Episode 5

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11th Nov 2025

Roller Coasters, Rage Rooms & the Rise of Tip Screens

Stacy, Sofia, Justin, and Tony G discuss everything from failed language lessons and fake Louisiana accents to the thrill (or terror) of roller coasters. Stacy shares stories from the Marine Corps Ball—including her first trip to Busch Gardens, where she firmly skipped the rides—while Tony G defends the adrenaline rush, Justin admits swings now make him sick, and Sofia opens up about her fear of throwing up. The group also talks about the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day, and ends with a debate over today’s tipping culture: the guilt, the screens, and whether anyone really deserves a tip for handing you a bottle of water.

This week's highlights:

  • 🎓 Why language learning feels impossible as an adult
  • 🎢 Roller coasters, motion sickness, and Sofia’s fear of throwing up
  • 🎖 The 250th Marine Corps Birthday and Stacy’s ball weekend
  • 🧾 When to tip — and when it’s okay not to
  • 🦆 How a trip to Five Below turned into 300 rubber ducks

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The Tuesdays Morning Show
Pop culture and nostalgia just for you
A weekly show where a group of hosts from different generations swap stories, opinions, and laughs about pop culture, entertainment, and what’s trending now, as well as everything we remember and love from way back when. From new releases to nostalgic throwbacks, these radio hosts turned friends bring smart conversation and a little morning-show mayhem to your podcast feed.

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Stacy Raine

I was 16 years old when I conducted my very first interview. It was with a WWII veteran for a high school project, and I was so nervous that I brought a friend along with me. While I don't remember much from that day, I do remember how it felt to listen to him tell his story and to bear witness to the emotions that came with the telling. Throughout my career in nonprofit communication and podcast production, I've often thought of that veteran and what he taught me. There are so many stories from people who have really lived, if we just take a moment to listen.