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The Um, Sir PodcastShitstorm Survival GuideThis week, Emily and Samie wade through a full-blown legislative disaster and emotional meltdown, because 2025 really said, “Let’s reboot the Bush era, but make it messier.”👀 Trump launched airstrikes without Congress, declared a “12-Day War” on Truth Social, and apparently solved global conflict from his iPhone. Meanwhile, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson are… making sense? Should we be worried?💊 Also in this episode:Lisa Murkowski betrays Alaska and Washington. Again.Hetero Awesome Fest flops (as it should).Abortion and gender-affirming care privacy? Kiss it goodbye, thanks to a Texas judge.Civics quiz: how many state leg...2025-07-0950 min
The Um, Sir PodcastNo Kings, Just ChaosThis week on Um, Sir, Emily and Samie unpack a modest lineup of American absurdity: a Satanic abortion clinic in Maine, ICE raids straight out of a dystopian fever dream, and a $45 million military parade starring robot dogs and empty bleachers.Meanwhile, Trump tried to cosplay dictator by sending the National Guard to LA without permission and then called for the arrest of Governor Newsom like it was a Real Housewives reunion. Somewhere in the mess, Walmart got boycotted for funding the wrong protest (it didn’t), and two queer-friendly hats and one full-page NYT ad managed to...2025-07-0259 min
The Um, Sir PodcastDeserve Has Nothing To Do With ItThis week on The Um, Sir Podcast, we ask: “Is the government actively trying to make our lives worse or just stunningly incompetent?” Spoiler: Yes.NOTE: Emily's Medicare/Medicaid overview is a shitshow. All you need to come away with is that to qualify, a family of four must earn less than $45k a year. Anyway...Emily and Samie unpack how:Missouri’s Supreme Court decided democracy is more of a vibe than a rule,30 states now think your DNR doesn’t count if you’re pregnant (the fetus gets final say)And Joni Ernst woul...2025-06-2554 min
The Um, Sir PodcastTax Me OutsideThis week, we are coming for your austerity politics and your dumb billionaire worship. They unpack the newest House Republican budget bill—a hot mess of Medicaid cuts, tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy, and a big ol’ screw-you to judicial accountability.✨ Key Topics:Medicaid work requirements and paperwork hellscapesSusan DelBene’s mic-drop: “Sometimes the fiscally responsible thing to do is spend a little money.”Seattle’s ethics scandals and protest fallout, including police violence at Capitol HillTrump’s $400 million jet “gift” from Qatar vs. Hillary’s long-retired jewelry from Saudi Ara...2025-06-1845 min
The Um, Sir PodcastRedheads, Rapture & Reproductive RageHey friends, it's Emily and Samie, and in this week’s episode of the Um, Sir Podcast, we’re bitter and not in the mood for institutional bullshit.We’re talking about a lot this week—like the brain-dead pregnant woman in Georgia being kept alive against her family’s wishes. We get into the medical ethics, the political theater, and the horrifying reality of what that looks like in practice (spoiler: it’s not just Sleeping Beauty in a hospital bed).We also talk about Washington State’s new clergy mandatory reporting law (yes, even if it’s s...2025-06-0749 min
The Um, Sir PodcastPush Presents and Pro-Natalist PropagandaWe’re back—exhausted, angry, and wrapping up Mother’s Day weekend with a fresh round of attacks on reproductive rights, kids’ safety, and reality itself.Trump cut the Safe to Sleep campaign (because who needs SIDS prevention?) while pushing pro-natalist policies like a $5,000 baby bonus. Emily’s just waiting on her presidential push present.In Iowa, a Catholic hospital claimed life begins at conception—until it meant paying for a stillbirth. RFK Jr. keeps spreading ableist, anti-vax garbage, so we handed the mic to a fourth grader with autism who knows more science than he ever will...2025-05-1353 min
The Um, Sir PodcastWhite Claw Wednesday, Washington EditionEmily and Samie are back—hydrated and furious, and here to provide a breakdown of the good, bad, and ugly from the 2025 Washington State legislative session.💥 THE GOOD: Washington lawmakers did pass six Planned Parenthood priority bills!💸 THE BAD: The final state budget increased capital gains and business taxes (cool), but also jacked up the gas tax (regressive, unnecessary, and dumb). Even worse? They cut $8.5 million from the Abortion Access Fund—because why invest in actual care when you promise protection?THE UGLY: Instead of taxing the ultra-wealthy, the state legislature threw the burden ont...2025-05-0950 min
The Um, Sir PodcastSteak Sauce Intelligence, Farts, Fines and FascismWe're serving up political despair with sarcasm and puppy kisses.💸 D.C.’s Budget Strategy:Cut Medicaid, gut the CDC, and then act surprised when everything catches fire. Also, they think hospital funding is a “kickback.” Cute. Maternal Mortality Up, Help Down:Pregnancy-related deaths are skyrocketing. Meanwhile, government officials are playing Jenga with programs meant to prevent this. Pro-life? More like pro-birth, then ghost.Immigration WTFs:People are getting deported or detained for writing op-eds or just... existing. El Salvador’s like “not our problem” and ICE is vibing their way through civil rights.S...2025-04-2557 min
The Um, Sir PodcastGilead, Joe Rogan & Good Ol’ GOP GriftYa' girls are in peak petty form this week as we dive into a whirlwind of politics, immigration injustice, economic chaos, and pop culture pettiness—with our usual sass.🎙️ This week on The Um, Sir Podcast…Trump’s treating the national economy like it’s his Monopoly board—except we’re the ones landing on luxury tax. Again.A Maryland man was wrongfully deported to El Salvador and left in a max-security prison—right before Kristi Noem popped in for a PR stunt with her $60K Rolex. Did she rescue him? Of course not. She’s too busy...2025-04-2144 min
The Um, Sir PodcastFarmers, Filibusters & Firing Big Bird🎙️ This week on The Um, Sir Podcast…We’re trying to look on the bright side — but clearly the Republicans on the House DOGE Committee skipped their lessons from Mr. Rogers and forgot how to get to Sesame Street. 🙃🧀 There’s actual good news out of Wisconsin (miracles happen), Cory Booker brings a glimmer of hope from New Jersey, and Trump is tossing out tariffs like he’s hosting a twisted version of Oprah’s Favorite Things.📦 Meanwhile, Samie’s got updates on Project 2025 — spoiler: the grind is real, but somehow the GOP is still flunking the group pr...2025-04-1246 min
The Um, Sir PodcastPolicy Pruning, Legal Loopholes, and a Hint of 1954Because what’s a week without gutting DEI, a Texas lawsuit, and casual segregation vibes? 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:🌈 Tree Planting as DEI?? Is this feel-good greenwashing or a real move toward equity? We dig in. 🌳⚖️ Texas + Reproductive Rights = 🚨A legal case that could shift the landscape—again. We explain why it matters (and rant a little, obviously).🏫 Education Budget Cuts: Guess who’s coming for your kids' funding? We name names and throw a little side-eye. 👀📜 Federal Contract Shenanigans: New rules on segregated facilities...yeah, in 2025. We know.💥 All this, plus the usual eg...2025-04-0343 min
The Um, Sir PodcastWhen men plan parties"Imagine if your dad was in charge of planning your birthday party." - Amy SchumerSamie and Emily discuss the Mean Girls improv event of the year (which happened to occur at the White House), President Zelensky's manifest destiny, the insane Ukraine turnabout, and whether the suit makes the man or if it's simply not being an ass clown.Emily is preparing to live in a Kristin Hannah novel and roast neighborhood squirrels over her fire for sustenance, and Samie is moving :( But no matter what, they will ALWAYS be neighbors!Props to...2025-03-2239 min
The Um, Sir PodcastRFK Impersonations, Property Tax Bills, and SmutEmily & Samie go all in this week—dragging Bill Maher, praising John Oliver, and unpacking the media that’s giving them life (and the one that definitely missed the mark—looking at you, Gabby Petito doc).Emily spills the tea on property taxes & term limits, whileSamie exposes which members of Congress are stocking thecapital ($$$).Oh, and while they lost Snoop, they gained Kendrick Lamar—plus a whole lot of nervous laughter.Tune in & join the chaos! 🎧✨ Read:Invisible Women, by Caroline Criado-PerezThe Great Alone by Kris...2025-02-261h 14
The Um, Sir PodcastJoin or Die, Grammy’s, Governor’s Ball and BiancaBreaking News: Samie and Emily consider whether we’re all switching to LinkedIn and what Bob Ferguson thinks he’s doing. Emily reviews the Governor’s Ball, and Samie recaps her trip to Palm Springs. Samie recommends great books and movies, and Emily sings through her pain. They also take their cues from President George Bush and First Lady Michelle Obama; when they are low, Samie and Emily get high. Here’s the poop! Enjoy!Visit:Petrikor & Marcel – Located on Rucker in Everett! 2025-02-171h 16
The Um, Sir PodcastYUCK. The Eyeroll Episode.The Power P’s Podcast is fashionably late—but like that one friend who always shows up last, the topics are still “hot.” It’s Black History Month, so hopefully, your MLK Day was a “day on” and not just a day off.
From Greenland to the Gulf of Mexico, their One Line A Day journals are bursting at the seams with daily nonsense.
A Belgian comedian tells Americans what’s what. The LA Fires are attracting conspiracy AI, And they discuss the insufferable little b****** in television and movies and the real-life ones out here trying to c...2025-02-051h 03
The Um, Sir PodcastThe answer is bear, no-commitment resolutions and tattoos.Join Samie and Emily as they welcome the new and problematic year. Don't worry; they pooped before midnight so as not to bring certain s*** into 2025.
They discuss the coming avocado shortage, Denmark's response to Trump's plan to purchase Greenland, a 70,000-member group of men talking about how to assault women, and how the promise of mass deportations is making private prison shareholders foam at the mouth.
They review the shows Silo and Squid Games and Golden Globe-nominated Dune, Emilia Perez, and Challengers,
They were reluctant but compelled to discuss the Lively/Baldoni...2025-01-061h 02
The Um, Sir PodcastThe Death of TikTok, Repro Rights Rundown, and Outlander's William is a Little B****Samie and Emily are back with the last Power P’s of 2024, and let’s say—it’s all a hot mess.
The you-know-what has already hit the fan, and it’s splattering
everywhere. From the latest federal spending plan to our new President Fugly-Truck, to the heartbreaking reality that women are dying and losing limbs for the sake of fetuses, those same anti-abortion advocates totally forget about the second they are outside of someone else’s body. It’s a real fun time.
Of course, they dive deep into the looming death of TikTok, thanks to a Co...2024-12-241h 28
The Um, Sir PodcastBuy Now! Matt Gaetz Pep Talks, Skywalkers, and Future Gun OwnersEmily and Samie took a brief hiatus for Thanksgiving (and the National Day of Mourning), but not before serving up a chaotic podcast platter featuring:
- The dilemma of buying a firearm.
- Pro tips on what to do when someone honks at
you—hint: it’s not wave politely.
They dive into the wild world of reproductive rights, from the State of Georgia firing their entire maternal mortality review committee (bold move!) and LIFE-SAVING surgeries being deemed ‘elective’ to Idaho advocates slowing moving toward not letting pregnant people die.
TV recaps...2024-12-031h 15
The Um, Sir PodcastSerrano's Broken Face, Gay Frogs, and Idiocracy at it's FinestAs self-proclaimed promoters, philanthropists, and actual faces of boxing, Samie and Emily know America needs a fight and are “Hot to Go” for the Weird Al version of the song.
This week, they break down the ultimate fights: a Puerto Rican woman who holds the Guinness World Record for the most boxing world championships won in different weight classes vs. a Christian missionary and a shiny new tool vs. one already collecting dust. They also try to decipher the images from a disappointing Netflix stream.
But wait—there’s more! They sprinkle in a few nuggets abo...2024-11-261h 15
The Um, Sir PodcastYour Morning(s) After Pill!Samie and Emily joined a clear minority of women the morning after the election day-drinking and shouting, "I told you so!"—a cathartic reaction to the results.
It’s almost as if they experienced an entire emotional
rollercoaster in an hour like Love Is Blind condenses 42 days of drama into eight bite-sized episodes. Hold onto those birth control pills, folks, because we might be in for a wild ride!
Emily’s election night self-care involved a double-feature of Bridesmaids and a Ted Bundy movie, and it appears Washington is one of the few...2024-11-111h 19
The Um, Sir PodcastWelcome to Downerville!Samie and Emily are here to help lower your expectations on November 5. And even though they had two weeks of stuff to cover, they still managed to have a shorter podcast than Joe Rogan.
Samie guilts Emily into watching depressing documentaries
and weird, scary shows and movies because they might just be masochists, and Emily shares her real-life humiliations, frustrations, and fears.
If you’re a rural, suburban, or urban voter, you just may identify with Samie’s great home and life tips or Emily’s over-the-top complaints.
Together, they attempt to sprinkle a dash...2024-11-032h 16
The Um, Sir PodcastMenendez Monsters, Miracles Happen, and Mark CubanThey're at it again! Samie dives into the second Washington State Governor's Debate, where Reichert decided to channel his inner JD Vance. Emily wails over the suggestion that she applies for political jobs since she would rather focus on her Reproductive Rights NFL Fantasy Football bracket. They also conclude that Marshawn Lynch might be worse at something than they are—podcasting.
They discuss reality TV's reality, from Survivor to Married at First Sight, and break down the Eric and Kyle Menendez Murder Documentary and Netflix Limited Series. They share a royal announcement, 25 years in th...2024-10-151h 10
The Um, Sir PodcastNobody Wants This, VP Debate, Jezabels, Fact Checks, and Stupid Laws in IdahoAre Democrats summoning hurricanes in the South? Are Republicans out there lighting fires in California? Is Melania secretly Team Pro-Choice? And, most importantly, are we the assholes? Spoiler alert: Nope.Samie and Emily are back at it with another podcast episode featuring the Vice Presidential Debate, a deep dive into witchy competence, and a college student who knows more about the Constitution than JD Vance ever will.They also tackle Idaho's impressively terrible laws and the heroic voters trying to fix them, Netflix's "Nobody Wants This,” and why Emily Co...2024-10-071h 40
The Um, Sir PodcastPerfect Couple, Roosevelts, Scooter Crashes, and Dave GrohlSamie and Emily are back with another episode of the Power P’s! They talk about two serious debate fails, young life, and why the Roosevelts should remind us that the world was always crazy. They bemoan the co-opting of the Chicks and Taylor Swift and how Dave Grohl let us all down.
Emily finally admits she is over cats and details her last travel experience, which ended with a chest burn. Samie doesn’t recommend concerts at the Tulalip Amphitheater, riding scooters after 30, or Scooter Braun, for that matter.
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The Um, Sir PodcastHome Economics. Death Penalty. Diddy.Emily was a little slow on the edit two weeks ago, but this chat from September 20 still holds up in our ever-changing pop culture and political landscape. Trump buys his seven-year-old niece underwear and demonstrates his failure as a gangster. Washington state officially closed its death penalty chamber, while four other states carried out five death penalty sentences in one week. JT accessorizes his court appearance with pearls, Boeing machinists appear closer to a deal, and in 2,000 short years, you, too, can have 10% of Jeff Bezos's income.
Mind your biscuits because Tim Walz can't...2024-09-211h 06
The Um, Sir PodcastVasectomies, Everett’s Worst Ex Ever, Russian Bots, Keaton and CovfefeFind your hosts, Emily Wicks and Samie Blood, on Instagram/Threads @emilyineverett and @samie_blood.
School is back in session. Hope is making a comeback. And apparently, 1770s fashion is back.
Samie and Emily talk Taylor Swift, living with high cholesterol AND anxiety, the high cost of goods, and why we should vote No on I-2109.
They relive their trip to a Buddhist monastery, and talk 90scountry drama, Chimp Crazy, Russian bots, and a fun new scam!
Emily compares...2024-09-131h 26
The Um, Sir PodcastThank you, Next. Couch Change and CrimeFind your hosts, Emily Wicks and Samie Blood, on Instagram/Threads @emilyineverett and @samie_blood.
The glasses are half full on this Power P’s Podcast! In episode 12, Samie and Emily learn the unique differences between the Republican Party, the Calm Rational GOP Party, the Trump Republican Party, the MAGA Republican Party, the Stand-Up America Party, and the Nonsense Busters Party. They also out a few pro-choicers!?
Pete Buttigieg owns it with the libs, while Samie and Emily choose to ignore the haters.
Your hosts weig...2024-08-031h 57
The Um, Sir PodcastIt's-the-first-of-the-month!Find your hosts, Emily Wicks and Samie Blood, on Instagram/Threads @emilyineverett and @samie_blood.
July 2024 is over, and boy, oh boy, it was a dozy! Samie and Emily spent their free time sitting on couches, disassociating, watching people worry about the elderly, and having flashbacks to 2016.
They share their community service removing crusty underwear, the economics of Mansplain-Free spaces, and contemplate FetDog.
They talk about female reporters responsible for breaking critical stories, getting their work stolen from male dominated companies, and that only 1 in 4 peo...2024-08-022h 16
The Um, Sir PodcastShitty Pants, Patrol Live, Project 2025, Satanists with Credentials, and Golf Misogyny.Find your hosts, Emily Wicks and Samie Blood, on Instagram/Threads @emilyineverett and @samie_blood.
We're back, and surprise, you're on Patrol Live!
Join Power P’s Emily in Everett and her neighbor Samie for a discussion on actual porn versus good television, sharks vs. guinea pigs, and what it means to be an A member or a B member at the Everett Golf and Country Club.
We dive into chapter two of "Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in anWorld Designed for Men" by Caroline C...2024-07-071h 10
The Um, Sir PodcastBad Built, Gender Data Bias, WA Parental Rights, Orange Slurpees for 34 cents!Find your hosts, Emily Wicks and Samie Blood, on Instagram/Threads @emilyineverett and @samie_blood.
We did it! Another episode of Power P’s is up!
In this episode, we dive into ACOTAR dream casting, share some thrilling Outlander news, and discuss the downfall of Kevin Spacey and other notoriously creepy stars.
Emily reveals her latest splurge to feel like a Kardashian while Samie and our neighbors in Western Washington tackle the Great Traffic Disaster of 2024.
We also examine the alarming wave of legislation and policies designed to erode reproductive rights across the...2024-06-301h 39
The Um, Sir PodcastRFK Jr.'s Brain Worm, Met Gala Guillotine, Latest Rom Coms, ControlFind your hosts, Emily Wicks and Samie Blood, on Instagram/Threads @emilyineverett and @samie_blood.
In this episode of the Power P’s, Emily and Samie dive into Macklemore’s latest song and its potential impact on the 2024 Election. They’ll also dissect the Met Gala, critiquing participants with the digital guillotine, and talk about the slew of Bob Ferguson duplicates who entered and swiftly exited the Washington State Governor race. Plus, they'll expose the latest government power plays trying to control our lives.
The episode also features a review of the recently re-re...2024-05-312h 11
The Um, Sir PodcastThe Power P’s has a new episode!Find your hosts, Emily Wicks and Samie Blood, on Instagram/Threads @emilyineverett and @samie_blood.
Included: Britney Spears update !!! 🌷💩 !!! Someone, please get her a 2015 iPhone Pro Max. We note that Cricut machines are for personal crafts, not for starting a business. Samie learns that Larry Bird is not running for Everett Mayor and who the frontrunner is for Washington State Governor. We share the f***** up laws and confusion in Arizona and about the idiots in Idaho who think babies can get pregnant. We lament “Neutral A** B******” and are so cheugy we don’t realize we’re bein...2024-05-082h 25
The Um, Sir PodcastOutlander with Samie Blood-OssowskiThe Power P's Podcast and host Emily in Everett talk with Samie Blood-Ossowski about family and supporting trans youth.
We drop in thoughts about election turnout, T-Mobile Park, the implications of the Writer's Strike on labor in general, the fact that we don't have any privacy, and men who don't know we have three holes. Then we dive into Outland, the show everyone who likes romance, sci-fi, historical fiction, or just good fucking television can't wait to have back – in late 2024.
Links to what we talked about:
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The Um, Sir PodcastWednesday with Jessica WadhamsOn this Power P's episode, @emilyineverett talks to Jessica Wadhams, former candidate for the Washington State Legislature, about what it's like to run for office as a woman with young children in the 2020s. Surprise - it's not that different from any other decade.
Jessica shares her perspective on the summer our local conservative leaders decided to brandish their hate of women and LGBTQIA+ folks by publicly refusing to sign pride proclamations and allowing fake doctors to sponsor their most significant community events. Way to go, Lake Stevens and Arlington! Yes, we call these asshats out by name and don't...2023-09-1653 min
The Um, Sir PodcastThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel with Hayley StatemaOn this Power P's Podcast episode, @emilyineverett talks to Hayley Statema, Director of Development for Washington State University Everett. Managing to distill six hours of conversation down to one, they go deep on p***y, manifesting your future, celebrating small business and main streets, promoting education and opportunities, and WSU (Go Cougs!) while providing a non-comprehensive guide to the fabulously funny, fast-paced, Amazon Prime Show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel! Get ready to get to know us REAL well.
#themarvelousmrsmaisel #mrsmaisel #rachelbrosnahan #marvelousmrsmaisel #maisel #midgemaisel #titsup #SusieMyerson #WSU #WSUEverett #LiveinEverett #engageeverett #everettwa #politics #popculture #womenareawesome...2023-07-211h 15
The Um, Sir PodcastJuneteenth with State Rep. Melanie MorganToday on a very special edition of the Power P's Podcast, @EmilyinEverett chats with State Representative from Washington State's 29th Legislative District, Melanie Morgan. We talk about her impactful legislation throughout her five years of service in the Washington State House of Representatives and the books Black Fatigue, How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit, by Mary-Frances Winters, and The Black, White and the Gray: The Story of an Unexpected Friendship and a Beloved Restaurant, a dual memoir and cookbook by Chef Mashama Bailey and Entrepreneur John O. Morisano. You won't want to miss this enlightening conversation about th...2023-06-191h 14
The Um, Sir PodcastGame of Thrones with Crystal FincherCrystal Fincher, Political Consultant and Host of the Hacks and Wonks Podcast, talks to @EmilyinEverett about all things Game of Thrones and the Game of Politics in Washington State.
In this episode, we cover everything from the treatment and perception of women and their characters in Game of Thrones, our work to improve the Climate Commitment Act, the pros and cons of working in the Washington State Legislature, mental health, and how easy AND effective it is to advocate at the local level.
Hacks and Wonks: www.officialhacksandwonks.com
Persist PAC: www.persistpacwa.org
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Climate Commitment...2023-04-281h 08
The Um, Sir PodcastPamela Anderson with Nichole WebberNichole Webber, Engagement Director at the City of Everett, joins the Power P's and EmilyinEverett to discuss the Netflix Documentary Pamela, A Love Story.
We talk stability, growth, romance, boundaries, term limits, special elections, and why Matt Lauer, David Letterman, Jay Leno, and a lot of other men can go fuck themselves.
#PamelaforPresident2023-02-281h 04