This week on Pretty Furious, Mallory and Maggie talk with the one and only, @jojofromjerz!

In this hilarious and cathartic conversation, they all share headline-induced anxiety to the joys (and existential dread) of parenting in a nonstop political news cycle. In addition, they discuss why community matters more than ever, how social media can both connect and corrode us, and why AI is quickly becoming the loudest voice in the room.

Jo Jo shares candid experiences with online hate, calling out the urgent need for a media ecosystem that actually reflects the country it serves, and—despite everything—shows she dares to imagine a better future for America.

The discussion closes with Kintsugi, the art of repairing what’s broken with gold, as both a metaphor and a mission: we may be cracked, but we’re still worth rebuilding.

Chapters:

03:08 Pretty Furious Product Recommendations

06:49 This Week's Headlines

17:08 Welcome Joanne Carducci

20:18 Fury Over Recent Headlines

23:21 Parenting in a Turbulent World

25:50 Finding Hope Amidst Chaos

28:53 Going Viral: The Power of Social Media

31:40 Navigating Teenagers in Today's Society

34:39 The Impact of Online Hate

40:36 Building a New Media Landscape

59:28 Navigating the New Normal

01:02:19 Rebuilding from Fractures

01:10:53 Dating in Your 50s: The End Cap Dilemma

01:14:17 Jo's Product Rec

Products:

Water Drench Cooling Mist

Josie Maran Body Butter

This week, Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett & Mallory Hagan bring you a special Christmas episode ft. Debatable, and shockingly, Maggie has strong feelings about most things related to Christmas. Thank you for your support of Pretty Furious; see you in 2026!

Chapters

00:00 Holiday Cheer and Family Traditions

02:55 Debating Holiday Favorites

05:45 Hot Chocolate Showdown

08:47 Christmas Dinner vs. Brunch

11:51 Nonsensical Holiday Sounds

14:38 Drive-Through Light Displays

17:34 Rudolph: Overrated or Underrated?

20:21 The Scent of Christmas

22:18 Santa’s Workshop: Efficiency vs. Labor Laws

23:46 Creating Christmas Magic for Kids

26:58 The Secret Santa Dilemma

29:34 Christmas Cards: A Tradition or a Guilt Trip?

34:35 New Year’s Resolutions: Setting Goals or Low Bars?

36:35 Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Change

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This week, Mallory Hagan and Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett discuss the chaotic political landscape, touching on hypernormalization of chaos, COVID vaccine controversies, the fuckery of Erica Kirk, and the excitement of Jasmine Crockett. They also talk about what they’re watching, including Taylor Swift’s new Eras Tour docuseries.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Current Events Overview

02:47 News Fatigue

05:18 Product Recommendations and Personal Updates

08:08 COVID Vaccine Controversies

10:46 RFK Jr. and Media Critique

13:34 White House Media Bias and First Amendment Concerns

19:07 The Consequences of Free Speech

19:30 Media Sensation: Erica Kirk’s Viral Moments

24:19 The Aftermath of Tragedy: Erica Kirk’s Public Response

29:59 Critiquing Feminism: The Case of Erica Kirk

34:22 Pop Culture Reflections: TV Shows and Sociopathy

37:20 Exploring New Shows and Performances

40:01 Diving into ‘All Her Fault’ and Its Themes

40:45 The Mental Load and Women’s Roles

44:06 Taylor Swift: Fame, Fatigue, and the Arrows Tour

48:44 Jasmine Crockett’s Senate Campaign and Texas Politics

52:01 Looking Ahead: Reflections and Future Aspirations

This Week’s Product Mentions:

Leneige Lip Sleeping Mask

Le Shadow Stick- L'Oreal

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