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Text Me Back! With Lindy West And Meagan Hatcher-Mays

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Bestselling writer Lindy West and democracy policy expert Meagan Hatcher-Mays are two Award-Winning Best Friends From High School (Most Likely To Make You Laugh in their high school senior poll - sorry to intimidate you!). Each week, Lindy and Meagan hilariously digest what’s going on in the news, their lives and their text threads with their singular combination of political smarts, embarrassing ... more

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Latest Episodes

First on the agenda, we are rage-baiting the Brits. You think the best of Wisconsin and Kentucky couldn’t keep up with lads out on a foggy London night? You’re saying the people of the USA cannot handle the sweltering heat? Bruv we have been sweating... more

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Ding ding ding!! School is back in session!!! Everyone take your seats!

Today Lindy and Meagan present TIDINGS: What We Did On Summer Vacation. Please write in to let us know what you got into and if you missed us as much as we missed you!! Did you ... more

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Guest what Textmebackolytes…we’re ONE WEEK AWAY from new episodes and new unhinged content, bad ideas, and broken brains. We miss you weirdos!! We need 7 more days to pull ourselves together and apply our lace front beard wigs. So today we are re-air... more

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Guess what ding dongs? We’re on BREAK. We’re ALLOWED to do that, and we think you should all quit your jobs and take to the open sea with us.

But lucky for all listeners out there who are THIRSTY for content and yet cannot bring themselves to scroll... more

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Recent Guests

Franchesca Ramsey
Guest, social media influencer and writer
Episode: Lindy and Meagan’s Out of Office Auto-Reply (Our Franchesca Ramsey/Lace Front Beard Wig Episode)
Kelsey McKinney
New York Times and USA Today bestselling reporter and writer; co-founder at Defector; author of You Didn't Hear This From Me
Defector, Normal Gossip
Episode: Lindy and Meagan’s Out of Office Auto-Reply: Our Kelsey McKinney/Breast Friends Re-Air
Lauren Sanchez-Bezos
Guest joining the episode in person
Episode: Lindy and Meagan Have Some Gay Gossip
Stephen O'Bent
Caller who contributes jingles and has a running feud with the hosts
Kingelheimer Stephen (jingle creator)
Episode: Lindy and Meagan Escape Through a Grizzly’s Colon
Ella Hushagen
Attorney in Los Angeles, public interest attorney, Garfield high school alum
KUOW project Adults in the Room (guest appearance)
Episode: Lindy and Meagan and Isolde and Ella ARE the Adults in the Room
Isolde Raftery
Managing editor at KUOW Public Radio, Garfield high school alum
KUOW Public Radio
Episode: Lindy and Meagan and Isolde and Ella ARE the Adults in the Room
Francesca Ramsey
TV writer, actress, producer, and content creator
Episode: Lindy and Meagan and Franchesca Love a Lace Front Beard Wig
Alice Wetterlund
Stand-up comedian, actress, and Twitch streamer
Resident Alien (TV Show)
Episode: Lindy and Meagan Ain’t Gonna Hurtcha None (with Alice Wetterlund!)
Jeff Merkley
United States Senator from Oregon
U.S. Senate
Episode: Lindy and Meagan Become the Joe Rogan of the Left with Jeff Merkley

Hosts

Lindy West
Host with a longstanding role on the show, frequently collaborating with Meagan Hatcher-Mays; public figure with background in writing and commentary.
Meagan Hatcher-Mays
Co-host and democracy policy expert; consistently drives policy-informed discourse and maintains strong on-air chemistry with Lindy West.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Never laughed more

    I laugh harder listening to this podcast than really any other thing. When I tell my friends about it, I can’t figure out how to describe it, but trust that it’s hilarious and is going to bring so much joy to you! ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anonymous25789
    United States19 days ago
  • Balm for the Soul

    This show makes me feel seen for the most random reasons and always lifts my spirits. It also keeps me up to speed on just enough political trash to not be clueless, while saving me from a pit of despair. My friend who told me about the show (thank you, Krista!!

    ) calls it “balm for the soul”, and no truer words were ever spoken.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lauren_allison
    United States2 months ago
  • Brilliant!!

    Like a cool kid hang out with your two smartest bestest friends. Desperate times call for Swamp Person Pod! Please…if the first half hour of 7/2/26 pod is any indication. Please bring it soon!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Your Aunt Su-Su
    United States3 months ago
  • Our go-to podcast

    My husband and I save each week’s episode for Sunday when we get breakfast and run errands. People in other cars must think we’re maniacs the way we’re laughing together but whatever, it’s our favorite podcast and favorite part of the weekend. We love Text Me Back so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    teamjelly
    United States3 months ago
  • Run, don’t walk to turn on this podcast!

    Alert! This is a funny podcast! My favourite thing is when Meagan and Lindy speak French. What is Text Me Back about? Things they like and hate, and they explain most cultural references and inside jokes I think! One time they mentioned Ontario hahahahaha.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gene from WHAS
    Canada3 months ago

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Audience members love the community and recurring segments that feel like a hang with friends.
Listeners describe the banter as comforting and the chemistry as irresistible.
A hilarious, warm, smart duo that makes politics approachable and fun.
Fans praise the show for being funny yet thoughtful about current events and culture.

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Lindy and Meagan’s Out of Office Auto-Reply (Our Franchesca Ramsey/Lace Front Beard Wig Episode)
Q: What are the big differences in how audiences engage with creators today compared to the past?
Ramsey explains that creators should focus on authentic, natural content and measurable, controllable goals rather than chasing viral metrics that lead to burnout.
Lindy and Meagan’s Out of Office Auto-Reply (Our Franchesca Ramsey/Lace Front Beard Wig Episode)
Q: Can I ask like a meta question about social media?
Franchesca Ramsey responds that the core differences now are the power of algorithms and the constant exposure to extremism, urging a nuanced view of social platforms and their impact on society.
Lindy and Meagan are Cuckoo for Cuckoo Clocks
Q: Do you think Keith is faking it with the tears, with the crying?
The hosts discuss the sincerity of Keith's tears on The Great Pottery Throwdown, debating whether they are genuine or a producer's contrivance.
Lindy and Meagan Become the Joe Rogan of the Left with Jeff Merkley
Q: What can you do from this position of not having congressional authority?
Senator Merkley discusses his efforts to keep citizens informed and engaged through town halls and speaks on the idea that the erosion of democracy needs public outcry to combat.
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Q: How do you maintain a long-distance BFF relationship and keep it surviving and thriving?
We started a podcast. That's how we did it.

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Two longtime friends mix sharp political insights with playful pop culture banter, delivering weekly conversations that swing between current events, personal stories, and running bits. Listeners likely value candid humor, quick wit, and a sense of camaraderie as the hosts dissect news, politics, and everyday life through a warm, self-deprecating lens. A signature mix of lighthearted segments (Snake of the Week, rapid-fire riffs) and informed discussion seems to attract fans who enjoy smart, approachable discourse with plenty of inside jokes and a strong sense of friendship.

Noteworthy angles include their approachable take on democracy and policy, strong emphasis on friendship dynamics, and a propulsive use of humor to make political topi... more

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2. Kelsey McKinney
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5. Ella Hushagen
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