Allison has some great ideas for Gabe's movie. A listener writes in to ask about no longer "needing" therapy but still wanting to go. Poet Maya Williams joins the show to talk about their new book "Refused A Second Date," intergenerational dating patterns and the process of writing very personal poetry. Finally, should you work with your friends? Or is that a disaster waiting to happen?   
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Discovering Poetry with Maya Williams, Maintenance Therapy, and Working With Friends [MINISODE]

Just Between Us is a comedic variety show where Allison Raskin and Gabe Dunn openly discuss everything from mental health to sex and all the stuff in-between. Each week, they’ll answer a question from a listener seeking advice, interview someone fascinating, participate in a rarely winnable game show and discuss a random topic affecting the world. Jump from highbrow to lowbrow in a single episode! Sometimes multiple times! Nothing is off limits for these New York Times best selling authors who are trying to destigmatize the world one hilarious episode at a time. Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions.

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Gabe hates glass mugs. A listener writes in because she is worried that her engagement won't be special because it is taking so long to happen. Tiktok's EtymologyNerd Adam Aleksic joins the pod to talk about the secret stories behind words, the historical evolution of slang and acronyms, and replacing words to make them more inclusive. And finally, what kind of philanthropy is actually useful?  
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Etymology with Adam Aleksic, Engagement Expectations, and Philanthropy [MINISODE]

Gabe shares his secret Halloween costume. Allison shares a story about a woman's husband's friend who keeps bringing up her husband's ex randomly. Is it weird for a husband to have female friends? A bouncer cuts a person's license in half even though it wasn't actually a fake. Dating advice for women vs. dating advice for men. Allison worries she will never have a hobby, which leads to a confusing book name. r/Unexplained gives a "talking dog." And finally, a snail's birthday party.  
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Too Long, Did Read [It]: Detective Woof Woof and Sergeant Bow Wow

tw: suicidal ideation Allison is excited to go on a vacation and not have to write! The duo then try to help a listener who is worried her sisters' religiousness is having a negative impact on their lives. Author and activist Paige Layle joins the pod to talk about letting herself be autistic, how being on Tiktok made her advocate for herself, stimming, food aversions, self diagnosis, and a pitch for an autism grocery store. And finally, trad wives. What are they exactly??  
 
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Autism on Tiktok with Paige Layle, Religious Siblings, and Trad Wives [MINISODE]

Content Warning: Racism, Sexual harassment 
 Everyone is feeling chatty up top so there are a few detours into reality TV, Gabe's psychology and ageism. (Per usual.) r/datingadvice reveals the positive parts of rejection. Melisa shares her friends-to-lovers moves. r/askreddit wonders what is the most inappropriate thing anyone has ever said to you. And Melisa has a few stories that take the cake and will make your skin crawl!  
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Too Long Did Read [It]:  Likable Villain Is My Whole Deal

New Yorkers v. The French. A listener wonders the best approach to get her husband to actually go to therapy. Historian Brad Gooch joins the podcast to fanboy radical queer artist Keith Haring and discuss the rule breaking 1980s art scene in New York. And finally, what's with all the unhinged celebrity interviews lately?? 
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Discovering Poetry with Maya Williams, Maintenance Therapy, and Working With Friends [MINISODE]

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