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Unstable Topics

The Monthly Junk

Welcome to Unstable Topics, a fast-paced, jam packed, unhinged bestie podcast filled with pop culture / historic / scientific facts, honest reacts, and made up games in between. Comedian hosts Sarah and Maggie invite you to their weekly best friend hang out filled with surprises. A very special thank you to Summer Berman for the ear worm of an intro song! Follow them on social @themonthlyjunk and @unstabletopics Email questions and reactions of your own to unstabletopics@gmail.com For a mini

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All Episodes

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34: We're Barbie Millicent Roberts!

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2023/06/08

Sarah and Maggie learn Barbie’s full name and think about what they would do if they were the best doll on the planet. Plus, the merits and perils of artificial intelligence from robot vacuums to writing scripts, and a recipe for Ritz Cracker Toffee bars that will have you saying “dah!” Want all the facts? Well, here ya go! Fact: The Barbie doll’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts, from Willows, Wisconsin. React: if you were a Barbie doll, what would your accessory be? Fact: Bats are the

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33: We're Corselet Gorges!

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2023/06/06

Sarah and Maggie talk about brassieres and how Times Square got its name. Plus Sarah has never felt like a doofus in her entire life. But first, they talk about undiagnosed ADHD and the power of watching TikTok videos to excuse any and all distracted behavior. Want all the facts? Check it: FACT: Bras were invented in France in the 1890s. Originally called a “corselet gorge,” The undergarment we know as “the bra” did not come to get its modern name until 1907 when Vogue printed the word “brassiere”

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32: We're Slug Landlords! With Summer Berman

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2023/06/01

Sarah and Maggie introduce the world to the voice and composer of Unstable Topics theme song, Summer Berman and talk about slug landlords. About our guestie bestie: Summer teaches rock vocals and performance for kids, will be teaching a lyric writing camp this summer, and is one of the coolest moms around for how endlessly creative and cool she is. Follow her on instagram at summer_m_berman! What else do we learn? Check it below: Fact: The human nose can remember 50,000 different scents. React:

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31: We're Cows Dancing to Sheryl Crow!

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2023/05/30

Sarah and Maggie learn that cows have best friends, and find their new favorite word. Plus, they chat about first CDs and dancing like nobody's watching. Want all the unstable facts? Peep them below: Fact: Like humans, cows can form deep bonds with other cows and develop friendships which can last their whole lives. Research has shown they can exhibit signs of stress when they're not near their friend. React: Who is your bestie Fact: The dot over a lowercase ‘I’ or ‘j’ has a name, It's called a

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30: We're a Tidal Wave of Molasses!

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2023/05/25

Sarah and Maggie talk about a deadly molasses spill in 1919, and secreted mucus that keeps snails alive. But first they talk about a woman who has never ordered pizza and the takes are hotter than Little Caesar’s Hot ‘n’ Ready! Want the full facts? Check ‘em out: FACT: In January 1919, a tank holding nearly two and a half million gallons of molasses burst and covered the North End of Boston. This sticky situation was deadly, with the spicy syrup spilling through the streets at 35 miles an hour and

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29: We're Chimpanzees on the News! With Leslie Collins

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2023/05/23

This week Sarah and Maggie talk about the NBC Today Show’s chimpanzee co-host from the 1950s named J. Fred Muggs. But more importantly, they connect with the hilarious, talented, and hilariously talented actor, comedian, writer, podcaster, performer… Leslie Collins! About our guest: Leslie is currently serving as the Artist in Residence at Arts Mission Oak Cliff with her original performance piece “Miss B's Very Silly Playland Zirkus!” She has performed all over the country and on screens big and

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28: We're a Fantasy Football Trophy Wife!

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2023/05/18

This week Sarah and Maggie completely reshape Maggie’s husband’s fantasy football league with a fresh and forward-thinking perspective. Other unstable topics covered: The trickiest tongue twister in the English Language, Sarah can’t spell words and spelling bees give her anxiety, Maggie eats six hotdogs, and Fourth of July is the best friend holiday. Plus, did you know some shimmery make-ups use FISH SCALES to get the shine? We gagged and remembered other gross things we put on our lips. What do

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27: We're Hiccuping Over Here!

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2023/05/16

This week Sarah and Maggie discuss how hiccups are more common among men than women… and some other things that men are more likely to do than women. From chasing raccoons to running for political office, it seems as if men really are from Mars and women are from Venus. Other unstable topics covered: The Monthly Junk and Unstable Topics merch we keep designing and ordering just for ourselves to wear around the house celebrating 11 years of friendship, toenails aren’t just dead skin - they also help

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26: We're A Good Mother's Day Gift!

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2023/05/11

This week Sarah and Maggie reflect on the greatest Mother’s Day gift they’ve ever received: tickets to see Sonja Morgan live at the Dallas House of Blues in 2022. Other unstable topics covered: A time in history when smiling for photos was seen as childish and unfashionable, the merits of duck face as a photo pose, DIY Dancing With the Stars, more Mother’s Day gift ideas, and that time when Three Musketeer candy bars had, in fact, three different flavors before WW2. One thing is for sure: Sarah is

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25: We're Mona Lisa's Eyebrows! With Alexis Airington...

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2023/05/09

This week features the deliciously talented Alexis Airington of the Improv Cookie Company! She’s hilarious. She’s talented. Her cookie TikToks and reels are the stuff internet dreams are made of - so much so that over 13.3 million people love her videos! She even made cookies for comedian Nate Bargatze that went viral - in a good way! From her we learn there’s no shame in some premade cookie dough, wedding cakes are (possibly) overrated, and The Great British Bake Off is one of the best shows on

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24: We're Crying Over Queso!

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2023/05/04

We’re bringing all the dips to this delicious episode, and it might lead to a few tears being shed. First fact: Did you know Jason Mraz is an avocado farmer for Chipotle? How do we feel about this? Other unstable topics covered: Do you eat dinner before 7PM or are you polite in France? If you’re gluten intolerant and in Europe, can you eat bread?? And, if you had to banish queso to your blocked list, would you sob uncontrollably in a forever recorded podcast? Sarah and Maggie also decide what food

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23:27

23: We're NextDoor Neighbors!

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2023/05/02

This week dives into all the hot neighborhood gossip of NextDoor, and facts about everything from urban to rural to millennial farming. Other unstable topics covered: Sarah’s idyllic little Denton neighborhood that makes its own honey, Plano, Texas is battling chirping birds, plus what makes a suburb and what would you look for if you were on HGTV’s House Hunters? Speaking of reality TV, the WHEELality TV wheel gets spun and it’s all things TMZ and reddit theories of the Bravoverse. Specifically,

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22: We're Ghost Words!

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2023/04/27

Have you ever mistakenly published a word in the dictionary and left it there for years? If so, you might be Merriam-Webster! Don't be a DORD - listen to this episode and learn more about ghost words. Other unstable topics covered: Sarah and Maggie psychically connect and guess a word, Sarah shows her feet and talks about poop which will undoubtedly mess up the algorithm for this podcast (welcome fetish friends!), and the official ranking of fast-food restaurants is discussed. Specifically, a fun

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21: We're Hot, Doing Crime! With Kara White from...

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2023/04/25

This week’s interview is with guestie bestie Kara White of Hemlock Films. We talk about everything from planes, to people, to working with NASA! Kara is an Emmy award-winning Director and Producer. With a love for storytelling and passion for tales of strong women in history, she has Directed the documentary films Rise Above: WASP about the Women Airforce Service Pilots from WWII, and PBS' Beyond the Powder, telling the story of the first women's cross-country air race and the women who still race

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20: We're Underwear, but UnderWHY?!

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2023/04/20

This week the legend of Iceland’s giant child-eating cat who gobbles up children on Christmas who did not receive new clothes is uncovered and its origins are dissected by detectives Sarah and Maggie, and a fact about men not wearing underpants until the 17th century is covered in depth. Other unstable topics covered include: An extended explainer of the show The Traitors and why everyone should be watching because it’s one of the best reality shows on television, a Goosebumps book review,

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19: We're a Spirit in the Sky!

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2023/04/18

This week Sarah and Maggie learn that Norman Greenbaum wrote the 1969 hit song Spirit in the Sky in just 15 minutes and has lived solely off royalties from the chart topper ever since. His second hit, Canned Ham, was not as successful, but that doesn’t stop the girls from singing along with what they anticipate that song sounding like (spoiler: it’s a lot like Spirit in the Sky). Other unstable topics covered include: why does Instagram hate us and how can Sarah and Maggie crack the algorithm to fix

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18: We're O Captain, My Captain!

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2023/04/13

This week, we’re lighting candles with toddlers and honoring two famous captains - Abraham Lincoln and Jack Sparrow with some facts and reacts that are certainly presidential. Other unstable topics covered include: A friend/marry/kill that pits Democratic presidents against one another (between FDR, JFK, and Barack Obama - who are you buddying up with??), whether or not Maggie will leave her house with a candle burning (the answer is 100%), and if Abraham Lincoln was a total loser before he became

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17: We're Good Jeans! With Jency Allison Weeks

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2023/04/11

Nothing more unstable than finding a cockroach in your shower, except maybe finding the perfect pair of jeans? This week, Sarah and Maggie chat with guestie bestie Jency Allison Weeks about Golden Girls, high school movie tropes, and how impressive and expansive her resume is. Some highlights from Jency’s bio: You might have seen her on TV is shows like Nashville, Dallas, or Turf Valley. Or maybe you’ve listened to her podcast “Lights, Camera, Rolling, Mom!” Or perhaps you’ve read the book she

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16: We're Banning Bikinis!

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2023/04/06

Sarah and Maggie might struggle to remember when World War II ended, but did not struggle as much with that fact as they do trying to put on a wet bathing suit. And, they know one thing for sure: bikinis are sexy and never should have been banned. Shame on you, Pope in 1946! Other unstable topics include: the fashion taboo of jean shorts for men, Garbage Plates from Nick Tahoe's in Rochester, New York (described in great detail! You won't want to miss this!), and a Jack Off featuring the famed

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15: We're Laughing Because We're Uncomfortable!

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2023/04/04

Sarah and Maggie talk about the psychology of laughter and why it's actually rare for people to laugh when something is funny, and discuss the most common allergies for grown-ups and kids! But not before diving into some other totally unstable topics like: how they would rather be sick than go to Disney World with their families, a meatball dome ritz cracker recipe even Putin would love, and the most uncomfortable improv shows of their lives. As two former improv instructors, they're experts! All

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