Textual Healing: Mass Text Madness

Summary

Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update Episode: Textual Healing: Mass Text Madness
Release Date: July 31, 2025

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Introduction

In the episode titled "Textual Healing: Mass Text Madness," Brooke and Jeffrey tackle a relatable and cringe-worthy situation involving miscommunication within a homeowners' association (HOA). The show dives deep into the nuances of digital mishaps and the art of crafting sincere apologies through text messages, offering both humor and practical advice to listeners navigating similar predicaments.

Listener's Dilemma: The Accidental Mass Message

The episode centers around a listener named Samantha (referred to as Jose in the transcript), who finds herself in hot water after mistakenly sending a jocular screenshot to her entire HOA board instead of a single friend. The screenshot featured a humorous caption criticizing a particularly verbose board member's lengthy emails, intended only for a casual exchange.

Jose explains the mishap:

"I screenshotted one and I put a caption on said 'Will someone please take his keyboard away!' I meant to send it to just one of my friends, but it went to the entire complex, including the person I was referring to."
[07:24]

Textual Healing: Crafting the Perfect Apology

Brooke and Jeffrey introduce the segment "Textual Healing," where they assist listeners in navigating tricky text situations. They reassure Samantha that mistakes happen and begin brainstorming ways to address the error without escalating the tension.

Brooke outlines their approach:

"We have the ability to heal people textually. We help out our listeners who are stuck in an awkward or difficult situation where they have to text someone but don't know exactly what to say."
[05:40]

The hosts emphasize the importance of sincerity and accountability in the apology. They discuss various strategies, such as acknowledging the mistake without overcomplicating the message and avoiding defensive language.

Crafting the Apology: Step-by-Step Guidance

The trio collaborates to draft an effective apology. Initial suggestions include subtle inquiries about whether the recipient saw the email and light-hearted attempts to deflect the situation. However, they quickly pivot to a more heartfelt approach after observing an unfavorable response from the HOA member.

Brooke advises:

"You just have to know that you're in the wrong, like, fall like that you messed up."
[10:31]

They refine the message to include a direct apology and a genuine acknowledgment of the mistake, ensuring that the tone remains respectful and remorseful.

Navigating the Response: Handling the Fallout

After sending the crafted apology, Samantha receives a curt reply laden with a middle finger emoji, indicating lingering resentment. Brooke and Jeffrey help her interpret this response and strategize the next steps to mend the relationship further.

Jose shares the response:

"He says, 'Yeah, I guess from now on, I will keep my emails under 12 paragraphs,' and then you signed it with a middle finger emoji."
[14:45]

The hosts suggest escalating the apology by acknowledging the aggressiveness of the reply and reinforcing her remorse. They propose adding a touch of humor to diffuse tension, such as referencing wine, to humanize the apology and foster goodwill.

Brooke encourages:

"It's more important that you just come across with something pretty sincere about like, 'I'm super sorry.'"
[15:43]

Finalizing the Apology: Sealing the Deal

Samantha follows the advice and sends a more comprehensive apology, combining sincerity with a light-hearted gesture, such as offering to drop off a bottle of wine. This balanced approach aims to show genuine regret while also attempting to repair the strained relationship.

Brooke summarizes the successful outcome:

"He took your constructive criticism on his long-winded email. So you fixed that problem."
[14:31]

Conclusion: Lessons Learned and Moving Forward

The episode wraps up with Brooke and Jeffrey highlighting the key takeaways from Samantha's experience. They emphasize the importance of:

1. Taking Immediate Responsibility: Acknowledge the mistake without deflecting blame.
2. Sincerity Over Perfection: Ensure the apology is heartfelt rather than mechanically perfect.
3. Balancing Humor and Remorse: Use light-hearted elements carefully to soften the apology without undermining its sincerity.
4. Being Prepared for Varied Responses: Understand that not all responses will be favorable and prepare to address ongoing tensions if they arise.

Brooke concludes the segment by affirming the value of "Textual Healing" in resolving modern communication challenges, reinforcing the show's commitment to assisting listeners in maintaining healthy relationships through effective digital interactions.

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Notable Quotes:

• Brooke: "We help out our listeners who are stuck in an awkward or difficult situation where they have to text someone but don't know exactly what to say."
  [05:40]

• Samantha: "I feel really bad, screwed up, and I feel really bad."
  [16:18]

• Brooke: "You just have to know that you're in the wrong, like, fall like that you messed up."
  [10:31]

• Jeffrey: "Should suggest it more." (referring to emojis)
  [15:19]

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This episode of Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update offers a blend of humor, empathy, and practical advice, making it a valuable listen for anyone grappling with digital communication blunders. By dissecting a real-life scenario, the hosts provide actionable insights into navigating and rectifying social faux pas in the digital age.

Transcript

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[Jose]

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[Samantha]

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[Samantha]

Hey, thanks for finding the second date update podcast. It's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. And today we actually do every Thursday a little something different that we do on. So we're going to give you a brand new textual healing in just a moment. But first we have to revisit yesterday's second date because apparently Horny Botanical Gardens really, really struck a chord with a lot of our listeners.

[Jose]

Oh, my gosh.

[Jeffrey]

I was reading the text board and like, I'm scrolling right now and there's at least like five people asking for Vanessa's number.

[Samantha]

Oh, my God, gross. And then.

[Jose]

No, I love these.

[Jeffrey]

One says, I've never done that in a botanical garden, but I did get a chick in a park.

[Samantha]

Oh, okay, nice. Okay. A lovely park outing.

[Jeffrey]

And this one is a good one. Hey, Brooke and Jeffrey. I had a very successful hookup in the men's bathroom at the Botanic Gardens. Unfortunately, it was interrupted by another man and his kid coming into the bathroom, so my boyfriend and I had to run out while he was in the toilet. It was sexy, though.

[Samantha]

None of that sounds sexy to me, but I'm just gonna have to take.

[Jeffrey]

Your word for it.

[Samantha]

Who knew disturbing so much was going down at the botanical Gardens?

[Jeffrey]

Botanical gardens.

[Jose]

Parks.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, I can never look at them the same anymore.

[Jose]

Orchid.

[Samantha]

What? Okay. All right. Well, hey, we love your comments. Leave them out for this one, too. It's your brand new textual healing, starting right now.

[Brooke]

We've all seen the YouTube videos of City council meetings where a bunch of stuffy, uptight people are discussing things like traffic signs and size restrictions on your trash can lids.

[Samantha]

Yeah, I usually don't hit play on those, but okay, Jack, fair.

[Brooke]

They do get pretty boring. And sometimes one email can help Spice things up a little bit. And oh boy, did that happen at an HOA meeting recently. One sassy email has sparked a very awkward situation between neighbors. And now we're getting roped into the drama. You're gonna hear the shady text that started it all in a brand new textual healing that's coming up next. Textual healing. Textual. It's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning. And we are not doctors.

[Samantha]

No.

[Brooke]

At least not the licensed kind. But we do have the ability to heal people textually.

[Samantha]

Yes, we do.

[Brooke]

Cuz this is textual healing where we help out our listeners who are stuck in an awkward or difficult situation where they have to text someone but don't know exactly what to say. We'll work with you to craft the perfect message.

[Samantha]

Yeah, we're kind of like that back alley clinic that you get Botox from, right?

[Brooke]

I don't know what clinics you like.

[Samantha]

To visit, Brooke, but just think of the doctor analogy. Sorry.

[Brooke]

Yeah. You don't believe in doctors. Yeah, but perfect message is kind of the strong word for it. A workable one is what we're after here. Something that helps achieve what you want while hopefully preserving your dignity in the process.

[Alex]

When you have writer's block for text messaging.

[Samantha]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

I should have gone with that one instead of the doctor stuff.

[Samantha]

Who needs chat GPT when you have us.

[Brooke]

Exactly.

[Alex]

We're like, kind of dysfunctional.

[Brooke]

We've got a woman on the phone looking for some tender textual healing today. Her name is Samantha. So, Samantha, welcome to the show.

[Jose]

Hey there.

[Alex]

Did you specifically ask for tender or is that a Jeff thing?

[Samantha]

I mean, I think she appreciates it though.

[Brooke]

I mean, we like to start tender and gentle, and then we can get firmer and more aggressive as this goes on. But let's start by having you tell us what your situation is, Samantha, and how we can help heal you textually.

[Jose]

God, I screwed up big time.

[Samantha]

Oh, you screwed up.

[Brooke]

Oh, why?

[Jose]

Totally. Totally. I'm on an HOA board, so you know what that's like. Okay.

[Samantha]

Volunteered to be on the board.

[Jose]

What was I thinking? What was I thinking?

[Brooke]

You are chasing the power that comes with it.

[Alex]

It certainly is a lot of power.

[Samantha]

You needed to have called us before you made that ch.

[Brooke]

Okay, so something involving your hoa.

[Jose]

Yeah, well, what happened was we have this one board member and he does these lengthy, long winded, wordy emails that go on and on and on and on. You know, just like, get to the point. Make it short and simple.

[Samantha]

Right.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Jose]

I screenshotted one and I put a caption on said will Someone please take his keyboard away, exclamation point.

[Brooke]

That's funny.

[Jose]

I was to send it to another board member that we both kind of had this, like, running joke there, but it went to the entire complex.

[Brooke]

No, no.

[Samantha]

The entire. Like, even people who weren't on the HOA board?

[Jose]

Yes. Yes. Including the person that I was referring to.

[Brooke]

No.

[Alex]

Oh, my goodness.

[Samantha]

And is it too late to say you got hacked with that very specific joke?

[Brooke]

Yeah. I mean, what were the emotions that you feeling when you realized you had sent it out to the entire complex?

[Jose]

It was like, oh.

[Alex]

When you said that, my heart sunk.

[Samantha]

And you're just telling us the story.

[Jose]

What did I do? I mean, I feel really bad and I mean, it was like. I think I first noticed it when I started getting these emojis popping up.

[Alex]

Oh, you got emojis?

[Jose]

I got. I got the little popcorn and the big eyes.

[Samantha]

Like, I'm here for the show.

[Alex]

Give me the tea and the frog emoji.

[Jose]

Couple OMG type ones, you know?

[Samantha]

Oh, no, wait. Did he write back to the guy you were talking about? Right back.

[Jose]

No. No, nothing from him. But, I mean, I'm sure he read it. Yeah.

[Brooke]

Okay, so obviously that's a really awkward situation to find yourself in. And now you've emailed our show for help. What are you wanting to do with your text here?

[Jose]

I mean, I want to apologize. I want to take accountability for what I did.

[Samantha]

So we're going to be texting him?

[Jose]

Yes, I want to text him.

[Alex]

Yeah, Directly.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Jose]

Yeah.

[Brooke]

And. Okay, we'll make sure. You sure you don't want to double down on what you said in the joke?

[Jeffrey]

Break into his house and steal his laptop? If you prefer.

[Samantha]

Do you think that we follow it up where you just text him a thing? Like, it's the second part of your joke. It's like, would somebody take this keyboard away and give this guy a microphone?

[Brooke]

Yeah, a metal MVP with little gold star.

[Samantha]

More from him.

[Jose]

Oh, God.

[Brooke]

Has anyone in the room actually had situation like this happen where you accidentally sent out a mass email with something incriminating in it?

[Samantha]

I accidentally was talking crap about my sister to my mom, and I didn't know she was on the email thread.

[Brooke]

Okay, and what did you do in that situation, bro?

[Samantha]

I immediately called and apologized.

[Brooke]

Okay, we're not calling. You can't do a call.

[Samantha]

Well, I mean, she was mad at me for a while.

[Brooke]

Can we take any lessons from what you said and apply it to this situation?

[Samantha]

I mean, I think the lesson is you just have to know that you're in the wrong, like, fall like that you messed up.

[Brooke]

Yeah. You know, so tell the guy he messed up. You are wrong for sending that. No. Okay. She needs to accept accountability. How does she. How does she say that, though?

[Samantha]

What are you most worried about? You're worried about hurting his feelings, or you're worried about it being awkward with him later? Like, are you even sorry for what you said? Are you just sorry that you got caught?

[Jose]

Well, you know, it's something I would have said to a friend, like, oh, here he goes again. Yeah, I mean, I do want to apologize. I didn't mean to play a joke at his expense.

[Samantha]

Right, right, right. Or embarrass him in front of other people.

[Jose]

Right. And. Exactly.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Alex]

Give advice in our own words. But you're the hoa. Aren't you supposed to sound boring? Like, aren't we supposed to start with, like, you may have been attentive to a text message yesterday?

[Brooke]

Yeah, in most situations that would apply. But for this, we're going to have to be a little bit heartfelt, like a sincere. Something sincere, and make it seem like she really means it. So we have to start crafting now. What are we going to type to this guy?

[Samantha]

I think the first thing you need to do is figure he saw it. You need to say, oh, my God, I accidentally sent an email to everyone. Did you see it?

[Alex]

Pretty interesting email thread we had yesterday, huh?

[Brooke]

Oh, I like that. That's just fishing around. You're not even pointed with it. I kind of like that. What do you think, Samantha?

[Jose]

You know, I just know that if I call attention to it, even if he didn't see it, then he's gonna go, look.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Then he will go, okay.

[Alex]

I was thinking.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, one of those. Like, have you had a chance to check your email?

[Alex]

And it's like, no, why? And then he goes to Chad, and.

[Brooke]

Honestly, maybe that's what he needs.

[Samantha]

And maybe you can play it off as a joke if he has seen it. It's like, oh, I was actually gonna send that just to you.

[Alex]

That's even better.

[Samantha]

Yeah. Like, it was gonna be an inside joke between you two, but I accidentally sent it to everybody.

[Brooke]

I like that, Samantha. I think you got to go with that one.

[Jose]

Okay, let's see.

[Samantha]

So I mean, maybe start with, hey, did you see the email yesterday that everybody's. Don't say that. Everybody.

[Brooke]

Everybody's laughing at you. Honestly, I liked Jose's thing. Be like. Like, whoa. Pretty crazy text thread that the group had going yesterday, huh?

[Alex]

Maybe something to lighten it like, what.

[Samantha]

About a yikes face?

[Alex]

Oh, that's actually not bad.

[Samantha]

Or like the big eyes.

[Brooke]

There you go. That's accepting some responsibility. Let's start writing that. Okay, Samantha?

[Jose]

Okay, I.

[Samantha]

Every time I hear about hoas, I'm so glad I've never lived with one.

[Jose]

Problem.

[Brooke]

Samantha, did you send it?

[Jose]

Okay, here goes.

[Samantha]

How are you feeling?

[Jose]

I'm nervous about what the answer is gonna be.

[Alex]

Okay, well, this is the time we have to just react to whatever he says now.

[Jose]

I don't know if I want him to answer or not, you know?

[Alex]

Well, maybe he doesn't.

[Brooke]

Well, just double checking. You did send it to him and not to the group text again, right.

[Jose]

Now that went to him alone.

[Brooke]

Okay, here we go.

[Samantha]

Learned a lesson?

[Brooke]

Yeah, I think so. We've ripped the band aid off. We've started the initial stages of our apology. We'll come back and continue it with more textual healing to the weird guy from HO right after this. Hold on. We're in the middle of textual healing with our listener, Samantha, who's trying to fix a big whoopsie that she made. Oh, yeah. Because she's on an HOA board with one particularly passionate member who writes super long winded, detailed emails.

[Samantha]

Just kind of a lot in general.

[Brooke]

Yeah, Very on top of things. Too much so. So she basically screenshotted one of his longer messages and put a caption on it saying, will someone please take his keyboard away? And meant to send it to just one of her friends. Didn't realize it went out to the whole group, including the guy that she was poking fun at.

[Alex]

It turned into a roast pretty much by accident.

[Brooke]

Now she feels terrible about it, wants to apologize to him and make it right, but have it come across sounding sincere and not just performative. So we suggested why not gauge and just see if he even saw it first? So we put out a feeler text that said, yikes. Pretty crazy what was happening in the HOA text read yesterday, huh? Just to see if he knew what we were talking about.

[Samantha]

I am, like, actually nervous about what he's gonna say back.

[Brooke]

Yeah, well, we don't even know if he did respond, so let's find out. Samantha, did you get a message back from the dude?

[Jose]

I sure did.

[Samantha]

Oh, no. Why do you say it like that?

[Brooke]

What did it say?

[Jose]

It says, yeah, I guess from now on, I will keep my emails under 12 paragraphs. Were you. And then you signed it with a middle. Middle finger emoji.

[Alex]

Oh, I thought he was kidding at first.

[Samantha]

Oh, I thought he was taking constructive criticism. Well, no.

[Brooke]

Okay, that was a sarcastic 12 paragraph.

[Samantha]

Dude, I'm sorry.

[Alex]

He's still kidding. But the middle finger's bad.

[Samantha]

Out of all the emojis, that is the most aggressive.

[Brooke]

Yeah, I mean, we've never suggested anyone to use it on here. Yeah, we suggested a lot of emojis for people to type out, so we.

[Jeffrey]

Should suggest it more.

[Samantha]

Maybe he's saying you're number one and.

[Jose]

He'S holding up the wrong one.

[Samantha]

Okay.

[Brooke]

I mean, how are you taking his text, Samantha?

[Jose]

I mean, I feel bad. It's like I really need to definitely go in with the full apology at this point.

[Samantha]

Okay. Okay.

[Jose]

I mean, I got. Yeah, I gotta. I gotta do it.

[Alex]

Fall on your sword. Oh, use a sword emoji.

[Brooke]

Yeah, yeah. I mean, I think it's more important that you just come across with something pretty sincere about like, I'm. I'm super sorry. And maybe you could even compliment him to try and backtrack.

[Samantha]

Yeah, well, I mean, you can. You can do an honest compliment. You can say, like, you take a.

[Jose]

Lot of time to do the email.

[Alex]

Everyone's as right.

[Samantha]

And we appreciate the passion that you have. You're one of the reasons this place is running so well.

[Brooke]

Yeah, I have a secret crush on you.

[Jose]

Yeah, I like that.

[Brooke]

Well, you know, let's find the line.

[Alex]

You keep me running too.

[Brooke]

Okay.

[Samantha]

Start with your own apology. I think that has to be in your words.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Jose]

Yeah. Well, I definitely like the thing about, like, you do a good job and you put a lot into it in your fashion shows. It's just sometimes they're long.

[Samantha]

No, no, no, no. And then you say what a jerk you are. And I am such a jerk. I didn't mean for everyone to see that.

[Jose]

Yeah, I like that.

[Brooke]

Okay, so why don't you. Let's send the apology text and hopefully that'll help soften him a little bit.

[Jose]

Okay.

[Samantha]

Dude, you're about to get so many HOA fines. If this doesn't go well.

[Brooke]

He'S going to be all over your property with like, measuring tape, taking photos and everything is there.

[Alex]

While we're waiting for him, is there any other gesture you can do? Are you a good, like, baker? Or like, could you drop cookies on? Yeah, that's like, kind of neighborly.

[Jose]

That's a good idea.

[Brooke]

I thought you meant hand gestures that you could do back at him.

[Alex]

Yeah, gang signs at him.

[Brooke]

Yeah.

[Jose]

Okay, wait, wait, wait, wait. It popped.

[Ryan Seacrest]

He's typing.

[Brooke]

Okay, it popped.

[Alex]

She means the little bubbles.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Oh, okay.

[Brooke]

Something popped.

[Samantha]

Pop, pop, pop.

[Brooke]

I don't Know what?

[Alex]

That one's not the same.

[Jose]

Okay, okay, here's what he says this time.

[Brooke]

I already wrote something. Go ahead.

[Jose]

I showed your text to my therapist.

[Brooke]

Oh, no.

[Jose]

He says I have a tendency to trust loud women with. With wine breath. So it makes sense.

[Samantha]

What? What? I highly doubt a therapist said that.

[Jose]

Yeah, he's trying to. Yeah, yeah, okay.

[Brooke]

He's trying to make you feel better.

[Samantha]

No, it's like a passive aggressive insult to her that she drinks too much wine and that she's.

[Jose]

Maybe I should get him a bottle of wine.

[Alex]

I love that spin.

[Brooke]

That's funny. Well, you know, clearly his feelings were hurt by it, so he's taking whatever chance that he can to get out his emotions and try and get even.

[Samantha]

Jump on the wine bandwagon and say, you' I was drunk.

[Jeffrey]

Yes.

[Alex]

That's actually good.

[Jeffrey]

Honestly.

[Jose]

Yeah, I love it. I love it.

[Brooke]

That'd be a good way to disarm him cuz he can't be mad at you if you're literally taking what he's giving you. So.

[Jose]

I admit it. I had too many glasses.

[Alex]

Yeah, please don't tell me this was like a 10am text though.

[Brooke]

And you can even do a little wine glass emoji. But I think afterwards, really double down on the apology. Be like, seriously though, like, I do sincerely apologize.

[Jose]

I feel terrible, screwed up, and I feel really bad.

[Brooke]

I think a lot of people feel you, but. So you sent the text?

[Jose]

Yeah, I sent it.

[Brooke]

Great.

[Jose]

So, okay, let's see how this one goes over.

[Samantha]

Is there anyone that everyone on the HOA hates? You know, sometimes everybody needs a common enemy.

[Jeffrey]

Or is it him?

[Samantha]

Yeah, that would be amazing. I mean, if he doesn't like someone, you should say. You wouldn't believe the meme I sent about Lois. Or, you know, whoever the person is.

[Brooke]

I know Brooke wants to start like, high school drama and keep the gossip going, so.

[Jose]

What?

[Alex]

Is there anyone you hate you want to talk crap about somebody?

[Samantha]

I'm pretty good at it.

[Jose]

At least. There isn't enough drama on these boards anyhow.

[Brooke]

We're trying to put out the flames here. So are you seeing anything from him?

[Jose]

It may. Ah, here it is.

[Samantha]

Oh, okay.

[Brooke]

Are we getting pops?

[Samantha]

See what we got. She says okay.

[Jose]

See what we got.

[Brooke]

Why do I picture her with a flip phone? For some reason.

[Jose]

In all honesty, I showed my wife and she kind of agreed with you.

[Alex]

That's actually helpful.

[Samantha]

That's a sweet response from him. He's actually coming to the middle.

[Brooke]

I did not expect that.

[Jose]

So don't feel bad. I'm sticking to bullet points from now on.

[Alex]

Look at that dude.

[Samantha]

That guy came from a middle finger. Back to this.

[Jose]

Yeah, I think this is success. Definitely success.

[Brooke]

Yeah. And he took your constructive criticism on his long winded email. So you fix that problem.

[Alex]

He listened to his wife.

[Jeffrey]

She's probably so happy he's going to stop emailing him.

[Brooke]

Oh my. Okay, so I feel like at this point we're good up now.

[Samantha]

You need to write her back one more time and just say thank you. Yeah, I'll be dropping off a bottle of wine for you and your wife.

[Alex]

You should still do that.

[Samantha]

You know what I mean?

[Jose]

Yeah, I definitely will do that. Definitely. Yeah.

[Alex]

Just don't show up already drinking some wine. I'm so sorry.

[Brooke]

I'm not drinking wine. I'm drinking vodka.

[Jose]

Oh, no.

[Brooke]

Okay, so if you send that, then we're gonna call it good. Okay, Samantha.

[Jose]

Okay. This is a win win. And I get shorter emails on top of it.

[Brooke]

Successful edition of text, please. Nobody else from hoa's text in needing help. Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning.

[Samantha]

Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning.

[Ryan Seacrest]

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[Brooke]

Why do I feel like our listener Samantha and that dude's wife are going to instantly hit it off and they're going to hang out and high five each other and the wife's going to start going in on the husband too.

[Samantha]

That's going to be Wine Wednesdays, girl.

[Jeffrey]

Yeah, they better.

[Brooke]

Oh my God, you think his emails are bad? You don't have to sit through his dumb slideshow presentations after we get back from a vacation. God.

[Samantha]

Well, you could tell by how quickly he shrank away from his middle finger text that he's been beaten down before.

[Brooke]

Yeah, he's trying to clap back at a woman who's come after him and he never comes out.

[Samantha]

No, no.

[Brooke]

But you know what? If you want to, I give you full permission to talk crap about all of us if you hit subscribe on the podcast right now.

[Samantha]

Yeah, send the link of this podcast to everybody you know and tell them how terrible it is.

[Brooke]

Ye so bad. God, that guy Jeff too. His voice is so sultry and masculine. Ugh.

[Samantha]

That's not nobody's insult that you thought.

[Brooke]

Well, whatever insult you want to come up with, go for it.

[Ryan Seacrest]

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[Kelly Harnett]

The Girlfriends is back with a new season, and this time I'm telling you the story of Kelly Harnett. Kelly spent over a decade in prison for a murder she says she didn't commit. As she fought for her freedom, she taught herself the law.

[Samantha]

He goes oh God. Harnett Jailhouse Lawyer and became a beacon.

[Kelly Harnett]

Of hope for the women locked up alongside her.

[Jose]

You're supposed to have your faith in God, but I had nothing but faith in her.

[Samantha]

I think I was put here to save souls by getting people out of prison.

[Kelly Harnett]

The Girlfriends Jailhouse Lawyer listen on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Ian Pfaff]

I'm Ian Pfaff, the creator and host of the Uncle Chris podcast. My Uncle Chris was a real character, a garbage truck driver from South Carolina who is now buried in Panama City alongside the founding families of Panama. He also happens to be responsible for the craziest night of my life. Wild stories about adventure, romance, crime, history and war intertwine as I share the tall tales and hard truths that have helped me understand Uncle Chris. Listen now to Uncle Chris on Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Network on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

[Brooke]

The Stuff youf Should Know guys have.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Made their own summer playlists of their.

[Brooke]

Must listen podcasts on movies. It's me and I'd like to welcome you to the Stuff youf Should Know Summer Movie Playlist. What screams summer more than a nice, darkened, air conditioned theater and a great movie playing right in front of you?

[Ryan Seacrest]

Episodes on James Bond, special effects, stunt.

[Brooke]

Men and women, disaster films, even movies that change filmmaking, and many more.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Listen to the Stuff youf Should Know.

[Brooke]

Summer Movie Playlist on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.