Your Daily Lex

Your Daily Liss

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guest host Casey Liss takes the captain’s chair for today’s episode. Go Birds! Transcript

Your Daily Brian

06 Aug 2024

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Brian Warren guest hosts an episode of Your Daily Lex.

Your Daily Jason

05 Aug 2024

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A guest episode of Your Daily Lex, hosted by Jason Snell. If all goes well, this will post on Monday.

Sun of a Beach

02 Aug 2024

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I went to the beach. And I have you covered for next week.

Vents and vaycays

01 Aug 2024

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Where I’m going, and some vent followup. Transcript

Just Venting

31 Jul 2024

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Dinner. Parking. Ice cream. Defecation signs. And a vent. Transcript

Light is the Problem

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What I wrote to my kids. And a sleeping victory. And a scare. Transcript

Shame

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I got a kid from camp. I took two kids to camp. And I anonymously shame a non-tipping multimillionaire. Transcript

Unlike Me

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Working for myself. Taking breaks. Working from home. Transcript

Big Can

23 Jul 2024

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I haven’t had coffee today. I did buy cheap wine, though. Transcript

As Long As They Would Let Me

22 Jul 2024

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The show ended! That’s okay! Transcript

Spoilermania

18 Jul 2024

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I don’t mind spoilers. Also, hey, new Weird Al song. Transcript

Life Sustaining

17 Jul 2024

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An act of kindness that I gave myself too much credit for. And a phone call. Transcript

301

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

About this past weekend. And fans. And fans.

You Deserve Better

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A story about hardships, and another about Camp Joy. Transcript

Rizz

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Being the grownup. Kids today. Slay. Plus a SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE. Transcript

Yes, But I Don't Give A 💩

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I went to the ER on Saturday. I’m fine now. Transcript

It'll Be Fine

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I wasn’t sure what to talk about today. So I talked about many things. Rehearsals. Set construction. My pool. Et cetera. Transcript

Steak Your Claim

02 Jul 2024

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I have no beef with steak. Transcript

Two minutes and 45 seconds of despair, followed by puns

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is exactly what the title would have you believe.

Simply Babbling

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The topics: TV, teaching, and other stuff. Transcript

Tech Support

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A tech support journey that — so far! — went well. Transcript

If You Build It, They Will Bear It

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Arizona owed me money. I got it. Transcript

Take Three

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A long drive. Father’s Day. And an animal encounter. Transcript

I Lived

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The good news, I didn’t die. Even of embarrassment. Transcript

Beep!

14 Jun 2024

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Beep! Beep! Beep! Transcript

Mouth

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A service appointment. A dentist appointment. Transcript

Weaponized YDL

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can use the knowledge you gain about my life from this podcast against me. But I can also use this podcast to make jokes about you 😂 Transcr...

The Cat's Out of the Bag

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

First rehearsal down. Hot choreo rehearsal on the agenda for today. No sweat. (Yes sweat.) Transcript

Which Is Why...

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A busy weekend ends. Apple Intelligence gets revealed. A school year wraps up… almost. Transcript

Do You Need a Break?

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The awkwardness of being the center of attention. Transcript

Just In Time

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A delightful magic show. Airport oddities. And more. Transcript

Scripts, F-Bombs, and Elevators

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live from Pittsburgh, it’s Your Daily Lex. Transcript

Subverting Expectations as a Service

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You know my favorite thing to do with expectations? Why, subvert them, of course. Transcript

Bugging Me

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I have a bug. Ugh. A bug. Transcript

Friend of the Lex

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The games people play. (They’re sometimes mine!) Transcript

Good Fish

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

About that improv gig. Sorta. Transcript

Email

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I send emails. Transcript

I'm Sure They're Fine

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I don’t believe in jinxing, but still. Transcript

We Don't Need Roads

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I have an objection to a nice thing. Transcript

Exposed!

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry for yesterday’s audio. Today’s is PROBABLY better? Transcript

Hose on First

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An app release celebration! And I got hosed. Transcript

The Real Future Lex Friedman

14 May 2024

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Past me takes care of future me. And here’s a Logic session musician sampler. Transcript

The Games People Play

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Procrastination, surprisingly difficult features, and movie time.

My Podcaster is an Alien

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A story about an author and elementary school. And aliens. Transcript

The Best

07 May 2024

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Accept no substitutes. Also a story about a substitute. Also rambling. Transcript

Wait — Saturday?!

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Now I’m dropping Saturday night episodes? What is even happening anymore?! Anyway, updates on having to be awake right now, app development, and...

Human Powered

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I went to the doctor’s office, briefly. I had two odd encounters.

Alexander Friedmanton

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am not throwing away my chance to reference throwing away my shot. Transcript

After Dark

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Your Daily Lex… but at night. Transcript

Obligatory YDL

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This pod’s for you. You know who you are. Also a story about Carl and Ruth Shapiro. Transcript

The Pun Is Mightier

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The overdue pun story. There aren’t TOO many puns in this episode, I promise. (Even ignoring the fact that there’s no much thing as too ma...

Almost a Story

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I share some stuff and almost share other stuff. Very exciting. Transcript

What Am I Even Talking About?

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The perennial question of Your Daily Lex, distilled. Transcript

Adults Only

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Drama. Music. And headspace. Those are the topics. Transcript

Ted Brokaw

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am confused throughout this episode. Perhaps you will be, too. Transcript

Nintendo Land

15 Apr 2024

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A Wii U miracle. Transcript

Wile E. Coyote and Me

11 Apr 2024

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I’m back from giving a talk in Philly. Transcript

Try THAT, Larry David

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s a story about my treadmill. Transcript

Hair Ya Go

09 Apr 2024

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I had a bad haircut experience. Transcript

Spam, Spam, Earthquakes, and Spam

05 Apr 2024

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Quakes and spam. Kinda like the title suggests. Transcript

Back From School

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I missed a few days! Blame the games, not the player. Oh, and blame colleges. Transcript

Thanks, Nerds!

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A variety of Apple nerds have been helpful to me over the past few days. Thanks, (fellow) nerds! Transcript

You Wanna Control the Rules?

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On games and lucky accidents and rules. Transcript

Thoughts on Brunch

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Be the mimosa you want to see in the world. Transcript

Madonna But Lex

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m going to admit something scary. Transcript

What the Hell

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lex’s hobbies amuse him. Because now he spends downtime clicking random words. Also, “What The Hell,” the last song from the new alb...

Sleep Nose More

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep mask! Nose ouchies! Games! And the song 73. Transcript

Games, Planes, and Songs

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the joys of being a consultant is having crazypants days like this one.

Earning My Stripe(s)

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Integrating with a payment processor directly is always painful. Plus a song where I needed to change a lyric because I forgot the original one from c...

Listen To My Podcast

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A late-night episode. I added subscriptions to my daily word games! Plus a song about a podcast.

The Eye of the Doggo

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cody’s visit to the doggy eye doctor. And annoying detours. (By the way, I still got there on time. Early is good.)

Do You Know Why I Pulled You Over

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I pre-ordered a car that’s not out for a very long time. And then I had a slightly intimidating experience in my own existing new car. Transc...

Lexicogs and Google Maps

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I missed an episode! I made a new game! And here’s a love song to GPS. Transcript

Annoyances

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cold opens. Annoyances. Emails. Auditions — but not my own! And the song “In Store” from my new album. Transcript

Post Show Blues

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The end of Misery. Fan encounters. Pee breaks. And another track from new album. Transcript

Driving Mr. Taft

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Speed-through. Driving. And the 27th president of the USA. Transcript

Leap Day

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Leap Day! I’m proud of my kids. And let’s dive into my new album “A Sentiment That’s Almost True” with the first t...

The Feb 28 Episode

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the episode for Feb 28! Which includes my plans for Feb 29 and beyond! Wooooo! Transcript

Oofber

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An Uber story I don’t think I’ve told before. On the podcast, I mean. Transcript

All New Stories

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes I repeat myself. Not this time! Transcript

The Film Festival

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two stories about cars. Transcript

Not About Love

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stop the show! And my upcoming album has a name. Transcript

Semantics

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A chair, a stool, a bench, Panama. Also: Name my album? Transcript

WTF with Lex Friedman

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One story about Marc Maron. Two stories about Marc Maron. Three stories about Marc Maron. Transcript

Falling In Love

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A high bed. A big fall. Weak legs. Acting. Transcript

Free Lunch (Take 2)

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s a fixed version of today’s episode about my lunch with Michael Eisner. The audio should be less weird. If you already suffered thro...

Free Lunch

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

That time I had lunch with Michael Eisner. Transcript

Non-Sequitur Machine

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A story about my brother-in-law Slavvy. And Myke Hurley. Transcript

Al's well that ends well

13 Feb 2024

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Some Al stories. Transcript

Wanna Bet?

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I made money on the Super Bowl. I’m an incredible sports bettor. Transcript

Bee and Rap

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Spelling Bee. And Freestyle Friday! (Random words: Outlet. Draw. Bad. Nomination. Concrete. Gift.) Transcript

Falling Up

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Falling! Bruises! Acting! Apple Watch! Being young! Jokes! This episode has it all. Or at least, all of those things. Transcript

Misery Business

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Drying my clothes. And learning my moves. And not killing anyone. Transcript

Stuff and stuff

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A quick ep about stuff. That’s right. Transcript

R1 Yes

05 Feb 2024

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Hey, I got a new car! Transcript

Poor Treatment

01 Feb 2024

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Lex is waiting for a contractor. And he’s in a blinds bind. Transcript

Funny As 💩

31 Jan 2024

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Lines! Blocking! Falling! And, of course, swearing! Transcript

Zzz

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A major snoring update. (Spoiler: I’m… cured?) Transcript

Ah! Cappella!

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lex had a nostalgic a cappella weekend. Transcript