Don't Blame Me!
by Meghan Rienks and Melisa D. Monts
Don’t Blame Me is the weekly advice and pop culture podcast hosted by Meghan Rienks and Melisa D. Monts. Each episode, the duo dishes out candid, unfiltered advice on everything from relationships and sex to work drama and life’s most awkward moments. They also delve into pop culture, rant about current events, and unpack the wildest corners of the internet, all with their signature humor, honesty, and chaotic charm. It’s like hanging out with your smartest, funniest besties who aren’t afraid to tell you the truth, and make you laugh while doing it. Check out their other show, But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify A Sister Sign Production
Episodes
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8 Day Road Trip
On this episode, Meghan and Melisa give advice on using your PTO for a family trip and get an update from the person who had unexplained infertility. They also discuss the WNBA (Atlanta lost in game 7, BOOO), Meghan's Halloween costume and unfortunate Chipotle issues, and Melisa attending Jaÿ-Z's...
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Friend’s BF Says Slurs
This week on Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa give advice on what to do when your friend's boyfriend is an idiot. They also discuss Melisa's respiratory test, blimps, foraging, and the worst/best commercials. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching?...
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Accidental Throuple
Meghan and Melisa give advice on navigating your new normal with the two men in your life, and also discuss Halloween, Thanksgiving, Meghan's anniversary, Melisa attending a concert, and lots and lots of medical shows. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I...
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Dating 20 People In A Month
This week Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on trying to get over a friend you want to be romantic with, and your boyfriend being better as a friend. They also discuss the new Bridgerton announcement, Melisa has a health update, Meghan finished her painting, and they discuss To Catch a…
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Unexplained Infertility
This week Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on being bitter toward people and your fiance being the town bike. There's also an update about machetes, Melisa shares more details about jury duty, Meghan is living in a wild life den, and Melisa share her thoughts on the A DIFFERENT WORLD...
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Taking Care of a Grow Man
This week Meghan and Melisa give advice to a caller whose boyfriend expects her to do all the household chores. They also discuss Melisa being selected for jury duty, Meghan making her niece's birthday cake, going to Disneyland, Nneke Ogwumike retiring from the WNBA, and Melisa potentially...
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Taken Advantage Of
This week, Meghan and Melisa give advice on working for a non-profit. Melisa brings back a classic But Am I Wrong rant. And Meghan shares some new info with Melisa. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me!…
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Bizarre Love Triangle
This week, Meghan and Melisa give advice on a friend who retaliates and another friend who accuses the listener of picking fights. The duo also discuss the heat wave, paying to live above a mall, and book author collabs. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I...
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Everyone's Pregnant But Me
This week Meghan and Melisa give advice on dealing with a shitty mom and fertility issues. They also discuss Melisa going to a movie premiere, Meghan's road trip from Denver, the football scammer, and AI food accounts. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I...
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Always Dating Older Men
This week, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on dealing with your sister acting weird and navigating relationships in a healthy way. They also honor Dolly Parton, and discuss the controversy surrounding Calloway, Lovesac, BBJ Cult, and the PA Student Scammer. Join our Patreon:...
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Cursed Witch
This week on Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa once again argue about season and calendar dates. They discuss the recalls. Meghan is reorganizing and went to the gyno. Melisa is still sick and needs a chest X-ray. A listener asks about a hypothetical situation. Another is curious about dealing…
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DBM: Break's Over
Meghan and Melisa are back from their summer break, and one of them is worse for wear. They discuss Melisa's disastrous trip (which is why this is audio only) Meghan's fun trip to Denver and her wonderful birthday. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I...
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Dating My Teacher
This week, Meghan and Melisa give advice on pursuing a relationship as a widow, your grandfather being a sugar daddy, and recovering from endometriosis surgery. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me! Apple...
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Family Friend is My Ex
This week on Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on how to ensure your girlfriend isn't jealous of your ex, thoughts on not graduating from college, and a Don't Blame Them on ADHD. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify...
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My BF Hooked Up With My BFF
On this episode, Meghan Melisa gives advice on feeling behind when dating, your friend group being a reality show, and in Don't Blame Me, a bunch of you write in to share your thoughts on dropping out of a PhD program. There's also a lot of talk about Love Island. Join our Patreon:...
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ADHD and PhD
On this week's episode of Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on what to do if you think you have ADHD, if you should drop out of your PhD program, and an update from the person who kept finding dead birds at their doorstep. Melisa has dubbed herself, "The Face of the LA Sparks...
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Evil Weirdo
On this episode of Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on what to do if you start dating your friend, but they still have feelings for their ex, your partner not receiving love the way you intended, and they have an update from the person who was nervous that their partner was…
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Summer Fling
This week on Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on pursuing things further with a friend you've always had tension with, and how to handle a friend who talks too much in groups. In Don't Blame Me, a listener shares their advice on talking to your mom, who is jealous of your...
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I Kissed My Ex's Friend
This week, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on dating within a 5-mile radius of your ex, your mom being jealous of your dad's new girlfriend, and an update from the person whose friend thinks they're putting all their eggs into one basket. They also discuss Love Island, getting their houses in...
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My Best Friend is Jealous of My Girlfriend
In this episode of Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on what to do if you're miserable in your job, and how to handle your friend who thinks you're putting all your eggs into one basket with the person you're dating. They also discuss Keke and Sean's blossoming situationship and...
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Sexless Relationship
Meghan has no issues. Melisa has all the issues. After Meghan fills Melisa in on the fires she knew nothing about, Meghan and Melisa give advice on if you should break up with your long-distance boyfriend, and receive the requested update from the co-sucker. Join our Patreon:...
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Costal Elite Set the Standard
This week of DBM, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice to someone who found their engagement ring and is unsure if they want to get married, and receive an update from the caller whose friend thought everyone was flirting with her, including the caller. They also discuss local, the Kevin Hart…
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Drawing Boundaries With My Older Coworker
This week on Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on befriending your coworker and also letting your friend know that they can't just change your plans. They also discuss their favorite looks at the Met Gala, their continued hatred of boats, and their trepidation about the upcoming...
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I Hate My Friends
This week on Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa get an update about the Coke-zilla, and also give advice to a high school senior who has grown apart from their friend. In other news, Meghan burned her hand, Melisa is going to a celebrity hairstylist, they discuss the Summer House leak and Melisa...
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Sacrificing Your Livelihood For a Man
Welcome to the most nasal episode yet! Meghan and Melisa's health is deteriorating. They have an update from the December 18, 2023 episode where a listener's dog was ruining their life. It gets much worse, but then it gets a lot better. They then give advice to someone who wants to move in with...
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Playing With Toys
This week on Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa give advice on rekindling a friendship with someone who cut off another friend, and introducing toys in the bedroom with your boyfriend. They also discuss Melisa's trip to Arkansas, Meghan's busy social calendar, Disney Cruise weddings, WNBA Draft…
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Flew Out For Friend's Bridal Fitting
In this episode, Meghan and Melisa give advice having hard conversations in friendships. They also discuss going to space camp, eyesight, Jeopardy!, Easter plans, Juggalos, Bridgerton (per usual), and Elena Taber drama. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I...
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How to Propose
This Week Meghan and Melisa are giving a long time listener advice on proposing! They also discuss: - Project Hail Mary - The curvature of Tahj Mowry's Back - Chili from TLC - Summer House Drama - Olandria's Sports Illustrated Spread *PS: Melisa knows she combined Girlfriend's and The Game…
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Vegas Trip
This week they're giving advice on: - Taking a spontaneous trip to Las Vegas - Update: Dumping your boyfriend They also discuss: - Meghan is coming around to liking Melissa's favorite male singer - Melisa got a promotion - Attending slingshot baseball - Worst pickup line ever - Franchaela is…
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Sibling Reconciliation
On this week's Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa have a live update from someone who desperately wants to reconcile with their sister. They also discuss Sinners' Oscar Wins, Melisa's drama around her high tea experience, Meghan's friends hanging out with Nick from Love Island, and having no idea...
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My Friend is Always the Drama
This week, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on a friend who is constantly not learning from their mistakes and getting an update from the writer whose friend wanted to do coke at their wedding. They also discuss why so many white men have the same name, the unexpected visitor Melisa had…
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The Bride Wants to Play In *Snow* at Her Wedding
On this episode, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on: - Being a bridesmaid to an out-of-control bride - Dealing with a rough 2026 They also discuss: - Nightmares - Selena Gomez and her husband - @leveluponepercent The Muslim Matchmaker on TikTok - Jim Carrey is a clone? - Hillary Rodham…
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Cousin In A Cult
This week Meghan and Melisa give advice on: - Reconnecting after a fight with a friend - Cousin being in a cult And also discuss: - Incredible TV: Ponies, Paradise, The 'Burbs - That lady that but her draws in a hotel coffee pot - Monon from Katseye - Alysa Lui's win - Megan Thee Stallion is...
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Making Time For Your Partner
This Week, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on: Scheduling time with your boyfriend Clarification from the gal dating Italians They also discuss: America's Next Top Model Documentary Married at First Sight Australia controversy Queen Olandria More Winter Olympics Join our Patreon:...
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Winter Olympics Drama
This week on Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on: Dating guys from the same country Reconnecting with your sibling They also discuss: Melisa getting it on by a weirdo Bad Bunny's Halftime performance The Winter Olympics Frequent delivery orders Join our Patreon:...
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The Week of Bad Bunny
This week Meghan and Melisa give advice on: Your co-working possibly being on coke Asking for a recommendation letter And in pop culture they discuss: Timothée's new woman? The New Megan (Thee Stallion) and Harry (Potter/Daniel Radcliffe) The Grammy Awards Bad Bunny Join our Patreon:...
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2026 Predictions
This week, Meghan and Melisa mourn Catherine O'Hara, give advice on not letting work consume your life, and receive an update from the person keeping their distance from their sister-in-law. Meghan also shares her 2026 predictions, and the duo hears your thoughts on Heated Rivalry. Join our...
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He’s Focused On My Butt
We're back! And on this week's episode, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on: Supporting your friend who's with someone who is poly, but they aren't First time being in a friends with benefits situation They're also chatting about Meghan's newly discovered impression, what Melisa's being doing...
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Closing Up Shop For The Winter
Meghan and Melisa give advice on: Situationship Doesn’t Want a Relationship Dating a divorce woman in her 40s with kids And also discuss Melisa’s trip to Arkansas, Meghan making cookies with her neighbors, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and review Meghan’s 2025 predictions. Join our...
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Figuring Out Who You Are As An Adult
Meghan and Melisa give advice on not getting along with your supervisor and then they delve into how to manage a relationship when your partner struggles to handle emotional conversations. Melisa rants about another incredibly weird spa situation and Meghan wants to know why so many planes are...
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He Shushed Me
In this week's episode, Meghan and Melisa give advice to a listener struggling to get over fear in the workplace . Then, they settle a sticky listener debate about dealing with a manbaby. They also share an update from a listener who is learning to cope and do things alone, following her…
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REPLAY: Friend Wanted to Throw A Party Over My Breakup
Original Air Date: November 20, 2023 Meghan and Melisa to give advice on: Update: Friend thinks I’m going to hell because I’m bisexual. Is finishing your degree worth it? Long term boyfriend refuses to think about marriage Getting back with someone that your friends hate Being into your best…
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He's Too White For Her
It's been a wet week in LA! Meghan shares the sweet details of making a birthday cake for her nephew and excitedly installing her new Christmas lights. Meanwhile, Melisa opens up about her frustratingly inconsistent period and all the hectic Thanksgiving preparation for her mother's arrival. A...
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A 29 Year Old Wants to Date An 18 Year Old
This week, we're delving into the drama! A listener has written in with a classic dilemma: She's got a major crush on her much older boss. We also get an update from our caller who was struggling with settling in her current relationship, which takes a some major twist and turns. Plus, catch up…
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My Friend is Part of The Problem
This week, Meghan and Melisa delve into tough subjects and personal updates. The advice segment addresses a listener struggling with the decision to reach out to a problematic friend, and get an update from the listener whose friend committed a hate crime. On a personal front, Melisa recounts her...
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The Monkey Has Been Destroyed
Meghan kicks things off by reflecting on her Halloween costume. Melisa follows with a non-announcement. They also laugh over that old viral clip of the Boston cop going down the slide. A listener is struggling to move on from an ex. Another listener has a thief for a boyfriend. Monkey business is...
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They Wished They Could Do What In Your Mouth?
Meghan and Melisa reintroduce themselves for the new version of Don’t Blame Me. They discuss Kristen Bell’s unfortunate post, answer a listener’s question about taking children to protests, and give advice on missing a friendship with a convicted felon. Join our Patreon:...
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SYNT: The Bisexual Compromise (Show Finale!)
Meghan and Melisa share the results from But Am I Wrong - The bisexual compromise.
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FF: Real Life Heist (Show Finale!)
Melisa is moving and discusses the stress and excitement of packing up her life. Meghan has an immediate problem: a new neighbor who's already acting bizarrely. Then, they pivot to global news and gossip. They giggle about the robbery at the Louvre and have the perfect soundtrack for the heist....
About this show
Don’t Blame Me is the weekly advice and pop culture podcast hosted by Meghan Rienks and Melisa D. Monts. Each episode, the duo dishes out candid, unfiltered advice on everything from relationships and sex to work drama and life’s most awkward moments. They also delve into pop culture, rant about current events, and unpack the wildest corners of the internet, all with their signature humor, honesty, and chaotic charm. It’s like hanging out with your smartest, funniest besties who aren’t afraid to tell you the truth, and make you laugh while doing it.
Check out their other show, But Am I Watching?
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