Strong Opinions
By Pretty Thing
Strong OpinionsFeb 18, 2021
S1|E24 Mind Your Business, The Sequel
In this episode, recorded on Feb. 2, we discuss the power of Chloe Bailey, a woman's right to sexuality, and how you, too, can have Gen Z levels of self-acceptance.
S1|E23 Mind Your Business
In this episode, recorded on Feb. 2, we discuss Lizzo's "diet" drama, a controversial body-positive magazine cover, and why you're simply going to have to let fat women live in peace.
S1|E22 A Cult By Any Other Name
In this episode, we discuss Trumpism, NXIVM, and how to tell if you may be in a cult (or just experiencing some cult-like sh*t).
S1|E21 Coup There It Is
In this episode, we unpack the chaos and calamity of the events at the Capitol, Trump trolls, and how white people are genuinely the worst.
S1|E20 I Do Not Dream of Labor
In this episode, we discuss the toxicity of hustle culture, America’s undying love of capitalism, and the scam that is dedicating your entire life to work.
S1|E19 Tis The Damn Season
In this episode, we unpack the wild year that was 2020, share the highs and lows of our time in quarantine, and discuss what we're most looking forward to in 2021.
S1|E18 A Very Poetic Exorcism
Sponsored in part by Sarah's psychotic break. In this episode, we discuss (in far too much detail) idealism in relationships, the trauma that is dating men, and the lessons we learned from Euphoria's special episode "Rue".
S1|E17 Many F*cks Given
In this episode, we break down Kevin Hart's new comedy special "Zero F*cks Given" where he clearly cares so very deeply. We talk cancel culture, genuine apologies, and Myah's nostalgia for classic stand-up comedy.
S1|E16 Sorry In Advance
Say it with us: *PAR-LAY*. In this episode, we discuss the far-right's new favorite social media platform for "free speech"... Parler. Welcome to hell.
S1|E15 The Drunk Girl At The Party
*insert Midsommar scream* In this episode, we discuss how we are coping with our crippling election anxiety, the collective disillusionment of (white) America, and how to stay relatively sane during the next few weeks of chaos.
S1|E14 Girl, Interrupted
Welcome to the bell jar. In this episode, we discuss the collective millennial spiral, our high-functioning anxiety, and why we chose to turn Pretty Thing into a resource for women, like us, who don’t know what the fuck they’re doing.
S1|E13 There Is No Spoon
In this episode, we discuss the bain of our existence: social media, the dream of going completely "off the grid," and what happened when Sarah was *temporarily* unplugged from the Instagram Matrix.
S1|E12 Karma Becomes Her
In this episode, we discuss Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis, why we must protect Claudia Conway at all costs, and what the death of a candidate could mean for the upcoming 2020 election.
S1|E11 Flamin' Hot Donald
In this episode, we discuss Trump's messy tax situation, the first presidential debate of 2020, and how only Gen Z can save us now.
S1|E10 Ice Cream Wednesdays
*pours one out for RBG* This week in 5th grade social studies, we break down the three branches of government, your role in it as an informed citizen, and how we can prevent Trump-like dictatorships in the future.
S1|E9 Sending Hey Girls in the DMs
Let's get down to business to defeat the Huns. In this episode, we discuss the financial and psychological ramifications of joining an MLM, and the growing population of pandemic Huns.
S1|E8 Therapy Is That Girl
In this episode, we talk about mental health stigmas, finding a therapist, and why everyone needs someone to talk to. Cue: "Rage Bouncing" montage
S1|E7 The Long and the Short of It
S1|E6 Come scoop me, Jesus.
Grab a glass of wine and get on our level. In this episode, we discuss the DNC & RNC, the 2020 election, and what it actually means to defund the police.
S1|E5 The Year of the Black Woman
Kamala forever. In this episode, we discuss our future "vice" president Kamala Harris, physical and mental decluttering, and the WAPonization of America.
S1|E4 Line Charts and Bar Graphs
Le sigh. In this episode, we discuss the sheer absurdity that is 45, appropriation, Ellen, and pandemic pivots for small businesses.
S1|E3 Challenge Denied
And you did this for what? In this episode, we discuss #ChallengeAccepted, the Emmy noms, and Netflix's Epstein documentary "Filthy Rich".
S1|E2 Under His Eye
S1|E1 Baffled
What are we still doing in America? In this episode, we discuss the potential TikTok ban, Will & Jada's Red Table Talk, school closures, the black-owned businesses we're loving, and of course, life in the pandemic.