We’re helping a listener survive their in-laws with Harrison’s "active distraction" hack—including why you need to start a fake walking habit weeks in advance. It’s tactical, it’s genius, and it might just save your engagement. Plus, we’re spiralling down the singing algorithm hole. We obsess over those viral Filipino harmonies before Yas puts her post-surgery voice to the ultimate, slightly tone-deaf te
Getting engaged is supposed to be the happiest time of your life, but what happens when you realize that includes a lifetime of in-laws you can't stand? We tackle a listener’s SOS about an upcoming family visit that they are absolutely dreading. Ash and Harrison dive into the art of survival, suggesting everything from "active distraction" to setting firm boundaries before they even step through the front door.
Harrison shares his surprisingly calculated approach: the "pre-planned escape." He recommends starting a brand new daily routine, like going for three long walks a day, weeks before they arrive. That way, when you disappear for two hours to avoid another conversation about their cat, it’s just "part of your health journey." Ash also suggests picking up a very thick, very "important" book because nobody wants to interrupt someone who is clearly busy being intellectual.
The conversation takes a lighter turn as we explore the "singing algorithm" that has completely taken over our Instagram and TikTok feeds. We obsess over those incredible viral videos of Filipino families and their effortless, spine-tingling harmonies. Ash reminisces about growing up in the Philippines where a karaoke machine isn't just an option, it's a household requirement.
Finally, things get chaotic when we decide to try those harmonies ourselves. Yas, who is still adjusting to life after a tonsillectomy, attempts to hit the high notes, but discovers her "falsetto" might have been a casualty of the surgery. Between the off-key attempts and the hilarious background tracks, it’s safe to say we won’t be winning any international singing competitions anytime soon.