What do unqualified advice givers do? Start a podcast. What do single people do? Give relationship advice. That's how this podcast was born. Menage-a-Pod is a hilarious new podcast about dating, sex, relationships and everything in between, hosted by Gena (IG@genagrish, former HuffPo Dating Columnist) and TJ (IG@chicagocaferacer, former serial dater & wannabe comedian). In it, we tackle topics like ass pics, divorce, breadcrumbing being the Pumpkin Spice Latte of dating and what it's like to ...
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"Friends In The Zone" with comedians Zako Ryan and Hannah Roeschlein
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This week we are joined by not one, but TWO, incredible guests. Friend of the pod and three time guest, Zako Ryan (comedian, podcaster, regular at the Laugh Factory and Zanies, producer of Sorry for Killin at the Lincoln Lodge IG@zakoryan) and Hannah Roeschlein (comedian, podcaster, 1/2 Asian hoosier, part time Chicago comedy killer, full time Indi…
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"Fleabagging" with comedian and podcaster Ryan Kimble
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On today’s episode, we talk about the popular dating term, Fleabagging, with hysterical comedian and podcaster, Ryan Kimble. Ryan gives us a vulnerable look into his relationship (sorry, Ashley!) and shares some questionable habits of his. We also talk about how to correct these behaviors so you’re breaking the cycle. This is a fun one guys, enjoy!…
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"The Power Dynamic" with Comedian Jordan Power
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This week, we're joined by comedian, podcaster (Unmentionable Podcast) and author ("Famous Anus" & the upcoming "My Therapist Sent Me Nudes"), Jordan Power. He talks about his decision to live a life of outrageous openness and shares some of the wildest and most hysterical stories from his debauchery filled 20's. This is a wild one, so strap in! Fo…
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All in the (Royal) Family
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This week we catch you all up on the world of Gena and TJ and then dig into two scandals that have been all over social media in the last few weeks. Listen in for Royal Family takes and we weigh in the the J Lo / ARod controversy. It gets SPICY!!!Kirjoittanut Menage-A-Pod
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"We're Not Your Only Fan(s)" with Comedian Ariel Julie
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This week we are joined by comedian, figure model, bookworm, & self proclaimed grilled cheese connoisseur, Ariel Julie. She stopped by to talk about her start in comedy and her time spent nude modeling, as well as her decision to start an Only Fans account. We also talk about what it's like to balance a relationship when you have a creative hustle …
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"F*ck You Haiku" with author Kristina Grish
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On today’s episode we have author (and Gena’s sister!), Kristina Grish, talking about her newly released book of breakup Haiku, as well as the impact a chronic illness can have on relationships. I pluck the petals He loves me, he loves me not Eh, who gives a sh*t Buy Kristina's book at the link below Buy F*ck You Haiku on Amazon The Pangea Educatio…
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“Talking TikTok, Bad Hinge & The Snack That Smiles Back” with Amelia Samson
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Sometimes, Gena's quarantine TikTok obsession pays off and this is one of those times. This week we're joined by the hilarious and lovely Amelia Samson. In addition to creating hysterical and relatable TikTok content about dating and her sometimes underwhelming experiences on the apps, Amelia is an actress who co-hosts a sex positive podcast (same,…
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"It's The End Of The World As We Know It...And We Feel Fine"
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Gena and TJ put a bow on the shit show that was 2020 and recap the year, for better or for worse. We talk love, loss, and...dog anatomy??? (LOL) 2020 might have been tough but at least we can still laugh about it! Grab a drink and join us in saying goodbye to a year we're never going to forget.Kirjoittanut Menage-A-Pod
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"When 2020 Is A Bag Of D*cks" / Thanks Coronavirus
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...and not the good kind. If you’re like us, you would have thought COVID would be a distant memory by now as we are almost a year into it. Sadly, that’s not the case and even with the vaccine on the horizon, will we go back to life and dating as we know it in 2021? On today’s episode, Gena and TJ talk about the changes to the dating landscape, goo…
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Hi friends! It’s us! Do you remember us? We know it has been a minute, but COVID has hit Chicago hard (us included!) so taping and lining up guests has been tough. Today’s episode is just us...unless you include our antibodies and then that makes the ménage. TJ and Gena catch up on life, recent heartbreaks, life changes, and random shit. Thanks so …
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"Dating Across The Aisle"
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With the election right around the corner, it seemed relevant to address a topic that has faced many of us as we date. What should we do about dating someone with different political beliefs? In this political climate, is that even possible? Do you think someone having the opposite beliefs is a red flag or deal breaker? Listen in as we discuss this…
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"Backshots, Chivalry, Flirting and Everything In Between: Topics Edition" with comedian TJ Stokes
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On today's episode, we have our friend, comedian, and one of the best people we know, TJ Stokes! He cohosts a show called Topics On The Streets, with friend of the pod, Darrian Lewis, that Gena will be on coming out Saturday, so we wanted to do a crossover and flip the script! We cover topics such as, is flirting cheating? Is chivalry dead? Do you …
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"Don't Call It A Comeback"
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We're back from a three week, foster dog induced, hiatus to talk about the debate (spoiler alert - watch it on edibles), questionable social media habits, boredom swiping, our appearance on the "Doing Time" Podcast with Drew Loryn, TJ's return appearance to stand up, and Gena accuses TJ of editing abuse of power!…
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“Coin purses, P*rn, and Earning Your Red Wings” with Darrian Lewis
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You guuuuys! Today's episode is the first post-quarantine in-person recording in 6 months! We had so much fun taping this episode with Darrian Lewis, co-host of the podcast B Posi+ive: The Chicago Stories and the co-founder of B Posi+ive Productions, that we actually recorded it twice (yay technical difficulties)! Things got weird, guys. We caught …
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"He Went To Jared" with Jhovany Diaz
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Twice. He actually went to Jared twice. Jhovany Diaz, host of Lobo Den podcast, shares his stories on today's episode about how he was engaged twice, the times he has paid for sex, and hitting his rock bottom in Miami. Toward the end of the episode, we also answer a few burning listener questions. Hang onto your butts guys...it's a wacky episode.…
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"Slide Into My..." with Zako Ryan
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Get your minds out of the gutter! We are talking about sliding into DM's, jeeze. On today's episode, we have fan favorite Zako Ryan back on the pod! We talk about the face of comedy in the midst of COVID, TJ's comedy debut, Gena's stalker, Zako's love of butterfly kisses down below, and the right and wrong ways to slide into people's DM's. Follow Z…
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"Living in the Gray" with Winnie Hefner
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On today's episode, we talk to Winnie Hefner in all his non-binary finery. He's host of the podcast Winnie's World, a podcast about what it's like to exist as a non-binary person in today's world. We dive deep into the importance of normalizing pronouns, his and TJ's love of TikTok, how important it is to live your authentic truth, and what it's li…
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"Not The Worst Marriage" with Sara & Sterling Buckley
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On today's episode we talk to Sara and Sterling Buckley - high school sweethearts turned teen parents. After 17 years and 3 kids together, they started a podcast called Not The Worst Marriage, that may or may not teach you anything other than marriage is hard, but if you are willing to put the work in, you can overcome anything (including infidelit…
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On today's episode, we dig back into the Menage-a-Pod mail bag, or as it's known to women all across the Chicagoland area, TJ's DM's. We are answering questions about dating after a divorce, tackling sex in the time of COVID, FWB's, how soon before you can stop using condoms, and partners with attention hungry animals. What more could you want to h…
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Loving Day is an annual celebration held on June 12, the anniversary of the 1967 United States Supreme Court decision Loving v. Virginia which struck down all anti-miscegenation laws remaining in sixteen U.S. states. In the United States, anti-miscegenation laws were U.S. state laws banning interracial marriage, mainly forbidding marriage between 2…
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We're Baaaaack! The podcast dream team you've grown to know and love over the last 18 months is FINALLY back! This week we talk about our other podcast appearances (B Posi+ive, The Big Gay Round Up, Singles Only), Gena checks back in with an update on someone from her past, TJ updates us on all things dating app (peenworking anyone?), and we talk a…
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"Coronavirus and Chill" Dating in The End Times - Special Episode
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This week we talk about the topic on everybody's mind...the coronavirus. Can we still date, get a little freaky and still keep #socialdistance? We give you those answers and more, some helpful tips for the epidemic, and then we go back into the mailbag and you guys didn't disappoint. Finally, we talk about the newest dating app for guys...but the c…
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"Catch of the Day" with CEO and Founder of Catch, Vince Surdo
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"Tales From A Megabus Contortionist" with Comedian Lindsey Shaw
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"Crushing It" With Comedian Deanna Ortiz
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"Don't Get All Choked Up" With Comedian Ken Hamlett
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"Still Peacocking" With M.A.P. All Star @GQ50
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"Gena Gets TRIGGERED!!!"
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"Turning the Tables" with Andrea Rappaport
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"Comfortable In My Crazy" with comedian & podcaster Be Casper
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"Parents Just Don't Understand" with Comedian Dan Cass
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"Goodbye 2019, Hello 2020!"
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"Thank You, Next " with Overheard in Chicago - Best of 2019
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"The PRSUIT of Happiness" with Case Kenny - Best of 2019
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"You Did What?!" with Comedian and Storyteller Bridget McGuire
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This week we're joined by Chicago comedian & storyteller Bridget McGuire(IG@bmcguire82) who shares her unlikely story of getting into the Chicago stand up scene at 37 and some of the wildest bad date stories we have ever heard! Strap in guys, this one is not to be missed! To read Bridget's article that is mentioned in the podcast go to: https://med…
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"Let's Talk About Self-Care" with Jen Zanotti of the Jen Z Podcast
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On today’s episode, we are talking to delightfully positive Jen Zanotti of the Jen Z Podcast about self care and how important it is to make sure you take time out for yourself and tune into what’s important in your world, so that you can be a better partner for not just your significant other, but in all relationships, from friendships, family and…
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"Coming Out On Top" with Jacob Wells of the Big Gay Round Up Podcast
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Happy almost Thanksgiving everyone! That has nothing to do with our episode today, but it had to be said. This week, we talk to Jacob Wells (@jacobmwells), host of The Big Gay Roundup Podcast (@biggayroundup) about celebrity crushes, and we spill some tea about Vanderpump Rules, who’s had the best Botox treatments, coming out in his early 20’s to e…
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"We're All Mad Here" with Comedian Drew Loryn Soffer
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Today's episode gets a little heavier than normal for us here at Menage-A-Pod. Considering 1 in 4 people in the world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives, we sat down with Drew Loryn Soffer (@drew.loryn on IG) of the incredibly insightful and informative podcast, Doing Time (@doingtimepodcast on IG) to …
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"The Ex Encounter" Minisode
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This week we are in the studio all by our lonesome, trying to get past TJ being really tired, slap happy, and obnoxious and derailing the episode at every turn, as we discuss what to do when you're in a relationship but people from your past keep reaching out. Should you tell your partner about every contact every time, let them know about the tone…
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"All Tied Up" Take 2 - With Dominatrix Sophia Chase
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Due to some scheduling conflicts this week, we decided to re-release one of our most popular episodes ever, featuring one of the sexiest and most badass woman in Chicago. You're welcome! On today's show, we have on the incredibly badass, sexy, yet unassuming, and all around cool chick, Sophia Chase (IG@lovelyladysophia). Sophia is a professional Do…
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"Drunk (or not) In Love" with Katie Tomaszewski
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Today we talk to Katie Tomaszewski (Instagram@deeplinehealth, www.deeplinehealth.com) about what it's like to venture out on a journey of sobriety and what it's like to date when you aren't having that personality drink before, during, and maybe even after depending on how the date goes. I seriously can't even imagine. So many coffee dates. This is…
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"I'd Like To See You Again"
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For today's episode, it's just the two of us and we are talking about getting to that coveted second date. What does that entail? What should you not do? Honestly, the jury is still out as it seems like we disagree on a few points, but that's to be expected. You know, Mars/Venus and all.Kirjoittanut Menage-A-Pod
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"BOO!! Now You See Me, Now You Don't" with Blogger/Influencer Jess Zimlich
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Why don’t ghosts think puns are funny? Because they’re dead inside. GET IT? So many puns, so little time. On today's episode we are being seasonally appropriate by chatting with blogger Jess Zimlich (www.26andnotcounting.com / IG@26andnotcounting) about ghosting; why people ghost (Maybe they get spooked? Ok, ok, I'm done), how not to ghost, and how…
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"Body Count and We Don't Mean Muurrrrdddeerrr" with Comedian Jamie Shriner Biddle
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On today's episode we have on Jamie Shriner Biddle (IG@jamieshrinerbiddle, stand-up comedian, co-producer of Shady Babies @North Bar and Comedy Uncensored Naughty Thoughts at The Laugh Factory, and creative force behind the musical “Wife Material”) to talk body count. Surprisingly, we aren't talking about murder this time, though you know how much …
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"Bye, Bye, Bye!" with Comedian Dario Durham
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On today's episode, we talk with comedian Dario Durham (IG@dariodcomedy, regular at My Buddy's, co-host of the @b__positive_ Podcast) about getting over your ex. There are so many reasons to get over your ex and we could have talked for hours about it, but we had other important things to discuss like, throwing sperm around the room, the plight of …
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"The Secret Is..." with Comedian Kenyon Adamcik
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On today’s episode we talk with comedian Kenyon Adamcik (@kenyoncomedy on IG, producer of @derailedcomedy at the Laugh Factory, and cohost of @illseeyouinhelp podcast) about his views on self help, some of the methods he has been forced to try for the good of his podcast, and drinking your own urine. Yes, you read that right. Because apparently, th…
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"No More Mr Nice Guy" with comedian @alexajaggs
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On today’s episode we talk about “The Nice Guy.” Who is he? What’s he like? Can you really date him? Should you date him? Is he really that nice? So. Many. Questions. All of which will be answered on today’s show with our amazingly funny guest, comedian, and producer of Shady Babies at North Bar and Comedy Uncensored Naughty Thoughts (C.*.N.T.) at …
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All In The (Podcast) Family
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Hey friends! As the days start getting shorter and the weather gets cooler, we are also nearing the end of our summer hours and we wanted to celebrate you guys getting more of us back into your lives weekly by sharing a fun all star episode! This week, we caught up with past guests Ariel, Daniel, and Jennie over a boozy brunch filled with very funn…
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"The No Good, Very Bad Date(s)" Listener Stories Part 3
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We're back at you from the ivory tower this week with a fan favorite! Another round of listener submitted bad stories, as well as some funny dating stories in the news! Have tacos become cliche? Are lattes and anal the Netflix and Chill we never knew about it? Bill Cosby makes a surprise appearance and you're not going to want to miss that! Is dati…
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What’s Love Got To Do With It
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A lot! Along with patience, forgiveness, communication, and a ton of fun adventures. On today’s episode, we talk to newlyweds DJ Doran (President of NEMA, Host of The DJ Doran Show (DJDoran.com) and President and Founder of Diversitas Media) and Joe Morales (Creator of the website Joe Eats World (podcast coming soon!) and chef extraordinaire) about…
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