In this firecracker of an episode, Angie & Shelly dive headfirst into their most irrational (and totally justified) pet peeves. From grocery store coupon chaos to people who smack their food like it’s a competitive sport, nothing is off the table. This episode is hilarious, unfiltered, and guaranteed to have you shouting “YESSS!” at least once.

🛒 The Checkout Line Nightmare – Coupon clippers, coin counters, and why Angie might need her own express lane to hell.

😤 Punctuality Problems – The truth about being chronically late, flakey friends, and the ultimate disrespect: “I thought we said 1-ish.”

🚗 Blinkers Exist for a Reason – Shelly's hot take on drivers who think turn signals are optional.

👄 Mouth Noises & Slurping Trauma – Smacking, brushing teeth sounds, loud kissing—why Angie may never recover.

🍪 Grocery Store Gigs & Yeast Cream Missions – Why Shelly accidentally becomes an employee at every store she enters (with one truly unforgettable assist).

🏠 Clutter, Clix & Social Bullies – From rude social cliques to inconsiderate comments, we’re talking all things people do that make us want to scream into a pillow.

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🙃 Got a pet peeve that makes you irrationally angry? We want to hear it. Drop it in the comments and let us commiserate together. And yes—people who chew with their mouth open... we’re looking at you.

In this refreshingly honest and wildly entertaining episode, Angie & Shelly dive into May-December relationships—those love stories where age is more than just a number (but still... a number). Whether you're dating younger, older, or just curious what it's like to be a “cougar” or a “cub,” this episode dishes out stories, laughs, and zero judgment.

👠 Cougar Town Origins – Shelly's wild ride through dating younger men and the insecurities that came with it... at first.

🧠 Why Confidence Is the Sexiest Thing – The appeal of older women, the authenticity of knowing who you are, and why being unapologetically YOU is magnetic.

👶 Younger Men & Older Women – Breaking down the stereotypes, from sugar babies to steamer-trunk baggage comparisons (you’ll get it when you listen).

💡 Why Age ≠ Maturity – From 30-year-olds with big life experience to 60-year-olds who still ghost—age tells you nothing about someone’s readiness.

📱 Dating App Dynamics – Why broadening your age filters might just surprise you (and how society views women doing the same thing men have done forever).

💍 The Final Husband Chronicles – How Shelly met and married Phil (15 years younger!) and why it works beautifully.

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🔥 Who cares what society says? If it’s legal and you’re both into it, go get that groove back. Whether you’re a cougar, a cub, or somewhere in between—we see you. Tell us your May-December story!

In this wildly entertaining episode, Angie & Shelly dive deep into the world of reality TV—from dating shows like Love Is Blind and The Bachelor, to transformation favorites like The Great British Bake Off and HGTV home reno magic. Whether you’re Team Emotional Connection or Team Competitive Chaos, we’re dishing on the shows that make us laugh, cry, binge-watch, and scream at our screens.

💘 Dating Show Breakdowns – From 90 Day Fiancé to The Golden Bachelor, we explore the social dynamics, love stories, and hot mess moments that keep us watching.

🍰 Wholesome Competition – Why The Great British Bake Off is a masterclass in kindness, good sportsmanship, and tearful muffins.

🏠 Home Makeovers & Human Emotions – The secret ingredient that makes renovation shows like Fixer Upper and Trading Spaces so damn compelling.

📦 We Love a Glow-Up – Why humans are psychologically drawn to transformation stories (and why we all want a home organizer to magically declutter our lives).

🎤 The Wild World of Reality Stars – The ones who jump from show to show (looking at you, Big Brother & Survivor alums), and what we think of “professional reality TV contestants.”

🎯 If We Were Reality Stars – Which shows would we be on? (Spoiler: one of us would totally crush Nailed It and the other would start alliances on The Traitors.)

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💬 Are you a reality TV junkie? What’s your favorite guilty pleasure show—and which one would you totally crush as a contestant? Drop us a comment, DM, or dramatic rose ceremony confession. 🌹🎬

In this bold episode, Angie & Shelly get real about what it means to take chances—from career leaps to garden plots to scary new beginnings. Whether you’re a ready-fire-aim person or a crockpot-decision-maker, this one’s about chasing dreams (even if you get a little muddy along the way).

🎯 Defining "Risk" – Why risk feels scary, why it’s necessary for growth, and why it’s not always about bungee jumping.

💸 Career Leaps of Faith – Angie and Shelly share the biggest risks they took in their careers—and why they wouldn’t go back.

🌱 Garden Gambles – From planters to canning ambitions, when starting small feels like a big (and worthwhile) chance.

🧠 Microwave Decisions vs. Crockpot Thinking – How we make decisions, when to trust your gut, and when it’s smarter to slow cook your choices.

❤️ Relationship Risks – Loving big, trusting deep, and understanding that sometimes the scariest risks have the sweetest rewards.

🔄 Risk vs. Reward in Different Seasons – Why risk-taking looks different in your 20s, 40s, and 60s—and how to keep saying yes to life without losing your mind.

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🚀 Your comfort zone is cozy—but nothing grows there. Tell us about a risk you took (big or small!)—we’d love to cheer you on. 🎉

In this heartfelt (and hilarious) episode, Angie & Shelly get real about momming—from navigating newborn chaos to tackling the teenage years to adjusting to the bittersweet empty nest. Whether you’re a new parent, seasoned vet, bonus mom, or proud auntie, this conversation is for you.

👶 The Early Days – Diapers, snacks, and the glorious moment when they can finally pour their own cereal.

🥦 Toddlers, Teens & Feeding Battles – From yogurt pouch hoarding to “you finish that cupcake before more carrots,” the food fights are real.

💬 Words of Affirmation & Love Languages – How knowing your child's (and your partner's) love language can completely change your relationship.

🧠 Teenage Turmoil – Why teenagers need you more than ever (even if they pretend they don’t).

🏡 Empty Nest Vibes – Transitioning into a new phase when your kids are grown, and finding the joy (and discounts!) that come with it.

❤️ Giving Grace – Why you’re doing better than you think and how every child is just figuring it out, same as you.

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👩‍👧‍👦 You're doing an amazing job, whether you're rocking a diaper bag, fielding teenage eye-rolls, or enjoying grandbaby snuggles. Keep going—you’re exactly who they need. 💖

In this episode, Angie & Shelly dive into the weird, wiggly world of Imposter Syndrome—that feeling that you’re somehow faking adulthood, success, or even happiness. Spoiler alert: you’re not alone, you’re not a fraud, and yes, you deserve your seat at the table.

🎯 What is Imposter Syndrome, Really? – Why it's not about tricking others... it's about doubting yourself.

📚 Childhood Roots – How early validation (or the lack of it) shapes your need to people-please or apologize for your awesomeness.

👩‍💼 People-Pleasing & Permission Slips – Why it’s so much harder with women (for Angie) and why we’re officially handing you permission to be proud of yourself.

🛑 The Danger of Comparison – Why you should stop measuring your life against someone else's perfectly curated Instagram highlight reel.

🚀 Acting "As If" – The positive power of faking it till you make it—NOT to deceive others, but to believe in yourself.

💡 Growth Mindset & Grace – Embracing your imperfections, celebrating your growth, and realizing you’re way more capable (and loveable) than you give yourself credit for.

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🌟 You’re not fooling anyone—you’re just growing, learning, and absolutely crushing it (even when it doesn’t feel like it). Celebrate that, flasher friends! 🫶

In this episode, Angie & Shelly share the highs, lows, swipes, and seriously awkward moments of online dating vs. in-person encounters. From catfishers to coffee spills, Match.com magic to Amway ambushes—this one’s got everything. Whether you're single, curious, or happily coupled, we’re breaking down the dating game… grandma style.

📱 Online Dating Realness – From Tinder to Match to DMs from across the pond, how we met our hubbies (spoiler: one of them slid in from England).

🎣 Fish Pics, Deal Breakers & Profiles Done Right – What we actually want to see in your dating app photos. (Pro tip: put the fish down.)

💬 IRL vs. URL – The pros and cons of meeting in person vs. getting to know someone through a screen.

💡 Tips for Dating Profiles – Be honest, use real photos, skip the resume of demands, and let your personality shine.

🎭 Dating Disaster Stories – One word: Amway. Another word: WHY?!

💞 Blind Dates, Speed Dates & Cougar Moments – A spicy little cougar tale (you know who you are, Cub D...), speed dating adventures, and how one small coffee can lead to love—or a very sticky shirt.

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💌 Got a wild dating story, a catfishing tale, or a swipe-gone-right? We want to hear it. Comment below, or DM us on socials—we promise to laugh with you, not at you... unless it's about the Amway guy. 😬💕

In this episode, Angie and Shelly dig into the change—you know, the one that makes you sweat in the freezer aisle, cry at sourdough starter, and strip down mid-salad. It’s menopause, baby, and we’re talking symptoms, side effects, surprise hot flashes, and the unexpected perks (like 10% off at Jiffy Lube and zero fucks left to give).

🔥 Angie’s Mid-Salad Meltdown – When the hot flash hits while you're chopping lettuce, you know it’s real.

🧠 Memory Loss & Mood Swings – The estrogen rollercoaster that makes you cry, rage, forget your words… and then cry again.

💤 Night Sweats & Sticky Sheets – Spoiler: no one is loving this.

🩺 What’s Actually Happening – From hormone imbalances to gluteal tendinopathy (yes, it's a thing), Shelly breaks it down.

👵 Saying Goodbye to the Fertile Era – How it feels to close the chapter, celebrate the freedom, and rewrite what womanhood looks like post-menopause.

✨ New Season, New Rules – Why you’re stronger, wiser, and finally ready to stop people-pleasing and start planting your own rose garden (with optional wine).

👭 Weird Perks, Real Talk & Rose-Scented Wrinkles – Soft hands, wise hearts, and accepting all the parts of aging—hot flashes included.

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💬 Whether you’re just entering perimenopause or on your victory lap out the other side—we see you, we feel you, and we’re sweating right there with you. Got a story or a hot flash cure? Slide into our DMs or comment below. 🙃🔥