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Hospital Runs, Cosplay Fun, and Our Comic-Con Journey
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Send us a text What happens when your Comic-Con dreams collide with a sudden trip to the hospital? Picture this: Our eight-year-old son on crutches, a whirlwind of hospital visits, and last-minute changes, yet we’re still determined to make the most out of Comic-Con. With heartfelt thanks to Patrick at Comic-Con for helping us rent a wheelchair, we…
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Balancing Books, Bullies, and Bedtime Jokes
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Send us a text What's the secret to rekindling a love for reading amidst the chaos of daily life? Join us as we unravel the layers of our favorite book series, uncovering hidden gems and complex character relationships that make each re-listening a rich experience, even for the fifth time! We also chat about prepping for an exciting upcoming event,…
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From Tech Blunders to Jojo's Swirl Through Stardom: The L Word S01 E07
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Send us a text When my phone erupted with notifications during a crucial moment, it wasn't just a minor mishap—it was the catalyst for a conversation about the hilariously complex relationship we have with our gadgets. Marika and I swap stories of tech faux pas and share a boisterous 'Okay, Boomer' moment before shifting to a more tender topic. The…
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Whisking Through Whimsy and Woes in the Kitchen of Existence: The L Word S01 E06
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Send us a text Ever felt like Dorothy, tossed into a whirlwind of life's demands and enchantments? This week, my co-host and I whirl through a kaleidoscope of topics, from the dark origins of children's classics like Oz to the pressing issues of modern parenthood. We reminisce about the simpler times of baking cheesecakes with friends, only to be p…
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From Speculum to Sympathy a Deep Dive into Modern Life Assistance: The L Word S01 E05
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Send us a text Embarking on the path to parenthood can feel like navigating a labyrinth by torchlight, but we're here to guide you through every twist and turn. Our latest episode charts the often unspoken trials of fertility—from the home use of a speculum to a perilous trek for a cryogenic chamber amidst a blizzard. We also stumbled upon serendip…
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Twists in Fiction and Real-Life Digital Caution: The L Word S1 E4
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Send us a text Ever feel like you're riding an emotional rollercoaster while watching your favorite series? That's precisely what we unpack in the latest episode of our podcast, as we sort through the drama by characters and situations from Season 1, Episode 4 of 'The L Word'. Join us for a heartfelt journey through Alice's tumultuous love life, Je…
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The Great Sperm Caper and Deep Dives into Selfhood: The L Word S1 E3
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Send us a text Navigating the high seas of life's challenges and the torrential currents of personal growth, Marika and I reconvene to unfurl the sails of our latest heart-to-heart. From my fresh supervisory seas to Marika's candid confessions of insemination trials, we chart a course through both murky waters and moments of unexpected comedy—like …
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Queer TV Pioneers and Modern-Day Musings: Watching The L Word
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Send us a text Ever had a digital mishap where your past unexpectedly dances into the present? Well, join Marika and me, Karyn, as we recount how my students stumbled upon my vibrant history, including a memorable gay parade. This episode of "Distant Friends of Dorothy" is packed with the kind of stories that'll make you chuckle and nod in agreemen…
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Soccer Fields and Submarines: Parenting Quirks, Work-Life Balance and Everyday Adventures
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Send us a text Ever wondered why parents react differently to their kids' sporting events? Reflecting on our personal experiences of being soccer parents, we get into the nitty-gritty of the amusingly different parental reactions on the soccer field. This episode is a laugh riot as we discuss the unexpected aspects of parenthood, the thrill of buyi…
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Actually back I promise (recorded November 30)
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Send us a text This week, which was actually recorded November 30 (oops) we discuss so many things! Also, well, there's a bunch of episodes that are ready to edit and upload and Karyn is maybe actually coming out of her depression and should be able to get them done! Marika starts this one off with a lovely space heater running in the background. A…
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We're Back, WTF happened to Twitter?!
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Send us a text Wasn't able to upload for a bit there, had a little bit of the depresso espresso, coming out the other side now though!!! Luckily we continued recording and it's just up to Karyn to edit and upload! Marika avoided in house Ovid-Cay! Marika had a great experience at work! Karyn finished a 22 page study! Do cats puke a lot? A body buil…
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Send us a text No main topic this time, Karyn is sick and everyone in Marika's house has the 'vid except for her Imposter syndrome is rearing it's head Freedom Fighters are still a thing Teaching seems like it might be a nice career change for Karyn Marika's cats are adorable
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I challenge you to a duel!
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Send us a text Karyn needs to rearrange her room again Also counselling is fun! Also trigger warnings are underappreciated Also PAC are exclusionary Also where did these conservative kids come from? Also travelling while gay is nerve wracking Also challenging someone to a duel is legal? Also there's a bunch of Canadian slang that we didn't know was…
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Does Marika want to get pregnant?
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Send us a text HAPPY 10th EPISODE! This week, our dearest Marika is contemplating whether or not she should have a child, because when two women fall in love, there are no chances for accidents. Or should it be Lauren? Also, Michael wants a dog Also, Marika's cats came into her life in a very odd way Also, don't be nice it's a pain in the tushy Als…
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Send us a text There's a surprise this week! Our back and forth conversation becomes a triangle! Meet TJ! Also, Karyn has deleted her dating apps Also, can someone help and tell us what the F in FDA stands for? Also, making friends as adults is hard Also, Costco is amazing and Karyn is the only one who doesn't live near one…
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Send us a text This week we go over the try guys drama and our opinions on it. Also apparently Karyn needs to take a trip to VancouverMarika and Karyn által
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Jon Koppenhaver and Christy Mack - he's a bad bad guy
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Send us a text This week Karyn is an actual Karen and gets called out by Marika for it Also, Karyn has a breakdown about moving a nightstand to a new place, and in the end it wasn't even worth it Then we talk about a DV case from 2012 And we finish off with Marika explaining that school teaches children important things…
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Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie
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Send us a text So this week we are going to talk about the Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie case from last year and our own conspiracy theories about it. But first! We both have had pretty interesting (?) weeks and catching up was a roller coaster of emotions. And to wind everything up, Karyn talked to someone and is doing a lot better, despite the …
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Internet rant of the 7 things that are annoying right now
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Send us a text I needed a more lighthearted episode to get through this week because my cat got skunked, there's a new person at work, and I thought I was having a heart attack, so here are 7 things on the internet that are driving me bonkers right now 1. Facebook Marketplace posts that aren't done properly 2. Men on dating apps that are in the wom…
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Something has come to and end, no, it's not this podcast, sorry
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Send us a text Taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming because Karyn is struggling with a life change and can't think of much else right now. Some things last a lifetime, some things don't, and sometimes you don't find out until it's over. On to the next chapter!Marika and Karyn által
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Just because you're faking it doesn't mean it's fake
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Send us a text Stepping away from the main content of the first two episodes, we get into people faking mental health concerns, and one of the possible explanations for why the baby boomers have anger issues and what we can do about it (according to Marika, lol, Karyn is not so sure)Marika and Karyn által
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Did you want to be her, or did you want to be with her?
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Send us a text This week we discuss characters from the shows we watched as kids and the characters we were obsessed with. How at the time we didn't understand our feelings, and looking back it was always a matter of either "I want to be her" or "I want to be with her." Also the villains in Disney movies growing up and how they were subtly (and som…
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Welcome to Distant Friends Of Dorothy
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Send us a text A brief introduction to who we are and how we met. As children, our paths crossed and sometimes those paths got really bumpy. Somehow we've always managed to stay in touch and through the years have grown closer. Then, within the past 3 years, we both came to the same realization and laugh every time we think about how we never knew …
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