# Highly Recommended - March 18, 2026

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Podcast: [Highly Recommended](https://stenobird.com/podcast/highly-recommended-7674121)
Published: 2026-03-18T14:48:20+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/93a02dc8
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/93a02dc8/b5362028.mp3
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Duration seconds: 279

## Resource

In this week's episode, your host Leah G. kicks things off from her sentient blanket pile with a relatable take on mid-week productivity, or the lack thereof. She then dives into a review of a particularly bubbly strain called "Galactic Giggles," describing it as a warm hug from a muppet that's perfect for creative work or just appreciating the finer details of dust specks on your wall. The main event this week is a truly epic saga of a trip to the grocery store. Armed with her newfound giggly energy, Leah embarks on a simple mission for milk and ends up in a philosophical standoff in the cereal aisle, contemplating the existential crisis of the Trix rabbit. This leads to a panicked purchase of a single lime, a 90th birthday card for "Agnes," and some chips, resulting in a hilariously deadpan exchange with Brenda, the cashier. The show wraps up with a hot take on the trend of AI-generated pet portraits, and why her cat Crouton absolutely does not need any more encouragement for his tiny dictatorial tendencies.

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