Apologies Accepted

Way back when the world was easier to understand (it wasn't), The President of Russia and the Chancellor of Germany held a face-to-face meeting.  Putin (President of Russia and now America) brought his black labrador retriever into the meeting to "welcome" the Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel. The Chancellor had a well-known fear of dogs, but held her fear in check and continued on with the me...

In honor of Thanksgiving, here is a super special bonus encore episode of our fan favorite, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.  If you are celebrating or not, we wish you the very best for the upcoming holiday season.  May your Quorn Roast be toasted to perfection! Snoopy is cooking Thanksgiving dinner and everyone is invited!  Jelly Beans and toast for all - including Franklin, the only black kid in t...

It's THANKSGIVING!  You might be traveling to your family's house right now for some great political debate and dinner.  We know what's up and remember that family gatherings are only made better by reminding yourself that you are an adult and allowed to drink all the alcohol you want.  Get loaded and let Uncle Man and Aunt Lady know what you really think of their dry-ass turkey! And now, for the...

Rosslyn Adams had worked along side and supported trans women for years.  When faced with a question regarding a crisis counselor's biological sex, Rosslyn found herself in the crossroads of 21st century gender politics.  She also found herself the subject of an HR investigation which lead to her resignation.  She sued the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Center and one of the conditions of the suit was a pu...

Election night was not a great night for Laura Helmuth, editor-in-chief of Scientific American.  Like many of her fellow Americans, she was dismayed by the final results.  She took to social media (always a great idea!) to share her thoughts and feelings.  She used some choice language for Trump supporters and within hours her post migrated from Bluesky (a Twitter competitor) over to "X" (formerly...

An officer of the Sheriff's Department in Ohio posted a note on social media warning everyone in the county that he was going to double-check who you voted for before he would help you.  If you voted for the wrong candidate, you were on your own (two guesses as to who he thought the right candidate was). But then quick came the apology when he discovered that not everyone thought his post was demu...

In this episode of "Apologies Accepted," hosts Theo and Juliette delve into the recent uproar surrounding a Halloween parade in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. A float featuring a controversial depiction of Vice President Kamala Harris has sparked outrage, invoking painful memories of America's past. The hosts explore the community's reaction, with local leaders and residents expressing anger and de...

Hi Everyone! It's Halloweeeeeeeen!  And time for our encore holiday episode celebrating candy and the commercialization of the spooky season! In these strange times we take you back to the more innocent days of childhood.  Stealing a bowlful of Halloween candy from your neighbor’s porch seems like a gentler crime from gentler days…but there is a social contract involved!  You aren’t allowed to tri...

Join Theo and Juliette in this episode of "Apologies Accepted," where they delve into the world of public apologies by examining the recent massive global disruption caused by CrowdStrike. The cybersecurity company's defective software update led to a worldwide crash of Windows systems, affecting airlines, hospitals, banks, and more. CrowdStrike's CEO and other top executives issued swift apologie...

In this episode of Apologies Accepted, Theo and Juliette delve into the world of public apologies with a focus on the ever-controversial Lena Dunham. Known for her provocative remarks and frequent need to apologize, Lena's latest slip-up involves a controversial comment about abortion that she made on her podcast. The hosts explore Lena's history of public apologies, her attempts to repair the dam...

Join Theo and Juliette in this episode of Apologies Accepted as they delve into the story of Princess Diana and the relentless pursuit by the paparazzi that led to her untimely demise. They explore the rise of tabloid journalism in Britain, sparked by the demand for sensational celebrity images, and how it culminated in a public apology following Diana's death. Discover the historical context of t...

Imane Khelif is a born fighter.  Sure, she's an olympic gold medalist boxer, but that's not what we are talking about.  She grew up fighting the local bullies in her village, fought against her father's ideas of what sports women can play (none), and lately fought against public opinion when she entered the Olympics and started winning. Imane has a striking look, not conventionally feminine.  Base...

The story of the Paris 2024 Olympics  blends history, mythology, and modern-day controversies, all through the lens of public apologies. In this episode of "Apologies Accepted," Theo and Juliette delve into the recent controversy surrounding the Paris 2024 Olympics Committee's apology for a piece of performance art that some interpreted as mocking the Last Supper. The duo explores the backlash fro...

In this episode of Apologies Accepted, Theo and Juliette dive into the recent controversy surrounding Delta Airlines. The airline faced backlash after a tweet appeared to sympathize with a user's complaint about flight attendants wearing Palestinian flag pins. This incident led to a public apology and a significant change in Delta's uniform policy. The hosts discuss the implications of Delta's new...

At the tender age of 45, married with three children, RFK Jr sexually assaulted his children's nanny.  The nanny, Eliza Cooney, shared her story with Vanity Fair in July of 2024.  She had been a 23 year old budding attorney and had in no way encouraged or solicited the sexual attention of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Jr. says he has no memory of the incident, but called twice and sent a text apologizing...

In this episode of "Apologies Accepted," Theo and Juliette dive into a bizarre incident involving Vermont State Representative Mary Morrissey, who was caught on camera pouring water into her colleague's tote bag. Morrissey's actions, which she claims were driven by an unknown impulse, led to a public apology that left many questioning her sincerity. Join us as we explore the implications of this p...

It's the 1990s again and Sandra Bernhardt is in the news.  The comedian/actress/songstress/artist apologized to Morgan Fairchild for being unfriendly on the set when they were working together on a TV show.  The apology comes 30 years after the incident and Sandra is known to be a bit of a fame-whore (this is a Hollywood term and totally appropriate when discussing fame-whores) so is this self-ser...

Encore because summer! What are satanic sex purses and how much do they cost you ask?  Well Balenciaga, the fashion house, decided to turn some teddy bears into purses and dress the bears in S&M gear, mostly leather harnesses and chaps because teddy bears aren't hard core into S&M (this is a science fact that everyone knows). Then they had some little kids stand on some beds and hold the p...

You know it's June when everything turns rainbow themed and the Pope suddenly takes an interest in the gays (or gay-money).  The Pope used a slur behind closed doors when talking about gays in the church.  The story appeared in the Italian press and a minute later the world was ablaze with opinions about why this Pope used "that word."  Pope Francis has made great effort to introduce the word "inc...

The State of California issued a formal Declaration of Regret for its discriminatory laws and practices against Chinese Americans, laws which remained on the books from the 1870s to the 1940s.  The Chinese Exclusion Act restricted immigration and prevented Chinese immigrants from ever becoming US Citizens, including children of Chinese immigrants born in the USA.  A clear violation of the 14th ame...

In this episode we dive into the controversial public apology made by Sean "Diddy" Combs. The apology stems from a 2016 assault incident involving singer Cassie Ventura, recently brought to light by newly released footage. We explore Diddy's history, from his early days in the music industry to his recent legal troubles and discuss the implications of his actions, the sincerity of his apology, and...

In this episode of Apologies Accepted, Theo and Juliette dive into the viral incident involving Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Dorley, who was caught on police body cam video refusing to pull over for speeding. Dorley's confrontation with the officer raises questions about abuse of power and the challenges of holding public figures accountable. Join us as we analyze her public apology, exp...

Hi Everyone!  It's early summer break and we are happy to share another fan favorite episode while we tan and drink martinis poolside: The hosts of MFM have legions of adoring fans. Karen and Georgia are down to earth, funny, relatable, and share their innermost thoughts and fears freely on the air.  They also share the thoughts and feelings of others.  Some of these stories are firsthand accounts...

Summer break for us!  Enjoy this rerelease of a favorite episode from season 1 - she's released a new album recently so in honor of the new album a trip down memory lane :) Imma tell you about this episode but first I want to say that Beyoncé had one of the best podcasts of all time!  And one of the best videos too!  Kanye is not forcing us to type this and he is not saying that you should totally...

It's Orson Wells' birthday (May 6, 1919) so we are reaching into the vault, all the way back to episode 2!  Did a radio show purposely create a nationwide panic, sending people into the streets and mothers with shotguns into bathtubs?  Or were newspapers just blowing it all out of proportion because they were jealous of the newest form of media, radio? What happens when you apologize for other peo...