My Problematic Past

Send us Fan Mail Spike & Elkiss discuss celebrity block lists, the Met Gala, Macklemore's Hind's Hall, the conscious baby, Drake vs. Kendrick beef, Bridgerton, and Google AI. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Spike & Elkiss discuss the rise of lesbian pop stars, child-to-adult celebrity transitions, and Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets Department. They also cover student protests for Palestine, the "uncommitted" movement, and Elkiss' identity theft. Other topics discussed include the celebrity divorces of Gypsy Rose and the Golden Bachelor, JoJo Si...

Send us Fan Mail In this sobering S.O.T.U episode, Spike and Elkiss discuss the docu-series "Quiet on Set" about abuse at Nickelodeon, The Zone of Interest, Kate Middleton and the royal family, and the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. They also dive into J Lo's new movie "The Greatest Love Story Never Told" and documentary "This Is Me...Now: A Love Stor...

Send us Fan Mail Spike & Elkiss are joined by Miles “Dunefreak” French to talk about all things Dune. They discuss Frank Herbert’s iconic Dune Saga, failed Dune film adaptations, colonialism in sci-fi, and white savior tropes. They dive into Dune Part 2 featuring dear friends - Timothy Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler, and Florence Pugh. Miles explains Dune lore about the Fremen, Bene Gesserit...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, your hosts & Rocket continue rating and reviewing Oscar-nominated films for Best Picture and other awards. They discuss edging, complex female characters, childhood situationships, and the "born sexy yesterday" trope. Listen for a HEATED debate about Poor Things and to hear how Saltburn got snubbed.  Oscar Nominated movies discussed: Past Lives Poor...

Send us Fan Mail Elkiss and Spike are joined by Attorney Rocket a.k.a Spike's bf, to review and rate the 2024 Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees. They also discuss Elkiss's appearance on Beyond the Pale, voting "uncommitted," Bradley Cooper blind items, and #HillaryBarbie.  Oscar Nominations discussed in this epi: Anatomy of a Fall Barbie The Holdovers Killers of The Flower M...

Send us Fan Mail Spike and Elkiss are joined by Pod Fave, Tatganj, in honor of Valentine's Day a.k.a Winter Halloween. They read listener's bad dating stories and tell some of their own. They also discuss having a rizzless college experience, ruling polycules, Wisconsin lingo, post-game interviews, UTIs,  and himbos.  Follow Tatjang on Instagram @futuremsharrystyles and feel free to slid...

Send us Fan Mail In this S.O.T.U episode, Spike and Elkiss discuss the Mean Girls musical movie, having no-screentime childhoods, Jacob Elordi and Renee Rapp, Gypsy Rose, the Jeffrey Epstein list, and Saltburn. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Spike and Elkiss are joined by fashion influencer Jackie (@arcticjackie) to make 2024 trend predictions. They also discuss Fortnite, makeup vloggers, New Year's resolutions,  Stanley Cups,  Hannah Montanna core, and how to find baggy jeans.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Spike & Elkiss dive into the top pop culture moments of 2023 and give their persinal ins and outs of the year. They discuss Time's Person of the Year, animal uprisings, ozembic, Pantone's color of the year, the writer's and actor's strikes, nepo babies, Elon Musk, celebrity children, Bereal, political activism, and Congress being in shamble...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Spike and Elkiss discuss spotify wrapped, George Santos, Gen Alpha memes, boomer texting, celebrity relatives, Napolean, and as always Anne Patchet. They also ponder questions such as "do women have passions or interests?"  and "how does it feel to be god's favorite?" Support the show

Send us Fan Mail After taking a break from the pod, Spike & Elkiss speak about the genocide being perpetrated against the Palestinian people by Israel and funded by the US. They discuss Zionism, western media bias, social media, and U.S. imperialism. They also share educational resources they have found helpful.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Spike & Elkiss are joined by Miles "Halloween-Freak" French for VF's annual Halloween episode. Miles enlightens listeners about the queer anticapitalistic history of autumn traditions such as trick-or-treating. Spike gives a book report on Caliban and the Witch, exploring capitalism and the witch hunts.  Elkiss cancels Spike for being problematic.  They also tal...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Spike & Elkiss discuss music festival ins and outs, the Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner split, and Taylor Swift's new mans. They also do a deep dive into the Zillenial NYU Indie Film universe and discuss Emma Seligman's new film Bottoms and iconic duo Rachel Sennot and Ayo Edebiri. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Spike & Elkiss celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the pod with a special S.O.TU. episode including coverage of: celebrity apology videos, tiktok trends that need to stop,  and drama from 40 years ago. They also discuss British English, X previously known as twitter,  Goodreads, and Melinda FRENCH Gates.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Spike, Elkiss, and return guest Hissy Fit bring you special a John Waters episode in honor of Pride (delayed slay). They discuss their favorite Waters' films, famous drag queen Divine,  phalloplasty representation, pit beef, slimefluencers, summer camp, lawn flamingos, Troye Sivan's dreidel and more.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Spike & Elkiss welcome pod fave Lily back to the mic to discuss the spook and horrors of Portland, OR. They talk graveyards, strip clubs, 24 hour diners, fake businesses, dating disasters, neo nazis, being incels, and the shanghai tunnels.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this State of the Union (S.O.T.U.)  episode, Elkiss and Spike tell you what's in and what's out and what it's all about right now. They discuss the Clique books, Spike's camping extravaganza, reality stars coming out, weddings, moving in with your SO, being voluntold, the Lizzo cancellation, and the Ariana Grande & Spongebob fiasco.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Spike & Elkiss give their takes on the Barbie movie, Barbie girl summer and Barbenheimer. The also talk about the history of Barbie, Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach's relationship and films, and their favorite childhood dolls. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Your hosts our joined by TV writer and "Sex And The City" expert, Caitlan Moore, to review the infamous "And Just Like That..."  The girls talk Kim Cattrall and SJP drama, Che Pasa, dating while aging, and give their observations from doing an original SATC rewatch.  They also discuss hot strike summer, love island, and bad fashion choices.  TW: Mention of suic...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Spike & Elkiss recount their trip to New York, New York to see Broadway and comedy shows. They discuss their adventures staying in Brooklyn, Prep The Musical, rats screaming, BK gentrification restaurants, Bama Rush, needing a type A friend, and the creep next door.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Elkiss and Spike talk about having circus themed parties on opposite coasts on the same night. They discuss circus Ins and Outs, electronic magic, juggalos, stoplight performers, succession tiktok drama, tattoo artist mishaps, and bad gift giving.  Follow us at @vocallyfried on instagram and @vocallyfriedpod on tiktok. Elkiss: @latenightelkiss Spike: @intrusiv__th0t Support the sh...

Send us Fan Mail Spike & Elkiss have Hollywood correspondent, Dylan Visvikis, on the pod to discuss the WGA (Writer's Guild of America) Strike and being a screenwriter. They also talk about Dylan's shock jock alter ego "Manhog in the Morning" and humble beginnings as a choir boy.  Other topics covered include: Spike TV, tiktok controversy, Chat GPT (more like Chat FML) writ...

Send us Fan Mail Spike & Elkiss have Vocally Fried's very own broadway baby, Gabriella Enriquez, on the pod. They discuss Gabby's journey to being a broadway star and her current show - New York, New York. They also talk toxic directors, singing to strangers, gift giving gone awry, and intergenerational trauma. They also address life's important questions like: "why do peop...

Send us Fan Mail On this travel vlog style episode, Spike and Elkiss recount their weeklong retreat in Santa Barbara, the home of vocal fry. They talk piano playing predators, celeb hunting in Montesito, basic gen z, tattoos gone awry, and review bad Netflix movies. Your faithful hosts also expose the dark side of Santa Barbara.  Follow us at @vocallyfried on instagram and @vocallyfriedpod on tikt...