I'd Rather Stay In

It's that time of year again! We're back for our second annual fall foods taste test. Find out which pumpkin- and apple-flavored treats we loved and which ones we would never try again.

It's the summer of womanhood. Let's talk about it and why the dude bros are so pressed about it.

Traveling as an introvert can be an interesting process. This week, we're talking about how we travel as two introverts and how we handle it

Oops. We forgot that we existed there for a minute. But don't worry, we're still here! Find out what we've been up to these past few months.

It's time for another episode of IRSI Book Club! This time, we're discussing Spare by Prince Harry and are joined by one of our favorite guests, Ade Olayinka

What is a fandom, and why and how does it go beyond simply enjoying a piece of media? Today's guest, Connie Lau, helps us investigate this question as we dive into the good, the bad, and the healing of fandoms and fandom communities.

Today we're having some fun and sharing some of our top 10s! Find out what annoys us AND what makes us happy, our favorite pieces of comfort media, and our top food experiences.

For children of trauma, breaking generational cycles for their own children can be hard and heavy, yet healing, work. This week, we are joined by adoptee and former foster youth Tina Bauer to talk about what breaking generational cycles means to her and how she's working toward doing so with her own son.

We're finally talking about Valentine's Day! (We know, we know, you've been waiting with baited breath.) We're chatting about the origins of Valentine's Day, what we like about the holiday, and what we could do without.

Do credit scores and the credit system have you confused? Trust us, you're not the only one. This week, we're joined by financial consultant and credit coach Janeil Pierre to learn the ins and outs of what credit is, how it's calculated, and what that means for you.

How do we handle setting goals? What are SMART goals? Why does Stephie struggle with goal setting? What are our goals for 2023? Find out the answers to all of this and more this week!

What happens when you quit your job to work for yourself and are suddenly free to live wherever you want? Well, if you're today's guest, you load your dog up in your Prius and hit the road to find out exactly where you want to live! Megan and Stephie are joined again by their friend Chloé Daniels to hear all about her 6-month road trip to discover the city of her dreams. Grab the transcript for th...

We may not be able to afford to give our audience one of everything on our lists, but we're still sharing a few of our favorite things right now. Find out what we're loving these days (and one thing we definitely aren't). Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.

Last year we asked, "What's the deal with Santa?" This year we're asking, "What's the deal with Krampus?" Find out who Krampus is, how he came about, and how he shows up in current times. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.

This week, Megan and Stephie are reading some holiday themed "Am I the Asshole" Reddit posts and giving their judgement on these holiday predicaments. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com.

We're back! Did you miss us? This week, catch up and find out where we've been. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Want to support the podcast? Visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irsipodcast to buy us a coffee!

This week, Megan and Stephie are joined by Nikki Lewis, a birth mom who later went on to choose abortion after finding herself in a second unplanned pregnancy. They discuss how adoption is not the opposite of or solution to abortion (and why that rhetoric is harmful), why only one of her pregnancy decisions has had long-term effects on Nikki, how to get involved in the fight for reproductive justi...

Been wandering down the aisles of your grocery store and wondered if some of the fall-themed snacks you've seen are worth the money? Today Megan and Stephie are doing the tough work of giving some pumpkin spice treats a try to see if they live up to the hype! Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail...

Do you ever wondered what it's like to own an independent bookstore? Learn why indie bookstores play an important role in their communities, what some of the best and worst parts of owning a bookstore are, and get some reading recommendations right from the owner of Megan and Stephie's favorite local bookstore! Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connec...

This one is for anyone who likes hearing Megan and Stephie yell about the patriarchy. This week, they're digging into the pink tax and sharing some things they discovered on a recent trip to the store. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Want to support the podcast? Visit https://www.buyme...

In this episode, Megan and Stephie do a deep-dive discussion on the novel Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.com. Want to support the podcast? Visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irsipodcast to buy us a coffee!

In part 2 of this 2-part series, Megan and Stephie are joined by Dirty Lola, sex educator and self-proclaimed dildo slinger, to discuss the stigmas and issues with sex that many people with vulvas experience. From how to spark communication with your partner about sex to digging into your own sensuality to understanding sex toys better, we're learning and talking about it all. Grab the transcript...

In part 1 of this 2-part series, Megan and Stephie are dishing about their personal backgrounds and experiences with sex, from the sex ed they received (or lack thereof) to sharing when they first had sex to what they wish people would talk about and more. Grab the transcript for this and other episodes at idratherstayinpodcast.com and connect with us @irsipodcast or idratherstayinpodcast@gmail.co...

What does is it like to parent a gender-diverse child in America? This week's guest, Crystal T., is sharing her experiences raising a trans teen in our society. From navigating the education system and the medical system to practicing new pronouns, Crystal shares what she has learned along the way and recommends resources for being a better ally and support system to trans youths in your life. Gra...