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Hey Awesome! For over five years, we’ve been hopelessly devoted to YOU, and to helping you be smart, strong, and social in so many ways. Even during the troubled times of this pandemic, we want to encourage you each step of the way. Tune in this week to hear Meg and Kelly share ten ideas they have about how to keep on keepin’ on with being smart, strong, and social right now! Plus aliens and PUPPY LOVE in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Billie: for your $9 starter kit, go to mybillie.com/awesome Magic Spoon: Go to magicspoon.com/AWESOME to grab a variety pack. Enter promo code AWESOME for free shipping. Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: Strange Arrivals podcast NPR’s Up First Coronavirus Daily The Atlantic Brene Brown’s new podcast Unlocking Us Kate Bowler  10 Things To Tell You: Anxiety Always Makes Sense with Dr. Becky STRONGER: Chelle's Invicible Warrior Goddess playlist on Spotify MORE SOCIAL: Netflix Party or Metastream You can find Meg on Facebook,

Stella-Roby and Francie-Pants; Meg fat shames Francie; dog food is good and good for you; pretentious food for everyone!; Kyle isn’t tough; dear diary; fromm, fromage, braum’s;  Intro and outro song – DJ Quads - Millionaire New episodes of Sorta Awesome + released DAILY on video and podcast for our Super Star Awesomes! Sign up at patreon.com/sortaawesome Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This is episode 004 of Sorta Awesome PLUS! To get access to every episode in this daily series (both video and audio), come join us as a Super Star on Patreon! In this episode: apocalyptic shopping spree; Quara Ntine; nightmares of the socially irresponsible; DRAMA QUEEN; Kyle's first slip into his redneck side (send bail money); David Koresh's brother, Adam; Meg reveals Kyle's past as a single-client gigolo; Tom Jones fangirl/boy; Meg is not a pig Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Hey Awesomes! Can you believe that this month Sorta Awesome is celebrating FIVE YEARS of bringing you all the awesome you need to know every Friday morning? This week, Meg shares with you a new addition to the Sorta Awesome you’ve loved for so long, and she grabbed her husband Kyle to help explain what they’ve been working on. All of that plus some Netflix goodness and a must-listen podcast episode for fans of Schitt’s Creek! It's the BEST TIME to come join us as a Super Star Awesome. Click over to Patreon to find out how! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Billie: to get your Billie starter pack for $9 and FREE SHIPPING, go to mybillie.com/awesome Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Ozark on Netflix Molly’s Game on Netflix Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Podcast: Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara episode You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or

Hey, friend. How are you doing? Let’s talk. Lots of us are on a roller coaster of emotion right now as we navigate the New Normal of life under quarantine. This week, Meg is joined by both Kelly and Rebekah, and they want to invite each of you to process all of this together. Whether you are tapping into new levels of productivity or struggling to get off the couch, whatever you are experiencing, know that it’s okay! We talk about all of that plus that kooky Tiger King Joe Exotic, digital fun for your whole family, and a playlist for this moment in time in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: #PostforPencils Support school kids across the country by sharing posts with #PostforPencils on social media! Kids In Need Foundation in partnership with BIC will put pencils in the hands of kids who need them most! For more info, check out kinf.org/postforpencils Honey: Get Honey for free at JoinHoney.com/Awesome LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and c

Check in, Awesome. How are you doing in life under quarantine? Some of us have relaxed into the solitude of social distancing and found a new normal, while others of us are climbing the walls with lack of interaction with the outside world. In this week’s episode, Meg and Rebekah discuss how your Myers Briggs type might explain the specific kinds of reactions you may be having to the stress of our lives right now, and more importantly, they share what adjustments to make to feel a little bit better. All of that plus a between colorings fix for your hair and an anxiety game changer in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Grove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and receive a free five piece cleaning set. Plus, get free shipping and a free 60-day VIP trial. ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase Billie: for 10% off of your new favorite razor, go to mybillie.com/awesome Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW:

Awesomes, the older we get, the more ways we realize we were #unprepared for this life! In this week’s episode, Meg and Kelly talk about the things that no one ever told them, and they share some insights from the Awesomes, too! Tune in to hear them cover everything topics like student loan debt, breastfeeding secrets, newlywed advice for the bedroom and so much more. Plus activities to enjoy when you’re stuck at home and a sweet romance novel with just a dash of spice in Awesome of the Week! Support Sorta Awesome on Patreon! COME JOIN THE SUDDENLY (AWESOME) HOMESCHOOLING COMMUNITY! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Legacy Box: Go to legacybox.com/AWESOME to get 40% off your first order Betabrand: For 20% off your first order, go to betabrand.com/awesome EveryPlate: Get three weeks of EveryPlate meals for only 2.99 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code awesome3 Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: Love Lettering, Kate Clayborn follow @leighkramer on Instagram! Kel

Spring 2020 is shaping up to be far different than anything anyone could have expected. We are, as a global community, just beginning to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. At Sorta Awesome, we know it's a struggle to find anything to be joyful about right now. But we believe that humankind can survive in the darkest of moments when we are able to find something we can look forward to. In light of this, we do have an awesome list for Spring 2020, but Meg and her sister Emily adapted it to make sure each item on the list represents something that can be enjoyed even if many of us are living in isolation for the time being. Tune in to hear them talk beauty products, Eastertide, sunscreen, an oral history of The Office, and more. Plus a shared YouTube favorite and free fashion inspiration for all in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesome Magic Spoon: Go to magicspoon.com/AWESOME to grab a variety pack.

Okay friends, raise your hand if you know what a TikTok is. Do you know why anyone would want to TikTok? Do you know why Meg and Rebekah are suddenly obsessed with it? This week’s episode is a fun deep dive into teen culture by way of TikTok, meme culture, and a quiz on the slang kids use these days! All of that plus a Netflix binge and an epic podcast ep in Awesome of the Week! READY TO BECOME A SUPER STAR? FIND OUT HOW HERE! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Honey: Get Honey for free at JoinHoney.com/Awesome Grove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and receive a free five piece sustainable swaps set. Plus, get free shipping and a free 60-day VIP trial. Bombas:  Visit bombas.com/awesome and save 20% off your first purchase PeopleTV: Get recaps, highlights, interviews, and more for your favorite reality shows! Check out Reality Check at peopletv.com/reality-check Quip: Go to Getquip.com/AWESOME and get your first refill free Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Rebekah’s AotW: Netflix’s Love is Blind M

Quick show of hands, Awesomes - have you ever been a victim of overthinking? One of the symptoms of overthinking is analysis paralysis which is very NOT awesome. But this week, Meg is bringing back a favorite to Sorta Awesome - Anne Bogel of Modern Mrs. Darcy and What Should I Read Next podcast! Anne has a brand new book out that helps readers overcome overthinking patterns, and today, she and Meg talk specifically about how to overcome analysis paralysis. All of that plus a fun, fancy pen and a tasty Trader Joe’s treat in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Lola: Go to mylola.com and enter code awesome30 for 30% off your first subscription ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase Betabrand: For 20% off your first order, go to betabrand.com/awesome PeopleTV: Get recaps, highlights, interviews, and more for your favorite reality shows! Check out Reality Check at peopletv.com/reality-check Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponso

Awesomes, as we all know, sometimes you just need the comfort of good, familiar food. At Sorta Awesome, we've had one of those weeks that derailed all of our plans and left us craving a simpler time! We found just what we were looking for in a classic episode from 2015 featuring Meg and Kelly talking all about favorite foods. Tune in to hear a brand new conversation opener with their current Awesomes of the Week, and hear Kelly explain how she broke the internet when she took down her recipe archives (and where you can find it now!). And then enjoy a timeless conversation that reveals the origin story of the BBQ tuna disaster and other kitchen secrets! True Botanicals: Luxury quality non-toxic skin and body care! Get 15% off your first order at truebotanicals.com/awesome Undercover Tourist: Visit undercovertourist.com/AWESOME for an additional discount off of theme park tickets and more! Chicken Wonton Soup at Damn Delicious Open Book, Jessica Simpson Find Kelly's recipes here SHOW NOTES to Ep. 27 Here, taste

Needing something to take your mind off of the winter blues? This week, Meg is joined by her sister Emily and they have another volume of Something Bad Happened! The next installment in this not-too-scary series features two missing persons cases that leave some big question marks at the end. What did Brianna Maitland see out of a storefront window on the day she disappeared? What does law enforcement know that would lead them to list Bryce Lapsisa’s whereabouts as “voluntarily missing?” Tune in to hear these stories, plus a great read and cozy jammies in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Legacy Box: Go to legacybox.com/AWESOME to get 40% off your first order Grove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and receive a free five piece cleaning set. Plus, get free shipping and a free 60-day VIP trial. Betabrand: For 20% off your first order, go to betabrand.com/awesome Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Maybe You Should Talk To Someone, Lori Gottlieb Stars Above pajamas And that’s why

Well Awesomes, it’s been a long, yucky season of sickness for Meg and Rebekah this year. But one awesome thing to come out of all the coughing, sniffling, and even a hospital stay is that they both have had a LOT of time to catch up on all the television and movies they’ve been meaning to get to, and this week, they are here to tell you what’s good in watching right now! Find out which once-favorite series has been a bummer lately, which celebrity behind-the-scenes documentary is worth your time, and who they think will win the heart of The Bachelor this year. All of that plus an app to help you make sense of your cycle and a true crime podcast series that will get you hooked from episode one in Awesome of the Week! Get access to hours and hours of exclusive and ad-free episodes when you become a Super Star Awesome! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Honey: Save money when you shop online! Get Honey for free at JoinHoney.com/Awesome ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% o

We know you are out there being THE AWESOME in the world, but how much of your awesome life - and your awesome self! - are you taking the time to document? This week, Meg is joined by her dear friend and Awesome Jen Campbell who has some great inspiration to do a better job of documenting your life. She’s got tips, tricks, mindset shifts, and everything you need to make 2020 the year that you feel great about capturing your life and yourself! All of that plus two great things to watch in Awesome of the Week! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Magic Spoon: Go to magicspoon.com/AWESOME to grab a variety pack. Enter promo code AWESOME for free shipping. Imperfect Foods: Go to imperfectfoods.com/Awesome through February 16 to get $10 off your next four orders. Enter AWESOME at checkout. Bombas:  Visit bombas.com/awesome and save 20% off your first purchase! Undercover Tourist: Visit undercovertourist.com/AWESOME for an additional discount off of theme park tickets and more! Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors!

Get excited, Awesomes! While Meg was out sick, Kelly called up Sorta Awesome alumna and creator/host of 10 Things To Tell You Laura Tremaine, and the two of them are here to tell you what they are learning and loving right now! You are going to love hearing about everything from little life lessons to what’s good in pop culture to what all Laura is up to these days. Happy listening, friends! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Grove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and receive a free sustainable swaps set. Plus, get free shipping and a free 60-day VIP trial. Betabrand: For 20% off your first order, go to betabrand.com/awesome Blinkist: Visit Blinkest.com/SORTA to try it free for 7 days and save 25% off your new subscription FabFitFun: Use code SORTAAWESOME to get $10 off your first box at www.fabfitfun.com LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Yoga with Adrienne 2020 30 Day Yoga Journey 10

For nearly five years, Sorta Awesome has been changing lives in big and small ways - including the lives of Meg, Rebekah, and Kelly! This week, tune in to hear Meg and Rebekah tell what moments from Sorta Awesome they would put in the Sorta Awesome Hall of Fame, plus tons of suggestions from the Awesomes, too! All of that plus a page-turning novel and a highly-bingeable docuseries from Netflix in Awesome of the Week! This is the year for YOU to take Awesome to a whole new level! Come be a Super Star! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Magic Spoon: Go to magicspoon.com/AWESOME to grab a variety pack. Enter promo code AWESOME for free shipping. Blinkist: Visit Blinkest.com/SORTA to try it free for 7 days and save 25% off your new subscription Imperfect Foods: Go to imperfectfoods.com/Awesome through February 16 to get $10 off your next four orders. Enter AWESOME at checkout. Kopari: Check out Kopari’s brand new line of CBD body care products! Save 15% off of ALL CBD products at koparibeauty.com/awesome Thank you to all

Whether mornings make you shine or if they make you hide your head under the covers, we could all use some inspiration to make mornings a little more awesome! This week, join Meg and Kelly as they talk through five ways to have the best mornings yet. All of that plus a gentle way to wake up and fantastic new fiction in Awesome of the Week! START THE NEW YEAR AS A SUPER STAR! Come join the Sorta Awesome Patreon community! Ad-free episodes, bonus conversations, private Facebook group, and more! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Legacy Box: Go to legacybox.com/AWESOME to get 40% off your first order ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesome Honey: Get Honey for free at JoinHoney.com/Awesome Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Kelly's AotW: L.L. Bean's Moonbeam Alarm Clock Meg’s AotW: Such a Fun Age For further listening: Meg and Kell

It is 2020 and Sorta Awesome is BACK! Hi, Awesomes - we’ve missed you! And this time of year, it’s hard to miss all the hype around restructuring your life in the new year. Sometimes it can be a little overwhelming. This week, Meg is joined by her sister to talk about how to make small changes in a very non-overwhelming way - by focusing on three simple steps. All of that plus a fun way to take off makeup and a wintery perfume in Awesome of the Week! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MEG’S PRINTABLE WORKSHEET THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Grove: Go to Grove.co/AWESOME and receive a free five piece cleaning set. Plus, get free shipping and a free 60-day VIP trial. Betabrand: For 20% off your first order, go to betabrand.com/awesome Magic Spoon: Go to magicspoon.com/AWESOME to grab a variety pack. Enter promo code AWESOME for free shipping. Lola: Go to mylola.com and enter code awesome30 for 30% off your first subscription Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Meg AotW: Soltice Scents in Snowmint Mall

Grab a glass of champagne and a plateful of party food, Awesomes! It’s time for our annual year-end look back on the year. This year brought a lot of awesome to our lives, and we are excited to share it with you! Tune in to hear Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah reflect back on favorites from the year, and do some looking forward to the year ahead! Take a few minutes to take our Awesome survey and enter to win an Amazon gift card! Need to complete your end of year giving? Don't forget to take a moment to fund our VERY Awesome teachers through GiftATeacher.org! Pari Omidbakhsh Lucia Deus Matt Bickers THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Boll & Branch Get fifty dollars off at bollandbranch.com , promo code AWESOME LinkedIn: Go to linkedin.com/AWESOME and get a $50 credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. Thank you to all of our Sorta Awesome sponsors! SHOW NOTES: Awesomes of the Year: Kelly: The Big One (featured on Sorta Awesome Ep 193) AND Joia Cocktails Rebekah: Sorta Awesome Ep 192 - Heartbreak, doubt,

We're in the home stretch now, Awesomes! December is drawing to an end and with it, the holidays, the year, and a decade. Let's hang out, lighten up, and tell a few stories to bring some silliness to these too-short December days. Join Meg, Kelly, and Rebekah in a new confessions episode - holiday edition! Plus you'll discover a podcast binge, an incredible app, and a game-changer lip product in Awesome of the Week! Take a few minutes to take our Awesome survey and enter to win an Amazon gift card! Need to complete your end of year giving? Don't forget to take a moment to fund our VERY Awesome teachers through GiftATeacher.org! Pari Omidbakhsh Lucia Deus Matt Bickers THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: First Leaf: For six bottles of wine and get free shipping at tryfirstleaf.com/awesome Quip: Save on gift sets and get your first refill FREE with a refill plan at getquip.com/awesome Wantable: Let Wantable help you refresh your closet! Get $25 off your first Edit at wantable.com/awesome Thank you to all of our Sorta