Hey Teamsters! It has been a while. Carey Ann and Allison start off this episode with updates. While there is no defined plan for the upcoming year, your fearless leaders are recouping their spoons and taking some time to make sure that the pod is sustainable. While you wait, please enjoy this episode of Chick Shit's podcast episode "Strip Clubs." Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your encouragement, patience, and support. We will be back. If you're out there, keep listening. 

Hey Teamsters! It has been a while. Carey Ann and Allison start off this episode with updates. While there is no defined plan for the upcoming year, your fearless leaders are recouping their spoons and taking some time to make sure that the pod is sustainable. While you wait, please enjoy this episode of Chick Shit's podcast episode "Strip Clubs." Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your encouragement, patience, and support. We will be back. If you're out there, keep listening.

Ep 43: Updates and Strip Clubs

It has been a busy holiday season, Teamsters! We are mixing it up a little with this episode and we have answered some of your questions as well as asked and answered a few of our own. Join us for a look into our weird labyrinth mind things. 

It has been a busy holiday season, Teamsters! We are mixing it up a little with this episode and we have answered some of your questions as well as asked and answered a few of our own. Join us for a look into our weird labyrinth mind things.

Ep 42: Q&A with Allie and CA

Tis the season, Teamsters! Time for another holiday mash up. Unlike Halloween, CA definitely got the memo for this special episode. First, Allison gives us a history of the jolly man himself. Carey Ann then shares a new Christmas classic. Is it a cult classic? Who's to say. Happy Holidays! Hope this season brings you joy and rest. 

Tis the season, Teamsters! Time for another holiday mash up. Unlike Halloween, CA definitely got the memo for this special episode. First, Allison gives us a history of the jolly man himself. Carey Ann then shares a new Christmas classic. Is it a cult classic? Who's to say. Happy Holidays! Hope this season brings you joy and rest.

Ep 41: Santa Claus and Happiest Season

Henry Ford

Hello Teamsters! Hard to believe the year is coming to a close! Having a podcast kind of feels like Truman Show Syndrome. There is an audience, we just are aware of being recorded. Nonetheless, podcasts are part of a cultural moment, and well... just stay tuned to figure out why that is relevant. Then, learn about the assembly line, cars, and for better, or worse, the life of a famous white man. Allison's anthem to all is "D-BAD" which is truly something that Mr. Ford could have benefitted from hearing a time or two. 

Hello Teamsters! Hard to believe the year is coming to a close! Having a podcast kind of feels like Truman Show Syndrome. There is an audience, we just are aware of being recorded. Nonetheless, podcasts are part of a cultural moment, and well... just stay tuned to figure out why that is relevant. Then, learn about the assembly line, cars, and for better, or worse, the life of a famous white man. Allison's anthem to all is "D-BAD" which is truly something that Mr. Ford could have benefitted from hearing a time or two.

Ep 40: Truman Show Syndrome and Henry Ford

Happy Thursday, Teamsters! Do any of you remember watching a documentary in middle school that said that Nelson Mandela died in prison in the 1980s? Carey Ann sure does! What is this weird phenomenon of false memories that is the Mandela Effect? Speaking of false memories, many people have claimed over the years to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia. Allison takes us on a journey to the past through her life and her last days, perhaps even her last moments. The intersection may be clear, but the rest of it is pretty murkey. 

Happy Thursday, Teamsters! Do any of you remember watching a documentary in middle school that said that Nelson Mandela died in prison in the 1980s? Carey Ann sure does! What is this weird phenomenon of false memories that is the Mandela Effect? Speaking of false memories, many people have claimed over the years to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia. Allison takes us on a journey to the past through her life and her last days, perhaps even her last moments. The intersection may be clear, but the rest of it is pretty murkey.

Ep 39: The Mandela Effect and Grand Duchess Anastasia

Lewis Carroll

Happy Thursday, Teamsters! We're all mad here, so we might as well go down the rabbit hole... Ready to forever change the way that you think about movies? Carey Ann's topic this week looks at a simple test used to gauge media and unravel the idea that women exist only in their relationships to men. Then, follow AllisonWonderland as she leads us down the rabbit hole that is the life of Lewis Carroll. Feel free to draw your own conclusions, but this story just gets curiouser and curiouser. 

Happy Thursday, Teamsters! We're all mad here, so we might as well go down the rabbit hole... Ready to forever change the way that you think about movies? Carey Ann's topic this week looks at a simple test used to gauge media and unravel the idea that women exist only in their relationships to men. Then, follow AllisonWonderland as she leads us down the rabbit hole that is the life of Lewis Carroll. Feel free to draw your own conclusions, but this story just gets curiouser and curiouser.

Ep 38: The Bechdel Test and Lewis Carroll

Happy Post-Thanksgiving-Warm-Gerbil-Cult-Release day, Teamsters! Welcome back to this weird labyrinth mind thing that we call a cult episode. This week, Allison takes us down a dark and twisted hole with more content warnings than we can begin to name. While "The Ant Hill Kids" sounds cute, be warned this is not a warm and fuzzy cult. Carey Ann juxtaposes all of that trauma with a look at Spirited Away, Japanese culture, and a hint at the cult of Studio Ghibli. There was so much more to say and unpack with this movie; drop a note to the Pod on Instagram with your thoughts and feedback! Join us again on Thursday for your regularly scheduled programming. 

Happy Post-Thanksgiving-Warm-Gerbil-Cult-Release day, Teamsters! Welcome back to this weird labyrinth mind thing that we call a cult episode. This week, Allison takes us down a dark and twisted hole with more content warnings than we can begin to name. While "The Ant Hill Kids" sounds cute, be warned this is not a warm and fuzzy cult. Carey Ann juxtaposes all of that trauma with a look at Spirited Away, Japanese culture, and a hint at the cult of Studio Ghibli. There was so much more to say and unpack with this movie; drop a note to the Pod on Instagram with your thoughts and feedback! Join us again on Thursday for your regularly scheduled programming.

Cult 8: The Ant Hill Kids and Spirited Away

Happy Thanksgiving Teamsters!! The Pod without an Aud family wishes you delicious food and time with friends and loved ones. This week's episode is a Patreon pick for CA. Borderline Personality Disorder is widely misunderstood and over stigmatized. Join us as we learn more and unpack some of the misconceptions. Then, meet Typhoid Mary who just wanted to make peach ice cream but accidentally said "eat my sh*t." 

Happy Thanksgiving Teamsters!! The Pod without an Aud family wishes you delicious food and time with friends and loved ones. This week's episode is a Patreon pick for CA. Borderline Personality Disorder is widely misunderstood and over stigmatized. Join us as we learn more and unpack some of the misconceptions. Then, meet Typhoid Mary who just wanted to make peach ice cream but accidentally said "eat my sh*t."

Ep 37: Borderline Personality Disorder and Typhoid Mary

Why was Pavlov's hair so soft? All the conditioning... Get it? Hey Teamsters! Where else can we talk about sexually arousing objects, like sexual imprinting and penny jars? This week, Carey Ann covers fetishized objects and body parts and the multitude of theories surrounding fetishes. Allison then covers the strange and unusual world of records that leads us down fun rabbit holes like "who has the longest fingernails?" and the strongest injections. 

Why was Pavlov's hair so soft? All the conditioning... Get it? Hey Teamsters! Where else can we talk about sexually arousing objects, like sexual imprinting and penny jars? This week, Carey Ann covers fetishized objects and body parts and the multitude of theories surrounding fetishes. Allison then covers the strange and unusual world of records that leads us down fun rabbit holes like "who has the longest fingernails?" and the strongest injections.

Ep. 36: Fetishes and Guinness Book of World Records

Happy Thursday Teamsters! Two quotes to spark our topics today: "Shelby was right, it does look like a brown football helmet." and "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses, yearning to breathe free." Do you know where these quotes are from before listening to the episode? Hint: Carey Ann's topic this week is grief and loss, which spans beyond the five stages of grief and goes deep into the nuances of loss. Allison then leads us through the history of the busiest immigration inspection station in our history, Ellis Island. Oh, History! Oh, Psychology! Thank goodness for snacks. 

Happy Thursday Teamsters! Two quotes to spark our topics today: "Shelby was right, it does look like a brown football helmet." and "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses, yearning to breathe free." Do you know where these quotes are from before listening to the episode? Hint: Carey Ann's topic this week is grief and loss, which spans beyond the five stages of grief and goes deep into the nuances of loss. Allison then leads us through the history of the busiest immigration inspection station in our history, Ellis Island. Oh, History! Oh, Psychology! Thank goodness for snacks.

Ep 35: Grief and Ellis Island

Hello Teamsters! Join Carey Ann Watkins and Allison Easley as they navigate through psychological and historical topics to discover the truth about the age-old question; are all things connected?New episodes released every Thursday!

Edward Scissorhands

In this week's shrimp-basket-combo, your fearless leaders combining a regular episode with a cult episode to bring you this version of Frankenstein's Monster. Carey Ann first covers a psychological/sociological look at Edward Scissorhands then Allison introduces us to yet another cult, this one centered around weight loss. Unlike most cult episodes, will your fearless leaders find intersections in this episode, you bet they will! 

In this week's shrimp-basket-combo, your fearless leaders combining a regular episode with a cult episode to bring you this version of Frankenstein's Monster. Carey Ann first covers a psychological/sociological look at Edward Scissorhands then Allison introduces us to yet another cult, this one centered around weight loss. Unlike most cult episodes, will your fearless leaders find intersections in this episode, you bet they will!

Ep 34: Edward Scissorhands and Remnant Fellowship

Happy Halloween Teamsters! Not every episode is bound to have intersections, but when you consider that your fearless leaders both said words that contain letters that are also in "Halloween," it seems pretty clear that they understood the assignment. In true CA and Allie fashion, Carey Ann over-did the costuming for the recording sesh and Allison prepared a spook-tacular Halloween topic for your listening pleasure. Truly, which is scarier the patriarchy or ghosts? Find out in this haunted special! Be sure to leave a five-star review and tell us your favorite Halloween memory! 

Happy Halloween Teamsters! Not every episode is bound to have intersections, but when you consider that your fearless leaders both said words that contain letters that are also in "Halloween," it seems pretty clear that they understood the assignment. In true CA and Allie fashion, Carey Ann over-did the costuming for the recording sesh and Allison prepared a spook-tacular Halloween topic for your listening pleasure. Truly, which is scarier the patriarchy or ghosts? Find out in this haunted special! Be sure to leave a five-star review and tell us your favorite Halloween memory!

Ep 33: Womb Envy and Halloween

Intersections by design for this cult episode because who doesn't want to hear about the world's largest alien cult then watch one of the greatest alien cult classics of all time? "It's just a jump to the left" as Carey Ann tries her hand at covering this scientific-athiestic-futuristic cult that started in France in the 1970s and is still around today. "Then a step to the right" as Allison takes us on a strange journey. Rocky Horror Picture Show not only stood the test of time, but it has also truly developed its own cult and culture. Allison gives us a behind-the-scenes peek into the world of Rocky Horror and her time in the shadow cast. "And crawling on the planet's face, some insects called the human race. Lost in time, and lost in space... and meaning."

Intersections by design for this cult episode because who doesn't want to hear about the world's largest alien cult then watch one of the greatest alien cult classics of all time? "It's just a jump to the left" as Carey Ann tries her hand at covering this scientific-athiestic-futuristic cult that started in France in the 1970s and is still around today. "Then a step to the right" as Allison takes us on a strange journey. Rocky Horror Picture Show not only stood the test of time, but it has also truly developed its own cult and culture. Allison gives us a behind-the-scenes peek into the world of Rocky Horror and her time in the shadow cast. "And crawling on the planet's face, some insects called the human race. Lost in time, and lost in space... and meaning."

Cult 7: Raëlism and Rocky Horror Picture Show

Hey Teamsters! There are two types of people in this world when you hear the word 'lobotomy', those who think of Sucker Punch and those who think of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Fortunately, your fearless leaders are one of each! This week, Carey Ann explores the dark history of lobotomies. Content warning: this does get graphic. Then, Allison brings us back up with the fun history of the Land Before Time, or rather, dinosaurs. What is your favorite extinction theory? 

Hey Teamsters! There are two types of people in this world when you hear the word 'lobotomy', those who think of Sucker Punch and those who think of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Fortunately, your fearless leaders are one of each! This week, Carey Ann explores the dark history of lobotomies. Content warning: this does get graphic. Then, Allison brings us back up with the fun history of the Land Before Time, or rather, dinosaurs. What is your favorite extinction theory?

Ep 32: Lobotomies and Dinosaurs

"This is who I'm meant to be, this is me." In honor of National Coming Out Day, CA covers the history and dangers of conversion therapy. Allison then shares with us the true story of "The Greatest Show." 

"This is who I'm meant to be, this is me." In honor of National Coming Out Day, CA covers the history and dangers of conversion therapy. Allison then shares with us the true story of "The Greatest Show."

Ep 31: Conversion Therapy and P.T. Barnum

Hi Teamsters! Welcome to our weird labyrinth brain thing(TM). Carey Ann once again takes us back to ancient Greece then a voyage through time with a brief stop in Austria before making our way to your ears. Narcissistic Personality Disorder goes way beyond vanity and selfies and Carey Ann discusses the nuances, root causes, and treatment options. Allison then finishes up her first two-part series and pulls back the curtain on the Book of Mormon. Needless to say, sometimes answers lead to more questions. These two friends speculate wildly about the church, Joseph Smith, and magic underwear. 

Hi Teamsters! Welcome to our weird labyrinth brain thing(TM). Carey Ann once again takes us back to ancient Greece then a voyage through time with a brief stop in Austria before making our way to your ears. Narcissistic Personality Disorder goes way beyond vanity and selfies and Carey Ann discusses the nuances, root causes, and treatment options. Allison then finishes up her first two-part series and pulls back the curtain on the Book of Mormon. Needless to say, sometimes answers lead to more questions. These two friends speculate wildly about the church, Joseph Smith, and magic underwear.

Ep 30: Narcissism and The Book of Mormon, Part 2

Let's shake things up a little this week. Carey Ann covers a history-heavy topic with a fun psychology/sociology spin, as we learn about the CIA's mind-control experiments that may or may not have lead to the counter-culture drug craze of the 1960s. Then, who is this guy "Mormon" and why does he have so many books? Allison begins her first two-part series on the Book of Mormon, the book, not the play. Unlikely storylines and lots of laughter ensue. 

Let's shake things up a little this week. Carey Ann covers a history-heavy topic with a fun psychology/sociology spin, as we learn about the CIA's mind-control experiments that may or may not have lead to the counter-culture drug craze of the 1960s. Then, who is this guy "Mormon" and why does he have so many books? Allison begins her first two-part series on the Book of Mormon, the book, not the play. Unlikely storylines and lots of laughter ensue.

Ep 29: Operation Midnight Climax and The Book of Mormon

 Before they get started, it is time for a little walk down memory lane for all the Millenials... Now, back to business. Carey Ann once again does a deep dive into a Freudian theory, this time with greek roots. Allison asks the hard questions [to paraphrase]: "How does he come up with this shit?" For better or worse, Oedipus, Electra, and Little Hans are known for little else than their relationships with their parents and their connection to Freud.  In the second half, Allison briefly covers the most fatal epidemic in world history, the Black Death. Admittedly, talking about an epidemic during a pandemic feels eery; but not as uncomfortable as hearing Allison's description of boils or uncovering the meaning of a popular nursery rhyme. This episode is full of throwbacks which just serve to remind us all how far we have come.  

Before they get started, it is time for a little walk down memory lane for all the Millenials... Now, back to business. Carey Ann once again does a deep dive into a Freudian theory, this time with greek roots. Allison asks the hard questions [to paraphrase]: "How does he come up with this shit?" For better or worse, Oedipus, Electra, and Little Hans are known for little else than their relationships with their parents and their connection to Freud. In the second half, Allison briefly covers the most fatal epidemic in world history, the Black Death. Admittedly, talking about an epidemic during a pandemic feels eery; but not as uncomfortable as hearing Allison's description of boils or uncovering the meaning of a popular nursery rhyme. This episode is full of throwbacks which just serve to remind us all how far we have come.

Ep 28: Oedipus Complex and The Bubonic Plague

Happy Bonus Episode Day!! As usual, Allison picks a cult and Carey Ann picked a cult classic and we don't find intersections. The Unification Church - another audacious cult leader with some strange beliefs and even stranger s*x practices.  Seems like there could be a link-up to the cult movie of the week which is a rock musical about a person with a botched sex-change operation who is searching for love and identity. As always, Allison and Carey Ann are so thankful for Patreon Picks, especially when they line up so beautifully with their own cinematic tastes. 

Happy Bonus Episode Day!! As usual, Allison picks a cult and Carey Ann picked a cult classic and we don't find intersections. The Unification Church - another audacious cult leader with some strange beliefs and even stranger s*x practices. Seems like there could be a link-up to the cult movie of the week which is a rock musical about a person with a botched sex-change operation who is searching for love and identity. As always, Allison and Carey Ann are so thankful for Patreon Picks, especially when they line up so beautifully with their own cinematic tastes.

Cult 6: The Unification Church and Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Some things are hard: growing up, our foster care system, and knowing who to trust with your money... This episode covers a broad spectrum of emotions and lived experiences. Carey Ann explores a mysterious name written at the top of a piece of paper in a child's file. The story of Willie Monteith had a lasting impact not only on those who knew him but children in the foster care system for years to come. Update: Willie Monteith passed away in 2020. Allison does not only give us the history of Ponzi Schemes, and explains the differences between these and pyramid schemes, she also shares the story of one of the most well-known Ponzi Schemes. From vintage get-rich-quick schemes to Wall Street, this Patreon Pick was a great topic to unpack. 

Some things are hard: growing up, our foster care system, and knowing who to trust with your money... This episode covers a broad spectrum of emotions and lived experiences. Carey Ann explores a mysterious name written at the top of a piece of paper in a child's file. The story of Willie Monteith had a lasting impact not only on those who knew him but children in the foster care system for years to come. Update: Willie Monteith passed away in 2020. Allison does not only give us the history of Ponzi Schemes, and explains the differences between these and pyramid schemes, she also shares the story of one of the most well-known Ponzi Schemes. From vintage get-rich-quick schemes to Wall Street, this Patreon Pick was a great topic to unpack.

Ep 27: Willie M. and Ponzi Schemes

Hello Teamsters! Join Carey Ann Watkins and Allison Easley as they navigate through psychological and historical topics to discover the truth about the age-old question; are all things connected? New episodes released every Thursday!

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