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Episode 279: We Are All Nepo Babies
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- The Mockingcast
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- May 27, 2025
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- 3971
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<p>In their last episode before the summer hiatus, RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk afternoon pop-ins, cigarette nostalgia, do-gooder derogation, and rejected generations. Also, RJ watches Cobra Kai while Sarah's son (thankfully) opts not to take over the world. </p> <p>To respond to the opening appeal, visit <a href="https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E353807&amp;id=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.mbird.com/support</a>. </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.southernliving.com/the-lost-art-of-afternoon-visit-8648289" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Click here</a> to read Patricia Shannon's column, "Let's Bring Back the Lost Art of the Afternoon Visit" in Southern Living</li> <li><a href="https://link.vox.com/view/608adc8291954c3cef050976nmq52.1ab1/c990f126" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Click here</a> to read Vox's Future Perfect newsletter about do-gooder derogation by Sigal Samuel</li> <li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/opinion/rejection-college-youth.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Hk8.oUan.LvZ0PZA51akR&amp;smid=url-share" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Click here</a> to read David Brooks' article "We Are the Most Rejected Generation" in the NY Times</li> <li><a href="https://mbird.com/tv/nepo-babies-and-the-economy-of-fairness/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Click here</a> to read "Nepo Babies and the Economy of Grace" by Chris Wachter on Mbird</li> </ul> <p>The closing song, used with permission, is "Miracle Service" by…