Bad At Love Podcast
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsLove and life is not a fairytale...and that's okay.
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Episode 16: It's Been An Honor, And A Privilege
March 25, 2019 11:35 - 41 minutes - 44.6 MBWe are back for Season 2! And, it is our 1 year Podiversary! Thank you to all of you for listening and supporting us. We are so excited to start this new year with more romance-related shenanigans! To kick it off, we decided to watch a movie that is beloved by many--just not us, James Cameron's 1997 epic, "Titanic". Take your Dramamine and get your floaties on and enjoy this amazing discussion of this watery love story. Did we mention, we only watched the last half of the movie? Moral to t...
Flutter: So, Love Really Isn't A Fairytale
December 31, 2018 12:34 - 11 minutes - 12.3 MBWhat a fitting end to this, sparkling first season of Bad at Love Podcast. Mallory and Tamu discuss an interview Keira Knightley had with Ellen where she talked about banning her three-year-old daughter from watching Disney movies like The Little Mermaid. Moral to the Story: No matter how problematic the subject, it can be viewed and discussed in order to better understand it rather than banning it. Other Fun Topics Discussed: Mallory thinks it is inevitable that kids will end up watchin...
Episode 15: Laura Linney, Oh, How Could You Do That?!
December 24, 2018 12:35 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBHappy December! There have been heated discussions between Tamu & Mallory about the holiday movie, Love Actually and whether it is actually problematic. Luckily, when Jim and Ben were in town, they graciously agreed throw their hats into the ring regarding this "controversial" holiday film. Moral to the Story: Love Actually can spur debate. Other Fun Topics Discussed: Laura Linney made the biggest mistake of her life! Ben LOVES Rodrigo Santoro. At Christmas anything is possible. Laura ...
Flutter: Fatal Attraction, The Original Ending
December 17, 2018 13:05 - 11 minutes - 12.1 MBFor Halloween, Mallory & Tamu watched Fatal Attraction and talked about the controversy surrounding film's ending. Unfortunately, they neglected to Google the original film ending at the time. So today, they watched the original end of the movie and it was startlingly different. Moral to the Story: No roll in the hay is worth hurting yourself. Watch the original ending of Fatal Attraction. Other Fun Topics Discussed: Glenn Close meets a fatal end regardless of the ending. Anne Archer s...
Episode Fourteen - Nappily Ever After: A Little Bit Disappointing... A Lot
December 10, 2018 13:32 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBTamu and Mallory read Trisha R. Thomas's Nappily Ever After and compare it to the Netflix adaptation. Let's just say there were high expectations which were sadly not met. However, both the book and movie are pioneers for moving natural hair into the mainstream; hopefully the next movies and books about natural hair will be even better. Moral to the Story: We are beautiful regardless of what comes out of our heads. Other Fun Topics Discussed: The protagonist is really a selfish human. ...
Flutter: Irresistible Mistakes...!
December 03, 2018 13:27 - 28 minutes - 29.8 MBThis week, Tamu and Mallory make unsurprising romantic choices when they play Irresistible Mistakes an online dating simulation game from Voltage, Inc. An otome game, this story-based game is targeted towards women. Moral to the Story: Read a book, watch a movie, or play The Sims 4 instead. Other Fun Topics Discussed: The main character wakes up from a night of dirty, sexy times and DOES NOT SHOWER! The use of ...! for everything the main character is thinking. Not shockingly Tamu ended...
Episode Thirteen: City of Joy
November 26, 2018 12:48 - 43 minutes - 45.8 MBWe watched the Netflix documentary, "City of Joy" and learned that sexual violence has been used as a weapon of the armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 1996. Women in this region continue to be raped, mutilated and murdered for conflict minerals (Tantalum - aka Coltan, Tungsten, Tin, and Gold) that are used in our cell phones, electronics, cars, and jewelry. City of Joy has been opened since 2011 and empowers the women who have been brutalized, to learn new skills, love...
Flutter: This is a Family Show!
November 19, 2018 12:54 - 29 minutes - 30.9 MBIt is turkey/family season! If you need to drone out family squabbles, sports, etc., check out these amazing Thanksgiving romance novels that we have curated. Moral to the Story: "Gobble! Gobble!" Be careful when pulling wishbones. Other Fun Topics Discussed: Shout out to BookBub for helping us find books we might never have known about Loads of amazing character names like: Charlie Chapman, Zack Cockswell, Blake Ferrington, Tess Kitchens, and, Clover Green! Jane Evanovich writes romanc...
Episode Twelve: Bad@Love @ The Movies - Crazy Rich Asians
November 12, 2018 13:01 - 49 minutes - 48.4 MBWell, at the time it was timely, but now, not so much. Tamu & Mallory headed to the theaters to see Crazy Rich Asians. Moral to the Story: It will be out on DVD/streaming pretty soon. Buy it, rent it, stream it often so we can get more movies of color out into the world - or at least in America. Other Fun Topics Discussed: This movie is Black Panther for Asians. These are the most rich people EVER. How do you not tell someone you are dating what they are getting into when it comes to y...
Flutter: We Are Enough As We Are -- Deal With It
November 05, 2018 13:16 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBThe amazing Awkwafina talks about dating, not fitting the "ideal type", and embracing her true self in Vogue's online series, "Sad Hot Girls". This of course resonated with the Bad at Love ladies and they found quite a bit discuss. Moral to the Story: You know yourself as well as you know yourself. Other Fun Topics Discussed: Tamu found that she had to compromise her sadness while in relationships. Stupidly taking care of people who were capable of taking care of themselves. Tamu had to...
Episode Eleven: How To Become A Vagilante
October 29, 2018 13:19 - 58 minutes - 62 MBFor their very first Halloween episode, Tamu and Mallory decided to watch two seemingly different, yet similar movies; 2007s Teeth and 1987s Fatal Attraction. Moral to the Story: Maybe keep your dick inside of yourself. Other Fun Topics Discussed: A lot of time was devoted to determine where the teeth are located. Vagina Dentata Marriage masturbation fantasy. Toby is a fuck boy. Masturbation would have solved a lot in Teeth. Used sheets in a cave in a big "NO". The dog eats a peen. ...
Flutter: Bad@Love's 1st Annual "Scary" Spooktacular Moments in Dating
October 22, 2018 12:21 - 30 minutes - 31.2 MBTuck in because these are truly scary and uncomfortable moments shared by fantastically brave individuals. Moral to the Story: Dating shouldn't be scary for any of us. Once again, let's be respectful of our choice to say, "No" and move on. There are plenty of fish in the sea! Special Thanks To These Amazing Podcasts for Sharing Their Stories: Dork Pridecast Mouse and Weens Women Who Wander Podcast Bluestocking: The podcast for people who love to learn, but don't always have time to stu...
Flutter: Bad@Love's 1st Annual "Creepy" Spooktacular Moments in Dating
October 15, 2018 11:41 - 18 minutes - 19.4 MBThe dates get creepier and the reading gets harder as the wine keeps flowing. Moral to the Story: Let's be respectful on dates and don't assume you know everything. Also, know when to leave a date. Other Fun Topics Discussed: Mallory is a footist. Mallory's creepy clapper date also smelled like cabbage. That time Tamu had someone follow her home from high school. Special Thanks To These Amazing Podcasts for Sharing Their Stories: Barred and Boujee Podcast A Mighty Love Podcast My V...
Episode Ten: You Know What'd Be Great? Statistical Data On How A Breakup Affects Your Brain.
October 08, 2018 12:49 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBThis week Tamu & Mallory discuss breakups with the help of an amazing podcast: Small Doses with Amanda Seales. Episode 28: Side Effects of a Breakup truly provided a lot of great advice on how to process a breakup and lead to robust discussions. Moral to the Story: Take the time you need to heal and follow your gut. Other Fun Topics Discussed: Mallory needs stats as usual. Question to ask yourself in the breakup process: Do you miss the relationship or the feeling of being in a relation...
Flutter: Bad@Love's 1st Annual Awkward Spooktacular Moments in Dating
October 01, 2018 12:22 - 19 minutes - 20.5 MBHalloween season is kicking off with a bang thanks to the brave women and men who submitted their awkward date stories. There were so many responses to requests for tales from dating that Tamu & Mallory ended up breaking them into three separate categories; Awkward, Creepy, and Scary. Enjoy these awkward dating moments. Moral to the Story: Yes, people can be awkward when it comes to dating and finding love; but, let's treat one another with respect so we can all laugh about it later. Spe...
Episode Nine, Part Two: Summer Beach Read - 'Hollywood Wives' (aka, Horrible, Horrible People)
September 24, 2018 12:10 - 56 minutes - 57.7 MBTamu & Mallory wrap up summer with Jackie Collins, two bottles of wine, and, wild ideas. Moral to the Story According to Mallory: Fuck love, overthrow the government! Other Fun Topics Discussed: Tamu reads the first story she ever typed on a computer when she was 12 or 13, "The Case of the Lonely Hearts" She hates that she used the "f" word and apologizes for her early teen self profusely. Mallory also wrote a novel when she was younger. A 900-page tome about love and Sailor Moon. She n...
Flutter: Two Bottles In...
September 17, 2018 12:06 - 7 minutes - 7.9 MBHysterics and wackiness can occur when you drink two bottles of wine in a recording session. Enjoy this interlude from our Hollywood Wives episodes. Moral to the Story: Imagine what we could have said after three bottles! Other Fun Topics Discussed: Teeth, the movie. Becoming a Vagilante. Special PSA to DJ Khaled.
Episode Nine: Summer Beach Read - 'Hollywood Wives' (aka, Horrible, Horrible People)
September 10, 2018 12:09 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBYes, summer is just about over, but that is about how long it took Mallory to read one of Tamu's favorite author's, Jackie Collins' classic, Hollywood Wives. Since the book was very long, this will be another two-parter. Morals to the Story: Go down on one another, and, don't let anyone into your house. Other Fun Topics Discussed: There were too many characters for Mallory. Everyone's life was tragic. Podcast Shout Out: Mouse and Weens living their Hollywood and San Diego lives. Please...
Holiday Bonanza: Bad@Love Goes to the Minnesota State Fair
September 03, 2018 11:51 - 19 minutes - 20.5 MBLabor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and what better way to send it off than to partake in a time honored Minnesota tradition eating and drinking our way through the "Great Minnesota Get-Together". For two weeks, ending on Labor Day, Minnesotans head over to The State Fair to eat anything and everything on a stick, people watch, and buy many "As Seen on TV" items. Moral to the Story: If you ever find yourself in Minnesota at the end of August, definitely hit the MN State Fair...brin...
Flutter: How Jim and Ben Met on Christian Mingles I MEAN Farmers Only I MEAN Plenty of Fish I MEAN (Seriously Though) Through Grindr
August 27, 2018 11:29 - 43 minutes - 43.7 MBThe fun continues with our friends Jim & Ben. We ask them how they met and their opinions on love and relationships. Moral to the Story: You make a choice to be in a relationship everyday. Other Fun Topics Discussed: Ladies who tried to convert Jim and Ben. Jim's first time with a lady almost made him a baby daddy. Politics Interlude #VOTE Tamu won't survive the Handmaid's Tale Jim still thinks we are recording a YouTube video. As you get older, relationships become more about the fr...
Episode Eight: How Appropriate.... There's a Wedding Outside!
August 20, 2018 22:50 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBIn this week's episode, Tamu and Mallory discuss the movie Sliding Doors and how their lives (both romantic and personal) might have been different if they choose another life path. Of course during the discussion, a freshly married couple are outside taking wedding photos which was taken as a fitting sign for the two romantic cynics. Moral to the Story: The Sliding Doors versions of Mallory and Tamu are living their best lives! Other Fun Topics Discussed: Tamu is STILL sad that the podc...
Flutter: Jim and Ben: An Airing of Grievances
August 13, 2018 11:15 - 31 minutes - 32.1 MBIt is a Festivus for the rest of us in July! Our beloved superfan Jim (a.k.a Tamu's gusband) and his boyfriend Ben (a.k.a., Tamu's gusband-in-law) stop by for a visit. Jim has been a supporter and silent (but not really) show adviser since our Trashy Book Nook days. Since he sends Tamu opinion texts while listening to each episode, it was decided to give him the mic to air his grievances. ENJOY! Moral to the Story: Love your friends, even if they think Molly Ringwald's Pretty in Pink dress...
Episode Seven: Heartaches and Dusty Diaphragms
August 06, 2018 11:45 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBIn this week's episode, Mallory and Tamu explore ways to get over a relationship by watching 2001's Someone Like You and discussing local Minnesota rapper Dessa's experiment with neuroscience to pinpoint the parts of her brain where emotions of love were triggered by her former lover with whom she was broken up with (but he was still in her life) for 12 years. She then used neurofeedback to train her brain to work differently. Moral to the Story: With practice, we can find our very own Hug...
Flutter: The Bullets We've Dodged
July 30, 2018 11:32 - 48 minutes - 49.2 MBIn this week's episode, Tamu & Mallory brave the heat to share their stories of the one that got away. For Tamu, it is Idris Elba but, it is his fault. For Mallory, it is Neil Patrick Harris (which is not going to work for obvious reasons). Moral to the Story: Have more fun, take some chances, give some handies, get some handies..safely. Other Fun Topics Discussed: Being scared to ruin things. Missed vibes. Summer goals for hookups - not really gonna happen because someone is gonna cat...
Episode Six, Part Two: Mallory, The Bachelorette Cynic
July 23, 2018 11:52 - 43 minutes - 42.1 MBIn the exciting second part of this thrilling episode, Mallory continues to watch the contesticles get out of cars and drink, and dunk basketballs, and critique each other's clothes in the name of "love". Moral to the Story: Be honest because telling people in advance you have warrants, are a homophobe, a racist, a virgin, or, a persistent gentleman will surely still get you on a romance reality competition show. Other Fun Topics Discussed: Mallory had REAL issues with Jake from Minneapol...
Episode Six, Part One: Mallory, The Bachelorette Cynic
July 16, 2018 11:16 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBWelcome to Bad at Love's version of Mystery Science Theater 3000. This time, Tamu introduces Mallory to The Bachelorette, or as she calls it, "I like you. Don't like you. Go away. You can stay." We are sort of timely because the show is actually still on, however, this is episode one and the show is seven weeks in! Moral to the Story: Sage your vag for a fresh start. Other Fun Topics Discussed: The introduction of the "Pensive Gentleman" who will forever be known as "Persistent Gentleman"...
Flutter: Dream Knights - Segments of a Lifetime Movie
July 09, 2018 11:05 - 53 minutes - 53.6 MBIn this week's Flutter, Mallory & Tamu explore Mallory's love of Korean dramas by watching Dream Knight. First off, apologies for not knowing who GOT7 were. Also, it was difficult to decipher which member was which because they change their hair color for every photo shoot. Moral to the Story: Fall down, expect saving, dance badly after months of practice, and, be aware that your dolls came to life. Other Fun Topics Discussed: Tamu just doesn't understand. Dangerous motorcycle dance s...
Episode Five: Love is a Complicated Everything
July 02, 2018 03:50 - 1 hour - 112 MBIn this week's episode (the final in the get-to-know us series), Tamu & Mallory discuss their relationship red flags. Some examples are: don't be a bad kisser, don't send dicktures (dictures? you get it), and don't tell Tamu you took an epic dump in a local supermarket after eating cheese curds. They also turn the tables on themselves and talk about what their own red flags are. Moral to the Story: We can't be your everything, find a hobby. Other Fun Topics Discussed: Tamu learns what a C...
Flutter: America , The Human Centipede
June 25, 2018 11:50 - 26 minutes - 25.9 MBIt started out like any other recording session, but it quickly turned into something else... Mallory and Tamu typically do not get too deep into politics on this podcast, but both women have very strong opinions about what is happening at the border and could not remain silent. There isn't a mistake in the editing; there is no music per usual on purpose. Moral to the Story: Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. There is a long history in this country of family separa...
Flutter: I Feel Pretty
June 18, 2018 11:09 - 30 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this week's Flutter, Mallory and Tamu discuss a movie they saw back in April; Amy Schumer's, I Feel Pretty. Moral to the Story: Do whatever you think makes you feel pretty, and see Avengers: Infinity War. Other Fun Topics Discussed: Northern Spark Winter because its Minnesota The importance of telling your friends when you've suffered a head injury. -- Artwork by Kerriann Art: https://www.instagram.com/artbykerriann/ Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/badatlovepodcast Follow u...
Episode Four, Part Two: Mallory's Poor Dark Closet
June 11, 2018 11:49 - 38 minutes - 39.7 MBIn this week's episode, Tamu & Mallory dig deep into Mallory's school-aged treasures and talk about her teenage crushes. We learn about her love of Heath Ledger, David Bowie, Jeff Goldblum (of course), and Orlando Bloom, a.k.a., Legolas. Turns out, Mr. Bloom held a special place in her heart for a number of years as we discover from all of the assorted Lord of the Rings posters, trading cards, and assorted memorabilia she collected. Mallory shares her drawings from art high school and, muc...
Episode Four, Part One: Banned At Love: Music Edition!
June 04, 2018 11:35 - 58 minutes - 58.9 MBIn this week's episode, Tamu & Mallory explore how music has shaped and will continue to shape their lives. Tamu digs through the crates of her music collection to reveal the love songs that she banned from her ears and mind after the end of her tumultuous relationships with Sven and Bjorn. The first song on the list, Prince's Adore, was released the same year Mallory was born, which made Tamu feel so young and vibrant! The 7-year ban has been lifted and these songs are joyfully part of he...
Flutter: No, Blaine! What about prom?!
May 28, 2018 04:59 - 32 minutes - 32.3 MBJust in time for prom season! Mallory and Tamu revisit their prom(s) in this week's flutter. Tamu only had one prom in comparison to Mallory’s multiple proms. Tamu’s prom date was supposed to be her extremely handsome German cousin but he cancelled due to girlfriend issues back home. We look at Tamu’s giant red, preferida (preferred one) photo album from her last year of high school. We learn the origins Tamu's first boyfriend, Phil who was at her prom but their paths didn't cross until a ...
Episode Three: I Choo-Choo-Choose You!
May 21, 2018 04:10 - 1 hour - 139 MBIn this week's episode, Tamu & Mallory watch each other's favorite teen movies, Ever After: A Cinderella Story and Pretty in Pink. If you haven't guessed, Ever After was Mallory's jam back in the day; so much so, she wrote an essay about it in the 7th grade. She felt more closely aligned to the Cinderella character, however, much to her chagrin, Tamu found Mallory's tendencies to be more Prince leaning...she was not pleased. Tamu was annoyed with the end of the movie because Game of Thrones...
Flutter: We are the Toyota Camry of Podcasts
May 14, 2018 04:08Mallory and Tamu let the cards decide whether Bad at Love Podcast survives. Tarot reader extraordinaire Sarah gives a reading about the success or failure of the podcast. The ladies learn that Bad at Love Podcast will be a significant change catalyst in their lives. They also discover they will not be the next "2 Dope Queens", rather, they will be mid-level successful; like a Toyota Camry. Moral to the Story: We can't all be Mercedes Benz. Mid-level sedans offer comfort, efficiency and hea...
Episode Two, Part Two: You Deserve
May 07, 2018 03:08 - 38 minutes - 37.3 MBIn part two of the second episode, it is Tamu's turn to see what her love future holds. Through the cards, special guest Sarah Penn, tarot reader extraordinaire, takes Tamu on a journey through her past, present, and potential future. Tamu recognizes that after all of the punishment and blame she has perpetrated upon herself for relationships past, she actually does deserve love, happiness, and joy. The universe's message is clear: "The drought will be over soon...so Tamu has some planting...
Flutter: Wakanda 4 EVA
April 30, 2018 03:23 - 15 minutes - 15.4 MBTamu, Mallory, and special guest Sarah discuss the cultural phenomenon that is "Black Panther". The episode was recorded the weekend "Black Panther" hit theaters and the excitement expressed still rings true a billion+ dollars later. This time they are late and timely with a pop culture reference because the new Avengers movie comes out April 27th! Moral to the Story: Wakanda forever, duh! Other Fun Topics Discussed: Michael B. Jordan vs. Chadwick Boseman vs. Mahershala Ali Discussions ...
Episode 2, Part 1: Thieves in the House of Love
April 23, 2018 02:56 - 1 hour - 72 MBIn this week's episode, Mallory & Tamu are joined by their first special guest, Sarah Penn, for a look at what is in the Tarot cards for them in relation to love. Sarah is an amazingly talented woman and gifted tarot card reader who lovingly donated a Saturday to give the ladies a reading, and also hit them with profound, optimistic, and meaningful insights related to love. For example, "The rightness of being in someone's space is love." Mallory is on deck (get it?!) first and her cups ru...
Flutter: Mallory Watches The Bachelor
April 16, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 28 MBIn their very first mini episode, Tamu thought it would be a great idea to make Mallory watch the controversial "After the Final Rose" in which Arie breaks up with Minnesota-grown, Becca in split screen. As with most pop culture phenomena, they are months late...so enjoy this trip back to March. Moral of the Story: Becca, you did nothing wrong, so stop asking, "what did I do wrong"? Other Fun Topics Discussed: Chris Harrison is evil. Arie is a giant tool. Potential Minnesota attraction...
Episode One, Part Two: Love Saboteur
April 09, 2018 04:30 - 1 hour - 84 MBIn this exciting continuation of The Love Chronicles of Mallory & Tamu, we are in the fun, kicky 2000s. Mallory talks about her awesome 2 years in arts high school with a dude known as Sex God. She also examines her college romantic life and life after college which was not smooth sailing. She learned that small town living is not always great for love, as you could end up with a recovered pedophile, or dude with 2 pregnant baby mamas. However, big city life has also given our geek chic gir...
Episode One, Part One: Regrets? I've Had a Few.
March 26, 2018 04:17 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBIn their first episode, Mallory and Tamu discuss how they got to the point of being cynical and guarded when it comes to love and relationships. Jump in your time machines, folks, because Tamu digs into the pages of her 90s Trapper Keeper journal and old poetry to explore her love roots. Apparently, she has always been sleep deprived as her journal entries were commonly written after midnight. Meanwhile, Mallory talks about growing up geek chic in a small Minnesota town. Unlike Tamu, who l...
Zoloft For Love
March 20, 2018 19:33 - 16 minutes - 17.5 MBWelcome to Bad at Love Podcast! Mallory and Tamu discuss the evolution of this ground-breaking podcast and what you, the beloved listeners, should expect. HINT: Nothing but amazing! OK, maybe not Oprah amazing, but it will be funny, real, and, sometimes poignant. -- Artwork by Kerriann Art: https://www.instagram.com/artbykerriann/ Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/badatlovepodcast Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/badatlovepodcast Visit our website: www.badatlovepodcast...