A podcast about what's in, what's out, and what it's all about. Listen to your favorite culture commentators Spike & Elkiss give movie and TV reviews, pop culture updates, and interview creatives + comedians - all whilst having the most grating vocal fry in the world. Instagram: @vocallyfried TikTok: @vocallyfriedpod Email: vocallyfriedpod@gmail.com
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Send us a Text Message. On this epi, Spike and Elkiss live react to Biden dropping out of the Presidential race and Kamala aka Momala running for Prez. They also discuss the memeification of BRAT, JD Vance, Julia Fox coming out, annoying TikTok trends, Brooke Schofield & Clinton Kane, and the Central Cee, Ice Spice & Madz debacle. Support the Show.…
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"Vocal Fry Patient Zero" ft. Cassidy
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Spike & Elkiss are joined by Vocal Fry researcher and speech pathologist, Cassidy. They talk about odd jobs, musical festivals, Charli XCX's BRAT, The Idea of You, DJs vs. producers, Sabrina Carpenter's Please Please Please music video, rat boyfriends, and more. Support the Show.…
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"Life is Short, Have an Affair" ft. Nomi
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Send us a Text Message. Spike and Elkiss welcome Nomi, Elkiss's CBF (Childhood Best Friend) to the pod. In this episode, they dive into the world of family vloggers, including Lesbian TikTokers (Authentically Caitlin, Julie and Camilla), Nara Smith, and Sam & Nia from the Ashley Madison docuseries. They also discuss the NXIVM cult, Jewish camp, Lil…
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"We have no choice but to stan Macklemore"
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Send us a Text Message. Spike & Elkiss discuss celebrity block lists, the Met Gala, Macklemore's Hind's Hall, the conscious baby, Drake vs. Kendrick beef, Bridgerton, and Google AI. Support the Show.
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Spike & Elkiss discuss the rise of lesbian pop stars, child-to-adult celebrity transitions, and Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets Department. They also cover student protests for Palestine, the "uncommitted" movement, and Elkiss' identity theft. Other topics discussed include the celebrity divorces of Gypsy Rose…
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SOTU: Quiet On Set, JLo, The Zone of Interest + Princess Kate
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Send us a Text Message. In this sobering S.O.T.U episode, Spike and Elkiss discuss the docu-series "Quiet on Set" about abuse at Nickelodeon, The Zone of Interest, Kate Middleton and the royal family, and the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. They also dive into J Lo's new movie "The Greatest Love Story Never Told" and documentary "Th…
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Dune 2: "Is your child on spice?" ft. Miles 'DuneFreak' French
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Send us a Text Message. Spike & Elkiss are joined by Miles “Dunefreak” French to talk about all things Dune. They discuss Frank Herbert’s iconic Dune Saga, failed Dune film adaptations, colonialism in sci-fi, and white savior tropes. They dive into Dune Part 2 featuring dear friends - Timothy Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler, and Florence Pugh. Mil…
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Oscar Noms Part 2: "Girlenstein" ft. Rocket
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, your hosts & Rocket continue rating and reviewing Oscar-nominated films for Best Picture and other awards. They discuss edging, complex female characters, childhood situationships, and the "born sexy yesterday" trope. Listen for a HEATED debate about Poor Things and to hear how Saltburn got snubbed. Oscar No…
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Oscar Noms Part 1: Biopics & Bi Erasure ft. Rocket
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Send us a Text Message. Elkiss and Spike are joined by Attorney Rocket a.k.a Spike's bf, to review and rate the 2024 Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees. They also discuss Elkiss's appearance on Beyond the Pale, voting "uncommitted," Bradley Cooper blind items, and #HillaryBarbie. Oscar Nominations discussed in this epi: Anatomy of a Fall Barbie T…
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Rizzless Dating Stories ft. Tatganj
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Send us a Text Message. Spike and Elkiss are joined by Pod Fave, Tatganj, in honor of Valentine's Day a.k.a Winter Halloween. They read listener's bad dating stories and tell some of their own. They also discuss having a rizzless college experience, ruling polycules, Wisconsin lingo, post-game interviews, UTIs, and himbos. Follow Tatjang on Instagr…
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"My name is Regina George and I am a massive B"
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Send us a Text Message. In this S.O.T.U episode, Spike and Elkiss discuss the Mean Girls musical movie, having no-screentime childhoods, Jacob Elordi and Renee Rapp, Gypsy Rose, the Jeffrey Epstein list, and Saltburn. Support the Show.
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"I am serving c*** in these capris" ft. @Arcticjackie
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode, Spike and Elkiss are joined by fashion influencer Jackie (@arcticjackie) to make 2024 trend predictions. They also discuss Fortnite, makeup vloggers, New Year's resolutions, Stanley Cups, Hannah Montanna core, and how to find baggy jeans. Support the Show.
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Spike & Elkiss dive into the top pop culture moments of 2023 and give their persinal ins and outs of the year. They discuss Time's Person of the Year, animal uprisings, ozembic, Pantone's color of the year, the writer's and actor's strikes, nepo babies, Elon Musk, celebrity children, Bereal, political activi…
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"All I want for Christmas is a George Santos cameo"
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode, Spike and Elkiss discuss spotify wrapped, George Santos, Gen Alpha memes, boomer texting, celebrity relatives, Napolean, and as always Anne Patchet. They also ponder questions such as "do women have passions or interests?" and "how does it feel to be god's favorite?" Support the Show.…
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Send us a Text Message. After taking a break from the pod, Spike & Elkiss speak about the genocide being perpetrated against the Palestinian people by Israel and funded by the US. They discuss Zionism, western media bias, social media, and U.S. imperialism. They also share educational resources they have found helpful. Support the Show.…
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"I've scared kids but I've NEVER stolen their candy" ft. Miles "Halloweenfreak" French
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Send us a Text Message. Spike & Elkiss are joined by Miles "Halloween-Freak" French for VF's annual Halloween episode. Miles enlightens listeners about the queer anticapitalistic history of autumn traditions such as trick-or-treating. Spike gives a book report on Caliban and the Witch, exploring capitalism and the witch hunts. Elkiss cancels Spike …
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"The NYU Nepo Baby Cinematic Universe"
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Spike & Elkiss discuss music festival ins and outs, the Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner split, and Taylor Swift's new mans. They also do a deep dive into the Zillenial NYU Indie Film universe and discuss Emma Seligman's new film Bottoms and iconic duo Rachel Sennot and Ayo Edebiri. Support the Show.…
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"My PR team told me not to do this"
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Send us a Text Message. Spike & Elkiss celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the pod with a special S.O.TU. episode including coverage of: celebrity apology videos, tiktok trends that need to stop, and drama from 40 years ago. They also discuss British English, X previously known as twitter, Goodreads, and Melinda FRENCH Gates. Support the Show.…
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"John Waters is the Pope of Trash" ft. Hissy Fit
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Send us a Text Message. Spike, Elkiss, and return guest Hissy Fit bring you special a John Waters episode in honor of Pride (delayed slay). They discuss their favorite Waters' films, famous drag queen Divine, phalloplasty representation, pit beef, slimefluencers, summer camp, lawn flamingos, Troye Sivan's dreidel and more. Support the Show.…
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"The Portland Void is Still Taking Soul Sacrifices" ft. Lily
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Send us a Text Message. Spike & Elkiss welcome pod fave Lily back to the mic to discuss the spook and horrors of Portland, OR. They talk graveyards, strip clubs, 24 hour diners, fake businesses, dating disasters, neo nazis, being incels, and the shanghai tunnels. Support the Show.
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"S.O.T.U. is Catching on like Fine Wine"
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Send us a Text Message. In this State of the Union (S.O.T.U.) episode, Elkiss and Spike tell you what's in and what's out and what it's all about right now. They discuss the Clique books, Spike's camping extravaganza, reality stars coming out, weddings, moving in with your SO, being voluntold, the Lizzo cancellation, and the Ariana Grande & Spongeb…
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"What's a Barbie Movie With No Scissoring?"
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Send us a Text Message. Spike & Elkiss give their takes on the Barbie movie, Barbie girl summer and Barbenheimer. The also talk about the history of Barbie, Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach's relationship and films, and their favorite childhood dolls. Support the Show.
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"Che Diaz and The City " ft. Caitlan Moore
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Send us a Text Message. Your hosts our joined by TV writer and "Sex And The City" expert, Caitlan Moore, to review the infamous "And Just Like That..." The girls talk Kim Cattrall and SJP drama, Che Pasa, dating while aging, and give their observations from doing an original SATC rewatch. They also discuss hot strike summer, love island, and bad fa…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Spike & Elkiss recount their trip to New York, New York to see Broadway and comedy shows. They discuss their adventures staying in Brooklyn, Prep The Musical, rats screaming, BK gentrification restaurants, Bama Rush, needing a type A friend, and the creep next door. Support the Show.…
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"Calling all Carnies to Join our Phone Plan"
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Send us a Text Message. Elkiss and Spike talk about having circus themed parties on opposite coasts on the same night. They discuss circus Ins and Outs, electronic magic, juggalos, stoplight performers, succession tiktok drama, tattoo artist mishaps, and bad gift giving. Follow us at @vocallyfried on instagram and @vocallyfriedpod on tiktok. Elkiss…
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"The Uberification of Screenwriting" ft. Dylan Visvikis
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Send us a Text Message. Spike & Elkiss have Hollywood correspondent, Dylan Visvikis, on the pod to discuss the WGA (Writer's Guild of America) Strike and being a screenwriter. They also talk about Dylan's shock jock alter ego "Manhog in the Morning" and humble beginnings as a choir boy. Other topics covered include: Spike TV, tiktok controversy, Ch…
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"Broadway actors have snacks up the wazoo" ft. Gabriella Enriquez
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Send us a Text Message. Spike & Elkiss have Vocally Fried's very own broadway baby, Gabriella Enriquez, on the pod. They discuss Gabby's journey to being a broadway star and her current show - New York, New York. They also talk toxic directors, singing to strangers, gift giving gone awry, and intergenerational trauma. They also address life's impor…
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Send us a Text Message. On this travel vlog style episode, Spike and Elkiss recount their weeklong retreat in Santa Barbara, the home of vocal fry. They talk piano playing predators, celeb hunting in Montesito, basic gen z, tattoos gone awry, and review bad Netflix movies. Your faithful hosts also expose the dark side of Santa Barbara. Follow us at…
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"A jury is being tampered with" ft. Attorney Rocket
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Send us a Text Message. Elkiss and Spike have pod lawyer and bf, Rocket, on the pod to discuss and fact check Jury Duty the show. They talk celebrity trials, Elkiss' jury duty experience, jury nullification, Spike and Rocket's relationship, and what not to say in a job interview. Support the Show.
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"Emotionally Fried" Ft. Emotional Labor the Podcast
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to our first #pod4pod VF/EL crossover episode! Spike and Elkiss chat with the gorgeous Emotional Labor podcast hosts, Alex & Haylin, about life's pressing questions like "why did we all date the same guy in college?" They also discuss whales who fry, being fragile, and having conflict with friends and lovers. Alex fa…
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"The Italian Rachel Dolezal" ft. Caitlan Moore
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Send us a Text Message. Spike & Elkiss have pop culture genius and Hollywood insider, Caitlan Moore, on the pod to talk tv writing, polls, democrats, and unlikely friendships. They also recap the Oscars and get inside scoop about Sex and the City spinoff And Just Like That. Caitlan is a triple threat: writer, director and administrative support sta…
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"NPR Audio Erotica" ft. Mo Macsai-Goren
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Send us a Text Message. This week, the girls have stand up comedian and radio host, Mo Macsai-Goren, on the pod. They talk daddy Pascal, Angela Basset doing the thing, audio erotica, geography, the Murdaugh murders and reminisce about amazing times spent at Lewis and Clark College. Follow @gatekeepernews on instagram. Support the Show.…
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"Vocal Fry is an Epidemic" ft. Jahnnn
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Send us a Text Message. Spike & Elkiss have vocal fry expert, Jon, on the pod to help them cure their vocal fry once and for all. They learn about the social science and linguists behind vocal fry, and discuss their feelings and lived experience as friars. They also talk coastal elitism, being influenced by LA, trying to outgrow ms. lana del rey, s…
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"The Devil Wears Shein" ft. @Edgyalbert
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Send us a Text Message. Spike & Elkiss interview @edgyalbert and talk about what's in and what's out in fashion. They also dish about edgy's acting career, rise to tiktok fame, influencer events, fans & haters, the dark side of reality TV, AI generated everything, Harry Styles, and trad husbands. Support the Show.…
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As Saint Valentine Once Said: "Make Love Not War" ft. Tatganj
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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of Vocalmente Frito, self-proclaimed "pod fave" Tatganj returns for a very special Vday-Bday extravaganza. The girls explain the history of Valentine's Day, give expert advice to lovelorn listeners and answer questions such as, "how do I get a significant other?" and "how do I stop having a crush on my boss?"…
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Send us a Text Message. Spike and Elkiss address the elephant in the room: "what is goop...really?" They also talk being digital nomads, Prince Harry, dogs with vocal fry, having a popular daughter, free bleeding, and hanging with 90 year olds. Support the Show.
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"Nepo babies are all I've ever known" ft. Lily
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Send us a Text Message. Spike and Elkiss bring in-house pop culture consultant and fellow basement dweller, Lily, on the pod to talk 2023 predictions. The girls also discuss LA private school, invent a vocal fry rating system, and chat with Lily's boyfriend AKA fashion influencer @edgyalbert. Hear who will be dating who, what styles will be in and …
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2022 in review: "Women without vocal fry rarely make history"
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Send us a Text Message. Spike & Elkiss take their fans on a haphazard journey through the past year and declare the "Ins and Outs of 2022." In this episode, the girls ask today's pressing questions such as, "Is cheating really that big a deal?" and "What is a fanny?" They also talk Milfs, BeReal, nepo babies, mommy vloggers, scammers, and being ove…
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"Never prank about infidelity" ft. Ari Marshank
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Send us a Text Message. Your beloved hosts have Ari Marshank aka “The Oprah of Ketamine”, on the pod to talk about all of the pranks they have pulled over the years. They cover all kinds of pranks: prop pranks, harmless social media pranks, harmful psychological pranks and more. They talk Disney adults, hookup maps, ruining dinner parties, and havi…
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Obscure Hobbies: "The through line is hotdogs" ft. Hissy Fit
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Send us a Text Message. Spike and Elkiss sit down with the jack of all trades, Hissy Fit, to discuss drama therapy school, somatic sex ed, positive reinforcement dog training, being stage kittens, and wilderness survival skills. Support the Show.
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Modern love? "My exes follow my OnlyFans" ft. @shycowluvr
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Send us a Text Message. Spike and Elkiss have A-list celebrity guest Shycowluvr on the pod. They talk LA nepotism, celeb sightings, onlyfans, the Hers & Hims commercials, hips that lie, and liking taylor swift without shame. Support the Show.
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Odd Jobs: Milk Maids and Kitchen Wenches
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode the girlies talk incels & volcels, bartering, childhood businesses, odd jobs, the service industry, being farmers, and read listener stories. Support the Show.
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Send us a Text Message. In this post-halloween epi, Spike and Elkiss come to you with hot takes about worms, fake news, queerbaiting, serial killers, doppelgangers, grandparental death and other spooky things. Support the Show.
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Holding Space for Halloween ft. Miles "Halloweenfreak" French
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Elkiss goes to Portland, OR to interview the one and only Miles French. They cover many spooky topics such as global warming, The Great Pumpkin Project, adult trick-or-treating, and being an all you can eat buffet for demons. Support the Show.
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"Roommates: can't live with them, can life without them" ft. Tatganja
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Send us a Text Message. Spike and Elkiss are joined by their college roommate and bff, Tatganja, to recount wild roommate stories - past and present. They also discuss Y2K trends, hot extermination tips, essential oil spills, and being popular. Support the Show.
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"Miss Communication & Miss Connection"
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Send us a Text Message. Spike and Elkiss read your miscommunication stories and tell many of their own. They also discuss being a fool abroad, PSLs, DSLs, how to get rid of bed bugs, being "depressed and/or anxious," and whether or not vocal fry exists in all languages. Support the Show.By Spike + Elkiss
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1/10 Therapists Recommend Going to a Bar Alone
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Send us a Text Message. This week Spike and Elkiss (also known as "Spikiss") read listener's bad therapy stories and share more of their own. Other topics covered include: being an authentic 80s Miami grandma, running into exes, light bladder leakage, and tripping in ur yeezy slides. TW: Brief mentions of SA and pedophilia Support the Show.…
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"I've never met an athlete with vocal fry"
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Send us a Text Message. Spike and Elkiss discuss chambongs, the queen's passing, being ethereal, trying to like movies and getting their BBLs reversed. Support the Show.By lucy passmore
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