The Gripe

Do we love our phones or do we hate our phones? Why is there a constant need to be so connected with everyone and everything at all times? That's what we're griping about this week. We have a lot of things to say about why we hate our phone this week, see y'all there!

New Year, Same Us! We're still out here hating on annoying words and phrases that y'all insist on using. Warning: we're a little meaner than usual on this pod, see y'all there!

Spoiler Alert: It wasn't Alison or Kai, we had great years, thank you very much. BUT, a lot of people, places or things had TERRIBLE years and we're breaking it down for y'all. Some are expected and some are unexpected; see y'all there!

Episode 75 Corny Christmas Movie Love by Gripe #1 (Alison) and Gripe #2 (Kai)

Included in today's Gripe: several Public Service Announcements regarding being self-aware, the new book club choice and the Annual Gripe Gift Guide. We cover it all from $2 lip balm to really expensive things because you never know which one of your friends are rich and want to blow some cash on their friends. See y'all there!

"Comparison is the thief of joy"--someone smart. We know that we shouldn't compare our stuff to other people's stuff, but what is more American than competition? Especially with your friends, family, and neighbors? Today, we're talking about "Keeping up with the Joneses." We actually get a little bit deep. See y'all there!

Chances are, you've experienced the woes of working in retail. And if you haven't, well we outline them all in today's Gripe. Today is all about that retail life, both from the perspective from the retail worker and the consumer. We got things to say. See y'all there!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!! We hope you're enjoying your holiday and eating too much and wearing soft pants and arguing with your relatives. If you need a break from all the Thanksgiving stimulation, here's our gift to you! Black Friday horror stories. We gathered up some of the best of the worst Black Friday tales around. It will make you feel sad about the state of humanity but good about yourself. Cheers!!

So many celebrations in November! Alison's significant other has created a hybrid holiday, combining his birthday with Thanksgiving and has coined it "Birthgiving". We couldn't think of a title for this episode, so that won out because it sounds funny. Anyway! This week, we discuss Thanskgiving gripes as well as what we're thankful for this year. A little gripey, a little grateful. See y'all there!

We've griped about Planes and Traffic, but there's still so much more! On this episode, we chat about all things transportation. PLUS: Kai reveals a secret that he has been keeping from Alison for the past month and a half. THE HORRORS. P.S Yay for positive mid term results and yay for Alison's birthday! We will see y'all there!