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The Um, Sir Podcast

EmilyInEverett and her Neighbor, Samie

The “Um, Sir” Podcast, where Emily in Everett and her neighbor Samie attempt to defend democracy here in Washington while popping egos and deflating arrogance in a dude’s domain. They talk about pop culture, politics, and how the two collide and affect you. Join them for candid conversation, nervous laughter, and bad words as they offer solutions for crushing your imposter syndrome and putting your money where your mouth is. They don’t know all the answers, but they"ll give you the feedback you

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00:57:05

Steak Sauce Intelligence, Farts, Fines and Fascism

The Um, Sir Podcast ·

2025/04/25

We're serving up political despair with sarcasm and puppy kisses.💸 D.C.’s Budget Strategy:Cut Medicaid, gut the CDC, and then act surprised when everything catches fire. Also, they think hospital funding is a “kickback.” Cute. Maternal Mortality Up, Help Down:Pregnancy-related deaths are skyrocketing. Meanwhile, government officials are playing Jenga with programs meant to prevent this. Pro-life? More like pro-birth, then ghost.Immigration WTFs:People are getting deported or detained for writing

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00:44:39

Gilead, Joe Rogan & Good Ol’ GOP Grift

The Um, Sir Podcast ·

2025/04/21

Ya' girls are in peak petty form this week as we dive into a whirlwind of politics, immigration injustice, economic chaos, and pop culture pettiness—with our usual sass.🎙️ This week on The Um, Sir Podcast…Trump’s treating the national economy like it’s his Monopoly board—except we’re the ones landing on luxury tax. Again.A Maryland man was wrongfully deported to El Salvador and left in a max-security prison—right before Kristi Noem popped in for a PR stunt with her $60K Rolex. Did she rescue

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00:46:48

Farmers, Filibusters & Firing Big Bird

The Um, Sir Podcast ·

2025/04/12

🎙️ This week on The Um, Sir Podcast…We’re trying to look on the bright side — but clearly the Republicans on the House DOGE Committee skipped their lessons from Mr. Rogers and forgot how to get to Sesame Street. 🙃🧀 There’s actual good news out of Wisconsin (miracles happen), Cory Booker brings a glimmer of hope from New Jersey, and Trump is tossing out tariffs like he’s hosting a twisted version of Oprah’s Favorite Things.📦 Meanwhile, Samie’s got updates on Project 2025 — spoiler: the grind is

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00:43:44

Policy Pruning, Legal Loopholes, and a Hint of 1954

The Um, Sir Podcast ·

2025/04/03

Because what’s a week without gutting DEI, a Texas lawsuit, and casual segregation vibes? 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:🌈 Tree Planting as DEI?? Is this feel-good greenwashing or a real move toward equity? We dig in. 🌳⚖️ Texas + Reproductive Rights = 🚨A legal case that could shift the landscape—again. We explain why it matters (and rant a little, obviously).🏫 Education Budget Cuts: Guess who’s coming for your kids' funding? We name names and throw a little side-eye. 👀📜 Federal Contract Shenanigans:

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00:39:46

When men plan parties

The Um, Sir Podcast ·

2025/03/22

"Imagine if your dad was in charge of planning your birthday party." - Amy SchumerSamie and Emily discuss the Mean Girls improv event of the year (which happened to occur at the White House), President Zelensky's manifest destiny, the insane Ukraine turnabout, and whether the suit makes the man or if it's simply not being an ass clown.Emily is preparing to live in a Kristin Hannah novel and roast neighborhood squirrels over her fire for sustenance, and Samie is moving :( But no

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01:14:24

RFK Impersonations, Property Tax Bills, and Smut

The Um, Sir Podcast ·

2025/02/26

Emily & Samie go all in this week—dragging Bill Maher, praising John Oliver, and unpacking the media that’s giving them life (and the one that definitely missed the mark—looking at you, Gabby Petito doc).Emily spills the tea on property taxes & term limits, whileSamie exposes which members of Congress are stocking thecapital ($$$).Oh, and while they lost Snoop, they gained Kendrick Lamar—plus a whole lot of nervous laughter.Tune in & join the chaos! 🎧✨ Read:Invisible Women, by Caroline

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01:16:56

⁠Join or Die, Grammy’s, Governor’s Ball and Bianca⁠

The Um, Sir Podcast ·

2025/02/16

Breaking News: Samie and Emily consider whether we’re all switching to LinkedIn and what Bob Ferguson thinks he’s doing. Emily reviews the Governor’s Ball, and Samie recaps her trip to Palm Springs. Samie recommends great books and movies, and Emily sings through her pain. They also take their cues from President George Bush and First Lady Michelle Obama; when they are low, Samie and Emily get high. Here’s the poop! Enjoy!Visit:Petrikor & Marcel – Located on Rucker in Everett! Read:Bowling Alone

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01:03:22

YUCK. The Eyeroll Episode.

The Um, Sir Podcast ·

2025/02/05

The Power P’s Podcast is fashionably late—but like that one friend who always shows up last, the topics are still “hot.” It’s Black History Month, so hopefully, your MLK Day was a “day on” and not just a day off.From Greenland to the Gulf of Mexico, their One Line A Day journals are bursting at the seams with daily nonsense. A Belgian comedian tells Americans what’s what. The LA Fires are attracting conspiracy AI, And they discuss the insufferable little b****** in television and movies and the

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01:02:11

The answer is bear, no-commitment resolutions and...

The Um, Sir Podcast ·

2025/01/06

Join Samie and Emily as they welcome the new and problematic year. Don't worry; they pooped before midnight so as not to bring certain s*** into 2025. They discuss the coming avocado shortage, Denmark's response to Trump's plan to purchase Greenland, a 70,000-member group of men talking about how to assault women, and how the promise of mass deportations is making private prison shareholders foam at the mouth. They review the shows Silo and Squid Games and Golden Globe-nominated Dune,

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01:27:59

The Death of TikTok, Repro Rights Rundown, and...

The Um, Sir Podcast ·

2024/12/24

Samie and Emily are back with the last Power P’s of 2024, and let’s say—it’s all a hot mess.The you-know-what has already hit the fan, and it’s splattering everywhere. From the latest federal spending plan to our new President Fugly-Truck, to the heartbreaking reality that women are dying and losing limbs for the sake of fetuses, those same anti-abortion advocates totally forget about the second they are outside of someone else’s body. It’s a real fun time. Of course, they dive deep into the

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02:16:48

Buy Now! Matt Gaetz Pep Talks, Skywalkers, and Future...

The Um, Sir Podcast ·

2024/12/03

Emily and Samie took a brief hiatus for Thanksgiving (andthe National Day of Mourning), but not before serving up a chaotic podcast platter featuring: - The dilemma of buying a firearm. - Pro tips on what to do when someone honks at you—hint: it’s not wave politely. They dive into the wild world of reproductive rights, from the State of Georgia firing their entire maternal mortality review committee (bold move!) and LIFE-SAVING surgeries being deemed ‘elective’ to Idaho advocates slowing moving

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01:15:27

Serrano's Broken Face, Gay Frogs, and Idiocracy at...

The Um, Sir Podcast ·

2024/11/25

As self-proclaimed promoters, philanthropists, and actual faces of boxing, Samie and Emily know America needs a fight and are “Hot to Go” for the Weird Al version of the song. This week, they break down the ultimate fights: a Puerto Rican woman who holds the Guinness World Record for the most boxing world championships won in different weight classes vs. a Christian missionary and a shiny new tool vs. one already collecting dust. They also try to decipher the images from a disappointing Netflix

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01:19:33

Your Morning(s) After Pill!

The Um, Sir Podcast ·

2024/11/11

Samie and Emily joined a clear minority of women the morning after the election day-drinking and shouting, "I told you so!"—a cathartic reaction to the results. It’s almost as if they experienced an entire emotional rollercoaster in an hour like Love Is Blind condenses 42 days of drama into eight bite-sized episodes. Hold onto those birth control pills, folks, because we might be in for a wild ride! Emily’s election night self-care involved a double-feature of Bridesmaids and a Ted Bundy movie,

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02:16:22

Welcome to Downerville!

The Um, Sir Podcast ·

2024/11/03

Samie and Emily are here to help lower your expectations on November 5. And even though they had two weeks of stuff to cover, they still managed to have a shorter podcast than Joe Rogan. Samie guilts Emily into watching depressing documentaries and weird, scary shows and movies because they might just be masochists, and Emily shares her real-life humiliations, frustrations, and fears. If you’re a rural, suburban, or urban voter, you just may identify with Samie’s great home and life tips or

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01:10:55

Menendez Monsters, Miracles Happen, and Mark Cuban

The Um, Sir Podcast ·

2024/10/14

They're at it again! Samie dives into the second Washington State Governor's Debate, where Reichert decided to channel his inner JD Vance. Emily wails over the suggestion that she applies for political jobs since she would rather focus on her Reproductive Rights NFL Fantasy Football bracket. They also conclude that Marshawn Lynch might be worse at something than they are—podcasting.They discuss reality TV's reality, from Survivor to Married at First Sight, and break down the Eric and Kyle Menendez

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01:40:19

Nobody Wants This, VP Debate, Jezabels, Fact Checks,...

The Um, Sir Podcast ·

2024/10/07

Are Democrats summoning hurricanes in the South? Are Republicans out there lighting fires in California? Is Melania secretly Team Pro-Choice? And, most importantly, are we the assholes? Spoiler alert: Nope.Samie and Emily are back at it with another podcast episode featuring the Vice Presidential Debate, a deep dive into witchy competence, and a college student who knows more about the Constitution than JD Vance ever will.They also tackle Idaho's impressively terrible laws and the heroic voters

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01:22:31

Perfect Couple, Roosevelts, Scooter Crashes, and Dave...

The Um, Sir Podcast ·

2024/09/24

Samie and Emily are back with another episode of the Power P’s! They talk about two serious debate fails, young life, and why the Roosevelts should remind us that the world was always crazy. They bemoan the co-opting of the Chicks and Taylor Swift and how Dave Grohl let us all down. Emily finally admits she is over cats and details her last travel experience, which ended with a chest burn. Samie doesn’t recommend concerts at the Tulalip Amphitheater, riding scooters after 30, or Scooter Braun, for

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01:06:54

Home Economics. Death Penalty. Diddy.

The Um, Sir Podcast ·

2024/09/21

Emily was a little slow on the edit two weeks ago, but this chat from September 20 still holds up in our ever-changing pop culture and political landscape. Trump buys his seven-year-old niece underwear and demonstrates his failure as a gangster. Washington state officially closed its death penalty chamber, while four other states carried out five death penalty sentences in one week. JT accessorizes his court appearance with pearls, Boeing machinists appear closer to a deal, and in 2,000 short years,

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01:26:13

Vasectomies, Everett’s Worst Ex Ever, Russian Bots,...

The Um, Sir Podcast ·

2024/09/13

Find your hosts, Emily Wicks and Samie Blood, on Instagram/Threads @emilyineverett and @samie_blood.School is back in session. Hope is making a comeback. And apparently, 1770s fashion is back. Samie and Emily talk Taylor Swift, living with high cholesterol AND anxiety, the high cost of goods, and why we should vote No on I-2109. They relive their trip to a Buddhist monastery, and talk 90scountry drama, Chimp Crazy, Russian bots, and a fun new scam! Emily compares getting grey hair to jury

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01:57:57

Thank you, Next. Couch Change and Crime.

The Um, Sir Podcast ·

2024/08/03

The glasses are half full on this Power P’s Podcast! In episode 12, Samie and Emily learn the unique differences between the Republican Party, the Calm Rational GOP Party, the Trump Republican Party, the MAGA Republican Party, the Stand-Up America Party, and the Nonsense Busters Party. They also out a few pro-choicers!?Pete Buttigieg owns it with the libs, while Samie and Emily choose to ignore the haters. Your hosts weigh our new criminal standards, and lament Americans’ confusion about older

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