Oh, come all ye faithful (and fine)! It’s the holiday edition of The List, and we’re officially saying "bye-bye" to 2025 and "hello" to our calling. We’re getting into our favorite Christmas songs, unpacking the complexities of family, reminding ourselves that health really is wealth, and debating what actually makes a relationship last. PLUS, one of the co-hosts drops some MAJOR news you do not want to miss.

SHOW NOTES

Oprah Winfrey Podcast

Where Are You Christmas 

Family Estrangement 

Jessica Simpson, Broadway star

Flu season is baaaaad

Marie's Crisis 

Maria Randazzo's Patreon

On this episode of The List, we’re joined by comedian, actor, and writer, Jay Jurden, whose brand new comedy special, "Yes Ma'am," drops on Hulu November 7th! We’re talking Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl, billionaires versus everybody, and why straight men really need to tell their friends “I love you.” Plus, we’re melting down over Tyra Banks’ hot ice cream, calling out reality TV’s circus era, and side-eyeing the “rich culture” TV keeps trying to sell us. It’s giving jokes, gems, and group chat energy. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

SHOW NOTES

Bad Bunny & The Super Bowl

1 in 4 Americans Will Be Latino by 2060

How A Supreme Court Case Defined Whiteness

Black People “Passing” in White America 

Millions of Americans lose access to SNAP 

How to Help Families Losing SNAP Benefits 

How Food Insecurity Affects Mental Health 

Money Is Ruining TV 

Income Inequality is Surging 

Men Need to Tell Their Friends “I love you” 

Tyra Banks & Hot Ice Cream

Jay Jurden Union Hall 11/11

Jay Jurden NY Comedy Festival 11/15

Jay Jurden Hulu Special 

Nothing Special Tour…coming to a city near you!

Hi Cuties! Our most sincere apologies for the delay in dropping a new episode! As the kids say, "life be life-ing!" We are hopping into the studio soon to give you what we already know will be one of our best episodes! In the meantime, be sure to listen to our past episodes, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, and if your heart compels you, drop us a note at [email protected]. We always want to know what's on your list! 

Live and let List!

Are you devoted to yourself? Should TikTok tell you what to wear to school? Have you ever surprised yourself with a parasocial relationship? And who are the ride or die friends in your life? Name them! Thank them! Join us as we welcome Papirossa back on the pod and unpack it all on this week’s episode of The List! 

SHOW NOTES:

Is The Let Them Theory That Simple?

Discipline is Out, Devotion is In 

Slow Progress is Still Progress 

Hanging Out With Friends is Good For You 

This week we’re joined by comedian and host of the We’re Done Here Podcast, Meka Mo! We're taking a double dose of our seasonal vaccines, fighting against workplace bullies, recasting The Nanny, and questioning what TF is going on at Netflix. All this and more on this week’s episode of THE LIST!!

Trigger Warning: This episode briefly discusses cyberbullying and sexual harassment. Please take care while listening. 

SHOW NOTES 

Jilberto Soto and Meka Mo on Saturday, Sept 13th 

The Ground Game w/ Meka Mo and Jiberto Soto on Sunday, Sept 14th 

Purple Park Comedy on Thursday, Sept 25th 

We’re Done Here Podcast

Cardi B’s Trial (Meme Style)

Sign up for Bystander Training 

The Shocking True Story Behind Unknown Number: The High School Catfish

Florida’s Vaccine Overhaul

Jussie Smollet Revisits Attack Allegations in new Netflix Documentary

This week we’re joined by screenwriter, comedian, and host of the Drunk Black History live show and co-host of the Medium Popcorn podcast, Brandon Collins! We lament the youth’s waning attention spans, gossip about movie theater culture, discuss five things we can do to keep the despair away, and rave about KPop Demon Hunters! Grab your popcorn, because this podcast is about to start (when you hit play)!

Show notes:
Brandon Collins Instagram

Drunk Black History Show

What The Film (Brandon’s next live show)

Second screens

Robert Reich - 5 things you can do

Who Are the Tuskegee Airmen

Bystander intervention training (ICE specific): Righttobe.org 
Bystander Intervention to Support the Immigrant Community: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-Np28uAiQfSqRNN02iz5_A#/registration

Movie theaters cut “marketing material”

KPop Demon Hunters

It’s a glamorous episode of The List with special guest and co-host of Decadence Podcast, Garrett Williams! On this brand new episode, we’re setting the record straight on past employment, discussing social media etiquette, praising Beyoncé (contractually obligated), and giving thanks for Pizookies and Painkillers. Now settle into your Chili’s booth and get ready for The List!  

SHOW NOTES

Bad Boy Gar Gar 

https://www.instagram.com/badboygargar?igsh=MWhpbjF6NDVscmtxbA==

Decadence podcast 

https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZqCLNqpOJJb1K5QUspwIs?si=ITbUFmTQTraf1v-fSB5Qvw

Get your Big Night tickets!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/garrett-and-allisons-big-night-tickets-1582543663699

Booth Boots

https://www.mensjournal.com/food/chilis-x-tecovas-boots-immediately-sold-out

My Rose by Beyonce 

https://open.spotify.com/track/486YUqcmF9IWPkreU0THcQ?si=RFN2P--5TvyZc4KlwJ2Uhw

Protect your Memories!

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/memory-5-ways-to-protect-your-brain-health

Hot Wing-Inspired Lip Balm 

https://wwd.com/pop-culture/new-fashion-releases/revlon-guy-fieri-flavortown-lip-balm-1237988225/

THE Cheddars Painkiller 

https://m.cheddars.com/menu/cheddars-painkiller/prod7022152

This week we’re joined by party girl and Bubble Bath Stories podcast co-host, Nicky Trendz! We’re rooting for Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson, we’re blown away by the cash South Park is stacking, we’re concerned for J Lo, and above all else, we want you to BE YOURSELF! All this and more on this week’s The List! 

Show notes:

Bubble Bath Stories Podcast

Dicks The Musical

Poet and Professor, Ocean Vuong on “Cringe”

Meg Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson are official 

Carol Burnett as Miss Hannigan 

Blue Box Blues 

The Difference between dip powder and gel

South Park creators are now billionaires 

Shout out to the cobblers! On this week’s episode of The List, Maria can’t share an elevator with anyone under 5’8, Tocarra is finally getting to her spring cleaning, Quincie is tipping you appropriately, and our special guest, Chris DeRosa (Fixing Famous People), has a big pet peeve, mamma mia!

Show notes:

Where to Find Fixing Famous People 

https://www.instagram.com/fixingfamouspeople/

https://www.patreon.com/FixingFamousPeople

Where to Find Chris DeRosa  

https://www.instagram.com/thechrisderosa/?hl=en

The Gen Z Stare

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/14/style/gen-z-stare-tiktok.html

Enterprise Village 

https://www.pcsb.org/domain/12708

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

https://www.anniesloan.com/

Erin Bagwell – The Buffalo Medium 

https://underthemoongate.substack.com/p/my-story

Quincie dares you to distance yourself from A.I., Tocarra wants you OUT of her DMs, and our special guest, comedian Niki Mahmoodi, wants to free the Labubu. We also welcome you to shame Maria for what she did on a plane. Join us for all that and more on this week's episode of The List!

Show notes: 

The Cut article: Skinni Societe:
https://www.thecut.com/article/influencer-liv-schmidt-subscriber-group-chat-weight-loss.html?utm_source=insta&utm_medium=s1&utm_campaign=thecut


Labubu Origin Story:
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/18/g-s1-72939/what-is-labubu-pop-mart-explained


Niki is Malala’s Cousin: 
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5qx52RuLhz/

Niki Mahmoodi’s Short Film: 
https://youtu.be/sakSjQ4xQyw

Kalamazoo Farmers Market (rain or shine):
:https://www.kalamazoocity.org/Community/Events-Meetings/Kalamazoo-Farmers-Market-Saturday-Markets

The Stinky Cheese Man:
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-stinky-cheese-man-and-other-fairly-stupid-tales-jon-scieszka/12814755?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=dsa_nonbrand&utm_content=%7Badgroupname%7D&utm_term=aud-1721779758375:dsa-19959388920&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12440232635&gbraid=0AAAAACfld41NBaH2g20JVggRyIXMYGHdu&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjo7DBhCrARIsACWauSkz_8X2Ahbn_LujBsXepF1M7n8RIFe6TgMGKbDTJ8JrmE0W32ncZsUaAgoKEALw_wcB


ED recovery resources
:https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/

ED Recovery resources for the people of color: 
https://withinhealth.com/learn/articles/bipoc-resources