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Charlie Bardey and Natalie Rotter-Laitman explore some of the most (and least) pressing ideas, theories, axioms, and concepts out there.

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Ideas Covered:

• Party squirrels

• Glasses off face

• I will solve pain

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Ideas Covered:

• Subway seat surprise

• They came for vibrations

• What about intruders?

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Ideas Covered:

• Banana river

• Elevator planning

• Why I cry

Guest: Max Wittert

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See Max's live show I Can Steal Your Mother, October 30 - November 15 at the Brick Theater

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Ideas Covered:

• I must not get it

• Time to text when the text arrives fruit birth

• Baby at the wedding

• After movie option

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Recent Guests

Max Wittert
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Episode: Why I Cry (w/ Max Wittert)
Beck Bennett
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Episode: Naked Guy Wine w/ Courtney O'Donnell
Celeste Yim
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Celeste Yim (artist/academic)
Episode: Scholars Gather (w/ Celeste Yim)
Liva Pierce
Comedian, part of a duo with Jane Wickline
Episode: They Put Squirrels In The Park (w/ Jane Wickline and Liva Pierce)
Jane Wickline
Comedian, part of a duo with Liva Pierce
Episode: They Put Squirrels In The Park (w/ Jane Wickline and Liva Pierce)
Marlee Goderer
Special guest, comedian
Special guest on Exploration: LIVE!
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Nori Reed
Comedian and performer
Episode: If I Dump, You'll Dump (w/ Nori Reed)

Hosts

Charlie Bardey
Host of Exploration: LIVE!, introduces segments and guides conversation
Natalie Rotter-Laitman
Co-host who drives main segments and topic ideas

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Ugh.

    2 of the most boring, desperately untalented, hyper privileged boring heads mumble and chew food into a mic while complaining about how hard their lives are. How can they be so ignorant when they went to college? These two demonstrate how higher ed is utterly failing us.

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    Trixie’s Dad
    United Statesa month ago
  • love love love

    absolutely obsessed, highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C8lyn2
    United States2 months ago
  • The best

    Please try to get on Perfume Genius, his brain is amazing you guys would vibe

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    personwhoisnotarobot
    United States3 months ago
  • i <3 exp: live!

    charlie and natalie have THE best podcast host dynamic and are genuinely so good at talking to guests. it is simply so nice to listen to two people who really enjoy each others company. seriously the only comedy pod i listen to because it is the gold standard for me!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    josieeenotjo
    United States7 months ago
  • Love!

    Every week when the episode is done I get so sad, bc I never want it to be over! Too funny, yall!!

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    Elise LP
    United States7 months ago

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Talking Points

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Why I Cry (w/ Max Wittert)
Q: Do you have something that just makes you cry every time?
Bardey describes crying at the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate opening cinematic because Kirby, an underestimated character, survives an overwhelming attack; Wittert and Rotter-Laitman share other emotional triggers.
Why I Cry (w/ Max Wittert)
Q: How do you water plants deeply?
Wittert says to wet the soil throughout the pot until water seeps out of the bottom, rather than watering only one area.
Help Aggression (w/ EJ Marcus)
Q: What inspired the hosts to pick Judy Garland and the theme of aggression as the episode's focus?
They riff on the emotional toll of performance and public adoration, using Judy Garland as a touchstone for exploring fame, pain, and resilience.
If You're Here You're Family
Q: What do you think about the dynamics of communal social space?
When you feel at home in a place, it's about comfort and familiarity with the people.
App That Erases Your Bad Opinions (w/ Sydnee Washington & Marie Faustin)
Q: How do you feel about the rising use of apps to help people express their opinions?
The app you suggested sounds interesting as it forces inner reflection rather than public sharing.

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Two core hosts bring a free-form, conversation-first approach that blends personal storytelling with sharp cultural observations. Episodes typicaly roam from everyday anecdotes and pop culture tangents to thoughtful takes on society, technology, and human behavior, all interwoven with sponsor reads and light improv bits. The show stands out for its high-energy chemistry, willingness to circle back on ideas, and a casual, NYC-influenced vibe that balances humor with genuine curiosity. Listeners likely enjoy candid banter, spontaneous topic shifts, and guest appearances that spark playful debates and cultural insights.

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Recent guests on Exploration: LIVE! include:

1. Max Wittert
2. Beck Bennett
3. Kyle Mooney
4. Courtney O'Donnell
5. Celeste Yim
6. Liva Pierce
7. Jane Wickline
8. Marlee Goderer

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