I Can't Wait To Tell You

"I have a Major in Gay with a Minor in Useless"This week, Leila and Hannah sit down with actor, writer, comedian, and certified delightful human Parker Callahan! He is the creator of the multimedia solo show Soda Pop, community organizer, and apparently six degrees away from every gay person on Earth. The trio dives into everything from lottery-winning strategies and the emotional devast...

"Pregnant women have been drinking Doctor Pepper for decades."This week, Hannah and Leila sit down with Eleanor Sheers, founder of Forth Studio to talk about the bold leap that turned an idea into one of Chicago's most beloved movement communities. From taking risks as an entrepreneur to trusting her instincts when no clear roadmap existed, Eleanor shares what it really takes to buil...

"When does 🐓 in my mouth come in?"It’s just Hannah and Leila this week, and somehow that means we cover EVERYTHING! From grief and psychic predictions to dating app disasters, what can we say? We contain multitudes. Fresh off Hannah’s 34th birthday, the girls recap a truly iconic celebration featuring a Beyoncé Freakum Dress dance class and getting out of your comfort zone with your fri...

Pop open the wine! It's a late night pod recording with comedian, actor, editor, and longtime bestie Jesse Kendall for a giggle-filled episode! We pour into apocalypse prep, Vegas strip clubs, B12 injections, ugly-hot hookups, and childhood snack trauma all in one sitting. Hannah shares what it was like filming an emotionally intense short film and becoming numb to flashing a crew. It opens up to...

This week, Hannah and Leila are joined by comedian and improviser Erin Uttich for a chaotic, hilarious, and even EXPLOSIVE (sorry) conversation. We talk girls’ trips gone wrong, women’s sports obsession (Heated Rivalry has been going on!) and touching back to our Tumblr roots. Erin also shares the impulse to quit everything to go to trade school and how online friendships became real-life chosen f...

"Let me ask you if you think something's rude..."This week we’re joined by the insanely funny Kristen Aviles and… we really go there. We discuss criminal behavior (cutting in line at the bagel shop) and dips into age of attraction and the absolute horror of being perceived in public. Kristen talks about being in a new relationship where she’s the older one (scandalous, apparently), l...

Manifesting a make out summer in the Windy City 💋 This week, we're joined by stylist, confidence coach, and content creator Julia Parzyck (@fitfatandallthat) for one of our most unfiltered, honest, and HOTTEST episodes yet. We talk about what it actually means to feel confident in your body, how personal style can be a tool for healing and self-expression, and why getting out of your comfort...

We are embracing the false spring of Chicago! This week, we’re joined by improviser and performer Tricia Brown for a funny and honest conversation about resetting your life—from habits to mindset to how we connect with each other. We get into everything from middle school chaos and friendship lore to astrology hot takes (and guesses), solo traveling, and why making your bed might actually fix your...

This week we’re joined by comedian, musician, and friend Chas Lilly and the conversation goes exactly where you’d expect… and also absolutely nowhere we planned. We start with a long overdue dentist confession before spiraling into conspiracy theories, the weird reality of trying to “make it” in comedy, and why going viral might actually be a nightmare. We also get into celebrity cloning rumors, w...

It's been 20 years...This week, we're unpacking the emotional hangover of big transitions and realizing your nervous system didn’t get the memo that the stress is over. Also, we can't keep you waiting any longer! Hannah finally dives in to her new-year psychic reading as well as her sister's tea of being on Farmer Wants a Wife. As always, we catch up on reality TV spirals (The Trai...

We’re kicking off 2026 with one of our favorite humans: comedian, musician, and harmony queen Deb Duncan! Deb joins us to ring in the new year with big laughs, pop culture hot takes, and surprisingly earnest conversations about creativity, discomfort, and trying new things. We get into award-season movies, Heated Rivalries (pun intended), and Jonathan Bailey’s universal appeal. Deb opens up about...

In our final episode of 2025, we’re a little hungover, off script, but as always, open and honest! We discuss the closing of a chapter and how grief, relief, gratitude, and intuition can all exist at the same time as well as the universe making room for us and always having our backs. From reflecting on 2025 to imagining a pleasure-forward, fear-following 2026, this episode is about letting go, ta...

This week, we are joined by comedian, community organizer, and Chicago legend Max Thomas for an episode that somehow covers everything from Thanksgiving recovery to Berlin sex clubs. We kick things off with a Thanksgiving recap and recovery (pass the norovirus please!) into the importance of community during the holidays. Max shares amazing resources, and the crew discusses why Chicago shows up fo...

Today we welcome comedian, improviser, and all-around firecracker Arlieta Hall for a conversation that swings from chaotic laughter to surprisingly tender revelations. We kick things off with a full-blown “football wife identity crisis,” debating whether the sudden use of go blue is authentic connection…or pure survival instinct. From there, we dive into all things Midwestern culture, mall nostalg...

Family matters this week because we are joined by the one and only Arielle Gorstein! Leila's sister hops on the mic to dive into sisterhood, raising kids in the digital age, and balancing life in your 30s. The trio, of course, hit on nostalgic memories, from matching outfits to sibling fights, and iconic AIM screen names (be sure to tag yourself in the poll)! Arielle also opens up about naviga...

This week, Hannah and Leila get cozy, embracing the first days of fall. This episode has everything: getting real about getting off of birth control, drugstore skincare holy grails, and, of course, remembering the iconic Diane Keaton. Embracing not only pumpkin season but sick season, Leila shares about getting a 100% on her allergy test (humble brag) while Hannah finally begins to recover from si...

This episode, Hannah and Leila welcome Second City alum, comedy legend, and one of the quickest improvisers in the game, Kylie Fitzgerald! From legendary nights on the Second City stage to navigating life with ADHD, Kylie brings stories that are equal parts funny, real, and deeply relatable. They talk about why “debriefing” isn’t the same as gossip, what therapy can and can’t teach you, and how im...

Autoimmune girls rise up! Kim Quindlen—comedian, mom of two, and internet favorite—joins the pod for a chaotic, heartfelt, and laugh-out-loud conversation. From explaining Catholic guilt to the realities of juggling motherhood, Kim shares how she finds joy in the grind of comedy and community. They also touch on television's hot topics, such as  The Paper and Great British Bake Off . This is a...

This week, Leila and Hannah sit down with comedian and improviser Audrey Schiffhauer for a lively conversation about comedy, creativity, and saying yes to adventure. The episode kicks off with the trio catching up on matching Nuuly fashion rentals, navigating social media spirals, and why the Great British Bake Off is the most wholesome reality TV show out there. Hannah also shares the hilarious (...

This week, Leila and Hannah are joined by certified dog magnet, cruise ship victim, and SC Mainstage delight, Bill Letz! The trio drive down memory lane with green room giggles and below deck behind-the-scenes. From Billy Mole to prom night, this episode might also feature the most censors to date (sorry, Shelby)! As always, the squad gets heartfelt with the King of "F**k Around Fridays"...

This week, Hannah and Leila are joined by comedian and style icon Dani James! Today's convo goes far and wide, somehow covering sketchy “couples” massages in basement parlors, nostalgic movie nights, why blockbuster rom-coms have disappeared, and the eternal quest for a truly good gluten-free bagel. They also get candid about personal style reinventions, dopamine dressing, cowboy boots, and fi...

Here comes the groom! This week, the girls are joined by a very special guest—Leila’s husband and beloved friend of the pod, Joey Shulman! But first, Hannah and Leila debrief a chaotic summer night full of bar photo booth matchmaking, short king surprises, and a mysterious birthday boy. Then, Joey takes the hot seat to reflect on getting married, being obsessed with Wikipedia, and his long-time lo...

This week, Hannah and Leila are joined by the one and only Kerry Sheridan—nurse, ex-Chicagoan, and longtime friend of the pod. They reminisce on ten years of friendship, from topless sunbathing in Austin to forming their musical comedy duo Ruth & Elaine. Expect nostalgia, laughter, and deeply personal moments. The squad opens up about body image, aging, and the ego-death-inducing acid trip. Pl...

Your favorite podcast is back! Hannah and Leila return, newly recharged (and in one case, newly wed), to catch up on life, love, and timeless gingham. They’re joined by beloved guest and Chicago staple Isaac Snyder, just one week away from a big move to L.A. The trio dives deep into leaving comfort zones, what it means to pursue creative dreams, and the bittersweetness of saying goodbye to chosen...

This week, Hannah and Leila are joined by the delightful Damon Royster! This episode features hilarious and heartfelt conversations that cover everything from Disney-fied date fails to hot yoga revelations. They also discover the journey of finding your place in the world—whether that’s Chicago, LA, or a candlelit yoga studio with no mirrors. Damon shares iconic stories of bringing romantic flings...