This is the anti-bad life choice shaming podcast!! Jamie Black and Angela DeMarco have made some bad life choices. Give a listen and you can laugh, cry, learn and grow from some of the Icky Lousy Junky life choices that we all make.
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Angela and Jamie sign off for the last time. It's been a great ride! Thank you all for your support and downloads over our 4 seasons. We couldn't have done it without you! Thank you for sharing your stories with us and our listeners and we hope that you all HAVE A GREAT LIFE!!!By Icky Lousy Junky Life Showdown
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This is a rebroadcast of our interview with Virginia Bozarth, Angela's grandma who passed away on Aug 19, 2021. She was a lovely lady and she gave some sound advice that is worth hearing again. We went to see her 2 weeks ago and she told Angela not to let me go, that I was handsome, great, and to make sure I'm happy. I'm putting it here in the note…
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Happy 4th of July We're on another hiatus and there's going to be a big announcement in the near futureBy Icky Lousy Junky Life Showdown
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Season 4 Episode 13-Takin' Care of Business
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Jamie is alone today and talks about taking care of yourself so that you can care for others. He also covers fixing your shit! Rate and Review us in iTunes Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Send your bad life choices to: ickylousyjunky@gmail.comBy Icky Lousy Junky Life Showdown
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Jamie and Angela talk about working out, investing, cooking, and a lot of other stuff Rate and review us in iTunes Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and TwitterBy Icky Lousy Junky Life Showdown
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Our guest today is Mark Geary, comedy producer and IT professional who talks about why you shouldn't get rabbits of different genders. If you'd like a rabbit of your own contact the House Rabbit Society of Chicago: www.hrschicago.org Mark's links: www.thelincolnlodge.com @thelincolnlodge Twitter and Instagram podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/…
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Jamie and Angela talk about dumping cable and bad relationships Rate and review us in iTunes Follow us on Instagram @ickylousyjunky Twitter @ickylousyjunky1 Facebook The Icky Lousy Junky Life ShowdownBy Icky Lousy Junky Life Showdown
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Jamie and Angela catch their listeners up after their hiatus.By Icky Lousy Junky Life Showdown
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We are going on hiatus for an indefinite period of time. See you soon!By Icky Lousy Junky Life Showdown
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Season 4 Episode 8-Like a Moth To A Flame
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Our guest today is Lorren Cotton who talks about how she ignored red flags and kept going back Rate and review us in iTunes Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelBy Icky Lousy Junky Life Showdown
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Season 4 Episode 7-Somebody's Watching You
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Our guest today is Nelson Velazquez of Improductions LLC who tells about a time when he stalked a girl that he had been dating. A little musical improv anyone? Check out Nelson at https://improductionsllc.com Rate and review us in iTunes Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…
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Season 4 Episode 6-I Will Follow You To The Ends Of The Earth
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Today we welcome guest host Melanie Moseley who tells us a story of following love all over the country Angela is a bigwig networker and matchmaker Follow us on twitter, Instagram and facebook Rate and review us in iTunes Subscribe to our YouTube Channel See what Melanie is up to at: www.melaniemoseley.com and www.empoweredpleasure.org Buy Angela's…
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Season 4 Episode 5-Don't Waste Your Parents' College Money
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Our guest today is Mike Regan who talks about screwing around in college...and not the fun kind. We also learn that you shouldn't schedule any classes at 8am. Mike has a podcast that he streams on Twitch.tv Wednesday at 6:30pm CT called Happy Hour with Reegs You can follow him on Twitter @Reegs815 Send us your stories or feedback at ickylousyjunky@…
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Season 4 Episode 4: We Were On A Break!!!
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Our guest Dan Muir, tells about a girlfriend who told him that they were on a "break" Follow us on Instagram Twitter Facebook Subscribe to our youtube channelBy Icky Lousy Junky Life Showdown
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It's Paczki Day!! Angela is going on a cleanse Jamie doesn't know what he's giving up yet for Lent One of our viewers has a podcast called The Sonshine State. Here's the link to that podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sonshine-state/id1413935435 Follow us in iTunes Instagram Twitter Facebook…
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Jamie and Angela welcome special guest Hayley Hosey and they talk all things pee peeBy Icky Lousy Junky Life Showdown
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Season 4 Episode 1-Maybe You Could Open With More Than "Hi"
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Welcome to Season 4!!! Thank you so much!! Angela and Jamie welcome Mary Hirsch to the show and have a very informative discussion about how to make a good impression on dating apps and how NOT to Send us an email at ickylousyjunky@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookBy Icky Lousy Junky Life Showdown
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Angela and Jamie talk about their upcoming season 4 Send inquiries to: ickylousyjunky@gmail.comBy Icky Lousy Junky Life Showdown
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Jamie and Angela to our loyal listeners!! May 2021 be the best year yet!!By Icky Lousy Junky Life Showdown
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Angela and Jamie wish you and your family a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!By Icky Lousy Junky Life Showdown
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Season 3 Episode 43-Don't Ride The Train When You've Got Cocaine
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Our guest today is Dan Belshaw who used to work with Jamie Angela is indefinitely unemployed Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter Rate and Review us in iTunesBy Icky Lousy Junky Life Showdown
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Season 3 Episode 42-This Insanity Must Stop
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Angela and Jamie have a post-election discussion Thank you all for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Rate and Review us in iTunesBy Icky Lousy Junky Life Showdown
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Jamie sounds so formal Angela went rogue on her condo association Angela has a habit of apologizing and she is done with it! Angela discovered some things this past week that has changed her attitude about apologizing. The Universe will always bring you where you should be! Jamie wants to run for Mayor of Evanston. Jamie is distracted! Thanks so mu…
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Season 3 Episode 40-Don't Give Your Heart to Mimes
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Out guest today is Sommer Austin!! She's an actor, producer, Meisner teacher and stand-up comic Sommer met Jamie when he and Anna Lucero (Ep. 34) were doing The Ville FL is a whole other universe Coco says Hi There are no black people in the mime troupe Please check out Sommer's links: My YouTube Channel, where the links to all of the videos can be…
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Jamie's Naked! Angela loves to sleep naked when the kids aren't home. Jamie proposed they move the location of the parade and there was an uproar! Angela is frustrated with people who do not follow through with their commitments. Angela says if you're going to bitch, do something about it! Angela owes the state tax money. Angela's ex is moving and …
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Angela and Jamie shoot the shit about a variety of topics How do you decide to murder instead of divorce? Tiredness vs. fatigued Trump followers?????? Thanks for listening Follow us in Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Rate and Review us in iTunesBy Icky Lousy Junky Life Showdown
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Today's guest is Craig Gustafson, director of shows ranging from The Producers to Waiting For Godot to Taming of the Shrew. In 2019, he won Broadway World (Chicago) Best Direction of a Resident Non-Equity for August: Osage County He's a member of the Dramatists Guild of America and 3 of his 10 minute plays have been published in various anthologies…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGELA!!!!! Jamie is all by himself in this abbreviated episode. It's mainly a lot of thank yous and begging for ratings and reviews. It's kind of pathetic. Oh, And some Toto!! We do not own the rights to Africa by Toto (P) 1982 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment Rate and Review us in iTunes Follow us on Instagr…
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Jamie and Angela recall their season 3 guests. If you haven't caught all of the episodes, this is a great one to catch up and see what you missed! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Rate and review us in iTunesBy Icky Lousy Junky Life Showdown
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Season 3 Episode 34-You Gotta Have Friends AND You Must Listen To Them
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Our guest today is Anna Lucero!! A stand up comic, actor and producer of the GoGo Show at the Lincoln Loft. https://www.facebook.com/thegogoshow Follow Anna Lucero on twitter https://www.twitter.com/@AnnaLu312 https://www.twitter.com/@gogoshowchi Prostitutes should carry a swag bag with a mask, a condom and a Lifesaver Sleeping on a twin bed is a r…
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Jamie and Angela are taking a Labor Day break. Tune in next week for another fun guest with more bad life choices Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ickylousyjunky Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ickylousyjunky1 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ickylousyjunky Also, if you haven't alr…
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Season 3 Episode 33-I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song
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I wasn't sure whether or not to go with Jim Croce for the title or Madonna, but I think I picked the right one because today's guest, Kristi Alsip is a wonderful singer in the band Crawford's Daughter! She talks about being in a relationship where she didn't express how she felt about the guy and he eventually ghosted her. (Also, not a good life ch…
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Season 3 Episode 32-At Least There Wasn't A Casting Couch
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Today's guest is Kate Duffy!! Actor, writer and improviser known for Open Tables and Close Quarters She talks about ignoring her gut feelings in pursuit of that Hollywood dream Kate's IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3855179/ Check out Kate's blog: https://theparentingofparents.com/blog/ Thanks for listening!! Please rate and review us in iTu…
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Season 3 Episode 31-How Much Can Your Money Grow
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Today's guest is Brian Konieczki, a financial advisor with Primerica. He gives some helpful tips on what to do with your money to help it grow If you'd like more information from Brian he can be reached here: http://www.primerica.com/public/PrimericaRep?rep=briankonieczki&fbclid=IwAR38lv8-lpTL7lW0-_wyqiIlUpd7VUfL0Nu4vdlOiHgH6c_z-iDhY3Kd7tQ Rate and…
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Season 3 Episode 30-We're Serious As A Heart Attack
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Today we're talking to stress management Educator Audrey Weidman. Audrey talks about having a heart attack even though she's not a poster child for a heart attack Stress and mindset are also keys to good health Don't ignore the warning signs your body is giving you. Audrey can be reached at www.audreyweidman.podia.com Also, Angela's book is still o…
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Season 3 Episode 29-The Damage of Silence
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Today's guest is Carla Stillwell, the Executive Director of the Stillwell Institute for Contemporary Black Art Carla is Jamie's play cousin and the 3rd person in the Jamie, Angela, Carla "thouple" Kids are germ carriers Butt Monkey Ass Clown=BMAC=the president The iPhone is the best phone Carla's having problems with her instacart delivery Carla te…
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Season 3 Episode 28-Let's Talk About Mental Illness
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Today's guest is Erez Shek host of the Shek Check podcast Erez is Jamie's former stage husband Jamie is high on life Angela and Erez need to do a song on Smule Other than falling in love with Jamie, Erez's bad life choice was a combination of things one of which was blaming his bipolar disorder for his actions Some mistakes actually end up working …
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Season 3 Episode 27-A Follow Up To The Subject Of Our Very First Episode
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Today we are talking to the subject of our very first episode--Feeling Stuck Where is she now? What did she learn? Hindsight is truly 20/20 Angela opens up about what's keeping her stuck Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Rate and review us in iTunes Buy Angela's book! https://www.amazon.com/Searching-Ladybugs-Finding-Magic-Your-ebook/dp/…
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Season 3 Episode 26-It's pretty much over when the police show up
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Today's guest is Ellen Cribbs, co-host of the Everything Theatre podcast, actor, facilitator, new mom There's a difference between being selfish and being selfish to be better for others Be careful falling in love with the first person you are in a relationship with DON'T IGNORE RED FLAGS!!!! What would you do if you found out you were married to a…
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Season 3 Episode 25-You know, if you look good, you feel good!
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Today we are talking to Liz Hansen founder of Chicago Boudoir Photography! Jamie talks about the Evanston 4th of July parade. Liz hasn't always been an entrepreneur, but she learned to be happy she needed to take some risks! Liz talks about the risk of staying safe and being in the comfort zone as well. Jamie and Liz bond over Shark Tank and The Pr…
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Season 3 Epsiode 24-There's Power In Our Vulnerability
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Today we're talking to Jes Bedwinek!! Comedian, Actor, Activist out in Brooklyn, NY How's Covid-19 shutdown going? Jes hides her vulnerability Jamie compares Jes' life to "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" Jamie denied his blackness for a long time, but now he loves his black, bubbly ass (and we do too!) Why do women make themselves small? Jes is tire…
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Season 3 Episode 23-Great Day For A Radical Sabbatical
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Today's guest is Laura Lundin who describes herself as a "recovering achiever" Laura talks about her corporate career and her radical sabbatical Jamie thinks Laura should be a cupcake baker Jamie and Laura are both excessive planners Jamie should have his own cuddle business and Laura should write a book Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook…
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Season 3 Episode 22-Do You Come From A Land Down Under
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Today we're talking to a friend and l long time listener from Down Under, Laurelin Berick!! 2nd recording is a charm Laurelin trumps everyone in distance with all our guests Laurelin tells the future How's Covid-19 in Australia? It's OK if you did absolutely nothing during the pandemic shutdown Jamie's going to make a great house husband Can't we b…
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Season 3 Episode 21-Sometimes men are victims of abuse and toxicity
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Today we have Chicago actor Johnny Moran talking about the abuse he received from his female roommate. Please rate and review us in iTunes Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookBy Icky Lousy Junky Life Showdown
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Season 3 Episode 20-We've Got Mo Collins!!!!
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You know her from Mad TV, Parks and Recreation, Fear The Walking Dead and many other hilarious roles...We've got Mo Collins!!! There are zombies in America Mo has a lot of great insight and some valuable life lessons Dr. Phi is on Jamie's shit list Check out Mo's (Lorraine's) youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3wTmAQ0AVkU8bIosEpwKQ…
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Season 3 Episode 19-Being Kind Applies To Business Too
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Our guest today is Anna Pazkiet who is a marketing strategist for women entrepreneurs. She is also a loyal Icky Lousy Junky Life Showdown listener!! Today we're talking about bad choices in business If you're a woman entrepreneur with a new business and would like some marketing strategies, visit www.annapazkiet.com…
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Season 3 Epsiode 18-Oh Golly!! Wise Words From A Wise Woman
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Our very extra special guest today is Angela's grandmother Virginia Bozarth!!!! She has lived through the Depression, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights movement, the Gulf War, breaking her neck and now the Coronavirus! And she has gifted all of us with her words of wisdom! Trust me! You won't want to miss this!! Angela…
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Season 3 Episode 17-What Can You Get For $.32, pocket lint and a 40oz?
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Today's guest is Sgt. Heather Lencioni from the Elgin Police Dept Heather did a bodybuilding competition Find out what $.32, pocket lint and a 40oz will get you Heather's husband Philip popped up Philip owns the pizza place Billy Bricks https://brickswoodfiredpizza.com/ Be sure and order a delicious pizza from these guys!! Follow us on Facebook, Tw…
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Season 3 Episode 16-Our guest today is Rebekah Freedom!!!
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Rebekah Freedom works in mental health and is a medical medium and psychic She has a "rolodex of fuckups that has led to gold" Jamie's spirit animal is a moose "He broke my pussy!" You gotta hear this one! Go to our Facebook page to see the video of Rebekah describing her giving a hand job Rebekah recommends the book "I Will Teach You To Be Rich" L…
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Season 3 Episode 15-You Won't Want To Miss This One!!!
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Special guest: Robyn Coffin who plays Cindy Hermann on NBC's Chicago Fire Alcohol sales are up 50% How are people who were having affairs sealing with with being quarantined with their spouses or significant others? Lots of car sex happening 40% of people who test positive are asymptomatic Jamie is baking bread Angela and Jamie were fake engaged Ra…
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