Join your 3 favorite unpaid interns as they take a deep dive into all your favorite TLC classics and discover some dark secrets about those shows along the way.
This week Erika and JW talk about how to say crayon, monsoons in Arizona, and begin their deep dive into the 90-Day Fiance metaverse!!ARTICLES / SOURCES"FETISHIZATION OF EAST AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN WOMEN" by Britney HongNPR Correspondent Elise HuWikipedia Travel.State.Gov
What the HECK was up with makeover television in the early 2000s? Well, we're here to tell you because turns out...it's kinda crazy. And so are we
Girlies sit down to talk about What Not to Wear's craziest moments, a slight Duggar catch-up, and of course, how much they antagonize each other. Erika claims the Julias always *almost* dox her every episode?? Seems made up but sound off in the comments I guess. JW yells so loudly 3 different times that her roommate's dog's shock collar goes off. Bonus points if you can hear it beep in the background. JB, as always, is just a funny and chill girl, haha, you know? Ok subscribe and such, byyyyeeeee
On May 26th, our least favorite Duggar was sentenced to quite a bit of time in prison. The bad news? We're still unsure if justice was really served. The good news? We're here to chat it out with you. (p.s. my apologies to any and all fans i may have offended from boston, you are more than ur accents. xoxo e)TW: This episode contains a discussion of molestation, sexual abuse, and sexual assault, including cases regarding minors. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 connected to a certified crisis counselor.Or, call RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network ) at 1-800-656-HOPE for 24/7 support.
This episode was recorded before a certain Duggar's sentencing. Life happens and sometimes it takes a while to get an episode! And that's ok! Don't you worry, we have a sentencing recap on the way. But for now, we're talking about what the Duggars have been up to leading up to current events AND we discuss what show we'll be covering next. TW: This episode contains a discussion of molestation, sexual abuse, and sexual assault, including cases regarding minors. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 connected to a certified crisis counselor.Or, call RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network ) at 1-800-656-HOPE for 24/7 support.
The interns discuss the only category to include both chandeliers and Bumblebee: the Cake Boss' most deformed cakes. There's giggles, Italian accents, fondant, cheesecake, more giggles, and maybe even a prank call
We're back baby! Join the interns as they discuss major life updates, age, and everyone's favorite boss: The Cake Boss. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @3internspod, email us at 3internsandcounting@gmail.com, and leave a review! Unless you're mean, in which case don't contact us because we can't schedule more therapy sessions this week.
We're wrapping up the end of a certain public trial, whose ending no one saw coming! The interns talk through the weakest defense strategy of all time and touch on prison abolition. Lots of little *nuances* and *layers* to this one.TW: This episode contains a discussion of molestation, sexual abuse, and sexual assault, including cases regarding minors. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 connected to a certified crisis counselor.Or, call RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network ) at 1-800-656-HOPE for 24/7 support.
The interns dove headfirst into all the trial coverage they could find, wrapped it up in a little box, and recorded it for you. The Julias walk through each day and pledge their allegiance to the reporters of People mag and In Touch. We also gathered information from KNWA FOX 24, FOX 4, Arkansas Channel 5 News Online, Time Magazine, and the infamous r/duggarsnark. Yes, we were both media majors, yes we will spontaneously combust if we don't cite our sources. TW: This episode contains a discussion of molestation, sexual abuse, and sexual assault, including cases regarding minors. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 connected to a certified crisis counselor.Or, call RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network ) at 1-800-656-HOPE for 24/7 support.
With only a few days until the start of the Duggar trial, we thought we'd give you a little (long) ep with the true queen (+ king) of Fundieland to start this journey off right! We talk Duggars, Plaths, Tammy Faye, and even offer a little bonus Fundie Fridays secret or two at the end :) As always, only let us know what you think if you're going to be cool about it. xoxo - intern babies
You read that right, folks. We're making and testing out the first ever Plath Buzzfeed quiz. Can you believe there wasn't one already? Who doesn't want to know which Plath they are? Nerds. JW couldn't join us for this ep, so it's just JB and Erika, so it's absolute chaos. Mayhaps our most unhinged episode yet. Let us know your thoughts, and take the quiz along with us: https://www.buzzfeed.com/3internspod/which-plath-are-you-40o2c8xyn
We're ALL CAUGHT UP WITH THE PLATHS BABY (so u don't have to watch Micah's boring awkward d*te). Feel free to listen and check in, or don't and live a lame life. Follow us on insta and twitter @3internspod. Please leave us feedback that is uplifting and centers our shared goals as a listener/host team. We'll also take paying jobs, in place of feedback.
The interns break down homeschooling regulations in Georgia, the U.S., and Plathville. Spoiler: it doesn't look great! JW had to leave the recording early so the last 15 minutes are an incredibly unhinged conversation between JB and Erika about Abraham Lincoln and Chrissy Teigan. Bonus points if you can hear the moment JB dropped her phone
Forcing someone to watch a Quiverfull documentary? Not cool. That's why we forced our friends/selves to watch the documentary -- so now you don't have to! In this week's episode, listen to us summarize (and rant about) this effed up parentification propaganda. We promise we talk a lot about a specific family whose name rhymes with "math." Not to mention we're super cool and smart and fun while we chat!Also, please send some love to JW, who had to miss this week's recording but was a super editor, and our special guest star Mea, who had to watch this dumb thing!thx for listening and talk to u soon! follow us on insta and twitter @3internspodxoxo,3icp.s. the family whose name rhymes with "math" is the Plaths. we're talking about the Plaths.
So we had a plan for a super informative awesome episode...and then we just talked. But then again, isn't that what podcasting really is? Just talking? Isn't that what LIFE really is? Anyway, before you have an existential crisis, join us for some banter in this not-so-mini-sode. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @3internspod, email us at 3internsandcounting@gmail.com, and be sure to leave a 5-star review :P Any constructive criticism is only accepted if it's funny enough to turn into a shirt.
In this episode on 3 Interns and Counting, Erika takes us down a Plath / Internet rabbit hole. Tune in to hear our early 2000's internet rules, guidelines, fears, and passwords. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @3internspod, email us at 3internsandcounting@gmail.com, and leave a review! Unless you're mean, in which case don't contact us because we can't schedule more therapy sessions this week.Check out: https://www.snap4freedom.org/home
Disclaimer: we were all running on either low sleep and/or high caffeine levels when recording this. One of our most chaotic talks to date, and that's not even because of the subject matter. JW dives into parentification themes in “Welcome to Plathville,” while JB and Erika throw her off focus with Jimmy Neutron and AP class memories. Tell ya friends, tell ya mom, please don't tell TLC HR. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @3internspod, email us at 3internsandcounting@gmail.com, and leave a review! Unless you're mean, in which case don't contact us because we can't schedule more therapy sessions this week.
Join us as we venture deeper into the Plathville universe! The interns explore movie magic, psychological manipulation, and real estate in this analysis of what the heck is goin' on. Want to know something crazy? This show.Follow us @3internspod on Twitter and Insta, and leave us a lil' 5 star review if you get a chance. Or even subscribe if you want! Want to watch the Psychology in Seattle videos we reference? Check 'em out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piu-kdn3C5k&list=PLoLeO9hEEd_DOPe_jMn21auG_PTfhVx5D
Who better to kick off the Plath discussion than the mayor of Plathville herself, Fundie Fridays Empress Jen. We touch base with the Duggar family before diving into whatever the heck is going on in Plathville. Jen helps us connect the dots between the Plath's and other fundie families, answers fan questions, and we finally figure out who Barry reminds us of.
As the interns wrap up their Toddlers & Tiaras season, we decide to let Buzzfeed determine what kind of toddlers we were. We're also revealing the secret to making a resume, talking about JW's food obsessions when she was a youngin, and that's pretty much it. Oh, and we announce our topic for next season.
As the interns wrap up their Toddlers & Tiaras season, we decide to let Buzzfeed determine what kind of toddlers we were. We're also revealing the secret to making a resume, talking about JW's food obsessions when she was a youngin, and that's pretty much it. Oh, and we announce our topic for next season.
In this episode, we discuss proof that TLC learned absolutely nothing from their mistakes: the Toddler & Tiara's "Where Are They Now" series. To be fair, we also discuss how little JW has changed in the past 10 years, JB's blossoming acting career, and Erika's tattoos. Follow us @3internspod on Twitter and Insta, and leave us a lil' 5 star review if you get a chance. Or even subscribe if you want! Let's go crazy.
The interns talk about Toddlers & Tiaras depictions of boys in child beauty pageants, and the controversy surrounding pageant dads. Also, what’s up with someone naming their baby Bob? We cover that, too. It might not be Duggar content but damn if it’s not as ~tantalizing~
The interns' phone in Fundie Fridays creator Jen to discuss The latest Duggar scandal and what it means for the family, TLC, and IBLP. TW//This episode contains information and discussion about child sexual abuse, molestation, assault, and incest. We hope that you listen only as you are comfortable.Learn More about RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/about-rainnRAINN Victims Services: https://rainn.org/programs-and-expertise#VictimServices
The interns discuss cultural appropriation in T&T and pageants in general. JB stumbles, JW's dog barks, Erika dishes wisdom. Not much has changed. And we tie everything back to Christopher turdhead Columbus. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter, @3internspod.We do not own the rights to "Intern" by Angel Olsen. All rights reserved to Jagajaguwar and Angel Olsen.
The hiatus is over and our new episode is finally here! Trust us it's one you won't want to miss. JB, JW, and Erika discuss the mother-daughter relationships portrayed in Toddlers and Tiaras and also their deep fascination with the Philadelphia Flyers Mascot "Gritty".
On this episode of 3 Interns and Counting JB, JW, and Erika discuss the history of pageants, the Toddlers & Tiaras origin story, and test their fate with some homemade go-go juice.
In this very special episode of 3 Interns and Counting JB, JW, and Erika are joined by the prodigal daughter herself: Madi Hart! Join the complete set of interns in this special episode as they recount memories and nightmares from that fateful summer AND tease the upcoming second season. Notes:Julia W deeply apologizes for using E.R. Fightmaster's dead name at one point in this episode. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @3internspodFollow Madi on Instagram and Twitter @madihart_soccerMadi does not support JK Rowling at allWe do not own the rights to "Intern" by Angel Olsen. All rights reserved to Olsen and Jagjaguwar
Erika (IS BACK), JB, and JW are joined by the ever hilarious expert on Christian Fundamentalism, Jen of Fundie Fridays! (https://www.youtube.com/c/FundieFridays/about) Join us in this Season 1 Finale as we talk about Jen's YouTube channel, the not-so-secret fundie corners of the internet, and of course: the Duggars
This week JB and JW decided what we all needed was a good old fashioned palette cleasner - something light, fun, and devoid of any deep research. Join us as we recall our favorite cringey Duggar moments.
JB talks to Dr. Anna Brecke about her research in dominionism and Christian Supremacy. The girlies rehash and share more facts about dominionism, including which politicians are followers, specifically two whose names rhyme with Bed Shmooze and Tyke Fence.Huge thanks to Dr. Brecke for speaking with us! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @3internspod.Show notes: We do not own the rights to "Intern" by Angel Olsen. All rights reserved to Jagajaguwar an Angel Olsen.
In this very special episode, JB and JW are joined by the wonderful Caroline (@treerights) to get her thoughts on cults, IBLP, and all things Duggar TikTok. Please check out Carolines TikTok @treerights for hilarious and very informative content.Show Notes: We do not own the rights to "Intern" by Angel Olsen. All rights reserved to Jagajaguwar and Olsen.
In this week's episode, the interns give you all the information you need to court a Duggar.TW//Discussion of Sexual Assualt ...Show NotesWe do not own the rights to "Intern" by Angel Olsen. Rights reserved to Jagjaguwar and Olsen.We do not own the audio included of the Duggars from the clip titles "Ben and Jessa Begin their Courtship." All rights belong to TLC. Link to Michelle Duggar's blog post/IBLP's "7 basic needs" article:https://www.duggarfamily.com/2018/07/lessons-from-34-years-of-marriage/
In this itty bitty minisode, JB and JW tell you about strange moments in the 19 Kids and Counting franchise.....and JW recalls a tragic hookup. Show Notes:We do not own the right to "Intern" by Angel Olsen. Rights Reserved to Jagjaguwar and Olsen.Next Week on 3 Interns and Counting we talk about the Duggars and Courtships.
This week on 3 Interns and Counting Julia B. and Julia W. tell you all about the Duggar's and their involvement with religious cult Insitute in Basic Life Principles and realize that they too have maybe joined a cult....Episode Notes:Resources for those who may have been/or are in a religious cult and looking for help or guidance: https://www.daretodoubt.org/what-we-dohttps://www.guidestar.org/profile/45-5207116http://www.encourage-cult-survivors.org/We do not own the rights to "Intern" by Angel Olsen. Rights reserved to Jagjaguwar and Olsen. The audio of JimBob Duggar in this episode is from the official Duggar Family YouTube page.
Welcome to 3 Interns and Counting! In our first episode, Julia B, Julia W, and Erika recall their first impressions of each other, reveal some secrets, and introduce that well-known family of 19 from Tontitown, Arkansas.*We do not own the rights to "Intern" by Angel OlsenCopyright Jagjaguwar*
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