Recommendations
And here's some stuff I like from people I don't know
Books
File under "fantasy" and "now kiss": the Folk of the Air series by Holly Black
If you can always guess the twist: the Dublin Murder Squad series by Tana French
Alternative history that's layered and complex but also electric and thrilling: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
When you want a classic: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
TV Shows
When you want good, old fashioned sitcom antics: Ghosts
If you're in it for the long haul: Criminal Minds, Supernatural, or — dare I say — Survivor
Some of the best character development on TV: Avatar the Last Airbender
For grappling with our own flaws and becoming better for it: Shrill or Ramy... or both — preferably both
A perfect balance of crime and camp: Prodigal Son
Podcasts
For a deeper look into nutrition, "wellness," and weight bias: Maintenance Phase
If you're constantly checking IMDB to see what else "that guy" has been in: Who Weekly
For the weird and inexplicable: Bigfoot Collectors Club
For investigations into MLMs (season one) and the wellness industry (season two): The Dream
When you need a little creative inspiration: Start with This