --> 00:06:20,589 We're good. 183 00:06:24,259 --> 00:06:25,886 ALEX: Are you okay? 184 00:06:25,886 --> 00:06:27,012 Would you excuse me for a minute? 185 00:06:30,015 --> 00:06:31,182 -I'm gonna go... -Shit, yeah, dude, yeah. -That makes sense. 186 00:06:34,728 --> 00:06:37,314 Sam. Sam, are you okay? 187 00:06:37,314 --> 00:06:38,857 Hey, Sam, what's up? Where's your friends? 188 00:06:38,857 --> 00:06:39,858 Uh, they left. 189 00:06:39,858 --> 00:06:42,193 Oh, I am so sorry. 190 00:06:42,193 --> 00:06:44,279 It... The guys, did you tell them I was sober? 191 00:06:44,279 --> 00:06:46,406 No, that didn't come up. 192 00:06:46,406 --> 00:06:47,657 Really? 'Cause it seems like 193 00:06:47,657 --> 00:06:48,742 it's the only thing they know about me. 194 00:06:48,742 --> 00:06:50,535 Why are you being so weird? 195 00:06:50,535 --> 00:06:53,246 It's midday and they didn't want to get drunk at work. 196 00:06:53,246 --> 00:06:55,373 I think they didn't want to drink in front of the alcoholic. 197 00:06:55,373 --> 00:06:57,584 Sam, not everything is about you. 198 00:06:57,584 --> 00:06:58,918 JILL: Sam? Sam Fink? 199 00:06:58,918 --> 00:07:01,296 Sam Fink? 200 00:07:01,296 --> 00:07:03,673 -Sam Fink? -Yeah, hi. 201 00:07:03,673 --> 00:07:05,759 Oh, hi, I'm Bob the Drag Queen's publicist. 202 00:07:05,759 --> 00:07:06,676 Can you come with me, please? 203 00:07:06,676 --> 00:07:07,969 Oh. 204 00:07:07,969 --> 00:07:09,054 Sam. 205 00:07:09,054 --> 00:07:10,347 Great. Bob's so wonderful. 206 00:07:10,347 --> 00:07:11,723 -You're just gonna crush it. -ALEX: Sam. 207 00:07:11,723 --> 00:07:12,974 JILL: Of course, I don't just represent Bob. 208 00:07:12,974 --> 00:07:14,976 -I represent a ton of other... -(exhales) 209 00:07:14,976 --> 00:07:16,519 Bob's right through here. 210 00:07:16,519 --> 00:07:17,687 -Thanks. -Yeah. 211 00:07:19,481 --> 00:07:22,817 Hi, um, Sam Fink, Hit Pause. 212 00:07:22,817 --> 00:07:24,694 Oh, hi, Bob the Drag Queen, from the film. 213 00:07:24,694 --> 00:07:25,987 Very nice to meet you. 214 00:07:25,987 --> 00:07:28,073 Nice to meet you, too. Welcome, I'm so excited. 215 00:07:28,073 --> 00:07:29,991 Me, too. Where would you like me to, um...? 216 00:07:29,991 --> 00:07:31,743 -You can sit right there. -Oh, great. Okay, cool. 217 00:07:31,743 --> 00:07:32,702 Are you thirsty? You want some water? 218 00:07:32,702 --> 00:07:34,412 It is-- it's very fancy. 219 00:07:34,412 --> 00:07:36,206 It is, um, filtered through the porous rocks 220 00:07:36,206 --> 00:07:38,708 -of an active volcano. -Whoa. 221 00:07:38,708 --> 00:07:40,877 I mean, I think it's just a marketing tactic. 222 00:07:40,877 --> 00:07:42,712 -SAMANTHA: Yeah. -But have some. 223 00:07:42,712 --> 00:07:44,172 Oh, no, uh, thank you, I-I appreciate that, though. 224 00:07:44,172 --> 00:07:46,800 I'm not worthy of-of $40 water. 225 00:07:46,800 --> 00:07:49,636 -Okay. -Um, let me see what I have for you here. 226 00:07:49,636 --> 00:07:51,846 Okay, so... 227 00:07:51,846 --> 00:07:54,516 Uh, how did you first get introduced to drag? 228 00:07:54,516 --> 00:07:55,767 Oh, I was recruited. 229 00:07:55,767 --> 00:07:58,269 Yeah, the gay agenda is actually at work. 230 00:07:58,269 --> 00:07:59,646 I used to be a straight white guy. 231 00:07:59,646 --> 00:08:01,856 So, no, I'm kidding. 232 00:08:01,856 --> 00:08:03,983 Honestly, I'm just, I'm just a really interesting person. 233 00:08:03,983 --> 00:08:06,152 And I wanted more people to pay attention, so... 234 00:08:06,152 --> 00:08:08,988 wigs, lashes, heels, and the rest is history. 235 00:08:08,988 --> 00:08:10,323 Perfect. 236 00:08:10,323 --> 00:08:13,952 Uh, I... forgot to record. 237 00:08:13,952 --> 00:08:15,120 -I'm so sorry about this. -No worries. 238 00:08:15,120 --> 00:08:16,413 I'm just gonna... 239 00:08:16,413 --> 00:08:18,623 set that... Nope, that's not the right thing. 240 00:08:18,623 --> 00:08:19,541 -You got to use the right... -And then we'll... 241 00:08:19,541 --> 00:08:20,917 Okay. 242 00:08:20,917 --> 00:08:22,168 -I'm sorry. -No, leave it, just leave it. 243 00:08:22,168 --> 00:08:24,087 Baby, it is just volcano water. 244 00:08:24,087 --> 00:08:25,588 -(sighs) -I have, 245 00:08:25,588 --> 00:08:27,424 I have another bottle, it's okay, it's all right. 246 00:08:27,424 --> 00:08:28,466 -SAMANTHA: Okay, good. -Are you all right, though? 247 00:08:28,466 --> 00:08:29,926 Oh, uh, yeah, sorry. 248 00:08:29,926 --> 00:08:31,678 No, I just... 249 00:08:31,678 --> 00:08:33,555 My boyfriend and I just kind of got into a little fight outside. 250 00:08:33,555 --> 00:08:34,848 -Oh. -I'm sorry. 251 00:08:34,848 --> 00:08:35,765 I just feel a little frazzled. 252 00:08:35,765 --> 00:08:37,809 Sam. Listen. 253 00:08:37,809 --> 00:08:39,811 I love millennial drama. 254 00:08:39,811 --> 00:08:42,313 It is my favorite thing in the world. 255 00:08:42,313 --> 00:08:43,398 So, if you want to be messy... 256 00:08:44,566 --> 00:08:46,609 ...come be messy next to me. 257 00:08:46,609 --> 00:08:48,695 -Really? -Yes. 258 00:08:48,695 --> 00:08:49,738 -Okay. -I prefer it. 259 00:08:49,738 --> 00:08:50,780 I'll be quick, I promise. 260 00:08:50,780 --> 00:08:52,824 Oh, no. Please do not be quick. 261 00:08:52,824 --> 00:08:54,701 Okay. Um... 262 00:08:54,701 --> 00:08:56,286 Your-your boyfriend. 263 00:08:56,286 --> 00:08:57,579 -Alex. -Alex. 264 00:08:57,579 --> 00:09:00,707 Eight. Nine. 265 00:09:00,707 --> 00:09:02,083 Do me a favor. Give me a high five on the way up. 266 00:09:02,083 --> 00:09:04,169 -Oh! -Oh, geez, okay. 267 00:09:04,169 --> 00:09:05,336 Oh, hey, hi, honey. 268 00:09:05,336 --> 00:09:06,463 How was the meeting? 269 00:09:06,463 --> 00:09:08,381 I... don't. 270 00:09:08,381 --> 00:09:10,216 Oh, okay. We're done, we're done. 271 00:09:10,216 --> 00:09:11,885 Hey, Rick, you know what? On-on second thought, 272 00:09:11,885 --> 00:09:13,678 let's-let's end it now, okay? 273 00:09:13,678 --> 00:09:15,305 All right? Don't want to overextend. 274 00:09:15,305 --> 00:09:17,057 -No ego, amigo. -Sounds good. 275 00:09:17,057 --> 00:09:18,933 All right, I'll see next week, okay? 276 00:09:18,933 --> 00:09:20,518 Got you. See you later, Terminator. 277 00:09:20,518 --> 00:09:21,895 Bye, Rick. Bye, Rick. 278 00:09:21,895 --> 00:09:23,438 (Rick laughs) 279 00:09:23,438 --> 00:09:24,481 Okay. 280 00:09:24,481 --> 00:09:25,774 So, uh... 281 00:09:25,774 --> 00:09:27,817 -how was it? -It was ridiculous. 282 00:09:27,817 --> 00:09:30,028 It was everything I thought it would be. 283 00:09:30,028 --> 00:09:32,947 We spent an hour in really uncomfortable chairs, 284 00:09:32,947 --> 00:09:35,533 and they get excited about asinine readings. 285 00:09:35,533 --> 00:09:37,744 And then they talk and they talk and they talk. 286 00:09:37,744 --> 00:09:39,788 Isn't the point to talk? 287 00:09:39,788 --> 00:09:41,748 According to them, yeah. 288 00:09:41,748 --> 00:09:44,292 No, what-what I meant is, I'm wondering if maybe 289 00:09:44,292 --> 00:09:46,211 part of the-the healing 290 00:09:46,211 --> 00:09:48,713 is to-to speak your-your-your experience out loud. 291 00:09:48,713 --> 00:09:52,217 Why would I want to share my business with those whiners? 292 00:09:52,217 --> 00:09:57,013 Well, because it's anonymous and maybe a safe space to share. 293 00:09:57,013 --> 00:09:58,765 You know what else is anonymous? 294 00:09:58,765 --> 00:09:59,808 Glory holes. 295 00:09:59,808 --> 00:10:00,934 Are those a good idea? 296 00:10:00,934 --> 00:10:02,560 Whose side are you on? 297 00:10:02,560 --> 00:10:04,521 Well, I'm-I'm on your side. Of course I'm on your side. 298 00:10:04,521 --> 00:10:08,233 C-Carol, you're-you're on my mat with your-your shoes. That's... 299 00:10:08,233 --> 00:10:10,944 Carol, I've asked you many times not to walk on my mat. 300 00:10:10,944 --> 00:10:13,863 It's my only space and you're stomping all over it. 301 00:10:13,863 --> 00:10:15,532 Look, I get that you're annoyed, 302 00:10:15,532 --> 00:10:18,243 but what's the harm in maybe going to a few more meetings? 303 00:10:18,243 --> 00:10:19,661 Listen, if you don't make a real effort, 304 00:10:19,661 --> 00:10:23,665 you risk permanently damaging your relationships. 305 00:10:23,665 --> 00:10:25,875 I'm great at relationships, Bob. 306 00:10:26,960 --> 00:10:27,877 Yeah, I know. 307 00:10:29,087 --> 00:10:30,922 I know you are. 308 00:10:30,922 --> 00:10:33,633 (door opens) 309 00:10:33,633 --> 00:10:34,509 (door closes) 310 00:10:36,136 --> 00:10:38,221 (sighs) 311 00:10:38,221 --> 00:10:39,472 -FELICIA: All right, come on. -WOMAN: Next, please. 312 00:10:39,472 --> 00:10:40,515 FELICIA: We'll get you a hot dog or something. 313 00:10:40,515 --> 00:10:41,850 -ZACK: Yes. -Oh, James. 314 00:10:41,850 --> 00:10:43,184 Hi. 315 00:10:43,184 --> 00:10:44,394 Hey. 316 00:10:44,394 --> 00:10:45,812 H-How you doing? 317 00:10:45,812 --> 00:10:47,814 Uh, good, I'm good. 318 00:10:47,814 --> 00:10:51,109 Uh, ready to kick some owlbear butt in this Ren's Legion game. 319 00:10:51,109 --> 00:10:52,402 ZACK: You play Ren's Legion? 320 00:10:52,402 --> 00:10:54,904 Sure do. What clan you guys in? 321 00:10:54,904 --> 00:10:57,115 We're the Demon Boyz with a "Z." 322 00:10:57,115 --> 00:10:59,993 -That's-that's legit. -What about you? 323 00:10:59,993 --> 00:11:03,288 You know, I had a crew, but we had some creative differences. 324 00:11:03,288 --> 00:11:05,165 So now I'm rolling solo dolo. 325 00:11:05,165 --> 00:11:07,458 ZACK: You can't be trying to face a boss on your own. 326 00:11:07,458 --> 00:11:09,085 -You're gonna get eviscerated. -Zachary. 327 00:11:09,085 --> 00:11:11,045 Be nice. 328 00:11:11,045 --> 00:11:13,214 I am proud of that use of "eviscerated," 329 00:11:13,214 --> 00:11:15,592 -that's good vocabulary. Where'd you learn that? -Reddit. 330 00:11:15,592 --> 00:11:18,970 Reddit? We have talked about this before. Sorry. 331 00:11:18,970 --> 00:11:20,346 I got to get these kids fed. All right, have a good one. 332 00:11:20,346 --> 00:11:21,848 Yeah, yeah, yeah. 333 00:11:21,848 --> 00:11:23,892 Zacky, you better believe, the second we get home, 334 00:11:23,892 --> 00:11:25,393 I am taking that tablet away. 335 00:11:26,644 --> 00:11:28,563 You know who's self-centered? My mother. 336 00:11:28,563 --> 00:11:31,357 That's who is self-centered. And if you are gonna see me 337 00:11:31,357 --> 00:11:33,276 in that same light, then, like, I actually don't know 338 00:11:33,276 --> 00:11:34,819 that we should be dating at all. 339 00:11:34,819 --> 00:11:36,738 Do you know what I mean? Like, can I even date a normie? 340 00:11:36,738 --> 00:11:40,158 -Okay, I cannot answer that question for you. -Oh, right. 341 00:11:40,158 --> 00:11:42,327 And, I mean, we don't have enough volcano water 342 00:11:42,327 --> 00:11:44,162 -in the world to get through that. -Totally. 343 00:11:44,162 --> 00:11:45,496 Okay, time's up. 344 00:11:45,496 --> 00:11:47,040 Thank you, Samantha Fink of Hit Pause: Boston. 345 00:11:47,040 --> 00:11:48,958 -No, no, no, no. -Yeah. 346 00:11:48,958 --> 00:11:50,543 I don't think my time's up. It hasn't been that long. 347 00:11:50,543 --> 00:11:51,961 -It is, babe. -(mutters) Yeah. 348 00:11:51,961 --> 00:11:53,296 -Yeah. -Thank you, though. 349 00:11:53,296 --> 00:11:54,672 But I... 350 00:11:54,672 --> 00:11:56,090 Could I get just like five more minutes? 351 00:11:56,090 --> 00:11:58,259 No, sweetie, we've got... 352 00:11:58,259 --> 00:12:00,136 -We're really booked. -I would, but sorry. 353 00:12:00,136 --> 00:12:01,137 -Okay. -Yeah. 354 00:12:01,137 --> 00:12:03,181 -Um... -Sorry. 355 00:12:03,181 --> 00:12:04,432 -No, that's okay. -Best of luck with everything, babe. 356 00:12:04,432 --> 00:12:06,267 Okay, I just... 357 00:12:06,267 --> 00:12:08,353 God, there was so much that I had... 358 00:12:08,353 --> 00:12:10,063 I had wanted to ask you. 359 00:12:10,063 --> 00:12:11,689 -Especially about the movie. -Tell-tell Alex I said hey. 360 00:12:11,689 --> 00:12:12,815 -Oh, yay. -Oh, no, I will. 361 00:12:12,815 --> 00:12:13,983 But do you have any, like, one-liners? 362 00:12:13,983 --> 00:12:15,735 The movie is great and you'll love it. 363 00:12:15,735 --> 00:12:16,986 -It's gonna be so good, you're gonna love it. -Oh, okay. 364 00:12:16,986 --> 00:12:18,279 -Thank you so much. -From Bob the Drag Queen. 365 00:12:18,279 --> 00:12:20,198 -Thank you. -All right, bye, Sam. 366 00:12:20,198 --> 00:12:21,824 Okay, bye. Did you need anything else? 367 00:12:21,824 --> 00:12:23,451 -I need a Red Bull. That was a lot. -Okay, I got you. 368 00:12:23,451 --> 00:12:25,828 BRIT (laughing): Oh, my God, corn. 369 00:12:25,828 --> 00:12:28,915 Oh, Sam, look, this is Henry, he's the star of Fading Farmland 370 00:12:28,915 --> 00:12:30,124 and he just got signed as a model. 371 00:12:30,124 --> 00:12:31,751 -What? -Yeah. 372 00:12:31,751 --> 00:12:33,586 -Sick. -Okay, well, come back if you have any questions 373 00:12:33,586 --> 00:12:34,462 about crop rotation. 374 00:12:36,547 --> 00:12:37,548 (sighs) 375 00:12:37,548 --> 00:12:39,342 Yo, Sam. 376 00:12:39,342 --> 00:12:40,426 Something big is happening. 377 00:12:40,426 --> 00:12:41,469 It's gonna be amazing. 378 00:12:41,469 --> 00:12:43,012 Oh, yeah? That's super cool. 379 00:12:43,012 --> 00:12:44,389 -You want to know what's happening with me? -Yeah. 380 00:12:44,389 --> 00:12:45,807 I just blew that interview thanks to you. 381 00:12:45,807 --> 00:12:47,350 Whoa, whoa, whoa. 382 00:12:47,350 --> 00:12:49,143 What do you mean "thanks to me"? 383 00:12:49,143 --> 00:12:51,187 You picked a fight with me like right before I went in there. 384 00:12:51,187 --> 00:12:53,022 I did not pick a fight with you. 385 00:12:53,022 --> 00:12:55,692 Samantha, I understand you're going through a lot right now. 386 00:12:55,692 --> 00:12:57,193 But I cannot become your punching bag. 387 00:12:57,193 --> 00:12:58,987 You're not my punching bag. 388 00:12:58,987 --> 00:13:00,905 You're my boyfriend, and all I wanted from you 389 00:13:00,905 --> 00:13:02,532 was a little bit of support. 390 00:13:02,532 --> 00:13:04,033 But you weren't there at all. 391 00:13:04,033 --> 00:13:05,535 Now, how am I supposed to know that? 392 00:13:05,535 --> 00:13:06,995 I'm just supposed to read your mind? 393 00:13:06,995 --> 00:13:08,413 Is that how this is supposed to work? 394 00:13:08,413 --> 00:13:09,998 -Please explain. -Why do men always say that? 395 00:13:09,998 --> 00:13:12,709 It's not mind-reading, it's just picking up on basic social cues. 396 00:13:12,709 --> 00:13:14,085 Why is that so hard? 397 00:13:14,085 --> 00:13:16,337 I'm impressed that you're putting this all on me. 398 00:13:16,337 --> 00:13:17,755 -(sighs) -I really am. 399 00:13:17,755 --> 00:13:19,424 Did you do this to your friends or just me? 400 00:13:19,424 --> 00:13:22,719 No, I didn't. Felicia has a kid and Brit is getting divorced. 401 00:13:22,719 --> 00:13:24,178 I don't know, I just thought maybe my boyfriend 402 00:13:24,178 --> 00:13:25,805 could show up for me this time. 403 00:13:25,805 --> 00:13:28,433 Okay, well, I'm gonna put a pause on this conversation 404 00:13:28,433 --> 00:13:29,809 because I'm not dealing with this shit tonight, all right? 405 00:13:29,809 --> 00:13:31,019 Cool. 406 00:13:31,019 --> 00:13:32,520 Awesome. 407 00:13:34,981 --> 00:13:35,940 Very cool. 408 00:13:39,402 --> 00:13:42,321 ♪ ♪ 409 00:13:55,334 --> 00:13:57,795 (grunts) 410 00:13:57,795 --> 00:13:59,464 What? What is this? 411 00:13:59,464 --> 00:14:01,215 (sighs) 412 00:14:01,215 --> 00:14:02,175 I'm moving out. 413 00:14:03,926 --> 00:14:05,678 W-Wait, wait. 414 00:14:05,678 --> 00:14:08,431 I'm... No, I'm not in the mood for any more drama today, Bob. 415 00:14:08,431 --> 00:14:09,515 Not today. 416 00:14:09,515 --> 00:14:13,770 Did you ever even want me here? 417 00:14:13,770 --> 00:14:15,438 Of course. 418 00:14:15,438 --> 00:14:17,231 What do you mean? You moved in. 419 00:14:17,231 --> 00:14:19,942 Yeah, but you never really let me move in. 420 00:14:19,942 --> 00:14:21,944 We... 421 00:14:21,944 --> 00:14:23,571 eat at that table every day, 422 00:14:23,571 --> 00:14:25,615 we sleep in that bedroom every night. 423 00:14:25,615 --> 00:14:27,742 Yeah, yeah, but per your instructions, 424 00:14:27,742 --> 00:14:30,661 I keep all of my-my clothes in the garage. 425 00:14:30,661 --> 00:14:33,498 It gets cold out there, I have to microwave my pants. 426 00:14:33,498 --> 00:14:35,208 You're being absolutely ridiculous. 427 00:14:35,208 --> 00:14:39,462 All right, you-you see? Do you see these pans? 428 00:14:39,462 --> 00:14:41,589 I brought these pans with me when I came. 429 00:14:41,589 --> 00:14:43,633 And I asked you not to use a fork on them 430 00:14:43,633 --> 00:14:45,176 because they have a non-stick coating. 431 00:14:45,176 --> 00:14:47,970 I asked you to be gentle. 432 00:14:50,223 --> 00:14:53,392 And you ignored me, and-and you scratched them up anyway 433 00:14:53,392 --> 00:14:56,229 and now they're ruined. This-this is us, Carol. 434 00:14:56,229 --> 00:14:59,107 We are two scratched-up skillets 435 00:14:59,107 --> 00:15:00,399 that don't work the way they're supposed to. 436 00:15:01,609 --> 00:15:04,445 I will buy you new skillets, Bob. 437 00:15:04,445 --> 00:15:06,447 I-I would love that, thank you. 438 00:15:06,447 --> 00:15:11,327 Okay, my-my point about the pans... 439 00:15:11,327 --> 00:15:14,747 is that you're not great at relationships. 440 00:15:14,747 --> 00:15:16,666 -(scoffs) - You bulldoze... 441 00:15:16,666 --> 00:15:17,792 -Okay, no, no, no. -...and you don't listen. 442 00:15:17,792 --> 00:15:18,960 No, no, no. That's enough, that's enough. 443 00:15:18,960 --> 00:15:22,004 Okay, I want... I want us to get better, I... 444 00:15:22,004 --> 00:15:24,757 I really want you to get better. 445 00:15:24,757 --> 00:15:28,219 And the only way I know how to do that is for me to leave. 446 00:15:28,219 --> 00:15:29,720 And, unfortunately, you're gonna have 447 00:15:29,720 --> 00:15:31,347 to figure out the rest on your own. 448 00:15:35,309 --> 00:15:37,520 Please call me if you do. 449 00:15:43,484 --> 00:15:46,320 (door opens) 450 00:15:46,320 --> 00:15:48,406 (door closes) 451 00:15:48,406 --> 00:15:50,074 (grunts) 452 00:15:50,074 --> 00:15:51,742 BOB THE DRAG QUEEN: And that's when I learned 453 00:15:51,742 --> 00:15:54,954 the most crucial thing a first- time director needs to know. 454 00:15:54,954 --> 00:15:57,373 But you're gonna have to tune in to next week's episode 455 00:15:57,373 --> 00:15:58,708 to find out. All right, thank you, everyone, goodbye. 456 00:15:58,708 --> 00:16:00,251 Mwah. See you next week. 457 00:16:00,251 --> 00:16:01,335 Hey. 458 00:16:01,335 --> 00:16:02,628 SAMANTHA: Hey. 459 00:16:04,672 --> 00:16:06,883 Henry and I had the best time. 460 00:16:06,883 --> 00:16:09,886 He taught me all about agronomics. 461 00:16:09,886 --> 00:16:11,804 And guess what. He's a doctor. 462 00:16:11,804 --> 00:16:13,431 A crop doctor. 463 00:16:13,431 --> 00:16:15,391 I mean, it's perfect. We went to this afterparty... 464 00:16:15,391 --> 00:16:16,976 Brit, can we talk about this another time? 465 00:16:16,976 --> 00:16:18,728 I-I'm sort of in the middle of something right now. 466 00:16:18,728 --> 00:16:19,729 Damn, okay. 467 00:16:19,729 --> 00:16:21,439 What's wrong? 468 00:16:21,439 --> 00:16:23,274 -Uh, this piece is killing me. -(phone buzzing) 469 00:16:23,274 --> 00:16:25,276 I mean, my interview was... horrible, 470 00:16:25,276 --> 00:16:28,029 and Alex will not stop calling me, I... 471 00:16:28,029 --> 00:16:31,282 Okay. Breathe. Let me see it. 472 00:16:31,282 --> 00:16:32,408 Uh... 473 00:16:32,408 --> 00:16:33,451 I'm sure it's fine. Let me see. 474 00:16:33,451 --> 00:16:34,869 (groans) 475 00:16:38,247 --> 00:16:39,248 BRIT: Uh... 476 00:16:41,834 --> 00:16:43,002 It's a take. 477 00:16:43,002 --> 00:16:45,755 It's, um... 478 00:16:45,755 --> 00:16:48,257 Volcano water sounds amazing now. 479 00:16:48,257 --> 00:16:49,592 -Okay, yeah. -I feel like that's great. 480 00:16:49,592 --> 00:16:51,135 I told you it was... it was rough. 481 00:16:51,135 --> 00:16:52,303 I mean... 482 00:16:54,138 --> 00:16:56,057 Is it just a transcript of a podcast? 483 00:16:56,057 --> 00:16:58,517 'Cause I think you left this ad in here about natural hair dye? 484 00:16:59,727 --> 00:17:01,562 I can take that part out! 485 00:17:03,064 --> 00:17:04,232 (knocks on door) 486 00:17:07,026 --> 00:17:08,569 MINDY: You again. 487 00:17:08,569 --> 00:17:09,570 Why are you so obsessed with me? 488 00:17:11,405 --> 00:17:13,324 Is it cool if we party up? 489 00:17:13,324 --> 00:17:15,785 I got donut holes and wet naps for the controllers 490 00:17:15,785 --> 00:17:18,037 so we don't get them dirty. 491 00:17:18,037 --> 00:17:19,247 Maybe some other time. 492 00:17:20,456 --> 00:17:21,791 Good luck with the swamp witch. 493 00:17:21,791 --> 00:17:23,501 You'll need an enchanted spear, 494 00:17:23,501 --> 00:17:26,337 but it's surrounded by, um, a swarm of ants. 495 00:17:26,337 --> 00:17:28,256 So... 496 00:17:28,256 --> 00:17:31,259 S-So, uh, what I wanted to say back there is... 497 00:17:31,259 --> 00:17:34,595 I actually got 20 days, um... 498 00:17:34,595 --> 00:17:35,680 Cool. 499 00:17:35,680 --> 00:17:37,557 I'm glad to hear that. 500 00:17:37,557 --> 00:17:38,891 Started going back to church. 501 00:17:38,891 --> 00:17:42,144 Um, so, that's been helping a lot. 502 00:17:42,144 --> 00:17:44,063 I don't have a lot of people to tell that to, so... 503 00:17:45,940 --> 00:17:49,443 Listen, I'm really sorry for what happened back at 24/7. 504 00:17:49,443 --> 00:17:53,823 I embarrassed myself and, um... 505 00:17:53,823 --> 00:17:55,324 I really appreciate you talking to me. 506 00:17:55,324 --> 00:17:58,286 My clan is pretty small these days. 507 00:18:00,162 --> 00:18:02,290 (sighs) 508 00:18:02,290 --> 00:18:03,332 -(groaning on video game) -Oh, my God, save me. 509 00:18:03,332 --> 00:18:05,001 -I-I can't. -Why aren't you saving me? 510 00:18:05,001 --> 00:18:06,544 I'm a paladin, I can't do anything. 511 00:18:06,544 --> 00:18:08,170 No, no, no. 512 00:18:08,170 --> 00:18:09,880 Oh, take that, you hairy bitch. 513 00:18:15,219 --> 00:18:16,971 (sighing) 514 00:18:21,142 --> 00:18:22,184 Alex? 515 00:18:22,184 --> 00:18:25,646 Oh, hey, Samantha. 516 00:18:25,646 --> 00:18:29,609 Um... Why haven't you answered any of my phone calls? 517 00:18:29,609 --> 00:18:30,943 I called you like 20 times. 518 00:18:30,943 --> 00:18:32,695 Yeah, I was busy, I was working, okay? 519 00:18:32,695 --> 00:18:34,822 I mean, what are you... 520 00:18:34,822 --> 00:18:36,407 What are you doing here? Is this about our fight? 521 00:18:36,407 --> 00:18:38,117 No, it's not about the fight. 522 00:18:38,117 --> 00:18:42,079 I-I'm... Nathaniel is taking a permanent leave of absence. 523 00:18:42,079 --> 00:18:44,999 And they couldn't find another editor, 524 00:18:44,999 --> 00:18:47,752 so the bosses called the devil that they knew and... 525 00:18:47,752 --> 00:18:48,836 Here we are. 526 00:18:52,048 --> 00:18:54,425 So, you're, uh, you're my boss again? 527 00:18:55,926 --> 00:18:58,888 Yeah, I'm your boss again. 528 00:18:58,888 --> 00:19:01,807 -Sick. -Yeah. 529 00:19:01,807 --> 00:19:05,811 So, I-I think that me and you should sit down soon and... 530 00:19:05,811 --> 00:19:07,355 just figure out what that means 531 00:19:07,355 --> 00:19:10,066 and the next steps. 532 00:19:10,066 --> 00:19:13,277 Yeah, no, that, uh, makes sense. 533 00:19:13,277 --> 00:19:16,489 Uh, anyway, I should probably get out of your office. 534 00:19:16,489 --> 00:19:18,366 Yeah, and we have that staff meeting. I'll see you there. 535 00:19:18,366 --> 00:19:19,408 -Oh, cool. -Great. 536 00:19:19,408 --> 00:19:20,368 -Can't... -Okay, cool. 537 00:19:20,368 --> 00:19:21,494 -Can't wait. -Yep. 538 00:19:21,494 --> 00:19:23,245 And, oh, yo. 539 00:19:23,245 --> 00:19:26,248 Send me the write-up from the film festival. 540 00:19:27,667 --> 00:19:28,876 -Oh, yeah, the film festival thing. -Yeah. 541 00:19:28,876 --> 00:19:30,211 That's... 542 00:19:30,211 --> 00:19:32,171 You know, it's not totally polished yet. 543 00:19:32,171 --> 00:19:33,673 I feel like it could use a few more, like... 544 00:19:33,673 --> 00:19:34,757 -(clicks tongue) -Oh, come on. 545 00:19:34,757 --> 00:19:36,175 I know the interview didn't go well, 546 00:19:36,175 --> 00:19:37,468 but I'm sure it's still good. 547 00:19:37,468 --> 00:19:38,594 Send it by end of day. 548 00:19:38,594 --> 00:19:39,553 -Oh, end of the day? -Yeah. 549 00:19:39,553 --> 00:19:41,889 (laughs): Okay, great. 550 00:19:44,350 --> 00:19:45,351 Shit. 551 00:19:49,146 --> 00:19:50,523 The nice thing about getting abandoned is, it makes you 552 00:19:50,523 --> 00:19:55,277 realize maybe I'm also the asshole. 553 00:19:55,277 --> 00:19:57,488 Nobody arguing that. Okay, noted, uh... 554 00:19:57,488 --> 00:19:59,281 (laughter) 555 00:19:59,281 --> 00:20:01,992 Uh, I'm sick of hearing myself talk. 556 00:20:01,992 --> 00:20:03,411 Would anyone like to share? 557 00:20:05,162 --> 00:20:06,914 All right, that's our meeting. 558 00:20:06,914 --> 00:20:09,208 I will see everyone across at the coffee shop. 559 00:20:11,085 --> 00:20:12,586 Carol? 560 00:20:16,215 --> 00:20:17,591 Um... 561 00:20:22,471 --> 00:20:24,306 I'm Carol. 562 00:20:24,306 --> 00:20:25,766 You all know that. 563 00:20:26,934 --> 00:20:28,477 Um... 564 00:20:33,149 --> 00:20:36,736 I guess I'm talking today because... 565 00:20:36,736 --> 00:20:39,780 I haven't felt this alone 566 00:20:39,780 --> 00:20:41,615 since my husband died. 567 00:20:46,787 --> 00:20:49,457 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org