Digest

This episode of Girls Gotta E, a podcast about dating and relationships, takes a lighter approach, focusing on the Olympics and relatable experiences. The hosts discuss the Paris Olympics, including the conditions in the Olympic Village and viral moments like a pole-vaulter's bulge and athletes' TikToks. They also highlight Simone Biles' clapbacks, including her response to criticism about her husband wearing her Olympic medal. The episode delves into Olympic culture, discussing favorite moments like Carrie Strug's iconic vault and the trend of athletes sharing their experiences on TikTok. The hosts also explore the idea of things that should be Olympic sports, like closing a beach chair and getting all grocery bags out of the car in one trip. They discuss the 4 PM slump and how it affects women's bodies, and share their own Olympic sport: getting drunk in the airport lounge and making it to the plane. The episode touches on the trend of people posting TikToks about their experiences, including the idea of a masterbating manual with no porn. The hosts also discuss things women do that feel like Olympic events, like everything showers, birthing humans, and getting a word in at a meeting with men over 50. They explore the humorous concept of an "x-rayed Olympics" tour and transition to discussing the challenges of traveling with children, particularly internationally. The episode concludes with book recommendations, including "After I Do" by Taylor Jenkins Reid and "Ghosts" by Dolly Alderton, and a discussion about the upcoming season of "Emily in Paris" and its strategic timing to capitalize on the "Olympic hangover." The hosts wrap up by announcing a poll asking listeners to share their personal Olympic sport, promoting their tour, social media channels, and encouraging listeners to subscribe and share.

Outlines

00:00:00

Olympic Moments and Relatable Experiences

This episode of Girls Gotta E takes a lighter approach, focusing on the Olympics and relatable experiences. The hosts discuss the Paris Olympics, including the conditions in the Olympic Village and viral moments like a pole-vaulter's bulge and athletes' TikToks. They also highlight Simone Biles' clapbacks, including her response to criticism about her husband wearing her Olympic medal.

00:25:53

Sponsor Shoutouts and Olympic Culture

The hosts take a break to thank their sponsors, Seed and Fume. They then delve into Olympic culture, discussing favorite moments like Carrie Strug's iconic vault and the trend of athletes sharing their experiences on TikTok.

00:42:41

Olympic Sports and the 4 PM Slump

The hosts discuss their favorite Olympic sports, including closing a beach chair and getting every single grocery bag out of the car in one trip. They also discuss the trend of people posting TikToks about things that should be Olympic sports. They then discuss the 4 PM slump and how it affects women's bodies.

00:45:30

Personal Olympic Sports and TikToks

The hosts discuss their Olympic sport, which is getting drunk in the airport lounge and making it to the plane. They also discuss the trend of people posting TikToks about their experiences, including the idea of a masterbating manual with no porn.

00:47:38

Women's Olympic Events and X-Rayed Olympics

The hosts discuss things women do that feel like Olympic events, like everything showers, birthing humans, and getting a word in at a meeting with men over 50. They also discuss the trend of people posting TikToks about their experiences. They explore the humorous concept of an "x-rayed Olympics" tour.

00:49:10

Traveling with Kids and Book Recommendations

The hosts transition to talking about the challenges of traveling with children, particularly internationally. They express their admiration for parents who manage to travel with multiple kids and luggage. They then recommend two books: "After I Do" by Taylor Jenkins Reid and "Ghosts" by Dolly Alderton.

00:58:36

Emily in Paris and Podcast Wrap-Up

The hosts discuss the upcoming season of "Emily in Paris" and how it's strategically timed to capitalize on the "Olympic hangover." They then wrap up the episode, promoting their tour, social media channels, and encouraging listeners to subscribe and share.

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Q&A

• What are some of the conditions in the Olympic Village?

  The Olympic Village in Paris is reportedly lacking curtains, air conditioning, and has mostly vegan food. The beds are made of cardboard and are not very comfortable.

• What are some of the things that Simone Biles has clapped back at?

  Simone Biles has clapped back at haters who criticized her husband for wearing her Olympic medal, and she has also defended her hair choices.

• What are some of the things that should be Olympic sports?

  The hosts discussed things that should be Olympic sports, including closing a beach chair, getting every single grocery bag out of the car in one trip, and putting on a body suit.

• What is the hosts' humorous idea for a tour?

  The hosts jokingly suggest an "x-rayed Olympics" tour, referencing the use of x-ray technology to view the human body.

• What are the two books recommended by the hosts?

  The hosts recommend "After I Do" by Taylor Jenkins Reid, a story about a couple taking a year apart, and "Ghosts" by Dolly Alderton, exploring relationships and navigating life in your 30s.

• How does the timing of the new season of "Emily in Paris" relate to the Olympics?

  The hosts believe the show's release date, coinciding with the end of the Olympics, is strategically timed to capitalize on the "Olympic hangover" and provide viewers with similar content.

• What is the hosts' poll for this week?

  The hosts are asking listeners to share their personal Olympic sport, encouraging audience engagement and discussion.

Show Notes