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Another Situation

Ingrid Dutton & Jessica Maerzwww.anothersituationpodcast.com

Two sisters. Countless stories. All the feels.
Join Ingrid Dutton and Jessica Maerz as they dive into personal tales, historical events, newsworthy headlines, and listener-submitted stories—sharing each one with heart, humor, and a touch of sisterly banter. From the hilarious to the harrowing, the unbelievable to the unforgettable, no story is off-limits. It’s honest, interactive, and above all, fun.

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Episodes

87-Food Trucks and Vendors (The Dionne Quintuplets' Survival Story)

Have you ever heard of the Dionne quintuplets? In this riveting comeback episode, Jessica uncovers the shocking story of the world's first surviving quintuplets, born in rural Canada in 1934. What began as a medical miracle quickly transformed into one of history's most disturbing examples of child exploitation. These five identical girls—Yvonne, Annette, Cecile, Emily, and Marie—were removed from their parents and placed under government guardianship, where they became Canada's biggest tourist ...

Aug 05, 202537 min

Sisters Uncensored

Get ready for the triumphant return of your favorite sister duo! Ingrid and Jessica are bringing back "Another Situation" on August 5th, and they're packing more heart, humor, and unfiltered conversation than ever before. What makes this podcast a must-listen? It's the irresistible combination of personal tales that resonate with everyday life, wild headlines that leave you speechless, and jaw-dropping historical deep dives that you won't hear anywhere else. From moments that will have you doubl...

Jul 30, 20252 min

86-Donde Esta the Mouse? (nonsensical updates)

Ever tried to change your face with a clothespin? We've been there, and we’re spilling all the hilarious details! Join us as we look back at six months packed with adventures and reflections. From cheering at a Packers game to family gatherings, we uncover how our “empty minds, full wine glasses” philosophy leads to priceless moments of laughter and gratitude. Imitation as flattery? We reframe it with our unique twist, celebrating each other and the quirks that make our sister bond so special. C...

Oct 29, 202420 min

85-She Dropped the Skirt (Dr. Mary Walker)

After quite the hiatus, the girls are back! Better late than never, Ingrid tells all about Dr. Mary Walker—the perfect topic for International Women’s Day (just 1-1/2 months late). Sources: https://www.azquotes.com/author/23198-Mary_Edwards_Walker#google_vignette https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1830s_in_Western_fashion https://schools.scsk12.org/cms/lib/TN50000520/Centricity/Domain/1793/MooreSurgeon%20Mary%20Walker.pdf https://www.americancivilwarforum.com/mary-edwards-walker-let-the-generations-k...

Apr 23, 202423 min

84-Phonetically French (the story behind the Michelin Man)

Innovation and progress. That’s what we’re all about here at Another Situation. Or just randomness that interests us. Join the ladies today as Ingrid talks about an internationally known name and mascot. Sources: https://allpoetry.com/poems/about/Innovation https://business.michelinman.com/blog/articles/history-of-the-michelin-man https://www.logodesignlove.com/bibendum-michelin-man https://www.michelin.com/en/michelin-group/about-us/michelin-heritage/# https://francetoday.com/culture/did-you-kn...

Dec 05, 202320 min

83-Special, Special, Special (Albequerque)

In this welcome back episode after a brief hiatus, Jessica covers the War Zone in Albuquerque. That’s right. Albuquerque. Say it fast. Spell it fast. Wait, spell it how?!?? Enjoy the episode! Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www.AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing!! Music by Tim Crowe...

Nov 21, 202323 min

82-Domestic Violence Awareness Month Episode: Ben

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. This month Jessica and I decided to share episodes from my DV podcast titled 1 in 3, right here on Another Situation. Check out your local organizations, thehotline.org, ncadv.org, or mankind.org.uk for ways to get involved or show your support. Now, sit back and listen to Ben's story. If you are in the United States and need help right now, call the national domestic violence hotline at 800-799-7233 or text the word “start” to 88788. Sources: https:...

Oct 10, 202320 min

81-Domestic Violence Awareness Month Episode: Tina Turner Part 2

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. This month Jessica and I decided to share episodes from my DV podcast titled 1 in 3, right here on Another Situation. Check out your local organizations, thehotline.org, ncadv.org, or mankind.org.uk for ways to get involved or show your support. Now, sit back and listen to Part 2 on Tina Turner. If you are in the United States and need help right now, call the national domestic violence hotline at 800-799-7233 or text the word “start” to 88788. Sourc...

Oct 04, 202321 min

80-Domestic Violence Awareness Month Episode: Tina Turner Part 1

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. This month Jessica and I decided to share episodes from my DV podcast titled 1 in 3, right here on Another Situation. We are choosing to do this to bring awareness to the fact that 1 in 3 American men experience physical or sexual violence or stalking by an intimate partner within their lifetime. 1 in 3 women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner or sexual violence by a non-partner in their lifetime. Pretty gross, ri...

Oct 03, 202316 min

79-No Cap Just Corn (astrology)

Astrology--is it a science? No, but it is a lot of fun. No cap. Ingrid details astrology and gives you just enough information to confuse you. Make sure to listen to the end to hear your own horoscope prediction for 2023!! Sources: https://www.wattpad.com/316519434-%E2%99%A0zodiac-signs%E2%99%A0-~poems-for-the-signs~ https://www.britannica.com/summary//summary/astrology https://theconversation.com/why-is-astronomy-a-science-but-astrology-is-not-192376 https://www.purewow.com/wellness/types-of-as...

Sep 26, 202342 min

78-Star Gavination (zodiac constellations)

Star light, star bright, 13 zodiac constellations I see tonight! This episode Jessica covers the factual constellations surrounding the pseudo-science of astrology. It’s fan-star-stic!! Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www.AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing!! Music by Tim Crowe...

Jul 18, 202332 min

77-That's a Powerful Herb (the month of June)

June bugs. Juneteenth. June Carter Cash. So many things June. Today Jessica covers the origin of the month of June. Enjoy! Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www.AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing!! Music by Tim Crowe...

Jul 04, 202321 min

76-You Get Twice the Fun (month of May)

What’s in a name? A month by any other name would still be spring. Today Ingrid covers what May (and her name) mean and came to be. Sources: https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/may/ https://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/how-did-the-months-of-the-year-get-their-names https://www.thoughtco.com/maia-greek-nymph-mother-of-hermes-111823#:~:text=The%20Greek%20nymph%20Maia%20was,goddess%20of%20spring%2C%20Maia%20Maiestas . Wkipedia https://www.oakhousefoods.co.uk/blog/blog/2019/05/03/the-maypole-wha...

Jun 20, 202327 min

75-We Are Really Good People (days of the week)

There’s Sunday and there’s Monday. Tuesday and there’s Wednesday. Thursday and there’s Friday. And then there’s Saturday. Days of the week. Norse days of the week. Enjoy! Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www.AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing!! Music by Tim Crowe...

Jun 06, 202328 min

74-Yay Tomah!

T-O-M-A-H. That’s right. Today Ingrid talks about their hometown and goes over the history. Sources for this episode: https://www.travelwisconsin.com/museums-history/little-red-school-house-192254 http://www.wcwcw.com/feature31.htm https://www.tomahmuseum.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS6120#:~:text=Thomas%20Carron%20(1752%20%2D%201817)&text=Tomah%20was%20a%20great%20orator,Tecumseh's%20confederation%20in%201811 . https://genealogytrails.com/w...

May 30, 202324 min

73-Syphilli and Syllabi (all about Wisconsin)

On Wisconsin!! Today Jessica covers the history of Wisconsin from their cousins’ trip in Nashville. Get your cheese curds and milk and settle in! Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www.AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing!! Music by Tim Crowe...

May 23, 202325 min

72-She Never Stopped Salivating (history of the hot dogs)

Hot dogs! Get your hot dogs!! Ingrid goes over everything you ever wanted to know about this American favorite. For a little treat, we have special guests do the intro. Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www.AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing!! Music by Tim Crowe...

May 16, 202335 min

71- She's Salivating Again (history of the pizza)

Who doesn’t love pizza? Today Jessica covers her favorite kind of pizza— the deep dish. Grab a napkin…better make it a bib! Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www.AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing!! Music by Tim Crowe...

May 09, 202319 min

70-It's Cool, I'm Fine, It's Cool (cursed movie, "Rosemary's Baby")

Continuing our feast of horror….. Ingrid will be going over the curse of Rosemary’s Baby. Better sleep with the lights on! Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www.AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing!! Music by Tim Crowe...

May 02, 202325 min

69-Goosebumps Are Good (cursed movie, "The Omen")

Listen for a frightfully good time as Jessica talks about one of the greatest horror films of all time and the supposed curses surrounding it. Brace yourself, this is not only creepy, but pretty gruesome too. Better leave the lights on! Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www.AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing!! Music by T...

Apr 25, 202335 min

68-Annamarie Cochran Rintala (1 in 3 episode)

Hey Another Situation listeners!! We have a treat for you today. In order to help spread awareness and to promote Ingrid’s new podcast, we’re showcasing Jessica’s favorite episode from 1 in 3 this week. Don’t worry though. The ladies will be back with their fatuous banter next week! Abuse comes in many forms and often escalates. In this case, it may have escalated to murder. Sources: https://obits.masslive.com/us/obituaries/masslive/name/annamarie-rintala-obituary?id=12266167 https://www.northwe...

Apr 18, 202323 min

67-Marsha, Marsha, Marsha (Independent Order of Odd Fellows secret society)

Today Ingrid embraces her inner "odd" and tells all about the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. When, how, and why did they originate? More importantly, what are all of the amazing things they are still doing today? Listen and find out a little bit, join them and learn it all! Sources: https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/health-17th-century https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/The-Great-Plague/ https://www.infoplease.com/history/world/1600-1699-ad-world-history https://www.his...

Apr 11, 202326 min

66-We Did It For...YOU (Molly Maguire secret society)

The fighting Irish! Who were the Molly Maguires??? Find out today…that’s if Jessica did her research well. Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www.AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing!! Music by Tim Crowe...

Apr 04, 202322 min

65-His Doppelgänger Was Mr. Peanut (mistaken identity)

Continuing with mistaken identities, Ingrid goes to England and cover the tale of Adolf Beck. You’ll want to make sure to hang on to your jewelry for this one! Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www.AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing!! Music by Tim Crowe...

Mar 28, 202328 min

64-Get It Over With (mistaken identity)

This week the Jessica continues with the mistaken identity theme. Learn about the Sydney Ducks and the poor luck of Thomas Berdue. Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www.AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing!! Music by Tim Crowe...

Mar 21, 202327 min

63-Sunshine Girl (Taylor University mistaken identity)

Who are you? Today Ingrid covers a tragic case of mistaken identity. Get your tissues ready! Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www.AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing!! Music by Tim Crowe...

Mar 14, 202335 min

62-It's Because I Said Butter (Mardi Gras)

Let’s the good times roll!!! Today Jessica covers Mardi Gras. Its origins, it’s traditions and it’s fabulousness Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www.AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing!! Music by Tim Crowe...

Mar 07, 202327 min

61-No Sniffles (Sandy Hook)

Please note, this episode includes graphic details of violence and murder. There is also explicit language use throughout. Today Ingrid covers the tragedy of Sandy Hook and the devastation that followed from one man’s conspiratorial claims. Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www.AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing!! Music ...

Feb 28, 202340 min

60-It Was Foreshadowing (MLK Jr conspiracy)

Who killed MLK? James Earl Ray? The CIA? Aliens???? Join the ladies as Jessica covers the controversy of the legend’s death. Also includes a bonus on where Enoch Lincoln’s body isn’t! Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www.AnotherSituationPodcast.com/ Thank you for listening and sharing!! Music by Tim Crowe...

Feb 21, 202338 min

59-Determination and Forgiveness (Paige's postpartum preeclampsia and stroke)

Today is Valentine’s Day, so we are celebrating with an episode for heart month! Helping bring awareness to women’s #1 killer cardiovascular disease, Paige bravely share her personal stroke story. Learn a bit more about Paige in her guest profile here https://www.anothersituationpodcast.com/guests/paige/ Support the show Contact Another Situation: Email us at A notherSituationPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AnotherSituationPodcast Check out our website https://www.AnotherS...

Feb 14, 202335 min
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