Allison's (almost at the record time's) husband loves her eyelash extensions. A listener writes in to ask about the growing stigma against personality disorders. How are they being misunderstood and does it matter? Then, "Glitter and Concrete" author and Gabe's childhood friend Elyssa Maxx Goodman joins the pod to talk about the long history of drag, all the normalized parts of life that are drag, and what to do about the increasing drag backlash. Plus, drag queens, drag kings and drag things! A...
Sep 27, 2023•23 min
Allison is meant to be a female Raffi. A single dad wonders if he was wrong for giving his daughter a menstruation kit in case she gets her first period. Gabe was subjected to a strange Jewish tradition. Someone gets accused of having "ugly privilege." Allison explains what happened in her social skills class. The trio share their thoughts on pleasantries and small talk. Plus, what feels good or bad under your feet? Watch clips and listen to this podcast ad-free https://www.patreon.com/justbetwe...
Sep 25, 2023•30 min
Allison officially got her masters and is ready to retire. A listener writes in worried that after two failed engagements, the next one won't feel special for her or her partner. Then, Dr. Roxy Manning joins the pod to talk about how to facilitate anti-racism conversations and when and how to change people's hearts and minds. Finally, funniest IRL moments -- a lot of them involve falling in chairs. Watch clips and listen to this podcast ad-free https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus Take our surv...
Sep 20, 2023•31 min
Gabe and Allison continue to gross out Melisa. Then, a Redditor wants to know if anyone has ever been used for revenge? Allison is getting a colonoscopy, which leads to some (also gross) hospital stories. Gabe is losing their tolerance for toxic people (thank goodness). How do you know if a compliment is real? And r/MysteriousFacts brings Allison joy, even if the facts are not true. Join our patreon to listen ad free and/or watch the whole episode as a video! Watch clips and listen to this podca...
Sep 18, 2023•28 min
Allison and Gabe disgust Melisa with tales of their French kissing prank. Next, a listener writes in to ask how to move forward after her father ruined her wedding day. Civil rights lawyer Alec Karakatsanis joins the chat to discuss copaganda and the importance of media literacy. And finally, we get light and dark about death! To listen to the full episode ad free, and to see clips, subscribe to our Patreon: patreon.com/justbetweenus Take our survey https://forms.gle/br7Acu3ykhJmpiTs6 This has b...
Sep 13, 2023•26 min
Allison doesn't know what is good singing. A subreddit about names gets the trio riled up and sparks conversation about last names, name meanings and good old fashioned sexism. Melisa is a honeybee. Next, how to keep a free seat on a bus and a disastrous lunch. Finally, near death experiences and shoes that aren't shoes. Watch clips and listen to this podcast ad-free https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus Take our survey https://forms.gle/br7Acu3ykhJmpiTs6 This has been a Gallison Production Prod...
Sep 11, 2023•28 min
In this very special episode, the trio share an entire play by play of Allison's wedding weekend! Was it everything Allison wanted?? And were there enough animals? Also, there are some changes coming and we could REALLY use your help! Please support the show at patreon.com/justbetweenus P.S. Due to the strike, we bleeped a movie name, but if you know, you know. UNION STRONG! This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by B...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 246
Gabe's hips aren't cooperating. Ask Reddit digs up old rivalries--mostly for Gabe. Should dibs be allowed? Melisa manages to find a since deleted Am I The Asshole post that angers everyone. Next up, a shocking confession, bad family behavior and Marilyn Monroe's ghost! This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at fo...
Sep 04, 2023•28 min
Gabe and Allison love candy and Greek food. A filmmaker listener writes in to ask if they need to tell their parents, who worry about their job security, that they're successfully making queer porn. Then, Southeastern Guide Dogs' Katie McCoy joins the show to talk about training dogs, what makes a dog a good service animal, and everything you've ever wanted to know about guide dogs! Which is a lot! And finally, ethical wealth? Is it even possible? This has been a Forever Dog production Produced ...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 245
Melisa's home is a Skymall and Gabe is falling apart. r/youshouldknow teaches us about bar etiquette, which sparks a debate about Gabe's flirting practices. Also, what counts as revenge? Next r/history brings an adorable story from olden(ish) times. And finally, how did people survive without glasses? This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free S...
Aug 28, 2023•26 min
Write in with your new merch ideas! A listener writes in to ask about what to do when they are their partner might grow in different directions, specifically when it comes to monogamy. Then, author Rainesford Stauffer joins the podcast to talk about OCD and ambition, reimagining striving for "all the gold stars," and walking the line between having a purpose and self-hatred over "failure." In Hypotheticals, Joan Sloane returns and there's obviously a corporate office for cat cafes. Then, our exp...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 244
A man pays to become a dog and our reactions are mixed. Gabe reveals what animal they hate. A friend rents a room to another friend who is using it for nefarious purposes. One subreddit asks, does a tourist have to stand for the American national anthem? Plus, stop asking Reddit for help with your homework! This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-...
Aug 21, 2023•25 min
In a shocking twist, Allison has a zit and Gabe has a water bottle! A listener writes in with a question about how to "properly" flirt. Then, comedian Alison Leiby joins the chat to discuss her experiences with doing a show about abortion, eliminating stigma (especially between generations), and the future of reproductive rights. And in Hypotheticals, a Marilyn Monroe clone causes chaos and political tension in a relationship. Finally, Melisa is a reformed people pleaser! Who would have guessed?...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 243
What do you call your parents? And is it Mommy and Daddy? Another Allison writes in to explain the Reddit third party app drama. r/pettyrevenge brings us a beautiful karmic tale. Then, a listener sends in a malicious compliance story about flute lessons that asks are you a terrible parent? Gabe needs r/legaladvice and Allison reads a wild post about an ex making everyone's lives a living hell and then sending... nudes? Plus, how to be sneaky--a lesson by Gabe! This has been a Forever Dog product...
Aug 14, 2023•27 min
tw: celebrity rape trials, child abuse Gabe and Allison reminisce about the beginning of their friendship and Allison's acting debut. A listener writes in about a friend whose problematic take ruined their friendship. It raises the question, how much can you disagree with a friend? Then, podcast royalty Chelsey Weber Smith of American Hysteria joins to talk about all things moral panics and why they happen. And finally, union power! This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Mo...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 242
tw: infant death The trio start off by sharing some words they don't know how to pronounce. Then, a r/bridezilla is cruel af to her friend who just lost a baby. Why do people let brides act this way?? Gabe falls down a rabbit hole of people sharing horrible stories from working at the front desk of hotels. Then, a WILD cheating story from r/cakeeaters that causes the duo to continue their disagreement about whether someone who cheats can still love their spouse. Melisa refuses to pick a side. Ou...
Aug 07, 2023•35 min
tw: fatphobia, alcoholism Gabe and Allison have queer and feminist book recommendations galore! A listener writes in worried about body image, fatphobia, infertility, and pregnancy. Then, climate change tech reporter Molly Wood joins the chat to provide a surprisingly optimistic view of our planet's future. Can technology really save us all? And finally, why did Gabe end their sobriety? This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive p...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 241
The trio start off with a subreddit dedicated to people who can't follow cooking directions. It brings up everyone's strong beliefs around food. Next, what does main character energy even mean? And what the heck is a glue ball? Finally, SCAMS! This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus ...
Jul 31, 2023•26 min
Allison is about to graduate, but might also drop out. The duo then give advice to a listener who wants closure on a friendship that ended without reason. Allison and Gabe share their own stories of ended friendships and their infamous falling out in 2019. Then, Fantastic Fungi filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg joins for a spicy conversation about the importance of mushrooms to the cycle of life, and gets into it with Allison about psychedelics for mental health. And finally, Allison wants to talk ab...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 240
No stupid questions is a perfect place for Allison to explore. Next, an r/oopsdidntmeanto post somehow leads the group to talking about people who are obsessed with Jesus. Followed by the long awaited deep dive into the Blink 182 subreddit, an adorable r/datingover30 post and tips for glitter removal! This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free S...
Jul 24, 2023•26 min
Gabe talks about some stuff we probably wouldn't have talked about if we knew SAG would be on strike! Next, the duo try to help a listener who has just discovered her partner has been having an emotional affair. Liz Glazer then joins the chat for a moving, vulnerable and funny discussion of how she has been able to move forward following a stillbirth--and what role comedy and creativity has played in her healing. Finally, risk! What's even worth it these days? This has been a Forever Dog product...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 239
A traveler laments a r/mildlyinfuriating hotel door situation. Then, the trio talk about the Jonah Hill "therapized" text situation and Keke Palmer's controlling partner. Gabe reads a harrowing r/creepyencounters involving a babysitter, an arcade and a kidnapping attempt. Finally, the gang tries to stump Reddit with pigeon science and... kisses. This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Ale...
Jul 17, 2023•29 min
Allison loves IHOP, but hates when the menu changes. The duo try to help a listener who feels weird telling her emotionally absent dad she loves him when...she doesn't. Then, Sequoia Holmes of the podcast Black People Love Paramore joins to talk about appropriating Black culture, why there are so many underrepresented Black interests, and how Black culture IS culture. Finally, Allison gets a huge surprise but almost blows it by being naked. This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Meli...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 238
The trio try to figure out why Reddit went dark. They aren't great at it! Allison worries her memory is making her "lie." r/AskScience wants to know about loose hairs floating on the International Space Station. Good thing Melisa and Gabe actually know a lot about this! r/books roasts people who buy a bunch of books but don't read them. Allison won't stop talking about Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache. And finally, dogs on vacation and cats in Paris. This has been a Forever Dog production Produc...
Jul 10, 2023•32 min
Gabe and Allison discuss going grey and Allison hates when men wear cardigans. First, a queer listener writes in asking if it's unhealthy that she is okay with being in back to back situationships. Then, Gabe and Allison are joined by Kae Ravichandran who won the non-binary division of the Boston Marathon to talk about trans people and sports. And finally, Allison is looking into whether she has hypermobility spectrum disorder and what that means for her life. This has been a Forever Dog product...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 237
A psychic subreddit brings questions about the ethics of predicting death. Next up, men get asked their (problematic) opinions about their wives. Do any of our real life friends listen to this show?! Plus, look out for these r/scams! Then, an r/AmITheAsshole post riles everyone up and includes a bad roommate and a camel. And finally, dumb birds and bald guys. (Justice for both!) This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced ...
Jul 03, 2023•30 min
Melisa is a coffee genius. The duo try to advise a listener who isn't sure how to handle a roommate's OCD. "Whipping Girl" author Julia Serano then joins the chat to discuss transmisogyny, moral panics, and biological sex misconceptions in the wake of the rise of transphobia. And finally, Pride! An Idina Menzel concert, (And all of Gabe's little outfits!) This has been a Forever Dog production Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cili...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 236
A BANANAS cooking r/amItheasshole about 40 lbs of tomatoes and a sister-in-law who won't stop tweaking other people's cooking. Gabe wants to know what misconceptions people have about cooking including a surprise about couscous. Then, dating app bullshit that is uncommunicative at best and rude at worst. And finally, an iconic sex music post from r/TIFU, where a man laments that his girlfriend of two years admitted she hates a specific song from his playlist. This has been a Forever Dog producti...
Jun 26, 2023•25 min
tw: suicide during the interview portion, transphobia Gabe finds out the hard way that they are allergic to cobalt. They also have an important message pushing back on criticism they got about their autism and transness. (It's a good one!) The duo then try to help a listener who doesn't want to be a lawyer--despite being in law school. Next, Justine and Natasha from 2 Black Girls 1 Rose, a dating show podcast with a social justice lens, join the pod to discuss Black contestants on the Bachelor, ...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 235
tw: mention of suicide by Tylenol overdose Allison needs things to be explained to her like she's five years old. Lucky there's a Reddit for that! . r/exMormon brings us a rollercoaster ride with a story about a teenage daughter's new religious boyfriend--who hates Pride month and is also an asshole in general. Gabe doesn't like the new iOS update that warns users about unsolicited nudes. And finally, why we all need to respect the fountain pen community. This has been a Forever Dog production P...
Jun 19, 2023•31 min
