Your Daily Lex
Episodes
Chat Tee Hee Hee
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On AI chatbots and socks, I guess. Transcript
Give My Regards
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Broadway show reviews. Plus name jokes. Transcript
Look Man, No Hands
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex got direction. Tough direction. Also, the title is wordplay, not a typo. Sheesh. Transcript
Three Car Stories
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Three stories about driving in college. Transcript
Upleveling
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A story of Internet repair and technician friendship. And also, there are more of you than I realized. Transcript
Ups and Downs
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Internet is a problem. Transcript
Weekend Update
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Camp dropoff! Performance Day! Dan! Theater nerds! Transcript
Watch It
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hard to buy a dumb digital watch in 2023. Transcript
Inanimate
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to me talk about rehearsing an inanimate objects. Enjoy how many times I ALMOST but not quite nail the pronunciation of “inanimate.&rdquo...
Dance, Dance, Revolutions
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I can’t dance. Without a lot of practice. And even then.
Tech Nostalgia
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A weekend of performances. Dragging Liam along. And the Handspring Visor. Transcript
Well, Red
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Favorite colors and water parks. Transcript
Friendly's Decadent
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex and Liam went to Friendly’s. Food was consumed. Transcript
If I Were In Richmond
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A trip to Richmond with ComedySportz. And other fun things. Transcript
(Not) For Rent
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on improv, mostly! And measuring life… in laughs. Transcript
Contact High
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A fresh story about contacts. It’s not gross. Transcript
Wetzel's Podcast
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two more stories from the drive to and from camp. Transcript
I'm the Weird One
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Avenue Q update! And the story of taking Ani to camp. Transcript
Planes, powertrains, and automobiles
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Final France stories. Which are really airport stories. And mostly car stories. Transcript
Mickey Doesn't Swear
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Disneyland Paris. Speaking of France, I had deja vu recording this episode, so sorry if I already shared some of this Disney feedback before. Trans...
Sewer or Later
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More Paris stories, including Versailles and — of course — the Paris Sewer Museum. Transcript
Zut Alors
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex is back from France! It’s a week of France stories! Merçi beacoup, I hear you cry!
Much Adieu About Nothing
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon annoyances. Red eye planning. And adieu for a week. Transcript
Vive Le Printer
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A printer nearly derails this episode. But then we cover France. And music. Transcript
The Bad Guys
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I went to the board of ed meeting. I’m glad I did. It sucked. Transcript
Protect Trans Kids
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex is speaking at a Board of Education meeting tonight. Because, c’mon people. Transcript
Holey Crap
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex’s office is cold. Hopefully Lex doesn’t HAVE one. Or worse. Transcript
Coming Out For Air
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode was recorded outside the home office, because it’s Contractors In The Office Day. Transcript
Wiki Fortune
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex Friedman has a Wikipedia page. And he wants Pat Sajak’s job. Transcript
Ache is Enough
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A weekend of performances. A morning of pain. Transcript
It's A Fine
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Updates on Cody the dog, and Lex the human. Transcript
Air Apparent
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deep breaths. Or not. Transcript
Apple of My Eyes
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Apple’s announcements. And the air. And other stuff. Transcript
Free Coke
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A story about a celebrity guest on a cruise ship. Transcript
Direct Address
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A follow-up from Friday. And weekend updates. Also happy WWDC keynote day! Transcript
Cussed Or More Service
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Customer service experiences. Plot twist: Good ones! Transcript
Cool Cool Cool
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it’s summer weather! Cool! Hot! Neat! Transcript
Pills, Pills, Pills
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On swallowing pills, distributing pills, and other pills that aren’t tough to swallow. Transcript
Room For Improv-Ment
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s improv. And there’s scripted shows. Sometimes, the twain shall meet. Transcript
The Year of Lex on the Desktop
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have various things in my office. Here are just a few of them. Transcript
Thank Q
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The thrilling conclusion of a long-lasting YDL dramatic narrative! Transcript
No Newsday Tuesday
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Audition updates! Plus a small amount of praise for myself. Transcript
Octopus
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should I make Sierra go to school this Friday? (PS: I’m @[email protected].) Transcript
A Wrinkle
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More thoughts on wrinkles — both of clothing and faces. Transcript
Ironing Bored
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you get wrinkles out? Does anyone iron anymore? Transcript
Callback
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Updates on the callback! Spoiler: I don’t know anything yet, but… 😬 Transcript
Not Not Playing
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex is watching a movie today. And attending a callback. Big day. Transcript
Yes Filter
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On cold brew and a clever solution to a stupid problem. Transcript
Puppet Master
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A dramatic arc on Your Daily Lex is reaching its most tension-laden point! Transcript
Flights of Fancy
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Follow-up to yesterday’s plane story. This episode was executive produced by John Siracusa. Transcript
Plane and Simple
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A blast from the past! Sort of. A story about a thing that happened 13 years and a few days ago. Transcript
Two Tired
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My car is back! Also: More bus stop musings. Topics!
Car Trouble
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Car trouble. Like I said. Transcript
Sewer Jokes Stink
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Liam wants to go the Paris Sewer Museum. I’m less sure. Only Judge John Hodgman can decide. Transcript
Bus Shirt
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the bus shirt. It’s a thing. Transcript
Introducing Sorkin' In It.
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Lex’s new podcast with Brian: Sorkin’ In It. It’s all about the films of Aaron Sorkin. Also just a reminder to Dan that ...
Have a Seat
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On choosing your seats. Transcript
Tipping Point
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Poker night logistics. Food delivery. Tipping. Transcript
Table Daddy
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s poker night.
Hi Arlo
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More on not sleeping, the Eiffel Tower, and new family member Arlo. Transcript
[Yawn Emoji]
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s tiredness is France’s fault. Transcript
Starts With T
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Posing a pop problem. Transcript
High Five
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On workout high fives, lunch, and what really matters.
Bear Necessities
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One more story from the dermatologists office. And a story about a bear. Transcript
The Office
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The dermatologist appointment is now a memory. But a memory worth sharing with you! Transcript
Do Something Rash
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dentists! Dermatologists! Teleprompters! Presentations! Transcript
Mother
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feedback on my album. Feedback on someone else’s album. And speaking sans slides. Transcript
New Album Alert
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, a new album alert! Featuring podcast theme songs, pop songs (the way I do them, anyway), and some real oddballs. Transcript
It's A-Me, Movie Goer
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex reviews the Mario movie. And reviews movie reviews. And movie prices. And soda. Transcript
Queue You
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This post is about Six C̶o̶l̶o̶r̶s̶ Flags. Transcript
Just Sit
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On babysitters, alarms, and sitting through an alarm. Transcript
Don't Be Alarmed
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On burglar alarms. Which is almost the correct topic for this episode. Transcript
Wool and Good
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex visited an alpaca farm. Transcript
Hats Off
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’m under occasional hat attack. Transcript
The Nerve
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On nerves before live shows and presentations. Transcript
Fast One
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is an episode about car holes.
A Brush With the Tooth
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring John Siracusa’s toothpaste rinsing nightmare. Transcript
With the E
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’m the real Lex Friedman. Transcript
See Me
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A non-gross episode about eyes. Transcript
SRO
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An all-audio episode of Your Daily Lex! Yes, that way, but also — another way! Transcript
Bleuuughhhhuh Moment
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A non-story about Liam. Follow-up regarding Andy. And a contact lens story. Transcript
Valentine's — Hey!
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode starts out about Valentine’s Day and ends with a mystery never to be solved — or even discussed — ever again. Transcript
Esc
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On escape rooms and mystery solving. Transcript
Or Not Tobe
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On podcasting about Aaron Sorkin shows, streaming, and improv. Transcript
Let's Be Frank
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the prophesy foretold: This episode is about beverages. Transcript
Foods For Thoughts
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Couscous. Everything bagels. And, of course, blueberries.
Pure Goad
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thoughts on what was effectively a bonus Your Daily Lex in a different podcast’s paid feed.
Need For Speed
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On enjoying not just podcasts, but also TV shows, at faster than 1x.
Hodgepodge
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a hodgepodge. There’s no other way around it. Refunds. Clue. Luck. Big weeks. And music.
Forty Smackers
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Character names. Early check-in fees. Spite. Follow-up.
Word Blood
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Airplane stories! Don’t sleep on this one. Or me.
LAWD? Have Mercy
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex let his kids drop out of something. They did a great job. At the dropping.
Vegas, Baby, Vegas
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex went to Vegas. It was fine.
Coffee Anon
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Follow up! On coffee and dessert.
Nothing to Sneeze At
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sneezes on screenses.
Clothes Minded
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A few thoughts on clothing. Hope it doesn’t wear you down.
Brace Yourself
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex wore braces three times.
Like I Like My Coffee
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coffee is for closers! And/or Your Daily Lex topics!
To Toot Or Not To Toot
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Toot sweet. Or don’t toot. On choosing not to post for fear of … not much.
In The Dark
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On how Lex used to go to sleep. And how he sleeps now.