Jana and Brian catch up from Tacoma and San Diego, unpack Jana’s new role, and celebrate the power of tribal investment, creative momentum, and little-brother energy. They also roast an awkward consent video, debate whether social media actually helps a career, and answer a listener’s question about outgrowing a longtime friendship, offering advice on recognizing when a relationship has run its course and whether it is kinder to be direct than to keep dropping hints.

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Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe)
Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins)
Producer: John Delviscio (@johndelviscio)

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Jana and Brian are joined by drag performer Bohenne Arrow to discuss drag origins, shaved eyebrows, astrology, and becoming comfortable taking up space. Along the way, they debate affirmations, personality tests, red light therapy, and whether Brian should become Professor Hopscotch. A listener calls struggling with stage fright advice about trying improv, embracing vulnerability, and practicing being seen.

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Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe)
Guest: Bohenne Arreaux (@bohennearreaux)
Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins)
Producer: John Delviscio (@johndelviscio)

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Jana and Brian celebrate the arrival of "Hot Mess Summer," swap stories about Pride parties, cat chaos, and the horror-comedy obsession that is Widow's Bay, all while making the case for embracing cellulite, imperfections, and a little more joyful messiness. They also answer a listener's question about why asking for help can feel so impossible, unpacking the myths of radical independence and why vulnerability might actually be one of the greatest gifts you can give the people who love you.

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Jana and Brian compare notes on embracing their "dumb bitch era," from Peloton workouts and UCLA writing classes to recovering from the flu and rediscovering the joy of summer. They unpack why climbing Mount Everest might be humanity's most unnecessary hobby, debate the ethics of adventure tourism, and answer a listener's plea for help getting her partner to finally do the dishes. Basically, nothing says "I love you" like scrubbing a sink full of plates.

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Jana and Brian discuss neighborhood weed diplomacy after Jana's flight attendant neighbor confronts her about balcony smoking, debate the merits of cigarettes versus vape pens, and unpack why billionaires with too much time on their hands might be humanity's greatest threat. They also weigh in on a listener's quest to become the breakout star of an Indigenous joy panel, offering advice on public speaking, authenticity, and how to steal the spotlight without trying too hard.

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This week Jana and Brian are joined by Indigenous creators Kairyn Potts and Scott Wabano for a chaotic conversation about Indigenous dating, toxic masculinity, gay gossip networks, crack-smoking politicians, chest plates, and their new reality series Reservations for Two—the first Indigenous blind dating show in Canada. Plus, the crew tackles listener gossip, debates why men want children, and offers some surprisingly heartfelt relationship advice. A caller asks what gossip they should bring to a friend's "tea instead of gifts" birthday party, and the hosts encourage embracing the mess...as long as you're not starting drama within your own friend group.

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Guest: Kairyn Potts and Scott Wabano (@rezervations_for_two)
Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins)
Producer: John Delviscio (@johndelviscio)

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Jana and Brian are joined by environmental strategist Jade Begay (JADED) to talk climate justice, Standing Rock, Native politics, and the very real possibility of launching a queer medical tourism empire. They also advise a listener worried about being a stoner parent by exploring weed stigma, bad girl eras, whimsical living, and whether taking a gummy might actually make you a better mom.

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Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe)

Guest: Jade Begay (@jadebegay)

Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins)

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Jana and Brian are joined by comedian Dylan Adler to discuss Wasian drama, Japanese and Native wisdom stereotypes, and, of course, gay stuff. Along the way, they discuss the ol' Pledge of Allegiance and Brian's Palm Springs orgy schedule. They give a listener trying to build community with their neighbors some advice about how to even do that.

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Guest: Dylan Akira Adler (@dylanadler_)

Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins)

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Jana and Brian discuss the emotional manipulation of dog TikTok, the terrifying freedom of being single with no responsibilities, and why getting canceled on feels better than receiving flowers. Along the way, they spiral through Beyoncé concert economics, the “burnt toast theory,” gay men motorboating Jana in New York, and the psychological depths of bimbofication via Brian Noem’s alleged balloon tits. They also advise a listener dealing with bullying siblings by encouraging hobbies, vengeance, and the philosophy that sometimes you really do have to punch a bully in the face.

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Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins)

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Jana and Brian are joined by comedian and filmmaker Blake Pickens to discuss Seattle, Native comedy crowds, sleep schedules that signal either wellness or unemployment, and whether couples actually need to live together to be in love. Along the way, they debate Pearl Jam, eagle feather etiquette, Oklahoma rivalries, and relationship fart milestones. They give  listener with suspiciously dramatic family drama involving an oil-rich sister and emotionally distant siblings.

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Hosts: Jana Schmieding (@janaunplgd) and Brian Bahe (@brian_bahe)
Guest: Blake Pickens (@blakepickens)
Music: Steve Jenkins (@stevejenkins)
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