Ever find yourself in a heated debate over pineapple pizza, all while sipping a $16 mocktail that tastes like capitalism and existential dread? Same. This week, Peter confesses to rage-Googling cruise ship disappearances, Shaun reviews overpriced lattes with a splash of chaos, and Carissa exposes why self-care is now sold at luxury pricing. If you’ve ever questioned your brunch bill or your sanity—welcome to the beautiful disaster club. Perfect for: Anyone who spirals over brunch bills, drama tw...
Jul 28, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Warning: Carissa admits she Googled "Dame un grr" for 20 minutes and discovered constipation is now a trend. We're all questioning reality. This week, your favorite disasters dissect living authentically when robots write catchier songs than humans but they're about microwaves having existential crises. We decode the psychological mindfuck of Gen Z trends, explain why people voluntarily stopped pooping for July, and explore how a Coldplay CEO scandal proves literally everything becomes content. ...
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 32
Warning: Peter goes off about family drama right out the gate, but don't worry—it's therapeutic AF. This week, the beautiful disasters tackle what happens when you stop settling for boring shit and start actually living. Carissa face-planted while waterskiing for the first time (10/10 would recommend), Peter serves family drama realness, and Shaun's making jalapeño cocktails that could send you to the ER. We're unpacking why our generation feels guilty about choosing happiness, why Miami cancele...
Jul 21, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 31
So Peter's editing at midnight, gets an ad for a $400 scalp ritual while reading about flood victims, and almost clicks "buy now." That's... that's where we're at as humans right now. Episode 30 is here and we're spiraling about July 2025—the timeline where we're googling skincare tips during actual disasters. What we're unpacking: People searched "wet look lashes" 8,700% more while Ukraine got bombed (make it make sense) Texas floods + 109 deaths = turmeric soap searches up 3,400% (???) $24 bil...
Jul 17, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 30
It’s hot. It’s messy. And no one knows what month it is anymore. Welcome to Apocalypse & Avocados: Midsummer Meltdown Edition. Peter, Carissa, and Issa are back together, sweaty and unfiltered, to spiral through this chaotic season of Barbieheimer fallout, concert therapy, LaBooBoo demon dolls, and Euro-core travel influencers who claim red wine for breakfast is healing their inner child. We’re talking about the actual heat (Puerto Rico, we love you but we’re melting), the cultural colonizat...
Jul 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 29
Peter and Shaun drop the bombshell you didn't see coming: they're leaving the United States and moving to Portugal. In this special minisode launch of "Avocados Abroad," the duo gets brutally honest about the three-year journey that led to this life-changing decision. From the political climate that first sparked the idea to the November election that sealed the deal, Peter and Shaun break down exactly why they're trading Massachusetts for Porto. Spoiler alert: it involves socialized medicine, s...
Jul 09, 2025•17 min•Ep. 1
Burnout is a badge of honor, “boundaries” are a weapon, and everyone’s a self-diagnosed expert—welcome to 2025. In this unfiltered episode, Peter (with Shaun riding shotgun) dives headfirst into the therapy-speak epidemic, the rise of viral quitting, and the dopamine arms race that’s left us all exhausted and emotionally detached. We break down: How TikTok turned “gaslighting” and “narcissist” into everyday insults (even if nobody knows what they mean) The Jonah Hill & Sarah Brady text scand...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 28
Why does everyone seem allergic to commitment these days? In this episode, Peter and Shaun dig into the new normal of canceled plans, RSVP lies, and the rise of main character syndrome. From group chats that turn into graveyards to the art of soft ghosting and the absurdity of adult gift bags, nothing escapes their unfiltered takes. Expect rants about salad-for-dinner weirdos, TikTok trend disasters, and the existential dread of trying to keep up with anything—or anyone—when flakiness is the def...
Jul 03, 2025•58 min•Ep. 27
Pride, Pyrotechnics, and the Patriarchy: A Queer Guide to Surviving Summer Fireworks, family drama, rainbow capitalism, and an iced coffee melting in your lap—must be summer. In this chaotic and uncomfortably relatable episode, Shaun and Peter unpack the mess that is being queer in the land of backyard BBQs, disappearing Pride merch, and American exceptionalism. From glitter-covered burnout to travel horror stories and the salty politics of patriotism, this one’s for everyone dodging both litera...
Jun 30, 2025•47 min•Ep. 26
🎙️ Snack Attack: Millennial Food Trauma & Nutrition Glow-Ups Hosted by Carissa | Apocalypse & Avocados If you ever ate a rice cake and called it dinner, this one’s for you. In this episode, we dive fork-first into the chaotic world of millennial food trauma, unpacking the diet culture disasters we grew up with (SlimFast, we’re looking at you), and the glow-ups we’re embracing now. From fat-free lies to protein pancakes, we explore what “healthy” even means in 2025—especially when you're...
Jun 26, 2025•47 min•Ep. 25
This week, we’re stepping way outside our comfort zones—and inviting you to do the same. In this episode, Peter, Shaun, and Carissa drop the filters and dive into the headlines that keep us up at night: Trump’s sweeping new travel ban and its ripple effects on millions of families, the ongoing humanitarian crises in Gaza and Ukraine, and the relentless flood of anxiety-fueling news and social media trends. We get real about what it means to stay informed without losing your mind, the guilt of tu...
Jun 23, 2025•44 min•Ep. 24
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10 Pink Bracket: Drama, Designs & Delusions | Gag Order Episode Review Welcome back to the Gag Order! In this episode, we dive into the glitter-soaked world of the Pink Bracket Queens from RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10. Join us as we break down the runway looks, the drama, and the unforgettable performances from the first three episodes. From the jaw-dropping design challenges to the fierce lip-sync battles, Peter and I review it all with love and a pinch of sh...
Jun 21, 2025•50 min
Remember when juice was just juice and cartoons didn’t need a gritty reboot? Welcome to the episode where we unpack how everything from your childhood—snacks, shows, and even your beloved Capri Sun—has been rebranded, repackaged, and rebooted for adulthood. From alcoholic Sunny D to Barbie movies and mushroom-infused “wellness” drinks, Peter, Shaun, and Carissa spiral through nostalgia, laugh at the chaos, and ask: is anything sacred anymore? Join us for wild stories, unfiltered opinions, and a ...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 23
Mental Health—Messy, Memeable, and (Still) Worth Talking About 🧠🌍💬 From Tokyo to Toronto, millennials are losing our collective minds—and this time, it’s not just the algorithm’s fault. In this brutally honest, chaotically comforting episode of Apocalypse & Avocados , the gang (Peter, Shaun, and Carissa) dives deep into the global mental health crisis with stats, spirals, and sarcasm. We’re talking: 🌍 Why mental health isn’t just an American mess 💸 Financial anxiety, housing doom, and t...
Jun 16, 2025•58 min•Ep. 22
🎧 Hot Girl Walks and Internalized Misogyny This week, we lace up our sneakers and take a long, emotionally loaded stroll through the twisted world of fitness culture, social media, and—yep—internalized misogyny. From silent cardio competition at the gym to the curated chaos of “Hot Girl Walk” TikToks, we unpack how societal pressure turns wellness into performance, and how influencers, capitalism, and diet culture keep the toxic cycle running. We dive into the double standards of sexuality, the...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 21
Welcome to the courtroom of chaos, where the judge is petty, the jury is hungover, and the only law we follow is vibes . In this episode, the Apocalypse & Avocados crew dives headfirst into the depths of Reddit’s infamous Am I the Asshole (AITA) subreddit—and spoiler alert: everyone kind of sucks. From a dry wedding where guests had to secretly pay for booze , to a vegan dinner party ambushed by meat-eaters , we’re dissecting messy social dilemmas with our signature blend of sarcasm, honesty...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 20
The Gag Order | Drag Race All-Stars Reactions, Reviews & Pride Commentary Get ready to gag! The Gag Order is your go-to playlist for hilarious and honest reactions to RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars . Join our queer millennial hosts as they break down each episode with fashion critiques, entrance look reviews, and hot takes on your favorite drag queens. We cover everything from runway themes and lip-sync battles to the impact of Drag Race during Pride season. Whether you’re a longtime fan or ne...
Jun 06, 2025•24 min
💸 We Can’t Afford to Cry Anymore (It’s Dehydrating) Welcome to late-stage capitalism, where avocados cost $3.29 and therapy is $180/hour—if you’re lucky. With Carissa recovering from sticker shock in the egg aisle, Shaun and Peter spiral into the absolute absurdity of trying to exist in a world where rent is a joke, healthcare is a scam, and your favorite cereal is now a luxury item. From $28 pizzas to suspiciously small bags of chips, nothing is sacred in this week's unpacking of inflation, sh...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 19
🎧 Pride Across The Map: How We Celebrate Around the World! 🌈 Pack your glitter passport and emotional support fan—this week on Apocalypse & Avocados, we’re boarding a rainbow rocket to explore Pride around the world. From the riotous roots of Stonewall to the boat parades of Amsterdam and yodeling queens in Switzerland, we’re diving deep into how LGBTQ+ communities celebrate, resist, and sparkle across the globe. Joined by special guest (and notorious mic-thief) Martin, we trace the evolut...
Jun 02, 2025•55 min•Ep. 18
Work got you spiraling? Family driving you wild? Pride month just around the corner and you’re already emotionally overdrawn? Same, Doomscrollers. This week, Shaun, Peter, and Carissa are serving up a mess of work horror stories, family legends, and vacation chaos—plus a glitter-drenched preview of Pride season. From greasy bosses and group chat drama to ferry rides from hell and poolside confessions, we’re sharing our most unhinged summer stories (and a few we probably shouldn’t). Get ready for...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 17
Think your group chat is messy? This week, the Doomscrollers are diving into the wild world of emotional labor, friendship boundaries, and the art of surviving unsolicited vent sessions—without losing your mind (or your snacks). Expect unfiltered rants, relatable chaos, and a twist you won’t see coming. Join Peter and the crew as they unpack the real talk behind being everyone’s emotional support human, why setting boundaries is harder than keeping a succulent alive, and what happens when friend...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 16
No Filter, Just Feelings (and F-bombs) In this delightfully unfiltered episode of Apocalypse & Avocados , your favorite trio—Carissa, Peter, and Shaun—peel back the perfectly filtered layers of social media to talk real authenticity in the age of clout-chasing. From TikTok trends and music culture to the emotional chaos of parenting and the hot mess that is current events, they serve up laughs, rants, and some unflinching honesty (yes, including that not every baby is cute). Expect a messy, ...
May 24, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 15
Eco-Anxiety and Other Things I Can’t Recycle Is the planet burning or is that just our anxiety again? (Spoiler: it’s both.) In this chaotic, cathartic episode, the hosts unpack eco-anxiety , corporate greenwashing, and the emotional spiral of trying to save the world with a reusable tote. From personal sustainability fails to pop culture hypocrisy, we dive into why recycling your oat milk carton won’t fix ExxonMobil—but hey, it might ease the guilt. We’re talking: Climate change dread and the me...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 14
ChatGPT Take the Wheel (and Crash It) 💥 Technology is taking over. And honestly? It's kind of judging you. From your morning playlist to your doomscrolling addiction, AI is everywhere—and in this episode, we’re side-eying it from every angle. The Apocalypse & Avocados crew dives headfirst into how artificial intelligence is messing with our relationships, our productivity, our sanity… and yes, even our gym routines. We talk about AI influencers that make you feel ugly, ethical black holes l...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 13
Subscription Spiral: Broke, Confused, Subscribed In this episode of Apocalypse & Avocados , the hosts tumble headfirst into the modern hellscape known as the subscription economy —where everything from your favorite shows to your weather app demands a monthly fee, and somehow you’re still watching ads. 🫠 From streaming services that cost more than cable to forgotten fitness apps quietly draining your bank account , we unpack the emotional damage (and actual damage) of being perpetually subs...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 12
Minisode: Gym Bros VS. Therapy Chats Because sometimes the only reps we’re getting in are emotional. In our very first Apocalypse & Avocados minisode, Carissa dives headfirst into the barbell-laden battleground between mental health and physical fitness. Joined by Peter and Shaun (aka the chaotic support group you didn’t ask for), the trio unpacks big questions like: Is therapy leg day for your brain? Can protein shakes cure anxiety? And why does sugar taste like safety? We’re serving up hot...
May 09, 2025•31 min
Want an idea of what you will get if you tune into our podcast? Well, just listen to this trailer! Peter will walk you through some of what you can expect. Spoiler alert! It's giving queer chaos, millennial existential dread, and pop culture breakdowns with a side of avocado. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
May 09, 2025•2 min
We said what we said—and yes, we do judge. In this episode of Apocalypse and Avocados , the gang unleashes a symphony of side-eyes and savage truth bombs as they spiral through their biggest pet peeves—from flaky friends and ghosting gurus to pop culture chaos and social media nonsense. Nothing is safe: not that one friend who never shows up, not Ozempic influencers, not even Britney. We’re talking queer-coded behaviors, friendship friction, the weird way people misuse words online, and why judg...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 11
Oops, My Petty Is Showing… This week on Apocalypse and Avocados , we’re pulling back the curtain on our pettiest selves—and yes, it’s as chaotic as it sounds. From the silent treatment that screams volumes to the “accidental” office microwave sabotage, we’re diving deep into revenge stories, workplace pettiness, and the little indignities that push us over the edge. Why do we act petty? Does it feel good? (Spoiler: the answer is yes .) We explore the social dynamics behind petty moments, share l...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 10
Millennials Killed It, Gen Z Buried It, and Gen Alpha Will Probably Resurrect It In this generational roast (with love), the hosts of Apocalypse & Avocados unpack the blame game between millennials, Gen Z, and the up-and-coming Gen Alpha. From Crocs to capitalism, department store deaths to digital dominance, we dive into how each generation shaped — or shattered — fashion trends, work culture, environmental norms, and social media etiquette. Are participation trophies ruining work ethic? Wh...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 9
