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Kelly and Julia aren't complete failures, yet. The girls didn't go the college route, but it doesn't take a degree to start a podcast or stand up comedy, which brings us to how these two met. Listen every Friday to the girls and friends reflect on their mistakes, loves, losses, mental illnesses, rejections, and where and when they might actually go right.

Kelly Jean Brown & Julia Machin


    • Nov 20, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 55 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Slightly Bitter

    EP55: Slightly Accountable ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 58:10


    Julia and Kelly sit down to chat about everything from their most recent fight, to taking accountability, self validation, apologies, and PTSD.

    EP54: Slightly Catty ;) ft. Christine Machin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 57:30


    Hot off a wedding they've all just attended, Kelly, Julia, and Julia's sister Christine decide it's a great time to dive deep into what they will and will not tolerate in relationships, situationships, and shituationships.

    EP53: Slightly Rehabilitated ;) ft. Alex Farivar

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 121:13


    The girls are joined by comedian Alex Farivar on this wild ride of an episode. As they pass the joint, they get into everything from politics, personal kinks, different types of sex, dating in LA, and cheating. Alex also shares the path that led him to ending addiction.

    EP52: Slightly Traumatized ;) ft. Amir Kabiri

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 81:09


    Comedian Amir Kabiri joins the girls for a wild episode! They dive into bizarre dreams, the male vs female perspective, breakup and relationship traumas, and a good old FaceTime call with another guest.

    EP51: Slightly Volatile ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 58:20


    Kelly and Julia once again dive into the world of dating to discuss blocking, dream dates, and compliments. They also touch on reincarnation, and take a walk down memory lane to review some of the worst best friends they've ever had and some insecurities they've overcome.

    EP50: Slightly Independent ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 53:41


    Kelly and Julia sit down to discuss loss, settling, nurturing, mixed signals, and knowing yourself.

    EP49: Slightly Knowledgable ;) ft. Joe Maresse and Graham Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 54:46


    Comedians Joe Maresse and Graham Rogers are both back on the pod for a fun episode! They join the girls to discuss Scientology, growing up religious, and red flags in relationships.

    EP48: Slightly Intuitive ;) ft. Monarey Martinez

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 65:59


    The ladies are joined by comedian Monarey Martinez to talk about mental health, comedy, and listening to yourself. They discuss healing from trauma, spiritual growth, monogamy, and their own journeys.

    EP47: Slightly Anxious ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 84:46


    On this episode the girls have a slumber party and discuss their recent trip to Big Bear, their standards, their friendship, including their favorite and least favorite qualities about the other.

    EP46: Slightly Chaotic ;) ft. Juliet Fessel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 66:02


    On this episode, the girls are joined by producer and actor Juliet Fessel for a wild ride. They get into how her and Kelly met, how their friendship developed, various jobs in the entertainment industry, goals, music taste, and married life.

    EP45: Slightly Memorable ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 48:49


    The “boys” are back in town! The ladies are back after a little hiatus, to celebrate Slightly Bitter's one year anniversary! They sit down to discuss their favorite episodes they've recorded, breaking bad habits, fears, and the Betty Broderick story.

    EP44: Slightly Dramatic ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 74:32


    Julia and Kelly sit down to discuss rejection, friend zoning, maintaining friendships with the opposite sex while in a relationship, the latest on Britney Spears conservatorship, and the various Kardashian scandals.

    EP43: Slightly Bothered ;) ft. Joe Marrese

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 63:33


    Comedian Joe Marrese joins the ladies to talk about losing a loved one, thoughts on comics moving to Austin, roommates, pandemic dating, and his new podcast Joe Code.

    EP42: Slightly Crippled ;) ft. Joe Eurell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 126:41


    Comedian Joe Eurell joins the girls for an incredible conversation! They discuss everything about Joe's life, from being raised in the south, adoption, his journey to stand up comedy, and living with cerebral palsy.

    EP41: Slightly Motivated ;) ft. Quinton Alston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 69:12


    Comedian Quinton Alston joins the girls to talk about growing up in Wisconsin, finding motivation, running into his celebrity crush, and dating people with a sense of humor versus overly sensitive.

    EP40: Slightly Heavy ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 88:28


    The ladies hit some complex topics on today's episode including cancel culture, the patriarchy system, stereotypical societal standards, beauty standards, racial experiences, and the movies that shaped them.

    EP39: Slightly Suppressed ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 43:33


    Julia and Kelly sit down to talk feelings! They discuss societal standards, hookup culture, the difference between the male and female brain, death, and coping.

    EP38: Slightly Freaky ;) ft. AJ Brandtneris

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 68:26


    For this week's spicy episode, the girls unpack Julia's dark past with none other than pimp daddy himself, AJ Brandtneris. They discuss favorite sex positions, foursomes, orgies, and potentially planning one involving the 3 of them.

    EP37: Slightly Irresponsible ;) Ft. Jackson Banks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 94:35


    On this weeks episode, comedian Jackson Banks sits down with the girls to discuss everything from his characters on stage, politics, approaching females, and porn addiction.

    EP36: Slightly Related ;) ft. Christine Machin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 57:44


    On this week's pod, the girls are joined by Julia's younger sister Christine Machin to discuss "girl code".. They go over the topic of dating amongst friends, "dibs", astrology, and what is and isn't breaking girl code.

    EP35

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 80:58


    EP35 by Kelly Jean Brown & Julia Machin

    EP34: Slightly Alive ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 60:34


    The girls are back! After a little break, they jump right into everything from the conviction of Derek Chauvin, to celibacy, the different strains of toxic men, compatibility, and fantasies.

    EP33: Slightly Celebratory ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 55:28


    On this episode, Kelly turns 27.... Veering the ladies into discussing the "27 club", Aaron Hernandez, romantic dates, and dirty talk.

    EP32: Slightly Connected ;) ft. Champagne Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 70:56


    On this episode the girls are joined by Jake Rogers and Jackson Welch from the Atlanta based duo, Champagne Lane. They discuss their paths that lead them to pursue what they love, how they came together, and the inspiration behind their original, melodic sound. Find them on instagram @champagnelane @jdwelch @jaker0gers and Spotify!

    EP31: Slightly Avoidant ;) ft Kojo Sarfo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 99:25


    Kelly and Julia are joined by professional dancer and Author Dr. Kojo Sarfo for a fun, in depth episode! They have an actual mental health professional on the pod to discuss everything from attachment styles, narcissism, communicating your standards, racial profiling, and being an advocate for mental health.

    EP30: Slightly Spiritual ;) ft. Benji Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 58:33


    On this episode, Kelly and Julia are joined by comedian Benji Garcia. They discuss everything from anxiety, spirituality, religion, and some law breaking.

    EP29: Slightly Problematic ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 56:56


    On this episode the girls have a sit down to talk about toxic behavior, self-reflection, fears, and co-dependency.

    EP28: Slightly Stable ;) ft. Feng Chao

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 103:29


    Let’s talk about love! Comedian Feng Chao joins the ladies on this episode.. He talks about growing up in China and Chinese culture, to moving to the states and starting comedy. They discuss struggling with their mental health and how they’ve coped with it during breakups, career moves, etc.

    EP27: Slightly Hungry ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 61:28


    Kelly and Julia sit down for another one on one! This time they discuss the new Britney Spears documentary, touching on sexism, fame, and the conservatorship. They also go into bad dates and recently getting back into stand-up. #freebritney

    EP26: Slightly Confused ;) ft. Brandon Bryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 73:35


    The girls are joined by comedian Brandon Bryan for an interesting afternoon of events! He tries to recall a wild night with Kelly and some awkward moments with ladies. A crackhead might have flashed them, leaving it off extremely bizarre. Follow @brandonxbryan on Instagram

    EP25: Slightly Monogamous ;) ft. Vanessa Johnston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 94:24


    Kelly and Julia are joined by comedian Vanessa Johnston for a batshit crazy episode! Vanessa talks about her previous whirlwind of an engagement, being a regular on Kill Tony, and her experience on America's Next Top Model. The girls get real about how predators prey on women new to comedy and Kelly and Julia are taught a thing or two in the bedroom.

    EP24: Slightly Present ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 61:15


    On this episode, the ladies talk about dating both sexes, drugs, adult hangovers, friendships, veering off the usual life path, and struggling to feel satisfied in the present.

    EP23: Slightly (Un)Solved ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 48:27


    They're back at it again.... with the Laci Peterson murder story. This time, Kelly takes a turn; having recently gone to the crime scenes. She brings a lot of evidence with her, with Julia still being weary of Scott Peterson. They discuss a possible retrial and what went wrong in the prosecution.

    EP22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 58:09


    EP22 by Kelly Jean Brown & Julia Machin

    EP21: Slightly 2021 ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 48:50


    New year, new us? The girls are joined by Brett Kohler to talk about his LA journey, working all different types of jobs, and not setting our standards too high for the new year. They're hopeful about the future and only slightly bitter about the past.

    EP 20: Slightly Stoked ;) ft. JT Parr

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 36:47


    Kelly, Julia, and JT are covid heroes[safe]. The girls take their podcast to the great outdoors at a park in West Hollywood where they are joined by JT Parr from the Chad Goes Deep podcast. They discuss JT and Chad's origin story and how the began their mission to raise stoke within the nation. They also get real about what it's like doing stand-up, JT's experience on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, addiction & anxiety, and finding comfort in the chaos of the pandemic. Oh, and Slightly Bitter is on Patreon!

    EP19: Slightly Faded ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 44:59


    Kelly and Julia get lit! The girls embark on some one on one turning up. They talk about getting ghosted, their ideal guy, self-love, and the flawed perspective they have on themselves. Follow www.Instagram.com/slightlybitterpod

    EP18: Slightly Healed ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 52:54


    Kelly and Julia do some bonding! The girls have a one on one this episode where they discuss passed surgeries, trying to catch a cheater, and lazy men.

    EP 17: Slightly Okay ;) ft. The Funny Uncles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 49:29


    Kelly and Julia are joined over Zoom by Frank, Gabe, and Robert from The Funny Uncle Podcast for a virtual date. They get right into how they all lost their comedy virginities, what its like dating amongst comics, and how the boys have managed to keep bros before hoes. We were all reminded that it's important to check in on your friends in times like these and then Kelly and Julia got in a fight.

    EP16: Slighty Remote ;) ft. Devyn Perry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 50:11


    Follow Devyn Perry www.instagram.com/devynperryy Questions: slightlybitterpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/juliamachin www.instagram.com/kelly_j_brown www.twitter.com/kelly_j_brown www.twitter.com/machin_juila

    EP15: Slightly Roasted ;) ft. Nicole Becannon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 86:32


    Kelly and Julia are joined by comedian and Roast Battle champion Nicole Becannon for a spicy episode where the ladies discuss love, relationships, dating apps and people pleasing, but mostly blow jobs. Follow Nicole Becannon www.instagram.com/nicolebecannon Questions: slightlybitterpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/juliamachin www.instagram.com/kelly_j_brown www.twitter.com/kelly_j_brown www.twitter.com/machin_juila

    EP14: Slightly Racial ;) ft. Kazeem Rahman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 78:33


    The girls are joined by comedian and podcaster Kazeem Rahman to discuss race. Kazeem and Kelly share their experiences being black, and Julia explains her upbringing. Through stories from opposite experiences, they are able to confront uncomfortable conversations and their outlook on the justice system. They also get on some period sex talk. Follow Kazeem Rahman! www.instagram.com/ Questions: slightlybitterpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/juliamachin www.instagram.com/kelly_j_brown www.twitter.com/kelly_j_brown www.twitter.com/machin_juila

    EP13: Slightly Sexy ;) ft. Mike Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 72:20


    Kelly and Julia are sexperts. The ladies are joined by comedian and well known Tik-Tok'er Mike Kim to chat about celibacy, porn stories and guys vs girls point of views. Mike also discusses his love languages and Julia takes the quiz. Follow Mike Kim! www.instagram.com/mikekimcomedy Questions: slightlybitterpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/juliamachin www.instagram.com/kelly_j_brown www.twitter.com/kelly_j_brown www.twitter.com/machin_juila

    EP12: Slightly Sober ;) ft. Graham Rodgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 77:45


    Kelly and Julia are bros. The girls are joined by comedian Graham Rodgers for a crazy time to discuss threesomes, trippy experiences, and dating advice. Graham also shares his journey on getting clean and sober. Follow Graham Rodgers! www.instagram.com/gramdolf Questions: slightlybitterpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/gramdolf www.instagram.com/juliamachin www.instagram.com/kelly_j_brown www.twitter.com/kelly_j_brown www.twitter.com/machin_juila

    EP11: Slightly Embarrassed ;) ft. Galyn Nash

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 89:11


    Kelly and Julia are dating experts. The girls are joined by comedian and podcaster Galyn Nash for a wild episode to discuss everything from dating apps, to embarrassing stories, and birthday sex. Galyn also opens up about what led him to start stand-up comedy and how it’s changed his life since. Follow Galyn Nash! www.instagram.com/galynnash www.twitter.com/galynnash Questions: slightlybitterpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/galynnash www.instagram.com/juliamachin www.instagram.com/kelly_j_brown www.twitter.com/kelly_j_brown www.twitter.com/machin_juila

    EP10: Slightly Educated ;) ft. Zach Stein

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 58:27


    Kelly and Julia are delinquents. Comedian Zach Stein joins the girls to discuss their time in the education system, including Zach's time in boarding school, where Zach may or may not have gotten it on with Paris Hilton. Follow Zach Stein! www.instagram.com/hack_stein www.twitter.com/hack_stein Questions: slightlybitterpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/slightlybitterpod www.instagram.com/juliamachin www.instagram.com/kelly_j_brown www.twitter.com/kelly_j_brown www.twitter.com/machin_juila

    EP9: Slightly Spooky ;) ft. Sasha Sakha

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 59:34


    Kelly and Julia are scaredy cats! On this episode, comedian Sasha Sakha joins. The girls spook each other out with trippy ghost stories and creepy comments. They talk about their future plans, alt comedy and how sneaky sexy pregnant women are. Follow Sasha Sakha! www.instagram.com/dasakeetie www.twitter.com/dasakeetie Questions: slightlybitterpod@gmail.com www.instagram.com/slightlybitterpod www.instagram.com/juliamachin www.instagram.com/kelly_j_brown www.twitter.com/kelly_j_brown www.twitter.com/machin_juila

    EP8: Slightly Feisty ;) ft. Emily Razi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 53:17


    Kelly and Emily are news reporters. Guest cohost comedian Emily Razi joins Kelly (while Julia is still out of town) on this episode to discuss their recent terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. They revisit the Scott Peterson case to discuss Emily's opposing point of view. They recall their fist (and current) interactions, now that they live together. They also do some imitations of classic characters. Follow Emily Razi: www.instagram.com/youcanspellthis www.instagram.com/slightlybitterpod www.instagram.com/juliamachin www.instagram.com/kelly_j_brown www.twitter.com/kelly_j_brown www.twitter.com/machin_juila Questions: slightlybitterpod@gmail.com

    EP7: Slightly Reminiscing ;) ft. The Cass Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 69:52


    Kelly and Evan are time travelers. "The Cass Man" Evan Cassidy joins Kelly as guest cohost to discuss their journeys starting stand-up in Orange County, how they met, reminiscing back to the legendary Anchor Bar Comedy Show and past jobs they've had. www.instagram.com/slightlybitterpod www.instagram.com/juliamachin www.instagram.com/kelly_j_brown www.instagram.com/fockyanation www.twitter.com/kelly_j_brown www.twitter.com/machin_juila www.twitter.com/thecassman Questions: slightlybitterpod@gmail.com

    EP6: Slightly Bombing ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 61:40


    Kelly and Juila are open mic-ers. The Girls discuss their first times ;) doing stand up, why they wanted to start, the bits they've bombed with, the friends they've made, and why any sane person would quit.

    EP5: Slightly Unapologetic ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 42:43


    Kelly and Julia are flirts. The girls discuss why men aren't canceled nearly enough and why they think we need thicc, mixed Disney princesses. www.instagram.com/slightlybitterpod www.instagram.com/juliamachin www.instagram.com/kelly_j_brown www.twitter.com/kelly_j_brown www.twitter.com/machin_juila Questions: slightlybitterpod@gmail.com

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