
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 106 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsComedy | |||

We are swaddling you back into one of favorite and coziest episodes of all time, the ORIGINAL Cozy Episode (2023). And if you can believe it, little has changed. We are still subbing out our antidepressants for gallons of Pennsylvania Dutch, and we a... more
What a smörgåsbord of delights in this episode. We introduce MULTIPLE new segments:
• Lindy’s Dream 💭💤
• Meagan Doesn’t Have Any Situational Awareness
• Lindy’s Stupidest Hyperfixation Yet!
As well as returning to a few fan favorites:
• Dog Tho... more
Welcome to our BICENTENNIAL (??) EPISODE!
In this famous Text Me Back episode you will experience the feeling of aging two years in just 75 minutes!
We start off strong with a We Done Done It Again (Dept. of Corrections) where we humbly correct th... more
ONE STEP CLOSER TO BECOMING THE JOE ROGAN OF THE LEFT. That’s what they’re saying!
Hello and welcome back to Text Me Back Podcast, the ONLY podcast with a segment called JEFF.
This week’s Jeff: Famously good-humored U.S. Senator of Oregon Jeff Mer... more
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The only podcast that will have me shouting to my husband about a shrew update. I love listening every week to these wonderful women who never fail to make me laugh. Keep up the great work!
Meagan! How dare you suggest no listeners have seen this special! Anyway, five stars.
Give me the Donnie drops!!!!!!!
A favorite part of the show is when Lindy or Meagen (usually Meagen) says they’re wrapping-up but a glance at the timestamp reveals there’s like 35 minutes left! Bravo the rant about how the No Kings protests were absolutely do not need criticism; the handmaid’s tale happened because that husband was secretly pleased; and how the Democratic Party needs to get their act together by being progressive. “You don’t invite someone into the fold and then make them your leader.” Yes! A genuine delight a... more
It’s so fun, entertaining, and interesting to listen to Lindy and Meagan laugh together and feel like I’m visiting their friendship.
I also like the smart conversation, political, and non-political and the ridiculous silliness.
Thank you 🥰
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Combining humor, political insight, and personal anecdotes, this podcast showcases the dynamic friendship between two hosts who candidly explore current events, societal issues, and their quirky experiences in life. Regularly engaging with topics ranging from pop culture phenomena to discussions on body positivity and political controversies, the hosts lighten the often heavy topics with playful banter and relatable storytelling. Notably, the podcast strikes a balance between entertainment and meaningful dialogue, making it an inviting space for listeners looking to laugh while reflecting on the complexities of modern life.
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