Episodes

  • The Story of Joel and Yolanda Konopken

    The Story of Joel and Yolanda Konopken
    Aug 30 2022

    In our season finale, we sit down and talk to two very special people, Maria's parents. Get a snack and buckle up. This story is full of joy, wisdom and lots of splashing around because as you know, all the greatest love stories begin at the pool at the YMCA...
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • The Bright Side with Julie's Mom

    The Bright Side with Julie's Mom
    Aug 16 2022
    On this special episode, my mom, Sara Schmerbeck, joins us with some personal tales filled with ups, downs and some unexpected turns. How do you react when you learn your mother was almost arrested at 12? Got kicked out of girl scouts? Loves "Freak on a Leash" by Korn? The only way we know how - we laugh. TW: Death of a parent, mental health - some strong themes in this one.
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    57 mins
  • "I gave myself one month to learn drag" with Derry Queen

    "I gave myself one month to learn drag" with Derry Queen
    Aug 2 2022
    Comedy can open many doors and for this guest, one of those doors was drag. Derry retells his discovery of drag, after giving himself one month to learn the craft that he is now known for across the greater Chicago area and the popular social media platform, TikTok. You can follow Derry on all the socials @derryqueenhaha
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • I Hope You Dance with Jillian Ebanks

    I Hope You Dance with Jillian Ebanks
    Jul 19 2022
    Sometimes a silly bit can lead you to serious joy. Jillian guides us through her journey with pole-dancing, which started as a little joke between friends but evolved into a lesson of self acceptance and body empowerment. Follow Jillian on all the socials @curlyhairnocare
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    47 mins
  • My Third Eye with Lawrence Nemeh

    My Third Eye with Lawrence Nemeh
    Jul 5 2022
    Recently, hope seems kind of hard to come by. Our dear friend, Lawrence (AKA Rence), enlightens us with a spiritual awakening that they experienced over the course of 2020's darkest days which honed in on love, connection and the power of leaning in to who you are. Rence wanted to note that the beliefs discussed in this episode are theirs and theirs alone. They do not intend to insult or offend any other beliefs, and they approach this subject with respect and compassion.
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • "Do it. Give the flowers." - David Ibarra

    "Do it. Give the flowers." - David Ibarra
    Jun 21 2022
    We all know the last few years have been tough. David recounts his experiences with regret and self-reflection over the loss of his father during the pandemic and how therapy (shoutout to Bob) helped him find the solace he had been seeking out for far too long. You find David Ibarra on IG @ibarrradavid
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    57 mins
  • A Beginner's Guide to Polyamory with Tina Arfaee

    A Beginner's Guide to Polyamory with Tina Arfaee
    Jun 7 2022

    Love is complicated, no? This time around, Tina discusses their personal journey in discovering they've got too much love for just one person and the nuances of romantically investing in multiple partners.

    You can follow Tina on IG and Twitter @Tinatwocats

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    1 hr
  • People Pleaser with Jess Martinez

    People Pleaser with Jess Martinez
    May 24 2022

    Jess gives us a taste of her standup with her retelling of an awkward sexual encounter that made her realize the importance of advocating for yourself and that maybe first times don't always need to set a precedent.


    Content warnings: graphic language, sexual situations and suicide


    You can follow Jess on IG @meetjessmartinez
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    48 mins