Bad Examples w/ Tracy DiMarco & Jessica Romano

We cover A LOT of ground in this one recapping the last few crazy weeks. From the Netherlands caller sending us a d*ck pic (better us than his sister) to talking heartbreak, how to get over an ex, and taking a trip down memory lane to when Tracy dated a guy who looked like the rat from Ratatouille. We really need to start making better life choices 🐭  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

The crossover we didn’t know we needed continues where we left off. From the names Kail almost gave her kids to our own initiation ritual, F*ck, Marry, Kill, we’re getting another look at the experiences, choices, and plot twists that shaped the Kail we know today. Her story isn’t over yet. Your favorite Teen Mom and one of the original Bad Examples is officially one of the baddies. See Privacy Po...

You’ve watched Kail grow up on TV. You think you know her, but do you? Tracy & Jess sit down with Kail for an intimate conversation that starts at the beginning and takes you through the moments, relationships and people that, for better or worse, made her who she is. Plus, the girls officially initiate Kail into the Baddie community by rating all her baby daddies based on hotness. Obviously....

If you think you’ve heard it all, you haven’t heard this one. Baddies, we’ve been through a lot together, but this one left Tracy and Jessica STUNNED. One caller’s story goes places we never could have imagined, with twists, turns, and things we cannot unhear. And as we learned this week… you never know. Somewhere, Jerry Springer is smiling This episode is probably best enjoyed with headphones 💀...

Why are there SO many rules when it comes to dating now? Don’t double text. Don’t text too fast. Don’t watch their stories. Don’t seem too interested. This week we’re getting into the unspoken rules of modern dating, why we follow them, whether they’re making dating way more complicated than it needs to be, and if Jessica will ever be able to go back to Pilates.  See Privacy Policy at https:/...

Once upon a time, there was a corporate girly who traded her corner office for a dungeon. She went from working on Wall Street to working as a dominatrix. That girl was Amanda Dames, aka The Kink Consultant, and this week she joins Tray and J to teach us everything we need to know about kink, fantasies, and what years of working with kinky men can teach you about men in general. We asked. She answ...

Why are we wired to want what’s bad for us? Emotionally unavailable? I’m intrigued. Criminal record? I’m listening. Still lives with his ex? Send me his instagram.  This week Tray & J are talking about the red flags that somehow make people MORE attractive, why we’re drawn to them, and what the psychology says about our questionable choices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Can you actually have a happy marriage if you don't even sleep in the same bed? This week, Tracy and Jessica get under the sheets and into the world of sleep divorce. Is sleeping separately the ultimate marriage hack... or a giant red flag? And what happens to the giant...👀 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

The three way is back, b*tchier than ever, and somehow we're all still friends This week we're getting into the things we NEVER admit in person. Naturally Jess has to take things too far and ask Baddie Daddie the question that could destroy a friendship; if you HAD to sleep with one of us would you pick Jess or Tracy?! The answer shook us to our core. Nobody wins. Everybody needs therapy. See Priv...

One meat stick forever? Tray & J discover the realities of being married to your high school sweetheart, and for Jess it’s a heartwarming tale of two people falling for one another and experiencing life together. For Tray, it’s where her sex drive goes for a regularly scheduled birthday blowie. Grab your high school yearbook, your first love trauma, and get ready to decide… do you believe in t...

Tracy has a crush on a mystery guy she keeps bumping into at Dunkin’… but they’ve never exchanged a single word. Naturally, Jessica makes it her personal mission to get Tray a cream filled donut date, pitching every flirty (and completely unhinged) strategy imaginable. Will Coffee Guy finally get the hint? The Baddies are coming along for every awkward, ridiculous second. 🥯☕️ See Privacy Po...

Jess is convinced micropenises are haunting her, a coconut story that might ruin your day (and possibly your life), and a new way to keep your man from cheating. Plus, Taylor Swift’s rumored prenup clause, the “sorry suck,” and plenty of questionable life advice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week the girls are convinced they’re living in a simulation. Lettuce parasites, potty training, surviving adulthood… and Tracy drops a little tea for the baddies who’ve been paying attention   Just another week of questioning reality and wishing we had the easy life of a coconut    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

Fast food debates, IBS confessions, and a crash course in perimenopause… just another day with Tray & J. The girls cover everything from Taco Bell survival skills to the wildest stories making the rounds, while Tracy spills all the secrets from her days at Sonic (if you know, you know). It’s a little bit gossip, a little bit education, and a whole lot of Bad Examples. See Privacy Policy at htt...

Alan’s back, and between the three of us we’re covering every stage of parenting, from babies to tweens. We’re all navigating completely different kinds of fun: tantrums, attitude, growing independence, and everything in between. We don’t have the answers, but we do have plenty of opinions, questionable advice, and stories that prove one thing: no matter how old your kids are, every stage comes wi...

Encore: This week we’re replaying one of our favorite episodes: the one where Jess reveals to Tracy that she’s pregnant with Domenica in the most Bad Examples way possible. What starts as a ridiculous word game turns into one of our most meaningful and unforgettable moments on the show. It’s funny, emotional, and very us. Whether you’re listening for the first time or coming back for a replay, we...

This week, Tracy & Jess are asking the question every parent eventually asks themselves: are the kids okay… or are we the problem? Between kindergarten meltdowns and sibling fight cage matches, the girls dive into the dumpster fire that is modern parenting. As always, the conversation takes several unexpected detours, proving that no topic is safe when these two get together. See Privacy Polic...

The podcast has ruined plenty of lives, but is it about to ruin Tracy’s dating life too? We also hear from a baddie who called in after our micropenis episode and revealed she actually had a real life experience with one. Grab your favorite caffeinated beverage, the girls are spiraling and we’re dragging you with us 🌀✨ Have a good one! --- Binge 200+ past episodes, join the Club Baddies communit...

The day has finally come. The Micropenis Episode is officially here. In what can only be described as groundbreaking investigative journalism, we’re spreading MPA (Micropenis Awareness) one listener at a time. Move over Barbara Walters. Joining us is our caller, Micropenis Nate, who shares what life is really like living with a microphallus. And before anyone feels bad laughing… Nate would be disa...

This week’s episode has everything: documentaries, reality TV, hot takes, laughs, and a few unexpected tangents. TikTok creator Rei Clarke joins us to talk The Crash, Teen Mom, and all the pop culture moments we’re currently obsessing over. --- Binge 200+ past episodes, join the Club Baddies community, and follow along on Instagram at @BadExamplesPodcast . For ad-free episodes and bonus content th...

This week we’re breaking down the internet’s messiest scandals and investigating so you don’t have to. One thing about us? We WILL read your scandalous texts out loud. Affairs, lies, leaked messages, and role playing so good it deserves an award. Nobody in this episode made a single good decision and for once it wasn’t Tray & J! --- Binge 200+ past episodes, join the Club Baddies community, an...

You know the type. Always “five minutes away” for the last 3 hours. Somehow has Wi-Fi for Facebook, but not for calling his kids. Rich in excuses, but broke in child support. The girls unpack the behavior, the delusion, and the fallout it leaves behind. In a rare, unfiltered moment, Tracy opens up about what solo parenting really looks like when you’re carrying it all without help. For every mom d...

This week on Bad Examples, Tray & J confess to being the problem. Nobody is perfect (even if Tracy’s tiddies are) and the girls take turns confessing to the worst versions of themselves. Alan joins the fun and immediately regrets it.  Becoming a better person usually requires first being an embarrassing one. Lucky for you, we’ve got that covered. --- Binge 200+ past episodes, join the&nbs...

This week on Bad Examples, the men are in the doghouse and nobody’s getting a treat. Tray & J check back in on one of our favorite scandals. A few weeks ago, a caller told us how she kept casually walking past her neighbor’s house until he eventually left his wife for her. This week, we hear his side of the story and get his version of what really happened. We’ll let the Baddies decide if he n...

This week, Tray and J take you to the baddest place of all: the slammer. Our caller tells the story of addiction and what happens when you finally hit rock bottom. What starts with boosting, bad decisions, and a one way trip to county turns into one of the wildest stories we’ve heard yet, when a correctional officer and an inmate fall in love. Along the way, you’ll get a survival guide for your ne...