Comedians Babs Gray, Brandie Posey, and Tess Barker host this hilarious and raw weekly show in which they invite a fourth notable guest to play sleepover games, answer advice and delve into ridiculous tangents. After 500+ episodes, these lifelong friends know a thing or two about comedy and riffing on everything from pop culture to fitness, life hacks, and lady problems. The podcast often features the best in female and queer comic voices. Past guests include Nicole Byer, Jodie Sweetin, Laci ...
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Babs Gray Podcasts
Hosts Tess Barker and Babs Gray lay out everything you need to know about Britney Spears, her controversial conservatorship, and the movement of fans trying to end it. They talk to exclusive sources, examine new sides of the story, and uncover disturbing truths about our legal system that go way beyond Britney.
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Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike Eagle explore what it takes to survive as a creative today. From juggling side gigs to redefining success, we dive into the real stories behind making a living when one job just isn’t enough
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Funny women share funny points of view with host Jen O'Donnell who invites a live virual audience to join in.
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(to be read in the voice of Pitbull) Raiza, Oscar, Tony and Carlos bring you the best of the best of lo mejor of Latinx comedy. Join them as they ask, ¿Que te Pica? (What's itching you?), chat with their special guest, and wrap up the show with an improv set that's muy fuego. DALE!
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"Don’t Call Me Shirley" ft. David Zucker
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David Zucker (@thedavidzucker) joins the ladies to talk about writing satire, pitching movies and advice for people who want to make comedies. They also talk about his MasterCrash class and answer a lady problem about a co-worker that keeps making the same mistake over and over! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at:…
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What Do We Need to Know About the ACA? with Charles Gaba
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Healthcare analyst and ACA expert Charles Gaba joins us to explain what freelancers, artists, and anyone with unpredictable income really need to know about this year’s open enrollment. We cover rising premiums, the danger of auto-renewals, and how to avoid surprise tax bills or lost subsidies. Whether you're switching plans or signing up for the f…
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"Plastic: The Fabric of Our Lives" ft. Just the Ladies
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It's just the ladies this week! They talk ugly Christmas sweaters, how clothes aren’t made as well as they used to and how there are too many tote bags in the world. They also talk Christmas villages and answer a lady problem about dealing with an eating disorder and staying healthy! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an emai…
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What If Steady Work Beats the Big Break? with John Scalzi
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Bestselling sci-fi author John Scalzi joins us for a conversation about creative longevity, pragmatic optimism, and why the goal isn’t to stay hot, it’s to keep going. We talk about building a sustainable career with your partner, the myth of the one big break, and how generosity, structure, and a little chaos can power a life in the arts. Plus: wh…
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"Seymour Butts Wins" ft. Kimberly Clark
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Kimberly Clark (@kimberlyclarkcomedy) joins the ladies to talk about giving up coffee, sassy Christmas decorations and nepo babies. They also talk about getting in trouble at school, they play MySpace and answer two lady problems about a toxic friend and a new co-worker making more money! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an…
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Can Journalism Survive the Algorithm? with Jason Koebler
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Journalist and 404 Media co-founder Jason Koebler joins us to talk about what it takes to build an independent newsroom. From the cost of defamation insurance to the weight of mailing your own merch, we get into the invisible math of staying scrappy without burning out—and the true cost of reader-supported journalism. Get more at patreon.com/pastdu…
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"Where Have All the Eyebrows Gone" ft. Just the Ladies
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It's just the ladies this week! They talk about vaping and e-cigs, over plucking your eyebrows and Tess’s foster dog Alf. They also talk Halloween plans, and they answer a lady problem about a roommate's cat problem! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, better yet, leave us a voicemai…
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How Do You Survive With Integrity? with Jesse Thorn
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Broadcaster and podcast pioneer Jesse Thorn joins us to talk about building something sustainable without selling out. From his early days of mailing CD-Rs to NPR stations to running Maximum Fun as a listener-supported network, Jesse shares the emotional and economic math behind 20 years of independent success. We get into what it means to build tr…
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"Putting on the Splits" ft. Brittany Ross
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Brittany Ross (@iambrittanyross) joins the ladies to talk about her days as a cheerleader, having a waterbed as a child and her podcast Full Out. They also talk about gross ice machines, they play This or That and answer a lady problem about a husband that takes too many baths! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: …
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Can you Career Without a Company? with Colt Cabana
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Wrestler and podcaster Colt Cabana joins Ana and Mike to talk about building a life in wrestling. From getting fired by WWE to becoming a blueprint for sustainable DIY success, Colt breaks down the real economics of creative work—merch tables, mattress money, and all—and why betting on yourself might be the best decision you ever make. Hear the ful…
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Susan Burke joins the ladies to talk about ordering sandwiches from counters at the grocery store, meal prepping, Susan's losses from the Eaton fire and the best way to buy from discount stores. They also talk about jobs they would want when the world ends and answer a lady problem about a boyfriend who wants to move back to his hometown! Have a la…
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What Does It Actually Look Like to Make It? with Babs Gray
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Comedian and podcaster Babs Gray joins us to talk about staying creative in the long middle—the part where the dream hasn’t died, but it hasn’t fully arrived either. We get into the quiet power of community, the joy of weird little projects, and why success isn’t always loud. From survival jobs to self-trust, Babs reminds us that showing up for you…
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"Oprah’s Impersonator Club" ft. Jenny Yang
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Jenny Yang (@jennyyangtv) joins the ladies to talk about the Riyadh comedy festival, celebrity romance scams and all the different celebrity impersonators. They also talk about how rich people are awful, things they always thought were fancy and answer a lady problem about making up lost income! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the la…
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What Do You Really Get Paid In? with Will Hines
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Comedian and actor Will Hines joins Ana and Mike to talk about trading a salary for freedom, and why time might be the only currency that really matters. From leaving a corporate job at 33 to building an improv school from the ground up, we get into the real economics of creative work: how to manage taxes, protect your energy, and figure out what’s…
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"Unverified Crevice Nude" ft. Just the Ladies
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It's just the ladies this week! They talk about the Dave Matthews Band poop incident, Tess's dream for a dance re-creation, they play This or That and answer a lady problem about finding your daughter’s nude photo! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, better yet, leave us a voicemail …
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Is the Climb Its Own Kind of Arrival? with Jacquis Neal
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"Now We’re Cooking with Gas" ft. Beth Stelling
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Beth Stelling (@bethstelling) joins the ladies to talk about catchphrases, her new special The Landlord Special and making and releasing her own comedy special. They also talk about bad landlords, they play Believe and answer a lady problem about a boyfriend who doesn't work out or want to have sex! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send th…
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How Do You Let Go And Still Stay In It? with River Butcher
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Comedian River Butcher joins us for a conversation about what happens when the gigs stop coming—and the world doesn’t end. We talk about the fear of slowing down, and how gratitude, perspective, and a working fridge might just be the real signs of success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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"Professor Blonde Weinerdog" ft. Amy Silverberg
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Amy Silverberg (@amysilverberg) joins the ladies to talk about Amy’s new book First Time, Long Time, the process of coming up with a story and love triangles. They also talk about whether they are good at bowling, they play MySpace and answer a lady problem about staying motivated while writing a book! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send…
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Is Doing It Yourself the Only Honest Way Left? with Michael Burns
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Writer and video essayist Michael Burns joins us to talk about what happens when the platform you helped build stops serving the work and starts serving itself. After Wisecrack, he set out to make something smaller, stranger, and more his own. We get into the emotional cost of reinvention, the illusion of creative security, and why doing it yoursel…
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"Too Old for a Hostel" ft. Sydnee Washington
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Sydnee Washington (@justsydbw) joins the ladies to talk about weird dreams, gross male comedian apartments and when you are too old to stay at a hostel. They also talk about Sydnees' new special LOL Live on Hulu, play The Best and answer a lady problem about hiring a friend to dog sit! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an em…
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Ana and Mike compare notes from the road: Ana’s on assignment in small-town Maine chasing a political story she believes in, and Mike’s in between tour legs, chasing rent. They get into the economics of chasing meaning when the math doesn’t make sense, the disappearing budgets of real journalism, and why a DIY ethos is both a burden and a blessing.…
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“Sprinkle of Grift” ft. Nikki Boyer of Dying for Sex
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Nikki Boyer (@nikkiboyer) joins the ladies to talk all about her podcast and show Dying for Sex, her friendship with Molly and the power of female friendships. They also talk about where to get the best hotel brunch and answer a lady problem about ending a friendship with a co-worker! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an ema…
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Can You Make a Career Out of a Patchwork Quilt? with Ron Funches
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Comedian and actor Ron Funches joins us for a deeply funny and unexpectedly honest conversation about the strange economics of creative work. We talk about surviving on joy, staying positive when nothing’s going right, and why failure is sometimes part of the paycheck. Originally recorded in 2022 for Mike’s podcast "Secret Skin." Learn more about y…
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"House of Deranged Kids" ft. Vinny Thomas
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Vinny Thomas (@vinn_ayy) joins the ladies to talk about virtue names, Vinny's pet snake and pooping habits. They also talk about confirmation songs, they play That’s So Random and answer a lady problem about changing careers and not finding a job! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, …
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