Welcome to a special holiday episode of "Well, That Was Awkward," where Bree and Mendy share the most hilariously cringeworthy voicemails submitted by our beloved listeners. Celebrating Independence Day with a bang, we’ve got tales of embarrassing encounters, unexpected discoveries, and awkward celebrity run-ins.
Key Themes:
We REALLY REALLY Want to hear from you! Share your story with us!
Embarrassing encounters at public places
Celebrity sightings and awkward interactions
Misplaced items leading to awkward situations
Welcome to a special holiday episode of "Well, That Was Awkward," where Bree and Mendy share the most hilariously cringeworthy voicemails submitted by our beloved listeners. Celebrating Independence Day with a bang, we’ve got tales of embarrassing encounters, unexpected discoveries, and awkward celebrity run-ins.
Key Themes:
- We REALLY REALLY Want to hear from you! Share your story with us!
- Embarrassing encounters at public places
- Celebrity sightings and awkward interactions
- Misplaced items leading to awkward situations
- Hilarious misunderstandings and social faux pas
Listener Stories:
- Bagel Shop Blunder: A listener recounts a mortifying moment at Bodo’s Bagels involving a compliment gone wrong.
- Sock it to me: A call back to the infamous vibrator episode, with a listener sharing their own awkward parent encounter.
- Classroom Confessions: An elementary school art teacher finds her underwear in the most unexpected place.
- Celebrity Yoga Class: Russell shares his unforgettable experience practicing yoga alongside Willem Dafoe and Mike D. **See footnote for a special follow up to this story
- Heroic Coffee Cup Rescue: Denise tells her story of mistaking a coffee cup crisis for an emergency.
- Returning Red Clogs: Kayla’s lighthearted request to get back her favorite shoes.
- A Special Bonus Awkward moment…
* The Mike D. in Russell's story was probably Mike D., the Beastie Boy… Here’s an interview between THAT Mike D. and Eddie Stern, for your listening pleasure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JAWTRFIK7o
Highlighted Awkward Moments:
- Mendy’s disdain for overly dramatic national anthem performances at July 4th events. (And yet, she couldn’t resist singing it!)
- Bree accidentally got high before this recording session. This interfered with her ability to comment cogently on anyone’s awkward moments. For that she apologizes… and next time she’ll read the box more carefully.
Takeaways:
- Embrace awkward moments; they make for the best stories.
- Always double-check that CBD label.
- Sometimes, you’re not alone in your awkwardness—listeners’ stories prove that we all have cringe-worthy moments.
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Mentioned in This Episode:
- Bodo’s Bagels
- The Finding Harmony Podcast
- One Simple Thing by Eddie Stern
- Movies: Born on the 4th of July, Poor Things
- Famous Figures: Willem Dafoe, Mike D
🔗 Connect with us: - Share your own awkward story (Anonymously or not!) via the WTWA Form
- Leave us a voice memo on the WTWA Website
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