Just Between Us

Gabe hates glass mugs. A listener writes in because she is worried that her engagement won't be special because it is taking so long to happen. Tiktok's EtymologyNerd Adam Aleksic joins the pod to talk about the secret stories behind words, the historical evolution of slang and acronyms, and replacing words to make them more inclusive. And finally, what kind of philanthropy is actually useful? Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch the International Question and Topix videos, join us for a monthly livestream, PLUS MORE: https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus This has been a Gallison Production Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions Post-Production by Coco Llorens Production Assistance by Melanie D. Watson Our Sponsors: * Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code JUSTBETWEENUS at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gabe shares his secret Halloween costume. Allison shares a story about a woman's husband's friend who keeps bringing up her husband's ex randomly. Is it weird for a husband to have female friends? A bouncer cuts a person's license in half even though it wasn't actually a fake. Dating advice for women vs. dating advice for men. Allison worries she will never have a hobby, which leads to a confusing book name. r/Unexplained gives a "talking dog." And finally, a snail's birthday party. Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch the International Question and Topix videos, join us for a monthly livestream, PLUS MORE: https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus This has been a Gallison Production Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions Post-Production by Coco Llorens Production Assistance by Melanie D. Watson Our Sponsors: * Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code JUSTBETWEENUS at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

tw: suicidal ideation Allison is excited to go on a vacation and not have to write! The duo then try to help a listener who is worried her sisters' religiousness is having a negative impact on their lives. Author and activist Paige Layle joins the pod to talk about letting herself be autistic, how being on Tiktok made her advocate for herself, stimming, food aversions, self diagnosis, and a pitch for an autism grocery store. And finally, trad wives. What are they exactly?? Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch the International Question and Topix videos, join us for a monthly livestream, PLUS MORE: https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus This has been a Gallison Production Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions Post-Production by Coco Llorens Production Assistance by Melanie D. Watson Our Sponsors: * Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code JUSTBETWEENUS at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Content Warning: Racism, Sexual harassment Everyone is feeling chatty up top so there are a few detours into reality TV, Gabe's psychology and ageism. (Per usual.) r/datingadvice reveals the positive parts of rejection. Melisa shares her friends-to-lovers moves. r/askreddit wonders what is the most inappropriate thing anyone has ever said to you. And Melisa has a few stories that take the cake and will make your skin crawl! Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch the International Question and Topix videos, join us for a monthly livestream, PLUS MORE: https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus This has been a Gallison Production Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions Post-Production by Coco Llorens Production Assistance by Melanie D. Watson Our Sponsors: * Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code JUSTBETWEENUS at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

New Yorkers v. The French. A listener wonders the best approach to get her husband to actually go to therapy. Historian Brad Gooch joins the podcast to fanboy radical queer artist Keith Haring and discuss the rule breaking 1980s art scene in New York. And finally, what's with all the unhinged celebrity interviews lately?? Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full episodes of TLDRI, listen to the full episodes of The Variety Show, watch the International Question and Topix videos, join us for a monthly livestream, PLUS MORE: https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus This has been a Gallison Production Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions Post-Production by Coco Llorens Production Assistance by Melanie D. Watson Our Sponsors: * Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code JUSTBETWEENUS at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Content Warning: Poop r/stories brings us a tragic bowel movement. It also reveals the trio's different approaches to office bathrooms. r/paralleluniverse shares a story about a wedding and a possibly supernatural traffic jam. An OP has some fun with r/chatgpt. And most shocking of all, Gabe still uses DVR. Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus This has been a Gallison Production Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions Post-Production by Coco Llorens Production Assistance by Melanie D. Watson Our Sponsors: * Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code JUSTBETWEENUS at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to the very special 5 year anniversary show!! Two former International Question writers give us INCREDIBLE updates. Then, our very first producer John Asante joins the show to reminisce about the podcast's origins and some dramatic, spicy behind the scenes tea. Plus, where will we be in five more years? Hopefully still here! Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus This has been a Gallison Production Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions Post-Production by Coco Llorens Production Assistance by Melanie D. Watson Our Sponsors: * Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code JUSTBETWEENUS at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're going back to once a week on the feed, switching off between full Wednesday episodes and expanded, longer TLDRI episodes. So there will be four episodes a month but longer. Our Sponsors: * Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code JUSTBETWEENUS at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Allison loves Olivia Rodrigo more than anyone. Next, Gabe and Allison answer a listener's complicated question about feeling good enough to date after coming from a racist hometown. Then, the Financial Times' Lilah Raptopoulos joins the show to answer the question of what culture is, what trends are coming in 2024, and what we're missing now that culture is so splintered. Finally, sensory sensitivity. What is it and why do we have it? Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus This has been a Gallison Production Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions Post-Production by Coco Llorens Production Assistance by Melanie D. Watson Our Sponsors: * Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code JUSTBETWEENUS at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A discussion about movies and lawsuits inspired by a mouse. r/relationshipadvice explores the ICK. Melisa and Gabe reveal they are stalking Allison. r/coworkerstories proves people need to mind their own business. r/divorce_men tries (and fails) to make a sick burn. And finally, who doesn't like cotton??? Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus This has been a Gallison Production Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions Post-Production by Coco Llorens Production Assistance by Melanie D. Watson Our Sponsors: * Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code JUSTBETWEENUS at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hold onto your pants. Gabe is going through it. A listener writes in wondering how to assuage her guilt around asking her partner to compromise his career so they can kids. Then, counselor Thais Gibson joins the show to talk about attachment theory and make Gabe emotional. And finally, Allison brings up a very important and enraging topic: excited delirium. Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus This has been a Gallison Production Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions Post-Production by Coco Llorens Production Assistance by Melanie D. Watson Our Sponsors: * Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code JUSTBETWEENUS at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Always check under a rug. r/maincharacterenergy shows a really bad approach to activism. A brief foray into funeral planning. r/ohnoconsequences proves cousin jealousy won't get you anywhere. And finally, cast art! Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus This has been a Gallison Production Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions Post-Production by Coco Llorens Production Assistance by Melanie D. Watson Our Sponsors: * Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code JUSTBETWEENUS at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today we’re excited to share an episode preview from our friends at Sex Ed with DB! In this episode, DB sits down with queer content creator Alayna Joy to talk about her "late bloomer lesbian” coming out experience. Alayna opens up about the evolution of her queer identity, pandemic-induced gay awakenings, and the importance of centering mental health while embracing your queerness for the first time. Listen to Sex Ed with DB wherever you get your podcasts! Our Sponsors: * Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code JUSTBETWEENUS at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Allison's parents want her to start an OnlyFans. Next, a conversation about how we pick guests and why we canceled one. A listener writes in wondering how she can know if someone she went no contact with has changed or not. Gabe proposes a life of no hope. Hypotheticals causes a big debate over children, smart phones and cousins. And finally, Allison wants to keep talking about broken toe. Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus This has been a Gallison Production Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions Post-Production by Coco Llorens Production Assistance by Melanie D. Watson Our Sponsors: * Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code JUSTBETWEENUS at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Allison makes one of her best intros yet. r/marriage shows what makes a bad friend. r/badroommates features a cringe text conversion. r/decidingtobebetter has a big twist and some good advice. r/amitheasshole shows sometimes kids don't deserve cupcake. And finally, castles! Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus This has been a Gallison Production Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions Post-Production by Coco Llorens Production Assistance by Melanie D. Watson Our Sponsors: * Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code JUSTBETWEENUS at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Melisa's bday is coming up (even though Allison has no sense of time)! A listener wants to know how they can tell if they are healing from heartbreak. Relationship coach, Dedeker Wilson, joins the chat to talk about all things polyamory including her own journey. And finally, how do we not spiral into despair as another general election approaches? Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus This has been a Gallison Production Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions Co-Produced by Diane Kang Post-Production by Coco Llorens Production Assistance by Melanie D. Watson Our Sponsors: * Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code JUSTBETWEENUS at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

r/cults shows us some real terrible parents. r/youshouldknow puts casual liars on blast. Gabe has a new take on confrontation and codependency. And finally, the physics of dying. Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus This has been a Gallison Production Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions Post-Production by Coco Llorens Production Assistance by Melanie D. Watson Our Sponsors: * Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code JUSTBETWEENUS at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gabe is out of town so Allison and Melisa go rogue. A listener writes in because he feels guilty for his success in a non profit. Allison's high school classmate, Jen Bashian, joins the chat to discuss what it was really like to go to boarding school and her thoughts on high school Allison. And finally, reviews. How much do they matter? Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus This has been a Gallison Production Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions Co-Produced by Diane Kang Post-Production by Coco Llorens Production Assistance by Melanie D. Watson Our Sponsors: * Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code JUSTBETWEENUS at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gabe, Allison and Melisa all have stories about crooked funeral home directors. Allison doesn't understand how anything works. A Redditor rightfully freaks out listening to their fiance cover for her cheating sister. It's really bad! On r/sadcringe, someone quitting their job writes an awkward short story instead of, you know... submitting their regular two weeks notice. Gabe reads UNHINGED letters they sent their friend from summer camp that are SO queer and trans. Was Gabe ever even in the closet?? A wonderful 'maliciously compliant' man shows his true allyship and a Redditor with a crush is confused as to why her male BFF was so over the top with his affections if he didn't love her back. Finally, what D&D alignment is each of the trio? Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus This has been a Gallison Production Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions Post-Production by Coco Llorens Production Assistance by Melanie D. Watson Our Sponsors: * Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code JUSTBETWEENUS at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Allison and Gabe didn't notice each other's hair changes. Are they even friends? A listener writes in asking what to do about a friend whose mental health and addiction is putting a huge strain on their friendship. Writer, comedian, and former child star Danny Tamberelli joins the podcast to talk about his life starring on Nickelodeon, his love story with his co-author wife, and the futures for child actors after the fame. Finally, what does it mean to romanticize your life?? Watch clips and the full TLDRI episodes AND listen to the full Wednesday episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justbetweenus This has been a Gallison Production Produced by Melisa D. Monts and Diamond MPrint Productions Post-Production by Coco Llorens Production Assistance by Melanie D. Watson Our Sponsors: * Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code JUSTBETWEENUS at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy