Bad Examples w/ Tracy DiMarco & Jessica Romano

This week, Tray and J take you to the baddest place of all: the slammer. Our caller tells the story of addiction and what happens when you finally hit rock bottom. What starts with boosting, bad decisions, and a one way trip to county turns into one of the wildest stories we’ve heard yet, when a correctional officer and an inmate fall in love. Along the way, you’ll get a survival guide for your next shoplifting charge and the unofficial Bad Examples handbook for what to do when your celly gets a little too friendly. Dark, unhinged, and unexpectedly heartfelt. Exactly how we like it. --- Binge 200+ past episodes, join the Club Baddies community, and follow along on Instagram at @BadExamplesPodcast. For ad-free episodes and bonus content that could definitely get them canceled, join the Patreon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we’re joined by special guest and Jess’s crush Becky Hayter to break down the phenomenon: when straight girls go gay, why do they never go back? What starts as a conversation turns into a campaign to get Tracy to switch teams. But Jess and Becky quickly make Tracy the third wheel… and things go completely off the rails. Will Tracy open her mind… or will Jess open her legs? Listen now. --- Binge 200+ past episodes, join the Club Baddies community, and follow along on Instagram at @BadExamplesPodcast. For ad-free episodes and bonus content that could definitely get them canceled, join the Patreon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The gang’s back together and it gets chaotic fast. Jessica spends most of the episode fighting for her life while Tracy and Alan keep making it worse. This week’s junk drawer covers everything from “wieners” to living in a simulation to a full breakdown of what actually happens in the men’s bathroom. Call it Baddie investigative journalism! You’re welcome. --- Binge 200+ past episodes, join the Club Baddies community, and follow along on Instagram at @BadExamplesPodcast. For ad-free episodes and bonus content that could definitely get them canceled, join the Patreon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A year into life with baby Cora, we sit down with Alan and Rachel to talk about what that year of parenthood really looks like. Work-life balance, breastfeeding, sleep deprivation, and questionable sanity. No one has it figured out… not even our Baddie Daddie. But one thing Alan does know for sure… he’s not letting baby Cora anywhere near Aunties Tray & J unsupervised. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we’re asking you to bring two things: tissues and a Budweiser. In this episode, Jessica shares the heartbreaking news that Denny’s dad, “Papi,” passed away unexpectedly. This was not an easy episode to make, but it was an important one. We talk about the kind of love grandparents bring into a family, and what it feels like when that love is suddenly gone. We get into the conversations no one prepares you for: how to tell your child that someone they love has died, whether kids should go to funerals, and how to help them through something we’re still trying to understand ourselves. If you’re caring for someone who’s sick, if you’ve experienced loss, or if you’re just trying to figure out this whole life thing, you are not alone. We’re cracking a cold Bud for Papi, and for all the grandparents who are the heart of the family, this one’s for you ❤️ --- Binge 200+ past episodes, join the Club Baddies community, and follow along on Instagram at @BadExamplesPodcast. For ad-free episodes and bonus content that could definitely get them canceled, join the Patreon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is the cost of being a good friend? This week, Tray & J are getting into how wedding culture has completely spiraled. From destination bachelorettes to mandatory glam, to dresses that cost more than your rent… where does it actually stop? Does being a bridesmaid mean you have to go broke? 💍💸 --- Binge 200+ past episodes, join the Club Baddies community, and follow along on Instagram at @BadExamplesPodcast. For ad-free episodes and bonus content that could definitely get them canceled, join the Patreon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The other woman scandal continues… and just when we thought we had heard it all, the plot thickens. In Part 2, a football coach and a neighbor enter the mix… and then comes a twist no one saw coming 👀 Baddies, hold onto your hats (..and your man) --- Binge 200+ past episodes, join the Club Baddies community, and follow along on Instagram at @BadExamplesPodcast. For ad-free episodes and bonus content that could definitely get them canceled, join the Patreon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we hear from someone with a perspective you don’t hear very often… the “other woman.” A caller shares her experience knowingly dating a married man with a family and reveals the exact tactics he used to manipulate, lie, cheat, and keep his double life hidden. Tray & J are learning the playbook so we can all spot the red flags and run. “You might think it’s different because it’s you… it’s not.” -The Side Piece --- Binge 200+ past episodes, join the Club Baddies community, and follow along on Instagram at @BadExamplesPodcast. For ad-free episodes and bonus content that could definitely get them canceled, join the Patreon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If your toes aren’t paying your rent… what are they even doing? This week we talk to a baddie who turned her pedicures into profit and gives us a step-by-step guide to cashing in on platforms like FeetFinder. Then we hear from a real foot worshipper about what buyers actually want… and he generously volunteers Tray’s piggies for “research.” By the end of this episode, you’ll be doing some serious “sole” searching. --- Binge 200+ past episodes, join the Club Baddies community, and follow along on Instagram at @BadExamplesPodcast. For ad-free episodes and bonus content that could definitely get them canceled, join the Patreon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s official. Tray and J are UNCS. In her desperate attempt to score cool points, Jess gets humbled by our Gen Alpha callers. They break down their slang for us and then immediately ban us from saying any of it. Thanks to our little friends, we also picked up a new dialect: Italian brain rot. Plus, Kail calls in with her son Lincoln, who is so embarrassed by us he might just cancel the whole show. Baddies… if you think you have rizz, the kids would like a word. --- Binge 200+ past episodes, join the Club Baddies community, and follow along on Instagram at @BadExamplesPodcast. For ad-free episodes and bonus content that could definitely get them canceled, join the Patreon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It all begins with Tracy’s date, which seemed perfectly normal… until he dropped a confession that stopped us in our tracks. But that was just the start. A baddie caller walks us through her real life nightmare about the boyfriend she trusted for years, only to uncover a betrayal with a twist none of us saw coming. By the end, even Jessica couldn’t hold back tears. Emotional support snacks are advised. --- Binge 200+ past episodes, join the Club Baddies community, and follow along on Instagram at @BadExamplesPodcast. For ad-free episodes and bonus content that could definitely get them canceled, join the Patreon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The baddies declare Valentine’s Day officially a girls-only holiday and to celebrate, they’re joined by intimacy expert Susan Bratton. Things quickly spiral when Susan labels Tracy a “sex slave.” Plus, Jessica ambushes Tracy and asks Susan to teach her how to “make love.” You’re welcome in advance. Grab your wine, your group chat, or your vibrator and repeat after me: IF HE WANTED TO, HE WOULD! --- Binge 200+ past episodes, join the Club Baddies community, and follow along on Instagram at @BadExamplesPodcast. For ad-free episodes and bonus content that could definitely get them canceled, join the Patreon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They told us losing your virginity would be magical. Reality said basement, car, or childhood bedroom with family photos watching. Everyone remembers their first mistake, and Tray & J are breaking down theirs. Plus an INSANE caller story involving a threesome that belongs in the Bad Examples Hall of Fame. --- Binge 200+ past episodes, join the Club Baddies community, and follow along on Instagram at @BadExamplesPodcast. For ad-free episodes and bonus content that could definitely get them canceled, join the Patreon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the only support group where we judge you lovingly. Please take a seat and do not text your ex during the meeting. If you’re on the verge of crashing out, you’re safe here. Sharing is encouraged, accountability optional. --- Binge 200+ past episodes, join the Club Baddies community, and follow along on Instagram at @BadExamplesPodcast. For ad-free episodes and bonus content that could definitely get them canceled, join the Patreon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re sharing our most embarrassing moments. The kind of stories that make you want to die on the spot and then haunt you for the rest of your life. Sometimes you laugh about it later. Other times you simply have to relocate. And sometimes your most embarrassing story becomes the name of the episode 👑💨 --- Binge 200+ past episodes, join the Club Baddies community, and follow along on Instagram at @BadExamplesPodcast. For ad-free episodes and bonus content that could definitely get them canceled, join the Patreon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everything is fine. Except the guy hiding behind the shower curtain and the rat in the toilet. This week we’re talking irrational fears, phobias, and the things that make zero sense but still ruin our peace. If you weren’t worried about “piss hand” before you may be now. You’re welcome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When do men know they’re in love? We polled the guys and asked when they know they’re in love. Then we flipped it and asked women how they know a man is in love with them. The answers were very different, proving yet again that dating is hard and we could all use a little help. Tray and J are here to lend a hand… just not for 45 minutes 😉 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re hitting rewind this week and taking you back to one of our most talked about episodes. This is the Jerseylicious TELL ALL Ep 108. Secrets, scandals, and the reality TV truths we probably should have kept to ourselves. Perfect timing to revisit the chaos before the year wraps. Grab a slushy at Sonic and press play. --- Binge 200+ past episodes, join the Club Baddies community, and follow along on Instagram at @BadExamplesPodcast. For ad-free episodes and bonus content that could definitely get them canceled, join the Patreon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let's revisit Season 2 for all the new Baddies who joined us this year. Baddies crack open a claw and be prepared to laugh inappropriately over the next hour. We took Tray and J’s favorite moments, combined them with yours, and made an episode that showcases everything you love about Bad Examples. Thank you all of an amazing season! Cheers bitches 🥂 🎉 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Deck The Balls You’re invited to the 2025 Bad Examples Holiday Party. Listen as Tracy and Jessica polish off a bottle of Prosecco, pick presents with Nerdy Noel, and make poor decisions. Lucky for them, there’s no HR department at this bash. --- Binge 200+ past episodes, join the Club Baddies community, and follow along on Instagram at @BadExamplesPodcast. For ad-free episodes and bonus content that could definitely get them canceled, join the Patreon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.