Unsolicited with Jenny & Mary

Ep. 14: Fashion's "menocore" trend, tolerating violence on TV & creating an AI friend

Is menocore the new normcore? We discuss. Also, how do you handle all the gratuitous violence on TV? Lastly, artificial intelligence is here and it wants to be your friend. Creepy or convenient?

Ep. 13: Doing things alone, the 7-second rule & future anxiety

Are you down with going to dinner and concerts alone? One of us is, and one of us isn't. Also, the 7-second rule might help you get over your faux pas. And lastly, we deal with our anxiety over the future on a micro and macro level. Good times!

Ep. 12: Accepting your body & single-tasking

This episode we're talking about what it means to really love and accept your body, and what's up with the recent craze over single-tasking -- i.e. the opposite of multitasking.

Ep. 11: Women, stereotypes & aging

The innocent girl, the nurturing mother, the wise, older, un-sexual woman—these are just some of society's pre-approved roles for women. We have thoughts on the status quo.

We also talk about how to self-care during this sad, stressful, frustrating time (such as watching the world's most adorable hedgehog video: https://www.instagram.com/p/BOTB0MEj76o You're welcome.)

Ep. 10: Surviving the holidays

This episode we delve into all things holidays, from eating to traveling to spending to stressing. Here's how we cope with the craziness (or don't).

Ep. 09: Pointless dieting, relatives & politics, inherent goodness

This episode we discuss whether or not there's any point in dieting; the dangers of talking politics with relatives; and are people inherently good? We have opinions.

Ep. 08: What's up with hypnotherapy and energy work? We find out.

We interview hypnotherapist Amy Morgan on what it means to be hypnotized and how to use it for therapeutic purposes. We also delve into reiki (i.e. energy work) and why you may or may not want to try it. Lots of new-age talk this episode! Buckle up.

Ep. 07: Being friends with exes, thrifting & legalizing prostitution

Today we talk about whether it's possible to be friends with your ex; our deep love of thrifting; and the ethics behind prostitution — and if it should be legalized. (Please ignore the wonkiness of this episode's audio — sorry!) 

Ep. 06: A chat with city-dweller-turned-rural-farmer Barret Johanneson

Have you ever thought about quitting your job, packing your bags and moving to the country? Wisconsin farmer Barrett Johanneson did exactly that. We quiz him on the logistics of leaving city life behind to live off the land.

Ep. 05: Bra mysteries, work unpleasantries & fashion trends

We discuss the mysterious world of bras (including our own embarrassing bra stories); workplace unpleasantries (from silent bathrooms to dirty kitchens); and fashion trends we're loving and hating right now.