Episodes

  • Always With The Mayonnaise

    Always With The Mayonnaise
    Nov 30 2023
    It's all about the holidays! Mel & Lori discuss traditions and expectations, and reminisce about their childhood experiences during the holidays. Lori shares a festive recipe that is sure to draw lots of attention!

    A few technical difficulties made the sound less than crisp, apologies!
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    55 mins
  • "Monsters Are Real. Ghosts Are Too."

    "Monsters Are Real. Ghosts Are Too."
    Oct 30 2023
    Trick or treat, witches! It's Halloween, and Mel and Lori dedicate an entire episode to their favorite Stephen King books.

    Today's title was borrowed from The Shining.
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    53 mins
  • They Can Go Kick Rocks

    They Can Go Kick Rocks
    Oct 16 2023
    Someone's having a birthday! Mel & Lori talk about how they like to celebrate their own birthdays as well as their favorite surprises, gifts, and birthday memories. Also on the docket: spontaneous and maybe slightly ill-advised decisions that turned out well, friendships and community. Dictionary Editor Mel has a word of the week with a little bit of spice to it, and Lori has an appetizer recipe that will make you the talk of the potluck.
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    52 mins
  • Weezin' The Juice, Munchin' On Some Grindage

    Weezin' The Juice, Munchin' On Some Grindage
    Oct 2 2023
    Mel and Lori talk about media trends that irk them, share the unusual crushes they had as young 'uns and discuss weird and/or annoying job interview questions. Then Lori shares a recipe perfect for a potluck and Mel presents a new word of the week that's ideal for spooky season.
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    47 mins
  • We're All Familiar With The Patriarchy

    We're All Familiar With The Patriarchy
    Sep 18 2023
    Mel and Lori are coming off the high of camp and channel their inner Midwest aunties with a whole lot of garden talk. They also discuss the concept of generational differences and whether it's just a way to sound a little smarter while complaining about kids these days. Lori shares a F That Guy and Dictionary Editor Mel is here to help you sound smart!
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    51 mins
  • Anxiety Blows!

    Anxiety Blows!
    Sep 4 2023
    Mel talks about a gnarly injury she just got, which leads our podcast hosts to discuss medical anxiety and anxiety in general, which rolls into a conversation about ways to handle living in the end times! But don't worry, they lighten things up with a discussion of societal standards around being topless as a female and share their Crush of the Week/F That Guy picks, and Lori shares a recipe for a light, summery soup.
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    56 mins
  • More Punk Than Anyone Else I Have Met In Life

    More Punk Than Anyone Else I Have Met In Life
    Aug 22 2023
    Mel and Lori have thoughts on social anxiety and pre-pubescent confidence, The Man, what life would be like if they didn't have to think about money (amazing, obviously), immortality and the age they would like to be permanently. They also discuss alternate work schedules, submersible implosions, vampires, and share their respective Crush of the Week/F That Guy picks.

    Hoo boy, those are some Chatty Cathys!
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    49 mins
  • Maybe I Am A Head Shop Hippie New Age Girl

    Maybe I Am A Head Shop Hippie New Age Girl
    Aug 7 2023
    Mel & Lori discuss the three movies that they each feel are key to understanding their personalities, their most woo beliefs, the strangest things they've ever found, and their respective crushes of the week. Lori shares a recipe for another salad!
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    51 mins