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The Ridiculist
The Ridiculist Presents: Dumb Love
This week, take a trip down memory lane with an early episode of Dumb Love, Jen and Sally's original podcast (and the episode where Jen tells the story that led to her Seduced to Slay fame). On this episode, hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks begin with a crazy write-in from comedian Shanda Sung and a quickie about a murder plot gone wrong. Jen tells the messed-up tale of killer couple Melissa Bredow and Jason Belanger and Sally gives us the love story at the heart of the Supreme Court case, Obergefell v. Hodges. ...
2024-02-07
1h 01
Dumb Love
Episode 167: The Sweet One
Hosts Jen O'Neill and Sally Brooks get into the episode with stories about a woman who gets left at the altar and finds out she has the best friends ever and a copycat of the Night Clipper. Then Jen tells the feel good story of Doran Smith and David Squillante's heroic act while on their honeymoon in Spain. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb and things they love (Sally's album coming out!). Homework: Order Sally's album and get tickets to Red Clay Comedy Festival. See pictures from this episode! C...
2022-10-18
33 min
Dumb Love
RERUN: Episode 35
It's May rerun season! Enjoy this encore airing of Episode 35: Best Friend Ben. Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode talking about their favorite Valentine's Days. Then Jen lets Sally choose her own adventure with quickies and Sally chooses wrong and ends up hearing a story about a man who marries one of his daughters after murdering her boyfriend. Sally, in turn, tells Jen about the perfect Valentine's Day present from the El Paso Zoo. Jen tells the crazy story of Heather and Matthew Salazar. Sally tries to bring it back ar...
2022-05-24
57 min
Dumb Love
RERUN: Episode 20
It's May rerun season! Enjoy this encore airing of Episode 20: A Very Spooky Episode. And don't forget to go see Sally and Jen at Go Bananas Comedy Club in Cincinnati, Ohio May 19-22! Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks begin their very special Halloween episode with quickies about Amanda Large Teague, the woman who married a ghost, and two couples who have a Halloween meet-cute. Along the way they both reveal whether or not they've seen a ghost (spoiler: YES). Sally then gets into the Halloween spirit with the story of the Trick or T...
2022-05-17
52 min
Dumb Love
Episode 145: Salty Dawg
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode with quickies about a couple whose wedding venue goes up in flames and friends being friends. Jen tells the true crime story of Carmen and Frank Stonemark and James Deese, and Sally shares the amazing friendship story of Ashely Thomas and LaToya Wimberly. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (not much!) and things they love (moving on and Sally's album recording May 19-20 at Go Bananas Comedy Club). See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepo...
2022-04-18
58 min
Dumb Love
Episode 141: Miracle Dog
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode with quickies about couple who decides to do the 24-hour Target challenge and a couple who catches a porch pirate in the act. Jen tells the true crime story of Diana Haun & Michael Dally, and Sally shares sweet-as-pie true love story Jim and Vivian Starr. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (not much!) and things they love (the podcast Dear Buddies and Sally's kid). See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com Follow...
2022-03-21
52 min
Dumb Love
Episode 139: Leftover Spaghetti
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks get into the episode with quickies about funerals for sex dolls and bachelorette party disasters. Then Sally tells the wild true crime story of Lonnie Feather and Michael Hunter and Jen tells the sweet true love story of Stan Lee and his wife of 69 years, Joanie. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (war in Ukraine) and things they love (Sally's sister-in-law Tosha and Damon Sumner's new album "I Know Who I Am"). Check out the new Happy Town merch! See pictures...
2022-03-07
58 min
Dumb Love
Episode 136: Road Trip
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks bring you a special Valentine's Day oops all quickies episode! Sally starts with a quickie about a woman whose life was saved by her love of Wordle (and the love of her daughters) and Jen tells us a couple celebrating their decision to remain child-free. Sally ends with a sweet story about pancakes. See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com Follow Dumb Love: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter dumblovepodcast.com
2022-02-14
33 min
Dumb Love
Episode 133: Snow Cookies
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks bring you a special oops all quickies episode! Sally starts with a listicle quickie about the most ridiculous fights that almost broke couples up but didn't and Jen tells us about a woman who got engaged in NYC. Then Jen does a listicle about the worst dates ever and Sally ends with a sweet story about man and his dog. See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com Follow Dumb Love: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter dumblovepodcast.com
2022-01-24
35 min
Dumb Love
Episode 130: Holiday Rerun II
Happy New Year! It's another holiday rerun (Sally got a mild case of covid). This is an early one, Episode 14: the origin of the name Dumb Dumbs. Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode with quickies about a couple who got caught in a compromising position and a man who really really loves vacuums. Then Sally tells the crazy pants story of Michelle Hadley, Angela Diaz and Ian Diaz and Jen makes us feel warm and fuzzy with Christopher Dempsey and Heather Krueger's beautiful tale of love and sacrifice. They...
2022-01-03
1h 07
Dumb Love
Episode 129: Holiday Rerun
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks bring you this very special RERUN of episode 28! They get into their 2019 holiday episode with quickies about women marrying themselves and a Sheraton in Puerto Vallarta being homophobic pieces of crap. Then Sally bums us out with the true crime story of the Black Widow of Alabama: Audrey Marie Hilley. Jen brings the mood back up with the love story of Maureen Justice and Hugh Robertson. They end the episode talking about a case of mistaken identity and Jen's true feelings about the Elf on the S...
2021-12-27
55 min
Dumb Love
Episode 127: Alcohol and Therapy
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode with quickies about a no-screens couples challenge and a story of women helping women. Jen tells the true crime story of Eric Perteet and Tammi McCreery, and Sally shares the incredible love story of Jennifer and Chris Powell. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (redecorating an empty room) and things they love (Jen's amazing friend Carly and the new Beatles documentary). See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com Follow Dumb Love:...
2021-12-13
1h 03
Dumb Love
Episode 125: Weak for Donuts
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks bring you a post-Thanksgiving oops all quickies episode! Jen starts with a quickie about the unluckiest couple in the UK and Sally tells us about a man who is weak for donuts. Sally ends with a sweet story about a woman who mistakenly invites a stranger home for Thanksgiving and ends up starting a beautiful tradition. See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com Follow Dumb Love: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter dumblovepodcast.com
2021-11-28
29 min
Dumb Love
Episode 123: The House of Paul
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks bring you a special oops all quickies episode! Sally starts with a quickie about a man who loans his girlfriend's car to the wrong stranger and Jen tells us about a couple who gets married on their first date. Sally ends with a sweet story about a two emergency room nurses who get engaged. See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com Follow Dumb Love: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter dumblovepodcast.com
2021-11-15
36 min
Dumb Love
Episode 121: The Prize is Wine
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks bring you a special oops all quickies episode! Sally starts with a quickie about a man whose wife reports him missing and Jen tells us about a new power couple. Sally ends with a sweet story about a couple who gets a wonderful surprise for their 77th wedding anniversary See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com Follow Dumb Love: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter dumblovepodcast.com
2021-11-01
36 min
Dumb Love
Episode 118: Friendly Face
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks bring you a special Fall Break oops all quickies episode! Note: this was recorded last year but only released on Patreon (thanks patrons!). Jen starts with a quickie about the dangers of leaving a bad yelp review and Sally talks about a fantasy gone wrong. Sally ends with a sweet story about puppies. See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com Follow Dumb Love: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter dumblovepodcast.com
2021-10-11
26 min
Dumb Love
Episode 114: The Picklebacks
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks bring you a special oops all quickies episode! Sally starts with a quickie about crazy nature facts and Jen shares a story about a couple with a unique garden. Sally finishes up with a sweet story about a woman who writes 1750 compliments to her friends and family. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (weight bias in medicine and new variants) and things they love (the podcast Something Was Wrong and Ben's birthday). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from this...
2021-09-13
41 min
Dumb Love
Episode 113: The Night Clipper
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks bring you a special Labor Day oops all quickies episode! Sally starts with a quickie about Miriam Sankewitz: a woman who really LOVES bunnies and Jen shares a story about a scoreboard message. Sally finishes up with a sweet story about a WWII vet who finally meets his pen pal. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (hurricanes) and things they love (making fires and the cool ladies who run El Ponce and Tiendita in Atlanta). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See...
2021-09-06
43 min
Dumb Love
Episode 112: Horned Up Old Ladies
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start off the episode with quickies about neighbors who love dad jokes and another couple caught having sex in public. Jen tells the true crime story of Julia Phillips and Melvin Roberts and Sally shares the incredible love story of Mujeebullah and Khadeja Amiree. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (bad sets and bad self-care) and things they love (Jen's daughter drumming and good haircuts). See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com Follow Dumb Lov...
2021-08-30
1h 00
Dumb Love
Episode 111: The Curse of the Pod
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks kick off the episode with quickies about a Olympian who sells her medal and wedding horror stories. Then Sally tells the harrowing true crime story of Charlie Smith and Tonya Bundick and Jen shares the sweet true love story of Denise Fennell and Rick Pasqualone. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (COVID and the situation in Afghanistan) and things they love (Sleater Kinney and the helpers). See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com Follow Dum...
2021-08-23
1h 02
Dumb Love
Episode 110: Fat Frog's Butt
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks kick off the episode with quickies about a crass wedding invitation and a new trailer park for swingers. Jen tells the true crime story of Becky and Keith Bryan and Sally shares the incredible love story of Dolly Parton and Carl Thomas Dean. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (time passing and feeling like a bad parent) and things they love (Jen's niece and PIZZA). See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com Follow Dumb Love...
2021-08-16
1h 01
Dumb Love
Episode 108: Tuck n' Roll
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks bring you a special Back to School quickie episode! Sally starts with a quickie about some a woman who takes police on a wild chase to McDonalds and Jen shares some crazy Tinder dates. Sally finishes up with a sweet story about neighbors who became best friends during the pandemic. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (delayed flights and the end of summer) and things they love (Sally's Santa Fe vacation and Red Clay Comedy Festival). Join Dumb Love on Patreon S...
2021-08-02
41 min
Dumb Love
Episode 105: Doctor Macaroni
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks begin the episode with quickies about some dumb dumb couples (and a guy who does something so gross that it makes Jen legit cringe). Jen tells the true crime story of Benita Alexander and Paolo Macchiarini and Sally shares the heartwarming stories of friendship and love from Tia Wimbush and Susan Ellis. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (no real vacation and sleeping in the same room as a 5 year old) and things they love (Chattanooga, TN and "The Postscript Murders" by Elly Griffiths). See...
2021-07-12
1h 08
Dumb Love
Episode 104: Car Pizza
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks bring you a special Fourth of July quickie episode! Sally starts with a quickie about some extreme sisters and Jen warns us about dating bio red flags. Sally finishes up with a sweet story about a man who goes to beauty school at age 79. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (Jen's car wreck and generally crazy life) and things they love (good friends and prozac). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love
2021-07-05
38 min
Dumb Love
Episode 101: Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity
We're back, baby! Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks get into the episode with quickies about a man accused of killing his wife and a couple who plans a wedding at their dream mansion. Then Sally tells the wild story of Kelli Peters and Kent and Jill Easter and Jen shares the super sweet true love story of Kimberlee Stevenson and John Murray. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (nothing) and things they love (being back and Sally's 15th wedding anniversary). See pictures from this episode! Contact...
2021-06-14
1h 09
Dumb Love
RERUN: Episode 33
Rerun season is here! Enjoy this encore airing of Episode 33: Oh, Sheila! Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks kick off the episode talking about their Instagram run-in with Gary Janetti. Then they dive into quickies about a new form of male birth control and a Snapchat meet-cute that somehow involves Steve Harvey. Jen tells the insane story of Sheila Davalloo and then Sally makes Jen cry with the love story of Linda and Peter Tracy. They end the episode talking things they love, including the podcast, Chasing Cosby, and Sally's quest for fun.
2021-05-24
55 min
Dumb Love
Episode 100: Bangin' Content
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start their 100th EPISODE with quickies about a man who bowls a very special perfect game and the story behind the headline, "Florida duo – one in a bull costume – try to burn down a home with Ragu, cops say." Jen tells the true crime story of Lita McClinton and James Sullivan and Sally shares the love story of Edie Windsor and Thea Spyer and a love that took down the Defense Against Marriage Act. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (missing your mom on Mother's Day...
2021-05-10
1h 09
Dumb Love
Episode 96: Actually Episode 31
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks take the week off and instead bring you this classic episode from the before times. They kick off the episode talking about another shady Instagram couple and a woman who is FIRED UP about her unsupportive boyfriend. Then Jen tells the crazy story of Michael and Elizabeth Turpin, and Sally warms our hearts with the sweet tale of Emmy Abrahamson and Vic Kocula. They end the episode talking about Jen's broken toe and the memorial for Sally's mom. See pictures from this episode!
2021-04-12
50 min
Dumb Love
Episode 94: Sporty Friends
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks jump into the episode with quickies about a couple who gets 500 pounds of pennies and a viral proposal. Then Sally tells the wild story of John Stonehouse and Jen shares the super sweet true love story of Luis Solis and Hailey Nicole Terrell. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (guns and Jen's sweet dog Frank) and things they love (good friends, Unsecure and Magic for Humans live). See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com Follow...
2021-03-29
56 min
Dumb Love
Episode 90: Organized Naughtiness
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks kick off the episode with quickies about horrible wedding mishaps and a swingers convention gone wrong. Jen tells the true crime story of Astrid and Stephen Tepatti and Ebony Woods and Sally shares the beautiful true love story of Hal Karp and Irene Sibaja. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (Jen's sick pup) things they love (Cluetown and Maria Bamford). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com Follow...
2021-03-01
1h 06
Dumb Love
Episode 89: If It Makes You Happy
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks get into the episode with quickies about a man who marries a pizza and a couple trying to break the world record for togetherness. Then Sally tells the true crime story of the murder of Denita Smith and Jen shares the super sweet true love story of Denny and Karen Vinar. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (the storms in Texas) and things they love (the TV show QI and the podcast Even the Rich). See pictures from this episode! Contac...
2021-02-22
1h 09
Dumb Love
Episode 84: Close Your Heart
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode with quickies about a man who loves his daughter and the signs you are being catfished. Then Sally tells the true crime story of the murders of Caleb, Bill, and Bridget Harrison and Jen shares the super sweet true love story of Fred and Florence Harvey. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (not fixing easy problems and short vacations) and things they love (easy solutions, the movie Promising Young Woman and the TV show Lupin). See pictures from this episod...
2021-01-18
1h 06
Dumb Love
Episode 83: World on Fire
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks kick off the episode with quickies about the worst wedding proposals and a couple caught having sex in an airplane. Jen tells the wild story of Joy DeSomber and Joseph Cua and Sally shares the beautiful love story of Dr. Jill and President Elect Joe Biden. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (everything) and things they love (the Warnock and Osssoff wins and living in Dekalb county). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Lov...
2021-01-11
1h 03
Dumb Love
Episode 82: A Very Utah Episode
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks begin the episode with quickies about a man who loves porn more than anything in the world and a #coupleschallenge on TikTok. Then Sally tells the tragic story of the murder of Karin Strom and Jen shares the super sweet love story of Steve Brown and Shayla Johnson. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (neck pain and 2020) and things they love (sleep and hope for a new year). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from this episode! Contact...
2021-01-04
51 min
Dumb Love
Episode 81: The Year That Never Was
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks bring you a special year-end quickie episode for the year from hell. Sally starts with a quickie about a woman who is still mad at her ex, 29-years later and Jen tells us about the woman who fell in love with the Pharma Bro. Then Sally uplifts us with a story about birds in love and they end the episode talking about things that were dumb and things they loved about 2020. Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from this episode! Contact Du...
2020-12-26
22 min
Dumb Love
Episode 80: Happy Whatever
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks begin the holiday episode talking about their 12 Days of Giving. Then they get into quickies about a recovered wedding ring and a boyfriend who buys a jet ski. Jen tells the wild story of Catherina Voss and Michael Draven and Sally shares the beautiful love story of Jan Morris and Elizabeth Tuckniss. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (puppy surgery and mom guilt) and things they love (healthy puppies and taking a break). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from t...
2020-12-21
59 min
Dumb Love
Episode 79: Big Heart
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks begin the episode with quickies about couples getting caught in compromising positions. Then Sally tells the sad and tragic story of lottery winner Jeffrey Dampier and Jen shares the inspiring love story of Billy Lewis and Emily Bugg. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (covid holidays) and things they love (Holly Ballantine's Be the Village campaign and staying home for the holidays). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com
2020-12-14
1h 01
Dumb Love
Episode 78: Laughter Yoga
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks jump into the episode with quickies about the dumbest-ever couple and a really bad doctor. Then Jen tells the crazy story of Leon Jacob and Valerie McDaniel and Sally shares the beautiful love story of JodyAnn Morgan and Chaya Milchtein of Mechanic Shop Femme (pronounced Kha-ya despite Sally constantly mispronouncing it during the episode). They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (puppies and the holidays) and things they love (The Movie Show and We Are the Champions). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See p...
2020-12-07
1h 07
Dumb Love
Episode 77: Actually Episode 24
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks are taking the week off and giving you this classic episode (Episode 24: Ghost Grandma). They get into the episode with quickies about the World Championship for Wife Carrying and the world's biggest tinder date. Then Sally tells the tragic tale of the Heidt Family murders and Jen makes us swoon with the love story of Jen and Will Newton. The close out the episode talking about things they love, including how Jen's Grandma's ghost helped her find her wedding ring. Join Dumb Love on Patreon
2020-11-30
54 min
Dumb Love
Episode 76: Trust Science
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks begin the episode with quickies about couples getting caught in compromising positions. Then Sally tells the meth-heavy crazy story of Nancy and Frank Howard and Jen shares the happy-sad love story of Alex and Jean Trebek They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (covid holidays) and things they love ("Moonflower Murders" by Anthony Horowitz and the podcast "I Saw What You Did"). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com ...
2020-11-23
1h 06
Dumb Love
Episode 75: This Day is Chaos
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks jump into the episode with quickies about divorce. Then Jen tells the crazy story of Angelika Graswald and Sally shares the beautiful love story of Grandpa Johnnie and the Sweet Mary Bus. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (dog DNA) and things they love (the election). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com Follow Dumb Love: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter dumblovepodcast.com
2020-11-16
1h 12
Dumb Love
Episode 74: Bail Money
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks begin the episode with quickies about a really good girlfriend and some really bad brides. Then Sally tells the unbelievable crazy story of Stacey Castor and Jen shares the beautiful love story of K.T. Robbins and Jeannine Ganaye. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (the election) and things they love (a blue Georgia and Sally's birthday). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com Follow Dumb Love:
2020-11-09
1h 01
Dumb Love
Episode 73: Tequil-yeah!
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks kick off the episode with quickies about a couple in trouble at the airport and a threesome on an altar. Then Jen tells the sad and crazy story of April and James Kauffman and Sally shares the beautiful story of love between a mother and son-- Bruce Hollywood and Nobue Ouchi. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (Epstein and the election) and things they love (the TV show Search Party and the podcast Kelly Corrigan Wonders). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See...
2020-11-02
1h 10
Dumb Love
Episode 72: Trick and Treats
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode with quickies about the Michael Myers of Decatur and a couple with some over-the-top Halloween decorations. Then Sally tells the tricky, crazy story of Pearl Lusk and Olga Trapani Rocco and Jen shares two sweet love stories: of Bernard and Alicia Brown and Theo and Benny the skeleton. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (covid tests and not getting puppies) and things they love (in-law visits and GETTING A PUPPY). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from t...
2020-10-26
1h 03
Dumb Love
Episode 70: Mickies and Ludes
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks begin the episode with quickies about an animal/human love story and a spooky wedding venue. Then Sally tells the twisted and crazy story of Heather Garraus and Shawna Nelson and Jen shares the beautiful love story of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (not going on vacation and school woes) and things they love (possible puppies and The Local News podcast). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love
2020-10-12
1h 03
Dumb Love
Episode 69: Forty Dollar Toaster
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks jump into the episode with quickies about a ridiculous wedding RSVP and a woman shocked by a NYTimes Vows article. Then Jen tells the sad and crazy story of Bruce Cleland met Rebecca Quezada Salcedo and Sally shares the beautiful love story of Monica Hingston and Peg Moran. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (Jen's pop-up being cancelled) and things they love (self-care and a FB blocking Google Chrome extension). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from this episode! Con...
2020-10-05
1h 12
Dumb Love
Episode 68: Love Doctor
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks kick off the episode with quickies about a man who makes a very bad wager and the best and worst wedding songs. Then Sally tells the dark and crazy story of Amy Allwine and Jen shares the beautiful love story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Marty Ginsburg. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (SO MANY THINGS) and things they love (generous fans and an Emmy win for Zendaya) Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from this episode! Con...
2020-09-28
1h 13
Dumb Love
Episode 67: Dates from Hell
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks begin the episode with quickies about Carole Baskin and a couple of good humans. Then Jen tells the twisted and crazy story of Gilles Tetreault, Johnny Altinger and killer Mark Twitchell and Sally shares the beautiful love story of Sam Siatta and Ashley Volk. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (Red Clay being cancelled and ants in Sally's pants) and things they love (Jen's vegan Italian pop-up, Dustin Harder's new podcast "Keep on Cookin", and Sally's brother coming to visit) Join Dumb Lo...
2020-09-21
58 min
Dumb Love
Episode 66: Bucket of Balls
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks jump into the episode with quickies about a out of control bride and a woman engaged to a jumbo jet. Then Sally tells the crazy story of the kidnapping of Quinn Grey and Jen shares the beautiful love story sent in by her friend Jess Benoit. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (homelessness) and things they love (Five Loaves Atlanta). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com F...
2020-09-14
56 min
Dumb Love
Episode 65: Soft Surroundings
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks begin with two write-in quickies from amazing listeners-- a request for the story behind the song Frankie and Johnny and a beautiful listener love story. Then Jen tells the harrowing and crazy story of Joyce Sowa and Sally scores a perfect 10 with the love story of Nadia Comaneci and Bart Conner. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (being busy) and things they love (a long weekend and supportive employers). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from this episode! ...
2020-09-07
54 min
Dumb Love
Episode 64: Killer Monkeys
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks kick off the episode with quickies about a man and some squirrel monkeys and the longest married couple of all time. Then Sally tells the crazy story of the Excedrin murders and Jen makes our hearts swell with the love story of Alex Assali and Claudia Lohny. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (everything) and things they love (grandparents and the Jane Club). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gma...
2020-08-31
1h 05
Dumb Love
Episode 63: Life, Man
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode with quickies about a $3000 opportunity and a couple who has it all. Then Jen tells the twisty, turny crazy story of Sonia Rios and Sally lifts our spirits with the love story of Julie Rose and Bob O'Sullivan. They end the episode with things that are dumb (school and styrofoam) and things they love (Pen15 and pandemic pods). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com Follow Dumb Love...
2020-08-24
1h 03
Dumb Love
Episode 62: Dumb Love, the Musical
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks begin the episode with quickies about a Google Maps snafu and a Taco Bell dilemma. Then Sally tells the crazy story of Shanna "Liz" Golyar, Dave Krupa, and Cari Farver and Jen makes us happy cry with the love story of Kenneth Felts and Phillip Jones. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (school starting, forgetting good news) and things they love (friends getting engaged and doing stand-up again).
2020-08-17
58 min
Dumb Love
Episode 61: Girls Trip
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks jump into the episode with quickies about a badass survivor and a bunch of silly wedding fails. Then Jen tells the wild and crazy story of Bobbi Jo Smith, Jennifer Jones, and the murder of Bob Dow. Sally lifts our spirits with the love story of David and Avril Hurd. They end the episode with things that are dumb (no arrests in the murder of Breonna Taylor and crowded schools in Georgia) and things they love (relief for acid reflux and the new season of 30 for 30). Join D...
2020-08-10
59 min
Dumb Love
Episode 60: Medium Sized Dog
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode with quickies about a unique gender reveal party and a couple arrested for walking their dog. Then Sally tells the crazy story of the kidnapping of Denise Huskins and Jen takes us to happy town with the love story of Cameron and Sam Bloom (www.sambloom.com.au). The end the episode talking about things that are dumb (foot injuries and acid reflux) and things they love (vacations and sleep podcasts). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See...
2020-08-03
59 min
Dumb Love
Episode 59: Love is All You Need
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks slack off another week and re-air some of their favorite love stories. This week, re-enjoy the love stories of Nayeff Herbid and Btoo Allami, Emma Perrier and Adem Guzel, and Sally and Ben Brooks. Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com Follow Dumb Love: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter dumblovepodcast.com
2020-07-27
1h 04
Dumb Love
Episode 57: Take a Gander
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks jump into the episode with quickies about wedding pet peeves and a missing WV woman. Then Jen tells the brutally crazy story about Justin and Taylor Helzer and Sally restores our faith in humanity with the love story of Nick and Diane Marson and the town of Gander. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (the inaction on Breonna Taylor's murder, making decisions about school) and things they love (I May Destroy You and family zoom calls). Join Dumb Love on Patreon S...
2020-07-13
1h 10
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Episode 56: Oh Canada
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode with quickies about a mom working for LGTBQ+ rights and a couple trying to make a great escape. Then Sally tells the tragic and crazy story of the murder of LaNell Barsock and Jen lifts our hearts with the story of love across the U.S./Canadian border. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (cancelled plans, Mother Nature) and things they love (writing and the podcast Guru). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from this episode!...
2020-07-06
52 min
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Episode 55: One Year Anniversary
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks celebrate their one year anniversary episode with quickies about restaurant break-ups and hot booty calls. Then Jen tells the crazy story of Ted Binion and Sandy Murphy and she HAS FEELINGS about it. Sally Brings the love with the sweet love story of writers Allison Glock and T. Cooper. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (racism) and things they love (comedian Julie Osborne and Zach's birthday). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from this episode! Contact Dumb Love...
2020-06-29
59 min
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Episode 54: You Can't Kill Me
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks jump into the episode with quickies about a guy whose family didn't believe he had what it takes to make it on America's Got Talent and a couple who met on a reality TV show. Then Sally tells the crazy story of badass Christy Salters Martin and Jen give us chills with the beautiful love story of Kerry Anne and Michael Gordon. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (confederate statues) and things they love (taking down confederate statues and the HBO show "We're Here").
2020-06-21
53 min
Dumb Love
Episode 53: Really Really Lance Bass
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks kick off the episode with quickies about spicing things up with household items and a girl who was catfished by "Lance Bass". Jen then tells the nightmare crazy story of Bruce Stimon. Then Sally restores our faith in humanity with the sweet, sweet love story of Bob Harvey and Annette Callahan. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (voter suppression in black communities) and things they love (Jen's birthday and the TV show "Never Have I Ever"). Join Dumb Love on Patreon Se...
2020-06-15
52 min
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Episode 52: Jen Was Here
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks get into the episode with quickies about good samaritan Rahul Dubey, and Matt Robertson and Khani Le, a couple stuck on an endless vacation. Sally tells the crazy story of the kidnapping of Barbara Mackle and then Jen makes us hold our snark with sweet love story of reality stars Jamie Otis-Hehner and Doug Hehner. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (backlash against Black Lives Matters protestors and the president) and things they love (the TV show Magic for Humans and Atlanta Mayor, Keisha L...
2020-06-08
1h 00
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Episode 51: Big Bob Sucks
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode with quickies about a tiny house wedding and a giant male member. Then Jen tells the sad and crazy story of the murder of Jane Bashara. Sally sparks inspiration with the love story of author Ben Fountain and attorney Sharon Fountain. They end the episode talking about sad things (Jen's sweet dog, Miles and the murder of George Floyd) and things they love (good friends and comedian Sam Evan's new album, Sweet Baby Boy). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures fro...
2020-06-01
1h 04
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Episode 50: The Big 5-0
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks kick off their 50th episode with quickies about mannequins who turned out to not be mannequins and a man who is marrying his cat. Then Sally gets into the crazy story about Denise and Brian Winchester and Mike Williams. Jen takes us to Happy Town with the beautiful love story of Chantal Melanson and Austin Monfort. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (creepy dudes and installing an above-ground pool) and things they love (50 episodes and drive-in movies). Join Dumb Love on Patreon
2020-05-25
1h 02
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Episode 49: Woof is Right
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode with quickies that answer the questions-- what ARE serial cheaters doing during this quarantine and how sexy IS community service? Jen tells the crazy, messed-up story of Jimmy Joste and Rhonda Glover. Then Sally brings it back around with the love story of Sunil Gupta and Charan Singh. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (school and cancelling vacations) and things they love (the last day of school and making plans for the future). Join Dumb Love on Patreon
2020-05-18
56 min
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Episode 48: Generally Good Looking
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks kick off the episode with quickies about SPORTS and how couples in Japan are coping during the pandemic. Then Sally goes back to the 1920s for a crazy story about Ruth and Albert Snyder and Judd Gray. Jen makes us all cry with the beautiful love story of Zakia and Mohammad Ali. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (missing a mom on Mother's Day) and things they love (being a mom on Mother's Day and the TV show Workin' Moms). Join Dumb Lov...
2020-05-11
49 min
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Episode 47: Chocolate Pudding
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks jump into the episode with quickies about a woman goes overboard with role-playing and a couple of criminals who love snack foods (and possibly meth). Then Jen tells the crazy story of Timothy and Lee-Ann Shannon and Sally takes us to Happy Town with the love story of Kris and Paul Scharoun-DeForge. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (this f*&king pandemic) and things they love (restaurants and once again, Dolly Parton). Get tickets for the next Dumb Love Comedy show on F...
2020-05-04
54 min
Dumb Love
Episode 46: All Hail Dolly Parton
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks jump into the episode with quickies about a controversial Instagram post and some quarantine proposal stories. Sally then tells the decades-spanning crazy story of the Unicorn Killer, Ira Einhorn and his victim, Holly Maddux. Jen makes our hearts swell with the sweet love story of Karsten Tüchsen Hansen and Inga Rasmussen. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (not appreciating Dolly Parton for the treasure she is and people protesting quarantine) and things they love (Dolly Parton, duh, and ways to support healthcare workers)....
2020-04-27
47 min
Dumb Love
Episode 45: Driving for Dogs
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode with quickies about a new way to be dumped and a man who wanted to teach his old dog a new trick. Then Jen tells the suspenseful and crazy story of Mark and Julie Bowling. Sally lifts our spirits with the love story of Almotaz Khedrou and Jessica Diaz. They end the episode talking about things they love (teachers and bike riding). Get tickets for the Dumb Love Comedy show on April 24th! Join Dumb Love on Patreon See p...
2020-04-20
59 min
Dumb Love
Episode 44: Uncle Baby Bobby
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode with a sweet write-in quickie from Sally's friend Bob and a quickie that combines pornographic material and Easter eggs. Then Sally tells the twisted, crazy tale of Shelly Michael and Jen makes us smile with the coronavirus-era love story of Jeremy Cohen and Tori Cignarella. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (quarantine) and things they love (getting time to themselves and Jen recipe testing for the Vegan Roadie, Dustin Harder). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from t...
2020-04-13
57 min
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Episode 43: Young Dumb Idiots
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks kick off the episode with quickies about couples resorting to virtual weddings and a man who had a mishap with his wedding ring. Then Jen tells the crazy story of Michelle Hetzel, Brandon Bloss, Keary Renner and the murder of Devon Guzman. Sally lifts our spirits with the beautiful love story of Anthony Butler and Jessie Rix. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (missing trips and insomnia) and things they love (funny friends). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures f...
2020-04-05
1h 01
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Episode 42: TV on the Inside
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks kick of the episode with quickies about a cinematic proposal and a couple who gets into a fight over a "pee napkin." Then Sally gets into the crazy story about Lesotho's Prime Minister and First Lady, Thomas and Maesaiah Thabane, and the mysterious murder of Lipolelo Thabane. Jen takes us to happy town with the love story of Carrie Schmitt's Single Rose Project. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (coronavirus and being stuck at home on your anniversary during coronavirus) and things that they lov...
2020-03-30
54 min
Dumb Love
Episode 41: Pork Chops and Applesauce
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode talking about the weather (with the caveat that this episode was mostly recorded several weeks ago). Jen talks about writer Meg Zukin's Social Distance Project and Sally brings a sweet quickie about Peter Mutabazi and his son, Tony. Jen gets into her crazy story- the love triangle of Hurley Fontenot, Billy Mac Fleming and Laura Nugent as reenacted on the ID show Heartbreakers. Then Sally melts hearts with her love story of Karl-Heinz Martens and the Bridgegroom's Oak. They end the episode talking ab...
2020-03-23
50 min
Dumb Love
Episode 40: Sharon and Karen
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode with quickies about a random act of kindness and a woman who marries her duvet (spoiler: they're on board). Then Sally tells the crazy story of badass Teri Jendusa-Nicolai and Jen takes us to happy town with the beautiful love story of Karen Thompson and Sharon Kowalski. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (coronavirus, obviously) and things they love (Sally's brother and hearing from fans). Join Dumb Love on Patreon See pictures from this episode! Co...
2020-03-16
50 min
Dumb Love
Episode 39: Grandpa's Ashes
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks kick off the episode talking about their new Patreon. Then they get into quickies about a woman who held onto someone else's wedding photos for over 30 years and how Sally lives with someone else's grandpa's ashes. Jen then tells the crazy story of Jason Witt and Andrea Stanley. Sally makes us feel all warm and fuzzy with the love story of Anna Claire and Jimbo Waldrop. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb (dogs in diapers and kids sleeping at the Monster Truck Jam) and...
2020-03-09
43 min
Dumb Love
Episode 38: Little Hey Hey
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks kick off the episode with quickies about a crime fighting couple and possibly the most disturbing story in podcast history. Then Sally tells the crazy, epic story of murderer Sharon Kinne and Jen takes us to happy town with the sweet love story of Nick and Vanessa Lachey. They end the episode talking about things they love: sparkly rain boots and binge-watching Love is Blind on Netflix. Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com Follow Dumb Love: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter dumblovepodcast.com Find...
2020-03-02
56 min
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Episode 37: Ferocious Seven
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode with some uncharacteristic "serious talk." Then they shake that off and get into two quickies about a woman who tried to sell her husband on Facebook for $111 and a couple who come home to find a burglar asleep in their bed. Jen tells the heartbreaking, crazy story of Jennifer Morrissey and Mike McNew. Then Sally fills our hearts with joy with the love story of Laura and Brayden Fangenello. They end the episode talking about things they love, including seeing Bobcat Goldthwait and Dana Gould's fant...
2020-02-24
48 min
Dumb Love
Episode 36: Left for Dead
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks begin with quickies about horrible dates and a man who told everyone his (very much alive) girlfriend was dead. Then Sally tells the twisted tale of Harold Henthorn and the tragic deaths of Lynn Henthron and Toni Henthorn. Jen lightens the mood with the love story of Kirk Douglas and Anne Buydens. They end the episode talking about grief and rainbows. Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com Follow Dumb Love: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter dumblovepodcast.com Books talked about in this episode: R...
2020-02-17
49 min
Dumb Love
Episode 35: Best Friend Ben
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode talking about their favorite Valentine's Days. Then Jen lets Sally choose her own adventure with quickies and Sally chooses wrong and ends up hearing a story about a man who marries one of his daughters after murdering her boyfriend. Sally, in turn, tells Jen about the perfect Valentine's Day present from the El Paso Zoo. Jen tells the crazy story of Heather and Matthew Salazar. Sally tries to bring it back around by telling the epic love story of meeting her husband, Ben. The...
2020-02-10
57 min
Dumb Love
Episode 34: Slightly Irritated Husbands
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start off the episode with quickies about a kiss cam gone wrong and Valentine's Day disasters. Then Sally tells the unbelievable story of Ramon Sosa and Jen takes us to Happy Town with the love story of Billy and Dora Cooper. They end the episode talking about the Instagram account Influencers In The Wild and Fortune Feimster's Netflix special. Listen for a promo from our friends at Ghost Town! Contact Dumb Love dumblovepod@gmail.com Follow Dumb Love: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter dumblovepodcast.com Follow everyone m...
2020-02-03
50 min
Dumb Love
Episode 33: Oh, Sheila
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks kick off the episode talking about their Instagram run-in with Gary Janetti. Then they dive into quickies about a new form of male birth control and a Snapchat meet-cute that somehow involves Steve Harvey. Jen tells the insane story of Sheila Davalloo and then Sally makes Jen cry with the love story of Linda and Peter Tracy. They end the episode talking things they love, including the podcast, Chasing Cosby, and Sally's quest for fun. Follow Dumb Love on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @dumblovepodcast Email your love stories...
2020-01-27
55 min
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Episode 31: Like a Girl
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks kick off the episode talking about another shady Instagram couple and a woman who is FIRED UP about her unsupportive boyfriend. Then Jen tells the crazy story of Michael and Elizabeth Turpin, and Sally warms our hearts with the sweet tale of Emmy Abrahamson and Vic Kocula. They end the episode talking about Jen's broken toe and the memorial for Sally's mom.
2020-01-13
50 min
Dumb Love
Episode 29: More John Stamos
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks begin the episode with quickies about John Stamos and a couple that came into a lot of money. Jen tells the incredible story of Eliette, Betsy, Aly, and Dr. Jean-Claude Dominique. Then Sally shares the beautiful love story of Jeff Rohrer and Joshua Ross. They end the episode talking about Jen's curse of inappropriate laughter and Sally's amazing friend, David Levy.
2019-12-30
52 min
Dumb Love
Episode 28: Poison Poison Everywhere
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks get into their holiday episode with quickies about women marrying themselves and a Sheraton in Puerto Vallarta being homophobic pieces of crap. Then Sally bums us out with the story of the Black Widow of Alabama: Audrey Marie Hilley. Jen brings the mood back up with the love story of Maureen Justice and Hugh Robertson. They end the episode talking about a case of mistaken identity and Jen's true feelings about the Elf on the Shelf.
2019-12-23
55 min
Dumb Love
Episode 27: Yoga Goddess
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks jump start the episode with quickies about a 60-foot penis on a roof and Valentine's Day texts received 9 months too late. Then Jen tells the story of Mike Cartier, Rose Ryan and Kristin Lardner. Sally almost makes Jen cry with the tale of David Wisnia and Helen Spitzer. They end the episode talking about Jen's love/hate relationship with hot yoga and Sally's gratitude for nice people.
2019-12-16
53 min
Dumb Love
Episode 26: Jerk-off Motion
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start with quickies about a couple who get caught getting busy in a hot tub and that darn Peloton commercial. Then Sally tells us about the horrendous murder of Pam Candelario. Jen makes us happy again with the sweet love story of Piper Goodeve and Gabriel Vaughn. Then Sally talks about her mom and they cry. A lot.
2019-12-09
53 min
Dumb Love
Episode 25: Big Daddy
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks kick off their post-Thanksgiving episode with a quickie about a bride whose scheme backfired and a write-in from listener and friend, Fernando. Then Jen tells the bone-chilling story of Richard and Nancy Lyon. Sally lightens the mood with Emily and Cameron Kohlman's meet cute. They end the episode talking about the pressure parents put on themselves and how Sally is raising a frat boy.
2019-12-02
56 min
Dumb Love
Episode 24: Ghost Grandma
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks get into the episode with quickies about the World Championship for Wife Carrying and the world's biggest tinder date. Then Sally tells the tragic tale of the Heidt Family murders and Jen makes us swoon with the love story of Jen and Will Newton. The close out the episode talking about things they love, including how Jen's Grandma's ghost helped her find her wedding ring.
2019-11-25
54 min
Dumb Love
Episode 21: Going on a Witch Hunt
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks begin with two quickies about dumb dumb couples and bank robberies. Then Jen tells the outrageous tale of the Witch Hunt killers. Sally brings the love with the story of Roseann Sdoia and Mike Materia. They end the episode talking about their love of women who stand up for women and Sally's friend, Carmen Lagala.
2019-11-04
52 min
Dumb Love
Episode 20: A Very Spooky Episode
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks begin their very special Halloween episode with quickies about Amanda Large Teague, the woman who married a ghost, and two couples who have a Halloween meet-cute. Along the way they both reveal whether or not they've seen a ghost (spoiler: YES). Sally then gets into the Halloween spirit with the story of the Trick or Treat murder of Peter Fabiano by Goldyne Pizer and Joan Rabel. Jen makes us happy with the epic love story of Celeste Dandeker and Trevor Arnold. They end the episode talking about things that are dumb and...
2019-10-28
52 min
Dumb Love
Episode 19: Better Living Through Drugs
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks kick of the episode with some spooky Halloween proposals and a write-in love story from our pal, John Bunyan. Then Jen tells us the horrible story of attorney Ryan Carter Poston and his girlfriend, Shayna Hubers. Sally picks up our spirits with the love story of Syrian refugees Tarek and Hadil. They end the episode talking about Jen's Disney cruise and taking care of your mental health.
2019-10-21
1h 05
Dumb Love
Episode 16: Search Machine
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode with quickies about a celebrity break-up (a story Sally stole from her friends at the Local News podcast) and a teenage revenge plot. Then Sally tells the crazy tale of Jeff Zack, John Zaffino and Cynthia George. Jen makes us smile with the love story of Chris Norton and Emily Summers. They end the episode talking about Sally's love for Paula Poundstone and the podcast Never Not Funny and Jen's upcoming Disney Cruise.
2019-09-30
57 min
Dumb Love
Episode 15: Be a Susan
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks get fired up about Jen's quickie about a woman who gets a very crappy email and calm down over Sally's story of a woman who had a VERY realistic dream. Then they rile back up as Jen tells the story of our new hero, Susan Kuhnhausen. Sally brings inserts some love with the story of Biff Chaplow and Trystan Reese and their beautiful family. Jen and Sally end the episode talking about some heavy stuff happening in their lives and decide that everyone should be a Susan.
2019-09-23
1h 20
Dumb Love
Episode 14: Dumb Dumbs
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode with quickies about a couple who got caught in a compromising position and a man who really really loves vacuums. Then Sally tells the crazy pants story of Michelle Hadley, Angela Diaz and Ian Diaz and Jen makes us feel warm and fuzzy with Christopher Dempsey and Heather Krueger's beautiful tale of love and sacrifice. They end the episode chatting about Sally's big surprise gone wrong, how to help hurricane victims, and their mutual love for Kirsten Dunst.
2019-09-16
1h 07
Dumb Love
Episode 13: Your Money or Your Life
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks jump into quickies about a man and his love for his prized possession and a crazy pregnancy test. Then Jen bums us out with the bonkers story of Race and Brigida Uto and Sally takes us to happy town with inspirational couple Jeff Hartung and Angela Sartin-Hartung. They end the episode talking about Jen's ordainment and Sally's birthday surprise for her husband.
2019-09-09
1h 04
Dumb Love
Episode 11: Carol's Line
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode with quickies about THE TIME AEROSMITH FELL IN LOVE WITH JEN'S MOM and a couple that share a love of neck tattoos. Then Jen tells the heartbreaking story of Marie Carlson and Pastor James Flanders and Sally brings the love with the story of Nayyef Herbid and Btoo Allami. They end the episode talking about the shooting in Sally's home town of Dayton, Ohio and try to finish on a light note with some book recommendations: Chloe's Vegan Italian Kitchen by Chloe Coscarelli and Educated by Tara Westover.
2019-08-26
57 min
Dumb Love
Episode 10: Herding Goats
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks begin the episode with a mother-in-law horror story with a twist and a quickie about a woman who has no chill when it comes to texting a new love interest. Then Sally tells the story of serial killing granny Velma Barfield and Jen makes us want to figure out Twitter with the love story of Victoria Carlin and Jonathan O'Brien. They end the episode talking about Jen's run-in with a herd of goats and Sally's endless vacation.
2019-08-19
58 min
Dumb Love
Episode 8: Happy Town
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks jump into the episode with quickies about someone with a true love for Reese's and a murder-for-hire gone wrong. Then Sally tells the tale of Jane Alexander's quest to avenge her Aunt Gertrude's murder and Jen takes us to happy town with the story of Emma Perrier's catfish with a fairy tale ending. Jen and Sally end the episode talking about sleep deprivation and their love of cooking shows.
2019-08-05
53 min
Dumb Love
Episode 6: For Pete's Sake
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks begin with quickies about a waitress who gets a huge tip and a marriage that ends over the Disney movie, Frozen. Then Sally shares a crazy murder story from her neighbor, Pete, and Jen recounts the love story at the heart of the landmark case, Loving v. Virginia. We end with a write-in from our favorite doctor, Erin, and talk about the Red Clay Comedy Festival that Jen produces.
2019-07-22
53 min
Dumb Love
Episode 3: The Robot on the Mountain
Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks kick off the episode talking about Jen's earliest act of dumb love and a very crappy birthday gift. Then Jen shares the sad tale of Burton and Linda Pugash and Sally lifts our spirits with the story of Dashrath Manjhi.
2019-07-01
53 min