• Man Up!
    Nov 7 2024

    TW: This episode deals with domestic violence and physical abuse.


    Laura brings up the lighthearted topic of domestic violence, why we tolerate celebrities who abuse their partners, and why she can't enjoy the Dead Milkmen like she used to.


    The Guardian: Surge in domestic abuse cases coincides with England’s World Cup exit: Megan French


    Journal Of Public Economics: Football, alcohol, and domestic abuse


    LA Times: This is what it took to expose Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ abuse of his girlfriend: By Robin Abcarian


    Angelina Jolie alleges ‘history’ of Brad Pitt’s physical abuse prior to 2016 plane ride in new Miraval lawsuit filing

    By Alli Rosenbloom,

    Chris Brown’s Legal Problems: A Timeline of Trouble

    Not just a women's issue: Dr. Jackson Katz explores why we need “more than a few good men” to end the cycle of violence against women

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    39 mins
  • What Is Love? With Jackie Kashian
    Oct 31 2024

    Laura and Virginia are delighted to welcome Jackie Kashian (Conan, Corden, The Jackie and Laurie Show), to talk about the difference between like and love, and her tolerance for lizards and wizards. On the way, we talk neurospiciness, comedy, and caesar salad.
    Jackie Kashian: Stay-Kashian Comedy Special!

    The Science Behind Why We Fall in Love: Mt. Elizabeth Hospitals

    The Science Behind Love: How Your Brain and Five Senses Help You Fall in Love: Jason Wirchin

    Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love: Helen Fisher

    “The Suspension Bridge Effect” people’s likability increases when they are in high places: Medium

    How Do You Know If It's Love or Just Infatuation?

    Figure out if it's an "I want you" or an "I love you": Barbara Field

    Harville Hendrix, Making Marriage Simple: Ten Relationship-Saving Truths

    Harville Hendrix, Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples

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    38 mins
  • Adlerian Psychology
    Oct 24 2024
    We’d love to hear from you! Send us a text.Who's Albert Adler, and why does he make Laura angry? Why does she hate Freud and love Meredith Pendelton? And why is The Last Man On Earth a great example of lack of community feeling? Find out today!
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    38 mins
  • Fatphobia
    Oct 17 2024
    We’d love to hear from you! Send us a text.The sisters talk about something that they talk about anyway- fatness, fatphobia, the fashion industry, and why we hate George Balanchine
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    42 mins
  • Ex-Mo
    Oct 10 2024
    We’d love to hear from you! Send us a text.Laura and Virginia discuss their origin story as Mormons, the many weird things they were brought up to believe, and explain the sad imbalance that led to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Also, Coca-Cola, Lilly Gantry, murder, and what Mark Twain thought of Salt Lake City.References:No Man Knows My History: The Story of Joseph Smith- Fawn M. BrodieWhat Mark Twain had to say about Utah and Mormons when he visited Salt Lake City- Lauren FieldsMo...
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    47 mins
  • Gray Matters
    Oct 3 2024
    We’d love to hear from you! Send us a text.Welcome to our fiftieth episode!In this ep we discuss aging, the different standards for men and women, and how our dead Dad used to dress like Off-Duty Trump, which wasn't a good look for anyone. We give hot tips on how to dress your age and why you have to fudge your age to date!
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    37 mins
  • CANCELLED!
    Sep 26 2024
    We’d love to hear from you! Send us a text.What does it mean to be cancelled? Why does a pair of shorts haunt Laura to this day? Virginia goes on a rant about men in fine art. Also, a free public service Virginia is offering where she will screen male comedians for dating purposes. A quote I wish had occurred before we recorded this, about men in power and the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs:“You’re not just going up against the person who assaulted you,” said Drew Dixon, ...
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    42 mins
  • Things He Did And I Stayed- Part 2
    Sep 19 2024
    We’d love to hear from you! Send us a text.More stories about stuff we used to put up with- also, who's the best Bond? What happened to Laura's Being John Malkovich nesting dolls? And who steals toilet paper from Wal-Mart?References: Why Does He Do That? Lundy BancroftPsychology Today- 11 Reasons People Stay In Unhealthy Relationships-Roxy Zarrabi Psy. D.
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    36 mins