Fool Coverage with Manny MUA and Laura Lee

Episode: "You Sent Us Your Problems… Here’s the Truth (calling in)"

Release Date: February 20, 2026 | PodcastOne

Episode Overview

In this vibrant, advice-packed episode of Fool Coverage, beauty gurus and best friends Manny MUA and Laura Lee dive deep into listener dilemmas submitted via voice notes. With their signature banter, humor, and surprisingly solid perspectives, Manny and Laura dish out unfiltered advice on relationships, friendships, drama in the workplace, and even marital woes—always with the caveat: “Take it with a grain of salt—this is F.O.O.L. advice!” The episode is a unique mix of laughs, glam life anecdotes, and honest, sometimes spicy, real talk, giving listeners a dose of both comic relief and genuine wisdom.

Main Segments & Key Discussion Points

1. Personal Updates: "Peek and Pit"

• [02:06] Manny and Laura kick off with their signature highs and lows recap.

  • Manny's "Pits":

    • Dog Choking Scare: Manny’s tiny dog, Z, choked on rice, leading to frantic mini-dog Heimlich maneuvers and a near-emergency vet trip.

    "Her tongue is blue. Like she's actually like really choking. So I like jump up immediately and then I grab her and I grab my keys and I run down the stairs...as I'm running downstairs got dislodged." – Manny [03:46]

    • Laser Hair Removal Fiasco: Manny details the pain and aftermath of a botched laser session, leading to "chicken skin" and visible folliculitis—right before a big event.

    "It literally...hurts so bad. And there's something about, like…when those pops start to get into your hairline, they're just fire.” – Manny [09:09]

  • Laura's "Pits":

    • Fashion Malfunctions: Laura recounts two recent wardrobe disasters: a corset zipper explosion and a skirt pin launching off unexpectedly.

    "I had a corset top underneath this blazer. And the zipper went. And I felt a release of air, like…" – Laura [06:11]

    • Sizing Struggles: Both commiserate about inconsistent clothing sizes and the idea of working with a stylist.

2. TV/TikTok/Pop Culture Chit-Chat

• [10:50] Commentary on the show "Beauty" (FX).
  • Both hosts rave about this "American Horror Story-coded" series with a glam/horror twist, noting Manu’s guest interview on the show.
  • Loved the campy, over-the-top drama and accuracy of industry scenes.

    "Bro, this is like really sickening. Like, I'm really enjoying it…The goal is like a camp. Like a camp horror, but very camp. Over the top dramatic.” – Manny [11:10] "It also has a bad side effect…so it's like, it's a really interesting concept." – Laura [12:01]

3. Listener Problems & FOOL Advice

🍵 Workplace Affair & the Dilemma to Tell

[17:05]
Listener suspects a married coworker is having an affair and struggles with whether to inform the coworker’s wife.

• Manny and Laura weigh the moral responsibility versus self-preservation.
  • Anonymous tip strongly recommended.

  "Is my getting up worth saying something? Or is it not? Because the thing is, at the end of the day, you work with them." – Manny [19:36] "Send an anonymous email." – Laura [20:04] "In the anonymous...you can include minor details to know that it's real." – Manny [20:47]

👯 Navigating Friendships in Your Early 20s

[22:17]
Listener asks how to make and maintain friends in their 20s.

• Both emphasize putting yourself out there through hobbies, classes, or sports.
• Laura references Mel Robbins’ advice on starting conversations with compliments.

  "Friendship is supposed to be easy and it’s supposed to be honestly simple." – Manny [23:09] "Compliment people. She said…that’s the best way to strike up a conversation—it literally works." – Laura [24:24]

💑 Keeping a Marriage Exciting

[29:43]
A listener asks Laura for the secret to a lasting marriage.

• Laura: “Do things together, try new hobbies, keep the friendship alive.”

  "We enjoy each other's company because we are friends." – Laura [30:10]

  • Suggests keeping things fresh by supporting your partner’s new interests.

  "Seeing your partner try something new…is like a natural attraction that can make you like re-attracted to your partner." – Laura [31:05]

👻 Missing Toxic Friendships

[33:11]
Someone misses good times with old toxic friends, wonders if it’s normal.

• Both reassure this is typical, especially in lonely times, and urge not to reach out.

  "Your brain will remind you of all those good times…and suddenly forget the pain." – Laura [33:13] "It absolutely happens…our brain does that to protect us." – Manny [33:33] "There’s 8 billion people in the world. Pick someone else." – Laura [33:56]

😑 Dealing with a Chronically Negative Friend

[36:28] Listener is exhausted by a constantly negative friend.

• Manny and Laura promote the “rings of a tree” metaphor for downgrading friendships from inner to outer circles.

  "If there's someone in your life that's really, really negative, you're not gonna want to be around that because your life is sickening." – Manny [37:13] "You are who you hang around, unfortunately...if you're around a negative person enough, it is gonna rub off on." – Laura [37:34] "As adults, you can have different rings of friendship...allowed to move up and down people out of these rings." – Manny [39:01]

🗳️ Marriage with Clashing Values

[43:11]
Listener (mid-30s, white, anti-Trump) is married to a mid-20s Dominican immigrant who is pro-Trump; they fight often about politics and core values.

• Manny and Laura are honest: Without shared foundational values, the marriage is unlikely to work.

  "One of the main things before you get married...is to make sure your values and morals align." – Laura [44:40] "If you do not have the same literal moral compass, that inner voice of one another, then I actually just don't think it's going to work long haul." – Manny [45:44] "I think you know your answer, girl." – Laura [45:44]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Relationship Boundaries:

  "You shouldn’t have a vastly different opinion about huge things when you’re married to someone." – Manny [47:36]

• On Friendship in Adulthood:

  "As you get older you realize more what you’re willing to put up with." – Manny [02:29 & 37:13]

• On Compliments as Conversation Starters:

  "That's the best way to start a conversation with a stranger is complimenting them." – Laura [25:01]

• On Fashion Fails:

  "Suddenly her skirt is falling down and you’re seeing skims everywhere." – Manny [06:47]

• On Negative People:

  “Danger, danger darling…You are who you hang around, unfortunately.” – Laura [37:34]

• On Marriage Compatibility:

  "If they do not, you should not…I don’t think you should marry that person." – Laura [44:42]

Structure & Timestamps of Listener Call-ins

• [17:05] – Workplace affair: Should I tell the wife?
• [22:17] – Navigating friendships in your 20s
• [29:43] – Marriage longevity and excitement
• [33:11] – Missing toxic old friends
• [36:28] – Chronic negative friends: what to do?
• [43:11] – Marriage with misaligned political/moral values

Tone & Takeaway

Fun, irreverent, and honest, Manny and Laura approach their advice with heart and humor, never pretending to be therapists and continually reminding listeners: “This is just fool advice!” This episode is all about laughing through the mess while still giving real, actionable tips for combating gossip, dealing with emotional baggage, and building the kinds of connections that actually light you up.

“Let us know what you guys think of this style…We love hearing your voices and giving advice, but always—take our advice with a grain of salt!” – Manny [49:12]

Ideal for listeners seeking smart, sassy takes on life’s everyday messes—from friendship woes to serious relationship crossroads, served with a signature glam twist.