Podcast Summary: My Therapist Ghosted Me
Episode: Bad Bunny, Winter Olympics & A New Dog?!
Hosts: Vogue Williams & Joanne McNally
Date: February 13, 2026
Episode Overview
In this typically candid and hilariously chaotic episode, Vogue and Joanne catch up after a break, diving into everything from Bad Bunny’s cultural Super Bowl moment and the wildest Winter Olympic scandals to musings on motherhood, new dogs, and confessions gone viral. With their trademark wit and warmth, they offer sharp takes on pop culture, sport, and their own disordered but always-entertaining lives.
Main Topics & Highlights
1. Catching Up: Touring and Kids (00:18–05:00)
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Joanne updates on her non-stop tour, with gigs across the UK and an upcoming extra show in Belfast before wrapping in Dublin’s 3Arena (00:46).
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Vogue laments missing out on Joanne’s shows due to half-term and kid duties but promises to catch the Dublin performance (01:26).
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A frank conversation about choices around having children, prompted by discussions in the media—acknowledging sensitivities and personal choices but also the inevitability of nosy questions (02:18–04:53).
“I don’t think it should be kind of blanket copy – no way can you ask that, it’s so rude. I don’t think that’s true.” – Joanne (03:36)
2. Wild Nights & Touring Stories (05:07–08:51)
- Joanne describes a "feral" Glasgow show, including an audience member trying to share her purple metallic coat, which ends up in the orchestra pit, adding to the on-stage chaos (05:17–07:09).
- They share their approach to drinking before going out—Joanne notes that over-indulgence leads to blackouts at their age (08:13).
3. Bad Bunny & Super Bowl Cultural Moments (08:51–17:16)
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Vogue adores Bad Bunny (“your favorite man in the world is Jesus—Bad Bunny,” Joanne, 08:51), reflecting on his groundbreaking, all-Spanish halftime performance at the Super Bowl and its powerful message about Puerto Rican identity and Latin unity (09:13–11:38).
- Discusses the significance of a major Latin artist headlining given current U.S. politics around immigration and identity.
- Cites the backlash from some—most notably Jake Paul’s anti-Bad Bunny tweet and subsequent retreat after online criticism (12:10–13:08).
- The NFL’s calculated shift to appeal to Latin American and female audiences to expand their market (14:05–14:45).
“It was just a massive Latin street party, and it was unbelievable.” – Joanne on Bad Bunny’s performance (10:56)
“America invaded Puerto Rico, colonized it...now they’re like, they forget that. America’s bigger than just, like, Massachusetts.” – Joanne (11:07) -
Playful fantasy matchmaking: Vogue wants Joanne to date Bad Bunny but laments he’s “only” 5'11" (15:26).
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Notes Bad Bunny deleted his Instagram, prompting speculations (16:00).
“He’s now deleted all his Instagram. Have you seen this?” – Joanne (15:57)
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Mentions celebrity sightings at the halftime show: Pedro Pascal, Jessica Alba, Ricky Martin, Lady Gaga (17:00).
4. NFL, Party Drama & Sporting Culture (17:16–22:50)
- Brief gossip about Cardi B and her dramatic breakup over a Super Bowl party gone wrong (18:05).
- Musings on the NFL’s expansion into Europe and marketing efforts in Ireland, including Primark's involvement and merchandise, and how sports market identity is created (19:48–21:40).
- Joanne recalls being booed in Seattle for wearing a rival team jersey (20:51).
- Tangent on sports salaries, discovering baseball tops NFL in athlete pay and joking about cycling as a “safe” midlife crisis (22:06–22:56).
5. Olympic Scandals & Confessions (23:19–32:41)
- Recap of the Norwegian Winter Olympian’s emotional bronze-medal confession—he broadcast his cheating to the world instead of celebrating (23:29–25:51).
“He literally, he was literally like, yeah, thank you so much. I’ve worked so hard… Dudes, I cheated. Oh my God.” – Vogue (24:59)
- Reflective discussion on how public confessions would completely change breakup dynamics and self-esteem (26:11–27:34).
- Hilarious breakdown of the investigation into ski jumpers possibly injecting hyaluronic acid into their penises to increase surface area and (allegedly) ski-flying ability—nickname “puffy lobbys” arises (28:19–30:25).
“Had you thought it through, you should have put hyaluronic acid into your labia and flown like a bird.” – Joanne (30:00)
- References the infamous 2000 Sydney Paralympic basketball scandal, where most of Spain’s “intellectually disabled” team had no disability—a wild journey through the ethics of cheating for medals (31:24–32:41).
6. Gas & Air (Laughing Gas) Antics (33:08–35:59)
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The midwife “struck off” for repeatedly stealing hits of gas and air—a favorite story for both hosts, who swap tales of their own desire for the substance outside of childbirth (33:08–35:11).
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Vivid discussions of their own encounters with poppers and other recreational highs, along with reminiscences about festival days in Ireland (37:36–38:50).
“Can we not just get gas and air in our houses?” – Joanne (34:00)
7. Dogs, Crofts & New Additions (39:03–40:54)
- Dog show fever: Claudia Winkleman is announced as Crofts host, inspiring Joanne’s dream to get a dog, potentially inject it for a competitive edge, and win dog shows (39:03–39:55).
- Vogue shares a plan to import a “beagle-ear” dog from Australia in memory of her late Winnie, exploring the logistics of finding the right breed (39:55–40:20).
- Dog film recommendations: Joanne plugs “Best in Show” (40:40).
8. TV & Movie Chat, House Hunting (40:54–43:40)
- Spoiler-laden tangents on “Yellowstone,” “Succession,” “Euphoria,” and upcoming “Wuthering Heights”—with Joanne less enthused about reviews but both remaining committed to pop culture catch-ups (41:07–42:41).
- Briefly mention Joanne’s house hunt priorities, especially space for a dog (43:22–43:40).
Memorable Quotes
- On touring: “I’m going to tour the show until next Christmas. It’ll finish in the 3Arena in Dublin and then good night.” – Joanne (00:49)
- On Bad Bunny’s influence: “Watching him celebrate Puerto Rican identity and Latin culture… it was really nice and heartwarming.” – Vogue (11:38)
- On cheating confessions: “Can you imagine if they actually came out and admitted us on global news?” – Joanne (26:11)
- On Olympic body hacks: “Imagine how quick I’d run down to you in Battersea if I had my labia full.” – Joanne (30:33)
- On motherhood perks: “One of the greatest things about having a child, maybe even greater than the birth itself, is the gas and air. Like, you just look forward to it so much.” – Vogue (33:42)
- On cultural confusion: “You could tell me the Super Bowl was Mayo versus Clare, and I’d believe you. I have no idea.” – Joanne (18:26)
Notable Comedy Highlights
- Audience member’s jacket antics at Glasgow show—jacket in orchestra pit (06:25).
- Fantasy dog show doping with hyaluronic acid (39:40).
- Attempting to buy gas and air on Amazon after injury (34:06).
- Sports comparisons reduced to Irish county rivalry for relatability.
Timestamps: Important Segments
- Tour catch-up and motherhood discussion: 00:18–05:00
- Glasgow live show chaos: 05:17–07:47
- Bad Bunny & the Super Bowl: 08:51–17:16
- NFL in Ireland discussion: 19:48–21:40
- Winter Olympics cheating confession: 23:29–25:51
- Olympians & body-enhancement scandal: 28:19–30:25
- Gas & air obsession: 33:08–35:11
- Dog show ambitions & Crofts chat: 39:03–39:55
- TV/Movie spoilers: 41:07–42:41
Tone & Conclusion
The episode is quintessential MTGM: irreverent, confessional, and uproarious. Joanne and Vogue dissect serious topics—identity, cheating, media insensitivity, and post-breakup justice—with zero filter and a deep bond at the heart of it all. For dog lovers, pop culture aficionados, failed athletes, and anyone longing for a laugh, it's a golden listen.
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