EP. 72 - ROCKSTARS, MISTRESSES, SURROGATES, THE MONARCHY

The gals welcome former guest Paige Green—nurse, doula, star—to talk about the dismal state of reproductive rights in America and how to generally deal.

The gals welcome former guest Paige Green—nurse, doula, star—to talk about the dismal state of reproductive rights in America and how to generally deal.

EP. 71 - WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT ROE V. WADE w/ PAIGE GREEN

M&amp;O, together at last, talk about how they met the most important people in their lives.

EP. 70 - ORIGIN STORIES

M&amp;O talk (humbly) all things related to cumming: the different genres orgasm, the lack thereof, and why you can't trust your life decisions if you're having good sex.

M&amp;O talk (humbly) all things related to cumming: the different genres orgasm, the lack thereof, and why you can't trust your life decisions if you're having good sex.

EP. 69 - ORGASMS APLENTY

As Melissa and Olivia depart the tragic &amp; exhilarating decade of their twenties, they reminisce on the years they spent being whores in punk houses, sexless in relationships, and a sudden burst of hyper-visibility.

As Melissa and Olivia depart the tragic &amp; exhilarating decade of their twenties, they reminisce on the years they spent being whores in punk houses, sexless in relationships, and a sudden burst of hyper-visibility.

EP. 68 - AN ODE TO OUR TWENTIES

Andrea Gibson

Olivia &amp; Melissa go from complete chaos to total enlightenment in a conversation with renowned poet Andrea Gibson about mortality, the industry of death, the afterlife, and their new book YOU BETTER BE LIGHTING.

Olivia &amp; Melissa go from complete chaos to total enlightenment in a conversation with renowned poet Andrea Gibson about mortality, the industry of death, the afterlife, and their new book YOU BETTER BE LIGHTING.

EP. 67 - MORTALITY w/ ANDREA GIBSON

Olivia &amp; Melissa briefly revisit the theory that Rooney mined their lives, wonder if voyeurism is always sexual, &amp; if they've reached the end of the era of sensitive men. 

Olivia &amp; Melissa briefly revisit the theory that Rooney mined their lives, wonder if voyeurism is always sexual, &amp; if they've reached the end of the era of sensitive men.

EP. 66 - Voyeurism & Sensitive Men

O &amp; M talk about the possibility that their lives have been used as fodder for a bestselling novel. Are they self-involved? Or are they right?

O &amp; M talk about the possibility that their lives have been used as fodder for a bestselling novel. Are they self-involved? Or are they right?

EP. 65 - OUR LIVES, MINED

M&amp;O talk about how trauma can make relationships a nightmare but also how you can get better. 

M&amp;O talk about how trauma can make relationships a nightmare but also how you can get better.

EP. 64 - RETROACTIVE JEALOUSY & OTHER TERRIBLE FEELINGS

Melissa &amp; Olivia question whether or not they are smart. Which maybe means they aren't?

Melissa &amp; Olivia question whether or not they are smart. Which maybe means they aren't?

EP. 63 - ARE WE SMART?

Olivia Gatwood and Melissa Lozada-Oliva are two internationally-renowned writers and performers who have a lot of questions about things that don't matter. But mostly, they are just two girls who are unfortunately not talking less.

I like when it’s just Melissa and Olivia talking. Having guests is kind of a hit or miss for me and I would personally prefer if it were just the two of them.

Preference thing

poetic philosophy

SAY MORE

We talk to Melissa's mom about falling in love with running after her divorce &amp; how, committing to something for three months &amp; then moving onto the next challenge, makes it your boyfriend. 

We talk to Melissa's mom about falling in love with running after her divorce &amp; how, committing to something for three months &amp; then moving onto the next challenge, makes it your boyfriend.

EP. 53 - RUNNING IS MY BOYFRIEND w/ JOSEFINA OLIVA

O &amp; M talk Normal People and performative sex. 

O &amp; M talk Normal People and performative sex.

EP. 52 - NORMAL PEOPLE & SEX ON SCREEN

Tamara Santibañez

Olivia &amp; Melissa are back together in the same room (Natasha Jacobs' Buschwick studio) talking about people who are punishers, the burden of knowledge! They are then joined by multi-disciplinary artist Tamara Santibañez who talks to them about her extensive knowledge on Law &amp; Order SVU. Some topics include: loving cops shows while being an anarchist, anti-kink, Rikers Island, the representation of survivors, comforting formulaic TV, inconsistencies in character, "the twist is incest," &amp; more! They also answer a would-you-rather question at the end that is a great premise for a short story. 

Olivia &amp; Melissa are back together in the same room (Natasha Jacobs' Buschwick studio) talking about people who are punishers, the burden of knowledge! They are then joined by multi-disciplinary artist Tamara Santibañez who talks to them about her extensive knowledge on Law &amp; Order SVU. Some topics include: loving cops shows while being an anarchist, anti-kink, Rikers Island, the representation of survivors, comforting formulaic TV, inconsistencies in character, "the twist is incest," &amp; more! They also answer a would-you-rather question at the end that is a great premise for a short story.

EP. 31 - PUNISHERS & SVU w/ Tamara Santibañez

Melissa talks about her life riddled with anxiety &amp; Olivia gets unevolved about how everyone she dates has cool exes.

Melissa talks about her life riddled with anxiety &amp; Olivia gets unevolved about how everyone she dates has cool exes.

EP. 5 - ANXIETY & EX-GIRLFRIENDS

Melissa &amp; Olivia chat with Shamir, a musician/icon based out of Philly, who had a taste of arenas and the world of mass produced pop music &amp; chose his mental health instead. 

Melissa &amp; Olivia chat with Shamir, a musician/icon based out of Philly, who had a taste of arenas and the world of mass produced pop music &amp; chose his mental health instead.

EP. 40 - BEING A YOUNG POP STAR, GOING INDIE & WHY IS LANA DEL REY DATING A COP? w/ SHAMIR

Melissa asks Olivia why she fucking hates cats &amp; Olivia asks Melissa about her new identity as A Person With A Boyfriend. 

Melissa asks Olivia why she fucking hates cats &amp; Olivia asks Melissa about her new identity as A Person With A Boyfriend.

EP. 3 - CATS & BOYFRIENDS

Olivia interviews Melissa about the bitchy, unconditional love of sisterhood &amp; Melissa asks Olivia about shoving a silicone shot glass up her pussy. 

Olivia interviews Melissa about the bitchy, unconditional love of sisterhood &amp; Melissa asks Olivia about shoving a silicone shot glass up her pussy.

EP. 8 - SISTERS & MENSTRUAL CUPS

Melissa asks Olivia about her burning, itchy scalp while Olivia asks Melissa about the bread baking inside of her vagina. 

Melissa asks Olivia about her burning, itchy scalp while Olivia asks Melissa about the bread baking inside of her vagina.

EP. 4 - YEAST INFECTIONS & PSORIASIS 

Olivia talks about her obsession with being murdered &amp; Melissa shows off how much she knows about the late pop-star Selena. 

Olivia talks about her obsession with being murdered &amp; Melissa shows off how much she knows about the late pop-star Selena.

EP. 6 - TRUE CRIME & SELENA 

Melissa talks to Olivia about what it's like to still be going through puberty &amp; Olivia asks Melissa about her giant titties. 

Melissa talks to Olivia about what it's like to still be going through puberty &amp; Olivia asks Melissa about her giant titties.

EP. 13 - BOOBS & ACNE 

Olivia &amp; Melissa chat with comedian Lucy Cotrell about a lot of sad shit and some funny shit too.

Olivia &amp; Melissa chat with comedian Lucy Cotrell about a lot of sad shit and some funny shit too.

EP. 21 - MOVING, PHYSICAL GRIEF & BREAKUPS w/ LUCY COTRELL

Melissa &amp; Olivia interview each other about their favorite movies &amp; read aloud listeners spooky stories with an even spookier score. 

Melissa &amp; Olivia interview each other about their favorite movies &amp; read aloud listeners spooky stories with an even spookier score.

EP. 35 - OUR FAVORITE MOVIES & MORE SCARY STORIES

Liz Pelly

Olivia &amp; Melissa chat with writer, Liz Pelly, who dives deep into the exploitation of artists by streaming platforms, the appropriation of the "house show" through venues like SoFar Sounds, &amp; how we can be more conscious music listeners.

Olivia &amp; Melissa chat with writer, Liz Pelly, who dives deep into the exploitation of artists by streaming platforms, the appropriation of the "house show" through venues like SoFar Sounds, &amp; how we can be more conscious music listeners.

EP. 36 - SOFAR SOUNDS, SPOTIFY, & HOW CAPITALISM RUINED MUSIC w/ LIZ PELLY

Melissa Rocha

Melissa &amp; Olivia chat with comedian &amp; short film star actress Melissa Rocha about being more comfortable naked than in a bikini &amp; what it's like to have parents who did mostly everything right.

Melissa &amp; Olivia chat with comedian &amp; short film star actress Melissa Rocha about being more comfortable naked than in a bikini &amp; what it's like to have parents who did mostly everything right.

EP. 15 - BEACHES, NUDITY, & MARRIED PARENTS w/ MELISSA ROCHA

Sadie Dupuis

Jeff Bezos

Sadie Dupuis, poet, multi-instrumentalist, and lead vocalist of Speedy Ortiz, stops by the pod to talk to Olivia &amp; Melissa about starting NO MUSIC FOR ICE, an initiative to keep music out of the hands of corporate monsters and ultimately, bully Jeff Bezos for the rest of his stupid life. 

Sadie Dupuis, poet, multi-instrumentalist, and lead vocalist of Speedy Ortiz, stops by the pod to talk to Olivia &amp; Melissa about starting NO MUSIC FOR ICE, an initiative to keep music out of the hands of corporate monsters and ultimately, bully Jeff Bezos for the rest of his stupid life.

EP. 39 - AMAZON, NO MUSIC FOR ICE & BULLYING JEFF BEZOS w/ SADIE DUPUIS

Ben Zaidi

Olivia &amp; Melissa interview poet &amp; musician Ben Zaidi about veganism &amp; all the arguments against/for it. 

Olivia &amp; Melissa interview poet &amp; musician Ben Zaidi about veganism &amp; all the arguments against/for it.

EP. 20 - VEGANISM, MASCULINITY, CLASSISM & CONSUMERISM w/ BEN ZAIDI 

Melissa &amp; Olivia talk about The Self and what becomes of it. 

Melissa &amp; Olivia talk about The Self and what becomes of it.

EP. 51 - WHAT WE WANNA BE WHEN WE GROW UP

Brian Burns

M &amp; O chat with the most productive person alive—Gwyneth Paltrow herself—Brian Burns about ATM's, invasive nudes, and all of the cities we have in common.

M &amp; O chat with the most productive person alive—Gwyneth Paltrow herself—Brian Burns about ATM's, invasive nudes, and all of the cities we have in common.

EP. 24 - NUDES, CONVENIENCE CULTURE, DOG WALKING & THE GIG ECONOMY w/ BRIAN BURNS

Gabe Gonzalez

Comic &amp; internet sensation Gabe Gonzalez talks cinematography &amp; film making &amp; butt juice. 

Comic &amp; internet sensation Gabe Gonzalez talks cinematography &amp; film making &amp; butt juice.

EP. 10 - GAY PORN w/ GABE GONZALEZ

Melissa talks about recording her dreams &amp; making a movie out of them. Olivia reflects on moving to the Caribbean &amp; becoming friends with bugs. 

Melissa talks about recording her dreams &amp; making a movie out of them. Olivia reflects on moving to the Caribbean &amp; becoming friends with bugs.

EP. 16 - DREAMS & TRINIDAD

The Best Multi-Part Documentaries, with documentaries on Obama, Federer vs Nadal, the making of Star Wars, Netflix vs Blockbuster and more. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Multi-Part Documentaries

The best podcast episodes of anyone with an interesting story. With famous guests like Obama, LeBron James, Drake, Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson, Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, to anyone who has a unique and interesting story to tell. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!