True Crime Reality

There's a scientific reason you might be wired to think, "they all look alike to me." That concept was at the heart of a bizarre, extended interaction Amy and T. J. had with a woman who approached them at the airport yesterday. The stranger claimed she and her husband thought T. J. was former President Barack Obama. Then, things got uncomfortable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want some phenomenal movie recommendations that don't look like anyone else's list, or if you want to go deeper than the top grossing movies of 2025, look no further than this episode! Amy and T.J. discuss their favorite movies of the year, including the one they took the family to on Christmas Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our favorite gift expert is back, Dr. Julian Givi, an associate professor who studies gift giving for a living. Dr. GIvi has answers to all of your gift returning dilemmas. Is it ok to return everything you don’t like? Do you need to tell the giver that you’re returning the item? And, is it ever OK to re-gift a present? His answers might surprise you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Everyone has been there at a family or friend gathering…. That awkward moment of silence in a conversation, followed by uncomfortable laughter or even a topic you don’t want to discuss. Amy and T.J. have some expert tips on how to become a “topic manager” and learn to become a “responsive listener.” We even share an amazing list of holiday themed icebreakers that you can keep in your back pocket to make all of your conversations fun, meaningful and memorable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.