Investigative journalist and pop culture junkie Tess Barker, dives into the pop culture moments that have puzzled her for years. This addictive, informative and revelatory show dives features the deep research and first person reporting that helped her launch the #FreeBritney movement while co-hosting Britney's Gram. Each episode unpacks a moment in celebrity news that was misunderstood or intentionally covered up at the time. Part true crime, part comedy, part deconstructing pop culture tri ...
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Comedians Babs Gray, Brandie Posey, and Tess Barker host this hilarious and raw weekly show in which they invite a fourth notable guest to play sleepover games, answer advice and delve into ridiculous tangents. After 500+ episodes, these lifelong friends know a thing or two about comedy and riffing on everything from pop culture to fitness, life hacks, and lady problems. The podcast often features the best in female and queer comic voices. Past guests include Nicole Byer, Jodie Sweetin, Laci ...
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Each week, comedians Tess Barker and Barbara Gray discuss and dissect Britney Spears's Instagram posts.
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Hosts Tess Barker and Babs Gray lay out everything you need to know about Britney Spears, her controversial conservatorship, and the movement of fans trying to end it. They talk to exclusive sources, examine new sides of the story, and uncover disturbing truths about our legal system that go way beyond Britney.
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Comedian and Certified Personal Trainer Rudy Tyburczy banters with fellow comedians about their experiences in comedy, and how in the heck that meshes with their overall health, fitness, and well-being. Ugh, gross. Wide-ranging interviews go from heartfelt to hilarious in an instant, and maybe we'll set some goals, or maybe we'll just talk and giggle and whatnot.
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Comedians Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher bring you fresh sets and backstage interviews from all of your favorite comedians. All in front of a live UCB audience. Get ready to clap!
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EP. LIX - Episode 59 Covers The Philadelphia Eagles and More! With Tess Barker, Billy Wayne Davis, Luke Miller, and Gwen Gray
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48:15Go Birds and Welcome to the podcast! In Episode 59 happening right after Sooper Bowl 59, I revisit conversations with three wonderful guests, with a guest spot from a former guest and Eagles fan Tess Barker talking about the origin and roots of her Eagles fandom. We also chat with comics Gwen Gray, Luke Miller, and Billy Wayne Davis in an episode r…
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Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: It Ends Here (For Now)
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43:21Cameras wrap on “It Ends With Us.” Now, the real battle begins. After Blake Lively alleges that she’s been harassed while filming this movie, her attempts at wrestling back agency stall out. Ultimately, Lively is able to get back some power…but at what cost? And who is really making her pay? Tess has sifted through the many legal filings in this ca…
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"Business Executive Crones" ft. Ashley Ray
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1:18:12Ashley Ray (@theashleyray) joins the ladies to talk about getting into teas, “healthy” smoothies from Erehwon and whether Sabrina Carpenter is AI. They also talk about scams and weird internet trends, and answer a lady problem about people not knowing you kept your last name after marriage! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies …
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Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: The Beginning
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41:22Betrayal. Gaslighting. Things not being what they seem. These are themes in the movie “It Ends With Us,” but they could also describe the dramatic and seemingly constantly escalating conflict between actor and fashionista Blake Lively and her co-star and director Justin Baldoni. Tess has sifted through the many wordy legal filings and blurry screen…
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It's just the ladies this week from the brand new studio! Babs is trying to keep her Tamagotchi alive, they talk about wanting Hooters merch and the time Tess saw Meryl Streep. They also describe Captain EO to Brandie, read an article from Cosmo and answer a lady problem about being posted on Only Fans! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Sen…
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On this week's show I talk about some stuff and things and then I revisit final questions with three talented folks - Bert Walpack, Seth Milstein, and Jessica Adel! Here's some of the things we talk about in the episode! Movies Careers Expectations Schedules Seasons Saying No Super Bowl Shame Being a Fan Being Self-Aware Bombing onstage Booze And m…
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Rachele Friedland (@rachelfriedland) joins the ladies to talk about Rachele being from Long Beach, life outside of LA and 18 and up clubs. They also play The Best and answer a lady problem about firing a therapist! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, better yet, leave us a voicemail …
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We're chuggin right along and this week we're revisiting some riveting chats with Jessica Grant, Jesse Hett, and Duante Barnett! A few fellow west coast comics, we check out what they have learned in their respective time doing comedy. Topics we cover include: -Rest Days -Bumps and Bruises -Using Notes -Having Fun -Getting on the Road -Treating you…
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Vault Fave: "Blood Scams" ft. Laci Mosley
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1:09:43It's a re-release of one of our fave episodes with Laci Mosley! Laci Mosley (@DivaLaci) takes a break from being a Scam Goddess to talk to the ladies about her love of all things scams, JLo's secret to looking youthful, and how Sex and the City sets unrealistic relationship expectations. The ladies also discuss spending your way to hotness, having …
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On this solo episode of Jokes and the Gym, these are some of the topics we (I) cover! Short Weeks Multiple Gyms Planet Fitness Ads My 3 C’s of Communication Comfortable Working out In Korea Gym Nemesis Confident Working out where you work Weaving together passions Training is Teaching Curious Thanks for listening. I’m so tired today but happy to be…
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Checking in from LA! Two thirds of us are currently displaced so we’re coming to you virtually to talk through this very apocolayptic week in Southern California. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4b8Aykk Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: ladyto…
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This week has really snuck up on me, and life keeps on lifin. And still, we podcast. We are happy to podcast, and we planned for podcast. And in this week's podcast, we talk about the value of mentors (I even got to chat with someone whose work I've admired and learned from for a while), how scheduling and planning can be a game changer, and whethe…
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The Beef That Made Billions: Taylor Swift, Kanye West, and Scooter Braun (With Amber Kenny)
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1:27:08You don’t have to be a Swiftie to know there’s bad blood between Taylor Swift, Kanye West, and Scooter Braun. What exactly went down between these three powerful and strong personalities? Who was really in the wrong here, and how did Kanye taking the mic from Taylor at the VMAs lead to the re-recorded albums known as “Taylor’s Version?” Joining Tes…
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Jordan Myrick (@jordanmyr1ck) joins the ladies to talk about traveling in Europe, being the first to discover popular music and growing up in New Orleans. They also talk about eating food for a career, they play Tasty Tasty Taste Test and answer a lady problem about having low self esteem! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals a…
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ep. 54 - 3 Things I've Learned So Far as a Personal Trainer
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43:45Howdy yall! I'm Rudy Tyburczy and I put the personal in personal trainer! So come along and listen up as I share three of the things I've learned so far in my first couple months on the job as a personal trainer. I'm learning every day, and I can't wait to keep learning more. Tune in to hear what I have to say about how communication, connection, a…
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"Jason Reitman F*cked It Up" ft. Subhah Agarwal
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1:22:29Subhah Agarwal (@subhaha) joins the ladies to talk about their individual styles, being goth and armpit Botox. They then talk about school mascots, play The Best and answer a lady problem about getting asked about life plans! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4b8Aykk Have a lady pr…
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Ep. 53 - New Year, New Who?? W/ Tess, Chad, and Ben
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47:19What sentence did I say to change the trajectory of my entire year? And how can picking something to focus on throughout the year can give shape and meaning to otherwise arbitrary periods of time? In this year-ender of Jokes and the Gym (53 straight weeks!!), I wax poetic about goals, gaining reflection, setting intention for the year, and other re…
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It's a re-release of our favorite bonus episode from Patreon this year! This episode the ladies talk about all the projects they have going on currently and coming up! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, better yet, leave us a voicemail at (323) 6BUTT30! Want to support the show and …
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Ep. 52 - 5 Goals For The New Year Or Whenever
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32:02In this solo episode of Jokes and the Gym, your host Rudy Tyburczy (the guy writing this) chats about staying mentally and physically healthy during the holidays, balancing obligations and joy, being a good host and guest, and shares 5 things he'd like to improve upon in the new year. So tune in and let us know what you'd like to improve - thanks f…
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Diddy, Biggie, and Tupac (with Wynter Mitchell Rohrbaugh)
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1:34:28Few murders have rocked the music world like the untimely deaths of Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur. Neither slain rapper has ever had their killer brought to justice. Recent allegations against Sean Diddy Combs, the producer who have Biggie Smalls his start, have forced questions about Diddy’s involvement in this dark and violent tale. Joining Tess…
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"Generational Plastic" ft. Jade Catta-Preta
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1:18:52Jade Catta-Preta (@jadecattapreta) joins the ladies to talk about OnlyFans, catch up on Real Housewives news and her podcast about hormones and perimenopause. They also talk about how much plastic we eat and answer a lady problem about how not to stay with parents for the holiday! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promot…
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Ep. 51 - Ten Comedians Answer "What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self?"
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1:24:00This is the first of what will be a series of episodes where I compile responses to the question I ask to end each of my episodes, "What advice would you give your early comedy self?" Hear what: -Brian Netzel (@thebriannetzel) would tell his early comedy self to put down; -Albert Escobedo (@albertmescobedo) has learned he doesn't need as much of; -…
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A sweet movie about a talking pig turned a whole new generation of children into vegetarians. Those children often remained vegetarians into adulthood, and played a role in transforming the plant-based food industry. How did “Babe” make such a lasting impact on kids, and why were so many of those ‘90s babes girls? Joining Tess to talk through this …
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Liz Climo (@lizclimo) joins the ladies to talk about recent Eagle Rock drama, their favorite cereals and the rise of advent calendars. They also talk hot Christmas movies, they play FMK and answer a lady problem about finding a therapist! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4b8Aykk H…
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Ep. 50 - Kyle Kinane Dangles Around
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1:35:28In this the 50th (!!) episode of Jokes and the Gym with Rudy Tyburczy, I am delighted to chat with my friend, the hilarious, the prolific, the hardest working man in his house, Kyle Kinane. In this convo, notorious non-worker-outer Kyle asks about ways to start and maintain motivation for working out, even if you don’t have a gym membership or very…
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The Bromance of Dennis Rodman and Kim Jong Un (With Megan Koester)
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1:06:15So this actually happened: one of the most unpredictable and eccentric NBA players of all time put the entire United States (and maybe the whole world) at risk when he found himself cozying up to one of the world’s most notorious dictators. Joining Tess to talk through this strange and hilarious story is writer, actor, and comedian Megan Koester (@…
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"Uncrustable Glamor" ft. Kendahl Landreth
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1:15:43Kendahl Landreth (@kendahllandreth) joins the ladies to talk about long names, her podcast with her fiancé and Babs being hit on recently. They then play This or That and answer a lady problem about a mother in law's annoying dog! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4b8Aykk Have a la…
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Ep. 49 - The Lost Braungersode (and some type of Navel Gazing)
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21:29For this episode, I reflect on the amazing conversation I had with Matt Braunger recently. Matt is a hilarious comedian with multiple albums and podcasts over the years, and we had a wonderful conversation talking about comedy, how he stays healthy, and so much more! But you won't be hearing any of it. Because I messed up the recording. I fumbled i…
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