The podcast episodes provided cover various aspects of birthday parties, from the planning and execution of a memorable celebration to the personal perspectives and experiences of the hosts.

In "Crying on Your Birthday" with Delia Cai, the hosts discuss advice on throwing a lowkey but not too lowkey birthday party, managing guest expectations, and creating a fun and memorable event. The episode touches on topics such as party planning, guest etiquette, and emotional connections.

The episode What's the difference between AM and FM radio waves? approaches the topic of birthday parties from a different angle, using the premise of planning a retro-themed party to explore the science behind radio technology and wave physics. This episode introduces topics like radio nostalgia, educational science, and audience engagement.

Finally, my nonexistent birthday party, i'm ranting again provides a personal perspective on the host's aversion to throwing birthday parties for themselves, delving into themes like social anxiety, overthinking, and self-indulgence.