It's officially the metaphorical MID-GAME of the year and your Favorite Girls who are Mean are back with some Summertime Soup for the Single Girl Soul. Re-read that sentence after you listen and all will become CLEAR because clear is kind. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 - 29:00 Girl Talk/Catching each other up on our lives (MDW, Single Girl Summer, Rachel’s Bday Recap, Maggie got Dumped, Riding Solo at a wedding, and more) 29:00 - 40:00 Gossiping about other people’s lives (VPR Reunions, Summer House ...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 7
Our attempt to re-brand as anything but Summer Girls has failed once again. Memorial Day and Mother Nature are telling us that SUMMER IS HERE so it's time for our annual pep talk so that we can raise our small glasses high without losing any extremities. Episode Breakdown: 8:00 Summer Pep Talk 31:00 Vanderpump Rules Finales (Pre and Post Scandoval) 40:00 Summer House (Danielle, Lindsay, Carl Engagement Feud) 48:45 Maggie Do you Care? (Taylor Swift, James Corden, Met Gala) 51:00 Destiny’s Challen...
May 21, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Join us on the good ole Bridesmaid to Raincoat road to victory as the Maxi Pod imparts wisdom on how to make the most out of a (girls) trip. We really put the toxic in toxic positivity this episode so feel free to send us critques on annoying we were on a scale from Frank Ocean to Finance Bros. Episode Guide: 9:00 The Maxxinistas Guide to Maxximizing a Girls Trip 34:30 Pop Culture Terdlets (Coachella, Sports Decorum, etc) 43:30 Bravo TV Recap (Vanderpump Rules and Summer House) 55:00 Destiny’s C...
Apr 23, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 8Ep. 5
The Maxi Pod is in officially in their Cherry Blossom Era!!! Winter is finally over and Rachel and Maggie are out here planting seeds of wisdom for all of their starving fans. In Season 8, Episode 4, your favorite hosts pretend like they created a brand new segment called "Stars! They're Just Like Us", but it's just them relating celebrities and reality TV to their lives like they do in every other episode. SPRING IS NOT ABOUT INEFFICIENCY SO SEE DETAILED OUTLINE BELOW ON WHAT YOU CAN ENJOY THIS...
Apr 02, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 8Ep. 4
THE DEVIL WINDS OF MARCH HAVE BLOWN IN A PERFECT NEW EPISODE OF THE MAXI POD, featuring the following: Selena/Hailey saga explained and opined Rihanna Super Bowl Halftime performance review The Challenge 38: Ride or Dies Historical Analysis Vanderpump Rules Breaking News and Recap Summer House Recap We will be the first to admit our Beyonce of the Episode made no sense and that we may possibly be problematic bullies. We do it all for a laugh. And that’s what you missed on Glee!...
Mar 04, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Episode 2 Flops so the rest of the season can flourish. WELCOME TO THE MONTH OF LOVE AND SUGAR. The Maxi Pod talks nonsense about some urban legends surrounding Valentine's Day and reviews the actual best romantic comedy movies just in time for the full embrace of this season of made up Holidays for women. HOT TOPICS ARE BACK and Rachel and Maggie are making a huge deal out of most things per usual, particularly giving up Beyonce tickets to those who deserve them most. A lot of scuttlebutt on Ha...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 8Ep. 2
In a completely unexpected and not ever been done before twist of fate, the Maxi Pod is making a rare off-season return to pull your favorite ugly girls out of their own January dread. Start your Joe Burrow count for 2023, and get your pale ears ready for an inspiring and heroic hour of talking us all of the ledge. This episodes includes but is not limited to: hot topics that Maggie may or may not care about, acting 101, unsolicited advice on how to toxic-ly positively will yourself through this...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 8Ep. 1
The Maxi Pod has returned for a special Season 7 Bonus Episode to run amuk with their top picks in this year of music, TV, movies, books, tik tok and of course the World Cup. Find out if Maggie's Spotify Wrapped was as unhinged as 2021 and if she is still into Vampirism. Also listen to find out if Rachel declared it the year of Midnights or Renaissance. In a twist that no one saw coming, these two already best friends were completely *nsync on their top TV show of the year and the rats are absol...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 11
Although everyone counted us out and NO ONE believed in us, The Maxi Pod is successfully closing out Summer 2022 and Season 7 as we transition into Cuffing Season aka Jail. For anyone who is trying to wed us, listen closely to the Maxi Pod's Official Guide to LOCK HER UP for all of the men who have received way too much grace this entire season. This episode also features a bonus segment entitled "Is it a Banger?" as your two favorite reality show pundits review the couples competiting in the up...
Sep 25, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 7Ep. 10
After an unforeseen hangover thwarted last week's recording session, the Maxi Pod returns for its PENULTIMATE episode of Season 7 to get rid of their summer FUNK and to mix Glee/the Office metaphors and motifs. The episode starts off with a Renaissance Redaction and a pitch perfect harmonizing of the Zodiac signs (in order). NINE is MALIGN, so that means it's time to rank!!! Rachel and Maggie spend most of the episode ranking current and evergreen pop culture moments such as JLo's Wedding Serena...
Sep 04, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 7Ep. 9
The Maxi Pod is back in their freakshow element as they react to the news of Kim and Pete's breakup and also to Beyonce's Renaissance Part I Album. And TYRA MAIL RETURNS so enjoy some unqualified dating advice. You will absolutely love this episode's stupid & uncultured takes, a Flavor of Love corner, thirst for Beto O'Rouke, Kevin Richardson worship, and much much more. SEASON 7 IS COMING TO A CLOSE SO CATCH UP ON ALL NEW EPISODES BEFORE OUR GRAND FINALE!
Aug 06, 2022•51 min•Season 7Ep. 8
The Pod Goddesses are back after taking many weeks off poisoning their bodies to cover blazing HOT topics such as: The Challenge: All Stars Season 3, Vanderpump Rules & the life lessons that comes with binging 6 seasons of it, the abuse of Gabby and Rachel (Bachelorette), Stranger Things, Marvel Gurl Summer, and Lea Michele. Destiny's Challenge took many unhinged twists and turns and turns out Rachel and Maggie are free speech girlies who will not stand for flappers and their kind. Not even ...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 7Ep. 7
The epitome of a classic Maggie and Rachel messaround, Season 7 Episode 6 provides a (Glee) Mashup of Utter Nonsense & Astute Observations. Reflecting the ups and downs of life lately, this episode tackles a wild range of topics including "Beat Your Feet" Gate, The Kardashians Season Finale, JLo's Netflix Documentary, Vanderpump Rules, Roe vs. Wade being overturned, Stranger Things, and new music from Beyonce, Chris Brown, and Drake. These two brunette tricksters are positively bedeviled... ...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 7Ep. 6
We love spectacles and we can't be stopped! Another birthday and another reason to give unsolicited advice. Enjoy "The ABCs of Getting Older," some spicy Liam Payne/Harry Styles takes, and just straight up Glee from your two favorite dumb bitches. SHARE IF YOU CARE!
Jun 13, 2022•53 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Maxxinistas, you asked and we delivered. After 6 seasons, we are finally giving men the podcast platform they deserve. In this episode, the Maxi Pod is featuring not 1, but 3 straight men to discuss a wide ranging list of topics, from war to birth control, from ghosting to graphs, from disney princesses to rap music. Open your third eye and educate yourselves through the male gaze. After kicking out the men to talk about them behind their backs, Maggie and Rachel discuss the first 4 episodes of ...
Jun 02, 2022•52 min•Season 7Ep. 4
The Maxi Pod has returned after another unexpected hiatus to finally recap the latest season of Summer House, the Ultimatem on Netflix and the new season of the Kardashians. Kris Jenner is cheaper than a therapist so follow along as we use reality television themes to project our own insecurities onto people we will never meet. And a brief update on the Kenny Powers type from our fever dreams. Enjoy, subscribe, share!
May 17, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Enjoy some nonsense to fold your clothes to as Maggie and Rachel talk like nobody is listening. Episode 2 aka our "spicious flop era but in a fun way" covers a healthy range of topics, including but not limited to: going solo/third wheeling at a wedding, local restaurant name dropping, justice for Nick Lachey, American Idol flops, Miley Cyrus, combining friend groups, Selena Gomez, revenge, period talk, the truth about being single, and of course Justin Timberlake. We also answer some timeless T...
Apr 17, 2022•49 min•Season 7Ep. 2
The mean girls have bees in their bonnets and are back for Season 7 to warm up and rebuke this cold weather. Your suspicious hosts are gatekeeping and making a case for Spiderman and Beychella at the Oscars while wondering, have you ever chosen violence at a work event? A lot happened over the last couple of months, so come for the 50 cent fandom and stay for the recaps of Clayton’s Bachelor season, Euphoria and the Super Bowl Halftime performance. Don’t forget to get your ass up and work by rea...
Apr 04, 2022•56 min•Season 7Ep. 1
The Maxi Pod's Annual End of the Year Pop Culture Round Up Maggie and Rachel reveal their Spotify Top Artists and absolutely UNHINGED top 5 songs and unfortunately Maggie has to go straight to jail. Top TV Shows of 2021 and The Maxi Pod's favorite binges of the year although if you are a fan of this show you already know Tik Tok Trends that had us in a chokehold AND THE MOMENT YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR ALL YEAR: THE BEYONCE, KELLY, AND MICHELLE OF 2021 Life would suck without the Maxxinistas!! T...
Dec 24, 2021•54 min•Season 6Ep. 10
PRESENTING: A Virtual Roundtable Discussion featuring the Greatest Challenge Minds of this Millennium!!! AKA Maxxinistas Patricia, CJ, Erica & Sheron GET YOUR EARS READY FOR: - Deep, knowledgeable analysis of the Challenge Season 37 - Ranking of people, places, things and concepts from this entire season and a deep dive into the Final. And answers to your burning questions such as: - Shapes? Can we change our narrow definitions of them? - Is Devin good? - Can we start calling it the Amanda b...
Dec 19, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 6Ep. 9
The Maxi Pod is putting the Ho back in Holiday so tis the season for some more friendly reminders on how to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year!! In addition, the Ugly Girls are Talking about a lot Reality TV this episode here is the lineup: - Full Winter House Season Reaction - DWTS Finale Thots - Bachelorette Hometowns & Clayton - The Challenge Spies Lies and Allies Deep Dive And finally, a Destiny's Challenge filled with the most useless words ever spoken on a podcast but please not...
Dec 05, 2021•53 min•Season 6Ep. 8
In the wake of Thotumn's annoying stepsister, Sad Girl Autumn, the Maxi Pod is coming at you with a BREAK UP motif and it's giving Cher. @So_Grool joins Rachel & Maggie as they discuss the many ups and downs of getting dumped and how they summoned the Maxxinista spirit to climb out of utter despair. IF YOU CAME HERE FOR TEARS YOU CAME TO THE RIGHT PLACE. HARSH TRANSITION INTO LIGHT-HEARTED REALITY TV FODDER as we discuss the Semi-Final of Dancing with the Stars, The Bachelorette's bratty bre...
Nov 21, 2021•52 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Idk about you, but we're feeling devilish!! The Maxi Pod's awkward phase is upon us and Maggie and Rachel are back with some rapid fire topics, Reality TV wrap up and an ode to Taylor Swift's Red re-release roll out. Aforementioned reality TV: - DWTS: Janet Jackson Week and Double Elimination - The Challenge Spies Lies and Allies finally has a storyline we can get behind The common theme is: To hate is human, to critique divine. We hit a lot of shit so hang in there!...
Nov 15, 2021•48 min•Season 6Ep. 6
THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL MAXI POD EPISODE YET! Feel free to call our character into question as we explore the concept of "Dating Down" and how the Pete Davidsons of the world are confusing us. Also who pays on a date and who buys the shots? Did we ever arrive at the point? REALITY TV GOSS of the Week features a subpar "Queen Night" on Dancing with the Stars, Michelle's Bachelorette Week 3 drama, and a depressing Challenge season that is getting less hot by the week. Enjoy the off the wall opinion...
Nov 07, 2021•45 min•Season 6Ep. 5
The Maxi Pod is here to coach you on how to celebrate a Birthday like the Millennial Spawn we know you can be. & every day is your Birthday when the Fall Reality TV Lineup gives your week purpose: 18:00- Spooked and Sandra Dee'd by Dancing with the Stars Grease and Horror Nights 26:00 -Surprised by how much we are enjoying Michelle's Bachelorette Season 31:00 -Underwhelmed by the Challenge Spies Lies & Allies AND A TIMELESS DESTINY'S CHALLENGE FOR ALL YOU SCATTERS HBD Maxxinistas <3...
Oct 31, 2021•51 min•Season 6Ep. 4
The Maxi Pod's 3rd Episode of Season 6 asks the important question on everyone's minds: Am I the drama? With this week's DWTS theme of Disney Heroes and Villains plus the iconic STONE ERA of The Challenge 37: Spies, Lies and Allies, Rachel and Maggie had VILLAINS on the brain. If those dots don't connect then you must be right. Listen for an okay analysis of the week in reality TV, including various Bachelor Nation tie ins and some messy Tik Tok rumors about Val and his partner Olivia Jade. If y...
Oct 18, 2021•41 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Sup Brats, The Maxi Pod Season 6 Episode 2 is here, trying to fight the flop era demons. We really had Sue Sylvester on the brain: 0:00- 8:45 Intro 8:45 - 17:00 Tyra Mail 17:00 - 25:00 Bachelor in Paradise Final Reaction 25:00 - 35:00 The Challenge Spies Lies Allies Episode 9 35:00 - End Destiny's Challenge Listen multiple times to heed our advice on love, getting engaged, war, being nice to your parents, self- regulating your social media addiction, how to curate a party, and more. Subscribe, e...
Oct 11, 2021•53 min•Season 6Ep. 2
The Maxi Pod is back from Summer Hiatus to usher in a new season of life, and speaking of Fall... Trey Songz. In this episode, Rachel and Maggie discuss the summer ending, inspiration behind Thotumn, and the je ne sais quoi of wearing pants in the club. Ze Ugly Girls are also Talking about Reality TV, specifically the entire Bachelor in Paradise season, and the Challenge Spies Lies and Allies. Over here leading anti-bullying crusades also we do not trust a woman who views Nelly T as a romantic l...
Oct 04, 2021•51 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Surprise! The Maxi Pod has made an unexpected return for one night only to provide a timely list of warnings as an addendum to their acclaimed "8 Simple Rules for Having a Savage Girl Summer." Although we have no regrets, we felt it was our duty to get in front of any looming PR nightmares by providing the Maxxinistas with some safety and security tips and tricks to make the rest of the summer a huge success. We just want to bring ppl together with our antics, not split them apart. ANDDDD of cou...
Jul 01, 2021•49 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Take out your pen and paper, because in the last episode of season 5, Rachel and Maggie provide their 8 Simple Rules for having a Savage Girl Summer, not to be mistaken with a Hot Girl Summer, which is exactly the same thing. Also a full recap and reaction to the Challenge Double Agents finale and winners. Someone grab us a tissue and TJ an Emmy. All ze way from Death Day in February to Savage Girl Summer, we hope that season 5 gave you life, liberty for Britney Spears, and the pursuit of an igl...
Apr 26, 2021•49 min•Season 5Ep. 10
