Media Munch

Moms- we all have them- and if we are fortunate enough to have a good relationship with ours, that connection lasts a lifetime. But mothers are so much more than the people who tuck you in at night and cook you good (hopefully) food. They have an identity and a life independent from motherhood. As I've been running, I was curious about the intersection between running and the moms who do... becaus...

Starting something new is always intimidating and running is no different. Fortunately, Cadence Dubus and Rachel Spurrier are joining the how to help! We talk about how their coaching programs are built with brand-new runners in mind, why the sport can feel inaccessible, and how to build a running practice that fits YOU. You can learn more about the programs Brooklyn Strength, Cadence, and Rachel...

Running can seem like the easiest way to get out and exercise, but for some, it's not so simple. Fortunately groups like Achilles International works to break barriers to races and encourage movement in folks with disabiliities. With over 60 chapters across the United States and the globe, this non-profit truly puts their advocacy in action. Francesco Magisano is the NYC chapter's regional...

After sharing my personal history with running, my curiosity led me to wonder what the ACTUAL history of running is. Where did it all start, how has time repeated itself, and where are we going (or running to) in the future? Our very first guest on the podcast is Dr. Sam Edwards from Loughborough University in the U.K. He is going to lead us through a crash course in the history of running. It&#39...

You either hate running or you love it. But if you hate running (like I did for most of my life), how do you come to love it? What is the special sauce that takes a person from dreading a morning run to signing up for weekly 5ks? Allow me to shed some light on the subject... Of course, do what is best for you! You don't even have to run after listening to this. But, if you're running curio...

Like many before me and many more after, my relationship with running was born out of hate. You couldn't PAY me to run. But here I am PAYING to run my first marathon... This is the enemies to lovers origin story between me and running. CONTENT WARNING: There is mention of mental illness and disordered eating. Please be mindful when listening and take care of yourself! More to be found on Insta...

A thesis, if you will, for Follow the Cat's premiere series featuring running. For the next several weeks we'll dive deep into the history, culture, and process of running. There will be conversations with professionals, coaches, and everyday runners. All of this will culminate in the running of my first marathon! More to be found on Instagram @followthecat.pod and on YouTube @followthecat...

Just one girl today and you know what that means, a solo Sophie episode diving into another not-so-covered below the fold story from the world. This time, Sophie is giving you a crash course into the delusional and down-right awful world that is looksmaxxing- a manosphere subculture that is on the rise. Maybe you've seen some of these Chads on social media or you just watched Louise Theroux&#3...

Sophie is going solo again this week and that means another episode of Below the Fold. If you have any connection to the world of entertainment, then you've probably heard about what is happening with Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and ex (?) bachelorette Taylor Frankie Paul. This episode is your sparks notes guide to what is happening sprinkled with a little opinion and a healthy dose of specul...

2 girls are back but with a twist! Special guest M'Kayla joins the podcast for a very special Oscars Sunday episode. Though Sophie and M'Kayla have only seen THREE out of 10 of the films nominated for Best Picture in the 2026 Academy Awards, they are still going to have opinions. BE WARY OF SPOILERS!!! So, based on synopsis alone, the girls make their predictions for who will win the night...

As Rosie takes some well-deserved time for herself, Sophie takes a deep dive into what's on her mind (or at least one topic... there is A LOT going on in there). This series called Below the Fold will hopefully bring timely stories that aren't getting front page treatment but are still fascinating and deserve a little discussion. For the first episode, we are looking into this growing tren...

Since a historic blizzard kept the girls from yapping this week, here is a little something from Sophie's podcasting lore... Sophie: I've had a SERIES of podcasts throughout my life. One of my favorite segments was when my friend Shireen and I met once a month to dissect a movie. In honor of Oscar season, here is an old episode we did about the 2024 Academy Award Best Picture winner, '...

It's murder on the dance floor... Welcome to the first episode of the Movie of the Month series where we take a deep dive into film. An old friend of mine joins me on the episode to roast and respect these cinematic masterpieces and/or flops. And what better way to launch the subseries than with the film on everybody's lips: Emerald Fennel's thriller, Saltburn. WHAT A FILM. Let's j...