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Awkward Encounters

by Laura J; Carrie J

A comedy podcast served hot, messy, & al dente.Midwestern sisters with accents thicker than our rice pudding, animated storytellers who’ll do anything for a bit, & our own target audience. Like your loud college besties who never outgrew oversharing. If you can handle the shrill laughter & secondhand embarrassment- we might just be your YETI of whiskey.Each episode is an unhinged charcuterie of real-life stories, unfiltered sisterly riffing, & Midwest charm that feels like eavesdropping.Guests? Maybe. Structure? Nah. Shame? None. Swearing? OH HELL YEAH.Dish your pasta. Mangia, baby!

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Episodes

  1. Awkward Encounters Without a Toilet

    We're baaaaack! After a few months away, we have returned with *thee* bathroom episode. From number one to number two; we're sharing way more than anyone asked for. Nobody asked for this. But we're oversharers. Welcome back to Awkward Encounters! We thrive on making you cringe and laughing at...

  2. Awkward Encounters with Ben, Fen, Bin, Bem, and Dave

    Where do we even begin with this chaos? In this episode of Awkward Encounters, Blonde Meghan returns as our “esteemed” guest with an unexpected cameo from Red Megan; because apparently one Meg(h)an simply isn’t enough. Meanwhile, Laura bravely tackles the true struggle of our time: names....

  3. Awkward Encounters with the Clocks, Carcasses, and Catasrophic Phone Etiquette

    This week on Awkward Encounters, we prove once again that social grace is… optional. First up, we spiral over something that should be simple: telling time. If you’ve ever confidently said the wrong time out loud and had to just stand in it- welcome. Then, things take a dark turn on an otherwise...

  4. Episode 9: Awkward Encounters with Blonde Meghan

    There was no adult supervision in the making or releasing of this episode. And because this podcast exists primarily for our own amusement, the bullshit has been left in. Enjoy the nonsense! I swear, the longer we pod, the worse we get. Another episode to be recorded THIS WEEK! So, while we may…

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  5. Episode 8: Awkward Encounters with Turkey, Names, and more Bastard Thumbs

    Welcome back to another episode of Awkward Encounters! This episode, we talk about Thanksgiving chaos, Piper's most embarrassing moments in the airport, confidently calling someone by the very wrong name, and a classic tale of bastard thumbs on social media- but this time- it wasn't Carrie.…

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  6. Episode 7: Awkward Encounters at Funerals

    Picking up where we left off with last episode's dark humor, Laura and Carrie manage to make funerals look more like a blooper reel. And we toss in a few tales from some other people we know who had their own awkward encounters at funerals, proving that it's not just us that should come with...

  7. Episode 6: Awkward Encounters with Dark Humor

    Welcome to Awkward Encounters with Dark Humor- the episode where no one is emotionally prepared for a comedic therapy session. Laura and Carrie are choosing dark humor with heart this week because sometimes the only way to process love, loss, and emotional demolition is to laugh. Pull up a chair,...

  8. Episode 5: Awkward Encounters because of Bastard Thumbs

    We're back from Nashville with a suitcase full of stories, pictures, and questionable interactions that make us still want to crawl under our barstools. And, Carrie slides into the DMs of a familiar face via slippery thumb and a truly cursed avatar emoji. Tune into this bonus episode for laughs,...

  9. Episode 4: Awkward Encounters with Law Enforcement

    This week we trace our tendency to overshare back to its source- turns out one of our parents passed it down. We share a quick awkward girl math moment before diving into our main event... awkward encounters with law enforcement! Follow us on socials @awkwardencounterspod and email us at...

  10. Episode 3: Awkward Encounters with Ghosts

    We're getting ready for spooky season by sharing our run-ins with ghosties in our work and homes! Of course, in our true nature, Laura starts and ends the episode strong with some drink mishaps and... wouldn't you know it... technical difficulties.

  11. Episode 2: 2 Awkward Encounters & an Arguable Instrument

    We're back after a digital fiasco but coming in hot with a trifecta of Awkward Encounters! Strap in for a wifi blunder but we PROMISE you, if you get past the into, the rest is GOLD! You'll get the scoop of when Carrie makes things uncomfortable in the frozen foods aisle. Then we get the dirt on…

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  12. Episode 1: Awkwardly Introduced with a Side of Sourdough Shame

    Welcome to Awkward Encounters! In our very first episode you will awkwardly meet our dogs before us, because, why not? Carrie shares the story of how she fumbled a simple bread pick-up (from a friend, no less), and Laura's here to *toast* her for it. This is your official welcome to the kind of...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A comedy podcast served hot, messy, & al dente.Midwestern sisters with accents thicker than our rice pudding, animated storytellers who’ll do anything for a bit, & our own target audience. Like your loud college besties who never outgrew oversharing. If you can handle the shrill laughter & secondhand embarrassment- we might just be your YETI of whiskey.Each episode is an unhinged charcuterie of real-life stories, unfiltered sisterly riffing, & Midwest charm that feels like eavesdropping.Guests? Maybe. Structure? Nah. Shame? None. Swearing? OH HELL YEAH.Dish your pasta. Mangia, baby!

HOSTED BY

Laura J; Carrie J

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Awkward Encounters have?

Awkward Encounters currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Awkward Encounters about?

A comedy podcast served hot, messy, & al dente.Midwestern sisters with accents thicker than our rice pudding, animated storytellers who’ll do anything for a bit, & our own target audience. Like your loud college besties who never outgrew oversharing. If you can handle the shrill laughter &...

How often does Awkward Encounters release new episodes?

Awkward Encounters has 12 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Awkward Encounters?

Awkward Encounters is created and hosted by Laura J; Carrie J.
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