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Why the left isn’t as inclusive as it thinks, the actual difference between cancellation and accountability, why people still love prisons, and our recurring feature: what’s wrong with other vegans. Now with 100% less echo!  Follow us on IG: @americanweekends (Liz) and @lagusta (Lagusta).

In which we try to talk about stress, trauma, and coping mechanisms but end up talking about coffee for AN HOUR instead which is actually much more interesting! Also, the identity politics of braces, a quick dip into childhood nutrition and an accidental takedown of raw food. Surprisingly informative for an episode with no discernible plot. Follow us on IG: @americanweekends (Liz) and @lagusta (Lagusta).

Trudgingly entering 2021, Liz and Lagusta discuss the various merits of resolutions, whether or not self-improvement is “a thing,” how many years will it take before Lagusta’s commitment to be nicer actually works, and some humiliating confessions about Instagram habits.

20 minutes of L&L talking about THE EEL QUESTION. The best episode we’ve ever done.

In this episode recorded a few weeks ago, Lagusta attempts to keep a friend. Is it possible to discuss politics with someone who disagrees with yours with nuance, without bitterness or rage? We don’t find the answer to this question.

In which we continue to wonder whether being political and participating in capitalism are mutually exclusive. A long, unqualified digression into copper science, is self-care actually bullshit, and some foreshadowing about ~ eels ~

Exploring our family histories around race and privilege, what stayed with us and what we left behind. Ongoing debate over whether white people can ever cook non-white food, a lot of shit talking about Thug Kitchen, and MORE. Find us on Instagram @lagusta and @americanweekends.

Exploring the role of white allyship in the struggle for black liberation. Discussing the relative merits of resistance tactics (no, property destruction is not the same as violence), the problem with policing, and the ethical case for direct action. And, surprise, the West Wing.

Liz and Lagusta bring in food writer Alicia Kennedy (@aliciakennedy) to discuss the current state of the food world including Gabrielle Hamilton’s surprise at her own job, bro chefs congratulating themselves for cooking with fire, are ramps canceled, and yes, the Alison Roman thing.

The current state of the mid-pandemic restaurant industry, Earth Day praxis (whatever that is), how to not be racist in a crisis, Lagusta yells at a customer, Liz has a birthday - it’s a real romp.

Liz and Lagusta enjoy the alien thrill of human contact with a person outside their respective germ pods. Topics range from idle chatter about wardrobe choices to Lagusta’s incessant harping on Bernie, manifestations of a little thing called Coronavirus on the coffee + food industries, and also, in a horrifying twist, Lagusta learns that Liz prefers Ted Hughes to Sylvia Plath.

A meandering exploration of body dysmorphia, eating disorders, fat phobia, gender identity, the fucking patriarchy, and whether exercise makes you a traitor.A couple of body privileged women (Lagusta and Liz) root around in their own biases, histories and faulty thinking and see what’s there. Bonus white privilege intersection and the legacy of 90s feminism.*Sound quality disclaimer - for this episode only, and for reasons no one can identify, Lagusta sounds like she is recording from inside a damp well. Don’t be alarmed.

Lagusta & Liz try to decide whether personal choices really make an impact or if we’re all just virtue signaling into the void. Plus, an accidental anthropology of the Straightedge Bro, Lagusta starts a Bernie podcast mid-episode, and everyone’s having nightmares about those fucking koalas.

L&L garrulously gab about the rules/tips that make their lives great in totally healthy ways yep for sure. Get ready for serious systems nerding out. You’re gonna love it. Also: how we feel about Miranda July.

Somehow we made an entire extra long show about holiday cooking without talking about dessert even once. Still managed to cover radish pet peeves, salad strategy, food for groups, and a new segment - WTF is Lagusta Wearing

Liz and Lagusta continue to explore where ideas, attitudes, and fears about money come from and how to break the spell, even if you're not rich. Includes mantras for staying alive and sane even when capitalism threatens to swallow us all. Also, apple picking!

Liz and Lagusta talk money through the lens of imposter syndrome, feminism, and intersectionality galore. How do we separate money from self-worth—like, for reals? Bonus: painful childhood money memories are recounted in jovial tones!

An intro to the purpose and format of the podcast plus therapy, hospitality grievances, a fight with a yoga studio and enduring obsession with the West Wing.