Amateur-Ass Podcast

Since Claire is on vacation, Rashida's husband Aaron steps in to co-host.  They discuss Aaron's many talents including wrestling, rapping and fatherhood.  This episode has a special co-host, special stories, and the same old Rashida coughing in the background.  Some things never change. Email us your stories about amateur moments of imperfection: amateurasspodcast@gmail.com. Music: &quot...

Rashida's sinuses chose violence, but everything else is smooth sailing as the ladies discuss a true spectrum of topics, from Thanksgiving, to pooping in public places, to school uniforms. Come join for a quick and dirty Episode 27! Email us your stories about amateur moments of imperfection: amateurasspodcast@gmail.com. Music: "Celebration" and "Quirky Dog" by Kevin McClo...

They cover it all this week, friends! Imperfect conversations, listener emails, sad food, and wishing a motherf*cker would. It's Episode 26! Email us your stories about amateur moments of imperfection: amateurasspodcast@gmail.com. Music: "Celebration" and "Quirky Dog" by Kevin McCloud (incompetech.com)

Some days, you just aren't feeling it. But these two friends kick it with a purpose. What's the purpose? To just hang in there and feel better. We love you. It's Ep 25! Email us your stories about amateur moments of imperfection: amateurasspodcast@gmail.com. Music: "Celebration" and "Quirky Dog" by Kevin McCloud (incompetech.com)

Is it episode 24? Or is it Season 2, Episode 1? YOU DECIDE! Claire and Rashida are back, and drill down on tough issues like Mexican Pizza (yes, AGAIN!), the loss of celebrities (even when it's the wrong one) and allyship in times of tension (actually an issue.) They are so glad to back back in each others' Zoom embraces. Won't you join the group hug? Email us your stories about ama...

We're back! For now! But you have to listen to understand what's up! This week, Rashida and Claire talk about how to get in touch with Rob Thomas, being afraid of the dark as an adult, and ONCE AGAIN, Musiq Soulchild. As it was in Episode 1, so it shall be in Episode 23! Email us your stories about amateur moments of imperfection: amateurasspodcast@gmail.com. Music: "Celebration&quo...

Pork Tent. PoRk TeNT! PORK TENT!! Email us your stories about amateur moments of imperfection: amateurasspodcast@gmail.com. Music: "Celebration" and "Quirky Dog" by Kevin McCloud (incompetech.com)

Cheers to 21 episodes! This one was a joy. Rashida makes a hard case for Encanto, and convinces Claire to watch it. They also dissect the world of mascot costumes, being an adult at Disney World, and Claire tells her famous museum ghost story! This one's all fun, gang. Give it a listen! Email us your stories about amateur moments of imperfection: amateurasspodcast@gmail.com. Music: "Cele...

WHAT?! Twenty episodes! Rashida and Claire celebrate by recording in the same room, and Claire celebrated EXTRA hard by not leaning close enough to the microphone! It wouldn't be the AAP without some celebratory amateur podcasting. The ladies also read some listener amateur moments! And they save the deep stuff for the end. It's time for a deep dive, pals!  Email us your stories about am...

Rashida expresses deep ME-galophobia (we're coining the phrase, pass it on) and the pals talk about...well....a little bit of nothing and some of something.  Email us your stories about amateur moments of imperfection: amateurasspodcast@gmail.com. Music: "Celebration" and "Quirky Dog" by Kevin McCloud (incompetech.com)

Lizzo's new album. Claire turns 43. Rashida lets the AT&T service worker have it for lying. You know, it's just another week in the life of these two friends who are just trying to be good humans in a weird-ass world.  Email us your stories about amateur moments of imperfection: amateurasspodcast@gmail.com. Music: "Celebration" and "Quirky Dog" by Kevin McCloud (i...

Rashida and Claire do some deep thinkin', dreamin', and chattin'. Talking about the state of society, the vastness of space, and of course, cooking chicken. This is the Edge of Seventeen....Episode 17, that is! Email us your stories about amateur moments of imperfection: amateurasspodcast@gmail.com. Music: "Celebration" and "Quirky Dog" by Kevin McCloud (incompet...

What song would keep Vecna away for you? Find out Rashida and Claire's Top 3 in this ep! Also on the discussion board: Rashida has a crop top amateur moment that pays off! Come wheezy-laugh with the ladies and also please for the love of God EMAIL THEM at amateurasspodcast@gmail.com and tell them about an amateur moment you lived through. Which is all of them, actually, if you think about it....

The ladies truly embrace their amateur status this ep, friends. There's wonky audio, there are family members passing through, there is imperfection everywhere! But there is also Totino's Party Pizza, husband-y hijinks, and Claire considering a perm. So in the face of the hottest recording temperatures, your hosts remain cool as ice in Episode 15! Email us your stories about amateur mome...

Is your scratch disk full? Do you even know what that is? Rashida and Claire talk about the struggle with rest, with body image (YES ALWAYS), and how to hide the chotch. Chatch. Chawch. However you spell it, it's Episode 14, baby!    Music:  "Celebration" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License  http://creativecommons.org/licenses...

One microphone! One room! Two amateur-ass people! Claire lives in Indianapolis now AND Rashida's internet went out, so fate would have it that the two friends would record haphazardly in Claire's messy, still-packed up house! With minimal edits, minimal effort, and maximum fun, listen in on the first time these two see each other IN PERSON in over a year! Hot damn, it's Episode 13!!...

Niche niche niche! This episode is Nichey Nash. It's all Stranger Things Season Four Volume One (wow that's a long title) spoilers, opinions, and shit-shootin'. R & C discuss their top and bottom five characters and wax poetic about, of course, 80s nostalgia. See you at the mall food court! Email us your stories about amateur moments of imperfection: amateurasspodcast@gmail.com....

There are no more Mexican pizzas in the back of Taco Bell. There is no "back" at Taco Bell.   Also: Rashida and Claire talk about what true allyship looks like, especially in the face of a f*ck-up with personal connections. This is a half-and-halfer, pals! Half Mexican Pizza, Half Real Talk. Get you some tasty episode 11. Email us your stories about amateur moments of imperfection: amate...

Did you know this entire podcast is just chatting? Today, the women double-down and don't cover anything heavy; this one is all gravy. Claire and Rashida get down to the nitty gritty on camping, useless skills, and of course, nostalgic music. Kick back and let the ladies hang out in your backseat, filling time and space with idle chatter. Ep 10, baby! Email us your stories about amateur momen...

Okay pals, it's a half-and-halfer! Half tough stuff (oooof Texas) and half retro music vibes (oooooof R&B Horoscope Songs.) Claire and Rashida discuss the ins and outs of the stupid housing market, the loss of faith in leadership (yikes bikes), and Claire has  a real-time sense memory of a pop song of her childhood. Sweet George Foreman, it's episode nine! Music: "Slow Jam"...

In Episode 8, your hosts discuss feelings, per usual. This time, those feelings run the gamut between the celebration of being called "to the tent", making space for sadness, and when your boobs are too big to fit into a mascot costume. Really, they cover it all in the span of an hour. As always, Rashida and Claire embrace the art of the imperfect conversation and remain proud amateurs w...

Fair warning: this is an evening recording session. The ladies enjoy a nightcap while they work. It begets a lot of talk about a lot of nothing. Except it's also everything you need to know about prunes, New York, and of course, Billy Ocean. Hey (hey) You (you)! Get out of their dreams, get into their podcast.  Email us your stories about amateur moments of imperfection: amateurasspodcast@gma...

Claire and Rashida discuss the absolute bullsh*t that's happening in the government.  America needs a good solid summer camp. Things might get heavy, but the women still leave room for some wheezy laughing. Everything is stupid!! Email us your stories about amateur moments of imperfection: amateurasspodcast@gmail.com. Music: "Celebration" and "Quirky Dog" by Kevin McCloud...

Rashida brags hard about her whistling skills. Does she deliver? The ladies brag hard about their husbands (mostly), talk about their old days working together, and tie it all together with general cackling. With alternating episodes of deep talk and cheap talk, this one's a casual listen that make you want to watch Andy Griffith. Email us your stories about amateur moments of imperfection: a...

It's Episode Four! But don't be fooled; Rashida and Claire still mess up a ton. Despite connection issues (hello, AMATEUR!)  they also talk about bodies and anti-fat bias, something near and dear to their hearts. Come hang for bit and maybe learn something too! Maybe. Music this ep: "Celebration" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4....