A Broad Abroad

Just your average catch-up covering the lay of the land as we enter a new year – covid infections, boosters, dildos, birth control – you know, the usual. Stick around for some light discussion about the general malaise surrounding the current public health crisis and climate change. Drink every time we say "literally." "This is like a little pencil" she says, describing a sex toy. Give us your recommendations at dearabroadabroad@gmail.com.

We're chatting on royal blood, do's and dont's in front of Queenie, status, secrets, & drama! And let's not forget about Prince Andrew.. We know this much is true: we'll never be royal ~ that kind of luxe just aint for us. Should the monarchy be abolished? Tell us your thoughts at dearabroadabroad@gmail.com

A solid 10 months into a global pandemic and the novelty of Netflix and chill (socially distanced, of course) is wearing kind of thin. Tiger King seems like eons ago and yet rotating between a myriad of different sized screens looking for the next salacious bit of doom is still a daily occurrence. In this ep we air out our dirty YouTube recommendations, talk about the future of cinema and why we're all so exhausted with yet simultaneously dependant on entertainment and social media. Is anything sacred anymore? We're not so sure. Would you watch Tenet on an iPod classic? What's your YouTube guilty pleasure? Be sure to get in touch at dearabroadabroad@gmail.com

What do Taylor Swift, a Red Ryder BB Gun, and an open bar at a holiday party have in common? Not much honestly. Just like your zany work pals talking your ear off at happy hour, remember "this is a bit of a tangent." Since many of us can't gather round the table this year with our closest family, friends, and strangers we met online, we're hosting our own covid-friendly Zoom Krimmy Do. From HR nightmares to Christmas-filled dreams, us two former scene queens recall ghostly tales of holiday parties' past. Stick around to see who made the naughty list this year. From HR nightmares to Christmas-filled dreams, two former scene queens recall ghostly tales of holiday parties' past. Stick around to see who made the naughty list this year. Good tidings and cheer welcome at dearabroadabroad@gmail.com

With the US election just around the corner, the mudslinging on the campaign trail is getting personal. Smack talk before the public hits the polls is nothing new, but are we focused on valid criticism of policy or honing in on bad tans and inconvenient insects? In this ep of snowflakes gone wild, we dive into the political discourse surrounding the current nominees as well with a focus on the way we talk about political figures and the people who support them. Covering the origins of terms, the characterisation of certain groups, and how we'd feel if those labels were applied to us, we really do cover the political spectrum of pettiness. Can't we all just get along? Get in touch: dearabroadabroad@gmail.com

Global pandemic? Check. Raging political strife? Check. Existential dread sprinkled with crippling depression? Check check. One thing is clear: times is tough. But fear not! There are some silver linings, and we're doing our best to focus on a few glass-half-full highlights from the past several months. Get ready for a cheeky game of 2 truths and a lie: quarantine edition to find out which trending lockdown hobbies we are guilty of participating in. We also remind each other how important it is to prioritize our passion projects (even though it's hard). Tell us all about your quirky quarantine behaviors at dearabroadabroad@gmail.com

In this ep, we reflect on police brutality, the privilege of performative allyship, Black female authors we love, and grapple with the racist histories of both our home countries. We’re two white girls scratching the surface in an attempt to unpack the cultural moment we’re in, and what we can do to support the Black Lives Matter movement during a global pandemic. Practical ways to support BLM in the UK - shorturl.at/rCNP8 'I Don't Know Know What to Do With Good White People' by Brit Bennett - shorturl.at/gvDXZ

Slide on down to the virtual speakeasy and order your favourite tipple, as it's quarantine happy hour baaaaybeeee! Alice and Giana cheers through a webcam and toast to this bizarre old time we're in. If you squint hard enough (and drink enough pinot/cider) you could totally trick yourself into thinking this is any old happy hour. The conversation is the same: what we're reading, what meal deal we'd like to get, what the anti-vaxxer you went to school with is posting on facebook - you know, the usual. Add a sprinkling of furloughing and eating the rich and you've got yourself this ep. So come on, won't you join us for a round? After all, It's ladies night, all the girls drink for free. Send us over some bar snack and/or an email at: dearabroadabroad@gmail.com

This episode was recorded on 21/3 2020 is OUR year, right..? Before the four horsemen of the apocalypse descend to earth, we wanted to start a revolution from our bedrooms and talk about the hot button issue which is the global pandemic, Covid-19. Alice is clearly in the Lambrini induced anger stage of grief, whilst Giana is closer to acceptance. Our cupboards might be bare, but there is always the option to eat the rich. Is it the end of the world as we know it? Do you feel fine? Write us an email and get in touch: dearabroadabroad@gmail.com

We choo-choo choose you to be our valentine's! The season of luuuurve is upon us and we thought we'd share our perspective on the hallmark holiday of courtly love. We figure out our love languages, enthuse about our love of stripes, share tales of valentine's past and share a history lesson of St Valentine... which Alice got from a Barbie annual a solid 20 years ago. Jump in the boat and grab an oar as we set sail through the tunnel of love and this slightly manic episode, we've set you aside three roses. No more. No less.

It's the most wonderful time of the year... or is it? With the increased volume of alcohol intake, it may well be. Family traditions, festive favourites and gifting dilemmas - we cover it all in this Christmassy instalment! So if you're awaiting a rotund elderly man to come down your chimney, we've got some mulled wine on the stove and a mince pie waiting with your name on it. Alice's Twitter: www.twitter.com/alicethomasss Giana's Twitter: www.twitter.com/gianamilazzo

This ep we’re chiming those wedding bells and talking all things nuptials, all in front of an ordained minister from the church of the internet - our pal Jon. Wedding SZN seems never ending, and since we're feeling a bit old, we start this ep off with a fun game of MASH and see what our futures old. With our first phallic guest, we cover it all -- from hen parties to the heteronormativity of marriage to talking through our own marriage prospects. Alice's Twitter: www.twitter.com/alicethomasss Giana's Twitter: www.twitter.com/gianamilazzo

Breasts. Bosoms. Titties. Funbags. Jugs. Wabs. Your gals are back with a brand new season chatting all things boobs. Is bigger always better? We're not convinced. From their primary function of feeding babies to paying someone to stick metal through 'em for the hell of it, Alice and Giana are pitching up their boob tents and discussing all the jolly japes that come along with having a sweet rack. Thanks for the mammaries, even though they're not so great. Alice's Twitter: www.twitter.com/alicethomasss Giana's Twitter: www.twitter.com/gianamilazzo

Literate and stylish. Kissable and quiet. IS that what girl's dreams are made of? This month we're dissecting our choice in men and exactly how well it's fared us all these years. Jam packed with anecdotes of first crushes, awkward encounters and scientific FACTS, we'll have you wondering why anyone has ever agreed to date us ever. How many podcasts bring up Pierre from Simple Plan and Plato in the same episode? Probably not just this one but you should def give it a listen anyway. Who is your type? Do you miss chocolate snack packs? Did you have to google what they were? Write us at: dearabroadabroad@gmail.com

Woop-woop! That's the sound of the police! On this episode of The Handmaid's Tale, find out which states are trying to control what women can and cannot do with their bodies. Oh, hold on, this isn't a fictional dystopian series, you say? Well, in that case, grab a seat and buckle up because we're about to crash into a steaming hot pile of garbage full of anti-choice rhetoric. It's been a tough few weeks (decades? centuries?) for all us gals, so send some lovin' and good memes to dearabroadabroad@gmail.com. Alice's Twitter: www.twitter.com/alicethomasss Giana's Twitter: www.twitter.com/gianamilazzo

It’s time to grab your gavel and don your wig, because this episode we’re off to court; the court of public opinion, of course! Is there a statute of limitations on your fave problematic celebs being banished to cancelledom, or are they exiled for all eternity? Has political correctness gone mad or is justice finally being served? A whole lot has changed since the birth of social media, and the wokeness™ of 2019 is gleefully shining a light on it’s tumultuous past. If you’ve got your moral compass handy, you’re more than welcome to lead the way. Once you've restored law and order, please drop us a line at dearabroadabroad@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you! Alice's Twitter: twitter.com/alicethomasss Giana's Twitter: twitter.com/gianamilazzo

Giana/Alice, 26/25 Likes: Pizza. Podcasts. Polyamory...? This month we attempt to navigate the hot button issue which is ethical non-monogamous relationships. From unicorns to multiple romantic partners, we discuss our experiences with nonni-monoggy and in the spirit of ‘the more the merrier’ invite our roving reporters Chelsea and Steph on to share their experiences too. This is our longest episode yet, so clearly we've got a lot to unpack. Swipe right if you like what you see ... and by swipe right we mean email/rate/review/love on us on iTunes. Drop a heart, break a name at dearabroadabroad@gmail.com.

There's two things you can be certain of in life: death, and taxes. In this episode your two favourite transatlantic gal pals attempt to navigate the minefield that is adulting, realising that time and time again life has a funny way of slapping you in face and stealing your wallet. From being hoodwinked by heath care to being longed off by your landlord you truly can be schooled by the school of life from every angle. If you need us, we'll be crawled up in a ball asking for our mum. Email dearabroadabroad@gmail.com and tell us your biggest adulting fail.

Qweefs ahoy, mateys! And a happy 2019! It's time for some soul searching, and what better way to do that then to figure out which box society has placed you in? Join us as we look to the stars for answers -- and by stars, we mean the Internet. Do you think there's something beautiful about sadness? Has your life been permeated by a sense of longing? You might "think" you're an Individualist, but maybe you're also The Helper. Play along and take a few popular personality tests to find out if you're an ENFP, INTJP, or if we should just STFU. Drop us a note at dearabroadabroad@gmail.com (especially any listeners from Japan!) and leave us a review on iTunes so you can get a shout out next ep. Sources: https://www.horoscope.com/us/index.aspx https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test https://www.eclecticenergies.com/

The first rule of girl code, is that you never talk about girl code. Well, actually it's not but there IS a surprising amount of rules, which we discuss in this episode! Alice and Giana revisit their youths to discuss the times their moral compasses, loyalties and reputations were on the line, all down to the sanctity of girl code. Is it okay to date your friend's brother? What about exposing another girl's secrets? Find out whether you're a die hard girl coder or are you on the next train straight outta Girlsville - we'll save you a seat. Alice's Twitter: www.twitter.com/alicethomasss Giana's Twitter: www.twitter/com/gianamilazzo

Don your pointed hats, dust off your brooms and gather ‘round the bubbling cauldron for our first annual Spo0o0oktacula special! Listen to us throw shade across the atlantic as we list our favorite bad good and good good scary movies. We also dig into why we even like to be scared, talk cultural appropriation when it comes to costumes, and also somehow manage to fit in a short dialogue about vampire porn. 2010 was a weird time for us all. Do ya like scary movies? E-mail your recs to dearabroadabroad@gmail.com.

Your favorite sad girls are back with a recap of our two month long siesta. And boy oh boy is this ep a chaotic editorial representation of our summers (and an interesting exploration into our mental states?). We'll play summer or bummer, re-live our trips, concerts, and existential challenges of getting old as f*ck. Time to get into our feelings.

Big Dick Energy is so hot right now, and so are we in this New York heat. In this ep things get real hot and nasty as we discuss (and mispronounce) BDE, David Bowie, and how we challenge, fit or break the mould when it comes to gender roles. Crank that AC, bring a fan and join us.

Whether you’re in a sophomore slump or having the comeback of the year, we’ve got a dark alley and a bad idea to delve into our teenage scene kid days, with special homage to our ride or die fall out boyz. We dish on everything from our past festival experiences to the saga of the scene kid (PC 4 PC?) and how emo music has impacted our adult lives and relationships! Also -- with a set of pipes like ours, you definitely don't want to miss the competitive FOB lyric game in the middle. Do you even play a violin, bro? Feel free to chime in, close the goddamn door and get in contact at dearabroadabroad@gmail.com Alice’s Twitter: www.twitter.com/alicethomasss Giana’s Twitter: www.twitter.com/gianamilazzo Article referenced: Hannah Ewens, "emo was the last true subculture" https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/59bwj5/emo-was-the-last-true-subculture

With our biological clocks ticking, what better time to talk about the prospect of motherhood (and all things vag)? As Giana's family await a new bundle o' joy, it leads her to deflect the 'b' word more than she'd like and begins to draw up her 5 year plan. Meanwhile Alice struggles to talk motherhood without the concept of marriage on the table, all the while doing her best OJ impression with 'I don't want kids, but if I did...', We also touch upon the upcoming abortion referendum in Ireland, single motherhood and Nelly Furtado. So fasten your stroller straps, you're in for a bumpy ride.

With one political science class between the three of us, we welcome back Chelsea and have a layman discussion about the hot button issue that is gun control. We're questioning everything from the Constitution to arming teachers to the way we talk about mental health. Get ready to hear a lot of sighs, whys, and "I don't knows" as we try to reach a place of understanding when it comes to right-leaning logic (or lack thereof) on gun control. If you're feeling super down about the topic, at least skip to the last 15 minutes where we play a fun little how to buy a gun Internet game and see how different our findings are cross different sides of the ocean.

After Thelma and Louise-ing it off the cliff that was 2017, Alice and Giana have dusted themselves off and unearthed a new lease of life, or at least they're trying to with the aid of new years resolutions! Zoodles, meditation and Swell water bottles are all on the table whilst you're heading towards a healthier, happier you - but will 2018 see us being the more-energetic-reading-for-fun-velvet-touching yogies we've set out to be , or are we the same ol' Vine watching neggy chicks we've always been? Have you got any resolutions for 2018? Be sure to email them to us at: dearabroadabroad@gmail.com Alice's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/alicethomasss Giana's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gianamilazzo

In this episode we're debriefing on our Fall semesters back at school (after a rocky start singing a Taking Back Sunday song like it was being performed by Blink 182, naturally)! We talk high school superlatives + Alice makes her epic return to the classroom (while being pegged as the "old kid"), and Giana reflects on her first year teaching college writing. So put your cell phones away (or don't, since you're streaming this) and step into our classroom! You're gonna learn today! Email your thoughts to dearabroadabroad@gmail.com.

THESE GIRLS BACK - after a very studious 12 weeks, and in the wake of the #MeToo movement, your girls Alice and Giana are back with a rather reflective installment: Trump, Brexit and Jesse Lacey are but a few of the topics on this episode's agenda, as we look back at the political shit storm that has been the last 12-18 months. So saddle up, as this is about to get real heavy.

Distance makes the heart grow fonder... we'll be back to kick off Season 2 so soon! Just give us a damn minute.

In this installment we're talking all things break-ups! Is there such a thing as a good break-up? Can you be friends with an ex? Are dudes with snakebites trouble? Exactly how many bottles of Pinot Noir amounts to acceptable break-up behavior? So many questions, we can't promise many coherent answers. Does a heartbreaker have the best of you? Let us know and get it touch with us at: dearabroadabroad@gmail.com Alice's twitter: www.twitter.com/alicethomasss Giana's twitter: www.twitter.com/gianamilazzo

We're 10 episodes in and to celebrate double digits we're dolling up our faces (made for radio) and brushing the surface of this layered topic -- what do we look like? We delve into the socialisation of beauty standards from body hair to make up trends, talk personal care and practice, and a bit on the evolution of our own looks (spoiler alert: we were both scene kids).

How did you celebrate the 4th of July? Ridiculing the height of men on Bumble? SAME. To celebrate the independence of one from the other, we thought we'd come together and discuss the minefield that is online dating. Showcasing three different stances on the subject we have Alice - a dating app n00b, Giana - shacked up with her Tinder prince and our second guest Stef is currently dodging the frat party happening over at Deloitte via Bumble. Any dating app horror stories? Email us: dearabroadabroad@gmail.com Alice's Twitter: www.twitter.com/alicethomasss Giana's Twitter: www.twitter.com/gianamilazzo Massive apologies re: the audio quality on this one, stick with it - it's a fab one!

Is there pasta in England? This is among the many questions we recap in this long overdue episode about Alice's trip to the U.S.! Get ready to hear from your Independence BAEs as we give a play by play of how Ali's accent charmed (and confused) strangers. We also talk long-distance relationships, the benefits of travel, and the hazards of playing Nintendo Wii U... What's your favourite part about traveling? We'd love to hear from you! Please tweet or email us at: dearabroadabroad@gmail.com Alice's Twitter: www.twitter.com/alicethomasss Giana's Twitter: www.twitter.com/gianamilazzo

NO. Well, that was easy. In this ep Alice and Giana talk about just how difficult it is to say that two letter word in romantic, professional and social situations. Was no your first word? Email us at dearabroadabroad@gmail.com Alice's Twitter: @alicethomasss Giana's Twitter: @gianamilazzo

This ep is all about the D. We're tackling taboo subjects like circumcision, weird handmaid's tale threesomes, Jon Hamm's bulge, and going over what the bases in baseball really stand for. Plus we have our very first guest join us to spill juicy deetz! Count how many corny sex puns we can make in 47 minutes -- this is our longest one so far (ayyyeee!) What's your favourite dick pun? We'd love to hear yours. Please tweet or email us at: dearabroadabroad@gmail.com Alice's Twitter: www.twitter.com/alicethomasss Giana's Twitter: www.twitter.com/gianamilazzo

In this eppie we have a dialogue about Facebook friends, foes, and woes. Come on, we're all guilty of a social media creep sesh from time to time... right? From the ghosts of Facebook past, eluding to Giana's LiveJournal account and Giana throwing Alice shade for not being shady enough, we attempt to break the ice on this online, but ever so real social pressure. Is your timeline still haunted by your friend's ex's cousin? What Lizzie Maguire character did you get in the BuzzFeed quiz? Please tweet or email us at: dearabroadabroad@gmail.com Alice's Twitter: www.twitter.com/alicethomasss Giana's Twitter: www.twitter.com/gianamilazzo

Where's the beef? In this episode, we take you on a roller coaster through the politics and privilege of veganism, selling blood, and the color of sprinkles. We're going head to head: only one of us is a meat-eater, but we sure as hell are both man-eaters...

In this episode, we Broads pledge allegiance to our flags, sing national anthems (and songs incorrectly identified as national anthems), and try our accents out on each other. God Save Us All!

In this episode we're diving right into our top 3 deep creeps. So cozy up to our uncomfortable stories of cat calls, uninvited hugs, advances from strangers and just "dudes being dudes."

To get to know us a little better, we thought we'd chat a little bit about ourselves and our menstrual cycle fun stories.