Tahoe, Ms. DajahBelle and Dj Trauma talk relationships, friendships, life issues, finance, sex, and everything about men that annoys women.
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Shameless magazine is a voice for smart, strong, sassy young women and trans youth and is grounded in principles of social justice and anti-racism. This podcast will act as an accessory to our most current issue, expanding on the issue's theme to bring you even more of the kind of smart & fierce discussion you’ve come to expect from the pages of Shameless.
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The Shameless Care Podcast delivers honest, sex-positive conversations about sexual health, STI testing, and relationships—without fear or shame. Hosted by the founder and a practicing medical provider, it’s where real talk meets real medicine.
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Created to Empower and Uplift the masses, "Talk Sexy To Me" offers Uncensored and Shameless conversations about Sex, Relationships, Intimacy ,and Self Love!
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Shameless Plug is an unfiltered, studio-recorded, video web show where the three hosts: Gabe, Max, and Xavier, talk about Hip-Hop and the surrounding culture. Available on Youtube, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Apple & Soundcloud. Find us on instagram @Shamelessplugmedia or Twitter @ShamelessplugXM.
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hi! this is our way to chat about all the issues that normally goes unsaid. will i need boy advice? yes. will i make you laugh by my horrid luck? probably. stay tuned and find out!
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1 phone call. 1 hour. No names. No holds barred. Thats the premise behind Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People, hosted by comedian Chris Gethard (the Chris Gethard Show, Broad City, This American Life, and one of Time Outs 10 best comedians of 2015). Every week, Chris opens the phone line to one anonymous caller, and he cant hang up first, no matter what. From shocking confessions and family secrets to philosophical discussions and shameless self-promotion, anything can and will happen! T ...
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Pour it up and pour one out with your fave blunt bitches each week. Courtney and Leah leave no stone unturned as they dive into their weeks, talk celeb gossip and navigate what it means to be a single 20 something in today's girl on top world. Comedic and controversial, you will love getting to know these two completely unapologetic, Shameless Pours
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The podcast where I rant about random things that come to mind, and I sometimes get personal and try to be real about how my mental state is doing and I may occasionally talk about different things I do to help with my anxiety. Call (919) 263-4472 to send voice messages or tweet using the hashtag #ShamelessCreaturesPod to be featured on the podcast! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shamelesscreatures/support
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Welcome to the Turn the Paige Podcast! Sisters. Best friends. Brunch enthusiasts. With relatable episodes that feel like you’re chatting with two of your closest friends (or sisters), join us as we Turn the Paige to different topics about losing yourself in motherhood/adulthood/any hood - and finding yourself again through meaningful friendships, shameless piles of unread library books, and endless Amazon package deliveries. Real, honest, and a little bit chaotic - we talk about it ALL! Grab ...
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My podcast channel is about talking about whats happening in the world right now
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The Geek Gab podcast, where once a week your scintillating and erudite hosts talk books, movies, TV, comics, music, RPG's, tabletop gaming, video games, sci-fi, fantasy, steampunk, horror… Anything Geekish Goes!
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Real Life. Shameless Ribbing. Excessive Sarcasm
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Rosemary Sambora (that's me) is your host for the Joy Perspectives podcast. I'm an ordinary mortal, just like most of us, without any specific claim to fame, doing my best to experience joy in everyday living. Join my guests and me as we talk about what brings us joy and why that's important. And I'll likely give some shameless plugs for my entrepreneurial endeavor - Joyful Desert Rose.
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The Story in My Head is a podcast about healing, self-improvement and self-care for the lazy. It's a raw and meandering journey through the stories in my head that create fear, plant obstacles and disable me from living the life I want. This is NOT your average self-help podcast. It is not polished and refined and presented as a recipe for healthy living. Rather its an honest sharing of the stories that feed my dark spaces, the consequences of my storytelling, and the ways I'm working to re- ...
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Actor Ethan Suplee was an aspiring plus size model long before it became trendy and now sets out to examine our current obesity crisis. On American Glutton, he’ll talk to everyone from experts to the average Joe, exploring all the diets he has been on over the last two decades, taking us on his journey from obese to svelte and back again, examining what worked and what made him gain everything back plus 50 pounds. Sharing his ever-lasting search for the next quick fix, we’ll delve into the j ...
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Hosted by a couple of foul-mouthed comedians that want to find a funny light in a dark place, give you the everyman's view of a world gone mad. We'll make you laugh, we'll make you think, and most importantly, we'll make you question our sanity. Honest opinions and shameless plugs. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and settle in with us on The Basement Lounge.. New episodes every Thursday!
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The podcast about all the things that matter, and a lot of things that don't. Join Michael Pattinson, Tim Burdon and guests as they chat about Zwift, cycling, philosophy and more.
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With over 500,000 loyal listeners and growing, Tony Sweets radio show, On Air with Tony Sweet has spearheaded online radio. An entertainment talk show with a twist, On Air with Tony Sweet is the #1 source for the latest in Hollywood and buzz-worthy news. Set in a Reality Radio format, Tony Sweet strives to bring raw news and feature guests that include celebrities, politicians and religious figures. Tony's charming and heartfelt country vibe is a favorite amongst listeners and guests. Tony S ...
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Hello there! We're Luke and Mona. We're a couple of Bisayas. AY teka. Buset. Ga-Iningles na man hinuon mi nga Bisaya gani. Aw. So, bale mga Bisaya mi unya kay bored man mi so magstorya mi about stuff. Mga butang-butang sa kalibutan nga gusto namo storyahan. Topics are anything under the sun. Like how kulang sa height si Mona ug sobra sa weight si Luke... at one point in time. Basically, just another Bisaya podcast. Or you know... a place where Luke and Mona talk in private and are "public" a ...
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The Army of Drunks Talking Funny Podcast Experience! "We're just getting loaded..." Do you remember the golden age of talk shows? We don’t. We were too damn young back then. But we’ve seen the tapes, and there once was a magical time when both the hosts and the guests “tied a few on” before going on camera to entertain America with things they probably wouldn’t have said if they were sober. At the Army of Drunks, we’re bringing that drunken time back! Sit back and listen to four inebriated h ...
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Cannabis Education and Conversation. Interviewing cannabis users & in the industry to learn about how cannabis is impacting lives, changing the norms & helping everyday people make positive changes. We talk about cannabis, normalization, about how to medicate, tools for medicating & more. In our episodes, we talk to everyone from Patients to Practitioners, all who are able to offer valuable information for our listeners & viewers. If you are interested in learning more about the cannabis ind ...
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Welcome to the That Ain't It Chief podcast. Me and my co-host Big Chris talk about all things that occur in life among other stuff. Feel free to listen in and be entertained. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/that-aint-it-chief/support
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This addictive and informative, one-of-a-kind true crime podcast details crime and court activity in New York City. Hosted by comedian Pat Dixon.
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We Do We is a meeting ground for discussing real health and fitness problems faced by real people. Like, really real. Join Elizabeth, Rachel, and Samantha of the Do The Good Stuff team as they talk about living life on their own terms, for better (meditation! exercise! setting intentions!) and for worse (Elizabeth watches Chicago PD. I know.), one podcast at a time. See ya next time!
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Welcome to the Worth More Podcast! The podcast geared towards inspiring and encouraging you to believe you are worth more! More than your weight, workout, wardrobe, weight loss, weight gain, things people have said about you and mistakes you've made! You are an incredible, strong and beautiful person from the inside out and my hope is that this inspires you to step into that power and embrace being worth more!
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Grace Fraga goes behind the scenes with comedians, actors, comedy writers, authors & producers to interview them on their career paths and life experiences. These awesome humans provide advice and guidance to aspiring entertainers & writers. You will learn, laugh & fall in love with them. ❤️ Presented by The State of Grace. More than funny, it’s a condition. 👸👑
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We are a group of long time friends, that get together once a week to talk TV, movies, video games, news stories anything and everything under the pop culture sun. We are not politically correct. Just "normal" guys with normal lives who love talking nonsense. Contact the Terrible Talkers at [email protected] [email protected] Call or Text us 2037108955 Movies we will be covering this year John Wick 2, Split, Logan, X-Men, Kong Skull Island, Beauty and the Beast, Ghost in ...
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Why Is Tahoe Like This This??? (Part Two)
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1:00:07Welcome Back to Part Two yall! We continue the convo about womens affect on mens homophobia, the idea that women also abuse women when they are young, yesssterday is a contrarian, going on a trip after your partner has a traumatic event, and more! ENJOY!!!By So Shameless Podcast
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HPV-16 and Oropharyngeal Cancer: What the Science Says — and What It Doesn’t
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39:54Send us a text Trigger warning: Cancer Robert got a bit emotional at the beginning of this one. Cancer is a scary word. HPV is one of the most common viruses on earth—and the leading cause of oropharyngeal cancer. In this episode, we break down the link between HPV-16 and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). We’ll explain how many people …
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This week’s caller is a pediatric nurse with a newborn at home, and she’s learning in real time how her job is both a blessing and a curse when it comes to new mom anxiety. She and Geth talk about sleepless nights, the emotional toll of pediatric care, and why it’s hard to turn off worst-case-scenario thinking when you’ve seen it all firsthand. Plu…
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Christopher DiNote! (Geek Gab, Episode 390!)
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1:05:21Author and editor Christopher DiNote joins the gab!https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07QPTWCMVBy Geek Gab
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Why Is Tahoe Like This??? (Part One)
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1:36:38Welcome Back No Shame Gang!!! This week the crew is back together and we start off HOT as Tahoe messy a$$ asks Traum why he didnt come to Dajs wedding, then he continues the chaos as he takes Yesssterday to Homie Court, a guy at his job says the N word, and more chaos in the comments of a Hard or Soft post as Tahoe takes offense to a comment from a…
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Go One More - Nick Bare’s Secrets to Fitness and Building a Brand
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1:05:17Join Ethan Suplee as he sits down with Nick Bare, fitness entrepreneur and founder of Bare Performance Nutrition. Nick shares his inspiring journey from overcoming a severe eating disorder to building a successful business while serving as an Army infantry platoon leader. Discover the power of consistency, intentionality, and the "Go One More" phil…
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Hard Truths: Shameless Duo, Gonorrhea-ly Bad Jokes, and the Reality of STI Reporting
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34:13Send us a text Description: We’re back — and we’re fully loaded. In this episode, Robert and Anna kick off with the launch of Shameless Duo, a powerful new ED medication designed to help you perform when it matters — without guessing games or greasy subscription traps. Then we slide straight into our “Dirty Joke of the Week,” featuring a truly gono…
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The Story in My Head about being a failure changed dramatically (and quickly) when a man in a coffee shop called me a failure... and my insides went nuts! Today's mid-week quickly is my experience changing my definition of being a failure. anxiety, depression, failure, success, change, transition, self image, self esteem, self acceptance, self love…
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Sheree and Tajuana continue their "Live from a Random Restaurant" series with honest conversation about reading journeys, spring transitions, and using vision boards to stay on track. • Discussing current reads including "The Wedding Guest" by Jasmine Guillory and historical fiction about WWII • Exploring diverse reading genres including queer Blac…
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STI Truth Bombs, Bad Reviews, and What to Wear at Naughty in New Orleans
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35:17Send us a text “STI Truth Bombs, Bad Reviews, and What to Wear at Naughty in New Orleans” If you think you know everything you need to about STI testing… you probably don’t. And odds are, your doctor doesn’t either. In this episode of the Shameless Care Podcast, Robert and Anna break down six things most people — and many healthcare providers — sti…
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A Series of Moments In Between Taking a Piss
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1:17:24This week’s caller is a medieval recreationist who sews their own centuries-old clothing and has an overactive bladder. And that’s just scratching the surface. And that’s just scratching the surface. From homemade centuries-old clothing to body stuff to one wild reveal with two minutes left, this episode is a non-stop ride through one person’s deli…
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Author J.M. Anjewierden! (Geek Gab, Episode 389!)
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1:15:31J.M. Anjewierden, author of THE BLACK CHRONICLES, joins us this week to talk about science fiction!By Geek Gab
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A Shameless Future: Redefining Beauty by 2030 | Dr. Mike Israetel
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1:20:56Ethan Suplee and guest Dr. Mike Israetel dive into a vision of a "Shameless Future" where body shame and remorse are relics of the past. Exploring themes from Mike’s upcoming book, The Aesthetic Revolution, they discuss how advancing technologies, like weight loss drugs and plastic surgery, will empower everyone to achieve their desired appearance …
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Reddit Sex Questions & Naughty in New Orleans: Judging, Swapping, and Swabbing
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30:37Send us a text This week on the Shameless Care Podcast, Robert and Anna are answering the internet’s most chaotic, panicked, and occasionally heartwarming questions about sex, STIs, and non-monogamy—pulled straight from Reddit. We’re also getting ready for Naughty in New Orleans, the country’s largest lifestyle convention. That means we’re talking …
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I Didnt Marry Her..She Married ME! (part two)
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1:19:17Welcome Back To Part Two of the episode without Daj! lmao The guys continue conversation about getting out of the friendzone, if you found out her "friend" and her used to be more than friends would you be bothered, why men put themselves on child support and more! ENJOY!By So Shameless Podcast
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The Story in My Head has completed creating Frank the Forgiveness Octopus. Today's quickie is the fifth segment of my story...my journey of forgiving myself and others. forgiveness, amends, relationships, self care, transformation, healing, grief, addiction, change, marriage, communicationBy Amy - Fellow Human
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Can ED Meds Fix Performance Anxiety? Usually—and Here’s the Science
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30:28Send us a text Let’s set the record straight. Performance anxiety is real. ED medications do help. And no, you’re not imagining things when your brain screws up a moment your body was otherwise fully on board for. In this episode of the Shameless Care Podcast, Robert and Anna take you on a deep, science-backed, zero-shame journey through the world …
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Good morning! For reasons no one can quite explain, Beautiful/Anonymous has a long and proud tradition of attracting band directors, and this week’s caller keeps the streak alive. She and Gethard talk about everything from what makes trombonists so goofy to figuring out which woodwinds are the biggest divas. Oh, and also: the time she found out her…
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Pinkerton's Ghosts! (Geek Gab, Episode 388!)
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1:23:03Ben Wheeler returns to the Geek Gab! We're going to talk about Mission: Impossible, his new "Throne of Hades" kickstarter, and whatever else comes up!Pinkerton's Ghosts: Throne of Hades Animatic!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/superversiveradio/pinkertons-ghosts-throne-of-hades-animatic/description…
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I Didnt Marry Her..She Married ME! (part one)
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1:23:41Welcome Back No Shame GANG!!! This week Tahoe, Traum and Yesssterday sit with Daj's HUSBAND Dru to talk why men want to get married, why the engagement process can be longer for some than others, how they deal with being gaslit by their partners, not feeling comfortable speaking on certain issues with their fiancees and why, being rewarded for tell…
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Join Ethan and Trevor on the American Glutton Podcast as he shares his transformative journey from 350 pounds to sustainable health using GLP-1 medication. Discover how responsible GLP-1 use, combined with mindful eating and resistance training, helped him conquer food noise and maintain a lean physique, offering insights for lasting weight managem…
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PrEP, Profits, and the STI Test Kits That Are Failing You
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29:05Send us a text This one’s a double feature: a deep dive into the truth about PrEP — the HIV prevention pill that changed everything. What we cover: •Why most STI tests are dangerously incomplete •How many infections are missed without throat/rectal swabs •The real history of PrEP and Truvada •Gilead’s billion-dollar patent fight with the U.S. gover…
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The Story in My Head has a main character named Frank. He's a forgiveness octopus. I'm focusing on the 8th aspect (Frank's leg, tenticle, arm) of my forgiveness octopus...forgiving myself! Today's quickie is the fourth part of my story...my journey towards forgiving myself and others. forgiveness, self esteem, worth, anxiety, depression, relationsh…
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Join us as w sit down for a rare kid-free lunch and open up about their evolving style journeys in this refreshingly candid conversation that feels like eavesdropping on your best friends. Tajuana kicks things off sharing her rediscovered love for Lane Bryant and newfound obsession with Spanx – not just their shapewear, but their entire clothing li…
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Herpes Isn’t What You Think: The Shameless Truth About HSV
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43:35Send us a text Did you know there are herpes viruses that cause cancer? Or that HSV-2 has been linked to changes in the brain? This episode goes way beyond cold sores and awkward conversations. Robert and Anna dive deep into the science of the herpesvirus family — including HSV-1, HSV-2, Epstein-Barr (EBV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), and human herpesvi…
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It’s 9 pm on a Friday, and the vibes are loose. This week’s caller is a former teacher turned novelist-in-progress who’s found fulfillment in writing, volunteering, and caring for the true love of her life: an elderly, disabled bearded dragon named Charlie. Sure, she and Gethard also talk about volunteer paleontology, dating with autism, and how Ge…
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She Ate I Fear... Feat @IamDavida.D (part two)
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1:43:29Welcome Back to Part Two of our amazing episode with Host and Comedian Davida.D! We get right back ingto it with men not having the appropriate selfcare items in the house, dating in an open relationship, a woman that says she will iron her husbands clothes before he goes to see his side chick, men basing their relationship values on their ego vs w…
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What if you could become a better version of yourself every single day? Join us as we engage with Tom Kier, a master of combatives and edged weapons, who reveals the secret power of mindset in conquering life's challenges. Tom introduces us to the concept of "Kill your Clone," a compelling mental model that advocates for incremental self-improvemen…
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Keys, Bugs, and Boundaries: Swinger Parties, DoxyPEP, and Verbal Consent
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39:15Send us a text Episode 3 – Keys, Bugs, and Boundaries: Swinger Parties, DoxyPEP, and Verbal Consent Welcome back to the Shameless Care Podcast, where we talk about sexual health like it actually matters—because it does. In Episode 3, we bring you another unfiltered, honest, and slightly irreverent conversation about the things people should know wh…
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I've decided it will be helpful for me to practice apologizing and asking for forgiveness. The Story in My Head has told me making amends is just too hard to do sometimes. I want to practice and make it easier. Today's quickie is the third part of my story...my journey towards forgiving myself and others. forgiveness, apologies, amends, relationshi…
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She Ate I Fear.. Feat @IamDavida.D (Part One)
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1:38:51No Shame Gang Whats Good!! This week Daj and Tahoe welcome comedian and host Davida.D as Daj spaeks about getting married as Davida speaks about her experience being married and why she feels it didnt work out, Cardi's latest breakdown on social media, Offset asking Cardi for spousal support, the "My Man, My Man, My Man" trend, losing yourself in a…
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The Little Blue Pill: A Very American History
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25:49Send us a text It started as a heart medication… and accidentally ended up giving the world a boner. Welcome to Episode 2 of the Shameless Care Podcast, where hosts Robert and Anna unravel the stiff (and surprisingly funny) history of Viagra—a drug that didn’t just change men’s sex lives, but transformed public conversations about aging, masculinit…
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A new master’s degree, a recent family death, and...13 secret second cousins? This week’s caller is processing a wild year of grief, discovery, and chaotic family history, including one grandma-sized scandal and a mom who always kept things interesting. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including…
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Horror Express Review! (Geek Gab, Episode 387!)
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1:15:15Back to 1972 with horror classic HORROR EXPRESS!By Geek Gab
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Summer Mindset Over Beach Body Join host Ethan Suplee and Paige Dorian on American Glutton as they dive into redefining the summer body mindset. Ethan shares his journey of overcoming self-consciousness, challenging the fleeting pursuit of a "perfect" physique. Through candid discussions and listener Q&A, they explore sustainable self-improvement, …
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I've decided it will be helpful for me to practice forgiveness. The Story in My Head about forgiveness is a long one and I'm working to sort it all out. Today's quickie is the second part of my story...my journey towards forgiving myself and others. forgiveness, amends, relationships, self care, transformation, healing, grief, addiction, change, ma…
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Welocme Back to another episode of So Shameless! This week Tahoe gives us a solo episode as he talks the attention around Blue Ivy, the American Music Awards favorite hip hop artists picks, and the New Orleans escapees. Then he enters into a protagonist vs antagonist convo with himself as he talks the Diddy trial, Remy vs Clarissa and Tory lanez ne…
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A strict religious upbringing, an older husband, and an open marriage she never expected. This week’s caller talks with Gethard about how she got there and how she’s finally building a life that actually feels like hers. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this wee…
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That 70s Slasher Special! (Geek Gab, Episode 386!)
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1:17:43Daddy Warpig takes a trip back to the 70s and reviews two thrillers, The Bird With The Crystal Plumage and The Corruption of Chris Miller!By Geek Gab
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The 16-Person Committee That Quietly Controls Your Healthcare
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23:48Send us a text You’ve never voted for them. You’ve probably never even heard of them. But a small group of just 16 volunteer clinicians meets three times a year—and they decide what medical screenings your doctor recommends, and what your insurance will actually pay for. No big deal, right? In this episode of the Shameless Care Podcast, Robert and …
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Jordan’s Triumph: Losing 210 Pounds and Redefining His Life
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1:18:51In this compelling episode of the American Glutton Podcast, host Ethan Suplee sits down with Jordan Grahm, who shares his transformative journey of losing over 210 pounds. From battling depression and unhealthy habits to surviving a life-altering car accident, Jordon reveals the gritty details of his path to health, including overcoming excess skin…
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I've decided it will be helpful for me to practice forgiveness. The Story in My Head poses a lot of questions about forgiveness. Today's quickie is the first part of my story...my journey towards forgiving myself and others. forgiveness, amends, relationships, self care, transformation, healing, grief, addiction, change, marriage, parenting…
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