In this episode Roo and Aimee dive into the surprisingly intense emotions that some men have about parking. Parallel parking, backing into spaces, judging other people’s parking jobs — somehow it’s all tied to masculinity. Roo and Aimee attempt to unpack why a slightly crooked parking job can trigger a full internal crisis for certain guys. Is it pride? Is it territorial instinct? Is it just dads everywhere whispering “you can do better than that”?

Roo also shares a recent moment of confusion when she thought she heard the iconic Twitter notification sound… only to realize it was actually a bird outside her house. The real twist? The podcast now has 20 followers, so honestly it could have gone either way. Roo is choosing to believe the bird might have been a fan.

Meanwhile, Roo continues her ongoing battle with a broken closet door that refuses to stay upright. Despite knowing it’s unstable, she keeps accidentally knocking it over with her butt while walking by. At this point the door is less a piece of furniture and more a recurring character in her daily life.

Intro and outro music titled Gimme That Jazz by Music for Plants.

Original Art by Kicking Cones.

This week in the fort Roo recounts her recent visit to a Moroccan spa where she was scrubbed from head to toe by a lady without being able to communicate much because of a language barrier. Roo is still unsure what the proper etiquette is when someone you just met is aggressively exfoliating you and gently cradling you at the same time.

Meanwhile, Aimee shares her long-standing issue with tropical fruit. Mango, papaya, guava — her mouth simply does not understand what is happening. She insists it’s not a personality flaw, but a legitimate sensory problem where her brain cannot decide if the fruit is delicious, suspicious, or actively trying to confuse her. Roo argues that this is a psychological and cultural issue, while Aimee maintains that tropical fruit simply has “too many vibes.”

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Intro and outro music titled Gimme That Jazz by Music for Plants.

Artwork by Kicking Cones.

Aimee’s mic died on location in Bimini, so there is a part 2 episode with all the cruise ship shenanigans!! The duo recap dressing as crustaceans and bananas, communicating on vacation, and how Roo turns into a vacation-maxing dad when she's on a trip.

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Artwork - Kicking Cones

Florida Comedy Collective: https://www.floridacomedycollective.com/

Florida Comedy Collective (FCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting comedic arts in Florida. FCC provides a platform for comedians to showcase their talent and connect with audiences across the state. FCC's mission is to foster a vibrant and inclusive comedy community that celebrates creativity and humor

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Mention “PILLOWFORT” for $100 of bonus onboard credit (Sailor Loot) for any cabin type booked by July 31. Excludes base fares and Lock-It-In rates – contact Bob Voyage Travel for more information.