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Do you ever feel… not yourself? Maybe you’re a walk-in soul. This could be the most terrifying episode we’ve done if you are, but join us anyway to find out about traveling souls, contracts, and beyond. Marissa’s thirsty, Pete’s waiting on glasses, and so many metaphors. What animated character did you look up to? Do […]

Congrats, you’re in a simulation! Marissa wishes the (celeb) Smith’s really were and discovers the real name of a famous Puerto Rican performer. Pete’s been up to very little, but he’s excited for the WNBA return! The two share the mic to talk about if or why or how we may be living in a […]

Well, this week is a rerun. Not because we didn’t try. Marissa presented a compelling and action-filled episode, but her audio didn’t record, so we’re going to July from 2 years ago, where we both were doing a lot better than we were for today’s recording. So settle in for a trip down memory lane, […]

This week we tried something new. It didn’t work out so well, but it’s still recorded and here. Pete shares a song (“That’s what Love Can Do”) that’s been stuck in his head for many weeks, Marissa doesn’t understand why, and we do the usual nonsense– except Pete’s audio blows. He fixed it after the […]

This week we return to old form over Zoom to do a linked episode about toy brands responding to Blackout Tuesday and white supremacists using toy forums and fandoms to spread disgusting rhetoric. We also catch up a bit and freely admit that we phoned this one in, but it came out pretty good anyway. […]

Sorry for the noise peaks in the quiet parts of this week’s episode where Pete skims the surface of a unique ‘hysterical’ event that affected a school of students– enough to get it closed and ultimately sued. We break ice over cupcakes, Marissa needs her meds, and talk about our responses to stress. Have you […]

Do you love small talk? Wanna be better at it? Well we do, too, but not at the cost of ourselves. Marissa explains walking that tightrope. Pete asks about food for the start and icebreaker. Black lives still matter, but we’re editing away from home and don’t have the cool sting to start the show. […]

Find out what your favorite podcast hosts are doing to try and help the Black Lives Matter efforts across the country. Then we’ll provide some a little diversion from the social garbage fire of 2020 by exploring the trend called the Toddler Temptation Challenge. Marissa steals sips of alcohol, Pete is getting ads for MILF […]

This was recorded before protests, but we also didn’t want to leave you without some sense of distraction, at least for a few minutes this week. Somewhat related to events, Marissa digs into what it’s like to feel what other people feel and tries to identify if she is indeed an empath. Marissa makes toast […]

Does Maury Povich have any regrets? That’s the answer we set out to find, only to fall down a shallow rabbit hole of his life. We break ice over the topic of vices and we go off-topic about 37 times. Did you know about Connie & Maury? Do you like Showtime? Want Marissa to cross […]

This week, the audio is a little compromised and you get the sweet sultry rhythms of computer fan (with some music underneath to distract you) as we bring you a few tiny stories because we’re strapped for time. You may not learn everything about a topic this week, but you’ll catch some silly news you […]

In a focus-shift, this week we both separately watched the third episode of Goop Labs on Netflix. You might want to, too, to follow the episode a little better… or not. Things get complex and we consider whether there’s one right way to all pleasure. We also talk about female anatomy a lot, so… Pop-quiz: […]

This week Pete pushes Marissa’s buttons with an episode about what’s currently driving her nuts: people not staying home during the pandemic. We also discuss our new fashion line in this week’s icebreaker, Marissa questions her friendship with Pete, and we worry about Asian American Public Relations as 2020 marches on. Are you staying home? […]

Your hosts are in rare form today. Pete’s shooting off his mouth, Marissa’s shooting off her social distancing love, and neither one can remember titles to movies or TV shows. But that’s all okay because this week is really about seeing double– of yourself! Ahh! Doppelgangers: good friends or bad omens? You decide. Wish us […]

It’s a sneaky week as we learn about phrogging, which scatters into a few different directions, but not before we study how to ask the best first wish, find out how Marissa’s therapy is going, and hear what streaming trial Pete’s on. And what will be the verdict on ‘Butt Boy’? Have you seen it? […]

This week things bring us joy while we’re stuck at home, Marissa logs off to read, and we cover our virtual hangout. Then Marissa wades in the pool of exotic animals only to come up with some obvious results. Which animal would you try to domesticate if you had to? What’s bringing you joy? Wanna […]

While some of us are under quarantine and staying home, others are leaving the planet— find out who (duh)! Pete rambles on about just how much he’s enjoying being home and watching movies, Marissa doesn’t like being told what to do, and both of us miss our families. Are you related to your spouse? Are […]

‘I’m not going to ask how you’re doing. No one wants to know how we’re doing.’ The wisdom of Marissa leads us into an intro full of social questions, romance, and wet walls. All that before we get into digital dating. How is your relationship going? Have you DM-ed @rissvandal on Instagram? Got any ideas […]

As your favorite hosts lives reel from current events, Pete serves you three small topics and Marissa chooses the order – Sports, Social, Anatomy. Break ice over favorite curse words, shout out if you want some video content, and enjoy yourself with us. Got any show ideas? Are you doing alright?

With so many podcasts going remote, you’ve found the OG skypers Pete & Marissa. Today, Pete does that thing where you try to eat something in plastic quietly and slowly, but it never works. Sorry about that. They they talk cereal and mascots and the origin of TV advice and more. Can you write better […]

No usual sound cues, most of the ums left in, and all the class you’ve come to love. We’re bare like a baby’s butt. Speaking of which, that’s the topic this week. Hear us in our glory! What are your coronavirus fears? How’s your heinie? Clean?

We start off this week’s show with a thank you to our new patrons! The icebreaker is so easy, we get TWO; Pete discusses fear of sidewalk grates, which Marissa adds to her arsenal of fears; and we learn animal advice. Are you afraid of falling through sidewalk grates? What other irrational fears do you […]

To try and distract from some audio issues, we laid music on the second half of this episode, where Marissa grades luxury toilet paper brands. She’ll buy the cheapest paper, BUTT she still knows class when she sees it. Marissa returns from vacation, Pete falls for roasted broccoli, and plugs that won’t plug up your […]

This week Pete talks about the label Highly Sensitive Person and both hosts take a quiz to find out where they stand on the spectrum of sensitivity. Also, Pete and Marissa are very excited about Brahms: The Boy 2, they break ice over fashion deal-breakers, Marissa’s behavior is unacceptable, and she updates us on her […]

This week Marissa discusses some Barbies that could’ve been better, if we’re being kind. She also dishes about the stress leading up to her current Valentine’s Vacation and UN-PLUGS with a tirade against Frontier Airlines. Meanwhile Pete only made the Utah Jazz lose five games in a row by being a fan. What’s your weird […]

Pete uncovers some creepy new methods of spying on children in schools this week, and Marissa GOES OFF about the Super Bowl halftime show. Also coronavirus by association?, subtle superpowers, and TV show plugs. Do you wear a medical mask at the airport? Would you sacrifice your kid’s privacy for safety? Do you know how […]

The Queen of Culinary Controversy returns with a hot take on hot steak– Marissa examines the ways people view thoroughly cooked slabs of beef and her personal opinion on the matter. We also learn what animal heads our hosts would prefer, how Pete ate sooo much Oreo and how Marissa made herself sick on broccoli. […]

Pete obsesses over pigeons with hats this week and Marissa reluctantly indulges him as he digs into this disturbing trend in Nevada. In the meantime, Marissa seeks your help in cleansing a living space without smoke (bonus talk on the Patreon). Also, lots of sound drops, gym etiquette, and bad grammar. What kind of hat […]

Jake Paul, Jeffree Star, Logan Paul, Ryan Kaji, oh my! After her birthday, old Marissa digs into who these people are and what the heck they’re famous for. Marissa has a memorable Lyft driver, Pete roasted a chicken, sirens plague the show, and DM MARISSA IF YOU’RE A STRANGER. @rissvandal on IG. Do you remember […]

This week, Pete says ‘like’ a hundred thousand times as he talks about the legitimacy of weddings officiated by online minister friends. Marissa and Pete share their polar opposite New Years’ events and we hear from a very special guest late in the show. Also find out what made your hosts irrationally upset in 2019 […]

Marissa dives into the questionable pool of Adult Resorts, which includes a number of delightful copy reads of websites. But is it the ones with detailed or vague websites that are the grossest (/sexiest /most scandalous). Pete’s here, too. Can you resist the Temptations of the Desires of Hedonism? Wait, have you given in before? […]

Ho, ho, ho! We brought back the bleep for this special holiday episode. Pete investigates the terrifying cryptid known as the flying reindeer. Explore the long history and possible present of this beloved creature. Marissa gets annoyed, we talk about moms, and there’s a special bonus Y’all Heard within. Second bonus: a sick Marissa from […]

Marissa is feeling sick this episode and Pete makes her feel even worse by covering a hopefully bygone trend. Plus, teacher influences, other sub-goths, and plugs! Are you a goth who is healthy? Or are you health goth? Are you OG goth?

Marissa indulges us all in some recent gossip headlines as Pete tries to keep up. Also, Marissa gets a ride from a perfumer, Pete had to go back to work, and we make Patreon promises. Who’s your mascot? What’s your guilty pleasure?

With the Thanksgiving Holiday, Marissa entrusted Pete to go solo and not bore you all. Find out if he succeeded as he takes you through the process of baking cookies in real time. Follow along with the recipe and prepare to feed your loved ones. Wait, did you actually follow along? Send us a picture! […]

Find out about etiquette and the woman who told everyone all about it. Marissa digs in on Emily Post and her ongoing institute. Both of us are maintaining, Marissa continues recruiting new listeners, the icebreaker is hidden, and a new offer for a Patreon donation tier in the final moments. Who tells you how to […]

It takes us about 15 minutes to get to the topic in today’s lengthy episode. We break ice over winter activities, we talk basketball, Hulu gaslighting Marissa, and more. Then we deep-dive into Kanye West’s current situation, prior situations, mega-churches, jogging suit uniforms, and domes, domes, domes. Have you had mice at work? What do […]

Why are aliens always humanoid in TVs and movies? What if they looked like something completely different? We explore some ideas from one article only, so maybe we’ll revisit this again later. Pete’s identity is under attack, Marissa’s Halloween party recap, FEARS, and more. WHY DO ALIENS NEED FINGERS??

Pete revisits fraud in this episode about the auto industry in the 1970’s. We also learn about a town in Albania, kind friends at work, and what we do to test pens. Also Space Daddies. What do you write to test a pen? How would you commit fraud? Would you rather sell flowers or cars?

We start this week with a ripped-off version ‘Happy Birthday’ in French for our loyal listener and friend Anne, then we stumble through the intro like normal. Pete buys ties at a Cranberry Festival, Marissa stands up for line-cutting justice, and then she surprises herself with findings about The Sims. Have you played The Sims? […]

In a long one, Pete examines a local-to-him haunting that drew the attention of media and demonologists alike– even Ed & Lorraine Warren. Also Pete sleeps through fire, Marissa may be in a different dimension than when she was a child, and Pete won’t shut up! Here’s the picture Marissa was talking about: Watch The […]

Happy birthday to us! This week we update some business on previously covered topics while we relish in our 100th episode. What was your favorite part of our last 100 episodes? Why didn’t you call us and leave a voicemail? Are you out there??

Marissa goes deep into the case(-ing) of a division of the American Meat Institute. Later, she’s going to an Eagles game! Pete’s hanging in there and is excited for horror movie season. When will Marissa cover more of the Meat Institute? How do you like your hot dogs? Does Pete know that it’s a Coney […]

Listener Cathy, ages ago, suggested we look into Barbie VOD movies, so Pete finally did! Pete has a good week, Marissa has a bad day, the hosts make awards shows, and pluuuugs at the end. Have you seen any Barbie films? What are your thoughts on gynocentrism? What’s your awards show idea?

Marissa cracks open the case of “Poet Voice,” the stilted voice that commonly accompanies poetry performance. She goes to a ritzy party and serves jury duty, while Pete has dry eyes and returned to the gym and no one remembered him. And the icebreaker… it’s a sexy one, people! Wanna demonstrate poet voice for us? […]

Marissa goes to a vegan wedding, Pete stays home, and the two cover the devious political marketing campaign of 2020– plus poop talk, Pete changes a tire, and plugs. Today, “Disckscale” premieres on our Patreon. What did you do for Labor Day? Do you use metal straws?

Beneath the smiles, colors, and magic lies a hidden terror in Florida’s Disney parks, but terrors only shorter than 4 feet long. Having recently visited, Marissa uncovers the dangers lurking in a state with 1 alligator per 16 people. Also fart talk, TV talk, speed-hand-holding. Seen a Disney gator? Do you fart in your office?

Marissa returns from a getaway and Pete just can’t get away, but both divulge their amusement park plans in the icebreaker. Then, Pete tells all about conjugal visits and Marissa gets upset about it. Ever had a conjugal visit? What would your amusement park look like? Wanna see that duck shirt?

The world is terrible, but we’re here to commiserate with you about that. We have a fatal icebreaker and coverage of the difference between Mennonite and Amish communities. Would you be Amish or Mennonite? How are you feeling? Did you know our podcast birthday is coming up?

Pete wonders why people want to be correct so often, Marissa is overwhelmed, and both hosts are sleepily getting the same species from the Icebreaker Pet Store. How far have you seen someone go to prove they’re right? Do you work at the Icebreaker Pet Store? Did you hear Marissa talk about glitter doodie?