19. Very, Very Plain with Ivan the Benevolent19. Very, Very Plain with Ivan the Benevolent
This Week in Sparkling Water
Like a crazy ex-boyfriend rising out of the No-Contact Order ashes, Ivan returns to the podcast and one thing is clear: The Sparkling Water Community Loves Ivan. We talk restaurant reopenings, remouladesås, gamer girl bath water,
41:50•27 Jun 2020
Ivan's Return: A Quirky Dive into Life's Simple Pleasures
“The entire business model of restaurants now is definitely like in question, but in the short term it's about surviving, because not a lot of restaurants are going to survive and the ones that do might get a nice big slice of the the pie.”
Imagine catching up with an old friend who’s got stories for days. That’s what it feels like when Ivan the Benevolent makes his grand return in episode 19 of 'This Week in Sparkling Water'. The Sparkling Water Community clearly has a soft spot for Ivan, and it's easy to see why.
This episode is a delightful mix of randomness and charm, where conversations meander through topics like restaurant reopenings, the curious case of gamer girl bathwater, and the nostalgic joys of Nintendo 64. The water of the week? It’s as plain as it gets—unflavored sparkling mineral water from Mountain Valley, Whole Foods Italian Sparkling, and Gerolsteiner Sprudel. But don’t let the simplicity fool you; the discussions are anything but plain.
From dissecting the future of the restaurant industry to debating the art of gift-giving, Ivan and the hosts keep things lively and unpredictable. As Ivan puts it, 'The entire business model of restaurants now is definitely like in question, but in the short term it's about surviving, because not a lot of restaurants are going to survive and the ones that do might get a nice big slice of the pie'.
Whether you're in it for the laughs or the insights, this episode promises an entertaining ride through life’s quirky moments. So grab your favorite fizzy drink and settle in for some engaging banter that’s sure to make you smile.
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