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Looking Into
A podcast where two friends discuss pop culture, queer culture, and the lived human experience. We are committed to bringing passion an curiosity to the topics that interest us, and hope they also interest you.
Episodes
Looking IntoEpisode 25: AI Companions, TikTok Recommendations, and “Unexpected Glorious”
In this episode, Kaleb and Heidi discuss the insidious nature of AI social companions, consider viral restaurant recommendations, discuss Bake-Off and Survivor…
Looking IntoEpisode 24: Saucy Puds, Irish Tangents and Halloween Candy
In this episode, Kaleb and Heidi recap Dessert Week of “The Great British Bake Off,” then deep dive Halloween: Pumpkin patches, scary movies and trick-or-treat…
Looking IntoBONUS Episode: Survivor 51:5
Episode 5 of Survivor 51 was so freaking good, we couldn’t wait to talk about it! So here’s a special bonus episode where we unpack and recap and weigh in on…
Looking IntoEpisode 23: Monster Themes, Survivor Teams and Sportsball Dreams
In this episode, Kaleb is an unmitigated chaos gremlin and Heidi fights for her life during a narrative wrestling match that showcases just how fun life can be…
Looking IntoEpisode 22: Kelly Clarkson vs Brooklyn Biz, and Misogynistic Monologues
Kaleb and Heidi discuss recent episodes of Bake-off and Survivor 51, Heidi gives an overview of disappointing recent monster romance reads (barbed peens are…
Looking IntoEpisode 21: Bake-off, Monster Romance and Costco Lawsuits
In this episode, Heidi dedicates the month of October to a committed exploration of Monster Romance Books, Kaleb condemns class action lawsuits, and newsflash…
Looking IntoEpisode 20: Fraud, TV Worth Watching, and Mask-Optional Bars
In this episode, Kaleb details his investigation to uncover the fool who compromised his credit card, Heidi gives an overview of fall shows that may or may not…
Looking IntoEpisode 19: 2000s Heartbreak Music, Iced Coffee and Witches
In this episode, Kaleb and Heidi celebrate the legendary period of angsty heartbreak music from the early 2000’s—Approved for your autumnal audio adventures…
Looking IntoEpisode 18: Project Runway Finale, Death of a Pastor’s Wife, and Autumn Faves
In this episode, Kaleb gives us a rundown of the Project Runway 22 Finale, and Kaleb and Heidi take a rambling journey through the damaging documentary “Death…
Looking IntoEpisode 17: Raygun Documentary, Social Media and PLUR
In this episode, Heidi and Kaleb determine that if you’re going to dream with your head in the clouds, you might as well commit to the delusion—like Raygun in…
Looking IntoEpisode 16: Sanderson Books, FedEx Fails, Daisy Chain Fields
In this episode, Kaleb declares himself a Brandon Sanderson Stan and verbally eviscerates FedEx, Heidi contrasts the dumb dudes in the Callaway Golf…
Looking IntoEpisode 15: Project Runway, Celebrity Platforms and “The Crimson Record”
In this episode, Heidi introduces Kaleb to “Sleep Rat,” and the duo continue sharing scathing opinions about Project Runway 22. They also Look Into a recent…
Looking IntoEpisode 14: Media Mixed Bag, Perez Hilton, and Spidey Spoilers
In this episode, Heidi and Kaleb review current media, discuss Jared Padalecki’s controversial apology re: Perez Hilton, review the Lake Oswego Police Blotter…
Looking IntoEpisode 13: Box Office Reflections, Minnesota Fraud Victims, and Murder Neighbors
In this episode, Kaleb and Heidi share spoiler free reflections on “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man,” rage about the human impact of the Minnesota fraud cases…
Looking IntoEpisode 12: Hadestown, Greek Gods and Gendered Gyms
In this episode, Kaleb reflects on “Hadestown,”Heidi delivers several sermons on Man-Only-Gyms, and the duo discusses a bunch of other random side quests that…
Looking IntoEpisode 11: IMAX Screens, Troubled Teens and Gay Sheep
In this episode, Kaleb and Heidi discuss artist agency in cinematography choices and halftime performance aesthetics, join Paris Hilton in advocating for…
Looking IntoEpisode 10: Pdx Pride, Parenting, and the Pandemic
In this episode, Kaleb gives us the inside scoop on what to expect at Pdx Pride and Heidi goes into unnecessary detail on a vomit-inspired parenting victory…
Looking IntoEpisode 9: The Outsiders, America, and The World Cup
In this episode, we revisit some topics from last week, Kaleb returns to a classic work of literature, and Heidi fangirls over Zendaya and Erling Halaand…
Looking IntoEpisode 8: Pride Fest, True Crime Docs and the Fire Horse
In this episode, Kaleb gives an update on the Seattle Pride Fest, and Heidi fangirls over TomDaya. We determine that Heidi cannot be trusted to pick media…
Looking IntoEpisode 7: Pride, Labubus and AI
In this episode, Kaleb talks about producing Pride events, Heidi reflects on the power of supportive community, and they spin the wheel on a bunch of random…
Looking IntoEpisode 6: Dinosaurs, Transcendent Art, and Armpits
In this episode, Kaleb has an existential revelation inspired by a dinosaur documentary (and Morgan Freeman), Heidi threatens to end the friendship because…
Looking IntoEpisode 5: Substance Use, Belonging and Deli Meat
In this episode, Kaleb FINALLY watches John Mulaney’s special “Baby J,” we talk substance use, Heidi is a little depressed, and we spin the wheel to solve a…
Looking IntoEpisode 4: The Apostles, Survival Stories and Solicited Advice
In this episode, we determine which of Christ’s’ disciples were queer, rank our likelihood of being the final girl/gay in different survival narratives, and…
Looking IntoEpisode 3: Kidney donations, Epic films and Survivor 50
In this episode, we discover river sharks, condemn the foolish men of Survivor 50, and the internet decides to fire Heidi so Kaleb looks into a solution…
Looking IntoEpisode 2: Survivor 50, The Met Gala, Cults and Grief
Looking Into: Two friends discuss pop culture and the places it overlaps with the lived human experience. This is not a fashion podcast, but we ARE maybe…
Looking IntoEpisode 1: Sports Ball, Church Attendance and Survivor 50
Episode 1 : In this episode, Kaleb and Heidi look into the NBA Playoffs, stand up comedy, and discuss the importance of community gathering spaces. They also…