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Severely UnspecialHow Monroe Can You GoJess and Denise are rocking solo this week while Meg is floating somewhere on Lake Superior. They dig right into tv with Denise's early assessment of the hottest show right now, Murder Wives, but they both agree that anything from Texas should come with a warning label. Jess predicts that Pedro Pascale may be jumping the shark as we speak, they talk the demise of Disney stars and how Marilyn Monroe is the ultimate case study in glowing up.All that and more on this week's Severely Unspecial! Don't forget to subscribe for...2025-08-0652 minSeverely UnspecialLate Night Snackeroos.This week on Severely Unspecial, the girls talk The Great Cereal Debate and stumble into a rousing game of Guess That Song Lyric. Meg learns about the F word, they all share Late Night speculations and talk big life decisions. All that and more on this week's Severely Unspecial! Don't forget to subscribe for weekly pod goodness + follow us on instagram for bonus content and confessionals! @severelyunspecialseverely-unspecial.com2025-07-301h 02Severely UnspecialTrainers, Trauma and True Crime, Oh MyIn this episode, Jess has gym guilt while Denise reveals a very... different trainer experience. And what's the deal with workout gear? They share their takes on the #ColdplayCam drama before they delve into childhood fears, the real reason we have an obsession with true crime, and the evolution of reality TV into the land of influencer wannabe's. All that and more on this week's Severely Unspecial! Don't forget to subscribe for weekly pod goodness + follow us on instagram for bonus content and confessionals! @severelyunspecialseverely-unspecial.com2025-07-241h 20Severely UnspecialTrainers, Trauma and True Crime, Oh MyIn this episode, Jess has gym guilt while Denise reveals a very... different trainer experience. And what's the deal with workout gear? They share their takes on the #ColdplayCam drama before they delve into childhood fears, the real reason we have an obsession with true crime, and the evolution of reality TV into the land of influencer wannabe's. All that and more on this week's Severely Unspecial! Don't forget to subscribe for weekly pod goodness + follow us on instagram for bonus content and confessionals! @severelyunspecialseverely-unspecial.com2025-07-231h 21Severely UnspecialFuture Existential DreadAfter a brief Love Island finale recap, Denise, Meg and Jess take a spiral down parenting lane about raising kids in a world run by AI and TikTok. They talk about why it’s both okay and encouraged for kids to get messy despite our personal traumas around drink spills as children. (Why were they such a big deal?)On the Free Advice tip, they've got proposals for OPI and Costco, one of which includes a new shade in our honor. Plus, usual hot takes on generational weirdness and other fun! All that and more on...2025-07-171h 06Severely UnspecialThe One Where Jess Buys a MattressThis week, Meg, Jess and Denise test out mattress conspiracy theories and air their grievances on the downward spiral of Prime Day. Meg has a dairy farm revelation that made her question her parenting and dinner menus.They swap marriage stories, takes on weird sales tactics, and how everything’s always on BOGO (but isn't actually a deal?) Turns out giving yourself permission is the ultimate life hack. Denise saw a movie, Meg didn't have her phone on her and Jess got kicked out of a body of water...again.All that and mo...2025-07-091h 07Severely UnspecialWhere's mom? I'm mom.This week on the pod, Jess, Meg and Denise are talking flight frustrations and safety checks, and how Southwest just lost the plot. Hot off a weekend of weddings, they dig into the power of emotions and how to nail a fire wedding playlist. Speaking of music, is TikTok the new MTV? And are reality tv junkies just wanna-be sociologists? And wth is a Lafufu and why do I want one?All this and more on this week's Severely Unspecial! Don't forget to subscribe for weekly pod goodness + follow us on instagram for...2025-07-021h 11Severely UnspecialFit, Fab, FOMO.This week, Denise, Meg and Jess talk the joys and sorrows of subscription boxes and the emotion toll that playoff sports and reality tv take on us. There's an update in Jess' backyard critter adventures that emphasizes the agreed upon truth that life is hard. Plus an exceptionally free-advice-heavy episode that may just convince a certain retail subscription company to hire and/or sponsor them. Which Denise will gladly accept.All that and more on this week's Severely Unspecial! Don't forget to subscribe for weekly pod goodness + follow us on instagram for bonus...2025-06-251h 08Severely UnspecialYou're not wearing that to the community pool.Come for the backyard wildlife, stay for the deep thoughts on why Wayne Gretzky got it right. Denise and Jess talk youth sports and how it makes great sales people, and Meg shares some feedback from her mom on appropriate community pool attire. They discuss the hot topic of Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover and the influence pop culture has on all of us. Plus a "like" counter that revealed that the English language is doomed. All that and more on this week's Severely Unspecial! Don't forget to subscribe for weekly pod goodness +...2025-06-181h 18Severely UnspecialThe truth about the sunThis week, Denise is paying the price for having a good time and Meg's been bamboozled by Apple. Jess is in her prime start of the summer era, which leads to an important conversation about big vitamin D and who we can really trust. To spray or not to spray? That is the question.Don't forget to subscribe for weekly pod goodness + follow us on instagram for bonus content and confessionals! @severelyunspecialseverely-unspecial.com2025-06-111h 14Severely UnspecialIt's all AI and veneersWelcome to your weekly dose of opinions and overshares with Jess, Denise, and Meg. They share Survivor hot takes, and discuss how AI might replace our bosses but they'll never replace our souls. Find out how to run interview to identify cultural fits, not let yourself become a pick-me-girl and avoid letting your news feed gaslight you.They ponder how much longer until we're sick of Pedro Pascal, Hollywood’s obsession with "tweakments", and whatever happened to real teeth. Plus, a spirited debate about Louis CK, second chances, and whether Jess and Denise's sense of humor needs it...2025-06-0459 minSeverely UnspecialLive, laugh, does my pet love me?On this episode of Severely Unspecial, Denise, Meg and Jess cover a chaotic mixture of how kids intentionally make you crazy, the choice of happiness, and the quirks that make relationships work. They debate the efficacy of pet psychics and share their "walk up" song picks. Meg and Denise discuss the Survivor finale while Jess scrolls her phone, and Denise and Jess talk this season of the Last of Us while Meg goes on mute. Don't hate the spoilers, hate the game. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly pod goodness + follow us on instagram for...2025-05-281h 09Severely UnspecialBuy now, tangent later.In this episode of Severely Unspecial, Jess, Denise, and Meg dive into the nostalgia trap of childhood memories, and why imperfection is perfectly ok. Especially when it relates to parenting.From declining specialty stores to TikTok-fueled shopping habits, they explore how tech, trends, and personal experiences shape the way we spend and save.Don't forget to subscribe for weekly pod goodness + follow us on instagram for bonus content and confessionals! @severelyunspecialseverely-unspecial.com2025-05-211h 00Severely UnspecialIt happened again.Denise honors Waltie and the team makes a case for the general adoption of sitting Shiva. Jess exposes the group to a new nail trend that might actually just be an old trend with a new name. Meg realizes she once again misses big plot points that totally change her perspective. A debate ensues on whether or not spoilers to be blamed on the spiller or willing hearer. And along the way they help to gender AI, skim over some conspiracies (can you say "moon landing studio") and collectively learn to take some volcano breaths. Thanks, Elmo. 2025-05-131h 09Severely UnspecialShades of Grey But You're Gonna PayHow are we supposed to deal with the stress of fast food app demand and get by on natural deodorant? This episode of Severely Unspecial dives into everything from the emotional loss of a pet, to the nostalgia of the fast food era, and absurdity of whatever the hell teens are saying these days. PSA: when those grocery robots take us all down, don't say we didn't warn you.Don't forget to subscribe for weekly pod goodness + follow us on instagram for bonus content and confessionals! @severelyunspecialseverely-unspecial.com2025-05-071h 09Severely UnspecialWe're just trying to be good neighborsThis week Denise, Meg and Jess are taking a cue from Mr. Rogers and the joy of being a good neighbor. Are you a "hello" or a "keep your head down" person? Meg discloses her eye glass prescription fraud and more on this week's episode of Severely Unspecial! Don't forget to subscribe for weekly podcast goodness and follow us on instagram for bonus content and confessionals! @severelyunspecial2025-04-301h 11Severely UnspecialEaster Bunny origins and problematic beaversMeg, Jess and Denise are back from Easter break with a quickie episode this week! Meg is trying to decide how to make Easter magic happen, Denise had a ghost dog encounter, and Jess, yet again, doesn't finish a story.Plus a very short, semi-spoilery rant about tv this week, so proceed with caution.2025-04-2347 minSeverely UnspecialOld People Be Havin' Tactics.Jess has a bone to pick with Staples, while Meg and Denise are #StaplesStans and frankly, full-on office supply nerds. Other discussions include: is your degree of Karen-ness the new personality test? Did Unsolved Mysteries turn people into worriers or incredibly ideal jury members? Plus thoughts on the Pitt, a Meg-approved documentary recommendation and a rant on the craziness of dreams. Oh, and Denise shares a past life regression. Classic Wednesday.Don't forget to subscribe for weekly podcast goodness and follow us on instagram for bonus content and confessionals! @severelyunspecial2025-04-161h 12Severely UnspecialI Like Me Joe BlackThis episode has almost nothing to do with Joe Black. Almost.Instead, Jess, Meg and Denise talk White Lotus season 3 finale and what they're loving about the Pitt. (The show and the Brad.)Plus the horror of sharing a beauty routine with elementary students and why Bridezillas get a bad wrap. And of course the usual journeys down many, totally unrelated rabbit holes. SPOILER ALERT WARNING:If you haven't seen the White Lotus season 3 finale, you're gonna wanna skip from about 26:20 to 43:30.2025-04-091h 19Severely UnspecialBed, Bath and Beyond all ComprehensionSometimes you just need a good old fashioned, unbridled gab-sesh. Secrets are revealed. Embarrassment is palpable. And if you're looking for a thread of continuity... this episode ain't for you. Full episodes at SeverelyUnspecial.comFollow us as instagram.com/severelyunspecialBonus content on Youtube @SeverelyUnspecialDon't forget to like 👍 and subscribe ➕2025-04-0259 minSeverely UnspecialWomen in a box...but we have a window!Severance finale, relationship advice, parenting challenges and the struggles of women's networking events. This episode truly has it all. 2025-03-261h 19Severely UnspecialGood GriefThis week on the pod, Denise, Meg and Jess explore relationships! Like how women all eventually become their mothers and marry their fathers. Or how love for children is natural but loving your spouse is a choice. And how grief and love are intertwined. Denise insisted everyone take a Myers-Briggs test and share the results to prove that once again – we're all the same. Meg has thoughts on it.And featuring our newest segment: You're just not that special. Plus a special guest appearance by Deirdre Carmel 🔥2025-03-191h 12Severely UnspecialScarcely AbundantMeg's return to the Nespresso counter results in a surprise twist, while Jess rehashes a traumatic family trip to Pittsburgh. (None of which was Pittsburgh's fault, to be clear.) Denise schools us on the business of doing business for good and reveals another *card* which we dissect in between giggles. Meg learns to never take healthcare advice from Jess. Plus a deep dive in the "abundance mentality" and what that really means, thoughts on savers vs. spenders and gender bias in food service. Stream all episodes at severelyunspecial.com and follow us on instagram for...2025-03-121h 08
Severely UnspecialBack and Better than Ever: Welcome to Severely UnspecialDid you miss us? We missed you more. But fret not, dear listeners. We're back. And we present... SEVERELY UNSPECIAL! Our brand new (but also the same?) podcast where we talk life's experiences, grievances, and explanations of why we are the way we are. We ditched the Monday Meeting format and have some exciting new weekly segments and shticks we can't wait to share with you.In this week's premiere SU episode we've got post-Oscars commentary, more then one proposition for Adam Sandler and a reality deep-dive like only we can. Plus our new "There's...2025-03-051h 00Severely UnspecialWe Have an Announcement!Big news coming your way - now's the time to subscribe if you've been waiting for a sign! But first things first:Are you a cake or a pie person? Do you even crisp?Did you make it to the end? 2025-02-2408 minSeverely UnspecialMMP26 - New Couch TearsIf you're not following #BoobGate on LinkedIn, well, you're probably better off. The crew then takes a sharp left to Kardashian culture. Speaking of pop culture, Jess gives a 1-minute summary of one of the biggest stories right now, but can she make Denise actually care about it? SNL celebrates 50 years, and love it or hate it, our consensus is we're not worthy. 🙌Two important furniture-related questions are posed: 1. How likely are you to form emotional attachments to inanimate objects2. Who buys a mattress on a Monday?These questions ans...2025-02-2058 minSeverely UnspecialMMP25 - Help us, Tom CruiseAccording to AI, our most controversial episode yet.Meg, Denise and Jess talk all things S*per Bowl, from the triumphant Eagles victory (yes, Jess is writing this - GO BIRDS!) to the highly-anticipated commercials and polarizing halftime show.Denise spills her wildest retirement dreams, Jess apparently didn't watch a single 90's movie and Meg had another grocery store "incident."All this and more on this week's pod!2025-02-111h 10Severely UnspecialMMP24 - Spoiler AlertMeg & Jess are solo this week and back on their nonsensical train to literally everywhere! They discuss the intricate science of grocery store etiquette, the lost art of the random act of kindness, and recent must-watch movies. Was Rock of Love the greatest reality dating show of all time? Can two people be friends if one of them didn't watch Seinfeld? Find out on this weeks pod! 2025-02-0351 minSeverely UnspecialMMP24 - What Day is It?Denise wants to live backwards, and Meg makes a case for control freaks. Jess proves why she's a great middle - not in that way. Plus a return to the discussion on the economics of streaming and how some networks make money when there's nothin' worth watching. Is anyone still watching SNL? 2025-01-3054 minSeverely UnspecialMMP22 - Lower your barMonday holidays: treat or torture? Jess plays Judge Judy to opposing counsels Meg and Denise. Other topics include living in a world without small talk, finding your people via the "nichest" of communities and giving yourself permission to say "I suck at this, and that's ok."2025-01-2150 minSeverely UnspecialMMP21 - Chaos ReturnsThe third chair returns to it's rightful owner, as our beloved Denise is back and regaling us with tales from her time away! Was it a plant that caused her injury or Mr. Worldwide, himself? What is the worst state to sustain an injury? Why were there so many great kids sports movies in the 90s? Answers to these and more on this week's pod!2025-01-1447 minSeverely UnspecialMMP20 - Just Put It On Cruise ControlJess and Meg are solo this week from the lost land of Christmas/New Years break and have some thoughts on how to be better humans in 2025. Including maybe not running over significant other's extremities. They talk the genius "Let Them" theory and take a quick dive into pop culture before they run out of time. Classic Monday.2025-01-061h 05Severely UnspecialMMP19 - The Gravy to Your Turkey and Waffles of the Week.Meg and Jess are joined by another very special guest this week on the Pod! A dear friend of 51group, Travis brings a charming dose of reality to these two eternal optimists. They discuss what may be the most controversial topic on the show yet: turkey and waffles. Plus their favorite movies to quote of all time (Meg's shocks us, yet again) and why getting old is both wonderful and awful, so maybe eat less food dye? Philo, phylo, you decide. 2024-12-2346 minSeverely UnspecialMMP18 - The Problem With Christmas CardsMeg and Jess are solo this week and that means... the wisdom chair is empty. They're talking holiday parties, gift exchanges and Meg's big problem with Christmas cards. Jess spends a morning free of her Apple watch at TJ Maxx and never felt more free! This week's self help rant delves into the vicious demon vortex that social media is becoming and how to be more present heading into 2025. 2024-12-1654 minSeverely UnspecialMMP17 - The Birth Order EpisodeThe pod is back from a quick break, and with a very special guest! While Denise is away, Jess and Meg welcome one of her beloved offspring to sub in her seat. Meg gets the greatest gift her family has ever given her (spoiler alert: it's a dumpster), Jess discovers the joys of coaching youth sports and Sam may be sitting on a gold mine of toys he's been collecting since he was a small child.Come along for the ride on a new episode of Monday Meetings Podcast. 2024-12-0958 minSeverely UnspecialMMP16 - I Don't Want No G*** Turkey.A super-sized Thanksgiving week episode is here! Meg is fighting a cold and the challenges society puts against women. Jess makes an exceptionally insightful remark about femininity that gets interrupted by Denise's text notifications. (Darlene!) Denise solidifies her position as the coolest in the group after declaring she's been to Studio 54 and rubbed "elbows" with Calvin Klein. We're grateful for all of you for listening and wish you happy and healthy Thanksgiving! 2024-11-251h 03Severely UnspecialMMP15 - Modeling GenerosityIn this week's episode, Meg's sick and she's already off the joe. Perhaps this is why she makes a public confession on how she ended up wearing glasses. Denise can sell ice to a eskimo but can't give away popsicles on a hot day. Jess tries to teach generosity to her children, but only the generic kind. This and more in episode 15!2024-11-1843 minSeverely UnspecialMMP14 - The Hand Foot and Mouth of ConsumerismMeg experiences the best part of waking up for the first time in her life after being shamed in a Bloomingdales. Denise's latest disappointment in online shopping causes a deep dive into the decline in quality as a result of convenience. Jess shares her disdain for Disney and why she's tired of being tricked into buying pants. 2024-11-1141 minSeverely UnspecialMMP13 - The Burden of CompetencyOn this week's MMP, Jess is team daylight savings until she realizes she got it backwards, Meg's a good liar, and Denise has beef with the Y.This and more on this week's Monday Meetings Podcast!2024-11-0449 minSeverely UnspecialMMP12 - Stew in it, Ruin it.This week's MMP is brought to you by...robots!Denise has a $1M adult Halloween business idea. Meg and Jess defend their use of the word "like". And we all stumble into a female empowerment discussion that has us ready to take over the world. That an more on this week's Monday Meetings Podcast!2024-10-2844 minSeverely UnspecialMMP11 - Severely UnspecialDon't let the title fool you - this week's episode has everything! Technology advancements, lessons in leadership and some of the best advice you'll ever find on how to make memories with your family. Come along on this week's journey down the Monday Meetings Podcast rabbit hole with Denise, Meg and Jess 🐇a 51group production2024-10-2142 minSeverely UnspecialMMP10 - Federal FOMOIt's a Federal holiday but that can't stop us!Join us as we solve the universal issue of "should we be off today or not?" and share our dream jobs in a world where money doesn't matter. And for the first time we welcomed a special guest in a segment we're calling: "Ask a young person!"2024-10-1439 minSeverely UnspecialMMP9 - Schrödinger's cat, come on down!Sports, game shows and the game of life. Just your typical Monday meeting conversation over here. Meg, Denise and Jess talk about their ultimate tv competition dream opportunities and the last time they cried. The usual. 2024-10-0737 minSeverely UnspecialMMP8 - Hear Me OutJess' vacation is over and we're all feeling refreshed! On this week's new episode of Monday Meetings Podcast, Meg introduces us to a fun game called, "Hear Me Out", Denise defends feeding her kids hot dogs while simultaneously sharing a lesson in Art History, and we reveal something deeply personal about ourselves through the results of the game.2024-09-3049 minSeverely UnspecialMMP7 - Say Yes to NoLook who's back - and with a fancy new intro! It's yet another Monday full of tasty tidbits and thoughtful fodder. This week we talk a little bit of shop, shouting out the most thankless job in advertising and discuss why good business strategy is like the Sopranos. Plus why saying "no" might just be the nicest thing you can do for someone.Quick links from this week's show: Pivot Podcast Divisible Man2024-09-1654 minSeverely UnspecialMMP6 - Did we just become a self-help pod?Denise, Jess and Meg are back after a short break with a brand new Monday Meetings Podcast episode!We hit all our favorite subjects: the comfort of reality tv and the demise of the mall glory days, and as usual we stumble our way into an insight or two. We discuss why screen time may not be the worst thing and maybe even dole out some advice! Did we just become a self-help pod? Either way - enjoy!2024-09-0951 minSeverely UnspecialMMP5 - A collective crazy timeThis week on the MMPod we've got tv rewatches, a trip down memory lane to the lost era that was Covid, and a quick rant about age-based awards. 2024-08-2639 minSeverely UnspecialMMP4 - Can a woman get some curly fries?Meg is back from her whirlwind trip away and we're all fired up! This week we talk about being women in business and working mothers, the chaotic world of media channels and why you never sleep on the curly fry line at a buffet.2024-08-1945 minSeverely UnspecialMMP3 - Maybe Yes, Maybe NoJust when you thought we had a schedule. Monday Meetings Pod is back for another episode, despite Jess' multiple attempts to wait another week. Weekly episodes? Why not!Get back to school ready with Denise, Meg and Jess as we talk school supply drama, screen time limits (and why we're partially responsible for the problem) and how we'd prep for the apocalypse. 2024-08-1244 minSeverely UnspecialMMP2 - Childhood books and traumas, oh my.Monday Meetings is back, and we had so much fun last time that we doubled in length! In this week's highly unstructured discussion, Denise, Jess and Meg talk favorite childhood books, the sad fact that our kids won't experience the joy of old shoeboxes full of photos and current thoughts on the Summer Olympics. We then share some hot takes on AI which could potentially result in someone's cancellation. It's a waiting game!2024-08-0547 minSeverely UnspecialMMP1 - Jumping right inWelcome to the Monday Meetings Podcast with Denise, Jess and Meg. Where we avoid talking business until the very last second.Join us in our premiere episode where we talk unplanned dramatic haircuts, the current underconsumption trend and the demise of LinkedIn as a social platform.We hope you enjoy your journey with us into the Rabbit Hole.Show notes:- More on the https://www.today.com/health/poop-while-shopping-rcna1299802024-07-2337 min