Digest

The podcast begins with the hosts, Jennifer and Pumps, expressing their annoyance with various aspects of modern life, including political phone calls, unsubscribe requests, and the "van life" trend on Instagram. They discuss the concept of "earning the hold" in conversations, arguing that holding requests should only be used when a conversation is already established. Pumps shares her admiration for Josh Welch's aggressive approach to answering spam calls, where he confronts callers and demands to be removed from their lists. The hosts then read emails from listeners, including one from Clint who criticizes the podcast, and another from Linda who expresses her frustration with the "van life" trend. Pumps discusses her morbid curiosity about "praise workouts" and Christian TikTok content, finding it disturbing. She also enthusiastically promotes the Schemes Soft Lounge Tank and Boxer, highlighting its comfort and versatility. The podcast then delves into the "Am I the Asshole?" segment, where the hosts answer questions submitted by members of their Patreon community. They discuss various scenarios, including a flight attendant who kicked a homophobic passenger off an airplane, a child-free aunt who doesn't take her nieces and nephews on outings, and a sister-in-law who intentionally got pregnant before her sister's wedding. The hosts also promote Better Help, an online therapy platform, and Shopify, an e-commerce platform. They continue to answer "Am I the Asshole?" questions, including one about a woman who pretended to have her period to avoid gym class, and another about a parent who rolls on the floor with their child during a tantrum. The episode concludes with the hosts announcing upcoming live events and wrapping up with a final "I've Had It With" segment.

Outlines

00:00:00

Frustrations and "Earning the Hold"

The hosts discuss their frustrations with political phone calls, unsubscribe requests, and the "van life" trend. They also introduce the concept of "earning the hold" in conversations.

00:02:16

Aggressive Phone Answering and Listener Emails

Pumps admires Josh Welch's aggressive approach to answering spam calls. The hosts read emails from listeners, including one criticizing the podcast and another about the "van life" trend.

00:10:47

"Praise Workouts," Schemes Products, and Addy

Pumps discusses her morbid curiosity about "praise workouts" and Christian TikTok content. She promotes the Schemes Soft Lounge Tank and Boxer and discusses the FDA-approved pink pill for women, Addy.

00:15:47

"Am I the Asshole?" Segment: Part 1

The hosts introduce the "Am I the Asshole?" segment and answer questions about a flight attendant who kicked a homophobic passenger off an airplane, a child-free aunt who doesn't take her nieces and nephews on outings, and a sister-in-law who intentionally got pregnant before her sister's wedding.

00:32:11

Sponsors and "Am I the Asshole?" Segment: Part 2

The hosts promote Better Help and Shopify. They continue to answer "Am I the Asshole?" questions, including one about a woman who pretended to have her period to avoid gym class, and another about a parent who rolls on the floor with their child during a tantrum.

00:43:15

"Am I the Asshole?" Segment: Part 3 and Outro

The hosts answer more "Am I the Asshole?" questions, including one about a person who steals their friends' phones and calls them, and another about a parent who sometimes hates their children. The episode concludes with announcements of upcoming live events and a final "I've Had It With" segment.

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Q&A

• What are some of the things that Pumps has "had it with" in this episode?

  Pumps expresses frustration with political phone calls that require holding, unsubscribe requests that ask for email addresses, and the "van life" trend on Instagram.

• What is the "earning the hold" concept discussed in the episode?

  The hosts argue that holding requests should be reserved for situations where a conversation is already established and a brief interruption is necessary.

• How does Josh Welch's aggressive phone answering approach differ from Pumps's?

  Josh Welch confronts callers and demands to be removed from their lists, while Pumps prefers to remain silent and let the telemarketers hang up.

• What are some of the arguments made against the "van life" trend?

  The hosts question the practicality and privacy of living in a van and criticize the attention-seeking behavior of those who document their van life experiences.

• What is the pink pill for women, Addy, designed to do?

  Addy is an FDA-approved medication designed to boost sex drive in pre-menopausal women with low libido.

• What is the "Am I the Asshole?" segment about?

  The hosts answer questions submitted by members of their Patreon community about whether they were the asshole in a particular situation.

• What is the main point of the "Gentle Parenting" discussion?

  The hosts argue that while gentle parenting can be beneficial, it is important to set boundaries with children and teach them to respect the boundaries of others.

• What are the benefits of using Shopify for online businesses?

  Shopify provides tools for accepting payments, managing inventory, and tracking sales, making it easier to manage online stores.

• What are the benefits of using Better Help for therapy?

  Better Help offers convenient and affordable access to mental health services through online therapy sessions.

Show Notes