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Beth Feels That Sex and the City Haters Should Give It Another Chance

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 93:35


On this week's episode, the ladies delve into one of the most iconic and talked about TV shows in history, Sex and the City! Despite some feeling that the show, subsequent movies, and disaster sequel are le poo-poo, Beth says give it another try already! Included is a complete character breakdown, life advice gems from Pam Boatman, a shoutout to James Corbin, and the age-old debate: to use or not use the word "ma'am."  Buckle up folks, it's our longest episode yet (a one year anniversary treat for our loyal listeners?!) and heed this warning: *many SATC spoilers occur in this episode.*

Ep 25 - J.J. Thinks Camping Is *Not the Best*

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 78:19


Journey with us into the GREAT OUTDOORS as our pod guest J.J. tells us why he would choose a hotel over a tent 10 times out of 10. We talk gear, bugs, technology, and get into our usual nonsense. Enjoy!! 

Episode 24 - Maura Thinks the Kardashians Blew It

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 68:46


Join us as Kardashian super fan Maura Musial tells us why the new Hulu era of the Kardashians just isn't *it*. We get into the brands, the babies, the businesses, the camera angles, and quite a few little tangents, as per usual. Have thoughts? Drop us a comment on instagram @thismaynotbeobvious 

Episode 23 - Nikki Thinks Beach Is Best

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 64:38


Ready to recharge your negative ions? Nikki shares why she thinks the beach is the (scientifically proven) best natural environment. The gals talk early water memories, why the desert sucks, and Maura discusses her perfect lake day, inspired by The Sisterhood of the...Ya-Ya Pants?? 

Episode 22 - The Beauty Industry Has Gone Too Far

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 76:26


The title says it all. We will be diving into our love-hate relationship with the beauty industry at large, and it's a bumpy ride. Buckle up! 

Episode 21 - Beth Puts Italian in the Top Spot for "Best Cuisine Genre"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 60:40


In this pre-summer episode, we find ourselves ruminating on the age-old question, "What is your desert island cuisine?"  Beth comes in ready to defend an island pasta moment (or eternity), we take a dive into the history of mac n' cheese, Nikki shudders at her bad taco salad memories, and we finally answer the question of our time: Who IS Jack Harlow??

Episode 20 - Maura Thinks County Music Is Rockin' Awesome

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 63:28


Tune in to hear why Maura thinks country music is the best genre, complete with stats, funny lists, and lots of feelings! The gals discuss easy listening, party vibes, politics, and pandering, plus the uncomfortable intimacy of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill; Zach Brown's big beard, big belly, and big heart; and why you can always rely on three chords and the truth. Yeehaw!

Episode 19 - Nikki Thinks Comedy Is the Best Genre

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 66:03


This week, Nikki leads the gals through a conversation of movies and television, and why she will continue to laugh her way to the bank. Tune in for episode 19 (can you believe it?!) to see where you fall on the comedy to thriller spectrum.

Episode 18 - Smell Ya Later

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 71:30


It's universal, it's funny, it's... smells! That's right, the gals are talking everyone's favorite (sixth) sense: smell, including first perfumes, Maura's mysterious scent memory, and what's really going down in the candle aisle. Plus, Beth's got some genuinely surprising facts about that lil ol' sniffer, including something you probably don't know about twins.

Episode 17 - Beth Isn't Feeling the Small Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 65:06


Some people want to chit chat in the grocery store line and some people want to talk to strangers... never. Beth discusses why she's tired of the nonsense! The ladies express their preference for "big deep long talk," give props to America's first hamburger joint, and observe some criminal activity on the LA streets! 

Episode 16 - Maura Hates Hiking

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 61:56


Picture this: fresh air, the birds, the bees, the rolling hills, and a couple of good friends all heading out to get some exercise on a Saturday morning hike. Well, forget it, you can catch Maura playing soccer instead. She is here to tell you why hiking is overrated. The girls also share their funniest hiking mishaps and a lot of laughs, per usual. 

Episode 15 - Nikki Thinks Spoilers Are FINE

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 52:02


Nikki shares  why she thinks spoilers are not a big deal and why sometimes... she even likes them. Spoiler alert, we do discuss a lot of spoilers, specifically Harry Potter, Santa, Top Gun, Dexter, and the Notebook, so don't say we didn't warn ya.  

Episode 14 - Taylor Swift Is.. the Best?!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 72:52


Coming in HOT, our season two premiere  starts off with a bang: special guest LuLu Musial joins the pod to share why she thinks Taylor Swift is the best song writer of ALL TIME. Baby, let the games begin. 

Episode 13 - A This May Not Be Obvious Christmas Spectacular

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 61:38


It's a holiday bonanza with the ladies of This May Not Be Obvious, joined by returning guest, Andrew! The gang discusses which Christmas movies deserve a spot in the yearly rotation, when is the right time to start listening to Christmas music, and favorite annual traditions. Find out which grinch is the best grinch, what famous Christmas tune is kinda overrated, who played baby Jesus in the Christmas parade, and ask yourself, "Church or no church?!" Happy holidays, and see you next year for season two! Dedicated to Tucker Musial

Episode 12 - Thanksgiving Hits and Misses

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 65:23


The third themed episode has the girls diving deep into Thanksgiving traditions, warnings of what you may find in a turkey, musings on how to make wishes, and they come up with a great movie idea, "Jane Bond" (it already exists).  Happy holidays, everybody! 

Episode 11 - Nikki Insists Top Pixar Movie = Ratatouille

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 63:15


Nikki defends Ratatouille as the best Pixar movie of all time and provides strong evidence for how they did The Rat justice. The girls also (questionably) discuss animation directing, lighting, and scores, rank discount clothing stores,  and dream of becoming voice actors.

Episode 10 - Beth Loves Her Sleep Schedule

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 73:27


Beth shares how going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day has her thriving instead of just surviving. Plus, the tale of a woman who stares at the Hollywood sign every morning, why eye masks are a double-edged sword, and what happens when routines go bad. 

Episode 09 - Maura Thinks Ross Is Boss

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 58:28


Maura defends her favorite Friend, Ross Geller, featuring a very special guest, Natalie! Plus the girls talk belly popcorn and pickles, Daddy Chandler, New York scientists, and unsheathing fresh peas. You know what they say: Friends are the ultimate medicine!

Episode 08 - Thanks for Coming to Our Text Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 58:53


In this week's themed episode, special guest Andrew joins the girls to talk texting etiquette, why text reactions suck, and favorite cellphones. Plus, stayed tuned for a new segment and a bonus Oreo factoid.

Episode 07 - Nikki Likes Lukewarm Showers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 47:00


Some like it hot, some like it... lukewarm. Nikki makes the (sort of scientific) case for not-hot showers, plus the girls talk Beth's high pain tolerance, face debacles, and shower beverages. 

Episode 06 - Beth Celebrates TikTok

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 41:01


TikTok: You love it or you hate it. Beth defends one of the most popular apps in the world against two notorious social media haters, Maura and Nikki. 

Episode 05 - Maura + Bowling = No Love

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 31:55


Maura discusses bowling alley stink, communal shoes, and the awkward walk back after throwing the ball. Plus the gals rank the best and worst "pay-to-play" activities (air hockey always wins).

Episode 04 - A Beyoncé Feeding Frenzy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 29:41


In the first themed episode, the ladies discuss the best Beyoncé album, refuse to research or fact-check anything, and lightly gang up on Beth.

Episode 03 - Nikki Hates Halloween

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 48:46


Costumes, candy, creeps... no thanks!  Nikki defends a lifelong dislike of Halloween, plus the girls talk funny vs. sexy costumes, best Skittles flavors,  cutting gourds, and being wimps. 

Episode 02 - Beth Defends Picky Eating

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 29:43


The gals discuss mushrooms, ranch beans, and barfing at Margie's Diner

Episode 01 - Machine Gun Kelly Isn't That Bad

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 40:58


MGK gets a bad rap but Maura takes a whack at defending him against two of his harshest critics,  Nikki & Beth.Editors note: This was recorded before we got our ultra professional microphones. Ooh da lalé!

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