The Manic Episodes

Mary & Wyatt are live from a self-isolation den with two obnoxious dogs. They talk about how to deal with stress and anxiety during a time of crisis and what neurotypical people can learn from people who struggle with mental illness. Also on the agenda: peeing in public pools, Bourbon Street webcams, a review of "Mulan," and Mary's Facebook stalking habits. 

*CONTENT WARNING FOR THIS EPISODE*: Suicide and self-harm

Mary & Wyatt snuggle up on the couch and talk about how to ask for help when you need it without feeling like you’re burdening the people you love. They talk about how to seek the resources you need during dark times. Also on the agenda: Really bad impressions of presidential hopefuls, an inevitable discussion of coronavirus, and four really, really good poems.

After making sure that Mary’s green room is stocked with only red M&Ms, Wyatt and Mary settle in and chat about celebrity culture, reality TV, and the importance of visibility and representation in the media. Also on the agenda: the most expensive beverage on Earth, the Dixie Chicks, and an exclusive musical performance (or performances, maybe?) by Grandma Mary & Papa Wyatt. 

Mary and Wyatt discuss a failed podcast attempt and the emotions that followed. They talk about sadness, anger, conflict, and how to manage the great Rubik's cube of feelings.    Also on the agenda: a new segment called Name That Dog and a recent visit from the feds. 

Wyatt and Mary talk about the big T. They discuss the comorbidity of bipolar disorder and PTSD, the desire to be understood, and possible avenues to healing from trauma.  Also on the agenda: snowmobiling, queer dishwashing, and the devastating baby platypus hoax.

Mary & Wyatt talk about their first date, gloat about what it’s like to be loved as you are, and express general relationship hubris. They chat about the perils of Tinder, the sexy magic of a close Scrabble game, and Mary’s relief that Wyatt wasn’t a charming stalker. Also on the agenda: the debut of the Manic Fam Singles Club, a baby-jumping festival, and some scintillating health insurance talk.

Mary and Wyatt channel their inner fashionistas or something. They chat about style, makeup, beauty, gender expression, and how to reconcile one’s feminist beliefs with one’s love of shoulder pads. Mary shouts out her heroes in plus-size fashion and talks about what it’s like to shop for clothes as a fat person. Also on the agenda: Spongebob as a cog in the capitalist machine, possum adoption, and armpit hair. 

Your hosts spend this delightful hour and a half talking about their own bipolar diagnosis' and approach to treatment, including an in-depth look at pharmacological options. A must listen for anyone newly diagnosed with bipolar! Also on the pod: a very sad poem, lies about our patreons, Mary's continuing obsession with the Indigo Girls and Wyatt's inevitable mention of Jeff Bezos.

Mary & Wyatt snuggle up in bed and talk about how to love & care for yourself in a cruel, cold world. Ironically, Mary is recording this while she has the flu. Also on the agenda: Jillian Michaels and Lizzo, Mary & Wyatt's upcoming media appearances, and some questions: Are bath bombs self-care? What game is Mary addicted to? How do we avoid getting Q-Tips stuck up our noses?

Amen, y'all! Mary & Wyatt take a seat in a comfy pew and chat about Christianity, faith, and when the word "homosexual" actually entered the Bible. They talk about their relationship with God and the church throughout their lives and what that relationship is like now.

Also on the agenda: Chick-fil-A, bird-themed inventions, and lies about our fans.