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Episode 195: [Deep Sigh]

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On this episode Kate and Sally have an announcement about the future of the Struggle Bus. They also talk about the election, volunteering to get out and defend the vote, new computers, and getting into fights on Facebook. Finally, they answer listener questions about dealing with the impending pandemic winter, staying organized during online classes when you have ADHD, and Sally’s cat Miles.

00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus

1:29 Big Announcement

6:29 Opening Jibber Jabber

20:11 A Thing We Did

24:30 Election feelings

31:30 Question #1: Dealing with the impending pandemic winter

38:57 Question #2: Staying organized during online classes when you have ADHD

44:17 Question #3: Question about Sally’s cat, Miles

49:35 Enjoy the Song of the Week (Sally’s pick): “Cryin’” by Aerosmith

Listen to Sally’s podcast, Co-op Mood on iTunes Store, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Theme song by Marty Scanlon!

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Episode 194: Dildo Baggins and Delilah (feat. Eric Silver of Join the Party)

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On this episode Sally is joined by guest co-host Eric Silver (@el_silvero), co-host and dungeon master of the actual play podcast Join the Party, to answer any and all questions about roleplaying games, from dealing with awkwardness at the table to RPGs that aren’t D&D, to playing games online during the pandemic, and much more. They also talk about the glory of autumn, the TV show The Boys, the podcast My 90s Playlist, and why charcuterie is life.

00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus

6:05 Opening Jibber Jabber

28:52 A Thing We Did For Self Care

38:30 Questions about roleplaying games!

1:22:03 Enjoy the Song of the Week (Eric’s pick): “Devil Town” by Bright Eyes

Follow Eric on Twitter (@el_silvero) and check out Join the Party, My 90s Playlist, and all the other shows from Multitude Productions. 

Listen to Sally’s podcast, Co-op Mood on iTunes Store, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Theme song by Marty Scanlon!

We are on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Instagram! Tweet at Kate and Sally or the podcast and find a “Struggle Buddy” on Twitter at #StrugglePodBuds420.

Episode 191: K Hellz 69

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On this episode Kate and Sally talk about the misery of hacked email accounts, the ecstasy of new fridges, and Scientology. Then also discuss insomnia and starting your day with a few minutes of meditation or exercise. Finally they answer an email from a listener who’s feeling frustrated and hurt by a friend’s judgement about their activism.

00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus

1:52 Opening Jibber Jabber

12:12 A Thing We Did For Self Care

17:20 Email: Feeling frustrated and hurt by a friend’s judgement about their activism

31:50 Enjoy the Song of the Week (Kate’s pick): “Cool It Now” by New Edition

Listen to Sally’s podcast, Co-op Mood on iTunes Store, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

More info about the meditation/gratitude/dancing around club Kate talked about: OMAT Club

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Theme song by Marty Scanlon!

We are on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Instagram! Tweet at Kate and Sally or the podcast and find a “Struggle Buddy” on Twitter at #StrugglePodBuds420.

Episode 190: The Guy in the Back of the Fridge

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On this episode Kate and Sally talk about new refrigerators and hightops, as well as Scientology and organizing your office. Then they answer a question from a listener in a quarter life crisis.

00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus

2:20 Opening Jibber Jabber

14:14 A Thing We Did For Self Care

16:55 Email: What to do when you’re in a quarter life crisis

36:40 Enjoy the Song of the Week (Sally’s pick): “Red Rock Riviera” by British Sea Power

Listen to Sally’s podcast, Co-op Mood on iTunes Store, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Theme song by Marty Scanlon!

We are on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Instagram! Tweet at Kate and Sally or the podcast and find a “Struggle Buddy” on Twitter at #StrugglePodBuds420.

Episode 188: Everybody Do Less

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On this episode, Katharine has the week off and Sally is joined by friend of the show Rachel Wilkerson-Miller (twitter.com/the_rewm). Sally and Rachel talk about the joys and horrors of reality TV as well as summer peaches and going to the doctor. Then they answer questions listeners sent in about when healthy helping becomes co-dependence and how to have the wedding you want without alienating an overbearing parent.

00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus

5:45 Opening Jibber Jabber

31:53 Email #1: When healthy helping becomes co-dependence

43:18 Email #2: How to have the wedding you want without alienating an overbearing parent

Enjoy the Song of the Week (Rachel’s pick): “So Hot You’re Hurting My Feelings” by Caroline Polachek

Check out Rachel’s blog Just Good Shit, follow her on Twitter, and buy her latest book The Art of Showing Up: How to Be There for Yourself and Your People

Listen to Sally’s new podcast, Co-op Mood on iTunes Store, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Support us on Patreon!

Theme song by Marty Scanlon!

We are on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, iHeart Radio and Instagram! Tweet at Kate and Sally or the podcast and find a “Struggle Buddy” on Twitter at #StrugglePodBuds420.