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2 friends, 1 random topic, and a lot of Sass! Every Tuesday, Athena Espinoza and JD Dumas surprise each other with a new topic to chat about! #sasschat

Athena Espinoza & JD Dumas

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    • Nov 1, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 3m AVG DURATION
    • 44 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Sass Chat

    Fall Festivals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 68:24


    Athena surprises JD -They chat about the best Fall Festivals around the United States including Warrens Cranberry Festival, The Great Pumpkin Blaze, and The Trailing of the Sheep.Support the show

    Killer Clowns

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 59:18


    JD surprises Athena - They chat about the history and art of Clowning, John Wayne Gacy, Pennywise, and even Ronald McDonald!Support the show

    The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 65:44


    Athena surprises JD -They chat about the original story by Washington Irving, the less spooky Disney version, and the fact that Johnny Depp always seems to use white face makeup in his films.If you would like to support Athena and JD, you can buy them a coffee at this link:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcastSupport the show

    Karens

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 60:26


    JD surprises Athena -They chat about what makes someone a "Karen", hear stories about classic "Karen" behavior, and try to figure out what spin on the name they should use for themselves.Support the show

    Rubber Duckies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 57:24


    Athena surprises JD -They chat about how the yellow rubber ducky became an icon and inspired derby duck races, celebrity look-a-like duckies, and a hit song.*Curse word at 30:15Support the show

    A Christmas Carol

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 73:58


    Athena surprises JD -They chat about Charles Dickens' famous novella, Disney's Mickey Mouse version, and even reveal how Kermit was able to "walk" in the Muppet version.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Holiday Celebrations Around the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 69:04


    JD surprises Athena –They chat about the Giant Lantern Festival in the Philippines, the wild craze of eating KFC for Christmas dinner in Japan, and Athena gets absolutely tickled by Sweden's tradition of the Yule Goat!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Christmas Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 71:54


    Athena surprises JD -They chat about the difference between Christmas hymns, carols, and songs, if "Deck the Hall" is actually about 1 hall or many halls, and play a carol guessing game!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Babes in Toyland

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 61:10


    JD surprises Athena –They chat about the how the original operetta inspired 3 very different movie versions, the possibility of it being called “Babes in Gooseland”, and take off on a tangent about Claymation specials.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Thanksgiving Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 63:00


    Athena surprises JD –They chat about the history of some Thanksgiving food staples, what to add to stuffing to give it a crunch, and calling dessert “punkin' in a pie”.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Black Friday

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 66:58


    JD surprises Athena –They chat about the origins of the phrase “Black Friday”, how it came to be associated with Holiday shopping, and their experiences working in retail.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 60:47


    Athena surprises JD –They chat about what classifies balloons as either “Novelty” or “Character”, list some notable performances and hosts throughout the years, and do awful marching band impersonations.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Jell-O

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 69:13


    JD surprises Athena –They chat about how gelatin is made, the origins and popularity of Jell-O's various flavors, and take a tapioca tangent. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Trick-or-Treating

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 60:44


    Athena surprises JD –They chat about the history of trick-or-treating, what children in other countries say instead of “Trick or Treat”, and finally do a deep dive into “Halloween's Most Contentious Sweet”…Candy Corn!! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Real Life Horror Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 64:00


    JD surprises Athena –They chat about the Richard Speck Massacre and serial killer Madame LaLaurie's gruesome slave torturing, with a brief detour to learn about the Merchant Marine.*Mature content and potential trigger warning* Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Haunted Places

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 80:36


    Athena surprises JD -They chat about the history and paranormal activity of the Crescent Hotel in Arkansas, Portland's Pittock Mansion, and the abundance of ghosts and sightings at "America's Most Haunted House"...The Whaley House!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)


    JD surprises Athena –They chat about the history of witches, modern-day witches, and Athena's lack of Hocus Pocus movie trivia knowledge.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Simulation Theory

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 73:06


    Athena surprises JD –They chat about the likelihood of living in a simulation, who might be running this simulation, and how The Mandela Effect may be proof of simulation codes being changed. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Broadway Flops

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 71:28


    JD surprises Athena –They chat about Mary Tyler Moore as Holly Golightly, the earworms of Annie Warbucks, and the flop turned cult favorite, “Carrie”.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    TV Game Shows

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 75:57


    Athena surprises JD –They chat about “Vannamania”, the intense music from “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”,  and their plan to attend a taping of “The Price is Right”.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Pumpkin Spice Latte

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 73:05


    JD surprises Athena –They chat about the origin, flavor profile, and financial and cultural impact of Starbucks' #PSL.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Behind the Scenes

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 74:16


    Athena surprises JD…by having no topic! Instead they chat about some things people may not know about them and share behind the scenes stories from their various experiences working in the entertainment and theme park industries.Support the show

    School Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 73:00


    JD surprises Athena –They chat about the origami precision of note-folding, trying to avoid bombs in Minesweeper, and the popularity of merch from the world of Lisa Frank.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Closed Mall Stores

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 64:34


    Athena surprises JD –They chat about the unique and unusual inventory of Wicks ‘N' Sticks, if being called a “wet seal” is a compliment, and Imaginarium's iconic different sized doors.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Fair Food Fads

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 73:06


    JD surprises Athena –They chat about their trip to the OC Fair, the ultimate fun of the pig races, and Chicken Charlie's multiple fried food offerings.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Happy Birthday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 53:18


    Athena surprises JD –They chat about their Leo characteristics, Birthday traditions around the world, and their favorite Birthday treats.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)


    JD surprises Athena–They chat about JD's fear of snakes, Athena's fear of flying, and why anyone would be afraid of having peanut butter on the roof of their mouth.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)


    Athena surprises JD –They chat about the crazy acronyms of the boy band world, their mutual love for “hip hop doo-wop”, and who was the “Lance Bass” of every group.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    90s Scandals

    Play Episode Play 36 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 63:00


    JD surprises Athena and special guest Luke Monday –They chat about Luke's candle company, Something Rad Candle Co, and suggest a Lorena Bobbitt inspired candle. After a heated debate about Tonya Harding, JD tests Athena and Luke's knowledge of Sex and the City.https://somethingradcandleco.com/For $10 off orders of $50 or more, use PROMO CODE: SassChat10Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Never Have I Ever

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 61:00


    Athena surprises JD with a game of Never Have I Ever. Play along to compare how many things YOU have done. Did you beat the Sass Chat hosts??Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Funny Town Names

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 53:40


    JD surprises Athena – They chat about the unsolved murders in Booger Hole, West Virginia, bicycling from Poo Poo to Pee Pee, and the wild and crazy history of Zzyzx Road.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Happy Pride! - The Rainbow Episode

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 57:32


    Athena surprises JD – They chat about the specific degree at which you can see a Rainbow, the many accolades given to the song “Rainbow Connection”, and the significance behind the rainbow flag becoming a symbol of gay pride in the LGBTQIA+ community.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Drink Names

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 57:04


    JD surprises Athena – They chat about the potent sweetness of grenadine, mocktails named after famous people, and how to pronounce “Worcestershire”.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    What The Heck Is This Alcohol?

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 53:02


    Athena surprises JD – They chat about the origins and flavors of alcohols they've never tried, then taste them and give them a rating on a scale of 5 “Sasses”.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Glamping Destinations

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 48:14


    JD surprises Athena – They chat about sleeping in a teepee, visiting the valley of the night owl, and their preferred ways to toast a marshmallow. Support the show


    Athena surprises JD – They chat about the science behind Hypercolor T-shirts, virtual pet burials, and flavored oxygen.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Unexpected Songwriters

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later May 18, 2021 58:34


    JD surprises Athena – They chat about the muzak popularity of Islands in the Stream, Barry Manilow's success in jingle writing, and what the heck a guitar pull is.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Disneyland Rides

    Play Episode Play 24 sec Highlight Listen Later May 11, 2021 59:22


    Athena surprises JD – They chat about the unusual landscaping on The Jungle Cruise, JD's favorite Holiday ride overlay, and how 1 Opening Day attraction has gone by 3 different names.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)


    JD surprises Athena -They chat about The Secret of NIHM, The Land Before Time, and performing plays in Don's living room.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Musicals We Hate

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 55:38


    With special guest...actress, singer, songwriter, and artist...Sarah Errington! Athena surprises JD and Sarah -They chat about their mutual distaste for the musical Cats, play a guessing game, and get a quick visit from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)


    JD surprises Athena  -They chat about the origin of the phrase, JD's frustration with people who don't pick up their dog's poop, and Athena's fierce aversion to leaf blowers.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Board Games

    Play Episode Play 39 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 49:41


    Athena surprises JD -They chat about potential alternate game titles, the best and worst ways to say “Sorry!”, and being obsassed with the movie Clue.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)


    JD surprises Athena -They chat about the origins of the genre, their favorite shows, and the sassiest of all Reality TV stars, The Real Housewives. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

    Forgotten 80s Toys

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 60:22


    The Inaugural Episode!Athena surprises JD - They chat about the unusual spelling of the Pogo-Bal, their mutual love for the Shirt Tales, and Poochie, the poodle with sassitude!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sasschatpodcast)

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