Highly Recommended

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.

What is Highly Recommended?

A weekly Minneapolis lifestyle podcast for the 90s-baby mid-30s crowd. Concerts, restaurants, art fairs, Mystic Lake shows, what's actually good in MPLS this week — plus a strain review, a chaotic story, and a hot take you didn't ask for. Sponsored by mncannabishub.com, mplsveganhub.com, Dr. Bronson at Uptown Core (uptowncore.com), and Quiet Coyote (quietcoyotemn.com).