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Episode 185: 90’s Makeovers

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On this episode, Kate and guest host Hilary Asare talk about the Black Lives Matter movement, what to do when you find a nest of wasps in your apartment, and deconstruct a rewatch of the popular 90’s TV show Beverly Hills 90210.

00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus

1:50 Opening Jibber Jabber

11:47 A Thing We Did (For Self Care)

24:30 Song of the Week (Hilary’s pick)

Follow Hilary Asare on Twitter: @HilaryAsare

Enjoy the Song of the Week (Hilary’s pick): “Don’t Touch My Hair ft. Sampha” by Solange

Listen to Sally’s new 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 184: Podcast Subtweeting

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On this episode Kate and Sally talk about rescuing dogs, mopping, and Sally’s new video game podcast. Then they answer a listener email about coping with house chores during the pandemic. Finally, they shake their fists at anyone not following shelter in place rules and guidance around masks and social distancing.

00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus

2:24 Opening Jibber Jabber

9:11 A Thing We Did (For Self Care)

14:44 Email: Coping with house chores during the pandemic.

28:08 Some more Jibber Jabber

43:20 Song of the Week (Kate’s pick)

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

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Theme song by Marty Scanlon!

Enjoy the Song of the Week (Kate’s pick): “Parklife” by Blur

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Episode 183: Pandemic Haircuts

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On this episode Kate and Sally talk about adopting cats, and an excellent book recommendation. Then they answer a listener email from a teenager who’s quarantining at home with an abusive parent.

00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus

3:55 Opening Jibber Jabber

14:12 Email: Quarantining at home with an abusive parent.

30:16 Song of the Week (Sally’s pick)

 

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Theme song by Marty Scanlon!

Enjoy the Song of the Week (Sally’s pick): “Talking Backwards” by Real Estate

Articles/books referenced:

Rachel Wilkerson Miller’s new book: The Art of Showing Up: How to Be There for Yourself and Your People 

Follow Rachel on Twitter: @the_rewm
– Tons of resources and hotlines for anyone dealing with abuse or violence at home via National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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Episode 182: Rip Van Winkle

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On this episode, Kate and Sally talk about being lost in time and space due to the pandemic. They also talk about social distancing and why we should all do it, even though it’s hard. Then they answer an email from a listener who’s feeling alone, sad, and anxious while sheltering in place. Hang tough, struggle buddies.

00:00 Welcome to The Struggle Bus

12:14 Opening Jibber Jabber

28:04 A Thing We Did (for Self-Care)

33:30 Email: feeling alone, sad, and anxious while sheltering in place.

50:34 Song of the Week (Kate’s pick)

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Theme song by Marty Scanlon!

Enjoy the Song of the Week (Kate’s pick): “Menagerie” by Bill Withers

Article from Tod! Training For This Our Entire Lives

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Episode 181: (Enraged) Musings on the Pandemic

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On this episode, Kate and Sally talk about the coronavirus pandemic and share some rage about people who aren’t following the rules about sheltering in place and social distancing. They also talk about cats, Mad Men, and the current state of the presidential race. Stay home if you can!

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Theme song by Marty Scanlon!

Enjoy the Song of the Week (Sally’s pick): “What’s Your Fantasy” by Ludacris

Here’s the link to Sally’s op-ed on Self: “Please Stop Telling People They’re Overreacting”

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.