A Lot More Nuanced

Show notes: Lindsey & Brittany have another amazing guest on the pod, Calla! Calla helps B & L unpack romance tropes, talk male main characters, and consider whether dentists have to be hot? They also talk a lot about, well, heavy boobs (IYKYK). Links: https://emilyantoinette.com/ Red, White & Royal Blue Calla's Bookstagram, @slugwifereads: https://www.instagram.com/slugwifereads/ http...

Show notes: Brittany & Lindsey get into alllll the dream work and therapizing as they review CXG S1E15: Josh Has No Idea Where I Am! They explore the work of recontextualizing memories, thoughts on bathrobes & Moby Dick: The Musical , and Brittany attempts some light math. And of course, they are pro Dream Ghosts having dental coverage. Links: Jungian Therapy: https://www.psychologytoday.c...

Show notes: In a slightly shorter episode, Lindsey & Brittany review CXG S1E14: Josh is Going to Hawaii! They explore themes around confession & confrontation, and continuing considering how our internal narratives shift with new experiences and information - especially how sometimes we have to move beyond black & white thinking when it comes to complex relationships. They also talk ab...

There aren't any rap battles in this episode, but there is a whole lot of laughter when Lindsey & Brittany have an incredible guest: Andrew! Andrew is Brittany's younger brother, and in return for him graciously recording with the pod on his anniversary, this episode is released on his birthday :) Andrew, Brittany, & Lindsey review CXG S1E13: Josh and I Go to Los Angeles! They talk narrati...

Brittany & Lindsey review CXG S1, E12: Josh and I Work on a Case! They talk about group hangs, the allure of free drinks & apps in your 20s, and how everybody in this episode be schemin'. Along the way they also consider all of the characters' lies & denial and/or they're attempts at impossible missions. Show notes: Fake eyelid conversation on Reddit Artemis II: https://www.nasa.gov/ar...

Brittany & Lindsey bring their first guest, CARLEY, on the podcast to recap CXG Season 1, Episode 11: That Text Was Not Meant for Josh! They talk Carley & Brittany lore, clogging, locking yourself out or leaving the house unlocked, & all the pop culture! They also review themes of accountability, the lengths we go to to be seen, and whether Josh is an Android or iPhone user. Show notes...

Lindsey & Brittany recap and review CXG Season 1, Episode 10: I'm Back at Camp with Josh! After checking in on astrological influences, they explore themes around feminism, gender dynamics, and the awkward butterflies and vulnerability of adolescence. They also talk about their love of slang, etymology, innuendo, and the importance of a good party spread. *Please note, there are at times be so...

Brittany & Lindsey review CXG Season 1, Episode 9: I'm Going to the Beach with Josh and His Friends! (aka the Party Bus episode). Along the way they talk about Mercury retrograde, give hot takes about listening to music, the central relational paradox, and how it's painful to look at the painful stuff. Show notes: Current Mercury Retrograde: https://www.almanac.com/content/mercury-retrograde-d...

Lindsey & Brittany return to finish out their review of CXG Season 1, Episode 8: My Mom, Greg's Mom, and Josh's Sweet Dance Moves! After they check in, they review their Counseling, Supervision, and Self-Disclosure segments. Things get really theoretical in this one! They explore individuation, Erikson's developmental stages (linked below), how we make career decisions, parenting, DBT, and all...

Brittany & Lindsey review Season 1, Episode 8 of CXG: My Mom, Greg's Mom, and Josh's Sweet Dance Moves! They explore themes around growing up and family of origin. Also they accidentally test out a new format for the show too; today's episode is ONLY the episode review, and part 2 will land next week focusing on Counseling, Supervision, & Self-Disclosure! We hope to hear your thoughts on t...

Brittany and Lindsey have been trapped inside with littles due to all the winter weather while somehow still working all the jobs, so they have not gotten to watch CXG in what feels like forever! They also don't have all their audio equipment and totally forgot corrections from the last episode. But they still made time to record about pop culture, parenting, stage moms, hopes for February, and th...

Lindsey & Brittany review Season 1, Episode 7 of CXG: I'm So Happy That Josh is So Happy! Although they're both in the midst of all things winter/toddler illness (and possibly cursed again), they make time to talk neutral-to-big opinions on things like Twilight, rice, Dr. Phil, dining room tables, and just how hard it can be to do something like starting therapy. Show notes: The Twilight Saga...

Brittany & Lindsey review Season 1, Episode 6 of CXG: My First Thanksgiving with Josh! Despite a few audio glitches here & there, they talk about the theme of belonging, exploration in young adulthood, and generally the pressure & expectations of the holiday season. They also reflect a little on the joy of the podcast in the past few months! Show notes: Throwing spaghetti at the wall:...

Lindsey & Brittany review Season 1, Episode 5 of CXG: Josh and I Are Good People! They talk about how much they love Father Brah, how hard it is to allow others to have different narratives about you, altruism, gender roles, Internal Family Systems, and the nuance of what it means to be a "good person". Also, snails. Show notes: TV Show "What I Like About You": https://tv.apple.com/us/show/wha...

With the hecticness of the holidays and continued sleep deprivation from tiny humans, Lindsey & Brittany take a break from CXG analysis to talk about their shared favorite fairytale: Beauty & the Beast. Lindsey was able to see the live musical earlier this year, so they talk about how it compares to the classic Disney movie & generally about fairytales and love. They also consider whic...

Brittany and Lindsey review CXG Season 1, Episode 4: I’m Going on a Date with Josh’s Friend! They talk about online dating and sexual politics (again!) and of course, Dressbarn. They also consider the “come close, go away” attachment dynamic & what exactly “healthy” means. Show notes: NC Weather Authority: https://www.facebook.com/ncweatherauthority/ Tim Buckley post on DST: https://www.facebo...

Lindsey & Brittany review CXG Season 1, Episode 3: I Hope Josh Comes to My Party! They also consider if Lindsey will survive the stomach bug, discuss some format changes for the pod, & reflect on themes of fear/anxiety/trauma & avoidance. Oh & obviously they talk about boy bands! Show notes: Allie Brosch "Alot": https://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/04/alot-is-better-than-you...

Lindsey & Brittany catch up & then review Season 1, Episode 2 of CXG: Josh's Girlfriend is Really Cool! They also get into a lot of Brittany's study abroad experiences and consider if this podcast is just a way for her to apologize to everyone. Show Notes: Nobody Should Believe Me podcast: https://www.nobodyshouldbelieveme.com/ Molly Shannon's memoir, Hello, Molly! : https://bookshop.org/p...

This episode is a brief drop of Lindsey & Brittany mostly just gushing about how much they loved the CXG 10ish Year Reunion Live Concert! If you want to watch along, see link below to watch soon - available through 10/24! Show notes: Link to CXG 10ish Year Reunion Live Show: https://veeps.com/rachelbloom/5f554a52-bf16-409c-864f-edd44cffed26 Link to CXG/Rachel Bloom Merch we discussed: https://...

Lindsey & Brittany tell you what you're getting into with this podcast! They explore how they met, why they're doing a CXG rewatch, their theater backgrounds, the mental health lens they're bringing to their analysis, and what you can expect from the pod moving forward. Show notes: Links to watch CXG https://tv.apple.com/us/show/crazy-ex-girlfriend/umc.cmc.cc6q30rfa0p00w5xfydqomd7 https://www....

Lindsey & Brittany review and anaylze Season 1, Episode 1 of CXG: Josh Just Happens to Live Here! After recapping the episode broadly they explore themes for Counseling & Supervision, and then go through a little Self-Disclosure. Show Notes & Links: An interview with Rachel Bloom (we couldn't find the podcast referenced!): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/rachel-bloom-i...