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 operates on the belief that no complaint is too small.

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!

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To Be Cringe Is to Be Free

March 24, 2026 • Sam Georgson

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Unfortunately whoever said, "If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly" was onto something. Post your first attempt at a french mani to main, publish the scripted podcast episode you recorded out of your studio apartment, to be cringe is to be free! Alex and I jump on the podcast to talk about Doing the Thing™️, whatever that thing may be.

Then it's time for The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: embracing creative collaborations, when people give you unsolicited product recommendations, and the idea that you have to do everything by yourself.

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