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Long Awkward Pause

Welcome to the LONG AWKWARD PAUSE PODCAST, stories to bridge the gap between our lives and the distance between us, one topic at a time. Formerly Mildly Awkward Podcast.
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Episodes

Episode 38: You're a Beautiful Hoe

In this hilarious (and deeply emotional) episode, we talk about changing friendships - who better than a few friends that live in different places! We are joined by our dearest comrade Soraiya as we explore friendship dealbreakers, the aftermath of involuntary vacationing, and times when you aren't that kind of gay.

Jun 21, 20191 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 41

Episode 37: Fun & Funny & Flirty & Thriving

Our star signs aligned for a special evening, all about horoscopes and astrology! Tune in and ride out this weird energy to hear about our upcoming tour dates, find out the truth behind science signs, and why our destiny may be fulfilled. We give this episode 6 flags!

May 11, 201957 minSeason 3Ep. 40

Episode 36: Humble Beginnings

This week we discuss our favorite childhood shows, plan a road rally for our nearest and dearest, and apologize for taping over precious VHS movies. So turl up your toes and get ready for a trip down memory lane.

Apr 20, 20191 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 39

Episode 35: Don't Take Your Snow Tires Off Til Easter

This week we are a little too casual as we cover cults! Everything from packs of grandmas, extraterrestrial racism, and the energy you would need to bring in order to impress your followers. Tune in!

Apr 13, 20191 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 38

Episode 34: Thrift Store Doll's Head

After our natural hiatus, we return with a follow-up to our very popular unsolicited advice episode. Buckle up as we give advice on how to craft the best card for a dad, how to include your troubled child in the family discussion, and the most unique way to cut your own bangs.

Apr 05, 201953 minSeason 3Ep. 37

Minisode: Get to Know Us

In this first minisode of 2019, we reorient and rediscover one another with a few personal questions. Tune in to find out which New Girl character Maddie most resembles and what controversial thought Korby has about stand-up comics.

Apr 01, 201936 minSeason 2Ep. 36

Episode 33: Glimmer of Gold

"We finally get POLITICAL in this Emmy award winning episode of LAP", is how we write the fake news version of this podcast. We are joined again by Liz as we gently dive into the world of fake news.

Dec 15, 20181 hr 8 minSeason 3Ep. 35

Episode 32: A Disney Slasher

It may not be Halloween -- but it's still spooky season (beat it, Thanksgiving). We are joined by returning guest and dear friend Feather (!!!) as we follow the spook-tacular rabbit hole of the Halloween season with three special stories. Consult your second clairvoyant before listening and prepare to be ghosted (lol ew).

Nov 04, 20181 hr 39 minSeason 3Ep. 34

Minisode: Even Spookier Listen Write-In Vol. 3

It's spooky season and we have three spooky stories to tell! Our fellow podcasters Devon (Fabled, The Streamer's Guide, and Rocks Fall!) and Aj (Straight Off the Top of My Headlines) send us a few of their spooky memories for this week's ep!

Oct 31, 201826 minSeason 3Ep. 33

Episode 31: Not On My Watch

This week's topic is scandals! We take on Tonya Harding's life story, the surprise Hollywood murder involving actress Lana Turner, and of course, the tv show Scandal, with dear friend Kerry Washington, couldn't escape us.

Oct 14, 20181 hr 13 minSeason 3Ep. 32

Episode 30: Please, Correct Us

In our 30th episode we tackle our hometowns, from the very special water towers to the creepy museum's storing human tissue. Join us as we go home and then quickly disown it -- like as if we won't be back there when we are forty, raising children and loving every moment of it.

Sep 29, 20181 hr 11 minSeason 3Ep. 31

Minisode: Listener Write-Ins Vol. 2

Since going Hollywood, we've had sooo many write-ins! (jk kinda but we would if you did!) Here are three listeners who sent us some mail: one a correction, one a fantastic connection, and another looking for advice!

Sep 27, 201822 minSeason 3Ep. 30

Episode 29: I've Always Hated You

This week we revisit our glory sides to discuss how awkward we truly are in party settings. Korby will sweat and Maddie will hide, not sure which is worse, but one definitely is more obvious than the other! Get out of your headspace and start chatting with your party locals like Miranda and normal Bill.

Sep 15, 20181 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 29

Episode 28: IKEA. GREEN. PLAYFUL.

In this episode we give much needed, not-asked for, advice! Don't worry we'll cover parents comparing siblings, low ponytails, and make-up on our wrinkled skins! Tune in and get enlightened.

Sep 01, 20181 hr 10 minSeason 3Ep. 28

Episode 27: Catholic Adjacent

The distance between us won't keep us from chatting! This week's episode is about life transitions, which is perfect timing because we both just made huge ones. Tune in to ignore your own life decisions for the next hour!

Aug 25, 20181 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 27

Episode 26: Parting the Kimono

We've done it, we have laid Mildly Awkward to rest with a final lap including those topics that never made the cut such things as sex, larping, and avocado toast. Don't worry, closing this door will open a new one (next week).

Aug 02, 20181 hr 19 minSeason 2Ep. 26

Episode 25: Gushh

This episode gets real spooky as we dive into the things that make us squirm. We discuss Maddie's hatred of the ocean, Chris Brown fans, a murder mystery solved, and those creepy 19 and Counting people.

Jun 28, 20181 hr 15 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Episode 24: i never i never i never

In this groundbreaking episode about graduate school (seriously, find us another podcast about it!), we welcome back our sound producer, Chris! His first order of business is to fire us?? Anyway, enjoy our pre-graduation decline where we try to remember our teachings, get Chris to break deals, and get swole with Berry Fitness.

Jun 21, 20181 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Episode 23: Moon Terror

This extra special treat is too good to pass up. We dive DEEP into some conspiracies theories and the reality that YES it's all real and nothing can change the fact the government is involved in some mega crazy experiment to keep us -- oops... I better keep that to myself. Enjoy the return of our dearest (AND NOW MARRIED !!!!) friend, Brandon.

Jun 14, 20181 hr 29 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Episode 22: Soft Tum

We are joined by OUR DEAREST FRIEND EVER Hannah who returns to deliver yet another beautiful message about body positivity. So, come along followers -- we mean, listeners -- on this wonderful, encouraging, and non-CULTy episode.

Jun 07, 201852 minSeason 2Ep. 22

Episode 21: Boston Accent

In this hilarious episode about friendship, we bash our best listeners (jk), sing our friendship song, and put our knowledge of one another to the test! Listen in and find out how to be our insta-frands!

May 24, 20181 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Episode 20: Kick Me, I'm A Freshman

Does eating frozen pizza make you sad and lazy? If you can't remember the entirety of hit Black Eyed Peas songs, are you even a millennial?? Well, find out this week for we have this timely episode that celebrates all things college, featuring another sibling of cohost Maddie -- Liz! Grab your ramen, your roommate's boyfriend, and that made up minor you keep going on about and tune in!

May 17, 20181 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Episode 19: Pornstars Have Layers

Home School Raised Child, Maddie, and Public School Raised Child, Korby, welcome two wonderful women that you may recognize from such shows as Grey's Anatomy, 30 Rock, and Gritty Noir Thriller: The Series (also previous episodes Ladders & Three Eyed Raven)... Addie & Sarah! This week we discuss women in media, pass the Bechdel test, and watch as Korby walks a very thin line, as a male.

May 03, 201856 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Episode 18: I Done It In The Bus

This week's episode is all about video games -- and our good good friend Ian is joining us! We invent new games, discuss the problematic larping, and tackle the one thing we millennials must.... the use of the word "scrub".

Apr 19, 201855 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Episode 17: A Paris Diss Track

This hilarious, hot, track is featuring Little Biscuits AKA Liam AKA Maddie's Brother! We are recording from inside an airstream in Seattle while discussing this week's topic of traveling! Grab your parent's credit card and start buying those plane tickets because millennials can't travel without it, especially with the way we save!

Apr 05, 20181 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Episode 16: Someone I Can Crochet With

Do you like Rom-Coms about medical miracles? Well, we didn't think we would like them either! Check out this hilarious episode with our dearest darling-est friend, Kelsey, as she takes us into the perils of love, the perfect dating profile, and how to survive 33 first dates in a year.

Mar 29, 201857 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Episode 15: The Colgate Scandal

New year, new us! Or that's at least what we keep telling ourselves. It's technically our first episode recorded in 2018 so we are feeling ourselves a bit! We tackle podcast and new year resolution dealbreakers and finally confront our biggest enemy, growing as humans.

Mar 22, 201855 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Episode 14: Cold Feet Love

Mermaids, sleepwalking, and definitely real, definitely well-research tips on how to live your wildest dreams -- kinda. We are joined by the most dearest of friends, Mara, the expert on all things sleeping!

Mar 15, 20181 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 13: Maddie and the Bagpipes

Dance... for... your... life! The performance podcast is here! We are joined by longtime friend and sound producer Chris for an episode on concerts, plays, and Janet Jackson's Superbowl performance. Now grab some popcorn and relax as we play smooth jazz your earbuds.

Nov 14, 201754 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 12: Ladders

This week's episode takes on leaving home with our DEAR guest Addie! We pack our bags, hop in the car, and find roommates that won't call you Pooky Bear or scold you for not saying hi to nosey Aunt Lucy. If you're listening from inside your parent's basement, turn the volume down a little and start plotting how you're going to move out and break the millennial stereotype!

Nov 07, 201756 minSeason 1Ep. 12
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