Just Between Us - podcast cover

Just Between Us

Allison Raskin, Gabe S. Dunn | Diamond MPrint Productionsredcircle.com

Just Between Us is a comedic variety show where Allison Raskin and Gabe Dunn openly discuss everything from mental health to sex and all the stuff in-between. Each week, they’ll answer a question from a listener seeking advice, interview someone fascinating, participate in a rarely winnable game show and discuss a random topic affecting the world. Jump from highbrow to lowbrow in a single episode! Sometimes multiple times! Nothing is off limits for these New York Times best selling authors who are trying to destigmatize the world one hilarious episode at a time. Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions.

Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Toxic Friends, Home Schooling, and Imposter Syndrome with Joel Kim Booster

Coming in hot this week with Allison recovering from getting walked in on the bathroom moments before recording. Allison and Gaby then answer a listener's question about how to dump friends when any other option is "not on the table at all." They’re later joined by actor, comedian, and writer Joel Kim Booster (@ihatejoelkim) who explains the pros and MANY cons of homeschooling. And later, Allison loses her cool, again, while discussing imposter syndrome in Topixxx. (Tough episode for Allison.) F...

Jun 12, 20191 hr 6 minEp. 14

Losing Your Virginity, Star Charts, and Gaby’s Mental Health w/ Sarah Paasch

Trigger Warning: Suicide and self-harm is discussed during this week’s topix. This week, Allison and Gaby help answer a listener’s question about when (and maybe how) to have sex for the first time. Then, this Gemini duo learn what’s in the stars for them with a birth chart reading from the cosmically delightful, Sarah Paasch (@sarah_paasch). Later, Allison shares her new mental health hashtag #JustCheckingIn leading to a bigger conversation about the state of Gaby's mental health. A friendly re...

Jun 05, 20191 hr 20 minEp. 13

Your Friends vs. Your Boyfriend, Gaby’s Ex, and Making Friends w/ Josh Gondelman

In the friendliest episode yet, Allison and Gaby dish some sage advice about having to choose between your S.O. and your friends. Then, Gaby’s favorite Ex, Josh Gondelman (@joshgondelman) sits in the hot seat answering tough questions and playing along in hypotheticals. In conclusion, if you struggle making friends as an adult, you don’t want to miss this week’s topixxx. Free friendship bracelet included, minus shipping and handling. Trigger Warning: Domestic abuse is discussed during this week’...

May 29, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 12

Deleting Your Ex, Lying To Your Kids, and How To Be An LGBTQ Ally w/ Jamie Denbo

Unfollow, delete, block. What’s your method when it comes to exes and social media? Allison and Gaby get brutally honest in this week’s International Question from South Africa! Then they get hypothetical with the brilliant and marvelous, Jamie Denbo (@jamiedenbo) who also happens to be a mom (the show’s first parent! Wahoo!) And finally, Pride is upon us, but being an ally to the LGBTQ community is a year-round thing, so learn more about how to be an ally in this week’s topixxx. Is that enough ...

May 22, 201959 minEp. 11

Anime Kink, 2020 Candidates, and Missing Your Best Friend with Amir Blumenfeld

This week Allison and Gaby share their thoughts on aliens, masturbation, friendship, and what they’re looking for in a 2020 president. If that’s not enough they also encourage a listener to navigate the complexities of kinks, porn, and feminism with their partner. Then, the dynamic duo interview the recently lasik-ed, Amir Blumenfeld (@amir) about maintaining a friendship with his bi-coastal bestie, Jake. And during Topixxx, we learn 20/20 is a type of perfection we cannot expect for our eyes......

May 15, 201953 minEp. 10

Setting Boundaries, A Dog Named Alan, and Dating Online (w/ Emily Heller)

It’s tiring being there for everyone... ALL OF THE TIME. So this week, Allison and Gaby share their advice on how to thwart off emotional Vampires. Then, they talk with awe-inspiring and prolific writer Emily Heller (@mremilyheller) about balancing her new dog and her new husband. Plus: are you more like Allison or Gaby when it comes to swiping left and right on dating apps? Find out for free by listening to this episode! (Please like, subscribe and comment using only emojis.) Follow Just Betwee...

May 08, 201957 minEp. 9

You Will Be Fine (w/ Miles McKenna)

This week, all the way from Canada, comes a listener question wondering if it’s worth the risk to break up a perfectly healthy and loving monogamous relationship for some polyamorous fun. Then, Allison and Gaby are blown away by shining star, Miles McKenna (@themilesmckenna) who shares thoughtful advice for people considering coming out and discusses his transition in the public eye. A few key hints for this week’s hypotheticals involve: a potato chip, tickling, and Ambien. What could possibly g...

May 01, 201952 minEp. 8

Doing Weed (w/Brian Jordan Alvarez)

In the HIGHEST rated episode to date, Allison and Gaby “puff, puff, pass” along their knowledge by demonstrating how to gently turn down a friend during this week’s International Question. Then, the duo get swept off their feet by the talented and effervescent Brian Jordan Alvarez (The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo; Will & Grace). And, if you haven’t guessed it already, this week’s Topix is all about weed. More than your average stoner talk, Gaby and Allison dissect what it means to n...

Apr 24, 201949 minEp. 7

Intimacy, Baby! (w/ Kara Brown)

Serious question: where do you put your anger? Allison and Gaby dissect how anger manifests for them and what they do about it. They also answer Tamara's International Question about corporations profiting off of mental illness and where they draw the line. Then, the marvelous Kara Brown (@KaraRBrown), writer and co-host of Keep It! shares how she made her career transition from critiquing TV shows to writing for them. Plus, find out if you’re a terrible parent in a rousing round of Hypothetical...

Apr 17, 201956 minEp. 6

Now You Understand The Game (w/ Jon Gabrus)

Are you dom, sub, or vers? Do you have to choose? Do you even understand what any of that means? Listen in on this week’s informative International Question about kinks and how to make the first move in your sexual relationships. Plus, Allison does her very best to befriend king of podcasts, Jon Gabrus, and both girls open up about managing mental illness. It’s a wild ride, but someone has to do it! (We hope.) Trigger warning: there is some conversation about suicide. If you’re finding yourself ...

Apr 10, 20191 hrEp. 5

The Fight (w/Kelsey Darragh)

Are you supposed to tell your best friend EVERYTHING? This week, Allison and Gaby take a cold hard look at their friendship, boundaries, and expectations of one another. Friend of the show and ray of sunshine, Kelsey Darragh (@kelseydarragh), shares her insights on what it’s like to measure success on your own terms and plays along in some spellbinding rounds of Would You Stay With This Cheater? and Is This A Date? What an emotional rollercoaster! Also, none of this was planned… just ask Senior ...

Apr 03, 201958 minEp. 4

Look Who’s Bringing Up The Patriarchy! (w/ Dan De Lorenzo)

Searching for a way to cope with failure? So are we! This week, Allison and Gaby talk through how to work past the low points in life, help a listener figure out how to share finances with her partner, and grill one of Allison’s ex-boyfriends (Dan De Lorenzo) on their past, failed relationship. Listen to Just Between Us Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW JUST BETWEEN US: https://www.instagram.com/jbupodcast JUST BETWEEN US IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: https://for...

Mar 27, 201948 minEp. 3

If It’s Not Flawed, It’s Not Fun (w/ Jazzmyne Robbins)

Do you ever find yourself wondering if you’re…settling? Wonder no more -- this week, Allison reveals her patented & proven scientific method for determining if you’re settling (or not). Plus, Allison and Gaby discuss the finer points of non-monogamy, play a riveting round of hypotheticals, and learn all about power clashing as a strong woman with body positivity model and style icon Jazzmyne Robbins (@jazzmynejay). Follow Just Between Us on Instagram at @jbupodcast and email in your Internat...

Mar 20, 201952 minEp. 2

Dump That Guy, Write a Book (w/ Maggie West)

Would you stay with this cheater? Should you break up with your pro-life boyfriend? How do you combine porn and art? All this and more on the debut episode of Just Between Us! Allison and Gaby are hopping off YouTube and into podcasting with their weekly comedic variety show featuring games, interviews, and brutally honest conversation. This week, they answer a listener’s international question, share their personal thoughts and experiences about body image, and play mind-boggling rounds of hypo...

Mar 13, 201950 minEp. 1
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android