irRegular
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 58 ratingsA place for regular people to share their [ir]Regular story.
[ir]Regular is a talkshow, a lifestyle, a support system, a place to vent, a place to feel heard, a friendly voice that reminds you that you are not in this by yourself. [ir]Regular connects us with people who have unique experiences, struggles and passions. [ir]Regular makes people think. [ir]Regular educates. [ir]Regular normalizes. [ir]Regular provides a platform for guests that is both therapeutic and empowering. And in turn, [ir]Regular allows our listeners, as well as us, to connect with whatever message we need to hear and feel understood, unafraid and not alone.
We're all a little [ir]Regular. Welcome to our world.
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Episodes
Episode 49: [Small] Moments ft. Rebecca DiTore
August 24, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 180 MBThe [ir]Regulars are back with another guest and trust us when we say, you'll want to listen to this one! In our longest interview to date, we meet 31-year-old widow Rebecca DiTore who recently lost her husband and partner of more than 15 years to cancer. From diagnosis to his final days, Rebecca walks us through what it was like serving as her late husband, Mike's, primary caregiver while raising a toddler and a newborn, and trying to process her own grief. Thank you Rebecca for your coura...
Episode 48: Are You Making a [Living] or a [Life]? ft. Joey Cheesesteak
July 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBWork/life balance is something we all strive for, but how many of us can say we've actually achieved it? In this episode, the [ir]Regulars welcome back Joey Cheesesteak, the podcast's longest-returning guest thus far [see Ep. 32 + Ep. 12], to talk about work-related stress and why we let it run our lives. Join us as Joey drops some sultry-ass-sounding wisdom, Kaity cries on the microphone for the first time, and Bobby contemplates his career-driven mindset. "Never get so busy making a livin...
Episode 47: [Back] on Our Bulls#!t
June 08, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBWE'RE BACK... on our bullsh#!t baby. It's been over a year since the [ir]Regulars sat down to record and boy, do we have a lot to cover! In our first episode of season 3, Bobby reveals a newly discovered truth about why he's been unlucky in the romance department... to which Kaity responds by calling him a douche. From career updates, to breakups, to mental health check-ins and so much more, the [ir]Regulars try their best to recap the last 365+ days. Be sure to listen to the end to hear Kai...
Episode 46: People [Need] to Hear This
May 05, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBHappy mental health awareness month [ir]Regulars! In this episode, we meet Alex Compton, a new father with a background in social work and mental health advocacy. What starts out as a deep dive into the new challenges of parenthood from a father's perspective ends up taking a sharp, unexpected turn. Around minute 54, the conversation shifts to a more serious note when Alex opens up about being a Black man in America today raising a Black son. In Alex's words, people need to hear this... and ...
Episode 45: My Wheelchair Doesn’t [Define] Me
April 07, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBAfter eight long months, the [ir]Regulars are pumped to bring you the very first guest of season two. Joining us live from her bedroom, we are thrilled to introduce you to one of the most positive, down a** chicks we've had on the show thus far. Following a tragic, early morning accident after bartending shift, Nikki Walsh found herself pinned under a tractor trailer and battling for her life. In this episode, Nikki, a licensed personal trainer, walks us through what it was like to suffer a ...
Episode 44: Self-Esteem vs. [You]
February 24, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBAs promised, the [ir]Regulars are back with a new monthly episode. Since we know you missed us so much during the hiatus, we decided to give you another episode of Bobby and Kaity rocking out without a guest. In this episode, we discuss self esteem - what it is, why it's important, what roles it plays in relationships/life, and how we can work to improve it. We also feature a very impromptu PSA about non-iPhone users and their overwhelming inferiority to the general public. Sorry not sorry.
Episode 43: The [Hiatus]
January 27, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBAfter nearly six months since the [ir]Regulars took an unannounced break, Bobby and Kaity are finally back on the mic and ready to spill the tea about what the hell has been going on and what led us to the infamous hiatus. From breakups to new jobs to depression and so much more… welcome to season two, [ir]Regulars.
Episode 42: No One Is Going To Come Save [You]
July 29, 2021 03:05 - 1 hour - 128 MBGuess who’s sober? You’re right, it’s not Kaity. It’s our guest this week. Joining the ir[Regulars] to talk about his new lease on life is Alec, a former coworker of Bobby’s who is eight years sober and crushing the battle against mental health and sobriety every single day. Alec’s shares his story of rock bottom - which for him looked like drunk driving through the quad at college - and how his strength to take control [before it was too late] saved his life.
Episode 41: [Bobby] Behind Bars
July 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBThe title speaks for itself. You’ve heard us mention it countless times in previous episodes. This week, the [ir]Regulars finally reveal that “big event” in Bobby’s life that served as a huge turning point for him mentally, emotionally… and legally. Bobby opens up about an experience unlike anything we’ve heard before and how it shaped him to becoming the resilient [and anxious] person he is today.
Episode 40: The Tortoise and the [Hair]
July 01, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 130 MB"What's your favorite color? I have Alopecia." Glad we have your attention, we promise that'll make more sense [and make you laugh] later. In this week's episode, the [ir]Regulars are joined by badass baldie, Rikki, who developed Alopecia universalis at four years old. Rikki tells us what it was like growing up with this condition through childhood, the terrible teenage years, and finally coming into her own as a young adult [and smokin' hot model]. From dating to bullying to charity and poe...
Episode 39: This [is] Happening for Me
June 24, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBSummer hours are in full swing, but the [ir]Regulars are back after a week break with some exciting [and slightly toxic] life updates! Spoiler alert: Bobby still can't get a text back and Kaity blacked out again. Some real groundbreaking sh*t. ANYWAY... joining us from across the country in this week's episode is teacher, turned nanny, turned feature-film actress, Ashley. Lansdale native and long time friend of Bobby and Kaity, Ashley takes us along her journey from PA to LA, juggling multip...
Episode 38: Time to Talk Some [S#!T]
June 10, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBFollowing the worst two weeks of your life, the [ir]Regulars are back and talking some good ole' fashion sh*t. Bobby leads us off with a heartwarming story about watching a chick get hit by a car while Kaity whines about her new relationship. From the friend zone, to friends that f**k, to hall passes and everything in between - we've got a lot to spill and we're not holding back.
Episode 37: Every [Roze] Has its Thorn
May 27, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBBack on the road again, the [ir]Regulars travel to Fishtown, Philadelphia to link up with multi-platinum selling artist ROZES - or as Kaity and Bobby know her, Liz. A Montgomery County native turned chart-topping pop star nearly overnight, Liz talks about her struggle to remain authentic in a social media saturated world and the challenges that the internet has created for artists today. Liz opens up about her own mental health story and how she uses her alter ego ROZES to connect with peopl...
Episode 36: Here Lies: [Shame]
May 20, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBShame and stigma are dead and the [ir]Regulars f**king killed them. In this episode, we’re putting the [fun] in [fun]eral. Joining us to speak at the service - all the way from Phoenix, Arizona for our first episode ever recorded remotely - is Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Janelle Hettick. Janelle shares her own experiences with mental health disorders and sheds light on what it’s like to provide therapy for others while also being in therapy herself [and with her husband]. In celebratio...
Episode 35: The [Shadow] Realm
May 13, 2021 01:00 - 57 minutes - 106 MBAs Mental Health Awareness Month continues, the [ir]Regulars decide to get personal about their own experiences with depression and anxiety. From medication, therapy and even suicidal ideation, Bobby and Kaity discuss mental health from their lens and what the journey to a more grounded and gratitude-based life has been like for them.
Episode 34: Your [Life], Heart [Support]
May 06, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 138 MB"Be who you think you are." ...inspirational, or terrifying? At The Your Life Gym, this is a question that will define much more than your workout. Joining the [ir]Regulars in this highly anticipated episode are founder, Jake Luhrs, and Fitness Director, Joel Chandler, like-minded souls with a passion for mental health, spirituality and physical fitness. To kick off mental health awareness month, Jake walks us through his dream of The Your Life Gym - the first and only mental and physical he...
Episode 33: Searching for [Me]
April 22, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 189 MBAll the way from Utah, the [ir]Regulars are joined by Mike - Bobby's childhood best friend and Kaity's senior prom date. Growing up in the Philadelphia suburbs, Mike was your average bro. So it came as quite a shock to Bobby, Kaity and the rest of the tri-state area when Mike posted a photo of him and his now husband on social media just a few years after graduating college. In this episode, Mike opens up about his sexuality and what it was like growing up hiding it. He walks us through his ...
Episode 32: I Love You [Dude]
April 15, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBWhen's the last time you heard a man tell another man that he loves him, in a nonromantic relationship? In this episode, we welcome back Joe [former guest from episode 11] to talk about male appreciation and why [as a man] it's just as important to gas up and love on your homies as it is for women. The [ir]Regulars dig deep and discuss the impact of father/son relationships, childhood trauma and much more as Joe opens up about one of the darkest times in his life and how a little bro love wa...
Episode 31: You Are [Worthy]
April 08, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBThe big "D"... we're talking about it. The "d" word that tends to make most people under the age of 30 uncomfortable to say the least. In this episode, we meet Brittany who's had a painful, first-hand experience with it. That's right ladies and gentlemen, we're talking about divorce. At 24 years old, this week's guest found herself a single mother married to a master manipulator with an alcohol addiction. Brittany opens up to the [ir]Regulars about her journey to independence at such a young...
Episode 30: [He] Said, [She] Said
April 01, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBHave you ever wondered what the f**k goes on in the mind of members of the opposite sex? Whether related to dating, sex, career, etc. - we've all spent some time trying to get inside the brain of men and women. The first episode of its kind, the [ir]Reglulars answer questions submitted by listeners from both the male and female perspective. Should you split the bill on the first date? Do you fake orgasms? Can you control your stream of urine on demand? Find out the answers to these questions...
Episode 29: The [Charizard] Disease
March 25, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 125 MB"Never mistake a bad day for a bad life." Easier said than done though, am I right? For this week's guest, adding up all the bad days would logically sum up a pretty dark outcome. But not for KJ. In this episode, the [ir]Regulars introduce us to a young man who has undergone four neurosurgeries since the age of 12 - one of which has been performed on approximately 3,000 people... ever... throughout the world. While navigating the road to recovery, KJ talks about how he created his "new norma...
Episode 28: [Secure] the Bag
March 18, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBGuilty pleasures. We all have them. While some are easy to indulge in - like binge eating Doritos in bed at 2:00 am - others can be a bit more challenging to satiate... like being called a "pathetic loser" and humiliated for sexual pleasure. This week, the [ir]Regulars explore the world of fetishes with a Sarah, a young woman who works in a law office by day and specializes in fulfilling fantasies online by night. Sarah opens up about cashing in the guilty pleasures of men and what it has be...
Episode 27: My Dad [Is]
March 11, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBAmong hundreds of other silver-lined clichés, it's been said that grief is the price we pay for love. In this episode, the [ir]Regulars are joined by Nicole who paid the ultimate price when she lost her dad to cancer in 2018, two weeks before she was supposed to get married. Sharing her journey as her dad's primary caregiver during his final months, Nicole opens up about the ugly truths of what grief of a loved one is like... without the poetic quotes. On behalf of the entire [ir]Regular ...
Episode 26: A [$100k+] Experience
March 04, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBIn the wise words of Asher Roth, "I love college" ... or do I? Both college graduates themselves, the [ir]Regulars get real about the overpriced, "one size fits all" experience that is college in America today. In this episode, we discuss astronomical student loan debt, useless gen ed courses and feeling as though we've been sold a lie, leading the [ir]Regulars to explore the most haunting question of all... was it worth it?
Episode 25: Acceptance [Over] Aesthetic
February 25, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBBack in their old stomping grounds, the [ir]Regulars bring you another fearless guest with an impactful story. This week, we hear from Shannon about her journey learning to accept and love the skin she's in. With symptoms and obstacles that closely mirror an addiction to drugs or alcohol, Shannon shares her story about her lifelong struggle with one thing that we as humans can never outrun: food. **TRIGGER WARNING** Beginning around minute 11, some of the material discussed in this episode ...
Episode 24: The [Juggle] Struggle
February 18, 2021 03:03 - 1 hour - 178 MBIt's been a long two weeks but the [ir]Regulars are back and holy sh*t, was this one worth the wait. This week's guests are anything but conventional, so it seems only right that for the first time in [ir]Regular history, we took the show on the road to record episode 24 remotely. Joining us this week from their own living room is Sarah and Jay, a polyamorous couple with 18 years of love and dozens of hot women under their belt.
Episode 23: If You’re Not Cheating, You’re Not [Trying]
February 04, 2021 02:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBOnce a cheater, always a cheater? The [ir]Regulars are back to revisit a touchy subject from a less popular point of view. In this episode, we dive inside the mind of a person who has cheated and discuss why they may have done what they did.
Episode 22: Sit on a Cake [and] Eat a D!ck
January 28, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBGreetings, and welcome. The [ir]Regulars want to play a game.
Episode 21: I Have a Sister and She [Lives] in My Heart
January 21, 2021 03:28 - 1 hour - 135 MBThis week, the [ir]Regulars take on a topic way outside of their wheelhouse. Joining our cohosts is Leanne to lead a difficult discussion about pregnancy loss and infertility. Leanne walks us through her journey, sharing her struggles as she endured multiple unexplained miscarriages in her pursuit to start a family. To close out the episode, Leanne’s husband and veteran [ir]Regular guest, Zac, opens up about what it was like from a partner’s point of view, giving us a full scope perspective ...
Episode 20: [A]lways [D]oing a [H]undred [D]ifferent Things
January 14, 2021 02:00 - 50 minutes - 89.9 MBThe average human attention span is 12 seconds. For our new cohost Kaity, you're lucky if you can get 4 from her. In this episode, the [ir]Regulars are getting real about attention deficit disorders. Racing from thought to thought, Kaity opens up about the less obvious symptoms that people don't talk about, the shame and doubt that come with the disorder, medication struggles and so much more.
Episode 19: [Liv]ing Like a Therapist
January 07, 2021 03:03 - 1 hour - 132 MBTherapy... something we have all more than likely considered but haven't taken the plunge. For the first episode of 2021, the [ir]Regulars sit down with a very special guest. Liv, a clinical mental health counselor, speaks to what drove her to pursue her profession, what a "normal" day looks like from her perspective and much more. Bobby and Kaity discuss their experiences in therapy while Liv provides her point of view from the counselor's perspective.
Episode 18: Intro[Outro] to the Sh*t Show
December 31, 2020 02:00 - 25 minutes - 32.7 MBThe last day of 2020 is finally here and we can all agree that we're ready to close the door on this sh*t show. While we say goodbye to quite literally the worst year of the century, we're introduced to a whole new train wreck among the [ir]Regular nation. Ladies and gentlemen... meet our new cohost.
Episode 17: [Change]ing of the Guards
December 24, 2020 02:00 - 30 minutes - 38.4 MBThe [ir]Regulars want to keep it short and sweet for you this week as it is Christmas Eve! Before we wish everyone a happy and safe holiday, we have some news to drop. 2020 has been full of surprises. Stay tuned all the way to the end...we saved the best surprise for last.
Episode 16: You Get a [Trophy]! And You Get a [Trophy]!
December 17, 2020 03:15 - 1 hour - 104 MBShould you be rewarded for just showing up?! The [ir]Regulars dive into the topic of 'participation trophies' when it comes to sports. Featuring Zac Fryling, 4x Division 1 NCAA Wrestling qualifier for West Virginia - helping us dissect what the issues are with giving out participation trophies for just showing up and really where this topic stems from.
Episode 15: Sarah [Survives] the 'Rona
December 10, 2020 03:55 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBSarah is back from getting the 'rona out of her a$$ - kidding. Which, is on par for this week as the [ir]Regulars give their opinions on COVID - which consists of Sarah yelling into the microphone and Bobby presenting his arguments in a calm, cool, collected manner. *Remember, these are two idiots sharing their opinions and not real scientists with facts - take that into consideration while listening. Do not get offended [or do, honestly, who cares].
Episode 14: There Are [Three] Sides To Every Story
December 03, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBSarah gets Rona’d in the butt - kidding, but she got exposed, leaving Bobby without his PIC but the show must go on. Tyler, a long time friend of Bobby, comes on the show to share his opinions on drug addiction from a paramedic’s point of view. Also, featuring a story so wild it will leave you on the edge of your seats.
Episode 13: Okay, So I Have A Question[?]
November 18, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBSarah’s coworker, Jaime, joins the [ir]Regulars and boy do Sarah and Bobby have questions for her! Jaime is a conservative bisexual from Brooklyn, and her story is one for the books.
Episode 12: [un]Fortunately Sarah is No Longer With Us
November 12, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBThe Boyz have themselves a day at an incredible event while Sarah slept the whole day away. Returning from the epic journey, for the first time, [ir]Regular hosts TWO guests and a live audience [of 5 people]. Sarah gets drunk and goes MIA - leaving Bobby and the Boyz to recap their adventure and discuss an event they went to that is the ultimate form of exercise [not just for the body, but also for the mind].
Episode 11: Water [and Mike] Under The Bridge
November 12, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBThe [ir]Regulars sit down with comedian and photographer Mike O'Malley as he reminisces about his upbringing, living under a bridge, being adopted, etc. and how this [ir]Regular life has shaped him into the person he is today. Ending the show by challenging his views on the philosophical question - 'does everything happen for a reason?'
Episode 9: Metal. Mayhem. [wo]Men...oh, and Sarah
November 05, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBThe [ir]Regulars host their first guest, Scott. Bobby doesn't stfu about Architects. Sarah drives around in silence like a serial killer. Scott’s voice makes the ladies’ panties drop. And if you don’t listen to metal music [or at least try it out] after this episode...then Bobby and Scott didn’t succeed.
Episode 8: The Straw That Broke[up] The Camels Back
October 29, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBBreakups are never easy. No one goes into a relationship hoping they will go through the pain of a breakup (except Sarah, who literally breaks up with her boyfriend every other day). The [ir]Regulars tackle all angles of a breakup - from dealing with it internally and learning to move on, to the dread of discussing “the end” with family and friends.
Episode 7: The Tale of the Passive Aggressive and Possessive
October 22, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBIf you were to ask Bobby to describe Sarah in one word what would he say (besides annoying)?...Toxic. On this episode, the [ir]Regulars dive into the many forms of toxic relationships that come in and out of our lives - whether it be family, friends, or significant others - toxicity can come in all shapes and sizes.
Episode 6: Two Idiots Talk About Two Idiots
October 15, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBWe all love a little controversy...and this week we dive into the two things they tell you never to discuss on a first date: politics and religion. Bobby impersonates Trump and Sarah makes her musical debut on a worship soundtrack.
Episode 5: The Herpes Scene and Quarantine 15(lbs)
October 08, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBSarah becomes the cult leader of the #herpesgang while Bobby keeps his record clean. Quarantine did a number on many of us but Bobby was nice enough to give his 20lbs weight loss to Sarah as a housewarming gift.
Episode 2: The 'owner' of Philly and #PlatonicAF
October 08, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBThe [ir]Regulars dive into Sarah's exquisite encounters from dating apps. Who would have thought she would have matched with the 'owner' of Philly?! Bobby can't get a right swipe to save his life while Sarah cleans up. Ending the show with "you definitely want to bang your 'platonic' friend"...
Episode 3: I've Never Had a Bad Day In My Life
October 08, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBTime to get a little personal! Sarah dives into a darker time from her past and what she's done to overcome the challenges of drug addiction including whether or not we agree with addiction being considered a 'disease' and why your back porch isn't safe when she is on drugs. Followed by Bobby explaining how even during his battle with cancer, he still has never had a bad day in his life.
Episode 4: Sarah Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
October 08, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBC'mon people, it really isn't hard to to NOT cheat on someone...The [ir]Regulars dive into their histories of getting cheated on. Then getting a little dark by shedding light on the stigmas of mental health along with our personal views and experiences in dealing with it.
Episode 1: WTF Are We Doing?!
September 30, 2020 15:19 - 40 minutes - 53.9 MBSeriously people....help.
Episode 1 - WTF Are We Doing?!
September 30, 2020 15:19 - 40 minutes - 53.9 MBSeriously people....help.