Dancing + Pop Stars Talking in Songs

Summary

Ride with Benito Skinner and Mary Beth Barone

Episode: Dancing + Pop Stars Talking in Songs
Date: August 27, 2025
Podcast Network: Dear Media

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Episode Overview

This lively and irreverent episode sees besties and tastemakers Benito Skinner and Mary Beth Barone riffing on two main cultural fascinations: the art of dancing (specifically, the joys and existential need for a proper dance floor experience) and the particular thrill of pop stars talking (not singing) in their songs. The hosts interweave personal anecdotes, cultural critiques, chaotic bits, and genuine appreciation for pop music’s quirks, all with their signature playful banter.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening Shenanigans & Warm-up Bits (00:19–04:20)

• The episode launches with playful audio drop-ins and a running in-joke about secret conversations being "the Epstein files."
• Benito theatrically sings an original song/poem with surreal lines and lots of emotion, setting the irreverent, performative tone.
  • “After the ecstasy. Testing for pregnancy. Praying in mp3. I’m scared to let you see into the machine…” — Benito (00:49)
• Mary Beth and Benito riff about inner children and the absurdity of toys coming without chargers, spiraling into a chaotic, funny exchange about AI, hands, and a recurring “Taika button” joke.

2. Pop Culture and AI (04:21–07:41)

• Querying how AI generates unnecessary content ("Austin Powers characters as babies") and the real-world effects of that on creative jobs.
  • “Was that someone’s job before to do that by hand?” — Mary Beth (05:44)
• Benito explains storyboarding for movies and how AI-generated art now replaces artists’ creative jobs, with comedic outrage.
  • “That person doesn’t have a job. And that pisses me off, dude!” — Benito (06:07)
• Defining the difference between acknowledging existence and endorsing culture or brands.

3. Running Bits: Birds, Appliances & Vibes (07:42–12:14)

• An extended bit about a mysterious owl outside Benito’s window, which segues into personifying appliances (a haunted washing machine being compared to “the ghost of a 50s housewife...”).
  • “My washing machine had the worst childhood.” — Benito (10:58)
• Side quips about J.K. Rowling and weaving in drag culture humor (“Jinkx Monsoon” reference).
• Mary Beth shares a recent visit to a holistic healer: “She told me I had rage in my liver.” (12:29)

4. Deconstructing Pop Lyrics & Face Value (12:15–15:34)

• Benito obsesses over specific rap lyrics for their literalism and face value, especially:
  • “‘In a French ass restaurant / Hurry up with my damn croissants!’ ...Can you picture him in a French restaurant yelling, hurry up with my damn croissants?” — Benito (13:26)
• The pair praise the “levels to the work” of surface-level lyrics.

5. Dinner Stories & Innuendos (15:00–15:34)

• At a dinner with Amber Bain (The Japanese House), Benito debates the meaning of “pork nights.” It’s ultimately just about eating pork, no innuendo.

6. Riding For: Dancing (21:09–34:54)

Mary Beth’s Manifesto: The Need to Dance (22:21–26:44)

• Inspired by reading Mark Ronson’s book, Mary Beth reminisces about unplanned New York nights out: dancing until 4 am, sweating, and the joy of the “MO on the D flow” (make-out on the dance floor).
  • “It was like a workout, like you were breaking a sweat. Maybe you made out with someone. ...You would tell your friends how much you love them.” — Mary Beth (22:51)
• Shares legendary nights gone wrong (accidental meth ingestion at a club), the impact of club culture, and specific venues they miss.
• Expresses frustration with current club scenes (“I want to dance to the top 40, not just disco”).

Benito’s L.A./NYC Club Observations (23:32–29:35)

• LA lacks true dance culture; New York holds nostalgic magic (e.g., Elvis Guest House).
• Recalls dancing with friends in Paris and funny/tragic club photos.

The Importance and Ritual of Dance (30:53–31:05)

• Benito expresses a desire to take choreography classes (“I just want to be like, I want a bunch of people at the playground going, woo, and then I come out and I’m, you know, I’ve got Step Up 2 the Street jeans on.” — Benito)

7. Riding For: Pop Stars Talking in Songs (34:54–43:35)

Benito’s Obsession Explained (35:01–39:01)

• The “pop stars talking in songs” phenomenon—spoken interludes and quips in the middle of pop tracks (e.g., Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter).
  • “I can’t believe I’m telling you this, but I’ve had a couple drinks and oh my God, which is my favorite of all time. And that’s Lady Gaga in Sex Dreams.” — Benito (35:13)
• The shared thrill when a pop star breaks form, connecting more intimately with listeners.

Categorical Examples (36:11–43:03)

• Lady Gaga: Cinematic and theatrical asides; “But you know all these songs sound good.” (36:20)

• Taylor Swift: Famous for the meta “Old Taylor can’t come to the phone right now...” (36:37)

• Charli XCX: Uses voicemails and asides for emotional punch.

• Addison Rae: The “new darling,” praised for her experimental spoken bits in new tracks.

• Britney Spears: “This is a story about a girl named Lucky”; recognized as the origin point of this trope.

  • “All the icons and legends have done this. A new darling... has emerged, Ms. Addison Rae. Now just drop the Rae. It’s cleaner.” — Benito (38:22)

The Joy of Playful, Meta Pop (41:08–42:46)

• The hosts underscore how these moments break the fourth wall:
  • “It’s an ice cube down your neck when I was growing up.” — Benito
  • “It’s playing with form…it’s a little wink and a smile.” — Benito (41:24)
• These moments are “for homosexuals,” with a knowing nudge to pop’s queer fanbase.

Why They Love It (43:02–43:23)

• Mary Beth: “Sometimes, just doing it through one medium is not enough, so you need to add a little spoken word.”
• Benito: “I’m not even gonna say I ride for dancing, because that would minimize something that means the world to me.”

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Notable Quotes and Moments

• On the necessity of literal lyrics:

  • “There’s levels to the work. That one is face value. He’s in a French ass restaurant. Can you picture him in a French restaurant yelling, hurry up with my damn croissants?” — Benito (13:25)

• On clubbing culture and nostalgia:

  • “When you go to dinner and you eat pork. So that simple. Today, I’ll be riding pork.” — Mary Beth (15:26)

• On dancing’s emotional catharsis:

  • “I want to dance, and I just want it to be songs that I know, and maybe some 90s songs, maybe some current stuff...” — Mary Beth (26:13)
  • “It was like a workout...You would tell your friends how much you love them.” — Mary Beth (22:51)

• On pop stars breaking song form:

  • “All the icons and legends have done this. A new darling...has emerged, Ms. Addison Rae. Now just drop the Rae. It’s cleaner.” — Benito (38:22)
  • “It’s a wink and a smile. It’s breaking the fourth wall. It's speaking directly to your reader. ...It’s to homosexuals.” — Benito (41:31)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:49 – Benito’s dramatic opening song bit
• 03:00 – On mental fortitude, letting inner child free, and toy chaos
• 05:30 – The existential threat of AI and artists losing work
• 08:02 – Owl-as-nemesis story; haunted appliances
• 12:29 – Mary Beth’s holistic healer visit (diagnosed with “rage in the liver”)
• 13:25 – Discussion of literal rap lyrics and their appeal
• 22:21 – Mary Beth’s nostalgia for old-school dancing culture
• 26:13 – Discussion on the ideal club vibe and struggle to find dance floors with proper music
• 35:01 – Introduction to “pop stars talking in songs” phenomenon
• 36:41 – Taylor Swift’s legendary asides and how they affect listeners
• 41:24 – The meta, queer, playful thrill of “talking in songs”
• 44:01–47:34 – Improvised performance and a callback to their “Soho House” song

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Memorable Segments and Tone

• The episode is packed with spontaneous musical interludes—including a live “Soho House” performance (45:13–47:34).
• Tone is irreverent, quick-witted, and packed with inside jokes/pop-culture allusions (e.g., “Dear media, clip that,” “no shade to disco,” and queered reading of pop tropes).
• There’s frequent breaking of the fourth wall and meta-commentary on podcasting and pop fandom.

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Conclusion / Why This Episode Resonates

This episode celebrates the little things that create cultural connection—dancing that makes you sweat, lyrics that make you laugh, pop stars breaking form to wink at listeners, and the everyday absurdities that Benito and Mary Beth turn into podcast gold. With a mix of vulnerability, comedy, and deep pop devotion, they make the case that sometimes, you just need a club, a little spoken word in your pop, and a friend who rides with you—at dawn, or at the club, or wherever the next dance floor is found.

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Final Thought:

“It’s a wink and a smile. It’s breaking the fourth wall.” — Benito (41:31)
“You’re also my ride or die.” — Benito (41:50)

Action Item:
If you have tips on the best dancing spots in New York (especially those that play the hits), Benito and Mary Beth want to hear from you!

Transcript

[A]

The following podcast is a dear media production. Hey, can you come pick me up? Yeah.

[B]

What's wrong?

[A]

Nothing.

[B]

Are you sure?

[A]

Yeah, no, I just need a ride.

[B]

Ride? I just want to have fun.

[A]

Start your engine. Take it.

[B]

I'm Benito Skinner.

[A]

I'm Mary Beth Barone and this is Rye Ride. Those are the Epstein files. The conversation we just had is the Epstein file.

[B]

We literally just did.

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Are we recording? Jackson. Okay, great.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

Do you want to start? I mean, we're going to keep what we just said, but you can start.

[B]

Well, my big set piece is here. After the ecstasy. Testing for pregnancy. Praying in MP3. I'm scared to let you see into the whole machine. Leave it out on the field. Your metal detective meteorite. It's my precious treasure to yourself I'm getting ready. Nobody's daughter your baby I'm free, I'm free I'm free But deep in my pattern you're changing my patterns Helix is right through me Bars on my windows you bust them wide open till clearness is all I see I try letting.

[A]

Okay, we're gonna keep going.

[B]

I trip in the stumble yeah, baby I'm free, I'm free, I'm free I might have done the other one. Lips round your halo you that's where I came from I lied in the matt came clean halo being a dick do you understand True. When that hit me that might have been it.

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Okay.

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Yeah. Oh wait I want you till I cry how's it feel?

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Begin this alive and yeah I don't care if my voice cracks.

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So what'd you think? Did you love it?

[A]

I loved it.

[B]

Thank you, honey.

[A]

What cool is that? You had done this for me already backstage when we were recording. So I've seen it. I love it. I think we should start every episode with that.

[B]

Should I give you the other one that you like?

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No. Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. I just hate that. What?

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Well, it's ruining my relationships with me.

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Seventeen. Mouse. It's Mouse. Eighteen. It's.

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Is it Mouse?

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It's Mouse. Yeah.

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Oh.

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Eighteen.

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Stea. It's just you. Wait, why is the echo on there?

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Okay, no. Voice drop.

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Voice drop.

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What did I say before? I said if this is a. If this is a test of my mental fortitude. We're reaching edge.

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Grab a poll of the partition, please. I don't need to see any. Oh, shit. Do you see how I just didn't get the right toys as a kid?

[A]

Can I just say one thing?

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Don't take it because I know you won't give it back.

[A]

Don't give it to me. I want to say one thing. You ordered this and it came with no charger.

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No charger.

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It came as seen on tv.

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I just want to sing one more.

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Thing to you, Jackson. We're going to have to fix the levels because that's going to hurt people's ears and feelings.

[B]

So I have a new toy. It's not an era, more just a toy.

[A]

Adults can have toys. Inner child. What do you always say on the podcast?

[B]

Let the inner child free. Wait, question. Did that make you laugh?

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It did.

[B]

Did I see that 100 watts now?

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No, for sure. I think it's different when it's not into another microphone. And then it's like feeding that into my headphones, like live. It sounds different. Just so everyone knows, at my house.

[B]

Later, I whip that out. You're not even expecting it. I'm tucked. I come into the room and you sing Halsey and I sing Halsey. When she revealed her pregnancy at Coachella.

[A]

Right.

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Which didn't happen, all of this.

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Right.

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Well, I just had a bit for a while.

[A]

Who's your favorite fictional character?

[B]

Because now I'm thinking again, who's yours? When she said Han Solo, I went, thank God.

[A]

What a relief.

[B]

I wonder when that video will come out. Isn't it so scary thinking of the archive of everything that exists, if everything everywhere, all at once that exists of us on the press tour.

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Yeah. I wanted to say, eight months into Trump's presidency, we haven't hit the taika button once. So I think that's something we need to be mindful of. And hit it. Hit it.

[B]

Taika button. AI cannot figure out fingers.

[A]

And what's so interesting about that is that you think it'd be easy. No, Hands are the hardest thing to draw. Paint all that stuff.

[B]

Oh, that's true.

[A]

So it's not surprising. I learned that literally in elementary school art class. Ms. DiNapoli. Shout out to her. I think that was her name.

[B]

And I just turned off after hearing the vocal beginning.

[A]

Yeah, she didn't like that. So. Yes. That is traditionally known as the hands are the hardest thing to sort of master as an artist. So maybe AI and humans aren't so different after all.

[B]

Yeah, I guess maybe we can find a common ground of sorts. Oh, shit. I'm Sydney Sweeney.

[A]

Don't be Sydney. We actually can't do that.

[B]

I know. Wait, someone said that, like, I don't know. They had. There was some comment that was like, as if we had done some, like, a huge endorsement of the American eagle thing. That never happened.

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No.

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Just to be clear.

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No. And it never will.

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Yeah, that wasn't it.

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That never will.

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We said something existed. And I think that that's one thing I just want to make clear on the pod. If we say that something exists, that doesn't mean endorsement. Yeah.

[A]

Okay. So there's all the discourse about AI taking jobs and stuff, which I'm sure is happening, but all I see of AI are like, I saw a video of all the Austin Powers characters as babies.

[B]

Well, thank God.

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And so I'm like, was that someone's job before to do that by hand? It feels like it's just creating a lot of stuff that we didn't have that we actually don't need.

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I'll explain this to you very straight male style, please. Every movie before you make it, you have to see all that kind of stuff on storyboards. You have to see the kids and.

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Them in their couple.

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But what would this, like, look like if it was, like, Gothic 80s horror? And it's like, well, I have a full storyboard. And now you.

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That.

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That person doesn't have a job. And that pisses me off, dude.

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No, I person now does not have a job. Do you get that?

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Do you fucking understand that? Hey, white bitch. Do you get that?

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And the answer is everyone's you on the Internet. Hey, white people. Wait, you know. Oh, you know what I've been loving recently? I have a joke about Trump's kids, and I posted it. And so all these people comment, don't quit your day job. Which then actually is being supportive, because my day job is being a comedian, which they don't realize. So they're like, oh, don't quit your day job, you ugly bitch. And I'm like, okay, I won't. I'm gonna keep doing standup.

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You're right. I'm going to be an actor.

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And I am.

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What was the Nina thing you wanted me to read?

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Oh, so, okay, there was a video of the New York Times talking about something really, really serious. Yeah, it was a podcast, and underneath, there were these two comments that I felt were really important.

[B]

Okay, let me get my. She would love that little thing. Just to play tricks. I'm curious why men.

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Oh, you remember now?

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Oh, fuck their bird. I'm curious why men always want to go to the bathroom to play with their bird. To play with their bird. After watching my videos. Try it if you don't believe me. I just wanted to ask, what was everyone doing in the bathroom after watching my movie? Me. Me, at the premiere of Overcompensating you.

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At the premiere of Sugar Baby.

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No, no.

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That just happened.

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My bird.

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Your bird. But I actually don't want. I'm just amplifying that.

[B]

So I assume got just a little AI hands and are a little tricky for it.

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Tough to master. Yeah our notes app says the owl outside my window.

[B]

Oh you're really gonna bring this up. Speaking of bird. Well I have my first op of the year. I swear to God this is your.

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First op of the year.

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I've been. I've had really peaceful grown. No my. I'm kidding. My list is huge. But there is this bird outside my window. Hedwig Turf Hogwarts. I can only imagine.

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Fuck you J.K. rowling.

[B]

And fuck you J.K. rowling. You've seen the jinx monsoon.

[A]

Oh my God. That was so. I wonder how I guess we need to post that in some way shape or form we have to the tear down of J.K. rowling.

[B]

So simple, so beautiful. Reading is fundamental. So one morning and you know I'm pretty heavy sleeper honestly like you snuck into my house last night. I didn't hear a thing.

[A]

You did not wake up, you didn't make a sound.

[B]

And I know you were going crazy folding everything. So sleeping one morning I did the Dyson fully in your heels with big headphones on boots. So this one morning the sun starts to come in the bedroom in the boudoir and I hear and I'm like okay, well once is fine. So this owl is a rancid ass. This owl I would say is very joker coded.

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Just wants to watch world burn.

[B]

Very much, very riddler. Because he'll do something like. And it's a he because I just think she would have come inside. Yeah she would be hanging out and.

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Had a spot of tea with you.

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Of course she'd be on my finger.

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Yeah exactly.

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And I'd pet her and I'd who back at her. This I couldn't. I didn't understand the frequency. I tried it in the mic and nothing.

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It worked.

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This owl, he keeps going and then he will wait. So it'll be like this. So I'm back asleep at this point like. And then the next one will come at a different time.

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It's maximum impact and it's on no rhythm.

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And it works for my washing machine. I swear to God they're on the same circadian river.

[A]

Your washing machine is my horcrux or whatever. What does that mean?

[B]

I don't know.

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Do you know what I mean? Of course it's or what's the thing that, like, it's. It's like it haunts me and I hate it so much.

[B]

Well, someone asked me to describe it once. They're like, what's the. You know, what's the vibe? And I said. I said, insidious if.

[A]

Fuck. If you leave a fucking wet load in there.

[B]

Fuck. God damn it. She's complaining about the wet load in there again.

[A]

No, that your washing machine is a bitch.

[B]

No. She is such a. It's literally like the ghost of a 50s housewife who got wronged lives inside.

[A]

My insane Betty Draper's ghost lives in your washing machine.

[B]

The conjuring.

[A]

And she sent the owl, by the way. But here's the thing. It's. If you leave it. So. Okay, I understand. You don't want me to leave what you're saying.

[B]

That's the frequency. He'd come right? Then he would have gone, right? Yeah.

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I don't want to leave wet clothes in the wash, but I got to have a grace period of a little bit. And also, if you beep 10 times. Let it go, mama.

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I'm on zoom.

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Oh, God. We've moved on. We're doing something else.

[B]

At that point, I go, you're pathetic. You're just so needy.

[A]

You're so scarred for attention.

[B]

No, fully. My washing machine had the worst childhood. But then once I'm there, it's like. It also shakes a lot. It's just so. It's overcompensating in a lot of ways.

[A]

It's tough.

[B]

Yeah.

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But I love waking up in your house.

[B]

So that's my washing machine and the owl.

[A]

So I guess it's at this point, before we get into what we ride for, that we need to talk about in a French ass resting room.

[B]

Hurry up with my damn croissants. So.

[A]

So we're not endorsing God, no, we would not. We are just saying that this exists.

[B]

I can't stress enough. And if you actually think we are endorsing, you're not a part of the work.

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Listen to the entire podcast from the beginning and then come talk to me.

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And decide if we are supporting this at all. We don't even need to say who it is. I don't know why it came to my head. I just thought, I can't believe this lyric exists. I need to shout it out at Mary Beth right now in Montreal in this hotel that had an interesting smell. It smelled like cum. No. Well, don't say that. They'll come for you.

[A]

Yes, good. So we're Gonna bleep that. We're never revealing it. The video podcast. I wonder if people are notic. How fidgety I am. I. I'm adjusting in my chair about every five seconds.

[B]

Also, I think there's just, like, a glow filter that we put on all of it just to make it consistent.

[A]

But sometimes for you guys.

[B]

Hey, it's for you.

[A]

It's for the.

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It has nothing to do with us. I don't care how I look.

[A]

No, we never do.

[B]

No, I've never. I've never cared about.

[A]

How many doctors have you been to in the last two weeks?

[B]

30. I went to a holistic healer this morning, and she told me I had rage in my liver. So I would say we're really getting closer and closer to an answer, but I think I might have.

[A]

I have nothing to say.

[B]

I might have leaky gut.

[A]

Totally.

[B]

And all I said to her was, come on. Leaky gut.

[A]

You did not say that.

[B]

I didn't.

[A]

Okay, good.

[B]

I just wanted to make you laugh, so. In a French ass restaurant. Hurry up with my damn croissants. It just like. I just. Yeah, so I did sing that at Mary Beth, and I just thought of, like, Peter season two. Like, saying that and thinking it was so sick. In a French ass restaurant. Hurry up with my damn croissants.

[A]

And that joke costing $50,000.

[B]

$100. That would be a hundred. Sleep it.

[A]

I look. I like that, people. There's levels to the work. There's levels to the meaning. That one is face value. It's face value. There's nothing deeper there. He's in a French ass restaurant. And can you picture him in a French restaurant yelling, hurry up with my damn croissants.

[B]

And also, very clearly, it's not Paris.

[A]

Right?

[B]

That's what I love. Like, I'm just in this in Paris.

[A]

A French restaurant. It's just a restaurant.

[B]

It's just a restaurant. So this is a French ass restaurant.

[A]

Guess who's going to jail tonight. I just love saying that. But privately and on the podcast and here on camera.

[B]

No, this is something. It's. When you said face value makes me think of.

[A]

What does it make you think of?

[B]

I love having a podcast and just talking to the most annoying girl in comedy right now. You're so up your ass after your big Seth moment.

[A]

Yeah, I've been riding that way for a while, girl. So I shouldn't even be here right now.

[B]

I should have to fucking do this. That's what you say when you come in. We're so weird.

[A]

I knock a chair over and I say, get me the fuck out of here and hurry up with my damn.

[B]

Croissants in a franchise restaurant. And then the whole stadium is silent and they all sing it with me. Hurry up with my damn croissants. Okay, so here's the thing. I was at dinner last night. I was at dinner last night with Amber Bain of the Japanese House, and she was saying that she and her. Her lovely bride Alyssa got in. Not a squabble. I think it's just a really biggest fight. Well, because I said, well, with my arms crossed, I said, what's your biggest.

[A]

What's your biggest fight?

[B]

She said, alyssa and I were confused as to if pork Nights has any sexual innuendo, because she was like, I just think it's like you just saying pork nights. You just like eating pork. And I'm like, no, it's just that it has now.

[A]

Well, for now, we'll see how it evolves.

[B]

It could evolve any. Yeah, Any which way. But, yeah, I'm like, no, that's.

[A]

I think sometimes it's just literal, and it's just like, yeah.

[B]

When you go to dinner. When you go to dinner and you eat pork.

[A]

So that simple.

[B]

Today, I'll be riding pork.

[A]

We should have a podcast.

[B]

So. And I'm so glad we do. And this is why we have one and you don't.

[A]

Or maybe you do.

[B]

Oh, you probably do. So today, I will be riding for pop stars, talking in songs, and today.

[A]

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[B]

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[A]

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[B]

Who cares? Ride. I don't feel like that. Well, you know Mika. All right, go. Sorry about that.

[A]

Don't let me start. So I don't have that much to say.

[B]

Oh, well, you just let the moves do the talking.

[A]

Exactly. Body language. As Ursula once said.

[B]

Body language.

[A]

So the gas leak era has been extended three times just so.

[B]

Everyone, the gas leak has landed at the Pacific Design Center. This place is about to blow. Speaking of dancing, when Dear Media blows up, it's gonna be me and you walking away in nurse costumes painted as the Joker. Each color of the Pacific Design center.

[A]

Blowing up four other businesses in the building who did nothing wrong.

[B]

You turn to me and go, blue. Red. We would have gotten everyone out, by the way.

[A]

Well, yeah, it's just a demolition. They wanna put up a new Pacific Design center. And we're helping them out, of course. So. Okay. After reading Mark Ronson's book, which I just can't shut up about.

[B]

Good.

[A]

I really found myself feeling nostalgic for those nights when I was in my 20s that you had no plan. You do a pregame at the apartment, you do a little Molly and you just see where the night takes you. And usually it took you somewhere to dance until four in the morning because the bars in New York are open till 4. And you would. Honestly, it was like a workout, like you were breaking a sweat. Maybe you made out with someone. An MO on the D flow, as we used to call it. Make out on the dance floor. You would connect with people. You would lose your phone briefly and then find it.

[B]

I'm like gyrating in my seat right now, like I'm.

[A]

You would tell your friends how much you love them. One time I took a shot of whiskey and there was a piece of glass in the liquid which I put to the top of my roof of my mouth with my tongue. I swallowed the whiskey and I took the glass out and I showed it to the bartender. Tiny little piece of glass.

[B]

And you slit their throat with it.

[A]

Yeah, I did. Then I burned the place to the ground.

[B]

I'm with Catwoman today at Dear Media. My lamest joke to date. Hit me.

[A]

Keep going. I do have nine lives. I'm running low, though. By the way, we're nearing the end here, definitely. So I just have a lot of. I want to dance again.

[B]

I'm just so happy to hear you say this. There was a gay night recently that.

[A]

I went to Gay guy night.

[B]

It was gay guy night, literally. And I, like, barely moved my hips. But just even that little gyration because, you know, my body does do a lot of talking and I can just kind of just. It's hard.

[A]

I don't think of LA as a big dancing culture.

[B]

Well, I wish there was, but there isn't. So I went to this. This gay night downtown with Jordan Firstman, Owen Thiel, Jared Elner and Terry. The night was structured in a way where it was like the dancing was just one beat that was playing and.

[A]

I was like, oh.

[B]

I kind of sometimes, like, for me to really dance, I need, like, lyrics a little bit.

[A]

I want to sing, I want to dance the top 40. So this is my big critique of New York right now. So there's a really great dancing spot called Chow Chow in Williamsburg. But every night I've gone there, they play disco, which, like, I want to hear top 40. I want to dance to me, me, me, me, me.

[B]

I want to dance to Charlie's Angels. I would do Boiler Room Set. If you play Boiler Room Set. I'm not asking you to change the club vibe. No, that's what I want. Just every now and then I want it to be like. And I'm like, are they doing Carly Rae? And then they don't play it, but it's just a little bit, right?

[A]

I need a little, like, a crumb of it. So I actually got a DM the other night that I didn't see. It was Parker, the soul cycle instructor I'm obsessed with, who is also a deejay. And he had messaged me, do you want to go out dancing tonight in Williamsburg? I could. I.

[B]

That's so Carrie of you.

[A]

So mad. I was so caring in the morning.

[B]

Let's go dancing. When she calls all the girls for.

[A]

Day low underwear and a sheer dress.

[B]

I. You took me dancing?

[A]

What, the $3 bill night?

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

When you did infamous night when I did meth accidentally. This coming up a lot recently.

[B]

I. I also think I did meth in a way.

[A]

In a way. It was contact high.

[B]

It was a contact high. I smoked so many cigs, I just.

[A]

Felt like it's dancing. That's such a fun night. It went from the best night ever to the worst day ever the next day because we didn't sleep till 8pm the next day. Anyone who had done the Molly, it was laced with meth. We did not sleep. I had to cancel opening for George Tavares because I was like, way too fucked up and upset.

[B]

You got me so fucked up that night that the next day I cried at the Ralph Lauren documentary on a flight home.

[A]

So do with that what you will.

[B]

Just Think about that, you guys. But here's the thing. I'm so. Oh, yeah. So at this gay night, it was tiered, so it was like the dancing was only to one beat. Then there was a dark room, if, you know, you wanted to get into that. And then there was a massage area, so a woman was giving chair massages. So that's where I was.

[A]

So that's, like, very LA to me.

[B]

Yeah, but it was great. And, like, she. It was so funny. She gave me her card at the end of it and was like, you're so tense. And I'm like, well, yeah, like, I'm out right now.

[A]

Right? You're. You're socializing.

[B]

It's weird to be, like, kind of drunk as fuck and get a massage. It kind of doesn't feel good. But it was like, you know, I don't know. Just that night, I. I was promised dancing, and I didn't necessarily get it, but I'm dying to feel the sweat.

[A]

Let's go dancing in New York. Maybe when you're there, if anyone knows good dancing spots, please let us know. Either start a Reddit thread, or you could just reach out directly. But I want to dance, and I just want it to be songs that I know, and maybe some, like, 90s songs, maybe some totally, like, you know, current stuff. But I do want to reiterate. I wasn't going to clubs like Marquee and One Oak. Obviously. I went to those a few times, but not regularly. These were clubs in the East Village where there was, like, a basement. There was one called Ella that shut down. And it was just such a good vibe in there. It was sort of like 50s diner vibes, but without the booths.

[B]

Do you remember Elvis guest house?

[A]

No.

[B]

Is it. I think it was Elvis guest house. They had that, like, one back room that was so Instagram because it was like a wall of flowers, like, fake flowers, and everyone would, like, kind of. That would. That'd be where they'd launch their relationships for, like, a photo of them. Whoa. Yeah, it was crazy. First, like, gay romance photo I posted, was that a Elvis guest house? But, yeah, that. Oh, my God. I remember going there, and it was, like, the best music, and you're just sweating so much.

[A]

I know. Let loose.

[B]

You know, that middle part where the sweat looks good? I love that part.

[A]

If you take photos at the end of the night at one of those nights, it can be really scary.

[B]

Oh, my God. So I did go dancing with the boys in Paris a little bit. Rish sent me a photo of me.

[A]

You went dancing with Adam and Rish.

[B]

Well, Adam went home early and then Rish and I were kind of like there for a little bit, but then I cannot.

[A]

I just picture this.

[B]

Oh, well, yeah, it's just rich and I kind of. Yeah, well, you've seen it in the show. That's kind of. That we're just like. It's a little shoulder movement. It's like, it's fun. And this one photo of me, I was like, who else has access to. This was like. You know, when you see a photo of yourself, you just immediately are like, hi. It was like the sun had never seen me. And I. Sickly just.

[A]

I think sickly, I'm gonna post a dump on Ride the pot of the meth night. So you could see us at our high highs. God, we had so much fun in my head.

[B]

Like, cute. It was cute.

[A]

It was cute. I had a cute outfit. We looked really cute.

[B]

I remember a really tight shirt.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

I was like, you know what? Fuck it, we're dancing. Fuck it, we ball. Did I tell you I want to say that more? No, Fuck it, we ball.

[A]

Oh, cool. I'm so on board with it.

[B]

I just think it has the best sentiment to it. Like, fuck it all. We ball.

[A]

You know, I danced a lot when I went to Glastonbury, which I don't know if I could ever go back to because I almost died. And I will tell the story of doing stand up comedy in the VIP tent on the Saturday on a come down, but not right now. And who was in the 10?

[B]

Give them a taste because this is Tilda Swinton. Yeah, that's. See, you don't know the story until.

[A]

You know that, but there were a lot of other people there too.

[B]

Oh, I bet she was laughing one day.

[A]

I'll get into it on the pod here, but I just miss dancing. I would love to go dance with you and I just want to like, yeah, just let loose on the dance floor and have fun. I don't know.

[B]

Harmony Tivadad is the best DJ in Los Angeles. Alex Chapman. Anywhere she is, it's Alex Chapman. Armani, Sividad, if they're on. And oh my God, you need to go to a gag night.

[A]

Alex Chapman in New York.

[B]

Yeah, Alex and Zoe, they put on I. I was on the mic for like two seconds before they played Abracadabra, like kind of exactly when I should be on my Right, right. And it was just fab. That hits. You need the gays and the girlies to decide the music.

[A]

And once they're on the dance floor. It's like everyone else has permission to get out there. But I also want to say no shade to disco. I just can't. I don't have the type of rhy.

[B]

And dear media clip that. Hey, no shade to disco.

[A]

No shade to disco. I don't have the rhythm to really dance that. I need it to be sort of like. I know I could put my music up here.

[B]

I could dance to clear blue. It's just like, I just need a. I need a couple lyrics to, like, find my footing.

[A]

Oh, my God. Dream Baby. Did you ever go to Dream Baby in the East Village?

[B]

I think I might have, actually.

[A]

I got kicked out of there multiple times for dancing on furniture.

[B]

Give me right now. That'd be me in the back of it.

[A]

Me dancing on Thomas Kuble at the premiere.

[B]

Oh, my God.

[A]

One day, if we get renewed for season two, we will post that video. I have a crush on a gay man. He is married to a man.

[B]

So Mary Beth has a crush on a gay man. And his. His boyfriend texts me the morning after the premiere. Nothing. Just the video of Mary Beth going, I think it's a party for you. And it's literally Mary Beth doing a full body roll, which you've never done on me.

[A]

I used to give lap dances, like, to. To buy you a drink to Jake all the time at parties. Cause it was just like a safe space. But like, I can do some like that.

[B]

I love when you get drunk. When you and I are drunk together, it's like, come on. The world is crazy.

[A]

You know what's crazy?

[B]

Ours.

[A]

It hasn't happened that many times. No, we need to fix that. It's just because I feel like when we are together, we just stay home.

[B]

Yeah. Like tonight it's Goop Kitchen. It's my signature Goop. Dancing is everything to me. I've been really wanting to take a class and I think I found this instructor. I'll tell you guys about it once I do it. To do I'm a slave for you. Choreo. I just want to be like, I want a bunch of people at the playground kind of going, woo. And then I come out and I'm like, I'm. You know, I've got step up to the street jeans on.

[A]

Sorry. I can clear my throat. It's just the type of day we're having.

[B]

Oh, my God. Wait. I kind of danced. I kind of danced throughout the college tour. There were some, like, you know, some of the bars and stuff. They were playing music. I Don't know. I'm just thinking of when I've, like, been dancing.

[A]

Don't lie.

[B]

It's like there's so much restriction. I just want to, like, let loose. I want to show everyone that I am. Honey. Hey, it's Benny. Mary Beth and I are separated right now, Conscious uncoupling as we do these ads this week. Let's get into it. So if you're paying rent every month without earning anything in return, let me. Of course, folks, Benny Drama introduce you to Built, the rewards program designed for renters who want to earn something for their largest monthly expense. Let me explain. Nobody wants to pay rent, but if you have to, Built makes it worth it. Bilt is revolutionizing how millions think about paying rent by rewarding their members with points and exclusive benefits around their neighborhood every single month. By paying rent through Built, you earn flexible points that can be redeemed towards hundreds of hotels. Oh, my God, you guys. It's really hard to do this without Mary, but can be redeemed towards hundreds of hotels and airlines. Nailed it. A future rent payment, your next Lyft ride, and more. But it doesn't stop there. Built is about making making your entire neighborhood more rewarding. You can dine out at your favorite local restaurants and earn additional points, get VIP treatment at certain fitness studios, and enjoy exclusive experiences just for Built members. Every month. I'm just picturing someone, like, breaking into this house and they find me in a closet recording podcast ads. They'd let me live. Build is turning a monthly expense into an opportunity to earn rewards and discover the best that your neighborhood has to offer. Your rent is finally working for you. Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to joinbuilt.com ride. That's J-O-I N B I L T.com ride. Make sure to use our URL so they know I sent you. Dance. Well, you bitches already know. This video podcast is sponsored and or brought to you by motherfucking Squarespace. I almost did fake gunshot sounds. I wouldn't do that. So Squarespace is the all in one website platform for entrepreneurs to stand out and succeed online. Whether you're just starting out or managing a growing brand, Squarespace makes it easy to create a beautiful website, engage with your audience, and sell anything from products to content to time, all in one place, all on your terms. Oh, my God. I had this, like, explosive thing happening happened this week where I was looking at someone's website and I scrolled to the bottom and it said, this website is powered by Squarespace. Aren't we all, in a way? So here I am, yet another week and I'm going to talk about Squarespace Payments. So Squarespace Payments is the easiest way to manage your payments in one place. With Squarespace, onboarding is fast and simple. Wait, I wonder what Mary Beth's doing in her ads this week. Hmm. I hope she's good. I miss her. Get started in just a few clicks and start receiving payments right away. Plus, give your customers more ways to pay. With popular payment methods like Klarna Ach Direct Debit us, Apple Pay, afterpay US and CA and Clearpay uk. You can connect major social and multimedia accounts to your website in a few clicks as icons, direct links or embedded feeds. Build visitor trust while updating content only where you need it, extending your brand's footprint. Sellers can also sync their product catalog directly with Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Google to reach more customers and reduce the steps for a purchase. So there are these SEO tools get discovered fast. With integrated SEO tools, every Squarespace website is optimized to be indexed with meta descriptions, an auto generated sitemap, and more. So you show up more often to more people in global search engine results. I like the sound of that. It sounds like virality. Go to squarespace.com for a free trial and when you're Ready to launch squarespace.com ride to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.

[A]

Let's talk about pop Stars Talking in Songs. How did you put it so eloquently? Okay, so what's the title of this one going to be?

[B]

Pop Stars Talking in Songs.

[A]

Cool.

[B]

And here's the thing. I think this is actually one that's like, oh, well, of course you love this, but I think some of mine are different than other pop people and.

[A]

Some people really don't like this.

[B]

Yeah, some people hate this. I find that every time it's there, it tickles my brain. So I wrote a bunch of examples. So this just means kind of any pop diva in the middle of a song, they hit you with it. I can't believe I'm telling you this, but I've had a couple drinks and oh my God, which is my favorite of all time. And that's Lady Gaga in Sex Dreams. That came out when I was in the closet. And to hear that little riff the first time that her. I can't believe I'm telling you this when I've had uncomfortable drinks. Oh my God. It's just like, it's as good as anything could ever be. So that's one of my favorites, Sabrina. And kind of every song she's made is the note I made here. She's kind of always like it, you know, in a funny way. But it's like.

[A]

Well, to me, it's always like, so you're Brad Pitt.

[B]

It's so. So you're Brad Pitt.

[A]

But all of Sabrina's are like that. And that's complimentary, of course.

[B]

And I love it so much. Does she do one in Manchild? She does. It's like, okay, how does it start? Or something. Like, I love when it's at the start. I think that's so fun. Beyonce has really theatrical ones.

[A]

Oh. I mean, yeah, because they cinematic.

[B]

Oh, how I've missed you, my love that one to me, I get goosebumps.

[A]

That almost gave me goosebumps.

[B]

I know. I also love when she says, you know, all these songs sound good. That one kills me. I would love to hear any renaissance in the club. I would literally just. But, you know, all these songs sound good. I love.

[A]

The one that always jumps out to me is the old Taylor. You can't come to the phone right now.

[B]

She's dead on my list.

[A]

Of course. Sorry. I didn't want to jump.

[B]

But there's a few Taylor ones. Like, I think she does one and I forgot that you existed. I mean, I cannot wait. I just hope this opens the floodgates for all of you to just tell us all the ones you love, because there's just so many. Charlie has a few that are unexpected. She has this one that's on how I'm feeling now. She's like, you know, it hurts like here. You know, it's just like. It's a. You know, have you. Do you know what I'm talking about? Where she's like. Just feels like a really thing to go. Which one? I think it's on.

[A]

On the deluxe.

[B]

No, it's on how I'm feeling now. And it's like a voicemail, which is kind of its own category, but.

[A]

But I call it talking into the mix. And she's using voice notes from, I believe her mother or grandmother.

[B]

And Frank is his mom for the Facebook one. So. Yeah. But yeah, where she goes. It's like her. It's like, like, well, I'm kind of giving Kate Moss.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Have you ever heard my Kate Moss?

[A]

Yeah, I think it.

[B]

I mean, it's not bad.

[A]

No, I. I love that it's in your arsenal.

[B]

Yeah. Kate's always there. I'm. I'm Waiting to drop that on a big. On a big show.

[A]

Totally.

[B]

But, yeah, I'm trying to think of. I think it's. It's on. How I'm feeling now, I'm just like. I think. Oh, it's on Enemy. Where she's like.

[A]

Wait, sorry, I was thinking of Crush. I was thinking of Crush.

[B]

She's like. Like, it hurts. Like here.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

It's just like. And then it's. Maybe you're my animal.

[A]

No.

[B]

God. So I love Charlie doing that. Can I just say three things to you? Charlie, Caroline, Chris. I wish that that was in the. Caroline, Chris, Can I say something to you right now? Charlie, Caroline, Chris. So all this to say that all the icons and legends have done this. A new darling of talking and pop songs has landed. She has emerged, Ms. Addison Rae. Now, just drop the ray. It's cleaner.

[A]

It's cleaner. I thought you were gonna say Chapel.

[B]

Chapel does. Come on, girls. Oh, wait, wait. Chapel. But still, Chapel feels less. I guess she does have some talking. Then there's this.

[A]

You know what they say, Never waste a Friday night on the first date.

[B]

Period. Seriously, I took him to this bar. Yeah. What the hell?

[A]

Ask a single question.

[B]

Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

[A]

I just got chills. Because you know what this just reminded me of?

[B]

What?

[A]

I'm at the Soho House.

[B]

Oh, us.

[A]

We do it.

[B]

Wait, we are the reference in our. In our hot debut track, which we toured. Do you. I mean, we had an international tour of that song. We did Soho House, the one song we need to release. It just. It's.

[A]

You know, I want to.

[B]

Yeah, actually, maybe we'll just put it at the end of this episode for people who haven't heard it, because it's.

[A]

At the end of an episode from season one. But we don't know which one.

[B]

Well, we could never know.

[A]

So we'll put it at this one, too.

[B]

Just broke the fourth wall.

[A]

I've been doing it a couple times.

[B]

Shit. Okay, so, Addison and dear media clip that she has electrified me. The way she talks in a pop song. My mom always told me never to smell a little girl. I have to play for you. It's just too.

[A]

I know I may be young, but I got feelings, too. Wait, what I need to do. Just do it. How did people look at me?

[B]

How did I skip Britney? Am I okay? This is a story about a girl named Lucky. I mean, it's the first time anyone has ever talked in a pop song, period. Obviously, Britney. And now Addison. Addison has this song that's called Money Is Everything. Us and our Dyson debate.

[A]

And as in sale.

[B]

Who cares? Come on, let's have some fun.

[A]

Having fun.

[B]

This. I don't even want to mimic it because I just. I want you to hear it for yourself because this is exactly what I'm talking about. And if you don't love this, that's crazy to me.

[A]

It's this. It's.

[B]

It's an ice cube down your neck when I was growing up.

[A]

Tea spill, though.

[B]

No, I know. Coming with me to heaven. No, I have a lot of it. So. Can a girl just have fun? Can a girl have fun? And then at the very end. Are you ready? Because it goes from there into how me is this me? At the premiere of Overcompensating.

[A]

Mama Jean.

[B]

Sing, baby. Don't laugh.

[A]

Whoa. This goes kind of hard.

[B]

Oh, I'm the richest girl in the world. Money loves me. I'm the richest girl in the world. And then I love it.

[A]

Right.

[B]

You know, so I love it. It's just delicious. It's like. It's something. I don't know, it feels, like, personal.

[A]

It's playing with form.

[B]

Well, of course, it's playing with form and it's duality, but there's something about. Just like. It's a little wink and a smile. It's breaking the fourth wall in a lot of ways.

[A]

It is. It's speaking directly to the reader.

[B]

Well, it's speaking directly to your reader. It's to homosexuals.

[A]

Exactly.

[B]

I know that. It's being like, we have to wink at these fuckers or else they're gonna freak out. You know what you are, Marybeth?

[A]

Bisexual.

[B]

Well, yeah, but you're also my ride or die. Ride or die?

[A]

I ride for pop stars. Talking in songs.

[B]

Oh, you're already going there? Oh, you're going in?

[A]

Well, we have to kind of.

[B]

I don't speak German, but I can if you like.

[A]

Pan. If you like.

[B]

I think that's the last one, and then I'll just keep.

[A]

No, you know what reminds me of you? When Lady Gaga goes. Can you go a little faster?

[B]

How?

[A]

That one is so you to me, John Wayne. Yeah.

[B]

It's like you know me better than I know myself.

[A]

We're getting there.

[B]

Just like. I just want to be on the back of his. Can you go a little faster?

[A]

So, okay, I ride for playing with form.

[B]

Oh, I. By the way, I had a B12 shot today, so I feel like I did.

[A]

Oh, that's why. Okay, that's why. This is all making a lot more sense.

[B]

Yeah. I forgot to Tell you, I like.

[A]

When people are told, hey, you have to do this thing one way. And then they say, well, I'm going to flip the script. So it's a song and it's for singing. But actually, here's what I'm gonna do. I'm gonna talk, and you're gonna fucking deal with it.

[B]

Hey, is the mic still on? Did you get that last part?

[A]

Did you get that?

[B]

Because I think you're gonna want it. Oh, I love this.

[A]

Put the fucking mic on.

[B]

You know what's a good one is Lana in A and W. She goes, oh, my God, I love that sound. Okay, keep going.

[A]

I just think it's cool to creatively express yourself, just like we do on this podcast.

[B]

I agree.

[A]

And sometimes, like, just doing it through one medium is not enough, so you need to add a little spoken word. And so I love pop. You know, I love girl singers. I was actually thinking guy singers could take a few years off. I think we've heard enough, and I would just love to make more room for girl singers. And it just all sort of ties back to that. Except Bon Iver, of course, because he is somewhat girls.

[B]

Justin Vernon is somewhat girls. He doesn't count different. I'm not even gonna say I ride for dancing, because that would be just too. It would minimize something that means the world to me. I've been dancing since I was a little kid. I think there's only one way to.

[A]

In a gay way, too.

[B]

And I just want. How about you and your guy just dance to a song together maybe? Let's do it in our chairs. Come on.

[A]

And you'll see. I don't have rhythm. I'm better when I'm a little bit buzzed.

[B]

Everybody listen to Romy Mars. Right now. We'll probably get flagged for this demonetized.

[A]

Silver.

[B]

We're just gonna get through the first chorus. Oh, my God.

[A]

You can dance while sitting down. That's what they don't tell you.

[B]

All American mom and dad, us.

[A]

This song came out during the covers.

[B]

Us. Us. I know all the words. No, maybe I don't. Oh, yeah. I don't read of night long. It's not about me, though. If you want to me, I'll thin a nice. You are till my waist. Look at my face. I go up and down like you.

[A]

The dancing should reflect the lyric.

[B]

Of course. Well, of course. Always. I take my clothes off.

[A]

Thank you, guys. We love you. Hey, dance. What did we do in the hotel room in Montreal? We put on Hannah Montana and we danced.

[B]

Dance.

[A]

Hey, Queen. Hey, babe.

[B]

Where are you right now? I'm at the Sohouse.

[A]

Are you serious? Yeah.

[B]

I've been dying to get into that place.

[A]

Oh, my God. It's easy.

[B]

Wait, serious?

[A]

Seriously?

[B]

Could you, like, I don't know, write me a recommendation?

[A]

Yeah, babe.

[B]

You're the best. Best, best, best. Soho House. They all want in camera phones, rsn. Let the famous live in peace. Your connections will increase.

[A]

You never know who you will see. But first you have to pay the fee. Oh, yeah, there's an application. You gotta come with a recommendation.

[B]

Soho House is the place to be. Soho House is the place to be. Think of all the names you'll see. Soho House is the place for me.

[A]

Soho House is the place to be. Soho House is the place to be. Think of all the names you'll see. Soho House is the place for me.

[B]

Nepotism here actually works. You're gonna love all the perks. Hit the pool deck with your friends. Hear the fun never ends.

[A]

Royals, oligarchs, Saudi money, What do they have in common? So much money. Yeah, we rhymed money with money. I mean, this song's supposed to be funny.

[B]

Soho House is the place to be. Think of all the names you'll see. Soho House is the place for me.

[A]

Soho House is the place to be. Soho House is the place to be. Think of all the names you'll see. Soho House is the place for me.

[B]

A pool, a kitchen and a bar. Take a minute in the lounge, baby, and you go far. Soho House is the place to be. Soho House is the place to be. Think of all the names you'll see. Soho House is the place for me.

[A]

Soho House is the place to be. Soho House is the place to be. Think of all the names you'll see. Soho House is the place for me.

[B]

Oh, my. Exit.

[A]

Benny, babe. Eyes on the road.

[B]

Benny, look out.

[A]

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