The Review Crew

Episodes

1. 74

   74. Stout King

   Motherhood--it's happening! We're back, bbs, at least this once. Did you miss us? Listen for reviews of matrescence, baby items, breastfeeding, and more!

   Aug 11, 2024

   1h 05m
2. 73

   73. Minisode: bed of magnatiles

   Motherhood. Toddlerhood. Here’s a lil baby minisode while we’re on break.

   Feb 4, 2024

   4m
3. 72

   It’s Happening!

   Just a lil check-in 😉

   Jan 14, 2024

   1m
4. 72

   72. I’m Not A Little Dumpling

   Pregnancy. Motherhood. The ladies review being 1/long, a running game, postpartum recovery, sweet potato, and a Stanley cup.

   Jan 7, 2024

   52m
5. 71

   71. Fuck A Goal In 2024

   Pregnancy. Motherhood. The ladies review The Boy and the Heron, Paddington 2, and talk zeroes from the last year and our tens to come!

   Dec 31, 2023

   55m
6. 70

   70. And To All A Good Night

   Pregnancy. Motherhood. The ladies review dates, squats, other assorted birth preparation, sticky toffee pudding, Christmas plans, Dr. Death, and more!

   Dec 24, 2023

   31m
7. 69

   69. A Tater Tot Disagreement

   Pregnancy. Motherhood. We're halfway through December and the ladies review The Grinch, Christmas cookies, May December, Cake Zine, and more!

   Dec 17, 2023

   49m
8. 68

   68. This Is Not Pee, I Guess

   Motherhood. Pregnancy. The ladies review being 34 weeks pregnant, Fran's birth story, and more!

   Dec 10, 2023

   1h 04m
9. 67

   67. Is Russia Europe?

   The ladies review things they remember from high school, a surprising haircut, a bad start to the day, and much more! Plus: circling back to natural shampoo.

   Dec 3, 2023

   48m
10. 66

    66. A Bold Strap

    Motherhood. Pregnancy. The ladies review Whole Foods sides, spatchcocking a turkey, black friday deals, Dim Sum Palace, Bob Marley, and more!

    Nov 26, 2023

    54m
11. 65

    65. Things Men Do

    The ladies review nosy neighbors, newborn class, sexual harassment, Lucky Charms, storing breastmilk, and more!!

    Nov 19, 2023

    57m
12. 64

    64. It Gets Way Worse

    Pregnancy. Motherhood. The ladies review karaoke, vaccines, the CMAs, toddler/mama rage, and more!

    Nov 12, 2023

    52m
13. 63

    63. Toddler/Mom Role Reversal

    The ladies review Hokas, the Eric Clapton of the lute, Soul Coughing, yell-snoring, toddler trick or treating, the newborn stage, and more!

    Nov 5, 2023

    1h 02m
14. 62

    62. This Is Ten Spooky

    Pregnancy. Motherhood. The ladies review stretch marks, having so many syringes, Zodiac (2007), marigolds, styrofoam trays, Maurice Sendak, and more!

    Oct 29, 2023

    42m
15. 61

    61. The Fire On The Bus

    Pregnancy. Motherhood. The ladies review sleep regressions, baby books, a miscommunication, and more!

    Oct 22, 2023

    55m
16. 60

    60. A Wes Anderson Impersonation

    Pregnancy. Toddlerhood. The ladies review Fair Play, AHS:Delicate, Dark, Asteroid City, baby boxes, and more. Plus: a pregnancy work hack!

    Oct 15, 2023

    43m
17. 59

    59. Liquid Ceviche

    Pregnancy. Motherhood. The ladies review spindrift flavors, clothing swaps, Disfrutar, and more!

    Oct 8, 2023

    41m
18. 58

    58. He’s Got a Fast Car

    Motherhood! Toddlers! Pregnancy! The ladies discuss Zach Bryan, Luke Combs, King Krule, Passages (2023), Angel Olson, toddler dancing and more!

    Oct 1, 2023

    55m
19. 57

    57. Fart The Whole Way Home

    Motherhood. Pregnancy. The ladies review compression socks, a yoga retreat, Lemony Snicket, kickin babies, and more!

    Sep 24, 2023

    57m
20. 56

    56. Ouch, Baby. Very Ouch.

    Motherhood! Pregnancy! The ladies review Bottoms, Theater Camp, Hims commercials, crying situations, electric griddles, toddler shenanigans, and more!

    Sep 17, 2023

    58m
21. 55

    55. Tom's Your Uncle

    Pregnancy. Motherhood. The ladies review Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, sipping broth, dad activities, peanut butter hot fudge sauce, and more!

    Sep 10, 2023

    53m
22. 54

    54. Waxy vs Hard Sprinkles

    Motherhood. Pregnancy. Infertility. In this episode, the ladies discuss bad prenatal yoga, feeling baby move, sleep training, foot massage, the seaside and more!

    Sep 3, 2023

    58m
23. 53

    53. I Cry

    Pregnancy. Motherhood. The ladies review: daycare, Alex G, the M&M method, Kenny Loggins, and more! Fran forgets the name of The Day of the Locust by Nathanael West

    Aug 27, 2023

    1h 00m
24. 52

    52. What We Actually Cannot

    Pregnancy. Motherhood. The ladies review the latest pregnancy struggles, other podcasts, Cinnabon, getting slapped by a toddler, and more!

    Aug 20, 2023

    53m
25. 51

    51. The Potty Minisode

    Motherhood. IVF. Pregnancy. On this episode, the ladies review all things potty training, Here Lies Love, lab results on the portal, and more!

    Aug 13, 2023

    31m
26. 50

    50. Your Hands Smell Like Butt

    Motherhood. Pregnancy. The ladies review potty training, a two drink policy, Tom Cruise, virtual queues, and more!

    Aug 6, 2023

    1h 02m
27. 49

    49. Barbenheimer (no spoilers)

    Toddlers! Pregnancy! The ladies discuss the daycare hunt, separation anxiety, Cronenberg, Fireball, Montessori chores, and more!!

    Jul 30, 2023

    56m
28. 48

    48. The Pacific Northwest Episode

    Motherhood. Pregnancy. The ladies review: acid reflux, chicken and rice (aka Nong's Khao Man Gai !!), New Mexico style breakfast in Seattle, more toddlerisms, and more!

    Jul 23, 2023

    1h 01m
29. 47

    47. Extra-Large Nipple Covers

    Motherhood. Pregnancy. The ladies review (spoiler alert!) The Bear, milkshakes, Past Lives (2023), Sylvia spitting/screaming/never sleeping, Milk Bar, and more!

    Jul 16, 2023

    55m
30. 46

    46. Yuck Corn

    Hang out with the ladies as they discuss Renaissance (again), corn, summer fruits, prenatal yoga, the daycare hunt, Cat Cohen, and more!

    Jul 9, 2023

    58m
31. 45

    45. It’s Giving Ape

    Motherhood. Pregnancy. The ladies review all things NYC and toddler! Including the subway, polish food, Bien Cuit, and ranking Sylvia’s expressions of rage and sadness.

    Jun 25, 2023

    56m
32. 44

    44. Ecstatic Dance

    The ladies discuss Unisom & b6, nose frida reprise, nude hot springs, unsolicited advice from men, real goods, Zumba, and more!

    Jun 18, 2023

    55m
33. 43

    43. Be Well, Be Regular

    Motherhood. Pregnancy. The ladies review: graduating from the fertility clinic, seasoning packets, leaving your baby alone, Call Me By Your Name (2017), Gather (2020), a variety of desserts, and more!

    Jun 11, 2023

    59m
34. 42

    42. Gripped and Disturbed

    The ladies review uncrustables, Tar, Succession, A Little Life, Queer Eye S7, I Think You Should Leave S3, covid, Zelda ToTK, and more!

    Jun 4, 2023

    59m
35. 41

    41. About to Vom

    IVF. Motherhood. Pregnancy. The ladies review morning sickness, Lifesavers, a nasty stomach bug, Willow, and more!

    May 28, 2023

    1h 02m
36. 40

    40. Memories of Weaning

    The ladies discuss IVF round 2, toddler words for chest, gardening, First Response (reprise), surprises, and more!

    May 21, 2023

    52m
37. 39

    39. Repulsively Conjoined

    IVF. Motherhood. The ladies review sunscreens, Raging Bull, toddlers who love treats, metal bands, and more!

    Apr 30, 2023

    57m
38. 38

    38. Zazu Cafe

    Motherhood. IVF. The ladies review a dance class called Floor F**kery, Aguirre: The Wrath of God, Police Story 1 & 2, toddler games, a great blueberry cobbler, and more!

    Apr 23, 2023

    58m
39. 37

    37. Go Full MILF

    Motherhood. IVF. The ladies review a delicious juice, the Exploratorium, the sagging body, upcoming IVF round 2, and more!

    Apr 16, 2023

    58m
40. 36

    36. Op, There Goes Gravity

    Motherhood. Infertility. In this episode, the ladies discuss tantrums, Disney World, Universal Studios, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, self-saucing cakes, and more!

    Apr 9, 2023

    1h 03m
41. 35

    35. One Hole

    Motherhood. TTC. The ladies review: Disney plans, building a planter box, Survivor, juices, combing your baby's hair, and more!

    Apr 2, 2023

    1h 03m
42. 34

    34. The Master Baker

    Motherhood. IVF. The ladies review Irish pottage, Memories of Murder (2003), tummy vs belly, preparing for Disneyworld, preparing for IVF Round 2, concert openers, and more!

    Mar 26, 2023

    58m
43. 33

    33. Bog Butter

    The ladies review: all things Irish, Inter-library loans, Fire of Love (2022), just two drinks, season 4 of The Wire, babies as ghouls, and more!

    Mar 19, 2023

    1h 04m
44. 32

    32. Call Me Buddy

    The ladies review Pedro Pascal, various “health” drinks, Chicago, the first 30 minutes of Banshees of Inisheren, avoidant behaviors, roasted dandelion tea, fun nicknames, many songs, and more!

    Mar 12, 2023

    1h 02m
45. 31

    31. The Scent of Your Skin

    In this episode, the ladies review: Pokemon Go, Starbucks cold foam, yelling "what?!?", Happy Valley (2014), grease fires, and more!

    Mar 5, 2023

    58m
46. 30

    30. Eat, Dance, Lol

    The ladies review Caroline Polachek, chatbots, aliens, living in a simulation, bakery misunderstandings, WHO recommendations, IVF updates, and more!

    Feb 26, 2023

    58m
47. 29

    29. The Taste of his Truffle

    Happy Valentine's Day! The ladies review romantic movies, Valentine's gifts, sexy music, IVF transfers, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and more!

    Feb 12, 2023

    1h 01m
48. 28

    28. Correct Fiber Intake

    The ladies review RRR, Lenox Hill, instant noodles, bok choy, white chocolate, and more. Plus: rapid fire complaints!

    Feb 5, 2023

    1h 01m
49. 27

    27. Your Mouth Is Dirty

    The ladies review: embryos, elephant seals, early childhood caries, games, milkshakes, and more!

    Jan 29, 2023

    1h 02m
50. 26

    26. Gold at the End of the Rainbow

    The ladies review IVF, weaning, clogged milk ducts, The Menu (again), Knives Out: Glass Onion, See’s candy, weird ladies and their own weird behavior.

    Jan 22, 2023

    1h 02m