It Was The Mom?!

Holiday Edition

Oh, come all ye faithful (and fine)! It’s the holiday edition of The List, and we’re officially saying "bye-bye" to 2025 and "hello" to our calling. We’re getting into our favorite Christmas songs, unpacking the complexities of family, reminding ourselves that health really is wealth, and debating what actually makes a relationship last. PLUS, one of the co-hosts drops some MAJOR news you do not want to miss.     SHOW NOTES Oprah Winfrey Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6j9DBYJbbtPexFX04fIYLS?si=5R2Ueo5iQxmybTPVGsFptA&t=0&pi=7ik7HB-7TyK9z] Where Are You Christmas  [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRup3ueDlWT/?igsh=MWY1ZXk0bzg3cWVzNA==] Family Estrangement  [https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/04/healing-pain-estrangement] Jessica Simpson, Broadway star [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQt6BmRDQ4r/?igsh=MWw5cjhkYjR5dzRoaQ==] Flu season is baaaaad [https://www.npr.org/2025/12/21/nx-s1-5638446-e1/with-cases-on-the-rise-experts-worry-the-u-s-is-in-for-another-bad-flu-season] Marie's Crisis  [https://www.mariescrisiscafe.com/] Maria Randazzo's Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/cw/MariaRandazzo]

Jay Jurden: MEAT & Greet!

On this episode of The List, we’re joined by comedian, actor, and writer, Jay Jurden [https://www.instagram.com/jayjurden?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==], whose brand new comedy special, "Yes Ma'am," drops on Hulu November 7th! We’re talking Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl, billionaires versus everybody, and why straight men really need to tell their friends “I love you.” Plus, we’re melting down over Tyra Banks’ hot ice cream, calling out reality TV’s circus era, and side-eyeing the “rich culture” TV keeps trying to sell us. It’s giving jokes, gems, and group chat energy. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!       SHOW NOTES Bad Bunny & The Super Bowl [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/bad-bunny-tapped-for-super-bowl-halftime-spotlighting-latin-pride-and-his-clashes-with-trump] 1 in 4 Americans Will Be Latino by 2060 [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/1-4-americans-will-latino-2060-census-projects-rcna124244] How A Supreme Court Case Defined Whiteness [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ai2yEgpyKc] Black People “Passing” in White America  [https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2014/10/07/354310370/a-chosen-exile-black-people-passing-in-white-america] Millions of Americans lose access to SNAP  [https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/28/politics/snap-benefits-food-stamps-explainer] How to Help Families Losing SNAP Benefits  [https://www.thecut.com/article/how-to-help-snap-benefit-recipients.html] How Food Insecurity Affects Mental Health  [https://jedfoundation.org/snap-benefits-food-security-and-youth-mental-health/] Money Is Ruining TV  [https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2025/06/and-just-like-that-carrie-bradshaw-wealth-television/683058/] Income Inequality is Surging  [https://www.forbes.com/sites/josiecox/2025/11/03/income-inequality-is-surging-in-the-us-new-oxfam-report-shows/] Men Need to Tell Their Friends “I love you”  [https://www.huffpost.com/archive/ca/entry/men-i-love-you_ca_5e431445c5b67b586a55cd4f] Tyra Banks & Hot Ice Cream [https://www.theguardian.com/food/2025/oct/27/tyra-banks-hot-ice-cream-mama-reviews] Jay Jurden Union Hall 11/11 [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pretty-major-hosted-by-jay-jurden-nycf-edition-tickets-1550101428099] Jay Jurden NY Comedy Festival 11/15 [https://jayjurden.komi.io/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnNU_cWDsTxtKpB2-HwZovL7Ua4q2skc0QXayFtZ4TvRaDqlP9aExvbkH7tKs_aem_STHYiYWl0gbB82cnWRZuPA] Jay Jurden Hulu Special  [https://deadline.com/2025/10/jay-jurden-special-yes-maam-hulu-premiere-date-1236575288/] Nothing Special Tour…coming to a city near you! [https://jayjurden.komi.io/#0b0d86b5-9bd3-42b8-b26f-7c766c0fb4ee]

Teaser: New Episode Coming Soon!

Hi Cuties! Our most sincere apologies for the delay in dropping a new episode! As the kids say, "life be life-ing!" We are hopping into the studio soon to give you what we already know will be one of our best episodes! In the meantime, be sure to listen to our past episodes, follow us on Instagram and TikTok, and if your heart compels you, drop us a note at LifeLaughTheList@gmail.com. We always want to know what's on your list!  Live and let List!

Self-Devotion, School Clothes On TikTok, Getting Influenced, And True Friends

Are you devoted to yourself? Should TikTok tell you what to wear to school? Have you ever surprised yourself with a parasocial relationship? And who are the ride or die friends in your life? Name them! Thank them! Join us as we welcome Papirossa back on the pod and unpack it all on this week’s episode of The List!  SHOW NOTES: Is The Let Them Theory That Simple? [https://www.vox.com/culture/402666/mel-robbins-let-them-theory-self-help-guru-tik-tok] Discipline is Out, Devotion is In  [https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/26/health/devotion-discipline-habit-building-wellness] Slow Progress is Still Progress  [https://saddiebaddies.substack.com/p/you-dont-need-more-discipline-you] Hanging Out With Friends is Good For You  [https://www.thecut.com/2023/04/the-health-benefits-of-spending-time-with-friends.html]

It Was The Mom?!

This week we’re joined by comedian and host of the We’re Done Here Podcast, Meka Mo! We're taking a double dose of our seasonal vaccines, fighting against workplace bullies, recasting The Nanny, and questioning what TF is going on at Netflix. All this and more on this week’s episode of THE LIST!! Trigger Warning: This episode briefly discusses cyberbullying and sexual harassment. Please take care while listening.  SHOW NOTES  Jilberto Soto and Meka Mo on Saturday, Sept 13th  [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jilberto-soto-meka-mo-wonderlove-pdx-comedy-night-tickets-1486469423059?fbclid=PAVERDUAMsRsdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp6v2-UtGWlKg2OtarUciTn1lNaZbrJQmHvPYuKU6IVwndN9Urts1g2y7ETe0_aem_VDX-dZGRW3Tm-4bHu8a8ag] The Ground Game w/ Meka Mo and Jiberto Soto on Sunday, Sept 14th  [https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-ground-game-w-meka-here-after-tickets/14533643?pl=crocodile&fbclid=PAVERDUAMsRtpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp5kZMrOfWCtfTSLsoZvmeGSOOcnTN-bo9KU9ChjaBNy3kOXcF77slQI3EhZt_aem_mTCmGdSJNu5wPOptBkJ23Q] Purple Park Comedy on Thursday, Sept 25th  [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/purple-park-comedy-tickets-1661008514179?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=PAVERDUAMsRqlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp8BmT0WcNkzVfZccag7v-CPPO8oZJX8o5AfAKop7lnc_u45PQBWDrNQ4duYu_aem_HRKhMldeYWjQM6MGRVKmhA] We’re Done Here Podcast [https://tr.ee/G2n3zRHYb3] Cardi B’s Trial (Meme Style) [https://www.instagram.com/p/DN5w5ELjfl8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Sign up for Bystander Training  [https://righttobe.org/upcoming-free-trainings/] The Shocking True Story Behind Unknown Number: The High School Catfish [https://time.com/7313021/unknown-number-high-school-catfish-true-story/] Florida’s Vaccine Overhaul [https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2025/09/07/vaccine-mandate-desantis-rfk-cdc-ladapo-what-to-know/] Jussie Smollet Revisits Attack Allegations in new Netflix Documentary [https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/jussie-smollett-revisits-attack-allegations-new-netflix-documentary-rcna226246]