Missed the show last week? Kati and Gio are officially on summer break. The two share more about their plans this season, dive back into summer's importance and give some tips as we head into big heatwave.

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The pod goes international this week – well, sorta –with guests from across the pond including Giovanni's girlfriend Tereza and UK pal Liv who both now live in America. The trio talk about some of the big differences between the U.S. and Europe including drinking culture, transportation woes and, of course, dating. Bonus: You'll learn what Gio's favorite British sauce is.

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Can urban sculptures help solve the loneliness epidemic? This architectural designer thinks so. Ryan, founder of Friendly Futures, is on a mission to create a kinder world through sophisticated playgrounds for adults. The goal: Encourage more friendly interactions between strangers that could help change communities and redefine what it means to be pals with the people around you. We get into Ryan's journey, how he views friendship, the difference between "childish" and "child-like" and the "friendly futurization" of urban sprawl.

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Find Friendly Futures on instagram @friendly_futures and at their site.

Welcome to the debut episode of Mystery-Wrapped! Remember those question mark-wrapped candies growing up, never knowing which flavor you’d get? Well, it’s kinda like that. In this new sub-series, we keep one host — and you — in the dark until the very last moment. Today’s surprise topic: I guess you’ll just have to find out…What secrets lie within? Can Kati decode the mystery theme before the episode ends? Tune in and find out!

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So you move across the country and start a new job, only to find out you and your colleagues were laid off later that same day because of a thing we would later call the pandemic. That's exactly what happened to athlete and entrepreneur Todd Barnett, who found a lifeline for others in creating what would become one of the largest fitness communities in San Diego. Todd shares some of the secrets to that success here. Two of the big ones, he says: Know who you are, and don't compromise on your principles. You can follow Pacific Beach Run Club @pbrunclub.

Social media redefined what it meant to have friends. Now, anyone who's made a positive contribution to your life can be considered one... but should they? How might our understanding of friendship be contributing to the loneliness epidemic in the U.S.? Kati and Gio discuss and offer practical tips on making friends as an adult.

We've seen 'em and maybe even dissected them, but frogs are more important to our ecosystem than you may think. Kati and Gio talk to San Diego Zoo wildlife biologist Spencer Siddons about when his obsession with amphibians started and the conservation efforts underway at the Safari Park. Spencer even leads the trio on a mini frog call workshop. Hop in, folks.

Running has its highs and lows just like a lot of physically challenging things in life. But as LSKD athlete Brad Neuerberg says, strengthening the mind is just as important as the body. Kati and Gio dive into Brad's journey after injury, his process for achieving goals and practical tips for beginning and seasoned runners alike. Is stretching before a run a bad thing, and are 5Ks actually harder than a marathon? Listen in. Follow Brad @brad_neuerburg.