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The Sleeper Hit

A weekly podcast where guests talk about what's underrated, over drinks. Hosted by Meryl Williams, writer and roller derby skater.
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Now displaying: July, 2020
Jul 27, 2020

David Cross stops by the pod to talk about the merits of making and ordering mocktails! He has tips for dealing with not drinking in social situations as well as ideas for starter-level at-home mocktails. He also plays Over/Under, Two Truths and a Lie and Weird Habit. Listen to his podcast Award Weiners!

David is a content marketer based in Brooklyn, New York. He co-hosts Award Wieners, a podcast in which he reviews Best Picture winners and makes a hot dog recipe based off of the film. It’s a celebration of American culinary and cinematic pop culture. 

Follow David on Twitter @ItsMeDavidCross and Instagram @ItsMeDavidCross

https://www.awardwieners.com/

Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.

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Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca)

http://www.saintseneca.com/

Jul 20, 2020

It's time for a mini ep! Daniel Clark, Meryl's husband, stops by the show to play some games, including Over/Under, Super Group and Best Buy. 

Daniel Clark is a mainframe systems programmer for the bureau of the fiscal service. He has a six-year-old son and loves home brewing, biking and running on his treadmill. 

Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.

https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/

Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca)

http://www.saintseneca.com/

Jul 13, 2020

Long time listener Kelsey Funk stops by the pod to talk to Meryl about making your own clothing! If you too want to cut down on the amount of fast fashion in your closet *and* have pieces that are tailored to your exact measurements, Kelsey has some ideas for where you can start. Kelsey also plays Over/Under, Be Boss, and a brand new game called Either/Or!

Kelsey Funk is a bereavement counselor and crafter. She enjoys making things, plants, yoga, dancing, and spending time with her husband and their chihuahua, Prince.

Follow Kelsey on Twitter @kelseylfunk and Instagram @euphoricyarn

Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.

https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/

Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca)

http://www.saintseneca.com/

Jul 6, 2020

This week's guest Brad Pierce sells Meryl on Children of Men's message of optimism. This 2006 dystopian thriller tanked at the box office but was an underrated critical darling that resonates today more than ever. Brad also plays Over/Under, Secret Snack and #FamousBae!

Brad enjoys most everything pop-culture, with the exception of being a social media ghost! His hobbies include cooking, biking, being outdoors, and hanging out with his wife Colleen and their hound, Millard. He works as a professor at Marietta College’s Physicians Assistant program and practices as a PA one day a week at the local cancer center.

Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.

https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/

Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca)

http://www.saintseneca.com/

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