Distant Friends of Dorothy

Send a text What happens when your Comic-Con dreams collide with a sudden trip to the hospital? Picture this: Our eight-year-old son on crutches, a whirlwind of hospital visits, and last-minute changes, yet we’re still determined to make the most out of Comic-Con. With heartfelt thanks to Patrick at Comic-Con for helping us rent a wheelchair, we discuss the logistics of attending an event with cru...

Send a text What's the secret to rekindling a love for reading amidst the chaos of daily life? Join us as we unravel the layers of our favorite book series, uncovering hidden gems and complex character relationships that make each re-listening a rich experience, even for the fifth time! We also chat about prepping for an exciting upcoming event, where costume choices, makeup tips, and surviva...

Send a text When my phone erupted with notifications during a crucial moment, it wasn't just a minor mishap—it was the catalyst for a conversation about the hilariously complex relationship we have with our gadgets. Marika and I swap stories of tech faux pas and share a boisterous 'Okay, Boomer' moment before shifting to a more tender topic. The heartache of dealing with bullying em...

Send a text Ever felt like Dorothy, tossed into a whirlwind of life's demands and enchantments? This week, my co-host and I whirl through a kaleidoscope of topics, from the dark origins of children's classics like Oz to the pressing issues of modern parenthood. We reminisce about the simpler times of baking cheesecakes with friends, only to be pulled back by the gravity of a friend'...

Send a text Embarking on the path to parenthood can feel like navigating a labyrinth by torchlight, but we're here to guide you through every twist and turn. Our latest episode charts the often unspoken trials of fertility—from the home use of a speculum to a perilous trek for a cryogenic chamber amidst a blizzard. We also stumbled upon serendipity, meeting a midwife whose expertise bolstered...

Send a text Ever feel like you're riding an emotional rollercoaster while watching your favorite series? That's precisely what we unpack in the latest episode of our podcast, as we sort through the drama by characters and situations from Season 1, Episode 4 of 'The L Word'. Join us for a heartfelt journey through Alice's tumultuous love life, Jenny's complex web of af...

Send a text Navigating the high seas of life's challenges and the torrential currents of personal growth, Marika and I reconvene to unfurl the sails of our latest heart-to-heart. From my fresh supervisory seas to Marika's candid confessions of insemination trials, we chart a course through both murky waters and moments of unexpected comedy—like devising a plot to bring sperm across borde...

Send a text Ever had a digital mishap where your past unexpectedly dances into the present? Well, join Marika and me, Karyn, as we recount how my students stumbled upon my vibrant history, including a memorable gay parade. This episode of "Distant Friends of Dorothy" is packed with the kind of stories that'll make you chuckle and nod in agreement. Marika is in the spotlight with her...

Send a text Ever wondered why parents react differently to their kids' sporting events? Reflecting on our personal experiences of being soccer parents, we get into the nitty-gritty of the amusingly different parental reactions on the soccer field. This episode is a laugh riot as we discuss the unexpected aspects of parenthood, the thrill of buying a Mr. Beast t-shirt, the quirkiness of online...

Send a text This week, which was actually recorded November 30 (oops) we discuss so many things! Also, well, there's a bunch of episodes that are ready to edit and upload and Karyn is maybe actually coming out of her depression and should be able to get them done! Marika starts this one off with a lovely space heater running in the background. Also who is listening to us in Puerto Rico?  Also...

Send a text Wasn't able to upload for a bit there, had a little bit of the depresso espresso, coming out the other side now though!!! Luckily we continued recording and it's just up to Karyn to edit and upload! Marika avoided in house Ovid-Cay! Marika had a great experience at work! Karyn finished a 22 page study! Do cats puke a lot? A body builder killed her husband, and the kids reacti...

Send a text No main topic this time, Karyn is sick and everyone in Marika's house has the 'vid except for her Imposter syndrome is rearing it's head Freedom Fighters are still a thing Teaching seems like it might be a nice career change for Karyn Marika's cats are adorable

Send a text Karyn needs to rearrange her room again Also counselling is fun! Also trigger warnings are underappreciated Also PAC are exclusionary  Also where did these conservative kids come from? Also travelling while gay is nerve wracking Also challenging someone to a duel is legal? Also there's a bunch of Canadian slang that we didn't know was Canadian

Send a text HAPPY 10th EPISODE! This week, our dearest Marika is contemplating whether or not she should have a child, because when two women fall in love, there are no chances for accidents.  Or should it be Lauren? Also, Michael wants a dog Also, Marika's cats came into her life in a very odd way Also, don't be nice it's a pain in the tushy Also, don't buy old cop cars, it&ap...

Send a text There's a surprise this week! Our back and forth conversation becomes a triangle! Meet TJ! Also, Karyn has deleted her dating apps Also, can someone help and tell us what the F in FDA stands for? Also, making friends as adults is hard Also, Costco is amazing and Karyn is the only one who doesn't live near one

Send a text This week we go over the try guys drama and our opinions on it. Also apparently Karyn needs to take a trip to Vancouver

Send a text This week Karyn is an actual Karen and gets called out by Marika for it Also, Karyn has a breakdown about moving a nightstand to a new place, and in the end it wasn't even worth it  Then we talk about a DV case from 2012  And we finish off with Marika explaining that school teaches children important things 

Send a text So this week we are going to talk about the Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie case from last year and our own conspiracy theories about it.  But first! We both have had pretty interesting (?) weeks and catching up was a roller coaster of emotions. And to wind everything up, Karyn talked to someone and is doing a lot better, despite the crying that may or may not have happened during the...

Send a text I needed a more lighthearted episode to get through this week because my cat got skunked, there's a new person at work, and I thought I was having a heart attack, so here are 7 things on the internet that are driving me bonkers right now 1. Facebook Marketplace posts that aren't done properly 2. Men on dating apps that are in the women looking for women section 3. the "@...

Send a text Taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming because Karyn is struggling with a life change and can't think of much else right now. Some things last a lifetime, some things don't, and sometimes you don't find out until it's over. On to the next chapter! 

Send a text Stepping away from the main content of the first two episodes, we get into people faking mental health concerns, and one of the possible explanations for why the baby boomers have anger issues and what we can do about it (according to Marika, lol, Karyn is not so sure)

Send a text This week we discuss characters from the shows we watched as kids and the characters we were obsessed with. How at the time we didn't understand our feelings, and looking back it was always a matter of either "I want to be her" or "I want to be with her." Also the villains in Disney movies growing up and how they were subtly (and sometimes not so subtly) coded...

Send a text A brief introduction to who we are and how we met. As children, our paths crossed and sometimes those paths got really bumpy. Somehow we've always managed to stay in touch and through the years have grown closer. Then, within the past 3 years, we both came to the same realization and laugh every time we think about how we never knew it before.