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It's a Lot

It's a Lot

Written by: Emily Hessney Lynch
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It's a Lot is a podcast about things that are a lot. We dive deep on social media, parenthood, and beyond—things that can be maddening, all-consuming, and also weird and wonderful. Tune in for honest conversations with parents, social media experts, authors, content creators, and more. We aim to explore hard topics with openness and nuance, while also finding the humor along the way. New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Hosted by Emily Hessney Lynch; find her at @servemethesky on Instagram or at www.servemethesky.com. Our logo was created by Tim Lynch of Tenderchomps Art. We are a proud member of the Lunchador Podcast Network in Rochester, NY.Copyright 2026 Emily Hessney Lynch Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales Parenting Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Hot Queers Fighting Fascism: Baby Blue book chat (with Lanni Maszerowski)

    Hot Queers Fighting Fascism: Baby Blue book chat (with Lanni Maszerowski)
    Jun 30 2026
    Teacher, artist, and queer badass Lanni Maszerowski (they/them) joins host Emily Hessney Lynch for a fun book chat about Baby Blue by Bim Eriksson. Baby Blue is a queer, dystopian graphic novel about a fascist state that polices negative emotions and one twenty-something girls' journey to find her people and a place to belong. We found the novel surprisingly campy (the Peacekeepers are basically a deranged swim team!) and loved the surreal, unsettling, minimalist-but-also-maximalist art style. We discuss what aspects of the book seem strikingly, horrifyingly similar to our current society, how there's nothing wrong with mispronouncing a word because you've only read it, and the importance of weird art by real humans. At the end of the episode, we share our recommendations for more queer, dystopian reads, and some other wholesome (or unhinged) queer books you might enjoy!Note: Our discussion is spoiler free until 23:35. If you'd like to skip the spoilers, fast forward to 36:13, where we share our book recommendations.Links:Browse Lanni's joyful, colorful pins, prints, stickers, apparel, and more on their shop.Baby Blue official playlistIf you'd like to get a card from the Queer Liberation Library, you can do so here.Check out Lanni's Instagram for more of their art, educational content, and book recommendations.Follow Emily on Instagram and check out her business, Serve Me the Sky Digital, if you need a social media strategist, speaker, or writer!Books mentioned in this episode:Baby Blue by Bim ErikssonHum by Helen PhillipsAll of Us Murderers by KJ CharlesLanni's recommendations: Boys Weekend by Mattie Lubchansky; On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden; Be Kind My Neighbor by Yugo LimboEmily's recommendations: The Thick and The Lean by Chana Porter; Tell Me Yours I'll Tell You Mine by Kristina Ten (and check out her episode of the podcast here!); Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata; Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah; The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa; Parable of the Sower graphic novel; Animal Farm graphic novel; The Handmaid's Tale graphic novel; Bunny & We Love You, Bunny by Mona Awad; Shapes of Love by LV Peñalba; Railed: A Why Cho-Cho-Choose Romance by Zane E. StoriTo support the show, leave us a one-time (or recurring!) tip. We'll send you a sticker to say thanks!We're a proud member of the Lunchador Podcast Network. Our logo is by Tenderchomps Art.Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean RoastersVisit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription!
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    52 mins
  • Meet the Anti-Fascist Mom Running for Congress (with Robin Wilt)

    Meet the Anti-Fascist Mom Running for Congress (with Robin Wilt)
    Jun 9 2026

    Robin Wilt, a mom who is running for Congress, joins host Emily Hessney Lynch for a thoughtful, honest conversation about how her experiences as a mom have shaped her political views. We talk about her adult children and how proud she is of them, the painful years-long legal battle her family endured in an effort to hold her son's school accountable for their poor handling of racist harassment and bullying he faced, and how she felt when her youngest came out to her as trans. We also discuss her daughter's experiences as a trans woman in sports and the discrimination she faced when policies were deliberately changed to exclude her.

    In the second half of the show, we explore how growing up as one of the few Black kids in Pittsford shaped Robin's perspective and her dedication to social justice, as well as the dilemma of where to send your biracial kids to school in the greater Rochester area. Robin also shares why she's running for office now, her fierce desire to protect people from the predations of the current administration, and what she hopes to achieve if elected. Sustainability, universal healthcare, education equity, and immigration justice are just a few of her key priorities as an anti-ICE, anti-genocide, anti-fascist, and anti-poverty candidate.

    Links:

    • One of the Boys by Victoria Zeller – novel about a trans girl returning to the football team after her transition
    • Rugby for All – organization advocating for more inclusive rugby
    • For more about Robin and her campaign, check out her website and Instagram.
    • Emily's website & Instagram.

    Key Dates & Deadlines:

    • Deadline to register to vote (so that you are eligible to vote in the primary): June 13. If you are registering by mail, you must registration must be received by 6/13.
    • On June 13, you can also register to vote in person at any early voting site.
    • Early voting runs from June 13-June 21.
    • The New York State primary election is on June 23, 2026. Polls are open 6am-9pm.
    • Check out other election FAQs on the Monroe County website.

    To support the show, leave us a one-time (or recurring!) tip. We'll send you a sticker to say thanks!

    We're a proud member of the Lunchador Podcast Network. Our logo is by Tenderchomps Art.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Joe Bean Roasters

    Visit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription!
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    47 mins
  • Childhood Lore, Unlikable Characters, & The Fallibility of Memory (with Kristina Ten)

    Childhood Lore, Unlikable Characters, & The Fallibility of Memory (with Kristina Ten)
    May 26 2026

    May 27th is the one year anniversary of It's a Lot! Thank you so much for our support throughout our first year. It means the world to us. Check out Emily's Instagram this week for celebrations, reflections, and a fun giveaway! You can always support the show by leaving a review on your favorite podcast app or sending a one-time or recurring tip.

    Author Kristina Ten joins host Emily Hessney Lynch for a wide-ranging conversation about impostor syndrome, the lore of our youth, going back to school for an MFA, the marketing genius of Chuck Tingle, and why it's important to her to write flawed, unlikable characters--especially queer ones!

    In the second half of the show, we explore Kristina's experiences with moving all over the U.S., how she gets to know new places, our anxieties about AI, and why you've just gotta wail sometimes.

    Links:

    • Buy Kristina's debut, Tell Me Yours I'll Tell You Mine (or borrow it from your local library!).
    • Follow Kristina on Instagram or check out her website.
    • Emily's business, Serve Me the Sky Digital.
    • Also mentioned in this episode: The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones and Fabulous Bodies by Chuck Tingle.

    We're a proud member of the Lunchador Podcast Network. Our logo is by Tenderchomps Art.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Joe Bean Roasters

    Visit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription!

    Mind of Magnus

    The Mind is an An Amazing Space Dive into the Mind of Magnus Champlin. A creative brain cursed with endless curiosity. The show focuses on learning about everything and anything, from factoids to deep dives into theories. Magnus interviews guests sharing their stories and life adventures all with the goal of expanding our minds. We are always on the lookout for the next awesome thing to learn!

    Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast

    Dial In your coffee game! A podcast by two coffee lovers for coffee lovers. Wade Reed and Aaron Pascucci approach coffee and its culture from a different angle - grab a cup and join us! Dial In your coffee game! A podcast by two coffee lovers for coffee lovers. Wade Reed and Aaron Pascucci approach coffee and its culture from a different angle - grab a cup and join us! https://levelupwny.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast (levelupwny.substack.com)
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    58 mins
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