Socially Plagued

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. Wor...

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? Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @sociallyplagued Email us at sociallyplaguedpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sociallyplagued Send us an email to sociallyplaguedpod@gma...

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. Follow us on Instagram @sociallyplagued Send us an email to sociallyplaguedpod@gmail.com Please rate and review us...

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...

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 &...

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.  Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @sociallyplauged Email us at sociallyplaguedpod@gm...

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. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @sociallyplagued Send us an email at sociallyplaguedpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @sociallyplagued Send us an email to...

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. Episode Resources: 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...

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. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @sociallyplagued, or email us at sociallyplaguedpod@gmail.com Sources: https://www.vulture.com...

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. Follow Pit! Twitter: https://twitter.com/PitifulPlaythi1 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/pitiful...

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).  Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @sociallyplagued Follow us on Instagram @sociallyplagued Send us an email to sociallyplaguedpod@gmail.com Please rate and review us on...

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. Listen to Mary-Kate on Hit Me One More Time Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @sociallyplagued Email us at sociallyplaguedpod@gmail.com Follow us on Insta...

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 IB...

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! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @sociallyplagued. Send us an email at sociallyplaguedpod@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagra...

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/ Follow An...

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 brie...

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. Take The Four Temperaments Test: https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/O4TS/ Learn more about medical sciences with the Sawbones podcast! Follow us on Instagram and Tw...

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! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @sociallyplagued Fol...

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...

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! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter...

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/gu...

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...

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....

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-drinkin...

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 Follow us on Instagram @sociallyplagued Send us an...