Your Daily Lex
I work in podcasting. I’m quite charming. I wrote this bio.
Thu, April 03, 2025
Easy as π
A story about Lex. (Not me.) And an instrumental tune meant to be called π. Transcript
Wed, April 02, 2025
2
The second song on the new album — and our third song overall — about our robot friend, Boo-Boo Bot. Transcript
Tue, April 01, 2025
Popular Social
About that pizza. And a song not about pizza. (Yet.) Transcript
Mon, March 31, 2025
Biking Mandate
“On My Bike” from the album Blueprint by Liam & Lex. Happy Trans Day of Visibility to all who celebrate, which should be all of us. And a story about maybe making a friend. Transcript
Fri, March 28, 2025
Please Go Away, But Not To Hell
It’s the next song from Blueprint, “Please Go Away.” Plus good news. Transcript
Thu, March 27, 2025
In Favor Of Nouns
All about the next song on the new Liam & Lex album, Pronouns. Transcript
Wed, March 26, 2025
Lost Cause
All about the song “Lost Song” from the new Liam & Lex album Blueprint. This is a fun story about an insane song. Transcript
Tue, March 25, 2025
Tyrannosaurus Lex
A song about a dinosaur. Boom. Transcript
Mon, March 24, 2025
Liam & Lex's Versions
New album alert! Blueprint from Liam & Lex is available wherever you listen to music. Transcript
Thu, March 20, 2025
Small Topics
Getting things done. Making myself wait. Album stuff. Title stuff. Transcript
Tue, March 18, 2025
Robots and Pizza
A new Liam & Lex album is coming soon. Transcript
Mon, March 17, 2025
First Do No Arm
Man, my arm feels weird. I DO NOT like it. Transcript
Thu, March 13, 2025
Routine
Beard beard beard. Also: Skincare. Transcript
Wed, March 12, 2025
Not My Kid
Three stories, one per kid. Transcript
Tue, March 11, 2025
The Decision
Liam made a decision. It was hard. Transcript
Thu, March 06, 2025
Manyth Time
Facing my face. Transcript
Wed, March 05, 2025
Type: Casting
I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, I wonder what happened with Lex’s auditions. Here are some answers. Transcript
Tue, March 04, 2025
Grammar Ghost
I wrote a song for Grammar Girl. Actually, I wrote two songs for Grammar Girl. One of them misunderstood the assignment. 😂 Transcript
Thu, February 27, 2025
Special Audition
It’s been a minute since we last had Audition Talk. Transcript
Tue, February 25, 2025
Contact Sports
This is a story about a sauna. Transcript
Mon, February 24, 2025
89.49
Quick stories from high school. Also, lawyers and new clients. Transcript
Thu, February 20, 2025
One Nightstand
An uncouth complaint. Transcript
Wed, February 19, 2025
How Much Ya Bench
One more college story about linguistics courses. Transcript
Tue, February 18, 2025
The Nair Up There
Talk radio is a tough gig. Especially solo, for hours at a time. Transcript
Thu, February 13, 2025
Sing Slowly
Stories from college. But not the driving story. The a cappella story. Transcript
Wed, February 12, 2025
Living Single
My freshman year roommate in college was terrible. Transcript
Tue, February 11, 2025
Consonants
A story from college. Transcript
Mon, February 10, 2025
Threepeat
I had a good day yesterday. As did my favorite football team. Transcript
Thu, February 06, 2025
Delay
There’s room for improvement here. And Go Birds! Transcript
Wed, February 05, 2025
Nice!
Being nice is nice. And also time consuming. Transcript
Tue, February 04, 2025
Complaint Department
What a hodgepodge of an episode. Transcript
Mon, February 03, 2025
Parenting Wins
I was proud of a pair of parenting moments this past weekend. Transcript
Thu, January 30, 2025
My kids are driving. Me? Crazy.
More thoughts on how my kids keep aging. And thanks, Frank. Transcript
Wed, January 29, 2025
Shoe In
A story of shoe buying. Transcript
Tue, January 28, 2025
The Pun Is Mightier
A story of ComedySportz glory. Transcript
Mon, January 27, 2025
On The Road To Victory
Why I choose to watch the Super Bowl from home. Transcript
Thu, January 23, 2025
Weighty
Wait! Weights. Whaaaat? Transcript
Tue, January 21, 2025
Snow Tired
Acknowledging reality. But also, snow stories. Transcript
Mon, January 20, 2025
Yeah. It's Monday.
Snow. Drums. Driving. Fear. Transcript
Thu, January 16, 2025
3-D
I seek desk advice. And I guested on another podcast. And I answer a question. Transcript
Wed, January 15, 2025
Evites
Today’s episode fields a conversation I touched down upon— oh forget it, it’s about hosting the Super Bowl. Transcript
Tue, January 14, 2025
Acceptance
Ani got another acceptance. I’m having a hard time accepting what’s to come. Transcript
Mon, January 13, 2025
Economy Premium Plus Minus
I can’t book a flight. And speaking of flying… The Eagles. Transcript
Thu, January 09, 2025
Somewhat Puzzling
It never ends. Transcript
Wed, January 08, 2025
I Bombed
Well. That went poorly. Transcript
Tue, January 07, 2025
Reboot
And I would walk 10,000 steps, and I would walk 10,000 more. Transcript
Mon, January 06, 2025
Fitness Burrito
More about my new fitness situation. Transcript
Thu, January 02, 2025
Walk the Walk
I recorded this episode at 2.2 miles per hour. Transcript
Tue, December 31, 2024
Happy New Year
Hey, it’s the last YDL ever! (Of 2024) Transcript
Thu, December 19, 2024
Higher Steaks
Bar Mitzvah planning. Family incoming. Sharps. And a forthcoming(ish) project. Transcript
Wed, December 18, 2024
Let Me Vent
Busy day here. Plus, I didn’t stalk a person. Transcript
Tue, December 17, 2024
GBA
It’s fun to win. Transcript
Mon, December 16, 2024
Monds of Average Wealth
I had a good weekend. And stole one necklace successfully. Not a googol necklaces. Transcript
Thu, December 12, 2024
The Greatest
Good tidings I bring. Transcript
Wed, December 11, 2024
What a Wonderful World
I attended live band karaoke. Or so I claim, briefly. Transcript
Tue, December 10, 2024
Podcast Fan
I met a podcast fan. And I had an audition. Transcript
Mon, December 09, 2024
We Got The Heat
Heat. Tea. Light. Expensive meals. Transcript
Thu, December 05, 2024
The Unknowns
What am I going to do about my heat? Transcript
Wed, December 04, 2024
My Friends
There’s a smell. It’ll be okay. And pricey. Maybe. Transcript
Mon, December 02, 2024
Monday Thanksgiving Roundup
Thanksgiving + Hershey = chocoLOTS of fun. See what I did there? Transcript
Wed, November 27, 2024
It's Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving plans. Birthday thoughts. Transcript
Tue, November 26, 2024
Save the Tools
I had a shower problem. Transcript
Mon, November 25, 2024
Immediately Incredibly Crass
Who knew? You did. Transcript
Thu, November 21, 2024
Cue Tease
Liam’s job isn’t easy. Transcript
Tue, November 19, 2024
Humbug!
Liam’s gig! And our next album is still a few months away. Transcript
Mon, November 18, 2024
That Was a Busy Week
I went out more than usual last week. Wow. Transcript
Thu, November 14, 2024
Lies and Lying Liars
Oh, the joy of catching bad companies being bad. Transcript
Wed, November 13, 2024
Sachs Appeal
It is so gratifying to emerge victorious. Even when it’s a struggle.
Tue, November 12, 2024
Cruising For A Bruising
Stories of slides and falls. And trivia. Transcript
Mon, November 11, 2024
Stuff Happened
It’s been a week! Let’s talk about some of it. Let’s not talk too much about the one thing, though. Transcript
Fri, November 08, 2024
Wawa Wowza
A story about Wawa that gets more exciting with each twist and turn.
Thu, November 07, 2024
I Know Things
I know things now (as you download this episode) that I don’t yet know (as I write this episode description).
Wed, November 06, 2024
Wednesday
How do you spell Wednesday?
Tue, November 05, 2024
Vote for Moltz
Give Moltz the present (and president) he and this country deserve.
Mon, November 04, 2024
Carry On, My Wayward Lex
Packing and contacts.
Fri, November 01, 2024
Oh So Funny
I think I’m getting… funnier? Transcript
Wed, October 30, 2024
H O T, T O, G O
I’m hoping to put a bed issue… to bed. Transcript
Tue, October 29, 2024
Rock On
On yesterday’s goof, Rock Band, and my hair. Transcript
Mon, October 28, 2024
Boba Fête
Bat Boy. Not batboys. Cast parties. Weddings. BB-8. And Charlie Brown. Transcript
Thu, October 24, 2024
Face It
I can’t look at myself. Transcript
Wed, October 23, 2024
Beard Al Yankovic
While this episode’s title makes no sense and doesn’t capture what this episode is about, it makes me happy. And that matters. Transcript
Tue, October 22, 2024
Crappy Crappy
No one wants to hear customer support horror stories. Except you! Transcript
Mon, October 21, 2024
A Minor
Trash talking. And a minor change. Transcript
Thu, October 17, 2024
Stems and Seeds
The joys of Logic’s stem splitter. Auditions. Charlie Brown. My son. My daughter. Good stuff. Transcript
Wed, October 16, 2024
Smart Nora Is Bad
You win some, you lose some. This week, I’ve done some of each. Transcript
Tue, October 15, 2024
Garage — Banned
My eyes remain an issue. Also I wasn’t murdered. Transcript
Thu, October 10, 2024
Fiery Pits of Hell
More thoughts on shots. Transcript
Tue, October 08, 2024
Leaky Faucet
Cinnamon! Synonyms! And tears. Don’t do anything rash. Transcript
Mon, October 07, 2024
Wafer Thin
I went to a wedding! Transcript
Wed, October 02, 2024
Mumblebrag
I’m not the boss of you now. Transcript
Mon, September 30, 2024
Promo
Play my games! Listen to my podcasts! See my shows! Buy my cereal! Transcript
Thu, September 26, 2024
Oops All Jingles
Here’s a slew of jingles I’ve written for my pal’s Marko tour of North American national parks. Transcript
Wed, September 25, 2024
Jingle Guy
Someone get me a full-time job making jingles. Transcript
Tue, September 24, 2024
A Couple of Couple Rhymes
Couple-related rhyming expressions. Thousands of games. And existentially, am I the funny one? Transcript
Mon, September 23, 2024
Learning
Self-imposed work. Transcript
Thu, September 19, 2024
Bussing Bussing Bussing
Bus updates! Get yer bus updates! Transcript
Tue, September 17, 2024
Batty
Hey, I’m in Bat Boy! As someone. Transcript
Mon, September 16, 2024
Chicagone
I’m back from Chicago. I missed you. Here’s a catchup on last week. Transcript
Tue, September 10, 2024
Not Chicago
A story told from Chicago, not about Chicago. Transcript
Thu, September 05, 2024
Ha Ha Ha
It’s the first day of school! Also, donate to Sandy Hook Promise. takeaction.sandyhookpromise.org/a/foundat… Transcript
Wed, September 04, 2024
Uphill Both Ways
A toll story. And the school year is starting. And the bus situation is subpar. Transcript
Tue, September 03, 2024
TFG Is Not On This Podcast
My own mother-in-law. Also soft pretzels are good. Transcript
Thu, August 29, 2024
The Eyes Have It
I didn’t do anything rash. But I saw another dermatologist. Transcript
Wed, August 28, 2024
Shots! Shots! Shots!
I got immunized. And made immunizers and interns laugh. Transcript
Tue, August 27, 2024
And Here's His First Pet's Name
Follow-ups on new phones, configurations, a birthday greeting, and audition questions. Transcript
Mon, August 26, 2024
Meat; The New Phone, Same as the Old Phone
I’m setting up a new new iPhone. It’s very frustrating. Also, my niece is visiting. Transcript
Thu, August 22, 2024
Prize Possessions
It was a fair day. Transcript
Wed, August 21, 2024
Great Scott
The true story of my Doc Brown experience. Transcript
Tue, August 20, 2024
On the Wall
All killer no filler week continues. Beer. Walls. Busses. We’ve got it all. Transcript
Mon, August 19, 2024
Flighty
I got an earlier flight. Not without dramatic tension. Transcript
Fri, August 16, 2024
Boston Me Party
One more episode from Boston. Filming. Piano. Storms. And of course, Dan Moren. Transcript
Wed, August 14, 2024
No Shirt, Sherlock
I’m traveling, so of course there are stories.
Tue, August 13, 2024
Justin Time
I was missing a shirt of mine! Or his! But I got it… just in Justin time. Transcript
Mon, August 12, 2024
Lex Who's Back
I’m back at the helm of the podcast that bears my name. Transcript
Fri, August 09, 2024
Your Daily Andy
In the final guest-hosted episode of the week, Andy Slater shares his Lex origin story.
Thu, August 08, 2024
Your Daily Dan
Guest host Dan Moren talks about books. Writing them, mostly. Transcript
Wed, August 07, 2024
Your Daily Liss
Guest host Casey Liss takes the captain’s chair for today’s episode. Go Birds! Transcript
Tue, August 06, 2024
Your Daily Brian
Brian Warren guest hosts an episode of Your Daily Lex.
Mon, August 05, 2024
Your Daily Jason
A guest episode of Your Daily Lex, hosted by Jason Snell. If all goes well, this will post on Monday.
Fri, August 02, 2024
Sun of a Beach
I went to the beach. And I have you covered for next week.
Thu, August 01, 2024
Vents and vaycays
Where I’m going, and some vent followup. Transcript
Wed, July 31, 2024
Just Venting
Dinner. Parking. Ice cream. Defecation signs. And a vent. Transcript
Tue, July 30, 2024
Light is the Problem
What I wrote to my kids. And a sleeping victory. And a scare. Transcript
Mon, July 29, 2024
Shame
I got a kid from camp. I took two kids to camp. And I anonymously shame a non-tipping multimillionaire. Transcript
Wed, July 24, 2024
Unlike Me
Working for myself. Taking breaks. Working from home. Transcript
Tue, July 23, 2024
Big Can
I haven’t had coffee today. I did buy cheap wine, though. Transcript
Mon, July 22, 2024
As Long As They Would Let Me
The show ended! That’s okay! Transcript
Thu, July 18, 2024
Spoilermania
I don’t mind spoilers. Also, hey, new Weird Al song. Transcript
Wed, July 17, 2024
Life Sustaining
An act of kindness that I gave myself too much credit for. And a phone call. Transcript
Tue, July 16, 2024
301
About this past weekend. And fans. And fans.
Mon, July 15, 2024
You Deserve Better
A story about hardships, and another about Camp Joy. Transcript
Wed, July 10, 2024
Rizz
Being the grownup. Kids today. Slay. Plus a SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE. Transcript
Mon, July 08, 2024
Yes, But I Don't Give A 💩
I went to the ER on Saturday. I’m fine now. Transcript
Wed, July 03, 2024
It'll Be Fine
I wasn’t sure what to talk about today. So I talked about many things. Rehearsals. Set construction. My pool. Et cetera. Transcript
Tue, July 02, 2024
Steak Your Claim
I have no beef with steak. Transcript
Mon, July 01, 2024
Two minutes and 45 seconds of despair, followed by puns
This episode is exactly what the title would have you believe.
Thu, June 27, 2024
Simply Babbling
The topics: TV, teaching, and other stuff. Transcript
Tue, June 25, 2024
Tech Support
A tech support journey that — so far! — went well. Transcript
Mon, June 24, 2024
If You Build It, They Will Bear It
Arizona owed me money. I got it. Transcript
Tue, June 18, 2024
Take Three
A long drive. Father’s Day. And an animal encounter. Transcript
Mon, June 17, 2024
I Lived
The good news, I didn’t die. Even of embarrassment. Transcript
Fri, June 14, 2024
Beep!
Beep! Beep! Beep! Transcript
Thu, June 13, 2024
Mouth
A service appointment. A dentist appointment. Transcript
Wed, June 12, 2024
Weaponized YDL
You can use the knowledge you gain about my life from this podcast against me. But I can also use this podcast to make jokes about you 😂 Transcript
Tue, June 11, 2024
The Cat's Out of the Bag
First rehearsal down. Hot choreo rehearsal on the agenda for today. No sweat. (Yes sweat.) Transcript
Mon, June 10, 2024
Which Is Why...
A busy weekend ends. Apple Intelligence gets revealed. A school year wraps up… almost. Transcript
Fri, June 07, 2024
Do You Need a Break?
The awkwardness of being the center of attention. Transcript
Thu, June 06, 2024
Just In Time
A delightful magic show. Airport oddities. And more. Transcript
Tue, June 04, 2024
Scripts, F-Bombs, and Elevators
Live from Pittsburgh, it’s Your Daily Lex. Transcript
Fri, May 31, 2024
Subverting Expectations as a Service
You know my favorite thing to do with expectations? Why, subvert them, of course. Transcript
Thu, May 30, 2024
Bugging Me
I have a bug. Ugh. A bug. Transcript
Wed, May 29, 2024
Friend of the Lex
The games people play. (They’re sometimes mine!) Transcript
Tue, May 28, 2024
Good Fish
About that improv gig. Sorta. Transcript
Fri, May 24, 2024
Email
I send emails. Transcript
Thu, May 23, 2024
I'm Sure They're Fine
I don’t believe in jinxing, but still. Transcript
Mon, May 20, 2024
We Don't Need Roads
I have an objection to a nice thing. Transcript
Fri, May 17, 2024
Exposed!
Sorry for yesterday’s audio. Today’s is PROBABLY better? Transcript
Thu, May 16, 2024
Hose on First
An app release celebration! And I got hosed. Transcript
Tue, May 14, 2024
The Real Future Lex Friedman
Past me takes care of future me. And here’s a Logic session musician sampler. Transcript
Mon, May 13, 2024
The Games People Play
Procrastination, surprisingly difficult features, and movie time.
Thu, May 09, 2024
My Podcaster is an Alien
A story about an author and elementary school. And aliens. Transcript
Tue, May 07, 2024
The Best
Accept no substitutes. Also a story about a substitute. Also rambling. Transcript
Sun, May 05, 2024
Wait — Saturday?!
Now I’m dropping Saturday night episodes? What is even happening anymore?! Anyway, updates on having to be awake right now, app development, and other stuff. Transcript
Wed, May 01, 2024
Human Powered
I went to the doctor’s office, briefly. I had two odd encounters.
Wed, May 01, 2024
Alexander Friedmanton
I am not throwing away my chance to reference throwing away my shot. Transcript
Tue, April 30, 2024
After Dark
It’s Your Daily Lex… but at night. Transcript
Fri, April 26, 2024
Obligatory YDL
This pod’s for you. You know who you are. Also a story about Carl and Ruth Shapiro. Transcript
Thu, April 25, 2024
The Pun Is Mightier
The overdue pun story. There aren’t TOO many puns in this episode, I promise. (Even ignoring the fact that there’s no much thing as too many puns.) Transcript
Mon, April 22, 2024
Almost a Story
I share some stuff and almost share other stuff. Very exciting. Transcript
Fri, April 19, 2024
What Am I Even Talking About?
The perennial question of Your Daily Lex, distilled. Transcript
Thu, April 18, 2024
Adults Only
Drama. Music. And headspace. Those are the topics. Transcript
Wed, April 17, 2024
Ted Brokaw
I am confused throughout this episode. Perhaps you will be, too. Transcript
Mon, April 15, 2024
Nintendo Land
A Wii U miracle. Transcript
Thu, April 11, 2024
Wile E. Coyote and Me
I’m back from giving a talk in Philly. Transcript
Wed, April 10, 2024
Try THAT, Larry David
Here’s a story about my treadmill. Transcript
Tue, April 09, 2024
Hair Ya Go
I had a bad haircut experience. Transcript
Fri, April 05, 2024
Spam, Spam, Earthquakes, and Spam
Quakes and spam. Kinda like the title suggests. Transcript
Wed, April 03, 2024
Back From School
I missed a few days! Blame the games, not the player. Oh, and blame colleges. Transcript
Thu, March 28, 2024
Thanks, Nerds!
A variety of Apple nerds have been helpful to me over the past few days. Thanks, (fellow) nerds! Transcript
Wed, March 27, 2024
You Wanna Control the Rules?
On games and lucky accidents and rules. Transcript
Mon, March 25, 2024
Thoughts on Brunch
Be the mimosa you want to see in the world. Transcript
Wed, March 20, 2024
Madonna But Lex
I’m going to admit something scary. Transcript
Tue, March 19, 2024
What the Hell
Lex’s hobbies amuse him. Because now he spends downtime clicking random words. Also, “What The Hell,” the last song from the new album. Transcript
Fri, March 15, 2024
Sleep Nose More
Sleep mask! Nose ouchies! Games! And the song 73. Transcript
Thu, March 14, 2024
Games, Planes, and Songs
One of the joys of being a consultant is having crazypants days like this one. Transcript
Wed, March 13, 2024
Earning My Stripe(s)
Integrating with a payment processor directly is always painful. Plus a song where I needed to change a lyric because I forgot the original one from college.
Wed, March 13, 2024
Listen To My Podcast
A late-night episode. I added subscriptions to my daily word games! Plus a song about a podcast. Transcript
Mon, March 11, 2024
The Eye of the Doggo
Cody’s visit to the doggy eye doctor. And annoying detours. (By the way, I still got there on time. Early is good.) Transcript
Fri, March 08, 2024
Do You Know Why I Pulled You Over
I pre-ordered a car that’s not out for a very long time. And then I had a slightly intimidating experience in my own existing new car. Transcript
Thu, March 07, 2024
Lexicogs and Google Maps
I missed an episode! I made a new game! And here’s a love song to GPS. Transcript
Tue, March 05, 2024
Annoyances
Cold opens. Annoyances. Emails. Auditions — but not my own! And the song “In Store” from my new album. Transcript
Mon, March 04, 2024
Post Show Blues
The end of Misery. Fan encounters. Pee breaks. And another track from new album. Transcript
Fri, March 01, 2024
Driving Mr. Taft
Speed-through. Driving. And the 27th president of the USA. Transcript
Thu, February 29, 2024
Leap Day
Happy Leap Day! I’m proud of my kids. And let’s dive into my new album “A Sentiment That’s Almost True” with the first track, “Ready Or Not.” Transcript
Wed, February 28, 2024
The Feb 28 Episode
It’s the episode for Feb 28! Which includes my plans for Feb 29 and beyond! Wooooo! Transcript
Tue, February 27, 2024
Oofber
An Uber story I don’t think I’ve told before. On the podcast, I mean. Transcript
Mon, February 26, 2024
All New Stories
Sometimes I repeat myself. Not this time! Transcript
Fri, February 23, 2024
The Film Festival
Two stories about cars. Transcript
Thu, February 22, 2024
Not About Love
Stop the show! And my upcoming album has a name. Transcript
Wed, February 21, 2024
Semantics
A chair, a stool, a bench, Panama. Also: Name my album? Transcript
Tue, February 20, 2024
WTF with Lex Friedman
One story about Marc Maron. Two stories about Marc Maron. Three stories about Marc Maron. Transcript
Fri, February 16, 2024
Falling In Love
A high bed. A big fall. Weak legs. Acting. Transcript
Thu, February 15, 2024
Free Lunch (Take 2)
Here’s a fixed version of today’s episode about my lunch with Michael Eisner. The audio should be less weird. If you already suffered through the old version, there’s nothing new here except an intro where I explain what’s happening. I love you.
Thu, February 15, 2024
Free Lunch
That time I had lunch with Michael Eisner. Transcript
Wed, February 14, 2024
Non-Sequitur Machine
A story about my brother-in-law Slavvy. And Myke Hurley. Transcript
Tue, February 13, 2024
Al's well that ends well
Some Al stories. Transcript
Mon, February 12, 2024
Wanna Bet?
I made money on the Super Bowl. I’m an incredible sports bettor. Transcript
Fri, February 09, 2024
Bee and Rap
The Spelling Bee. And Freestyle Friday! (Random words: Outlet. Draw. Bad. Nomination. Concrete. Gift.) Transcript
Thu, February 08, 2024
Falling Up
Falling! Bruises! Acting! Apple Watch! Being young! Jokes! This episode has it all. Or at least, all of those things. Transcript
Wed, February 07, 2024
Misery Business
Drying my clothes. And learning my moves. And not killing anyone. Transcript
Tue, February 06, 2024
Stuff and stuff
A quick ep about stuff. That’s right. Transcript
Mon, February 05, 2024
R1 Yes
Hey, I got a new car! Transcript
Thu, February 01, 2024
Poor Treatment
Lex is waiting for a contractor. And he’s in a blinds bind. Transcript
Wed, January 31, 2024
Funny As 💩
Lines! Blocking! Falling! And, of course, swearing! Transcript
Tue, January 30, 2024
Zzz
A major snoring update. (Spoiler: I’m… cured?) Transcript
Mon, January 29, 2024
Ah! Cappella!
Lex had a nostalgic a cappella weekend. Transcript
Thu, January 25, 2024
The Eyes Have It
I don’t need reading glasses. You’ll never guess why. Transcript
Wed, January 24, 2024
The Best One
Fiddler updates! Sierra successes! And the best song! Transcript
Tue, January 23, 2024
If I Were A Tevye
Tevye callbacks went well last night. Now comes the waiting. Transcript
Mon, January 22, 2024
Wasn't It Yesterday When They Were Small
I got to spend a ton of time with Sierra yesterday. And had an audition. And cried. Good stuff. Transcript
Fri, January 19, 2024
Breaking Up Is Easy To Do
On laughing in performances, not laughing in performances, and not buying VisionPro. Transcript
Thu, January 18, 2024
TAG (Thursdays Are Great)
More on snow days. Stratego. Plans. School. 7/8. Transcript
Wed, January 17, 2024
Snow Days
Snowy driving. School delays. Steak followup. Weekends. Transcript
Fri, January 12, 2024
I Can Take A Hint
This episode is about the MIT Puzzle Hunt, and my puzzle philosophy. It also includes a song about steak. Transcript
Thu, January 11, 2024
Spur Attic
Last night, we heard something in our attic. Transcript
Wed, January 10, 2024
Stormy Story
We survived the great New Jersey storm of 2024. Some of us slept extra. Transcript
Tue, January 09, 2024
Misery of Beards
Followup on snoring. Misery rehearsals. Beards. A bus song. Transcript
Mon, January 08, 2024
Buzzzworthy
I hope this episode isn’t a snore. Transcript
Fri, January 05, 2024
Tropical Contacts Bye
I had a first today! And also, here’s a song about Planes. Transcript
Thu, January 04, 2024
Drinking. And driving. (Not together.)
On calendars, cruise ship drinks, and the Liam & Lex song “Cars.” Transcript
Wed, January 03, 2024
Lines and Freddie
I gotta learn my lines. And you gotta hear For Freddie. Transcript
Tue, January 02, 2024
New Year, New Us
All about my winter vacation. And Liam’s new album. And COVID. Transcript
Wed, December 20, 2023
Morph Edits
On editing and “morph” the verb. Transcript
Mon, December 18, 2023
The Grumpy One
Some updates on Elf and medication. Transcript
Fri, December 15, 2023
Don't Sweat(er) It
You can’t always bat 1000 with gift giving. But you can get close! Transcript
Thu, December 14, 2023
THC
40 minutes from freedom. And a new holiday classic. Transcript
Tue, December 12, 2023
Duty Free
Today, no jury duty. What a gift. Speaking of gifts… Transcript
Mon, December 11, 2023
Law'ng Day
Day one of jury duty is in the books! Transcript
Fri, December 08, 2023
Summonseseseses
Just two frustrations to discuss today, in no particular order.
Fri, December 08, 2023
The Best Wing
I just watched a series finale with Liam. Now I’m feeling feelings. Transcript
Wed, December 06, 2023
Hit AND Run? In THIS Economy?
I visited the police today. Then I left. Transcript
Mon, December 04, 2023
Show Times
Shows, kids, and cars. Transcript
Fri, December 01, 2023
My Retold Experience
Liam’s MRE; Elf’s opening. Transcript
Thu, November 30, 2023
Nothing To Sneeze At
A technology episode! At first. But then it gets a bit… nosy. Transcript
Wed, November 29, 2023
Clothes For Renovations
The art or science or hot mess of the quick change. Transcript
Tue, November 28, 2023
My Daily Lex
I didn’t skimp on my run. And eight years ago, I helped someone write a song. Transcript
Wed, November 22, 2023
Scary
Will my kids want to see Misery? And other topics. Transcript
Tue, November 21, 2023
Theater People
Theater people are bonkers. Transcript
Mon, November 20, 2023
Dance Dance Elocution
Grrrr. Argggggh. Grumpiness. Also, joy. Transcript
Fri, November 17, 2023
Duty
An episode about Elf, auditions, memorization, and jury duty. Transcript
Wed, November 15, 2023
I'm Not Elijah
Alternate title: Is there anything else I can help you with? This episode is a slow build but you get to hear me laugh almost uncontrollably by the end. Transcript
Tue, November 14, 2023
Another Magician
I’m spending more time in Logic than ever. And my name’s not LeL. Transcript
Mon, November 13, 2023
Oh Complete's Sake
On completionism and breaking that habit. Transcript
Thu, November 09, 2023
Dance Time
Huffing and puffing through a dance. Transcript
Wed, November 08, 2023
Achilles Tendin'
Something’s afoot. Including a vacation. Transcript
Tue, November 07, 2023
Sus Bus
My kids’ bus is in the news AGAIN. What is the opposite of yay? Oh, boo. Transcript
Mon, November 06, 2023
Puzzled by Grumpiness
Not everyone likes every puzzle. And they’d like me to know it. And that’s okay! But tone matters. Transcript
Fri, November 03, 2023
Christmas Halloween
When do Halloween decorations come down? Transcript
Thu, November 02, 2023
Did It Start Yet?
Liam had a colonoscopy. He did great. He’s still drunk. Transcript
Wed, November 01, 2023
Driving Me Crazy
Jane and Janet were normal humans, until they had a road rage incident and one shot the other. True story. Transcript
Mon, October 30, 2023
Weekend Update
How was my weekend? Jam-packed. Transcript
Fri, October 27, 2023
No Sweat. Yes Sweat.
I’m sweaty. There was a driving test. And a run. And a spider. Transcript
Thu, October 26, 2023
Dance, Lexy, Dance
I have AT LEAST two left feet. And yelling to learn. Also, autocorrect wanted the title to be “Dance, Sexy, Dance,” and I almost kept it. Transcript
Wed, October 25, 2023
Putting the can in candle
I wax philosophical about candles. Transcript
Tue, October 24, 2023
Angry Walter
I still haven’t found it. But I will. Transcript
Mon, October 23, 2023
HBWAY
Happy birthday to a special friend. Also, talk of sleep, both intentional and accidental. Transcript
Thu, October 19, 2023
Fine, Thanks
Birthdays! New York City! Bagel shop weirdness! Transcript
Wed, October 18, 2023
Side Hustles
In which I recount things I do on the Internet. Transcript
Tue, October 17, 2023
Manly
About my trip to Six Flags with Liam. Also, this episode is brought to you by All Souls Lost by Dan Moren, available today. Go buy it. Transcript
Mon, October 16, 2023
Bzzy Wknd
I had a busy weekend. I packed as much of it into this podcast as I could. Transcript
Fri, October 13, 2023
Normal Catchy Tune
Writer’s block, lunch, and ChatGPT. Transcript
Thu, October 12, 2023
69.4
I average just shy of 70 episodes per year. And I’m sharing a few clarifications from yesterday’s episode of confusion. Transcript
Wed, October 11, 2023
Few Regrets
It’s episode 917! And it isn’t. Transcript
Tue, October 10, 2023
Ticks
Some parenting wins. And whiteboard wins. Transcript
Mon, October 09, 2023
BF, LF, SF
Who is the best pants? It’s confusing. Transcript
Fri, October 06, 2023
Weirdo
More on feeling guilty while dealing with contractors. In this case, because he’s really freaking weird.
Thu, October 05, 2023
Ref Lex
Check my references because I’m making reference to reffing. Reflexively. Transcript
Wed, October 04, 2023
The Internet Is Forlorn
Lex had Internet issues. And contractor guilt. He still has one.
Wed, October 04, 2023
Park de Triomphe
A late-posted episode about parking garage policies and credit card graphics. Transcript
Mon, October 02, 2023
The Glass Is Half Foot
FOLLOW-UP on the foot and glass situation! Plus: I have a wealth of topics. Transcript
Fri, September 29, 2023
Zzz
About sleeping. And awakening. And glass. And this weekend. Transcript
Wed, September 27, 2023
Connect For
Thoughts on why I made Conlextions, which I believe I never refer to as Conlextions in this episode. Transcript
Tue, September 26, 2023
Audition Updates
Finally, updates on auditions — and what’s happening for me in NJ theater this fall. Transcript
Fri, September 22, 2023
The Next Files
New iPhone! Connections! Weekend plans! Transcript
Thu, September 21, 2023
Scully's Fine
A story about Mulder, Scully, and the Fox Network. But those are metaphors. Transcript
Wed, September 20, 2023
A Different Beep
A beeping story from the past. And a crappy bleeping situation. Transcript
Tue, September 19, 2023
Beep!
A dying detector. A sleepy kid. Unruly hair. And a dad. Transcript
Mon, September 18, 2023
Calendar Stuff
Lex was sleepy when he recorded this episode about calendaring. You can probably tell. Sorry. Transcript
Fri, September 15, 2023
Pranks For the Memories
Some audition follow-up, and a story about a terribly evil prank that was not a prank. Transcript
Thu, September 14, 2023
State of Being
If I had to move to a state I’ve never lived in, where would I want to live? (Question submitted by Casey M. Liss, Esq.) Transcript
Wed, September 13, 2023
Buddy System
Lex had to face a face decision, face to face. Transcript
Tue, September 12, 2023
Bus. Event. Audition.
This episode covers the bus (resolution!), the Apple Event (capitalism!), and auditions (entertainment!). Transcript
Mon, September 11, 2023
Content Warning: Scattered 9/11 Thoughts
I think the world suffered untreated PTSD. Transcript
Fri, September 08, 2023
Re: Bus
One more bus episode. For now. Transcript
Thu, September 07, 2023
Late Night Thoughts
On Jimmy Fallon, Jay Leno, and writing for late night. Transcript
Wed, September 06, 2023
Back to Back to School
Only one kid missed the bus. Transcript
Tue, September 05, 2023
Bus Or Bust
Back to school. Ish. It went… poorly. Transcript
Fri, September 01, 2023
Let's Go
Should Freestyle Friday become a thing? I’m honestly torn. Does anyone like this but me? Hahaha. Transcript
Thu, August 31, 2023
Lextra Lextra Hear All About It
Work stuff! And Marko stuff. Transcript
Wed, August 30, 2023
Hair Tips
About my haircut and my next two auditions. Transcript
Tue, August 29, 2023
Mullet Over
The lost episode from yesterday. Almost. And a hairy situation. Transcript
Fri, August 25, 2023
Hodge To The Power Of Podge
Topics include cold brew coffee, Diet Coke (briefly), mis-delivered shoes, and cats. In the opposite order. Transcript
Thu, August 24, 2023
Not Eyeball Level Gross
Today’s episode is about voiceovers and foot stuff. Transcript
Wed, August 23, 2023
Oh My Laws
The statute of limitations on these stories is probably up. Transcript
Tue, August 22, 2023
Don't Grumble, Give a Whistle
Thoughts on homework (opposed) and ref whistles (intrigued). Transcript
Mon, August 21, 2023
Show's Over, Folks
Some thoughts now that Avenue Q has con-Q-ded. Transcript
Fri, August 18, 2023
Antsy
Oh man. There were ants. Spoiler: There now aren’t ants.
Thu, August 17, 2023
Theater People
Lex complains about a hero, and then talks theater thoughts. Transcript
Wed, August 16, 2023
Kid Stuff
A rap followup (that isn’t rapped, but may leave you rapt). Plus, stuff about my kids. Transcript
Tue, August 15, 2023
Freestyle
What if I just freestyle rapped for an episode? This. Transcript
Mon, August 14, 2023
Body of Work
Opening night! And second night! And body image issues! And forced audience participation! Transcript
Fri, August 11, 2023
Agent of Smooch
It’s pseudo-opening night! Transcript
Thu, August 10, 2023
Running Start
Workouts and rehearsals. Basically, the story of my life. Transcript
Wed, August 09, 2023
You Are Getting Sleepy
My kids have nothing to apologize for. Transcript
Tue, August 08, 2023
Chat Tee Hee Hee
On AI chatbots and socks, I guess. Transcript
Mon, August 07, 2023
Give My Regards
Broadway show reviews. Plus name jokes. Transcript
Fri, August 04, 2023
Look Man, No Hands
Lex got direction. Tough direction. Also, the title is wordplay, not a typo. Sheesh. Transcript
Thu, August 03, 2023
Three Car Stories
Three stories about driving in college. Transcript
Wed, August 02, 2023
Upleveling
A story of Internet repair and technician friendship. And also, there are more of you than I realized. Transcript
Tue, August 01, 2023
Ups and Downs
The Internet is a problem. Transcript
Mon, July 31, 2023
Weekend Update
Camp dropoff! Performance Day! Dan! Theater nerds! Transcript
Fri, July 28, 2023
Watch It
It’s hard to buy a dumb digital watch in 2023. Transcript
Thu, July 27, 2023
Inanimate
Listen to me talk about rehearsing an inanimate objects. Enjoy how many times I ALMOST but not quite nail the pronunciation of “inanimate.” Transcript
Wed, July 26, 2023
Dance, Dance, Revolutions
I can’t dance. Without a lot of practice. And even then. Transcript
Mon, July 24, 2023
Tech Nostalgia
A weekend of performances. Dragging Liam along. And the Handspring Visor. Transcript
Thu, July 20, 2023
Well, Red
Favorite colors and water parks. Transcript
Tue, July 18, 2023
Friendly's Decadent
Lex and Liam went to Friendly’s. Food was consumed. Transcript
Mon, July 17, 2023
If I Were In Richmond
A trip to Richmond with ComedySportz. And other fun things. Transcript
Thu, July 13, 2023
(Not) For Rent
Thoughts on improv, mostly! And measuring life… in laughs. Transcript
Wed, July 12, 2023
Contact High
A fresh story about contacts. It’s not gross. Transcript
Tue, July 11, 2023
Wetzel's Podcast
Two more stories from the drive to and from camp. Transcript
Mon, July 10, 2023
I'm the Weird One
An Avenue Q update! And the story of taking Ani to camp. Transcript
Fri, July 07, 2023
Planes, powertrains, and automobiles
Final France stories. Which are really airport stories. And mostly car stories. Transcript
Thu, July 06, 2023
Mickey Doesn't Swear
Disneyland Paris. Speaking of France, I had deja vu recording this episode, so sorry if I already shared some of this Disney feedback before. Transcript
Wed, July 05, 2023
Sewer or Later
More Paris stories, including Versailles and — of course — the Paris Sewer Museum. Transcript
Mon, July 03, 2023
Zut Alors
Lex is back from France! It’s a week of France stories! Merçi beacoup, I hear you cry!
Fri, June 23, 2023
Much Adieu About Nothing
Amazon annoyances. Red eye planning. And adieu for a week. Transcript
Thu, June 22, 2023
Vive Le Printer
A printer nearly derails this episode. But then we cover France. And music. Transcript
Wed, June 21, 2023
The Bad Guys
I went to the board of ed meeting. I’m glad I did. It sucked. Transcript
Tue, June 20, 2023
Protect Trans Kids
Lex is speaking at a Board of Education meeting tonight. Because, c’mon people. Transcript
Thu, June 15, 2023
Holey Crap
Lex’s office is cold. Hopefully Lex doesn’t HAVE one. Or worse. Transcript
Wed, June 14, 2023
Coming Out For Air
Today’s episode was recorded outside the home office, because it’s Contractors In The Office Day. Transcript
Tue, June 13, 2023
Wiki Fortune
Lex Friedman has a Wikipedia page. And he wants Pat Sajak’s job. Transcript
Mon, June 12, 2023
Ache is Enough
A weekend of performances. A morning of pain. Transcript
Fri, June 09, 2023
It's A Fine
Updates on Cody the dog, and Lex the human. Transcript
Thu, June 08, 2023
Air Apparent
Deep breaths. Or not. Transcript
Wed, June 07, 2023
Apple of My Eyes
On Apple’s announcements. And the air. And other stuff. Transcript
Tue, June 06, 2023
Free Coke
A story about a celebrity guest on a cruise ship. Transcript
Mon, June 05, 2023
Direct Address
A follow-up from Friday. And weekend updates. Also happy WWDC keynote day! Transcript
Fri, June 02, 2023
Cussed Or More Service
Customer service experiences. Plot twist: Good ones! Transcript
Thu, June 01, 2023
Cool Cool Cool
Hey, it’s summer weather! Cool! Hot! Neat! Transcript
Wed, May 31, 2023
Pills, Pills, Pills
On swallowing pills, distributing pills, and other pills that aren’t tough to swallow. Transcript
Tue, May 30, 2023
Room For Improv-Ment
There’s improv. And there’s scripted shows. Sometimes, the twain shall meet. Transcript
Thu, May 25, 2023
The Year of Lex on the Desktop
I have various things in my office. Here are just a few of them. Transcript
Wed, May 24, 2023
Thank Q
The thrilling conclusion of a long-lasting YDL dramatic narrative! Transcript
Tue, May 23, 2023
No Newsday Tuesday
Audition updates! Plus a small amount of praise for myself. Transcript
Mon, May 22, 2023
Octopus
Should I make Sierra go to school this Friday? (PS: I’m @lexfri@hachyderm.io .) Transcript
Fri, May 19, 2023
A Wrinkle
More thoughts on wrinkles — both of clothing and faces. Transcript
Thu, May 18, 2023
Ironing Bored
How do you get wrinkles out? Does anyone iron anymore? Transcript
Wed, May 17, 2023
Callback
Updates on the callback! Spoiler: I don’t know anything yet, but… 😬 Transcript
Tue, May 16, 2023
Not Not Playing
Lex is watching a movie today. And attending a callback. Big day. Transcript
Mon, May 15, 2023
Yes Filter
On cold brew and a clever solution to a stupid problem. Transcript
Fri, May 12, 2023
Puppet Master
A dramatic arc on Your Daily Lex is reaching its most tension-laden point! Transcript
Thu, May 11, 2023
Flights of Fancy
Follow-up to yesterday’s plane story. This episode was executive produced by John Siracusa. Transcript
Wed, May 10, 2023
Plane and Simple
A blast from the past! Sort of. A story about a thing that happened 13 years and a few days ago. Transcript
Tue, May 09, 2023
Two Tired
My car is back! Also: More bus stop musings. Topics!
Tue, May 09, 2023
Car Trouble
Car trouble. Like I said. Transcript
Fri, May 05, 2023
Sewer Jokes Stink
Liam wants to go the Paris Sewer Museum. I’m less sure. Only Judge John Hodgman can decide. Transcript
Thu, May 04, 2023
Bus Shirt
This episode is all about the bus shirt. It’s a thing. Transcript
Wed, May 03, 2023
Introducing Sorkin' In It.
Introducing Lex’s new podcast with Brian: Sorkin’ In It. It’s all about the films of Aaron Sorkin. Also just a reminder to Dan that I love him. Transcript
Tue, May 02, 2023
Have a Seat
On choosing your seats. Transcript
Mon, May 01, 2023
Tipping Point
Poker night logistics. Food delivery. Tipping. Transcript
Fri, April 28, 2023
Table Daddy
It’s poker night. Transcript
Thu, April 27, 2023
Hi Arlo
More on not sleeping, the Eiffel Tower, and new family member Arlo. Transcript
Wed, April 26, 2023
[Yawn Emoji]
Today’s tiredness is France’s fault. Transcript
Tue, April 25, 2023
Starts With T
Posing a pop problem. Transcript
Mon, April 24, 2023
High Five
On workout high fives, lunch, and what really matters.
Fri, April 21, 2023
Bear Necessities
One more story from the dermatologists office. And a story about a bear. Transcript
Thu, April 20, 2023
The Office
The dermatologist appointment is now a memory. But a memory worth sharing with you! Transcript
Wed, April 19, 2023
Do Something Rash
Dentists! Dermatologists! Teleprompters! Presentations! Transcript
Tue, April 18, 2023
Mother
Feedback on my album. Feedback on someone else’s album. And speaking sans slides. Transcript
Mon, April 17, 2023
New Album Alert
Yes, a new album alert! Featuring podcast theme songs, pop songs (the way I do them, anyway), and some real oddballs. Transcript
Fri, April 14, 2023
It's A-Me, Movie Goer
Lex reviews the Mario movie. And reviews movie reviews. And movie prices. And soda. Transcript
Thu, April 13, 2023
Queue You
This post is about Six C̶o̶l̶o̶r̶s̶ Flags. Transcript
Wed, April 12, 2023
Just Sit
On babysitters, alarms, and sitting through an alarm. Transcript
Tue, April 11, 2023
Don't Be Alarmed
On burglar alarms. Which is almost the correct topic for this episode. Transcript
Mon, April 10, 2023
Wool and Good
Lex visited an alpaca farm. Transcript
Fri, April 07, 2023
Hats Off
I’m under occasional hat attack. Transcript
Thu, April 06, 2023
The Nerve
On nerves before live shows and presentations. Transcript
Wed, April 05, 2023
Fast One
This is an episode about car holes.
Tue, April 04, 2023
A Brush With the Tooth
Exploring John Siracusa’s toothpaste rinsing nightmare. Transcript
Mon, April 03, 2023
With the E
I’m the real Lex Friedman. Transcript
Fri, March 31, 2023
See Me
A non-gross episode about eyes. Transcript
Thu, March 30, 2023
SRO
An all-audio episode of Your Daily Lex! Yes, that way, but also — another way! Transcript
Wed, March 29, 2023
Bleuuughhhhuh Moment
A non-story about Liam. Follow-up regarding Andy. And a contact lens story. Transcript
Tue, March 28, 2023
Valentine's — Hey!
This episode starts out about Valentine’s Day and ends with a mystery never to be solved — or even discussed — ever again. Transcript
Mon, March 27, 2023
Esc
On escape rooms and mystery solving. Transcript
Fri, March 24, 2023
Or Not Tobe
On podcasting about Aaron Sorkin shows, streaming, and improv. Transcript
Thu, March 23, 2023
Let's Be Frank
As the prophesy foretold: This episode is about beverages. Transcript
Wed, March 22, 2023
Foods For Thoughts
Couscous. Everything bagels. And, of course, blueberries.
Tue, March 21, 2023
Pure Goad
Thoughts on what was effectively a bonus Your Daily Lex in a different podcast’s paid feed.
Mon, March 20, 2023
Need For Speed
On enjoying not just podcasts, but also TV shows, at faster than 1x.
Fri, March 17, 2023
Hodgepodge
This episode is a hodgepodge. There’s no other way around it. Refunds. Clue. Luck. Big weeks. And music.
Thu, March 16, 2023
Forty Smackers
Character names. Early check-in fees. Spite. Follow-up.
Wed, March 15, 2023
Word Blood
Airplane stories! Don’t sleep on this one. Or me.
Tue, March 14, 2023
LAWD? Have Mercy
Lex let his kids drop out of something. They did a great job. At the dropping.
Mon, March 13, 2023
Vegas, Baby, Vegas
Lex went to Vegas. It was fine.
Fri, March 10, 2023
Coffee Anon
Follow up! On coffee and dessert.
Thu, March 09, 2023
Nothing to Sneeze At
Sneezes on screenses.
Wed, March 08, 2023
Clothes Minded
A few thoughts on clothing. Hope it doesn’t wear you down.
Tue, March 07, 2023
Brace Yourself
Lex wore braces three times.
Mon, March 06, 2023
Like I Like My Coffee
Coffee is for closers! And/or Your Daily Lex topics!
Fri, March 03, 2023
To Toot Or Not To Toot
Toot sweet. Or don’t toot. On choosing not to post for fear of … not much.
Thu, March 02, 2023
In The Dark
On how Lex used to go to sleep. And how he sleeps now.
Wed, March 01, 2023
Detector Gadget
Where there’s beep, there’s smoke. Well, smoke detectors, anyway.
Tue, February 28, 2023
I Chew Chew Choose You
On chewing gum. The act, not the gum variant.
Mon, February 27, 2023
The Beat of His Own Drummer
Liam turned 12! Lex talks fast! Birthday breakfasts!
Fri, February 24, 2023
The Internet Is For Lex
Some folks don’t talk about it when they plan to audition for a show. But Lex shares his plans. And voices.
Thu, February 23, 2023
Weirdo
There are things that make each of us weird. Here are some of mine — with an important caveat.
Wed, February 22, 2023
Feet and Mirror
Updates on staying warm in bed, with listener feedback! Also, a sad story with a twist ending about a sideview mirror.
Tue, February 21, 2023
Afoot
Bed warmth. Cold feed. And other important topics.
Mon, February 20, 2023
Voice Control
Lex has thoughts on his own voice. How meta. This episode published early and will show up at the right time again on Monday. Probably. Maybe you’ll have it twice. Maybe once. Who knows?
Fri, February 17, 2023
Today and Today and Today
Lex liked a book. And he didn’t break his email. Yay!
Thu, February 16, 2023
Accidental Lex Podcast
Here’s a story about Lex showing up on ANOTHER podcast. In name, not in presence. Also: New York City! And books!
Wed, February 15, 2023
Commuting Sentence
Lex is doing something for the first time in three years.
Tue, February 14, 2023
What I Take
A review of the various things I put into my body. In terms of supplements and stuff, you sicko.
Mon, February 13, 2023
Go Refs!
I don’t want to talk about it. So here’s mostly other stuff.
Fri, February 10, 2023
Pets
I have a lot of pets, as you might have just guessed.
Thu, February 09, 2023
So Many Death Stars
Lex’s covid postive line is VERY FAINT. And why doesn’t he like Star Wars more?
Wed, February 08, 2023
Nerves
Hey, I found a thing that makes me nervous!
Tue, February 07, 2023
Trash Talk
On football trash talk, friends, and the Philadelphia Eagles. (Fly, Eagles, fly.)
Mon, February 06, 2023
Tasteless
I lost my sense of taste. It was sad. And I have banking woes.
Thu, February 02, 2023
Gross
Ugh. COVID-19. Still not a fan.
Wed, February 01, 2023
Fever Dream
I was worried this wouldn’t be a great episode of the podcast. I was right to be worried.
Tue, January 31, 2023
Lex and Not Lex
The results of Lex’s COVID test were: Negative! However…
Mon, January 30, 2023
Two to Three Topics
This episode covers three main topics: The Philadelphia Eagles, pithily. COVID, in brief. And fingernails, meanderingly.
Fri, January 27, 2023
It's Hip To Do Squares
On Super Bowl boxes, betting, and the lottery.
Thu, January 26, 2023
Inspectors
Ed and Harry: I don’t like you. Sorry. (Not sorry.)
Wed, January 25, 2023
It's Time To Be Real
Lex shares thoughts on the silly app BeReal.
Tue, January 24, 2023
Bee Best
Liam competed in the spelling bee. Spelling bees are awesome.
Mon, January 23, 2023
Unsub
It’s possible the email notifications I have enabled aren’t good for me.
Thu, January 19, 2023
Neighborhood Watch
The unarmed security guards in Lex’s development won’t protect Lex’s house. Or his neighbor’s. For different reasons.
Wed, January 18, 2023
Song of the Technology
Lex shares stories of computers singing to him.
Tue, January 17, 2023
Ushered The Neon Light
An episode that was planned to zig, but instead zags.
Mon, January 16, 2023
Mystery
Lex (finally!) participated in the MIT Mystery Hunt.
Thu, January 12, 2023
The Kindle Swindler
Luisa! Lex! Kindles! Tic-Tacs! Stuff!
Tue, January 10, 2023
Pharmacy You Real Soon
Pun follow-up that does and doesn’t suck. And a strep adventure.
Mon, January 09, 2023
Puns of Steel
Lex’s friends challenged him to write five puns in fifteen minutes based on a some suggestions. This was fun. For Lex, anyway.
Fri, January 06, 2023
Icing on the Cake
Lex experienced a first yesterday!
Thu, January 05, 2023
Pay to Play
Move fast and release things, I guess.
Wed, January 04, 2023
Credit Where Due
Lex just started his new business. Here’s how it’s going. And another idea.
Tue, January 03, 2023
H2O No
Water where there shouldn’t be water is the worst. The worst.
Mon, January 02, 2023
2023 and You and Me
It’s 2023! Lex is back to work.
Sat, December 31, 2022
The Book of Job
New year, new Lex.
Thu, December 29, 2022
Reconcilable Differences
This very podcast was a topic on another (very) podcast.
Wed, December 28, 2022
Infinite Loop
I keep getting stuck in an infinite loop. Of GrubHub’s making.
Tue, December 27, 2022
Lexmas
How Lex spent his Christmas. And also, I sing to you. Again. You’re welcome.
Fri, December 23, 2022
Lex Friedman Consulting
Announcing Lex Friedman Consulting. And talking at an even more manic pace than usual. And thoughts on 1975. The band, not the year.
Thu, December 22, 2022
Please Continue To Hold
Lex is on hold. You get to join him. It’s more fun than it sounds. (For you, not him.)
Wed, December 21, 2022
Lex Friendman
On friends far and near.
Tue, December 20, 2022
Do Tread On Me
Treadmill repair woes. And a brillaint customer service idea.
Fri, December 16, 2022
Water with Dinner
Someone let the Lex out in the rain.
Thu, December 15, 2022
Bowled Over
It’s toilet talk time. Buckle up.
Tue, December 13, 2022
Need I Remind You
On remembering things, reminders, and the like. An unintentionally chaotic episode.
Mon, December 12, 2022
Wheely Exciting
Lex is now an unlicensed driving instructor. Well, I guess he’s always been an unlicensed driving instructor.
Fri, December 09, 2022
You Look Nice Today
On personal shopping and fashion.
Thu, December 08, 2022
Mac Daddy
Here’s how I set up a new Mac. And deal with a thing stuck in my throat. And rush through an episode.
Wed, December 07, 2022
Losing Track
Lex is fickle. Follow his train of thought. And join tonight’s free Samfund Celebration virtual event.
Tue, December 06, 2022
Remember, Remember, The Sixth of December
On dates and birthdays. Which are also dates.
Mon, December 05, 2022
Improv Keys
On piano mediocrity and me. And improv.
Fri, December 02, 2022
Inside The House
Paint! Confidence! Other topics! I recorded a while ago.
Thu, December 01, 2022
No Flipping
I’ve been having some hair struggles. I’m working on it.
Wed, November 30, 2022
Cooties
Cooties are the spice of life. That’s not quite right. It’ll make slightly more sense after you listen. Maybe.
Tue, November 29, 2022
This Just In
On emceeing and news anchoring.
Mon, November 28, 2022
42
It’s Lex’s birthday.
Fri, November 25, 2022
Getting the Banned Back Together
Lex was banned from Twitter. Here’s the story.
Thu, November 24, 2022
Can't Be Hateful, Gotta Be Grateful
It’s Thanksgiving Day. I forgot one more important tradition.
Wed, November 23, 2022
World Wide Web Wednesday
Lex has some Thanksgiving traditions. And at least one he’d like to curb.
Mon, November 21, 2022
Shameless Self-Promotion Monday
Your Intermittent Lex is a thing that really exists. What a world.
Fri, November 18, 2022
Stoic
I recorded this episodes hours ago. I forgot to publish it. I think it was about Wordle.
Thu, November 17, 2022
Truck Stop
Good night. Don’t drive a truck.
Wed, November 16, 2022
Don't Tread On Me
On commuting, tech support, and a broken treadmill.
Mon, November 14, 2022
Tooth Hurty
A tale of two Liams. Actually, two tales of Liam.
Fri, November 11, 2022
Turning This Car Around
They say you can never go home. They lie. Let’s turn this car around.
Thu, November 10, 2022
Doing Shots
The heat is on. Or in. Anyway, this episode is about psyching myself up.
Wed, November 09, 2022
Dry That On For Size
It’s a tailer. A drycleaner. And a man with an incredible memory. Are you getting it?
Wed, November 09, 2022
Professional Podcasters
Lex works in podcasting. He should know better.
Mon, November 07, 2022
New Now
The temptations of the new thing.
Thu, November 03, 2022
Uhhhhhh
Lex wants to defeat a bad habit.
Wed, November 02, 2022
Probably Worth Sharing
Marko makes recipes. Lex makes theme songs.
Tue, November 01, 2022
5 instead of 7
Why Lex turned down a job years ago.
Mon, October 31, 2022
Neat Meet and Greet
Coffee time. Meet and greets. Brag brags.
Fri, October 28, 2022
Weird
YDL is famously known as a movie review podcast.
Thu, October 27, 2022
Al's Well That Ends Well
When one topic becomes three because: Life. Al, getting Boo’d, and eyeballs.
Wed, October 26, 2022
Travel Baggage
A thing about Lex that he wishes weren’t a thing.
Tue, October 25, 2022
Lex vs. Lex
Friedman. Not Fridman. Oy vey.
Mon, October 24, 2022
Night and Daze
Lex was a nice dad. Even though it didn’t rain. Or smoke. Or fire.
Fri, October 21, 2022
Seacrest Run
On Ryan Seacrest, commutes, and other famous people.
Wed, October 19, 2022
Now You're Even Older
Temperatures. Pageantry. Aging. And being a good neighbor.
Tue, October 18, 2022
What Is Your Daily Lex?
Seriously, what IS this show? Also, life imitates Wordle. Sort of.
Mon, October 17, 2022
Hotel Stationary
If you workout and don’t get credit for the workout, did you even workout? (Yes.)
Thu, October 13, 2022
Travel
Thoughts on work travel as a dad.
Wed, October 12, 2022
Fast Talker
Lex talks fast. That’s it, that’s what the episode’s about.
Tue, October 11, 2022
Flag On The Play
Why does Lex like football? Who knows?
Mon, October 10, 2022
Travel Etc.
Airplane food. TSA. Topics.
Fri, October 07, 2022
Cleaning House
Lex cleaned his office. And ate a lot.
Thu, October 06, 2022
To Tell The Tooth
Congrats to modern dentistry.
Wed, October 05, 2022
Tomorrow's Album Today
A dive into the other tracks from I Wrote This Album Tomorrow. Proud dad alert.
Tue, October 04, 2022
Wake Up
Let’s dive deeper into Wake Up, off the new album I Wrote This Album Tomorrow by Liam & Lex.
Mon, October 03, 2022
I Recorded This Podcast Today
You probably already know about Lex’s new album with Liam. But here’s more behind the scenes info.
Thu, September 29, 2022
Robot Or Not
Lex rode in a robot vehicle! And today is also kind of a robot himself.
Wed, September 28, 2022
Wi-Fly
Airplane Wi-Fi, albums, hotels. The usual.
Mon, September 26, 2022
I've Got The Power
Lex had a dark experience at a hotel recently.
Fri, September 23, 2022
Crushing It
A story from several years ago about a crush. And also one more thing on redeyes.
Thu, September 22, 2022
Too Hot
Lex is hot. Hahaha. Not like that. I mean, also like that. Well, you decide.
Wed, September 21, 2022
Seeing Red
I appreciate your empathetic dread.
Tue, September 20, 2022
I'm Just Having Some Fun
Today’s episode is an extravaganza. If you trust the episode. Which I do.
Mon, September 19, 2022
The Fix Is In
I fix things, even when told they are unfixably broken.
Fri, September 16, 2022
Up Guys The Wake
On waking up kids, helping them sleep, and the circus.
Thu, September 15, 2022
Short Tempers
Lex read an article about people getting cosmetic leg lengthening surgeries. He votes… no.
Wed, September 14, 2022
The New Album
I make music with Liam.
Tue, September 13, 2022
Game Day
The games Lex plays every day.
Mon, September 12, 2022
Bus or Bust
Lex did something no one believed he could do. Busness as usual. (Not a typo.)
Fri, September 09, 2022
Liquid Pro Quo
Lex and liquids. They go together better than oil and water. Which are also liquids.
Thu, September 08, 2022
Back to School
Back to school. Americans vs. Brits. Audio. All in a single Your Daily Lex.
Wed, September 07, 2022
Stubble Trouble
They Might Be Giants have a song called “Why Did You Grow A Beard?” This episode is NOT about that song. But it does answer the song’s titular question, kinda.
Tue, September 06, 2022
Falling Flat
Lex got too tired after a wheely bad experience.
Mon, September 05, 2022
How To Get Free Food
Lex has a bright idea. Thanks to his listeners.
Fri, September 02, 2022
Grounds For Dismissal
Lex made coffee. With a Mr. Coffee! He was proud. And grossed out. #nofilter
Thu, September 01, 2022
They Might Be Fanboys
Lex saw They Might Be Giants twice in two days. He didn’t bother Flansburgh. At least, not in person.
Wed, August 31, 2022
Ifs, Ands, Butlers
In this double-length-ish episode of YDL, Lex talks about conflicted feelings about over-the-top service.
Tue, August 30, 2022
Serious Baggage
Lex is back! With travel stories!
Mon, August 29, 2022
About Last Week
Did you catch the AMAZING SECRET of last week’s episodes?
Fri, August 26, 2022
Food For Thought
Lex likes restaurants. Here’s why. The answer may shock you. (It won’t.)
Thu, August 25, 2022
The Parking Kerfuffle
When parking for the day isn’t a day at the park.
Wed, August 24, 2022
Bright Ideas
Lex worries about whether he has any?
Tue, August 23, 2022
You're On Mute
Some thoughts on how to handle video calls.
Mon, August 22, 2022
Nice Haircut
Lex got a haircut.
Fri, August 19, 2022
IMB4U
On vanity plates.
Thu, August 18, 2022
Big Brain Energy
On brains, syllables, and other important topics.
Wed, August 17, 2022
Warren Piece
Brian Warren wants me dead.
Tue, August 16, 2022
Con Air
Thoughts on hotels. And cats. And air conditioners.
Mon, August 15, 2022
Look At This Dude
Lex made people laugh by laughing. And took a flight. Not in that order.
Fri, August 12, 2022
Holy Shirt
On shirts. And shirtlessness. And Austin Powers, somehow.
Thu, August 11, 2022
Life Advice and Follow-Up
Continuing a stretch of excellent YDLs, here’s one about living a life without regrets. And also speeding.
Wed, August 10, 2022
Getting Up To Speed
On passing lane etiquette. And the finger, I guess.
Tue, August 09, 2022
Subscribe and Save
Lex talks about stuff. Shocking, I know.
Mon, August 08, 2022
Braaaaaaiiiiiiinnnns
Lex doesn’t want to lose his mind. (You can keep your “too late” joke to yourself. Frankly, it’s beneath you.)
Fri, August 05, 2022
He Ordered Pizza
On restaurants, self-referentialism, bird droppings, and gratuity. Typical YDL fodder.
Thu, August 04, 2022
Logistics and Lotions
This is episode one of one. You don’t have to listen to other episodes to understand this one.
Wed, August 03, 2022
Scott and Phil
On misfired emails.
Tue, August 02, 2022
Taking Direction
Lex got offered help from a stranger. Which he appreciated. But not well enough.
Mon, August 01, 2022
Boston
Lex is in Boston with Liam. There will be ants.
Fri, July 29, 2022
I Wonder If You Got a Notification About This Episode
On notifications and potato chips. And work / life balance.
Thu, July 28, 2022
Goofy Toe
Lex recorded this episodes hours before publishing it, and then had to remember what it was about. The title accurately captures at least two topics.
Wed, July 27, 2022
No Contact Contact
Lex’s car is in the shop.
Tue, July 26, 2022
Stickers
Laptop stickers: Yay, nay, or what the hey?
Mon, July 25, 2022
Legs Friedman
Lex’s legs are tired. As is the rest of him.
Thu, July 21, 2022
Shameless Friend Support
Lex supports his friends. And goes to bed late and wakes up early. Anyway, check out Shameless Acquisition Target.
Wed, July 20, 2022
Reboot Reboot Reboot Reboot Reboot
Lex had Internet troubles. And no spoilers, but this episode MAY contain a post-credits sequence.
Tue, July 19, 2022
Please Clap
Lex blanks on his topics, so instead we talk about self-promotion.
Mon, July 18, 2022
The One Where I Talk About Friends
Not the TV show. The concept of, you know, human friendship.
Fri, July 15, 2022
Too Early Too Furious
Lex was up early. The contractors were here early. Early.
Thu, July 14, 2022
This Rocks
About (the) School of Rock and letters to camp.
Wed, July 13, 2022
Napkin Necklace
Lex has thoughts about dentists. Not that he’s seen one recently. I mean, he has, but not, y’know, TODAY.
Tue, July 12, 2022
Side Effects
Lex is amused by his new medication.
Mon, July 11, 2022
In Brief
Actually, in boxers.
Fri, July 08, 2022
Apple Not Apple
It was once Lex’s job to write about Apple. Now it’s not. He loves both scenarios.
Thu, July 07, 2022
Eye See
You’ll be waiting with bated breath (not baited) for this episode’s topic. (Okay, it’s vision and LASIK and stuff.)
Wed, July 06, 2022
Cold Showers
Hot days, cold showers, and sweat.
Tue, July 05, 2022
Where There Isn't Smoke
The story of a fresh visit from the fire department, and sleeplessness.
Fri, July 01, 2022
Nobody Tell LinkedIn
Lex doesn’t understand LinkedIn.
Thu, June 30, 2022
Being Yourself — And Someone Else
Lex babbles. More than usual. And then a special guest appearance.
Tue, June 28, 2022
Laughing Stock
That time Lex made John Mulaney laugh.
Mon, June 27, 2022
Car and Driver
On driving, camp, and coffee.
Thu, June 23, 2022
Room For Improvment [sic]
Lex talks about improv.
Wed, June 22, 2022
Oops All Wasabi
The episode has almost nothing to do with the title.
Tue, June 21, 2022
Weird AI
This episode is brought to you by artificial intelligence.
Mon, June 20, 2022
Shower Thoughts
Not that kind of shower thought. The other kind.
Thu, June 16, 2022
Vegan Again
Lex are vegan food. Again. Ugh.
Wed, June 15, 2022
Planes And Trains
Lex traveled by air. And train. And was a friendly brontosaurus.
Mon, June 13, 2022
A Week Of Weirdness
Lex isn’t gonna use his usual setup this week. It’s okay.
Fri, June 10, 2022
Tap and They
This is NOT a two topic Tuesday episode.
Thu, June 09, 2022
Leaks and Lex
Drip. Drip. Drip.
Wed, June 08, 2022
Alik and Me
A story about a guy named Alik and a guy named Billy.
Tue, June 07, 2022
Topics
The topic is topics. Meta.
Mon, June 06, 2022
Iced, Iced Baby
On iced coffee, chocolate milk, and peanut butter.
Fri, June 03, 2022
Origin Stories
Why Lex is lexfri.
Thu, June 02, 2022
Joe
Thoughts on coffee, tea, and beverage temperature.
Wed, June 01, 2022
Hot For Internet
Lex had a rough day, but today is looking better.
Tue, May 31, 2022
Hose Your Daddy
Lex got totally hosed.
Thu, May 26, 2022
A Particular Set of Skills
Come for the sharing of special skills. Stay for the horse galloping mouth-based Foley work.
Wed, May 25, 2022
So Tired
Lex had car trouble. Also, donate to good causes.
Tue, May 24, 2022
Everything and Nothing
Everything’s coming up bagels. Also sad stuff.
Mon, May 23, 2022
Better Late Than Never
On punctuality, humanity, and this podcast feed.
Fri, May 20, 2022
Tornados and Other Weather
On tornado warnings, meterology class, and radio names.
Thu, May 19, 2022
The Internet's Out
Lex talks about Internet outages.
Wed, May 18, 2022
Here Comes Science
Lex talks about science. And peeing. And food. Big day.
Tue, May 17, 2022
We're Going Streaking
Lex talks Wordle, the NY Times crossword, and others of that ilk.
Mon, May 16, 2022
Sick Day
Liam has COVID. And a song preview.
Fri, May 13, 2022
The Art and The Artist
Remember when you intentionally signed up for email lists?
Thu, May 12, 2022
Shots and Headaches
The Lex shots and headaches story. Even if you’ve read one of my tweetstorms on this, this is the podcast version.
Wed, May 11, 2022
Voices Past and Muppet
Voices from our past. And from our Muppets.
Tue, May 10, 2022
Music and Lyrics
Reminding you to stay safe out there. Also, what should 11-year-olds sing about?
Mon, May 09, 2022
TV Time
We finished Lost. Now what?
Fri, May 06, 2022
Peloton and Songs
Why I Peloton daily. And how my brain works.
Thu, May 05, 2022
Tipping
Lex talks about tipping.
Wed, May 04, 2022
Lost
Lex got Lost.
Tue, March 24, 2020
Quarantine
Lex is quarantined. So are you. Jeez.
Thu, August 22, 2019
August 22, 2019: Custodial Account
Lex appreciates the cleanliness the office custodian affords. Just not the implementation.
Wed, August 21, 2019
August 21, 2019: A Delicate Balance
Lex likes DIY projects. When they go well. Even if they\’re slower — or slightly worse — than if he\’d hired a professional.
Tue, August 20, 2019
August 20, 2019: Happy Numbers
You could listen to depressing podcasts to start your day. Or you could listen to this one.
Mon, August 19, 2019
August 19, 2019: 927 Days
It’s been 927 days since I released an episode of Your Daily Lex. Is there an important reason I released this one today? I’ll give you two guesses.
Fri, February 03, 2017
February 3, 2017: Contacts
Lex’s cleaning people got overzealous. Eye eye eye.
Fri, January 20, 2017
Jan 20, 2017: Here We Go Again
Lex records a YDL episode for the first time in 11 months. You are the beneficiary.
Tue, February 23, 2016
Feb 23, 2016: Tray Bien
Lex analyzes the pitfalls of airline trays and food. The food serving, not the food quality.
Thu, January 28, 2016
January 28, 2016: Blood, Pain, and Air Travel
Lex shares a story of blood, pain, and air travel.
Mon, January 04, 2016
January 4, 2016: Moving Story
Lex moved. Oh man.
Wed, November 25, 2015
November 25, 2015: Thanksgiving
Lex celebrates Thanksgiving\’s existence.
Fri, November 20, 2015
November 20, 2015: Virgin Inspection
Lex talks about a virgin inspection. Duh. It\’s in the title, people.
Tue, November 10, 2015
November 10, 2015: Who Nose
Lex has nose-related issues while in meetings. It\’s a problem.
Mon, November 02, 2015
Nov 2, 2015: Holy Crap The Show Exists
Lex went into the wilderness. He survived.
Wed, October 14, 2015
October 14, 2015: Lex and Liam
Lex and Liam talk, primarily about furniture, airlines, Spunky the Monkey, and nothing.
Fri, September 25, 2015
September 25, 2015: Between Two Furnitures
Lex has a couch. This is the true story.
Tue, September 22, 2015
September 22, 2015: Not My Best Work
Lex records an episode outside. Sorry.
Fri, September 11, 2015
September 11, 2015: Let's Talk About Yesterday's Tie
Lex wore a tie. He is mildly conflicted about it.
Fri, August 28, 2015
August 28, 2015: Your Daily Jonathan Mann
Lex wrote a song for Jonathan Mann, who rewrote that into another song for Jonathan Mann.
Tue, August 11, 2015
August 11, 2015: Theme Songs
Sometimes, Lex writes theme songs for other podcasts.
Tue, August 04, 2015
August 4, 2015: On Script
Lex performs the second-ever scripted episode of Your Daily Lex.
Sun, August 02, 2015
August 1, 2015: Live From Podcast Movement with Chris Bannon
Chris Bannon joins Lex on an episode taped live at Podcast Movement.
Fri, July 31, 2015
July 30, 2015: Fort Worth While
Lex went to Fort Worth. The experience if getting there stank on ice.
Fri, July 24, 2015
July 24, 2015: Live from Earwolf
Lex broadcasts from the Earwolf studio with Midroll CEO Adam Sachs. Recorded on the day that Midroll was acquired by Scripps.
Wed, July 08, 2015
July 8, 2015: Jurassic World and Inside Out
Lex offers up movie reviews, sort of, for Inside Out and Jurassic World.
Mon, July 06, 2015
July 6, 2015: Kiss Hello
Lex is back! Talking about kisses and stuff.
Fri, June 19, 2015
June 19, 2015: Brace Yourself
Lex has a foot issue, and a dog issue. Dog feet are no problem.
Mon, June 15, 2015
June 15, 2015: Word Picture
Lex punched himself in the crotch. Good times. Not for him.
Fri, June 05, 2015
June 5, 2015: Entrepreneur Magazine
Lex was written up in Entrepreneur Magazine. Mistakes were made.
Wed, June 03, 2015
June 3, 2015: The Famous Man Who Bought Me A Soda
Lex tells the story of a famous man who bought him a soda. Just read the titles, people.
Thu, May 28, 2015
May 28, 2015: Hair
Lex got a haircut. It was weird.
Thu, May 21, 2015
May 21, 2015: Your Daily Lex and Liam
Lex talks about Cody getting neutered. Liam joins.
Sun, May 17, 2015
May 17, 2015: Your Intermittent Lex
Lex talks about Pitch Perfect 2, babysitters, and his friend.
Fri, May 08, 2015
May 7, 2015: Stubble Trouble
Lex discusses the tragedy of shaving a carefully cultivated stubble beard. Also, a surprising cameo appearance.
Mon, May 04, 2015
May 4, 2015: AirTran
People stink at riding Newark Airport\’s AirTran.
Fri, May 01, 2015
May 1, 2015: Bus or Bust
Lex tells a story about the bus. And cookie cake.
Wed, April 29, 2015
April 29, 2015: Snell is in the House
Jason Snell visits Lex Friedman! But does he appear on this episode of Your Daily Lex? Only time will tell!
Mon, April 27, 2015
April 27, 2015: Watch, Fence, Etc
Apple Watch. Invisible Fence. Shirts. So good.
Thu, April 23, 2015
April 23, 2015: Watch This
Lex has a sad-ish story about his Apple Watch.
Tue, April 21, 2015
April 21, 2015: Your Daily Liam (Again)
Liam joins Lex yet again, hawking t-shirts, talking Cody, and generally being entertaining.
Sat, April 18, 2015
April 17, 2015: Slow Lady
It\’s yesterday\’s episode, today! And go buy a damn shirt: teespring.com/lexfri
Thu, April 16, 2015
April 16, 2015: Your Daily Shirt
OMG YDL SHIRTS!
Wed, April 15, 2015
April 15, 2015: Brad and I
Lex talks. A lot.
Mon, April 13, 2015
April 13, 2015: Let's Take It Outside
Lex worked outside today. And he\’s getting an invisible fence. He thought you should know.
Fri, April 10, 2015
April 10, 2015: Watch and Tea
Lex bought an Apple Watch. Today he\’ll drink a lot of tea. Not Apple Tea. That would be good, though.
Thu, April 09, 2015
April 9, 2015: Ringtone
Lex made a YDL ringtone. You\’re welcome.
Wed, April 08, 2015
April 8, 2015: Rumplemeyer's Horseshoes
Lex pays tribute to Stan Freberg.
Tue, April 07, 2015
April 7, 2015: Hungry Like The Lex
Lex is hungry. And he shares a song about hunger. And weight loss.
Mon, April 06, 2015
April 6, 2015: Lexy Shades of Grey
Gray hair, FaceTime, and parents: It\’s a podcast, people.
Wed, April 01, 2015
April 1, 2015: Screw You, Danny
Warning: In this episode, I say “effing a-hole” a lot, only not in that fun-looking clean way. PROFANITY ALERT!
Tue, March 31, 2015
March 31, 2015: Let's Talk Tweets
Lex talks tweets. Did you not read the episode title?
Tue, March 24, 2015
March 24, 2015: On Retainer
Lex talks about his retainers. It\’s more exciting than it sounds.
Mon, March 23, 2015
March 23, 2015: Not About Lawrence
Lex can do many things with one hand.
Wed, March 18, 2015
March 18, 2015: The Door is a Dog
Lex debates whether he should get a doggie door.
Tue, March 17, 2015
March 16, 2015: South By South Lex
It\’s the episode Lex meant to upload yesterday!
Wed, March 11, 2015
March 11, 2015: Your Weekly Lex
Sometimes weekly, never weakly.
Fri, March 06, 2015
March 6, 2015: Special Guest Sierra
Sierra joins Lex for a special episode.
Thu, March 05, 2015
March 5, 2015: Snow, Dogs, TV
Snow, dogs, and TV. Typical YDL.
Thu, March 05, 2015
March 5, 2015: Snow. Dogs. TV.
Lex is snowy. Well, his neighborhood his.
Wed, March 04, 2015
March 4, 2015: Salads
Lex had a salad for lunch. He\’s as surprised as you are.
Tue, March 03, 2015
March 3, 2015: How We Say We're Sorry
Lex complains about the weather, praises a television show, and gives a much-awaited dog update.
Fri, February 27, 2015
February 27, 2015: The One With The Police
Lex got a call from his alarm company. Then the police came to the house. Then the dog freaked right out. Guns!
Tue, February 24, 2015
February 24, 2015: Theme Song
Lex talks about theme songs.
Thu, February 19, 2015
February 19, 2015: Thirty Seconds
Lex read some 30 second ads. He went to the vet. He has kids. Podcast gold!
Wed, February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015: Big Cookie
Lex has been lax. Plus he went to Houston. And still has a puppy.
Wed, February 11, 2015
February 11, 2015: Your Ailing Lex
Lex talks about his dog and his television.
Mon, February 09, 2015
February 9, 2015: Big News
Lex is speaking. And a dog is coming.
Fri, February 06, 2015
February 6, 2015: Trivia
Lex defeats TGI Fridays in every way imaginable.
Wed, February 04, 2015
February 4, 2015: I Do Bring You Flowers
Lex sent flowers. He\’s so proud.
Mon, February 02, 2015
February 2, 2015: Jet Lag
Lex has jet lag.
Mon, January 26, 2015
January 26, 2015: The Land of Pod
Lex is stuck in Israel an extra day. He was stuck on hold much longer.
Fri, January 23, 2015
January 23, 2015: Your Daily Jason II
Jason Snell again takes the helm of YDL while Lex is unavailable.
Wed, January 21, 2015
January 21, 2015: State of the YDL
Lex provides the State of the YDL.
Mon, January 19, 2015
January 19, 2015: Home Work
Lex has been working from home for a long, long time. There are consequences.
Thu, January 15, 2015
January 15, 2015: Death Becomes Me
Lex talks about death and other fun topics.
Tue, January 13, 2015
Jan 13, 2015: The Athlete
Lex discovers that he is an athlete. Also, he encounters darkness.
Fri, January 09, 2015
January 9, 2015: Sun of a Gun
Help Lex make a decision regarding his eyeballs and the sun.
Wed, January 07, 2015
January 7, 2015: Live Music
It\’s true! This episode of YDL includes live music. You\’re welcome!
Tue, January 06, 2015
January 6, 2015: Seven Minutes
Lex has seven minutes to record this episode. And his wife doesn\’t know the theme song.
Mon, January 05, 2015
January 5, 2015: Oasis of Disaster
Lex gets many texts from his car. And his bathroom got cleaned unexpectedly.
Tue, December 30, 2014
December 30, 2014: Your Daily Liam
Liam joins us again for the last episode of 2014.
Mon, December 29, 2014
December 29, 2014: Ball Droppings
It\’s almost 2015. How will you celebrate?
Wed, December 24, 2014
December 24, 2014: We're All Gonna Die; Merry Christmas
Lex watched Boyhood. And got sad.
Tue, December 23, 2014
December 23, 2014: Wonderful Podcast Time
Lex is simply having a wonderful podcast time.
Fri, December 19, 2014
December 19, 2014: The 201st Episode Spectacular
It\’s the 201st episode spectacular.
Thu, December 18, 2014
December 18, 2014: Your Mother
Lex went to Manhattan. He saw a cabbie give another cabbie very unusual advice.
Wed, December 17, 2014
December 17, 2014: We'll Do It Live Tomorrow
Lex scripts a show. This is what that sounds like.
Mon, December 08, 2014
December 8, 2014: Programming Note
Lex has a note. About programming. For this podcast, not computers. You know what he means.
Thu, December 04, 2014
December 4, 2014: After Bath
Liam once again joins Lex. Come for the insights, stay for Liam\’s cover of the YDL theme song.
Tue, December 02, 2014
December 2, 2014: Ripping a Jordan Cooper
Lex asked his Twitter followers for a topic. That may have been a mistake.
Mon, December 01, 2014
December 1, 2014: Leaf, Thanksgiving, Birthday
Lex updates you on his Leaf, his Thanksgiving, and his birthday. The title was a clue, people.
Wed, November 26, 2014
November 26, 2014: Turning Over a New Leaf
Lex got a Nissan Leaf. After 14 or so hours of ownership, he\’s ready to review it for you.
Mon, November 24, 2014
November 24, 2014: All About That Podcast
Lex talks about All About That Bass. And other things.
Thu, November 20, 2014
November 20, 2014: We Found the Roku Remote
The Friedman family found its missing Roku remote. But did they solve the crime? Lex Friedman reports.
Wed, November 19, 2014
November 19, 2014: Dr. Fake Name
YDL tries a new format today, as host Lex Friedman continues to investigate the case of Lex Friedman\’s missing Roku remote.
Tue, November 18, 2014
November 18, 2014: Where is my Roku remote (v2)
Seriously, where is it?
Mon, November 17, 2014
November 17, 2014: The Museum
Lex talks (briefly) about Serial. And then (longly) about rhyming words.
Fri, November 14, 2014
November 14, 2014: Sriracha or Whatever
Lex has no idea what this episode is about.
Thu, November 13, 2014
November 13, 2014: The Mystery Train
Lex tells the story of The Mystery Train. Which you probably could have deduced from the episode\’s title.
Wed, November 12, 2014
November 12, 2014: Shake It Off
Lex analyzes Shake It Off\’s bridge. Thanks to his wife Lauren for the help.
Mon, November 10, 2014
November 10, 2015: The Last Pickle
Lex is back from vacation. You\’re welcome!
Fri, October 31, 2014
October 31, 2014: The Twenty Minute Episode
With no episodes coming next week, Lex offers up this insanely long edition of YDL.
Thu, October 30, 2014
October 30, 2014: Back in the US ER
Lex didn\’t release an episode yesterday, because he took his wife to the ER. She\’s okay! Don\’t worry. It\’s all right.
Mon, October 27, 2014
October 27, 2014: Moxy Fruvous
Lex wonders whether he can still listen to Moxy Fruvous, ethically speaking.
Fri, October 24, 2014
October 24, 2014: Ebola or Mustard
Lex retells the story of his harrowing journey into Manhattan to have dinner with Marko.
Wed, October 22, 2014
October 22, 2014: Smell Unsmelled
Lex talks about a characteristic of his personality, his hope that he\’s not alone, and a recent Amazon purchase. Also, the school bus.
Tue, October 21, 2014
October 21, 2014: Geezerly
Lex is old. Very, very old.
Mon, October 20, 2014
October 20, 2014: For Anya on Her Eighth Birthday
Lex reads a letter he wrote to Anya on the occasion of her eighth birthday.
Thu, October 16, 2014
October 16, 2014: Liam Returns
Liam\’s back! On YDL! Hooray!
Wed, October 15, 2014
October 15, 2014: Hair and Now
Lex got a haircut. He\’s okay with it.
Mon, October 13, 2014
October 13, 2015: Alphabetical in Every Way
Lex knows things.
Fri, October 10, 2014
October 10, 2014: Groceries Before Liquor
Lex had experiences at the liquor store last night. You get to hear about them. Ain\’t podcasting grand?!
Thu, October 09, 2014
October 9, 2014: How I Met Their Mother
Last time, Lex explained how he get proposed to by someone he didn\’t marry. Here\’s the story of how he started dating the woman who became his wife.
Tue, October 07, 2014
October 7, 2014: The Ballad of Eddie
Lex tells the story of a woman who proposed to him. She is not his wife.
Mon, October 06, 2014
October 6, 2014: Something That Rhymes With Lex
Lex freestyle raps, without rapping.
Fri, October 03, 2014
October 3, 2014: On Juggling
Lex talks about juggling. Did the title not make this clear?
Thu, October 02, 2014
October 2, 2014: I'm back
After a few days off, and one Jason Snell pinch hit, Lex reclaims the microphone for YDL.
Wed, October 01, 2014
October 1, 2014: Your Daily Jason Snell
Jason takes the YDL helm since Lex has been a little busy.
Wed, September 24, 2014
September 24, 2014: I'm Not Dieting
Lex is not dieting. He swears. (He lies.)
Tue, September 23, 2014
September 23, 2014: The Phoebe Controversy
Lex shares his frustrations when television shows try too hard with unnecessary storylines or characters.
Mon, September 22, 2014
September 22, 2014: The Phantom Podcast
Lex is reading his daughter The Phantom Tollbooth. It\’s going okay.
Fri, September 19, 2014
September 19, On Line with Marco Tabini
Marco Tabini joins Lex to talk about people who wait in iPhone lines.
Thu, September 18, 2014
September 18, 2014: Four Podcasts
Lex counts his podcasts.
Wed, September 17, 2014
September 17, 2014: Real Talk and Retirement
Lex talks about retirement, iOS 8, and other stuff.
Tue, September 16, 2014
September 16, 2014: I'm Not Mad As Hell
Lex released an episode yesterday that left some people confused. Whoops!
Mon, September 15, 2014
September 15, 2014: Podcast Network
Lex refuses to spoil this episode, which you\’ll either love or hate. Or merely tolerate. But definitely one of those. Probably.
Fri, September 12, 2014
September 12, 2014: How Guilty Should I Feel?
Lex has moral quandaries regarding using restaurant coupons and freelancing for Macworld.
Thu, September 11, 2014
September 11, 2014: Xbox Free60
Somebody sent Lex a free Xbox. Dreams DO come true!
Wed, September 10, 2014
September 10, 2014: Scattered Macworld Thoughts
A lot of great people got laid off at Macworld today. Lex is bummed.
Tue, September 09, 2014
September 9, 2015: Apple Watch Watch
Lex talks about the Apple Watch and the iPhone 6 and other stuff.
Mon, September 08, 2014
September 8, 2014: Notoriously Punctual
Lex\’s youngest makes a school prediction; Lex gets to Marco\’s house too early.
Fri, September 05, 2014
September 5, 2014: No News Is Good News
Lex talks about the news. Sort of.
Thu, September 04, 2014
September 4, 2014: As My (Laughter) Husband
Lex recounts his wedding day and his iPhone\’s near drowning.
Wed, September 03, 2014
September 3, 2014: Last In, First Out
Lex\’s email strategy sucks.
Tue, September 02, 2014
September 2, 2014: A Controversial Opinion. Maybe.
Lex maybe has a controversial opinion about nude photos.
Thu, August 28, 2014
August 28, 2014: That Was Jeff Goldblum
Lex talks about video game consoles and his voice and The BC-52s.
Wed, August 27, 2014
August 27, 2014: V8 and Kindles
Lex talks about V8 and Kindles. Do you even read the titles?
Wed, August 27, 2014
August 27, 2014: The Beatles Featuring Pitbull
Lex offers up a Kindle tip and a V8 analysis.
Tue, August 26, 2014
August 26, 2014: Your Noisy Lex
Lex records an episode while walking on his treadmill desk.
Mon, August 25, 2014
August 25, 2014: Good Morning, 3am
Lex has a friend who woke up at 3am to go running. That is not something Lex would ever do.
Fri, August 22, 2014
August 22, 2014: Challah At Your Boy
Lex closes the door on the beard conversation, and swears he won\’t go out for lunch today, unless he does.
Thu, August 21, 2014
August 21, 2014: Lex Daily Your
Lex follows-up on beard and lunch topics.
Wed, August 20, 2014
August 20, 2014: Let's Do Lunch
Lex wants to know what you do for lunch. Survey time!
Tue, August 19, 2014
August 19, 2014: The Beard
Lex has a beard. Temporarily. Also, he is sad regarding the news about Don Pardo.
Fri, August 15, 2014
August 15, 2014: Keeping It Classy
Lex does some followup and some complaining. Typical episode of the Lex Friedman Show With Lex Friedman, Starring Lex Friedman
Wed, August 13, 2014
August 13, 2014: He's [Bleeping] The Holland Tunnel
Lex talks about his Robin Williams memory of choice.
Tue, August 12, 2014
August 12, 2014: Blacksmithery with Myke Hurley
Myke Hurley joins Lex to talk about blacksmithery, podcasts, and other fun things.
Mon, August 11, 2014
August 11, 2014: And Friends
Lex talks about friends and podcast planning and the ice bucket challenge.
Fri, August 08, 2014
August 8, 2014: Fake Encores are Terrible
Lex loathes the fake encore. Now he talks about it for six-odd minutes.
Thu, August 07, 2014
August 7, 2014: Secant Segments and Posteriors
Lex goes on tangents and/or digressions. Thanks, Jason Snell! He is also bad at math. Lex, that is. Not Jason. I mean, Jason might be, but Lex doesn\’t know whether that\’s the case.
Wed, August 06, 2014
August 6, 2014: Luke Pressure and the Unflavored Dish Soap Band
Lex is a glasses cleaning wizard. He wasn\’t always. And he can\’t explain it.
Tue, August 05, 2014
August 5, 2014: John Siracusa was Wrong on the Internet
Lex was right. John was wrong. The topic: dessert pizzas.
Mon, August 04, 2014
August 4, 2014: Justing Dance
Lex talks about Just Dance and other fun things.
Thu, July 31, 2014
July 31: Return of a Very Special Guest
Liam joins me again on YDL. You\’re welcome, world.
Wed, July 30, 2014
July 30, 2014: Uber Lie
Lex lied to an Uber driver. For a good cause. Sort of.
Tue, July 29, 2014
July 29, 2014: Spot Check
Adam Sachs joins Lex for a very special episode of Your Daily Lex.
Fri, July 25, 2014
July 25, 2014: Your Daily Friedman
Lex goes blind. Almost. Not really.
Thu, July 24, 2014
July 24, 2014: Invent a Couch
Lex helps a friend with a Mac problem. Sort of. And faults his couch for being too comfortable.
Wed, July 23, 2014
July 23, 2014: I Thought You Should Know
Lex talks about the downside of his pool\’s solar heater (he knows) and iPads and Kindles.
Mon, July 21, 2014
July 21, 2014: The Case of the Missing Pizza
Lex ate a pizza slice. Or maybe not.
Thu, July 17, 2014
July 17, 2014: Uber Awesome
Lex had an Uber experience like none other.
Tue, July 15, 2014
July 15, 2014: Al and Gray
Two topics today: “Weird Al” Yankovic\’s new album, and gray hair.
Mon, July 14, 2014
July 14, 2014: King For a Day
Lex got into the TSA Pre line AGAIN. He was the king of the airport.
Thu, July 10, 2014
July 10, 2014: Why Did I Ask?
Lex asked a question at a restaurant. That was his first mistake. But not his last.
Wed, July 09, 2014
July 9, 2014: Our Daily Lex
Let\’s talk about an expensive risk factor with his job.
Mon, July 07, 2014
July 7, 2014: The Pool of the Rising Sun
Lex\’s pool is heated by the sun and futility.
Thu, July 03, 2014
July 3, 2014: Vegetarian Sympathizer
Lex is definitely not a vegetarian. But he gets them.
Tue, July 01, 2014
July 1, 2014: First World Soreness
Lex has a first world problem. And sore muscles. It\’s been a tough couple days, folks.
Mon, June 30, 2014
June 30, 2014: Turbulence Again
Here\’s what Lex thinks about when his airplane hits turbulence.
Tue, June 24, 2014
June 24, 2014: Talk Fast
Lex — on take two of today\’s show — talks fast.
Mon, June 23, 2014
June 23, 2014: I have three kids, people
In the third and final part of a three-part series, one more Friedman kid joins the podcast.
Fri, June 20, 2014
June 20, 2014: Oh Man, Another Kid
Lex welcomes another kid onto the podcast. Jiminy.
Thu, June 19, 2014
June 19, 2014: The Slightest of Pity Parties
Lex holds a slight pity party for himself, because you all liked the Liam episode more than you like regular episodes. Also, fun with busses.
Wed, June 18, 2014
June 18, 2014: Special Guest Liam Friedman
Lex\’s three-year-old son Liam joins him on today\’s episode.
Tue, June 17, 2014
June 17, 2014: Special Guest Julian Velard
Lex welcomes musician and friend Julian Velard to the show to talk about JV\’s new album and the drudgery of NYC.
Mon, June 16, 2014
June 16, 2014: I'm Gonna Get You, Soccer
Lex doesn\’t quite understand the appeal of soccer. And don\’t ask him to call it football, either.
Sat, June 14, 2014
June 14, 2014: An Open Letter to Myke Hurley
Lex releases an unheard-of WEEKEND episode of Your Daily Lex. And it\’s an open letter to Myke Hurley.
Thu, June 12, 2014
June 12, 2014: The Podcast That Never Ends
Lex\’s son got caught in a loop.
Wed, June 11, 2014
June 11, 2014: So Famous
Lex is so, so, SO famous.* *Not really
Tue, June 10, 2014
June 10, 2014: Warranty
Lex only gets warranties on one significant purchase.
Mon, June 09, 2014
June 9, 2014: Urinals
Lex talks about urinals. Again. And also human nature.
Thu, June 05, 2014
June 5, 2014: Sectional Healing
Lex fought a sectional. And physics. And Lex won.
Wed, June 04, 2014
June 4, 2014: Work It
Lex tals about work, hard work, physical labor, and whatnot.
Tue, June 03, 2014
June 3, 2014: Get Igloo
Lex sells out, Idina Menzel style.
Mon, June 02, 2014
June 2, 2014: There's a Wallet in my Pocket
Lex has a wallet issue. Also, happy WWDC day!
Fri, May 30, 2014
May 30, 2014: 101 Damnations
Lex hits episode number 101. He talks about spelling. And highways. Of course.
Thu, May 29, 2014
May 29, 2014: The 100th Episode Spectacular
Your Daily Lex celebrates its 100th episode. In spectacular form.
Wed, May 28, 2014
May 28, 2014: Mailboxes, Et Cetera
Lex talks about bad ceremonial pitches and mailbox hooligans on the 99th episode of Your Daily Lex.
Tue, May 27, 2014
May 27, 2014: The Real Memorial Day
Here\’s how Lex celebrated Memorial Day. Sort of.
Fri, May 23, 2014
The Whirling Dervish That Is My Son
This is a story about an unexpected night out, my lack of enthusiasm for hockey, a condolence card, a need to pee, and my son.
Thu, May 22, 2014
May 22, 2014: Like I Am
Lex makes a tech show. Briefly.
Tue, May 20, 2014
May 20, 2014: Adult Themes
There are a couple things most adults know how to do that Lex, you know, doesn\’t.
Mon, May 19, 2014
May 19, 2014: Trailer Hitch Demagnetizers
Lex doesn\’t know all the words to songs by bands he loves anymore. He grows up so fast.
Fri, May 16, 2014
May 16, 2014: Bus or Bust
Lex has to take the bus. Again. Here\’s his typical approach.
Thu, May 15, 2014
May 15, 2014: Fat Eyes
Lex is fat. And he has eyes. Hence the title of this episode.
Tue, May 13, 2014
May 13, 2014: Cracks and Mattresses
Lex needs to rotate his mattress. And he has a crack in his foundation.
Mon, May 12, 2014
May 12, 2014: Scary
Lex got scared.
Fri, May 09, 2014
May 9, 2014: Special Guest Lex Friedman
Lex Friedman joins Lex on today\’s episode of Your Daily Lex.
Thu, May 08, 2014
May 8, 2014: Secrets
You\’re going to need a backstory. I\’m happy to provide it.
Mon, May 05, 2014
May 5, 2014: Drill, Lexy, Drill
Lex built a desk. He\’s proud of himself.
Fri, May 02, 2014
May 2, 2014: Deodorant and Airplane Mode
Lex\’s favorite brand of deodorant got hit by the shrink ray. Oof.
Thu, May 01, 2014
May 1, 2014: Birthdays and Sleep
Happy birthday, if you listen to this podcast, and also it\’s your birthday. Let\’s talk about sleep deprivation and/or lack thereof!
Wed, April 30, 2014
April 30, 2014: Gotta Get Down on Driveways
Lex talks about driveways. You\’re welcome, America. And Your Daily Lex listeners.
Tue, April 29, 2014
April 29, 2014: Now You're Older Still
Lex is older than he\’s ever been. And now he\’s even older.
Mon, April 28, 2014
April 28, 2014: Take the Cannoli
Lex takes his kids to a family restaurant that features glorified murderers everywhere.
Fri, April 25, 2014
April 25, 2014: Barely Bearable
Lex and his family stayed at a hotel. It was unpleasant.
Thu, April 24, 2014
April 24, 2014: The Glasses: Half-Full
Lex may well need to start wearing glasses full time. This frustrates him.
Mon, April 21, 2014
Lauren (Snell) and Low Expectations
Lex gets help from Lauren (Snell)
Thu, April 17, 2014
April 17, 2014: Bad News Bearers
Lex dealt with bad news, and recovered. Sort of.
Tue, April 15, 2014
April 15, 2014: Carpet vs. Rug
Lex looks back fondly on yesterday\’s editing error, talks about interior design, and reveals his word confusion problem.
Mon, April 14, 2014
April 14, 2014: Perturbulence
Lex is in Arizona. This episode was recorded outside. Please remain seated until the captain turns off the fasten seatbelt sign.
Fri, April 11, 2014
April 11, 2014: A Modicum of Modesty
Lex got naked with two women today. And now he\’s mad.
Thu, April 10, 2014
April 10, 2014: When Kids Fly
Lex likes flying alone. Flying with kids is… worse.
Wed, April 09, 2014
April 9, 2014: Car Talk
Lex podcasts from the car.
Tue, April 08, 2014
April 8, 2014: Cause for Alarm
Lex set off a burglar alarm at his in-law\’s house. Hilarity ensued, I guess.
Mon, April 07, 2014
April 7, 2014: Lord of Legerdemain
Lex talks about vanity, headphones, and magic camp.
Fri, April 04, 2014
April 4, 2014: What the Hell, Man?
Lex has family and friends in unimaginable situations. It affects today\’s show.
Thu, April 03, 2014
April 3, 2014: Death, Taxes, Waiting Rooms
Lex complains about waiting rooms. And taxes. Pure original YDL content.
Wed, April 02, 2014
April 2, 2014: The Gist of Urology
Lex overshares. You\’re welcome, America! (And Canada.)
Tue, April 01, 2014
April 1, 2014: How I Met Your Finale With Depression [No Spoilers]
Lex talks—again!—about how series finales leave him feeling sad. And other stuff.
Mon, March 31, 2014
March 31, 2014: Brought to you by...
Today\’s episode of Your Daily Lex has a real sponsor! And a fake sponsor: Overtiredness.
Thu, March 27, 2014
March 27, 2014: Awkward Adjacent
Lex talks about topics for this show, improvisational comedy, and adjectives.
Wed, March 26, 2014
March 26, 2014: Recording, Voices, and Bald Heads
Lex talks about his recording process, his voice, and shaved heads.
Tue, March 25, 2014
March 25, 2014: Spoiler Alert
Lex gt spoiled. He doesn\’t always mind spoilers, but he minded this one.
Mon, March 24, 2014
March 24, 2014: What I Need
Lex shares insights about the joints in his hands, along with his love of desserts.
Fri, March 21, 2014
March 21, 2014: Jet Lag, Uber, and the CIA
Lex battles jet lag and crazy people.
Wed, March 19, 2014
March 19, 2014: My Eyes Betray Me
Lex can\’t see. He\’s also kind of an outsider at NSConf.
Tue, March 18, 2014
March 18, 2014: In the Zone
Lex battles time zones. Time zones win.
Mon, March 17, 2014
March 17, 2014: Crotchety
Lex opts out at the TSA. And this time, things got VERY personal.
Fri, March 14, 2014
March 14, 2014: The Non-Creepy Bug Counter Encounter
Lex met a podcast listener in person. It wasn\’t creepy, until he figured out what his Twitter username meant.
Thu, March 13, 2014
March 13, 2014: That's Entertainment (Center)
Lex\’s furniture installation did not go off without a hitch. Or a couple of hitches. It\’s a problem.
Wed, March 12, 2014
March 12, 2014: But Weight, There's More
Lex is counting his calories. Again. Dammit.
Tue, March 11, 2014
March 11, 2014: Despair, Furniture, and the President of the United States
Lex liked Barack Obama\’s appearance on Between Two Ferns—but not necessarily for all the right reasons. Also, he\’s feeling dread about something.
Mon, March 10, 2014
March 10, 2014: Oh, The Things I Could Cure
Lex imagines what he\’d do with retirement money.
Fri, March 07, 2014
March 7, 2014: My daughter-in-law the truck
Lex\’s son is interested in marrying a truck.
Thu, March 06, 2014
March 6, 2014: Crowdsourced Topics
Lex turns to Twitter for topic advice. Hilarity ensues. Or something.
Wed, March 05, 2014
March 5, 2014: The Tale of the HoJo's Vending Machine
Lex stayed at a Howard Johnson. The HoJo had an unusual vending machine.
Tue, March 04, 2014
March 4, 2014: Voiceover
Lex is heard on Sirius/XM satellite radio. All the time.
Mon, March 03, 2014
March 3, 2014: You're on Fire (Truck)
Lex talks about the Twitter experiment, a birthday party, a firetruck, and more.
Fri, February 28, 2014
Feb 28, 2014: Yo.
Lex wants your help for an experiment. Also, he recommends a TV show.
Thu, February 27, 2014
Feb 27, 2014: A Close Shave
Lex is kind of known, in certain circles, for his old-fashioned way of shaving. But he\’s a fraud.
Wed, February 26, 2014
Feb 26, 2014: Do Alto Mice
Lex has a reminder that he can\’t figure out. Thanks, Siri. Also, he has Notification Center complaints.
Tue, February 25, 2014
Feb 25, 2014: See What I Mean
Lex got LASIK in 2003.
Mon, February 24, 2014
Feb 24, 2014: Preferences
Chocolate? Vanilla? Boxers? Briefs? Lex has preferences. Now you know some of them.
Fri, February 21, 2014
Feb 21, 2014: Assistant to the Regional Manager
Lex has an assistant. And a season finale. But not of this show.
Thu, February 20, 2014
Feb 20, 2014: The Cars Are Out
Lex made up some lullabies. This was a mistake.
Wed, February 19, 2014
Feb 19, 2014: Pranks for the Memories
Lex and Lauren are in a prank war. Lex likes prank wars.
Tue, February 18, 2014
Feb 18, 2014: Escape the Blender
Lex talks about conducting job interviews.
Mon, February 17, 2014
Feb 17, 2014: Do I Not Bleed?
Lex is very late with today\’s episode. But NO ONE NOTICED.
Fri, February 14, 2014
Feb 14, 2014: I Don't Own A Snowblower
Lex doesn\’t own a snowblower. And he\’s taking suggestions on where to live.
Thu, February 13, 2014
Feb 13, 2014: Your Daily Shower
Lex showers every day. And other observations.
Wed, February 12, 2014
Feb 12, 2014: Devastatingly Handsome
Lex wishes he were Clooney-level handsome.
Tue, February 11, 2014
Feb 11, 2014: "Weird Al" Yankovic
Lex discusses the first two times he met “Weird Al” Yankovic, along with his affections for the man.
Mon, February 10, 2014
Feb 10, 2014: That Part of My Brain
Lex talks about a couple iPhone games he likes, and why he likes them, and also how he\’s not getting any better at one of them.
Fri, February 07, 2014
Feb 7, 2014: What Are We Thinking?
Lex doesn\’t know what anyone\’s really thinking. And special guest Dan Moren drops by.
Thu, February 06, 2014
Feb 6, 2014: Bus Stuff
Lex talks about jobs, meta-topics, and the school bus stop.
Wed, February 05, 2014
Feb 5, 2014: I Love M.S.
Lex realizes another thing he likes about his job. He wasn\’t expecting it.
Tue, February 04, 2014
Feb 4, 2014: Kiss and Tell
Lex kissed the neighbor.
Sun, February 02, 2014
Feb 3, 2014: Super Bore
Lex didn\’t enjoy the Super Bowl. But he did enjoy scaring the crap out of his wife, mostly unintentionally.
Fri, January 31, 2014
Jan 31, 2014: Penn
Lex is feeling a little better! Except he also dealt with Ticketmaster, so you know, not perfect.
Thu, January 30, 2014
Jan 30, 2014: Things I Think
There are some things Lex thinks every single day. Here are a few of them.
Wed, January 29, 2014
Jan 29, 2014: Sasser of Cable
Lex once again attempted to cut the cord and cancel his television service. Here\’s what happened.
Tue, January 28, 2014
Jan 28, 2014: Cleaning Lady Guilt
You need to decide where and how to spend your disposable income. Lex\’s family spends some of theirs on a cleaning lady. But there\’s some guilt involved.
Mon, January 27, 2014
Jan 27, 2014: Booze boos
Lex thinks maybe he should drink more. But he doesn\’t quite know how.
Fri, January 24, 2014
Jan 24, 2014: The News on Cracked
This daily podcast reminds Lex of another daily show he used to host.
Thu, January 23, 2014
Jan 23, 2014: The City is Cold
Lex had to leave the house. That\’s never a good thing.
Wed, January 22, 2014
Jan 22, 2014: Wind Chill Out
Lex shares his thoughts on the ambiguity of the temperature, along with celebrity sightings.
Tue, January 21, 2014
Jan 21, 2014: United We Fall
Lex flew United. Or tried to, anyway.
Fri, January 17, 2014
Jan 17, 2014: Lots of Podcasts
Lex has many podcasts. This is one of them.
Thu, January 16, 2014
Jan 16, 2014: The Back Side of Water
“I want to tell you a bit about the worst pain I ever had.” Also: New theme song!
Wed, January 15, 2014
Jan 15, 2014: Seat Back and Relax
Lex shares his strong opinion on airplane civility.
Tue, January 14, 2014
Buffet Etiquette
Last weekend, Lex attended a brunch buffet. He was reminded of the important rules of buffet etiquette. Mmmm, french toast.
Mon, January 13, 2014
Jan 13, 2014: A Matter of Taste
Lex doesn\’t drink coffee. There\’s a reason: He\’s a supertaster.
Fri, January 10, 2014
Jan 10, 2014: Old and Better
Lex isn\’t as hard on himself as he used to be. That\’s not a weird euphemism, either.
Thu, January 09, 2014
Jan 9 2013: Sick Of It
Lex is sick. He complains. You listen.
Wed, January 08, 2014
Jan 8, 2014: Shmarco Polo
Lex talks about electricity, his failure to master tools, and podcast advice he received from a few smart friends.
Tue, January 07, 2014
Jan 7, 2014: Work Release
Lex wraps up the story of his working life to date.
Mon, January 06, 2014
Jan 6, 2014: A Jason Snelltacular
Jason Snell joins Lex to discuss the next chapter in the ongoing saga of Lex\’s work history.
Fri, January 03, 2014
Jan 3, 2014: On The Job
Lex shares more of his work history. We\’re building to something.
Thu, January 02, 2014
Jan 2, 2014: Work It
Lex debuts an alternate theme song, and shares some of his work history.
Wed, January 01, 2014
Jan 1, 2014: Party Like It's 2013
Lex wishes you a great 2014, and talks about how parents of young kids ring in the new year.
Tue, December 31, 2013
Dec 31, 2013: Footballderdash
On the last episode of 2013, Lex tries to understand why he cares about football, and frets about making people work on holidays.
Mon, December 30, 2013
Dec 30, 2013: Great Scott!
Scott McNulty joins Lex for a discussion about entertainment, free time, and Scott McNulty.
Fri, December 27, 2013
Dec 27, 2013: What About Dave?
Wait, if Lex is doing a new, daily podcast, is that somehow meant as a personal affront to Dave? Get the inside story of the intrigue and drama behind Lex leaving Unprofessional.
Thu, December 26, 2013
Dec 26, 2013
It\’s the debut episode of Your Daily Lex. Lex talks about what the podcast is, and shares how he spent his Christmas.
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