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On this week's episode, Colleen celebrated her 26th birthday and boy, what a domino effect of crap. We get real while we discuss anxiety, guilt and the importance of locking your gd car door! Someone get Colleen a new library card! Also, Ariana Grande is dating Spongebob on Broadway.. ?? Then we get into the topic of the week... the story of STEVEN STAYNOR AND HIS SERIAL KILLER BROTHER. Buckle in brothers cuz this one is WILD. Colleen tells the amazing story of Steven and Timmy as they make their way back to their families and the horrible story of Steven's brother, Cary, who is a real douche canoe. We HAD to end with a giggle so we bring back, "he's a 10 but..." and leave with some positive stories. Get out of our personal bub! We don't have deodorant on!

Sources:

• Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story - Hulu doc
• Steven & Cary Staynor: The Tale of Two Brothers - ABC
• Steven Staynor - Wiki
• Cary Staynor - Wiki

Positive Stories of the Week:

• Iowa Teen Gets Dad's Ashes Back
• 11 Indian Sanitation Workers Hit the Lottery

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On this week's episode, Colleen is spiraling and Bridget was built for Bachelorette parties and drag brunch. Colleen is about to write a lot of strongly worded letters and Bridget simply cannot get over a chicken parm sub she had. We talk about concert etiquette, a sweet moment on stage at Luke Combs and how you should always stick a Drag Queen’s nipple tassle back on. Then we get into the topic of the week… CLEOPATRA! The last queen of Egypt! It’s a Bridget takeover and this story has everything. Drama, history, sex, murder and a woman far ahead of her time. Colleen reads two articles on weird things we all do and savage grandmas. The power of the pussway is strong!! Use it for good. #ABaddieNotASaddie #FrontButt 

Sources:

• Cleopatra - Homeschool History Podcast
• History Summarized: Cleopatra - Overly Sarcastic Productions
• Tomb of Cleopatra Just Discovered - Future Space
• Cleopatra’s Lost Tomb - History Channel

Articles:

• 32 Weird Confessions That’ll Have You Nodding or Confused - Buzzfeed
• 19 Savage Grandmas With No Filter - Buzzfeed

The small business shoutout of the week goes to The [pH]ix! Whether you're new to skincare or a pro, meet your new favorite skincare line! Founded by Brendan Aker, he started this company after struggling to find the right skin care for his mother while she was going through chemo.  He created a line that’s affordable, cruelty free, sustainably sourced products, effective and gentle for all skin types. Check out his Instagram and TikTok before he gets really famous!!! 

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On this week's episode, Bridget isn't drinking and Colleen did a full "Pooh Bear" in front of her mother this morning. After Colleen's boob falls out, we talk about contacts, egg rolls that give us PQs and how Colleen needs to speak to a professional.. and it's not Bridget. Then we get into the topic of the week... DREAMS. All things sleepwalking, talking and paralysis. We learn sleeping fun facts, hear horrifying stories and Bridget quickly covers the case of Scott Falater: the sleepwalking murderer. We end with some hilarious stories of people's partners acting a fool while they're sleep and some positive stories. Be careful if you start being health all of sudden. You may start slaughtering people in your dreams! #AnEntrepreneur #AirflowBITCH 

Sources:

• 45 Mind Blowing Facts About Dreams - Healthline
• 17 Hilariously Weird Dreams to Keep You Up At Night - Buzzfeed
• 31 Truly Terrifying Tales From People With Sleep Paralysis - Buzzfeed
• 57 Uncommon Meanings Behind the Most Common Dreams - Parade
• Scott Falater - The Sleepwalking Murderer - ABC News 
• 53 Crazy Sleeping Walking Stories From Partners - Buzzfeed

Positive Stories of the Week:

• Shelter Dogs Trained As Service Animals
• 96 Year Old Grandpa Returns To Ireland With His Family

The small business shoutout of the week is Side by Side Coffee! If you're looking for a gorgeous coffee cart to come to your wedding, make sure everyone has their favorite beverage AND stays on the dance floor all night.. you've come to the right place! Family owned by our dearest friends, you can reach them at their website and follow them on Instagram here! Reach out for your next event and follow them for more! OR ELSE. 

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On this week's episode, Colleen is a shell of a human and Bridget's crossing things off her summer bucket list. We catch up on all the pop culture, celebrities that give Colleen the ick and how straight men are not okay. Then we get into the topic of the week... SURVIVAL STORIES (part 2). Bridget tells the story of Ernest Shackleton and the crew of the Endurance. Colleen is THRILLED that it takes place in Antarctica but has some follow up questions about where things are located. Spoiler alert: it's the south pole. We leave you with a few games that send us into a fit of giggles and some positive stories of the week. How long do you think we'd last in the Hunger Games? We'd die immediately? Yeah, we agree. 

Sources:

• Fun Facts About Antarctica - Aurora Expeditions
• Ernest Shackleton - Wikipedia
• Survival! The Shackleton Story - National Geographic
• Finding Shackleton's Ship "Endurance" 107 Years After Sinking

Positive Stories of the Week:

• Tessa Embry Becomes One of the Youngest PhD Holders
• Man's Accidental Donation Leads to Bangladesh Community Raising $145K 

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On this week's episode, it's the 4th of July!! Colleen is in the exact same clothes for the 5th week in a row but hey, at least she washes them. We get serious for a minute while Bridget explains why she hates this weekend and warning: you'll need tissues for this one. Colleen makes sure we giggle again by telling us about her insane holiday weekend. Then we jump into the topic of the week.. SURVIVAL STORIES (part 1). Colleen covers the Uruguayan Rugby team that crashed into the Andes and survived after 72 days. Is it just us or are you hungry after this episode? Don't mind us while we eat some hot dogs and mind our business. 

Big shout out to our family in New Jersey. We love you to pieces <3

Sources:

• Prisoners of the Snow: 20/20 - A Hulu Documentary

Positive Stories of the Week:

• Baby Left At Fire Station Adopted By Firefighter Who Found Her
• Family Adopts "Honorary Grandpa"

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On this week's episode, IT'S OUR ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! Can you BELIEVE?! We can't either.  We cheers to one whole year of SWTS!  We catch up on our weekends, the Titanic Sub and what Colleen said to Claudia. Also, Bridget FINALLY explains Communism because apparently we all need a refresher. We then jump into the topic of the week... THE POD! Our favorite and least favorite episodes, hilarious moments, untold stories and church songs galore! We end the episode with two very special interviews that will go down in the history books. Get ready to giggle and for your cold, dead heart to grow three sizes!!! #PourOneOutForReadBetweenTheWines 

Union of Sippers. We love you. We thank you. You're the wind beneath our wings. You're the wide back to our low ass crack. We're eternally grateful for each and every one of you!!! LOVE YOU, MEAN IT!

Sources:

• What Is Communism?

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On this week's episode, Colleen went to Supercuts and has some regrets. Bridget recaps us on her weekend in NYC and had a few celeb sightings!! Colleen's been doing chin exercises, finally watched Top Gun and is ready to peak at a liquor store for her own celeb sighting. We then get into the topic of the week... OUIJA BOARDS. Get ready to get SPOOKY while we learn about the history of the Ouija Board and it's rise to being one of the most popular board games of all time. Colleen reads some death bed confessions and Bridget lists of her summer goals. There will be no sleep paralysis in this house!!! #Craplebees #PebbleAndThePenguin

Sources:

• The Dark History Behind the Ouija Boards
• The Interesting History of the Ouija Boards
• William Fuld

Positive Stories of the Week:

• 7 Inmates Graduate From Yale in New Program
• The Couple That Fostered Over 130 Children

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On this week's episode, things are warming up in the pod room and we're not ready to have swass. Bridget had a weekend of events including the Bunkerhill Parade which wasn't the same without Auntie Mimi. Colleen went to see Chris Stapleton on a whim and no, she didn't hook up with anyone on the lawn. Colleen is back on her hockey smut and will be taking no further questions at this time. We then get into the topic of the week.... MONICA LEWINSKY AND THE CLINTON IMPEACHMENT. 

Bridget did all the research for this one and good LORD is it a doozie. We talk about the scandals that led up to it, the friendship and betrayal of Linda Tripp, the horrible day in the hotel room/mall and how it affected Monica and the Clinton presidency. We end with some Reddit rabbit holes Colleen went down and a few positive stories of the week! I'm getting a swear jar but instead of swearing, Colleen has to put money in it every time she brings up Glee. #JusticeForMonica #InAStairwell!? 


Sources:

• Shoutout to Bridget's new obsession the Scamanda Podcast
• Slow Burn (season 2)
• The Price of Shame - Monica’s Ted Talk
• Armchair expert episode with Monica Lewinsky 
• Timeline of events 
• Clinton - Lewinsky Scandal
• Whitewater 
• Vince Foster
• Ken Starr
• The Friendship and Bad Blood of Linda and Monica

Positive Stories of the Week:

• 8 Month Pregnant Bus Driver Saves Children
• "Mama" Tears Up at Granddaughter's Barbie

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On this week's episode, we're back from our trips! Colleen catches us up on her time in New York City and Bridget already misses Austin, TX and Torchy's tacos. Does it come as a surprise to anyone that Colleen forgets to eat at places when she travels? Then we get into the topic of the week... THE SIX WIVES OF HENRY VIII! Inspired by one of our favorite musicals, we had to cover these iconic women of herstory. Strap in for some wildly incestuous drama of the royal family in the 1500's!!! We end with some positive stories and Bridget addressing nest gate.  Tbh, we still haven't recovered. #GhettoCinderella #WeepingUlcers

Sources:

• Catherine of Aragon
• Anne Boleyn
• Jane Seymour
• Anne of Cleves
• Catherine Howard
• Catherine Parr
• Wives of Henry VIII
• Amazing Historical Facts About Henry VIII

Positive Stories of the Week:

• Two Sisters Donate Their Kidneys
• Service Dog Receives His Own Diploma (#5)

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On this week's episode, we have our north star, our matriarch and our very own Tami Taylor in the pod room... ERIN! Our big sister visits the pod to talk the Era's tour, stories from our childhood, how familial bullying is a good thing and all the things motherhood. This episode has more belly laughs than ANY episode we've recorded and Colleen snorts at least three times. An iconic episode fit for an icon! Still scarred from the bird's nest tbh... #PrayersForJohn #AnAlienFromToyStory #ErinsAColleen

Positive Stories of the Week:

• 77 Year Old Marries Herself
• 93 Year Old and Grandson Visit All the National Parks

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