Chick Shit

How does one 'be single'? It can look a million different ways, and about everyone feels like they are doing it wrong. Do you need to play the numbers game with the modern dating landscape being so heavily dependent on apps, or do you focus on a strict list of what is really important to you? Are you thriving with flying solo and plan to stay that way? Figuring all of this out can be absolutely exhausting and overwhelming.  Join LJ and Di as they talk through a fabulous movie with exactly zero plot holes, and Di cannot recommend enough How To Be Single. 

Have you ever moved to a new small town in the northwest as an awkward teenager to live with your mustachio's zaddy and accidentally fell in love with a sparkly skinned killer? Perhaps you get sucked into the seedy underground of the undead and have numerous enemies of the sparkly skinned stone people attempt to kill you? And maybe you find out you're pregnant with some half human half sparkly killer baby and repulsed by the delicious smell of fresh fried chicken? Yeah, neither has the Chick Shit Pod Squad. But they had a whole lot of fun dissecting the magnificent cinematic library that is Twilight in this "derailed" episode.

Have you ever stuck to something much longer than it actually served you simply because you'd been doing it so long that you felt like you were expected to continue? LJ and Di have. Why do we, as people, do this? Why do we continue to force ourselves to get up and maintain what we think people expect of us long after it isn't fun anymore? Join LJ and Di as they talk through the movie of the year, Barbie. Barbie and Ken both struggle through their respective identity crises, just like LJ and Di did. Are there tears? Yes. Is there a significant breakthrough by one of them? Yup. 

Have you ever gotten the urge to pack a bag, head to the airport, and catch the next flight out of your city for some self-care? LJ and Di have too. Are you also unable to do so because of work, bills, responsibilities, and other stupid things? Samesies. Join LJ and Di as they talk through their bucket list travel locations and some big trips they will take this year while they rewatch a major comfort movie, Eat Pray Love. Bonus points if you can guess who the planner is and who the "I'm packing the morning of the trip" person is.

Lj and Di are child-free by choice; the only mom pressure they feel comes from fur babies. For this episode, we tagged in two moms of actual humans to talk about the pressure they put on themselves and the pressure that society piles on them as well. If you are a mom who has dealt with juggling work, parenting, kids' sports schedules, the judgment of stay-at-home moms, or literally anyone on the internet,  this one is for you. Also, in case you need to hear it...you're doing your best, and when your little gremlins lick public door handles and other surfaces, they will have the strongest immune system ever.

Per LJ, communicating with your partner takes only two words: Microsoft PowerPoint. In other news, no one should take relationship advice from LJ unless they thrive in chaos and want to invest in a very good therapist and psychiatrist team. Communicating with a partner can be tough, any way you slice it. Do you share every single thought and worry with them, or do you pick and choose what you share? Do you hide things to avoid fights, or bear it all and use it as a growth opportunity? Join LJ and Di... and Jack as they break down partner communication with an episode of White Lotus. See how well Jack and Di know LJ's ability to communicate emotions as they play a game called - 'how would LJ handle this?.'

Did you have a great relationship with your mom growing up, or maybe you didn't get close until later in life? Maybe you didn't have a mom, or your mother figure was someone else? Maybe *mother* is just Taylor Swift (and father is obvs Pedro Pascal)? Any way you slice it, it's a special and fragile relationship that can greatly impact your life. Were LJ and Di close to their moms growing up?  Did those relationships change as they became adults? Regardless, no one will ever compare to THE mother/daughter duo of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore (whether this is good or bad is up for debate). Join LJ and Di as they use an episode of Gilmore Girls to tackle this fun and sometimes very hard subject.   

Do you have that one friend that people understand you're a packaged deal with? If one of you is invited, the other is automatically the plus one? You probably have the best memories, all the inside jokes, some really petty grudges (or is that just LJ?), and potentially some things that you missed out on because your bestie couldn't go. Join LJ and Di as they use the greatest film ever made, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, to discuss friendships that blur into codependency. That, and to say you could be a model for Costco— I'm talking the Kirkland brand!

Life is hard, mental health is harder, and finding the right help at the right time can feel damn near impossible. Join LJ and Di and a VERY special guest as they do their best to tackle a difficult topic with as much respect and rationale as possible. Mental health is still so stigmatized in America and it often feels like we're failing ourselves, our families, and our friends. How can you help someone who is struggling with thoughts, or even attempts, of ending their life? Additionally, how do we move on if it does happen to someone we love?Join LJ and Di as they break down season one episode one of A Million Little Things. This episode is a love letter from LJ to her best friend: I'll never see a cow and not think of you, and you bequeathed me the most amazing human to get through this with. To the moon, my dear.Sui*ide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988

It's wild how society has trained us to see our body or weight and feel not good enough, panic, and immediately decide we have to start running. Runners are skinny people; hence, if we run...we will be skinny. Not accurate! Go watch a local marathon or half marathon. You'll see a rainbow of body types and sizes, all doing this amazing feat of fitness and are all healthy in their own right. How has the health at every size approach to wellness changed the game? Are we still fighting just to be accepted for having a body that is exactly how it should be? Join LJ and Di and special guest, Eleni (@all.bodies.nutrition), as they use Brittany Runs a Marathon to work through this. To quote the great XTina, "you are beautiful, no matter what they say."

Are you all prepared for 2023? Yeah….neither are LJ and Di! 2022 has flown by and there have been highs, lows, and graduations, but they are so thankful for all of you going on the journey that was 2022 with them. They choose their favorite episodes and their….not….so favorite episodes, drink coke Z (seriously where's their sponsorship?), and talk about the future. Here's to 2023 and all the topics they want to tackle and revisit and the amazing guests yet to come (Gabrielle Union have your people call their people…errrr, person….JACK)! Oh and they tell you how much they are donating to the Trevor Peoject because of how much they (mostly LJ) derailed.

While you were skipping along in your happy relationship did you ever have an experience that made your spidey senses tingle? Was your gut reaction to have a discussion with your significant other? Or perhaps, dress in your most stylish all black outfit and do light to medium social media stalking? If you're a passcode couple perhaps you do a little iPhone espionage? Join LJ and Di as they discuss snooping with an episode of Mindy Kaling's latest 10/10 creation, Sex Lives of College girls. Have they ever snooped? Tune in to find out!

Did you grow up riding your bike around the neighborhood with your besties? Did  summers for you include popsicles, sleepovers, and seances? Was it normal to hang out in a graveyard and run from the scary man who only comes out at night? Well hold on to your balloons full of pudding that are stuffed into your bra for that little extra lift because LJ and Di (and Jack!) are talking through Now and Then - a cult classic that Di has core memories tied to. Tune in to find out what LJ and Jack thought about it.

Have you ever wanted something or someone really badly? Maybe gone to some ridiculous lengths to get that thing? Maybe made some insane gestures to get that person's attention? Perhaps even watched a full list of 100 movies you did not enjoy so you could be prepared for any movie that cinephile may mention? Perhaps created a whole party and curated a scenario that would coincidently put the object of your eye in the seat to your right aka, your good side? Join LJ and Di as they chat through an insane Mindy Project episode to discuss desperation. Also, you'll get the four easy steps to create your own Christmas party sex trap just in time for the holidays!

What was your young love experience? Was it a quick “what color are my eyes?!” moment on a date at Whataburger because that's what rom coms taught you? Or more of a love triangle in a small North Carolina town where long dramatic speeches and passionate kisses in the rain were required because you kissed your girlfriend's best friend and were trying to tell Brook Davis you were the guy for her? Option C would be a you're in a very real, committed relationship with a fictional character who doesn't know you exist? Listen in to find out which of these LJ and Di experienced while they talk through an episode of the CW masterpiece, One Tree Hill. PS: Dan Scott is still the worst.

Have you ever been scorned by a lovah? Did it devastate you or did it awaken your inner Ursula? Did you and three other scorned lovahs join forces to form the Captain Planet of revenge special ops? Did your A-Team plot a ridiculously intricate revenge scheme including getting Mr. High School Hottie Heartbreaker to wear a thong? Have LJ and Di ever? Listen in to find out while we revisit the early ‘00s rom com classic John Tucker Must Die. Queen Taylor said it best herself: “Now go sit in the corner and think about what you've done. Time for a little revenge.”

Have you ever applied for an entry-level position that's generally given to those fresh out of college whilst in a wine-induced hangover haze? Maybe you've been passed over because you are “overqualified” (a.k.a. too old)? Did you also let your fun Brooklyn bestie talk you into buying a fake ID and lying about your age to your new employer where you now work beside Lizzie McGuire herself? Well you're going to love this episode. Join LJ and Di as they break down an episode of the TV Land original, Younger, to chat about ageism. 

Did you grow up in a household where all the things pertaining to your sexual health and well being were openly discussed? If not, how did you find out aboutself pleasure? Did you one day find the joy of taking extra long showers? Why can men freely talk about this topic and women are shamed for bringing itup? Join LJ and Di as they talk discuss self pleasure using another episode of Big Mouth. Tune in to find out what #CC is and why it's about to be trending. 

Rihanna's Unfaithful. Carrie's Before He Cheats. Taylor's Should've Said No. There a lot of songs about cheating, but none of them *quite* fall into the category of this week's movie: erotic thriller. Join LJ and Di as they chat through Unfaithful, starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane, and the realities of being unfaithful to your partner. Also join to hear LJ's take on how this movie could have been taken to ten had they used her serial killer snow globe idea.

If you had to walk the runway in high heels in front of the whole town, would you fall down? Do you care about world peace? Well then tune in to listen to LJ, Di, and special guest, Anna, as they talk about the Netflix original Dumplin. We are honored to have this guest on who runs quite possibly the best pageant in the world. Tune in to find out how she has helped create that and given women an opportunity to develop life skills as a part of pageant participation. 

Have you ever had a relationship end only because the stars no longer aligned? Had such a bittersweet heartbreak that it catches you off guard? Maybe your relationship ended simply because you both deserve to live your dreams and, unfortunately, those dreams are in two vastly different locations or directions? Join LJ and Di as they chat through a heartbreaking episode of Schitt's Creek and watch the amicable breakup of our favorite duo, Alexis and Ted. Listen in to find out if we are, in fact, a little bit Alexis.

Are you a solo traveler with a thirst for adventure and a love of new experiences? Do you ever say "hell yes!" to opportunities spontaneously so you can really live in the moment? Does your father have a very particular set of skills and contacts in the intelligence field internationally? Yeah, ours aren't either. Join LJ, Di and their special guest, Tonya, while they use the Liam Neisson lead, Taken, to discuss the realities of human trafficking. Do we need to boycott zip ties and Wayfair?  Tune in to find out. (Also we do not need to boycott them)

Have you ever found yourself scrolling through Instagram for hours? Maybe creating unrealistic standards for your life, body or look that's based on someone else's highlight real? Maybe you're just there for the Tik Tok videos that have finally made it onto a reel? Perhaps your screen time is spent over on "the tok" giggling your life away at peoples insane versions of the corn kid song? Join LJ and Di as they talk about the impact social media can have using Ingrid Goes West. Who does LJ want to star as her in a film adaption of her life? And how much screen time do your fahhhvorite podcast hosts have daily? Tune in to find out!

Did you watch every rom-com available growing up and create unhealthy expectations for what your adult relationships would be? Maybe you're a hallmark fanatic and thought it would all work out and that the perfect handsome partner would magically show up and immediately become your kids' father figure? Or maybe, just maybe you have gone from 0 to 100 and purchased a love fern for someone you have known less than ten days. Join 60% of LJ and 100% of Di as they breakdown the infamous How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days.

You're toxic/I'm slipping under… sorry, Britney, we have to disagree. Have you ever dated a man or had a guy friend who exuded those classic traits of toxic masculinity: refusing to show emotions (because that's a sign of weakness), treating people like property, talking shit with his boys because… boys will be boys? We'll get your head out of those books so you can focus on more important things, like Gaston. Join LJ and Di (and Jack) as they review the Disney classic Beauty and the Beast. Spoiler alert: this may ruin your childhood memories of the movie.

Were you one of the millions of people that got sucked into the world of Bama Rush TikTok? Getting very invested in the pledge week of total strangers in another state? Celebrating their successes and drinking with them when they aren't invited to join Delta Nu with Elle Woods or other distinguished women? Did you ever wonder how this whole Greek life deal started? And why these women call each other “sisters”? Join LJ and Di as they break down Anna Farris's peak performance in The House Bunny. You'll find out what they think about Greek life in general and if either of them ever went on this journey.

Has someone you haven't spoken to in over a decade slid into your DMs to casually try and sell you something they are SO passionate about? Told you how much this product has changed their life? Sent you before and after pictures of their “client”? Maybe even gone so far as to try and talk you into also selling this product? Do you also hate it? Join LJ and Di as they discuss everyone's nightmare— MLMs — with the opening episode of the Kirsten Dunst and Alexander Skarsgård series, On Becoming a God in CentralFlorida. Don't be a stinker thinker, tune in.

Have you ever found yourself feeling like you just might run for president? Even if there was no precedent? Have you ever felt like switching up the messaging? Maybe even adding a little estrogen? Lizzo loves a woman in politics and so do we. Join us as we discuss the fearless females running (and winning) in the male-dominated world of politics with the Ruth Bader Ginsburg biopic On the Basis of Sex. It's a very scary time for reproductive rights in this country so let's talk about how we can fight… for our right… to, ya know, just have control of like our own bodies (nbd).

Have you ever felt lost in your small-town waitressing job with a frustrating boss who refused to pay you? Did you take the cash you were owed (and nothing more) and hop a bus one-way to LA? If so, did you also force your way into working for a burlesque club via a lazy cocktail waitress? Join LJ, Di, and Jack as they discuss the Cher and Xtina cult classic, Burlesque. In this Derailed episode, hear why this film is a gay classic and what LJ and Jack snuck into the theater when they first saw it. And finally… WAGON WHEEL WATUSI!

Have you ever wanted to fit in so bad you made decisions you wouldn't have normally? Like maybe super thick eyeliner, studded skull belts, VERY harsh bangs, and all things Hot Topic? Or was that just LJ? We've all tried too hard to fit in at some point, whether we like to admit it or not. Join LJ and Di as they review Booksmart and the impact trying too hard can have. Oh, *and* also hear about their many phases.

Have you ever felt feelings that you didn't know how to feel? Has trauma ever traumatized you? Have you ever felt messy depressy and like all that careful compartmentalizing and delicate dissociating is falling apart? Well, get excited because there is an option for you: THERAPY! Join LJ, Di, and special guest Melissa from the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast as they talk through several Ted Lasso episodes. They discuss the different ways they've used therapy and the impact it's had: the good, the bad, and the stuff that makes you quote Roy Kent (IYKYK).

Have you ever loved somebody so much it made you cry? Have you ever needed someone so much you can't sleep at night? Have you ever tried to say the words and they don't come out right? Have you ever? Sally fields has, and her love language is juice. Join LJ, Di and Jack as they talk about a really difficult subject, grief, using the absolute classic, Steel Magnolias. 

Is there an outfit or a certain makeup item that is your pre-game for everyday life? Maybe it's a certain song or playlist? Perhaps you bumped your noggin during an unfortunate spin class incident and simply woke up feeling like you just might run for president. Demi Lovato said it best y'all, “what's wrong with being confident?” Join LJ and Di as they chat through the Amy Schumer gem, I Feel Pretty. Listen to find out what their confidence boosters are! 

Have you ever wondered where some of your favorite celebrities have disappeared to? Seen someone say or do something that you knew was a career ender? Watched your favorite author or politician fall from grace? Cancel culture is something so prevalent in today's society that we never really stop and dissect it. Join LJ and Di as they discuss this and more using the Apple TV drama, The Morning Show.

During this crucial moment in our country,  LJ and Di would like to re-share an episode they feel extremely passionate about: Abortion. Please join and listen to Hannah's story as they talk through the movie Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Always. We see you, we hear you, we love you and we support you. 

Have you ever visited an old friend due to pandemic restlessness and then all the sudden had a podcast? If so, did you also pull your other oldest friend in to run your social? Ok if you did that, this is getting weird. Join LJ and Di as they break down the last year of podcasting, gush over how much they love Jack, and have all the giggles.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I would be so much happier if I just got (body part) fixed”? Have you ever judged someone for the amount of “fixes” they've had, or found yourself sucked into shows like Botched? Some people get plastic surgery to feel better about certain aspects of their body, while others get it out of necessity to improve quality of life. Join LJ and Di as they rewind back to MTV's reality show heyday with an episode of The Hills dealing with the aftermath of Heidi's multiple surgeries. Also find out where LJ and Di have been nipped and tucked…

Everyone knows at least one person who constantly has a tale of woe. It's like everything happens to them, while they innocently sit back doing absolutely nothing wrong in a life that's doomed to be on the losing end. Is it that? Or is it that they are actively playing a role in creating those so called woes and are refusing to admit their part in garnering pity, attention? Do they avoid dealing with the possibly deeper issues at hand? Join LJ and Di as they break down the movie that should have swept the Oscar's in 1995, Clueless. Find out which one of them has a history of playing the victim and if Paul Rudd is a vampire who never ages.

Have you ever felt misunderstood based on your appearance? Known that you were the expert in the room but not been taken seriously because of how you like to dress or wear your hair? Or been taken too seriously when you had no business being in charge but you looked the part, so now you're the leader? Join LJ and Di as they breakdown the movie based on the real life story of OG baddie Erin Brockovich. Have LJ and Di ever worked through incorrect judgements of themselves? Listen to find out!

With all of the very strong opinions surrounding women's autonomy over their bodies, one topic is always somehow up for discussion: birth control. Many women rushed to get IUDs put in after the 2016 election out of fear of what laws might be coming down the pipeline. Many more rely on other methods - either because they love their sleep and wine too much, or because it isn't the right time in their lives to become a mother. Either way, you *may* want to stockpile your preferred option in case it's taken off the market. Sounds crazy, but Elaine Benes learned the hard way. Join LJ and Di as they talk through the Seinfeld episode “The Sponge” and discuss who is sponge-worthy. (Hint: Luke Danes is sponge-worthy)

When I say DEPRESSIVE, you say EPISODE! DEPRESSIVE! (…..this is your part) Get it? Because this episode is on depression? How many people deal with depression on a daily basis but because they are able to get out of bed and function, they are deemed “fine”? What are the different symptoms of depression, can you be “cured,” and how hard is it to find the right therapist or medication? Are you out of spoons or are your neurons just napping? Join LJ and Di (and Jack) as they chat through this and more using Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader's indie angel, The Skeleton Twins.

When you look around your place of employment, what's the gender breakdown? If it's mostly male, have you had a good, respectful experience (like Di) or a pretty terrible, toxic one (like LJ)? What are the most male dominated industries and why do they remain that way? LJ and Di break this down while reviewing the Sandra Bullock masterpiece Miss Congeniality. Will they answer the question on everyone's mind: what happened to Benjamin Bratt?! Tune in to find out.

For anyone in the dating game these days, apps are one of the only options to meet people. Have you ever been aimlessly swiping away only to be knocked over by the sight of your dream partner? Then gotten the courage to message them? Then had wonderful conversations and decided to meet? Then showed up to said meeting to be greeted by a totally different face than the pictures? LJ has. Join LJ and Di as they review the catfish life using the Netflix original Love Hard. Would you be able to look past a catfish if the emotional bond was strong enough? Spoiler alert: LJ would not.

Have you ever been on an airplane with a screaming baby and thought, “There's not enough booze on this plane.” Or are you more of a “I need to know the name, age, if they're walking, look how precious!” kind of person? Guess what: both of those things are okay, because bringing a human life into this world (especially in today's society) is a big decision. Some folks choose to venture into parenthood, some don't— and both are valid choices. Join LJ and Di as they break down an episode of Sex and the City and talk to their fabulous, published author guest about being child-free by choice. To all of you parents out there, we applaud you…. from our bed at 10 AM where we will still be ;) 

Were you voted most likely to succeed? Were you a band geek or a jock? Are you still friends with your high school besties or have you blacked that part of your life out? Are you hip, cool, down with the 411? Join LJ and Di as they recount their high school experience while revisiting the cult classic, 10 Things I Hate About You to decide if high school even matters.

How do you feel when your personal space is invaded? How about when people you don't know very well (or at all) ask you intimate questions? Are you someone who thinks it's okay to walk right up and pet a dog without asking the hooman? Well then, let's talk about BOUNDARIES while we watch Nick Miller ignore every boundary set in the name of saving Jess. LJ has talked Di into using another New Girl episode, so buckle up!

“Did you ever know that you're my hero, you're everything I wish I could be. I can soar higher than an eagle, because you are the wind beneath my wings” -LJ to Di  after every episode. Seriously though, have you ever had a friend step in and lift you up without even blinking? When you got your big promotion, did you pay it back to those that helped get you there? Join LJ and Di as they break down the 2008 all-female cast of The Women. If you learn nothing else from this: curly haired girls get shit done.

For folks in the LGBTQ+, ahem, society (thanks LJ), coming out can be a pivotal moment in their journey. However, it's not always a simple or well-received process, including folks accepting themselves. Join LJ, Di, and special guest Jack as they dissect the 1999 cult film But I'm a Cheerleader and what coming out looked like then and how it may be experienced now.

If you borrowed a pencil from LJ and didn't return it, there's a good chance she still holds some anger over that. Or if you kinda blinked wrong in her directions, she's probably still a little mad about that as well. Join LJ and Di while they break down an episode of the masterpiece television show, Gilmore Girls A Year in the Life. What purpose do grudges hold in our lives? Can we let go of them? And what if we harbor all of these feelings for something we perceived as a wrong but in the end wasn't?

Think of the worst thing that ever happened to you… and then think about how much you wanted to punch the person who had the audacity to say, “Everything happens for a reason.” Or maybe you got the classic retort of, “When one door closes another one opens.” Both equally terrible. The reality is that sometimes bad stuff happens for no reason. Sometimes you need a little help to get through, or even some time to lean into the emotions. Join LJ and Di as they talk through an episode of Apple TV's stellar original Ted Lasso, who packs more positivity into his mustache than we have in our whole lives.

When did you lose your virginity? What was it like? How do you define loss of virginity — is it only when you P a V? What does it feel like…. warm apple pie, perhaps? Were you raised to treat your virginity like a sacred flower you had to protect at all costs, or did you receive a more practical crash course? Join LJ and Di as they break down the experience of losing one's virginity and define the bases with the, ahem, seminal 1999 film American Pie. They also coin the slogan that will take the 2022 tchotchke scene by storm: Life, Love, Libido.