The Peony

On this week's episode, Lex and Jules sit down with writer, Nikki Frias. When Nikki got tired of the lack of opportunities for new and emerging writers to get their work out there, she decided to create and launch Girl Tell Me,  "A website dedicated to writers and empowering people through comedy" (girltellme.com).  Nikki tells us her story of how she got started in comedy, the decisions that lead her to creating Girl Tell Me, and her passion for storytelling. 


To support Girl Tell Me and to keep up with Nikki, visit:

• www.girltellme.com
• Instagram: @girltellme_dotcom
• Twitter: @nikkideecomedy
• Facebook: Girltellme.com

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• Instagram: @thepeonypodcast
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On this week's episode, Jules sits down with Columbus, OH based designer, Mellissa Jochele Miller. Mellissa is a self-taught designer and the Creative Director and Lead Designer of her ethical, inclusive fashion line, MJOCHELE. As if Mellissa wasn't kick-ass enough, she is the co-chair of Passport to Fashion, "an official Fashion Week Columbus runway show & platform for designers and consumers of all races, ethnicities, body types, gender identities, and lifestyles (via www.mjochele.com). Mellissa talks Jules through her story, the lessons that she's learned through life, and how her desire for a more equitable world lead her to create MJOCHELE.

To keep up with Mellissa and her team, be sure to check her out at:
Instagram & Facebook: @mellissajochele 
Instagram & Facebook: @mjocheleofficial 
www.mjochele.com

Passport to Fashion:
Instagram: @passport2fashioncolumbus 
Facebook: @p2fcolumbus 
www.p2fcolumbus.com

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On this week's episode, Lex and Jules take some time to get vulnerable and reflect on Father's Day, the father figures they may or may not have had, and the people along the way who have helped shaped these two ding-dongs. It's a bit of a heavier episode, but never you fear; they'll always find time for a tangent and some laughs. 

Content Warning: death, grief, parental loss, body dysmorphia 

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This week's episode is brought to you by the letter B! B is for bachelorettes, bigfoots (bigfeets?), and baes. Jules and Lex kick things off with a deep dive into the premier of Season 17 of The Bachelorette, and give their hot takes on Katie Thurston's potential beaus. Will Catman win Jules over? Will Buffalo Bill's long lost twin brother forever haunt Lex's dreams? Will Greg stop being so perfect? Who's to say? But they'll try. 

And as if things couldn't get weird enough, Lex lays down some "facts" about the ever elusive Bigfoot, while Jules attempts to crack the case (they're pretty sure she's solved it). 

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Lex and Jules continue their conversation about mental health. This week, we're tackling the major breakthroughs that we've had on our own mental health journeys, resources we recommend, and tips for navigating the mental health landscape.  As always, we end with our recos of the week! Leave us your recos on our hotline: 707-892-0401.

If you're searching for a therapist or psychiatrist, we recommend visiting psychologytoday.com

If you or someone you know if struggling with their mental health and is in need of immediate support, the following organizations are here to help:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
The Trevor Project (LGBTQIA+): 866-488-7386, or text START to 678-678

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Lex and Jules get real with their mental health journeys but not before talking about some of their favorite sitcoms and which characters they identify with. As always we end with our recos of the week featuring your voicemails! Leave us your recos on our hotline: 707-892-0401.

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This week’s episode is all about following your dopamine as Lex and Jules define the pivotal moments they decided to live for themselves. Lex chats with special guest José Angel Donado on the hustle of breaking through as an actor, being in the entertainment industry during a pandemic, and how he decided to follow his dopamine. Leave us a voicemail on our hotline of your pivotal moments, stories of hope, or recos of the week: 707-892-0401

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Lex and Jules are back to talk weird and wacky news stories and give you their recos of the week. The duo also attempts to unpack the conflict between Israel and Palestine at the top of the show and provide some resources where you can go to help or learn more.  

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This week Lex and Jules are joined by the brilliant Nicole Knudsen, creator and host of The Godfrey Audio Guide Podcast! She talks about what goes into creating a fiction podcast, how she manages her writer's block, and what has been the highlight (and downside) of it all for her so far. Check out more at www.thegodfreyaudioguide.carrd.co!

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This week, Lex and Jules answer some very important questions. Who would they cast in their biopics? Which artists are doing the soundtracks? How do you re-cast classics? They also revive the #FindScott campaign, reminisce on the eras of Britney Spears, and fangirl over Pete Davidson and John Mulaney's friendship. Don't forget to stay til the end for their recos of the week! @thepeonypodcast 

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