Solutions to Problems

Solutions to Problems is a Dear Prudence style advice podcast set on a space station in some version of the future hovering over some version of Earth. Join us every other Friday for advice on work, relationships, time travel paradoxes, and the occasional brain parasite. Now available on RadioPublic. For more information and episode transcripts, visit us at www.stppodcast.com.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Electromancy Crowdfunding Campaign 05/08/2022

ANNOUNCEMENT: Electromancy Crowdfunding Campaign Did you know that Nathan has a second fiction podcast? And Austin is in it too! You can find it at . We're also raising money at to make a second season. Any help you can give us would be wonderful. Here's the trailer for season 1, which you can listen to in its entirety now. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/23041331

Mini Ep. 13: Loaf and Sam On Assignment 06/04/2021

Mini Ep. 13: Loaf and Sam On Assignment Mini Ep. 13 - A series of radio reports by Intern Samantha on the IFM2 show On Assignment, which is hosted by Loaf. Featuring intergalactic run-off elections, dracula ants, time travel conventions, philosophical fragrance branders, and more! /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/19350476

Episode 30: The Time Travel Tapes 11/14/2020

Episode 30: The Time Travel Tapes Ep. 30 - Janet is profiled on the true crime show "The Time Travel Tapes." Loaf, Frankie, Sam, and Melody listen in while waiting to visit with Janet, who is in a holding center before her trial. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/16806905

Episode 29: Into The Deep Blue Screen I Go 10/30/2020

Episode 29: Into The Deep Blue Screen I Go Ep. 29 - With Melody temporarily shutdown for updates, Loaf and Janet have a confrontation with alternate Janet and Nassif, while also answering letters on the sexuality of your alternate selves, the ramifications of politically incorrect banjo music, and how not to compulsively break the fourth wall while acting. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/16609478

Mini Ep. 12: The Groupchat / Crazy Zifle's 10/16/2020

Mini Ep. 12: The Groupchat / Crazy Zifle's Mini Ep. 12 - The network of Janets hold court and confront a certain Janet who has been jeopardizing their plans. Meanwhile, Officer Nassif "accidentally" runs into Loaf and Muffin at Crazy Zifle's Zaffy Trifles, the finest Flisnorp patisserie in the whole sector. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/16424081

Episode 28: Be As Average As Possible - A Dating Special 10/02/2020

Episode 28: Be As Average As Possible - A Dating Special Ep. 28 - Loaf, Janet, and IFM2 intern Sam team up for another episode revolving around hypernet dating. While also discussing their own experiences, they answer letters about accidentally catfishing yourself, and how to date when your isolationist cult dictates that you remain extremely average. Also: a rapid-fire round that breaks down what the most common dating profile phrases really mean! /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/16243868

Episode 27: Adorable In The Most Horrifying Way 09/18/2020

Episode 27: Adorable In The Most Horrifying Way Ep. 27 - Back home, Janet and Loaf host a parenting-themed episode with two special guests: Janet's mom and one of Loaf's broodlings. They all pitch in to help answer letters on the ramifications of gene-edited children, the existential loneliness of digital offspring, and how to share the holidays with your children who span multiple species and marriages. Meanwhile, Nassif and alternate Janet find themselves stranded in an interdimensional bus terminal. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/16059704

Episode 26: Extremely Mundane Dragons 09/04/2020

Episode 26: Extremely Mundane Dragons Ep. 26 - In another alternate universe, Janet and Loaf are guests on "Problems Requiring Solutions", a show hosted by an alternate version of Melody. A dozen listeners call in to help Loaf and Janet with their problems regarding Armulan divorce, time travel tech support, and how to tell other versions of yourself that you want to see other people. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/15877313

Episode 25: An Excellent Strange Quagmire 08/21/2020

Episode 25: An Excellent Strange Quagmire Ep. 25 - With Loaf and Janet still absent, Frankie, Melody, Mr. Xorfus, and Sam attempt to host an episode of Solutions to Problems, complete with AI versions of Janet and Loaf. They offer advice on how to deal with knowing that the founding father of your new colony was awful in a previous life, how to break out of the 400-year curfew assigned by your parents, and how to get your spouse to respect your family AI. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/15696749

Mini Ep. 11: The Council Of Interns / The Hand Off 08/07/2020

Mini Ep. 11: The Council Of Interns / The Hand Off Mini Ep. 11 - Samantha presides over a meeting of IFM2 Subspace Radio interns, but is interrupted by the news that Janet and Loaf are missing. Meanwhile, Janet and Loaf work their way through different dimensions, meeting up with an alternate Janet and an unexpected alternate Melody. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/15515867

Mini Ep. 10: Alternate Universe Karaoke 07/24/2020

Mini Ep. 10: Alternate Universe Karaoke Mini Ep. 10 - Loaf and Janet hang out at a karaoke bar with their alternate universe counterparts (Lavender, Frankie, and Beta Janet), and show how their singing, drinking, and flirting skills are just as highly polished as their advice giving. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/15332507

Episode 24: Compassion Is Compulsory 07/10/2020

Episode 24: Compassion Is Compulsory Ep. 24 - Loaf and Janet are guests on an alternate timeline version of Solutions to Problems. On this live call-in show, they assist hosts Lavender and Frankie with questions about age-appropriate friendships for immortals, overcoming boredom as an AI, the surprising aftermath of liberating a planet, how to choose what TV shows to watch when you have two heads, and where to get lunch. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/15153371

Episode 23: Unfettered & Free To Tell You Exactly How I Feel 06/26/2020

Episode 23: Unfettered & Free To Tell You Exactly How I Feel Ep. 23 - In despair, Loaf finally opens up to Janet about what happened on Armulus, but Janet is a little distracted by her own concerns, including an unexpected visit by Officer Nassif. Plus, letters about robotic training boyfriends, Avian divorce, and how to deal with time dilation in a professional setting. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/14973008

Episode 22: No Optimal Time To Date Me 06/12/2020

Episode 22: No Optimal Time To Date Me Ep. 22 - Janet tries to be the responsible host as Loaf is feeling rather disillusioned with both radio and life. This proves to be difficult when Melody and her new beau arrive! Somehow, they still manage to answer questions about vehicular infidelity, replacement limb policies in the workplace, and how to equitably share your body with an energy being. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/14793914

Episode 21: Summer Vacation & Crustacean Devastation 05/29/2020

Episode 21: Summer Vacation & Crustacean Devastation Ep. 21 - Back from vacation and back in the studio, Loaf and Janet catch up with each other, and offer advice in regards to gentrification on Mars, how to avoid a mega-pet showdown between neighbors, and when you should take a blood oath seriously. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/14611559

Mini Ep. 9: The Printer 05/15/2020

Mini Ep. 9: The Printer Mini Ep. 9 - IFM2 station manager Mr. Xorfus and omnipotent intern Samantha try to resolve a supernatural printer jam with some help from station AI Melody. Also: Sam has some ideas for radio shows of her own! /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/14426417

Mini Ep. 8: The Network Of Janets 05/01/2020

Mini Ep. 8: The Network Of Janets Mini Ep. 8 - Frankie and Officer Nassif play phone tag regarding IFM2's paradox-fixed contracts, as well as some disturbing timelines that may or may not have happened. Meanwhile, The Network of Janets have a groupchat to discuss temporal displacement coordinates, dating gossip, and whether or not certain Janets are keeping up with their tasks. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/14228552

Mini Ep. 7: Sustenance Party 04/17/2020

Mini Ep. 7: Sustenance Party Mini Ep. 7 - On his home planet of Armulus Four Zeta Zombort, Loaf is a guest on an intergalactic cooking show, where he prepares the authentic human dish "Hash Browns," and answers questions about transdimensional spatulas, flaming salads, and good recipe substitutes for snails. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/14023295

Nassif's Log: A StP Recap 04/17/2020

Nassif's Log: A StP Recap In this episode recapping season 1 and 2, we hear the timeline-locked log of Officer Armin Nassif from the Time Travel and Interdimensional Regulations Agency (TARTI), where he catches his alternate selves up on his history with Loaf, Janet, and the rest of the Solutions To Problems crew. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/14023268

Season 3 Announcement! 04/03/2020

Season 3 Announcement! Season 3 of Solutions to Problems starts on April 17th! New episodes will be released every two weeks. Austin, Nathan, and Michael fill you in on all the details. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/13829615

WWDTM!! Episode 4 of 4 11/29/2019

WWDTM!! Episode 4 of 4 The final part of our four-part miniseries! Wait Wait Don't Teleport Me!! is a sound collage of shows heard on IFM2 Subspace Radio, an ambient comedy outside the frame of linear time. In this final episode: The Universe's Test Kitchen, the horror of being named Derek, Janet fills us in on recent TV shows and movies, and a breakup song from Maggie's band. Also: the full version of our theme song! /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/12060524

WWDTM!! Episode 3 of 4 11/22/2019

WWDTM!! Episode 3 of 4 The third part of our new four-part miniseries! Wait Wait Don’t Teleport Me is a sound collage of shows heard on IFM2 Subspace Radio, an ambient comedy outside the frame of linear time. In this third episode: an interview with the only person to successfully prevent Shakespeare’s assassination, strategies on how to be a better eyeball ping-pong player, non-existent callers have a dial tone competition, and another segment with Sam! /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/12060404

WWDTM!! Episode 2 of 4 11/15/2019

WWDTM!! Episode 2 of 4 Second part of our new four-part miniseries! Wait Wait Don't Teleport Me is a sound collage of shows heard on IFM2 Subspace Radio, an ambient comedy outside the frame of linear time. In this second episode: worm-wielding birds face off on a competitive cooking show, a murder mystery composed entirely of raspy voices, a lightning round of incomprehensible callers, and lots more! With your hosts Kerrington, Nova, Maggie, and C.C. Sims. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/12045140

WWDTM!! Episode 1 of 4 11/08/2019

WWDTM!! Episode 1 of 4 Our new four-part miniseries! Wait Wait Don’t Teleport Me!! is a sound collage of shows heard on IFM2 Subspace Radio, an ambient comedy outside the frame of linear time. In this first episode: a deep dive into the history of popsicle jokes, what it’s like when 96% of your body is traded to another laserball team, segments with Loaf and Sam, plus lots more! With your hosts: Kerrington, Nova, Maggie, and C.C. Sims. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/11954816

Bonus: Behind the Scenes of Season 2 06/07/2019

Bonus: Behind the Scenes of Season 2 Bonus Ep. 2 - The end of another season means another behind the scenes episode! Featuring cast interviews, partner interviews, roommate interviews (but not cat interviews), bloopers, weird voice filters, and general silliness. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/10082657

Mini Ep. 6: Melody's Comedy Audition Reel 04/26/2019

Mini Ep. 6: Melody's Comedy Audition Reel Mini Ep. 6 - Melody tries to record her audition tape for Lightspeed's Artificially Funny Fest. She really thinks this will be her year! Even if she has to resort to bending time and space. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/9538481

Episode 20: Active Sabotage Is A Love Language 03/15/2019

Episode 20: Active Sabotage Is A Love Language Ep. 20 - Off the air, the whole crew celebrate the end of the season, but there are still some problems to be solved, namely Loaf's misgivings about their upcoming family visit, Janet's uncertain employment status, and Samantha's ongoing struggle to be a real person instead of the idea of a real person. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/9012929

Episode 19: All About the Disruption of Narrative Causality 03/01/2019

Episode 19: All About the Disruption of Narrative Causality Ep. 19 - Janet and Loaf listen to letters about living inside the ramifications of genetic engineering, and how to measure your compatibility with someone who was in a time loop when you met. Also, Officer Nassif is back to weigh in on the time travel shenanigans, including a time capsule letter that's turns out to be more personal then expected. /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/8814782

Episode 18: Hot Messes Together 02/15/2019

Episode 18: Hot Messes Together Ep. 18 - Nothing topsy-turvy at all happens to Janet and Loaf before the show, and it surely doesn't affect their performance in answering letters about universal translation gone awry, workplace infidelity, and the experience of living as a certain species. There aren't even any special guests who break into the studio to confront them about the problems they are avoiding in their personal lives. What a relief! /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/8654246

Mini Ep. 5: Office Gossip 02/01/2019

Mini Ep. 5: Office Gossip Mini Ep. 5 - Off the air, Janet and Melody discuss whether to be romantic or pedantic, while Loaf and Mr. Xorfus argue about Janet’s future role at IFM2. Sometimes humans are too human for their own good! /episode/index/show/stppodcast/id/8478041

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