Best Gabe Ever

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SVUpq6ySIz-_QGLwEyM_qRNJ-kU6othabJwuJ5g5yRU/edit?usp=sharing We're back exploring the confounding corners of Reddit! The trio debate an Am I The Asshole about a man who doesn't want to take care of the dog his wife and kids have chosen to neglect. They then discuss an r/damnthat'sinteresting post that prompts a discussion on how to best kill your spouse. Also, why is the r/antiwork movement so controversial? Gabe, Allison and Melisa disagree on the semantics. But they do agree that Gabe has no filter!  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hYGtt7GrRbWNwSRb0fFwKMjX_whm3aUBMkk2fniJ4Hs/edit?usp=sharing Allison finally likes her nail color! (Thank god!) The duo then address a listener with ADHD who is worried about getting hyper fixated on their crush. Game master, Eric Silver, then joins the chat to talk about Dungeons & Dragons controversies, the art of playing RPGs and why both cute and strong goats are useful. And finally, what makes someone an "expert?"  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nr3EgMDlGCaFr0ivoMrGZKJkvg1Ug9Iinw52kmM1ekM/edit?usp=sharing In our brand new weekly show, Melisa and Gabe teach Allison about "Today I Learned" where she finds a wild story about 1700s pirates hijacking the metric system from reaching the United States. Allison also misunderstands how to actually find a subreddit. Meanwhile, Gabe is skeptical of the authenticity of Reddit posts in r/movies and on Reddit in general. And Melisa, because of her commitment to social vengeance, is one of the most famous people in her very niche subreddits. Everyone is having a different experience!  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QxhRx0w-DRZk6NcHOf7GtqT8cu2wsPCM4IIvsQLnfac/edit?usp=sharing Gabe opens up about their recent medical and mental ailments. It is exhausting to be a human! The duo then try to help a listener who feels overwhelming guilt when they aren't able to be environmentally conscious all the time. Alana Joy then joins the chat to talk about her journey of coming out and having to break her engagement to man. Which begs the question, how does compulsory heterosexuality impact all of our lives? And finally, boycotting movies! Is it worth it? This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MyEtnPAge3WCzpYdKjoDm5G77wvyK6rrXxUSWzCYq4E/edit?usp=sharing In a brand new weekly show, Gabe and Melisa attempt to teach Allison the ins and outs of the wonderful chaos that is Reddit. Our first episode includes a subreddit about Allison's engagement ring, incredible duck facts and a post about whether or not married people should have opposite sex best friends. Buckle up! It's time to explore!  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kobQdTmcl9l-4OcXiagLRl5mVVyceQLMgaMuwq41H9s/edit?usp=sharing Gabe shares how and why they picked their new name! The duo then respond to a listener who is feeling frustrated that they are always the one to reach out and make plans. This sparks a conversation about Allison and Gabe'e own friendship dynamic. They're then joined by Tara Reed the founder of Apps Without Code to talk about app design, the tech industry and what the hell it means to "code." And finally, gender reveal parties! Why are they still happening?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ah8FEYFpKTjQl_0NhbFJCAYRwDZL6Spf1QDMX738qiM/edit?usp=sharing We're going back in time to another episode without Gabe! (Recorded before their name change.) Allison and Melisa start off with a discussion of Allison's new mortal nemesis. The duo then try to help a listener whose sister is using their therapist's opinion as ammunition to prove she is always right and being mistreated. They're then joined by TV critic, Ashley Ray, who discusses the history of Black TV shows, forcing diverse characters in White stories and the changing landscape of TV in a world full of streamers. And finally, how much does where we grew up influence who we are today? And why don't we have accents?  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16DmAgaQUA0w9JowmE_TYfYxAI3E4JNedbu03atvUCBM/edit?usp=sharing Gabe opens up about their broken engagement and why it's been so difficult to talk about publicly. The duo is then joined by Dr. Marc Schulz the associate director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which has studied human happiness and fulfillment over decades. What makes us truly happy? And why is talking to strangers on a train one way to get there? And finally, George Santos. A true dumpster fire of a human being. This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey. To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

tw: suicide, light transphobia, racist language in context of time period, sexual assault, incest, violent crime Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VcJAHssERzj7wlLLp3GUgLch4YBR1YZ0t0WF5kvR5yc/edit?usp=sharing Gabe (still going by Gaby in this episode) is a week out from top surgery and walks Allison through the whole vulnerable rollercoaster of a process! A listener writes in with a really tough question about how to explain a death by suicide in their family to other people. Next, Root Of Evil and Facing Evil co-host Yvette Gentile joins the podcast to talk about her own history with being connected to a gruesome crime and how she covers true crime with a focus on ethics and morals. Plus, how does restorative justice work when you cover violent crimes? And finally, confrontation! Turns out, not one style fits all!  This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Post-Production by Coco Llorens Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcription:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/15dZnWfgAy7S2idPHnc4CaUHkVK4-gWA5s992yVPtOco/edit?usp=sharing Gabe is missing but Allison and Melisa are doing their best without them goddamnit! They try to help a listener who isn't sure how to process their ex getting engaged. Carmen Rita Wong then joins the chat to discuss her new memoir about her mother's secrets and how they impacted Carmen's understanding of herself. And finally, predictions for 2023! Will we be right about anything? This has been a Forever Dog production  Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey.   To listen to this podcast ad-free  Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus   Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy