THE BEST & WORST SOCIAL MEDIA! Good Influences Episode 61

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[@lilahsmith1411]

I love this pod but I wish it wasn’t filmed so far in advance. The banter ends up being so repetitive and outdated by the time the ep goes live. I’m watching regardless because I love your convos though!

[@passivelyobsessive5460]

i didn't think about that when they were talking about the NPC tik tok trend but that makes so much more sense now. thanks for the reminder.

[@ricvondutch5715]

2nd this

[@originalcyn]

Agree 1000%

[@jackmchugh7961]

They said the month of September everyone is booked and busy so they had to record a lot in advance to post while they are gone

[@lilahsmith1411]

@@jackmchugh7961oh good to know, thanks for pointing out!

[@2542lauren]

Mike over-explaining the screentime settings and Carly saying “…yeah, we know” 😂😂 lmao

[@kaylabeatty8083]

What made it that much better is him saying "what do I press after settings" and carly says "um screen time" 🤣🤣🤣☠️

[@originalcyn]

The earliest people on the internet were super nerds who were more likely to be introverts, and introverts are more likely to be cat people.

[@originalcyn]

Facebook groups are so underrated. I joined a group for my cat’s specific disease to help me manage it and got so much help.

[@alyssaelder4171]

Love watching Matt’s face when he disagrees with Erin but he knows he won’t win the argument 🤨😑

[@alisontorres71]

Matt saying he can break bread with anyone from any political side, and that he wants them to see that he “can be human as well” is so funny coming from the straight white male that he is lmao love him though

[@emm7412]

What else is he supposed to say? 😭😭 I'm sure he's very aware of his privileges

[@alisontorres71]

@@emm7412 Literally nothing lol I’m not saying he shouldn’t get along with people with different beliefs, it’s just the way he phrased it as if right-winged people would see him any different because of his personal beliefs. He’s a white man from texas, and comes from a rich family who is most likely right-winged themselves. It’s easy for him to “see all sides” when the other side is voting for things that would never affect him. Again, I couldn’t care less who he “breaks bread with” it’s just silly that he thinks he’s accomplishing anything by showing right-wingers that he “can be human” when in their eyes, he is the standard/superior human by default.

[@jossselineee9054]

@@alisontorres71this is a perfect take. No hate on Matt I absolutely adore him but the contrast is vast and as a central American immigrant woman of color I just can’t break bread with far right Republicans.

[@demi.doobiedoobiedoo8707]

I wish real world LinkedIn and recruiters thought like Matt when it comes to descriptions for the work you’ve done, they literally force you to give too much detail otherwise you never get hired.

[@passivelyobsessive5460]

mike saying he doesn't think tumblr or reddit are social media made me think he doesn't get it. no hate love ya mike, just love my tumblr too

[@Joshua143red]

Because Mike feels the need to have a different take every episode so that he’ll appear cooler than he really is

[@samanthastobbe3520]

@@Joshua143red this.

[@emm7412]

I've noticed he will completely disregard any topic that is beyond his scope of interest/ knowledge. He's never had a tumblr so to him, it's not social media.

[@heathern3734]

He literally says he thinks social media is “when you have a profile with your name and picture that you post things on.” That’s reddit and tumblr hahaha no hate but he contradicts himself

[@kilemcvey3197]

matt please go to therapy! I say this with love lmfao

[@paola_170]

Facebook groups are literally so entertaining 😂 Carly you’re a mood

[@megirving]

I think if social media didn’t exist tomorrow I would be happier

[@lexil8212]

Lmao hearing you guys talk about LinkedIn is actually hilarious

[@2542lauren]

I have never created a single tiktok, but I have quite a few tiktok comments that have tens of thousands of likes and I’m not gonna lie- that shit is VALIDATING 😂

[@hadleighfendius1638]

Trust me, totally agreed with the job linkedin/resume BS. However, as someone who is searching for a job right now, it's necessary. It is WILD and I never feel like my real self. I think we're just past the point of humans wanting to hire real people. It is corporate insanity. More often than not I get weeded out by HR before ever getting a chance to speak to a real person. I think I could land a ton of jobs if I could just talk to someone first and they can see I'm competent beyond a piece of paper.

[@baileebrueckner1903]

Matt’s side in the political talk>>>🙌🏼👏🏼

[@whoawhoawha]

lowkey live for when it gets political

[@quadmft]

perfect timing for work & a workout after!! thank you erin carly mike & matt

[@abigailquiroz8517]

Love that my lunch timed out perfectly with this episode so I have something to watch 💚

[@dav6964]

literally got my lunch 20 mins ago and held off on taking my lunch break just on the OFF CHANCE that u guys posted at 12!!!! ty ty ty

[@kaeleighkrystine8275]

Thank you for the episode!!!!!!

[@avabrenneman4011]

YEEEPPPP GOOD INFLUENCES TUESDAY 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@baileebrueckner1903]

The inaccurate dog training advice in the beginning… Rough😂

[@virginiaweir6036]

It’s okay Carly my tik tok screen time is over 5 hours too

[@laurenashley90]

‘Bark Check’ ,I caught that Mike 🤣🐶

[@gunaitarde9312]

Love Matt's organization of saved folders in social media

[@mariami1990]

That thing Mike is saying he wishes Facebook was... I feel like that's literally tumblr lmao

[@teresav46]

no literally

[@kaeleighkrystine8275]

I love listening to the pod when commuting to/from work! So Matt, For the listeners (me) it is funny, and flows so well. Don’t be too hard on yourself😂

[@racheld5765]

SUCH a good episode 😆😆

[@Bobbyshampoothedriver]

I would LOVE a politics episode. I think a lot of us would. If people disagree with your political views and they can’t handle you talking about it, they probably shouldn’t be watching anyways. You guys can make anything funny! Do it

[@jules8834]

I appreciate Matt's comment about the fine people of Minnesota 😅.. we are nice and wouldn't ban tik tok!

[@jessicafoster5262]

Noodle- the bones day dog did pass 😢 but he was elderly and lived a lovely end of life (it seemed)

[@St97112]

Mike & Erin seem soo insecure or something they both can say anything but if they don’t agree or understand it’s WHAT??? Or you don’t know???? I cannot imagine being around friends like that

[@daniiic3]

Carly I totally agree I keep Facebook for the groups alone lol. Here are some of my favorite groups I’m in: SCANDALNAVIA!, PEOPLE AGAINST MODERN FARMHOUSE, IM HIGH AND THIS IS TRUE CRIME, MY NEWEST KINK IS WATCHING RACISTS LOSE THEIR JOBS FOR SHIT THEY SAY ONLINE

[@jasonhunter2819]

Erin, 32, talking about 'adults' ...but I'm older than she is and feel the exact same lol

[@jsbh2006]

My grandma now prints out things from Facebook and post them on her refrigerator 😂

[@Dsbeat7000]

This episode was 10/10

[@marcyanne8910]

Matt saying he can walk away is just his privilege to blend in

[@theyJC]

1:10:58 THANK YOU ERIN! Other countries have travel bans/advisory on the US sooo

[@whoawhoawha]

watching at my job 🥰

[@MrBosunDog]

Listening to an episode and having a mental image of them vs seeing a recoding of them is so weird.

[@leya6113]

Just stalked Matts LinkedIn 😂

[@carys.huff20]

Only 19 but I agree with Matt Facebook is indeed poppin

[@YeahThatsKyle]

Okay Mike Zuckerberg 😭

[@Slimshadybbyy]

I’m definitely not on Matt’s tiktok algorithm 😅

[@anajoaquin258]

I’m just screaming Aristocats 😂😂

[@secret99826]

Erin with the toxic gossip train😭

[@KatsObsession]

Laughing at Carly’s story. I had an ex where it ended fine but we cut ties except on LinkedIn and I viewed his profile one day. I didn’t know it tells them so he quickly deleted me after 😂 we’re both happily married so I found it hilarious.

[@anjalipatnana3549]

Thank u for bring awareness to the mass shootings!! This is what I call real authentic influencers! The political Views are amazing

[@kaliamacklin3327]

POLITIC EPISODE!

[@nut1909]

"shes not shane dawson" HAHAHAHAHA ERIN

[@Chris.317]

Great episode! Mike’s baby scrolling thing was fake

[@Polka-rj6jf]

I have seen that video too. Was the video really fake?

[@bviva2577]

Millennials discussing, an “actual telephone conversation” 😂 Thinking they invented the phrase “I will let you go” Gotta love ‘em 😂

[@GIJaneUSAF]

I think it was more of just trying to give advice, since that's what they were talking about. Trying to improve on their conversational methods & tips while talking on the phone with someone. I believe that people really just don't talk on the phone that much anymore, so in turn, a lot of the nuances have been lost along the way and are left to be rediscovered. Especially with the younger generations, that is probably a majority of their audience. There's always a chance to learn, even if it's common sense to others

[@bviva2577]

@@GIJaneUSAF I am sure none of them need to be educated on phone etiquette 😁 they are over 30 years old

[@GIJaneUSAF]

@bviva2577 looks like you can't even take the time to read or comprehend what I just said or even just listen to the podcast you're commenting on, so nvm. Not wasting my time on someone so small-minded.

[@notmariasanchez]

matt is so relatable

[@iSeeFani]

When Matt says he can "break bread" is that because Patricia's family is probably republican.. I don't know this to be truth but like that got REAL uncomfortable. Love the pod, just surprised at how it ended...

[@clarkagustina]

Carly is me, me is Carly 💕

[@user-qc6zi7jd3r]

Kibble will make your cat more plump I thought it was the wet food that did it forever too! But giving them majority wet food is risking their dental health. Not to tell you what to do just some info. Love y’all ❤️

[@khyajo9371]

i’ve heard the opposite! that wet food is better for their teeth than dry, and that it’s a myth that dry food is good for teeth cleaning now i’m curious to know which one is the truth 😂

[@emilybolesky2166]

I'm an HR consultant who does a lot of recruiting and I can agree with the whole LinkedIn segment- y'all chat GPT should not be used to write your profile. We know, and we are scrolling past ya on to the next.

[@kaeleighkrystine8275]

Omg I loved the end of the podcast. I want a news/political episode sooooo BAD

[@Sleepyjoe30]

Why? Most of them are uneducated lol. Except mike

[@gunaitarde9312]

Carly saying what they have a tonne of jobs LMAO

[@Franklin2OO7]

I got close to 70 hours on KZbin this month lol. and that’s just on my phone, not including when I watch it on the tv.

[@biancacolmenares620]

Politics is just the discussion and creation of policies that will affect people. There is no “just politics”

[@pixxie102]

I recently watched that Gunther doc which lead me to a true crime pod cast that had the survivor of the real life dirty John case share that she once cat and dog sat for a v famous YT with a ukulele ::: two worlds colliding :::::

[@jessicafoster5262]

CARLY 5 HOURS ON TIK TOK LOLLLLL

[@VenLouie]

and mike wonders why his feed is all so political lol

[@jeankinkade]

i also kinda feel like cats are the minority so they take charge online

[@fatimarocio5030]

Sure, you can choose to not want to be around somebody because of differing opinions. However, I agree with Matt, I’m not gonna dedicate my life harping on other people’s stances/beliefs simply because they don’t align with mines. It bothers me that whenever somebody says something that Erin doesn’t agree with (even when she usually has opinions rather than facts to back her up) she instantly goes at the person trying to change their minds, but then goes “no, you don’t have to take it back”. 🤨 I wouldn’t mind a politics episode as long as EVERYONE gets to say what they want to say and LISTEN to what others say regardless if they agree or not!

[@Megan-1234]

Yes!!

[@fath1ma]

Mike talking human rights issues while he’s currently chilling on the beach in apartheid Israel.

[@samanthadavila4084]

I actually really want a political episode…

[@krystalsk]

Mike should say less.

[@SeraCimaglia]

maybe don’t make it soooo political at the end. lost me

[@racheld5765]

I’m sure they’re devastated to hear that

[@St97112]

Considering this is their income they should be

[@lorrenbrown4607]

boohoo

[@jediscum29]

Yeah especially when Erin is a Hypocrite

[@anxiouscrying]

i love tuesdays🫶🏼