Socially Plagued Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:37:39 -0400 https://sociallyplagued.buzzsprout.com/ en © 2026 Socially Plagued yes 72223594-07ef-57c1-b888-bc4fdf607c54 sociallyplaguedpod@gmail.com Meg & Mary-Kate episodic true Socially Plagued is a podcast between 2 friends that covers all things that plague us, whether it be a literal plague or if people think their astrological sign means they have to dump their girlfriend. Join hosts Meg and Mary-Kate bi-weekly on Thursdays for cynical takes on pop culture, movies, TV, and everything in between. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Meg & Mary-Kate sociallyplaguedpod@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/9clbllxig8j4le4mjqmi03x6cnig?.jpg Socially Plagued https://sociallyplagued.buzzsprout.com/ Maid in Manhattan (2002) is the Most Unconvincing RomCom of All Time Maid in Manhattan (2002) is the Most Unconvincing RomCom of All Time Happy annual love time, listeners! We are so happy to back in your earholes to discuss the ridiculous early 2000s film Maid in Manhattan. This one had us asking a lot of tough questions, such as: why is a 10 year old obsessed with Richard Nixon? How does a Latina maid fall in love with a Republican senate candidate in 1 week? Why is a random average-looking county assemblyman devastatingly famous? We don't get answers, but we do have some laughs.

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]]> Happy annual love time, listeners! We are so happy to back in your earholes to discuss the ridiculous early 2000s film Maid in Manhattan. This one had us asking a lot of tough questions, such as: why is a 10 year old obsessed with Richard Nixon? How does a Latina maid fall in love with a Republican senate candidate in 1 week? Why is a random average-looking county assemblyman devastatingly famous? We don't get answers, but we do have some laughs.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18705110 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500 7502 full true An Abridged History of Diss Tracks An Abridged History of Diss Tracks The recent take-off of Kendrick Lamar's diss track against Drake, Not Like Us, inspired us to take a closer look at the phenomenon of diss tracks in the music industry. Mae takes us through this history lesson of how we got to one of the most iconic feuds in music history!

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]]> The recent take-off of Kendrick Lamar's diss track against Drake, Not Like Us, inspired us to take a closer look at the phenomenon of diss tracks in the music industry. Mae takes us through this history lesson of how we got to one of the most iconic feuds in music history!

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]]> Buzzsprout-16781998 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0400 5145 3 full true Is John Tucker Must Die (2006) Actually A Superhero Movie? Is John Tucker Must Die (2006) Actually A Superhero Movie? It's our favorite time of year at Socially Plagued: Valentine's Day! You already know what time it is: we've got to watch a crappy rom-com, and this year's pick is John Tucker Must Die. This film has layers and a lot of unanswered questions, so we're gonna get down to the bottom of this. 

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]]> It's our favorite time of year at Socially Plagued: Valentine's Day! You already know what time it is: we've got to watch a crappy rom-com, and this year's pick is John Tucker Must Die. This film has layers and a lot of unanswered questions, so we're gonna get down to the bottom of this. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-16604856 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0500 6752 3 full true Falwell Scandal Pt. 3 | The Downfall of a Dynasty Falwell Scandal Pt. 3 | The Downfall of a Dynasty Today's episode covers the insane conclusion to the years-long relationship between friend of the pod Giancarlo Granda and Becki and Jerry Falwell Jr. If you're ready to do an even deeper dive after listening to our coverage, check out the following resources:

  • Off the Deep End: Jerry and Becki Falwell and the Collapse of an Evangelical Dynasty by Giancarlo Granda and Mark Ebner
  • God Forbid documentary on Hulu
  • Reuters expose interview with Giancarlo

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]]> Today's episode covers the insane conclusion to the years-long relationship between friend of the pod Giancarlo Granda and Becki and Jerry Falwell Jr. If you're ready to do an even deeper dive after listening to our coverage, check out the following resources:

  • Off the Deep End: Jerry and Becki Falwell and the Collapse of an Evangelical Dynasty by Giancarlo Granda and Mark Ebner
  • God Forbid documentary on Hulu
  • Reuters expose interview with Giancarlo

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]]> Buzzsprout-16405247 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0500 4440 3 full true Falwell Scandal Pt. 2 | The Fixer, The Endorsement, & The Liberty Way Falwell Scandal Pt. 2 | The Fixer, The Endorsement, & The Liberty Way In part 2 of our 3-part series, we cover Michael Cohen's involvement in abracadabra'ing the Fernandez lawsuit (and his inconsistent statements surrounding it), Jerry's controversial endorsement of Donald Trump for president, and the hypocrisy of the Falwells acting against their own university's code of conduct. This story truly just writes itself.

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]]> In part 2 of our 3-part series, we cover Michael Cohen's involvement in abracadabra'ing the Fernandez lawsuit (and his inconsistent statements surrounding it), Jerry's controversial endorsement of Donald Trump for president, and the hypocrisy of the Falwells acting against their own university's code of conduct. This story truly just writes itself.

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]]> Buzzsprout-16298481 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0500 4789 full false Falwell Scandal Pt. 1 | The Great Cuckolding of 2012 Falwell Scandal Pt. 1 | The Great Cuckolding of 2012 In part 1 of this 3-part series, we cover the initial meeting between Giancarlo Granda and the Falwells (Becki and Jerry) in 2012 and how a sexual encounter turned into financial burdens, real estate investment blunders, and a whole lot of blackmail. Mae said it best: "You could've just been weird adults and instead you had to make it worse". 

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]]> In part 1 of this 3-part series, we cover the initial meeting between Giancarlo Granda and the Falwells (Becki and Jerry) in 2012 and how a sexual encounter turned into financial burdens, real estate investment blunders, and a whole lot of blackmail. Mae said it best: "You could've just been weird adults and instead you had to make it worse". 

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]]> Buzzsprout-16211655 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0500 4535 3 16 full true DC Area Residents Recap Love Is Blind Season 7 DC Area Residents Recap Love Is Blind Season 7 This week we are covering some of the most plaguing reality TV we've ever seen. The DC season of Love Is Blind really had it all, from unlikeable characters and failed engagements to cheating and hidden children. We can't make this stuff up, y'all.

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]]> This week we are covering some of the most plaguing reality TV we've ever seen. The DC season of Love Is Blind really had it all, from unlikeable characters and failed engagements to cheating and hidden children. We can't make this stuff up, y'all.

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]]> Buzzsprout-16095865 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0500 5747 3 15 full true Halloween (Moderately) Hot Takes Halloween (Moderately) Hot Takes Shocking absolutely no one, we've got some opinions about Halloween. While they may not be the hottest of takes, they're ours and we're saying them proudly.

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]]> Shocking absolutely no one, we've got some opinions about Halloween. While they may not be the hottest of takes, they're ours and we're saying them proudly.

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]]> Buzzsprout-16022091 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0400 3063 3 14 full true An Organized Rant About Live Music in the 2020's An Organized Rant About Live Music in the 2020's Let's face it, concerts just hit different since the pandemic set in. Between the rude crowds, never-ending opening sets, and ridiculous ticket and merch prices, live music has changed a LOT in the past few years (maybe not for the better). These avid concert goers unpack all of the things we hate about the live music experience in the modern age.

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]]> Let's face it, concerts just hit different since the pandemic set in. Between the rude crowds, never-ending opening sets, and ridiculous ticket and merch prices, live music has changed a LOT in the past few years (maybe not for the better). These avid concert goers unpack all of the things we hate about the live music experience in the modern age.

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]]> Mae & Mary-Kate Buzzsprout-15926888 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0400 4566 3 13 full true MILF Manor 2 Finale & A Disorganized Post-Show Drama Recap MILF Manor 2 Finale & A Disorganized Post-Show Drama Recap We finally made it to the end of MILF Manor 2, and we're going out with an "ehhhh" rather than a bang. A very underwhelming finale, but it's not about the destination, it's about the ~journey.

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]]> We finally made it to the end of MILF Manor 2, and we're going out with an "ehhhh" rather than a bang. A very underwhelming finale, but it's not about the destination, it's about the ~journey.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15698344 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400 5344 full false MILF Manor 2 E9-11 | Truth or Dare, Reassurance, & Bad Extensions MILF Manor 2 E9-11 | Truth or Dare, Reassurance, & Bad Extensions JESUS CHRISTMAS, DUDE - we finally made it. In this episode we cover episodes 9-11 of MILF Manor season 2, and they just continue to take us for a ride. For some reason we get new arrivals and put the women's family and friends through this nonsense. We just want everyone to drink some water, take a deep breath, and stick a fork in it, cause it's DONE.

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]]> JESUS CHRISTMAS, DUDE - we finally made it. In this episode we cover episodes 9-11 of MILF Manor season 2, and they just continue to take us for a ride. For some reason we get new arrivals and put the women's family and friends through this nonsense. We just want everyone to drink some water, take a deep breath, and stick a fork in it, cause it's DONE.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15621662 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400 6957 3 11 full true MILF Manor 2 E6-8 | Spicy Pics, Watermelons, & Absurd Laundry Room Behavior MILF Manor 2 E6-8 | Spicy Pics, Watermelons, & Absurd Laundry Room Behavior The more episodes we watch of MILF Manor, the further we stray from all that is good. These episodes really tested our limits and we're are desperately yelling at all of these people to PLEASE GO TO THERAPY (except Kelly Mac, love you girl xoxo)

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]]> The more episodes we watch of MILF Manor, the further we stray from all that is good. These episodes really tested our limits and we're are desperately yelling at all of these people to PLEASE GO TO THERAPY (except Kelly Mac, love you girl xoxo)

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]]> Buzzsprout-15543034 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400 6632 3 10 full true MILF Manor S2 E3-5 | Love Triangles, Generational Trauma, & The Return of Disco Mammi MILF Manor S2 E3-5 | Love Triangles, Generational Trauma, & The Return of Disco Mammi We continue through the trash heap that is MILF Manor Season 2 with this next batch of episodes. We get to see the sons lose their will to live as their dads with infinitely more game sweep the competition at the manor. There are more wacky challenges, new arrivals, and mindless drama, so you know we're thriving.

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]]> We continue through the trash heap that is MILF Manor Season 2 with this next batch of episodes. We get to see the sons lose their will to live as their dads with infinitely more game sweep the competition at the manor. There are more wacky challenges, new arrivals, and mindless drama, so you know we're thriving.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15463929 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0400 5669 3 9 full true MILF Manor S2 E1-2 | A Horny Cringefest in Canada MILF Manor S2 E1-2 | A Horny Cringefest in Canada Both Mae and Mary-Kate have moved & settled into new homes, which means the pod is back with a bang! We're covering the 2nd season of one of TLC's biggest train wreck reality shows: MILF Manor. This episode covers episodes 1 and 2 of the show where we get introduced to the whole kooky cast of characters and chaos immediately consumed. Join us as we cringe and recap the introduction to this absolute dumpster fire.

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]]> Both Mae and Mary-Kate have moved & settled into new homes, which means the pod is back with a bang! We're covering the 2nd season of one of TLC's biggest train wreck reality shows: MILF Manor. This episode covers episodes 1 and 2 of the show where we get introduced to the whole kooky cast of characters and chaos immediately consumed. Join us as we cringe and recap the introduction to this absolute dumpster fire.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15382892 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0400 6330 3 8 full true The Bizarre Hellscape of the Early 2000s Internet The Bizarre Hellscape of the Early 2000s Internet Get ready to transport back in time with us as we chat all things related to the early days of the internet! Myspace, Facebook, AIM, and how Mary-Kate bookmarked the Myspace pages of her celebrity crushes on the family computer. Relax, grab a snack, and hang with us on this chill unstructured episode!

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]]> Get ready to transport back in time with us as we chat all things related to the early days of the internet! Myspace, Facebook, AIM, and how Mary-Kate bookmarked the Myspace pages of her celebrity crushes on the family computer. Relax, grab a snack, and hang with us on this chill unstructured episode!

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]]> Buzzsprout-14867918 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0400 3222 3 7 full true Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos Deep-Dive: Part 3 Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos Deep-Dive: Part 3 It's been a wild ride talking through this complex crime, and it comes to a satisfying conclusion in this final part. Mae walks through the FDA's takedown of Theranos as well as the criminal charges and trial, and we became an Erika Cheung stan podcast by the end of the episode. 

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]]> It's been a wild ride talking through this complex crime, and it comes to a satisfying conclusion in this final part. Mae walks through the FDA's takedown of Theranos as well as the criminal charges and trial, and we became an Erika Cheung stan podcast by the end of the episode. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-14733689 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0400 4525 3 6 full true Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos Deep-Dive: Part 2 Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos Deep-Dive: Part 2 Our deep-dive into this corporate and scientific nightmare continues! In this 2nd part of our series, Mae covers the controversy involving Walgreens and the deception Theranos pulled off with many innocent patients in Arizona. It just gets crazier and CRAZIER.

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]]> Our deep-dive into this corporate and scientific nightmare continues! In this 2nd part of our series, Mae covers the controversy involving Walgreens and the deception Theranos pulled off with many innocent patients in Arizona. It just gets crazier and CRAZIER.

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]]> Mae & Mary-Kate Buzzsprout-14643071 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0500 4678 3 5 full true Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos Deep-Dive: Part 1 Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos Deep-Dive: Part 1 In this 2-part series, we're unpacking the world's worst girl boss Elizabeth Holmes and her problematic start-up Theranos. The first part covers the rise of Theranos and Elizabeth's ridiculous villain origin story. Hope you enjoy this glaring example of capitalism at its worst!

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]]> In this 2-part series, we're unpacking the world's worst girl boss Elizabeth Holmes and her problematic start-up Theranos. The first part covers the rise of Theranos and Elizabeth's ridiculous villain origin story. Hope you enjoy this glaring example of capitalism at its worst!

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]]> Mae & Mary-Kate Buzzsprout-14524983 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500 4584 3 4 full true Watching How To Be Single (2016) Until We Lose Our Will to Live Watching How To Be Single (2016) Until We Lose Our Will to Live Well friends, ask and you shall receive - we've got another bad rom com review as our early Valentine's Day present to you! We go scene by scene through the 2016 star-studded piece of crap How To Be Single and good grief, this one hurt us. Come along for 2+ hours of incoherent soul-searching, some characters we love to hate, and a whole lot of mind-numbing dialogue.

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]]> Well friends, ask and you shall receive - we've got another bad rom com review as our early Valentine's Day present to you! We go scene by scene through the 2016 star-studded piece of crap How To Be Single and good grief, this one hurt us. Come along for 2+ hours of incoherent soul-searching, some characters we love to hate, and a whole lot of mind-numbing dialogue.

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]]> Buzzsprout-14393574 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500 8703 3 3 full true New Year, Same Diet Culture Bullsh*t New Year, Same Diet Culture Bullsh*t It's a new year, so you know what that means...an influx of diet propaganda to the masses! In this episode, Mary-Kate walks Mae through some of the most popular and least successful types of diets as well the ugly side of infamous diet programs.

TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of disordered eating patterns, dieting, and weight loss

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]]> It's a new year, so you know what that means...an influx of diet propaganda to the masses! In this episode, Mary-Kate walks Mae through some of the most popular and least successful types of diets as well the ugly side of infamous diet programs.

TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of disordered eating patterns, dieting, and weight loss

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]]> Buzzsprout-14231161 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500 5539 3 2 full false 2023 TikTok & Internet Drama Speed Run! 2023 TikTok & Internet Drama Speed Run! MAN OH MAN we're back with a doozy for you all! 2023 brought some of the most nonsensical internet drama and we loved every second of it. In this episode, we'll discuss some of our favorite scandals and controversies to grace the internet this past year. Hang onto your butts, kids!

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]]> MAN OH MAN we're back with a doozy for you all! 2023 brought some of the most nonsensical internet drama and we loved every second of it. In this episode, we'll discuss some of our favorite scandals and controversies to grace the internet this past year. Hang onto your butts, kids!

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]]> Buzzsprout-14231144 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500 4460 3 1 full true Season 3 Trailer: WE'RE BACK, BABY! Season 3 Trailer: WE'RE BACK, BABY! Man oh man, it's good to be back! This brief catch up episode is our way of reintroducing ourselves to the airwaves. Looking forward to new episodes coming in 2024!

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]]> Man oh man, it's good to be back! This brief catch up episode is our way of reintroducing ourselves to the airwaves. Looking forward to new episodes coming in 2024!

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]]> Mae & Mary-Kate Buzzsprout-14138154 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 1543 3 1 trailer true S2 E15 | Jesus Camp (2006) & Evangelical Indoctrination S2 E15 | Jesus Camp (2006) & Evangelical Indoctrination WELP, we got another doozy for ya, folks. Mae & Mary-Kate are joined by another friend of the pod, Phil Rood, as we discuss the documentary Jesus Camp. As we break down the documentary, we share anecdotes about our experience with the church and how child indoctrination comes in many sinister forms. From a whacked out children's minister, to peak 2000's Christ-kid fashion and special guests from the slimiest corners of religion, this episode has it all.

Where are they now?: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/jul/06/jesus-camp-christian-documentary-kids-10-years-later

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]]> WELP, we got another doozy for ya, folks. Mae & Mary-Kate are joined by another friend of the pod, Phil Rood, as we discuss the documentary Jesus Camp. As we break down the documentary, we share anecdotes about our experience with the church and how child indoctrination comes in many sinister forms. From a whacked out children's minister, to peak 2000's Christ-kid fashion and special guests from the slimiest corners of religion, this episode has it all.

Where are they now?: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/jul/06/jesus-camp-christian-documentary-kids-10-years-later

Watch Fundie Fridays!: https://www.youtube.com/fundiefridays

Read about the roots of political evangelicalism: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Right-Hand-Republican-Baptized-ebook/dp/B005FFUSG6

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]]> Buzzsprout-10683823 Thu, 26 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400 5108 2 15 full true S2 E14 | Movie Talk: Pretty in Pink (1986) S2 E14 | Movie Talk: Pretty in Pink (1986) Mae and Mary-Kate are joined by long-time friend of the pod David Luzader (Hit Me One More Time Podcast) for a chaotic discussion about the John Hughes "cinematic masterpiece" Pretty in Pink! This film truly has it all - from 20-something year-old "teenagers" to absurdly hideous outfits to toxic "nice guys". We cover it all in this (albeit unhinged) and barely edited episode of the pod.

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]]> Mae and Mary-Kate are joined by long-time friend of the pod David Luzader (Hit Me One More Time Podcast) for a chaotic discussion about the John Hughes "cinematic masterpiece" Pretty in Pink! This film truly has it all - from 20-something year-old "teenagers" to absurdly hideous outfits to toxic "nice guys". We cover it all in this (albeit unhinged) and barely edited episode of the pod.

The trouble with Duckie article

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]]> Buzzsprout-10603227 Thu, 12 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400 5233 2 14 full true S2 E13 | Personality Test Series: The Big 5 S2 E13 | Personality Test Series: The Big 5 It's time for another personality test breakdown! This week Mae and Mary-Kate discuss The Big 5 personality test, which is one of the newest tests to gain popularity. Learn more about how this simple test can simultaneously make you feel both seen and called out!

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  • Questionnaire: https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/IPIP-BFFM/
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]]> It's time for another personality test breakdown! This week Mae and Mary-Kate discuss The Big 5 personality test, which is one of the newest tests to gain popularity. Learn more about how this simple test can simultaneously make you feel both seen and called out!

Take the test in your preferred format:

  • Questionnaire: https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/IPIP-BFFM/
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]]> Buzzsprout-10518064 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400 3364 2 13 full true S2 E12 | The Sinister Reality of MLM Companies S2 E12 | The Sinister Reality of MLM Companies Have you ever been approached with the idea of a business opportunity that sounds too good to be true? Chances are, you were being recruited to join an MLM, or network marketing, company. Mary-Kate takes Mae through the twists and turns of some of the industry's most sinister MLM (*cough* pyramid schemes *cough*) companies and their various lawsuits, including Amway, Herbalife, and Monat. Word to the wise: think twice before joining and investing in an MLM.

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]]> Have you ever been approached with the idea of a business opportunity that sounds too good to be true? Chances are, you were being recruited to join an MLM, or network marketing, company. Mary-Kate takes Mae through the twists and turns of some of the industry's most sinister MLM (*cough* pyramid schemes *cough*) companies and their various lawsuits, including Amway, Herbalife, and Monat. Word to the wise: think twice before joining and investing in an MLM.

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]]> Buzzsprout-10428056 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400 3504 2 12 full true S2 E11 | Not-So-Guilty Pleasures & Unpopular Opinions S2 E11 | Not-So-Guilty Pleasures & Unpopular Opinions Mae and Mary-Kate hold nothing back in this episode! We're talking all about our guilty pleasures (that we feel no guilt for whatsoever) and some unpopular opinions that *might* start some arguments. Where do you stand?

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]]> Mae and Mary-Kate hold nothing back in this episode! We're talking all about our guilty pleasures (that we feel no guilt for whatsoever) and some unpopular opinions that *might* start some arguments. Where do you stand?

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]]> Buzzsprout-10370570 Sun, 03 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0400 3371 2 11 full true S2 E10 | A Married Couple's Roast of Love Is Blind S2 E10 | A Married Couple's Roast of Love Is Blind In this week's episode, Mary-Kate is joined by her husband and BEST friend of the pod, Jimmy! They cover the hit Netflix reality dating show Love Is Blind and roast some of the characters. While we can hardly call this a critique, it's certainly a slow descent into madness.

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]]> In this week's episode, Mary-Kate is joined by her husband and BEST friend of the pod, Jimmy! They cover the hit Netflix reality dating show Love Is Blind and roast some of the characters. While we can hardly call this a critique, it's certainly a slow descent into madness.

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]]> Mae & Mary-Kate Buzzsprout-10271228 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:00:00 -0400 4346 2 10 full true S2 E9 | Valentine's Day (2010) Is a Star-Studded Piece of Garbage S2 E9 | Valentine's Day (2010) Is a Star-Studded Piece of Garbage You asked for more movie breakdowns, and now you receive! Get in your romcom time machines and join Mae and Mary-Kate on this scene-by-scene breakdown of the star-studded piece of garbage "Valentine's Day". We'll discuss Taylor Swift's short-lived acting career, Gary Marshall's toxic relationship tropes, and our slow descent into madness. Hold onto your butts and grab your discounted Hershey's Kisses, cause this one's a doozy. 

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]]> You asked for more movie breakdowns, and now you receive! Get in your romcom time machines and join Mae and Mary-Kate on this scene-by-scene breakdown of the star-studded piece of garbage "Valentine's Day". We'll discuss Taylor Swift's short-lived acting career, Gary Marshall's toxic relationship tropes, and our slow descent into madness. Hold onto your butts and grab your discounted Hershey's Kisses, cause this one's a doozy. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-10090147 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0500 6261 2 9 full true S2 E8 | Personality Test Series: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator S2 E8 | Personality Test Series: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is one of the most well-known personality tests, and we are so excited to talk about it with you! Mae and Mary-Kate talk about the history of the test, break down the different types, and (of course) include some anecdotal examples of seeing these personality types in every day life. 

Sources:

  • 16 Personalities: https://www.16personalities.com/
  • The Myers & Briggs Foundation: https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/

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]]> The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is one of the most well-known personality tests, and we are so excited to talk about it with you! Mae and Mary-Kate talk about the history of the test, break down the different types, and (of course) include some anecdotal examples of seeing these personality types in every day life. 

Sources:

  • 16 Personalities: https://www.16personalities.com/
  • The Myers & Briggs Foundation: https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/

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]]> Mae & Mary-Kate Buzzsprout-9995122 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0500 2699 2 8 full true S2 E7 | Toxic Positivity & The "Good Vibes Only" Mindset S2 E7 | Toxic Positivity & The "Good Vibes Only" Mindset Have you ever been told to simply "choose happiness"? Well, so have we, and we're TIRED OF IT. Mae and Mary-Kate break down the concept of toxic positivity in this episode in a stream of consciousness style discussion. They address why it's harmful and how to combat it in your every day life. 

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]]> Have you ever been told to simply "choose happiness"? Well, so have we, and we're TIRED OF IT. Mae and Mary-Kate break down the concept of toxic positivity in this episode in a stream of consciousness style discussion. They address why it's harmful and how to combat it in your every day life. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-9917965 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0500 2675 2 7 full true S2 E6 | What Even WAS 2021?: A Year in Review S2 E6 | What Even WAS 2021?: A Year in Review Happy 2022, friends! We cannot believe we made it through another year of absolute nonsense. From anti-vax COVID-deniers to celebrity tomfoolery, we talk about the bad, the worse, and the ugliest parts of 2021 in this week's episode.

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]]> Happy 2022, friends! We cannot believe we made it through another year of absolute nonsense. From anti-vax COVID-deniers to celebrity tomfoolery, we talk about the bad, the worse, and the ugliest parts of 2021 in this week's episode.

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]]> Buzzsprout-9832449 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0500 3587 2 6 full true S2 E5 | Hustle Culture & the Burnout Generation S2 E5 | Hustle Culture & the Burnout Generation In today's episode, we break down the sinister nature of hustle culture and why we pretend to LOVE working too hard. If your tendency is to #RiseAndGrind, you might want to take a breather.

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  • https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-shameless-psychiatrist/202107/why-we-need-address-hustle-culture
  • https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-right-mindset/201910/the-rise-and-grind-hustle-culture

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]]> In today's episode, we break down the sinister nature of hustle culture and why we pretend to LOVE working too hard. If your tendency is to #RiseAndGrind, you might want to take a breather.

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  • https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-shameless-psychiatrist/202107/why-we-need-address-hustle-culture
  • https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-right-mindset/201910/the-rise-and-grind-hustle-culture

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]]> Buzzsprout-9695287 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0500 2670 2 5 full true S2 E4 | Processing the Tragedy at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival S2 E4 | Processing the Tragedy at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival Today, we take some time to process the horrible tragedy that occurred on November 5th, 2021 at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Houston, TX. Join us for a stream of consciousness discussion about the crowd surge that took place and our thoughts around it all.

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  • https://www.vulture.com/2021/11/astroworld-festival-tragedy-travis-scott-explainer.html
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]]> Today, we take some time to process the horrible tragedy that occurred on November 5th, 2021 at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Houston, TX. Join us for a stream of consciousness discussion about the crowd surge that took place and our thoughts around it all.

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  • https://www.vulture.com/2021/11/astroworld-festival-tragedy-travis-scott-explainer.html
  • https://www.insider.com/crowd-astroworld-crush-surge-travis-scott-concert-festival-disaster-history-2021-11

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]]> Buzzsprout-9610259 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0500 2651 2 4 full true S2 E3 | Exploring the World of V-Tubers with Pitiful Plaything S2 E3 | Exploring the World of V-Tubers with Pitiful Plaything While Mary-Kate is away, Mae will play… this episode is all about V-tubers! Mae is joined this week by friend and fellow gamer Pitiful Plaything (or Pit for short) in this episode all about the online gaming world. They'll break down what the v-tubing craze is, who to watch, and other fun anecdotes.

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]]> While Mary-Kate is away, Mae will play… this episode is all about V-tubers! Mae is joined this week by friend and fellow gamer Pitiful Plaything (or Pit for short) in this episode all about the online gaming world. They'll break down what the v-tubing craze is, who to watch, and other fun anecdotes.

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]]> Mae & Mary-Kate Buzzsprout-9529163 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0500 2618 2 3 full true S2 E2 | The Rise & Fall of The Bachelor Franchise S2 E2 | The Rise & Fall of The Bachelor Franchise IT'S OUR MOST DRAMATIC. EPISODE. EVER. We're talking all things Bachelor today! Mary-Kate gets to tell Mae all about how this insane dating show turned into a cultural phenomenon (not without its share of controversy). 

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]]> IT'S OUR MOST DRAMATIC. EPISODE. EVER. We're talking all things Bachelor today! Mary-Kate gets to tell Mae all about how this insane dating show turned into a cultural phenomenon (not without its share of controversy). 

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]]> Mae & Mary-Kate Buzzsprout-9446399 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -0400 4989 2 2 full true S2 E1 | New Season, New Us! S2 E1 | New Season, New Us! WE ARE BACK, BABYYY! We're kicking off season 2 with a disorganized catch-up session. This season is gonna be a fun one, and we're excited to get back to screaming our complaints into the void.

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]]> WE ARE BACK, BABYYY! We're kicking off season 2 with a disorganized catch-up session. This season is gonna be a fun one, and we're excited to get back to screaming our complaints into the void.

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]]> Socially Plagued Podcast with Mae & Mary-Kate e1c81daf-3bb6-4b20-973d-f34e9f0cad8e Thu, 30 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -0400 1941 2 1 true S1 E11 | We Need to Talk About Josh Duggar & The IBLP Church S1 E11 | We Need to Talk About Josh Duggar & The IBLP Church CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains graphic discussions involving s*xual ab*se against minors. Listener discretion is advised.

In today's episode, Mary-Kate & Mae discuss the federal arrest of former reality TV star, Josh Duggar, and the abusive patterns within Bill Gothard's IBLP church. We'll also cover the whacky dating process and the sexist nature of growing up in the IBLP / ATI framework.

Graphic discussions begin at 9:41 and end at 51:22.

References:

  • Thriving Forward Blog: https://thrivingforwardblog.com/
  • Fundie Fridays YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxDs8x5wvKwGR4nuER6h87A
  • I Pray You Put This Journal Away Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8WxY0ZaULwItr3YXqxTAWQ/videos

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]]> CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains graphic discussions involving s*xual ab*se against minors. Listener discretion is advised.

In today's episode, Mary-Kate & Mae discuss the federal arrest of former reality TV star, Josh Duggar, and the abusive patterns within Bill Gothard's IBLP church. We'll also cover the whacky dating process and the sexist nature of growing up in the IBLP / ATI framework.

Graphic discussions begin at 9:41 and end at 51:22.

References:

  • Thriving Forward Blog: https://thrivingforwardblog.com/
  • Fundie Fridays YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxDs8x5wvKwGR4nuER6h87A
  • I Pray You Put This Journal Away Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8WxY0ZaULwItr3YXqxTAWQ/videos

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]]> Socially Plagued Podcast with Mae & Mary-Kate b8a5ed96-1696-4be9-9439-2c86a0d4c67f Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:35:51 -0400 4663 1 11 true S1 E10 | Dungeons & Dragons and Games - OH MY! S1 E10 | Dungeons & Dragons and Games - OH MY! Mae takes us through the magical & imaginative world of the well-known tabletop role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons, in today's episode. You'll get to hear all about our current characters, moral alignments, and why the church hates this nonsensical game!

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]]> Mae takes us through the magical & imaginative world of the well-known tabletop role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons, in today's episode. You'll get to hear all about our current characters, moral alignments, and why the church hates this nonsensical game!

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]]> Socially Plagued Podcast with Mae & Mary-Kate bc47323f-c54e-46da-abf3-810a4d58ebfc Thu, 20 May 2021 03:00:00 -0400 3323 1 10 true S1 E9 | A Friendly Mental Health Check-In S1 E9 | A Friendly Mental Health Check-In We get a little more serious and raw on today's episode featuring Andrew, Mary-Kate's long-time best friend and other podcast co-host. It's been a long year of isolation and self-reflection, and we're glad we had the opportunity to talk it all out as a group.

Mental Health Resources:

  • https://www.betterhelp.com/
  • https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
  • https://themighty.com/

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]]> We get a little more serious and raw on today's episode featuring Andrew, Mary-Kate's long-time best friend and other podcast co-host. It's been a long year of isolation and self-reflection, and we're glad we had the opportunity to talk it all out as a group.

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  • https://www.betterhelp.com/
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  • https://themighty.com/

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]]> Socially Plagued Podcast with Mae & Mary-Kate acfad46c-ef97-4a10-a90c-8f915d4566fb Thu, 06 May 2021 03:00:00 -0400 3052 1 9 true S1 E8 | Movie Talk: Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) S1 E8 | Movie Talk: Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) On today's episode, Mae and Mary-Kate are joined by filmmaker friend Olivia Bonnette to discuss the queer cinematic masterpiece, Portrait of a Lady on Fire! This one took us on an emotional rollercoaster and we loved every minute of it. Cry, laugh, and scream at us over menial details like "an hour and a half" and "PAGE 28".  TRIGGER WARNING: Su*cide and ab*rtion are briefly discussed.

Vulture article covering the film: https://www.vulture.com/2020/03/portrait-of-a-lady-on-fire-q-and-a-cline-sciamma-adle-haenel.html

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]]> On today's episode, Mae and Mary-Kate are joined by filmmaker friend Olivia Bonnette to discuss the queer cinematic masterpiece, Portrait of a Lady on Fire! This one took us on an emotional rollercoaster and we loved every minute of it. Cry, laugh, and scream at us over menial details like "an hour and a half" and "PAGE 28".  TRIGGER WARNING: Su*cide and ab*rtion are briefly discussed.

Vulture article covering the film: https://www.vulture.com/2020/03/portrait-of-a-lady-on-fire-q-and-a-cline-sciamma-adle-haenel.html

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]]> Socially Plagued Podcast with Mae & Mary-Kate 6c9d4258-6ed3-46c2-b26b-0d165afe1e72 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 03:00:00 -0400 3889 1 8 true S1 E7 | Personality Test Series: The Four Temperaments S1 E7 | Personality Test Series: The Four Temperaments Mae takes Mary-Kate to school with a breakdown of The Four Temperaments Test! We take a deep-dive into this medically-based, yet scientifically inaccurate, easy-breezy personality test offered by the Open-Source Psychometrics Project.

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]]> Mae takes Mary-Kate to school with a breakdown of The Four Temperaments Test! We take a deep-dive into this medically-based, yet scientifically inaccurate, easy-breezy personality test offered by the Open-Source Psychometrics Project.

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]]> Socially Plagued Podcast with Mae & Mary-Kate ff2001b3-b0c4-47ef-b545-ef15b51225c8 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0400 2547 1 7 true Movie Minisode | But I'm a Cheerleader (1999) Movie Minisode | But I'm a Cheerleader (1999) In this episode, we wrap up our February LGBTQ+ Film Fest with Mae's favorite, But I'm a Cheerleader starring the wonderful Natasha Lyonne and Clea Duvall! Mary-Kate and Mae discuss this fun, campy, rom-com that did not age as well as Clea Duvall (but we still loved it). You can stream But I'm a Cheerleader on Amazon Prime now!

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]]> In this episode, we wrap up our February LGBTQ+ Film Fest with Mae's favorite, But I'm a Cheerleader starring the wonderful Natasha Lyonne and Clea Duvall! Mary-Kate and Mae discuss this fun, campy, rom-com that did not age as well as Clea Duvall (but we still loved it). You can stream But I'm a Cheerleader on Amazon Prime now!

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]]> Socially Plagued Podcast with Mae & Mary-Kate d298464b-0f3c-4e2e-a87b-94190660f78e Thu, 18 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0500 1236 1 true S1 E6 | Mythbusting Bisexuality & The Complexities of Coming Out S1 E6 | Mythbusting Bisexuality & The Complexities of Coming Out We welcome our first guest, Mary-Kate's lifelong best friend Sarah, to talk all things bisexuality. This episode dives into the history of the bisexual movement, our personal coming out stories, and a very candid discussion about common misconceptions about bisexuality. Let those pride flags fly high, folks!

Sources used for this episode:

https://www.glaad.org/blog/us-bisexual-movement-biweek-history-lesson

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/misconceptions-about-bisexual-teens-explained

For a deep-dive into gay history, check out the podcast "Making Gay History" with Eric Marcus!

Check out "The Bold Type" on Freeform for some top-notch bisexual representation!

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]]> We welcome our first guest, Mary-Kate's lifelong best friend Sarah, to talk all things bisexuality. This episode dives into the history of the bisexual movement, our personal coming out stories, and a very candid discussion about common misconceptions about bisexuality. Let those pride flags fly high, folks!

Sources used for this episode:

https://www.glaad.org/blog/us-bisexual-movement-biweek-history-lesson

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/misconceptions-about-bisexual-teens-explained

For a deep-dive into gay history, check out the podcast "Making Gay History" with Eric Marcus!

Check out "The Bold Type" on Freeform for some top-notch bisexual representation!

Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @sociallyplagued


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]]> Socially Plagued Podcast with Mae & Mary-Kate 840005c7-0a4b-4e62-a37b-f9fe4eb1a7d2 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0500 4523 1 6 true Movie Minisode | Love, Simon (2018) Movie Minisode | Love, Simon (2018) We're kicking off our February LGBTQ+ Film Fest with one of Mary-Kate's favorite movies: Love, Simon! In today's minisode, Mary-Kate and Mae will discuss what they loved about this adorably quirky (and mildly cringey) queer rom-com based on the book "Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens' Agenda" by Becky Albertalli.

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]]> We're kicking off our February LGBTQ+ Film Fest with one of Mary-Kate's favorite movies: Love, Simon! In today's minisode, Mary-Kate and Mae will discuss what they loved about this adorably quirky (and mildly cringey) queer rom-com based on the book "Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens' Agenda" by Becky Albertalli.

Watch Love, Simon on Hulu!

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]]> Socially Plagued Podcast with Mae & Mary-Kate 7658e455-a720-4ca4-b316-42afe5341dfa Thu, 04 Feb 2021 03:00:00 -0500 1350 1 6 true S1 E5 | Personality Test Series: The Enneagram - Part 2 S1 E5 | Personality Test Series: The Enneagram - Part 2 We're back and talking Enneagram once again! Mary-Kate takes Mae on a journey through all of the different Types and answers the tough questions like "What the hell is a wing?" and "Will I ever feel whole again??" in the final episode of this Enneagram deep-dive.

Take the full Enneagram test: https://enneagramtest.net/

Learn more about wings: https://www.truity.com/blog/guide-enneagram-wings-what-are-they-all-about

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]]> We're back and talking Enneagram once again! Mary-Kate takes Mae on a journey through all of the different Types and answers the tough questions like "What the hell is a wing?" and "Will I ever feel whole again??" in the final episode of this Enneagram deep-dive.

Take the full Enneagram test: https://enneagramtest.net/

Learn more about wings: https://www.truity.com/blog/guide-enneagram-wings-what-are-they-all-about

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]]> Socially Plagued Podcast with Mae & Mary-Kate c9593777-de89-475c-bdeb-52a1bdd7780a Thu, 28 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -0500 3445 1 5 true S1 E4 | Personality Test Series: The Enneagram - Part 1 S1 E4 | Personality Test Series: The Enneagram - Part 1 In this episode, Mary-Kate teaches Mae all about the history of the Enneagram personality test! There are dead philosophers, spiritual dances, and fun new friends named Oscar and George that we'll meet along the way. Stay tuned for Part 2, which will be available on January 28th!

Learn more about the information shared in this episode at The Enneagram Institute: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/

Take the free Enneagram test!: https://enneagramtest.net/

Listen to Mae on Hit Me One More Time Podcast and follow them on Twitter @hitmeonemorepod!

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]]> In this episode, Mary-Kate teaches Mae all about the history of the Enneagram personality test! There are dead philosophers, spiritual dances, and fun new friends named Oscar and George that we'll meet along the way. Stay tuned for Part 2, which will be available on January 28th!

Learn more about the information shared in this episode at The Enneagram Institute: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/

Take the free Enneagram test!: https://enneagramtest.net/

Listen to Mae on Hit Me One More Time Podcast and follow them on Twitter @hitmeonemorepod!

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @sociallyplagued

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]]> Socially Plagued Podcast with Mae & Mary-Kate 17148ce2-2501-4a76-8799-126a28adbae0 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -0500 2408 1 4 true S1 E3 | 2020: A Sh!t Year in Review S1 E3 | 2020: A Sh!t Year in Review W-O-W, what a year 2020 has been. Mae and Mary-Kate cover all of the political white nonsense, the social injustice, the TP hoarders, and much more in this year in review. Happy effin' New Year to all of our fellow hopeless optimists - here's to assumedly better times ahead!

Get environmentally-friendly toilet paper and paper towels delivered right to your door! https://us.whogivesacrap.org/

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]]> W-O-W, what a year 2020 has been. Mae and Mary-Kate cover all of the political white nonsense, the social injustice, the TP hoarders, and much more in this year in review. Happy effin' New Year to all of our fellow hopeless optimists - here's to assumedly better times ahead!

Get environmentally-friendly toilet paper and paper towels delivered right to your door! https://us.whogivesacrap.org/

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]]> Socially Plagued Podcast with Mae & Mary-Kate 2ff0a9e7-2bef-4393-b4ef-83a5dcab0dd2 Thu, 31 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0500 4717 1 3 true S1 E2 | Bathtub Santas & Hanukkah Bushes S1 E2 | Bathtub Santas & Hanukkah Bushes HAPPY HOLIDAYS, SCROOGES! In this episode, Mae & Mary-Kate discuss all the irritants that come along with the holiday season. Where is the recognition of all types of holiday plants? What even IS eggnog?? And WHY is Santa in a bathtub??! Join us for a little merriment, and a whole lot of bah-humbug.

Elf Movie Drinking Game: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a25473612/elf-christmas-movie-drinking-game/

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]]> HAPPY HOLIDAYS, SCROOGES! In this episode, Mae & Mary-Kate discuss all the irritants that come along with the holiday season. Where is the recognition of all types of holiday plants? What even IS eggnog?? And WHY is Santa in a bathtub??! Join us for a little merriment, and a whole lot of bah-humbug.

Elf Movie Drinking Game: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a25473612/elf-christmas-movie-drinking-game/

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]]> Socially Plagued Podcast with Mae & Mary-Kate 87bce740-027f-4ef1-920f-d1d3e5ee89e5 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0500 2965 1 2 true S1 E1 | Meet Your Hosts! S1 E1 | Meet Your Hosts! Welcome to Socially Plagued, a podcast where we discuss what plagues us. Meet your hosts, Mae and Mary-Kate, who will be your guides through the messiness of cultural norms with comedic social commentary and opinions no one asked for. New episodes drop every other Thursday!

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]]> Welcome to Socially Plagued, a podcast where we discuss what plagues us. Meet your hosts, Mae and Mary-Kate, who will be your guides through the messiness of cultural norms with comedic social commentary and opinions no one asked for. New episodes drop every other Thursday!

Follow us on social!

Twitter: @sociallyplagued

Instagram: @sociallyplagued

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Send us an email to sociallyplaguedpod@gmail.com

Please rate and review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and any other platforms!

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