That’s it

Dear Charlie and Natalie, I am writing this fan mail today because every single point from your episode “Manhattan Stores” felt extremely potent on the day that I listened to it. I was in New York, where I don’t currently live, on what felt like the first day of Spring. Everybody seemed totally tuned in and connected to one another… When I turned on the Exploration Live on the train I was so delighted by this batch of your reflections on the human experiences. You guys were on fire! I truly believe that weaving together earnestness and humor is the key to deep connection and understanding, and your podcast does that so beautifully. Here are the things that I liked the most: -winter in Paris theme of cooking class, readiness cues -feeling kind of bad about telling stories in a public way about people in your life -the way termpurpedic seems when you are a kid and how you start worrying about other stuff as an adult but then come back to enjoying the pleasure of the vacuum -Natalie’s impression of Dorit was so funny and I don’t even know who that is -the way that people’s way of taking notes can be beautiful by the way—what was the name of the store in Soho with the Italian lady who has lipstick on her face? I didn’t catch it- but would love to become a patron there… Thanks for everything and keep being you! Sarah

Charlie and Natalie have such an ease in conversation. They are truly yin and yang. I find so much joy in this podcast and learning about the hosts in general. The double slime twin episode nearly cost me my job do to laughing out loud. I also love the episode “Matrons Chair” where Charlie paints a visual of waking up in the shadow of a tree and ambling to a river and then says “This is Exploration Live”. Both hosts are incredible and actually uncovering new territory in the podcast space. They are my Lewis and Clark. The podcast is also always over an hour which I really like. Theme music rocks. I love how it feels like I’m in New York with these two rascals when they talk about their day to day. 10/10.

So smart and funny! Love Natalie and Charlie!

I’ve never seen a bus display a “Call 911” message in NYC. Ever.

Love these guys

Sometimes I forget live is part of the podcast name and I skip some shows thinking it was a live show.

But I am BEGGING someone involved in the podcast to care about the sound.

And is mean to Charlie! She can never be wrong even though she’s always the one who IS wrong!! Anyway, I just want to protect sweet charlie and I probably shouldn’t care so much

These two are the best.

Charlie getting on my nerves lately

yeah

Their minds are truly so powerful. Imagine me (yes, me) sitting at a table alone, gesturing my hands, nodding, responding to all their questions, comments, desires. Yes…..

Good news is podcast is great. But I have some bad news. Outdoor dining is NOT a buy. It’s all rat infested. Also, we would have to wipe down the outdoor tables before our shifts because so much soot collects there between the dinner and lunch shift. YIKES! Also the latter news taught me that we’re all being poisoned as New Yorkers. It’s just not good news.

… that she thinks she’s smart. Here for Charlie though. He’s so patient with her

Literally the only podcast I can tolerate endlessly. Two years ago I passed Charley on the streets of Brooklyn and either we checked each other out or I was staring like a freak but I was too startstruck to say anything.

…this early-COVID vibe where the Zoom is constantly freezing so there’s just dead air after someone says “you’re frozen,” and then the 2 cannot seem to get on the same page since they can’t really hear each other, is NOT the vibe.

natalie and charlie are so cool and funny

Regularly think of ideas I would bring if I were on

They’re channeling

This show makes me laugh so much — but also, it makes me think ! And learn things about my own life ! Strong recommend

Charlie and Natalie are beyond funny; they occupy space in the realm of genius. Their comedy makes life feel so shared and makes you want to be a more curious and more understanding person. They rock.

Natalie and Charlie are so smart and they talk about absolutely nothing every week and I just love it! XO

I regularly laugh out loud to this pod. Highlight of my week!

naomi A+ guest

But he was from chicago

This is my sense of humor to a tee and therefore I am very happy this pod exists

I can’t tell you how much I love this show! I started listening after they were on Las Cult and I laughed so hard. I had just had my second kid, and I had to stop listening to episodes when my baby was sleeping on me because I could not control my laughter (which would wake the baby up). Charlie and Natalie are at fault for my baby’s poor sleep health, and I couldn’t be happier about it. Love this show so so much!

I just love y’all so much. No one else is out here being as stupid and as smart at the same time. Love love love love. The best in the game 🫶🏻

the best friends you’ve never had (they’re smartest and hotter and gayer than your friends <3)

okay so this is the thing where charlie and natalie are the #1 gay guy and gay girl podcast hosts out there. and they are also so sweet and smart and funny! if ur reading this u should also join the patreon for amazing bonus stuff

Love

when they said “this is the thing of like” omg I felt that.

Yeaaa that's gonna b 5 stars. Such a comfort listen

Natalie and Charlie are hilarious and have the best chemistry! I just wish there were more episodes with just the two of them. Those eps are always way more fun to listen to than ones with guests imo!

Love this podcast so much, it makes me so happy to listen every week.

What a wonderful podcast

Great chatty pod that makes me laugh and think :)

These guys are just so special and great. Trust me you HAVE to listen

I love the Exploration Live Podcast so much. Peak comedy, peak joy and comfort. My favorite voices to fill my ears as I do tasks around the house. I can’t wait to see the live show in SF this month!!

Love you guys. Love the ideas. Love everything BUT Charlie’s singing. On a podcast built around sharing comedic premises and big ideas, it’s hard to make a musical theatre a capella cover hold weight or meaning with listeners. And it puts Natalie and the guest in a weird position to have to compliment him and encourage him to sing more, when everyone knows it’s not the time or place. I think everyone should empower him to pursue singing, if that’s what he wants, but pursue it elsewhere. You’re in New York after all

Favorite podcast, always such a joy to listen to, both hosts are so funny and I’ve never been disappointed by a guest

They make me want to be nicer to my friends!

Please I beg you

makes me giggle makes me go hmmm

This is my favorite podcast ever!!! My top podcast in my Spotify wrapped 2 years running. Such a good vibe

omg i’m obsessed with them both. they have a perfect vibe. i laugh out loud on the train and it’s embarrassing but worth it bc they make me happy on the way to grad school :)

The Caleb Hearon episode changed my life

Really tried to like this. It’s an interesting premise but it commits the cardinal sin of being boring and painfully unfunny. Count the number of times that Charlie complains about how he’s going through a hard time or Natalie whines about her nanny job. Natalie constantly interrupts or talks over Charlie as she tries to draw attention. The Sudi Green episode was especially grating because they all kept talking in baby voices. They do the Seek Treatment thing where they spend way too much time talking about mutual friends without using their names and then saying that they’ll have to talk about it more off mic.

This podcast helps me every day. I was speaking with colleagues about best practices for interviewing and hiring people. I said “sometimes, you just know when it’s right. Vibe is vibe.” And they all nodded their heads because they recognized the value in that idea. Because Natalie and Charlie are geniuses. Pele.