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Just Another Manic Monday

Just Another Manic Monday

By Just Another Manic Monday

Ever been told by your mom that you should meditate? Exercise? Cut down on social media? Every (Manic) Monday, your two beautiful hosts, Marla and Sophie, take on an “extreme” weekly challenge that will allegedly improve our quality of life, or at the very least, make some interesting stories. Listen in weekly to hear about the trials and tribulations of balancing these challenges with college living!

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Episode 3: Eat the rich?

Just Another Manic MondayNov 11, 2019

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Episode 24: Vitamin Imbalances

Episode 24: Vitamin Imbalances

In this extremely off-topic episode, hear about Marla’s joker origin story, the dangers of lentil consumption, and a death wish on John Green.

Jul 11, 202251:43
Episode 23: Big Wellness

Episode 23: Big Wellness

This week, listen to Marla and Sophie talk daydreaming, Marla's biggest red flag, and crying at the kitchen table while learning math. 

Nov 22, 202145:25
Episode 22: Garbage Rat

Episode 22: Garbage Rat

This Monday, Sophie and Marla discuss people who talk in the library, the inherent ableism of over-the-ear headphones, and Rory Gilmore's undeserved love interests.

Oct 18, 202101:00:06
Episode 21: Galápagos Tortoises

Episode 21: Galápagos Tortoises

This week, listen to Marla and Sophie discuss the most famous physical therapists on the internet, making Duó sad, and our plans to swim with sharks.

May 31, 202149:01
Episode 20: The Artistic Process

Episode 20: The Artistic Process

In the landmark 20th episode of Just Another Manic Monday, enjoy Marla and Sophie’s musings on name twins, Instagram activism, and sharks as a classic scapegoat. SORRY AGAIN FOR THE TECHNICAL ISSUES!!! 

May 17, 202156:29
Episode 19: The Lost Episode

Episode 19: The Lost Episode

We truly thought we lost this episode in the technology void BUT we found it. So, this week listen to Sophie and Marla talk about Sophie's complicated relationship with her favorite beverage, Starbucks' classic syrup, and the College of Rampant Careerism (CORC). 

May 03, 202148:60
Episode 18: Thank You For The Music

Episode 18: Thank You For The Music

In this unfortunately musical episode of JAMM, Sophie and Marla discuss childhood toothbrushes, unlocking doors, and neuropsychological evaluation.

Apr 20, 202147:32
Episode 17: To-Do-Ist

Episode 17: To-Do-Ist

This week, tune into Sophie and Marla discussing Slack notifications, Sophie's dental hygiene routine, and the morality of Canada Goose jackets.  

Feb 22, 202155:20
Episode 16: Confused and Conflicted

Episode 16: Confused and Conflicted

In the slightly scattered return of JAMM, listen as Sophie and Marla discuss the recent Armie Hammer allegations, Marla’s love of squids, and the network of witches that’s after Sophie.

Feb 15, 202155:40
Episode 15: 10,000 Miles

Episode 15: 10,000 Miles

Check in with Marla and Sophie in this Thanksgiving episode as they discuss air traffic controllers, eco-guilt, and who owns our data (again).

Nov 23, 202043:42
Episode 14: A Spooky Monday

Episode 14: A Spooky Monday

This Halloweek, the very single Sophie and Marla take on a true horror: dating apps. Listen to the gals talk khakis, dead fish, and Czech Pilsner. 

Oct 26, 202055:35
Episode 13: Braver Than The Troops

Episode 13: Braver Than The Troops

This week on JAMM: Marla and Sophie chat about Sophie’s little sister, Snapchat streaks, and what adults think “hookup” means.
Oct 19, 202029:17
Episode 12: Mostly Successful, Half a Failure

Episode 12: Mostly Successful, Half a Failure

On the latest installment of JAMM, check in with Sophie and Marla as they discuss pupil dilation, grad school, and professors not being nice.

Oct 12, 202048:46
Episode 11: FaceTime Anxiety

Episode 11: FaceTime Anxiety

This week, Marla and Sophie talk petty bosses, why we aren't FaceTime sl*ts, and if we're becoming the millennials everyone loves to hate. 

Oct 05, 202027:59
Episode 10: How to Achieve Self-Actualization

Episode 10: How to Achieve Self-Actualization

Is Sophie sweet? Is Marla bubbly? This week, listen to Marla and Sophie discuss these questions along with capitalist schemes, baby pools, and why humans don't have fur. 

Sep 28, 202047:19
Episode 9: Letters From Quarantine
Jul 14, 202056:27
Episode 8: If we're being fully honest...

Episode 8: If we're being fully honest...

Sophie and Marla participate in another mini-challenge in which they practice radical honesty. Listen in to find out what exactly that means and how it went. 


***This episode was recorded before Mike Bloomberg and Elizabeth Warren dropped out of the election

Mar 24, 202024:51
Episode 7: Caring About the Little Things

Episode 7: Caring About the Little Things

After a global pandemic induced delay, Marla and Sophie are back! In this episode, we're talking about rhetorical devices, our feelings about Mike Bloomberg, and Cher Horowitz's last name. 

Mar 24, 202039:02
Episode 6: The Bechdel Test

Episode 6: The Bechdel Test

In the episode documenting JAMM's very first three day challenge, Sophie and Marla touch on Carey Mulligan, how to be a good feminist, and what Ruth Bader Ginsberg would say to us.

Feb 18, 202035:49
Episode 5: Eat that cereal, bitch

Episode 5: Eat that cereal, bitch

In JAMM's first episode of the roaring 20s, Marla and Sophie discuss slow elevators, professors who pick on us, and smoothies that make our tummies hurt.

Feb 05, 202043:52
Episode 4: Red or blue?

Episode 4: Red or blue?

In this long-awaited, slightly delayed episode, Marla, Nicole, and Sophie discuss star math, health class, and our disdain for frat parties.

Nov 25, 201901:16:16
Episode 3: Eat the rich?

Episode 3: Eat the rich?

This week, Sophie, Marla, and Nicole discuss Rasputin, Marla's hatred of mittens, and music class.

Nov 11, 201901:08:13
Episode 2: Tepid Tuesday?

Episode 2: Tepid Tuesday?

This week on JAMM: How many times do we say the word “tepid” in this week's episode? What kind of pirate do we want to be? And most importantly, is Marla blonde? 

Nov 04, 201901:05:38
Episode 1: "Podcast."

Episode 1: "Podcast."

In a fittingly frenzied debut, Marla, Sophie, and Nicole discuss Snapchat streaks, getting chased while jogging, and how Beantown got its name.

Oct 27, 201901:16:01