In this episode of Thick & Thin, we’re spilling some tea- or better yet, we're finding out just why tea is spilled in the first place. Take a journey with me through the social evolution and psychology behind rumors and gossip, starting with the Salem Witch Trials. Why do we crave to know the intimate details of other’s lives? How are conspiracies born? Can ... Show More
May 2023
The dangers of future-tripping (Encore episode)
Cheers to the present! We will never be able to tell the future, so why spend the energy worrying about it? In this episode of Thick & Thin, my goal is to stop wasting my time trying to control the narrative, but sometimes the anticipatory anxiety and endless what-ifs, win. Thank ... Show More
33m 37s
Aug 2022
Gossip: Women's Original Sin
The girlies discuss the politics of gossip - how it serves us evolutionarily, how women used it as a feminist act of resistance, and why it's commonly dismissed as surface-level shit talk. Digressions include some revelations about 9/11, whether or not it's ethical to work remote ... Show More
1h 11m
Jun 2024
146. fake news & online hate
this episode is packed with so much tea. we dive into the wild world of fake news and rumors. i share my thoughts on parasocial relationships and how they've changed our interactions with celebs. plus, some personal thoughts on empathy, vegan eats, and handling online hate. this ... Show More
43m 15s
Mar 2025
If They Gossip With You, They’ll GOSSIP ABOUT YOU
We’re back with Tareq for our final Ramadan episode, and we’re diving deep into gossip—because let’s be real, we all do it. Is venting just gossip with better PR? Do men actually gossip more than women? And where’s the line between harmless chitchat and straight-up character assa ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 2023
Eerie Episode: We Are The Witches You Couldn't Cancel
<p>The girlies are back with another Eerie Episode™, this time covering all things WITCHES! They go back into the annuls to unpack the history of European witchery, the Salem Witch trials, voodoo, the current-day Wicca practitioners, and the Etsy spell sellers of today. They disc ... Show More
1h 8m
Nov 2023
SALEM WITCHES & THE HAUNTING ORIGINS OF HALLOWEEN: MIDNIGHT ENCHANTMENTS
<p>Embark on a journey through the shadows as we unravel the tales of the Salem Witch Trials and the haunting origins of Halloween. Brace yourself for a riveting exploration into the web of dark forces that manipulated history, intertwining superstition, persecution, and clandest ... Show More
8m 13s
Oct 2023
Ep 169 - How Much Gossip Should You Tell Your Boyfriend?
<p>This is a subject I’ve been wanting to talk about for a while. And I was reminded of it while watching RHONY and seeing all the secrets being spilled. For me, when it comes to keeping a secret there are a few general rules to abide by. Gossip…however, is its own thing, with ... Show More
18m 48s