Your Daily Lex
Episodes
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.
Detector Gadget
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where there’s beep, there’s smoke. Well, smoke detectors, anyway.
I Chew Chew Choose You
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On chewing gum. The act, not the gum variant.
The Beat of His Own Drummer
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Liam turned 12! Lex talks fast! Birthday breakfasts!
The Internet Is For Lex
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some folks don’t talk about it when they plan to audition for a show. But Lex shares his plans. And voices.
Weirdo
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are things that make each of us weird. Here are some of mine — with an important caveat.
Feet and Mirror
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Updates on staying warm in bed, with listener feedback! Also, a sad story with a twist ending about a sideview mirror.
Afoot
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bed warmth. Cold feed. And other important topics.
Voice Control
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex has thoughts on his own voice. How meta. This episode published early and will show up at the right time again on Monday. Probably. Maybe you&rsqu...
Today and Today and Today
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex liked a book. And he didn’t break his email. Yay!
Accidental Lex Podcast
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a story about Lex showing up on ANOTHER podcast. In name, not in presence. Also: New York City! And books!
Commuting Sentence
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex is doing something for the first time in three years.
What I Take
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A review of the various things I put into my body. In terms of supplements and stuff, you sicko.
Go Refs!
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t want to talk about it. So here’s mostly other stuff.
Pets
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have a lot of pets, as you might have just guessed.
So Many Death Stars
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex’s covid postive line is VERY FAINT. And why doesn’t he like Star Wars more?
Nerves
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, I found a thing that makes me nervous!
Trash Talk
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On football trash talk, friends, and the Philadelphia Eagles. (Fly, Eagles, fly.)
Tasteless
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I lost my sense of taste. It was sad. And I have banking woes.
Gross
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ugh. COVID-19. Still not a fan.
Fever Dream
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I was worried this wouldn’t be a great episode of the podcast. I was right to be worried.
Lex and Not Lex
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The results of Lex’s COVID test were: Negative! However…
Two to Three Topics
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers three main topics: The Philadelphia Eagles, pithily. COVID, in brief. And fingernails, meanderingly.
It's Hip To Do Squares
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Super Bowl boxes, betting, and the lottery.
Inspectors
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and Harry: I don’t like you. Sorry. (Not sorry.)
It's Time To Be Real
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex shares thoughts on the silly app BeReal.
Bee Best
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Liam competed in the spelling bee. Spelling bees are awesome.
Unsub
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s possible the email notifications I have enabled aren’t good for me.
Neighborhood Watch
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The unarmed security guards in Lex’s development won’t protect Lex’s house. Or his neighbor’s. For different reasons.
Song of the Technology
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex shares stories of computers singing to him.
Ushered The Neon Light
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An episode that was planned to zig, but instead zags.
Mystery
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex (finally!) participated in the MIT Mystery Hunt.
The Kindle Swindler
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luisa! Lex! Kindles! Tic-Tacs! Stuff!
Pharmacy You Real Soon
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pun follow-up that does and doesn’t suck. And a strep adventure.
Puns of Steel
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex’s friends challenged him to write five puns in fifteen minutes based on a some suggestions. This was fun. For Lex, anyway.
Icing on the Cake
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex experienced a first yesterday!
Pay to Play
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Move fast and release things, I guess.
Credit Where Due
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lex just started his new business. Here’s how it’s going. And another idea.
H2O No
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Water where there shouldn’t be water is the worst. The worst.
2023 and You and Me
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s 2023! Lex is back to work.
The Book of Job
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New year, new Lex.
Reconcilable Differences
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This very podcast was a topic on another (very) podcast.
Infinite Loop
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I keep getting stuck in an infinite loop. Of GrubHub’s making.
Lexmas
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How Lex spent his Christmas. And also, I sing to you. Again. You’re welcome.
Lex Friedman Consulting
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Announcing Lex Friedman Consulting. And talking at an even more manic pace than usual. And thoughts on 1975. The band, not the year.
Please Continue To Hold
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lex is on hold. You get to join him. It’s more fun than it sounds. (For you, not him.)
Lex Friendman
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On friends far and near.