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Welcome to the wonderfully weird world of The Anne Levine Show, where we dive headfirst into the absurdity of 2025's most baffling trends. This episode takes you on a whirlwind tour of luxury fashion fails, celebrity fragrance disasters, and Florida Man escapades that will leave you questioning reality.

Ever wondered what burnt tire would smell like as a perfume? We explore a South Korean fragrance company doing exactly that, alongside Duran Duran's unexpected pivot into the perfume business with their sold-out scents Neo Rio and Black Moonlight. From Dancing with the Stars judge Arthur Gurunlian's vanilla-infused cologne to increasingly ridiculous celebrity scent descriptions, the fragrance industry has never smelled so desperate for attention.

Fashion takes center stage with Balenciaga's latest crime against common sense: a $900 towel skirt sold separately from its $925 "unlooped loop" leather string belt. We also discuss Croc's instantly sold-out cowboy boots (complete with foam spurs!) and Japan's viral "necklace pants" trend that has people hanging their trousers from their necks instead of using suspenders.

The episode features a parade of Florida Man stories that prove truth is stranger than fiction, including a nearly-naked liquor store burglar who claimed "socks are the pants of the feet" and a retiree who led police on a golf cart chase before offering them a homemade vodka spritzer and handing them a taco as identification.

Food innovation reaches new heights of questionable taste with pickle cupcakes, ketchup-infused chocolate bars described as "deeply unnecessary," and Canadian cheeseburger-stuffed ice cream featuring ground beef and pickle swirl. We also explore the world's most underwhelming record: eating one rotisserie chicken daily for 40 days.

We wrap with a heartfelt tribute to Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, celebrating his revolutionary musical contributions despite his struggles with mental illness and synesthesia. Join us for an hour of laughter, incredulity, and the occasional moment of genuine appreciation for the beautiful strangeness of human creativity.

Subscribe now and put your burnt tire cologne away – the only scent you need is the sweet smell of absurdity that wafts from The Anne Levine Show every Tuesday.

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A towel with TWO buttons (and any "adjustable" belt) for $925? Welcome to the strange world of Balenciaga and high fashion absurdity. The passing of retail legend Monroe Milstein at 98 reminds us of a more grounded approach to business. The co-founder of Burlington Coat Factory built a $3 billion empire while remaining refreshingly down-to-earth – riding the subway daily, calling store managers personally, and embracing his first coat sale at a $10 loss as his "lucky break." His journey from a young man with "bad acne and greasy hair" to retail titan offers a striking contrast to today's celebration of excess.

Speaking of excess, this year's Met Gala theme "Garden of Time" brought us everything from Zendaya's gothic bouquet warrior ensemble to Doja Cat's controversial wet T-shirt look. While celebrities paraded in renaissance fair and Game of Thrones-inspired costumes, we can't help but question the tone-deafness of such lavish displays of wealth in our current economic climate. Is there beauty in this spectacle, or just increasingly desperate attempts to stand out? We think you may know the answer already.

Our journey through the absurd continues with classic Florida Man stories – including Reza Baluchi's attempt to float to London in a homemade hamster wheel before being intercepted by the Coast Guard. When stopped, he threatened to detonate a non-existent bomb and brandished a knife, all while claiming to promote "peace and love." Meanwhile, another Florida man's strategy for handling a six-foot alligator in his driveway involved simply sitting in a lawn chair until help arrived. We also share local Cape Cod news, from tropical birds appearing where they shouldn't be, to the poor restaurant that's been crashed into by cars twice in two months. Join us for these stories and more, including a touching tribute to American-Israeli peace activists whose lives were tragically cut short.

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Coming to you from the heart of Cape Cod, this episode of the Anne Levine Show dives headfirst into what hosts Anne and Michael have accurately dubbed "autumn in June" – the peculiar weather pattern where New England seemingly offers just two seasons: a lengthy autumn spanning October to June, followed by a brief summer interlude.

Fresh off their unplanned hiatus (thanks to Anne's 16-hour tech support nightmare with Apple), the duo returns with an abundance of bizarre stories and cultural observations that showcase their trademark humor and chemistry. Their conversation weaves seamlessly between outlandish Florida crime stories – including a meth-fueled alligator encounter and a shoplifter named John Publix stealing from none other than Publix grocery – to the inaugural "Wiener 500" race featuring six competing Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles, each representing different regional hot dog styles. They drove up to 65mph in the race.

We explore the fascinating and sometimes troubling world of celebrity transformations, focusing particularly on Kelly Osbourne's dramatic new appearance. Their thoughtful discussion questions why celebrities undergo such extreme changes while denying the obvious work done, extending to similar transformations by Meghan Trainor and the career-altering consequences of Jennifer Grey's infamous nose job. This leads naturally into current fashion trends, from the return of Capri pants to the emergence of "Thigh Guy Summer" with its ultra-short men's shorts – much to Michael's dismay.

Beyond pop culture commentary, the show delivers unexpected educational content with Michael's segment on the origin of "Smart Aleck" (traced back to a 19th-century New York City pimp and con man), family vacation disasters at Cape Cod candy stores, and hilariously disturbing AI-generated food concepts with names like "Swamp Surprise." Listen now (or later or whenever) to experience this perfect blend of humor, cultural insight, and the unexpected tangents that make the Anne Levine Show a delightful escape from ordinary radio programming.

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