HEATED RIVALRY, BABY!!! Jesse Townes (the world's biggest Heated Rivalry fan) is on the pod today, and we are walking through the first three episodes of HR. We cover the small moments you might have missed, break down the relationship dynamics and intimate scenes, how masculinity is represented, fandoms and parasocial relationships, why women love the show, and how HR is different than anything else on TV right now.

We also nibble on: adderall psychosis, Traitors, the patriarchy, the Golden Globes, Smartless, and more.

Niki, from the Double Teamed Podcast, joins us to talk about her debut novel- The Book Of Lovers! We cover smut books and exploring your fantasies, the ENM community, and when ENM turns back to monogamy, sex parties, kn1fe play, situationships, group sex, detaching from the outcome, and more.

We also nibble on: twilight, vampires, romantasy, mates, twins, new years goals, polyester clothing, having kids, fast fashion, etc.

Find the book here: https://amzn.to/3Nd6YTB

This week is an ask me anything episode, where I answer your questions about: the a-spot, plan b and emergency contraception, org@sming with a partner, Lake Wawasee, being a late-blooming lesbian, Cheex, booty stuff, the uti vaccine trials, smut books, etc.

We also nibble on breakups, holidays, flying, vaccines, astrology, and more.

In this episode, we are talking all about Mormon wives season three!!! Aka, the best and worst reality TV show. We are diving into the Demi Drama, Jordan claiming he's being emasculated, Jessi's affair, Mikalaya's story and trauma, Taylor Frankie Paul as a star, and Dakota being a dumb dumb.

Basically, we go through the entire season, and I share my thoughts very uncensored.

We also nibble on burnout, Brimstone, Matt Rogers, holidays, responsive desire, low sex drive, The Bachelorette, embarrassment

We are joined by actor and singer, Tiana Le, to talk about what it's like growing up in the industry! We cover how she stays grounded, how she fell in love with acting again, the state of the industry, going from playing a child to an adult, how to protect your mental health through rejection, focusing on the journey and not the outcome, and how to make it in the industry.

We also nibble on golf, Big Shot, loneliness, coming of age during covid, meditating, hobbies, dating bad men, love bombing, and Zohran Mamdani

Dr. Ellen Kaufman, an AI and dating expert, joins us to discuss the current state of AI, how people are using it for dating, and what the future holds. We cover if using AI to write your dating profile is considered catfishing, how AI affects our mental health, why people are turning to AI companions, what happens when people trust AI instead of human connections, ChatGPT psychosis, and more.

We also nibble on Gen Z vs. Millennial dating habits, puritan culture, Blake Lively, Waymo, Love Is Blind, the rise of conservative influencers, etc.

In this episode, we are talking about how to help Gaza. Just because there is a ceasefire does not mean the trauma and suffering are over. We speak to Operation Olive Branch, which works with partners to get aid directly to the people of Palestine.

Operation Olive Branch: https://www.instagram.com/operationolivebranch/

Perinatal Project Operation Olive Branch: https://www.instagram.com/amani.alkahlout/

Pal Humanity: https://www.instagram.com/pal.humanity/

In this episode, we are covering the Vogue article by Chanté Joseph, "Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing now?"

We talk about boyfriends stealing their girlfriends' aura, having to compromise your morals for a man, why this culture shift happened, how to be your own person in a relationship, not doing things because social media says to, living life for yourself, the generalization of men, how Instagram affects relationships, and more.

We also nibble on being a dog mom, taxes, vet bills, Live Laugh Love, billionaires, SNAP benefits, RHOSLC, etc.