Warnings: Strong Language, Discussion of Gun Violence and Reference to Recent Tragic Events
Discussed in this Episode: Werewolves vs. Vampires, Derailing Gun Control Conversations, Video Game Violence, Social Media Tragedy Etiquette, Sitting Shiva, Ideology and POV, The Punisher, Guns and Nostalgia, The Unsinkable Trump, Gaston, Growing Up Jewish in the Bible Belt, Jews Are Efficient, Faith vs. Knowledge, "Manly", Observing Your Own Prejudice, Inclusive Terminology, Reality TV vs. Reality, Picking Your Battles
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Warnings: This episode contains strong language.
Discussed in this Episode: Travel Sucks, We'll Figure It out, Unprepared Travelers, The Guy on the Phone, A Need to Subvert the Rules, Did You Not Think?, Just Say Something, Righteous Anger, Elevator Story, Direct Barry, I Didn't Get My Frappe, Where are the Towels?, No Returns, What Can We Do?, Rental Car Hero, Self Made John, A Southern Northern State, That Sucks, Victoria's Not-So-Secret, No Thank You, Fuck Off, Espionage.
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Warning: This episode contains strong language and discussion of violence and suicide.
Discussed in This Episode: Getting Interrupted, Being the Interrupter, Condescending Doctors, Tired of Being Sensitive, Responsible Communication, Hail Hydra, Argument Stalemates, Politics and Fear, Staying Informed, Losing Your Cool, Heroic Impulses, Who The F*** Are You, Fight Stories of Days Gone By, Talking Through It, Handling It Wrong, Reaching Out, All In This Together, The Pond Analogy
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Warnings: This episode contains strong language
With special guest Ross Marquand!
Discussed in this Episode: Breastfeeding, Get OK With Bodies, Wanting Attention, Starting Projects, 20 Minutes at a Time, To Do Lists, Better Than Nothing, Public Beef, Vague Statuses, Toxic Internet, Feed the Unicorns, Visible Tattoos, Dress Code, Headphone Violation, Skymall, American vs. British, What to do when Someone Says Something Terrible, Being a Good Listener, Constant Flakes, Say What You Need, Be Direct, "I" Statements, Not Looking for a Relationship
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Warning: Strong Language and References to Homophobic Slurs and Gun Violence
Discussed in This Episode: Derailing Conversations, Agendas, We are "Sexists", Men with Emotions, Ghostbusters Preview, Ulterior Motives, Willfully Obtuse, Movie Expectations, Relatable Characters, Xanth, Fan Service, Tropes, Avatars, Dark Tower Casting, Asked and Answered, Don't Provide Ammunition, Best for the Job, Diversity Hires.
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Warning: Discussion of Rape and Strong Language
Discussed in This Episode: Huge Fans, Real Person vs. Their Art, Toby Turner, Proof, The Internet is Not a Court of Law, Are Artists in Their Are, None of My Business, Mob Mentality, Never, We Are Still Learning, Ramifications, Fandom Gatekeepers, What Do You Mean?, Fan Bullies, Pizza Equals Chill, Tinder Profiles
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Warning: This episode contains strong language.
Discussed in this episode: Pirating VHS Tapes, "If You're Gonna Go, Go!", Driving in Los Angeles, Total Lack of Awareness, Lines, Getting Yelled At On The Subway, Scott Bakula's Worst Fan, Outgrowing Trolls, Sexism Between Gamers, Becoming Like Your Bullies, Ideal Games, PvP, Mario Kart and Weed, ADD Opposites, Meditation, Sensory Input, Scalp Stuff, Toy Safety, Parenting, The Weirdest Birthday Party Ever, Watching Scary Movies As Kids, Tanning, Skin Cancer, Moderation.
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Warning: This episode contains strong language and references to homophobic slurs.
Discussed in this Episode: Juggernauts, The Hope Nug, Live Music Ruiners, Enjoying Art in the Company of Others, Bad Sing-A-Longers, Making Things About You, Karaoke, Prince, Fancy by Reba McEntire, Evita, Hurting Yourself While Drinking, Bar Fights, Zombie Walk Hecklers, Bully Tropes, Travis's Hair, Nightmare Personal Trainers, Fit Life, Labels, "What Are You?", Megaphone Messages to Everyone, Best/Worst Versions of Self, Helping Others When You're Down, The Compassion Threshold, Being Authentic, Choosing How to Behave, The Real World
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Warning: This episode contains strong language and references to sexual assault.
Discussed in This Episode: Transgender Bathroom Laws, Bathroom Evolution, Tiny Judgment Earthquakes, Decriminalization, Gender Identity in Children, Labels as a Form of Control, Power Dynamics, "Boys Will Be Boys", Teaching Consent to Children, Leeloo, Playing Nice, Frustration Baskets.
If you missed yesterday's part 1, be sure to go back and listen!
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Warning: This episode contains strong language.
Discussed in This Episode: Customer Service, The Woes of Being a Server, Judging Personality Based on Fandom, First Impressions, The Wrong Way to Hit on Someone,, Unsolicited Opinions, Mansplaining vs. Explaining, Whitewash Casting, Cultural Appropriation, Intention, Unsubscribing from Societal Norms, Cosmetic Appearance
Be sure to listen to Part 2 tomorrow!
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Warning: This episode contains strong language and reference to domestic violence.
Discussed in this Episode: Fighting Neighbors, Noise Complaints, Sex Noises, Do You Know You're Loud? Angry Sex, What A Fight Is Really About, Facebook Matters, Bad ADD Joke, Correcting Jokes, Challenge Vs. Offense, Speaking for Someone Else Isn't Support, Pick Your Battles, Think Before You Send, C.H.A.R.T., Twitter Feedback, I Love You, Listener Interaction.
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Warning: This episode contains strong language and mature content.
Discussed in this Episode: Hangovers, Drinking as you Age, Celeb Meetings, Alan Tudyk, How to Fan, Travis Loves Mel Brooks, Peers Not Fans, Twitter, Legitimacy, Good Luck Charms, Loss and Grief, Don't Compare Worsts, Offering Support, Underpants for Two, Someone Else's Genitals, Super Embarrassing Travis Story, Still Figuring Out Sex, Mile High Club, Sex Ed, Masturbation, Blowjob DJ, Different Strokes, Asking is Sexy.
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Warning: This episode features strong language.
Discussed in this Episode: Jealousy, Competition, How Relationships Work, Say What You Mean, Deserve vs. Want, Say Something, Letting Go, Adult Friendships, Thinking About Death, Regret, Doing Fun Things, Dieting, Obesity, Judging By Looks, A Shared Naked Experience, Dating Hot People, Platonic Friendships.
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Warning: This episode features strong language and stories of physical and verbal abuse
Welcome to our first Group Bang episode with topics submitted by you! Discussed in this episode: Childhood Games, Nathan Fillion, Using Mental Illness as Personality Traits, Media Without Headphones, Touched By A Stranger, Slow Bar Service, Women Who Sport and Game, When to Engage, Personal Contact, Abuse in Public, Discounting Others' Experiences, Catcalling
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Warning: This episode features strong language and references to racial slurs.
Discussed in this episode: Mispronouncing Names, Saying Words Wrong Your Whole Life, Language As Oppression, Fear of Dealing with Controversial Issues, Which Mario Characters We Are, Emotions Not Negating Arguments, Diverse Characters and Story Lines, Strong Female Characters, Social Evolution, Cultural Sensitivity as Old Racism Dies Out.
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