This Is Awkward

By Allison Baggerly & Chris Browning

Money can make things real awkward, real quick. Hosts Allison and Chris are here to help! Each episode they take your calls to help you through your awkward money situations without losing your friend... more

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How many episodes does This Is Awkward have?

The podcast currently has 96 episodes available.

This Is Awkward episodes:

November 02, 2022 59| Are My In-Laws Stealing From Me?
What would you do if you found out that you've been paying hundreds of dollars more for your phone bill that you should?

Our anonymous writer discovered that he and his wife have been over paying their share of their in-laws phone plan for years. Our writer is upset, but his wife thinks he needs to let it go and keep the peace. What should he do?

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Popcorn Finance YouTube Channel https://YouTube.com/PopcornFinance

Take control of your old 401k plans with Capitalize! https://PopcornFinance.com/Capitalize

Both Allison and Chris have solo podcasts that they host on their own. Come check out and support their shows!

Allison - Inspired Budget Podcast

Chris - Popcorn Finance

Have an awkward money situation? If so, we want to hear from you! Feel free to call in, leave us a voicemail, and we will play it on the show. You can either share your name or remain completely anonymous.⁠

⁠The number to call is 707-200-8259 or visit https://AwkwardPodcast.com

Connect with us on Instagram!

@thisisawkwardpodcast

Chris - @popcornfinancepodcast

Allison - @inspiredbudget

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47min
October 19, 2022 58| My Sister in Law Somehow Always Forgets Her Wallet
What do you do when your sister in law thinks that you should pay for every meal?

This week we discuss a woman who is fed up with her sister in law who somehow always "forgets" her wallet every time they go out to eat. She's reached her breaking point and decided to do something about it.

Join Us On Patreon

Get access to even more bonus content with our This Is Awkward Patreon starting at just $3!

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Sponsors

Popcorn Finance YouTube Channel https://YouTube.com/PopcornFinance

Take control of your old 401k plans with Capitalize! https://PopcornFinance.com/Capitalize

Both Allison and Chris have solo podcasts that they host on their own. Come check out and support their shows!

Allison - Inspired Budget Podcast

Chris - Popcorn Finance

Have an awkward money situation? If so, we want to hear from you! Feel free to call in, leave us a voicemail, and we will play it on the show. You can either share your name or remain completely anonymous.⁠

⁠The number to call is 707-200-8259 or visit https://AwkwardPodcast.com

Connect with us on Instagram!

@thisisawkwardpodcast

Chris - @popcornfinancepodcast

Allison - @inspiredbudget

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42min
October 06, 2022 57| My Mom Gives Gifts Like the Grinch
What do you do when your mom hates giving gifts but does it anyway, but with strings attached?

That's what today's episode is all about. A listener wrote in wanting to know how do they handle a mom who makes a big deal about how much they pay for every gift and it's getting old.

Join Us On Patreon

Get access to even more bonus content with our This Is Awkward Patreon starting at just $3!

https://www.patreon.com/thisisawkwardpodcast

Sponsors Popcorn Finance YouTube Channel https://YouTube.com/PopcornFinance Take control of your old 401k plans with Capitalize! https://PopcornFinance.com/Capitalize
Both Allison and Chris have solo podcasts that they host on their own. Come check out and support their shows!

Allison - Inspired Budget Podcast

Chris - Popcorn Finance

Have an awkward money situation? If so, we want to hear from you! Feel free to call in, leave us a voicemail, and we will play it on the show. You can either share your name or remain completely anonymous.⁠

⁠The number to call is 707-200-8259 or visit https://AwkwardPodcast.com

Connect with us on Instagram!

@thisisawkwardpodcast

Chris - @popcornfinancepodcast

Allison - @inspiredbudget

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)
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57min
September 21, 2022 56| My Neighbor is Flooding My Basement
My neighbor flooded my basement. It was an accident, but it still happened. A listener wrote in needing to face this situation head on, but they don’t know how to approach their neighbor. How should she bring up the conversation without ruining a positive relationship?

Join Us On Patreon

Get access to even more bonus content with our This Is Awkward Patreon starting at just $3!

https://www.patreon.com/thisisawkwardpodcast

Sponsors Popcorn Finance YouTube Channel https://YouTube.com/PopcornFinance Take control of your old 401k plans with Capitalize! https://PopcornFinance.com/Capitalize
Both Allison and Chris have solo podcasts that they host on their own. Come check out and support their shows!

Allison - Inspired Budget Podcast

Chris - Popcorn Finance

Have an awkward money situation? If so, we want to hear from you! Feel free to call in, leave us a voicemail, and we will play it on the show. You can either share your name or remain completely anonymous.⁠

⁠The number to call is 707-200-8259 or visit https://AwkwardPodcast.com

Connect with us on Instagram!

@thisisawkwardpodcast

Chris - @popcornfinancepodcast

Allison - @inspiredbudget

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42min
September 07, 2022 55| My Friend's Wedding is Going to Bankrupt Me!
A listener is starting to get overwhelmed by the growing cost of their friend’s wedding. Between gifts, clothes, flights, and hotels, it’s all adding up. Should they approach their friend about this or just keep quiet and spend the extra money?

Join Us On Patreon

Get access to even more bonus content with our This Is Awkward Patreon starting at just $3!

https://www.patreon.com/thisisawkwardpodcast

Sponsors Popcorn Finance YouTube Channel https://YouTube.com/PopcornFinance Take control of your old 401k plans with Capitalize! https://PopcornFinance.com/Capitalize
Both Allison and Chris have solo podcasts that they host on their own. Come check out and support their shows!

Allison - Inspired Budget Podcast

Chris - Popcorn Finance

What I’m Loving Chris - Electric Cars Allison - Kirkland’s Donut Shoppe Candles

Have an awkward money situation? If so, we want to hear from you! Feel free to call in, leave us a voicemail, and we will play it on the show. You can either share your name or remain completely anonymous.⁠

⁠The number to call is 707-200-8259 or visit https://AwkwardPodcast.com

Connect with us on Instagram!

@thisisawkwardpodcast

Chris - @popcornfinancepodcast

Allison - @inspiredbudget

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46min
August 17, 2022 54| How Do I Help My Parents Without Feeling Resentful?
How do I talk with my parents about their financial struggles and find a way to help them without feeling resentful? That's the question we received this week from a listener.

Join Us On Patreon

Get access to even more bonus content with our This Is Awkward Patreon starting at just $3!

https://www.patreon.com/thisisawkwardpodcast

Sponsors Popcorn Finance YouTube Channel https://YouTube.com/PopcornFinance Take control of your old 401k plans with Capitalize! https://PopcornFinance.com/Capitalize
Both Allison and Chris have solo podcasts that they host on their own. Come check out and support their shows!

Allison - Inspired Budget Podcast

Chris - Popcorn Finance

Have an awkward money situation? If so, we want to hear from you! Feel free to call in, leave us a voicemail, and we will play it on the show. You can either share your name or remain completely anonymous.⁠

⁠The number to call is 707-200-8259 or visit https://AwkwardPodcast.com

Connect with us on Instagram!

@thisisawkwardpodcast

Chris - @popcornfinancepodcast

Allison - @inspiredbudget

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51min
August 03, 2022 53| Is My Mother In Law Trying to Rip Us Off?
Grandma wants to babysit, but at a pretty price. A listener writes in feeling like she’s being taken advantage of by her mother in law and her high rates. How should she approach this conversation and figure out what is a fair price?

Join Us On Patreon

Get access to even more bonus content with our This Is Awkward Patreon starting at just $3!

https://www.patreon.com/thisisawkwardpodcast

Sponsors Popcorn Finance YouTube Channel https://YouTube.com/PopcornFinance Take control of your old 401k plans with Capitalize! https://PopcornFinance.com/Capitalize
Both Allison and Chris have solo podcasts that they host on their own. Come check out and support their shows!

Allison - Inspired Budget Podcast

Chris - Popcorn Finance

What I’m Loving

Chris - Mountain Drives

Allison - Virgin River

Have an awkward money situation? If so, we want to hear from you! Feel free to call in, leave us a voicemail, and we will play it on the show. You can either share your name or remain completely anonymous.⁠

⁠The number to call is 707-200-8259 or visit https://AwkwardPodcast.com

Connect with us on Instagram!

@thisisawkwardpodcast

Chris - @popcornfinancepodcast

Allison - @inspiredbudget

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)
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1h
July 20, 2022 52| How Do I Say No to My In-Laws?
Navigating money conversations with your parents or in laws can be very awkward! In this episode we hear from one of our listeners who is confronted with the reality that she and her partner will likely be supporting her in laws financially as they age. "Within 10 years, we'll probably be paying for their retirement while raising a family at the same time... I'm both scared for my future with my husband as well as frustrated at all the money we're going to have to give the... I feel bad for not doing the same for my parents. What do we do? Is it wrong to say no?" Tune in to find out how Chris and Allison would address this situation and some very practical action steps you can take to prepare yourself financially should you find yourself in a similar situation!

Join Us On Patreon

Get access to even more bonus content with our This Is Awkward Patreon starting at just $3!

https://www.patreon.com/thisisawkwardpodcast

Sponsors

Popcorn Finance YouTube Channel

https://YouTube.com/PopcornFinance
Links Mentioned https://www.investor.gov/financial-tools-calculators/calculators/compound-interest-calculator Sponsors Popcorn Finance YouTube Channel https://YouTube.com/PopcornFinance
Both Allison and Chris have solo podcasts that they host on their own. Come check out and support their shows!

Allison - Inspired Budget Podcast

Chris - Popcorn Finance

What I’m Loving

Chris - Stranger Thinks Season 4!

Allison - Her husband Matt!

Have an awkward money situation? If so, we want to hear from you! Feel free to call in, leave us a voicemail, and we will play it on the show. You can either share your name or remain completely anonymous.⁠

⁠The number to call is 707-200-8259 or visit https://AwkwardPodcast.com

Connect with us on Instagram!

@thisisawkwardpodcast

Chris - @popcornfinancepodcast

Allison - @inspiredbudget

Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)
...more
55min
July 06, 2022 51| I Haven't Gotten a Raise in 3 Years! What Do I Do?
A listener wrote in because they haven’t had a raise in the past 3 years. They feel undervalued and with inflation on the rise, they are seeing the effects on their budget. Should they approach their boss, and if so, what’s the best way to do that?

Join Us On Patreon

Get access to even more bonus content with our This Is Awkward Patreon starting at just $3!

https://www.patreon.com/thisisawkwardpodcast

Sponsors

Popcorn Finance YouTube Channel

https://YouTube.com/PopcornFinance

Both Allison and Chris have solo podcasts that they host on their own. Come check out and support their shows!

Allison - Inspired Budget Podcast

Chris - Popcorn Finance

What I’m Loving

Chris - Juan LaFonta - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0Wgz7auLAk

Allison - Beat Saber

Have an awkward money situation? If so, we want to hear from you! Feel free to call in, leave us a voicemail, and we will play it on the show. You can either share your name or remain completely anonymous.⁠

⁠The number to call is 707-200-8259

or visit https://AwkwardPodcast.com

Connect with us on Instagram!

@thisisawkwardpodcast

Chris - @popcornfinancepodcast

Allison - @inspiredbudget
...more
1h 2min
May 18, 2022 50| Should I Reimburse My Ex?
What happens when you and your partner separate but you both put money in to your home? We hear from a listener who received an invoice from her ex for a few home upgrades that he made to her home. Should she pay them or should she refuse?

This Is Awkward will be taking a break for the month of June, however we will still be releasing episodes on Patreon. Be sure to join us so you don’t miss out on more from Chris and Allison!

Join Us On Patreon

Get access to even more bonus content with our This Is Awkward Patreon starting at just $3!

https://www.patreon.com/thisisawkwardpodcast

Sponsors

Popcorn Finance YouTube Channel

https://YouTube.com/PopcornFinance

Both Allison and Chris have solo podcasts that they host on their own. Come check out and support their shows!

Allison - Inspired Budget Podcast

Chris - Popcorn Finance

What I’m Loving

Chris - Babysitting

Allison - Costco Chicken Cordon Bleu

Have an awkward money situation? If so, we want to hear from you! Feel free to call in, leave us a voicemail, and we will play it on the show. You can either share your name or remain completely anonymous.⁠

⁠The number to call is 707-200-8259

or visit https://AwkwardPodcast.com

Connect with us on Instagram!

@thisisawkwardpodcast

Chris - @popcornfinancepodcast

Allison - @inspiredbudget
...more
45min

FAQs about This Is Awkward:

How many episodes does This Is Awkward have?

The podcast currently has 96 episodes available.