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This episode is all about dating... SPEED DATING!
We’re joined by Katie Conway, the founder of Hot Potato Hearts — an inclusive community that redefines modern dating by getting us off our phones and into real-life conversations.

What started as frustration with online dating turned into a thriving space for authentic connection through speed dating, live shows, trivia nights, and more.

Is in-person connection the secret sauce to finding love (or at least a good time)? How do you actually speed date successfully?

If you’ve ever questioned whether dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, Grindr and Bumble are working, this one’s for you.

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🎉 Ur Typical Podcast is celebrating 50 episodes, and we're doing it in true Donnie fashion—with Glee Jeopardy! 🎶

Four GLEEKS go head-to-head, testing their knowledge across categories like Music, Who Said That?, Guest Stars, Donnie’s Choice, and Glee in Real Life. Expect audio and video clips, deep-cut trivia, and a whole lot of chaos.

Think you know the most-streamed Glee song? Or what Finn wanted to name his baby?

Play along and see if you can out-Gleek our contestants!

Hit play and let the trivia showdown begin! 🏆✨

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In this episode, I sit down with my incredible friend Alondra García—a powerhouse educator, activist, and advocate for immigrant communities. Alondra is a second-grade bilingual teacher from Milwaukee’s south side. As a DACA recipient, she knows firsthand the challenges immigrant families face—and she’s not afraid to stand up and fight for them.

And she’s got the receipts to back it up! Alondra has been recognized for her dedication with the 2020 Early Educator Award (Wisconsin Association of Colleges for Teacher Education), the 2021 Civil Rights Award (Voces de la Frontera), WEAC’s Tenia Jenkins Activist Award (2024-25), GSAFE’s 2025 Educator of the Year, and even a Women’s History Month citation from the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors.

We talk about her journey, the backlash she faced for simply helping immigrant families access legal resources (yes, really), and why knowing your rights is more important than ever—especially in this political climate. In the Trump era, conversations like these aren’t just important; they’re necessary. Schools should be safe havens, not places of fear.

So, if you care about immigrant rights, education, or just want to hear from someone who’s out here making real change, this episode is for you. ❤️

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Check out the Immigrant Legal Resource Center for essential resources on knowing your rights as an immigrant! 🛡️✨

The time for talk is NOW!

Donnie and John are here to give you their unsolicited opinions on The Traitors Season 3.

How did Delores and Ivar pull off the win against your favorite reality stars? Is Traitor-on-Traitor violence really the best strategy? Are you Team Danielle or Team Carolyn? Team Bob or Team Ayan?

And let’s talk about those four Faithfuls splitting $200K — did we really need the Kum By Yah finale?

Plus, who discuss who in our dream cast for The Traitors Season 4.

We’re getting into it all — and more — over a glass (or two) of wine. Cheers!

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Struggling to make new friends as an adult? What if the secret is... dinner? 🍽️👀

This week on Ur Typical Podcast, I'm joined by Brook Anderson, founder of Second Helping Supper Club — a Chicago-based supper club bringing strangers together over delicious dinners and lively conversation. 🍷✨

We’re talking about building community, the magic of sharing a meal, and yes — some hot takes on splitting the bill etiquette you won’t want to miss. 👀🔥

Tune in for a fun, inspiring convo that’ll have you craving good food and even better company!

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on Instagram and keep an eye out for tickets to their next unforgettable supper!

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Surprise! It’s a special Friday episode, and we’re serving up something extra fierce! 💅✨

This week, I’m sitting down with the 👑 QUEEN OF INDIELUSION ,Chicago's very own Indie Cisive—drag queen, performer, and winner of Survivor Chicago Season 21! We’re spilling all the tea on the wild world of Chicago’s drag scene, from sewing and how Indie got her start in drag to dating as a drag queen and… Drag Race?! 👀

Indie dishes on it all—plus, we talk about what’s next for her career. Get ready for laughs, shade, and some serious kiki-ing from two Chicago Aquariuses. ♒️

Go follow her on Instagram to keep up with all the fabulous things she’s up to: @imsoindiecisive ✨

Link in bio—tune in now! 🎤🔥

🎬 Lights, Camera… Jay Villa! 🎙

Hailing from New Orleans, trained at the legendary Stella Adler Acting Conservatory and the National Theater Institute, and now making Brooklyn their creative home—Jay Villa is a filmmaker with something to say.

Their work? It’s all about the intersection of queerness and Latine identity, bringing bold, authentic stories to life.

In this episode, we’re talking all about Plato Lleno—Jay’s latest short film that explores familial love and hardship through a queer lens. It’s a deeply personal story with a powerful message, and we dive into everything from the inspiration behind it and the BIG premiere at their alma mater- Colby College.

We also chat about filmmaking, artistic evolution, and the creative risks Jay is taking—including their newest rebrand and what community really means.

Hit play and get into it! 🎧

In this special crossover episode, I’m joined by Sam, the host of Pessimistic at Best, for a conversation about podcasting and creativity. We dive into how we know each other, what led to this collab, and the origin story of Pessimistic at Best—from its early challenges to how it’s evolved over time.

Sam also shares what it's like podcasting with her partner, James, and spills some behind-the-scenes stories from their home set-up (including how working together has shaped their relationship). Plus, we get into her side hustles—she has an eye for VINTAGE??

Plus we discuss high school dances and our villain origin stories? Justified? Maybe. And, most importantly… PETTY??? Tune in to find out.

To find out more about Pessimistic at Best and Sam go run and follow both on instagram : @pessimisticatbest and @samgeorgson.

This week onUrTypical Podcast, I’m joined by the fabulous Shay Li to unpack the chaos of queer dating, the straight men wethought we could fix, and all the frogs we had to kiss before finding (or giving up on) our prince. 👑🐸

Why does dating suck in the LGBTQ+ community? Grab your drink, your roster, and maybe your therapist, because we’re defining the X in Toxic. 🚩

#UrTypicalPodcast #TheXinToxic #DatingFails #QueerDating

🔥 The UNOFFICIAL Hive Reunion You’ve Been Waiting For! 🔥

The best thing I got from playing an Online Reality Game (ORG)? Friends all over the country! And now, we’re bringing them back for a special reunion episode—consider this Part 2 of our last episode with Alex Hivor.

I’m joined by my besties Alex, Austin, and Varsha to finally spill the real tea on what went down in The Hive. We’re breaking down the biggest fights, the wildest strategic moves, and all the chaotic moments that made our little discord "bee" game - iconic.

And the biggest question of all—was Donnie actually the villain? 👀

Get ready for nonstop laughs, drama, and maybe even some shocking revelations. This is our longest episode yet, and trust me, you won’t want to miss a second! 🎧🔥