Prim and Proper

Top o' the morning to you, Prim and Proper friends! Or whatever time it is that you're listening this week. You may have guessed that this episode is about all things St. Patrick's Day. We're not Irish but on March 17th, we like to pretend we are just a little. Join us as we speculate about where this holiday came from, talk about all things green, and share some other ways Irish heritage is celebrated here in the States. Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

This week on Prim and Proper, we're back for the final episode of this two-part series. Salary Negotiation Articles: Havard Business Review; Nerdwallet; The Balance Travel Credit Card Information: Travel Miles 101 Budgeting: Mint Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

Women have always had to fight much harder for their right to make decisions for themselves. In fact, it wasn't until the 1960s that we were able to open our own bank accounts in the United States. Now that our economic power is rising, it's time to have more conversations about how we can use our money to keep thriving. This week on Prim and Proper, we are putting our money where our mouth is in this two-part episode about the taboo topic of finances. Personal Finance Resources: Nerdwallet, Mint, The Balance, Good Financial Cents, Choose FI Podcast Nerdwallet: How to Choose a Financial Advisor Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

Do you know how much a polar bear weighs? Enough to break the ice. Hi, we're Elizabeth and Marinella. Nice to meet you. That's right listeners, this week on Prim and Proper, we flirt with the idea of flirting. And while we hope that cheesy pickup lines aren't your go-to for landing your next date, we're a little shook at some of the cutting-edge advice being dished out in magazines today. Have a fun listen at some of our strategies and hot takes for sparking up conversations, showing genuine interest, and being a functional human in general. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gen Z especially. You can do this! Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

Now that we've had a worldwide pandemic, perhaps our appreciation for modern medicine has increased. But if you were lucky enough to come down with a bad case of depression, mild obesity, or didn't want a baby in the 18th or 19th centuries, your treatment options were downright horrific. This week on Prim and Proper, we give our reviews of some of the more barbaric medical treatments of the past. Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

2023 seems to be off to a rocky start. Should we be turning our baseball caps inside out and trying to reverse the curse at this point? This week on Prim and Proper, we put our armor on to protect us from what the hell is happening in 2023 and try our hardest to find the silver linings in this hot mess. Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

If loving these things is wrong, then we don't want to be right! This week on Prim and Proper, we share our not-so-guilty pleasures with each other. We don't know who coined the term, but they've clearly never stuck a q-tip in their ear. Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

That's a wrap on 2022, everyone! Which, we're sure you knew about from your email inbox and social media accounts alone. This past year left us with a lot of memories, lessons, wins and losses. And it was a big year for the pod! On this episode, we take a look back on our lives this past year and set some intentions for 2023. Marinella's favorite N/A beers: Athletic Brewing Company Podcast Recommendations: Tig and Cheryl: True Story, Sounds Like a Cult, We're Having Gay Sex, World Corrupt, Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra, and Mother Country Radicals TV Show Recommendations: The White Lotus and Severance Book Recommendations: Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler, A Radical Awakening: Turn Pain Into Power and Embrace Your Truth, Live Free by Dr. Shefali Tsabary Movie Recommendation: Top Gun: Maverick Documentary Recommendation: Barbara Walters: Her Story Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

It's not all humbug over here at Prim and Proper! In this episode, we explore the lighter side of the holiday and kiss some people under the mistletoe, too. Toss in a little chat on cuffing season and we're pretty much ready to seal the deal on 2022! Mental Floss: Why Do We Kiss Under the Mistletoe? Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

Not everyone in 2022 gave us the warm and fuzzies. And some people and situations straight up deserve a big lump of coal for Christmas this year. So, on today's episode of Prim and Proper, we sling some coal out to these motherf*ckers and hope they get their act together before the next holiday season. Mental Floss - Why Does Santa Claus Give Coal to Bad Kids? Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

Step aside Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty, we have some real Disney role models to fangirl over now! In the new millennium, these animated princesses have evolved into strong, independent, and brave young women who are, quite honestly, saving everyone's asses by doing their thing. This week on Prim and Proper, we discuss the new and improved Disney princess movies that we fully enjoy. Walt, this may be the redemption you needed! Bechdel Test Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

If you listen to this podcast, chances are you've seen some Disney Princess movies. But did you ever stop to think about what messages some of them are sending out to little girls? This week on Prim and Proper, we take a feminist look at these glass-slipper-wearing, animal-loving, fair-skinned cartoons. Sorry, Walt! Errrr... Happy Birthday! Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

Now that we've shared all the ways we love ourselves, we figured it's high time to release some of our more cringeworthy moments in life. These are the embarrassing happenings that make you want to stick your head in the sand, travel back in time for a redo, or never ever drink again. (Episode is dedicated to Sara B.) Fair Play book and cards Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

We can find so many reasons to love and appreciate another person. And when it comes to finding that in ourselves, it can be pretty awkward at first. But then sharing our self-love with others -- so uncomfortable!! That's why this week on Prim and Proper, we are taking the time to express love for all the parts of ourselves. NASA's Visions of the Future posters: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/galleries/visions-of-the-future Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

When it comes to dating and relationships, we all have our preferences in a partner. Some of us might even make a list of "must haves." But what about the things we discover in one another that we simply can't jive with? This week on Prim and Proper, we talk about our relationship dealbreakers. Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

It's the spookiest time of the year and here at Prim and Proper, we'd like to remind you that there are much bigger things to be alarmed about outside of Halloween. Whether you're afraid for the future of your bank account or your uterus, reality can put us in a state of cringe, awkwardness, or straight up panic. So buckle up for this haunting tale of what has us "shook" in 2022. Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

There's no way to sugarcoat this: women have been conditioned to be just a little more polite than they need to be. This week on Prim and Proper, we talk about all the ways we are taught to be ladylike and how we can be a little more unfiltered. Clip of Bill Murray harassing Geena Davis on Arsenio Hall Show Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

We the people at Prim and Proper love being open-hearted and open-minded whenever possible. But sometimes you have to draw a hard line in the metaphorical sand. Or change the locks to your apartment if that feels right. This week we do part 1 of our discussion on personal boundaries: what they are, why we need them, and who we set them with. We hope this episode inspires you to start saying yes to the most important person there is: yourself!! Marinella's coming out story -- Pride Month: Coming Out Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

Do you feel that? That cosmic pull to go get a Pumpkin Spice Latte and look at the orangy, yellow leaves outside as you sip it? It's Fall ya'll, and the ladies at Prim and Proper are HERE for it. It's finally under 90 degrees in Florida and Chicago is entering a state of bliss before the cold snap, so this week we are fangirling about all things Autumn. (P.S. Martha Stewart wasn't mentioned in this episode but she should have been.) Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

We have to admit it was really tough to not introduce this topic with "525,600 minutes" because it's been a year since we nervously uploaded our first episode of Prim and Proper! (Although, back then it was Prim and Prosper). Join us while we toot our own horns, talk about the changes to what we produce, and share our personal growth over the last 365 days. And to celebrate, we have left all of the bloopers in the final cut of this episode! Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

In your 30s, life often becomes all about the daily grind, to-do lists, the same commute, and consistent duties. But what about the time we need to just do whatever the heck we want? This week on Prim and Proper, we focus on creativity, why it matters, and how everyone has it in some way. NASA's Visions of the Future posters: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/galleries/visions-of-the-future "The Vulture and the Little Girl" photograph by Kevin Carter: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_vulture_and_the_little_girl Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

Let's face it, we all show up to life every day hoping to get what we want and feel we deserve. But occasionally, the universe says, "no thanks." This week on Prim and Proper, we share how rejection (errr.... redirection) feels and offer ways to see the opportunities once you get through the initial gut punch. Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

There's really no quirky way to introduce this week's podcast because it's a serious topic: Women's Self Defense. The world is still an unsafe place for women and in this episode of Prim and Proper, we share some tips to keep you unharmed, warning signs to look out for, and stories from when we thought we were untouchable. Get that pepper spray on deck! Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

Tattoos and cigarettes for your 18th, throwing out your fake ID on your 21st, and never being too old for a Taco Bell party -- this week on Prim and Proper, our gal Martha Stewart turns 81 so we're chatting about all things birthdays. Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

Step aside relationships and make way for one of the truest loves a woman can experience: the friendships she has with other women. Let's face it, there is something special about girls' nights, vacations, and life advice that no man can offer. This week on Prim and Proper, we talk about the bond between women, making new friends, and even the reality of friendships fading. *Marinella's audio cut out two minutes early. Apologies for the unusually awkward ending, friends. Just insert her witty banter in your mind. Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

Before you kick the bucket, you might find yourself looking for ways to fill it up. This week on Prim and Proper, we talk about our Bucket Lists! Where did they come from, what do we have on ours, and have we checked anything off? Nepali sherpa and mountaineer Nimsdai Purja's documentary -- 14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

What do Danny Glover and Marinella Mozzicato have in common? It's all in the stars! Join us this week on Prim and Proper as we discuss whether we identify with our Zodiac signs, what our birth charts foretell, and our reactions to the daily horoscope. Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

We've been asking our listeners for weeks, and the moment has finally arrived for the lady-loving lesbian of our podcast, Marinella, to answer your questions. This week on Prim and Proper, in less than 1 hour, you'll get some really bad fashion advice, a brief tutorial on how to react to a lesbian coming out, and other fun facts that may come in handy should you encounter a lesbian in the wild. Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

There's a first time for everything, and this holds true for all things PRIDE month! This week on Prim and Proper, we share our first LGBTQ+ experiences -- the conversations, the people, the parades, the drag shows, and everything else (including Marinella's first gay outfit). Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

There are so many amazing queer people out there, we had to make a part two!! (Our apologies for the less than stellar audio quality this week -- we'll have it back to normal next time!) SNL - Bowen Yang's "Iceberg that Sunk the Titanic" sketch Tig Notaro's "Under a Rock" series Rachel Maddow's "Bag Man" book and podcast Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

Celebrities and other well-known figures in pop culture can use their spotlight to raise awareness in so many ways. This week on Prim and Proper, we share some of our favorite "token gays" that show us a positive, unique, or educational view of all things LGBTQ+. Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

Depending on who you are, embracing your sexuality can take a while. And after you get the hang of that, comes the really hard part: taking a trust fall and sharing the news with your loved ones. This week on Prim and Proper, we're kicking off Pride Month by talking about coming out of the metaphorical closet. Whether you're Zander Moricz, Marinella Mozzicato, or a guy called "R", this episode celebrates the courage it takes to wave your rainbow flag for the first time. Zander Moricz's speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpTVyozS7M0 Rolling Stone's feature on Zander Moricz: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/zander-moricz-dont-say-gay-bill-censorship-1352475/ Instagram: @primandproperpodcast Email: primandproperpod@gmail.com

The moment the pink slice of cake appears at a gender reveal party the idea of femininity starts to reveal itself, too. It shows up everywhere from the toys we steer little girls toward to the clothes we put on as adults to be more "desirable." This week on Prim and Proper, Elizabeth and Marinella try to define something that feels undefinable: femininity.

It's been nearly 50 years since Roe v Wade when the Supreme Court overwhelmingly decided that women had the fundamental right to choose whether or not to have an abortion. With a recent draft leak published by Politico, we learned all of that could be overturned soon. So this week on Prim and Proper, through our red hot rage, we are finding the words to express what this really means to us and share what other sign-holding women in the country think about it, too. Handmaid robe fittings to follow.

From translating the meaning of different baby cries to sizing up your newest significant other, mothers have been the ultimate protector of their children for as long as we can remember. And one day a year we pause to say, "Happy Mother's Day!" This week on Prim and Proper, we talk about where the holiday got its start, how we've celebrated with our moms, and why this might not be the easiest day for everyone.

Most dates are unremarkable: you get to know each other and the natural forces take over. But some can haunt you for years to come. This week on Prim and Proper, we share our Tales from the Dating Crypt. We bring you the awkward, raunchy, and just plain rude dating stories that will make you understand single cat ladies just a little bit better.

Some call it a woman's gut feeling, others a sixth sense, and for this episode, we're calling it good ol' intuition. From bad vibes to strange coincidences, this week on Prim and Proper, we talk about things we just know without really knowing.

Most of us go about our lives making the best decisions we can for ourselves at the time. But what about those moments when you look back, cringe, and wish you had taken another path? This week on Prim and Proper, we talk about what it means to "regret" and some things we wish we could redo.

Nothing says "older and wiser" like having a heaping supply of supplements, finding a different kind of "bar" scene, and giving up that frying pan you had in college. This week on Prim and Proper, we tell you we're in our 30s without telling you we're in our 30s.

Women put so much effort into being "good." That's why in this week's final Prim and Proper Women's Month episode, Elizabeth and Marinella pay tribute to a few that dared to be unhinged, bad, selfish, and just plain evil. Disclaimer: We do not promote violence or murder. Unless they really had it coming. Trigger warning: domestic violence, rape, and murder are discussed in this episode.

While often overlooked by the Pulitzer Prize committee and school curriculum decision-makers, women have persisted in writing their stories. This week on Prim and Proper, Elizabeth and Marinella share their favorite women authors, from the ones that create fantastical worlds to the ones who encourage us to grow.

From recreational softball MVPs to Olympic legends, powerful and dedicated athletes have been dominating in arenas since they stepped into the game. This week on Prim and Proper, we give some much-deserved credit to the most amazing athletes that inspired us growing up and still do today. Oh yeah, and they're all women, too!

From home-cooked meals to Michelin stars, women have been throwing down in the kitchen since the beginning of time. This week on Prim and Proper, Elizabeth and Marinella go down their list of favorite female chefs, the restaurants they run, and the delicious meals they put on the table.

Happy Women's History Month, Prim and Proper listeners! That's right -- they gave us a whole month to toot our horns and damn it, we are coming in real hot by fangirling over our favorite women in comedy. This week, we talk about why we need women in comedy and how they make our sides split. No Dad Jokes allowed!

Valentine's Day, a holiday all about love... and flowers, proposals, and lots of expectations. This week on Prim and Proper, join Elizabeth and Marinella as they reminisce about past Valentine's highs and lows and share funny stories from their restaurant serving days.

After you stop ignoring all those red flags in relationships, you can finally start recognizing all the qualities in a person that make you say, "hell yes!" This week on Prim and Prosper, we share some green flags! Join Elizabeth and Marinella as they cover everything from how they talk to your granny to how often they give you space in this episode.

There are a lot of unexpected lessons after a month of sobriety. This week, Elizabeth and Marinella reflect on their Dry January journey - the successes, the challenges, and what the future holds.

What's something that can be big and bold or small and subtle enough to ignore? We're talking about red flags in a relationship this week on Prim and Prosper. From the glaring ones we wish we recognized earlier to the few that we may have been dishing out ourselves. There are plenty of warning signs that scream, "let this one go, girl!"

This week on Prim and Prosper, Elizabeth and Marinella talk about the delicate art of assertiveness. Join them as they discuss how assertiveness in women is perceived and share their own journeys into becoming more assertive.

Most of us see the innate value in others quite easily. We recognize a loving friend, listen to them empathetically, and show them appreciation. But what about valuing ourselves in that same way? This week on Prim and Prosper, Elizabeth and Marinella discuss where self-worth comes from and how it touches different aspects of our lives.

Hitting those New Year's resolutions can seem daunting at first, especially when you wake up unmotivated or groggy from that glass of wine or edible you consumed last night. This year, the Prim and Prosper duo decided to start 2022 sober AF with a "Dry January." In this episode, we talk about our reasons for doing this, hopes of what it will bring, and challenges we may face.