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Ep. 242 10 ways to be smart, strong, and social right now! Apr 24, 2020

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Hey Awesome! For over five years, we’ve been hopelessly devoted to YOU, and to helping you be smart, strong, and social in so many ways. Even during the troubled times of this pandemic, we want to encourage you each step of the way. Tune in this week to hear Meg and Kelly share ten ideas they have about how to keep on keepin’ on with being smart, strong, and social right now! Plus aliens and PUPPY LOVE in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Meg’s AotW: Strange Arrivals podcast

NPR’s Up First

Coronavirus Daily

The Atlantic

Brene Brown’s new podcast Unlocking Us

Kate Bowler

10 Things To Tell You: Anxiety Always Makes Sense with Dr. Becky

STRONGER:

Chelle's Invicible Warrior Goddess playlist on Spotify

MORE SOCIAL:

Netflix Party or Metastream

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SA+ 010 Dog food DELIGHT!!! Apr 23, 2020

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Stella-Roby and Francie-Pants; Meg fat shames Francie; dog food is good and good for you; pretentious food for everyone!; Kyle isn’t tough; dear diary; fromm, fromage, braum’s;

Intro and outro song – DJ Quads - Millionaire

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SA+ 004 Welcome to Wal-mart, DRAMA QUEEN!!! Apr 17, 2020

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This is episode 004 of Sorta Awesome PLUS! To get access to every episode in this daily series (both video and audio), come join us as a Super Star on Patreon!

In this episode:

apocalyptic shopping spree; Quara Ntine; nightmares of the socially irresponsible; DRAMA QUEEN; Kyle's first slip into his redneck side (send bail money); David Koresh's brother, Adam; Meg reveals Kyle's past as a single-client gigolo; Tom Jones fangirl/boy; Meg is not a pig

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Ep. 241 Extra! Extra! Awesome news! Apr 17, 2020

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Hey Awesomes! Can you believe that this month Sorta Awesome is celebrating FIVE YEARS of bringing you all the awesome you need to know every Friday morning? This week, Meg shares with you a new addition to the Sorta Awesome you’ve loved for so long, and she grabbed her husband Kyle to help explain what they’ve been working on. All of that plus some Netflix goodness and a must-listen podcast episode for fans of Schitt’s Creek!

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SHOW NOTES:

Ozark on Netflix

Molly’s Game on Netflix

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Podcast: Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara episode

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Ep. 240 How are you doing? (No. Really.) Apr 10, 2020

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Hey, friend. How are you doing? Let’s talk. Lots of us are on a roller coaster of emotion right now as we navigate the New Normal of life under quarantine. This week, Meg is joined by both Kelly and Rebekah, and they want to invite each of you to process all of this together. Whether you are tapping into new levels of productivity or struggling to get off the couch, whatever you are experiencing, know that it’s okay! We talk about all of that plus that kooky Tiger King Joe Exotic, digital fun for your whole family, and a playlist for this moment in time in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Meg’s AotW: Chelle's Invicible Warrior Goddess playlist on Spotify

Kelly’s AotW: Jackbox.TV

Rebekah’s AotW: Tiger King on Netflix

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Ep. 239 Quarantine vs. your personality type Apr 03, 2020

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Check in, Awesome. How are you doing in life under quarantine? Some of us have relaxed into the solitude of social distancing and found a new normal, while others of us are climbing the walls with lack of interaction with the outside world. In this week’s episode, Meg and Rebekah discuss how your Myers Briggs type might explain the specific kinds of reactions you may be having to the stress of our lives right now, and more importantly, they share what adjustments to make to feel a little bit better. All of that plus a between colorings fix for your hair and an anxiety game changer in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Meg’s AotW: 10 Things to Tell You: Anxiety Always Makes Sense

Rebekah’s AotW: L'Oreal Paris Magic Root Precision Temporary Gray Hair Color Concealer Brush

L'Oreal Paris Root Cover Up Temporary Gray Concealer Spray

16personalities.com

Introvert, Dear: Introverts, how to survive social isolation when you live with an extrovert

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Ep. 238 Why didn't they tell me?! Mar 27, 2020

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Awesomes, the older we get, the more ways we realize we were #unprepared for this life! In this week’s episode, Meg and Kelly talk about the things that no one ever told them, and they share some insights from the Awesomes, too! Tune in to hear them cover everything topics like student loan debt, breastfeeding secrets, newlywed advice for the bedroom and so much more. Plus activities to enjoy when you’re stuck at home and a sweet romance novel with just a dash of spice in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Meg’s AotW: Love Lettering, Kate Clayborn

follow @leighkramer on Instagram!

Kelly’s AotW: Buffalo Games Puzzles on Amazon

Pixels & Pizza (1000 pieces)

Frosty Treats (300 pieces)

Delightful Donuts (300 pieces)

https://amzn.to/2TvDsKn (edited)

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Ep. 237 10 things to look forward to in Spring 2020 Mar 20, 2020

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Spring 2020 is shaping up to be far different than anything anyone could have expected. We are, as a global community, just beginning to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. At Sorta Awesome, we know it's a struggle to find anything to be joyful about right now. But we believe that humankind can survive in the darkest of moments when we are able to find something we can look forward to.

In light of this, we do have an awesome list for Spring 2020, but Meg and her sister Emily adapted it to make sure each item on the list represents something that can be enjoyed even if many of us are living in isolation for the time being. Tune in to hear them talk beauty products, Eastertide, sunscreen, an oral history of The Office, and more.

Plus a shared YouTube favorite and free fashion inspiration for all in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Emily’s AotW: DFB Guide on YouTube

Meg’s AotW: Female Fashion Advice on Reddit

Allure beauty box subscription Get two free gifts when you sign up with Sorta Awesome's affiliate link

The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History:

Nathaniel Rateliff album And It's Still Alright

Single: And It's Still Alright

Dance it out on YouTube:

18 Dance workouts you can do at home

Zumba for Beginners

Caribbean Dance Workout

Eastertide: 50 Ways to Celebrate the 50 days of Easter with your kids

Martha Stewart Spring Cleaning Guide

For Coronavirus mental health resources

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You can find Emily on Instagram!

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Ep. 236 TikTok, Big Yikes, and Teen Culture Mar 13, 2020

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Okay friends, raise your hand if you know what a TikTok is. Do you know why anyone would want to TikTok? Do you know why Meg and Rebekah are suddenly obsessed with it? This week’s episode is a fun deep dive into teen culture by way of TikTok, meme culture, and a quiz on the slang kids use these days! All of that plus a Netflix binge and an epic podcast ep in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Rebekah’s AotW: Netflix’s Love is Blind

Meg’s AotW: Ep 158 of Reply All The Case of the Missing Hit

The History of Tik Tok

What the Heck Does ‘Wig’ Mean These Days?

TikTok suggested follows:

@TheRealRahulRai

@Brittany_broski

Other TikTokers Mentioned:

@GlitterandLazers

@DreaKnowsBest

@Srazzi

@Charlidamelio

Rebekah Quizzing Nate on Slang - https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17927546635272854/

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Ep. 235 Overcoming Analysis Paralysis Mar 06, 2020

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Quick show of hands, Awesomes - have you ever been a victim of overthinking? One of the symptoms of overthinking is analysis paralysis which is very NOT awesome. But this week, Meg is bringing back a favorite to Sorta Awesome - Anne Bogel of Modern Mrs. Darcy and What Should I Read Next podcast! Anne has a brand new book out that helps readers overcome overthinking patterns, and today, she and Meg talk specifically about how to overcome analysis paralysis. All of that plus a fun, fancy pen and a tasty Trader Joe’s treat in Awesome of the Week!

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SHOW NOTES:

Clean Color Dot Pen

Trader Joe's Chili Onion Crunch

Lao Gan Ma

Don’t Overthink It! Anne Bogel

Find Anne on her blog, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!