It’s a wonder we could finish Episode 19, because we are quitters — in the best ways! Join us for a tenacious talk about quitting the things we don't wanna do. Find out why Lisa had three W2s in a single year and why Mandy resigned from a job after a single day! Hear why we rejoice in walking away from controversial conversations, abandoning hobbies that aren't fun, and never joining a book club in the first place. We hope you stick with us through this episode about how we can’t stick to anything!----

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In Episode 18, we share our opinions about… opinions. We look at the power of holding a strong point-of-view on stage, and the issues we have with it in real life. We learn that Mandy can see both sides of an argument and that Lisa feels strongly about institutions but thinks most people are just doin' their best. The gal pals touch on contentious topics in non-contentious ways—from policing to animal rights. Listen or don't. Either way, we understand.

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We’re back, baby! Season 2 kicks off with Mandy and Lisa taking a bite out of The Big Apple. From the living-room-slash-bathroom of Mandy’s summer digs in NYC, the gal pals share their favorite things about New York City (walkin’, talkin’ and eatin’). They detail ways they could pass as New York City locals. They dig into what it means to be thanked for your service. And Mandy details her amazing celebrity encounter with—whoops—not who she thought it was.

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Whew, finally! Episode 16 is here, and we're talking about patience. Hosts Lisa and Mandy bond over not having any — from the agony they feel when enduring the monotony of everyday tasks, to the frustration caused by slow talkers. They joyfully speak over each other about interrupting and being fast processors. Hurry and hit play, because these gal pals have things to saaay!

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The gal pals wade into the deep end on this episode! While Mandy grew up around water, Lisa's fear of H2O has her saying, "H2-no." Hear about Lisa's disdain for putting her face in a pool or shower, Mandy's relative youth in water aerobics class, and the hosts' shared love for water-based vacation activities. As the conversation flows, find out how Lisa is shedding FOMO (she will never SCUBA) and who taught Mandy synchronized swimming. Then learn the answer to a heated (or cooled) question: "pools or hot tubs?"

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On this episode, Lisa and Mandy talk out of turn about gender roles. The gal pals mull over what makes something "feminine" or "masculine," which rites of passage are celebrated by men and not women, and what it means for men to be emasculated. Then they swing back to focusing on the important stuff—women! They discuss how some women can be "conservative presenting," being a progressive lady in the facade of a straight suburban woman (aka Lisa and Mandy). The gals discuss the importance of complimenting other women, giving people their "flowers," and building each other up. They wrap up the episode by defining the emerging term "trad wife," and both agree… "No, thank you!"

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Hosts Mandy Simonson and Lisa Rimmert tell the truth about lying. Lisa reminisces about her fourth-grade fact-fudging to her mom. Mandy shares how her daughter learned early on that fibbing to parents who investigate crimes wasn't going to work. The two discuss politely turning down invitations, embellishing details in comedy, and not being transparent to the police and U.S. government (uh oh).

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On Episode 12, gal pals Lisa and Mandy talk about have-to-dos. They discuss social norms, traditions, and platitudes. Also, DOES everything happen for a reason? They ponder whether or not one should offer to clean up after a dinner party at a friend’s house (Mandy is a better person, turns out) and not being obligated to say “Bless you” after someone sneezes. Join the gals — or don’t — on this episode that'll leave you questioning everything we do, even if we don’t wanna.

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