Hysteria

Downward Viral w. Chloe Maxmin

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco shoutout Lizzo’s crystal flute skills before getting into the news: the aftermath of Mahsa Amini’s death, the el...

Ol’ Yeller w. Secretary Katie Hobbs

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco get into the latest abortion news — bans, polls, men being evil — before sitting down with Arizona’s Secretary...

Vacation Daze

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the highs (WNBA breaking records, Abbott Elementary winning Emmys) and the lows (the proposed federal abor...

“Let the Bachelorettes Kiss!” w. Jill Gutowitz & Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Jill Gutowitz and Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein to discuss the queering of reality dating shows and the...

Handmaid’s Fail w. Dr. Aria Halliday

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan is joined by guest co-host Grace Parra-Janney to embark on another Tour de Fuckery, checking in on what tomfoolery is going on in various re...

Horny Judgment

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco get into Biden’s student loan debt relief program, Secretary-Mayor Pete’s proposed new rules to strengthen airli...

Talkin’ Toxic

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss Dr. Oz’s baffling crudité video, living in a post-Roe digital dystopia, and future former Congresswoman L...

Adult Children

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco toast to the victory that is the Inflation Reduction Act before getting into teacher shortages, abortion bans, and F...

Kiss My Kansas

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco start on a high note, celebrating the abortion rights victory in Kansas before discussing more reproductive rights n...

Kiln of the Patriarchy w. Betsy West & Julie Cohen

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to Betsy West and Julie Cohen about their latest film Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down, an inspiring story abou...

Made In Names w. Amanda Nguyen

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco interview activist Amanda Nguyen, the founder and CEO of civil rights accelerator Rise, to talk about gamifying lawm...

"Radical!" w. Bernardine Dohrn

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to academic and activist Bernardine Dohrn on the heels of Crooked’s new award-winning podcast, Mother Country...

Generation Nudes

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Grace Parra Janney and Julissa Arce to do another special episode of Solicited Advice. Then, I Feel Pe...

We Ride at Dawn w. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand about the realities and battles of a post-Roe America. Next, in News, Erin and Al...

The Future WAS Female

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco prepare for more Supreme Court decisions this week by working through three hypothetical outcomes of the impending a...

Pull Yourself Up by the Bra Straps w. Katy Tur

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy 200 episodes! Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to NBC anchor Katy Tur about her honest new memoir Rough Draft. Then in News: Erin and Alys...

To Dianne For w. Rebecca Traister

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to NY Mag writer-at-large Rebecca Traister about her newest piece on Dianne Feinstein. Plus in News: Erin and A...

Joy, Justice and Excellence w. Becky Pringle

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to the President of the National Education Association Becky Pringle about what it means to arm teachers with g...

Laws > Prayers w. Shannon Watts

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show, Erin and Alyssa welcome Shannon Watts, the founder of Moms Demand Action, to process the massacre that happened in Uvalde, Texa...

Bad Abbotts w. Bethenny Frankel & Rep. Rosa DeLauro

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the primaries then are joined by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro to talk about the baby formula shortage and what...

Gaetz's Underage Lasagna

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the Senate vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act, start their own religion and come for your semen....

SCOTUS Scammed Us

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the leaked SCOTUS draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and the political and emotional fallout. (We’d li...

I Know How You Feel w. Alison Leiby & Dr. Heather Irobunda

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the recent trove of Mark Meadows texts, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s testimony, Ron DeSantis’ battle with...

Call Your Sneaky Friends w. Sen. Mallory McMorrow & Kim Kelly

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan talks with labor journalist and author Kim Kelly about the recent Amazon and rumblings of Starbucks unionization and her new book Fight Like...

“No US in Abortion”

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation, the Etsy strike and Ivanka Trump’s testimony to the Jan 6 ...

“I am the Cringe”

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the Republicans attempt to stop Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to SCOTUS, the historic Amaz...

The Post Scruples-Era w. Sen. Amy Klobuchar

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the obstacles birthing people experience obtaining abortion pills in red states, toast the Oscar winning mov...

Kardashian University

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the highlights from Ketanji Brown Jackson’s SCOTUS confirmation, and the Republicans embarrassing attempt ...

Hormona Lisa w. Stacy London

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the wave of state legislation attempting to restrict travel across states lines to gain access to abortions ...

Where Culture is Made w. Ai-jen Poo & Jill Gutowitz

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco break down the unprecedented amount of education bills targeting teachers and students. Plus Ai-jen Poo joins to dis...

Herstory’s Merstories w. Alexis Coe

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco share direct actions you can do to help the Ukrainian people now (see below), discuss the most memorable moment of J...

“Pluto’s Back, Baby!” w. Chani Nicholas

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into a shocking Propublica piece that exposes states for sitting on $5.2 billion in welfare funds while needy f...

Such Devoted Sisters w. Oriaku Njoku

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to Oriaku Njoku, co-founder and executive director of Access Reproductive Care Southeast, about the state of ab...

The Beyotch Experience

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about Joe Rogan, American manhood and the disaffected white man and then break down the insidiousness of the Be...

Ruthless Self-Care w. Robin Givhan

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the Republican-led state attack on abortion and the “debate” about President Bidens to-be-named SCOTUS p...

Meet Market

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the new study that links cash stipends and higher brain development in children, the child tax credit, a Flo...

"Hey Gerri!" w. J. Smith Cameron

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to Succession star J. Smith Cameron about the newest season, her newfound sex symbol status, and Gerri’s sub/...

No More Fun Crimes

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about Democrats’ lackluster action on protecting abortion access, and voting rights, then toast Pre...

An Upside Surprise w. Dr. Heather Irobunda

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the anniversary of the January 6th riots, and the short and long term effects it will have on g...

“Love Me, it's Christmas!”

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Alyssa Mastromonaco and Grace Parra Janney are joined by Naomi Ekperigin and Megan Gailey to discuss holiday movies, and all of wonderful, i...

“Don’t Text & Coup!”

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Alyssa Mastromonaco and Grace Parra Janney discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom’s trolling of the Supreme Court’s decision on aborti...

The Uncivil War

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Alyssa Mastromonaco and Grace Parra Janney talk about the DOJ’s multiple cases against the state of Texas, SCOTUS and the reports that Dem...

“Um Hello, Save Roe!”

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Alyssa Mastromonaco and Julissa Arce discuss the omicron variant and subsequent travel bans, SCOTUS’ impending decision on the Mississippi...

The Enjoy Today Show w. Katie Couric

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Couric joins Alyssa Mastromonaco to talk about her new memoir Going There, the backlash to her book and her favorite memories of the Thanksgivin...

"First is a Start, Second is Best" w. Rep. Pramila Jayapal

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alyssa Mastromonaco and guest co-host Julissa Arce get into the news of the week: Alex Jones, Cuba, and Democratic efforts at immigration reform. And ...

Gifting is a Construct w. Cynthia Nixon

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cynthia Nixon joins to talk about her run for Governor, fraught New York politics and the forthcoming Sex and the City reboot. Then Alyssa Mastromonac...

My So-Called Twenties w. Monica Lewinsky

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Monica Lewinsky joins Alyssa Mastromonaco to talk about American Crime Story: Impeachment, her documentary “15 minutes of Shame” and that time she...

It’s Not Me, It’s You

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about Build Back Better and the big disappointments about the compromises on paid leave, climate chan...

Dames w. Rep. Rosa DeLauro

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro stops by to talk about family leave, the Child Tax Credit and Joe Manchin’s attempt to slash the program. Then in news: E...

All Eyes on Me

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the latest whiplash with Texas’s abortion ban, Wisconsin breweries helping parents sue school...

SCOTUS in Retrograde w. Errin Haines & Kiran Deol

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re joined by Elliott Stephanopoulos, Kiran Deol, and Errin Haines to tackle the following questions: How can Instagram make people fee...

What’s Missing? w. Rebecca Nagle

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about Democratic D-week, and the scramble to reconcile progressive and centrists and pass the infrast...

Shoot your Shot w. Rep. Cori Bush & Dr. Heather Irobunda

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rep. Cori Bush joins to discuss the Keeping Renters Safe Act, the state of the Infrastructure bill and her very own Ben & Jerry’s flavor. Then Erin ...

The Princess and the Pod w. Akilah Hughes

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss Gavin Newsom’s resounding recall win, the Larry Nassar hearing, Joe Manchin and the confusion ov...

Roe Offense w. Rebecca Nagle

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the complexities of the Texas abortion law, the future of Roe, and Governor Abbott’s efforts t...

Getting Real w. Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco break down the new Texas abortion ban, SCOTUS's deafening silence, and what this means for Roe v. Wade. Then in a sp...

“Nasty Pelosi”

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nancy Pelosi gets her caucus in line to advance a $3.5 trillion budget blueprint, opening the door to passing the infrastructure and John Lewis Voting...

All In The Family w. Jen Statsky & Dawn Huckelbridge

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jen Statsky stops by to talk about her Emmy nominated HBO show Hacks and joins the panel along with Grace Parra Janney to discuss the line between liv...

Cuomo Se Dice "Good Riddance" w. Akilah Green

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Cuomo resigns, Governor Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis are destroying their states, and schools are daring to follow the silence. Then Erin Ryan ...

An Inconvenient Detail w. Amanda Knox

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Knox opens up about writing her Medium post in response to the movie Stillwater, reclaiming her narrative and the power of vulnerability. Plus,...

Masking for Trouble w. Sen. Tammy Duckworth

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss Simone Biles' choice to sit out the rest of the Olympics and the clout chasers trying to use her t...

Big Ship Energy w. Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to Astro and Theoretical Physicist Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein about how racism and sexism has set s...

Proud Floozy

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the Texas abortion bill that pits neighbors against each other, Governor Abbott’s threat to arre...

Olympic Torched

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the imminent doom of climate change and the frustrating burden put on consumers rather than the gi...

Stronger Than Yesterday

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the Senate’s agonizing infrastructure negotiations process and the importance of maintaining the...

"Solicited Advice" 150th Episode! w. Sen. Baldwin

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the recent Supreme Court decisions and disappointing vaccination rate among the youth. Then, Er...

Over the Rainbow w. Rep. Gwen Moore

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Rep. Gwen Moore of Wisconsin to discuss the Senate’s recent establishment of Juneteenth as...

Capitalism: For Her! w. TX State Rep. Nicole Collier

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Texas State Representative Nicole Collier to discuss what’s going on in Texas, from new vo...

Break Point

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss how to mentally prepare for a very frustrating month in the US Senate, and the GOP’s not-so-subt...

Extra Dressing w. Molly Hayward

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to Cora’s founder and Chief Branding Officer Molly Hayward about how to unfuck the feminine care industry, pe...

The End of the End w. Ilyse Hogue

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to Ilyse Hogue, President of NARAL Pro Choice America about the Supreme Court’s decision to hear an...

Queens of Drama w. Senator Hirono

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to Senator Mazie Hirono about her recent legislative victories, child care as infrastructure, and her...

My Curvy Life w. Senator Gillibrand & Lindy West

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco celebrate Trump’s ban from Facebook, discuss Liz Cheney and what we’re calling anarchy in the GOP, sha...

Toxic Freedom w. Sophie Ackoff

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the upcoming Biden Joint Session address not to be confused with the State of the Union Address, b...

"We Really Care, Do U?" w. Shannon Watts

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the three guilty verdicts in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the Green New Deal and DC statehood. Plus...

Prime Day w. Michelle Buteau & Kim Kelly

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine halt, the increased health risks that anyone with uteruses face, ...

"Hillary Clinton!" w. Hillary Clinton

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco sit down with Hillary Clinton to talk about living history, NCAA women getting their due, media criticism,...

White Boy Bummer w. Nsé Ufot

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to Executive Director of the New Georgia Project Nsé Ufot about her battle to preserve voting rights...

“What’s Not to Like?” w. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Lauren Underwood & Alicia Menendez

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to Senator Amy Klobuchar about legislating in a time of obstructionism, what’s up with her and her ...

Not No Men w. Amb. Samantha Power & Comm. Nikki Fried

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco toast Deb Haaland, our new Secretary of the Interior, chat with Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Co...

Anarchy in the Monarchy w. Kim Kelly

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the newest COVID relief bill, plus a special guest roast of Senator Krysten Sinema from your frien...

A Pretty Penny w. Jennifer McClellan & Jennifer Carroll Foy

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the recent accusations against Governor Cuomo, then kick off Women’s History Month by featuring ...

“What’s Up, Doc?” w. Dr. Heather Irobunda

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco toast Deb Haaland’s strength as the presumptive next head of the Department of the Interior, and roast T...

Better With Age w. Rep. Gwen Moore

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about what needs to happen before schools can safely reopen. Then, Rep. Gwen Moore returns to discuss...

Pizza Shaped Heart w. Rep. Rosa DeLauro

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the first day of the second impeachment of former social media influencer Donald Trump. Then Congr...

Disarming

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco break down the newest COVID relief bill, Marjorie Taylor Green’s nonsense, and inaugurate a new segment:...

Stan Down w. Nithya Raman

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the frustrating news that the vaccine rollout may take longer than originally planned, and roast S...

The Sweetest Hello w. Rep. Madeleine Dean

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are officially in a new era! This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Kiran Deol and Julissa Arce to rejoice in the moving and his...

The Audacity of Dopes w. Rep. Karen Bass, Rep. Pramila Jayapal & S.E. Cupp

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco sit down with Rep. Karen Bass to discuss Wednesdays impeachment vote, and what it means for Trump’s pres...

Fresh Hell 2021

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco try to manage the overwhelming happiness as they take in the Georgia Senate runoff election results was th...

Love in a Hopeless Place w. Nsé Ufot

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco toast the glimmers of goodness and roast the rainbow of garbage to come out of this truly trash year. Plus...

“Dr. Jill, If You’re Nasty” w. Kirsten Gillibrand

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are pleased to tell Bill Barr to fuck all the way off, then they discuss the latest cabinet picks and the ...

Vax-senioritis w. Judge Lina Hidalgo

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco breakdown President-Elect Joe Biden’s cabinet picks from the goodies to the duds, and Melania Trump crow...

Two Sacks of Trash w. Shaniqua McClendon

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco breakdown the clusterfuck happening in Congress as they scramble to pass a comprehensive covid relief bill...

"Stuff It!"

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined at the virtual Thanksgiving dinner table by Grace Parra, Michaela Watkins and Dana Schwartz to ...

Big Loser Energy w. Dr. Celine Gounder

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the Trump administration’s unwillingness to cooperate with a transition of power, and Ivanka Tru...

Out of the Gloating Closet w. Rep. Katie Porter

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Congresswoman Katie Porter to discuss the house’s priorities now that we have a Democratic...

Clapping & Crying

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Naomi Ekperigin, Megan Gailey and Grace Parra to ask the following questions: What the fuck ...

“I’m Speaking” w. Prof. Melissa Murray & State Rep. Mari Manoogian

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Professor Melissa Murray to break down Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation to the Supreme ...

"Just Win, Baby!" w. Elizabeth Warren, Candace Valenzuela & Caroline Rose Giuliani

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by an all-star lineup of guests. First, Senator Elizabeth Warren joins to discuss her education...