Abbey Normal

Day 1 of the San Francisco Bay Area's shelter in place order.

The legendary story of a boy embarking upon a cross-country journey to meet a girl, despite his parents wishes.

Trying to make new friends at school, work, or in the 'hood, is not for the faint of heart. Some options that have actually worked: Hook up with your boss's boyfriend, PM a stranger on Nextdoor, or just ask "is this seat taken?" on public transportation.  

Californians (etc.)! It's time to get your vote on. Abbey works at her polling place for the first time.

Old-school online love stories and the current state of online dating over 30. Some people love the entertainment value and others share their WORST online dates.

Abbey and Annie prep for the zombie apocalypse by embarking on a motorcycle training class. 

Wanna know what teens are doing after school? I'll tell you - Boning down. Every. Day. Sometimes it's sweet and special, other times not so much. These "first time" stories will make you cry tears of happiness (if you put on that one Bryan Adams song).

Midlife crisis, anyone? Being propelled into unemployment in the middle of your life can be disorienting and upsetting. It can also be fun!

Abbey and Annie are OBSESSED with Book Smart. We break down what's fabulous about this movie gold and other great 90's throwbacks. Bonus: What's up with Pete Davidson??

This week we discover the joys of self pleasure, and you can too! It gets a bit too hot in the hot tub...and the bushes...and your parents car.

When she became a mom at 15, Atiya had to tap in to the boy she thought she was to find a path forward.

Please someone explain what is happening in the Target parking lot during the holidays.

A goth chick and a flutist walk into cheerleading try-outs... 

Tis the season for family gatherings and we want to know about the BIG ones. Join the party with a Modelo, some birria, and a side of parental fabrications.

Something has gone very wrong with Abbey's hair, and possibly her brain. Will Enneagram, Myers-Briggs, or astrology help us figure it out?

Flirting as a "sprawly" tween was an awkward business. Through trial and error we learn how to do it: school dances, butt grabbing, bra snapping and knowing when to run. 

The Red Baron has landed and it's time for a menstruation party! We swap "first period" war stories and compare the tools to deal with this messy business. Tulip shape, belt, happy hat, IUD or IUDon't?

We LOVE Lizzo -- she's the answer to all of our problems: confidence, anxiety, flight turbulence, body image issues, female empowerment, etc. Also, Annie solves the Da Vinci Code.

Dirty books: Should we burn them? Abbey and Annie talk to an undercover romance writer about "feminist word porn" and how it may (or may not) reflect our own sexuality.

Girls love their pets: scorpions, chameleons, tarantulas, and of course, puppies. Annie has an upsetting morning and Lety shares her unsettling pet history.

School sucks! Or does it? Brenda grew up in Kentucky - Appalachia to be precise - and faced many hurdles in her journey to make it past middle school.

Don't be jelly of my belly! Abbey laments school dress codes, and discusses current clothing expectations with an educator and those impacted - kids!

"Life is so full of crap I could scream." - 12 year old Let's talk BIG feelings, mental health, and learning how to adult. Plus, the new, now trending, straight outta the Bay term: The Red Baron.  

Abbey and Annie are HOT! This quickie in the Plounge (podcast lounge) requires ta-ta towels, to bemoan Fresno summers and the drama of school transportation.

Grab your Wildkat keychain and take a (Target) trip to Oakland muggings. Abbey and Lety enjoy a slammer staycation with some unqualified therapy.