Well, break is over and we're back! Turns out the world hasn't changed for the better over the last few weeks so we won't be running out of topics any time soon. But we don't have one for this episode. Topic, that is. It's just us, catching up, talking geography, dying squirrels, the dramatic stylings of professional soccer players, and things you can do with dead bodies. So what we're saying is, maybe don't start with this episode if you've never listened before. Go listen to Confederacy of Dunce Caps and come back to this one later. Okay, enjoy!

Well, break is over and we're back! Turns out the world hasn't changed for the better over the last few weeks so we won't be running out of topics any time soon. But we don't have one for this episode. Topic, that is. It's just us, catching up, talking geography, dying squirrels, the dramatic stylings of professional soccer players, and things you can do with dead bodies. So what we're saying is, maybe don't start with this episode if you've never listened before. Go listen to Confederacy of Dunce Caps and come back to this one later. Okay, enjoy!

Nope. Uh uh. This is just wrong. Episode 45 is about the all-too-prevelant phenomenon of child marriage. And while it does on occasion happen with boys, it is much more common for young girls to be married off to, you guessed it, older men. From the Middle East and Africa to Guatamala and New Jersey (yep, you read that right), little girls are becoming wives and mothers much to young, and most often not by their own choice. 

Nope. Uh uh. This is just wrong. Episode 45 is about the all-too-prevelant phenomenon of child marriage. And while it does on occasion happen with boys, it is much more common for young girls to be married off to, you guessed it, older men. From the Middle East and Africa to Guatamala and New Jersey (yep, you read that right), little girls are becoming wives and mothers much to young, and most often not by their own choice. 

On this episode we take some time out for ourselves with a little therapy session. OK, so we got carried away and forgot about the topic. Instead, we talk taking responsibility for our bad decisions, overcoming traumatic situations, and the effects of living in a world full of trigger warnings. 

In this episode - a successful trip to San Francisco, parking woes, and the travails of online grocery shopping. Oh yeah, and Val tells a little story about an over-zealous arborist - one Matthew Hoffman. He loved leaves, squirrels, and his dog. 

All you've ever wanted to know about your dinner and probably a whole lot more. What's in your food probably won't kill you, but it might make you sick - or knowing about it might anyway. Join us on this delightful journey into processed foods. It'll be fun. Promise!

Valentina didn't prepare. Hilarity ensues. You'll see. But if this is your first time listening, maybe don't start with this one. 

Off to work they go! Or at least they did during the industrial revolution. So many new and more affordable products, and all it took was 14-16 hours a day of child labor! Also, Patti outlines why she would be a great hire, and Val reveals why she'd be a great wife. 

The tragic crimes (and possible conspiracies) of a professional wrestler, Patti finds her calling (and gets the giggles), and Valentina loses her place at least 57 times (and sidebars 13 times) but hey! Join us for your weekly dose of worstness!