Life In Jest

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In this conversation, Selene and Pascale discuss various topics ranging from humorous anecdotes about prank calls to serious issues like the influence of Elon Musk in politics, the impact of education cuts, and the vulnerability of certain populations in society. The dialogue flows through light-hearted moments--like a disgruntled little boy calling 911 because his mom ate his ice cream--and deeper reflections on societal responsibilities, ultimately questioning the state of current affairs and the treatment of vulnerable groups.

Selene and Pascale's lighter banter includes wondering about the taste of ready-made meals delivered to your door, nostalgia about beloved crank calls, a recollection of the dreadful Rob Lowe movie Square Dance, and Selene's strange love of Bam Margera.

Selene and Pascale also unleash their repulsion about the political landscape. They emphasize the lack of accountability and the erosion of empathy and critical thinking in society. They critique the narrative surrounding the January 6th Capitol riots, labeling it as treason rather than patriotism, and highlight the influence of money in politics, particularly regarding Elon Musk's role. The conversation concludes with concerns about the destruction of government records and the implications for transparency and accountability.

It's a laugh-and-fume episode only Selene and Pascale could provide! Join us to relate, ridicule, and blow off steam.

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What’s all this about forgiveness? Why is it tied to the concept of healing and moving on? Why does society push us to forgive? We explore the “forgiveness fallacy” through the lens of a recent Dateline episode. We also discuss what pleading “not guilty” implies, and we question why Karen Read is having her defense chopped off at its knees. And there’s a problem at the Trader Joe’s tuna canning plant…but they are quite blasé about it. All this and more await you in this episode!

Selene and Pascale begin by marveling over Little X's audacity in the Oval Office. They discuss a bad moment for the Karen Read defense. Then, they continue their discussion of critical thinking in America, focusing on its lack and what that has led to. (Hint: Nothing good.)

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In this conversation, Selene and Pascale lament the decline of critical thinking in society, particularly in the context of social media interactions. The dialogue explores how humor and sarcasm can be misinterpreted, as evidenced by a recent Life in Jest clip posted on Facebook in which they discussed a Luigi fashion patrol. Clearly certain people don't discern what "in jest" means, because the response to this farcical clip was anything but funny. Lighten up, Francis! (This is a wayback reference to the movie Stripes, FYI & LOL.)

We also discuss Pascale's encounter with high prices in a farmer's market, the strange video trend of throwing cheese on babies, the scary angel statues without faces that Selene has often received, Selene's eerie AI likeness with a bob haircut & so much more!

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This episode delves into primal instincts that may rule over women's minds and common sense. We use Luigi as our first example, but there are more--including a lovely specimen named Michael on Love After Lockup who loves to spread his seed. We often hear the saying, "Women, we need to do better." The question is: How can we do better when we're at the mercy of urgings that no longer suit us?

In two mini segments, we learn of a funeral home with an unattractive name and faulty tailgate; and a head-scratching Guinness World Record.

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Luigi Mangione is back with a website and a message: send more cash! We discuss the latest on the alleged killer, who is beloved by so many. We also discuss Snoop Dogg’s abandonment of his beliefs and Kanye’s insanity.Then we get into Trump’s dark intentions and Musk’s son’s booger. You can’t make this stuff up—nor would you want to.

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We open with the mysterious turning off of our recording in progress. Alas, there is no proper opening this episode, because Selene lacks competent editing skills. #dommage

Selene and Pascale dissect the ABC primetime horror movie that scarred her at age 11, and major hilarious plot holes are unearthed.

Somehow, a moral question emerges: Would they go back in time and kill Baby Hitler?

And the "Not Just Stupid, But Stupid Stupid" mini segment is back!

All this plus a recap about a cheese heist that has disillusioned a cheese distributor about the good in man, and a look at the dark content that emerges from an Apology Line.

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In this raw and personal episode, Selene and Pascale address the double inequity of the Ross Ulbricht Silk Road pardon and the death of Selene’s son, Casey. A tale of grief, corruption, and a mother’s pursuit of justice.

Yes, we are generally amusing (and we still get a few laughs in here) but sometimes things need to get really serious, like in these Top Ten Most Serious Sitcom Episodes:

10. "The Bicycle Man" - Diff'rent Strokes Tackled Pedophilia

09. "Bullets Over Bel-Air" - Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air Dealt With Fear And Guns

08. "Goodbye" - 8 Simple Rules Mourned John Ritter's Death

07. "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen" - M*A*S*H Dealt With Serious Issues Of War

06. "Employee Appreciation Day" - Superstore Featured A Timely Episode About Immigration

05. "Sick And Tired" - The Golden Girls Shined A Light On Chronic Illness

04. "Edith's 50th Birthday" - All In The Family Was The First Sitcom To Portray An Attempted Rape

03. "If You Can't Be With The One You Love..." - Boy Meets World's Episode On Alcoholism

02. "Maude's Dilemma" - Maude's Abortion Aired In The Backdrop Of Roe v. Wade

01. "Give Your Uncle Arthur A Kiss" - Family Ties Showed Sexual Harassment To A Minor

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Here is the New York Times article "How Trump Was Persuaded to Pardon An Online Drug Kingpin: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/technology/ross-ulbricht-trump-pardon.html

Here is the statement about Ross Ulbright's conviction on the ICE website:

https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ross-ulbricht-aka-dread-pirate-roberts-sentenced-life-federal-prison-creating

Here is the Congressional report "THE FENTANYL CRISIS IN AMERICA: INACTION IS NO LONGER AN OPTION":

https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/115371/text

We've all had "challenging" jobs. Did they teach us anything or just fu*k us up more? Selene and Pascale share their humorous, quirky and downright daunting employment experiences, and debate what they've learned. They also lament their fruitless search for a particular old vine zinfandel and declare their love for Snoop Dog. (Alas, he betrays us in the future-we discuss this in a later episode.)

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George Washington's Spectacular Spectacles: The Glasses That Saved America

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Life is stranger than fiction—and way funnier, too. This week Selene and Pascale dive headfirst into the bizarre headlines you can’t believe are real: snakes slithering onto buses, a nun making a daring escape, and the infamous “potato grenade” incident that left everyone starchy-eyed. 🥔💥

But that’s not all. Selene confesses to being forever haunted by the Mrs. Columbo pilot, while Pascale reveals her shocking teenage life of crime—because what’s friendship without a little blackmail material?

It’s equal parts comedy, chaos, and catharsis—the perfect reminder that the world is weird, but at least we’re laughing together.

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