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Michigan and Michigan State are taking their legendary rivalry somewhere unexpected: the bathroom. Matty, Megan and JJ break down the Great Michigan Piss-Off, a real competition collecting football fans' urine to create fertilizer. From tailgate yurts and standing urinals to the unofficial Golden Shower trophy, the hosts debate who gets to participate, what could possibly go wrong and whether there can be two winners.

Then there's the British police helicopter that traced a remarkably penis-shaped flight path across the sky. Police insist it was accidental, but Matty isn't...

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75 episodes deep, and apparently we're still getting ourselves into some pretty messy situations.

Matty's $700 plumbing emergency kicks things off with a lesson in dirty pipes, DUDE Wipes, double flushing, and why his plumber thinks everyone should be using more water. Naturally, a conversation about household maintenance takes a few unexpected turns.

Then we're confronting our irrational fears. JJ has childhood trauma involving clowns, Matty worries that spending too long in someone's bathroom will make people think he's pooping (and he's genuinely terrified of bugs...

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Should bringing an iced latte to a job interview really matter? One recruiter's advice sparked an international debate, and now she's joining us to tell her side of the story.

Caitlin Wehniainen, better known online as Caitlin Recruiter and president of On Cue Hire, joins Matty, Megan and JJ to talk about the viral Gen Z iced coffee controversy. She shares what she actually meant, what it felt like watching the conversation take on a life of its own, and why first impressions aren't always as straightforward as...

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We've been trying to get Peter on the podcast for months, and now that he's finally here, there's plenty to discuss. Peter, one half of Murray & Peter Present, joins Matty, Megan and JJ for a conversation about drag, theater, decades of friendship and some memorable nights out.

First, Peter takes on our This or That speed round before sharing the story behind two touring productions: Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue and A Drag Queen Christmas. From the Golden Girls navigating modern life, including Blanche and Rose launching a...

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The Slippers have spoken, and Megan is setting the record straight. After a Céline Dion fan challenges her comments about René Angélil, she revisits what she said and gives credit where it's due. Then Matty and JJ revisit their Detroit Free Press Half Marathon experience, where one wanted selfies along the way and the other just wanted to cross the finish line. That leads to Denver's outrageous Taco Bell 50K, a 31-mile ultramarathon requiring runners to stop at 10 Taco Bells, eat along the way and somehow survive the con...

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Would you bring Dunkin’ into a job interview? Matty, Megan and JJ get into the debate over whether walking into an interview with a coffee feels confident and casual or just a little too comfortable. As people who regularly interview candidates themselves, they compare where they’d draw the line and why the person sitting across the table may be the only opinion that really matters.
 
Then Matty tells the story of ordering a smash burger at The Dirty Shame, cutting it in half and getting called a “wuss” b...

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Are you the type of person who snoops in someone’s medicine cabinet, eats a few grapes before checking out at the grocery store or refuses to make two trips from the car with your bags? Matty, Megan and JJ start comparing the oddly specific habits that reveal exactly what type of person they are, from parking between the lines and checking restaurant menus ahead of time to sleeping with one foot outside the covers.  

Then things get more personal. Matty looks back at the era of greeting gay...

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Celine Dion is back in the spotlight, and Matty, Megan and JJ are fully invested. They get into her return to performing, the viral moments with fans outside her Paris hotel, her experience with stiff-person syndrome and why seeing more of Celine’s personality has changed the way they look at her. Plus, apparently dresses over jeans are trying to make a comeback too.

Then things move from emotional to completely unhinged. An American Airlines passenger ends up restrained with duct tape and zip ties after his flight is...

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DollyGate gets its closing statement when Melissa responds directly to Matty, Megan, JJ and the Slippers, complete with an apology, a defense of her childhood memory and a very clear ranking of which host showed her the most support. With Tammy Wynette officially replacing Dolly Parton in the memory bank, the case is declared closed.

Then it’s Detroit’s turn. Matty, Megan and JJ recap spending nearly nine hours at Cosm Detroit watching the US Open, from the 87-foot immersive dome and celebrity-suite surveillance to seat...

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DollyGate is officially open for business. After Melissa casually revealed last episode that she met Dolly Parton backstage at the Lowell Showboat as a child, Matty did what any reasonable friend would do: checked with his dad, his sister and the local newspaper archives. The receipts point somewhere very different, with Tammy Wynette emerging as the likely woman behind Melissa’s decades-long Dolly memory.

From there, the brunch table moves into the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip 20th anniversary, the very subjective battle for Song of the Summer, Mi...

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Melissa returns for her fifth appearance as Matty, Megan and JJ take time to remember Dolly Parton, sharing the personal connections and unexpected moments that made her feel larger than music. Megan brings Eminem’s story about the handwritten note Dolly sent after their 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, Matty and JJ revisit hearing Brandi Carlile and I’m With Her perform “Coat of Many Colors” just days before Dolly’s passing, and Melissa reveals that she actually met Dolly as a child at the Lowell Showboat.

The rememb...

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Slipper-turned-guest Nick joins Matty, Megan and JJ at the table, first settling some unfinished business with his top fries and nuts before helping with a blind ketchup taste test featuring Heinz, Trader Joe’s and zero-sugar contenders. Then the bandana comes off and Nick’s seriously luscious long hair sends the conversation in a very different direction.

The group gets into Nick’s hair routine, the return of bobs, lobs, bixies, shullets and skullets before hair gets weird fast. There’s Rapunzel Syndrome, the rare condition involving swallowed hair for...

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Sometimes the unexpected turn is the whole story. Matty’s first trip to The Moth in Detroit starts with a StorySLAM built around serendipity and leaves him thinking differently about storytelling, while JJ returns from his first trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula genuinely blown away by Pictured Rocks, kayaking on Lake Superior and just how far Michigan can feel from home.

The Michigan appreciation continues with Matty walking the new Gordie Howe International Bridge before Baby Kitten Fishing makes its return, this time with paddles. Matty throws out...

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Airport divorce sounds dramatic, but Matty, Megan and JJ discover it may actually be one of the healthier ways for couples to travel. The idea is simple: get through airport security together, go your separate ways to do whatever makes you happy, then reunite before boarding. That leads to separate flights, vacation independence, airport flirting and whether a little time apart can make traveling together much better.

Then modern dating apparently needs its own glossary. The trio gets into kitten fishing, when someone presents a slightly enhanced version...

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The creatures are having a moment, and somehow the conversation gets both stranger and more educational with every animal. Matty, Megan and JJ dive into some of the wildest stories from the animal kingdom, including researchers detecting cocaine and other human-made substances in sharks, Greenland sharks that may live for centuries and the eight senses sharks use to navigate the ocean.

The conversation then moves to Virginia’s annual Chincoteague Pony Swim, Jimothy the unusually shaped viral raccoon, the black squirrel that interrupted a Detroit Tigers game at Co...

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First dates can go from awkward to alarming remarkably fast. Matty, Megan and JJ unpack some of the wildest BuzzFeed dating-horror stories and identify the red flags that should send someone straight toward the exit. Matty and Megan also share their own first-date fiascos, involving a kids-menu PB&J eaten with a knife and fork, butterflies released to Céline Dion and fruit-flavored Tic Tacs served like bar snacks.

Then Matty introduces his latest Best Bet—the EOAT adjustable dumbbell set—before the conversation turns to online resale shopp...

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We bounce from Detroit’s wildfire smoke haze to the internet’s loudest food and shopping takes, trying to stay practical while still laughing at the absurd parts. We also dig into two developing true crime style stories and end on the small stuff that weirdly matters, from wipes to lottery rules to where the remote disappears. 
• Detroit air quality from Canadian wildfires, mask flashbacks, why N95 matters 
• World Cup hype and Spanish broadcasts on Peacock
• Taco Bell lettuce parasite outbreak with Michigan at the epicenter
• Costco chicken...

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We sit down with Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards to unpack the seductive pull of toxic attraction, the red flags we rationalize, and how a relationship can mirror the parts of ourselves we avoid. We get real about shame, intimacy, boundaries, and why vulnerability is not weakness but a kind of power that changes how you date and heal.

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We spend the holiday weekend on the Au Sable River in northern Michigan, catching up with friends, swapping how-we-met stories, and turning a missing dock chair into a full-blown mystery. We also taste-test As Ever rosé and spreads, then end with our “slip it in, pull it out” highs and lows from tubing, bugs, heat, and cabin life.
• meeting our guests and rehashing the show’s nut-ranking tradition
• telling the Savannah and Michigan backstory that connects the friend group
• sharing Grayling history and why the Au Sable is famous for...

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We’re back from New York City with Broadway ticket chaos, stage door moments, the wrong hotel, and enough travel opinions to make one Uber Shuttle question feel personal.

Then things veer into true crime updates, a rideshare moment that gets way too specific, JJ’s camera taking a tumble, World Cup confusion, surprise gratuity drama, gay sheep sponsorships, and the usual Slip It In chaos.

• Debating “storyteller” status and Bravo culture
• Surviving a double-booked Broadway matinee mistake
• Reviewing O’Mary and Titanic as comedy crowd-ple...

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We bring special guest, Molly on the mic and go from nut rankings to a jaw-dropping family secret that changes how she remembers her dad. From there, we unpack the surprise with Molly in a way that is funny, thoughtful, and full of respect for the complicated stories families sometimes carry.
• meeting Molly and talking through The Moth storytelling format
• learning her dad sold weed and served federal prison time
• how the sailboat smuggling operation worked and how it fell apart
• what today's legalization and dispensaries might me...

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We bounce from Pride Month plans and pop culture to the beauty choices we make when a photo will follow us for the next 12 years. We weigh viral skincare hype against real evidence, then land on a practical PSA about safer sex tools that should be easier for everyone to access.

• listener tip on Puerto Rico sangria pouches and why some products are a hard no
• New York City trip plans during Pride Month and why Stonewall still matters
• crossing into Windsor, Ontario for a Canada med sp...

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We jump from Pride Month chaos to a CNN moment that feels tailor-made for us when Andy Cohen surprises Anderson Cooper and the conversation somehow circles back to our infamous “favorite nuts” question. Along the way we obsess over a July 3 Times Square ball drop, Madonna’s Grindr-powered pop-up, a surprisingly deep would-you-rather, and the everyday drama of products, payments, and backyard mysteries. 

• Matty spotting Andy Cohen on CNN and the “favorite nut” callback
• Revisiting AC2 in Chicago and how the nut question keeps spreading
• America 250 coverage, eight T...

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Pride Summer kicks off with Madonna showing up on Grindr and Matty returning to the app after years away. 

We jump from a listener voicemail about the best fast food fries to a surprisingly heated talk about UV trackers, tan lines, sunscreen, and the summer treats we’re actually obsessed with.
• Madonna x Grindr collaboration details and picking your song
• Getting banned on Grindr, reporting culture, and the chaos of returning
• Listener voicemail question on the best fast food French fries
• Curly vs waffle vs classic...

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We pull Hot Topics from a bowl and follow the headlines wherever they go, from TikTok looksmaxxing to local Detroit rumors to a real-life brawl at a kindergarten graduation. Along the way, we keep asking the same question: what’s real, what's fake and what's just WTF?

• looksmaxxing culture and why it’s blowing up online
• the viral “outmaxed by the judge” moment and internet irony
• plastic surgery boundaries and when therapy belongs in the mix
• gay music video night as the perfect pregame that never leaves the...

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We bounce from Pistons playoff nerves to a voicemail that goes off the rails, then somehow land on lovebirds, vintage stores, and a highly debated owl purchase. We also break down Waymo weirdness, fast food menu drops, a new favorite body mist, and our latest Slip It Ins and Pull It Outs. 
• Pistons playoff stakes and how little some of us know about the playoffs
• Voicemail about our QR card in a Birmingham fountain and the immediate walk-back 
• National Vintage Store Day and why people can basically buy a “n...

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The Slip It In crew celebrates their 50th episode and one-year anniversary by reflecting on how podcasting has changed their friendships, confidence, creativity, and the way everyday life now feels like potential content. From Detroit thrift store treasures and relationship dynamics to texting red flags, viral food trends, and bedroom debates, this episode is packed with the chaotic humor, honesty, and pop culture energy that defines the show.

This week’s episode includes:
• celebrating one year of podcasting, friendship, and creative growth
• learning confidence on the mic an...

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We bounce from pop culture and sports chaos to a surprisingly tender Mother’s Day moment that stops us in our tracks. Along the way we trade reviews, internet drama, and real-life lessons about what to laugh off and what to take seriously. 
• Youngblud concert recap and surviving an outdoor show in the freezing cold 
• Devil Wears Prada 2 reactions including visuals, one-liners and the Starbucks tie-in drinks 
• Kentucky Derby Golden Tempo shout-out and a harness racing trifecta story with a hard lesson about checking your ticket 
• Detroit Piston...

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We start with a real-world “who did it” tied back to Michigan and unpack why the details around a Bahamas overboard disappearance doesn't sit right. Then we spiral into true crime taught red flags, Florida chaos, and the surprisingly intense joy of discovering new products like a Mentos variety pack. 

• Breakdown of the Lynette and Brian Hooker overboard story and what feels inconsistent 
• Domestic abuse context and why private “accidents” can be warning signs 
• Everyday routine shifts that can signal danger 
• Suspicious purchases and patterns 
• Poisoning talk...

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We bounce from sweet April nostalgia to airplane bunk beds, pilot radio chaos, and a full-on pop culture spiral that somehow includes Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Bravo drama. Along the way we share listener surprises, snack updates we actually care about, and the petty daily annoyances that push us over the edge. 

• Danny Penev’s monthly letter and original strawberry artwork as an April reset 
• regional strawberry shortcake differences and the frosting debate 
• Hershey’s shifting Reese’s back toward the original recipe 
• Nutella peanut butter spread curi...

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We test a viral peanuts-in-Coke trend, then spiral into a surprisingly revealing generational check-in with our Gen Z guest Chloe. Between dating app realities, the “millennial pause,” and what’s actually worth the hype, we land on the messy truth: tastes change fast but honesty still wins. 

• Chloe’s top three “nuts” plus Circus Peanuts nostalgia 
• Coke and peanuts taste test and why it kind of disappoints 
• the real origin of the soda-and-peanuts combo as a Southern snack 
• Gen Z takes on the Michael Jackson biopic and reality TV 

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We bring our longtime friend T-Licious on as our favorite fact-checking Slipper, then we spiral into medical awkwardness, dentist chaos, and a rapid-fire dating paddle game. Along the way, we unpack dealbreakers, Bravo drama, and the tiny social habits that make us laugh and cringe at the same time. 
• T-Licious’ Top 3 Nuts 
• why fact-checking keeps the pod honest and fun 
• infertility appointments and the “always undress” conditioning 
• the colonic story and realizing the situation feels wrong 
• dentist crown updates plus an accidental fart moment 
• nitrous pricing and why...

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We come home from a Chicago weekend still riding the high of seeing Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper live, then we spiral into the unexpectedly deep, ridiculously funny moments that made the night unforgettable. Between grief, friendship dynamics, and chaotic travel choices, we prove once again that a few good questions can change the whole room. 

• how our questions for Andy and Anderson at AC2 land on Radio Andy 
• why the Scorpio and Gemini dynamic hits close to home 
• the “top three nuts” question and how it evolves 

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We go from nitrous-fueled dentist drama to cultural chaos, then end with the comfort stuff we quietly love and the everyday things that drive us insane. Along the way, we debate what a guilty pleasure even is, unpack The Bachelorette scandal and share a small business we’re genuinely excited to try. 

• dentist saga updates, recording questions, and the crown appointment 
• 3D dental scan technology and the “big wand” moment 
• tension in the room and checking in on staff 
• getting called “drip” at the doctor and what slang means n...

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Matty, JJ, and Megan welcome Matty’s sister Stacey and immediately realize a built-in fact checker changes how family stories get told. The night spirals from a pen pal shocker to sourdough routines, bonsai myths, a SWAT-team prank, and the most passionate cereal take you didn’t know you needed. 

• How different people remember the same story 
• A high school Costa Rican penpal's unannounced home visit 
• Safety instincts and theories about why he showed up 
• Sourdough starter habits, discard bakes, and recipe mistakes 
• Why bonsai is an art fo...

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We chase the truth behind changing Reeses recipes, then ride the viral wave of the “dainty bite” burger wars between McDonalds, Burger King, and Wendys. That somehow spirals into a wild detour through roadkill cuisine, offal, and the questionable delicacies people swear by before we reset with style, wellness, and a curated nod to Carolyn Bessette’s quiet luxury. Sharp takes, weird food detours, and some practical upgrades round it out.

• shaped Reeses candies taste flatter and waxier than originals
• cocoa price spikes and cost-cutting implications
• Michelin-tie...

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We spar about oil cleansers, confess our Cadbury habits, and unpack whether Reese’s changed their formulas for bunnies, eggs and other non-cup shapes. Then we weigh headlines about gay cruises against broader culture, explore Therians and identity, debate the “masc gay” rebrand, and price out NAD and Morpheus8 in Canada with real-world pros and cons.

• oil-based cleansing for barrier health and glow
• dark chocolate mini Cadbury Eggs subtle but healthier taste notes 
• Reese’s shapes vs cups, recipe shifts, cocoa economics
• Gay cruises and how some may be g...

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We unpack the speed skating unzip that sparked a Nike branding uproar, a tipsy live hit that went global, and a sharp rewatch of America’s Next Top Model through a modern lens. We balance criticism with comfort picks, from K-beauty cleansing oil to fuzzy bedding and seasonal candy joy.

• why the Olympic “unzipped” Nike moment spread so fast
• rule-breaking vs smart, crafty branding in elite sports
• what the ANTM doc gets right and wrong
• accountability across hosts, judges, and producers
• how reality TV evolved with soc...

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We revisit Bad Bunny’s halftime show to decode its symbols, honor for Puerto Rican culture, and ripple effects, then pivot to an unsettling encounter with First Amendment Auditors outside Trader Joe’s. Along the way we test an espresso martini teabag, share dating wisdom, celebrate small family rituals, and vent about home repair spam.

• layers inside Bad Bunny's halftime show visuals and staging
• real Puerto Rican vendors on the field as cultural tribute
• Gaga’s dress details, Ocasio 64, and family homages
• viral view counts and the flush...

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We trade hot takes on Olympic's opening ceremonies, Olympic fashion, and a wild ski-jumping suit rumor, then dig into Grindr’s privacy safeguards for LGBTQ+ athletes, smaller delegations like Puerto Rico in skeleton, and why giving warm socks can change a winter. We end with rapid-fire “slip it in” and “pull it out” picks and share how to reach us.

• opening ceremonies highlights and critiques
• parade of nations style watch and brand notes
• suit aerodynamics and the “penis-gate” rumors
• VPL broadcast camera guidelines and VPL tracking
• Grindr’...