DeepSummary
Allison Roman begins the podcast by welcoming comedian George Civeris as a guest to discuss weddings, as Allison recently got married and George is currently planning his wedding. They talk about the pressure and expectations surrounding weddings, with George considering a simple restaurant ceremony and dinner. They receive questions from callers about setting boundaries with wedding clients, deciding on wedding menus, and navigating picky eaters.
The conversation touches on topics like the desire for intimate, low-key weddings versus elaborate affairs driven by social media trends. Allison and George reflect on their own wedding experiences, with Allison emphasizing the significance of reading vows in front of loved ones. They also discuss practical matters like choosing entrees wisely at weddings with potentially subpar catering.
The episode includes a 'Chef's Kiss' segment where callers inquire about cooking techniques, such as frying eggs in a cast-iron skillet and reheating fish. Allison and George share their perspectives on these culinary dilemmas, with Allison advocating for seasoning cast-iron skillets properly and avoiding microwaving fish.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Weddings can be emotionally intense and pressure-filled events, leading to a 'comedown' after the buildup.
- Many couples are opting for intimate, low-key weddings at restaurants or similar venues to avoid the stress of elaborate affairs.
- Reading vows in front of loved ones can be a meaningful and special aspect of the wedding ceremony.
- Setting boundaries and managing communication with wedding vendors and guests is essential for maintaining work-life balance.
- It's important to find joy in simple, well-executed dishes rather than feeling pressured to constantly innovate or impress.
- Properly seasoning and using cast-iron skillets takes practice, but can yield excellent results for certain dishes.
- Reheating fish, especially in the microwave, can lead to unpleasant smells and textures, so it's often better to consume it cold or in other preparations.
- Navigating picky eaters among guests can be a challenge, but focusing on perfecting classic, crowd-pleasing dishes is a viable approach.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I think, if I relive my wedding one more second, I'm gonna. I can't.“ by Allison Roman
- “Are the young people on the Internet who just wipe their entire Instagram profile.“ by Allison Roman
- “The whole point of doing a podcast is that you can be, like, in your pajamas and doing it on Zoom, and it's like, yes, my real life and my real career are when I'm doing live shows or when I'm doing something where I have to leave the house.“ by George Civeris
- “I mean, we're not perishing because of this. This is not a serious topic.“ by Allison Roman
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Episode Information
Solicited Advice with Alison Roman
Alison Roman / Talkhouse
4/11/24
Welcome back to Season 2 of Solicited Advice. For the season premiere, Alison is joined by comedian and writer George Civeris. Recently married and affianced, the two talk wedding planning, a love-hate relationship with LA and why sometimes a little moment of earnestness is necessary. With callers, they discuss how to set boundaries in love and life, the romance of City Hall and the importance of celebrating in a way that’s true to you. And hotline questions on how to navigate picky eaters, wedding menus and why you should never reheat salmon. Call 856-502-4816 to solicit advice on a future episode. Solicited Advice is brought to you with distribution and revenue support from the Talkhouse network.