Don't Tease The Animals

Yabba dabba DO click that play button! This week’s topic has got us feeling all of our very best Saturday morning feels. Sufferin succotash — it’s Cartoons! Dust off that cable remote and stroll down memory lane with us as Pam & Sarah relive their fave characters and shows, talk current trends in animation, and dogging on the ones they could do without. Cowabunga dudes, first game up: “Get Looney, Tooney” and the gals are pitching their ideas for new cartoons to Joe with their most epic theme song creations. Then we’re closing out with one of our personal favorites: “Celebrity Cagematch”! Who doesn’t love listening as their favorite cartoon characters from childhood go head to head in an all out brawl. Tune in! It’ll be a blast. …Giggity.

Break out the bubble wrap and throw out half of everything you own...you guessed it...it's moving tiiiime. This week, Pam and Sarah are *unpacking* one of life's most annoying tasks: sharing their own personal battle stories, dropping their best techniques for purging that storage unit, and commiserating on the general "ugh-ness" of it all. But it's not all complaining cuz we've got two super duper games! First up, the gals are sending Joe on the most epic pre-moving errand journey that has ever been, then we're bookending this beast with a Moving-In-Themed improv! So double park that U-Haul (I'm sure it'll be fine there) and share some laughs with us.

Cowabunga! We’ve got a totally tubular episode coming out the barrel with super *swell* brahhh, Tyler Breuer of Swell Season Surf Radio! We’re stoked to be chatting all about riding the waves with Tyler: how he found surfing, his mission to share the waves far and wide, and some truly epic stories. And, of course, we’ve got two totally bitchin games lined up — “Hang Ten…or Not” where Tyler schools Pam & Sarah on some gnarly surf terms and “What’s Up With You, Point Break?” where these two kooks throw out Cosmo-esque quizzes to determine your true surfer dude alter ego. Come on in, the water’s fine.

This week, the gals welcome special guests Gianmarco Soresi and Russell Daniels: actors, comedians, BFFs, and hosts of the hilarious podcast "The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi". The guys share how one off-Broadway spoof on the Bachelorette combined with a less-awkward-than-expected train ride can take you from reluctant colleagues to fast friends, and the crew explores all different kinds of friendships. Then for games, the gloves come off with Compliment Throwdown: Frenemy Edition, followed by a ridiculous Adult Friendship Speed Dating Improv. 

This week, we are here to pump 👏 you up. And to help us beef up our laughing muscles, we’ve got some very special guests: 6x IFBB Bikini Pro Champion Yeshaira Robles Rivera and IFBB Pro & Master Trainer Marco Rivera! They’re here to share their secrets on getting those toned tushies to the gym, sticking with that diet, and growing together as a couple while crushing the competition circuit. Game time this episode features a hilarious round of Quickfire: Procrastination Station where Pam & Sarah try to throw every excuse in the book at these two, but this power couple’s got the motivating responses to turn any whiner into a winner. Then for game 2, we’re digging into Yeshaira’s passion for pranks in Prank War Champions. The four friends work together to come up with the most epic prank ever pranked in a gym. Squat-thrust your way over to that play button and you won’t be sorry!

This week we've got the incredible Brette Goldstein, casting extraordinaire! This bodacious goddess is here to share her journey and the literal metric tons of wisdom she's picked up along the way, like why CD's can sometimes look grumpy behind that table or Zoom screen, how to bring the "second date energy" that casting craves, the importance of keeping all of your clothes on during an audition, and how one motion-capture fish can reshape your mission and purpose. For games, we've got "Don't Call Us, We'll Call You" where Pam & Sarah ask Brette to help guide them through potential audition landmines, and lastly "Cast the Movie" because we couldn't help ourselves.  Don't miss this one. You will learn and you will LAUGH.

This week we’ve got a special treat for all 9 of you, our favorite Palentines! We’ve got foodie, entrepreneur, and all-around badass lady, Kerry Diamond here to talk not only about her rise to stardom, but also about a topic very neat and dear to our hearts….Chocolate! And because we just lust after a good game, we’ve got: “A Most Decadent Dream Date” where the gals have put together a dream line up for a new chocolate-based cooking competition show; followed up by “The Next Best Candy” where Pam & Sarah try to pitch their ideas for the next big thing in chocolate to Kerry. Join us this week and feel the love! 💕

This week is all about the 💎bling💎 y'all. We're talking jewelry past and present, breakup bling etiquette, and proposal protocols. And boy these games this week are GEMS! First up: "Romanticizing the Stone" where Sarah & Pam each come up with a fictitious famous gem and the other has to create the epic story behind it. Then, "Bling Heist" where the crew comes up with their best plots to *allegedly* rip off Tiffany 5th Ave. 

This week is all about the ‘do with guest Nicole Lynne Chetcuti, baller owner of and stylist at Branch Salon. Nicole takes us through her journey into hair and drops some serious wisdom on entrepreneuring like a boss. Then for games, the gals try their best to stump Nicole with some seriously tragic celeb hair mishaps, before closing out strong with Craigslist or Catfish: Hair Horror Stories!

Home is where your couch is, so get comfy and listen in this week as Pam & Sarah go in on interior design. Whether you've got the world's most thorough Pinterest board, or you've never even heard of HGTV, we've got some giggles for you. They're talking their personal style history throughout the ages, some of the cringiest trends they took part in, and the pros & cons of furniture that comes with an allen wrench. Then for game time, the gals reach back to their middle school Cosmo Girl roots and come up with their own "Find Your Style" quizzes, before closing out with a brutal round of "Aw, You Shouldn't Have". Curl up in that West Elm stunner of a couch, flip on your favorite lamp, light that Anthropologie candle, and enjoy!

The snow is snowing and the wind is blowing, but we'll help you weather the storm...we've got hot and fresh laughs to keep you warm! Keep toasty through this blustery January winter with Pam & Sarah as they reminisce on that oh-so-wonderful feeling when your county comes up on the school closures screen, best sled etiquette, and whether a snowblower is an appropriate Fathers' Day gift. First game up: "Adult Snowday" where the gals dream up new ways to dress up, get down, and chill out during a blizzard. And we're closing it out strong with a Snowy Family Resort Lodge improv. So bundle on up and giggle with us!

We don't know about you, but counting down to the end of 2021 is giving us lots of feels. We've got all our fingers and toes crossed for a rockin' 2022 and to help, we're diving into popular superstitions, friends. No ladders, cracks, or broken mirrors here, just some good ol' fashioned Hairband Slap Trivia and a game of BYO-New Superstition, where Pam & Sarah bring their own brand new myths to help bring the luck this year. Grab that noisemaker and confetti bang stick and let's send this dumpsterfire of a year off right. 🥳 😘 ✌️

'Twas the night before Christmas, and internet wide, giggles were heard splashing up like the tide. For Sarah & Pam welcomed two funny gals good and fast. It was Mia Schauffler & Allie Jennings, from P.S. I Love Rom-Coms podcast! Holiday romance movies, stars, and tropes they discussed. A lively "Would You Rather" was played, then a genre-based improv that was clever and robust. So settle in for a spell, grab some cocoa and snuggle up good and tight. Happy Holidays to all, and to all a good night.  

This week we welcome Tony Howell, founder and CEO of Tony Howell + Company, personal branding powerhouse that provides strategy and education to artists and business owners alike! He's here to talk all about his journey from fierce Broadway performer to entrepreneur superstardom. After Pam & Sarah thoroughly pick his brain, they tackle the first Craigslist or Catfish aaaaand the first Improv of the season! If you've ever been curious about putting your best foot forward online, on social, and in the real world, you're not going to want to miss this one!

Social Media has taken the world by storm, and this week we're no exception! And since everybody's gettin' social with it, Sarah & Pam are going in -- sharing personal experiences, remembering profiles past, and chatting about crap-tastic content. First up for games this week: "Follow or Unfollow" - Pam & Sarah offer up some of the top posts the internet has to offer and rate them on a scale of "cute" to "cringe". Then to round it out, they're playing "Big Brother's Social Dilemma" - they've each come up with their version of the next big way for social media to invade our lives and our privacy. Orwell would be so proud.  So, whether you've had to install one of those screentime limiting apps, you only have a profile to stalk your besties' kids, or you'd rather gouge your eyes out than read a tweet by a Kardashian, we know you can relate.

Pam & Sarah want the Season 3 Finale (!!!) to be magical AF, so we're pulling out all the stops and bringing in all the feels with the incredible Jimmy Moses, Psychic Medium to Broadway's biggest stars and the host of Stage Door Medium podcast. Jimmy takes us on a journey, from the discovery of his gift, to his personal process behind readings, to sharing some of his most memorable experiences. Then the gals put him in the hot-seat with a round of Quickfire (or as Pam has now dubbed it, Rapid Approach) where Jimmy has one minute to respond with his very first gut reaction to as many words as he can. Then, for the second game, Jimmy shows off his skills and honors Pam & Sarah with a real-live reading. Things are going to get personal, so buckle up for one amazeballs season finale!

*Quick heads up friends, this episode contains content regarding loss, bereavement, and those who have passed on. Please be kind to yourselves if you could find this content sensitive or triggering.*MWAH*

Pam & Sarah go in on one of their fave food groups this week. They're talking junk food nostalgia and history, and extinct snacks that left our shelves too soon. Game time this week is making us drool. First up, "Pitch Me a Snack: Jingle Edition" where the gals take turns offering new junk food ideas via catchy, original jingles while Joe gets to play Shark Tank and decide who he's cutting a check to. Then, we're rounding it out with "90's Mascot Cagematch" where P&S sick some of their fave childhood snack buddies against each other for an all out brawl for snack empire domination. So grab a sleeve of Oreos, a bag of Doritos, and your favorite sugary drink and let's dive in.

This week’s episode has got us “chopping” at the bit! We’ve got Erica & Mike Smith in the house — the power couple behind the gorgeous craftsmanship of High Hope Woodworks. Wood puns abound as Pam and Sarah “Ash” them all about how they turned a baller hobby into a thriving business, why COVID-era date nights looked a little different for them, and why Mike has such a complicated relationship with toyboxes. And these games are “awl-some”! (Ok last pun) First up: “Lazy Susan” - the gals take turns spinning the wheel to try to stump Mike & Erica with an object that canNOT be made out of wood. And second: “I’m Going to Cabo and I’m Bringing…” - a game that tests the limits of our guests memories and carry-on capacity. If you missed this one, you WOOD be sad.

This week, we're strutting our stuff on the catwalk of life under the expert guidance of the one and only Jill Lindsey! And we couldn't imagine a better sister from another mister to join us on our very first Newsstand Studios family collab! Not only is Jill the founder of the ultra chic Jill Lindsey fashion and lifestyle brand, she also hosts the incredible Magical Moments podcast (produced by our best buddy Joe!). Pam & Sarah are trying to soak up all the style they can from this glamorous goddess, as Jill shares her journey, from designing couture gowns, to working her way up the corporate fashion ladder, to the birth of her amazeballs store. And honey you know we're gonna work it with two kick-ass games! First up, we try to stump Jill with some fashion trivia, then we've got "Fashionista or Faux Pas", where Jill troubleshoots some serious fashion "don't's" and silly scenarios that the girls toss to her. So eat a cube of cheese, throw on your fave go-to ensemble, and crank up the volume. You won't want to miss our convo with this haute hottie!

Folks, we've got the meat this week. MEAT IMPROV, that is! Join us as we sit down with the hilarious Jake Jabbour and Josh Simpson of The MEAT Improv Podcast. Pam and Sarah get the skinny on tips to improve your improv, performance horror stories, sketch writing 101, and how you can use a checkered table cloth to do market research on your no-no bits. All this before the gals kick it into high gear with some seriously funny games. First, it's "Steamy Writer's Block", a mad-lib inspired take on some racy internet erotica. Second, since we've got pros in the house, we couldn't resist an improv scene, featuring our boy Joe's suggested prompt: Onomatopoeia. BLAMY!

This week, we're cleansing, exfoliating, and hydrating on through all things skincare! Join Pam & Sarah as they discuss cray beauty practices from the past, share their own journeys with their faces, and explore the wide world of beauty products. And this week's games are sure to add a couple of laugh lines...First up, "Trending or Terrifying" where the gals try to trick each other with stories and treatments that sound too bizarre to be true. Then, a positively glowing game of "Skincare Would You Rather". So throw on that sheet mask or find a vampire to give you a facial. This one's fun.

Pop, fizz, clink! We're raising a glass to all things VINO this week. Join Pam & Sarah as they chat their fave grapes, do some vineyard daydreaming, and whine (get it?) about some not-so-pleasant wine experiences. And we're not skimping on the games this week! First up, we're schooling each other with Hairband Slap Trivia, then a silly, silly, wine-tasting Improv.  So grab a glass, take a sip, and have a laugh with us!

This week, Pam & Sarah get up close and personal with the gorgeous geniuses behind Shooters Gotta Shoot Podcast, Erica Spera & Molly DeMellier! We're chatting about allll things dating with this dynamic duo, and getting schooled on dating app culture, common missteps in the minefield of dating during a global pandemic, and getting a special glimpse into what makes their pod so damn special. And you know we're here for you with two kick-ass games! First up, a brand new one -- Vocabulary, Schmocabulary -- the gals put Molly & Erica to the test, to see if these former star athletes can decode some tricky terms that could either be about dating or bball. Then, we're keeping it classic with Bang, Marry, or Bench -- Erica & Molly take turns filling in their roster with some lucky celeb dream dates. Who will make the cut, and who's getting benched? 

This week, we welcome power couple Merri and Akbar Dhanaliwala remotely into Newsstand Studios as we chat with them about Minna, their amazing line of discreet and intuitive vibrators! Pam is prepped and stoked, and Sarah is just trying not to blush the whole time, as they talk with these two amazing humans about their love story, the formation of their baller company, and about smashing the stigma around the female orgasm. Then, of course, we wrap it up with games. First up, "Tickle My Pickle" where the gals take turns pitching ideas for new bedroom "accoutrements", and Akbar plays the part of the Shark and picks whether he would write a check or send it back to the drawing board. Second up, we're playing "Sing Dirty To Me" where we get to here Merri's slammin' vocals on some of our fave songs, but with reimagined lyrics around...you guessed it...sex toys! Join us for this enlightening and hilarious episode!

Shhhhh...what we're about to tell you could be very dangerous...what if....dinosaurs built the pyramids??? Just picture it! They were strong, and obviously had something to hide, just look at those shifty, beady eyes! Join us this week as Pam & Sarah theorize on some conspirasizin'. They'll explore some popular beliefs, all in good fun, before diving into two super fun games! For obvious reasons, we couldn't NOT do a Craigslist or Catfish with this topic, so that bad boy's up first, followed by a rousing round of "I'm Starting a Doomsday Cult and I'm Bringing..." where Pam & Sarah share their personal necessities needed for bugging out before the big one.  So grab your aluminum foil hat and block out your cell phone's camera...this episode will self destruct in 44 minutes and 20 seconds.... 

Bring out those decorations, throw some weiners on the grill, and get ready to spell your name with those sparklers, friends. Because it's Independence Day! And this year, Pam & Sarah are celebrating America's bday with some very special goodies. First, they're chatting about their fave traditions, sharing some crazy stories from BBQ's past, and discussing post-COVID July 4th festivities. Then, of course, the games! First up, the gals have done their research and are sharing what they've learned about how other countries and cultures celebrate Independence around the globe (we may even hear from some surprise guests!). Then they're bringing their silly new take on "Aw, You Shouldn't Have" -- and this time it's BBQ-themed. They're sharing some of the internet's weirdest recipes for celebrating the Fourth of July and dissecting them down to the last drop of blue food dye and Ranch dressing (...gross). Tune in and cue the fireworks! This week's all about the ol' Red, White, & Blue.

Dontcha just love LOVE?? Well Pam & Sarah sure do! And to help us celebrate all things love this week, we've got the handsome, charming, and hilarious Andrew Tebo and Chris Renalds, who are celebrating getting engaged!! Join us as the guys tell all about their love story, the proposal jitters, and the gals shower them with just the most unsolicited wedding planning advice. And for our games this week, we've twisted up Would You Rather with the Newlywed Game for "Would He Rather", where each of these gentlemen take turns answering for the other. Then it's all about letting our imaginations run wild with "The Ultimate Dream Wedding Spectacular". Just imagine: money is no object, it's a world of possibilities -- how would YOU want to say "I Do"? We're so excited to celebrate LOVE this week with Chris and Andrew!!

Are you chomping at the bit to hit the roads again? Or are you more comfortable chilling in that symbiosis you've built with your sofa and Netflix account? This week, Pam & Sarah are feeling the wanderlust and exploring what post-COVID travel means to each of them. And, of course, we've got two kick-ass games for ya, starting with the first Craigslist or Catfish of the season and followed up by a silly, silly Cruise-themed improv! So grab your passport, your hand sanitizer, and your belly laughs...we're journeying on!

This week's all about PETS! Pam & Sarah are digging up the dirt, chasing their tails, sharpening their claws, flapping their wings...you get the drift...they're squawking about childhood pets, silly animal stories, and weird tails (yeah, I meant to spell it like that). Aaand they've fetched two pawesome games! First up, "You Can't Put a Collar On That Thing" where the gals take turns pitching an unlikely pet to Joe, but the stakes are raised, since the loser has to perform an embarrassing task in the middle of Rockefeller Center. Then, a round of "Pet Sitting 101" -- it's just a puppy...what could possibly go wrong?? If you're on the *fence* about getting a pet, or just an animal lover in general, this episode is for you!

It's a Memorial Day Special y'all! And we couldn't think of a better person to help us honor our service men & women than a mother-freaking American hero: Adam Keys. From Army Bootcamp to climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro to totally owning the stand-up comedy stage, Adam shares his incredible story with us. And of course, we've got two spankin' new games for ya! Adam subjects himself to helping the gals craft "Bootcamp: The Movie" and then schools them on the art of the one-liner in "Finish the Punchline". From all of us at Don't Tease the Animals, we wish you a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. So grab a hotdog and a beer, turn up the volume, and don't forget to thank a veteran!

Follow Adam on social media: @comedy_keys and make sure to check out his Facebook Group "One Step Forward" for information on how he's continuing his hero game back here in the States.

So you want to be a crafter. First things first, gather your materials! You'll need: a pair of sharp scissors, superglue, a macrame handbook, some clothes you don't mind getting messy, a GIGANTIC container of loose glitter (the finer the better), some headphones (or speakers will work), and this week's episode of DTTA! Cuz we're going to be making......you giggle. Pam & Sarah are all in on crafting this week: debating which is the best aisle in Michael's, the pros and cons of puffy paint, and, of course, their biggest ever Pinterest fails. Then for games, they're trying to stump each other with some choice mystery crafting projects and the first improv of the season, which can (obvi) only be set in an old school Craft Fair and features two rival crafters plus some not-quite-Etsy-level vendors. So grab your best pipe cleaners, a tackle box full of assorted beads, and your hot glue gun, and let's dive in. Can you say #nailedit??

It’s Season 3, y’all! Pam & Sarah are back with one MOTHER of a season premier. You guessed it, the gals are celebrating Mother’s Day, and who better to help them salute all the hott mamas out there, but their own moms?! It’s a total giggle fest with these inspirational dames, with nostalgia and sage wisdom in spades. They chat about their experiences with motherhood, why being a mom during a pandemic is just SO damn hard, and why you should never skip the Mother’s Day card. And of course we’ve got two hilarious games for you: Mother Knows Best, where Lorraine & Nora take a stab at answering some of the internet’s dumbest questions about parenting; and Mommy’s Steamy Library, a mad-lib-esque take on a harlequin romance novel. So tune in as the gals shake what their mama’s gave them. You won’t be sorry!

Welcome to Don't Tease the Animals, a weekly comedy podcast where any topic is game...literally.

Each week hosts Pamela Riley and Sarah Armstrong-Brown chat on a relatable topic, then unpack it with two unique, hilarious, kick-ass games.  Sometimes they even have super special guests who get in on the fun! 

Time flies when you’re having fun! Join Pam & Sarah as they wrap up Season 2 with some very special guests…their husbands, Nick Riley and Mike Armstrong-Brown. There’s bromance in the air as the four chat the early days and reminisce on their favorite moments throughout this season. And don’t miss this week’s brand new games: Hubby Hobbie Hoedown (Sarah’s awful proud of that title) where the guys vote Yay or Nay on a list of out-of-the-box pastimes, and Goal Squad, a chance for all four of them to pitch their zaniest ideas for Season 3 material. We’ll sure miss you, but don’t miss this episode! We’ll be back before you know it! MUAH!

*This episode was recorded prior to the attacks in Atlanta, GA. We want to express our support of the AAPI community. Our hearts and prayers are with you.*

You get a belly laugh! YOU get a belly laugh! EVERYBODY GETS A BELLY LAUGH! ...We're definitely not Oprah, but we sure did go in hard on this week's theme. We're talking the best. homework. assignment. ever. And we couldn't be more excited to share our book reports with you. This week we're diving into Ali Wong's Dear Girls. And don't worry, if you didn't read along, we've got some killer cliff notes for you! Pam and Sarah basically fangirl over the impressive and hilarious Ms. Wong, share their fave quotes and highlights from the reading, and then round it out with an all new Craigslist or Catfish: Bookworm Edition and a Dear Girls-themed Would You Rather! If you're looking for some weekend giggles, start here! And if you're looking to straight up pee your pants (and learn a sh*t ton between laughs)...read this chick's book.

This week it’s all about some serious Frontline Appreciation as we’re joined by NYC ICU nurse, Kelley Bradshaw and her hott hott brain. Join us as Nurse Kelley shares her journey from Rockette to ICU Superstar, as well as some of her best (and worst) stories from a Manhattan ER, and, of course, we hear about her experiences throughout the past year. But don’t worry, we’re keeping it light with two BRAND NEW games. First up: Talk Medical to Us where Pam and Sarah put Kelley’s best medical jargon to the test with a “mad lib-esque” take on a steamy Harlequin romance novel. Then rounding it out, we’re hitting rewind and harkening back to Kelley’s days as a Miss Georgia contestant and baller pageant coach (I mean, is there anything this chick CAN’T do??) with Pageantry Pandemonium…that’s right, Nurse Kelley is helping the gals take their imaginary pageant game to the next level. Ridculousness is sure to ensue — don’t miss it. Oh, and don’t forget to wear a mask and thank a frontline healthcare worker!