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On this week's episode, we're grateful for all the moms except the ones that say, "thank you for choosing me" in their insta posts. It's a Colleen takeover episode! That means margaritas and shenanigans. Colleen covers hilarious baby names, how time is a flat circle and the main topic of the week... THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE! New drinking game: drink every time you hear one of us say, "SUCKED" in this episode. We end with Bridget's very specific icks and green flags when it comes to men. We really hope those Aliens are having a TIME in Barbados...

Sources:

• Bermuda Triangle - Britannica 
• Bermuda Triangle - Wikipedia
• 21 Bizarre Baby Names - Cafe Mom
• Jared Freid's TikTok - Specific Icks

Positive Stories of the Week:

• All Female Auto Shop 
• Florida Family Starts Business to Employ Autistic Son

The small business shoutout of the week is for the band Sweet Pork! This band is a whole ass vibe!!! You can listen to their new album wherever you listen to music! #GoOffAdrienne  

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On this week's episode, Bridget has a new hair color and a whole new personality. We talk about the sh*t head that is Patrick Mahomes, King Richard's Fair and Colleen's Boob sweat. Then we get into the topic of the week.... HEISTS. Colleen covers the Isabella Stewart Gartner Museum art heist and Bridget covers the Kidnapping of Patty Hearst. We play a fun game of regular things that would kill Gwyneth Paltrow and leave you with two positive stories of the week. Gwyneth, if you're reading this, stay out of a 7/11!!! 

Sources: 

• American Scandal: The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst (the Podcast)
• Isabella Gartner Museum Theft (Wikipedia)

Positive Stories of the Week:

• Woman Wins $2M After Helping Daughter Pay for Cancer Treatments
• Woman With MS Feeds the Hungry With Her Garden

The small business shoutout of the week goes to Carly Burd and her GoFundMe, "A Meal on Me with Love."  See more in her description for the amazing things she plans to do with the money raised! 

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On this week's episode,  we're Reunited and It Feeeeels So Goooooood! We're back in the pod room and Colleen looks like Mary Magdalene. Colleen catches Bridget up on what she's been up to for the last month including a bitch slap, the fact she's a tequila girl now and has actually watched more movies. The topic of the week is... CAPE TOWN, SA. Bridget gives a recap of her trip with pros, cons, highlights and of course, splits were involved. Get a map out, google a paragliding video and watch some National Geographic because this episode is WILD....literally. #WWJD #WeLoveJacky #NewarkIsCleanNow??

Positive Stories of the Week:

• 5 Positive Stories of the Week

The small business shoutout of the week is for Lets Build Langa! This is a township close to Bridget's heart after traveling to South Africa and spending time with the kids. Every dollar matters for this township who invests everything they have in the children of Langa. #QueenSuga

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On this week's episode, Bridget is never getting her palms read ever again. Our p's were popping at our Aunt Terry's 60th birthday and we got yelled at for swearing too much on the pod. Typical. Then we get into the topic of the week... BADASS WOMEN FROM HISTORY. We tell the heroic stories of Amelia Earhart, the Night Witches, Harriet Tubman, Kathrine Switzer and Retta Scott and WOW. We've never felt more lazy in our lives. We now aspire to be called Night Witches!!!! Also,  can someone check in on Colleen while Bridget is away? She's not okay.

Sources:

Amelia Earhart:

• The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart - YarnHub
• Amelia Earhart - The Britannica

Harriet Tubman:

• Harriet Tubman - HISTORY
• The Breathtaking Story of Harriet Tubman - Captivating History
• Harriet Tubman Brought to Life - Royalty Now Studios

Colleen's Stories:

• The Night Witches - HISTORY 
• Kathrine Switzer - Wikipedia
• Retta Scott - Disney Fandom

Positive Stories of the Week:

• Two Australian Girls Save Kids From Drowning
• Dunkins' Employees Throw Surprise Birthday for 95 Year Old Regular

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On this week's episode, we answer the question you're all DYING to know... what kind of sauce would we be? And as it turns out, Colleen isn't the only one obsessed with Cole Hauser! We catch you up on the 1,000 lbs sisters and Bridget's trying to be zen. Really, really trying. Then we get into the topic of the week... CELEBRITY DRAMA. We cover some of the most outrageous stories from over the years from Martha going to prison, Jay-Z and Solange's fight in the elevator to Woody Allen being a creep. We end with a weird game of, "What would you tell me if I lost all my memories?" and spoiler alert: don't invite Colleen into your hospital room in this scenario. We will NEVER get over Hilary Thomas from Massachusetts... EVER. #HerBrothersNameIsJeremy 

Sources:

• Julia Roberts leaving Kiefer Sutherland
• Chris Brown Beats Rihanna  
• Rob Lowe’s Sex Tape & Brangelina
• Jay-Z and Solange’s Elevator Fight 
• Woody Allen - Wikipedia
• Martha Goes To Prison
• TI and His Daughter’s Hymen
• Hilaria Baldwin:
• Spanish Accent Timeline 
• The Hilaria Baldwin Accent Twitter Controversy Explained

Positive Stories of the Week:

• The Public Nicknames Snowplows
• Man Survives Being Stranded at Sea on Heinz Ketchup

The small business shoutout of the week is Collettey's! Her cookies are AMAZING and ship all over the U.S.! Collette is an advocate for hiring and helping individuals with disabilities as Collette was born with down-syndrome. By buying her cookies, you're helping a female owned business and a wonderful cause! Check out their website to learn more. We. Love. Colletey's!!

• Thrillist Article by Jillian Hammell

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On this week's episode, it's SWTS after dark! We've had a week, we're hanging on by a thread and it's truly one of our most unhinged episodes yet. Blame it on the vodka. The topic of the week is... AN ADVICE COLUMN. Because for some reason you requested this topic?? Advice... From Us. On Purpose. Anyway, we give you advice and Colleen reads off some sticky situations from Reddit. Keep your measuring cups away from the urns!!! We will mace you.

The small business shoutout of the week is for the moms! We know them and we love them. Buy them coffee to stay awake and wine to relax because they need it more than anyone. 

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On this week's episode, Colleen talks about her love of Walmart and how she doesn't have a single streaming service that's her own. We then dive into the topic of the week... the SINKING OF THE TITANIC. Bridget goes into detail about how this ship was doomed from the start... and it only gets worse. Just have enough life boats?!?! We end with a game of "Prison Yelp Reviews" and some positive stories. If you see Colleen on a Carnival Cruise.. you know what's up. #HideYaKidsHideYaWives

Sources:

• The Unsinkable Titanic - Naked Science Youtube
• The Titanic's First and Last Voyage - HISTORY This Week Podcast
• Investigating the Titanic: Drain the Ocean - National Geographic
• The Titanic: Sinking & Facts - HISTORY
• Wikipedia

Positive Stories of the Week:

• Jason Arday Becomes First Black Professor at Cambridge University
• Insulin Gets Capped At $35 a Month 

The small business shoutout of the week is to write your favorite service a nice review! We use reviews to buy things but we rarely take the few minutes to write our own. Find your favorite restaurant, store or podcast and give them some love! It only takes a few minutes and it's ~free~.

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On this week's episode, we want to be clear that we are Team Selena! We jump into our part two of UNSOLVED MYSTERIES. Colleen covers the horrific case of Kendick Johnson and Bridget covers the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. Where the heck did it go?! We end with playing a game of "Things No One Looks Cool Doing" and Eugene and his suicide drills needs to be shot into the sun. Along with anyone riding a segway. ICK.

Sources:

• The Suspicious Death of Kendrick Johnson
• Death of Kendrick Johnson
• MH370: The Plane that Disappeared - Netflix Documentary
• What We Know About Missing Flight MH370

Positive Stories of the Week:

• Plus Size Shop Owner Gifts Prom Dress to Teen
• Maggie Grout Build 3D Schools

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On this week's episode, we'd prefer to never wear a bra again and Colleen is a nudist. We break down our St. Paddy's day weekends and it's very on brand. Colleen didn't even know what time it was on Monday morning! Then we get into the topic of the week, UNSOLVED MYSTERIES... PART 1. That's right! There were too many to fit into one episode. Colleen covers the fire and disappearance of the Sodder children and Bridget covers D.B. Cooper. We play a quick game of "Things We're Giving Up For Lent" and we've decided we're bitches now. So don't ask us for ANYTHING. #INTHISECONOMY?! 

Sources:

• The Mysterious Disappearance of the Sodder Children
• Sodder Children Wikipedia
• D.B. Cooper: Where Are You? - Netflix Documentary
• D.B. Cooper Wikipedia

Positive Stories of the Week:

• Minnesota Offers Free Breakfast and Lunch
• Man Learns ASL for Future Wife

The small business shoutout of the week is Seed and Stem! This female owned business is located in Worcester, MA and we want to LIVE THERE. Go to their site to shop nature, houseplants and lifestyle. 

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On this week's episode, Colleen owes the IRS A LOT of money. We're taking any and all suggestions on side hustles at this point. Bridget does a round up of the Oscars from the highlights of the night to the snubs. Then we get into the topic of the week... BAD ROOMMATES. This one is a ROLLERCOASTER. We read listener submissions, tell stories from College and of course, Reddit always keeps us on our toes. We play a quick game of "which roommate would you rather live with" and we learn some new words from Urban Dictionary. If your roommate has a ferret or animal costume... run. #ColleenBrokeAToilet 

The positive story and small business shout out of the week goes to Enoteca Maria! This Staten Island restaurant has a classic Italian menu with rotating Nonnas to cook traditional dishes from all over the world! Check out this article written by Joseph Lamour from Today to learn more about this wonderful restaurant and adorable Nonnas!

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