About this podcast
Laugh. Learn. Get roasted.
We’ll talk about what’s new in the world, without weighing you down with the dark stuff. We’ll make you laugh, and make you think. Then we’ll send you on your merry way…a little lighter, and a little roasted.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 75 episodes
- Light Roast Grand Finale! · 1 h 6 min · Season 3 Episode 18Well friends, we have truly enjoyed our time together! As a thank you to our listeners, we've recorded one last episode of the Light Roast! This show includes all of the usual…
- S3E17 // Light Roast Stand Up Special · 44 min · Season 3 Episode 17Welcome to Light Roast like you've never heard it before! Both Mindy and Obadiah got a chance to do a stand-up comedy set to raise money for students going to Impact Camp. What…
- S3E16 // Food Maxxing and Gig-tripping · 1 h 13 min · Season 3 Episode 16We're maxxing out on all the good things in life, including food, fun, and roasting ridiculousness that we call the light news. We'll let you in on the latest from the lego hiest…
- S3E15 // Nowstalgia for Africa · 57 min · Season 3 Episode 15A jury says Meta and Google owe millions over social media addiction (can we send them a bill?). A police officer allegedly “shape-shifts into a frog” (kinda). Plus, 66% of…
- S3E14 // Lowkenuinely Need A Handler · 1 h 11 min · Season 3 Episode 15This week, buzzwords take the stage, with Lowkenuinely, alongside Barbie's Dream Team now in stores, and now Redbull's "sleep drink?" You heard that right. All that and so much…
- S3E13 // I'm Still A Rockstar · 1 h 17 min · Season 3 Episode 13What do Burger King executives, rock legends, Costco life lessons, and buying cabinet knobs have in common? Apparently… adulthood. This week we unpack everything from Nate…
- S3E12 // Bad to the Boneless · 1 h 11 min · Season 3 Episode 12An elephant broke into a grocery store. A guy threw up after proposing. There is a serial pooper in Wisconsin. And somehow… that’s not even the weirdest part of this week. In…
- S3E11 // Gen Z has an issue with your pants · 48 min · Season 3 Episode 11Honestly, that's just the beginning. We're unpacking the latest things that are setting off the next generation, and why we disagree, period. We'll share some heartwarming…
- S3E10 // Are You Dead? · 46 min · Season 3 Episode 10This week's episode covers the latest tech invention that all moms NEED, the replacement name for Karen, the Avengers countdown, and most importantly, how to let your friend's…
- S3E9 // Please Stop Saying That · 1 h 14 min · Season 3 Episode 9Veganuary is upon us, Obadiah's house is probably sold, bungee class is happening, and we're DONE hearing 6-7 (and several other banned words)! Plus, LEGO’s smart brick, and why…
- S3E8 // Whammageddon Is Upon Us · 1 h 10 min · Season 3 Episode 8Stay vigilant. Stay alert. If you follow these tips, you might survive whammageddon. In addition to your Christmas survival strategy, we've also got the usual antics, including…
- S3E7 // I Saw a Bird Today · 1 h 5 min · Season 3 Episode 7It’s Thanksgiving on The Light Roast! We’re covering everything from fun turkey statistics and gratitude games to the weirdest seasonal products (looking at you, Oreo). We also…
- S3E6 // Legos, Longhorns and Leisure · 1 h 10 min · Season 3 Episode 6From free weddings to runaway longhorns, this week’s episode of The Light Roast proves there’s never a dull moment in 2025. Mindy and Obadiah tackle LEGO diplomacy, the world’s…
- S3E5 // All Dogs Go to the Airport · 20 min · Season 3 Episode 5Today Mindy's flying solo, unlike the dogs in today's story! In addition to that, we’re covering: 🎄Christmas trends 🍬Candy for Anxiety 🛡Gatekeeping 🎶 90's Soundtracks 👛 Mom hack…
- S3E4 // CSI: Pumpkin Edition · 1 h 21 min · Season 3 Episode 4It’s fall, y’all—and pumpkin crimes are on the rise. In this episode, we dive into everything from billionaire advice and batcave candles to crazy lotto strategies and cats who…
- S3E3 // Holy Botramony · 54 min · Season 3 Episode 3From marrying robots to overdosing on Gummi Bears, this week’s episode covers the wildest headlines you didn’t know you needed. We’re talking AI love stories, red light therapy…
- S3E2 // Ghosts of Yotei and Yo-kitchen · 1 h 11 min · Season 3 Episode 2TLR is feeling fall-fish, talking new video games to put on your wish lists, new ways pumpkin spice is invading our lives, and some new buzzwords that have made it into Websters!…
- S3E1 // Back in Brown! · 1 h 25 min · Season 3 Episode 1🎉 Season 3 is here! We’re back with stacks of summer stories, a Bluey cereal taste test, and a fridge that may or may not be spying on us. We’re talking early Hallmark Christmas…
- S2E33 // Checkmate and Bear Bait · 1 h 21 min · Season 2 Episode 33Light Roast is committed to keeping you connected to the lighter side of life, with stories about bears with donuts, puppies with burritos, and humans with french fry pizza…
- S2E32 // Nurd's the Word · 1 h 27 min · Season 2 Episode 32Buzzwords are back friends! We've also got the latest scoop on summer movies, runaway animals and the Switch 2! Oh, and Mindy almost died by rattlesnake. Unlike your mom, we…
