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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

20:38

60: We're Wannabes! With Jill Nastasia from FearLess...

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2023/09/07

Sarah and Maggie chat with guestie bestie, non-profit leader and all-around FEARLESS lady, Jill Nastasia and celebrate Spice Girls. A little bit about Jill Nastasia: Jill not only founded and leads a successful web design and marketing company, she ALSO started a non-profit in 2020 dedicated to supporting women and gender minorities. FearLess Dallas helps women design and lead fulfilling and sustainable lives through one-on-one services, group education and networking, and mentorship opportunities

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18:43

59: We're Rich Dummies! With Sarah Kimmel from Family...

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2023/09/05

Sarah and Maggie talk to tech whiz Sarah Kimmel and feel a little less terrified about their kids utilizing technology. But not before dissecting various fashion trends, from the present athleisure situation to the middle ages mitten debacle. A little about our guestie bestie: Sarah Kimmel has been an IT Manager for over 20 years. She is also currently raising 2 teenagers. She teaches families how to be the tech expert of their homes through podcasts, TV appearances, YouTube videos and social media

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3:45

Monday Mini 9: We're Crying Sea Turtles!

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2023/09/04

Sea Turtles aren’t crying, they’ve got a salt excretion gland right by their eye! And other excuses you could give if people think you're being over emotional.

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19:31

58: We're Dip Dinner!

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2023/08/31

Sarah and Maggie are cooking up something delicious for dinner, and it might be breakfast! Or it might be pork tenderloin! Either way they’re dancing ‘til they drop like residents of Strasbourg, France in 1518! Time Stamps for Easy Listening: Hey Bestie 1:43 - What’s for Dinner? Fact 1: 8:18 - The largest spider in the world is NOT nice Game 12:43 - You Don’t Know Jack! Fact 2 15:31 - People in France were dance dance dancin’ ‘til they died Specifically, listen to this episode if you want dinner

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17:41

57: We're Big Foot's Stick!

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2023/08/29

This episode has some great advice! Like, don’t travel with children! And, sometimes you gotta be like the moon and walk away. Plus! Sarah and Maggie are blessed with advice from the incomparable Ms. Patricia giving fantastic parenting advice. Wanna know what to do with time in between carpool lines? Ever wondered where the word “scientist” comes from? Have your children ever embarrassed you in a busy airport by yelling “BIG FOOT’S STICK?!” Listen to find out all this and more! Just the facts: FACT:

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3:35

Monday Mini 8: We're Besties with Crows!

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2023/08/28

Crows are full of surprises! From recognizing human faces, to mating for life, to making sweet tools… we’re basically BFFs with crows.

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21:51

56: We're Conspiracy Theories! With Julia Estelle Cotton

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2023/08/24

Sarah and Maggie are joined by the one, the only, Julia Estelle Cotton! She dishes on everything from motherhood to performing with FCC Dallas sketch ground to working in the newsroom. A little bit about our guestie bestie: Julia Estelle Cotton is a Dallas-based performer, producer and writer who has put up several stage productions and continues to teach storytelling workshops for people of all ages across Texas. She co-founded the Dallas-based, all-black sketch troupe, FCC Presents, dedicated to

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18:30

55: We're Recording During Mercury Retrograde!

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2023/08/22

If ever there was an unhinged episode, this one would be it. From technical difficulties, to facts that’ll have you saying “BONZAI!” and a new game in between, this one is a behind the scenes look at what happens when two best friends try to record a podcast while Mercury is in Retrograde. Just the facts: Fact: Pine trees have proven that they can grow inside the body. Doctors recently went into surgery to remove what they thought was a tumor. It turned out to be a fir tree growing in the man’s

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4:32

Monday Mini 7: We're Recycled Water!

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2023/08/21

Dinosaurs could’ve been drinking the same water you’re drinking right now. Also which bottled water is trash: Aquafina or Dasani?

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15:36

54: We're Healthier Because of Farts!

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2023/08/17

Sarah and Maggie talk pranks, their hatred of squirrels, and why smelling farts could be good for your heart! Plus Maggie does not guess the word Sarah is thinking. Time stamps for easy listening: Hey Bestie! 2:03 - Kid pranks gone wrong: Specifically, the Creepy Crawlers pranking of the 90s Fact 1 5:20 - Squirrel teeth never stop growing What Word Am I Thinking? 8:57 - It’s fork. Fact 2 10:12 - Farts are healthy! Here’s why… Just the facts: Fact: The front teeth of a squirrel never stop growing

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23:45

53: We're Second Place! With Lacey Pittman Tomanek

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2023/08/15

Sarah and Maggie bring real-life bestie, Lacey Pittman Tomanek to the mic to talk about film festivals, nude photos, and other friendship memories. Spoiler: she would make a great replacement bestie! A little about LPT: Lacey Pittman Tomanek (LPT) is such an obvious choice as a replacement bestie. Maggie first met her back in the day working at Teach For America, and she's been a boss in the Ed Reform and nonprofit space ever since, including consulting with other leaders through her own leadership

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4:29

Monday Mini 6: We're Helpless Puppies!

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2023/08/14

Puppies are born deaf, blind, and toothless. And that's surprising.

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22:20

52: We're a Knock-off Juicy Tracksuit!

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2023/08/10

Sarah and Maggie love velour track suits - but will Maggie like the first fact Sarah is serving up? Absolutely not. Time stamps for funsies: Hey bestie 2:03 - We are HERE for the early aughts fashion Fact 1 6:44 - Scottish doctors invent the chainsaw Game 12:50 - This is a zesty baked ritz cracker recipe with PARMESAN Fact 2 16:07 - Why do dogs like squeaky toys? Just the facts: Fact: In 1780, two Scottish doctors invented the prototype of the chainsaw. Not to cut down trees or clear debris. No,

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23:25

51: We're Pretty Sure We Saw Taylor Swift!

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2023/08/08

51: We’re Pretty Sure We Saw Taylor Swift! Sarah and Maggie are ready to open a team building consultation business, and they’ve got just the fact to bring everyone together! Probably going to thread about all their inspirational quotes later. Time stamps for funsies: Hey Bestie: 1:40 - Do we all need cushions for our seats or are we getting old? Fact 1: 5:39 - Woodstock did NOT take place in Woodstock Game: 13:37 - A fictional patreon Fact 2: 17:35 - Sunflowers are all of us, working together Just

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4:51

Monday Mini 5: We're Skiing on Watermelons!

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2023/08/07

In the Watermelon Capital of Australia, Chinchilla, you can celebrate Watermelon Fest by skating on watermelon. Sounds messy, honestly.

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24:34

50: We're Chasing Cheese! With How Were U Brainwashed!

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2023/08/03

CELEBRATING HALF A HUNDRED EPISODES OF THIS INDIE CONVERSATIONAL COMEDY PODCAST! To celebrate... Sarah and Maggie chat with the delightful duo from How Were U Brainwashed after a riveting conversation about cheese and holiday decor. A little bit about our guests: Nicole Spiezio and Jenny Donheiser are co-hosts of the How Were U Brainwashed podcast - a hilarious show covering all the ways in which we find ourselves brainwashed. From religion to Jersey Shore, their guests share what they used to

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18:10

49: We're Nice Birds!

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2023/08/01

Sarah and Maggie talk about magazines from their youth - from Seventeen magazine beauty tips and embarrassing stories, to early run-ins with Cosmopolitan. Plus, some feel good facts about planes without engines and ostriches being bullies. Time Stamps for Easy Listening: Hey Bestie 1:39 Beauty hacks and embarrassing moments from Seventeen Magazine Fact 1 5:14: Commercial Airplanes aren’t as scary as you might think Game 11:03: You Don’t Know this NIGHTMARE of a Jack Fact 2 14:22: We’ve been EYEING

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4:40

Monday Mini 4: We're Rolling Down the River

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2023/07/31

What is a drop of water? And how long would it take to float down the mighty Mississippi River? We find out (maybe) according to scientists (allegedly).

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22:47

48: We're a Supreme Court Ruling!

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2023/07/27

48: We’re A Supreme Court Ruling! Sarah and Maggie have a bone to pick with calendars… again. Plus some real fun facts and games like: FACT: In 1893, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that, despite science saying otherwise, the tomato should be classified as a vegetable. REACT: The Supreme Court said tomatoes are vegetables even though they are technically a fruit - what’s an opinion you hold that might not be FACTUALLY correct, but you stand by it? Sarah says it’s that Galveston is a good beach

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25:15

47: We're A Headless Chicken! With Megan McCaleb and...

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2023/07/25

This week, Sarah and Maggie chat with special guests Megan McCaleb and Janette Cerami from I HARDLY KNOW HER! Podcast. About Megan and Janette - They met doing improv and, though they live in different cities (and states!) they still have that long distance bestie connection only improv can bring together. In fact, they use improv to build team culture, and promote the “yes, and” philosophy on their podcast. But first! Sarah sets an ambitious goal of walking 400 laps around her neighborhood park

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