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4 | 9: Heroes

Defending our god given RIGHT to gossip until every system of oppression is dismantled and the tyrants who benefit from bullshit are brought to justice, amen and amen.

4 | 8: Fkd Family Dynamics

Continuing our predator conversation and introducing a *new* concept here, how fucked up our families are! (That was sarcasm, y'all.) Special 2023 edition with even more shame and abuse. I mean, every episode needs a trigger warning but there are some physical violence details in here.

4 | 7: What Makes a Predator

In this episode we discuss our first thoughts about hearing one of our friends has targeted and groomed a child, whether it's true or not, and why and how this path unfolded. Of course it is all speculation but it also is discussion.

4 | 6: Sexy Music Time

Bobbie dishes the deep cuts and Kendra highlights the pop hits, plus suggestions from our listeners!

4 | 5: Etiquette for the End Days

Bobbie and Kendra discuss proper etiquette of the past and what even is the point of some etiquette practices in these latter days.

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4 | 4: Cheater Cheater Pumpkin Eater

Kendra and Bobbie talk all things relationships, including dating, marrying, cheating, non-monogamy and polyamory.

4 | 3: Food, Glorious Food!

Bobbie gives the inside scoop on the restaurant biz and the beauty and politics and drama that goes with it.

4 | 2: Women's Issues

Kendra and Bobbie expand on women's issues after their recent close encounters with domestic violence. Some stories, statistics, and triggers to help enlighten and educate those who don't know about it, and some maybe to give strength to those who need it.

Fireside | 18: Lois

Today's special guest has overcome the absolute hardest challenges to find peace with who she is today. TW: drug use, abortion, suicide ideation, all the things.

4 | 1: It's Still January, Calm Down

The long awaited restoration of our voices, delivered to your ears, as promised in January 2023, detailing the last six months of revelations and tribulations. Saints and Sinners rejoice alike.

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We discuss some of the okayest things about Utah.

America the Okay

Due to the lack of rights women now have, we are feeling less than enthusiastic about attending a celebration for the land of the free and home of the brave.

3 | 15: The Future

In our season finale we chat about the possibilities for our future selves and imagine what life could be like if we could do it all.

Fireside | 17: Mother's Day with Anthony Carroll

Anthony told us in Fireside 11 about his estranged relationship with his mom. After hearing of her passing, Anthony talks us through some of his realizations and regrets.

3 | 14: Reality TV

Reminiscing on our favorite reality tv shows, from straight trash to thought provoking. Tangents and Goss

I lost a friend. Can you talk?

3 | 13: Narcissism

We take a long look at this buzzword and ask ourselves if Narcissistic behaviors are a problem in our lives.

3 | 12: Cult Behavior: LDS Church and Missions

Easter weekend, hbo shows, mission reunions, living slow, and taking the cult out of Mormon Jesus. Goss included.

3 | 11: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

The musings and observations of checking yourself into a psych unit. TW and CW.

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Carolyn Alvey is no longer welcome to listen to this podcast. For our friends, fans, and fam, stay with us. We'll be back when we can be back.

3 | 10: Shame Culture

Shame and Guilt and all the ways we define ourselves. Are you a good or bad person, or do you just do good and bad things? Is Shame or Guilt useful? Let's Discuss

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TW/CW: SI; 800-273-8255

Fireside | 16: Mal Gibson Francks

From Oregon, to Utah, to Hawaii, Mel tells us about being non-Mormon in small town Richfield, marrying a Mormon, turning to her passions in photography, and everything in between and after. Follow her stuff on Insta @malf_photog

3 | 9: Music is Memory

That song that comes on and brings back a flood of memories? We chat about ours today as well as some weekly goss. We talk about Utah Governor Cox vetoing HB11, thereby supporting trans kids in sports, however in the literal day since we recorded this, 56 legislators voted to overturn his veto. Trans Kids deserve to feel loved, accepted, wanted. Trans hotline 18775658860 or text 741741

3 | 8: March Madness

In honor of basketball month, the gals do a bracket of their own, Is This The Place style.

3 | 7: Horny for Spring

There's a lot to catch up on this week! Bobbie hatches an interesting plan to ring in spring and Kendra manages to hold back the tears this time.

3 | 6: ADHD/ Highway to Hilarious

We're giving you an older, never-before-released episode because we're sickly this week. ADHD is a real thing we struggle.. nah, THRIVE with all day, errday, and we give about a hundred real-time examples of the whirlwind of being neurodivergent. You might need to take notes to keep up. BONE APPLE TEETH!

3 | 5: How Not To Be Catfished

That one time one of us spent two years talking to a girl pretending to be a guy, and other strange stories from growing up dumb.

3 | 4: Apocalypse Now?

Bobbie leads the discussion on various apocalyptic scenarios and the pros and cons of each (and yes there are pros.)

Fireside | 15: Susannah Anders

We got Suz o the Pod! The daughter of the verified best pastor in the West, we talk rock climbing, environment, Utah culture, and a more chill brand of Mr. Christ.

3 | 3: Conspiracy Theories

The internet is a wild place and we've found some interesting and enticing theories.

3 | 2: Canadians, Yes or No?

It's MLK Day, so naturally Bobbie worries she's a racist. However her thoughts on Canadians are less apologetic.

3 | 1: Are We Feeling '22?

We're Back! Thanks for sticking with us through our episode drought.

Season Three is HERE!

It's good to be missed. Thanks for the support! Season Three starts again on Saturday January 29th!

2 | 15: Merry Christmas, Darlin'

We discuss our fave (and not-so-fave) holiday music, movies, and traditions. Thank you for your continued support and love. Merry Christmas, Darlins!

Fireside | 14: Steven Lee

Our season two fireside finale features Panguitch history buff Steven Lee who tells us like 16 different stories, keeps our adhd asses on topic, and shares how he keeps making waves in the news with all of his discoveries.

2 | 14: Sexual Corruption

This episode is kind of pivotal. We say some hard things to each other. we also talk about sexism and the way we both use it and also want to tear it down.

Fireside | 13: Cassidy Josie

Ya'll we FINALLY get to meet an INFAMOUS Josie and Cassidy is here to talk about mental health, coparenting, and growing up in "Pang." TW: The usual, but in case you're new around here, there is a lot of triggering topics we go over and this is not for you if you struggle with suicide ideation, sexual abuse, ect.

2 | 13: Shiddle Buff

Responding to Fireside 12. Holidays can be triggering. What's up with systems failing us?

Fireside | 12: Josh Clark

Kendra's little bro hops on the fireside trend! We talk about how relationships and experiences differ in family dynamics and Josh shares about his hardest experiences in Richfield.

2 | 12: Am I Racist?

One and a half white girls take a hard look at themselves to ask if the things they do and say and think have racist roots.

Fireside | 11: Anthony Carroll

Utah Transplant from Nutmegger country, Anthony chats with us about his struggles to love his mom, whether Mel Gibson should be cancelled, the F-slur, the Kardashians, and more.

2 | 11: Do You Even Read, Ho?

We are who we are so yes this episode is about some incredible books but it's also it is a conversation between two people with ADHD so there are some tangents and laughing.

Fireside | 10: Valerie Begay

So grateful to have this conversation with Valerie, a Diné who is a citizen of the Diné Nation (also known as Navajo Nation). We chat about EVERYTHING, her tribal affiliation, keeping Diné culture alive, and honoring the land where we all stand. Please see our episode resources on our website where Valerie has shared her favorite books, movies, and Instagram creators to further our light and knowledge on indigenous issues. THANK YOU for this opportunity to chat Valerie.

2 | 10: Trauma Bonding

Some shits gone down this past two weeks and apparently we need to discuss. We also go over some causes of trauma and the five trauma responses, fight, flight, freeze, flop, and fawn. Links will be in the resource tab of our website.

Fireside | 9: Julia Dubois

Julia is a great friend, loving wife, patient mom, talented artist/actress/singer. She's focusing her big heart on making the Mormon world a place more Christ-like. We really enjoyed this nuanced conversation and hope you like it too.

2 | 9: A Few Fave Bands

Full disclosure for anyone not familiar with Bobbie's music world that you should not base her taste or knowledge on this episode alone. Also Kendra say's 100 percent a lot in this. That should be a trigger warning. Okay enjoy!

Fireside | 8: Anastasia England

Anastasia has left mainstream mormonism and has discovered a less conventional route. For this week's Sunday Night Fireside we look into witchcraft, do a little tarot, and talk a little ghost stories. Happy Halloween, Heathens!