Vocally Fried Podcast

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of My Problematic Past, Evan joins Elise and Lucy to discuss his journey out of Youtube hustle bro culture. Evan discusses his obsession with “hustle” content that drove him to start countless strange businesses, waste money on dropshipping courses and even attend hustle bro meetups in Niagara Falls. He explains how this content preys on young men that are lost and how it relates to the larger manosphere content online. Find Evan online: @evanyew4u on IG, @djevanyew on YouTubeIf you're interested in supporting the pod, consider becoming a paid subscriber: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2048013/supportInstagram: @vocallyfriedTikTok: @vocallyfriedpodEmail: [email protected] Support the show

Send us Fan MailMax joins Elise and Lucy to discuss his journey from being a manosphere media consumer to a leftist cyclist. The manosphere is a varied collection of videos, websites, blogs, and online forums promoting masculinity, misogyny, and opposition to feminism. It preys on insecure men for money and results in a lot of horrific violence. Listen for discussions of why men get into the manosphere, and tips on getting them out. This is part of a two part series on the topic so stay tuned!If you're interested in supporting the pod, consider becoming a paid subscriber: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2048013/supportInstagram: @vocallyfriedTikTok: @vocallyfriedpodEmail: [email protected] Support the show

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of My Problematic Past, Lucy and Elise chat with their friend Maura and talk about her transformation from being a young republican to a progressive social worker. Maura discusses her Catholic upbringing, attending Evangelical summer camp, experiencing 9/11 (and supporting the Iraq War + Bush) and writing bills on privatizing social security for her high school DC Model Congress. Follow her path as she wakes up to supporting feminism in college, and understanding classism, colonialism and all of those important “isms”!Listen to Maura’s pod @shesgotthechat Follow Maura @maurasupialSupport the show

Send us Fan MailMiles “Halloween-Freak” French joins Elise and Lucy for the 4th annual Halloween episode! They discuss Elise’s vampire sighting, vintage Halloween décor, spooky events, gay Halloween, inflatables, bald awareness, trunk-or-treat, classic movie monsters, Sinners, Kim K’s merkins, Oktoberfest, costume predictions, casting spells around Halloween, and more!Please consider donating to Miles so he can afford brunch:@Miles-FrenchDM Miles on IG @an_animists_way for his Shamanic healing and spiritual counseling services. If you're interested in supporting the pod, consider becoming a paid subscriber: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2048013/supportInstagram: @vocallyfriedTikTok: @vocallyfriedpodEmail: [email protected] Support the show

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of My Problematic Past, Lucy and Elise dive into the alternative medicine movement, discussing homeopathy, pseudoscience, EMF anxiety, red dye 40, and more.Lucy’s childhood friend, Dr. Val, joins this episode to talk about attending Waldorf school and growing up surrounded by granola and fringe beliefs. Val went from believing in pseudoscience to becoming a Western medicine doctor, so listen to learn about her journey!Also discussed: the racist history of Rudolf Steiner, the organic food movement, supplements, health fads, how to do your own research, growing up unvaccinated, acupuncture, and more. Listen to the full episode to hear Dr. Val’s hot take on Ozempic!Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this SOTU so true episode, Lucy and Elise rehash 10 year old beef, fight their excecutive functioning issues, talk short kings and tall queens, do some Hinge analysis, have 2016 college party nostalgia, and take things personally. They also discuss getting art grants, yoni eggs, yoni cafes, overly personal instagram ads, virgo season/school year, elise's stand up class, zyn, voter suppression, and more. If you're interested in supporting the pod, consider becoming a paid subscriber: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2048013/supportInstagram: @vocallyfriedTikTok: @vocallyfriedpodEmail: [email protected] Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this SOTU episode, Lucy & Elise discuss Lucy's visit to Canada, public pools, spirit guides, Bach fan fiction, Too Much (Lena Dunham's new show), Let Them Theory, Elise's improv show, and much more!If you're interested in supporting the pod, consider becoming a paid subscriber: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2048013/supportInstagram: @vocallyfriedTikTok: @vocallyfriedpodEmail: [email protected] Support the show

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of My Problematic Past, Lucy & Elise dive into the anti-vax movement. In the first half of the episode (00:00-27:00), your hosts explore the history of vaccines in the U.S. and the rise of the anti-vax movement. They talk polio, the Cutter incident, “DPT: Vaccine Roulette,” Dissatisfied Parents Together, Andrew Wakefield and The Lancet paper, thimerosal, anti-vax celebs, and RFK Jr.’s infamous Rolling Stone article, “Deadly Immunity.”In the second half (27:00–1:29:00), your hosts interview pod favorite Ari and her mom, Julie. Julie shares what it was like raising Ari in a widely anti-vax town, choosing not to vaccinate her, and later being in the news for that decision. They talk about Ari getting vaccinated as an adult, how Julie’s views shifted during COVID, and RFK, Trump, and Plandemic.🎧 Follow and listen to Ari’s Love Island podcast, She’s Got the Chat:  https://www.instagram.com/shesgotthechat/?hl=en🧘‍♀️ Check out Julie's business and attend one of her yoga classes: https://www.juliebfreed.com/Support the show

Send us Fan MailElise & Lucy are back with a long-awaited June State of the Union. And a lot has changed.In this episode, your hosts talk breakups, grief, and friendship. They also discuss curses, Addison Rae, Lorde’s marketing for her new album, And Just Like That, Elise's improv troupe, Billie Eilish, JoJo Siwa and Fletcher dating men, World Pride, poison ivy, self-tanning and more.If you're interested in supporting the pod, consider becoming a paid subscriber: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2048013/supportIf you're interested in becoming our new Pod Lawyer, DM us on Instagram @vocallyfried.Support the show

Send us Fan MailElkiss and Spike, now going by their incredible legal names Elise and Lucy discuss all of the hot topic ins and outs in this April State of the Union episode: They predict who will become pope, Conclave, co-working spaces. They chat new TV shows - Handmaid's Tale last season, Black Mirror, Last of Us. They bash RFK's eugenicist ways and how it ties to the amazing people on Love on the Spectrum. Canadian nationalism is explored as Elise witnesses the tariff trade war from Canada. It's a juicy episode and a return to form! Vocally Friend 5 ever! Support the show

Send us Fan MailLucy and Elise are back with another MAHA episode of My Problematic Past — this time featuring Lizard, a former patient of a problematic naturopath.In this episode, your hosts talk naturopathy, the wellness-to-alt-right pipeline, Nazi doctors, far-right websites, free speech, and much more.Got a problematic past of your own? DM us on Instagram to share your story!Support the show

Send us Fan MailLucy & Elise tackle raw milk in the first episode of My Problematic Past. They dive into Lucy’s past as a raw milk farmer and their time selling raw milk together at the Seattle Farmers Market. The episode unpacks RFK and MAHA (Make America Healthy Again), having crunchy 90s moms, the growing popularity of raw milk, the Trump administration’s firing of USDA bird flu experts, and the connections between bird flu and raw milk.Support the show

Send us Fan MailHello Friars,It’s Spike & Elkiss—aka Lucy and Elise—here to announce our new series, My Problematic Past, a Vocally Fried production. In this series My Problematic Past, we dive into the most questionable things that we were involved in and now look back on and cringe. Were you ever involved in something or believed in something you’re extremely embarrassed about now?Stay tuned!Support the show

Send us Fan MailSpike and Elkiss welcome Ari—a fellow podcaster, domestic violence expert, insurance connoisseur, and Facebook friend of Sharon Baldoni—to the pod! Together, they dive into the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuits, It Ends With Us book and movie, Colleen Hoover's, smear campaigns, celebrity press tours, awards season, and Emilia Perez.Support the show

Send us Fan MailSpike & Elkiss talk 2024 slang, pop divas, Luigi Mangione, Hauk Tuah Girl, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, RFK, Trump and every other big news story of 2024. They discuss their ins and outs for the year and what they predict will be 2025 big news.Support the show

Send us Fan MailPod Fave, Tatganj, joins Spike & Elkiss to discuss the new Wicked movie. They hold space for the lyrics of defying gravity. They discuss being theater girls, becoming green, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's weepy press tour, Ariana & Ethan Slater's relationship, Elkiss' connection to Gregory Maguire, and Wicked vs. The Wizard of Oz. They also talk Sabrina Carpenter concert bits, Domingo from SNL, Jonathan Bailey, The Substance, and more!Support the show

Send us Fan MailSpike and Elkiss discuss election woes, where Kamala went wrong and what the deal is with RFK and rotten meat. They wonder what life will be like in a second Trump presidency and if it will include pussy hats and women’s marches. They talk about Joe Rogan, Peter Thiel, Elon Musk and every bro that is going to be running the US government. Stay tuned for the only political podcast you ever need to listen to! Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe girlies are joined for the THIRD time by the Halloweenfreak himself! They discuss the best scream queens, best slasher villains, hot scream masks and everything else spooky. Hear the Halloweenfreak's ins and outs and his shocking declaration that inflatable decor is out once and for all. Listen now to get in the spooky mood!Support the show

Send us Fan MailElkiss & Spike get conspiratorial, covering P Diddy's indictment, Cassie's lawsuit, and the surrounding allegations, along with discussions on Justin Bieber, Eric Adams, Usher, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and more. They also talk about Bumble BFF, Long Walks, Uglies and Pretties, "yapping," and Botox and filler influencers.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Spike & Elkiss catch up about Elkiss' move to Canada and Spike's trip to NYC. They discuss sitting courtside at the US Open, Dimes Square's notorious inhabitants, Peter Thiel and the NYC art scene, senior citizen National Park tourism, Canadian housing discrimination, the Republicans of Baltimore, and much more! Instagram: @vocallyfriedTikTok: @vocallyfriedpodSpike: @intrusiv__th0tElkiss: @latenightelkissSupport the show

Send us Fan MailOn this epi, Spike and Elkiss live react to Biden dropping out of the Presidential race and Kamala aka Momala running for Prez. They also discuss the memeification of BRAT, JD Vance, Julia Fox coming out, annoying TikTok trends, Brooke Schofield & Clinton Kane, and the Central Cee, Ice Spice & Madz debacle. Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Spike & Elkiss are joined by Vocal Fry researcher and speech pathologist, Cassidy. They talk about odd jobs, musical festivals, Charli XCX's BRAT, The Idea of You, DJs vs. producers, Sabrina Carpenter's Please Please Please music video, rat boyfriends, and more.Support the show

Send us Fan MailSpike and Elkiss welcome Nomi, Elkiss's CBF (Childhood Best Friend) to the pod. In this episode, they dive into the world of family vloggers, including Lesbian TikTokers (Authentically Caitlin, Julie and Camilla), Nara Smith, and Sam & Nia from the Ashley Madison docuseries. They also discuss the NXIVM cult, Jewish camp, Lil Wayne, IUD horror stories, being a librarian, and couples therapy.Support the show

Send us Fan MailSpike & Elkiss discuss celebrity block lists, the Met Gala, Macklemore's Hind's Hall, the conscious baby, Drake vs. Kendrick beef, Bridgerton, and Google AI.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Spike & Elkiss discuss the rise of lesbian pop stars, child-to-adult celebrity transitions, and Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets Department. They also cover student protests for Palestine, the "uncommitted" movement, and Elkiss' identity theft. Other topics discussed include the celebrity divorces of Gypsy Rose and the Golden Bachelor, JoJo Siwa, Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and René Rapp.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this sobering S.O.T.U episode, Spike and Elkiss discuss the docu-series "Quiet on Set" about abuse at Nickelodeon, The Zone of Interest, Kate Middleton and the royal family, and the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. They also dive into J Lo's new movie "The Greatest Love Story Never Told" and documentary "This Is Me...Now: A Love Story."Support the show

Send us Fan MailSpike & Elkiss are joined by Miles “Dunefreak” French to talk about all things Dune. They discuss Frank Herbert’s iconic Dune Saga, failed Dune film adaptations, colonialism in sci-fi, and white savior tropes. They dive into Dune Part 2 featuring dear friends - Timothy Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler, and Florence Pugh. Miles explains Dune lore about the Fremen, Bene Gesserit, Mentats, and much more.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, your hosts & Rocket continue rating and reviewing Oscar-nominated films for Best Picture and other awards. They discuss edging, complex female characters, childhood situationships, and the "born sexy yesterday" trope. Listen for a HEATED debate about Poor Things and to hear how Saltburn got snubbed. Oscar Nominated movies discussed:Past LivesPoor Things Four Daughters Society of The SnowNapoleonSupport the show

Send us Fan MailElkiss and Spike are joined by Attorney Rocket a.k.a Spike's bf, to review and rate the 2024 Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees. They also discuss Elkiss's appearance on Beyond the Pale, voting "uncommitted," Bradley Cooper blind items, and #HillaryBarbie. Oscar Nominations discussed in this epi:Anatomy of a FallBarbieThe HoldoversKillers of The Flower MoonMaestroOppenheimerSupport the show

Send us Fan MailSpike and Elkiss are joined by Pod Fave, Tatganj, in honor of Valentine's Day a.k.a Winter Halloween. They read listener's bad dating stories and tell some of their own. They also discuss having a rizzless college experience, ruling polycules, Wisconsin lingo, post-game interviews, UTIs,  and himbos. Follow Tatjang on Instagram @futuremsharrystyles and feel free to slide into her DMs. Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this S.O.T.U episode, Spike and Elkiss discuss the Mean Girls musical movie, having no-screentime childhoods, Jacob Elordi and Renee Rapp, Gypsy Rose, the Jeffrey Epstein list, and Saltburn.Support the show

Send us Fan MailOn this episode, Spike and Elkiss are joined by fashion influencer Jackie (@arcticjackie) to make 2024 trend predictions. They also discuss Fortnite, makeup vloggers, New Year's resolutions,  Stanley Cups,  Hannah Montanna core, and how to find baggy jeans. Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Spike & Elkiss dive into the top pop culture moments of 2023 and give their persinal ins and outs of the year. They discuss Time's Person of the Year, animal uprisings, ozembic, Pantone's color of the year, the writer's and actor's strikes, nepo babies, Elon Musk, celebrity children, Bereal, political activism, and Congress being in shambles. Elkiss also discusses her petition to the URJ (The Union for Reform Judaism) and Spike talks about being unemployed. Support the show

Send us Fan MailOn this episode, Spike and Elkiss discuss spotify wrapped, George Santos, Gen Alpha memes, boomer texting, celebrity relatives, Napolean, and as always Anne Patchet. They also ponder questions such as "do women have passions or interests?"  and "how does it feel to be god's favorite?"Support the show

Send us Fan MailAfter taking a break from the pod, Spike & Elkiss speak about the genocide being perpetrated against the Palestinian people by Israel and funded by the US. They discuss Zionism, western media bias, social media, and U.S. imperialism. They also share educational resources they have found helpful. Support the show

Send us Fan MailSpike & Elkiss are joined by Miles "Halloween-Freak" French for VF's annual Halloween episode. Miles enlightens listeners about the queer anticapitalistic history of autumn traditions such as trick-or-treating. Spike gives a book report on Caliban and the Witch, exploring capitalism and the witch hunts.  Elkiss cancels Spike for being problematic. They also talk tricking billionaires, the plague, pumpkin head photoshoots, god quivering Christians, Dime Square, AI Halloween Art,  and ancestral syphilis.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Spike & Elkiss discuss music festival ins and outs, the Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner split, and Taylor Swift's new mans. They also do a deep dive into the Zillenial NYU Indie Film universe and discuss Emma Seligman's new film Bottoms and iconic duo Rachel Sennot and Ayo Edebiri.Support the show

Send us Fan MailSpike & Elkiss celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the pod with a special S.O.TU. episode including coverage of: celebrity apology videos, tiktok trends that need to stop,  and drama from 40 years ago. They also discuss British English, X previously known as twitter,  Goodreads, and Melinda FRENCH Gates. Support the show

Send us Fan MailSpike, Elkiss, and return guest Hissy Fit bring you special a John Waters episode in honor of Pride (delayed slay). They discuss their favorite Waters' films, famous drag queen Divine,  phalloplasty representation, pit beef, slimefluencers, summer camp, lawn flamingos, Troye Sivan's dreidel and more. Support the show

Send us Fan MailSpike & Elkiss welcome pod fave Lily back to the mic to discuss the spook and horrors of Portland, OR. They talk graveyards, strip clubs, 24 hour diners, fake businesses, dating disasters, neo nazis, being incels, and the shanghai tunnels. Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this State of the Union (S.O.T.U.)  episode, Elkiss and Spike tell you what's in and what's out and what it's all about right now. They discuss the Clique books, Spike's camping extravaganza, reality stars coming out, weddings, moving in with your SO, being voluntold, the Lizzo cancellation, and the Ariana Grande & Spongebob fiasco. Support the show

Send us Fan MailSpike & Elkiss give their takes on the Barbie movie, Barbie girl summer and Barbenheimer. The also talk about the history of Barbie, Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach's relationship and films, and their favorite childhood dolls.Support the show

Send us Fan MailYour hosts our joined by TV writer and "Sex And The City" expert, Caitlan Moore, to review the infamous "And Just Like That..."  The girls talk Kim Cattrall and SJP drama, Che Pasa, dating while aging, and give their observations from doing an original SATC rewatch.  They also discuss hot strike summer, love island, and bad fashion choices. TW: Mention of suicideSupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Spike & Elkiss recount their trip to New York, New York to see Broadway and comedy shows. They discuss their adventures staying in Brooklyn, Prep The Musical, rats screaming, BK gentrification restaurants, Bama Rush, needing a type A friend, and the creep next door. Support the show

Send us Fan MailElkiss and Spike talk about having circus themed parties on opposite coasts on the same night. They discuss circus Ins and Outs, electronic magic, juggalos, stoplight performers, succession tiktok drama, tattoo artist mishaps, and bad gift giving. Follow us at @vocallyfried on instagram and @vocallyfriedpod on tiktok.Elkiss: @latenightelkissSpike: @intrusiv__th0tSupport the show

Send us Fan MailSpike & Elkiss have Hollywood correspondent, Dylan Visvikis, on the pod to discuss the WGA (Writer's Guild of America) Strike and being a screenwriter. They also talk about Dylan's shock jock alter ego "Manhog in the Morning" and humble beginnings as a choir boy.  Other topics covered include: Spike TV, tiktok controversy, Chat GPT (more like Chat FML) writing our shows, getting canceled, and having models on speed dial. Support the show

Send us Fan MailSpike & Elkiss have Vocally Fried's very own broadway baby, Gabriella Enriquez, on the pod. They discuss Gabby's journey to being a broadway star and her current show - New York, New York. They also talk toxic directors, singing to strangers, gift giving gone awry, and intergenerational trauma. They also address life's important questions like: "why do people hate musicals?" Support the show

Send us Fan MailOn this travel vlog style episode, Spike and Elkiss recount their weeklong retreat in Santa Barbara, the home of vocal fry. They talk piano playing predators, celeb hunting in Montesito, basic gen z, tattoos gone awry, and review bad Netflix movies. Your faithful hosts also expose the dark side of Santa Barbara. Follow us at @vocallyfried on instagram and @vocallyfriedpod on tiktok.Elkiss: @latenightelkissSpike: @intrusiv__th0tSupport the show

Send us Fan MailElkiss and Spike have pod lawyer and bf, Rocket, on the pod to discuss and fact check Jury Duty the show. They talk celebrity trials, Elkiss' jury duty experience, jury nullification, Spike and Rocket's relationship, and what not to say in a job interview.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWelcome to our first #pod4pod VF/EL crossover episode! Spike and Elkiss chat with the gorgeous Emotional Labor podcast hosts, Alex & Haylin, about life's pressing questions like "why did we all date the same guy in college?" They also discuss whales who fry, being fragile, and having conflict with friends and lovers. Alex facilitates healing through dream interpretation and shadow work.  Find them at @everydreamameaning on instagram. Haylin is a witch, sex educator, and tarot reader. Check her out at @haylin.co on all platforms.  Together, they are Emotional Labor Podcast (@e.mo.tion.al.la.bor) an explicitly - but not narrowly - political podcast in Baltimore, MD.Support the show