Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! This week's episode of the podast features producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Jordan Leonard! In this episode, topics discussed include: Getting into music The BIG question Giving artists the vision that they want The production proce…

This week, Madeline and David talk about the Free Tibet movement, the Dalai Lama's friendship with a Nazi, and Rockabilly for 2025! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP80R01731R000200110047-1.pdf https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP82-00457R007100010009-7.pdf https://www.cia…

On Today's episode, Chesko and Regan discuss the drama that can come along when a work wife starts interfering with your marriage. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--the-manhater/ Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@mr…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! "It's been a week everyone, it's been a week." Kate's not wrong, and you can hear all about it and why this episode is not part of our regular programming! Kate also gives her new music favourites :) Make sure to keep up to date with th…

Chesko and Regan dive deep on an AITA about the ways that we shame women for simply wanting to feed their children. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--the-manhater/ Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@mrpickmeandtheman…

This week, Madeline and David finish up our 2-part episode all about the CIA's airline, Air America! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: https://www.britannica.com/place/Vietnam/The-two-Vietnams-1954-65 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/14672715.1973.10406346 https://www.hamptonthink.org/read/from-stolen-land-to-ric…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! Kate's Takes are back! Hear Kate, and Ali this week, give their own take on a wide range of subjects including afternoon naps, hilarious thoughts on nectarines (and many other fruits!), a very in-depth look at lettuce/san choy bao, putt…

This week, David and Madeline talk about the CIA's very own airline, Air America! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: Killing Hope William Blum Politics of Heroin in Southeast Asia Alfred McCoy Air America Christopher Robbins https://adst.org/2013/04/the-year-of-living-dangerously-indonesia-and-the-downed-cia-pilot-may-1958/ …

This week Regan and Chesko discuss a young woman (monstra0.3) who took to social media to find the man who groped her at a concert without her consent, only for it to somehow get even worse once he was found and decided to respond. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://w…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! This week's episode of the podast features a plot twist, with a previous guest returning. In a Pick-Me-Up Podcast first, this is also the first in a two-part episode. In this part, topics discussed include: the BIG question a guide to s…

Chesko and Regan discuss a fairly short AITA this week and proceed to talk for an hour about parenting, unsupportive spouses, and what to talk about with your partner before having a baby together. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--t…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! This week's episode of the podast features producer, and singer-songwriter, Jess Macc! In this episode, topics discussed include: new music the BIG question the stress of being a creative the album writing process laughing more than you…

Check out a teaser from this week's bonus episode over on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared

This week's topic: Chappell Roan. A quick backstory on this episode for anyone who may not have discovered the amazing music of Chappell Roan. Chappell is a new(ish) artist whose debut album has catapulted her into superstar status (and with good reason. She really is THAT good). She posted some videos referencing how weird some of the fan behavior…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! This week's episode of the podast features producer, and singer-songwriter, Dominik Dale/June Baby! In this episode, topics discussed include: new music and streaming success the writing process Google lights and living in the future Th…

This week, Chesko and Regan discuss breakdown as much of the Olympics controversy as we could fit into an hour...there was a lot. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--the-manhater/ Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@mrp…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! This week's episode of the podast features indie singer-songwriter, and producer, NEDR! In this episode, topics discussed include: the big question the importance of community and support networks open conversations, especially in the c…

Mrs. Frazzled joins Chesko and Regan this week to discuss gender politics, intersectional feminism, and the (dangerous) backlash Frazz received from conservative media after making an appearance on the "White Women for Kamala Harris" call that broke Zoom. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhate…

This week, Madeline interviews Kiel Lopez-Schmidt (he/they) about the upcoming Queer Housing Summit in Fresno, California! CHECK OUT THE EVENT! REGISTER: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0jZl80KGsgMcf7OSgQGBPVELP7VC3H2FSjP-KaUC9z1vOug/viewform TICKETS: https://www.towertheatrefresno.com/ INSTAGRAM: @southtowerclt @queerhousingsummit…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! Kate's Takes are back! Hear Kate give her own takes on a massive range of subjects including chocolate paddle pops, puzzles, communication wins and fails, olympic sports to try, embracing washing from the knees down. Kate also gives a s…

This week, David talks about the Olympics and Madeline definitely does NOT sexually harass anyone! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: https://repository.uclawsf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1230&context=ca_ballot_props Al Stump “The Hopeless Dream of William May Garland”, https://digital.la84.org/digital/api/collection/p1…

This week, Chesko and Regan discuss a fascinating "man on the street" interview that begins with the question that nobody was asking, "Did you know that 70% of women in downtown Riverside are single moms?" and only goes downhill from there. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: …

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This week, Madeline and David wrap up our multi-part dive into the US Agency for Global Media -- the USA's propaganda wing! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vQMU0LMIbnXB64R6EYyMxkaqbfGYD09C7fYAsYAks-E/

On today's show, Chesko and Regan delve into kittys, surprise mountain climbing, and assorted other a**holes on the internet. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--the-manhater/ Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@mrpickm…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! This week's episode of the podast features acclaimed guitarist, musician and producer, Dan Maher! In this episode, topics discussed include: how he got into music and how he ended up as a guitarist the hardest part of working in live te…

In this week's episode, Chesko and Regan touch on a somewhat sensitive subject of religion and misogyny. As we note in the episode, this topic and our discussion is not meant as an attack on religion, but rather to have discourse on the men (and women) who use religion to try and justify infidelity and the mistreatment of women. Support us on Patre…

This week, Madeline and David get into part 2 of our look at the US Agency for Global Media -- the USA's propaganda arm -- by examining Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty!PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscaredSOURCES:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vQMU0LMIbnXB64R6EYyMxkaqbfGYD09C7fYAsYAks-E/…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! We're excited to be back for Season 2 and have all sorts of wonderful things in store. In this season you'll hear from new guests, get Kate's Takes on more topics, and Scenarios and Top 3's will be back! Episode 1, featuring the very hu…

We begin by discussing the "Raw-Dogging Flights" trend sweeping across social media and move into an honest discussion about the rituals of violence and tests of manhood that are so prevalent in our society. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-…

This week, Madeline and David talk about the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the branch of the U.S. government that oversees American propaganda efforts around the globe! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vQMU0LMIbnXB64R6EYyMxkaqbfGYD09C7fYAsYAks-E/edit?usp=sharing…

On this week's episode, Chesko and Regan discuss the varied toxic reactions to the "Hawk Tuah Girl" video and subsequent memes took over the internet this week. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--the-manhater/ Follow Us on Social Medi…

This week, Madeline and David talk about microplastics and personal safety! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: https://www.npr.org/2024/05/23/nx-s1-4970522/new-research-suggests-that-microplastics-could-be-affecting-male-fertility https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10151227/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article…

Regan is sick this week, but we still have an awesome show for you this week as Jamyle Cannon joins Chesko to talk about his work founding the The Bloc in Chicago and all that they are doing to help enrich the lives of the next generation of youth. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch…

This week, Madeline and David are back (with better audio quality than last week!!!) to talk about MICROPLASTICS! They're everywhere! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: https://www.npr.org/2024/05/23/nx-s1-4970522/new-research-suggests-that-microplastics-could-be-affecting-male-fertility https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti…

On this week's episode, Chesko and Regan discuss: "AITA for no longer walking my friend home to her dorm after she rejected me?" Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--the-manhater/ Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@mrpi…

This week, Madeline and David do part 2 of our Heritage Foundation episode and get into Project 2025 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/09/the-fall-of-the-heritage-foundation-and-the-death-of-republican-ideas/279955/ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/21/magazine/heritage-founda…

On this week's episode, Chesko and Regan discuss a video that claims "these are 5 things a man should never have to do if he is married, in a relationship, OR dating." Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--the-manhater/ Follow Us on Soci…

This week, Madeline and David talk about The Heritage Foundation and Project 2025! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/09/the-fall-of-the-heritage-foundation-and-the-death-of-republican-ideas/279955/ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/21/magazine/heritage-foundation-kevin-roberts…

Chesko and Regan discuss something they never imagined when this podcast started. Apparently grown men, with no underlying health conditions, are shitting themselves...frequently. We apologize for this episode. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/…

This week, Madeline and David finish up the second part of our two-parter on the School of the Americas, a.k.a. WHINSEC! Warning: Contains mention of SA, violence against children, and torture PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: https://jacobin.com/2019/11/shut-down-school-of-the-americas-whinsec-ice-border-patrol https://www…

Chesko, Regan, and special guest Misha Brown (known better as social media superstar "DontCrossAGayMan") discuss the question that has been posed as a response to the "Man or Bear" discourse that has been all over social media in recent weeks: "Men, would you rather tell your feelings to a woman or a tree?" Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus con…

This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features none other than Kate's sister, and singer-songwriter, Nicole Gandy! Hear Kate and Nicole give their take on a massive range of subjects from telescopes to scuba diving, the cinnamon challenge to margaritas (the drink and the pizza), bowling…

This week, Madeline and David talk about the School of the Americas -- where the USA trains future dictators of the world! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: https://jacobin.com/2019/11/shut-down-school-of-the-americas-whinsec-ice-border-patrol https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/apr/08/spanish-trial-of-soldiers-behind-uc…

In this episode, Chesko and Regan discuss weaponized incompetence through the lens of Luciana Grandi Lourencao's half-marathon win, an AITA, and a man making the case for why he thinks the best case scenario for a woman is to be able to mommy her partner into the man she wants him to be. (Note: Chesko might also accidentally be a fourth example) Su…

This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features a surprise guest! In this episode, topics discussed include: The Songwriting Prize 2024 update the big question who are you? finding your people and storytelling Almost, Maine the importance of mental health and experiences the evolution of…

In this episode, Chesko and Regan discuss the “diabolical lies” told by Dr. Elizabeth Butker’s son to the 2024 graduating class of Benedictine College. Alternative episode titles: “Small Kick Energy” and, my personal favorite, “The Smallest Kicker That Ever Lived.” Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandt…

This week's mini episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, is the second of Kate's Takes! Hear Kate give her take on a range of subjects from pineapple on pizza, to getting on the Croc train (or maybe not!). Kate also gives an update on The Songwriting Prize 2024 now that entries have closed.…

In this week's episode, Regan and Chesko breakdown a truly unhinged interaction that Sydney Mulvaney (@Sydneytattoos) shared on TikTok about a voicemail her mother received after a single phone call with a man. If anyone was wondering why so many women chose the bear...show them this episode. Note: Chesko's microphone doesn't normally sound this ba…

This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features Newcastle-based pop, rock, genre non-conformist songwriter, Chloe Gill. Kate and Chloe discuss: winning The Songwriting Prize 2023 and recording at Studios 301 the tough year of 2022 her new single and it's unlikely origins struggling to pu…