Best Gabe Ever

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MyEtnPAge3WCzpYdKjoDm5G77wvyK6rrXxUSWzCYq4E/edit?usp=sharing In a brand new weekly show, Gabe and Melisa attempt to teach Allison the ins and outs of the wonderful chaos that is Reddit. Our first episode includes a subreddit about Allison's engagement ring, incredible duck facts and a post about whether or not married people should have opposite sex best friends. Buckle up! It's time to explore!  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts 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

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kobQdTmcl9l-4OcXiagLRl5mVVyceQLMgaMuwq41H9s/edit?usp=sharing Gabe shares how and why they picked their new name! The duo then respond to a listener who is feeling frustrated that they are always the one to reach out and make plans. This sparks a conversation about Allison and Gabe'e own friendship dynamic. They're then joined by Tara Reed the founder of Apps Without Code to talk about app design, the tech industry and what the hell it means to "code." And finally, gender reveal parties! Why are they still happening?  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

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ah8FEYFpKTjQl_0NhbFJCAYRwDZL6Spf1QDMX738qiM/edit?usp=sharing We're going back in time to another episode without Gabe! (Recorded before their name change.) Allison and Melisa start off with a discussion of Allison's new mortal nemesis. The duo then try to help a listener whose sister is using their therapist's opinion as ammunition to prove she is always right and being mistreated. They're then joined by TV critic, Ashley Ray, who discusses the history of Black TV shows, forcing diverse characters in White stories and the changing landscape of TV in a world full of streamers. And finally, how much does where we grew up influence who we are today? And why don't we have accents?  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

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16DmAgaQUA0w9JowmE_TYfYxAI3E4JNedbu03atvUCBM/edit?usp=sharing Gabe opens up about their broken engagement and why it's been so difficult to talk about publicly. The duo is then joined by Dr. Marc Schulz the associate director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which has studied human happiness and fulfillment over decades. What makes us truly happy? And why is talking to strangers on a train one way to get there? And finally, George Santos. A true dumpster fire of a human being. 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

tw: suicide, light transphobia, racist language in context of time period, sexual assault, incest, violent crime Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VcJAHssERzj7wlLLp3GUgLch4YBR1YZ0t0WF5kvR5yc/edit?usp=sharing Gabe (still going by Gaby in this episode) is a week out from top surgery and walks Allison through the whole vulnerable rollercoaster of a process! A listener writes in with a really tough question about how to explain a death by suicide in their family to other people. Next, Root Of Evil and Facing Evil co-host Yvette Gentile joins the podcast to talk about her own history with being connected to a gruesome crime and how she covers true crime with a focus on ethics and morals. Plus, how does restorative justice work when you cover violent crimes? And finally, confrontation! Turns out, not one style fits all!  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

Transcription:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/15dZnWfgAy7S2idPHnc4CaUHkVK4-gWA5s992yVPtOco/edit?usp=sharing Gabe is missing but Allison and Melisa are doing their best without them goddamnit! They try to help a listener who isn't sure how to process their ex getting engaged. Carmen Rita Wong then joins the chat to discuss her new memoir about her mother's secrets and how they impacted Carmen's understanding of herself. And finally, predictions for 2023! Will we be right about anything? This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts 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   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam 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

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mquapHVIGLHLwuT7vw6FLyBZzrWk7XTBhCuFkJ2v9dc/edit?usp=sharing Allison finished the first draft of her book! Which leads to a discussion on work ethic and how the duo approach their various projects. Next, they answer a listener's question about how to get their non-vegan partner to better respect their veganism or at least stop half-promising to learn more about it without any follow through. Then, Unladylike host Cristen Conger joins the pod to talk about Illuminati influencer queens, aka white suburban QAnon moms and how they are causing more harm than we realize. And finally, Gaby talks about the dangers and violence of the anti-trans and anti-drag legislation in the wake of the Club Q gay bar shooting. This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts 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   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam 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

Original Air Date: January 27,2021 Allison and Gaby answer a listener's question regarding OCD tendencies and her family's (unfavorable) response to them. They're then joined by social psychologist Dr. Devon Price to talk about laziness (it doesn't exist) and the importance of context before judgement. And finally, found family! Who says you need to be related to be family? (Not us!)  Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17mBt9rWtbbDFFZwXDS9uvzXdVDIxxWuEfHIPfy3gK9g/edit?usp=sharing This has been a Forever Dog production  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   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam 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

tw: mentions of dying/depression in the intro, ableism in the IQ Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h-ofhpXbsNnjpz5N5_KrGEgCVj9d9zWrIL8shvzqwLY/edit?usp=sharing Allison is a winter, Gaby is a summer. And they each have problems with the other season's clothing options. Old Navy, please sponsor us. First, the duo answer a listener's very kind and thoughtful question about how to be there for a younger relative in crisis without overstepping their bounds. Then, midwife and "Queer Conception" author Liam Kali joins the podcast for a life-affirming conversation about the differences between a midwife, an OBGYN, and a doula, the specific gender and sexuality needs of queer and trans fertility and pregnancy, and how to make childbearing more comfortable and inclusive for everyone. Plus, is it bad to keep your kid who won't go to bed up all night using an air horn? Gaby says no. This game of Hypotheticals has DEPTH. And finally, compromise. Allison talks about flexibility in relationships, Gaby exposes their dad's silliness around name changes, and Melissa stands her ground better than either of them. This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts 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   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam 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

tw: surgery Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hw4xrVQqJPrgNIzLnSG-HqP4JxeycehhwuAayrnlhEQ/edit?usp=sharing Gaby and Allison start off with a lively discussion about Raskin pranks and bachelorette party fantasies. The duo then answer a listener's question about how to get over feeling uncomfortable about a co-worker's past inappropriate jokes. When do you need to move on and when do you need to address it? Next, K-pop star and Amatuer Hour host, Denise Kim, joins the pod to talk about the cutthroat grind of being a South Korean pop star, the business of turning teenagers into overnight idols and her experiences going solo. This interview is WILD, y'all! And finally, Gaby talks about their top surgery aka gender affirming chest surgery and their journey to this big day! This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts 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