In this episode, we discuss the highs and lows of the latest season of Netflix’s Love Is Blind. We talk about our favorite couples, the mean girls, and all the chaotic drama. We also take a step back and ask the question: are people in their 20s really that desperate to get married? Do you want to join the conversation, brag about your greatness, o…

In this episode, we talk with Bronx born and bred Boricua writer, bibliophile, and editor, Angelique Imani Rodriguez. Angelique is a three-time alum of the VONA (Voices of Our Nations Arts) Foundation’s workshops and a two-time alum of Vanessa Martir's Writing Our Lives workshops. She discusses with us her current projects, most notably Fried Eggs …

In this episode, we both watched Amazon Prime's new series "Class of '07", we have a proper follow-up to our pussy chips conversation, Cynthia tells us about her trip to L.A. for the ​​Loreal pro-lab class, Karly recounts how she handled her chicharrón craving, we ponder what it is that makes a dick taste like a dick, Cynthia has some judgy feeling…

In this episode, because it’s Women’s History Month, we discuss the reasons why we LOVE being women. Cynthia talks about the new things she’s recently learned about herself, the insecurities and feelings of inadequacy that pop up when we’re around other parents, Cynthia gives another reason to be on Karly’s shit list. Do you want to join the conver…

In this episode, we’re both getting over whatever bug is going around right now, we review Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show including the ASL interpreter, Justina Miles’ badass Super Bowl performance, we consider taking a trip to Australia to try “coffee in a doughnut”, wonder if ghosting our kids is a good idea, we give our thoughts on Bad Bunny…

In this episode, Whitney Clark is back with us to talk about kissing: what makes a good or bad kiss, and some tips to help our next make-out sesh. We also have a listener follow-up to our previous “What is Soaking?” conversation, so many thoughts about this week’s “Brilliant or…?” item, and we do a little bragging. Do you want to join the conversat…

In this episode, we get mad at groundhogs, Cynthia is on the hunt for a great Dominican breakfast spot, the difference between mangu & mofongo, our Grammys highlights, talk about what fans will do to score Beyoncé’s Renaissance world tour tickets, celebrate Celia Cruz being the first afro-Latina on U.S. currency, weird food combination, Karly’s ful…

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: FEB. 11, 2017 It’s Valentine’s Day show! Cynthia begins the show comparing MantraBands to tostones, Karly recommends a rom-com British TV show & a very sexy episode of We Got Five. We discuss Beyonce’s twins' baby announcement photo, talk Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl halftime show, the Super Bowl commercials, new words in the dictionar…

In this episode, we talk with Allegra Miles about the idea of finding “the one”, reconnecting with your sexual self after divorce, the weirdness of dating in general, finding your dating pool, blocking people on the apps, Allegra’s experience with polyamory, dating apps red flags, Allegra give some tip for those getting back out there, and more. Pl…

In this episode, we talk about the guided journals we’ve been gifted and recap our annual winter girl’s trip: the highs & lows, bonding & relaxing, and everything in between. Plus, Cynthia closes out the episode bragging about a great mom moment. Do you want to join the conversation, brag about your greatness, or say “Hi!”? Please send us an Email …

For this episode, we invited our friend Whitney Clark to talk about the difficulties of making friends as adults, discuss our real-life friendship, played a “Best Friends” game, and brag about some pretty great stuff. Do you want to join the conversation, brag about your greatness, or say “Hi!”? Please send us an Email or Voicemail. Also, please do…

In this episode, we’re setting our own personal intentions for 2023. We talk a little about the ebb and flow of our 2022, and how that is helping propel us into having a kickass 2023. We get into some of the things that have held us back and how we plan to change that in this new year. Plus we do a little bragging and more. Do you want to join the …

In this episode, we reintroduce ourselves after the long 6-year break. We talk about how we are different from the last time we recorded together, motherhood, hair changes, family deaths, taking care of rapidly aging parents & grandparents, our new stoner life, we introduce a brand new segment called “Bragging Rights” and more. To join the conversa…

January? More like Banuary if you ask us. It's been such a poor month for Arsenal FC that the entire thing should be struck from the calendar forever more. Just start with February from now on. We talk about the games that happened and the various ignominious exits from cup competitions and it's all so grim Alex didn't even show up. Enjoy it. Twitt…

Well, at least we didn’t get tonked. The almost ludicrously eventful New Year’s Day game against Man City is our sole topic of conversation this week. We applaud the performance, dissect the decision making, and consider what could’ve been as Albert ‘Lord’ Stuivenberg and nameless handsome man so very nearly steer us to victory over the runaway lea…

We made it. Unlike Prince Philip and the England cricket team, we’ve actually gone and reached a century. 100 episodes of highs, lows, anthems, crests, sacks, superleagues and sighing. What a ride. To celebrate this milestone, we invited fellow Gooner and full-time pod guru Adam Richardson over to host a bumper end of year Arsenal quiz for the ages…

The Process. We’ve all trusted it. Wholly, and from minute one. Taken it right into our hearts, minds, bodies, and even souls (if they exist). Thomas Aquinas (1225 to 1274) understood the soul to be the first actuality of the living body. Thomas Partey (1993 onwards) was unavailable for comment. And so, with our club captain banished from first tea…

Yet another Merseyside mauling is the main matter for discussion this week, as we morosely examine the 4-0 loss to Liverpool. Elsewhere, Tom talks us through the giddy glitz and glamour (Boro Primorac, anyone?) of the Arsène Wenger film premiere, while Dan’s ever-bulging sack rounds out another episode. Twitter and Instagram: @tbbpod Email: bruised…

Ten games unbeaten and everything in the AFC garden is rosy, even when those bastard hornets fly round and try to sting everything in sight and then get their own crusty, old rose man to try and deadhead all our wonderful daffodils and dandelions and chrysanthemumunums. Anyway, we beat Watford 1 nil. We talk about that, the impact of Lacazette, Tom…

Lads, it’s Tottenham. It’s the history of the Tottenham. Ad infinitum. From bottom of the league to above the August champions in just three games. Maybe that Amazon documentary will be worth watching after all. Twitter and Instagram: @tbbpod Email: bruisedbananapod@gmail.com Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Google or w…

We mull over what we liked (and disliked) about the 1 nil win at Burnley, including Aaron Ramsdale’s commanding presence (liked), Takehiro Tomiyasu’s terrific teeth (really liked), and big Sean Dyche’s big round head (strongly disliked and denounced). We also chat about Wimbledon, spreadsheets, Spurs and the oddly enduring appeal of listening to fo…

It’s the no goals, no points, no hope extravaganza! Three games into the new season and rooted to the bottom of the table, we try to make sense of what’s gone so spectacularly wrong before promptly giving up and laying the blame squarely at the feet of messrs Xhaka and Arteta because why not, it makes sense, and it’s our podcast and we can do whate…

It’s the return of the Premier League. The top flight. The promised land. And Arsenal are back. Back once again with the renegade Xhaka, 3-4 damager, with the ill behaviour. Oh goody. Elsewhere, no Europe means no previews, or crest-sessments. Sad. Still, fewer games is nice. Oh, and we bought some new lads, so you better believe we’ve assigned the…

Looks like we made it. Look how far we've come, my Pépé. We mighta took the long way. We knew we'd get 8th someday. They said, "I bet they'll never make it", but just look at us Holding on. We're still together, still playing on. Right, enough of that. Rejoice! The 2020/21 season is over! And what better way to celebrate that fact than to immediate…

We discuss the impact that the sudden rise and fall of the Super League has had on us as fans, mulling over what lies next for both the club and ourselves as supporters. Then it’s onwards to matters far more frivolous, with a good old-fashioned deep dive into our Europa League semi-final opponents, Villarreal. Here’s hoping for a good ebening... Tw…

We wanted to spend an hour talking about Maty Ryan’s pre-assist. Unfortunately, we were duty bound to talk about everything else that came before it as well. We discuss the disappointing 1-1 draw with Fulham, our minds still firmly set on the wonderful slaughtering of Slavia Prague. A mega session of ‘bin or keep’ rounds things out for another week…

An insipid home defeat to Liverpool dominates the discourse this week, coming as it does after international break musings and a reflection on 20 years without David Rocastle. The Europa preview takes a backseat and the customary mailbag wraps things up for another episode. Episode 89. Feels somewhat fitting. RIP Rocky. Twitter and Instagram: @tbbp…

You’d think after a manic 3-3 draw away to West Ham that we’d have nothing but laser-sharp focus for the incident-packed, riveting game itself. You’d be quite wrong. This week’s tangents include captains from the 1910s and obscure Hampshire market town flags. Unlike Arsenal, we’re nothing if not consistent. Twitter and Instagram: @tbbpod Email: bru…

#087: Floating on a cloud Good old Arsenal, we're proud to say that name. While we sing this song, we'll win the game, and in doing so we’ll banish all negative memories of ‘them’ against us. We’ll sleep soundly and peacefully. We’ll walk tall. We won’t have to grin and bear it, we’ll just grin, randomly and often, knowing that – for now at least –…

Exasperation FC does it again. We ‘assess’ the inexplicable 1-1 draw with Burnley without trying to completely lose our minds. We last about 30 seconds. After the madness at Turf Moor, we head to the mailbag for more questions on the Burnley balls up, song lyrics, and Peter Walton’s voice. It never rains but it pours. Twitter and Instagram: @tbbpod…

A 1-0 loss to Manchester City leaves us staring at 11 defeats for the season, and our 8th in a row against the runaway league leaders. We discuss the team selection, slow start, and whether the scoreline looks better on paper than in reality. We then give the 1-1 draw with Benfica the once over before ending with the customary mailbag and return of…

A 4-2 win over Leeds gets the pulses racing and the nerves jangling. We discuss the ups and downs of the game, and herald the return of our hat-trick-scoring talisman. Then it’s onwards to Benfica as we deep dive into the history of the Portuguese powerhouse ahead of our Europa League double header. The mailbag draws us to a close with some Valenti…