

Just Between Us
Allison Raskin, Gabe S. Dunn | Diamond MPrint Productions
Just Between Us is a comedic variety show where Allison Raskin and Gabe Dunn openly discuss everything from mental health to sex and all the stuff in-between. Each week, they’ll answer a question from a listener seeking advice, interview someone fascinating, participate in a rarely winnable game show and discuss a random topic affecting the world. Jump from highbrow to lowbrow in a single episode! Sometimes multiple times! Nothing is off limits for these New York Times best selling authors who are trying to destigmatize the world one hilarious episode at a time. Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions.
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Oct 2, 2023 • 35min
Too Long, Did Read (It): You Were The Ocean And I Was The Sky
Melisa knows how to use tags and how long before a post is a spoiler. An ER nurse has a supernatural experience. Allison pissed her pants at the mall. A psychic gave Melisa a message from relatives who passed. Gabe is obsessed with r/Radiology and the freaky X-rays people post. Fish puns! Pool rules! Celine Dion! Everyone shares their playlists. Watch clips and listen to this podcast ad-freehttps://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusTake our surveyhttps://forms.gle/br7Acu3ykhJmpiTs6 This has been a Gallison ProductionProduced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint ProductionsPost-Production by Coco LlorensProduction Assistance by Melanie D. WatsonOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 27, 2023 • 23min
The History of Drag with Elyssa Maxx Goodman, Personality Disorder Stigma, and Glimmers [TEASER]
Allison's (almost at the record time's) husband loves her eyelash extensions. A listener writes in to ask about the growing stigma against personality disorders. How are they being misunderstood and does it matter? Then, "Glitter and Concrete" author and Gabe's childhood friend Elyssa Maxx Goodman joins the pod to talk about the long history of drag, all the normalized parts of life that are drag, and what to do about the increasing drag backlash. Plus, drag queens, drag kings and drag things! And finally, glimmers! The opposite of triggers!Watch clips and listen to this podcast ad-freehttps://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusTake our surveyhttps://forms.gle/br7Acu3ykhJmpiTs6 This has been a Gallison ProductionProduced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint ProductionsPost-Production by Coco LlorensProduction Assistance by Melanie D. WatsonOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 25, 2023 • 30min
Too Long, Did Read (It): The Mazel Tov Slap
Allison is meant to be a female Raffi. A single dad wonders if he was wrong for giving his daughter a menstruation kit in case she gets her first period. Gabe was subjected to a strange Jewish tradition. Someone gets accused of having "ugly privilege." Allison explains what happened in her social skills class. The trio share their thoughts on pleasantries and small talk. Plus, what feels good or bad under your feet?Watch clips and listen to this podcast ad-freehttps://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusTake our surveyhttps://forms.gle/br7Acu3ykhJmpiTs6 This has been a Gallison ProductionProduced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint ProductionsPost-Production by Coco LlorensProduction Assistance by Melanie D. WatsonOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 20, 2023 • 31min
Anti-Racism with Dr. Roxy Manning, Getting Engaged Again, and Funniest IRL Moments [TEASER]
Allison officially got her masters and is ready to retire. A listener writes in worried that after two failed engagements, the next one won't feel special for her or her partner. Then, Dr. Roxy Manning joins the pod to talk about how to facilitate anti-racism conversations and when and how to change people's hearts and minds. Finally, funniest IRL moments -- a lot of them involve falling in chairs.Watch clips and listen to this podcast ad-freehttps://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusTake our surveyhttps://forms.gle/br7Acu3ykhJmpiTs6 This has been a Gallison ProductionProduced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint ProductionsPost-Production by Coco LlorensProduction Assistance by Melanie D. WatsonOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 18, 2023 • 28min
Too Long, Did Read (It): I Will Vomit If You Don't Approve It
Gabe and Allison continue to gross out Melisa. Then, a Redditor wants to know if anyone has ever been used for revenge? Allison is getting a colonoscopy, which leads to some (also gross) hospital stories. Gabe is losing their tolerance for toxic people (thank goodness). How do you know if a compliment is real? And r/MysteriousFacts brings Allison joy, even if the facts are not true. Join our patreon to listen ad free and/or watch the whole episode as a video!Watch clips and listen to this podcast ad-freehttps://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusTake our surveyhttps://forms.gle/br7Acu3ykhJmpiTs6 This has been a Gallison ProductionProduced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint ProductionsPost-Production by Coco LlorensProduction Assistance by Melanie D. WatsonOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 13, 2023 • 26min
Copaganda and Media Literacy with Alec Karakatsanis, When Your Dad Ruins Your Wedding, and Death [TEASER]
Allison and Gabe disgust Melisa with tales of their French kissing prank. Next, a listener writes in to ask how to move forward after her father ruined her wedding day. Civil rights lawyer Alec Karakatsanis joins the chat to discuss copaganda and the importance of media literacy. And finally, we get light and dark about death!To listen to the full episode ad free, and to see clips, subscribe to our Patreon: patreon.com/justbetweenusTake our surveyhttps://forms.gle/br7Acu3ykhJmpiTs6 This has been a Gallison ProductionProduced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint ProductionsPost-Production by Coco LlorensProduction Assistance by Melanie D. WatsonOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 11, 2023 • 28min
Too Long, Did Read (It): I Almost Drowned In A Wave Pool At A Waterpark Too!
Allison doesn't know what is good singing. A subreddit about names gets the trio riled up and sparks conversation about last names, name meanings and good old fashioned sexism. Melisa is a honeybee. Next, how to keep a free seat on a bus and a disastrous lunch. Finally, near death experiences and shoes that aren't shoes. Watch clips and listen to this podcast ad-freehttps://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusTake our surveyhttps://forms.gle/br7Acu3ykhJmpiTs6 This has been a Gallison ProductionProduced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint ProductionsPost-Production by Coco Llorens Production Assistance by Melanie D. WatsonOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 6, 2023 • 60min
ALLISON'S WEDDING! (And A Very Important Announcement!)
In this very special episode, the trio share an entire play by play of Allison's wedding weekend! Was it everything Allison wanted?? And were there enough animals? Also, there are some changes coming and we could REALLY use your help!
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P.S. Due to the strike, we bleeped a movie name, but if you know, you know. UNION STRONG!
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Sep 4, 2023 • 28min
Too Long, Did Read (It): For Three Weeks In The Eighth Grade???
Gabe's hips aren't cooperating. Ask Reddit digs up old rivalries--mostly for Gabe. Should dibs be allowed? Melisa manages to find a since deleted Am I The Asshole post that angers everyone. Next up, a shocking confession, bad family behavior and Marilyn Monroe's ghost!
This has been a Forever Dog production
Produced by Melisa D. Monts
Post-Production by Coco Llorens
Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.
To listen to this podcast ad-free
Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus
And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 30, 2023 • 1h 13min
Guide Dogs with Katie McCoy, Telling Parents You Make Porn, and Ethical Wealth
Gabe and Allison love candy and Greek food. A filmmaker listener writes in to ask if they need to tell their parents, who worry about their job security, that they're successfully making queer porn. Then, Southeastern Guide Dogs' Katie McCoy joins the show to talk about training dogs, what makes a dog a good service animal, and everything you've ever wanted to know about guide dogs! Which is a lot! And finally, ethical wealth? Is it even possible?
This has been a Forever Dog production
Produced by Melisa D. Monts
Post-Production by Coco Llorens
Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.
To listen to this podcast ad-free
Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus
And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy