Rich Spinster

This week on The Rich Spinster Podcast, RS dives into the firing of the press secretary, the high stakes of the upcoming midterms, and the growing political fire that’s beginning to burn in small-town America. She also takes a hard look at how dangerously desensitized we’ve become to gun violence and what it says about a society that has learned to live with the unthinkable.  From political shake-...

This week on the Rich Spinster Podcast, RS dives into the horrifying Cornell sexual assault case and what it reveals about the deeply troubling ways society continues to view women. The case isn’t just about what allegedly happened, but it’s about the systems, attitudes, and culture that allow misogyny and violence against women to persist. So what will it actually take to turn this sinking ship a...

This week on the Rich Spinster Podcast, RS grabs the clippers and makes the ultimate declaration of freedom: cutting off her hair and embracing the liberation that comes with letting go of expectations and inches. She also dives into the Nolan Wells case, before turning to something a little sweeter: the music of middle age. As some of the albums and songs that defined our younger years hit the 40...

This week on the Rich Spinster Podcast, Alexis is asking a question that feels more urgent by the day: Where the hell is the courage? From celebrities like Ed Sheeran to our elected officials to the press, far too many people seem willing to stay silent in the face of things that should demand outrage. Courage may be in short supply among the adults in the room, but there is hope in a generation o...

This week on the Rich Spinster Podcast , the Rich Spinster is proudly claiming her place in Generation Flex, that sweet spot between younger Gen X and older Millennials, and making the case that we may have grown up during the best of both worlds. From life before social media took over everything to witnessing technology completely transform how we live, communicate, and connect…we really did hav...

This week on the Rich Spinster Podcast , RS reflects on the loss of Dolly Parton, an icon so deeply woven into the fabric of American culture that somehow, we collectively convinced ourselves she would always be here. Her passing forces us to reckon not only with the loss of a legend, but with the strange grief that comes when someone feels too beloved, too familiar, and too permanent to ever leav...

This week on the Rich Spinster Podcast, RS has questions and unfortunately, the government keeps providing material. Farmers are outraged over the U.S. importing beef, while the government has apparently decided that protected wild horses need to be rounded up because…why not add that to the chaos? Then there are Natalie Harp’s eyebrow-raising love letters, complete with Pride & Prejudice refe...

This episode explores the fractures we carry, some visible, like a broken toe, and others buried much deeper, like a broken maternal bond. Alexis reflects on the mother wounds so many people carry and the complicated work of releasing pain that began in the very place where love and safety were supposed to live. It’s an episode about acknowledging what broke you without allowing it to keep you bro...

In this episode of the Rich Spinster Podcast, Alexis talks about Miss Rachel officially earning her invitation to the cookout, the importance of having tough conversations, and the wisdom to know when it’s time to stop talking and walk away. She also makes the case for why, with everything going on in the world, we desperately need some GOOD news every now and then. From serious reflection to shar...

On this episode of the Rich Spinster Podcast,  the RS discusses one of life's hardest truths: sometimes loving someone isn't enough to justify holding on. She reflects on the courage it takes to walk away from relationships, even when the love is real. Proving that sometimes the internet gives us comedy gold, she also weighs in on the newscaster who fell asleep live on air, and shares wh...

In this episode of the Rich Spinster Podcast, the Rich Spinster follows up on a conversation sparked by a recent clip about church culture, discussing the ways homophobia persists in both the church and Black Greek Letter Organizations. She also reflects on Minority Mental Health Month, exploring the importance of healing, authenticity, and creating spaces where people can be fully seen and suppor...

This week on the Rich Spinster Podcast, Alexis wonders what life will even look like now that the World Cup is over, breaks down why Hunter Biden has become one of the Democrats' most unapologetic and fearless voices, and examines the political influence of religion, particularly the lasting harm many Black women have experienced at the hands of the church. In a world where we're looking...

On this week's episode of the Rich Spinster Podcast, Alexis dives into a week that somehow managed to be stranger than fiction. She reflects on the unexpected passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, reacts to Mitch McConnell's long-awaited "proof of life" after seemingly disappearing for a month, and tries to make sense of the explosive parasite-fueled diarrhea outbreak sweeping acr...

In this week's episode of the Rich Spinster podcast, Alexis unpacks the administration's Great American Mess of Fourth of July festivities in Washington, D.C., the relentless heat wave that's turned the Northeast into a sauna, and the lingering question everyone wants answered: Is Mitch McConnell actually alive? From smoke-filled skies over the nation's capital to the increasin...

On this week’s episode of the Rich Spinster Podcast, Alexis comes to Oprah Winfrey's defense, unpacking the wave of online criticism directed at one of the world's most influential women and exploring why internet outrage so often misses the bigger picture. She also weighs in on the debacle surrounding the Great American State Fair, reflects on the importance of building genuine connecti...

This week on the Rich Spinster Podcast, Alexis is serving up a little bit of everything. From reflecting on the blessing of a good father to the opening of the Obama Library, she dives into the stories, moments, and musings that have been living rent-free in her mind. Along the way, she tackles Kool-Aid pineapples, Jay-Z’s Target deal, and yes, even Badu P*ssy. Life has a way of mixing the sweet w...

After a brief hiatus, Alexis is back behind the mic, catching listeners up on what’s been happening in her world and breaking down a few pop culture stories that demanded her attention. Equal parts funny, insightful, and unapologetically honest, Rich Spinster delivers the kind of conversation that feels like sitting down with your realest girlfriend. Tune in every Monday for sharp commentary, live...

Season 1 of the Rich Spinster Podcast was an absolute joy with equal parts release, reflection, and raw expression. While I’m on break, take this time to catch up on past episodes and sit with the conversations we’ve already started. I’ll be back on June 2, 2026. I'll be coming with even more fire and fury.

In this episode, Alexis reflects on Women’s History Month, going beyond celebration to honor the deep influence, resilience, and everyday acts of love that women bring to the world. She centers the often-overlooked contributions of Black women, highlighting how their leadership, care, and strength have shaped families, communities, and movements for justice and equality. Throughout the episode, Al...

In this episode, Alexis delivers a razor-sharp monologue aimed squarely at voters who helped usher in the current administration and now seem shocked by the consequences. Her message is simple: if you voted for this, sign up for it. Enlist. Volunteer. Put your body where your ballot was. No more anonymous chaos from the comfort of brunch. Throughout “Sign Up,” Alexis blends biting humor with moral...

This episode, Alexis discusses Pam Bondi freestyling in front of Congress, the fact that aliens are real, and that Bad Bunny is carrying the Americas. Also, where is Miss Nancy?!

In this episode, Alexis examines the persistence of the resistance , arguing that real change is sustained by people who keep showing up long after the spotlight fades. She condemns the growing pattern of journalists being arrested or intimidated for doing their jobs, warning that attacks on the press are a direct threat to democracy. Alexis then turns her critique toward celebrity culture, callin...

In this week’s episode, Alexis shares a powerful moment from an unexpected encounter in a parking lot, one that sparked a deeper reflection on the necessity of human connection in uncertain times. She discusses the courage she’s seeing in communities across the country and what that collective bravery signifies within today’s political landscape. Marking a full year since her last trip to Target,...

This episode, Alexis discusses protesters, artists, and the future of this democracy.

In this episode, Alexis looks back on the events of 2025, looks ahead to the promise of 2026, unpacks the conflict in Venezuela, and expresses the enduring hope for the salvation of democracy.