Socially Plagued
Socially Plagued is a podcast between 2 friends that covers all things that plague us, whether it be a literal plague or if people think their astrological sign means they have to dump their girlfriend. Join hosts Mae and Mary-Kate bi-weekly on Thursdays for cynical takes on pop culture, movies, TV, and everything in between.
Episodes
49 episodes
An Abridged History of Diss Tracks
The recent take-off of Kendrick Lamar's diss track against Drake, Not Like Us, inspired us to take a closer look at the phenomenon of diss tracks in the music industry. Mae takes us through this history lesson of how we got to one of the most i...
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Season 3
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1:25:45
Is John Tucker Must Die (2006) Actually A Superhero Movie?
It's our favorite time of year at Socially Plagued: Valentine's Day! You already know what time it is: we've got to watch a crappy rom-com, and this year's pick is John Tucker Must Die. This film has layers and a lot of unanswered questions, so...
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Season 3
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1:52:32
Falwell Scandal Pt. 3 | The Downfall of a Dynasty
Today's episode covers the insane conclusion to the years-long relationship between friend of the pod Giancarlo Granda and Becki and Jerry Falwell Jr. If you're ready to do an even deeper dive after listening to our coverage, check out the foll...
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Season 3
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1:14:00
Falwell Scandal Pt. 2 | The Fixer, The Endorsement, & The Liberty Way
In part 2 of our 3-part series, we cover Michael Cohen's involvement in abracadabra'ing the Fernandez lawsuit (and his inconsistent statements surrounding it), Jerry's controversial endorsement of Donald Trump for president, and the hypocrisy o...
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1:19:49
Falwell Scandal Pt. 1 | The Great Cuckolding of 2012
In part 1 of this 3-part series, we cover the initial meeting between Giancarlo Granda and the Falwells (Becki and Jerry) in 2012 and how a sexual encounter turned into financial burdens, real estate investment blunders, and a whole lot of blac...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:15:35
DC Area Residents Recap Love Is Blind Season 7
This week we are covering some of the most plaguing reality TV we've ever seen. The DC season of Love Is Blind really had it all, from unlikeable characters and failed engagements to cheating and hidden children. We can't make this stuff up, y'...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:35:47
Halloween (Moderately) Hot Takes
Shocking absolutely no one, we've got some opinions about Halloween. While they may not be the hottest of takes, they're ours and we're saying them proudly.
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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51:03
An Organized Rant About Live Music in the 2020's
Let's face it, concerts just hit different since the pandemic set in. Between the rude crowds, never-ending opening sets, and ridiculous ticket and merch prices, live music has changed a LOT in the past few years (maybe not for the better). The...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:16:06
MILF Manor 2 Finale & A Disorganized Post-Show Drama Recap
We finally made it to the end of MILF Manor 2, and we're going out with an "ehhhh" rather than a bang. A very underwhelming finale, but it's not about the destination, it's about the ~journey.
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1:29:04
MILF Manor 2 E9-11 | Truth or Dare, Reassurance, & Bad Extensions
JESUS CHRISTMAS, DUDE - we finally made it. In this episode we cover episodes 9-11 of MILF Manor season 2, and they just continue to take us for a ride. For some reason we get new arrivals and put the women's family and friends through this non...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:55:57
MILF Manor 2 E6-8 | Spicy Pics, Watermelons, & Absurd Laundry Room Behavior
The more episodes we watch of MILF Manor, the further we stray from all that is good. These episodes really tested our limits and we're are desperately yelling at all of these people to PLEASE GO TO THERAPY (except Kelly Mac, love you girl xoxo...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:50:32
MILF Manor S2 E3-5 | Love Triangles, Generational Trauma, & The Return of Disco Mammi
We continue through the trash heap that is MILF Manor Season 2 with this next batch of episodes. We get to see the sons lose their will to live as their dads with infinitely more game sweep the competition at the manor. There are more wacky cha...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:34:29
MILF Manor S2 E1-2 | A Horny Cringefest in Canada
Both Mae and Mary-Kate have moved & settled into new homes, which means the pod is back with a bang! We're covering the 2nd season of one of TLC's biggest train wreck reality shows: MILF Manor. This episode covers episodes 1 and 2 of the sh...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:45:30
The Bizarre Hellscape of the Early 2000s Internet
Get ready to transport back in time with us as we chat all things related to the early days of the internet! Myspace, Facebook, AIM, and how Mary-Kate bookmarked the Myspace pages of her celebrity crushes on the family computer. Relax, grab a s...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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53:42
Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos Deep-Dive: Part 3
It's been a wild ride talking through this complex crime, and it comes to a satisfying conclusion in this final part. Mae walks through the FDA's takedown of Theranos as well as the criminal charges and trial, and we became an Erika Cheung stan...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:15:25
Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos Deep-Dive: Part 2
Our deep-dive into this corporate and scientific nightmare continues! In this 2nd part of our series, Mae covers the controversy involving Walgreens and the deception Theranos pulled off with many innocent patients in Arizona. It just gets craz...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:17:58
Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos Deep-Dive: Part 1
In this 2-part series, we're unpacking the world's worst girl boss Elizabeth Holmes and her problematic start-up Theranos. The first part covers the rise of Theranos and Elizabeth's ridiculous villain origin story. Hope you enjoy this glaring e...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:16:24
Watching How To Be Single (2016) Until We Lose Our Will to Live
Well friends, ask and you shall receive - we've got another bad rom com review as our early Valentine's Day present to you! We go scene by scene through the 2016 star-studded piece of crap How To Be Single and good grief, this one hurt us. Come...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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2:25:03
New Year, Same Diet Culture Bullsh*t
It's a new year, so you know what that means...an influx of diet propaganda to the masses! In this episode, Mary-Kate walks Mae through some of the most popular and least successful types of diets as well the ugly side of infamous diet programs...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:32:19
2023 TikTok & Internet Drama Speed Run!
MAN OH MAN we're back with a doozy for you all! 2023 brought some of the most nonsensical internet drama and we loved every second of it. In this episode, we'll discuss some of our favorite scandals and controversies to grace the internet this ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:14:20
Season 3 Trailer: WE'RE BACK, BABY!
Man oh man, it's good to be back! This brief catch up episode is our way of reintroducing ourselves to the airwaves. Looking forward to new episodes coming in 2024!
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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25:43
S2 E15 | Jesus Camp (2006) & Evangelical Indoctrination
WELP, we got another doozy for ya, folks. Mae & Mary-Kate are joined by another friend of the pod, Phil Rood, as we discuss the documentary Jesus Camp. As we break down the documentary, we share anecdotes about our experience with the churc...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:25:08
S2 E14 | Movie Talk: Pretty in Pink (1986)
Mae and Mary-Kate are joined by long-time friend of the pod David Luzader (Hit Me One More Time Podcast) for a chaotic discussion about the John Hughes "cinematic masterpiece" Pretty in Pink! This film truly has it all - from 20-something year-...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:27:13
S2 E13 | Personality Test Series: The Big 5
It's time for another personality test breakdown! This week Mae and Mary-Kate discuss The Big 5 personality test, which is one of the newest tests to gain popularity. Learn more about how this simple test can simultaneously make you feel both s...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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56:04
S2 E12 | The Sinister Reality of MLM Companies
Have you ever been approached with the idea of a business opportunity that sounds too good to be true? Chances are, you were being recruited to join an MLM, or network marketing, company. Mary-Kate takes Mae through the twists and turns of some...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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