Chesko and Regan try to offer a bit of escapism from the toxicity of the internet this week and respond to some of the worst opinions Reddit has to offer about women. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--the-manhater/ Follow Us on Socia…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! Kate's Takes are here for the Season 2 Finale! Hear Kate give her own takes on a range of subjects that are all food/drink themed (which is definitely a favourite theme of the show!) Kate also gives The Songwriting Prize 2024 Grand Fina…

This week, Madeline and David talk about the history of the colonization of Ireland leading up to the potato famine! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt1p6qp8j https://www.jstor.org/stable/30006815 https://www.jstor.org/stable/27724246 https://www.jstor.org/stable/175367 https://www.jstor.or…

Back to normal episodes next week. Love you all. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--the-manhater/ Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@mrpickmeandthemanhater https://www.instagram.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Follow The M…

Chesko and Regan begin with a Halloween themed AITA and devolve into an anxiety filled discussion about the upcoming election. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--the-manhater/ Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@mrpick…

This week, Madeline and David wrap up our 4-part series on the politics of horror by talking about horror movies and disability, plus horror movies and the domestic space! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickmeupimscared/posts SOURCES: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2757926/ https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/2023/10/08/one-of…

Chesko and Regan break down the viral clip of a man giving one of the clearest examples ever of a misogynistic man viewing his relationship as a transaction when his wife asks him for coffee. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--the-man…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! This week's episode of the podcast features music video producer, manager, and Dreamscape Creative Agency owner; Chrissy McHugh! In this episode, topics discussed include: What's happening now The origins of Dreamscape Creative Agency T…

In the nicest way possible, Chesko and Regan respond to a gentleman who gave out the relationship advice of treating your partner like cat or a dog. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--the-manhater/ Follow Us on Social Media: https://w…

This week, Madeline and David talk about race and class in the politics of horror movies! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2757926/ https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/2023/10/08/one-of-us-tod-brownings-freaks-disability-culture-and-the-criterion-for-inclusion/ https://www…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! This week's episode of the podcast features pop/dance artist, LAU! In this episode, topics discussed include: Intro and new music Authenticity and finding yourself Biggest learning experience from The Voice Different writing processesan…

This week, David and Madeline start a journey exploring the politics of horror movies! We do a brief overview of the transition from horror literature to horror film and the key trends of horror films by decade. Next week, we will tackle the politics of horror by topic and explore specific film titles! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimsca…

Chesko is out of town, so today Michael Vaughn (AKA Worldshaker) is our fill-in Mr. Pick as he and Regan discuss Chealsea discuss the now infamous TikTok video of a woman complaining about how she was unable to secure her Airbnb refund in North Carolina in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!):…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! This week's episode of the podast features jazz and neo-soul independent artist, Yasmina Sadiki! In this episode, topics discussed include: Intro and the BIG question Biggest influence in music The songwriting process Freestyling and im…

On this week's episode, Chesko and Regan break down an absolutely absurd AITA that really crosses the line from weaponized incompetence into actual abuse. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--the-manhater/ Follow Us on Social Media: htt…

This week, David and Madeline start a journey exploring the politics of horror movies! We do a brief overview of the transition from horror literature to horror film and the key trends of horror films by decade. Next week, we will tackle the politics of horror by topic and explore specific film titles! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimsca…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! This week's episode of the podast features dark pop artist, Tina Rez! In this episode, topics discussed include: Intro and The BIG Question New Music and the writing process Favourite songs to perform Visualizers vs. Music Videos The in…

This week, Madeline & David wrap up our 2-part episode about the CIA and the Free Tibet Movement! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: ⁠https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP80R01731R000200110047-1.pdf⁠ ⁠https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP82-00457R007100010009-7.pdf⁠ ⁠https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP…

With Regan on Vacation, Caylee Cresta filled in as our "Manhater" this week as we discuss the worst people to grace our FYP's and revisit a...dirty topic that I hoped didn't need to be revisited. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--the…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! This week's episode of the podast features producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Jordan Leonard! In this episode, topics discussed include: Getting into music The BIG question Giving artists the vision that they want The production proce…

This week, Madeline and David talk about the Free Tibet movement, the Dalai Lama's friendship with a Nazi, and Rockabilly for 2025! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP80R01731R000200110047-1.pdf https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP82-00457R007100010009-7.pdf https://www.cia…

On Today's episode, Chesko and Regan discuss the drama that can come along when a work wife starts interfering with your marriage. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--the-manhater/ Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@mr…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! "It's been a week everyone, it's been a week." Kate's not wrong, and you can hear all about it and why this episode is not part of our regular programming! Kate also gives her new music favourites :) Make sure to keep up to date with th…

Chesko and Regan dive deep on an AITA about the ways that we shame women for simply wanting to feed their children. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--the-manhater/ Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@mrpickmeandtheman…

This week, Madeline and David finish up our 2-part episode all about the CIA's airline, Air America! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: https://www.britannica.com/place/Vietnam/The-two-Vietnams-1954-65 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/14672715.1973.10406346 https://www.hamptonthink.org/read/from-stolen-land-to-ric…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! Kate's Takes are back! Hear Kate, and Ali this week, give their own take on a wide range of subjects including afternoon naps, hilarious thoughts on nectarines (and many other fruits!), a very in-depth look at lettuce/san choy bao, putt…

This week, David and Madeline talk about the CIA's very own airline, Air America! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: Killing Hope William Blum Politics of Heroin in Southeast Asia Alfred McCoy Air America Christopher Robbins https://adst.org/2013/04/the-year-of-living-dangerously-indonesia-and-the-downed-cia-pilot-may-1958/ …

This week Regan and Chesko discuss a young woman (monstra0.3) who took to social media to find the man who groped her at a concert without her consent, only for it to somehow get even worse once he was found and decided to respond. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://w…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! This week's episode of the podast features a plot twist, with a previous guest returning. In a Pick-Me-Up Podcast first, this is also the first in a two-part episode. In this part, topics discussed include: the BIG question a guide to s…

Chesko and Regan discuss a fairly short AITA this week and proceed to talk for an hour about parenting, unsupportive spouses, and what to talk about with your partner before having a baby together. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--t…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! This week's episode of the podast features producer, and singer-songwriter, Jess Macc! In this episode, topics discussed include: new music the BIG question the stress of being a creative the album writing process laughing more than you…

This week's topic: Chappell Roan. A quick backstory on this episode for anyone who may not have discovered the amazing music of Chappell Roan. Chappell is a new(ish) artist whose debut album has catapulted her into superstar status (and with good reason. She really is THAT good). She posted some videos referencing how weird some of the fan behavior…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! This week's episode of the podast features producer, and singer-songwriter, Dominik Dale/June Baby! In this episode, topics discussed include: new music and streaming success the writing process Google lights and living in the future Th…

This week, Chesko and Regan discuss breakdown as much of the Olympics controversy as we could fit into an hour...there was a lot. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--the-manhater/ Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@mrp…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! This week's episode of the podast features indie singer-songwriter, and producer, NEDR! In this episode, topics discussed include: the big question the importance of community and support networks open conversations, especially in the c…

Mrs. Frazzled joins Chesko and Regan this week to discuss gender politics, intersectional feminism, and the (dangerous) backlash Frazz received from conservative media after making an appearance on the "White Women for Kamala Harris" call that broke Zoom. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhate…

This week, Madeline interviews Kiel Lopez-Schmidt (he/they) about the upcoming Queer Housing Summit in Fresno, California! CHECK OUT THE EVENT! REGISTER: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0jZl80KGsgMcf7OSgQGBPVELP7VC3H2FSjP-KaUC9z1vOug/viewform TICKETS: https://www.towertheatrefresno.com/ INSTAGRAM: @southtowerclt @queerhousingsummit…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! Kate's Takes are back! Hear Kate give her own takes on a massive range of subjects including chocolate paddle pops, puzzles, communication wins and fails, olympic sports to try, embracing washing from the knees down. Kate also gives a s…

This week, David talks about the Olympics and Madeline definitely does NOT sexually harass anyone! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: https://repository.uclawsf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1230&context=ca_ballot_props Al Stump “The Hopeless Dream of William May Garland”, https://digital.la84.org/digital/api/collection/p1…

This week, Chesko and Regan discuss a fascinating "man on the street" interview that begins with the question that nobody was asking, "Did you know that 70% of women in downtown Riverside are single moms?" and only goes downhill from there. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: …

** This episode touches on some tough topics so if any part of this episode brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 ** Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, K…

This week, Madeline and David wrap up our multi-part dive into the US Agency for Global Media -- the USA's propaganda wing! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vQMU0LMIbnXB64R6EYyMxkaqbfGYD09C7fYAsYAks-E/

On today's show, Chesko and Regan delve into kittys, surprise mountain climbing, and assorted other a**holes on the internet. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--the-manhater/ Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@mrpickm…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! This week's episode of the podast features acclaimed guitarist, musician and producer, Dan Maher! In this episode, topics discussed include: how he got into music and how he ended up as a guitarist the hardest part of working in live te…

In this week's episode, Chesko and Regan touch on a somewhat sensitive subject of religion and misogyny. As we note in the episode, this topic and our discussion is not meant as an attack on religion, but rather to have discourse on the men (and women) who use religion to try and justify infidelity and the mistreatment of women. Support us on Patre…

This week, Madeline and David get into part 2 of our look at the US Agency for Global Media -- the USA's propaganda arm -- by examining Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty!PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscaredSOURCES:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vQMU0LMIbnXB64R6EYyMxkaqbfGYD09C7fYAsYAks-E/…

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! We're excited to be back for Season 2 and have all sorts of wonderful things in store. In this season you'll hear from new guests, get Kate's Takes on more topics, and Scenarios and Top 3's will be back! Episode 1, featuring the very hu…

We begin by discussing the "Raw-Dogging Flights" trend sweeping across social media and move into an honest discussion about the rituals of violence and tests of manhood that are so prevalent in our society. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-…

This week, Madeline and David talk about the U.S. Agency for Global Media, the branch of the U.S. government that oversees American propaganda efforts around the globe! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vQMU0LMIbnXB64R6EYyMxkaqbfGYD09C7fYAsYAks-E/edit?usp=sharing…

On this week's episode, Chesko and Regan discuss the varied toxic reactions to the "Hawk Tuah Girl" video and subsequent memes took over the internet this week. Support us on Patreon (and hear bonus content!): https://www.patreon.com/mrpickmeandthemanhater Merch Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/mr-pick-me--the-manhater/ Follow Us on Social Medi…