Hysteria

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No More Fun Crimes Jan 13, 2022

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This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about Democrats’ lackluster action on protecting abortion access, and voting rights, then toast Preet Chandi, and roast Sarah Palin and Mozart. Ya hear that Mozart?! Plus Dana Schwartz stops by to discuss how technology is weaponized against women and people of color and the tech dystopian future. Finally, Jared Leto is giving us straight deranged in House of Gucci and other pettiness in I Feel Petty!

Show Notes:

January 17th, in honor of Betty White donate to Happy Homes Animal Rescue!

https://www.happyhomesinc.org/

19th News: “In 2022, a revived legal fight over the ERA takes shape”

https://19thnews.org/2022/01/equal-rights-amendment-appeal/

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An Upside Surprise w. Dr. Heather Irobunda Jan 06, 2022

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This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the anniversary of the January 6th riots, and the short and long term effects it will have on getting anything done in Congress, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ban from Twitter, the Elizabeth Holmes guilty verdict, and Ghislaine Maxwell getting dumped in prison. Then, Megan Gailey, Kara Klenk and Dr. Heather Irobunda joins to discuss the myths, pressures, expectations, and surprises of pregnancy and postpartum. Plus, fresh pettys for your enjoyment!

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“Love Me, it's Christmas!” Dec 23, 2021

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This week Alyssa Mastromonaco and Grace Parra Janney are joined by Naomi Ekperigin and Megan Gailey to discuss holiday movies, and all of wonderful, insane, problematic, magical, bat shit holiday movie tropes...because there are many! Then the group plays a game of “Defend your Movie” and things get spicy. Happy Holidays!

Link to The Christmas Set Up!

https://play.mylifetime.com/movies/the-christmas-setup/full-movie

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“Don’t Text & Coup!” Dec 16, 2021

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This week Alyssa Mastromonaco and Grace Parra Janney discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom’s trolling of the Supreme Court’s decision on abortion, the devastating tornadoes in central and southern states, the explosive texts revealed by the January 6th committee, and toast our girl Britney Spears . Then Caroline Reston joins to moderate a spicy mailbag segment! Plus, what’s the most seemingly innocuous but evil text you can send friends? Find out in I Feel Petty.

Show Notes:

Support the disaster relief:

World Central Kitchen:

https://donate.wck.org/give/382240/%23%21/donation/checkout#!/donation/checkout

Mental Health

If you need to talk to someone because of the Western Kentucky tornadoes (ex: devastation in Mayfield), the Disaster Distress Helpline is here for you. Call or text 1-800-985-5990.
Liz Roberts at Serenity Now offering free counselling www.serenitynow2020.com

MAYFIELD, KY

Mayfield Community Fund– https://gofund.me/ad834767

WESTERN KY

BENTON:

Stepstone Family and Youth Services– 78 Caky Dr, Benton, KY (270) 527-8388

Paducah:

The Johnson Bar. 133 S. 3rd St. Paducah, KY. 42001

Muhlenburg:

If you or someone you know has been displaced from their home due to the catastrophic tornado that has hit the northern end of Muhlenberg County, call 1-855-891-7325 for assistance.

DAWSON SPRINGS:

Dawson Springs High School - 317 Eli Street, Dawson Springs, KY 42408. 270-797-2957

SOUTHERN KY

BOWLING GREEN/WARREN:

Mutual Aid Funds and Sources:
Rise and Shine: Mutual aid form for Bowling Green https://linktr.ee/riseandshinebgky
Resources for Pets:
SHELTERS THAT ACCEPT PETS AND PEOPLE:
SOKY Fairgrounds 940 Morgantown Rd. JAYCEES Pavilion located at the SOKY Fairgrounds (Entrance at Lampkin Park) off of Morgantown Rd. Open 24 hours

Link to The Christmas Set Up!

https://play.mylifetime.com/movies/the-christmas-setup/full-movie

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The Uncivil War Dec 09, 2021

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This week Alyssa Mastromonaco and Grace Parra Janney talk about the DOJ’s multiple cases against the state of Texas, SCOTUS and the reports that Democratic strategists don’t think abortion is a winning issue, the US boycott of the Beijing Olympics and toast Michigan Oakland County prosecutor Karen McDonald who brought charges against a school shooter’s parents. Then Tien Tran and Kiran Deol join to talk about the grand asshole awakening and why society has gotten ruder. Plus, why is the acting so terrible on Selling Sunset and other musings in I Feel Petty.

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“Um Hello, Save Roe!” Dec 02, 2021

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This week Alyssa Mastromonaco and Julissa Arce discuss the omicron variant and subsequent travel bans, SCOTUS’ impending decision on the Mississippi abortion law that threatens Roe, and toast the first female president of Honduras. Then, Michaela Watkins joins to ask the age old question: ‘am I becoming my mother?’. Plus, who’s the saddest in Succession and other musings in I Feel Petty!

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The Enjoy Today Show w. Katie Couric Nov 25, 2021

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Katie Couric joins Alyssa Mastromonaco to talk about her new memoir Going There, the backlash to her book and her favorite memories of the Thanksgiving Macy’s Day Parade. Then Julissa Arce, Dana Schwartz, Akilah Hughes and Caroline Reston gather around the virtual dinner table to talk about their most controversial Thanksgiving takes and react to listeners submitting Hills. Happy Thanksgiving!

Show Notes:

The Couric Effect! Watch the Today Show segment where Katie takes viewers on her colonoscopy journey.

https://youtu.be/adMfyB-eHoI

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"First is a Start, Second is Best" w. Rep. Pramila Jayapal Nov 18, 2021

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Alyssa Mastromonaco and guest co-host Julissa Arce get into the news of the week: Alex Jones, Cuba, and Democratic efforts at immigration reform. And toasts are in order for the Harvard Crimson and a few pop princesses. Then, Pramilia Jayapal joins to talk BBB and Democrats’ perpetual aversion to being in array. Plus Megan Gailey and Grace Parra stop by to talk about historic firsts. Then, Sanity Corner.

Show Notes:

Enjoy J-Lo and Shakira’s Super Bowl halftime show

Katie Porter has some words and rice for big oil

Watch Hard Knocks

Buy Julissa’s book, You Sound Like a White Girl

It’s sock season

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Gifting is a Construct w. Cynthia Nixon Nov 11, 2021

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Cynthia Nixon joins to talk about her run for Governor, fraught New York politics and the forthcoming Sex and the City reboot. Then Alyssa Mastromonaco is joined by guest co-host Shaniqua McClendon to discuss the historic Infrastructure bill, its real world impacts, and roast Rep. Paul Gosar because Fuck That Guy. Plus, Kiran Deol and Julissa Arce stop by to discuss our obsession with gift giving and how we can show appreciation without material things. Finally, a car themed-petty!

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My So-Called Twenties w. Monica Lewinsky Nov 04, 2021

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Monica Lewinsky joins Alyssa Mastromonaco to talk about American Crime Story: Impeachment, her documentary “15 minutes of Shame” and that time she ran into Ken Starr years on Christmas Eve. Then Alyssa is joined by guest co-host Senior Political Director of Crooked Media Shaniqua McClendon to unpack Tuesday’s election results. Plus, Grace Parra Janney and Michaela Watkins stop by to reevaluate the Clinton scandal, and look back on how our cringey early 20’s and how it shaped who we are today. Finally, we take a breather with some flower arranging talk in Sanity Corner.

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