
Pessimistic at Best
Welcome to Pessimistic at Best, a podcast for those with a penchant for frequent frustrations, personal gripes, unpopular opinions, honest observations, and the like. Hosted by Sam, your resident Pessimistic Patty, this weekly show dares to ask the question—have we tried listening to women?
Each week, Sam sits down with a guest to explore the good, the bad, and the ugly. A surprisingly good country album by your favorite pop artist, a bad bang trim you gave yourself during a manic episode, a military homecoming video on the internet that made you ugly cry. The list is endless, and therein lies the beauty. Come on in, we saved you a seat!
Podcasting since 2020 • 157 episodes
Pessimistic at Best
Latest Episodes
Just Scan the QR Code on the Table
If I have to use my own cellphone to pull up the menu at the restaurant, I'm clocking in because I work here now. I said what I said!James and I return to the podcast to celebrate Flow's Academy Award for Best Animated Feature (s/o to L...
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Feeling Insecure About My Water Bottle
I recently found myself feeling insecure about my Hydro during a Zoom call full of Stanleys and decided enough is enough! Screw your trendy water bottle! Unless you're still chewing on your Camelbak straw, like seriously, it's time to move on.<...
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39:55

Leaving It All on the Field
Picture this: The year is 2025 and you're making the active choice to jump back on the reading train after it dawns on you that you've forgotten how to do anything besides watch TV. Sound familiar? If so, you're safe here!Grace and I tak...
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