228. Pitchforks Come for the Young Republicans

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Nancy and Sarah discuss a leaked Telegram group chat among Young Republicans with at least 251 slurs. Is it bad? Yes. Is it THAT bad? Let’s discuss, but let’s also ask the question: Does anyone care about privacy anymore?

A conversation about gossip, the contagious nature of bullying, when we expect people to grow up, and how foul-mouthed dirty-minded men navigate the guilt that comes with maturity and fatherhood.

Also discussed:

* Do frogs really fall from the sky? Yes, yes they do

* New boy band: The Vinces

* New York City mayoral debate: Let’s debate!

* Is “melting pot” racist?

* Sarah of Liberty: Bring us your poor, your weak … your hot?

* New Yorkers = scrappers

* Nancy apologizes to Finland

* “I’m a little horny today.”

* The dry humping of virtual connection

* The kid-ults of Brooklyn

* 1488 vs. 666

* The moral argument for leaking Jennifer Lawrence’s nude photos?

* Nancy’s possibly offensive observation about the Young Republicans

* In the UK, the word for cigarette is … ?

* “A big tamale of understanding”

* Before Nancy dated Eddie Vedder, she hung out with Laurence Fishburne?

* Yes you need to re-read Days of Rage

* POTP! Trademark it now.

Plus, JD Vance still has a lot of hillbilly in him, when Sarah started taking naughty selfies, Nancy sings Alicia Keys — and much more!

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Because Philip Michael Thomas’s name came up, let’s revisit a glorious TV opening: