Common Sense Optional Podcast https://commonsenseoptional.podbean.com Welcome to Common Sense Optional with Diana and Scott, we believe the best conversations happen when people are free to ask questions, change their minds, laugh at themselves, and appreciate different perspectives.

Common Sense Optional brings people together through honest, humorous conversations about current events, pop culture, and the beautifully confusing experience of midlife. Through the perspectives of two friends from different backgrounds, we encourage curiosity over certainty, laughter over outrage, and meaningful conversation over division. Our goal is simple: to create a space to hang out where listeners can take a break from the noise, think out loud, and leave feeling a little lighter, a little wiser, and a little less alone.

Our hope is that every episode feels like time spent with friends who make you laugh, make you think, and remind you that it’s okay to have questions. Around here common sense isn’t a requirement. Kindness, curiosity, and a good sense of humor are required and they always have a seat at our table.

]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:44:14 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Comedy 1440 episodic Welcome to Common Sense Optional with Diana and Scott, we believe the best conversations happen when people are free to ask questions, change their minds, laugh at themselves, and appreciate different perspectives. Common Sense Optional brings people together through honest, humorous conversations about current events, pop culture, and the beautifully confusing experience of midlife. Through the perspectives of two friends from different backgrounds, we encourage curiosity over certainty, laughter over outrage, and meaningful conversation over division. Our goal is simple: to create a space to hang out where listeners can take a break from the noise, think out loud, and leave feeling a little lighter, a little wiser, and a little less alone. Our hope is that every episode feels like time spent with friends who make you laugh, make you think, and remind you that it’s okay to have questions. Around here common sense isn’t a requirement. Kindness, curiosity, and a good sense of humor are required and they always have a seat at our table. Common Sense Optional Common Sense Optional No true https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22562203/Common_Sense_Optional_Spotify_1400x1400.jpg Common Sense Optional Podcast https://commonsenseoptional.podbean.com 144 144 Episode 5 - Ramblings Episode 5 - Ramblings https://commonoptpod.podbean.com/e/episode-5-ramblings/ https://commonoptpod.podbean.com/e/episode-5-ramblings/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:44:14 -0400 commonoptpod.podbean.com/cb112014-abb1-39de-9496-1f9d2dfddd78 Diana and Scott dive into the darker side of movies, from the IMDb Top 10 and Disney classics to films that may secretly be horror stories in disguise. Along the way, they discuss streaming algorithms, celebrity behavior, nostalgia, grocery prices, and plenty of unexpected tangents. Funny, candid, and delightfully off-topic, this episode is perfect for movie lovers who enjoy sharp opinions and unfiltered banter.

]]> Diana and Scott dive into the darker side of movies, from the IMDb Top 10 and Disney classics to films that may secretly be horror stories in disguise. Along the way, they discuss streaming algorithms, celebrity behavior, nostalgia, grocery prices, and plenty of unexpected tangents. Funny, candid, and delightfully off-topic, this episode is perfect for movie lovers who enjoy sharp opinions and unfiltered banter.

]]> Common Sense Optional true No 8266 1 5 full Episode 4 - Labor Day Episode 4 - Labor Day https://commonoptpod.podbean.com/e/episode-4-labor-day/ https://commonoptpod.podbean.com/e/episode-4-labor-day/#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:19:30 -0400 commonoptpod.podbean.com/bbb55a7f-b6a4-3f5f-afdb-bfe3bf4c0de2 Diana and Scott return for a bonus Labor Day episode that mixes a holiday game with real talk about labor rights, work culture, and the weirdly uneven way different countries treat employees. They also veer into writing tools, TikTok shop headaches, Jeopardy rabbit holes, and a few pop culture detours, including Harry Potter, Kevin Smith, and a very unfortunate Space Force uniform concept.

]]> Diana and Scott return for a bonus Labor Day episode that mixes a holiday game with real talk about labor rights, work culture, and the weirdly uneven way different countries treat employees. They also veer into writing tools, TikTok shop headaches, Jeopardy rabbit holes, and a few pop culture detours, including Harry Potter, Kevin Smith, and a very unfortunate Space Force uniform concept.

]]> Common Sense Optional true No 4496 1 4 full Episode 3 - Birthday Episode 3 - Birthday https://commonoptpod.podbean.com/e/episode-3-birthday/ https://commonoptpod.podbean.com/e/episode-3-birthday/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:55:27 -0400 commonoptpod.podbean.com/ea32745f-564e-327a-95e6-746d7e756d79 Diana and Scott cover everything from a stormy recording setup and wild power-grid rumors to the viral reaction to Scott’s “Bruce Wayne can’t be race swapped” take. They also dig into comic book characters, Marvel and DC history, Spider-Man casting, and a long stretch of TV, movie, and personal-life recommendations. This episode is mostly a free-flowing conversation between Diana and Scott, with Diana steering the social media recap and Scott bringing deep comic book context. It’s part pop culture hangout, part listener-feedback check-in, and part everyday life update.

]]> Diana and Scott cover everything from a stormy recording setup and wild power-grid rumors to the viral reaction to Scott’s “Bruce Wayne can’t be race swapped” take. They also dig into comic book characters, Marvel and DC history, Spider-Man casting, and a long stretch of TV, movie, and personal-life recommendations. This episode is mostly a free-flowing conversation between Diana and Scott, with Diana steering the social media recap and Scott bringing deep comic book context. It’s part pop culture hangout, part listener-feedback check-in, and part everyday life update.

]]> Common Sense Optional true No 7277 3 full Episode 2 - Dedications Episode 2 - Dedications https://commonoptpod.podbean.com/e/episode-2-dedications/ https://commonoptpod.podbean.com/e/episode-2-dedications/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:34:38 -0400 commonoptpod.podbean.com/ccfbffa9-4e1d-30ec-88cd-45373280f762 In this episode we explore the impact of celebrity deaths, the importance of storytelling in audiobooks, and scientific advancements, all while sharing personal stories and insights. Scott and Diana explore topics ranging from Kevin Smith's positivity, the impact of AI on customer service, to personal growth and dealing with addiction. Sharing insights on mental health, societal trends, and the importance of focusing on the present. We explore the nuances of acting across genres, the impact of awards on genre classification, and share insights on favorite TV shows and personal routines.

]]> In this episode we explore the impact of celebrity deaths, the importance of storytelling in audiobooks, and scientific advancements, all while sharing personal stories and insights. Scott and Diana explore topics ranging from Kevin Smith's positivity, the impact of AI on customer service, to personal growth and dealing with addiction. Sharing insights on mental health, societal trends, and the importance of focusing on the present. We explore the nuances of acting across genres, the impact of awards on genre classification, and share insights on favorite TV shows and personal routines.

]]> Common Sense Optional true No 7800 1 2 full Episode 1 - Allegedly Episode 1 - Allegedly https://commonoptpod.podbean.com/e/episode-1-allegedly/ https://commonoptpod.podbean.com/e/episode-1-allegedly/#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:47:43 -0400 commonoptpod.podbean.com/7c7dbfde-4f28-3ccd-91a1-8849aefe8272 Join us as we chat about our podcasting journey, favorite shows, movies, and fun facts, all while sharing laughs and insights into pop culture, classic films, and the quirks of everyday life. Diana & Scott explore a variety of topics from personal preferences and food quirks to anecdotes about work and life. They share insights on common misconceptions, everyday observations, and the importance of kindness being required while common sense is optional.

]]> Join us as we chat about our podcasting journey, favorite shows, movies, and fun facts, all while sharing laughs and insights into pop culture, classic films, and the quirks of everyday life. Diana & Scott explore a variety of topics from personal preferences and food quirks to anecdotes about work and life. They share insights on common misconceptions, everyday observations, and the importance of kindness being required while common sense is optional.

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