Last week we talked about “hate listening” to podcasts. This week, we’re talking about media consumption again—but this time, we’re talking about comfort TV. But there’s one more twist: Abby wants to know if high-stress shows like The Pitt and ER can be comfort shows (because they definitely are for her).

We also chat about:

• Going on a cross-country road trip and the roles each of us would play
• How it feels for Alli to hold THE FIRST COPIES of her debut novel!
• The current and future state of hardcover books
• ...and more!

And, of course, here are links to things we mentioned in the episode:

• LITTLE ONE by Olivia Muenter
• The Pitt
• HEART THE LOVER by Lily King
• GLOSSY by Marisa Seltzer

The usual links:

• ITAT on Instagram
• Alli on Instagram
• Abby on Instagram
• ITAT on Substack
• Pre-order Alli’s book!

Advocacy corner:

The state of the country (and world) is weighing heavily on us right now. As such, we wanted to provide some suggestions of how to stay involved. Every little thing counts.

• Call your representatives using 5 Calls (there’s also a great mobile app)
• Donate to mutual aid orgs. Here are some suggestions:
• Food For All
• Immigrant Defense Network
• List of mutual aid orgs in Minnesota
• Project Relief Maine
• Stay in the know by following these creators:
• Emily Amick of Emily In Your Phone
• Aaron Parnas

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Raise your hand if you've ever opened up your Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, or [Insert your social media platform of choice] and navigated toward the profile of someone you, well, really don't like.

We won't say you hate that person, per se, but you definitely don't like them, and you may not even know them. Yet you often find yourself scrolling through their page to see what they're up to. (By the way, if you're not raising your hand, I don't believe you!! – Love, Abby).

Many in the world refer to this as "hate following."

In this episode, we discuss something in a very similar vein: "Hate listening" to podcasts, something Alli does on pretty much a daily basis. We also chat about:

• Our ideal morning routines (and how soggy socks can interfere)
• Hiring a personal driver for two-year-old Will (note: this is a joke)
• Throw pillows and commitment issues
• Cookie Fridays
• ...and more!

And, of course, here are links to everything we mentioned in the episode:

• Busy Phillips on Pod Meets World
• Abby's super cool new mechanical keyboard (I'm sorry that it's from Am*zon!!)
• Watch What Crappens episode about the RHOSLC finale
• Workhorse by Caroline Palmer

The usual links:

• ITAT on Instagram
• Alli on Instagram
• Abby on Instagram
• ITAT on Substack
• Pre-order Alli’s book!

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Oh no! You thought we'd abandoned you? Left ITAT behind, and walked off into the sunset? Never! (Well, maybe one day, but not anytime soon.)

Today we're back with the first episode of 2026 (which just so happens to be the year of TOO BLESSED TO STRESS).

In episode 16, Alli and Abby finally open up the Christmas gifts they got each other and discuss a plethora of random things, including:

• Claymation squirrels and other package-related drama
• Alli's feelings about becoming a published author in less than two months (!!)
• Our thoughts on 2026, the year of the horse
• Moments we felt most joyful and carefree in 2025
• ..and more!

There's some great ASMR in this episode. And even better news? Today's 'sode is free for everyone! So grab those headphones and listen in. We're happy to be back in your ears!

And, of course, here are links to everything we mentioned in the episode:

• Gilmore Girls Oracle Deck
• Culture Study Newsletter: Some Really Hard (But Really Useful) Questions

The usual links:

• ITAT on Instagram
• Alli on Instagram
• Abby on Instagram
• ITAT on Substack
• Pre-order Alli's book!

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