Podcast Summary: "Arden Myrin & Sarah Colonna: Coffee Makers & Soup"
Podcast: Jeff Lewis Has Issues
Host: Jeff Lewis (SiriusXM)
Episode Guests: Arden Myrin, Sarah Colonna
Date: March 18, 2026
Episode Overview
This lively, comedic episode brings together Jeff Lewis, Arden Myrin, and Sarah Colonna for a deep-dive into everyday chaos, from chain restaurant nostalgia and questionable hotel coffee makers to the perils of Airbnb hosting and offbeat dating adventures. The trio banter with trademark sass, unfiltered candor, and plenty of hilarious asides.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Mexican Monday & Margarita Preferences (02:00–03:04)
- Mexican Monday Ritual: Sarah shares her weekly tradition of going to El Mariachi in Sherman Oaks (half-off margaritas). Jeff and Arden join in, leading to a funny debate about "skinny" margaritas and preferences for salt and agave.
- Quote:
"I just think I don't like the skinny, to be honest."
— Sarah Colonna (02:30)
2. Soup Plantation Nostalgia & Buffet Ventures (04:09–08:31)
- The group reminisces about classic chain restaurants like Soup Plantation and Chilis, discussing fond memories, favorite menu items, and a new knock-off called "Soup & Fresh."
- Franchise Dreams: They fantasize about opening their own bougie soup buffet in the Valley, complete with entrepreneurial scheming and playful name ideas.
- Quote:
"What if we did sort of like a bougie, like you do we do, like, a bougie fun thing?"
— Arden Myrin (07:17) - Buffet Strategies: They bond over strategic buffet sampling and praise for "wonton happiness" salad, cornbread, soggy pizza, and other buffet favorites.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit:
"I think the four of us would keep it in business on our own."
— Sarah Colonna (07:21)
3. Restaurant Franchises, Waste, & Special Offers (08:31–10:07)
- Debate on restaurant waste, donating leftovers, and the economics of bottomless deals. Arden and Sarah suggest creative ways to handle surplus food and keep the business running.
4. Celebrity Encounters & Soup Plantation Evangelism (10:31–12:15)
- Arden shares a Hollywood story about talking Soup Plantation with Diane Keaton and Harrison Ford on the set of "Morning Glory."
- Quote:
"All I could think was supplantation. Shame. Supplantation. Like, I tried to explain what it was to Harrison Ford and he, like, blacked out."
— Arden Myrin (10:31) - The group laughs at the notion of making "soup and fresh" their life's calling, with Arden joking that it eclipses her desire to promote TV work.
5. Arden’s Airbnb, Post-Divorce Dating, & the Jersey Mike’s Saga (12:23–19:04)
- Airbnb Hustle: Arden describes managing her Airbnb guesthouse (never meeting tenants, passive income strategies).
- Post-Divorce Dating: In a candid, funny story, Arden reveals her first romantic encounter after divorce was with an Airbnb tenant — complete with awkward timing, Jersey Mike's sandwiches, and heartbreak comedy.
- Quote:
"The first person I kissed ever after my marriage was an Airbnb guest."
— Arden Myrin (13:50) - Aftermath: The group jokes if "Airbnb is the worst dating app," and they lovingly nickname the ex-tenant "Airbnb guy."
- Social Media Stalking: Arden admits he still watches all her Instagram stories.
6. Sandwich Obsessions: Mr. Pickle’s & Jersey Mike’s (19:07–21:09)
- Discussion shifts to favorite sandwich spots, with Sarah promoting Mr. Pickles and the group drooling over potential sandwich catering for parties.
- Notable Moment: Jeff admits to eating half a Mr. Pickle’s meant for a guest at Sarah’s holiday party.
- Quote:
"As long as there's cheese and some mustard, I'll eat anything."
— Arden Myrin (20:49)
7. Fitness Routines and Pandemic Workouts (21:13–22:21)
- Arden details how she maintains her figure: tennis, runs, and the same daily Instagram workout (Isaac Boots' July 8, 2021 video).
- Quote:
"You could do it in a hotel room. You could use water bottles to work out."
— Arden Myrin (22:09)
8. Pet Updates: Cats Mittens & Dolly (22:21–24:35)
- Arden speaks lovingly about her cat Mittens, who “helps” with daily routines, and Sarah introduces new foster kitten Dolly.
- Social Media Success: Sarah’s cat Instagram (@FelizNaviPaws) has gained a following, partially thanks to Jeff making fun of it.
- Notable Moment:
"For cats that don't fucking do anything."
— Sarah Colonna (24:35)
9. Luggage Talk Leads to Coffee Maker Horror (25:14–28:29)
- Travel tips: packing cubes, Cowpack vs. Away luggage, and the phenomenon of people washing underwear in hotel coffee makers (thanks to a viral TikTok hack).
- Hygiene Panic: The group is horrified by the idea, vowing never to use in-room coffee machines again.
- Quote:
"She a hack that... if you run out of clean underwear when you're traveling, you wash them in the coffee pot machine in the hotel. And she did it in the Keurig, and she put it in there and ran her dirty panties in the coffee maker."
— Sarah Colonna (26:39)
10. Bottomless Fries, Popcorn, and Chain Restaurant Woes (29:49–32:12)
- Discussion on chains scrapping “bottomless” deals (fries at Islands, shrimp at Red Lobster), popcorn refills in theaters, and how customers ruin unlimited promos.
11. Dating Etiquette: The “Airbnb Guy” Saga Continues (32:17–33:43)
- Arden reveals “Airbnb guy” later hit on (and dated) her friend, causing emotional fallout and “birthday list” drama.
- Quote:
"He really hurt my feelings. And it bothered me that she knew that we were together and they went on a date."
— Arden Myrin (31:36)
12. Horrific Hotel Coffee Pot Tales (35:22–45:16)
- Listener Story (Kylie): Husband accidentally ingests molly-laced coffee from a hotel machine, resulting in a manic day — highlighting the risks of in-room brewers.
- Memorable Moment:
"He opens up the coffee maker and there was a baggie that had liquefied into his coffee. I think he was on molly all morning."
— Kylie (35:27)
- Memorable Moment:
- Jeff and the group share further horror stories, including hotel housekeeping’s habit of cleaning coffee pots with the same rag used on toilets.
- Hotel Handyman: Confirms this practice from past hotel experience (at a Marriott), to collective disgust.
- Quote:
"The same cleaning rag that they would use in the bathroom, including on the toilet, was then used to wipe out the coffee pot..."
— Sheila (41:32)
13. Closing Segments: New Relationships & Tennis Plans (45:16–48:43)
- Relationship Update: Arden’s new boyfriend is “an adult man in business” (not a star-chaser) and accepts both her and her cat.
- Jeff’s Tennis Aspirations: Invitation goes out for Arden to join him at his soon-to-be joined country club, including tennis with his daughter.
- Quote:
"You can play there. Oh, my God, I would love that."
— Jeff Lewis & Arden Myrin (48:07)
Memorable Quotes
- "Money doesn't make you an asshole. But if you're an asshole and with a ton of money, you're gonna be a bigger asshole."
— Arden Myrin (01:11) - "Is this an Airbnb or a brothel?"
— Jeff Lewis about Arden's Airbnb story (15:33) - "She likes her own post. Wow. That's iconic."
— Arden Myrin and Annie (24:55) - "I want you to button it up a little bit. Look, I hope that this episode is not part of a future dateline."
— Sarah Colonna & Arden Myrin on Arden’s safety habits (41:03)
Notable Moments and Listener Stories
- Coffee Pot Horror: Kylie’s husband gets dosed with molly via the hotel coffee maker (35:22), triggering a cascade of hotel appliance hygiene horror stories.
- Airbnb Romance: Arden’s post-divorce mishap with a guest, ending in awkwardness and Instagram stalking (13:50–19:01).
- Buffet Love: Group's idea to franchise "Soup & Fresh" in the Valley.
- Pet Parade: Cats Mittens and up-for-adoption Dolly steal the spotlight with their own Instagrams and adoption appeals.
Important Timestamps
- 02:00 – Mexican Monday & restaurant chat
- 04:09 – Soup Plantation, Soup & Fresh nostalgia and buffet strategy
- 10:31 – Celebrity Soup Plantation evangelizing (Arden’s Hollywood story)
- 13:50 – Arden’s Airbnb dating story
- 21:13 – Arden’s fitness regimen
- 22:21 – Mittens the cat, pet updates, and Sarah’s new rescue
- 26:39 – Viral hotel coffee pot underwear hack revealed
- 29:49 – Bottomless fries/popcorn chat
- 35:27 – Kylie calls in: husband’s molly-coffee story
- 41:32 – Sheila's story on gross hotel cleaning practices
Tone & Style
- The episode is unfiltered, fast-paced, and laden with sarcasm, zingers, affectionate teasing, and hilarious vulnerability. The hosts and guests share stories with genuine openness, mixing playful banter with confessional moments and topical observations about food, travel, dating, and daily life.
Final Thoughts
For fans of sharp-tongued, slice-of-life comedy, this episode delivers a steady stream of laughs and relatable absurdities, doubling as a cautionary tale for travelers (never trust the hotel coffee pot!), aspiring restaurant moguls, and anyone navigating the unpredictable world of post-divorce dating. Arden and Sarah’s chemistry with Jeff is infectious, and each story is peppered with wild asides, affectionate jabs, and just enough chaos to make you want more.
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