Pour Me a Story

Deb + Corey are BACK and we're talking parenting without losing our shit, the dumpster fire that is the job market, club baseball (because childhood apparently requires a second mortgage), and living with a minimalist who thinks owning stuff is a character flaw. Throw in some unsolicited mansplaining, a Cherry Old Fashioned, some prison-quality cooking, and Deb's unhealthy obsession with Breaking Bad. Oh, and Feet Finder. Because apparently there's money to be made, and we have questions.

Deb + Corey unpack the legendary cruise-ship "Gladys" room invitation, argue about what actually counts as cheating, and put relationship boundaries on trial with ChatGPT serving as an unwilling referee. They dive into perimenopause, hormone therapy, Ozempic, creatine, and how getting their hormones (and habits) in check boosted energy, mood, and libido. Equal parts hilarious and honest, this episode will have you laughing out loud one minute and rethinking your own relationship rules the next.

Topics

00:39 Drinks and Travel Recap

01:15 Alaska Cruise Logistics

03:36 Kids and Comedy Life

04:43 Googling and ChatGPT Fame

05:27 Olympian Flip Record

08:00 Gymnastics and Shy Kid

10:08 Menopause Libido Boost

14:04 Hormone Therapy Explained

15:01 Period Pain Real Talk

20:24 Gladys Cruise Ship Note

24:34 Lingerie and Body Confidence

30:06 Working Out and Body Image

32:26 Chasing Strength Goals

32:47 Creatine and Functional Fitness

33:11 Boxing and Body Confidence

33:53 Veins and Libido Talk

34:23 Menopause Versus Men

36:13 Weaponized Incompetence Debate

38:55 Bra Off Relief

39:44 Dryness and Random Aches

40:31 Whistling Rage Explained

44:13 Wet Versus Moist Debate

49:02 Hard Versus Wet Biology

51:53 Teleport Fart Scenario

55:01 Is It Cheating Game

58:55 Friends or Hookups

01:01:01 Drinks and Intentions

01:02:42 Flirting vs Cheating

01:04:37 Almost Hooked Up

01:09:29 Keep Ex Nudes

01:12:44 Ride Home Debate

01:16:17 Workplace Flirting

01:17:58 Boundaries and Bubbles

01:23:55 Ask ChatGPT Cheating

01:29:20 Wrap Up and Plugs

Deb and Corey flirt with disaster, riffing on mimicking “broken English” and how fast a joke can go from killer to career-ending. They whip through slang whiplash… Gen X “talk to the hand” and “da bomb” vs. “it’s giving” and “rizz”, and the ever-moving line of what “slaps”. Then Corey swerves into the real stuff: grief, why he hoards the meaningful things, and rescuing dusty VHS memories before they’re gone for good. A chaotic round of “gift or curse,” a sharp take on intent vs. impact in edgy humor, and a quick plug before they dip and tee up what’s next.

Topics

00:00 Cocktail Banter Begins

00:57 Accents and Mirroring

03:29 Is That Racist?

09:15 Generational Word Shifts

12:02 Old Slang vs New Slang

15:45 TikTok Era Phrases

19:52 Fashion and Fancy Glassware

23:20 Talk Texting and Punctuation

26:51 Thank You Notes and Cards

31:42 Why We Hold On

32:49 Keep or Toss Memories

33:25 Saving Family VHS

34:23 Marketplace VCR Hack

35:16 Clutter vs Legacy

37:19 Chris Tosses Cards

38:17 Email Sign Off Debate

41:32 Gift Or Curse Game

45:35 Always Spotting Lies

48:15 Backhanded Compliments

51:15 Handling Microaggressions

58:48 Kids Tech And AI

01:03:15 Wrap Up And Where To Find

Deb and Corey recap a comedy show that ends in hecklers and blood, torch Facebook birthday fakery, and unpack the lifelong body issues your family casually installed. Throw in knife-toed husbands, a random culinary school flex, reverse-seared steak evangelism, and an aggressive apple crumble rant. It’s chaotic, honest, and slightly concerning, but in a fun way.

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Topics

00:00 Caffeine Cold Open

01:06 Fidgets And Elf Ears

02:07 Manicure Mishaps

02:59 Toe Reveal Talk

03:49 Standup Night Recap

06:35 Reading The Room

08:50 Birthday Expectations Rant

13:27 Facebook Filters And Swearing

20:35 Comedy Flow State

24:53 Sleep Jokes And Snoring

26:11 Birthday Age Jokes

26:59 Glam Shots and Bad Photos

28:20 Family Complexes and Teasing

33:24 Nobody Cares That Much

35:38 Little Debbie and Debra Phase

38:23 Weight Loss and Pushups

40:30 Reverse Sear and AI Voice

45:54 Easy Desserts and Crumbles

48:03 Cookie Dough Microwave Hack

49:56 Podcast Wrap and Subscribe

Deb and Corey throw back a Boulevardier and a dangerously strong Lawson’s beer while arguing weed sodas (root beer vs. Dr. Pepper) and why mixing booze and cannabis is a personality test no one passes. As usual, aging crashes in—perimenopause, rogue head injuries, and brains stuck on dial-up, before they turn on AI, calling out ChatGPT’s “hallucinations” and our habit of treating it like gospel (even as Corey uses it to manage his Luxardo cherry stash). They spiral into AI’s footprint, model smackdowns, and the chaos of aging and sex, then let Moth prompt cards drag them into motherhood and parenting gaps. Corey closes with a gnarly childhood story… trash duty, a storm door, and a sliced wrist.

Topics

00:00 Mic Check Chaos

00:26 Boulevardier Breakdown

01:56 Beer Reveal and Podcast Name

02:55 No Swearing for the Algorithm

03:45 Getting Older and Head Bonks

05:08 Weed Cola and Mixing Stories

08:55 ChatGPT Trust Issues

11:14 Luxardo Cherries Deep Dive

21:39 AI in School and Detection

24:28 Asking Chatty About Energy and Sex

29:05 Shoes Off and Faux vs Pho

30:17 Moth Stories Card Game Setup

31:21 What Is The Moth

32:04 ChatGPT Sex Roast

32:53 Story Game Prompts

34:23 Midnight Oil Nights

37:22 Mama Rules Reflections

45:53 Trash Night Horror

49:54 Basement Fears And Lurkers

53:48 Underwear Thief Debate

Debbie and Corey make Bahama Mamas, debating the drink’s dangerously sweet “secret” (cream of coconut), plus virgin vs “shmedium” versions, fries, and candy arsenic concerns. The conversation veers into how they like steak (well done vs medium rare), vegan food being processed, and the need for balance and self-preservation. They talk live music excitement (Nine Inch Nails, Tori Amos), concert memories, and double standards in how lyrics and performers are judged, including discussion of a Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny and an alternate “All-American Halftime Show.” They reflect on political polarization, outrage, moral lines, and media consumption, then pivot to the viral appeal of the gay hockey romance “Heated Rivalry,” masculinity, and blunt communication about sex, before wrapping with where to follow the podcast.

Topics

00:00 Bahama Mama Breakdown

00:55 Virgin vs Shmedium

01:31 Schmedium Life Hacks

02:42 Steak Doneness Debate

07:40 Vegan Cheese Reality

09:56 Arsenic Candy Panic

12:54 Nine Inch Nails Hype

17:11 Concerts and Tailgates

24:29 Halftime Show Politics

32:47 Choosing Sides Fatigue

36:27 Clearing Up The Context

37:26 Why People Miss The Controversy

38:42 Self Preservation Online

40:24 Fake Outrage And Moral Lines

43:52 Curating Your Circle

50:03 Nuance And The Immigration Debate

53:16 Sports Spotlight And Activism

54:34 Heated Rivalry Deep Dive

56:41 Toxic Masculinity And What’s Hot

01:01:57 Bi Curious Advice And Leaning In

01:09:29 Cruise Ship Perspective On Joy

01:11:26 LGBTQIA+ And Wrap Up

Debbie welcomes Boston comic Corey Rodrigues as the new co-host of “Pour Me a Story,” kicking off with drinks (the “Cherry Ghost”) and a frank debate about Valentine’s Day as a pressured, Hallmark-style holiday versus everyday appreciation. They share gift and experience stories (Nine Inch Nails tickets, Dutch oven) and discuss aging, menopause/perimenopause, health advocacy, and why many men—especially men of color—avoid doctors, while Corey describes getting screenings and even colonics. They swap personal moments about grief, body changes, massage comfort, weight loss, and bladder leaks from laughing, then plug the show’s social accounts and tease future guests.

Topics

00:00 Cold Open Chaos & New Co-Host Reveal (Deb + Corey)

01:00 Cheers to the 'Cherry Ghost' Cocktail

01:29 Do We Hate Valentine’s Day? The Pressure, the Hype, the Reality

04:41 Gifts vs. Everyday Love: Coffee, Cremer, and Real Appreciation

07:15 When Adults Have Money: Why Holiday Gifting Gets Weird

09:25 Experience Gifts & Music Talk: Nine Inch Nails and Birthday Wins

11:56 Mother’s Day Lesson: The Card Matters (Corey’s Story)

14:57 More Holiday Hot Takes + The ‘Nikka’ Whiskey Bit

20:32 Getting Older: Hot Flashes, Vegas, and Finally Seeing the Doctor

24:51 Men Avoiding Screenings: Stats, Fear, and Medical Mistrust

25:51 Health Scares & Why People Avoid the Doctor

26:20 Staying on Top of Checkups: PCP, Dermatologist, Colonoscopy

27:12 Colonics 101: What It Is (and Why Anyone Would Do It)

29:44 The Colonic Play-by-Play: Hoses, Water Pressure & Watching the ‘Results’

33:39 Second Colonic Gone Wrong: The Russian Dude & ‘I’m Done’

35:43 Massage Therapist Preferences: Comfort, Strength & Boundaries

40:27 Weight Loss, Body Judgment & Finding a Safe Practitioner

46:39 Men vs Women on Health Anxiety, Symptoms & When to Get Checked

52:48 Aging Bodies & ‘I’m Gonna Pee’: Perimenopause Talk and a Wild Comedy Story

56:07 Post-show pee confession & ‘Bridesmaids’ moment

56:30 Why ‘I peed myself’ is the ultimate comedy-show compliment

57:13 Jumping jacks, liners, and the dreaded M-word

57:47 ‘Moist’ vs ‘wet’: why the word gives people the ick

59:29 Bedroom talk etiquette: what to say (and not say)

01:01:52 Sexual jargon is cultural: cock vs dick, boobs vs titties

01:04:49 Kid on a plane yelling ‘cock’ (but meaning truck)

01:05:44 Deep dive: perimenopause → menopause → post-menopause explained

01:12:18 Hysterectomy, medical menopause, and learning from mom’s experience

01:17:33 Mortality talk: health, luck, and ‘if you knew you’d die at 72…’

01:22:00 Wrap-up: leaking, peeing, and where to follow the podcast

Debbie sits down with the wickedly sharp and super funny Kelly MacFarland for a conversation that swings from espresso-martini worship to the kind of soul-level honesty most people spend years avoiding. They dive into the messy beauty of friendship, the gut-punch reality of losing parents, and the corporate-world chaos that can grind down even the toughest among us. Kelly opens up about clawing her way into stand-up, the grit behind self-producing her special Hot Gnome, and why trust and presence aren’t just comedy tools, they’re survival skills. It’s a raw, hilarious, and deeply human conversation packed with stories you’ll feel in your chest and laughs that hit a little too close to home.

Topics

00:29 Mutual Friends and Funny Anecdotes

00:48 Espresso Martinis and Wedding Stories

04:32 Comedy Style and Career Journey

10:50 Challenges and Triumphs in Comedy

28:04 Balancing Personal Life and Career

31:51 The Dyson Hairdryer Saga

32:11 Dyson Repairs and Sponsorship Dreams

33:39 Coupon Boners and Finger Boners

34:20 ADHD and Tangents

34:49 IVF and Endometriosis

38:40 Intrusive Thoughts and OCD

43:18 Postpartum Depression and Prozac

44:28 Losing a Friend to Suicide

49:52 Parenting and Transparency

53:02 Hustling and Childhood Lessons

56:36 Performing at TD Gardens

58:07 Losing Parents and Finding Purpose

01:01:04 Going All In: Self-Funding and Producing

01:01:24 The Journey of Self-Production

01:03:07 Finding the Right Team

01:06:48 The Comedy Special: Hot Gnome

01:09:12 Comedy Inspirations and Influences

01:12:25 Personal Stories and Reflections

01:23:53 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Farewells

In this solo episode, Debbie gets candid about feeling unmotivated and disconnected from her creative spark. To reignite it, she revisits past projects, including, Bitchless Bride, and rediscovers the hustle and passion that fueled her early work. She opens up about navigating menopause, the pressure to adapt to video-driven podcasting, and the emotional work of finding herself again. Debbie shares how looking back at past wins can help move forward and teases fresh energy and exciting guests coming in future episodes.

Topics

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

00:41 Solo Podcasting and Personal Reflections

02:18 Struggles with Motivation and Creativity

03:57 Journey in the Bridal Industry

05:41 Rediscovering the Hustle

09:58 Facing the Camera and Podcasting Challenges

12:10 Upcoming Guests and Final Thoughts

Pack your bug spray and emotional baggage, Debbie’s hanging out with Matt Brand, author, VP of engineering, and camp nostalgia pro. They swap Welcome to Camp stories, but it’s not all campfire kumbayas. Matt gets real about his health wake-up call, ditching the high-cholesterol lifestyle, and what it means for a guy to face food issues in a world that rarely lets men talk about them. Part heart, part humor, and totally relatable, Debbie and Matt dive into growing up, glowing up, and laughing through it all.

Topics

00:23 Discussing Drinks and Casual Banter

02:45 The Importance of Camp Experiences

05:50 Writing and Publishing Journey

13:25 Health and Fitness Transformation

24:30 The Struggles of Nighttime Waking

24:45 Therapy and Self-Acceptance

25:32 Strength and Fitness Journey

26:03 Parenting and Healthy Habits

27:06 Heart Health and Lifestyle Changes

27:31 Challenges of Intermittent Fasting

28:16 Balancing Health and Enjoyment

29:58 Dealing with Aging and Injuries

39:39 Writing and Creative Outlets

43:08 Promoting and Connecting