Pinky Promise

New Year, New Guests! This week we're joined by comedian Valerie Tosi. We were supposed to talk about getting into trouble, and for a little bit, we did, but listen we're still in the pandemic that made us start this podcast in the first place, so we talked about what we wanted to talk about. Peloton, And Just Like That, social media and soft pants. It's a VERY fun episode and you should listen, and then order Valerie's new album Beach Trash using the links below!    Buy Valerie's Album: Link to presale   Follow Valerie: http://www.valerietosi.com/ https://twitter.com/valerie_tosi https://www.facebook.com/valerie.tosi.7 https://www.instagram.com/valerie_tosi/   Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast

This week we welcome New Yorker cartoonist, comedian and author of Murder Book Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell to talk about something near and dear to our hearts - TRUE CRIME. Hilary's obsession started young and only strengthened with time. This episode is packed with funny and sometimes sweet anecdotes and also recommendations of things to watch if you also love a good crime story! While you're at it, pick up a copy of Murder Book, available now for pre-order and everywhere November 9th (but you know, be cool and support an indie book store.)   https://www.hilarysmurderbook.com/home.html   Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast  

This week we're joined by podcast hosts Chuck Staton and Brad Rohrer to talk about the wild days of growing up! Chuck and Brad tell us all about their partying ways (and in Brad's case, the ways he avoided things like cigarettes and other hardcore drugs!) For tickets to Chuck and Brad's  Halloween Spooktackular: https://www.ricomedyconnection.com/shows/154974 https://www.chuckandbradpodcast.com Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast

This week we welcome comedian Tanya Mansfield. We were supposed to talk about her experiences being the middle child, but quickly segued into talking about that one friend, we all had one -- they're older, they're reckless, the red flags are plentiful and waving but we couldn't seem to see them at the time. Tanya had a party friend, and we KNOW she's not alone. This story has everything a teenager could want: an RV, UV vodka, cheetah print bikini tops and more.    Follow Tanya:  IG: @TanyaMansfieldComedy   Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast

Even been home alone during a robbery? Comedian, writer and this week's guest Ben Gorodetsky has. As an 11 year old with temporarily unsupervised internet access, it should have been every boy's dream evening. But unfortunately for Ben things took a turn. From excellent stranger danger boundary setting (DON'T OPEN THE DOOR WHEN A STRANGER KNOCKS!) to head smacking police blunders (GO TO THE RIGHT HOUSE FOR THE LOVE OF PETE) to the wild tale of Ben and his family surviving a SECOND home invasion years later, this episode is NOT one to miss.  Follow Ben: IG: @papagorodetsky @folklordz www.folklordz.com   Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast

This week we're joined by comedian Dave Apkarian. Growing up in an Evangelical church, Dave took what he saw around him and used it to his advantage - like thinking if the spirit of the Lord entered him, a cute girl would TOTALLY be into him. Surprisingly it didn't work. Outside of church Dave and his brother stayed busy doing kid stuff like watching Terminator and helping their dad with laborious farm work including an insane story about a pig that you absolutely don't want to miss.  Follow Dave:  IG: @@daveapkarian Listen to Dave's Sad Dad podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sad-dad/id1362465951   Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast

***Content Warning: ED, body image, diet culture   This week we sit down with comedian Kristine Blinn and get right into it. It's a whole episode on body talk. From a little kid in a bathing suit to the grown ass woman she is today, it's been decades of mixed messages, negative self talk, learning to unlearn it, and sending 1 million middle fingers to the diet industry. We loved getting to have such a candid talk with such a wonderful guest. Follow Kristine: IG: @kristineblinn Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast

This week we welcome CT's strongest comedian / funniest strong man Pete Angelo. Growing up as a big guy in a small town, when Pete started to realize he had feelings for men, he wasn't exactly sure how to navigate that terrain, so for a while he held it in. We are so glad he was eventually able to express his true self and share with us his stories of how he did it. As with most coming of age stories in the early 2000's, we're sending a huge shout out to Myspace.  Follow Pete: IG: @MetalPeteComedy Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast

We're joined by comedian Bridget Kavanagh this week who claims she was a dorky child, but upon further reflection we think she just had weird hobbies and a bad haircut. We learn Bridget had a personalized Mets bowling ball, a pretty historically accurate Harry Potter Halloween costume and for some reason she joined varsity golf in high school. Ok now that we read it all together, maybe she was dork after all.  Follow Bridget: Twitter: @B_Kavs IG: @bridgetkavanagh  // @oneofamillionpodcast Podcast: https://linktr.ee/oneofamillion    Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast

This week we're joined by comedian Kayleigh Dumas for a tale no teen wants to tell: Kayleigh was pantsed at a pool party! It's your classic story of adolescent live triangles and passive aggression -- ok maybe aggressive aggression from the lenses of three adults who have clearly worked through the issues they had as young people and are doing much better now. Bullying disguised as friendship, undiagnosed ADHD, this episode really takes us back.    Follow Kayleigh: IG: @kayleigh_dumas Twitter: @kayleigh_dumas

This week we welcome comedian and writer Emily Landrum! Emily is the oldest of 7 children and was home schooled in a Christian household. As you probably know by now Katie and Laura were...not, so they had a lot of questions! From nail polish envy to realizing she was sort of living in the Foot Loose town, we were thrilled to listen to Emily's stories of growing up not quite on the prairie, but like if the prairie had a snowboarding team!    Website: https://www.weloveemmballs.com IG: @emmballs Twitter: @emmballs   Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast

For comedian Jay Whittaker, high school didn't suck. Moving from Los Angeles to Orange County could have been disastrous, but a pro move by Jay's dad helped ensure a smooth transition (Moving between school years? Enroll your kids in summer school!) A social butterfly who could hang just as easily with the jocks, band geeks and theater kids, it's no wonder Jay was voted Most Spirited....twice!    Website: https://www.jaywhittaker.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ItsJayWhittaker Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ItsJayWhittaker Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast  

After college but before becoming a world traveling comedian, Orlando Baxter needed an escape from corporate America. The path he thought was going to lead him to being a guidance counselor actually made him a math teacher...and a television tech teacher...and a volleyball coach...and an in school suspension teacher. We loved getting to sit down with Orlando and hear all about the route he took to make a difference to the kids in his neighborhood, and ultimately what led him to keep pushing to find himself where he is today.  Follow Orlando: https://orlandobaxter.com/ Twitter: @orlandobaxter IG: @orlandobaxtercomedy   Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast

Katie Makes Brian Talk about His Crushes   This week we enter a podcast thruple with comedian and host of Katie's OTHER comedy podcast Wicked Funny, Brian Beaudoin. Brian (reluctantly) shares his illustrious history of making grand gestures to girls he's had crushes on, and the array of reactions to his efforts. From mix tape secret tracks to accidentally rowing someone else's makeout canoe, this episode is...a lot.    Follow Brian: Podcast: http://thewickedfunnypodcast.weebly.com/ IG: @beaudoinbrian // @wickedfunnypodcast Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast

This week we welcome comedian Rafi Gonzalez to hear all about the mysterious kidney disease he had as a teenager. One minute he was chugging ONE Coors Light, and the next minute he was in the ER, and the NEXT minute he was spending a summer walking around with a bag of "kidney juice" hanging off of him.   Follow Rafi: IG: @RafiG213 Twitter: @Raficomedy   Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast

This week comedian and podcaster Stephen Pratt stops by to talk with us about jobs. We dissect the ins and outs of being a paper boy, share our collective angst from time spent in the food services industry, and highlight some other capitalistic highs and lows. Grab yourself an El Presidente margarita from Chili's, and put on your headphones for this super fun episode with a wildly funny guest.    Follow Stephen: IG: https://www.instagram.com/TheStephenPratt Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/TheStephenPratt     Listen to Stephen's podcast, Recoil Now: IG: https://www.instagram.com/recoilnow Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/recoilnowpod Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast      

This week we're joined by comedian and actress Ashleigh Rosé. Laura and Ashleigh met at a taping of Let's Make a Deal so we open the episode with some reminiscing.  Once we remember that's not what we're here to discuss, Ashleigh tells us the unfortunate tale of a college track meet turned food poisoning misadventure. We also talk a lot about our lives pre-covid and what we think -  and hope they're going to look like in a post-covid world. We cover balance in friendship groups - for every wild idea friend there needs to be someone saying no, and everything in between.  Follow Ashleigh: https://linktr.ee/OfficialAshleigh Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast  

Get your letterman jacket and gather round. We're joined this week by comedian Jared Freid who shares his journey from pop warner football kid to the ultimate achievement - scoring a touchdown for his high school team - ask to see the VHS! In addition to sports talk, we cover weigh-ins (bullshit), outshining others' expectations of you (huge, yet infuriating), and discovering the benefits of not taking things too seriously.    Watch Jared's special: Website: https://jaredfreid.com/ Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7dxL8hPdbk   Follow Jared: Twitter: @jtrain56 Instagram: @jaredfreid   Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast  

This week we welcome comedian, actress and writer Ester Steinberg. As private schooled pre-teen, Ester ran with a tough crew: BG4L to be exact - if you know, you know. Let's face it, when your girl gang is made up of kids with rich parents and minimal supervision, things can get a little crazy. Like so many tales of teenage rebellion, Ester discovered if you fly too close to the sun, you're bound to get burned - or grounded for a year.  Follow Ester: IG: @ester.steinberg Watch her special: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08WCF5XWK/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r    Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast

This week we're joined by comedian, writer and singer Wynter Spears. As Wynter shares her experience traveling the world performing with Up with People, Katie realizes she's interviewing one of her childhood idols as she remembers seeing a show as a kid. Wynter's experiences during her time with Up with People helped her find a way to create an adult life as a professional artist and performer.  Normally you can find her performing live all over the place, but until those vaccines kick in it's a Zoom life for the time being. T: @WynterSpears   IG: @WynterSpears   F: Wynter Spears Photo credit: Brad Buckman Photography   Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast  

This week we're joined by comedian and podcaster Renie Rivas. Thanks to the elusive "illegal cable box", Renie was introduced to porn at a young age. It consumed her life as a third grader, but by relating it to when she was able to quit biting her nails, she was able to kick the compulsion and now it's sort of a "birthdays and anniversaries" treat. We the potential pros but mostly cons of too early sex ed, discovering your own sexual identity, shame and fear and still manage to find some time to laugh.  Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast   Follow Renie: IG: @renie_rivas Ring Ring Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ringringpodcast 

It's House Parties week on Pinky Promise and we're joined by comedian and writer Pamela Ross. Learning to underage drink, the diet of a comedian, and other healthy habits abound. Our party tricks mostly relied on the flexibility that comes with stupid youth, now you're lucky if we show up let alone perform. Could you do a split or something else cool? Let us know!    Follow Pam:  Twitter: @pamnotanderson     Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast

We're joined this week by comedian, producer and director Carole Montgomery. As a 7th grader with a crush, Carole was willing to do whatever it took to get her man. Even if it included skipping a grade and going to a school in another district! Hunky Portuguese soldiers, joining the cheerleading squad to catch a football player's eye, elaborately formal birthday parties, this one truly has it all.    Follow Carole: Twitter: @nationalmom IG: @carolemontgomerycomic Funny Women of a Certain Age (trailer):  https://www.youtube.com/c/CAROLEMONTGOMERY/featured   Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast

***Content warning: Jaime Lee's story is heavy and contains descriptions of domestic abuse and drug addiction. Resources are available below: This week Katie and Laura sit down with comedian and OnlyFans content creator Jaime Lee. Jaime had one hell of a childhood, and that's putting it incredibly lightly. After witnessing her parents' battles with addiction and withstanding bullying and abuse, Jaime busted her butt to out herself through college to be able to provide stability for herself and her younger siblings. Not a story for the faint of heart, but certainly one about perseverance and making your own way.  Follow Jaime: https://linktr.ee/jaimeleecomedy   Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast Music: Donaher Resources can be found here: List of domestic violence hotlines Mental Health America List of drug addiction resources

Comedian, actress and writer Kate Willett joins us this week to share her classic tale of adolescence. Girl meets boy, girl starts rumors about herself, boy dumps girl, girls are mean to girl, girl starts more rumors about herself...you know, an age old classic. We loved hearing Kate's introspective look back, and optimistic look forward. We also learned a bit about Kate's new book Dirtbag Anthropology, available now on Audible! Cozy on up and give it a listen.   Follow Kate: IG: @kate.willett Twitter: @katewillett Buy Kate's book! audible.com/dirtbag   Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast   Music: Donaher

Hold onto your butts as we welcome comedian Colleen Genevieve on this week's episode. Colleen got the sex talk young. Like, 6 years old young. After an embarrassing tale and brief reminder that we don't talk about sex in public, Colleen discovered she couldn't (wouldn't?) stop. talking. about. sex. We followed along on her journey from flabbergasted child (3 kids = sex 3 times?!), losing the big V, and finally into the happy and loving relationship she's in today. Get a snack, do some stretches and settle in.    Music: Donaher Follow Colleen: IG: @colleengenevievee  Twitter: @colleengenevievee    Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast  

This week we're joined by comedian Oscar Collazos. Oscar and his family immigrated to the United States from Colombia when he was 7. He made his way by making people laugh (pro-tip: start with physical comedy while you're learning the language), and from there it was uphill all the way -- except sleepovers, his mom wasn't having that. In this episode we bond over our unpronounceable names, holidays with TOO MUCH FOOD, spray painting cars and riding on tow trucks. There's a little something for everyone this week and we hope you enjoy. IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast   Follow Oscar: IG: https://www.instagram.com/https://www.instagram.com/colombiancomic Music: Donaher

Here at Pinky Promise, we love first loves. That's why we're gonna let anyone who wants to talk about them have their moment and this week it's comedian Corey Rodrigues' turn! First thing's first, we do some physical and emotional housekeeping -- trim your fingernails and communicate clearly people. Then we really get to it - Corey shares his tale of first love (beautiful feet!), betrayal and heartbreak (a 3-way call gone terribly wrong) - this is the stuff roller coasters are made of, baby. And for an extra twist, an internet outage brought to you by the city of Los Angeles!    Follow Corey: Twitter: @coreyrodrigues IG: @coreyrods Website: https://coreyrodrigues.com/   Follow Pinky Promise: IG: @pinkypromisepod Twitter: @pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast  

This week we welcome comedian Rob Crean to the show. We're talking about underage drinking - how seeking out booze was usually more fun than drinking it, Katie the license chalking wizard, why Laura put the brakes on redbull & vodka and Rob's reflections on where he's been and where he's going. He's got a sad boy album - it's even more funny than it is sad, and it's really sad! Give it a listen!  Follow Rob:  IG: @Robcrean Twitter: @robcrean Buy Rob's Album

Has anyone seen our virginity? It's lost and we can't find it anywhere! This week we welcome comedian Gus Constantellis to share his *very romantic* (spoiler alert: incorrect!) tale of losing his v-card. Basements Cher! Googling "gay things to do" in various cities! This episode has it all   Follow Pinky Promise: IG: @pinkypromisepod Twitter: pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast Music: Donaher   Follow Gus: IG: @constantlygus Twitter: @constantlygus

Comedian Sarah Garner joins us on this week's episode to talk about cliques. We all agree the word "clique" comes with a negative connotation but after a great discussion and a thorough review of Sarah's still-going-high school clique's group chat, we discover that they can also be a good thing! One piece of advice though, if your crew nicknames themselves, everyone will know. Sarah is the best, you're gonna love this episode!    Twitter: @sarahgarnermeow IG: @sarahgarnermeow   Follow Pinky Promise: IG: @pinkypromisepod Twitter: @pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast Music: https://open.spotify.com/track/2PZNaE9ibiEyLf9XPpWt9P

This week we're joined by comedian and writer Paulina Combow! Paulina grew up in a nursing home. That's right, Pinky Promise's very own Vada Sultenfuss shares her experiences with the senior citizens she and her family shared their home with. Mix in some sweet, funny and a dash of sad, with a heaping spoonful of empathy and you've got the perfect recipe for this week's episode.  Follow Paulina:  IG: @paulinacombow Twitter: @paulinagc Buy Paulina's book: https://www.paulinacombow.me/ Follow Pinky Promise: IG: @pinkypromisepod Twitter: @pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast Music: Donaher

This week our guest, actress Michelle Belmont takes us on a journey! From home schooled beginnings to being married at 20 and divorced at 24, this woman has lived a lot of life in a short amount of time! We're thrilled to spend some time with Michelle talking about salacious Bermuda shorts, a woman's role as "Help Meat" and life lessons learned.  Follow Michelle: IG: @Fierceandpurple Twitter: @Fierceandpurple Follow Pinky Promise: IG: @pinkypromisepod Twitter: @pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast Music: Donaher  

Siblings, am I right? This week we're joined by comedian and writer Rebecca Rush to talk about sibling struggles. No family is perfect, and everyone's got their shit. In this episode we take a little dive into our own, and talk about what we've learned. Be sure to listen to Rebecca's podcast Comic's Book Club, follow her on social media and check out her writing!    Follow Rebecca: Twitter: @rebeccarush639  IG: @rebeccarush639   Follow Pinky Promise: IG: @pinkypromisepod Twitter: @pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast   Music: Donaher      

This week Katie and Laura welcome comedian Liz Miele to talk about peer pressure. Why is it worse as an adult?! The gals did a lot of prepping for pressure as a kid that never came, and yet they had no idea if you're an adult who doesn't want a drink, it's A Whole Thing. Also we spend a decent amount of time talking about cats, how to keep them busy, and other deeply important things.  Follow Liz: Web: www.lizmiele.com Twitter: @LizMiele IG: @LizMiele Special: https://www.youtube.com/lizmiele   Follow Pinky Promise: IG: @pinkypromisepod Twitter: @pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast Music: Donaher

This week we were thrilled to be joined by actress, writer, producer, podcaster and self care muse Candy Washington. In most of our episodes our guests regale us with cringe-worthy tales of awkward, absurd or extreme nerd, but this week is different. In 8th grade Candy asked one of the Brians in her class (SO MANY BRIANS) why all the boys wanted to be her friend, and that's when she realized she was pretty! Katie and Laura weren't sure they'd have a whole lot to contribute to this episode but Candy helped them to see that they did. Self love! Self care! There's more to you than your appearance! We love you, and we hope you love you too.    You can watch this episode on YouTube   Follow Candy:  Instagram: @candywashington Sugar Pills Self-Care Podcast Website Narcissist (a film) Triggered (a novel)   Follow Pinky Promise: IG:@pinkypromisepod Twitter: @pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast   Music: Donaher

This week Pinky Promise welcomes actress and producer Megan Duffy! Megan shares her experience working as a dancer at a local amusement park. The drama! The romance! The sequins and the critter costumes! There's no business like show business despite the trials, tribulations and pieces of fried dough being thrown from the audience.      Follow Megan:  Twitter: @TheMeganDuffy IG: @ImATeacupHuman   Music: Donaher   Follow Pinky Promise: IG: https://instagram.com/pinkypromisepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkypromisepod FB: https://facebook.com/pinkypromisepodcast  

This week Katie and Laura welcome comedian Raanan Hershberg. We started off talking about first loves, but welp, things take a turn and we get REAL VULNERABLE. Should losing your virginity be a real special thing, or a business transaction? Is it cool to admit you're inexperienced? Listen to all our hot takes on this week's episode. Look out for upcoming episodes on our new youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8t0EagncXpApmKA7bhvMuQ As always, please like and subscribe!  Follow Raanan: IG: @raanancomedy Twitter: @raanancomedy Buy Raanan's hilarious comedy album: Downhill Ever Since   Music: Donaher

It's a new week on Pinky Promise and we're thrilled to have comedian, actor and artist Thea Lux join us to talk about concerts! We determine dads are the best concert buddies, it's never wise to date your drummer, and though wallet chains are COOL, they're cooler if you don't lose your keys off of them.    Follow Thea: IG: @thealux  Twitter: @thealux  Etsy: HotDogCityUSA   Music: Donaher

This week on Pinky Promise, Katie and Laura welcome comedian and writer Madelein Smith! We thought this episode was going to be about sexual awakenings, and for a moment it was, and then Madelein took over and now she runs our socialist platform podcast. Sorry, we don't make the rules. I mean, we used to, but Madelein does now. Buy her comedy album!    IG: @madeleinsmith  T: @madeleinmurphy  Website: madeleinsmithcomedy.com

This week we're joined by comedian Sam Ike and we're talking about the one place to rule them all, THE MALL. We all worked there, we all had different experiences. Some of us hated the uniforms (Katie), some of us yearned to be taught to work the register (Laura), some of us buried the lead on an insane story about working at the Information Booth (SAM IKE.) Don't miss this delightfully wild episode, and here's a hot tip from us to you: the best store in the whole mall is the lost & found bin, trust us.   Follow Sam:  IG: @Thesamike  Twitter: @Thesamike Music: Donaher 

This week we're joined by personal trainer and running coach Amy Rivers. Amy shares her story of growing up in a family with ties to a religious cult, and the ways this shaped her childhood and adolescence. While Katie and Laura could not totally relate to Amy's upbringing, they were able to reference various shows and documentaries they've watched about cults. Great helpers, as always. A fascinating episode, with an amazing guest!   Follow Amy: IG: @Chasingg_amyy https://linktr.ee/chasingg_amyy   Music: Donaher

On this week's episode, comedian Gordon Baker Bone joins us to talk about teenage heartbreak. Gordon's wild and hilarious stories confirm why teens should not be allowed to attend lock-in's, how to avoid traps like "come over here and say it to my face", and most importantly why a good tattoo should cost more than $100. This one's a doozy, don't miss out.    Social Media: https://linktr.ee/bakerbone   Music: Donaher

This week Katie and Laura sit down with Comedian, Talent Booker, Producer and Host of the YouTube show Broadish and co-host of the MT Nest podcast Felicia Madison. We talk about growing up "rich kid-adjacent", peaking in 7th grade, and the things that really matter like Fiorucci jeans and the importance of a family that loves you.    Social Media: Instagram @FeliciaMadisonComedian Twitter @FelicialMadison Facebook FeliciaMadisoncomedian   Music: Donaher

This week Katie and Laura are joined by comedian, actress, filmmaker and podcaster Anastasia Washington! Anastasia lets us in for a behind the scenes look at the world of being a child actor and singer! Katie and Laura basically knew all the details what with their illustrious careers in roles such as "recycler" in the 5th grade play and "smiling quiet girl" in a very, very off the grid children's show, but Anastasia still supplied all the hot goss about shutting down LAX for movie scenes, kid actor school, and even a very infamous ranch. Listen today!    Follow Anastasia: http://www.anastasiawashington.com/ Twitter: @anastasiaw IG: @anastasiawash IMDB For upcoming shows: https://linktr.ee/anastasiawash   MUSIC: Donaher

This week we're joined by comedian and host of the Inside the Bubble podcast Amamah Sardar to talk friendship clubs - and more specifically the consequences of being ousted from them. Katie, Laura and Amamah cover neighborhood politics, the intricacies of friendship, why life is like a ladies room line, and how we're all just trying to survive man.    Follow Amamah: IG @Amamahsardar Twitter: @amamahsardar Listen to Amamah's podcast No Fly Podcast IG: @Noflylistpod   Music: Donaher

Brittany Luna can see and hear dead people. That's why she's the perfect guest for this week's episode! A clinical therapist, researcher and psychic medium, Brittany shares with Katie and Laura tales of growing up realizing she was a "creepy ass kid", that she could engage with spirits, and how she learned to harness that energy to help others and herself. We talk a lot about a dead guy named Tom (sorry Tom), and why you should never live on an old farm.  Follow Brittany: IG: @BrittanyLunaShift Youtube: Get Your Shift Together Website: https://www.brittanyluna.com/   Music: Donaher

This week Katie and Laura are thrilled to welcome special guest, comedian Leah Bonnema to talk church camp! If you were waiting for the episode where we talked Slaughter, Meat Loaf, and Drakkar Noir, this is it. In between the wholesome prayers and friendships sure to last a lifetime (at least until the end of the week) there were crushes, cabins and even some kisses. We're also thrilled to report that our flirting skills have improved at least a little bit since the 90's. Give us a listen and if you enjoy the episode, rate and review the podcast, and consider subscribing and sharing! Music: Donaher Follow Leah: IG: @Leahbonnema Twitter: @leahbonnema Watch Leah's set on Stephen Colbert

This week on Pinky Promise Katie and Laura are joined by Rubi Skilton, the host of Flaunt your Flaws and founder of Podcast and Co and things get SPOOKY! Rubi shares her story of a year spent in an insanely haunted house, what she thinks really happened, and what she's up to now. A different episode for us for sure, but one we can't stop thinking about! Maybe sleep with the lights on after this one.   Music: Donaher

On this episode, Katie and Laura welcome comic Jimmy Cash to Pinky Promise. This week covers kid criminals, playing unsupervised in the woods, stowing away on trains and a cat named Pickles. We sound like a Mark Twain book, but if Twain knew about things like Mudd Jeans and plastic CD cases.  Follow Jimmy: IG: @JimmyCashRules Twitter: @JimmyCashRules Music: Donaher

This week Katie and Laura and joined by comic Maya Manion to talk about the foods we grew up eating - Mexican style dad-food, spaghetti, and duck l'orange, and how we'd all rather be having Kraft Mac & Cheese. We may have strayed from the original topic on this episode, but we had a lot of fun doing it.    Music: Donaher Follow Maya: IG: @MAYA_MANION Twitter: @UncleMom