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If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes

If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes

If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes 197 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes is a podcast that explores the chaos and wonder of the world. Hosts Niki, John, LB, and producer Jordo discuss a wide range of topics, from mundane things like Cheesecake Factory menus to surreal experiences like being tucked in by someone dressed as Snoopy. The show aims to find meaning and clarity amidst the cruelty and confusion of modern life.

Episodes

The Full Nightbane
The Full Nightbane Aug 17, 2026 1:00:49 Folks, it's a full Nightbane episode. That's right, if you for some reason aren't aware or haven't listened to the bonuses, Merritt frequently has Niki and John playing legally-distinct-from-Clive-Barker's-Nightbreed tabletop role-playing game Nightbane in bonus episodes.This full episode is just a long version of that, complete with character creation and a short campaign. Do you like how Niki an
The Great White Off 2026
The Great White Off 2026 Aug 10, 2026 54:35 Could this be the final White Off ever??? Is this the longest Gimmick Month in If You're Driving history?????? To answer these questions and many more, please listen to the episode.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki
Driving Week
Driving Week Aug 3, 2026 52:11 Gimmick Month continues with all the car-related fun you can pack into one hour. Come travel the highways and byways with us.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, and produced by Jor
Normal Week
Normal Week Jul 27, 2026 58:16 Gimmick Month continues with Normal Week, the most regular week of the show to date. It's very "business as usual" hours in here this episode, so don't be surprised if things are exactly how you expect them to be. It's normal!Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six
Smooth Week
Smooth Week Jul 20, 2026 49:37 Gimmick Month continues with the return of Smooth Week, back after a long absence for reasons we're just not gonna get into! How will Smooth by Santana (feat. Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20) match up against Smooth by Santana (feat. Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20) in this year's head-to-head battle? And did you remember to do your homework?Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported
Teen Week
Teen Week Jul 13, 2026 54:31 Gimmick Month continues with Teen Week, where Niki, John and merritt not only embody the teens of today, but also try and reformat the show to be more appealing to the dozens of teens out there listening to podcasts. Is GTA overrated? Are you on Glimber? Where are all of our dads?Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip awa
Week Week
Week Week Jul 6, 2026 54:08 It's once again time for Gimmick Month, the five-week experience where this show has some sort of coherent theme or premise, totally unlike how it normally is! This week's theme: What's the best week of the year? Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous
Who Domed Buzz Lightyear?
Who Domed Buzz Lightyear? Jun 29, 2026 50:37 Fresh from a theater with a very peculiar bathroom, merritt, John and Niki discuss the latest entry in the Toy Story franchise, how "toy" is determined and who decides what gets sentience, kid brain osmosis, Toy of the Year in 2001, Bionicles, Z-Bots, and somehow, additional things that aren't toys.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble
Horse of the Year
Horse of the Year Jun 22, 2026 54:53 merritt, John and Niki investigate what little remains of the world of soap operas, before moving on to the roller coaters of Dubai, "British Linus," knife training videos, Brazil Dot Com, and somehow even more.Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous to
Ep. 187 Bonus: Drunken Wolverine Ninja Kung-Fu: The Home Game
Ep. 187 Bonus: Drunken Wolverine Ninja Kung-Fu: The Home Game Jun 22, 2026 26:29 Hey!!! We decided to make this week's Patreon-exclusive bonus episode available to everyone, just to give y'all a little taste of what you're missing out on. If you liked this, there's tons more bonus content already waiting for you at https://www.patreon.com/ifyouredriving! Okay bye! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aaahh!!! Real Judo
Aaahh!!! Real Judo Jun 15, 2026 56:25 With Jordan back on the sticks, Niki, merritt and John attempt to tackle their biggest responsibility of the year: Planning for Gimmick Month. Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a listener-supported comedy podcast where three noble explorers chip away at the crumbling foundations of reality, five or six simultaneous topics at a time. Hosted by Niki Grayson, merritt k and John Warren, a
Til Death Do You Straight
Til Death Do You Straight Jun 8, 2026 55:55 Drivey note: this week's episode has been untouched by the loving hands of producer Jordan Mallory. John is much worse at Jordan's job than Jordan is, so please forgive this week for any audio issues or snafus.This week, John bravely asks the question "what if we gave just a few minutes to acknowledge the straights" to Merritt and Niki on this, the first day of Pride (at least when we recorded it)

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