Improper Etiquette

Originally aired March 21st 2018

This week on IE, we talk about the recklessness of H&M and Snapchat, the horrors of penis facials, health benefits of CBD oil, and the danger of consuming eggs from Dongyang, China. We also share our first shaving stories, our love for 90’s Jared Leto, and the miraculous life of Blue Ivy Carter. Plus, Laura conquers her fear of fish by watching The Shape of Water, Leah considers a Rajneesh x MOB collab after viewing Wild Wild Country, and we read your listener letters! Enjoy!

On episode 71 of Improper Etiquette, we welcome incredible fashion journalist Aria Hughes! Aria gives us an overview on responsible journalism, and how to create a story that’s both informative and engaging. We also discuss dating in NYC, Beyoncé’s work ethic, cycling, our choice McDonald’s orders, and the current state of being female in streetwear. Plus, Leah shares her thoughts on PBS’ The Man Who Knew, Laura shares her recent trip to NYC’s Museum of Sex, and we read your listener letters! Enjoy!

It's International Women’s Day, so we’re celebrating our vaginas on this episode of Improper Etiquette! We discuss representation in the media, the heroism of Aly Raisman, inbreeding, Netflix’s uber-scary Veronica, the stupidity of The Bachelor, and the fear of fish. Plus, Leah talks about her interview for HYPEBEAST’s article on sexism in streetwear, Laura shares her excitement for the Frida Kahlo Barbie doll, and we give you the 411 about our special SOUL CYCLE night out! Enjoy!

We’re back with a mini episode of Improper Etiquette! This week, we break down the brilliance of Black Panther, the strength of the Parkland students, and share what we’re watching on TV these days. Also, we discuss Blac Chyna’s questionable body enhancements, our obsession with Olympian Adam Rippon, and reminisce about the era of Gianni Versace. Plus, Leah shares her newfound love for SOULCYCLE, Laura shows off her bling, and we read your listener letters! Enjoy!

On episode 68 of Improper Etiquette, we welcome the supersexxxy Asa Akira! Asa tells us her come-up story, from working at dungeons and strip clubs in NYC to starring in her own adult films. She also discusses her new ventures with PornHub, feminism in Tr*mp’s America, and the many misconceptions of working in the sex industry. Plus, we discuss Tom Brady and his major Superbowl loss, Rose McGown’s heated Barnes and Noble book signing, and read your listener letters! This was was epic- enjoy!

On our 67th episode of Improper Etiquette, we jump right into our favorite highs and lows from the 2018 Grammys! We also discuss the aftermath of the Larry Nassar trial, Jen Selter’s unfortunate airline escapade, SNL’s genius Aziz Ansari skit, and we read your listener letters! Plus, Laura has a “brunch and a brawl,” Leah searches for a Puerto Rican Papí, and we figure out the best ways to open conversation on dating apps! Enjoy!

On episode 66 of Improper Etiquette, we welcome the fabulous Julie Anne Quay, Founder of VFILES! JAQ shares her amazing journey from “being an observer” at ESPRIT Australia, to working alongside legendary fashion photographer Steven Meisel and founding VFILES. Also, we share our thoughts on this year’s Women’s March, Aly Raisman’s powerful speech to Larry Nassar, and the beauty of 90’s supermodel culture. Plus, Leah gets her electrolytes in check, Laura shares her obsession with “unicorn tears,” and we obsess over the wonders of Concorde Air travel. Enjoy!

We get a little freaky with professional mistress Alexa Complex for Episode 64! Alexa gives us her full come-up story, from humble strip club beginnings to owning her own dungeon. She also lays down the fundamentals of being a dominatrix, how she maintains a “safe and consensual” work environment, and what really goes down in the BDSM community. Plus, we discuss TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year (shout out Tarana Burke!), “Spicy Whites,” and read your listener letters! Enjoy!

The fabulous Marisa Mendez brings back the sexcapades for Episode 62! Marisa dishes on her current ventures from her hustles at REVOLT to her involvement with Trap Kitchen. Also, we discuss awkward hospital visits, Roy Moore’s pedophilia allegations, yeast infections, dating younger men, and the Cyntoia Brown case. Plus, Laura measures the ups and downs of motherhood, Leah shares her Documentary of the Week, Reina sets her house on fire, and we read your listener letters! We had so much fun this week- enjoy!

On our 60th episode of Improper Etiquette, we discuss our incredible trip to ComplexCon! (We were so glad to connect with so many listeners and inspiring women!) Also, we express our thoughts on skin bleaching, afterthoughts on Day I Met El Chapo, and the “Transracial” phenomenon. Plus, Laura gives us the details about her trip to Japan, Leah discusses her guest spot on Brilliant Idiots, we read your listener letters, and we share this week’s Fuckboy of the Week! Enjoy!