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On this week's episode, Bridget is back from Disney and Colleen has a new Uncle Jimmy. We share our random thoughts, do a quick Oscars recap, and then we get into the topic of the week.... MARILYN MONROE. The icon. The legend. The "It" girl. Bridget does a deep dive into her tragic childhood, how she hustled to become a movie star and her untimely death. Plot twist: she was much more than the dumb blonde she played on screen. Alexa, can you play the "Smash" soundtrack while I put on a beauty mark, please?!

Sources:

• The Seriously Tragic Life of Marilyn Monroe - Grunge on YouTube
• Wikipedia

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On this week's episode, Colleen kissed another boy and Bridget had a whimsical night out in Boston. Then we get into the topic of the week.... HOT GOSS. For the first time in SWTS history... we've got a Whistleblower. Bridget tells the insane story of the woman with amnesia. Is she telling the truth or is she a fraud? We'll let you be the judge. Then Colleen does a deep dive into Reddit stories that will make your family look sane for once. At least your dad didn't give your girlfriend herpes? At least your mom isn't sleeping with your husband? The bar is so low it's in hell.

Sources:

• Reddit

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On this week's episode, Colleen kissed an Irish lad and Bridget went to a spa. We catch up on ACOTAR, Love Island All Stars, and celebrity break ups. Then we get into the topic of the week.... KENDRICK VS DRAKE. What is the beef with these two and how did it all start? Bridget's got you covered with the thesis she wrote and well, the girls are FIGHTING. Have you also been singing the lyrics to a song without realizing that it was a diss track? Us too. Get ready to Ppop at the Bat Mitzvah because the level of pettiness between these two is unmatched!

Sources:

• The Story of Not Like Us - The Daily Podcast
• Drake & Kendrick Lamar's Rocky Relationship Explained - Billboard
• Kendrick and Drake Beef Explained - Kimberly on TikTok
• Drake VS Kendrick Explained to White People - Josh Johnson
• Kendrick's Half Time Performance

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On this week's episode, our Matriarch has returned for our 100th episode!!! And she brought us gifts!!!! Brb we're sobbing. Colleen has a new car, the Twilight series is still so, so bad and 9/11 cancelled Ellen Degeneres? We'll let you decide. Then Erin gets into the topic of the week... ELIZABETH HOLMES AND THERANOS. Come with us on this wild ride as we hear all about the phony baloney that is Elizabeth Holmes. Between the turtlenecks, fake voice and dancing into work every day, you're definitely going to get the ick. Then we do a segment called, "Erin Answers Everything" where Erin answers all your burning questions (and Colleen's stream of consciousness). Buckle up, Sippers!!! This is one hell of a 100th episode!

Sources:

• The Book "Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup" by John Carreyrou
• Elizabeth Holmes has started her 11 year prison sentence. Here's what to know - NPR Article
• Elizabeth Holmes - Wikipedia

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On this week's episode,  the 99 Restaurant is a Sipper and we have PEAKED. Bridget is living for the chinese food restaurant vibe and Colleen is cooked. But we already knew that. Also, Colleen can't be the only one who can't say any of the names in ACOTAR... right? Then we get into the topic of the week... the mysterious case of ELFREIDA KNAAK. This crime will have your head in a pretzel by the end of the episode. What happened to her? Did someone burn her or did she do it to herself? We don't know but we do hope she's haunting some bitches. Get your vision boards ready for our 99th episode!!

Sources:

• Crime Junkie Episode
• Reddit

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On this week's episode,  Colleen's mom won a million dollars and Bridget is slowly perishing. Those two things are unrelated but go buy yourself a scratch ticket ASAP. Then we get into the topic of the week... the DOWNFALL OF THE ROMANOVS. Did Anastasia really escape? And if not, why did so many people think she did? Bridget talks about the royal family, what led to their demise and the horrific night they were all slaughtered (spoiler alert). Then Colleen plays a game of, "pick a song for an absurd scenario" so we can giggle. Rasputin may be creepy af but "Ra Ra Rasputin" is still a banger. We don't make the rules. #GrandmamaItsMe 

Sources:

• Royal Runaway? Ultimate fate of Duchess Anastasia Revealed | History's Greatest Mysteries: Solved - HISTORY
• The Downfall of the Romanov Family - Buzzfeed Unsolved Network
• The Bizarre Life & Death of Grigori Rasputin - Buzzfeed Unsolved Network
• Chat GPT

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On this week's episode,  it's Christmas!!! Bridget is bringing big Martha energy into 2025 and Colleen gives us a recap on her Paris trip. This week's topic is all things Christmas and 2024! We learn the history of Santa, a version of Twas' The Night Before Christmas that slays the day away, exchange crazy Reddit Christmas stories and do our annual present swap. Don't worry... Nana's cookies are back and still making us emosh. Bridget does a recap of all the biggest pop culture of 2024 and we set resolutions for 2025. 2025 is the year of the Sippers!!!! WE LOVE YOU SM!!

Sources:

• ChatGPT

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On this week's episode,  we talk about our Thanksgiving, Bridget does a Wicked recap and Colleen's luck is NOT turning. Then we get into the topic of the week... MARTHA STEWART. Colleen does a deep dive into the upbringing, rise, eventual fall and comeback of the OG influencer. Martha. Is. That. Bitch. "Just because you don't have money doesn't mean you don't have taste." Hang it in the Louvre!!! 

Sources:

• MARTHA - The Netflix Documentary
• Wikipedia
• ChatGPT

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On this week's episode,  Bridget is spiraling and Colleen thinks her luck is turning. Can we please talk about Mike Tyson's ass for a moment?! Then we get into the topic of the week... ALEXANDER HAMILTON AND AARON BURR. How on EARTH we got two years into this podcast without Bridget covering this... we'll never know. Strap in for some pettiness, grudge holding and scheming brought to you by the founding fathers themselves!. Listen to this episode and tell us women are more dramatic than men, we DARE YOU! Mom? Can you pick us up? We hate it here.

Sources:

• Hamilton Drunk History with Lin Manuel Miranda
• Wikipedia
• ChatGPT

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• Homemade Burritos by Rosa 
• Crowd Sings to Peggy for her 100th Birthday - Yahoo Sports
• Peggy Joins the Press Conference

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On this week's episode,  Bridget took a gummy to deal with stress and Colleen thinks she's better than foliage in New England. Then we get into the topic of the week... REINCARNATION. Colleen picked this one, obviously. We each tell real life stories of people who believe they've lived more than one life. We then play a game of "Real Life Haunted Houses" and Colleen feels attacked. Watch out!! It's someone from high school who remembers that weird thing you did in 7th grade!!! AHHHH!!!

Sources:

• Meet Shanti Devi: The Reincarnation Case That Shook the World
• The Mind Boggling Case of Shanti Devi
• Wikipedia

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