Elsa Eli Waithe and Coree Spencer are not doctors. But they are two funny people who have gone through some stuff, and came through smarter and stronger. Now they're sharing the secret to better living through THC.
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Daughter Knows Best is a comedy podcast starring comedian Carolyn Castiglia and her much smarter, wiser, more sophisticated daughter, Adriana. Together they interview other parents and kids about the tragedies and triumphs of growing up.
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Coree and Elsa are back, with an all new episode that's too hot for the Albanian Board of Tourism! Hear all about the shady side of Europe, as experienced by a queer person of color! And if that's not enough, listen as two very stoned people try to unpack the sociopolitical history of North Korea! It's a show so jam-packed with content, we didn't e…
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Did you ever hear the tragedy of Nicki Minaj's cousin's friend? I thought not. It’s not a story the Jedi would tell you. It is a Twitter legend. His balls became so powerful, his fiancée had to call off their wedding. Ironic; he could save others from the vaccine, but not himself. Anyway, you're fine. This week, Coree and Elsa are about to embark o…
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Hi. You got a second? Remember how, last week, we were talking about turning horses to glue, and cleaning hamster cages? We really couldn't have done all that without your help. And then look at you! Look at all you have done, and you have accomplished in all that time. We just want to say we never forgot you, and you're fine. Yes, because this is …
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Wake up, sleepyhead. We're almost to grandma's house. Coronavirus? Hurricane Ida? The Marvel Cinematic Universe? What are those? It's 2006 and You're Fine! This week, we take some time to vent and just get through this thing called Life in a Pandemic. Times are hard, anti-vaxxers are stupid, and we're down to smoking our roaches. On days like these…
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Brave explorer, you enter the cavern to the north. The air is damp and acrid, and the path ahead lies shrouded in darkness. Wary of dangers lurking in the dark, you roll your dice for a perception check. Fortune smiles as you roll a natural Episode 20, which means You're Fine! However, your senses are now clouded by that dank kush, for a -2 modifie…
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Thank you for reaching our 19th episode, loyal listener! But our princess is in another castle! See what I did there? So it turns out the Polybius legends were true: video games can have potent effects on our brain chemistry. But don't take Joe Lieberman's word for it; more often than not, it's actually good for your mental health. Gaming has been …
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As the sea levels rise, as the land spoils, as the waters pollute, as the animals thin in their numbers, as the air we breathe spreads illness and contamination, one thing remains true: You're Fine. And isn't that just peachy? Life is in flux at the moment for our hosts. Coree has gone up for an extended stay with her mother in a remote town where …
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Bad credit? No credit? No problem! You can drive this week's episode of You're Fine off the lot today, with no down payment and no interest. That's our guarantee to you! Elsa and Coree are back to shoot the shit while life gets a little bumpy. Our hosts reminisce over being jerked around by crappy jobs and getting caught with shady arrest records, …
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Here's a pro-tip for all you aspiring podcasters: never miss your scheduled recording sessions. Otherwise your producers start coming up with "creative workarounds." Anyway, enjoy whatever the hell this episode is supposed to be. Music credits: "Noire #3" by MusicByPedro "The Black Cat" by Aaron Kenny Our show is a production of Cinder Block Comedy…
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You stand in a hallway that extends onward into darkness, its walls lined with doors. Behind you, every door has been opened. Ahead, every door remains shut. You approach the next, marked "15," and find it unlocked. You turn the knob and peer inside. Welcome to a new episode of our podcast. This week, Coree and Elsa get naughty. Our hosts waste no …
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Welcome back to another episode of You're Fine. Please, have a seat and relax. This is a place of love and support; no one is here to attack you. Coree and Elsa have experienced their share of hate and bigotry, both in the comedy scene and the world at large. But when combatting prejudice and hate, one must also beware when the call is coming from …
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You're so brave for making it all the way to this, our thirteenth episode. It takes a lot of courage to follow us on this journey, and it is valid to feel proud of how far you've come. No big topic this week! Instead, our hosts just catch up with each other on everything from the apocalyptic weather on the East Coast to Coree armchair-diagnosing re…
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Lucky you, you're just in time to hear our first episode for July! This is the magical time of year when LGBTQ+ Pride turns to LGBTQ+ Wrath, Americans reward themselves with participation trophy celebrations, and people who take SSRIs need to stay extra hydrated. In this episode, Coree introduces the praxis of "Soft Destruction," a concept she conc…
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Dearly beloved, we are gathered here to get through this latest episode of our podcast. Some podcasts seem to go on forever, and that's a mighty long time. But Coree and Elsa here to talk you down, and to be casually bigoted against the Irish. It's easy to say there's no shame in accepting and owning one's issues. But anyone who's tried to talk wit…
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Be Easy On Yourself, Be Hard On The System
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You've made it all the way to our tenth episode! Who would've bet we would get this far? If you didn't, you owe us $5. Pay up. This week's episode is about the delicate balance of advocacy: when to be forgiving, and when to be demanding. For example, Coree is working to forgive and accept her experience with publishing her book (which you can purch…
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Oh thank goodness, you're here! We were so worried you might miss out on an all new episode of You're Fine! This week, Elsa and Coree return to the stage—the Stages of Grief, to be precise. Grieving can take many forms and come out of many experiences, all of which manifest differently from person to person. Still, the basic trajectory tends to ali…
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Congratulations, you've survived another week! Your reward for living this long is another new episode of You're Fine! This week, Coree reminisces about scat, Elsa learns the terrifying truth about Mad Cow Disease, and John Hinckley uses the power of song to finally get over Jodie Foster (just in time for Pride Month!). And that's all before we get…
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The results from Coree's ADHD tests are back, and the doctors say there's only prescription: do more podcasting! They also prescribed her Adderall! So buckle in because this episode is going to ride that amphetamine coaster till the wheels fall off. You will hear Coree experience the early effects of her new drug, which includes a lot of highs and …
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This week's regular episode has been postponed, as our hosts have each found themselves separated by tragic circumstances. Instead, we offer a brief glimpse into where they're at, emotionally and physically, and how they're meeting each new day. If you've been following our show, you may know that a number of emotionally taxing family issues have a…
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Welcome back to the safest space on the internet, where you can nestle into the warm aural embrace of the least problematic hosts in all of podcasting, Elsa Eli Waithe (they/them) and Coree Spencer (she/her). This week, we finally raise the question that's been on everyone's mind: do y'all listen to us for advice, or for Coree's singing? Hit us up …
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You've made it all the way to episode four of the podcast. Give yourself a pat on the back; you've earned it, and you are valid. This week, Coree and Elsa get down to the heart of the matter, although their wills get weak and their thoughts seem to scatter. But I think it's about forgiveness? Or maybe I've just been listening to too much Don Henley…
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Just in time for May the 4th, it's our 3rd episode! And not only is today Star Trek day, it's also Coree's birthday! May she live long and prosper. Look, y'all. Our culture has mainstreamed a lot of psychological terms lately. And yeah, it's good to have the right language to identify and express your mental state. But maybe we've gone a little too…
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Ha ha, it's a very timely Among Us reference, and also the topic of this week's episode! For this sophomore outing of You're Fine, Coree and Elsa explore the cruel bastardry that Impostor Syndrome exacts upon so many of us. Learn the various forms that it takes, how to recognize its intrusiveness, and ultimately develop mechanisms to cope with and …
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Welcome to the first episode of You're Fine, a mental health podcast that doesn't count toward your deductible! On their maiden voyage, hosts Coree Spencer (she/her) and Elsa Eli Waithe (they/them) invite you to share in their experiences with just keeping it together. You'll hear their stories of addiction and disorder, what they're smoking for se…
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Carolyn and Adriana talk conspiracy theories ranging from why Wendy Williams fell on her daytime talk show to whether or not Britney Spears sings in her own voice. THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE. OR IS IT?!
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Carolyn and Adriana talk about books, how to be a good reader, books, JK Rowling's charitable contributions, and more books. And more! Great episode if you're looking for reading reccos for your kids. If you don't have kids, listen anyway, because Adriana roasts Carolyn about her reading habits, and who doesn't want to hear that?…
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Carolyn and Adriana interview their friends, Kyle Ocasio and her daughter, Maya. Topics include the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Trump, wacky subway characters, Carolyn's back-seat driving, being an angry girl, kids who hoard, and negotiating for allowance like a real New Yorker.
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Ep. 5: Live at Cinder Block Comedy Festival
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Carolyn and Adriana host stand-ups Sydnee Washington and Khalid Rahmaan, as well as musician Jonathan Coulton and his son, Theo, in the basement of Artichoke Pizza in Bushwick. Sydnee performs a hilarious kid-friendly stand-up set, Carolyn interviews Khalid about his obsession with mommy blogs, and the show ends with Jonathan playing one of his swe…
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Carolyn and Adriana interview their friends and neighbors, Miranda Norris and her daughter, Durga. Topics include homeschooling, leaving New York after 9/11, Florida, teaching your kids to ride the subway, growing up in Soho in the 80s, and how to survive the impending apocalypse by joining a chicken cult.…
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Ep. 3: Doesn't Matter Where You Are, It's Who You're With
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Carolyn and Adriana interview their friends Julie Kottakis and her daughter Rhea. Topics include feminism, single motherhood, growing up in NYC vs. a small town, letting go of domestic perfection, how babies are made, "chicken penis," viral videos, boyfriends, and learning how to stop repeating what you were told as a kid. The episode ends with a s…
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Carolyn and Adriana interview comedian Kate Wolff and her son, Shane. Topics include puberty (ewww), aliens, Kabbalah, global warming, communicating well in your home using humor, cool moms vs. awkward moms, pets, and how to deal with anger.
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Carolyn and Adriana interview their friends and neighbors, The Weiss Family: Jackie, Alex, Hank and Lucy. Topics include abstract art, ASMR, boy band dreams, urban planning, roller coasters, hiking with kids, Bathroom Basketball, and how to achieve gender equality in school.
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