Vocally Fried Podcast
Episodes
"I used to be a hustle bro" ft. Evan
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textOn this episode of My Problematic Past, Evan joins Elise and Lucy to discuss his journey out of Youtube hustle bro culture. Evan discusses ...
"I used to be in the Manosphere" ft. Max
26 Jan 2026
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Send us a textMax joins Elise and Lucy to discuss his journey from being a manosphere media consumer to a leftist cyclist. The manosphere is a varied ...
"I used to be a Republican" ft. Maura
09 Dec 2025
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Send us a textOn this episode of My Problematic Past, Lucy and Elise chat with their friend Maura and talk about her transformation from being a young...
"Gay Halloween Has Gone Too Far" ft. Miles "Halloween-Freak" French
30 Oct 2025
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Send us a textMiles “Halloween-Freak” French joins Elise and Lucy for the 4th annual Halloween episode! They discuss Elise’s vampire sighting, v...
"I used to believe in pseudoscience" ft. Dr. Val
07 Oct 2025
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Send us a textOn this episode of My Problematic Past, Lucy and Elise dive into the alternative medicine movement, discussing homeopathy, pseudoscience...
September SOTU: "I need a factory reset"
10 Sep 2025
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Send us a textIn this SOTU so true episode, Lucy and Elise rehash 10 year old beef, fight their excecutive functioning issues, talk short kings and ta...
July SOTU: "We have faces for podcasting"
30 Jul 2025
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Send us a textIn this SOTU episode, Lucy & Elise discuss Lucy's visit to Canada, public pools, spirit guides, Bach fan fiction, Too Much (Len...
"I used to be an anti-vaxxer" ft. Ari & Julie
10 Jul 2025
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Send us a textOn 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...
June SOTU: "Healing Girl Buddhism Summer"
13 Jun 2025
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Send us a textElise & Lucy are back with a long-awaited June State of the Union. And a lot has changed.In this episode, your hosts talk breakups, ...
April SOTU: "Being Unemployed is a Recession Indicator"
30 Apr 2025
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Send us a textElkiss 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...
"I used to go to an alt-right naturopath" ft. Lizard
21 Apr 2025
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Send us a textLucy and Elise are back with another MAHA episode of My Problematic Past — this time featuring Lizard, a former patient of a problemat...
"I used to be a raw milk farmer"
07 Mar 2025
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Send us a textLucy & Elise tackle raw milk in the first episode of My Problematic Past. They dive into Lucy’s past as a raw milk farmer and thei...
A BIG Announcement
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHello Friars,It’s Spike & Elkiss—aka Lucy and Elise—here to announce our new series, My Problematic Past, a Vocally Fried prod...
"It Ends With Justin Baldoni" ft. Ari Marshank
10 Jan 2025
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Send us a textSpike and Elkiss welcome Ari—a fellow podcaster, domestic violence expert, insurance connoisseur, and Facebook friend of Sharon Baldon...
2024 in Review: "Brain Rot is the word of the year"
27 Dec 2024
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Send us a textSpike & Elkiss talk 2024 slang, pop divas, Luigi Mangione, Hauk Tuah Girl, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, RFK, Trump and every other big ...
Wicked-sode: "Popularity is in the eye of the greenholder" ft. Tatganj
12 Dec 2024
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Send us a textPod Fave, Tatganj, joins Spike & Elkiss to discuss the new Wicked movie. They hold space for the lyrics of defying gravity. They dis...
Post-Election SOTU: "I Miss Drinking The Kool-Aid"
20 Nov 2024
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Send us a textSpike and Elkiss discuss election woes, where Kamala went wrong and what the deal is with RFK and rotten meat. They wonder what life wil...
"Scream Queens Are Survivors Not Victims" ft. Dr. Miles "Halloweenfreak" French
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe girlies are joined for the THIRD time by the Halloweenfreak himself! They discuss the best scream queens, best slasher villains, hot...
"I'm turning into a Q Anon freak"
30 Sep 2024
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Send us a textElkiss & Spike get conspiratorial, covering P Diddy's indictment, Cassie's lawsuit, and the surrounding allegations, along...
"We Are Antifa In Dimes Square"
10 Sep 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, Spike & Elkiss catch up about Elkiss' move to Canada and Spike's trip to NYC. They discuss sitting courts...
"The Pussy Hat Ladies Are Feral"
26 Jul 2024
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Send us a textOn this epi, Spike and Elkiss live react to Biden dropping out of the Presidential race and Kamala aka Momala running for Prez. They als...
"Vocal Fry Patient Zero" ft. Cassidy
21 Jun 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, Spike & Elkiss are joined by Vocal Fry researcher and speech pathologist, Cassidy. They talk about odd jobs, musica...
"Life is Short, Have an Affair" ft. Nomi
12 Jun 2024
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Send us a textSpike and Elkiss welcome Nomi, Elkiss's CBF (Childhood Best Friend) to the pod. In this episode, they dive into the world of family...
"We have no choice but to stan Macklemore"
29 May 2024
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Send us a textSpike & Elkiss discuss celebrity block lists, the Met Gala, Macklemore's Hind's Hall, the conscious baby, Drake vs. Kendri...
"Let's Make You a Cool Gay Icon"
30 Apr 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, Spike & Elkiss discuss the rise of lesbian pop stars, child-to-adult celebrity transitions, and Taylor Swift's...
SOTU: Quiet On Set, JLo, The Zone of Interest + Princess Kate
29 Mar 2024
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Send us a textIn this sobering S.O.T.U episode, Spike and Elkiss discuss the docu-series "Quiet on Set" about abuse at Nickelodeon, The Zone...
Dune 2: "Is your child on spice?" ft. Miles 'DuneFreak' French
21 Mar 2024
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Send us a textSpike & Elkiss are joined by Miles “Dunefreak” French to talk about all things Dune. They discuss Frank Herbert’s iconic Dune ...
Oscar Noms Part 2: "Girlenstein" ft. Rocket
08 Mar 2024
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Send us a textIn this episode, your hosts & Rocket continue rating and reviewing Oscar-nominated films for Best Picture and other awards. They dis...
Oscar Noms Part 1: Biopics & Bi Erasure ft. Rocket
06 Mar 2024
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Send us a textElkiss and Spike are joined by Attorney Rocket a.k.a Spike's bf, to review and rate the 2024 Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees. ...
Rizzless Dating Stories ft. Tatganj
12 Feb 2024
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Send us a textSpike and Elkiss are joined by Pod Fave, Tatganj, in honor of Valentine's Day a.k.a Winter Halloween. They read listener's bad...
"My name is Regina George and I am a massive B"
26 Jan 2024
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Send us a textIn this S.O.T.U episode, Spike and Elkiss discuss the Mean Girls musical movie, having no-screentime childhoods, Jacob Elordi and Renee ...
"I am serving c*** in these capris" ft. @Arcticjackie
12 Jan 2024
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Send us a textOn this episode, Spike and Elkiss are joined by fashion influencer Jackie (@arcticjackie) to make 2024 trend predictions. They also disc...
"2023 Is My Woman King"
26 Dec 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Spike & Elkiss dive into the top pop culture moments of 2023 and give their persinal ins and outs of the year. They...
"All I want for Christmas is a George Santos cameo"
12 Dec 2023
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Send us a textOn this episode, Spike and Elkiss discuss spotify wrapped, George Santos, Gen Alpha memes, boomer texting, celebrity relatives, Napolean...
FREE PALESTINE!
08 Dec 2023
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Send us a textAfter taking a break from the pod, Spike & Elkiss speak about the genocide being perpetrated against the Palestinian people by Israe...
"I've scared kids but I've NEVER stolen their candy" ft. Miles "Halloweenfreak" French
24 Oct 2023
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Send us a textSpike & Elkiss are joined by Miles "Halloween-Freak" French for VF's annual Halloween episode. Miles enlightens liste...
"The NYU Nepo Baby Cinematic Universe"
13 Oct 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Spike & Elkiss discuss music festival ins and outs, the Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner split, and Taylor Swift's ...
"My PR team told me not to do this"
27 Sep 2023
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Send us a textSpike & Elkiss celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the pod with a special S.O.TU. episode including coverage of: celebrity apology v...
"John Waters is the Pope of Trash" ft. Hissy Fit
18 Sep 2023
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Send us a textSpike, Elkiss, and return guest Hissy Fit bring you special a John Waters episode in honor of Pride (delayed slay). They discuss their f...
"The Portland Void is Still Taking Soul Sacrifices" ft. Lily
05 Sep 2023
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Send us a textSpike & Elkiss welcome pod fave Lily back to the mic to discuss the spook and horrors of Portland, OR. They talk graveyards, strip c...
"S.O.T.U. is Catching on like Fine Wine"
22 Aug 2023
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Send us a textIn 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 abo...
"What's a Barbie Movie With No Scissoring?"
01 Aug 2023
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Send us a textSpike & Elkiss give their takes on the Barbie movie, Barbie girl summer and Barbenheimer. The also talk about the history of Barbie,...
"Che Diaz and The City " ft. Caitlan Moore
24 Jul 2023
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Send us a textYour hosts our joined by TV writer and "Sex And The City" expert, Caitlan Moore, to review the infamous "And Just Like Th...
"Doing Shavasana in Time Square"
30 Jun 2023
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Send us a textIn this episode, Spike & Elkiss recount their trip to New York, New York to see Broadway and comedy shows. They discuss their advent...
"Calling all Carnies to Join our Phone Plan"
01 Jun 2023
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Send us a textElkiss and Spike talk about having circus themed parties on opposite coasts on the same night. They discuss circus Ins and Outs, electro...
"The Uberification of Screenwriting" ft. Dylan Visvikis
24 May 2023
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Send us a textSpike & Elkiss have Hollywood correspondent, Dylan Visvikis, on the pod to discuss the WGA (Writer's Guild of America) Strike a...
"Broadway actors have snacks up the wazoo" ft. Gabriella Enriquez
17 May 2023
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Send us a textSpike & Elkiss have Vocally Fried's very own broadway baby, Gabriella Enriquez, on the pod. They discuss Gabby's journey t...
"Shake your Montecito Booty"
03 May 2023
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Send us a textOn this travel vlog style episode, Spike and Elkiss recount their weeklong retreat in Santa Barbara, the home of vocal fry. They talk pi...
"A jury is being tampered with" ft. Attorney Rocket
25 Apr 2023
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Send us a textElkiss and Spike have pod lawyer and bf, Rocket, on the pod to discuss and fact check Jury Duty the show. They talk celebrity trials, El...
"Emotionally Fried" Ft. Emotional Labor the Podcast
06 Apr 2023
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Send us a textWelcome to our first #pod4pod VF/EL crossover episode! Spike and Elkiss chat with the gorgeous Emotional Labor podcast hosts, Alex &...
"The Italian Rachel Dolezal" ft. Caitlan Moore
27 Mar 2023
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Send us a textSpike & Elkiss have pop culture genius and Hollywood insider, Caitlan Moore, on the pod to talk tv writing, polls, democrats, and un...
"NPR Audio Erotica" ft. Mo Macsai-Goren
15 Mar 2023
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Send us a textThis week, the girls have stand up comedian and radio host, Mo Macsai-Goren, on the pod. They talk daddy Pascal, Angela Basset doing t...
"Vocal Fry is an Epidemic" ft. Jahnnn
03 Mar 2023
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Send us a textSpike & Elkiss have vocal fry expert, Jon, on the pod to help them cure their vocal fry once and for all. They learn about the socia...
"The Devil Wears Shein" ft. @Edgyalbert
19 Feb 2023
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Send us a textSpike & Elkiss interview @edgyalbert and talk about what's in and what's out in fashion. They also dish about edgy's ...
As Saint Valentine Once Said: "Make Love Not War" ft. Tatganj
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this episode of Vocalmente Frito, self-proclaimed "pod fave" Tatganj returns for a very special Vday-Bday extravaganza. The...
Friends of Goop United
20 Jan 2023
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Send us a textSpike and Elkiss address the elephant in the room: "what is goop...really?"They also talk being digital nomads, Prince Harry, ...
"Nepo babies are all I've ever known" ft. Lily
03 Jan 2023
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Send us a textSpike and Elkiss bring in-house pop culture consultant and fellow basement dweller, Lily, on the pod to talk 2023 predictions. The girls...
2022 in review: "Women without vocal fry rarely make history"
28 Dec 2022
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Send us a textSpike & Elkiss take their fans on a haphazard journey through the past year and declare the "Ins and Outs of 2022." In thi...
"Never prank about infidelity" ft. Ari Marshank
13 Dec 2022
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Send us a textYour beloved hosts have Ari Marshank aka “The Oprah of Ketamine”, on the pod to talk about all of the pranks they have pulled over t...
Obscure Hobbies: "The through line is hotdogs" ft. Hissy Fit
07 Dec 2022
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Send us a textSpike and Elkiss sit down with the jack of all trades, Hissy Fit, to discuss drama therapy school, somatic sex ed, positive reinforcemen...
Modern love? "My exes follow my OnlyFans" ft. @shycowluvr
21 Nov 2022
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Send us a textSpike and Elkiss have A-list celebrity guest Shycowluvr on the pod. They talk LA nepotism, celeb sightings, onlyfans, the Hers & Him...
Odd Jobs: Milk Maids and Kitchen Wenches
12 Nov 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode the girlies talk incels & volcels, bartering, childhood businesses, odd jobs, the service industry, being farmers, a...
"Exploring L & D" (life and death)
05 Nov 2022
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Send us a textIn this post-halloween epi, Spike and Elkiss come to you with hot takes about worms, fake news, queerbaiting, serial killers, doppelgang...
Holding Space for Halloween ft. Miles "Halloweenfreak" French
22 Oct 2022
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Send us a textIn this episode, Elkiss goes to Portland, OR to interview the one and only Miles French. They cover many spooky topics such as global ...
"Roommates: can't live with them, can life without them" ft. Tatganja
17 Oct 2022
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Send us a textSpike and Elkiss are joined by their college roommate and bff, Tatganja, to recount wild roommate stories - past and present. They also ...
"Miss Communication & Miss Connection"
06 Oct 2022
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Send us a textSpike and Elkiss read your miscommunication stories and tell many of their own. They also discuss being a fool abroad, PSLs, DSLs, how t...
1/10 Therapists Recommend Going to a Bar Alone
26 Sep 2022
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Send us a textThis week Spike and Elkiss (also known as "Spikiss") read listener's bad therapy stories and share more of their own. O...
"I've never met an athlete with vocal fry"
16 Sep 2022
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Send us a textSpike and Elkiss discuss chambongs, the queen's passing, being ethereal, trying to like movies and getting their BBLs reversed. Su...