Since at least mid-2019, internet sleuths, called Haylor Murder Truthers, believe songs released by Taylor Swift and Harry Styles secretly communicate the pair's unintentional vehicular homicide of a homeless man. The theory came to Michelle's

Episode 9: How to Survive the Holidays

Nov 18th, 2020 42m 49s

In this episode, Leslie talks shit about how to survive (literally) the holiday season in the time of Corona by keeping a safe social distance during Thanksgiving.In the parking lot, Michelle and Leslie discuss why it's important to turn off

Episode 8: The Bell Witch

Oct 28th, 2020 44m 21s

In this episode, Michelle talks about the history of the Bell Witch. Leslie and Michelle decide they would have been friends with Kate Batts, the woman rumored to have caused the haunting.

7: How about them apples!

Oct 21st, 2020 46m 22s

Leslie was inspired by the loss of a very old apple tree in Vancouver, Wash., after hearing a story on NPR. The centuries-old tree led to a discussion of apple trees and the breadth of the family Rosaceae, which covers the entire globe and incl

6: Pink Flamingos

Jul 8th, 2020 38m 53s

Leslie and Michelle are back from quarantine, having given up on staying alive, to bring you all you never wanted to know about pink flamingos, both the lawn ornament and the cult classic movie. This episode starts a slight format change. To ke

5: Integrity & Dyslexia

Apr 8th, 2020 50m 19s

In this episode that was recorded before the global pandemic, Leslie discusses what integrity means to her and Michelle talks about what it was like to grow up to be a dyslexic writer.

Bonus Episode: Random Shit about Plagues

Mar 26th, 2020 46m 21s

In this episode, Leslie and Michelle process the prospect of sheltering in place by doing what they do best. Research and talking shit. Michelle learned too much about the Black Plague and Leslie looked at self-care in this time of crisis.

3: Mansplaining & Walkability

Mar 4th, 2020 1h

In this episode, Michelle womansplains Mansplaining, which is explaining things to people who already know what you're talking about. Leslie takes on one of her favorite soapbox subjects Walkability.

2: Truck Nutz & Pumpkin Spice

Mar 4th, 2020 49m 25s

In the second episode of The Random Shit Show, Leslie and Michelle discuss little-known facts about Truck Nutz (with a Z) and the proliferation of Pumpkin Spice seasonings. Some highlights of the show are bespoke truck nutz, the Faux Nads War o

1: RNC 2020 logo & Dog dancing

Mar 4th, 2020 28m 14s

Leslie was less than impressed with the logo for the 2020 Republican National Convention, which was released on Aug. 1. Michelle was overly impressed with musical canine freestyle training, a.k.a., dog dancing.

4: On Call-Cows

Feb 12th, 2020 48m 59s

In this episode, Michelle talks with Leslie about mutilation with cows by who knows what. Leslie tries to start a union by researching work-life balance.