Podcast
Awkward Encounters
Hosted by Laura J; Carrie J · EN
A comedy podcast served hot, messy, & al dente.
Midwestern sisters with accents thicker than our rice pudding, animated storytellers who’ll do anything for a bit, & our own target audience. Like your loud college besties who never outgrew oversharing. If you can handle the shrill laughter & secondhand embarrassment- we might just be your YETI of whiskey.
Each episode is an unhinged charcuterie of real-life stories, unfiltered sisterly riffing, & Midwest charm that feels like eavesdropping.
Guests? Maybe. Structure? Nah. Shame? None. Swearing? OH HELL YEAH.
Dish your pasta. Mangia, baby!
10episodes
Episodes
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Awkward Encounters with Ben, Fen, Bin, Bem, and Dave
Mar 1800:42:12Tap to summarizeWhere do we even begin with this chaos? In this episode of Awkward Encounters, Blonde Meghan returns as our “esteemed” guest with an unexpected cameo from Red Megan; because apparently one Meg(h)an simply isn’t enough.Meanwhile, Laura bravely tackles the true struggle of our time: names. Specifically, why every man she’s ever met is somehow named Ben…or Fen…or Bin…or Bem…or Dave (??). Are these real people or just variations of the same guy? The mystery deepens.From there, we spiral into a laundry list of past stories. Make sure to send us your awkward encounters with names at awkwardencounterspod@gmail.com and follow us @awkwardencounterspod. And if you want to be our next special guest, WE WANT YOU!
Transcribe →Awkward Encounters with the Clocks, Carcasses, and Catasrophic Phone Etiquette
Feb 1600:39:02Tap to summarizeThis week on Awkward Encounters, we prove once again that social grace is… optional.First up, we spiral over something that should be simple: telling time. If you’ve ever confidently said the wrong time out loud and had to just stand in it- welcome.Then, things take a dark turn on an otherwise peaceful walking trail. Carrie encounters not one, but multiple dead animals and somehow manages to make it awkward for every innocent stranger within a 50-foot radius. Is it a crime scene? A spiritual omen? Why is she narrating it to people who did not ask?And finally, a salon moment that will live in infamy. Carrie misreads a caller ID, answers the phone with full confidence, and proceeds to absolutely embarrass herself in front of a captive audience. Here's another week of secondhand embarrassment you’ll be grateful didn’t happen to you.As always, like us on facebook and instagram. And send us your stories! @awkwardencounterspod awkwardencounterspod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Episode 9: Awkward Encounters with Blonde Meghan
Jan 701:07:04Tap to summarizeThere was no adult supervision in the making or releasing of this episode. And because this podcast exists primarily for our own amusement, the bullshit has been left in. Enjoy the nonsense! I swear, the longer we pod, the worse we get. Another episode to be recorded THIS WEEK! So, while we may be rough to listen to, we never give up. Bahaha!And THAT my friends, is what keeps us awkward.
Transcribe →Episode 8: Awkward Encounters with Turkey, Names, and more Bastard Thumbs
Dec 1100:56:07Tap to summarizeWelcome back to another episode of Awkward Encounters! This episode, we talk about Thanksgiving chaos, Piper's most embarrassing moments in the airport, confidently calling someone by the very wrong name, and a classic tale of bastard thumbs on social media- but this time- it wasn't Carrie. Follow, Like, Subscribe. And for the love of all things unholy- email us your awkward encounters at awkwardencounterspod@gmail.com!
Transcribe →Episode 7: Awkward Encounters at Funerals
Dec 700:55:20Tap to summarizePicking up where we left off with last episode's dark humor, Laura and Carrie manage to make funerals look more like a blooper reel. And we toss in a few tales from some other people we know who had their own awkward encounters at funerals, proving that it's not just us that should come with warning labels that read, "No Social Skills". And because no episode is complete without a little self-dragging, Carrie walks us through several moments where her confidence was sky-high, her attitude was spicy, and the outcome was not in her favor. Follow, like, subscribe. And for the love of god, SHARE your awkward encounters with us. awkwardencounterspod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Episode 6: Awkward Encounters with Dark Humor
Nov 801:00:43Tap to summarizeWelcome to Awkward Encounters with Dark Humor- the episode where no one is emotionally prepared for a comedic therapy session. Laura and Carrie are choosing dark humor with heart this week because sometimes the only way to process love, loss, and emotional demolition is to laugh. Pull up a chair, pour a drink, and join us as we turn our tragedies into stories that make you question if you should be laughing at this. (Yes. You absolutely should.)Email us. Follow Us. Send us your stories. Like us. And Fuck off with your bad reviews. We're too emotionally destroyed to deal with you right now. Peace, Love, and Awkward Encounters to you all.
Transcribe →Episode 5: Awkward Encounters because of Bastard Thumbs
Oct 500:51:14Tap to summarizeWe're back from Nashville with a suitcase full of stories, pictures, and questionable interactions that make us still want to crawl under our barstools. And, Carrie slides into the DMs of a familiar face via slippery thumb and a truly cursed avatar emoji. Tune into this bonus episode for laughs, mild humiliation, and possibly the best awkward encounter to date. Follow us on socials @awkwardencounterspod and email your stories to awkwardencounterspod@gmail.com to share your own stories, or join us as a special guest!
Transcribe →Episode 4: Awkward Encounters with Law Enforcement
Oct 100:59:45Tap to summarizeThis week we trace our tendency to overshare back to its source- turns out one of our parents passed it down. We share a quick awkward girl math moment before diving into our main event... awkward encounters with law enforcement!Follow us on socials @awkwardencounterspod and email us at awkwardencounterspod@gmail.com if you want to be a special guest or have your awkward story featured on the show!
Transcribe →Episode 3: Awkward Encounters with Ghosts
Sep 600:55:55Tap to summarizeWe're getting ready for spooky season by sharing our run-ins with ghosties in our work and homes! Of course, in our true nature, Laura starts and ends the episode strong with some drink mishaps and... wouldn't you know it... technical difficulties.
Transcribe →Episode 2: 2 Awkward Encounters & an Arguable Instrument
Aug 2000:47:07Tap to summarizeWe're back after a digital fiasco but coming in hot with a trifecta of Awkward Encounters! Strap in for a wifi blunder but we PROMISE you, if you get past the into, the rest is GOLD! You'll get the scoop of when Carrie makes things uncomfortable in the frozen foods aisle. Then we get the dirt on a muddy mess with a neighbor. AND FEATURING the original awkward encounter, "The Arguable Instrument". Then, Laura wraps things up with an awkward bank heist. Because, of course, everyday errands can't just be simple ones...Don't forget! Rate, review, subscribe. AND if you've ever found yourself in a moment so awkward you have to document it and laugh about it later- send it to us at awkwardencounterspod@gmail.com so we can laugh (and cringe) with you!
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