Unstable Topics

This week, Sarah and Maggie chat with special guests Megan McCaleb and Janette Cerami from I HARDLY KNOW HER! Podcast. About Megan and Janette - They met doing improv and, though they live in different cities (and states!) they still have that long distance bestie connection only improv can bring together. In fact, they use improv to build team culture, and promote the “yes, and” philosophy on the...

The human brain repeats 90% of it’s thoughts every day, and 80% of those thoughts are negative… which makes us think “dang… what are we thinking about all the time?”

The human brain repeats 90% of it’s thoughts every day, and 80% of those thoughts are negative… which makes us think “dang… what are we thinking about all the time?”

This week Sarah shares some truly gross facts to see how Maggie will react. But first! They celebrate engagements and share all the ways proposals can, and have, gone wrong. Plus a game of Jack Off that pits Robin Williams’ character JACK against The Incredibles Jack Jack to see who would be a better son in real life. Want the facts?  Fact: Rat Kings are real. When a group of rats living in c...

This week Sarah shares some truly gross facts to see how Maggie will react. But first! They celebrate engagements and share all the ways proposals can, and have, gone wrong. Plus a game of Jack Off that pits Robin Williams’ character JACK against The Incredibles Jack Jack to see who would be a better son in real life. Time stamps: 1:44 Hey Bestie: Proposals gone wrong 7:19 Fact 1: The Rat King rei...

Sarah impresses everyone with her cat impression. Plus the definitive best way for children to eat watermelon, Maggie guesses the word Sarah is thinking (eventually) and these facts: Fact: people often think of cats spending their days napping, but they also spend 15-20% of their time grooming themselves. React: Cats spent up to 20% of their day grooming themselves - Are you a dog or a cat person?...

Sarah impresses everyone with her cat impression. Plus the definitive best way for children to eat watermelon, Maggie guesses the word Sarah is thinking (eventually) and these facts: Fact: people often think of cats spending their days napping, but they also spend 15-20% of their time grooming themselves. React: Cats spent up to 20% of their day grooming themselves - Are you a dog or a cat person?...

This week's super short content is all about the driest place on Planet Earth. It might surprise you!

This week's super short content is all about the driest place on Planet Earth. It might surprise you!

This week, Sarah and Maggie are joined by possible replacement besties, Marie & Kate from Napping Through Happy Hour! A little bit about our guests: Marie & Kate are performers, friends, and hilarious. Their podcast Napping Through Happy Hour interviews interesting people about a variety of topics. We had the best time on their show, and were honored to have them stop by and chat with us!...

If you’ve been listening since day one and the days of 5-minute JAMS , you will recognize a fact in this episode. And, yet, Sarah and Maggie are still surprising each other! Here are the facts, but tune in for the reacts! Fact: Scotland's national animal is  the unicorn. In Celtic mythology, the fictional creature is connected with both chivalry and dominance as well as purity and innocence.&...

Enjoy this bite sized episode where we discuss the origins of the word "lunch" and our ideal mid-day beverage.

Maggie confesses to not sending “thank you” notes in a timely fashion and Sarah forgives her… mostly. Their fictional patreon Beatrice, on the other hand, might be getting a little irritated by her lack of mail. Plus they spill facts like Romans spilled wine, like these two doozies: Fact: Buckets have been around since the 6th century BC, carrying and holding liquids of all kinds. But it wasn't un...

Happy Independence Day from this non-holiday themed episode! Sarah and Maggie find the perfect replacement besties with the hosts of the very funny, fact-slinging, Bravo-loving podcast, Right Answers Mostly. A little bit about Claire Donald & Tess Bellomo: These two besties are full of mostly correct information and are a wealth of Bravo knowledge. Their podcast RIGHT ANSWERS MOSTLY showcases...

Sarah and Maggie learn sometimes the best lines, and characters, are improvised.  But first, a nightmare about having friends surprise you with an inground pool! Then come the facts! Fact: JAWS most iconic lines “You’re gonna need a bigger boat” was improvised. As screenwriter Carl Gottlieb told The Hollywood Reporter , “You’re gonna need a bigger boat” had become a running joke on the film’s...

Global warming is coming for Sarah and Maggie and summer activities are melting away. But that doesn’t stop them from recording a jam-packed episode about the Eiffel Tower, Betty Boop, and some entertaining Jacks from the past. Wanna know the facts? You’re in luck! Check ‘em out below: Fact: Thanks to the summer heat and thermal expansion, the Eiffel Tower can be 15 cm taller in the summer months!...

Sarah and Maggie chat with guestie bestie Jasmine Ellis and decide she would def be in their top 8 on MySpace. A little bit about our guestie bestie: Jasmine Ellis has Dallas roots, but can be seen touring across the country and now calls Los Angeles home. Her comedy special “Nobody’s Queen” is available on Amazon Prime, and was named one of the best end of year comedy specials of 2021 by NPR. Her...

Sarah and Maggie get into the zen headspace of someone who truly savors a banana, and possibly spends $500,000+ on a bottle of really old wine. Specifically, the fact that: A bottle of 1945 Romanee-Conti sold at auction for $558,000 in 2018. Can you imagine spending that kind of money and never drinking the bottle of wine? Just keeping it in a tiny room off one of your wine cellars to entertain di...

Sarah 100% knows who Jack Harlow is, and definitely did not read off his Wikipedia page in this game of “You Don’t Know Jack.” And, more facts like: Fact: What do Miss Piggy and Yoda have in common? They were both voiced by the same person, puppeteer Frank Oz React: If you were a puppet, who would you want to do your voice?  Fact: Psycho was the first movie to show a toilet flushing. React: W...

Sarah and Maggie interview guestie bestie, seamstress and influencer Lillia Whittington and realize she is SEW cool. About our guestie bestie: Lillia Whittington is a Denton based influencer who’s using her love of sewing to educate others about the magic of making your own clothing. Her looks have walked the red carpet at New York Fashion Week, and she is currently a TA at TWU in their fashion pr...

Sarah and Maggie learn Barbie’s full name and think about what they would do if they were the best doll on the planet. Plus, the merits and perils of artificial intelligence from robot vacuums to writing scripts, and a recipe for Ritz Cracker Toffee bars that will have you saying “dah!” Want all the facts? Well, here ya go! Fact: The Barbie doll’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts, from Willo...

Sarah and Maggie talk about brassieres and how Times Square got its name. Plus Sarah has never felt like a doofus in her entire life. But first, they talk about undiagnosed ADHD and the power of watching TikTok videos to excuse any and all distracted behavior. Want all the facts? Check it: FACT: Bras were invented in France in the 1890s. Originally called a “corselet gorge,” The undergarment we kn...

Sarah and Maggie introduce the world to the voice and composer of Unstable Topics theme song, Summer Berman and talk about slug landlords. About our guestie bestie: Summer teaches rock vocals and performance for kids, will be teaching a lyric writing camp this summer, and is one of the coolest moms around for how endlessly creative and cool she is. Follow her on instagram at summer_m_berman! What...

Sarah and Maggie learn that cows have best friends, and find their new favorite word. Plus, they chat about first CDs and dancing like nobody's watching. Want all the unstable facts? Peep them below: Fact: Like humans, cows can form deep bonds with other cows and develop friendships which can last their whole lives. Research has shown they can exhibit signs of stress when they're not near their fr...

Sarah and Maggie talk about a deadly molasses spill in 1919, and secreted mucus that keeps snails alive. But first they talk about a woman who has never ordered pizza and the takes are hotter than Little Caesar’s Hot ‘n’ Ready! Want the full facts? Check ‘em out: FACT: In January 1919, a tank holding nearly two and a half million gallons of molasses burst and covered the North End of Boston. This...