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Best Gabe EverTLDR(I): Gabe And Ashley Gavin Open A Laundromatr/BoomersBeingFools makes Gabe and Ashley laugh extremely hard at someone else's photo misfortune. A woman in r/talesfromyourserver is mad at her waiter because her espresso martini has espresso in it. Gabe was a #undercoverboss where no one at his day job knew he was Internet famous. Customer service is hell. So is class warfare. Look, we make each other laugh a lot. Enjoy!Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my...
2026-02-1834 min
Best Gabe EverGabe and Ashley Gavin's New Manosphere PodcastEver wonder what a show with two Gabes would be like? Here it is. Chaos. A parent is annoyed their daughter has a hobby they don’t like. Ashley has advice for children who are different. An old friend of Gabe’s is the best at roasting. A man is suspicious of his wife’s new gym habit, but it’s not what you think. A girl shows up where her friends’ location says they are without asking and it’s a problem. Why do people have problems with Ashley and Gabe? Someone in real life confronts Gabe for being cancell...
2026-02-1147 min
Best Gabe EverYou’re Too Broke To Be So Sexist with Lauren Ashley SmithWriter Lauren Ashley Smith joins Best Gabe Ever to give advice even though she’s been married for ten years. A man insists on telling his friend that she’s not in the same league as the men she wants. Can you date someone you’re not attracted to right away? Was it rude for a wife to tell her husband he’s too broke to be sexist? Gabe’s new experiences as a man in the eyes of women. An HOA story about revenge! A woman wants to tell her BFF her baby name is horrendous.
2026-01-2842 min
Best Gabe EverA Couple Of Cool Divorcees with Girlfriends Ella Mielniczenko and Amy NicholsonWelcome to the first episode of Best Gabe Ever! For the premiere, we're throwing it all the way back to interview Gabe's old Buzzfeed coworker Ella Mielniczenko and her girlfriend Amy Nicholson. On this show, we give advice! First though, we find out how these gals met! Then, a man is iced out from his office because he won't contribute to a birthday gift, a pregnant woman is mad her husband wants his mother in the delivery room and a family falls apart because of a Labubu. A woman's husband uses ChatGPT to reply to her texts and the t...
2026-01-1453 minBest Gabe EverTLDRI: Hemingway Had Tons Of ThumbsGabe and Allison have some hot take animal thoughts to share. Some employers need to know how to erase HTML in their texts, or at least get people's names right in the templates. The trio discuss whether or not to give people ultimatums in relationships and whether or not you have to share that ultimatum with your partner. r/apartmentliving brings us a wholesome tale about an OP finding candy wrappers on their porch. An OP realizes she and her new bf got the same matching tattoos as him and his ex. YIKES. Gabe's going back to the gym and...
2025-11-1243 minBest Gabe EverDBT with Dr. Shireen Rizvi and Dr. Jesse Finkelstein, Falling Out With BFF's BF and Bottom SurgeryGabe and a friend got lemon tattoos. A listener writes in asking about whether they are supposed to make up with their friend's partner who has become disrespectful to the friend. Then, Dr. Shireen Rizvi and Dr. Jesse Finkelstein join the show to talk about Dialectical Behavior Therapy, their book Real Skills For Real Life, and what tactics we can use to emotionally regulate and get out of painful patterns. In hypotheticals... geese! And finally, Allison has some thoughtful questions about Gabe's writing on bottom surgery for trans men.Check out all of our cont...
2025-11-0525 minBest Gabe EverEnvironmental Justice with Alleen Brown, Judging Weight Gain, and PR RelationshipsGabe and Allison answer a listeners question about how to handle her emotions about her changing body as she ages. Then investigative reporter Alleen Brown joins the show to discuss environmental justice and the lawsuit against Greenpeace by Energy Transfer (the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline) which is meant to bankrupt the organization. And finally, do we love or hate PR couples? Bennifer, Traylor, Sydney Sweeney etc etc. And how Gabe believes he could have married Christian Slater…. Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLD...
2025-10-0821 minBest Gabe EverSpiritual Jazz with Brandee Younger, A Partner’s Anxiety, and Sentimental ItemsGabe has a new overnight job and Allison has too many questions. They then answer a listeners question about how much she should push her husband who suffers from terrible anxiety outside his comfort zone for his own good. Then, harpist an recipient of the 2025 Doris Duke Artist Awards, Brandee Younger joins the show to talk about jazz, the importance of instruments in schools, and the spirituality of live music. She teaches the duo how to listen to jazz! And finally, what do Gabe, Allison and Melisa keep for sentimental reasons?Check out all o...
2025-09-2427 minBest Gabe EverTLDRI: I Don’t Want To Be In The Vatican, I Want To Be In A CaveAllison is deep into “Sally” TikTok. Gabe has lost faith in humanity because of one subreddit Allison proposes, but learns to love it again from another. More politicians should quit. R/AmITheAsshole brings us an OP who wants to ask her sister to wash her hair before being a bridesmaid in her wedding. A guy on R/ThatHappened keeps bragging about wild sex stories, among other unrealistic events. Gabe cleanses the palate with r/RandomActsOfKindness and two tales of contact lenses. How do we feel about Christmas?Check out all of our content on Patr...
2025-09-1730 minBest Gabe EverHealing Attachment Wounds with Psychotherapist Jessica Baum, Worrying About Friend’s Marriage, and Brain FogNote: Gabe was having some audio issues at the beginning of the interview.A listener writes in asking what to do now that her friend got quickie married to someone with a lot of internalized misogyny. Then, psychotherapist Jessica Baum joins the show to talk about healing attachment wounds from a trauma-informed lens. And finally, Gabe shares what it’s been like dealing with brain fog during his chronic illness. https://jessicabaumlmhc.com/interview Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, list...
2025-09-1031 minBest Gabe EverTLDRI: They Hit The Green Beat Too MuchEveryone loved Superman. An OP's boyfriend watches Oppenheimer way too often because he wants to be a filmmaker. Fame doesn't equal followers, just like Reddit badges don't mean you're the top 1 percent of everything on the site. Gabe shares a skateboarding mystery. A text message mix-up leads to a beautiful, possibly false, story involving a green or gold item. Melisa would never delete text messages because she needs receipts. Allison doesn't believe in the dead Internet theory. Gabe wonders why people have to get involved instead of just simply enjoying drama? Plus, how soon should you tell a new...
2025-08-2037 minBest Gabe EverRomantasy Books with Brigid Kemmerer, When Your Mom Dies, and Working With Your SpouseGabe has no idea how to decorate his home because he thinks he has bad taste. Allison is going to be second fiddle on her own new podcast with her husband John. A listener writes in to ask advice on how to continue on with life after her mother died. Allison can relate to handling grief. Then, romance author Brigid Kemmerer joins the show to talk about her experiences and inspirations writing in the romantasy genres, navigating the tropes that readers love (and hate), and the art of telling the same stories with new and exciting details. Why do f...
2025-07-1631 minBest Gabe EverWorking With Your Mom with Suzy Hopkins and Hallie Bateman, Relationship OCD, and SubstackGabe has been on T for three years! A listener writes in to ask if her concerns about her boyfriend are legitimate or if she’s just in a relationship OCD (ROCD) spiral. Next, authors Hallie Bateman and Suzy Hopkins join the podcast to talk about working together as mother and daughter and their books about the hard moments in life, like when your husband leaves you for an ex girlfriend or when your mother dies. And finally, Allison convinced Gabe to join Substack and it’s been great!Check out all of our cont...
2025-07-0232 minBest Gabe EverTLDRI: I Have No Regard For The Lawtw: revenge pornGabe has a lovely woo-woo moment of connection with his dead uncle. Melisa has monetized being an oldest child. An OP laments an employer that asks him to bring Starbucks to the interview. A child steals an idol from a museum. A therapist accidentally sends a client a nude photo. A woman is the reason her co-worker is getting divorced--and it's not what you think. And finally, Gabe tries to guess Allison's baby name. He fails. Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episo...
2025-06-2535 minBest Gabe EverTLDRI: They Could Have Been Pre-Recording It Like The Moon LandingGabe recounts the tales of their neurologist who Allison hates. R/casualconversation brings us an awkward misunderstanding about cereal and bicycles, baby teeth and the Bill Clinton scandal. Gabe drops insane pizza lore from his time as a reporter. An OP in R/askwomen asks what the best piece of gossip you’ve ever heard is. Finally, an evil stepmother.Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch the International Question and Topix vi...
2025-04-3037 minBest Gabe EverCodependency and People Pleasing with Beatriz Victoria Albina, and Finding A New BFFGabe has a financial tidbit for survivors of intimate partner violence. Then, a listener writes in with a theory that people need to get new best friends when they have kids, and wonders how to find a best friend. Then, somatic coach Victoria Albina joins the show to explore Gabe’s codependency and explain people pleasing as way more than we think. And finally, dancing!Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch the International Question an...
2025-02-2638 minBest Gabe EverIndigenous Journalism with Charly Edsitty, Obsessively Googling A Stranger and Working RetailAllison is loving being a relationship coach! A listener writes in because her partner won't stop googling a random girl--multiple times a day. Journalist Charly Edsitty joins the chat to share what's been going on in tribal communities that mainstream media misses--including a fight for water. And finally, Gabe dishes on his new day-job. Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch the International Question and Topix videos, join us for a monthly livestream, PLUS MORE:...
2025-02-1221 minBest Gabe EverModern Dating with The Dateable Podcast, Surface Level Friends, and Anxiety TriggersGabe and Allison worry about their attention spans. Then, the duo gives advice to someone wondering about reconciling with a former friend and creative partner with whom they no longer want to be as close. Next, Julie and Yue of the Dateable Podcast join the show to nerd out about modern dating, ways to find more success on the apps, the misconceptions and why “icks” don’t allow for real relationships. In Hypotheticals, Gabe somehow manages to make it about blackmail. And finally, anxiety triggers. Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! W...
2025-01-2932 minBest Gabe EverMotherhood and Non-Monogamy with Molly Roden Winter, The Aftermath Of Gabe's Attack, and The Masculinity CrisisGabe shares his horrific road rage incident from the perspective of one day after it happened. (We recorded this episode in November!) Author Molly Roden Winter joins the chat to discuss opening her marriage and her life to public scrutiny through her memoir MORE. And finally, the masculinity crisis. Why (the heck) are men so angry? Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch the International Question and Topix videos, join us for a monthly livestream, PL...
2025-01-1545 minBest Gabe EverTLDRI: I Really Thought Birthday Bee Was Going To Take OffAllison dives deep into the hit film The BeeKeeper. r/murderbywords asks some tough questions about humanity. r/fauxmoi exposes a celebrity for being serious. r/thingsmykidssaid features a hilarious misunderstanding of recent history. r/amitheasshole exposes some problematic grandparents. r/relationshipadvice features more horrible in-laws. And finally, Gabe is furious that Allison doesn't know more about Gambit??? Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch the International Question and Topix videos, join us for a monthl...
2025-01-0841 minBest Gabe EverREPLAY: Moving In, Allison’s Mom and Weddings w/ Ruth RaskinOriginal Air Date: July 24, 2019Trigger Warning: Suicide Allison and Gabe help a listener figure out when it’s kosher to move in with a new partner. They’re then joined by Allison’s mom, Ruth Raskin (ruthraskinphoto), who discusses the challenges of raising a child with mental illness and the importance of facing it head on. Later they give all their thoughts and feelings about weddings. SPOILER: Do not have it outside. FOLLOW JUST BETWEEN US:https://www.instagram.com/jbupodcastOur Sponsors:* Check ou...
2024-12-251h 16Best Gabe EverEMDR Therapy with Dr. Nicole Cain, Estranged From A Brother, and LiarsAllison doesn't want to predict the future and Gabe's facial hair is itching. First, a listener writes in asking for advice on a potential estrangement from a brother and Gabe shares his personal experience. Then, Dr. Nicole Cain joins the show for a gorgeous, gentle and soothing talk about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and the options for treating trauma somatically. Were Allison and Gabe... "child stars?" And finally, Allison doesn't like Ryan Reynolds. Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the fu...
2024-12-1829 minBest Gabe EverTLDRI: So She Finishes School And Commits To GodAllison officially loves witchy stuff. An OP has the perfect revenge for a woman who won't update her phone number. Next, a post prompts a discussion about the worst female protagonists. r/ask poses a question the trio can't resist. Gabe shares some funny name changes and then forgets the rules of Reddit Or Not. Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch the International Question and Topix videos, join us for a monthly livestream, PLUS M...
2024-12-1143 minBest Gabe EverTLDRI: You Blew Off Scarlett Johansson's Husband?!Our election anxiety was correct. Then, Mark Ruffalo dreamed his own cancer diagnosis, we talk about taking sneaky photos of celebs at an event, and Gabe drops extensive Colin Jost dating lore. Next, Allison shares a post about a woman who overheard her fiance telling his boys he doesn't wanna get married and decided to let him off the hook. Gabe has an autistic question about why men complain about their wives. Then, cinnamon styrofoam and vanilla pods.Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, l...
2024-11-2739 minBest Gabe EverToxic Productivity with Israa Nasir, A Partner's Poor Mental Health, and Soap OperasGabe and Melisa are slap happy up top. Then, a listener writes in asking what to do when her boyfriend's mental health is so poor it's making her life miserable. Next, psychotherapist Israa Nasir joins the podcast to talk about toxic productivity, the push to monetize every hobby, and how poverty, comparison, and hustle culture create more suffering. Hypotheticals is run by Melisa and boy, do we miss Allison. And finally, Melisa's origin story of becoming an expert on soap operas. Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full e...
2024-11-2029 minBest Gabe EverTLDRI: I Think About Those Brooms All The TimeAllison’s gone and it’s just the DEI hires from the South today! After a bunch of tangents, we talk r/tipping, where flavors come from and which surprising ones Melisa hates, and a man whose wife is accusing him of fathering her friend’s baby. Then, an OP ends up telling lots of tall tales, and another watches 72 Disney movies. Gabe and Melisa recount their problematic 90s show choir experiences. Could Gabe beat RuPaul in a Drag Race trivia contest? Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full ep...
2024-11-1346 minBest Gabe EverGender with Dr. Lee Airton, Lying About Being Open and Posting Strangers OnlineGabe pretends to be Allison despite not doing any prep work. A listener writes in after being misled about the openness of a hook up's relationship status. Dr. Lee Airton then joins the chat to talk about all things gender. And finally, is posting strangers online kosher? (Not really!) Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch the International Question and Topix videos, join us for a monthly livestream, PLUS MORE:https://www.patreon.c...
2024-11-0619 minBest Gabe EverTLDRI: Baby, Ghosts Are In The GroundGabe and Melisa carry the torch without Allison. r/amitheasshole tests a friendship group. An important shout out to Lady Gaga for being ahead of the curve. Melisa shares an intricate alien/time travel post that poses some intriguing theories. Gabe discloses some #cool childhood memories. r/paranormal reveals that new construction won't save you from the supernatural. And finally, is there a grief group for ghosts? Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch the Int...
2024-10-3043 minBest Gabe EverParenting while Disabled with Jessica Slice, Should Everyone Be In Therapy, and Our Favorite SongsAllison's having a lot of water problems. A listener writes in asking if everyone needs to be in therapy even though they've had a hard time with past therapists. Author Jessica Slice then joins the show to talk about disability and dating, and her new book on disabled people being deemed "unfit parents." In Hypotheticals, what is Flurfle? Who is Janet Cilantro? And finally, our favorite songs. Melisa has a list. Gabe has facts about Jason Mraz. Allison only likes lyrics and has a great movie idea that we CAN NOT steal.Check out...
2024-10-2332 minBest Gabe EverTLDRI: Meatballs in a Styrofoam CupToday an OP fucked up by wearing a hat to wash his hair. Then, we talk tattoos, pretzel bites, short haircuts, orange tic tacs, dental work, and writing comedy for others to read. What is this show about exactly? r/nostupidquestions asks why we bother working when we still can’t afford anything? (Welcome, comrade!) Gabe gets on a financial soapbox! Should he go to Peru? In r/accidentalally we see JK Rowling using the singular they and hear a conspiracy theory about transvestigators. Plus what went away without anyone noticing? #nostalgia Check out all...
2024-10-1643 minBest Gabe EverCompersion with Dr. Marie Thouin, Saving A Friendship, and Allison's New BookGabe's tracking his hairline and getting shots in the butt. A listener writes in asking if and how they can save a friendship where the other person doesn't seem interested in being friends. Then, Dr. Marie Thouin joins the show to talk about the history of compersion and how it can be used outside of a polyamorous context. And finally, Allison’s book all about Modern Marriage is about to come out! You can preorder it by clicking here!Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TL...
2024-10-0925 minBest Gabe EverTalking Episode: Things We Can Only Say Behind A PaywallIt's a talking episode baby! No guest—other than Gabe's dog Beans. A listener writes in wanting advice on what to do now that their estranged father is sick. Melisa joins for Hypotheticals where a "no kissing" clause constitutes cheating. The trio debate their 4 favorite movies. (Allison's husband also weighs in.) And finally, conscious celibacy, whatever that means. Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch the International Question and Topix videos, join us for a mon...
2024-09-2517 minBest Gabe EverToo Long Did Read [It]: If It’s Sand I’m Gonna Lose ItThis week, would you shake an evil politician’s hand if you had to? Would you livestream your life for 10 years for 10 million dollars a year? Would you lie and tell a cheating partner you were also cheating to save face? Plus, good comebacks, presidential trivia, and sand pies.Correction: Gabe says the band who asked for NO brown M&Ms was Metallica. It was in fact Van Halen. Our apologies to Mr. Eddie Van Halen.Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, li...
2024-09-1839 minBest Gabe EverTalking To Kids About Sexism with Jo-Ann Finkelstein, Dating Someone Closeted, and SwimmingIf Sugar the dog wanted to? She would. A lesbian listener writes in upset that she has to miss out on events with her closeted girlfriend's religious family. Author of Sexism & Sensibility Jo-Ann Finkelstein joins the pod to discuss how to speak to your children about sexism. Allison then gives Gabe and Jo-Ann one of Gabe's favorite hypotheticals ever. And finally, Allison finally has a hobby! It's swimming!Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch t...
2024-09-1125 minBest Gabe EverToo Long Did Read [It]: My Roommate Has Been Swallowing Toothpaste For 18 YearsAllison is on a permanent Grecian vacation of the mind, while Gabe almost ruins it with gender dysphoria for cis people. Gabe presents Allison and Melisa with a conundrum from a sex and love addicts subreddit. A delusional driver with road rage doesn't understand car insurance. An OP in r/dreams asks for dream help because they spent 30 years inside a dream. What is the funniest or weirdest thing a doctor has ever said to you? People in r/AskReddit share what clued them into their partner being "a fucking idiot."Check out all...
2024-09-0438 minBest Gabe EverA Viral Cheating Scandal with Jayna Marie, Living Alone For Your Mental Health and On-Screen ChemistryGabe explains how to use the term "punk" to Allison. A listener writes in wondering if it's a bad idea to not get a roommate post-separation (and spend more money) so she can live alone for her mental health. Next, the host of "Big Lash Energy" Jayna Marie joins the show to share a rollercoaster story about getting destroyed by the internet for an affair...that never happened. This is BANANAS. And finally, on-screen chemistry. Who has it? Who definitely does not?Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the fu...
2024-08-2841 minBest Gabe EverToo Long Did Read [It]: My Dad Was Hypnotized At A County FairGabe teaches Allison about actor Daniel Day Lewis. Melisa wants to cobble shoes. r/OddlySpecific features an OP who is interested in hiring a hitman. A kid with a horrible stepmom exposes her insane rules on r/teenagers. r/readitonwiki features a bride who wonders if she was wrong to reseat her exhibitionist sister during her wedding ceremony. And finally, building guitars from scratch!Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch the International Question and Top...
2024-08-2040 minBest Gabe EverSomatic Therapy with Karden Rabin, and Dominant MasculinityContent Warning: SuicideGabe wants to be Ryan Gosling in "The Fall Guy" and has a long overdue shoutout for a fan on the Patreon. A listener writes in wondering how to have a relationship with the one person they want to be with after feeling responsible for someone else's suicide. Somatic therapist Karden Rabin joins to talk about the differences from talk therapy and why it's important to feel your feelings and confront what's going on in the body. And finally, dominant masculinity, Jerry Seinfeld and alpha male boot camps.
2024-08-1422 minBest Gabe EverREPLAY: Olympic Superstar Simone Biles, Toxic Beauty Standards with Jackie Johnson and When We Feel BeautifulOriginal Air Date: March 25, 2020In celebration of Simone Biles' epic Paris Olympic performance, we're revisiting our incredible episode with her!Get ready for a special episode featuring Simone Biles and SK-II! Gabe and Allison answer a listener’s question about whether she actually enjoys her feminine presentation or if she’s a victim of societal beauty pressures. They then interview the greatest gymnast of our time, Simone Biles, about SK-II’s Beauty is #NOCOMPETITION campaign, toxic beauty standards and her involvement in SK-II Studios’ six-part animated series “VS.” They’re also joined by beauty exper...
2024-08-0552 minBest Gabe EverGrief with Cody Delistraty, Forgiving Problematic Celebs, and Nepo BabiesAllison and Gabe contemplate helpful ghosts. A listener writes wondering if they can forgive two of their favorite celebrities for bad behavior. Next, Cody Delistraty joins the show to talk about his book "The Grief Cure," the speculative future of "deleting memories," and handling the loss of someone who is still alive. And finally, nepo babies and how we feel about them. Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch the International Question and Topix videos, join us for a...
2024-07-3126 minBest Gabe EverToo Long Did Read [It]: TLDRI: It Sucks That I'm Trying To Be Nice PersonAllison is gonna become a witch. Gabe is gonna join a fitness cult. r/rareinsults claps back at Nikki Haley. r/relationships features a groom's brother who is determined to steal the spotlight, causing the bride distress. /truecrimediscussion highlights really (really) bad police behavior. r/BuyItForLife recommends objects that can change your life for under 300 dollars -- sheets, shoes, mattress, and a nice toothbrush. And finally, matching friends. Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch t...
2024-07-2438 minBest Gabe EverFame with Greg Behrendt, Expressing Feelings For Someone Whose Heart You Broke and Microfeminism [Minisode]Gabe is hustling to...workout. A listener wonders if it's fair to share feelings for a friend after turning her down years earlier. Greg Behredt then joins the chat to discuss his rise and fall from fame following his hit book, He's Just Not That Into You. What happens when you lose control of your career and image? (Nothing good!) And finally, microfeminism. What is it and why does it matter? Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Vari...
2024-07-1720 minBest Gabe EverToo Long Did Read [It]: If I Have A Kid Then I'll Have Stuff To DoAllison hates art. Gabe hates dating. r/datingoverthirty brings us confusion over the meaning of "exclusive" vs. "in a relationship". r/cemetaryporn has some fun tombstones and absolutely no kink! r/adulting is a window into Allison's ennui. And finally, r/jung explains pop culture figures and shadow selves including Gabe's favorite Eminem*.*Gabe accidentally says The Marshall Mathers LP was Eminem's first album, but it was his third. He regrets his mistake. He is not the real Slim Shady.This has been a Gallison ProductionProduced by Melisa D. Monts...
2024-07-1040 minBest Gabe EverTrans Vocal Training with Isabella Ferrari, Throuple Communication and Secret Divorce [MINISODE]Allison can't smush her nose around. A polyamorous listener writes in because they are having difficulty having tough conversations with one of their partners. Vocal coach Isabella Ferrari then joins the chat to talk about feminizing and masculinizing voices through specific, trauma informed training. Gabe even does a voice exercise live! And finally, secret divorce. Are celebrities onto something?Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch the International Question and Topix videos, join us for a mo...
2024-07-0323 minBest Gabe EverToo Long Did Read [It]: What is More Important!? Your Job or Your Wife?Sugar threw up on Allison's head. Gabe saw Titanique the Musical in New York and explains the wild plot. r/careerguidance proves companies are evil. r/relationships showcases parents who don"t understand that some people like to leave the house. r/badwomensanatomy brings a tale of a boyfriend who thinks women can mentally stop their periods. r/dating features a genius unlike any we've seen before! (JK.) r/sex is full of surprises--in a bad way. Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to...
2024-06-1244 minBest Gabe EverMarketing Sex Work with Reina Del Mundo, Partner With Low Social Battery, and Do Not Disturb Setting [MINISODE]Gabe was on Good Morning America. Allison still has an undercut. A listener writes in wondering how to explain to her friends and family that her boyfriend has a low social battery. Next, OnlyFans creator Reina Del Mundo joins the podcast to talk about online sex work, how to market to viewers and keep up a paying fanbase, and how queerness and warmth in the midst of isolation helps create connection with her clients. And finally, is the Do Not Disturb setting self-care? Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch t...
2024-06-0529 minBest Gabe EverToo Long Did Read [It]: My Nipples Are Precariously Attached To My BodyHorror movies, faking cancer, and a lazy man's mother tells his ambitious girlfriend to leave him. Why are parents so sneaky? A post about how to look photogenic leads to us to Allison's color analysis. Why would anyone use the subreddit r/roastme? Allison seems to be in love with actress Margaret Qualley and Gabe tells an intense story about how they almost choked to death (for real). Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch t...
2024-05-2933 minBest Gabe EverSobriety with Bruce W. Brackett, Women's Intuition, and Nice v. KindNew York! Concrete jungle where Gabe and Allison are and want everyone to know. The duo then discuss a listener's question about "women's intuition." Next, author and influencer Bruce W. Brackett joins the pod to chat about his sobriety story, family patterns, and pulling your life together after falling down multiple times. And finally, what's the difference between being nice and being kind? And which is better? Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com...
2024-05-2226 minBest Gabe EverSupercommunicators with Charles Duhigg, Disclosing Psychosis, and AudiobooksHave a problem? In IQ, a listener writes in wondering when to disclose schizoaffective disorder to new people in their lifeTurn it into something you can be an influencer about! Pulitzer prize-winning journalist and the author of "Supercommunicators" Charles Duhigg drops by the podcast to give tips on how to better communicate, facilitate difficult conversations, and create intimacy. Hypotheticals brings us a wild night at a bar with a player for the Giants. And finally, audiobooks. Allison and Gabe record them, Melisa directs them.Check out all of our content on P...
2024-05-0823 minBest Gabe EverToo Long, Did Read [It]: I'm Not Convinced This Lady Has CancerGabe learns their lesson after getting a parking ticket. An office worker handles a food thief with a peanut allergy. The trio explores the idea of r/stoic through a post about failure. A woman must deal with a husband's ex who may or may not be dying. r/shitmomgroupssay brings us "alpha son" as a concept. A man accidentally donates thousands of dollars to an impoverished community in Bangladesh. And finally, webbed toes.Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/tifu/comments/13yo4zb/tifupdate_embarrassing_story_of_my_accidental/...
2024-05-0140 minBest Gabe EverEtymology with Adam Aleksic, Engagement Expectations, and Philanthropy [MINISODE]Gabe hates glass mugs. A listener writes in because she is worried that her engagement won't be special because it is taking so long to happen. Tiktok's EtymologyNerd Adam Aleksic joins the pod to talk about the secret stories behind words, the historical evolution of slang and acronyms, and replacing words to make them more inclusive. And finally, what kind of philanthropy is actually useful? Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch the International Question and T...
2024-04-2424 minBest Gabe EverToo Long, Did Read [It]: Detective Woof Woof and Sergeant Bow WowGabe shares his secret Halloween costume. Allison shares a story about a woman's husband's friend who keeps bringing up her husband's ex randomly. Is it weird for a husband to have female friends? A bouncer cuts a person's license in half even though it wasn't actually a fake. Dating advice for women vs. dating advice for men. Allison worries she will never have a hobby, which leads to a confusing book name. r/Unexplained gives a "talking dog." And finally, a snail's birthday party. Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Wa...
2024-04-1735 minBest Gabe EverToo Long Did Read [It]: Likable Villain Is My Whole DealContent Warning: Racism, Sexual harassmentEveryone is feeling chatty up top so there are a few detours into reality TV, Gabe's psychology and ageism. (Per usual.) r/datingadvice reveals the positive parts of rejection. Melisa shares her friends-to-lovers moves. r/askreddit wonders what is the most inappropriate thing anyone has ever said to you. And Melisa has a few stories that take the cake and will make your skin crawl! Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the ful...
2024-04-0335 minBest Gabe EverToo Long Did Read [It]: Just Holler At Me If You Need Any More Info My HombreContent Warning: Poopr/stories brings us a tragic bowel movement. It also reveals the trio's different approaches to office bathrooms. r/paralleluniverse shares a story about a wedding and a possibly supernatural traffic jam. An OP has some fun with r/chatgpt. And most shocking of all, Gabe still uses DVR. Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes:https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusThis has been a Gallison ProductionProduced by Melisa D. Monts and Diam...
2024-03-2029 minBest Gabe EverPredicting Trends with Lilah Raptopoulos, Loving Yourself While Dating, and Sensory SensitivityAllison loves Olivia Rodrigo more than anyone. Next, Gabe and Allison answer a listener's complicated question about feeling good enough to date after coming from a racist hometown. Then, the Financial Times' Lilah Raptopoulos joins the show to answer the question of what culture is, what trends are coming in 2024, and what we're missing now that culture is so splintered. Finally, sensory sensitivity. What is it and why do we have it?Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes:https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus
2024-03-0624 minBest Gabe EverToo Long, Did Read [It]: A Squat Corrupted Flesh SphereA discussion about movies and lawsuits inspired by a mouse. r/relationshipadvice explores the ICK. Melisa and Gabe reveal they are stalking Allison. r/coworkerstories proves people need to mind their own business. r/divorce_men tries (and fails) to make a sick burn. And finally, who doesn't like cotton???Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes:https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusThis has been a Gallison ProductionProduced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint ProductionsPost-Production by Coc...
2024-03-0434 minBest Gabe EverAttachment Styles with Thais Gibson, Career Compromises, and Excited Delirium [MINISODE]Hold onto your pants. Gabe is going through it. A listener writes in wondering how to assuage her guilt around asking her partner to compromise his career so they can kids. Then, counselor Thais Gibson joins the show to talk about attachment theory and make Gabe emotional. And finally, Allison brings up a very important and enraging topic: excited delirium.Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes:https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusThis has been a Gallison Production...
2024-02-2833 minBest Gabe EverFeet For Free??? A JBU Talking Episode! [MINISODE]Allison's parents want her to start an OnlyFans. Next, a conversation about how we pick guests and why we canceled one. A listener writes in wondering how she can know if someone she went no contact with has changed or not. Gabe proposes a life of no hope. Hypotheticals causes a big debate over children, smart phones and cousins. And finally, Allison wants to keep talking about broken toe. Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes:https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus...
2024-02-2119 minBest Gabe EverToo Long, Did Read [It]: Shards Of Your Soul Go To Hell And Have To Be Redeemedr/cults shows us some real terrible parents. r/youshouldknow puts casual liars on blast. Gabe has a new take on confrontation and codependency. And finally, the physics of dying. Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes:https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusThis has been a Gallison ProductionProduced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint ProductionsPost-Production by Coco LlorensProduction Assistance by Melanie D. WatsonOur Spo...
2024-02-1232 minBest Gabe EverBoarding School with Jen Bashian, Using Your Privilege and Reviews [MINISODE]Gabe is out of town so Allison and Melisa go rogue. A listener writes in because he feels guilty for his success in a non profit. Allison's high school classmate, Jen Bashian, joins the chat to discuss what it was really like to go to boarding school and her thoughts on high school Allison. And finally, reviews. How much do they matter? Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes:https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusThis has been a Gallison Production
2024-02-0729 minBest Gabe EverToo Long, Did Read [It]: After The Last UFO Incident, The Government Reads My MailGabe, Allison and Melisa all have stories about crooked funeral home directors. Allison doesn't understand how anything works. A Redditor rightfully freaks out listening to their fiance cover for her cheating sister. It's really bad! On r/sadcringe, someone quitting their job writes an awkward short story instead of, you know... submitting their regular two weeks notice. Gabe reads UNHINGED letters they sent their friend from summer camp that are SO queer and trans. Was Gabe ever even in the closet?? A wonderful 'maliciously compliant' man shows his true allyship and a Redditor with a crush is confused as...
2024-02-0533 minBest Gabe EverChild Stardom with Danny Tamberelli, Cutting Out A Friend, and Romanticizing Your Life [MINISODE]Allison and Gabe didn't notice each other's hair changes. Are they even friends? A listener writes in asking what to do about a friend whose mental health and addiction is putting a huge strain on their friendship. Writer, comedian, and former child star Danny Tamberelli joins the podcast to talk about his life starring on Nickelodeon, his love story with his co-author wife, and the futures for child actors after the fame. Finally, what does it mean to romanticize your life??Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday e...
2024-01-3128 minBest Gabe EverToo Long Did Read [It]: Stop Giving Advice To MurderersMelisa and Gabe explain We Are The World to Allison. Who do each of them text the most? Why isn’t Gabe the favorite child, according to their dad? r/screenwriting asks a question about cops getting away with crime. A sassy sex worker on r/sadcringe exposes fake age gap relationships. Also, soldiers fight as drag queens in WWII, huge skeletons for Xmas, and tiny salads.Kardashian impersonator on Reels: https://www.instagram.com/yurilamasbellaWatch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episode...
2024-01-2229 minBest Gabe EverToo Long Did Read [It]: It Sounds Deep, But It's Not RealSome sex jokes set the mood off right. r/relationshipadvice pits a husband against a best friend. r/friendship poses some tough questions about human nature. r/cults provides some lovely support for an OP who doesn't want to talk about their past. r/im14andthisisdeep makes Gabe die laughing. And finally, dogs in dads. Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes:https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusThis has been a Gallison ProductionProduced by Melisa D. Monts a...
2024-01-1532 minBest Gabe EverToo Long Did Read [It]: Revenge Is Self-CareGabe is being inflammatory again. r/relationships is a jaw dropper that brings up some BIG questions about revenge and self-esteem. (Reminder, pee isn't sanitary.) r/confessions includes some iconic behavior in the workplace. r/writers gives a good tip on maintaining social order. And finally, r/noburp because apparently that's a thing. Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes:https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusThis has been a Gallison ProductionProduced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPr...
2024-01-0829 minBest Gabe EverThe Baby Scoop Era with Sarah Reinhardt & Louise Browne, Wanting Different Things Than Your Crush, and Inside Jokes [MINISODE]Gabe is on a mission not to feel shame about his acne. A listener writes in to see if she can ethically pursue someone who wants different things than her long-term. Podcasters Sarah Reinhardt & Louise Browne join the chat to share their own adoption stories, the role of coercion in adoption and why adoption is so misunderstood. And finally, the etiquette of inside jokes. Heartbreak feels good in a place like this.Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes:https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus...
2024-01-0334 minBest Gabe EverREPLAY: TLDRI: If You Can't Be Around Somebody's That Pregnant, That's Part Of The ProblemOriginal Air Date: May 8, 2023In r/relationship_advice, an UNBEARABLE man's best friend wants him to dump his girlfriend, a single mom who he's already broken up with numerous times. Allison admits she'll be terrible and demanding during pregnancy. Then, a Redditor finds creepy Post-its around his house. Allison loves pranks, Gabe loves revenge. Melisa wants to know if Allison's dad talks about her. In r/ProRevenge, a guy gets one over on a boss who is trying to underpay him. Plus, malicious compliance! And finally, a WEIRD Reddit or Not phrase born from o...
2024-01-0131 minBest Gabe EverREPLAY: K-pop! with Denise Kim, A Co-Worker's Inappropriate Jokes, and Gabe's Top Surgerytw: surgeryOriginal Air Date: December 14, 2022Gabe 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 Amateur 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 id...
2023-12-271h 27Best Gabe EverREPLAY: Too Long, Did Read (It): Not My Cup Of Tea, But If My Friend Got It I'd Be Happy For HerORIGINAL AIR DATE: February 13, 2023In 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!Listen Ad Free: https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusThis has been a Gallison ProductionProduced by Melisa D. Monts...
2023-12-2526 minBest Gabe EverDiscovering Poetry with Maya Williams, Maintenance Therapy, and Working With Friends [MINISODE]Allison has some great ideas for Gabe's movie. A listener writes in to ask about no longer "needing" therapy but still wanting to go. Poet Maya Williams joins the show to talk about their new book "Refused A Second Date," intergenerational dating patterns and the process of writing very personal poetry. Finally, should you work with your friends? Or is that a disaster waiting to happen? Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes:https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusThis has been...
2023-12-2024 minBest Gabe EverToo Long Did Read [It]: I'm A Buttercream Slutr/mystery brings us a person feeding a baby that isn't theirs. Why is this such a common problem? Then, why was pasta dumped in the New Jersey woods? r/teachers teaches us about coin boys. Melisa and Gabe share the pitfalls and quirks of causing chaos in middle school. And finally, beautiful slugs, seasonal fabric birds and fondant hate. Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes:https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusThis has been a Gallison ProductionProd...
2023-12-1830 minBest Gabe EverDog Physical Therapy with Tanya Plaoude, Triggering Your Partner, and Loyalty [MINISODE]Allison and Gabe saw the same concert without realizing it. A listener writes in wondering how responsible partners need to be around each other's triggers. Then, Tanya Plaoude joins the show to talk about dog physical therapy and why dogs deserve the same care as their human parents. And finally, what does loyalty really mean? And can you have too much of it?Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes:https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusThis has been a Gallison Pr...
2023-12-1326 minBest Gabe EverEating Disorders with Shira Rosenbluth, Staying Friends With An Ex, and Beyonce [TEASER]Gabe is dressed like Aaron Paul. How do celebrities make money outside of acting or music? Diversify! A listener writes in curious about if they should stay friends with their ex who they still have feelings for. Then, licensed clinical social worker Shira Rosenbluth joins the show to bust myths about eating disorders, the BMI, binge eating, and family dynamics. Then, Allison and Gabe grill Melisa about the magic of seeing Beyonce in concert in Houston. What celebs did she see while there?? What was the timeline drama?? How bad was the Uber? How GREAT was the concert?
2023-11-2232 minBest Gabe EverReading Our Auras with Steffi Hill, Accepting A New Future, and Rom Com BooksWatch clips and listen to the full episodes (including International Question and Topix) on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusIs Gabe too dependent on coffee? Probably! A listener writes in wondering what to do now that she knows her mental health will limit her future options. Next, psychic medium Steffi Hill joins the chat to give Allison and Gabe readings and explain what it's like talking to the dead. (Allison is skeptical while Gabe is all in.) And finally, what makes a good rom-com book?
2023-11-0119 minBest Gabe EverQueer Dating Apps with Michael Kaye, An Unusual Poly Lie and Core Memories [TEASER]Watch clips and listen to the full episodes (including International Question and Topix) on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusAllison jumps on a trampoline. A listener writes in because her fiance lied about a polyamory situation but not in the way you'd expect. Archer dating app's Michael Kaye talks about the future of dating for queer men, confronting discrimination on the apps, and his own adorable love story. Finally, Allison, Melisa and Gabe share their core memories. What was Gabe's Ring of Keys moment?This has be...
2023-10-1824 minBest Gabe EverToo Long Did Read (It): That Condom Is Lost To The GodsWatch the full video on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusGabe's go-to mental breakdown place is Jamba Juice. Scientists found a golden egg and they have no idea what it is. Gabe explains what "sapphic" means and who Sappho is. Melisa and Gabe know a lot about the Bible. A Redditor wants to know how to answer her boyfriend who keeps asking if he's her best lover. Why can't men go through a woman's purse even if she asks him to? Then, tales of condoms and moms on the internet!
2023-10-1636 minBest Gabe EverToo Long, Did Read (It): You're Not Allowed To Experience Or Express SadnessAllison gets some test results back live on air. r/CasualConversation bans sadness. Gabe needs everyone to introduce themselves. An agoraphobe gets a win. Melisa witnessed a wild fight in high school. Gabe and Melisa loved Slingo. Allison can't think of anything to think about. Melisa might have synesthesia. Then, there's a threeway Reddit or Not. Hold onto your butts!Watch clips and listen to this podcast ad-freehttps://www.patreon.com/justbetweenusThis has been a Gallison ProductionProduced by Melisa D. Monts and D...
2023-10-0931 minBest Gabe EverToo Long, Did Read (It): I Will Vomit If You Don't Approve ItGabe and Allison continue to gross out Melisa. Then, a Redditor wants to know if anyone has ever been used for revenge? Allison is getting a colonoscopy, which leads to some (also gross) hospital stories. Gabe is losing their tolerance for toxic people (thank goodness). How do you know if a compliment is real? And r/MysteriousFacts brings Allison joy, even if the facts are not true. Join our patreon to listen ad free and/or watch the whole episode as a video!Watch clips and listen to this podcast ad-freehttps://w...
2023-09-1828 minBest Gabe EverToo Long, Did Read (It): For Three Weeks In The Eighth Grade???Gabe's hips aren't cooperating. Ask Reddit digs up old rivalries--mostly for Gabe. Should dibs be allowed? Melisa manages to find a since deleted Am I The Asshole post that angers everyone. Next up, a shocking confession, bad family behavior and Marilyn Monroe's ghost!
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2023-09-0427 minBest Gabe EverToo Long, Did Read (It): Hey, This Person Killed My MomMelisa's home is a Skymall and Gabe is falling apart. r/youshouldknow teaches us about bar etiquette, which sparks a debate about Gabe's flirting practices. Also, what counts as revenge? Next r/history brings an adorable story from olden(ish) times. And finally, how did people survive without glasses?
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2023-08-2826 minBest Gabe EverToo Long, Did Read (It): I Hope He Enjoyed My Life More Than I DidWhat do you call your parents? And is it Mommy and Daddy? Another Allison writes in to explain the Reddit third party app drama. r/pettyrevenge brings us a beautiful karmic tale. Then, a listener sends in a malicious compliance story about flute lessons that asks are you a terrible parent? Gabe needs r/legaladvice and Allison reads a wild post about an ex making everyone's lives a living hell and then sending... nudes? Plus, how to be sneaky--a lesson by Gabe!
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2023-08-1426 minBest Gabe EverClimate Solutions with Molly Wood, Trying To Get Pregnant, and Alcoholtw: fatphobia, alcoholism
Gabe and Allison have queer and feminist book recommendations galore! A listener writes in worried about body image, fatphobia, infertility, and pregnancy. Then, climate change tech reporter Molly Wood joins the chat to provide a surprisingly optimistic view of our planet's future. Can technology really save us all? And finally, why did Gabe end their sobriety?
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2023-08-021h 22Best Gabe EverNon-binary Sports with Kae Ravichandran, Situationships, and Hypermobility Spectrum DisorderGabe and Allison discuss going grey and Allison hates when men wear cardigans. First, a queer listener writes in asking if it's unhealthy that she is okay with being in back to back situationships. Then, Gabe and Allison are joined by Kae Ravichandran who won the non-binary division of the Boston Marathon to talk about trans people and sports. And finally, Allison is looking into whether she has hypermobility spectrum disorder and what that means for her life.
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2023-07-051h 14Best Gabe EverToo Long, Did Read (It): Whatever They Are, Here They Come AgainAllison starts off by deeply upsetting Melisa with a rat photo. In r/todayIlearned, the trio speculate on why birth rates have dropped so dramatically in the last few years-- which is pretty easy to do given current society! Then, a man blames his 1 year old grandson for his divorce. r/wheredidthesodago showcases infomercials both good and bad. Gabe shares a horror story about buying a child a gift off an Instagram ad. r/BadTeachers gives us schadenfreude for bad people being fired, and Melisa shares why she held a grudge against an old teacher. (Pro tip: don't piss off...
2023-06-1231 minBest Gabe EverJBU Live - Gabe and Allison's Birthday! ANNOUNCEMENTJoin us for a Just Between Us bday live stream with our besties Rachel Retha Middleton and Cerise Castle! It's gonna get silly.
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2023-06-0801 minBest Gabe EverThe Art Of Giving Advice with Meredith Goldstein, Losing People to QAnon, and Life HacksAllison forces Gabe to share a fun fact that prompts a "deep" discussion about the human experience. The duo then try to help a listener who feels guilty over losing a former boyfriend to right-wing conspiracy theories. Then, Love Letters advice columnist Meredith Goldstein joins the pod to talk about why people don't listen to relationship advice and her own journey with opening herself up to the vulnerability of love. (Allison fangirls!) Finally, in Topixxx, Melisa destroys with a well-timed joke. And the trio share their own life hacks -- legal andddd illegal.
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2023-06-071h 12Best Gabe EverREPLAY: PRIDE LIVE PART TWO! Coming Out Advice with Lucy Dacus and Internalized Homophobia/Transphobia with Alexis SanchezOriginal Air Date: June 25, 2021
In the final part of our Pride Live! show, Gabe and Allison are joined by musician Lucy Dacus to answer a listener's question about the best way to come out to her straight group of friends (and everyone else). Activist and educator Alexis Sanchez then stops by to discuss internalized homophobia/transphobia/biphobia. Alexis and Gabe share their own experiences of accepting themselves and offer advice for others struggling.
This episode contains conversations about homophobia and transphobia. Please take care while listening.
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2023-05-3142 minBest Gabe EverREPLAY: PRIDE LIVE PART ONE! Trans Rights with ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio and THE GAY OFFS with Kalen AllenOriginal Air Date June, 23, 2021
It's our Pride episode! Hooray! First, a pronoun change for Gabe as an update on their continuing gender journey. Then, we're honored to be joined by the ACLU's Chase Strangio to talk about his work on fighting anti-trans legislation, why these laws have sprung up all over in the last few years, and what we can do to help stop these discriminatory, misinformed, and cruel laws. Gabe then takes over the game show portion of the podcast with THE GAY OFFS! Comedian and icon Kalen Allen goes head to head with Allison, who definitely loses. HAPPY...
2023-05-291h 08Best Gabe EverTLDRI: I Don't Love It When It's Stinky Stinkytw: fatphobia and anti-fat bias
Our trio's deep dive begins with a subreddit for long hair that provides loving support if you want your hair to touch the ground. Allison then reads a r/menwritingwomen post that is so cringey we'd understand if you can't listen or want to rip your ears off. Next, r/HelpMeFind brings us a fun cat toy that Gabe has actually contemplated buying and sparks a conversation about lost things. Finally, wholesome updates on a growing asparagus, Allison is the new cartoonist for Dilbert, Melisa finds a relevant subreddit faster than Gabe or Allison ever c...
2023-05-1532 minBest Gabe EverOvercoming Sexual Shame with Zachary Zane, Weed As A Coping Mechanism and Allison’s BacheloretteAllison's dead grandma is emailing her. A listener writes in to ask if they can still use weed for their mental health even though their therapist doesn't approve. Gabe reveals the reasons they got a new therapist who specializes in autism. Then author Zachary Zane joins the pod to talk about his book Boyslut, his life as a bisexual polyamorous man, and his OCD. He is basically Gabe and Allison's son. And finally, all the sexy secrets and friendship fun from Allison's Bachelorette weekend!
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2023-04-261h 27Best Gabe Ever"Revenge Porn" with Leah Juliett, Calling Someone In, and Avoidance Draft Episode for Apr 12, 2023Content warning: rape, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, non-consent
Allison is wearing makeup and no one cares. Gabe and Allison then answer a listener's question about what to do when their family responds poorly to being called in. Next, survivor advocate and image based sexual abuse activist Leah Juliett joins the podcast for a very important conversation about "revenge porn," how to teach young people about consent, and what to do about the future of our images online. Finally, avoidance! Melisa will not touch the mail. Allison is avoiding writing. And Gabe is still learning how to comfort people.
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2023-04-121h 15Best Gabe EverToo Long Did Read (It): Cocomelon CommunistAllison needs magnets. Gabe feels connected to humanity through r/FoundPaper. Melisa hates looking weak. Do we keep letters from old lovers? Do we check Bibles for money? What is this show about? Gabe was hit by a bicycle once and then their relationship ended. We explore mom group shaming and a horrible post where a mother shares with the entire internet that her daughter lost her virginity and exactly how. Why is everyone obsessed with virginity? Especially your mother!! Plus, fighting the mob and exposing communist Peppa Pig!
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2023-04-1034 minBest Gabe EverSalary Transparency with Maya Lau, Friend Fights, and Memoirstw: mention of sexual assault in Hypotheticals, and mentions of shootings and violence in Topix
Allison hates her insurance and Gabe hates their monotone testosterone voice. After complaining, the duo give advice to a listener who is concerned about a conflict between two friends and is wondering if she should meddle to try to fix things. Next, Maya Lau joins the podcast to explain the importance of salary transparency, the benefits of unionization, and eliminating shame around money. Plus, how do Allison and Gabe relate to each other around finances?Finally, memoirs! Who should write one? What makes a good...
2023-04-051h 22Best Gabe EverMale Friendship with Gabe Mollica, Compulsive Lying, and Material PossessionsTranscription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q1w3LxR1wF2QsdzEtspr8VOVCrEf5F-IvSNr1aA3V6g/edit?usp=sharing
Gabe announces (not for the first time) that he wants to get a degree in mortuary science and be a funeral director. The duo then try to help a listener whose best friend can't seem to stop lying. Writer and performer Gabe Mollica joins the podcast to talk about male friendships, male loneliness, and how he has learned to have deeper relationships through his one-man show. And finally, material possessions! Is it bad to like stuff?
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2023-03-151h 17Best Gabe EverGay and Gen Z Tiktok with Mak Ingemi, Dog Parenting, and Awards ShowsTranscription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iOGtTXAOcgKNipTKoDq3ZTza0DMzPvdEt_e3qtMtmPk/edit?usp=sharing
Allison's one year post-knee surgery. Gabe wants to know if any movie injuries have ever seemed real. First, a listener writes in wondering if threatening their dog with nail clippers when it's to keep them safely out of the kitchen is the right thing to do. How can we help our animals when they don't understand we're helping? And is negative reinforcement the way to go? Parenting is impossible! Then, Tiktoker and podcaster Mak Ingemi joins the pod to discuss trade secrets, share her frustrations wi...
2023-03-011h 09Best Gabe EverToo Long, Did Read (It): If You Kill A Stranger, You Can Get Away With ItTranscription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SVUpq6ySIz-_QGLwEyM_qRNJ-kU6othabJwuJ5g5yRU/edit?usp=sharing
We're back exploring the confounding corners of Reddit! The trio debate an Am I The Asshole about a man who doesn't want to take care of the dog his wife and kids have chosen to neglect. They then discuss an r/damnthat'sinteresting post that prompts a discussion on how to best kill your spouse. Also, why is the r/antiwork movement so controversial? Gabe, Allison and Melisa disagree on the semantics. But they do agree that Gabe has no filter!
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2023-02-2732 minBest Gabe EverToo Long, Did Read (It): If They Go Low, I'm Going To The GutterTranscription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nr3EgMDlGCaFr0ivoMrGZKJkvg1Ug9Iinw52kmM1ekM/edit?usp=sharing
In our brand new weekly show, Melisa and Gabe teach Allison about "Today I Learned" where she finds a wild story about 1700s pirates hijacking the metric system from reaching the United States. Allison also misunderstands how to actually find a subreddit. Meanwhile, Gabe is skeptical of the authenticity of Reddit posts in r/movies and on Reddit in general. And Melisa, because of her commitment to social vengeance, is one of the most famous people in her very niche subreddits. Everyone is h...
2023-02-2026 minBest Gabe EverCreating Apps with Tara Reed, When You're The Friend Who Plans Everything, and Gender Reveal PartiesTranscript: 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?
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2023-02-081h 22Best Gabe EverHow To Have A "Good" Life with Dr. Marc Schulz, Gabe's Broken Engagement, and George SantosTranscription: 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.
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Best Gabe EverWhen Your Partner Gets An HIV Diagnosis with Michele Dunn BakerFirst, Gaby wants to be Allison's "momager." Allison is not into it. The duo then talk to Gaby's beloved aunt, writer Michele Dunn Baker, about her husband getting diagnosed with HIV one year into their marriage. Michelle shares their journey since learning the news in 1987 which includes saving his life with alternative medicine and brand new treatments, and how their love continues to thrive despite hardship. If you are a book agent or publisher interested in Michele's book about this experience, contact gabyisbadwithmoney@gmail.com.
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