The first podcast dedicated entirely to the NWSL's Racing Louisville FC and the official podcast of the Lavender Legion supporters group! Hosts Tom Benson, Bekki Morgan, and Kaitlyn Whiteside cover the hottest topics involving the ladies in lavender every other Wednesday. Follow us on Twitter @ButchertownR!
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Welcome to The Lavender Ladies Podcast! Trying to fight against the costs of a competitive job market, Ruby Zagata moves back to her hometown to room with her childhood friend, Hari. When a party introduces her to one of the most powerful women in town, Ruby finds herself in a world of mobs, drugs, and maybe even romance. Featuring Original Music by Benny James This podcast belongs to The Goose Thunder Podcast Network Please consider supporting us at ko-fi or patreon! http://ko-fi.com/thelav ...
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Take a wild ride into the New-Old West with the only serialized fiction podcast that chronicles the fabulous life and times of the legendary Lumber Dandy. We're going on an extraordinary adventure, one tall tale at a time. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lumberdandy/support
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A new queer sci-fi podcast featuring space pirates, mail crimes, a lost planet, the Rave District of the moon, and an ill-advised prank war. Coming August 2021
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That Pop This Life is a podcast where long-time friends Karly and Cynthia talk about pop culture, life, and the ridiculousness of it all. You can reach us at tptl@coretemparts.com and find all our podcasts at www.thatpopthislife.com
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On this week's episode we battle through technical difficulties, microphone issues, and one overly purr-sistent guest while discussing Racing's emphatic win over Chicago and their disappointing loss to Seattle. Despite the result this past weekend, we remain excited about the direction the team is headed in. We also discuss the inconsistency of NWS…
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Episode 52: The Head and the Heart in 2024
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Back in our first season, our two-part episode The Head and the Heart dissected the Ebony Salmon trade from both the logical, sensical side and the heartfelt, messy emotional perspective. It resonated with our audience in ways we didn't expect and for almost two years it was our most listened-to episode by a long shot. It's time for another Head an…
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In this week's episode, Bekki and Kaitlyn discuss Racing's results in the Summer Cup. How successful was this tournament & what was its purpose? Has the Racing ship righted itself completely? We ponder these questions plus we get excited for The Women's Cup and add even more songs to the Mint Mix! Support the Show.…
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Episode 50: It's the Hope That Kills You
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It’s our 50th episode and we hoped we’d have a slightly happier topic of conversation. Unfortunately, it’s been a cruel, cruel summer for Racing. After losses to Bay FC and the North Carolina Courage, the gang is left wondering what the heck has happened to the club’s early season promise and chemistry. With the summer break here, can Racing cool o…
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Racing didn't have the best week of games, but at least they aren't "shipping container fire" levels of bad! That's the big takeaway from this week's episode, where Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn recap the Gotham, Angel City, and Seattle Reign games and discuss whether their outlook on the team is glass half empty or glass half full. Are we being realisti…
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Bev Ball is here and we are HERE FOR IT. We talk about Racing's first regular season win against the Houston Dash since 2021, why Sav DeMelo is such a special player, and Bekki shares some inside info from her recent interviews with Emma Sears and Taylor Flint. You can donate to the Lavender Legion's Prideraiser, benefitting Sweet Evening Breeze, h…
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There's a time you gotta grow and show you're growing and that's exactly what Racing Louisville did these past two weeks in their draw against the Kansas City Current and their big win in Chicago. Kaitlyn, Tom, and Bekki discuss everything that went right in these two matches, what we still have some concerns about, and what the future may hold for…
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With Bekki out sick this week, Tom and Kaitlyn recap Racing's recent string of losses against Orlando and Washington and debate the Law of Holes. Is the team in a hole? Should they stop digging? If they do stop digging, how do they get out? It turns out those questions are harder to answer than you might think, but we give it a try! Support the Sho…
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Yeah, it's alright. We're doing fine after Racing's incredible 5-1 win over the Utah Royals even if it was followed up by a more frustrating 1-1 draw with Gotham. Kaitlyn, Bekki, and Tom have a whole lot to talk about regarding all the good, bad, and ugly we saw in these two big games but, of course, we have a lot of fun doing it. Check it out! Sup…
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Episode 44: I Would Give Everything I Own (Just to Have a Racing Win)
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Tom is back with Bekki and Kaitlyn to discuss yet another 0-0 draw for Racing against San Diego. Is this a result that feels more like a win, a loss, or just a draw? We talk about that as well as what we'd like to see against Utah, why you should attend Thunder Over Louisville this year (hint: it's not necessarily for the fireworks!), and as always…
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Two more games equal two more draws for Racing Louisville. Houston is more understandable, but Portland? That raises some questions. Tom is on vacation, so Kaitlyn and Bekki are left praising Uchenna Kanu's badass performance and questioning if Racing needs a collective change in mindest. Support the Show.…
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This week we dive into Racing's first game of the season, a 2-2 draw with the Orlando Pride. Is this the same old Racing or are we looking at an entirely new and improved team? Plus Kaitlyn gives her first Purp-O-Meter reading of the season, Bekki shares a ShePlays fantasy league update, and Tom makes a Gen X dad joke that he's certain will embarra…
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Episode 41: Ch-ch-ch-changes with Carm Moscato
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Racing fans got their first taste of the new team in the Women's Cup and Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn discuss all the good and the no-so-good from the team's big preseason tournament. Plus, new assistant coach Carm Moscato joins us to discuss her new role with the team, what they learned from their trip to Colombia, and more! PS - Bekki apologizes for h…
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Episode 40: Right Time, Right Place With Arin Wright
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We've had a lot of fun episodes, but this one definitely takes the cake. This week Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn chat with Kentucky legend Arin Wright about coming home to play for Racing, how the club has become "what all clubs should aspire to be", and why prejudices against Kentucky need to "just die today." There are also a lot of laughs to be had as…
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Episode 39: Run Smarter, Not Harder
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Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn join this week to discuss Racing's offseason acquisitions, tactical changes, Lo Milliet inspired t-shirt slogans, and more. Plus, we've got Kaitlyn's first picks for this season's edition of The Mint Mix! Support the Show.By Butchertown Rundown
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Episode 38: Bring 'Em Out with Ryan Dell & Margot Ricks
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It's a brand new season for BTRD and Racing Louisville and to celebrate, we're kicking it off with not one, but TWO interviews. First up, Margot Ricks from Soccer Holdings is here to tell us all the exciting events planned for Racing's season ticket holders and non-season ticket holders. And then we hassle general manager Ryan Dell for all the dirt…
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Cue up the sad Sarah MacLachlan mixtape because in this extra off-season bonus episode, Tom, Kaitlyn, and Bekki talk about all the players we've lost this off-season and how that might impact the team. But it's not all tears and sadness! We have plenty to be happy about, including new head coach Bev Yanez and what we hope she can bring to the team!…
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Episode 37: This Was Fun, Let's Do It Again
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In the true season two finale, Bekki, Tom, and Kaitlyn get deeper into how this year went for Racing. Can it be called a success when the team finished in 9th...AGAIN? But if it wasn't a success, can we really overlook the progress and call it a failure? We get into the meat of the season this episode, so join us one final time for season two! Supp…
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Episode 36: The First Annual Butchertown Rundown Awards
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Racing Louisville's third season has sadly come to an end. But that doesn't mean we still can't have fun! Kaitlyn, Tom, and Bekki give our selections for the First Annual Butchertown Rundown End of the Season Awards in the first part of our season-ending podcast. Check out part two where we break the season down in more detail in a few days! Suppor…
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Racing came back to win a stunner against Orlando and keep their playoff hopes alive. Now Tom, Kaitlyn, and Bekki talk about what went wrong in Chicago, what went right against Orlando, and what Racing will have to do to win in San Diego. Support the Show.By Butchertown Rundown
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Kaitlyn and Bekki begrudgingly remember the loss to Houston that pushed Racing down in the 9th place. On a happier note, however, they discuss the huge list of NWSL free agents that came out this week. Who will Racing potentially lose and who will Racing potentially grab? That's our big discussion this week on the Butchertown Rundown. Support the S…
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In this episode Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn discuss the B-side of Racing's dream week album. Included in the deep cuts are Racing's 2-0 loss to the North Carolina Courage in the Challenge Cup final, our thoughts on the Challenge Cup possibly going away forever, and the importance of the team's upcoming regular season match against the Houston Dash. Sup…
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Extra Cut 9: Hang it in the Louvre!
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It has happened! Racing has beaten Portland in the regular season and OL Reign in the Challenge Cup semifinals and they did it all in the span of 5 days! Now they're onto the Challenge Cup final in North Carolina where they may slay another giant in just over a week! The Purp was so big, we had to have an emergency pod about it. But don't worry - t…
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Finally, at long last, the whole crew is back together again and there is so much to talk about. Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn discuss what's good, bad, and frustrating about Racing's perpetual draws. Is it the team's mentality? Is it the coaching? And, most importantly, is it better to have walked on the moon with a pee boot than to never have walked on…
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Episode 31: Welcome Back, Welcome Back, Welcome Back
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This week Kaitlyn returns to the podcast and Bekki has the week off. She and Tom discuss Racing's 3-0 Challenge Cup loss to Kansas City, what needs to happen for the team to clinch a playoff spot, her trip to New Zealand, and which players are going to be crucial to Racing's success as they finish out the season. Support the Show.…
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Kaitlyn may still be in New Zealand, but Bekki and Tom are home and ready to discuss Racing's first entry into the Challenge Cup playoffs and all the World Cup goings on. Can Racing go the distance and win some hardware this season? (Note that this episode was recorded Sunday so it is in places slightly out of date in terms of World Cup scores and …
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This week it's just Tom and Bekki holding down the fort as Kaitlyn flies away to New Zealand for the World Cup. The most recent Kansas City game is discussed, as are potential off-season roster moves, and the state of the team at midseason. Tom also commits to making Butchertown Rundown the most accurate and factual podcast in existence and also pr…
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Episode 28: Snakes and Werewolves and Full Moons, Oh My!
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This week Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn recap Racing's loss against the North Carolina Courage and their frustrating draw with OL Reign. We also discuss Coach Kim's future with the club, what we'd like to see in Racing's next game against Kansas City, the snake situation among Racing players, and so much more. Support the Show.…
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This week Bekki & Kaitlyn discuss Racing's recent success, Savannah DeMelo going to the World Cup, and how the team will fare during the World Cup break. We also address the Racing front office's mishandling of this month's Juneteenth celebration and what we'd like to see from the club going forward. Support the Show.…
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Extra Cut 8: Abby Erceg or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Kentucky
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In this special new Extra Cut, Tom, Kaitlyn, and Bekki talk to Abby Erceg about Racing's growth throughout the season, how to be an effective leader, and being unexpectedly delighted by Kentucky despite dangerous encounters with local wildlife in parking garages. Support the Show.By Butchertown Rundown
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Episode 26: Let the Bodies Hit the Floor
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Bekki, Tom, and Kaitlyn discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of Racing's past 3 games, as well as the team's identity and the importance of the Challenge Cup. A nu-metal themed Mint Mix and discussion about stand-out players rounds out the episode. Support the Show.By Butchertown Rundown
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Episode 25: Three Is the Magic Number
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The dog days are over for Racing as Kaitlyn, Bekki, and Tom discuss Big Purp's three big consecutive wins. Everything from Racing's KC masterpiece to Sav DeMelo potentially getting called up to the World Cup is on the table, plus Tom coins the phrase "put our neck on their throats" and makes peace with Emily Fox's incoming appearance at Lynn Family…
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Ep. 122 - TV Review: Love Is Blind, Season 4
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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…
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Episode 24: Reclaim the Bigness of the Purp
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Tom, Bekki, and Kaitlyn have a group therapy session to process Racing's tough loss to Orlando. Then we discuss our thoughts on the season so far and what ultimately needs to be done for the team to regain their Big Purp status. We also have the first round of listener submissions for the Mint Mix. Support the Show.…
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In the second half of our Extra Cut, Tom, Bekki & Kaitlyn talk - or rather shout - about Racing's draw with OL Reign. We laugh. We cry. Tom does an Elvis impression. So it's pretty much par for the course. But we do have one of the best Mint Mix episodes to date, so check it out. Support the Show.By Butchertown Rundown
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Extra Cut 7A: Talking with Racing GM Ryan Dell
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In part one of this week's special Extra Cut episode, we talk to Racing's new general manager Ryan Dell. He's been in Louisville for about a month and Dell joins the pod to talk about his experience so far, his player management philosophies, and how Racing is going to be a premiere destination in the women's soccer world. We also subject him to th…
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Episode 23: You Gotta Hold On featuring Taylor Vincent
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Equalizer writer and photographer Taylor Vincent joins Kaitlyn, Tom, and Bekki to discuss Racing's less-than-stellar matches in L.A. and Portland. As a former first-division NCAA softball player and coach, Taylor also shares her insight into the mental side of playing elite sports and what it takes to create a winning culture where it doesn't yet e…
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Ep. 121 - Feeding Your Spirit with Angelique Imani Rodriguez
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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 …
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This week Bekki and Kaitlyn recap Racing’s draw with the Washington Spirit, preview the team’s upcoming matches against Angel City and Portland, and discuss Jaelin Howell’s new role as captain. We also add more songs to the Mint Mix and talk about all things banner-related. Support the Show.By Butchertown Rundown
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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…
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In this special episode, Kaitlyn and Bekki talk to Racing midfielder Lauren Milliet about the team's start to the 2023 season - including that very creative save against Houston - and Lauren answers all the great questions our listeners submitted. Thank you to everyone who sent in questions! We asked as many as we could in the time we had. Also, we…
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Episode 21: Do We Have Swagger Now?!
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In this episode Kaitlyn, Tom, and Bekki react to Racing's opening match against the Houston Dash, celebrate our amazing new sponsorship by the Lavender Legion, and ask the most important question of the season: Do we have swagger now?! Support the Show.By Butchertown Rundown
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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…
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Extra Cut 5: Talking with Assistant Coach Bev Yanez
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Kaitlyn and Bekki sit down with Racing's new assistant coach to talk about her move to Louisville, how her former career in the NWSL influences her coaching style, and the importance of good people. Plus, Bev contributes her very own selection to the Mint Mix! Mint Mix: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6CHFuMlaE9yoOcYZZWrIRY?si=343c09a625e54501 Su…
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Ep. 118 - The Need To Walk That Fast
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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…
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We're back and, trust us, we are just as surprised as you are. After the shocking heartbreak and disgust that came with the release of the investigative reports, Tom and Bekki did a lot of soul-searching and ultimately decided to come back. For a fuller explanation of our thoughts about everything that's happened, listen to the first 20 minutes or …
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Ep. 117 - What Makes A Good Kiss with Whitney Clark
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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…
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Ep. 116 - Groundhogs, Grammys... and Soaking?
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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…
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REPLAY: Ep. 108 - Ladies Who Love Salty Dried Meat
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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…
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Ep. 115 - Dating After A Long-Term Relationship with Allegra Miles
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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…
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