Best TM T Podcasts (2025)

This wee Stefan and Divina Chat with this weeks tall skinny drink! the glorious Chai T Grande Door whore to the best venues around! so much fun chatting and such a lovely person!

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Nyongbella E4S7 RuPauls DragRace UK 22:48

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This week Stefan and Divina chat with the delight that is Nyongbella and Divina Manages to pronounce her name wrong every single time KMN.

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Viola E3S7 Rupauls' Dragrace UK 24:08

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this week Stefan and DIvian chat to The maestro of makeup, the fiddler of femininity, the g string of gender! the lovely Viola. we talk about her drag what is drag and barely scratch the surface! such a joy to chat with her all about her and her drag

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Cheddar Gorgeous 57:43

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This is an interview from last year. we spoke to Dr Cheddar Gorgeous about the most wide range of topics and subjects and honestly what a brain! no cheese in there at all! there was however lots of really excellent advice for anyone in the arts and specifically dragrace alumni

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Pasty E2S7 RuPauls Dragrace UK 22:46

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Stefan and Divina chat with that Cornish delight Pasty! following her elimination from the race on episode two after being the shows first lucky cow Pasty just didn't quite manage to keep the heat on and her pastry flaked we caught up with her on where Pasty comes from and what kind of pasty she would be you can find her at Pasty_Kween…

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EP. 9 Kyran Thrax 49:03

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we recorded this an age ago now obviously ive been on tour with Kyran since but with the upcoming new series we decided to let this one out. a cute reminder of what last years winner looks, sounds and is like! an absolute treasure!

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Reactions E1S7 Rupauls Dragrace UK 52:28

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Stefan and Divina mull over the first episode of Dragrace UK Season 7 ahead of interviewing the queens from next week

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Feelin' the communist vibes 50:30

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Companies using ridiculous hiring practices, AI in content creation, and the gross secrecy around salaries—we've got it all this week. We discuss pay transparency, why some hiring managers are shady af, and why everyone should just post those salaries already. Once we started brainstorming solutions to the pay transparency problem, we realized we h…

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Crashing out on LinkedIn 1:03:04

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We decided to practice what we preach last week and take a day off. But we're back! And this week we're talking about the absolute absurdity that is LinkedIn right now: people treating it like Facebook, writing novels about their personal lives, sharing made-up stories about their kids that taught them X Things About B2B Marketing, and don't forget…

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Taking PTO out of spite 1:19:34

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You can't use your PTO when you're dead. We're sure you know that, but we just wanted to be sure. Cuz hey! Even we still struggle with the guilt (read: trauma) tied to taking time off. In this episode, we discuss everything from unlimited PTO (and how it's not actually unlimited) to the internalized shame that keeps us asking for time off even when…

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Stop shoulding all over yourself 1:02:45

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We kick off Episode 30 with the winners of our giveaway announced! (Unfortunately, the first two winners didn't respond, so we picked two new winners.) Congrats to @z_mertz and @liz_aday for winning some Burnout Merch! This week has been A WEEK. We wanted to talk about those times when you can't even. When you can't even muster the energy to do bas…

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The urge to burn it all down 1:04:00

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This week we're joined by Adan Hinojosa (aka @manicsocratic) to talk about the highs and lows of being a live content creator. We cover everything from fitting into the retro gaming scene, managing petty community drama (Rebecca's fav), and the emotional labor that comes with being a Twitch streamer. Sparked by a life reboot that took him from the …

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The sharpest shit in the fridge 1:07:09

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This week, we got comfy with the talented Liz Aday to discuss her journey as a singer, musician, and producer. She talks about her battle with physical and mental health (including how she lost her voice to vocal cord paralysis) and how she copes with burnout. Liz discusses the devaluation of music, her experience with sexism in the industry over t…

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No one cares what the musician likes 1:10:48

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Rebecca couldn't make this week's episode, but will be back next week! We were stoked to welcome Joel Tamas from the band Red Heaven to the show this week to talk about the modern-day musician who must wear too. many. hats. The first thing you need to know is that Joel rocked out with robot cats in Second Life before V-tubers were even cool (and st…

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Reclaiming my time by taking up yours 1:07:34

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"Hey, do you have a minute to chat?" "Hey, how are you? How was your weekend?" If your anxiety just skyrocketed or you feel triggered, we get it. That's why Episode 26 is all about the bane of our corporate existence: meetings. Listen. The chaos and exhaustion of (mostly pointless) meetings can turn even the most on-it Type A into a burnt out mess.…

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This dumb witch brought jelly shoes 52:36

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Since it's our birthday month and we wanted to do a special stream, we did what anyone else would have done and procrastinated until the last day of the month for our stream (and giveaway announcement!). But first, we decided to take a little journey down memory lane and share stories from when we were kids. We reminisce about hilarious and cringey…

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This one's for all the Star Trek dads 1:12:14

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On this week’s episode, we chat with Dr. Priyanka Rao, a psychologist and executive coach who specializes in neurodivergence. We immediately dive into the world of adult ADHD and autism—why so many get diagnosed later in life, how it shows up, and why it's so fucking difficult to get diagnosed at all. Each of us share our personal struggles with ha…

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Dating when you don't leave the house 1:36:21

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In this episode, we welcome Morgan Smith, who shares with us about working in HR, quitting her job for her mental health—oh, and the state of online dating (we hear it's a bit murdery out there). After shedding a soul-sucking job and an even more soul-sucking relationship, Morgan talks about how she went from feeling the weight of "golden handcuffs…

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EP. 8 Marmalade #dragrace 44:47

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Stefan and Divina chat with Marmalade

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EP. 7 Charra Tea #dragrace 36:25

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Stefanand divina chat with Charra Tea

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EP. 6 Chanel O'connor #dragrace 54:30

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Stefan and Divan Chat with Chanel

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EP. 5 Actavia 47:06

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Stefan and Divina Chat to Actavia

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EP. 4 Kiki Snatch 46:59

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Stefan and Divina chat to Kiki Snatch

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EP. 3 Zahira Zapanta #dragrace 46:29

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Stefanand Divina speak to Zahira Zapanta

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EP. 2 Dita Garbo #dragraceuk 33:46

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Stefan and Divina chat with Dita Garbo

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Ep. 1 Saki Yew #dragraceuk 38:00

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Steffan and Divina Chat with Saki Yew

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A free flowing individual with a tank top 52:16

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Jamie was sick this week, so sorry for the delayed episode release, Burnouts! We had a an absolute ball talking to one of our favorite writers this week: Taylor Medine. Taylor shares her own journey of overcoming burnout by shedding light on the challenges of freelancing, transitioning to full-time work, and finding balance between career ambitions…

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Prioritizing yourself out of spite 1:44:20

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This week we had an impromptu slumber party that was a little unhinged (but in the best way). Elyssa was visiting Jamie, so we took advantage and brought her on to chat about prioritizing and rehumanizing ourselves. We discuss setting boundaries, being vulnerable, and not being responsible for other people's reactions to you. We also talk about how…

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Jumping on grenades for everyone 1:00:32

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This week we celebrated our 20th podcast episode! Proof even the most ADHD brains can, in fact, stick with things. Earlier in the week, Jamie had a meltdown over the seemingly impossible job market. So, we wanted to discuss the struggles of finding a job (especially after being laid off). We talk about frustrations with current hiring practices, Li…

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Listen, I have a lizard and zero boundaries 1:01:22

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PSA: Rebecca took a Lorazepam before the show. Then, we all found out about frolfing (it doesn't mean what you think it means! we swear!). Here we go. Adult friendships are hard. You know, like how the hell do you even make friends as an adult in the first place? Where do you find these people? And how do you keep up with each other? From awkward s…

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The goth girl at Christian school with fishnets on her arms 1:15:23

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Narrator: And now it's time for Silly Songs with Larry, the part of the show where Larry comes out and sings a silly song. To get hyped for the show this week, we watched everyone's favorite Christian vegetables (Veggie Tales). It turns out Silly Songs With Larry was the only good thing we can recall from our religious upbringings, but let’s get in…

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Chik’n soup for the burnt out soul 48:16

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Hey, everyone! We’re back. And it’s just the two of us this week which we haven’t done in a while. We decided to talk about all things cozy, comfy, and coping—and we all know Rebecca is all about the warm and fuzzies. Jamie starts by talking about her visit to Super Nintendo World over the weekend and how magical it was to see her childhood come to…

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The one where a barn falls on Rachel 56:08

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"Are You Tired of Being Paid Less Than You're Worth?" or How Rachel Ended Up an Electrician Apprentice This week, we're joined by Rachel Cannon, Rebecca's sister, who has had one heck of a career journey. She graduated during a recession, worked as a bicycle tour guide, switched majors, and picked up plenty of peculiar internships—like putting snai…

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Never shut your pie hole 1:04:36

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This week our guest is Robin Saks Frankel who Jamie worked with at her last job. After Jamie gushes over Robin's no-nonsense communication style and mentorship, we explore the themes of empowerment, especially among women, in the workplace. We talk about the importance of asking questions at work, even when it feels intimidating, and how Robin chal…

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They'd rather stand on a pile of skulls 1:23:05

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This week, we welcome guest Madeline Shores. She basically said "eff this" and quit her full-time job of 10 years to focus on herself (because surprise! she was burnt out af). So on her 1-Year Anniversary of Being Jobless, she shares the surprising realities of living without a full-time corporate gig, as well as the financial and emotional aspects…

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Your job is literally killing you 58:04

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Well, Rebecca took a pain killer right before the show (that's where we're at). But this week, we're talking about dealing with chronic illnesses, both mental and physical, especially in the workplace. We discuss the struggle of working through pain in high-stress job hellscapes because we're sometimes afraid to take time off. We also talk about th…

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Don't ask me WTF is for dinner 56:45

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TW: Please note that this episode contains some brief talk of eating disorders, as well as mentions of fatphobia and body shaming. If you're sensitive to these topics, we suggest skipping through minutes 14 to 17 and 25 to 38. Get ready to talk food burnout with us in Episode 12. We discuss pandemic grocery woes, meal prep/planning exhaustion, diet…

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Cat butthole in your face kinda week 45:03

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You guys. It's been a week. Rebecca is obsessed with Rednote. She'll be speaking fluent Mandarin in about 2 weeks. Jamie tried to watch her first episode of J*e R*gan, but gave up after 15 minutes. It's time to delve into moral injury vs. burnout. We couldn't help but talk about the dumpster fire that is big tech, Meta's racist AI gone rogue, and D…

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The millennials who ruined everything 1:34:02

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We made it to Episode 10! Our tiny, black neurodivergent hearts thank all of you for that. Our special episode needed a special guest (and our first!) and we're so happy it was Elyssa. Elyssa is one of our good friends that we both met at work and she hasn't been able to get rid of us since. She is a a creator in so many ways—artist, writer, podcas…

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Coping mechanisms and life preservers 47:56

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In this episode, we dive straight into the coping mechanisms we use every day to function (and survive). We discuss both helpful and harmful ways to dissociate and find comfort in the chaos (video games, shopping, tv shows, sleep) especially if you're neurodivergent. We focus on taking care of our mental health, the importance of therapy and meds, …

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We’Re LiKe A FaMiLY HeRe 43:42

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It's time for us to talk about everyone's favorite manipulative sitcom family: The Work Family. We'll give you tips on avoiding workplaces that mirror the most unhealthy family dynamics, dealing with companies that expect you to just drink the Kool-Aid (especially startups), and share our own personal stories. Plus, we talk about the importance of …

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Getting shit done (eventually) 54:46

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Time to get. shit. done. In this episode, we talk about raising the stakes when it comes to motivation (like a real-life Tamagotchi). We delve into everything from ADHD brain hacks to body doubling to travel tips (we love you, Alaska Airlines!). We also discuss the GTD productivity method and the different tools we use to help us stay organized. Me…

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Savory gelatin and why we all need a nap 33:38

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This episode is all about surviving the holidays, savory gelatin dishes (that all seem to trace back to Mormons and The Midwest), and why we all just need a nap. We discuss how much pressure has been put on women for generations to Make the Holidays Happen. We also share personal stories about family dynamics during holiday get togethers and the im…

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But would you attend their out of state funeral? 43:39

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In this episode, we discuss the quirks and joys of having a "work spouse" or work bestie. We share hilarious stories about workplace etiquette (like being betrayed by a potential work wife), the importance of having a reliable ally at work, and the unspoken rules of office friendships. Plus, Rebecca has her own moment of realization that she's the …

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We're the problem 38:39

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In this episode of the Burnout Collective, we discuss a topic we have no business discussing: shopping. Or, rather, using shopping as a coping mechanism—which some like to call doom spending. We talk about buying unnecessary items when stressed or bored, like 6 different Muslin Comfort blankets (and this one time a car). We then chat about the stru…

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Take it personally 52:03

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Well, somebody got laid off. So we fast-tracked this episode to take full advantage of her trauma and poke at fresh wounds. [Redacted] shares her recent layoff experience and how she's dealing (or not) with it. We chat about the rollercoaster that is job (in)security, toxic workplaces, and the importance of remembering to put yourself first. (You'r…

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Rehab for serial killers 59:24

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In Episode 2 of The Burnout Collective, we chat about what haunts us all...MANAGERS. From the rare good manager to the plethora of terrible managers we've encountered in our careers, each and every one has shaped our own management styles. We discuss the irreversible damage bad managers can do, how some people just have a lust for power, the import…