
Show Notes
This week on the pod, Seth and Josh welcome comedian Lauren Lapkus! Lauren talks about growing up in Evanston, her Lithuanian heritage, and discovering improv at ImprovOlympic while she was still in high school. She shares memories of family trips to Disney World, New York City, and visits with relatives, as well as later travels through Italy, England, and France. Lauren also discusses moving from Chicago to New York, traveling with her two young kids, and her childhood obsession with collecting soaps and protecting her prized Beanie Babies, including a Princess Diana bear. Plus, she talks about making more The Earliest Show and her upcoming Big Bang Theory spinoff. Watch this episode on the Family Trips YouTube or Spotify, or listen wherever you get your podcasts!
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0:00 Intro: Fantasy Football & Show Recs8:05 Welcome Lauren Lapkus9:20 Growing Up in Evanston12:02 Lithuanian Heritage & Finding Your Roots15:46 Brothers & Married Life17:10 Improv & Moving to NY25:23 Childhood Family Trips26:05 Disney World & Concussions37:28 NYC Adventures & Airport Stranding45:51 Traveling with Kids47:36 Italy, France & England51:09 Planning Trips & Mom's Cooking53:36 Going Vegan59:05 Soap Collection & Beanie Babies1:04:18 New Shows, Speed Round & Goodbye
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About the Show:
Lifelong brothers Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers ask guests to relive childhood memories, unforgettable family trips, and other disasters!
New Episodes of Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers are available every Tuesday.
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Executive Producers: Rob Holysz, Jeph Porter, Natalie Holysz
Creative Producer: Sam Skelton
Coordinating Producer: Derek Johnson
Video Editor: Josh Windisch
Mix & Master: Josh Windisch
Episode Artwork: Analise Jorgensen
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