The Lost Girls Podcast

This week, the Girls air their grievances and discuss Tiger King 3: The Doc Antle Story.

This week, the Girls review the soon to be classic Lifetime Christmas Movie, Reba McEntire's Christmas in Tune. Julie plans a concert to reunite her parents and Melissa shares why she feels shame every time she hears a country classic. They also discuss the dark side of puzzles.

 Pull on your cowboy boots and button up those tight fittin' jeans because this week the Girls discuss the 1980 masterpiece Urban Cowboy. Julie reveals the seldom discussed portrait of Chicago which involves hobo fights, line dancing, and DQ chocolate ice cream. Melissa recounts living her best Urban Cowboy life. The girls also conceptualize a mechanical riding bull school tour and prison rodeo. Also learn the origins of "drunker than Cooter Brown."

This week, the Girls review Lois Duncan's classic young adult thriller, Don't Look Behind You." Melissa discovers that she has married a monster, and Julie outs her food thieving coworkers. The Girls have A LOT to say about the angstiest protagonist in YA literature. 

This week, the Girls go off the rails when they give a quarantine update. Julie and Melissa ponder getting a chimney sweep. Melissa rants about pickle buckets and essential cheeses. Julie airs her grievances about real estate, wasps, and curbside grocery pick-up. Also, learn more about how the Japanese bee is our only hope against murder hornets.

This week the Girls discuss the 1987 thriller, Dead of Winter. Melissa breaks down essential cheeses and laments for the days before cheese rationing. Julie provides an Unsolved Mysteries update and questions why Google does not understand them. Find out if Dead of Winter is a worthwhile quarantine watch.

This week the Girls delve into one of the greatest and scariest TV shows of all time, Unsolved Mysteries. Special Guest and Unsolved Mysteries enthusiast, Morgan Siewart joins the Girls to discuss the most mysterious episodes. Find out why Morgan is an amnesia truther, how Julie put undue pressure on herself to solve every mystery, and what is stopping Melissa from sitting in the chair of death. "For every mystery, there is somewhere, somewhere, who knows the truth. Perhaps that someone is watching. Perhaps... it's you." -Robert Stack

This week the Girls discuss the Netflix phenomenon, The Tiger King. Julie recounts the story of a lit date that she went on. Melissa explains why her chihuahua is a serial killer. The Girls also name their heroes of the week. 

This week, the Girls have a lot to say about the TLC show My Strange Addiction. Melissa rants for the bees. Julie recounts how she was almost killed on a quest for toilet paper. 

This week the Girls have a McConathon and discuss Matthew McConaughey's films, Tiptoes and Dallas Buyers Club. Julie confuses Kenny Loggins with Kenny Rogers. Melissa is suspicious when her husband makes an appearance during the podcast. Just Keep Livin'.

This week the Girls discuss the bingeworthy reality show, Bridezillas. Julie and Melissa take a strong stance on wedding trends like life-size bride cakes, bridal adult diapers, and stripper cousins. 

This week the Girls stay golden as the discuss the beloved 1980s television series, the Golden Girls. The Girls have a special game night after Golden Girls Live is cancelled. Julie vows never to take Melissa to Vegas. 

This week the Girls discuss Judy Blume's controversial YA novel, Forever. Listen to the Girls weigh in on an age old bra debate. Find out about the first podcast outing to the Golden Girls Live.

Love is in the air this week when the Girls discuss all things Valentine's Day. Learn about Valentine's Day's dark origins, Lupercalia. The girls talk greetings card, candy, fondue, and Barbie sex. Melissa and Julie disagree on a controversial necrophilia vs. being beaten with dead goats themed "Would You Rather?" 

This week the Girls fall in love all over again with the Hallmark Movie, Yes I Do. The Girls discuss the absurd jobs in the land of Hallmark movies. Discover why Julie loves the darker Lifetime movies and what she would be if she had a secret life. Melissa declares her appreciation for the movie villain's  assets. 

This week, the Girls delve into the cutthroat world of children's beauty pageants when they discuss the TLC series, Toddlers and Tiaras. Julie and Melissa channel their inner chemists when they make their own tinker tea / go-go juice concoctions. They analyze their favorite tiny beauty queens and learn from on pageant contestant why babies suck. 

This week, the Girls relive the glory of classic TV game shows. Julie reveals the mysteries of Jeopardy as she talks about her experience as a contestant on the popular quiz show. The Girls delve into the world of the Price is Right when they review the documentary Perfect Bid.  Melissa celebrates her ultimate game show crush and creative genius Chuck Barris. The Girls also share fun facts about Supermarket Sweep and weigh in on the practicality of tattoo pants. They also discuss their pre-podcasting trip to Target for hats and pajamas. 

This week the girls discuss the Netflix documentary, Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator. Learn about Bikram and other creepy gurus and discover how these cults give real yoga and meditation a bad name. Julie mourns the passing of Rush drummer, Neil Peart. Melissa shares the beautiful love story of her cat and her chihuahua. It's mass hysteria. 

This week, the Girls review the box office sensation, CATS. Julie discusses her New Year revolution when she fights the power at a Winter Solstice celebration. Melissa talks about her childhood cat's swinging lifestyle and the scandalous turn her life took. Leave more confused than when you arrived when we delve into CATS.

This week, the Girls relive the magic of the 1985 dance classic, Girls Just Want to Have Fun. Julie offers insight on the mean streets of Chicago. Melissa reveals her dreams to emulate Janie Glenn and star on Dance Fever with Adrian Zmed. Learn some new dance moves to bring in the new decade. 

Julie's step-dad and the Girls' biggest fan, Howard, is a special guest to review beloved children's holiday classic. Delve deep into the world of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer," "Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas," "A Charlie Brown Christmas," and "Suzy Snowflake." Howard explains how Suzy Snowflake hyped up the children of Chicago for their school day. Melissa explores the problematic business models in Christmas movies, and Julie brings it all back to the Grateful Dead. The girls are sure to ruin everything you love about Christmas. Happy Holidays!

This week, the Girls delve into the dark side of Christmas as they discuss Krampus, Elf on the Shelf, Festivus, and David Sedaris' "Santa Land Diaries." Highlights include Julie and Melissa airing their many grievances, a very grumpy and sleep deprived Melissa ranting about the Orwellian nature of the Elf on the Shelf, and Julie recounting the horrors of her retail employers 1950s dress code. Get angry about the new ABC song and find out the last straw for Julie deciding to take Cecilia to puppy reform school.

This week, the Girls discuss the trifecta of PBS purity, Lavar Burton, Mister Rogers, and Bob Ross. Julie loses her Bob Ross virginity as she watches her first episode of the Joy of Painting and tries her hand at the Bob Ross painting method. Melissa gets emotional about Daniel Striped Tiger and Bob Ross's wife, and that's okay. The Girls also talk artist dates and wrap up their circle of gratitude as November draws to a close. Dream big, feel feelings, and move mountains with this week's episode. 

This week, the Girls unleash the podcasters within when they discuss Tony Robbins and the Netflix documentary, I Am Not Your Guru. Find out why Julie and Melissa would not thrive at a Tony Robbins Seminar. Spoiler alert, it involves a lot of group work, hugs, and sharing. Julie plans a talent show, and Melissa explores her feelings about Tony Robbins' strong professional wrestler vibe. Also, the Girls share their weekly attitude of gratitude circle of love. If you're here for this podcast, say aye!

This week, the Girls get in touch with their inner minimalists as they discuss Marie Kondo, the Netflix documentary Minimalism, and Joshua Becker's book The More of Less. The Girls weigh if formal attire is appropriate for a Torchy's Tacos opening. Find out why Julie probably has super Spidey senses and how Jimmy Carter plays into Melissa's Black Friday plans. 

This week, the Girls are love and light as they discuss the documentaries Happy and The Secret and create their own vision boards. Discover why Julie is grateful for her newfound plumbing skills and how Lizzo and White Claw are helping Melissa live her best life. Find out about Julie's run in with the Dalai Lama and Melissa's grand scheme to earn money from gratitude walks. Also learn about the mysterious wonders of electricity and why no one will ever understand it. 

The Girls wrap up Scary and Whimsical Hot Girl Autumn with a very spooky episode. This week, the Girls discuss Mary Roach's Spook and share listener ghost stories as well as stories of their own. Learn the history of the very haunted Texas Tech University campus. Find out about Julie's ghostly encounter at a haunted Texas steakhouse. Other topics covered include near death experiences, reincarnation, ectoplasm, and the weight of leprechaun souls. Honour Scary and Whimsical Hot Girl Autumn in your heart, and try to keep it all the year. 

This week the Girls talk corpses as they discuss Mary Roach's best selling book, Stiff.  Julie and Melissa ponder the lucrative career of grave robbing and how freeing it would be to be a psychopath. Learn about the University of Tennessee Body Farm , forensic anthropology, and skydiving. How do corpses help make the friendly skies a safer place? Would Melissa donate her kidney? What is Julie's weird historical jam? The answer to these questions and more during this  spooktacular Whimsical and Scary Hot Girl Autumn episode. 

This week, the Girls talk exorcisms as Whimsical and Scary Girl Autumn continues. Melissa discusses trivia from one of her all time favorite horror movies. Julie falls down the rabbit hole of satanic panic and the McMartin Preschool Trial. Find out how Geraldo stole Halloween. The Girls also consider the psi to crush and apple with your bare hands.  Julie translates Texan for the listeners when Melissa embraces her accent. Sleep tight, don't let the demons bite. 

Hot Girl Summer might be over, but never fear because it is the start of Whimsical and Scary Girl Autumn. To kick off the season, the Girls rank sexy Halloween costumes in a 32 seed bracket. Julie and Melissa talk about their sexiest and unsexiest Halloween costumes. Julie searches for her perfect Halloween costume this year and explains the purpose of the Revolutionary War. Melissa reminisces  about 1980s plastic Halloween masks. The Girls fall into the darkest sexy costume timeline. Finally, we find the sexy hero we might not deserve, but we need during these dark times. Pull up your fishnet stockings and pop open a White Claw. This is a competitive tournament you'll never forget. 

This week the Girls review the pelvis thrusting classic, Dirty Dancing. Experience the movie through two lenses as one of Melissa's most beloved childhood movies and as a new film to Julie watching for the first time as an adult. Discover which character Melissa believes is one of the most underestimated in the history of film and when and where Julie thought the movie was set. Also join the Girls as they plan a remake starring Gary Busey, Johnny Knoxville, and Parker Posey. Also, there is an update on the Area 51 Storming. Come for the wig contest, stay for the Marxist themes. 

This week the Girls bring the woo as they talk about aliens and their field trip to the metaphysical fair. Find out about the Roswell UFO Festival and which cosplay alien was chased by police through they event. Find out why Melissa was unable to control herself at an alien abductee panel and why Julie is prime for the picking to be abducted. Learn about why a trip to the Roswell crash site lacked the level of information and shenanigans that the girls were seeking. Listeners are warned about why they absolutely should not storm Area 51, but if they do, be sure to hydrate. Pull out your tinfoil hats when the girls talk about what aliens had to do with Marilyn Monroe's death and whether CIA operatives  have to sign an NDA. Then grab your incense and vibrate to a higher astral plane as Julie and Melissa travel to the metaphysical fair and have their auras photographed. Discover which girl has the aura of a creative genius and which has the aura of a cult leader. 

This episode is a little heavy on the existential dread this week. It was a tough week as the Girls get serious about the recent mass shooting in their community of Odessa, TX. Then, they delve into the dark world of Munchausen by proxy as they discuss the book Sickened by Julie Gregory and the documentary Mommy Dead and Dearest. The listeners receive a good talking to about following directions when the winners of "That Terrible Woman Book" contest are announced. The girls give their position on their fight or flight response. Julie and Melissa also work out the details of their future band, Battleax Pandemonium of Grandma Madge. Find out why social media almost caused Melissa to picket at her favorite retailer. Finally, Julie recounts her debut in the world of competitive eating. Through heartbreak and outrage, the Girls still manage a few laughs. 

It's a long strange trip when Julie introduces Melissa to the world of the Grateful Dead. The Girls break down the Spinners, Phish plague, and time machine Bob Weir. They also consider what their acid test names would be and discourage fans from infiltrating the Twelve Tribes Cult. Find out the important answers to the questions, was the OJ Simpson Bronco Chase the first trumpet of Revelations, did Melissa channel Jerry Garcia, and most importantly, is Julie in a cult. Also enjoy the relaxing canine ASMR of the Wells pups as they chew on beef knee caps and stay hydrated.

Is it true that you should never meet your heroes? This week, the Girls share their own celebrity encounter stories as well as celebrity encounter stories from our listeners. Melissa relives the trauma of being dissed twice by her childhood hero. Julie nonchalantly discusses her appearance on Jeopardy . Melissa has a soul connection with "Foxy Davy" Jones, and sharing means caring for Julie when she meets Vanilla Ice who was generous with his Jagermeister. Also, Dave Coulier reveals to a fan why Joey lived in a corner of the living room while Uncle Jessie had his own bedroom. Plus, the Girls provide important updates, and Melissa's dogs celebrate Festivus early as they air their grievances.

Are you wearing severe brown skirts and eating muesli for breakfast? Do you find yourself wandering Cedar Street, the roughest neighborhood in Sweet Valley, California? Chances are, you might be involved with the Good Friends. This week, the Girls jump into the world of Sweet Valley High as they examine book number 82, Kidnapped By the Cult. Highlights include discussion of tofu beauty product pyramid schemes, bougie 1990s mall cafes, and the oh so potent milkshakes served at the Dairy Burger. Find out why Melissa feels personally attacked by Lila Fowler and everyone else in this book, and decide if this was appropriate reading material for seven-year-old Julie. 

Everything is terrible, so this week, the Girls cheer themselves up by delving into the cutthroat world of the Canadian cat show circuit. Join the Girls as they provide an in depth analysis of the Netflix documentary, Catwalk: Tales From the Cat Show Circuit. Find out why the Girls need new cats, their dreams for the perfect cat show, and why cat shows are a lot like scuba diving. Come for the cat nip; stay for the riveting discussion of Cats the Musical. Julie's cat, Gnocchi, makes an appearance.  It's crazy in the best way.

The girls dissect the seminal pick-up artist text, How to Succeed with Women, and discuss how it and other cultural phenomenon have shaped toxic masculinity and nice guys finish last culture. Highlights include the riveting world of dog lecture dates, the intrepid technology of emailing potential paramours, and playing the numbers game that is dating in the 1990s.