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Trauma Bond with Theresa Bateman

Theresa Bateman

Join writer and performer Theresa Bateman as she sits down with creators in her community to unpack how trauma has shaped them. In these candid conversations, they poke fun at topics they aren"t supposed to laugh about. By deep diving into everything from the gut wrenching to the petty, the stuff of PTSD nightmares and the punchlines of the best jokes, each episode serves up fresh insight into what it means to heal. Co-Produced by Ali Giordani

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01:00:32

We're Bringing Gooning Back: Trauma Bond with...

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2026/10/05

We got you on the guest list for this one, because Aisha/AJ Blvck is on the decks dishing out all the hot goss. From MySpace crushes to Spice Girls hook ups to hexing, and the important questions like: "2 Girls 1 cup, where are they now?" they cover it all. LA may be opp/swamp city, but at least this episode is an unprecedented event that won't send you to therapy. Their name is Aisha Black. AJ is their nick name. You can call them either, but if they're boy boots, AJ does feel more affirming. They

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59:45

Growth is Inconvenient: Trauma Bond with Cristina...

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2026/09/21

Tie us up, tie us down, because this week's episode packs a punch! Cristina Maria Florez takes a seat and a beat to remind us that it is all about how we process. From tallying up body count lists to creating fruitful artist retreats to conquering anal, Cristina knows all about building a praxis that thrives because of healing - not in spite of it. You don't need to wait for our permission, press play on this episode now. Cristina Maria Florez is a multidisciplinary artist, performer, and coach

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51:30

Gay Villain Representation: Trauma Bond with Dylan Adler

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2026/09/07

In this dynamite episode, we tossed two proud theater kids in a room and let it roll. That's right, we have comedy diva Dylan Adler on the mic doling out whacky tales of making suicide jokes in front of empathetic lesbians, childhood crushes on lifeguards, and how to inject joy into rape content. Featuring an incredible song break, this episode is unadulterated joy - with a fever pitch you can't sweat out. Dylan Adler is a comedian, actor, writer, and musician based in NYC and LA. He was a

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15:41

Summer Lovin, Had Me A Blast: Trauma Bond on Summer...

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2026/08/11

No Trauma Bond is ever broken... but we will be taking a short break. Trauma Bond HQ will be out of office for the month of August! But don't fret, our next episode comes out on September 7th with a very special guest and it's another fun one, if you can believe. In the meantime, be sure to follow us on IG and Tiktok @traumabondpodpod for the unhinged social content we'll be dishing out throughout the month, and maybe go back and re-listen to your favorite episodes :) Hope you're all having a great

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01:14:34

Gen Z Pope: Trauma Bond with Kylie Vincent

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2026/07/27

Have you ever wanted to call CPS on your SIMs family? Does trauma run in your family like your father's eyes? Did you gift your virginity unceremoniously on an air mattress? Then, with heartfelt condolences and congratulations, you found the perfect episode! Kylie Vincent left us deeply undone yet unashamed with her appearance on the pod. So turn down the tender and tap in to this conversation to get the answer to the burning question: are there some experiences too dark to laugh at? Kylie

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01:18:43

Psychologically Freaky: Trauma Bond with Margo Bateman

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2026/07/13

It's time for a Bateman Cousin Lore drop! After a girlhood spent people pleasing, the effervescently intelligent Margo Bateman is here to throw down. Listen up as she excavates the beauty algorithm's relentless investment in making us feel less than (though we're still buying), the tragedy of feeling represented in The Remains of the Day, fond memories of a little thing called Shanksgiving, and how blanking out on her dad's final words of wisdom is a clear sign of ADHD. So stop taking financial

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56:39

Middle Aged Woman of Filipino Origin: Trauma Bond...

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2026/06/29

Gemini season may be dunzo, but we got a breath of fresh air (sign) coming through your speakers because Claire Luisa is in the house. In between bites of butter, this Trader Joe's bag lady breaks down the emotional toll of working at Disney World on 9/11, being a gay for guns, and the trench warfare of acting. Come for Claire's goofiness, and you'll fall in love with her expansive understanding of how denial is one hell of a drug. What was it that Steve Lacy said? Oh yeah, Gemini Rights. Claire

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01:07:44

The Healing Power of Pop: Trauma Bond with Emily Draznik

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2026/06/15

Gimme, gimme, gimme, an episode with Emily Draznik. In this jam packed dish session the star of our hearts chats with Theresa about all the niche drama of Los Angeles, holiday season birthday trauma, and going head to head with Katy Perry in a trivia contest about…Katy Perry. We were lucky enough to pull this beloved scene girl off the dance floor and into the studio just for y'all. Engage and enjoy! You can follow Emily @emdrazqueen

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01:44:16

No Kings and No Uggos: Trauma Bond with DJ Mausner

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2026/06/01

Come one, come all to this entrancing episode featuring the impeccable DJ Mausner. Together, DJ and Theresa swim laps in the sea of movie studio cannibals, intersectionality of trans aliens, and how it feels to get a binder on the same day as your dads death certificate. Interested in tactics to thrive, not just survive? This one's for you. D.J. Mausner is a standup, sketch, and improv comedian known for writing the WGA Award nominated film Prom Dates on Hulu. They perform regularly on UCB Harold

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01:06:56

Emotional Support Diagnosis: Trauma Bond with...

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2026/05/18

Esteemed writer and former meme creator Amanda-Faye Jimenez is on the pod to unpack all things queer aging. The stories start coming and they don't stop coming. What's it like to raw dog reality without medication? Or think that a sad Carl's Jr tattoo is a good idea? Curious about context? Then tune in now! Amanda-Faye Jimenez is a writer and comedic performer born and raised in Los Angeles. She is mostly known for being a lesbian about town for truly decades and as a friend of all dogs. She is

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01:13:12

Social Media Has Become A Cosmic Horror: Trauma Bond...

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2026/05/04

With breath so bated, we lovingly present our episode with pod royalty himself, Steven Ray Morris! With his tender reflections, he guides Theresa through the end of the grindcore mindset, making plans as an adult, covid move ins, breakups, and the terror of our healthcare system. This one is for all those who are gentle hearted. Steven Ray Morris is a Los Angeles-based podcast producer (formerly Ologies with Alie Ward and My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark). Host of See

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06:15

Trauma Bond with Theresa Bateman: Special Minisode...

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2026/04/27

Heeey Trauma Bonders - tune in for a special announcement that our episode cadence will officially be switching to biweekly! We gotta keep up this good quality and not burn out but we'll be back to weekly as soon as we're able. Stay tuned! And tune in for next week's very special guest. Some might say they're...Podcast royalty :) We also wanna hear from you! Email us at traumabondpodpod@gmail.com with your trigger of the week or a story that would answer one of the questions we as on the pod and

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01:00:22

Farm to Table Fresh Insanity: Trauma Bond with Kari...

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2026/04/20

As far back as we can remember, we always wanted Kari Dramé on the pod. In this explorative episode Theresa and Kari sit at the intersection of glimmers and triggers—diving into Philadelphia, first lesbian heartbreaks, and imagination as a radical act. So sip on some mugwort tea (or original recipe 4loko) and keep your journal handy, because class is in session. Kari Dramé is a shooting star who upon falling to earth transformed into a sentient dewdrop in the shape of a human being. Jury is

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01:26:03

Learning to Live with Wanting to Die: Trauma Bond...

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2026/04/13

123 focus on this episode because producer Ali Giordani steps up to the mic. Together, Theresa and Ali commiserate on what it means to grieve best friends, the need for ugliness, and the joy of curating lives worth living. Ali Giordani is a film programmer and writer based in Los Angeles. Their passions include loud music, slow cinema, and gossiping. She co-produces Trauma Bond with Theresa Bateman, a podcast exploring things we aren't supposed to laugh about. Her writing can be found in Full Stop,

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59:56

No Grudges, Only Revenge: Trauma Bond with Pete Zias

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2026/04/06

How whacky and wise can one guy be? On this episode, Pete Zias drops in to tell Theresa some of the wildest anecdotes in pod history. From driving around with a baby monitor to calling in bomb threats to school dances, Pete leaves no stone unturned in his divine quest for revenge. Pete Zias is an alum of and regular performer at The Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles. He performed his solo show, The Teddy Teddy Show, at the NYC International and Hollywood Fringe Festivals. He hosts his IG

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01:30:06

ADHD Is A Hell of a Drug: Trauma Bond with Leonora Pitts

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2026/03/30

This one is for the ADHD girlies! This week, Theresa sits down with LA based actor, dancer, writer, producer and community organizer Leonora Pitts to talk responding to texts in your head, the art that shaped them, the beauty of their dance community, and the ADHD rabbit hole of wanting an answer to a simple question, but somehow landing on an anti glyphosate campaign as you creep on Ryan Cabrera's wife's instagram.

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01:11:36

Bricked Up in the Living Room: Trauma Bond with...

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2026/03/23

The boy is back in town! This week our inaugural guest Tolliver returns for some truly unhinged gossiping. Did you know RuPaul watched someone drown? What about a piping hot take on Sinners? Or curious about what it's like to see sex on screen way too young and a little thing called being "bricked up in the living room"? This is the episode for you! Tolliver is an LA based funk singer, journalist and DJ drawn to the humor in every story, the dance floor and the best BBQ spot in every city. He's

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01:04:59

I Would Love to Be White AND Stupid: Trauma Bond with...

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2026/03/16

Do all roads lead back to stand up? Or is there a path that will take us to a peaceful village with Totoro? This week comedian and known communist Brodie Reed ponders being the strongest personality at the party, how to process trauma artistically, and whether it's normal to never see your parents kiss. Brodie Reed is an LA based comedian, writer, actor, filmmaker and sword enthusiast. He wrote and starred in the short films $16,000 and Take Me to Your Merch. Follow him @brodie.reed.okay Do you

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01:08:17

#NotAllComedians...But Like Most of Them: Trauma Bond...

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2026/03/02

This week, Theresa sits down with stand up comedian, improvisor, writer and actor Pallavi Gunalan to talk the world of stand up comedy, mental health, animal rescue, what it was like to grow up as one of very few brown girls in a sea of white mormons, and a very important message... #NotAllComedians. Tune in and laugh with us, it's real nonstop giggles on this one. Pallavi Gunalan is a stand-up comedian, improviser, writer, and actor. She's written for Lovett or Leave It with Crooked Media, has been

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01:13:55

525,600 Existential Crises: Trauma Bond with Lena...

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2026/02/23

This week, Theresa sits down with LA based writer, performer, and psychotherapist Lena Morgana to discuss their pre-covid time in the LA Stand up comedy scene, how Covid has changed us, why it's ok to bully cis gay men, and the real way to measure life and time: by the amount of existential crises you've had since you last saw each other. Lena Morgana is a writer, performer, and psychotherapist raised and based in Los Angeles. She is transgender, intersex, and neurodivergent. Her comedy has been

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