Beste Megan Cruz Podcasts (2024)

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Bonus Episode | Just Breathe - An Introduction to Breathwork with Jenna Hedstrom 37:55

2d ago37:55

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In this bonus episode of DNA Surprises, I chat with Jenna Hedstrom, E-RYT 500 and Expert Breathwork Facilitator. Jenna will lead a breathwork session at the DNA Surprise Retreat, September 19-22, 2024 in Phoenix, AZ. During our conversation, we discuss what breathwork is and how it benefits us. We also chat about how to overcome blockers around pra…

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Catwoman (2004) w. J.V. Hampton-VanSant 1:11:53

3d ago1:11:53

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The day we died was the day we started to live! We continue our Summer stroll through Gotham City and claw our way through Catwoman with our lovely friend J.V. Hampton-VanSant. You can find J.V. online here! This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. You can buy a You Are Good logo…

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Miranda's DNA Surprise 40:18

4d ago40:18

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(CW: Suicide, abuse) A common question in our community is “when is the right time to tell the truth about parentage?” While some say there is never a good time to tell, many believe that the truth should be shared from birth. In this week’s episode, Miranda’s story highlights the importance of telling early - and often. Miranda’s mother never hid …

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Bonus Episode | Trauma-Informed Yoga with Lanita Ugstad 22:50

9d ago22:50

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During this bonus episode of DNA Surprises, I interview advanced yoga teacher Lanita Ugstad. Lanita will facilitate a gentle movement session at the DNA Surprise Retreat, September 19-22, 2024 in Phoenix, AZ. We discuss how yoga is beneficial for people who have experienced trauma, and what it means to facilitate a session through a trauma lens. La…

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Batman & Robin (1997) 1:10:48

10d ago1:10:48

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Let's kick some ice! Batman & Robin is surprisingly rich in themes! Let's... defrost them, shall we? Patreon and Apple Podcasts subscribers have access to an extended cut of this episode! This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY T…

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Ep #29: The Science of Better Time Management with Dr. Scott Weinman 39:02

11d ago39:02

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Time management is something many of us try to navigate and improve on throughout our lives and careers, but it can be hard to get a proper grip on how to do it most effectively. In this episode, Dr. Scott Weinman, veterinarian and host of the Vets Unleashed podcast, joins the show to share his passion for time management and the science behind it.…

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Sarah's DNA Surprise 1:01:47

11d ago1:01:47

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Did you grow up feeling different from your family? That feeling of being inexplicably out of place haunts many people in the DNA surprise community throughout childhood and adulthood - before they uncover the truth. In this week’s episode, Sarah shares how while she always felt different from her family - she was more sensitive and had a different…

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Bonus Episode | Processing Betrayal Trauma with Therapist Venessa De La Cruz 37:25

16d ago37:25

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In this bonus episode of DNA Surprises, I speak with therapist Venessa De La Cruz about betrayal trauma. Venessa will facilitate a session on Betrayal Trauma at the DNA Surprise Retreat, September 19-22 in Phoenix, AZ. She defines what betrayal trauma is and how things like DNA surprises can manifest for us both physically and mentally. We also div…

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Lake Placid 1:09:01

17d ago1:09:01

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"Thank you, officer f**k-meat!" In which we head up to Maine (?) and wade around in Lake Placid. Patreon and Apple Podcasts subscribers have access to an extended cut of this episode! This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE G…

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Shannon P's DNA Surprise 44:19

18d ago44:19

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So many DNA surprises start with a gift. Mothers Day. Fathers Day. Prime Day. Christmas. Almost every month, consumer DNA testing companies offer deals encouraging people to give a DNA test as a present. If you’re listening to this podcast, you know how this sometimes turns out. In this week's episode, Shannon shares how after receiving a DNA test …

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Bonus Episode | Inner Child, Inner Healing - An Intro to Parts Work with Therapist Megan Irwin 40:37

23d ago40:37

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This special episode of DNA Surprises features Megan Irwin, a licensed therapist specializing in grief, loss, trauma, and PTSD. Megan will facilitate a session on parts work at the 2024 DNA Surprise Retreat, September 19-22 in Phoenix, AZ. During our discussion, we covered what parts work is (and isn’t) and why people typically think of it in terms…

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Tremors w. Harmony Colangelo 1:11:56

24d ago1:11:56

1:11:56

"Running's what you do once a plan fails!" In which we talk Tremors with our fabulous friend Harmony Colangelo. Patreon and Apple Podcasts subscribers have access to an extended cut of this episode! You can find Harmony at This Ends at Prom here! This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Appl…

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Janeen Jackson's DNA Surprise 1:14:21

25d ago1:14:21

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Race. Ethnicity. Heritage. These are complex topics without the added nuance of a DNA surprise. Author Janeen Jackson grew up with two younger brothers and her parents in an African American household. In this week’s episode, she shares how, through a DNA test, she not only learned that she is adopted, but that her biological father is a white man.…

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Pecker (1998) w. Elizabeth Teets 1:01:43

1M ago1:01:43

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We love you more than Kodak! We head to Baltimore, snap some photos, roll around in heaps of trash, and talk Pecker with our wonderful pal Elizabeth Teets! You can find Elizabeth online here! This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED …

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Steve's DNA Surprise 48:26

1M ago48:26

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If there is one thing I hope we can all agree on, it’s that families come in all shapes and sizes. Many people with DNA surprises end up with two, three, or more fathers and just as many mothers, too. When Steve experienced his DNA surprise, he already had two men in his life that he called “Dad.” After he learned the truth about who his biological…

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Labyrinth w. Megan Cruz 1:08:14

1M ago1:08:14

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You remind us of the babe! In which we venture into the labyrinth of desire, parent baggage, fantasy and Labyrinth with the wonderful Megan Cruz. You can find Megan on TikTok here. You can find Megan on Instagram here. You can find Megan on Letterboxd here. This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patre…

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Ep #28: Creating a Better Consolidation Experience with Cameron Cruz 34:15

1M ago34:15

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In this episode, CEO of Highpoint Healthcare Advisors, Cameron Cruz, joins the show to discuss the insight he gained from working with veterinary and health professionals in the consolidation arena. He offers some considerations on creating a win-win situation at both ends of a sale and making it a smooth transition for everyone. You can find show …

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Julie's DNA Surprise 53:36

1M ago53:36

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Most of the time, when I speak to people on the podcast, we learn that the reason they took the test was out of curiosity or for fun. Maybe they were given the DNA test as a gift from a friend or significant other. So imagine my surprise when I learned that this week’s guest was given her Ancestry DNA kit by her mother. Welcome to Season 8 of DNA S…

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Best in Show w. Sarah Archer 1:08:46

2M ago1:08:46

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"Now tell us, which one of these dogs would you want to have as your wide receiver on your football team?" In which share our deep love for Best in Show with our great friend Sarah Archer. You can find Sarah Archer online here. Quick Content Warning: We talk about the movie mentioning suicide around the 58:00 mark in the episode. This episode was m…

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My Own Private Idaho w. Cecil Baldwin 1:09:56

2M ago1:09:56

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"It's more than math Mike, it's... immaculate perfection." In which we go from Gus Van Sant's Portland to [My Own Private] Idaho with Cecil Baldwin. You can find Cecil on Instagram here. You can find Welcome to Night Vale here. You can find Random Number Generator Horror Podcast No. 9 here. This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to …

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Sex and the City (Season One) 1:10:10

2M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

Since Sex and the City is now streaming on Netflix, here is a little treat from our Patreon + Apple Podcast Subscribers bonus feed archives. (If you like this, there is so much more where it came from.) This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. You can buy a You Are Good logo shir…

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Cruising w. Marcus McCann 1:20:04

2M ago1:20:04

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In which we and our pal Marcus McCann go undercover and unpack Cruising. You can find Marcus McCann here! You can find Marcus' book here! This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. You Are Good is a feeling…

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Clerks (1994) 1:09:56

2M ago1:09:56

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In which we're not even supposed to be here today. We celebrate our birthdays by spending a shift with Dante, Randal, Caitlin, Veronica, Jay, Silent Bob, and Clerks. This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO her…

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Ep #27: Veterinary Nutrition and Beyond with Dr. Megan Sprinkle 31:16

2M ago31:16

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In this episode, Dr. Megan Sprinkle joins us to shed light on what it can take to break away from the well-worn path to create a career that you’re passionate about. You will glimpse Megan’s veterinary career and the curiosity that drove her into the veterinary space and beyond. She offers her insights into how you can shape your career in imaginat…

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Immaculate & The First Omen 1:23:47

2M ago1:23:47

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It's been awhile since we've had a good old fashioned Hollywood showdown with twin films from competing studios this similar and close in release. Host Megan Cruz, along with horror connoisseur, Max, from the Roughtake Podcast break down both Immaculate and The First Omen and how they address sexy nuns, religion, and patriarchy with varying levels …

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The Virgin Suicides (1999) w. Sooz Kempner 1:07:54

2M ago1:07:54

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"We knew that they knew everything about us, and that we couldn't fathom them at all." In which we spend a bunch of time with the Lisbon girls and our lovely pal Sooz Kempner. You can find Sooz here! This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt D…

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Logan (2017) w. Fangirl Jeanne 1:21:26

3M ago1:21:26

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As we live and breathe, the Wolverine! In which we unpack (unstack?) the dads on dads on dads in Logan with our great friend Fangirl Jeanne. You can find Fangirl Jeanne online here! This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GRE…

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Damsel & the Decline of Modern Fantasy Media 1:12:34

3M ago1:12:34

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Host Megan Cruz and guest Chelsea Garlock discuss the new Netflix fantasy vehicle, Damsel, and all the ways it illustrates the decline of the fantasy genre in the modern cinema landscape.

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Bones and All w. Kevin Allison 1:16:24

3M ago1:16:24

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We want you to eat us! Bones and all! In which we talk cannibalism, kink, first love, and Bones and All with the lovely Kevin Allison! You can find Risk! online here! This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO he…

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Dana Schmalenberg's DNA Surprise 1:18:36

3M ago1:18:36

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There is never a good time to discover that the man you’ve called “Dad” for your entire life isn’t biologically related to you, but I imagine that having this realization as he lays in a hospital bed, dying, must be among the worst. In the season 7 finale of DNA Surprises, Dana Schmalenberg shares how she uncovered the truth that both of her parent…

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Frozen w. Vanessa Zoltan 1:13:00

3M ago1:13:00

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In which we let it go and unpack a cold mountain of Frozen feelings with our pal Vanessa Zoltan! You can find Vanessa online here! This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. You can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. You Are Good is a feelings podca…

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Angela, Wyatt, Cassidy, and Cody’s DNA Surprise 1:11:57

3M ago1:11:57

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How do you define family? For so many of us, DNA surprises have made us reflect deeply on this question. For Wyatt, Cassidy, Cody, and Angela, the answer is different depending on who you ask. Twenty-plus years ago when Wyatt, Cassidy, and Cody were born, fertility clinics didn’t advocate for disclosure. So when their mother and father asked Angela…

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2024 Oscars Recap 1:17:48

3M ago1:17:48

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The 96th Academy Awards have come and gone and in this episode host, Megan Cruz, is joined by guest Chelsea Garlock to talk about the winners, losers and what the Oscars really mean to us.

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My Best Friend's Wedding w. Sam Sanders 1:06:22

3M ago1:06:22

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"There is no way I'm gonna give him up to some two-faced, big-haired food critic." In which—along with Sam Sanders—we talk romantic comedies, all things Julia, and My Best Friend's Wedding! You can find Sam on Vibe Check here! This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. You can buy …

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Ep #26: Insurance and Risk Management with Rod Finnegan 38:15

3M ago38:15

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We often talk to our clients about the four wealth activation pillars: Grow, Protect, Give, and Live. In this episode, we dive into the basics of the Protect pillar and the more modern, cutting-edge, and riskier elements we believe need to be considered. Joining the conversation today is Rod Finnegan, the owner of Vetinsure – an independent insuran…

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Lisa S' DNA Surprise 1:17:19

3M ago1:17:19

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Many of us who have had DNA surprises spend some time wondering “What if?” What if we’d been raised in a different house, with our newly discovered biological parent? What if we’d known the truth from the beginning? What would our lives look like now? Would they be better? Or…would they be worse? In this week’s episode, Lisa shares how she uncovere…

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Crossroads (2002) w. Eve Lindley and Miranda Zickler 1:15:42

4M ago1:15:42

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"All we have is now, and right now we have each other." In which we go on a road trip with Britney, Eve Lindley, Miranda Zickler, and talk Crossroads. You can find Eve on Instagram here! You can find Miranda online here! This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. You can buy a You …

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Poor Things & Anatomy of a Fall - the Final Best Picture Countdown 1:58:26

4M ago1:58:26

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The Oscars are almost upon us and host, Megan Cruz, finally gets to wax poetic about two of her personal favorite Best Picture nominees this year, Poor Things & Anatomy of a Fall. Journalist and cohost of the podcast This Ends At Prom, BJ Colangelo joins to discuss the themes that run across both of these films in their depiction of feminine identi…

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Pat's DNA Surprise 36:05

4M ago36:05

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Picture this: you grow up with a sibling who is convinced they are not your dad’s biological child. No one knows about DNA surprises or NPEs or anything like that, but they just know their dad isn't THEIR dad. Years later, after commercial DNA testing becomes commonplace, you offer them some peace of mind. All of your siblings take a test to prove,…

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Anyone But You - What's Going on with modern rom coms? 1:29:46

4M ago1:29:46

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What is the deal with modern rom coms? Anyone But You has set box office records for the genre but is it the kind of film we really need right now? Host, Megan Cruz, and rom com aficionado, Chelsea Garlock, give extremely thorough reasonings for the case against Anyone But You, and try to get to the bottom of how rom coms got here. We talk some of …

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Mallrats (1995) w. Niko Stratis 1:20:18

4M ago1:20:18

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"He seems to be really hung up on superhero sex organs." In which we loiter outside of the Fashionable Male all damn day with Jay, Silent Bob, Brody and Niko Stratis. It's Mallrats day here at You Are Good! You can find Niko online here. You can find Niko's newsletter here. This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who sup…

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Ryan's DNA Surprise 36:00

4M ago36:00

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Secrets. Secrets are often at the beginning of a DNA surprise. But after the surprise is uncovered, is that the end of them? In this week’s episode, Ryan shares how on one fateful Thanksgiving, his mother confessed the truth about his paternity. When he spoke to his birth certificate father and his biological father, they both requested that he con…

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Madame Web & the Strong Female Character Problem 45:01

4M ago45:01

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Madame Web might be the worst superhero movie of all time but what are its similarities to other female centric comic book movies? Is it indicative of a pattern unique to the super-heroine genre that predestined it to be bad or is there something much more sinister at play with the reception and creation of these films? Host, Megan Cruz, unpacks th…

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Ep #25: Economic Trends and Themes with Tony Welch 35:58

4M ago35:58

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In this episode, Tony Welch, Chief Investment Officer at SignatureFD, joins us for an update on market trends and conditions for 2024. He shares his insights on what happened in 2023 and how they could affect us this year. If you’re looking at the next year and wondering how to plan for the instability and inflation, this episode may be for you. Yo…

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Imagine Me & You w. Jenna Woginrich 1:01:26

4M ago1:01:26

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In which we fall for lesbians falling in love, share words of wisdom with our younger selves, and talk Imagine Me & You with our pal Jenna Woginrich. You can find Jenna online here. You can find Jenna's newsletter here. This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus. You can buy a You A…

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Jill's DNA Surprise 45:37

4M ago45:37

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Something that I’ve heard more than once on this podcast is a situation that goes something like this: people are having an argument. A mother and child. A husband and wife. Both parents with their child, or some other combination. And then, in the heat of the moment, someone reveals the truth. So and so isn’t your real dad anyway. And then, just a…

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Forrest Gump w. Chelsey Weber-Smith 1:13:22

4M ago1:13:22

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We and Jenny goes together like peas and carrots. We unpacked the 1990s phenomenon that is Forrest Gump LIVE ON STAGE AT THE GATEWAY THEATER IN SAN FRANCISCO and we're sharing it with your ears right here! You can find Chelsey online here. This episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus.…

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Jennifer's Body 1:41:13

4M ago1:41:13

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Hell is a teenage girl... Jennifer's Body has become a cult classic in the 15 years since it released to majority negative reviews in 2009. In honor of Valentine's Day, host Megan Cruz and guest Chelsea Garlock discuss the film Megan describes as both a horror comedy and a tragic romance for the ages. They go over everything from the overtly queer …

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Tina's DNA Surprise 28:39

4M ago28:39

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Tina grew up believing that her biological father didn’t want to be part of her life. Imagine her shock when, after taking a DNA test, she found out that her biological father is someone else altogether. In this week’s episode, Tina shares how she found her biological father and then quickly lost him. She also reveals her family history of NPEs, in…

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Killers of the Flower Moon & American Fiction - the Best Picture Countdown 1:27:24

5M ago1:27:24

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Host Megan Cruz is joined by guests Tayler Scriber, a phd candidate in film studies at Northwestern university, and friend of the pod, Chelsea Garlock, to discuss Killers of the Flower Moon and American Fiction! We get into so many topics from the ethics of human exploitation in storytelling to seeing movies alone.…

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