EhMaGawd!

In the season finale of EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen share what they’re shedding in 2025 (Year of the Snake) and what they will be riding towards in 2026 (Year of the Horse). Fear not, this is not about resolutions, because those stick as well as those Post-It notes at the bottom of your purse, covered in hair and globs of lip gloss. Shedding (the cool girl’s resolution) is about molting the old patte...

A girl walks into a bar and meets an ah-dorable actor-writer-producer-podcaster-photographer. But can they be friends? Find out when Lisi and Ellen break it down with Logan Donovan, a guy you absolutely will want to be best friends with (if you can keep it in your pants). Digressions include Enneagrams, transcendental meditation, and love languages. You’ll also get a Mean Girl Amends from Ellen an...

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 In today’s episode of EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen kick off their monthly CBC with an in-depth discussion of the first book in the series: The Clique. What was the intention behind the iconic cover? How did Lisi create a mean girl that everyone loves? Have the pop-culture references stood the test of time? What about the writing? What was the intention behind the dialogue? Wh...

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 In this episode of EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen discuss the rules of girl code: how the rules were, how they are, and where they are going. The way we treat one another has certainly improved over the decades, but have we overcorrected? Find out which friendship movies influenced their respective generations and whether Lisi has beef with Mean Girls . Digressions include: Ell...

In this mini episode of EhMaGawd: Ellen and Lisi share their Thanksgiving plans, Ellen’s parents are having a Parent Trap moment, Lisi has a new writing process, and reveals details about a hottie in the new Clique book. Follow-up Fact: For those of you who also don’t know the name of those ski sweaters with the snowflakey ring around the neck—they’re called Fair Isle. Happy Thanksgiving, GLU’s! W...

In this episode of EhMaGawd, musical theater actresses and podcasters Jesse Lynn Harte and Lea Sevola take us behind the curtain and into the bathroom where they first met. We discuss the trauma bonds that formed on their Legally Blonde tour, hot ‘n’ horny tenors, survival jobs, and the bittersweet existence of artists. Delight as Lisi is constantly forced to ask Ellen and the girls what they’re t...

Today on EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen discuss adult mean girls at work and in the wild. Why are they so nasty? How do they choose their targets? When is it appropriate to fight back? And how to step into your power without getting fired or arrested. Ellen shares a personal story about her adult mean girl, and Lisi reveals an IRL incident that inspired a Claire revenge scene in The Clique. Not to brag,...

In this info-packed episode of EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen analyze the evolution of Bridezilla, the out-of-control cost of getting hitched, bridesmaid migrations, wedding values, and how we can all do better by taking Lisi’s BPC (bachelorette party challenge). Digressions include Sarah Jessica Parker’s uncanny ability to grow foot bones. They also answer an Ask a GLU about controlling brides. CURRENT...

Today on EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen attempt to do Gawd’s work by explaining the nature of friend drama and offering solutions to eradicate it. Ellen shares the story of her biggest friend breakup, and Lisi tries to shed light on what may be happening beneath the surface. Digressions include Mommy make-up, the definition of low-key, and the fact that Ellen seriously thought Lisi had never heard of 69...

Today on EhMaGawd, we are DUH-YING because the dashing, hilarious, social media influencer, creator, podcaster, and life-long GLU Harry Hill is here!!! Among a billion things we discuss his Clique obsession, iconic posts, (@veryharryhill), writing goals and writing distractions. There is also a mean girl confession that will shock your socks off. CURRENT STATE OF THE UNION IN//OUT Butter//Protein...

Stand down, first responders. This episode was an emergency, but only for us. We were beyond excited to share a fantastic interview with an alpha influencer, but she had upload issues that rendered the episode DOA. Soooo, we—being hard-hitting show-must-go-on types—busted out a last minuter. After some housekeeping announcements, it’s a digression extravaganza. Topics include: algorithm fear-baiti...

Today on EhMaGawd , Ellen is in New York, and Lisi is in panic as she is convinced they are bombing at Camp Pendleton. It’s all digressions today as they discuss empaths, mentor mess-ups, brain trickery, how to score theater tickets, Massie’s one and only Swift song, and how people are either characters or pieces of work. Which one are you? CURRENT STATE of THE UNION IN//OUT They Bomb//She Bangs T...

Episode #16 Tuesday, September 30, 2025 In this episode of EhMaGawd , Lisi has COVID, and Ellen learns she’s too old for flannel. Still, they manage to dissect The Summer I Turned Pretty (sorry, Jeremiah), Griffin in Summer , Chicken Spaghetti, and all things New York. If you hate pointless rambling, this episode is not for you. CURRENT STATE OF THE UNION IN//OUT Tump//Dump Fridge Cig//Diet Coke C...

In this episode of EhMaGawd, Kortney Riley —holistic aesthetician, Reiki master practitioner, healing expert, and coach—teaches us how simple beauty and wellness can actually be. Is salmon sperm legit? Is creatine a trend? What should we eat for breakfast? Where should you get Botox? Is it okay to secretly drug your family? Answers to these questions and dozens more! Supplements We Mentioned Jarro...

In this AH-MAZING episode of EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen hang hard with online personality turned entrepreneur Lauren Elizabeth. In this candid conversation, we discuss LA living, leaky boobs, wedding playlists, life as an influencer, motherhood, and of course, the iconic marble pill case. Warning: This episode contains several EhMaGawd exclusive announcements. So if you don’t like knowing things bef...

In this episode of EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen intend to discuss the moment girlhood is having in our culture, and they do for, like, a minute. Then, it’s mostly digressions that include the landing strips, beauty standards, face shaming, phone cases that reflect our souls, Lisi’s new wardrobe, Ellen’s new hobby, and Massie’s new pet. If there is drama in your life, Lisi and Ellen want to hear about...

In this episode of EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen are joined by Mary Woodard A Librarian for 35+ years, former President of the Texas Library Association, and Ellen’s OG Influencer. We discussed the insanity of book bans, dragon and fairy porn, and “Mimi’s” book recommendation for 2025. Digressions include the Streisand Effect and the ah-dorable way librarians line up single file at bars. CURRENT STATE...

In this episode of EhMaGawd, Ellen and Lisi discuss THE Crystal Ball, Ellen’s psychic reading, and Lisi’s license plate messages from above. We’re also spilling the tea with updates on our new adult Clique Novel,  State of the Reunion ! Digressions include: vajazzles, Korean spas, nudity, hairless cats, and Brazilian waxes. CURRENT STATE OF THE UNION IN//OUT 3 oz Curls//Bicep Curls Jessica St...

In this episode of EhMaGawd, Ellen and Lisi discuss loose and watery boundaries; a condition they refer to as  Boundarrhea.  They explore the five leading causes of boundarrhea, share their personal experiences, and explain Lisi’s very Massie Block-coded method for binding boundaries called S.O.L.I.D. Here’s a cheat sheet: S: State it. O: Own It L: Label it. I: Identify the fear. D: Do i...

In this episode of EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen are joined by the wildly talented author-slash-journalist-slash-Substacker-slash-activist-slash-Clique expert, Iman Hariri-Kia. The conversation includes Iman’s brilliant analysis of the Pretty Committee, the struggles and joys of writing, and the best opening sentence ever. Digressions include how pubic hair creates friendships. CURRENT STATE OF THE UNI...

In this episode of EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen discuss forced fun, the term "best friend”, ChatGPT therapy, and body image issues. Digressions include Ellen’s Glen Arbor glow-up, Rent sing-a-longs, and spray tans. The Current State of the Union IN/OUT Rot/Glitter Spraycations/Staycations Booze Choose/Booze Cruise Xoxo, Lisi & Ellen Bella Tamayo, you are our graphics goddess, marketing muse, and p...

In this episode of EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen had a blast with Elizabeth McLaughlin, the charming, talented, and very Type-A actor who played Massie Block. Topics include: Elizabeth’s day-one illness, the casting process, IRL on-set tension between Massie and Kuh-laire, their favorite looks, and the impact Elizabeth’s ketchup obsession had on Lisi’s character development. Digressions include: work e...

In this episode of EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen discuss the GLU’s Reddit outrage surrounding the Podcast’s paywall. They acknowledge your point of view, share theirs, and ultimately decide that the wall is done for the weekly pod. Digressions include Lisi’s assortment of eyewear, the shocking discovery that Ellen has never heard of John Cougar Mellencamp, Diet Coke, vodka, and lemon (ew!), and the col...

In this episode of EhMaGawd, Lisi and Ellen explore the complexities of female friendship. They share personal anecdotes, Lisi’s angsty journal entry, and offer solutions to common issues. Oh, and there’s a new acronym on the scene: EGO now stands for E hmagawd G et O ut ofyourownway. Digressions include: Donkey milk, Crystal’s surprise engagement, the guest list for Ellen’s bachelorette party, an...

In this episode of EhMaGawd, iconic costume designer, Mandi Line tells us how a baby grows up to become the stylist for 90210, Greek, The Bold Type, Charmed, Shameless, Drop Dead Diva, Ten Things I Hate About You, Pretty Little Liars, The Young and the Restless, and ah-bviously The Clique . (Seriously, these credits are just a teeny bit of what she’s done.) Mandi fondly remembers Ellen’s wardrobe...