The Mugly Truth Podcast

Getting back to our spooky roots, we revisit the topic of ghosts but this time focus on one of the most haunted places in California: The Queen Mary in Long Beach harbor. There's something for every fan whether it's nautical, World War II history, Southern California attractions, Long Beach history, British history, or GHOSTS...the Queen has it all. We talk about Kym's recent stay, room B340, listen to purported EVPs, and listen to Kris get all giddy about her own upcoming stay!

Today Kym and Kris discuss concepts behind Netflix's latest phenomenon Marie Kondo's Tidying Up (along with some of our famous topic detours). Do you know how to properly fold and store clothes? Do you know the meaning of "spark joy"? Have you thanked your home and belongings for their service to you? We talk about these and the freeing experience of purging during the moving process. If clutter is adding anxiety to your life but you aren't sure you can get rid of The Stuff, this is the episode for you!

Today we talk with Terin, a long-time friend who is one of the most inspirational people we know for lots and lots of reasons. She joins us to discuss being the parent of a transgender daughter, and how having Vivian come out was a "non-issue" for their family. International Transgender Day of Visibility is right around the corner (March 31) and we can't think of a better way to participate.

Today Kris and Kym talk about fact-checking their stories and follow up last week's discussion about Coco Chanel and Jane Fonda, discuss some current women (and one young woman) who are making a difference in today's world, and then rant and rave about the college bribing scandal. We round it out very nicely with some facts about St. Patrick's Day, since of course, that was just a couple days ago and it has nothing at all to do with the rest of the episode! It's all in true Kris and Kym style on today's fact-check episode!

Today Kris and Kym discuss the values which make up International Women's Day, the history behind it, and some badass women who have made a huge difference in how we live our lives today because of their actions. Today's episode title is the International Women's Day theme for 2019 and we encourage our listeners to share their own inspiring stories of strength, courage, achievements, and generosity of women in 2019 by using #BalanceForBetter in an effort to create a more gender-balanced world.

Today we play catch up: how successful we were at being randomly kind, our latest favorite podcasts (Root of Evil, Who the Hell is Hamish, Sweaty & Pissed, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast, and Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations). And then get into the weeds with TNT's limited series "I Am The Night" which has a twist on the Black Dahlia murder. Um, just ignore the whining about celebrity podcasts with built-in listeners. Unlike our coffee, we really are not THAT bitter.

Today Kris and Kym celebrate National Tell a Fairytale Day discussing all things fairytale related (and some serious rant detours, but what else is new), including how the Grimm tales came to be, the oldest known fairytale, the "Disneyfication" of otherwise morbid tales, how the expectation of "happily ever after" has shaped today's society, and some of the likely true-life inspirations behind famous stories. Let's just say kids these days don't realize how good they have it.

This week Kym and Kris celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Day, discussing all the wonderful ways people can add positivity to the lives of friends, family, coworkers and strangers. Kindness is free and takes very little effort: it could be an uplifting note to a coworker, returning a shopping cart for someone, smiling at a stranger, telling someone they're doing a good job, or just opening a door for someone. And those are just the tip of the niceberg!

This is the week of lovely LOVE! Saint Valentine's Day is here and yes Kris and Kym have stories of love and how to avoid Singleness Awareness, but there are also a ton of tidbits like the dark origins of the day, how Shakespeare incorporated it into some of his most famous works, and the astounding numbers associated with this holy day of the feels. Tune in for all the sweet (and not so sweet) details!

Kris and Kym tackle their relationship with the magic kingdom in Anaheim, CA. Whether reminiscing about lazing along the river on a paddle boat, having a major crowd-induced panic attack on Main Street, or standing in a 2-hour line for a 3 minute ride, there is PAAAH-LENTY to discuss about their favorite theme-park they hate to love: Disneyland. Please put on your headphones, hold on to your mugs, keep your hands inside, and stay seated at all times. Today's episode may not warrant an E-ticket, but it's definitely a ride you'll want to take.