The Trans-Continental Tea

We're baaaaccckk! Did you miss us? We missed you! We took some time off to get through our TBRs (that's To Be Read) and rebranded while we were at it. Welcome to Reading and Ranting, the two things we love to do most. If you've been wondering about our tastes in books, what our Booktok For You Pages look like, and what we plan to cover in future eps, you've come to the right place. Grab your bevvy of choice and crack open this very first episode of the new and improved podcast from your favorite pod girlies Emma and Hanah!

We're hoping if we release two episodes in one day, you'll stop looking at us like that for being so late! On this episode, Hanah & Emma talk Revenge Bodies - what is the concept behind them? What are the ugly truths hiding behind them? Plus, other dating perspectives and the importance of who you surround yourself with. Get over here, ya nut!

If you squint, it won't look like we took a month to release this next episode! Back by popular demand (in this case, our own), its's the TCT! This episode, Emma & Hanah talk all things Books! Do you love to read? This one's for you! Do you hate books and the written word in general? Well you're reading this episode description, aren't you?! Okay, enough rambling. Come sip with us!

Oh hey there, TEAm, didn't see ya there. Don't mind us, uploading this episode weeks after we were supposed to. Nope, nothing to see here... Okay, you caught us. But hey, give us a break! We've been busy working on our summer bodies, by you know, existing! This week, Emma and Hanah get real about summer and the expectations of what a Summer Bod should look like (hint: it's the body you already have!) Plus, a special joint tea from the girls' trip to Venice! Put on that bikini and get over here, ya nuts!

Heckin' heck, TEAm, it sure has been a minute! We apologize for our absence, we strive to bring you the hottest tea but today's is apparently iced. Now that Emma is settling in Europe, the TCT hopes to bring you those consistent weekly episodes you know and love. For now, enjoy this quicktea where Hanah and Emma catch you up on their latest goings-on, from ordering espresso in Italian-ish to Hanah's harrowing return to the States. Let's sip!

Hey there, TEAm. Did you miss us? We missed you. You know how it is these days: one minute you're recording a podcast episode, the next you're screaming into the ether about things out of your control. But hey, we're all together now and that's what matters! This week, Emma and Hanah talk assimilation: to new countries, cities, cultures, cardio, etc. How should you integrate yourself into local culture? What should you do to prepare yourself? How do you say, "you are very attractive and I think we should get an espresso and run away together" in the local language? All good questions! Tune in to learn the answers!

Ten dollars to the first person who can guess the theme of this week's TCT episode! No takers? Alright, we'll tell you: dealing with difficult people! We know, it was vague. Hanah and Emma understand how working with, knowing, and generally being aware of the existence of difficult people can be....difficult. So join them as they talk how they deal with them, plus Emma's unfortunate night out on the town and Hanah's awkward work dinner. Let's sip!

Wow TEAm, here we are again. Can you believe? This week, Hanah & Emma want to talk about a topic that's plaguing the nation: Hustle Culture. Whether you're a #GirlBoss or a #CantStopWontStop kind of person, we just want you to consider one thing: Hustle Culture is not conducive to long-term success. "WHAT?!" you yell aloud in your empty room that you're still working in because everyone else went to be hours ago. Yeah, we said it. And we'll say it again! Plus, Big News (trademark) for Emma and Hanah's European adventures/attempts to eat at a vegan restaurant. Press play, thankssss!

*Gesticulates wildly in an attempt to distract you from how late this episode is* Okay TEAm, you caught us. We're weeks late with this episode. We're so sorry, we know you're not mad...just disappointed. And honestly, we understand. The reasons why will be made clear in the next episode. BUT for now, we gave you an extra long and extra hot cup of tea to tide you over! This week, Emma gives in and talks with Hanah about one of Hanah's favorite things: reality tv. Specifically, the gals go over Love Is Blind S2 (spoilers ahead!). Plus, Emma's tea transports us back to when Emma's Bees was a prominent episode feature, and Hanah gives us a quiz. Press 'play' now and listen to this tea-packed episode!

Hi, our name's the TCT and we're perpetually late (hiiii TCTTTTT). Okay TEAm, buckle up cuz we have one heck of a doozy on our hands this week. Topic is: Gym Culture! Hanah and Emma have mentioned aspects of this in passing, but the TCT wanted to give you a real honest roundtable (er...roundzoom?) discussion on our thoughts and feelings about the fitness phenomenons gripping the nation. Plus, Hanah's bone-obsessed coworker and Emma's unique NYC sighting. Get on in here, the water's warm!

Oh hey, TEAm. Don't look at us like that, we know this week's episode is late. But what we also know is that you're in for a treat wiiiittth...Quicktea number 17! In this Quicktea, Emma and Hanah try something different for a change: talking about things they don't like. Oh wait, they also do that...but this time, it's about things in relationships and friendships that give them The Ick. From serenades to Pick Me friends, the list is...well it's pretty long to be honest. Get a little cup of whatever tickles you pink and dive in!

Look at that, two episodes released within the same week of each other! It must be a new record. Welcome to the TCT, the show where Emma & Hanah speak and assume it's factual and accurate. This week, the girls take on the persona of Ask Polly and answer (random strangers') questions about friendships. Plus, Hanah's harrowing experience with a sus bartender and bouncer and Emma's attempts to hold the scraps of her life together with scotch tape. Get in here, ya nut!

The girls...the girls are back in town! And they're bringing Toxicitea Part 2 with 'em! Hanah & Emma always have more to say on toxic behavior in the romantic sphere, so this week they made it a point to bring toxicity to the longsode stage rather than in a Quicktea. Join the girls as they talk Hanah's shocking new hobby, manipulation, the fallacy that hot people don't get cheated on, and more! Grab your mug and get on in here!

Heckin' Happy New Year, TEAm! Welcome to the TCT's very first, very extra special episode of 2022! We are so happy and excited that you've stuck with us this long and continue to feed our fragile egos by continuing to listen and interact with us. This week, Emma & Hanah discuss just a whole plethora of topics: favorite games, saucy work parties, future career plans, their regret over wearing a hoodie that says "kidnap me" on runs, and more! Let's raise a toast to this new year, and start it off with this new episode! Get on in here, ya nut!

Oh hey, we didn't see you there. Well, while you're here, you may as well stick around and listen to the latest Quicktea episode, wherein Hanah and Emma discuss the finer details of a toxic relationship. In part 1, the girls address a specific aspect of social media in relationships. We're not going to tell you which part because then you won't have to listen and we want you to also hear their comments about selling foot pics online. Listen now (or else)!

"Emma and Hanah," you've been asking us, "WHERE were you for the abroadsode? Stop teasing us!" Okay, we've held you in suspense long enough. The TCT was in....COPENHAGEN! And boy did we come back with some stories for you. From un-openable doors to Emma's harem of husbands, there's a lot to be found in the Abroadsode. Get your passports ready and hop in!

Hellooooo TEAm! Did you miss us? We missed you! Emma and Hanah have been just so utterly inundated with work, school, being abroad, and generally existing, but they're back (and slightly hungover) with a Quicktea! Do you remember your clubbing phase? Taking hours to get ready just to sweat on a crowded dance floor, pay too much for drinks, and regret wearing the shoes you chose? Pepperidge Farm remembers, and so does the TCT. Join the girls in talking the dream of meeting That Special Someone on a night out and the woes that came along with it. Let's get some tea!

Well Well Well, if it isn't the TCT back again with another episode! Aren't you soooo excited to see (er...hear) us? We're excited to talk to you! Or is it talking at you? Potato, Potato. This week, Hanah & Emma talk about the scariest and spookiest thing that even Halloween can't bring you: Adulting! The girls chit and chat the woes of being a Grown Human with Responsibilities that we can all relate to, like having smaller social circles, bills on bills on bills, and how hard it is to get laundry done (if you're Emma). Get on over here and sip with us!

Dun da da DAAHHH! It's a Quicktea! And boys oh boys does the TCT have a surprise for you! Hanah and Emma have had a lot to say about dating: what to do (Hanah's expertise), what not do do (Emma's forte), etc. BUT! The TCT has never before featured the male dating perspective...UNTIL NOW. That's right, TEAm, this week's Quicktea is taken over by the Testostertonies, a male-hosted podcast that has some interesting insight into the world of the male mind. Come on over to the table and listen to men talk - something that doesn't happen nearly often enough!

What a heckin' week it's been, TEAm. First, the girls couldn't access their audios. Then, Emma procrastinated her thesis and spent all week scrambling to write the first quarter. What's next, having to be functional adult humans in society?! All that to say, we'resorrythisweek'sepisodeissolatepleasecontinuetoloveus. This week, Hanah & Emma bring you the primest of content with what they bought recently on Amazon (ha ha see what we did there?), discuss what it's like to be a woman in a male-dominated workplace, and react to stories of people who were The Other Woman. What are you waiting for, a timely episode release? Click 'play'!

In a near-disaster, the TCT could not access their hosting site last week and almost lost everything, which should hopefully distract you, dear listener, from this latent Quicktea posting! In this Quicktea, Emma and Hanah do what they do best: talk! Covering a myriad of topics, the girls invite you to come along for the ride! Click "play" now (or else)!

Look! An on-time episode! This week, the TCT brings you Hanah and Emma's much-sought-after (semi)professional opinions and thoughts on the Wellness Industry: its motives, its absurdity, its merge with the Diet Industry, and more. Plus, a delishush new pun (spelled as though we were Sean Connery - this is relevant we swear) and suggestions for the next AquaMan film. Press 'Play' and get to sippin'!

Just like your period, we're better late than never. Welcome back to the TCT! This week, Hanah & Emma jump to Society Page 6 and talk the Met Gala and why events like this have any hype at all. The answer? Exclusivity. Plus, Emma shares exciting career news and Hanah reveals how her coworkers weren't alive for the Lion King premier. Get to sippin'!

The TCT is like a fine wine - it's better the longer you wait. We totally mean that and are not just saying it because this week's episode is a day behind. This week, Emma and Hanah reflect on their past selves and answer advice from them to them that they wish they'd had the foresight to ask back then. They also ask each other questions that could be relevant and beneficial to their future selves (but we all know Emma and she will probably not follow any good advice beyond, "you should totally buy that.") Plus, a Song Quiz where the girls show their age. Press Play and settle in!

In this (super scientifically backed) episode, take a journey with Emma & Hanah as they give you the fairly shallow traits that guarantee a person will ruin your life. Bedazzled jean pockets? Life Ruiner. Snakeskin boots? Life Ruiner. Name starts with a J? RUN for the hills! Plus, the girls list their top 3 toxic celebrity crushes and Hanah analyzes Emma's toxic traits when it comes to social media interactions. Disclaimer: Emma had to record this episode at work, so the TCT formally apologizes for the less-than-stellar audio quality on her end. Now get your mugs and press "play"!

The girls have heard more than one man say, "women are so confusing!" And the girls have responded, "not really." But in an effort to assuage the the burning desire to understand women, Emma & Hanah bring you: Best Kept Girls' Secrets, Pt. 2! (Sorry, ladies. The people want to know.) In thus Quicktea you'll find at least 4 secrets that were previously locked tight in the vault, which can only be opened once a year lest the men find out we can shape-shift and tell the Church (IYKYK). Get a (small) cup of your desired libation and press "play"!

*Insert confetti and noisemakers here* IT'S THE TCT'S 50TH EPISODE! Can you believe? Emma and Hanah have managed to say thought-provoking, insightful, funny things (at least in our opinions)50 times! We hope the TEAm enjoys this 50th-themed episode, wherein Hanah and Emma ask themselves some questions designed to test their self-knowledge. Plus, Emma fights with a random woman in the park and Hanah has her own episode of Extreme Home Makeover. Get your 50th cup of tea and tune in!

Emma and Hanah are truly sorry for their lack of tea and will therefore continue to bless you and fill your cup with a double-dose of quick tea this week! Grab your mug and listen to the girls discuss the truth about pregnancy fears, women's sizing, and what we can do to support the women around us. Drink deep and don't be silly geese!

A tisket, a tasket, a Quicktea! The TCT is back with their highly-anticipated minisodes! In this Quicktea, the gals discuss trauma responses: what they are, where they're from, what they did, do you promise you still love us? In all seriousness, everyone gives in to trauma responses whether they know it or not. It is the TCT's hope that this episode gives you some insight into your own responses so you can recognize them. Name your brain and sit down with the girls!

Wow, what a week it's been! The gals are so sorry to have been absent recently; sometimes life happens and the production team still consists of only Emma and Hanah. They have been fired and rehired, as is expected. In this full-length episode, the girls give the people what they want: a look inside the female brain. They answer the question Mel Gibson presented to the world in the year 2000: What Do Women Want? Specifically, what do women want in relationships, be it romantic or platonic? Get a cup of joe and a notepad and get ready to sip!

Snaps for Emma & Hanah for two consecutive weeks of getting an episode out on time! This week, the girls dive into feelings versus love. How do you tell the two apart? Why do so many people think they're the same? Is Emma capable of experiencing either of them? Plus, a fun game of Word Football and Hanah's narration of what happens when Emma gets a text from an unsaved number. Get your extinguishers 'cuz we're comin' in hot!

Welcome back to another episode of the TCT! (We used your title, Hanah, are you happy?!) This week the gals take a lighthearted approach and quiz each other with things like Jeopardy questions and which celebrity they identify with based on their zodiacs. Plus, find out if Emma and Hanah know what the powerhouse of the cell is..again...and again...and again. You have to listen to get it, so grab your bevvies and press Play!

TW: Sexual assault. Better late than a misogynist! This week's episode is of a more serious nature, and that is women's public safety and the male-centric culture we live in. The gals read firsthand accounts and experiences of women who go to seemingly extreme measures to ensure their survival, touching on the necessity for such measures and why. If you're a man and you're offended by this/angry over it, you're who Emma & Hanah are talking about.

Let's just gloss over that this is a day late and instead focus on the return of the Quicktea! In this Quicktea, Hanah & Emma address the (now ancient) Khloe Kardashian unedited photogate scandal. The girls dive into the contribution of such celebriteas (ha ha) to the issue of body dysmorphia and the influx of plastic surgeries. Get a (small, because this is a Quicktea) cup and pop a squat!

Out on time this week (barely), it's a new episode of the TCT! This week, Emma & Hanah revisit an older episode that metrically people seemed to like (and if you didn't - shhh). It's the Reac-tea-ing episode! *Cue rewind sound* Jump back in time with the gals as they listen to and react to their episode on boundaries and reiterate that once again, they been knew. Getcha some bevs and join the table!

At the very last possible second, it's the newest episode of the TCT! Have you ever asked yourself, listener, if that new shirt in your online cart is a need or a want? What about that compromise-or-bust relationship standard? In this week's episode, the gals analyze the concept of needs versus wants: what's really necessary? Do they NEED fine china or just want it in case The Queen shows up? Do they WANT a million dollars or does Emma NEED it to be financially stable? (We know the answer, but Emma is still in denial). Plus, two very special call-in guests ask very relevant and oddly specific questions. Get your wanted (or needed) beverage and get on over here!

Emma was fired for posting this so late. Emma was immediately re-hired because she is an integral portion of this podcast. Welcome back to another episode of the TCT! This week, the gals discuss a particular romantic experience Emma had that can only be described as...audacious (what is all men have? The Audacity). Plus, a quiz that reveals Emma's true age (spoiler: she's the crypt keeper) and Hanah's major throwback in the way of video games. Put some ice in your tea this week 'cuz it is HOT.

The TEAm has spoken, and Emma & Hanah have listened. Return to the Tea News newsroom as the girls bring back a fan favorite: Reactivitea. From a morbid murder birthday cake to J'lAffleck, the gals provide their obviously professional and totally not at all latent thoughts and opinions on only the most somewhat interesting celebrity and pop culture news. This is what you came for...right? Guys?? Right???

No, you didn't have a stroke, the title is just backwards! Don't worry, we'll clear it up for you: today's topic is Modern Romance! Which basically means (if you're Emma), every element of modern dating that does not include any element of romance! Genitalia, STI dangers, general sadness, oh my! Plus, the reprisal of Emma's Bees and Hanah's harrowing but exciting run-in with a protest in London! Get off tinder, grab a drink, and sip!

If you heard that Chris Evans professed his love to Emma over the weekend, you heard wrong. But if you heard there was a new episode of the TCT, your sources are good! This week, Emma and Hanah discuss the western cultural obsession with women aging and the societal pressures to maintain an unrealistic youthful appearance. Plus, Hanah gives us chitchat to die for and Emma wonders when Netflix will pick up her show about waiting for her (nonexistent) husband to return from war as she stares forlornly across the Atlantic. Get your libation of choice and tune in!

Like a good pun, the TCT is here to put a smile on your face and joy in your heart. This week, Emma & Hanah just chat it out and talk about whatever comes to mind because this is their podcast and, frankly, they're allowed to do what they want! The girls talk sexual freedom for women, nomadic lifestyles, medicines that literally peel your skin off, and more! Plus, Emma introduces her new celebrity bestie and Hanah re-enters the Disney+ dark side. Get your beverage of choice and pop a squat!

Right in time for you to wake up to, it's the newest episode of the TCT! Join Emma, Hanah, and special guest Brian (Emma's cousin) as they discuss everything from new hobbies to which magical world they belong to, and of course MeN and their AuDaCiTy. On a more serious note, they talk dealing with grief and dive into what that means for loved ones, relationships, and more. Get over here with that cup of metaphorical liquid!

What's that? It's the TCT, back with another raving, amazing, invigorateaing episode! This week, Emma & Hanah talk that thing we all know, love, and also hate: dating. Join the gals as they give their highly-anticipated thoughts on building walls, embracing healthy change, and the general anxiety that they experience (past tense, for Hanah)in the romantic realm. Plus, Emma is solicited for sex work in the Hive and a brief discussion on Santa: real or rumor? Get that cup and saucer and pop a squat at the table!

The TCT is back again with an episode title the girls hope you understand the reference to or else they are much older than they thought they were! This week, Emma and Hanah talk about that thing that people (read: the men Emma dates) overlook, cast aside, argue with, and generally disrespect: boundaries. The girls give personal, relatable anecdotes of their boundaries being disrespected in dating, work, and even friendships. Plus, a quiz to see how smart Emma & Hanah are (there's a math question...so...) plus another trip to the hive in Emma's Bees! Get that tea and get over here!

The TCT is back again with another super witty and punny title to bring you the latest and greatest content! This week, Hanah & Emma, being the podcast connoisseurs that they are, tell you what they think makes a good (and bad) podcast. Don't worry, you'll never hear an ad for any food service other than Purple Oven Mitt here! We only allow the best of the best. Plus, an unfortunate Bee in the Hive on Emma's Bees and an exciting cameo by Vanna White! Get your caffeine of choice and tune in!

A few hours late and definitely a dollar short of poverty (for Emma, anyway), it's the TCT! This week, the gals dive into the idea of what life could be like after lockdown and COVID stop rearing their ugly heads. Will Emma and Hanah become small business owners? Do they remember social cues? Is it finally time for them to say "well, heck it!" to becoming full-blown homebodies and refusing to partake in a functioning society? Yours to find out, dear listener! Plus, the most relevant and iconic intro music to Emma's Bees to ever be found, AND the most exciting Tea Hanah has had all year. Get on over to the tea table, you!

In an effort to keep things light and bubbly this week, Emma and Hanah present: their opinions! Emma and Hanah give each other blind reactions to topics specifically picked by the girls themselves. Emma remains on brand and asks Hanah to react to tweets that "ended men this week", and Hanah, also on brand, asks Emma to react to returning trends. Plus, some minor rants, a doggy date, and a teeny tiny trip to Emma's Bees. Use your new Soda Stream, get your spicy water, and get on over here!

The girls are back in a Friends-inspired title episode to talk about the oh so sensitive topic of eating disorders, which Emma & Hanah both openly are in recovery from. They introduce guest Tammy, a licensed psychologist who specializes in the area, to really get down to ED causes, coping mechanisms, and solutions. The TCT believes that taboo topics need to be discussed in an open and safe environment, but warn that it could be a trigger warning for those in the throes of their own eating disorder journey. They encourage such listeners to seek professional help and to not despair; there is a light at the end of the tunnel!

Step aside, monarchs, the Queens have arrived! This week, the TCT welcomes guest podder Megan Shahroozi, host of the podcast Meg in the Morning, to dig into the juicy details surrounding the Harry and Meghan Oprah interview, as well as the girls' thoughts on the Britney conservatorship scandal. Plus, random conversation about the gals' homes state of Ohio, and their idea an Uber for...less savory deliveries. Grab that coffee/tea/whiskey and get on over here! Meg in the Morning can be found anywhere you get your podcasts, as well as on IG @meginthemorningpodcast!

Pancakes or waffles? Badminton or cricket? Laying low or defeating the bourgeoise? These are the questions that have been plaguing Emma and Hanah for weeks and finally they sit down and address their This or That preferences. Plus, which Disney villain the girls are based solely on their musical preferences. Join the TCT for a steaming cuppa with this Quicktea!

Let us all take a moment of silence to honor the corrupted audio that would have been last week's episode...and now a round of applause for the newest, hottest, tea-est episode! You may have asked yourself, dear listener, are Emma and Hanah extroverts? Introverts? Neither? Both?! That question is answered in a series of prompts provided by our dearest Hanah. Find the information that keeps you up at night here, like what magical power they'd each choose, or the weirdest food they've ever eaten. Plus, a honey-filled hive trip to Emma's Bees (okay we lied...it's mostly disappointment).