Podcast appearances and mentions of Lindy West

On today's episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by Slate senior writer Scaachi Koul, who profiled author Lindy West. West's new book, Adult Braces, details, among many things, her coming to grips with being in a polyamorous relationship. But opening up this complicated story to an audience has incited a tidal-wave of feedback about not just West, but also her partners, Aham Oluo and Roya Amirsoleymani. West is no stranger to online trolls, but something about this time feels different—and the way she and her partners are responding (including in emails to Koul herself) is only making things worse.This podcast is produced by Vic Whitley-Berry, Daisy Rosario, and Kate Lindsay, with help from Kevin Bendis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Primo show, Jesse and Katie discuss a good old-fashioned internet pile-on, this time targeting New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie on Bluesky. Plus, a tad more L***y W**t. Lindy West's marriage was broken. Did polyamory fix it? To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

Writer and humorist Lindy West has built a career blending sharp cultural criticism with deeply personal storytelling. A former columnist for ‘The New York Times' and a longtime voice and feminist for pop culture commentary. West is the best-selling author of ‘Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman' which she later adapted into a Hulu television series. Her new memoir ‘Adult Braces' finds West at a turning point after the success of ‘Shrill' she hit an emotional low and set out on a cross-country road trip to rethink her life, relationships, and sense of self. With the wit and candor that became her trademark the book traces that journey through roadside attractions and personal doubts and unexpected revelations as West searches for a new way forward.

In the Text Me Back universe, Meagan and Lindy are but 22 days into the year. Ahhh so young so innocent. Their New Year's Resolutions clinging so bravely on.BUT FIRST. Not one, but TWO surprise microsegments from these two crazy ladies. Find out what little treat Lindy is finding criminally underrated, and which 2025 film has left Meagan losing faith in the integrity of the Oscars. Tell us which film you're committing crimes to help win best picture in the discord at patreon.com/textmebackpod #oscarssocars And in our headlining segment of the week, gird your loins and check your bedsheets, we're bringing back one of our OG segments. That's right…it's time for SNAKE OF THE WEEK.OUR CONTENDERS FOR SNAKE OF THE WEEK:SOTW #1SOTW #2SOTW #3SOTW #4SOTW #5As always, email us with your thoughts, and with any personal snakes of the week you'd like us to be aware of via deartextmeback@gmail.com.And on an animal-related note: How much onion can a dog eat? Licensed vets, please contact the BFF party phone at (703) 829-0003 if you'd like to be our resident veterinarian, we have a loooot of ailing animals.NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US!Listen to our full 2026 resolutions in Lindy and Meagan will Run VenezuelaMeet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWsDiscover the Kayak Dad Lore in: It's Our First Episode!WE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts! “This podcast gives me the same feeling as when I get to catch up with my long distance best friend!Thank you for making it ♥️”STSCHWARTZ THAT IS BECAUSE YOU **ARE OUR** LONG DISTANCE BEST FRIEND! ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ STUFF TO CHECK OUT:Pre-Order Lindy's book!!!! Adult BracesLindy's book tour infoFollow Meagan on LetterboxdNew Year's Resolution Fail dressNEWSLETTER ME BACK (A FREE WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!)Check out SWAMP PERSON Subscribe to Lindy's newsletter butt news!Check out our MERCH so we can make MORE merch!! (Patrons get a discount, so check us out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)Listen Ad-Free by joining our $12 Patreon tier Freakaconda!Subscribe to Lindy's newsletter butt news!Join our Discord! We're obsessed with these people.⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPodAlso! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003.We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod!You can email us at deartextmeback@gmail.com!WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is produced by Alli Slice.Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our digital strategist is Chance Nichols.You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You're listening to Burnt Toast. I'm Virginia Sole-Smith. Today my conversation is with none other than the beloved, the brilliant, Lindy West. Lindy is the author of four books, The New York Times bestselling memoir, Shrill, as well as the essay collections, The Witches Are Coming and Shit, Actually, and her brand new memoir Adult Braces, out now.Lindy is a former contributing opinion writer for The New York Times. Her work has appeared in This American Life, The Guardian, Cosmopolitan, GQ, Vulture, Jezebel and many others. She is the co-host of the comedy podcast, Text Me Back!!! and the author of the newsletter Butt News. Lindy was a writer and executive producer on Shrill, the Hulu comedy adapted from her memoir, and she co-wrote and produced the independent feature film, Thin Skin. She lives on the Olympic Peninsula in rural Washington state. Lindy joined me to chat about her brand new memoir, Adult Braces. We get into her relationship to fatness, having people comment rather relentlessly on her marriage, why more best friends should start podcasts and so much more—including a quesadilla she invents in real time while we recorded. You are going to love this one. This conversation with Lindy is so juicy that we're breaking it up into two episodes! In Part 1 we're talking about her brand new memoir, Adult Braces, as well as her eating disorder therapy, being a public fat person and having people comment on her body and her marriage.In Part 2, we're getting into non-monogamy, the benefits of being in a throuple, podcasting and so much more! If you're already a paid subscriber, you've got both parts of the episode right here, right now in your inbox! Everyone else: Join Burnt Toast today to hear the whole thing! Membership starts at just $5 per month and also gets you commenting privileges.One last thing! You will want to read Adult Braces after hearing this conversation. If you order it from my local independent bookstore, Split Rock Books, you can take 10% off if you have also ordered a copy of my book Fat Talk from them. Go to Split Rock Books and use the code "fat talk" at checkout.Here's Lindy West.If you enjoy this conversation, a paid subscription is the best way to support our work!Join Burnt Toast

Back in the 2010s, instead of political progress we got role models, little girlboss avatars to root for. Their happiness, we were told, was our happiness. Their success was our success. Well, now them most of them are divorced or bankrupt or hard launching polyamorous relationships that sound nightmarish and torturous, maybe it's time to think about actual political organization around issues like domesticity, equality, and social welfare programs? Jessa and Nico discuss Lindy West's new memoir, why we only get polyamory memoirs from women, and why polyamory is frequently offered as a consolation prize when actual political progress for women is stalled.  Shownotes and references: http://theculturewedeserve.substack.com

Chelsea welcomes comedian and writer Guy Branum to dive into “Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane,” the essay collection by writer and former podcast guest Lindy West. They explore Lindy's journey on the road to Kokomo (yes, the place referenced in the Beach Boys song) while unpacking body image, burnout,  life after working on the TV adaptation of “Shrill,” and whether or not to be polyamorous!! Is this what Eat, Pray, Love was supposed to be?? A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including body image talk. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Thank you to our sponsors: Quince  - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous  Ritual - Save 25% on your first month at ritual.com/glamorous.  Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Show Notes: Dringo! Card Lindy West Thought She Couldn't Handle Polyamory. She Was Wrong. (NY Times) *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello beautiful Text Me Backolytes!!!We are thrilled to share with you a free chapter of Lindy's new book Adult Braces. We know MOST of you have undoubtedly already rabidly pre-purchased the hard copy, BUT the audio book is truly such a delight. It's ready by Lindy herself. You'll hear such gems as: "If you're still being drilled by a man...have you consider a woman??? It's 2026!!!"Buy your beautiful hard copy here!https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/lindy-west/adult-braces/9780306831836/Or here!https://bookshop.org/p/books/adult-braces-driving-myself-sane-lindy-west/0870b710f235c1b9?Check out the full audiobook on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/5F535shsbAUuaoRORqnZ7o?si=c9fe898eb6b44f34Or on Audible! https://www.audible.com/pd/Adult-Braces-Audiobook/B0FH5V48WK?srsltid=AfmBOooc1XfrUJNh5XUG2irzK2ug9xQaHFaZSf_c30sE3UrwOcyiou-nWe also love our local bookshops and libraries!!!!! And don't forget to check out Lindy's book tour and follow her around the country!https://www.instagram.com/thelindywest/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit smokeempodcast.substack.comNancy and Sarah discuss a NYT interview with Lindy West, the former Jezebel firebrand whose new memoir describes her path toward polyamory — and it's a rocky one! Nancy and Sarah are split on this one, but West's account raises an interesting question: When a woman who doesn't want an open marriage learns to embrace it, does that represent a new kind of liberation, or the old-school accommodation of being the perfect wife? They also talk about a recent essay on the dating crisis among young people and another about the trendiness of love addiction. Special episode alert: Nancy learns about gooning.Also discussed:* AI SPAM = Never answering the phone again* How much would you pay for a piece of rhubarb pie?* Some love for Aidy Bryant* Personal writing vs. activism* “The liberating spirit of anal sex” is a phrase that's used* Is there anything worse than one-third of men saying they're afraid to approach a woman? Yes, yes there is* Nancy watches porn. Reports back with what men gooners want * The behavioral modifications that came with our screens* “Is love the most important thing to you?” is a dumb question* You want more hockey? We got more hockey!Plus, Sarah's new book has a pub date, an Oscar Best Picture bet, Nancy finally admits her latest television addiction — and more!Resist the goon cave. Become a paid subscriber.

This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss an international incident surrounding a Finnish beauty queen and an allegedly racist photo. Plus, updates on Lindy West, Chuck Johnson, CHOP/CHAZ, and Bryan Johnson. Lindy West Thought She Couldn't Handle Polyamory. She Was Wrong. - The New York TimesAbolish the Police? Those Who Survived the Chaos in Seattle Aren't So Sure - The New York TimesHow Blueprint Founder Bryan Johnson Sought Control Via Confidentiality Agreements - The New York TimesThe slitty eyed picshttps://x.com/nauru_japan This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

Doing and Undoing 3/9/26: Country Joe remembered. Megan Zinn w/ Lindy West: her on-the-road memoir “Adult Braces.” Megan Zinn w/ political novelist Ellen Meeropol: “Sometimes an Island,” – life after the Undoing. Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia: silenced sirens & Holyoke's Irish tradition. UMass Middle East Prof David Mednicoff: the Iran War, nukes & int'l law.

Doing and Undoing 3/9/26: Country Joe remembered. Megan Zinn w/ Lindy West: her on-the-road memoir “Adult Braces.” Megan Zinn w/ political novelist Ellen Meeropol: “Sometimes an Island,” – life after the Undoing. Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia: silenced sirens & Holyoke's Irish tradition. UMass Middle East Prof David Mednicoff: the Iran War, nukes & int'l law.

Doing and Undoing 3/9/26: Country Joe remembered. Megan Zinn w/ Lindy West: her on-the-road memoir “Adult Braces.” Megan Zinn w/ political novelist Ellen Meeropol: “Sometimes an Island,” – life after the Undoing. Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia: silenced sirens & Holyoke's Irish tradition. UMass Middle East Prof David Mednicoff: the Iran War, nukes & int'l law.

Doing and Undoing 3/9/26: Country Joe remembered. Megan Zinn w/ Lindy West: her on-the-road memoir “Adult Braces.” Megan Zinn w/ political novelist Ellen Meeropol: “Sometimes an Island,” – life after the Undoing. Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia: silenced sirens & Holyoke's Irish tradition. UMass Middle East Prof David Mednicoff: the Iran War, nukes & int'l law.

Doing and Undoing 3/9/26: Country Joe remembered. Megan Zinn w/ Lindy West: her on-the-road memoir “Adult Braces.” Megan Zinn w/ political novelist Ellen Meeropol: “Sometimes an Island,” – life after the Undoing. Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia: silenced sirens & Holyoke's Irish tradition. UMass Middle East Prof David Mednicoff: the Iran War, nukes & int'l law.

Guys…high school was CRAZY.This week, we sit down with names you may know from Text Me Back outros of yore, Isolde Raftery and Ella Hushagen. That's right, Garfield Class of NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS UNITE! Woof woof Bulldogs! Ella and Isolde unpack even more of what the hell went on at Garfield High, and it's a true testament to their journalistic chops that they broke this story back in Y2K and are still looking for answers (still waiting on your comments Seattle Public Schools! Call Isolde back!!!!). You're going to want to go listen to all available eps ASAP because all this makes Lindy and Meagan make sense. Pleaaaase please go listen to Adults in the Room! It's sooooooo gooooood. We're getting involved with THAT. And tell us about YOUR insane time being a teenager in the Discord at Patreon.com/textmebackpod :)Trigger warning: We do not go into gratuitous or explicit detail about these awful topics, but as it is the premise of Adults in the Room we talk about suicide, sexual abuse, and grooming. You know…major themes of the ‘90s. NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US!Meet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWsDiscover the Kayak Dad Lore in: It's Our First Episode!WE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts! REAL LIFE EXAMPLE:Keep on Swamping.This show always gets my serotonin flowing. I think you should keep going with Swamp Person, too! Meagan offers a great perspective on the current state of the country. It's not sugar coating, but it doesn't make me want to wander into the woods to be eaten by a cougar.KMARTINEZ328 **THIS REVIEW** IS OUR SEROTONIN AND WE WILL NOT LET YOU BE EATEN BY A COUGAR!!!!!!!!!STUFF TO CHECK OUT:Adults in the Room with our besties Ella and Isolde!!Learn more about Rick here!Pre-Order Lindy's book!!!! Adult BracesNEWSLETTER ME BACK (A FREE WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!)Check out SWAMP PERSON Subscribe to Lindy's newsletter butt news!Check out our MERCH so we can make MORE merch!! (Patrons get a discount, so check us out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)Listen Ad-Free by joining our $12 Patreon tier Freakaconda!Subscribe to Lindy's newsletter butt news!Join our Discord! We're obsessed with these people.⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPodAlso! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003.We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod!You can email us at deartextmeback@gmail.com!WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is produced by Alli Slice.Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our digital strategist is Chance Nichols.You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When she was growing up, the writer Lindy West was bombarded with negative messages about being fat. The whole world seemed to think she didn't deserve love unless she lost weight. In her first book, “Shrill,” West wrote about how hard it was to combat fatphobia within herself, in society and on the internet, where she was attacked by some particularly vicious trolls. By the end of the book, West had found confidence in herself. She also got married to the love of her life. Now, West is opening up about a conflict that was built into her marriage from the start: She wanted to be monogamous. Her husband, Aham, did not. To make Aham happy, West agreed that he could see other people, but she was terrified of what would happen to her self-esteem if he ever acted on it.  This week on “Modern Love,” West talks about what happened when Aham started seriously dating someone else. Once this new girlfriend entered the picture, it forced West to rethink her feelings about her marriage, and about herself. On the other side of all that tough emotional work, she was surprised to discover a new kind of joy.  Lindy West's latest book, “Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane,” comes out March 10. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week's episode, New York Times bestselling memoirist Lindy West joins us to discuss Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane (Grand Central Publishing, March 10). Kirkus: “The author of a memoir (Shrill, 2016) and two essay collections (The Witches Are Coming, 2019, and Shit, Actually, 2020)…tackles big subjects…[in] a well-realized, candid memoir that reveals an unconventional approach to life” (starred review).THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:The Prophecy by Kim SakwaMurder on the Interstellar Express by Gregory D. LittleSeason of Night by Vicki DraegerThe Elusive Conquest of Queen Califa by Alan EhrgottThe Mystery in the Room by Dr. Chuck RadisSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie is joined by Helen Lewis to revisit 2010s online feminism and discuss Lindy West's new throuple memoir, Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane. Plus, the BAFTAs slur and shocking allegations from Rupert Lowe's rape inquiry.The Genius MythInfluencers With Tourette's Find a Niche … To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.org

In episode 2014, Miles and guest co-host Mort Burke are joined by hosts of Text Me Back, Lindy West & Meagan Hatcher-Mays, to discuss… Thune Filibuster Dog Parade, Tampa Airport Has Lost The Plot, Nicki Minaj MAGA Psy-Op? And more! Thune Filibuster Dog Parade Tampa Airport Has Lost The Plot INAUTHENTIC AMPLIFICATION OF POLITICAL DISCOURSE ON NICKI MINAJ’S X ACCOUNT LISTEN: Swang (Labrynth Flip) by Rae Sremmurd Get Lindy West's new book, Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane, out March 10!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Okay shut up shut up we have to focus!!!We have the INCREDIBLE Franchesca Ramsey in the house, so we can't be distracted by things like 1) what Text Me Back even is? 2) if it is good or bad. Franchesca's presence punctures one of the central tenets of Text Me Back - for SHE has a podcast (Lemme Fix it!) AND she is also the iconic host of Webby nominated series We Were All Rooting for You. We have people looking into this, but initial reporting suggests that there may be other podcasts apart from Text Me Back. Seems suspicious, but we will circle back when we know more.And since Franchesca is the big brain behind Lindy's renewed internet fame, we're talking about our TOP CELEBRITY BEEFS. You'll never guess who we have called out, betrayed, and been blocked by. Thomas Lennon, follow Lindy again if you forgive us!! Sorry we didn't like that one movie you were in, buddy!!! And because we're talking about internet psychos, that naturally brings us to Tyra Banks, America's Next Top Model, and Jake and Logan Paul. PLUS: updates on the tumbleweed situation, stay tuned til the end!!NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US!Hear the start of the tumbleweed conversation in Lindy and Meagan Apologize to the DJ DemographicMeet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWsDiscover the Kayak Dad Lore in: It's Our First Episode!WE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts! REAL LIFE EXAMPLE:Upgrading our morning commute - My Martinelli-loving teenagers and I listen to this podcast together every morning on the way to school (parceled out over the week.) We adore Lindy and Meagan!SFLABRECQ WE ADORE YOU AND YOUR TEENAGERS AND YOUR MARTINELLIS!!!!STUFF TO CHECK OUT:Pre-Order Lindy's book!!!! Adult BracesCareless People book rec from FranchescaWe Were All Rooting For YouLemme Fix It@chescaleigh on YTAdults in the Room with our besties Ella and Isolde!!NEWSLETTER ME BACK (A FREE WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!)Check out SWAMP PERSON Subscribe to Lindy's newsletter butt news!Check out our MERCH so we can make MORE merch!! (Patrons get a discount, so check us out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)Listen Ad-Free by joining our $12 Patreon tier Freakaconda!Subscribe to Lindy's newsletter butt news!Join our Discord! We're obsessed with these people.00:00 Intro02:45 Franchesca Ramsey On Reinventing Herself As A Social Media Consultant06:05 Are Social Media Algorithms Radicalizing Young Men?10:12 Why Powerful Tech CEOs Are Just Insecure Losers14:58 The Rules Of Going Viral Without Losing Your Mind19:07 Celebrity Beefs: LL Cool J, Erika Badu, And Getting Blocked24:52 The Let's Go Brandon Era And Right Wing Message Testing27:05 Jake Paul, Bad Bunny, And The Puerto Rico Tax Escape31:08 The Lace Front Beard Conspiracy After Jake Paul's Surgery38:04 America's Next Top Model And The Race Swapping Challenge44:22 Did Tyra Banks Have Good Intentions — Or Just A Vanity Project?49:12 The Fat Suit Episode And Tyra's Talk Show Delusion54:18 Why Admitting You're Wrong Is A Superpower58:02 We Were All Rooting For You: Behind The Audible Deep Dive01:00:25 Tumbleweeds Are Real And They Will Destroy Your Car01:03:45 Sex Negative, Snakes Positive01:04:28 Preview: Adults In The Room And Our Wild High School Scandal01:07:15 Grooming, Cult Of Personality Teachers, And The Early 2000s⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPodAlso! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003.We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod!You can email us at deartextmeback@gmail.com!WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is produced by Alli Slice.Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our digital strategist is Chance Nichols.You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Kitchen Tape, Rose and Crystal sit down with Alyse Whitney, author of Big Dip Energy, to talk about humor as a creative tool, the joy of snack-forward cooking, and making work that doesn't take itself too seriously — but still takes craft seriously. We talk about party food as emotional infrastructure, pop culture as inspiration, and how Alyse balances freelance life, television, and book-making with a sense of play that keeps the work alive.Mentioned in this episode:• Big Dip Energy: 88 Parties in a Bowl for Snacking, Dinner, Dessert, and Beyond• 30-Minute Meals by Rachael Ray• Easy-Bake Battle (Netflix)• Creative Artists Agency (CAA)• Cravings by Chrissy Teigen• Normal Gossip: “Ready to be Bunco-ified” with Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays• Solo: A Modern Cookbook for a Party of One by Anita Lo• The Beanie Baby Handbook: With 52 Fabulous Recipes• Erin McDowell

Comedian Hari Kondabolu tells us about his new podcast Health Stuff and offers his "expert" advice on how to treat some strange medical symptoms of wild animals; best friends and podcasters Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays are put to the test on how well they really know each other; and musician John Craigie unpacks the paradox of being a shy person and a reluctant guitar player while finding great success as a singer-songwriter, before performing his new tune "Fire Season."

What's up, lil tumbleweeds? Much like actual tumbleweeds, we are very pleased that you're here and that you exist! Today we're talking about Whatcha Watchin' and as always, invite you to share whatCHUR watchin'! Which work featuring the iconic Catherine O'Hara are YOU revisiting? Are we watchin' Housewives? Traitors? Should Lindy invite Tood Barry to her New York book tour events? (Pre-Order Adult Braces in hardcover so that Lindy's career is still good!!!)Plus, we have a new segment drop! It's called… ❤️‍

You're listening to Burnt Toast! We are Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay.Today our conversation is with Kim Baldwin, the newest member of the Burnt Toast team.Kim is the former digital editor for the Nashville Scene. Her culture writing can be found in places like the Nashville Scene, Parnassus Books' Musings and on her Substack. Kim has interviewed folks like Sarah Sherman, Trixie Mattel, John Waters, Samantha Irby and Tess Holliday.Originally a blogger, Kim started The Blonde Mule in 2006 and later turned her popular interview series “These My Bitches” into a podcast called Ladyland. Kim writes a weekly newsletter about books and pop culture, teaches social media classes and is a frequent conversation partner for author events in Nashville.If you enjoy this conversation, a paid subscription is the best way to support our work!Join Burnt Toast

They're accusing her of looking like Waldo, and we fear that the stripes are coming from…inside the house?? Have YOU spotted Waldo in this ep? Sound off in the comments!BUT FIRST, Lindy's Surprise Microsegment: She's in a BaaAAdd Moo0d! Can you believe that these two yahoos have NEVER talked about Rocky Horror Picture Show? You're hearing lore unfold before you!!! What audio stem is bringing you joy right now? Shout it out in the comments or share clips in the Discord over at patreon.com/textmebackpod.And where is Meagan? Snowed in, babe! Getting swole for the revolution she is not. She had taken on a new form of Crazy Parking Wars Lady, because the East Coast snowstorm 2026 has concreted her whole ass like Han Solo in that slab. We literally are FROTHING for parking war stories, write in at deartextmeback@gmail.com.And last but not least. Jingleheimer Stephen. One quick question for you: how dare you? NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US!Listen to the OG glasses accusations in ​​Lindy and Meagan Yam What They YamLearn more about Lindy's lodge barista boyfriend in Lindy and Meagan are Crazy Ladies Livin' in a BagLearn why we fear Philedelphians in Lindy and Meagan are Breast Friends with Kelsey McKinneyMeet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWsDiscover the Kayak Dad Lore in: It's Our First Episode!WE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts! REAL LIFE EXAMPLE:“I look forward to every Thursday

Woof what a WEEK (spoken for the past 63 weeks in a row).But luckily your angels over at Text Me Back Podcast are here to break it up for you. No AI slop here–just hot juicy human junkyard waste ruminating at room temp for about six days. BUT FIRST: Are you seeing insane or unhinged things in the world, politically speaking? Do you have questions? Are you wondering if the things you're seeing are AI deepfakes or the actual horrors of modern life? Write in to Swamp Person! Email us at deartextmeback@gmail.com with SWAMP PERSON in the subject line, or slide into MHM's DMs instagram.com/importantmeagan. And don't forget to subscribe to Swamp Person here.And fyi, we chat about it briefly in this episode but DON'T TALK TO COPS. Stand with Minnesotans and for your own communities. There are a ton of good options on this list put together by Minnesotans for how you can help the people of Minneapolis and the Twin Cities, including: Donate money. Donate food, diapers, and other necessities. Donate blood. Volunteer. Contact your own reps. Boycott businesses and corporations supportive of ICE. Swampy enough for ya? GOOD.Because we HAVE to talk about AI doing something funny and frog related. We have to chat about Long Lost Family UK. We need to get to the REAL headline news of how bald men are treating each other on Reddit. And we really must remind you about the Antiques Roadshow. Please pipe up in the comments about: Should we let frogs be cops?Do you stan a bald man?What wholesome pro-grum is on your telly?Plus a mini-PSA: For all you anxious kittens out there–the BFF Party Phone (703) 829-0003 runs no risk of actual interpersonal interactions fyi! We welcome your voicemails to tell us anything you like! Tell us a ghost story, give us a mystery, tell us (in the words of Meagan Hatcher-Mays) whater yourzzzz?Last but not least, we finally talk about Heated Rivalry (but ONLY a little!). And do you have thoughts on Bugonia? This is what the discord is for over at patreon.com/textmebackpodNEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US!Meet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWsDiscover the Kayak Dad Lore in: It's Our First Episode!WE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts! REAL LIFE EXAMPLE:I hate my job, I hate it more than anyone who has ever hated a job. It's truly, unbelievably, meaningless and if it disappeared tomorrow not a soul would know about it. I have been looking for another, don't you worry. These ladies get me through my work day in a way no one else can. Just when I think I cannot sit one more minute at my desk they say something so silly that I LAUGH and can persevere toward the end of my day. I love these angels and demon Kevin, too.AP14683 BABES IT WOULD BE A LIE IF WE SAID WE DIDN'T KNOW THAT FEELING! THE MOMENT YOU QUIT THAT JOB WILL FEEL SO GOOD!!!! YOU GOT THIS AND WE GOT U!!!!!!STUFF TO CHECK OUT:Bald RedditFrog princess police reportPre-Order Lindy's book!!!! Adult BracesNEWSLETTER ME BACK (A FREE WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!)Check out SWAMP PERSON Subscribe to Lindy's newsletter butt news!Check out our MERCH so we can make MORE merch!! (Patrons get a discount, so check us out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)Listen Ad-Free by joining our $12 Patreon tier Freakaconda!Subscribe to Lindy's newsletter butt news!Join our Discord! We're obsessed with these people.⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! 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Today, we are hosted (with our shoes ON) in Andrew Walsh's and Luke Burbank's Riverside room! That's right, it's another TMBTL of the Dog, our signature Text Me Back x Too Beautiful to Live crossover!And who could say why, but the theme of the episode bubbled organically to the surface, and it's BOYS. Football, baseball, basketball, Richard Sherman, Rob Lowe, Billy Bob Thornton. Andrew Walsh. Luke Burbank. A veritable smorgasbord of fellas!Also headlining: We nominate who among this quad will inherit Andy Rooney's post as national curmudgeon. We're TIRED of bagging our own groceries! WHY are people making parking so hard??? Cast your votes now for your lovable Rooney replacement!!!! Text or call us at the Best Friend Party Phone (703) 829-0003.Plus, Lindy is an INFLUENCER now??? Tune in to hear how she stunt-casts her book Adult Braces (available for pre-order now). Who will be playing Lindy in the film version of the book? Margot Robbie in a fat suit! Meryl Streep in a Grimace costume!!! Brittany Broski?? You busy rn? Zendaya? This has got to go viral asap so please comment like subscribe with your thoughts on who YOU would cast. Email us at deartextmeback@gmail.comAnd don't you dare leave the c(HAT) early, because Luke and Andrew share a segment they're calling “Hats Entertainment” (HAT). NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US!Lindy and Meagan are Too Beautiful to LiveLindy and Meagan Hang Out with Andrew and Luke Again!Meet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWsDiscover the Kayak Dad Lore in: It's Our First Episode!WE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts! REAL LIFE EXAMPLE:

We're back at full capacity (60% of normal human capacity)!!!!It's so good and cool to be alive right now! Everything is the best!!!!!!!!!~!!! We LIKE it here!Some things we're seeing that make us feel regular:A grandpa on TiktokListening back to unmedicated LindyHarlan Coban's entire oeuvreAnd we're revisiting the beloved segment Whatcha Watchin' (PS - call to Jingleheimers! We need a Whatcha Watchin' jingle!!!). We're watching Harlan Coben's slop, and we want to know which of his works YOU are slurpin' up. Write in at deartextmeback@gmail.com!Plus: who might be accidentally watchin' Lindy's butt? Tune in to find out! And last but not least…we're soft launching a spinoff?? We want to protect your right to disassociate from reality, so let us know if you would enjoy a bonus episode of all (or at least most) things political? I guess comment with your thoughts or let us know in the discord or text us at (703) 829-0003?? If true, we must also kindly request a Swamp Person jingle

Horsey got them BELL BOTTOM LEGS!Welcome back, darlings, form your intrepid and barely alive hosts! MARIO LOPEZ IS GONNA RUN VENEZUELA and things simply could not be more regular.After a beautiful month of resting and festering, we slither back to you in worse shape than ever. Why? The CDC will never tell

HAPPY NEW YEAR, OLD MEN/NEW BABIES!It is 2026 (jump scare) and your BBWs are slithering from their clammy shells after a season of stewing in their holiday juices. This is our final post-season rerun, and we cannot wait to return to your tender ears next week with a host of new resolutions and intentions. But in the meantime, you can Pre-Taped Call-In Show us at (703) 829-0003! What do you intend to do about 2026?We also sincerely are so thankful for you and all our beautiful Patrons. Thank you for supporting us and getting us on a path to EXCELLENCE in 2026. If you want more of our nonsense, please consider joining our cute little cult over at Patreon.com/textmebackpod. NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US!Listen to our original Jingle Bells upsot episode in: Lindy and Meagan Están en La BibliotecaMeet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWsDiscover the Kayak Dad Lore in: It's Our First Episode!WE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts! REAL LIFE EXAMPLE:“A favorite part of the show is when Lindy or Meagen (usually Meagen) says they're wrapping-up but a glance at the timestamp reveals there's like 35 minutes left! Bravo the rant about how the No Kings protests were absolutely do not need criticism; the handmaid's tale happened because that husband was secretly pleased; and how the Democratic Party needs to get their act together by being progressive. ‘You don't invite someone into the fold and then make them your leader.' Yes! A genuine delight and so smart.”YOUR AUNT SU-SU THANK YOU FOR SEEING US WE LOVE YOUSTUFF TO CHECK OUT:Meagan's Super Secular Spectacular Xmas playlistSamin Nosrat's roast chicken recipeChrissy Teigen's mac and cheeseTemple Pastries Beef WellingtonElectric toothbrushesNot too late to buy yourself a BBLS for BBWS tote! A perfect holiday gift for your favorite BBWs out there!Pre-Order Lindy's book!!!! Adult BracesCheck out our MERCH so we can make MORE merch!! (Patrons get a discount, so check u s out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)NEWSLETTER ME BACK (A FREE WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!)Listen Ad-Free by joining our $12 Patreon tier Freakaconda!Check out Meagan's latest installment of SWAMP PERSONSubscribe to Lindy's newsletter butt news!Join our Discord! We're obsessed with these people.⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPodAlso! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003.We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod!You can email us at deartextmeback@gmail.com!WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is produced by Alli Slice.Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our digital strategist is Chance Nichols.You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ho ho ho!!!!!We know your horse is lean and lank without fresh BBWs in your ears this cold December, but we don't want you to be too upsot. You've all been sooo good this year that we've decided to give you two really special gifts: 1) The first gift is knowing your BBWs are taking some time off and are in full festering mode on their respective couches and floorbeds.2) And the second little gift is a delicious re-air of a Pledge Drive ep with perfect angel Alice Wetterlund. We're talking about Snake of the Week: Florida Edition

‘Tis a long cold December without thine BBWS. But fear not! For we bring you the gladdest tiding of all: an episode with certified snack Ronald Young, Jr.! We uncovered this from our Pledge Drive Archives, and we know ALL of our fellow BBWs out there will be delighted anew by Big Ron's presence. Plus, in this episode Lindy FAMOUSLY recaps the Phantom of the Opera Wikipedia, extending the Erik from the Sewers lore. If you missed our Pledge Drive lives on Youtube for some unthinkable/unknowable reason, we're happy to bring you into the fold here. BTW because it's mentioned throughout this ep, our BBLS for BBWS tote is totally available! A perfect holiday gift for your favorite BBWs out there??? We think so! Also how cute is this little tray??? This is one of those things you think about getting yourself, sit on it for a while, and then it eventually sells out and you're forever thinking about it. Don't do that to yourself. You deserve a special place for your little items. If you want the little tray, get the little tray, babes.We miss you more than ever. Text us, why dontcha? Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003.LYLAS MUAH.NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US!Check out our other eps with Big Ron: Lindy and Meagan and Big Ron are the Biggest LosersLindy and Meagan Sleep Their Way to the Top (with Big Fig AND Big Ron)Check out ALL of our Pledge Drive 2025 lives on Youtube! https://tinyurl.com/BBLs-for-BBWs-PLAYLISTMeet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWsDiscover the Kayak Dad Lore in: It's Our First Episode!WE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts! REAL LIFE EXAMPLE:The only podcast.“See above.”KINGFISHERS93 YOU LACONIC ICON.STUFF TO CHECK OUT:Meagan's Super Secular Spectacular Xmas playlistListen to Lindy's appearance on Weight For It!Connect with podcast superstar Big Ron!!! @ohitsbigron on IGCheck out ALL of our Pledge Drive 2025 lives on Youtube! Enjoy German caroling in Indiana!Not too late to buy yourself a BBLS for BBWS tote! A perfect holiday gift for your favorite BBWs out there!Pre-Order Lindy's book!!!! Adult BracesCheck out our MERCH so we can make MORE merch!! (Patrons get a discount, so check u s out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)NEWSLETTER ME BACK (A FREE WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!)Listen Ad-Free by joining our $12 Patreon tier Freakaconda!Check out Meagan's latest installment of SWAMP PERSONSubscribe to Lindy's newsletter butt news!Join our Discord! We're obsessed with these people.⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPodAlso! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003.We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod!You can email us at deartextmeback@gmail.com!WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is produced by Alli Slice.Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our digital strategist is Chance Nichols.You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rerun? What's that? Don't be mad at us! We're taking a little seasonal break BUT WE STILL HAVE SOME GREAT STUFF RUNNING ON THE FEED TO KEEP YOU FED. Today, we are revisiting our iconic Pledge Drive 2025 ep featuring Emmy award winning writer Guy Branum. Guy shares his recent experience being fat on an airplane (not a crime) wherein he was assaulted (crime). Just a little reminder to – as Meagan says – pack your patience this traveling season. Download a few of our early episodes to keep you cozy on that plane, cue up Devil Wears Prada for a little break from us that you will inevitably need, and enjoy your complimentary (or if you're on Spirit, obnoxiously priced) little beverages, and don't forget to text us your every thought over this season at (703) 829-0003. BTW because it's mentioned throughout this ep, our BBLS for BBWS tote is totally available! A perfect holiday gift for your favorite BBWs out there??? We think so! Also how cute is this little tray??? This is one of those things you buy for someone else and then just keep. You deserve it, mama.We miss you already. TTYL MUAH.NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US!Check out our other ep with Guy: Lindy and Meagan Demand Hollywood Secrets from Guy Branum (Live!)Check out ALL of our Pledge Drive 2025 lives on Youtube! https://tinyurl.com/BBLs-for-BBWs-PLAYLISTMeet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWsDiscover the Kayak Dad Lore in: It's Our First Episode!WE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts! REAL LIFE EXAMPLE:“A delightfully hilarious podcast that doesn't try to explain what it is, other than two friends talking about some current events and recurring whimsies that have their own introduction jingles. If you have time, go back and listen to several episodes of the first season to understand a bit of their lore, I wouldn't suggest it if you wouldn't be in for a hilarious treat.The world feels hard some days and I look forward to episodes because they laugh so much.”EXLIBRISLARKIN YOU ARE NOW A PART OF OUR LORE BABY!!STUFF TO CHECK OUT:Guy Branum on IGCheck out ALL of our Pledge Drive 2025 lives on Youtube! Enjoy German caroling in Indiana!Nars Power Matte High-Intensity Long-Lasting lip pencil in CruellaMany wonderful options for items from Rare Beauty Not too late to buy yourself a BBLS for BBWS tote! A perfect holiday gift for your favorite BBWs out there!Pre-Order Lindy's book!!!! Adult BracesCheck out our MERCH so we can make MORE merch!! (Patrons get a discount, so check u s out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)NEWSLETTER ME BACK (A FREE WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!)Listen Ad-Free by joining our $12 Patreon tier Freakaconda!Check out Meagan's latest installment of SWAMP PERSONSubscribe to Lindy's newsletter butt news!Join our Discord! We're obsessed with these people.⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPodAlso! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003.We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod!You can email us at deartextmeback@gmail.com!WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is produced by Alli Slice.Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our digital strategist is Chance Nichols.You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We always nerd out, but in this episode we're joined in our geek sesh by the incredibly charming, brilliant and funny Lindy West (she/her) and Meagan Hatcher-Mays (she/her) to discuss (drumroll!) The Lord of the Rings trilogy. As you may already know, Hannah and Marcelle share a love of JRR Tolkien's world and in this episode they finally get to discuss Peter Jackson's adaptation from the early aughts.The episode begins with an overview of the books' popularity in the middle of the 20th century and their lasting impact on fantasy and science fiction literature, television and film. Hannah then offers some context for the release of The Fellowship of the Ring. Together, we consider the desire by the public to escape in a post 9/11 world and the fantasy of a pastoral utopia! Hannah then offers some theory! We're talking Arcadia people!This episode is a perfect listen for fans of The Lord of the Rings, as well as anyone who has ever fantasized about knitting in a cottage away from the hustle and bustle of industrialized cities!Works CitedFrey, Angelica. “Cottagecore Debuted 2,300 Years Ago.” JSTOR Daily 11 November 2020. https://daily.jstor.org/cottagecore-debuted-2300-years-ago/. Huffstutter, P.J. “Not Just a Tolkien Amount.” LA Times 24 October 2003. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-oct-24-fi-frodoecon24-story.html. Kruske, Kyle. “Lord Of The Rings' Hobbiton Shire Set Took A Whole Year To Make.” Screenrant 18 December 2021. https://screenrant.com/lord-rings-hobbiton-shire-set-one-year-build/. Lois, Gemma. “‘The Lord of the Rings': A Thematic Echo Of The Industrial Revolution – Extended Edition.” A Musing Clio 23 June 2025. https://gemmahistory.home.blog/2025/06/23/the-lord-of-the-rings-a-thematic-echo-of-the-industrial-revolution-extended-edition/. Sanders, Sam. “Tolkien Acknowledged That Black People Exist in Arda, So Why Can't Everyone Else?” Vulture 16 September 2022. https://www.vulture.com/article/rings-of-power-black-hobbits-lord-of-the-rings-amazon.html. Shanahan, Paula. “Authentic Fantasy: The Representation of the Shire as a Nostalgic Arcadia.” Thesis. Submitted to the Department of Design and Visual Arts in candidacy for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Design for Stage and Screen, 2023. https://illustro-iadt.figshare.com/articles/thesis/Authentic_fantasy_The_representation_of_the_Shire_as_a_nostalgic_arcadia_Astudy_of_the_visual_and_design_references_within_the_shire_in_the_film_adaption_of_The_Lord_of_the_Rings/25435744?file=45129961. Wikipedia, the encyclopedia of the people. 2025. More Info:For more Lindy and Meagan, check out Text Me Back! — one of Hannah McGregor's all-time favorite podcasts! You can also follow them on Substack here! Be sure to pre-order Lindy West's upcoming book Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane.To learn more about Material Girls, head to our Instagram at instagram.com/ohwitchplease! Or check out our website ohwitchplease.ca.We'll be back next week with a Material Concerns episode, but until then, go check out all the other content we have on our Patreon at Patreon.com/ohwitchplease!Music Credits:“Shopping Mall”: by Jay Arner and Jessica Delisle ©2020Used by permission. All rights reserved. As recorded by Auto Syndicate on the album “Bongo Dance”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we bring you the gift of all gifts. Hop onto your lean and lank little horsie because we are officially kicking off the holidays with the full-length German carol SCHLITTENFAHRT. You are preemptively WELCOME. No thank you notes required, simply head on over to Patreon.com/textmebackpod to tell us how much you love it and how much you adore us. And if you are as obsessed with our legendary Jingleheimer Robert as we are AND you live near Carmel, Indiana, giddy up that jinglehorse and go see VOCE!After you get Schlitten-faced with that dose of holiday vibes, you'll be prepared for the rest of the episode, because we are schlitten and fahrtin' alllll the way under our fluffy duvets – fresh socks on – for the most cuddled up, snuggled down episode of the year. That's right…IT'S OUR COZY EPISODE 2025. Is it more hostile than we intended? Perhaps. But ain't that just 2025? And if we're being honest, is there anything more cozy than complaining with your besties? After we vent a bit about outsourcing the fun and good things about life to AI, we shift into full snuggly gear to talk about our cozy programming, cozy controversies (blanket edition), and an important addition to our favorite cozy seasonal beverages. A certain beveragino heir/heiress holds the future of Lindy and Meagan's whole ass marriages in the palm of her sweet juicy hands. We are deeply and insatiably curious to know what sorts of cozy metaphorical twigs, hairs, and fur you are using to line your cozy winter den. Write in at deartextmeback@gmail.com or text us from under your pile of goose down and/or sweaty acrylic blankies on the BFF Party Phone at (703) 829-0003. Plus bonus mystery segment we're calling: Does Lindy Have Covid? Tune in to find out how it shakes out.NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US!Listen to our magical new and improved re-air of the Original Cozy episode!!Meet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWsDiscover the Kayak Dad Lore in: It's Our First Episode!WE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts! REAL LIFE EXAMPLE:More unhinged than Eric from the sewers (complimentary)They're saying this is the best and only podcast, and they are correct.These Times have me more consistently upsot than a kayak dad, but Meagan and Lindy help me forget my/our troubles for at least an hour each week. Smart, hilarious, educational, with the best theme song, interstitial music and jingles in the biz, this podcast is for anyone who enjoys lazy rivers or shrews or the legendary oeuvre of Luther Vandross.Never change, my angels!AMYSPRICE NICE USE OF THE WORD OEUVRE!!!! WE OEUVRE YOU BACK!STUFF TO CHECK OUT:Come see us LIVE! on Livewire at Benaroya Hall this Friday, December 5!Enjoy German caroling in Indiana!Buy a Nespresso??? Pre-Order Lindy's book!!!! Adult BracesCheck out our MERCH so we can make MORE merch!! (Patrons get a discount, so check u s out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)NEWSLETTER ME BACK (A FREE WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!)Listen Ad-Free by joining our $12 Patreon tier Freakaconda!Check out Meagan's latest installment of SWAMP PERSONSubscribe to Lindy's newsletter butt news!Join our Discord! We're obsessed with these people.⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPodAlso! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003.We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod!You can email us at deartextmeback@gmail.com!WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is produced by Alli Slice.Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our digital strategist is Chance Nichols.You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are swaddling you back into one of favorite and coziest episodes of all time, the ORIGINAL Cozy Episode (2023). And if you can believe it, little has changed. We are still subbing out our antidepressants for gallons of Pennsylvania Dutch, and we are still into electric blankies. But we hate to leave you with a dope beat to step to, so TUNE IN FOR NEW LORE. Lindy has an untrademarked holiday that you can take for your own and baby you'll NEVER guess what they call it.Next week we'll be back with a real update on what's making us feel cozy, dozy, and warm. In the meantime, we'd love to hear from you on important matters such as:What is making YOU feel cozy?What decades long series are you dissociating into?What are your thoughts on specifically Pennsylvania Dutch?Write in at deartextmeback@gmail.com or call/text us at (703) 829-0003.TALK MORE NEXT WEEK LOVE U MUAH!NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US!Meet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWsDiscover the Kayak Dad Lore in: It's Our First Episode!WE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts! REAL LIFE EXAMPLE:A Text Me Back Husband Listener“I am the primary listener in this relationship–TMB isn't just for the ladies!”ANTI-KAYAK DAD YOU ARE TECHNICALLY OUR HUSBAND NOW!!!!STUFF TO CHECK OUT:Pre-Order Lindy's book!!!! Adult BracesCheck out our MERCH so we can make MORE merch!! (Patrons get a discount, so check u s out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)NEWSLETTER ME BACK (A FREE WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!)Listen Ad-Free by joining our $12 Patreon tier Freakaconda!Check out Meagan's latest installment of SWAMP PERSONSubscribe to Lindy's newsletter butt news!Join our Discord! We're obsessed with these people.⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPodAlso! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003.We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod!You can email us at deartextmeback@gmail.com!WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is produced by Alli Slice.Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our digital strategist is Chance Nichols.You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What a smörgåsbord of delights in this episode. We introduce MULTIPLE new segments:Lindy's Dream

Welcome to our BICENTENNIAL (??) EPISODE!In this famous Text Me Back episode you will experience the feeling of aging two years in just 75 minutes! We start off strong with a We Done Done It Again (Dept. of Corrections) where we humbly correct the record to share that Jeff Merkley (of Senatorial fame) stood BY HIS OWN POWER NONSTOP for 22 hours. We got it twisted, and we generally advise against that! And since Text Me Back is your go-to political podcast, Lindy quizzes herself LIVE! How many US Senators can YOU name? Sporcle, SPONSOR US we are driving dozens of people to your hyperspecific quizzes!!!! (Clue: Jerry Seinfeld and Julia Louis-Dreyfus are NOT currently US Senators). Since it's our two-year anniversary, we bring you a Normal News/Meagan's TikTok digest, AND Lindy's surprise Microsegment (btw if you are CEO of Ruffles…what did you do to that chip and WHY?). Plus, Lindy coins a new tag for the show, begging the question: What's YOUR favorite bit and/or shit from Text Me Back Podcast? Write in at deartextmeback@gmail.com or give us a call at (703) 829-0003.And finally, in a rare moment of sincerity, we conclude by setting aside our Tom and Jerry dynamic momentarily and getting earnest. BFFs being nice to each other?? Is that even legal???? BIG THANK YOU to all of our Patrons and supporters who have allowed us to remain a sovereign podcast. We love our people on the discord, we love our Jingleheimers and Kingleheimers, and everyone who has helped us start and maintain this show. If you believe in independent media and women being absolutely sick in the head for your entertainment, consider becoming a Patron or subscribing to our free newsletter, Newsletter Me Back.NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US!Lindy and Meagan Become the Joe Rogan of the Left with Jeff MerkleyLindy and Meagan are Breast Friends with Kelsey McKinneyRevisit the first appearance of Dr. Freek Vonk and Freekaconda in Lindy and Meagan have Died of DysenteryMeet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWsDiscover the Kayak Dad Lore in: It's Our First Episode!WE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts! REAL LIFE EXAMPLE:“The best - My favorite podcast, I love these two!”GIR|57495739 WE 2 LOVE U STUFF TO CHECK OUT:How many U.S. Senators can you name?? Pre-Order Lindy's book!!!! Adult BracesCheck out our MERCH so we can make MORE merch!! (Patrons get a discount, so check u s out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)NEWSLETTER ME BACK (A FREE WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!)Listen Ad-Free by joining our $12 Patreon tier Freakaconda!Check out the Text Me Back Venmo!!!Check out Meagan's latest installment of SWAMP PERSONSubscribe to Lindy's newsletter butt news!Join our Discord! We're obsessed with these people.⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPodAlso! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003.We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod!You can email us at deartextmeback@gmail.com!WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is produced by Alli Slice.Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our digital strategist is Chance Nichols.You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ONE STEP CLOSER TO BECOMING THE JOE ROGAN OF THE LEFT. That's what they're saying! Hello and welcome back to Text Me Back Podcast, the ONLY podcast with a segment called JEFF.This week's Jeff: Famously good-humored U.S. Senator of Oregon Jeff Merkley. He's here to ring-a-ding-ding those authoritarian alarm bells and give us a layout of how our Democracy is imperiled, and why the fight is still very much worth fighting. He's focused on sharing 1) moves from the authoritarian playbook 2) the importance of joy and silliness as a form of resistance 3) why we need to be concerned about congressional obstruction, gerrymandering, and voter suppression and 4) the quality of Lindy's beams. NEVER STOP FIGHTING FOR A BETTER WORLD, FAM. And tune in to hear about who Jeff thinks is the nicest person in the U.S. Senate

This week, Meagan is processing last week's spectacular Seattle Mariners loss to the ToronTOE Blue Jays. Thank you to all our listeners who attended Meagan's pity party, gifting her nothing but kindness. We also got an incredible write-in from friend of the show Cailin!! Thank you for your corroborating evidence that Meagan was among the Most Insp.! And if you're former coach Brian, we're waiting on you to write in, you coward, we KNOW you're listening!!!!! We're standing by our phone waiting for your call (703) 829-0003.And on deck (baseball term) is Lindy's Rebuilding Year! And many people may be wondering: why Lindy look more demolished? Why worse? It's actually quite simple. It's because she is adopting the NBA calendar year, of course! Yes, LRY might have started in January 2025, but it ends in June 2026, actually!!!! One year = two years, DUH. We're also treated to an impromptu update on

Look, it's okay. You'll be able to sleep just fine. Sure, witches can be scary but keep two things in mind: witches are pretend so they can't hurt you and some list-making analytical thinking is a great way to doze off to some shuteye that is guaranteed toad, broomstick, and cackle-free. SwC returning guest Lindy West teams up with Meagan Hatcher-Mays to do the honors. The two of them host the podcast Text Me Back Podcast. Find out if the witches at the beginning of Macbeth outrank Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing in Practical Magic. Do Erivo and Grande defeat Strega Nona? You'll have to tune in and find out, obviously. As one famous melting witch once said, what a world, what a world.Listen to Text Me Back! wherever fine pods are cast. Subscribe to Meagan's Substack Swamp Person by going to swampperson.substack.com. Learn more about Lindy and her writings by visiting her website, www.LindyWest.net.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber?Email us at: sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org.Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsBluesky @sleepwithcelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebsJohn is on Bluesky @JohnMoeJohn's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback._________________________________________________________________________Join | Maximum FunIf you like one or more shows on MaxFun, and you value independent artists being able to do their thing, you're the perfect person to become a MaxFun monthly member.

Did you hear what they were talking about on Text Me Back this week??They spent 45 minutes on bloody diarrhea, 45 minutes on obscure Seattle mascots, and an hour and half on walking downhill!!And in our tidings…Lindy gives us the latest on Barry, who is fine, probably! Pre-order Adult Braces now! Most of those dollars will go to Barry's $4500 vet bill!!!! And in other news, the rumor is that Meagan's hat had nothing to do with the Seattle Mariners losing the ALCS??? Or is she SOLELY responsible for their loss? Write in at deartextmeback@gmail.com. And if you can go back in time and call in, PLEASE let Meagan know the results of games 5, 6, and 7 so she can begin her healing process

We asked, and you jingle-jangled our dang phone off the hook. Thank you to all our beautiful jingle horses who called and texted in to tell us that you too exist within Lindy's Mandela mind. But the mystery continues…we, we MUST find the original Wee Sing Christmas. Is it in Lindy's piano bench? Is it in her OTHER piano bench??? Only one way to find out (looking inside both benches). And special shoutout to Robert aka OUR ANGEL for calling in with a special German rendition of Jingle Bells!!!! We bleeped your location out of respect for you, king! And in our Tidings this week, Lindy is back on her rodent beat (new rat just dropped!) and Meagan bears her beautiful Seattle Mariners-related psychosis. Do YOU want to help the Mariners win the World Series FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER? Subscribe to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPodAnd lastly, we bring to you a cherished segment Two Minutes Hate. Fellas…did you know that there is a whole profession out there working to make your awkward shirts look right? It is a craftsperson known as…a “tailor” and it's all very above board. Would you like to support the only remaining best friend podcast? You can do this in many ways. Subscribe to our newsletter (free!), become a Patron, and BUY OUR CUTE-ASS MERCH!NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US!Listen to Part 1 of our Jingle Bells Lost Verse Mystery in Lindy and Meagan Están en La BibliotecaTune into our Pledge Drive Lives on Youtube! https://tinyurl.com/BBLs-for-BBWs-PLAYLISTMeet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWsDiscover the Kayak Dad Lore in: It's Our First Episode!WE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts! REAL LIFE EXAMPLE:“Sizzling Hot! Love listening to these two besties be silly, creative and have fun together. The music and jingles go HARD.”PUGSNPIZZA IT'S ALL FOR YOU BABY!!!STUFF TO CHECK OUT:The Roches xmas album!If you must…subscribe to the hot new Jenny Slate podcast I Need You GuysCheck out our MERCH so we can make MORE merch!! (Patrons get a discount, so check u s out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)Pre-Order Lindy's book!!!! Adult BracesMeagan's Super Secular Spectacular Xmas playlistNEWSLETTER ME BACK (A FREE WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!)Listen Ad-Free by joining our $12 Patreon tier Freakaconda!Check out the Text Me Back Venmo!!!Check out Meagan's latest installment of SWAMP PERSONSubscribe to Lindy's newsletter butt news!Join our Discord! We're obsessed with these people.⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPodAlso! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003.We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod!You can email us at deartextmeback@gmail.com!WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is produced by Alli Slice.Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our digital strategist is Chance Nichols.You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Text Me Back Podcast: A FILM Podcast!!!Somehow no spoilers, but we are talking about Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another. Have you seen??? This is what our Discord was made for…just SAYinnnng. You're one little Patreon subscription away from your people over at https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPod.Besides being ~film critics~ we are also debunking the Mandela Effect so we're basically WOMEN IN STEM TOO!!! Did Lindy alienate you by tearing down possibly your only hope that there are parallel universes you could potentially slip into at any moment? Do YOU remember Lindy's weird-ass lyric??? We know it's spooky season, but let us talk about this Christmas song real quick, okay? Don't worry, later in the ep we talk about Jeepers Creepers in Meagan's Tiktok Digest (call to our Jingleheimers and Kingleheimers!) so you'll get your scary fix. Mara from Tiktok…we're praying for u.Plus, we're taking a long overdue check-in with Lindy's Rebuilding Year! Don't forget to pre-order Lindy's book Adult Braces and personally affirm her brain function! And we're THRILLED to report a new segment dropping: Meagan's Journey

Y'all…you are sick and we hope you never get well.This week we wanted to highlight some of our favorite moments from people's princess and Emmy award winning writer Guy Branum, people's princess and star of stage and Twitch stream Alice Wetterlund, and people's menace and certified snack Ronald Young, Jr. Honorable mention and pre-emptive RIP to Meagan's Emo-Meter

In this bonus episode, Weight For It host, Ronald Young Jr. joins the hosts of Text Me Back (Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays) for a discussion about the Netflix docuseries Fit For TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser.   It certainly was a docuseries...yikesSupport Text me Back  on Patreon and check out their YouTube channel as wellJoin us in Boston for our live conversation with Katie Sturino of Mega Babe on October 30th.  Tickets available now!Weight For It will return soon...

We're so excited to have the incredible hosts of Text Me Back and real life best friends, Lindy West & Meagan Hatcher-Mays, on the pod with us this week. We wade in a whole new territory with a vampire story. And then a classic disembodied voice mystery! Plus, we have a listener story from Lindsey about a visit from some benevolent ancestors. Please send us your own true paranormal experiences in either a voice memo or e-mail to funnyfeelingpod@gmail.com.  SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We're a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. ⁠⁠spectrevisionradio.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are coming to you live (kinda) with the Seattle stop of our recent tour, with guests Lindy West and Sir Mix-a-Lot! Lindy talks about her successful throuple, Mix shares stories of his laser cutter and his neighbor Igor, and more! They give advice to an audience member trying to overcome the Seattle freeze, react to a few secrets, and help another audience member find love in the game of dating (not at all The Dating Game). Submit your deepest secrets to the Endless Honeymoon Secrets Hotline: (213) 222-8608 and ask Natasha and Moshe for relationship advice: endlesshoneymoonpod@gmail.com. SPONSORS: http://wayfair.com/ http://www.functionhealth.com/HONEYMOONArya.fyi (use code HONEYMOON)http://tempomeals.com/honeymoon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.