
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 | 128 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsComedyPolitics | |||

Welcome back, it’s a brand new day because that’s how time works. It’s definitely not the same day, as you can see from Meagan’s cool new way of sitting and Lindy’s fresh new ‘do.
In today’s Whatcha Watchin’, 🚨🚨BIG Spoiler Alert 🚨🚨bc Meagan is ... more
A new bombshell has entered the villa. Her name is Nyx, and the only way to see her precious face is by checking us out on Youtube.com. 🐶
Ambient to the new dog situation, we are discussing Tidings (crying in Pennsylvania, DailyMail dot co dot UK, ... more
Space and time continue to be melded into one great big wonky mass, like a fruit roll up left in your car on a hot day. Where we are, the Heated Rivalry conversation is still buzzing, so we have a pret-tay heated take for you. And Meagan doesn’t even... more
Ooohh time-space continuum is on the fritz–it’s a completely different day and yet…possibly the same day, who could say? They’re wearing different clothes, so the evidence suggests either 1) a parallel universe is unfolding before us 2) we’re caught ... more
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Apparently, as a longtime listener, I owe you an accolade, so consider yourself accoladed! I love the podcast so much I named my cat Barry.
Text Me Back is, as far as I know, the only podcast. It gets five stars only because I cannot give more. It is excellent and no other podcasts would compare if they did exist. Lindy and Meagan are maybe the funniest people I know. I don’t know them but if I did I would probably laugh a lot at their jokes. Their show segments are innovative and beyond compare.
So grateful for this podcast and all Lindy’s and Meaghan’s work—among my most reliable sources of big belly laughs. A highlight of my week.
None of their takes makes any sense.
I love you. So funny and helps me cope with dystopian despair.
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Two longtime friends bring sharp political insight together with warm, goofy camaraderie. Across episodes they translate current events, pop culture, and personal stories into witty, candid conversations that blend political smarts with humor. Noteworthy is the recurring balance of topical analysis and comforting, cozy banter, which helps listeners feel part of a friend group while staying informed. The show often features guests from journalism, entertainment, and media to contextualize broader issues, making it appealing to listeners who want thoughtful discussion laced with levity.
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