Ali and Alex record episode five of “Pretty Problematic” after multiple tech and scheduling issues, with Alex returning from a Wyoming reunion, illness in the household, and Ali’s son recovering from surgery. They discuss getting online hate after a TikTok criticizing Drake, responding to comments about their looks, intelligence, and cheap podcast equipment, and reframing the podcast as exposing behaviors rather than people. Their hot takes include Khloé Kardashian hosting ex Tristan Thompson on her podcast, Khloé promoting Weight Watchers, and concerns about peptides and DIY Botox. After fixing spam from their anonymous NGL link, they do a Q&A: exploring same-sex attraction after a breakup, finding hope for love after divorce, Mormon “NCMO” culture, not returning to an inconsistent ex, and not dating someone you’re not attracted to. They end with a listener story about suspected cheating at a café and advise trusting your gut and leaving.

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