Amanda celebrated another wedding anniversary in a tiny house which sparked conversation on what makes a long-lasting marriage. Elsewhere in the episode, EW! Cheating on your pregnant wife. Melissa is not a fan of corny sext messages. Plus, the part of the Venn diagram where imposter syndrome meets smack in the middle of motherhood and adulthood — that. Although Melissa might really be an imposter. Girl didn’t make a lick of sense the whole episode. (Melissa writes the summaries so it’s me, hi. Enjoy this nonsense).

We open this episode with non-controversial non-hot takes that may be viewed as such simply because they’re spoken aloud on America’s Black Princess. A glimpse into the day to day analysis that keeps BRPR (Melissa’s imaginary biracial public relations firm) running. Elsewhere in the episode, Amanda explains what a Corgi is and why dog breeding is seen as problematic. You know Melissa don’t know about dogs brands. Also, Melissa’s nose is doing too much.

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Amanda and Melissa dial each other up to discuss the ongoing, everlasting mom struggle in doing it all. Working and making a podcast is quite a feat these days but these two still find time for skincare. They also go off on various tangents like thyroid issues, class action lawsuits, Life360, knives, tasers and animal attacks because WHY NOT? Stay til the end for an update on Melissa’s arch nemesis Lloyd. A special thank you to OGSF Victor for the special sound effects.

Melissa goes to the museum. A little girl coughed. Nah. Elsewhere in the episode, Melissa’s kids gotta use the public restroom. Also nah. Amanda cannot understand how it’s possible to avoid public restrooms but Melissa Explains It All and mid explanation realizes she sounds crazy as hell. Since we’re here, do you take a shit at work or do you need therapy?

Melissa and Amanda have grown weary of the Internet and social media but still continue to “dumbscroll” ™. It’s addictive, what can you do?! The two also spend some time deciding who’s the a-hole on Reddit’s AITA. Shout out to Serena Williams’ husband. Reddit is a wonderful invention.

We know that there is pain, but ya hold on for one more day and ya break free from the chaaaaainz. Kids and moms got issues and it helps to talk these things out. Join non-experts slash just-moms Amanda and Melissa on this here therapeutic couch. There’s a lot going on and we all need a little help managing. Come, sit. Let’s have a good talk. Cool, cool. Editor’s note: At the publishing of this episode, Melissa was still doing her secret monkeypox reporting. LOL.

Aaah. Another non-negotiable. The ladies disagree on how to wash the dishes. Melissa washes the dishes before washing the dishes. Amanda lets the dishwasher be the dishwasher. Both agree that Marilyn Monroe was too depressed to do either though.

The most controversial episode yet! Amanda returns from her family’s summer vacation in New Orleans! Melissa melts down about Lloyd the hamster’s smell which leads to a conversation about cats vs dogs. Amanda is a dog person as evidence by the fact that she has two. Shout out to Cocoa and Louis. Melissa, known Hello Kitty lover, if threatened, would begrudgingly be a cat person.

This episode, Amanda shares her gift of gab in an insightful discussion on the importance of staying the hell outta women’s bodies and business. Melissa explains why she respects Calvin and Hobbes cartoonist Bill Watterson. Amanda initiates a conversation on instilling confidence in girls when we live in a world full of harmful messages. It’s kinda like this is a legit podcast! Never mind. This episode ends in a deep discussion on scabs, dirty feet and why Melissa can’t eat a raspberry. YUCK.

Melissa gives ASMR and a too-deep explanation of Botan Rice Candy after receiving tons of it in a giant tooth-shaped piñata sent to her with love from the best stranger-friends ever. Amanda and Melissa also take you into the fascinating, weird, narc ass world of Te*l Sw*n. Lastly, Melissa shares her favorite celeb sightings at the Critics Choice Awards. Spoiler alert: It’s Chrishell from Selling Sunset.