Hysteria

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the latest news: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was bipartisanly impeached; Minnesota gets paid family and medical leave — and legalized weed; and Waystar-Royco merged with GoJo (we love you forever, Succession). Samantha Bee then comes on to discuss women in late night, stealing cars, and her new podcast, Choice Words. Next, we invite Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein and Halle Kiefer to talk about possibly the best reality dating show: The Ultimatum: Queer Love. Finally, a range of emotions in Sani-Petty (AI finishes bodies, college reunions are happening, body hair is growing, and a Manson girl might leave prison).For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Show NotesChoice Words with Samantha Bee is out now from Lemonada Media.Dr. Chanda Prescod-WeinsteinRuined with Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Pod Save the U.K.’s Coco Khan to answer the question: which country is more of a dumpster fire, the U.S. or the U.K.? In the U.S. corner: E. Jean Carroll vs. Trump (again); the LA Dodgers inviting, disinviting, and reinviting drag queen nuns to Pride Night; and more GOP boys entering the 2024 race. In the U.K. corner: misogyny king Andrew Tate, a politically conservative downward spiral, and very expensive childcare. Finally, to recover from this tête-à-tête, a little Sanity Corner (Gen Z uses Cockney slang to cope with stress) and a little I Feel Petty (TikTok is ruining food!) in Sani-Petty. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Show NotesPod Save the UKCoco Khan on TwitterFact check: Average UK salary: ever wondered how you stack up?How much childcare workers get paid in the UK: source 1, source 2, source 3Cheesier, Saucier, and Drowning in Caviar: How TikTok took over the menu.Cannes dress code: source 1, source 2And, by the way, Alyssa isn’t on WikiFeet, so DON’T TRY TO LOOK!

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco celebrate their 250th episode (!!!) by answering some listener questions peppered throughout the show! In news, we cover the abortion showdown in North Carolina, Philadelphia one step closer to electing its first female mayor — after electing 99 male mayors prior — and a new menopause drug. Then, Jena Friedman and Megan Gailey join to talk all things culture war, from Bill Cosby to “wokeism” to the latest Succession election episode that made everyone lose sleep, even after taking an edible (spoiler alert). Finally, in Sani-Petty: the NBA Playoffs, TikTok’s TattooGate, and more.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.Show NotesNot Funny: Essays on Life, Comedy, Culture, Et Cetera by Jena Friedman (Bookshop.org)Matt Vaught response to TattooGate (Instagram)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco cover a whole lot of creepy men — Trump is guilty in the E. Jean Carroll case! Republicans want to rid of no fault divorce! Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton and the grooming that is coming from inside the house! — and the importance of mammograms. Then, Crooked’s VP of Politics Shaniqua McClendon joins to talk about second chances, inspired by the article du jour: the New York Times profile of Elizabeth Holmes. Finally, in A Wildly Positive Final Segment, they celebrate cool women (nurses, teachers, Girl Scout leaders, and more) ahead of Mother’s Day. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Show NotesLiz Holmes Wants You to Forget About Elizabeth (NYT)Troop 6000's Digital Cookie® StoreHigh Tea Society organization

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the WGA Writers Strike — location of the wittiest picket signs — and the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial against habitual defamer President Donald Trump. Karina Longworth of You Must Remember This then joins to discuss her podcast and how she digs into the history of film, from Charles Manson to Fatal Attraction. Next, Kara Klenk and Michaela Watkins come on to talk about rejection in its many forms: romantic, academic, professional, platonic...the list is too long. Finally, a lot of tragedies — pet psychics and too-pretty school lunch bento boxes — in Sani-Petty.Show NotesFor those impacted by the WGA strike: Emergency Financial Assistance & Disaster Relief For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. 

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the recent departures of media men — Don Lemon, Tucker Carlson, Nate Silver, oh my! — and Elon Musk’s weird Twitter behavior before Representative Lauren Necochea of Idaho joins to discuss garbage abortion legislation, its impact on her family, and the current state of bodily autonomy in the U.S. Then, Jennifer Romolini of Crooked’s new podcast, Stiffed, and Megan Gailey come on to talk about p0rn, the female gaze, and the sexualization of men. Finally, a little Sani-Petty (we’re watching Succession’s final season and the NBA playoffs, because we have range). For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.Show Notes"Please watch Idaho Rep. Lauren Necochea talk about why she is urging her daughters not to live in their home state." (Twitter)Stiffed (podcast)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco cover the deflated balloon that was the Fox Dominion lawsuit, Meatball Ron (hate his evil 6-week abortion ban, love his hater donors), and the future of mifepristone in news. Then, THE J. Smith Cameron — aka, Gerri from Succession — comes on to discuss the Shakespearean nature of S4E3 (iykyk), being a “sex symbol,” and seeing fans in public. Next, Shaniqua McClendon and Tien Tran join to talk vibes: the good ones, the bad ones, the disruptive ones, the all-consuming ones, and all the vibes in between. Finally, Sani-Petty, covering everything from #CakeTok to MILF Manor.Show NotesJ. Smith-Cameron on TwitterSuccession on HBO

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the week’s news — which, à la Succession, is very Shit Show at the Fuck Factory — covering the Tennessee Three saga, Kid Rock shooting cases of beer because Bud Light likes Dylan Mulvaney, and Dianne Feinstein being MIA. Senator Mazie Hirono then joins to talk about Judge Kacsmaryk’s mifepristone decision and how that’s impacting abortion rights in our nation going forward. Next, Amanda Nguyen and Kiran Deol come on to talk gaslighting, boundary setting, and toxic traits as they analyze the rise in using therapy speak off the psych couch. Finally, some Sani-Petty, featuring snobby winos and literate Angelenos.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.Show NotesIs Therapy-Speak Making Us Selfish? (Bustle)Here is how you break up with a friend 👍 (TikTok)Healing from Healing (Instagram)I Can't Save You: A Memoir by Anthony Chin-Quee (Bookshop.org)You Must Remember This Podcast (website)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco celebrate Janet Protasiewicz’s (and abortion’s) win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, bag on dumbass Donny Trump’s arraignment mess, and ponder Boy Meets World’s Ben Savage’s Congressional run in news. Then, Tien Tran and Dana Schwartz join to talk parties: how to host, what to bring as a guest, and why asking “WHAT IS WHITE PRIVILEGE?” at a dinner party makes things…weird! Finally, some Sani-Petty (shoutout, Angel Reese and Bruce Springsteen! Boo, travel-sized containers and bad grocery store etiquette!).For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.Show NotesAbortion Wins Elections by Rebecca Traister (The Cut)No One Would TellWatch Pretty Baby on HuluWatch How I Met Your Father on HuluAnatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz

This week, Erin Ryan co-hosts with Grace Parra Janney! In News, they cover another gun violence tragedy at a school in Nashville, proving yet again that we need gun safety to save our kids, not bullshit like book bans. Then, Zakiya Thomas, President and CEO of the ERA Coalition / Fund for Women’s Equality, comes on to talk about the 100 year fight to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. Next, Julissa Arce and Kara Klenk join to talk everything Gwyneth Paltrow, from her skiing trial drama to her wellness habits to which Goop products are actually…kinda worth it. Finally, some Sani-Petty (Vanderpump Rules fans, you won’t wanna miss this one). For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Show NotesWoman Corp from ERA CoalitionYou Sound Like a White Girl: The Case for Rejecting Assimilation by Julissa Arce (now in paperback! on Bookshop.org)That's Messed Up: An SVU PodcastGwyneth Paltrow Ski Crash Trial, Nancy Grace Reacts (podcast)Evan Ross Katz reacting to Gwyneth Paltrow's Trial (Instagram)#gwynethpaltrow shares her daily wellness routine on The Art Of Being Well (TikTok)