Best Gabe Ever

tw: suicide, light transphobia, racist language in context of time period, sexual assault, incest, violent crime

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Gabe (still going by Gaby in this episode) is a week out from top surgery and walks Allison through the whole vulnerable rollercoaster of a process! A listener writes in with a really tough question about how to explain a death by suicide in their family to other people. Next, Root Of Evil and Facing Evil co-host Yvette Gentile joins the podcast to talk about her own history with being connected to a gruesome crime and how she covers true crime with a focus on ethics and morals. Plus, how does restorative justice work when you cover violent crimes? And finally, confrontation! Turns out, not one style fits all! 

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Gabe is missing but Allison and Melisa are doing their best without them goddamnit! They try to help a listener who isn't sure how to process their ex getting engaged. Carmen Rita Wong then joins the chat to discuss her new memoir about her mother's secrets and how they impacted Carmen's understanding of herself. And finally, predictions for 2023! Will we be right about anything?

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Allison finished the first draft of her book! Which leads to a discussion on work ethic and how the duo approach their various projects. Next, they answer a listener's question about how to get their non-vegan partner to better respect their veganism or at least stop half-promising to learn more about it without any follow through. Then, Unladylike host Cristen Conger joins the pod to talk about Illuminati influencer queens, aka white suburban QAnon moms and how they are causing more harm than we realize. And finally, Gaby talks about the dangers and violence of the anti-trans and anti-drag legislation in the wake of the Club Q gay bar shooting.

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Original Air Date: January 27,2021

Allison and Gaby answer a listener's question regarding OCD tendencies and her family's (unfavorable) response to them. They're then joined by social psychologist Dr. Devon Price to talk about laziness (it doesn't exist) and the importance of context before judgement. And finally, found family! Who says you need to be related to be family? (Not us!) 

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17mBt9rWtbbDFFZwXDS9uvzXdVDIxxWuEfHIPfy3gK9g/edit?usp=sharing

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tw: mentions of dying/depression in the intro, ableism in the IQ

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h-ofhpXbsNnjpz5N5_KrGEgCVj9d9zWrIL8shvzqwLY/edit?usp=sharing

Allison is a winter, Gaby is a summer. And they each have problems with the other season's clothing options. Old Navy, please sponsor us. First, the duo answer a listener's very kind and thoughtful question about how to be there for a younger relative in crisis without overstepping their bounds. Then, midwife and "Queer Conception" author Liam Kali joins the podcast for a life-affirming conversation about the differences between a midwife, an OBGYN, and a doula, the specific gender and sexuality needs of queer and trans fertility and pregnancy, and how to make childbearing more comfortable and inclusive for everyone. Plus, is it bad to keep your kid who won't go to bed up all night using an air horn? Gaby says no. This game of Hypotheticals has DEPTH. And finally, compromise. Allison talks about flexibility in relationships, Gaby exposes their dad's silliness around name changes, and Melissa stands her ground better than either of them.

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tw: surgery

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Gaby and Allison start off with a lively discussion about Raskin pranks and bachelorette party fantasies. The duo then answer a listener's question about how to get over feeling uncomfortable about a co-worker's past inappropriate jokes. When do you need to move on and when do you need to address it? Next, K-pop star and Amatuer Hour host, Denise Kim, joins the pod to talk about the cutthroat grind of being a South Korean pop star, the business of turning teenagers into overnight idols and her experiences going solo. This interview is WILD, y'all! And finally, Gaby talks about their top surgery aka gender affirming chest surgery and their journey to this big day!

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tw: cats killing mice 

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Gaby and Allison start off by brainstorming about Allison new fake sci-fi novel "Ooh, Spooky!" Next, they address a listener who wants to know how to not find their mom SO annoying. Then, an incredible interview with cat behavior specialist Dr. Kristyn Vitale all about feline-human relationships, wrongheaded myths about indoor and outdoor cats and the mystery of how kitties became domesticated. (Spoiler: it's so cute!) And finally, what's the deal with all the Christmas content? Noted Christian producer Melisa attempts to explain the appeal. 

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Is Allison driving people away?? (Again?!) The duo then try to help a listener who HATES to exercise even though it's been so helpful for their mental health. Robert Hartwell then joins to talk about his years as a Broadway performer, how you keep the same show fresh and the inner workings of one of the most magical industries in the world. And finally, the Overton Window. What is it and why is it changing? 

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Our guest had a power outage! So you know what that means: A TALKING EPISODE! Allison gets to share her FULL engagement story for the first time! (1000/10 proposal! Very good job, John!) Gaby, Allison and Melisa then address a listener who doesn't know how to handle people not liking them. (Gaby can relate!) We wrap it all up with a rousing game of hypotheticals! Turns out, being a parent is tricky! 

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Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WgK685jGTia-74m3ufSWPCHka-6THemrTHwJUZqzryY/edit?usp=sharing

tw: drowning, child abuse

Allison relives medical trauma regarding her knee while Gaby inquires as to what AV and JV means in Allison's relationship with her fiance John. A listener then writes into the show about her AMAB (assigned male at birth) partner wanting to wear women's clothes and how his gender identity is affecting her attraction to him. Next, puppeteer David Bizzaro joins the podcast to talk about the wild world of puppeteering, how to build a grounded and iconic puppet character and why he got into it all in the first place. And finally, superstitions! Which do we believe in? And why can't you tell anyone what you wished for on that eyelash?!

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