Best Monica And Josie Podcasts (2024)

Josie and Monica chat about one of their all-time favorite topics in Halo: the beloved Spartan-IIIs! (The totally above-board, not-at-all-traumatizing successors to the Spartan-IIs!)By Monica and Josie

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Episode 19: Linda-058 29:22

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1+ y ago29:22

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Monica and Josie start the new year off discussing the one and only Linda-058!By Monica and Josie

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Episode 18: Book Club - The Rubicon Protocol 47:54

1+ y ago47:54

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Monica and Josie share their thoughts on Kelly Gay's most recent novel, The Rubicon Protocol!By Monica and Josie

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Episode 17: Kelly-087 40:58

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From blue hair to flipping off Onyx Sentinels, Josie and Monica talk about everyone's favorite Rabbit: Kelly-087!

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Episode 16: Fred-104 43:15

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Monica and Josie chat about the best sled in all of Halo: Fred-104!

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Episode 15: Welcome to Blue 31:47

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No other Spartan-II fireteam in the Halo universe is as renowned and beloved as Blue Team. Josie and Monica take a look at the team's history, roster, operations, and potential future in the lore.

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Episode 14: The Lumina, a Destiny 2 Podcast 20:49

2+ y ago20:49

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In this episode, Josie and Monica discuss the changes to the sandbox, Void 3.0, and the inevitable return of Telesto!

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Episode 13: Infinite Thoughts: Gameplay (Part 2) 37:44

2+ y ago37:44

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Monica and Josie share their thoughts on Halo Infinite from a gameplay perspective: enemies, weapons, equipment, and more!

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Episode 12: Infinite Thoughts: Narrative (Part 1) 1:31:58

2+ y ago1:31:58

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Josie and Monica share their thoughts on Halo Infinite's story, characters, and the direction of the franchise from Infinite and beyond. (Pro tip: Never believe Monica when she says "One more thing...!")By Monica and Josie

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Episode 11: The Halo Array 56:06

2+ y ago56:06

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The Halo Array has enchanted and befuddled fans for years. In this episode, Monica and Josie break down the different arrays and rings, from the prototypes, to the original twelve, to the rings we know and love in the games.

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Episode 10: Multiplayer Beta & Campaign Gameplay Reaction 27:40

2+ y ago27:40

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Monica and Josie share their thoughts on the recent (surprise!) Infinite multiplayer release and campaign demos!

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Episode 9: Behold a Red Horse (Book Club: The Mona Lisa) 1:09:01

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Happy HALOween! In this episode, Monica and Josie bring in their buddy Emily to talk about one of Halo's scariest stories, "The Mona Lisa"! A ghost ship, conspiracies, a ravenous all-consuming parasitic plague, this story has all you need for a spooky Halloween tale!

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Episode 8: Our Favorite Cutscenes 42:50

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Monica and Josie count down their 3 all-time favorite cutscenes -- and learn that they have the same #1!By Monica and Josie

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Episode 7: Flight of the Infinite 47:16

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Josie and Monica played the first Halo Infinite flight! They discuss maps, weapons, AI (both friendly and less friendly), and their excitement about Halo Infinite's gameplay (spoilers: it's a lot of excitement)!

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Episode 6: 117 25:01

3y ago25:01

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Josie and Monica celebrate the 117th Canon Fodder by highlighting their favorite Chief-centric moments from the games and books, as well as reminiscing about the time they met Steve Downes at Starbucks!

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Episode 5: E3 Reaction 39:13

3y ago39:13

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Monica and Josie chat about new campaign and multiplayer details from E3 2021!

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Episode 4: Pre-Covenant History 35:55

3y ago35:55

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The Hunters were used to study Forerunner artifacts? The Brutes almost fought themselves into extinction? The Prophets used to be...sexy?! Josie and Monica take a look at each alien species before the days of the Covenant.

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Episode 3: We'll All Float On, All Right 34:28

3y ago34:28

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*excited sign language* In this episode, Josie and Monica explore Halo's beloved and buoyant six-eyed technicians: Huragok!

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Episode 2: #Ask343 Zeta Halo - Reaction 31:14

3+ y ago31:14

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Josie and Monica share their thoughts on 343 Industries' latest Q&A video, featuring Zeta Halo weather, dual wielding, playable Elites, and more!By Monica and Josie

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Episode 1: Infinite Possibilities 59:50

3+ y ago59:50

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In this first episode, join Monica and Josie as they talk about their excitement for Halo Infinite—areas they're looking forward to exploring, expanded universe lore they'd love to see, and the (one-sided) controversy behind the Pulse Carbine.By Monica and Josie

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Episode 0: Meet the Hosts 34:20

3+ y ago34:20

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Get to know Josie and Monica as they chat about their history with Halo, their love for the lore, and their top 5 (or 6 or 7) games, books, characters, and soundtracksBy Monica and Josie

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Ep. 9 - MONICA - Registered blind, background in languages, sports junkie, freelance writer, single parent, fund-raiser, blind tennis champion. Also a mother of 3. 33:39

4y ago33:39

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We talk about parenting as a blind person, tennis, over-protectiveness versus independence, finding your calling, the highs and lows of the parenting advice you get from the internet, maternity leave guilt and dirty nappies that go waaaaay up the back. Monica also shares a pivotal moment where a fellow school-mum broached Monica's sight-loss proble…

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Ep. 8 - MOLLY - Boston-based, weight-neutral nutritionist, formerly serious child, body positive facilitator, intuitive eating fan, raven. Mother of one. 34:53

4+ y ago34:53

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We talk about how we take bananas for granted, how you get me-time with a small baby knocking around, the right ways to talk about food with your children, the potential pitfalls of bypassing childcare for the first few years of your baby's life, listening to music, walking in the rain and snow and paternity and maternity leave in the US. We don't …

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Ep 7. - JULIET - Vegan, funny, Fairtrade children's clothes-pushing, loved-up, slightly ridiculous marketing lady. Mother of two. 28:09

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We talk about being proud of what you do, the joys - and novelty - of your childcare coming from two Grandpas, being content with mediocrity, explaining where meat comes from and modelling being in love. We also chat about existential crises, how being brought up by single parents changes your aspirations and idea of ‘normal’, envying your school-f…

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Ep 6. - LUCY - Psychotherapising, yoga-fuelled, calmness-emitting, occasional shoe-throwing insomniac. Mother of one. 33:38

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Lucy is a single mum of one. She's also an expert witness for asylum seekers, a therapist and runs yoga classes for victims of domestic abuse. When she realised she was burning out juggling work and a young daughter she took a step back and decided to work as a nurse in a hospice. Really. I was hugely relieved when she revealed that she's been know…

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Ep. 5 - ANNE - Join In & Jiggling, stick-to-your-guns-parenting, straight-talking, business-running ‘stay at home mum’. Mother of three. 34:09

4+ y ago34:09

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Anne decided to take a break from being a teacher when she had her children. Then she started a lovely, community-minded, now-thriving business. She’s got a lot of drive and guilt and expertise and a cracking ability to be open about parenting being a tough gig. We also talk, Claudia Winkleman, the wisdom of ‘not smiling until Christmas’ and about …

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Ep. 4 - CAISA - Masters-in-Psychology-in-a-second-language-achieveing, cosiness-pushing, horse-loving Swede. Mother of two. 31:22

4+ y ago31:22

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Behind the twinkly blue eyes, self-depreciation and contagious giggles, Caisa has a core of solid female grit. She's strong enough to talk about her post-natal depression with clarity and acceptance and kind enough to share her tried and tested 'Friday Cosiness' with me. And therefore you. Listen for the bit where we both talk about how when you lo…

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Ep. 3 - OLIVIA - Preggo charity chief exec who's been known to dance in exchange for toothbrushing. Mother of 1, soon to be 2. 30:53

4+ y ago30:53

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Total blonde bombshell enthusiasm powerhouse type lady. Most people don't react to maternity leave coming to an end by going out and getting an even bigger job. Olivia did. She shares her tips on co-parenting, the perks of grandparents and reveals the secrets of the toothbrushing dance; proven to deliver real results with toddlers.…

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Ep. 2 - HARRIET - Sex education guru with a Nigella vibe and a enthusiasm for good socks. Mother of two. 38:16

4+ y ago38:16

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Listen to learn something vaguely mind-blowing about Monopoly and for a different take on sex education. Spoiler: Things have moved on since we were rolling condoms onto bananas.

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Ep1. - ANYA - Welsh, karaoke-loving personal trainer. Mother of two. 33:17

4+ y ago33:17

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Listen for the last section that involves a word-assocaition game. Anya's response to the word 'abs' is extremely impressive. Also includes a do-it-along-as-you-listen pelvic floor masterclass.