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For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 24, A Year Of Rage!In this episode, we hear about the inescapability of body shaming, the awfulness of facing misogyny at work and the struggle to talk about an oft-covered-up issue. Plus, we celebrate one year of rage. Our sincerest thanks to every single person who has called, listened, shared, and raged with us in the last year. We're taking a brief break and will be back in 2019 with all the freshest fury. In the meantime, keep calling, and contact us at forabadtimecall@gmail.com with any ideas! For a Bad Time, Call... is a po...2018-11-1604 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 23, Felonies Not Worth CommittingIn this episode, we hear about workplace bullies and the insecurity they inspire, a terrible, terrible week, and a co-worker who must be out of her gourd. (See what we did there? Autumn!) For a Bad Time, Call... is a podcast dedicated to women's anger. Our hotline voice-rage-box is open 24/7 at 669-BAD-TIME to receive any negative feelings you may want to vent. Each fortnight, we take the best of those calls and release a podcast episode filled to the brim with frustration, exasperation, and displeasure. It's fun, we promise! For a bad...2018-11-0204 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 22, When Witchcraft Doesn't Cut ItIn this episode, we hear how frustrating it is for male anger to triumph, dumb boyfriends that say dumber things, and the quiet, painful anger of being betrayed by your own therapist's indifference. For a Bad Time, Call... is a podcast dedicated to women's anger. Our hotline voice-rage-box is open 24/7 at 669-BAD-TIME to receive any negative feelings you may want to vent. Each fortnight, we take the best of those calls and release a podcast episode filled to the brim with frustration, exasperation, and displeasure. It's fun, we promise! For a bad time, call 669-223-8463 (BAD-TIME). 2018-10-1903 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 21, Dramatic, Moody, and UnreliableIn this episode, we hear about the struggle to shift ableist paradigms, the frustration of having uncharitable feelings you can't squash, and a terrible dude named Richard. For a Bad Time, Call... is a podcast dedicated to women's anger. Our hotline voice-rage-box is open 24/7 at 669-BAD-TIME to receive any negative feelings you may want to vent. Each fortnight, we take the best of those calls and release a podcast episode filled to the brim with frustration, exasperation, and displeasure. It's fun, we promise! For a bad time, call 669-223-8463 (BAD-TIME). Find us on twitter @F...2018-09-2204 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 20, Ain't The Best, But Ain't The WorstIn this episode, we hear about annoyance of having to laugh at sexist jokes, the unwarranted guilt of taking hard-earned vacation days, and a truly beautiful call to action. Plus, cussing! For a Bad Time, Call... is a podcast dedicated to women's anger. Our hotline voice-rage-box is open 24/7 at 669-BAD-TIME to receive any negative feelings you may want to vent. Each fortnight, we take the best of those calls and release a podcast episode filled to the brim with frustration, exasperation, and displeasure. It's fun, we promise! For a bad time, call 669-223-8463 (BAD-TIME). ...2018-09-0704 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 19, Every Fork in the RestaurantIn this episode, we hear the frustration of being passed over for a promotion, the sadness of losing one of life’s great joys because people are, and the rage of someone not understanding your illness. Plus, a comparison of oranges and circus clowns that only anger could make. For a Bad Time, Call... is a podcast dedicated to women's anger. Give our hotline a call at 669-BAD-TIME to let your rage be heard, and subscribe here for a little audio postcard of lady rage the first and third Friday of every month. It's fun, we...2018-08-1706 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 18, Voicemail Spotlight: Keeping Hands Where They BelongIn this second Voicemail Spotlight, we hear from a woman who has experienced every classic sexist workplace trope in the book and still somehow keeps it together and keeps going. Our callers continue to astound us with their grace and strength. For a Bad Time, Call... is a podcast dedicated to women's anger. Give our hotline a call at 669-BAD-TIME to let your rage be heard, and subscribe here for a little audio postcard of lady rage the first and third Friday of the month. It's fun, we promise.2018-08-0304 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 17, Millenial Baby Boomer Cage FightIn this episode, we hear about the bravery of 7 women, the invalidation of feelings, and unjustified hatred of millenials (though as God as her witness, Clare will burn down every Applebee's she comes across). Plus our first international caller! Turns out rage is universal. For a Bad Time, Call... is a podcast dedicated to women's anger. Give our hotline a call at 669-BAD-TIME to let your rage be heard, and subscribe here for a little audio postcard of lady rage the first and third Friday of every month. It's fun, we promise.2018-07-2104 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 16, The Best Hall Monitor on the Goddamned PlanetIn this episode, we hear about incompetent bureaucracies, inferior music software, the painful intersection of terrible current events and terrible familial relations, plus the worst pick-up line we've ever heard, which, trust us, is saying something. If you have suggestions, comments, questions, written rants, theses on why Pandora is actually better than spotify, reach out! Tweet us @forabadtimecall or email us at forabadtimecall@gmail.com For a Bad Time, Call... is a podcast dedicated to women's anger. Give our hotline a call at 669-BAD-TIME to let your rage be heard, and subscribe here for a l...2018-07-0604 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 15, Dutch Boy RebellionIn this episode, we hear about one woman's right to cut her hair however she pleases, the struggle of not knowing what to do with your pain, and the frustration of being a millenial stereotype. (Seriously screw gender roles, everyone should have precisely the length, shape, and style of hair they want.) We're gonna be trying out some new things in the weeks to come--if you have suggestions, comments, questions, written rants, manifestos on the beauty of short-haired women, tweet us @forabadtimecall or email us at forabadtimecall@gmail.com For a Ba...2018-06-2203 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 14, Aaron Sorkin WannabesIn this episode, we hear about obnoxious dudes taking credit where they shouldn't, the struggle of having children who need to stfu, and the fact that you can be a FREAKING SPICE GIRL AND STILL BE TOLD TO SMILE, ARE YOU KIDDING US? For a Bad Time, Call... is a podcast dedicated to women's anger. Give our hotline a call at 669-BAD-TIME to let your rage be heard, and subscribe here for a little audio postcard of lady rage the first and third Friday of every month. It's fun, we promise!2018-06-0104 minFor a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 13, Romaine CalmIn this ep, we hear about loneliness, spending woes, and the fear of e. coli lurking around every corner. Also, we can't believe it took us this long to pun a title and it's 100% facetious--stay angry, friends.2018-05-1805 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 12, The Right Place to Have a Panic AttackIn this ep, we hear how bossiness ruins the holy combo of beer and bicycling, an account of self-doubt that feels all too familiar, and the mixed emotions that occur when rapists get their due. Fair warning: there's not a lot of levity to be found in this ep, but there is lots of cussing and, hopefully, catharsis.2018-05-0504 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 11, Blanket Fort HideoutsIn this week's ep, we hear from two ends of the dude-dating spectrum--from too many dudes to too few. Plus, handling another person's indecision and the worst break-up date for a dog person. Call us at 669-BAD-TIME with your complaints!2018-04-2003 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 10, Infinite Gold StarsIn this episode: a woman with the restraint of a saint, a far-too-relatable story of doubt, and one woman straight-dragging her untalented neighbors and whiney dude bands writ large in the same breath (which is truly the cathartic cap we needed for our week).2018-04-0605 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 9, Bullet DodgedIn this episode, we hear about the exhaustion of seeing abusers again and again, the frustration of being too young to drink, and yet another ridiculous work practice. Oh, and perhaps the worst bastardization of Back to the Future we've ever heard.2018-03-1603 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 8, Pinching Is Never a Good PlanIn this episode, we hear about transphobia, respect gaps, and why you should never, ever ask if a woman is pregnant. (Your changes in weight don't need to have a reason behind them to feel justified--you're great and entitled to forever hate a perfectly nice waitress for questioning your body.) Plus a whole lot of cussing!2018-03-0203 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 7, Little Humans in Gas Metal ShellsIn this episode, we hear a reaction to just one of the many rage-inducing headlines of late, discuss purposeful car crash logistics, and touch on how underappreciated librarians are. (So underappreciated. Go thank one today. Seriously. That's your homework. Ask for a book recommendation and buy them a baked good.)2018-02-1604 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 6, Trying to Peep Some ChickadeesIn this episode, we hear about the horrors of bad attitudes, delayed bird-watching, and having your face grabbed without your permission. Call us at 669-BAD-TIME with your tales of woe, frustration, and rage. Go to our website forabadtimecall.com for more angry content. And check out our interview with Lauren Ober on The Big Listen: https://biglisten.org/shows/2018-02-01/bad-time-call2018-02-0205 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Girding Our Metaphorical LoinsFor a Bad Time, Call... is a podcast dedicated to women's anger. In this, its fifth episode, we hear about hair pulling, unwanted tears, and literal and metaphorical tools.2018-01-1903 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 4, Butt Pats and CondescensionFor a Bad Time, Call... is a podcast dedicated to women's anger. In this, its fourth episode, we hear tales of workplace rage from women across the country: from not being paid enough to unwanted touching to condescending coworkers. We collaborated with Death, Sex and Money on this one: be sure to check out their latest episode on what career advice people would give their former selves at deathsexmoney.org.2018-01-0307 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Voicemail Spotlight: How to Not Talk About Your Universal ExperienceIn this bonus episode, we take a break from your regularly formatted collage of rage to bring you one single voicemail that caught our ears and broke our hearts. Keep an eye out for a special themed episode next week and, as always, call us with your anger at 669-BAD-TIME.2017-12-2904 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 3, Pants and PizzaFor a Bad Time, Call... is a podcast dedicated to women's anger. In this, its third episode, we hear frustration about unwanted touching, the struggles of single motherhood, and the ruination of perfectly good pizza. Special thanks to Emily Woodbury who edited this episode. 2017-12-1503 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 2, Flyers, Eyerolls, and PunchesFor a Bad Time, Call... is a podcast dedicated to women's anger. In this, its second episode, we hear voicemail rage about doctors who don’t believe you, the inaudibility of eyerolls, and the ineffectiveness of flyers. Warning: a dash of misandry in this one, just like we like our coffee.2017-12-0102 min
For a Bad Time, Call...Ep. 1, The Rage BeginsFor a Bad Time, Call... is a podcast dedicated to women's anger. In this, its inaugural episode, we hear rage about ex-boyfriends, sausage patties, and the greatest foe of all: our own emotions.2017-10-2902 min