Disgruntled

Snowed in and slightly losing it, Bailey and Gillian talk winter chaos, cleaning spirals, and why snow days mean very different things depending on who raised you. Between household frustrations, family dynamics, and the general weight of existing right now, the conversation covers societal timelines, personal expectations, and the pressure to have life “figured out” by a certain age. Somewhere in...

This week, Bailey and Gillian are simply trying to survive adulthood without screaming in the grocery store parking lot. They unpack the emotional chaos of winter—when the weather lies, motivation disappears, and every errand feels like a personal attack. From panic-buying groceries before a light dusting of snow, to the soul-sucking reality of student loan payments, the week spirals exactly how y...

In this episode of  Disgruntled , Bailey and Gillian share their weekly updates, airing out personal irritations, career anxieties, and the quiet chaos of everyday social interactions. From the struggle of early mornings and job applications to the emotional weight of small talk and public etiquette, nothing is spared. Along the way, anonymous listener submissions reveal just how universal th...

This week, Bailey and Gillian are checking in from the middle of the mess. Between sick pets, family obligations that somehow turn into full-time jobs, car trouble that absolutely did not need to happen, and the whiplash of returning to work, everything feels… loud. They unpack job aspirations, corporate culture fatigue, and why “we all have the same 24 hours” might be the most invalidating senten...

The holidays are over, the new year has begun, and somehow everything is already… a lot. In this episode, Gillian and Bailey spiral their way through the emotional hangover of the holiday season—family chaos, dating disasters, bodily fluids (yes, really), and the crushing pressure to pretend January magically fixes everything. Between listener submissions and personal stories that feel a little to...

Gill and Bailey take a holiday break! But first, we’re hitting rewind. This week is a moment of reflection, looking back at some of our favorite rants from the first 21 episodes, plus a few surprises you’ve  definitely  never heard before. Including clips from a mysterious, never-before-aired first episode that almost launched this whole thing. We revisit standouts from  Episode 18:...

This week on Disgruntled, we kick things off in full academic regalia because listen—if you spend $20K on a degree, you’re wearing the cap and gown as many times as humanly possible. Bailey shows up dressed like a commencement speaker with nothing to lose, proudly debuting a bejeweled graduation cap that reads “Mastermind” (yes, that Mastermind—Taylor Swift, we see you 👀). Major shoutout to Krist...

This week on  Disgruntled , the holidays continue to prove that they are less “peace on earth” and more “why is everyone like this?” Gill kicks things off spiraling over the modern nightmare of getting a new phone—aka being personally victimized by every password you’ve ever forgotten to save. Meanwhile, Bailey is clinging to the fragile dream of a few quiet days at home to clean, declutter,...

In today’s episode, Bailey and Gill crack open a fresh batch of listener chaos — and honestly, y’all did  not  hold back. We’ve got a daughter-in-law who’s one passive-aggressive comment away from packing her mother-in-law’s bags  for her , a family inheritance that pulled a full Houdini, and a landlord who thinks “bundle up and boil water” is a legal heating solution. Sprinkle in a...

This week on  Disgruntled , Bailey and Gill attempt something  wildly out of character : starting the episode with gratitude instead of immediately unraveling into a rant. (Spoiler: the gratitude lasts approximately 45 seconds.) From there, we free-fall straight into Thanksgiving-adjacent disasters and listener submissions that absolutely did not have to go that hard, proposal chaos in O...

In this episode of  Disgruntled , Gillian Johnson and Bailey Bowlin spiral gracefully into the kind of chaos only addiction, academia, and anonymous complaints can create. Gillian opens up about her ongoing battle with quitting nicotine — complete with the mood swings, mental gymnastics, and comedic self-awareness that only she can deliver. Meanwhile, Bailey is one discussion post away from f...

In this episode, Bailey opens with an encounter at a counter that could’ve been simple, but of course wasn’t. Instead, it spirals into a full-blown “I’m two seconds from losing it in public” moment. What begins as a basic social interaction quickly becomes a masterclass in testing Bailey’s patience, emotional bandwidth, and commitment to not becoming a viral meltdown video. Some people are just no...

Adulthood is wild, y’all. One day you’re thriving on a work trip, the next you’re fighting with your spouse over the thermostat, mourning your youth, and wondering when exactly you became the person carrying a casket. In this week’s episode, Bailey and Gillian unpack the daily chaos of being a “functional” adult — from post-work trip burnout and body-image jokes to daylight savings depression and...

Bailey and Gillian unpack the emotional rollercoaster of birthdays, mental health, and the changing seasons, all while stuck in a fast-food drive-thru line that might just outlast their patience. Between heartfelt reflections on family, adoption, and the chaos of getting older, they somehow find the humor in parking lot meltdowns and the fine art of self-care. Because growing up is hard, but compl...

The vacation’s over, the inbox is full, and Bailey and Gillian are one minor inconvenience away from booking another flight. This week, they unpack every chaotic moment, from questionable food orders to family travel dynamics, and still find time to roast the office politics waiting back home. They talk AI confusion, and the fine line between “taking time off” and “just working from a prettier loc...

In this episode, Gillian Johnson and Bailey Bowlin are back with another round of chaos, complaints, and cat hair. Between Gillian’s allergy-inducing feline and Bailey’s ongoing dog devotion, the duo dive headfirst into the irritations of everyday life — from mystery toll roads that never seem to get maintained to office furniture clearly designed by people who hate comfort. They swap travel horro...

In this episode, Gillian and Bailey spiral through the gutters—literally and metaphorically. From the never-ending list of home repairs and surprise car expenses to fashion missteps and workplace nonsense, nothing escapes their side-eye. They dive into the everyday irritations that make adulthood feel like one long to-do list no one signed up for. Along the way, they rant about the death of common...

Bailey and Gillian are back with another round of laughs and rants, tackling the everyday chaos that keeps us all perpetually disgruntled. From dodging spam calls and side-eyeing junk mail to debating dining etiquette, nothing is safe. They share hilarious sunburn remedies gone wrong, the tension of clashing music tastes, and dive into the bigger picture of plastic surgery and personal choice. Pac...

Bailey and Gillian are back to toast the small wins, drag the daily annoyances, and spiral over the chaos that makes adulthood feel like a rigged game. From celebrating career milestones to admitting epic fails, they dish out stories about customer service disasters, car maintenance nightmares, and the eternal black hole that is Tupperware organization. Add in the joy of clownish corporate emails,...

Bailey and Gillian are back in their natural habitat—ranting, laughing, and spiraling through everything from Taylor Swift’s chokehold on pop culture to the tiny, maddening moments that send us straight into disgruntled territory. Along the way, they call out the nonsense of social norms, unpack the realities of anxiety, and even sneak in some real talk about money and business. With hilarious lis...

Bailey and Gillian are back in the studio with a little bit of everything, rants from real life, and plenty of side-eye for the absurdities of being human. From the audacity of $9 smoothies to the never-ending saga of the payroll supervisor, nothing is off limits. They get candid about self-image, the messiness of workplace dynamics, and the power of knowing your worth, while still finding the hum...

In this episode, Bailey and Gillian spiral through the everyday chaos that makes adulthood feel like a full-time scam. From the nightmare of figuring out dinner for the thousandth time to cooking shows that make you feel like a failure in your own kitchen, nothing is safe from their side-eye. They take aim at tipping before you’ve even gotten service, the absurdity of adulthood’s endless decisions...

In this episode, Bailey and Gillian tackle the big annoyances and little absurdities of everyday life, from overpriced Legos to rideshare costs that double the moment you actually need them. Between chaotic mornings, hobbies we don’t have time for, and journaling that sometimes feels more like homework than healing, the hosts find humor in the struggles we all face. Listener letters spark real tal...

In this episode of  Disgruntled,  Bailey and Gillian unload their latest grievances, from the audacity of men and society’s exhausting double standards to the chaos of corporate life and grad school burnout. Along the way, they roast the tragedy of leftovers, the nonsense of ghosting, and the pure comedy of college discussion boards. Toss in a rant about Arkansas drivers, and you’ve got peak every...

Bailey and Gillian tackle life’s  real  crises — like why public restrooms feel like war zones, why stickers never peel off clean, and why our planners always end up abandoned by March. There’s roommate chaos, birthday drama, and the kind of gift-giving that says  “I know your trauma.”  It’s funny, it’s messy, and it’s exactly what you need to feel a little less alone (and a little more validated...