The future of TWES is unclear, and today, I'm sharing all my thoughts on why. I promise this isn't a pity party episode—it's actually really fun and recaps a wonderful week and weekend, dives into Deli Dan a la Queer Eye, and then I share my reasoning on why my efforts may best be used elsewhere besides this podcast. I think I make some strong points, so tune in and if you want to reach out to me with your own thoughts, you know where to find me! Follow TWES on Instagram // Subscribed to The Weekly Digress (an EMMASTHING newsletter) // Follow EMMASTHING on Instagram

We're back this week with MORE voicemail vents from fellow listeners. From the audacity of strangers to ask when you're due (when you're NOT due) and dating being the worst, to being enraged by constant reposts on Instagram and not getting the raise you were promised, there's tons of cathartic venting happening on today's episode. Emma also shares some of her latest adventures with getting her eyes dilated, re-discovering delicious Dallas restaurants, minor injuries, and what The Millers are watching lately (including The Diplomat, Queer Eye, and Arch Digests' Open Door series). Mentioned in this episode: Mot Hai Ba Future Islands (band) Le Sol House Sister Montlake Cut Yearbook by Seth Rogen Arch Digest Open Door series Cash Jordan NYC Apt Tours series Show edited by Alyssa Chrisope // Call 214-799-1252 to leave a voicemail! // Follow TWES on Instagram // Subscribed to The Weekly Digress (an EMMASTHING newsletter) // Follow EMMASTHING on Instagram

…and we’re back! After a little break, Emma is back on the mic to talk about what the hell she’s been doing (celebrations, meet-ups, family visits) and what she’s reading/watching/listening to (Seth Rogen’s new memoir, a few bad movies, and one incredible podcast). She also introduces the first ever Voicemail Vent Session, playing listener voicemails from the podcast hotline (214-799-1252) and reacting to all your stories about shitty friends, shitty coworkers, and generally shitty people, really. Mentioned in this episode: Le Sol House Clifton Club Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Yearbook by Seth Rogen Wiser Than Me podcast Deux U podcast Show edited by Alyssa Chrisope // Call 214-799-1252 to leave a voicemail! // Follow TWES on Instagram // Subscribed to The Weekly Digress (an EMMASTHING newsletter) // Follow EMMASTHING on Instagram

In this week's episode, Emma sits down with everyone's favorite microinfluencer Internet mom—Ellen. They finally review Lessons in Chemistry (the book by Bonnie Garmus), go over Ellen's top Sephora sales picks, discuss premarital cohabitation, chat about their shared love of grocery shopping, share what each of them are reading and watching, and so. much. more. If you're into random tangents, stories of yesteryear, laughing, and never really getting to the point, you will love today's perfectly unhinged episode. Mentioned in this episode: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt The Grit & Glamour of an Icon: Elizabeth Taylor Milk Makeup KUSH Fiber Eyebrow Gel Rare Beauty Weightless Eyeshadow Primer OUAI Fine Hair Shampoo OUAI Detox Shampoo Farmacy Clean Bee Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer Farmacy Honey Grail Ultra-Hydrating Face Oil Old Navy Braided Cross-Strap Block Heels Old Navy Puffy Braided Flat Sandals LOFT Everyday Crew Tee — Show edited by Alyssa Chrisope Follow TWES on Instagram Sign up for The Weekly Digress (an EMMASTHING newsletter) Follow EMMASTHING on Instagram

Family is great and so is having a life-long romantic partner, but friends do so much of the heavy lifting throughout our lives so who we choose to remain close with means A LOT. That said, people are complex by nature and evolve overtime, so friendships that ebb and flow are just a part of life. In today's episode, Emma chats about the roles friends play in your life, how to navigate shifts in the friendship, when it's time to "break up" with a toxic friend or just let it fizzle, and shares some of her anecdotes about her best friends over the years. There's so much more to be said and studied on female friendships, but this is a good start. Mentioned in this episode: Bibi Lou Aoi Heels Laura Cottler Pastries Sunday Gravy (red meat sauce) Small Batch Carrot Cake Lessons in Chemistry Suits Ride podcast Finally podcast Leanna Ward Nutrition podcast Wiser Than Me podcast — Show edited by Alyssa Chrisope — Follow TWES on Instagram — Sign up for The Weekly Digress (an EMMASTHING newsletter) — Follow EMMASTHING on Instagram

On Tuesday 4/4, Emma turned 36 and decided there was no better way to spend the day than with her best friend (Whitney) and her one month old (August) as they recapped their experience at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert. Whitney is a Swiftie and has seen her three times in concert, whereas Emma is more Swiftie adjacent and this was her first time seeing her live, and they both have thoughts. Tune in to listen to two 30something millennials talk all things Taylor Swift, new motherhood, loud shows, and lots more! — Show edited by Alyssa Chrisope — Follow TWES on Instagram — Sign up for The Weekly Digress (an EMMASTHING newsletter) — Follow EMMASTHING on Instagram

I met Stephanie Geddie my freshman year of college at the University of Kansas, and we've been friends ever since. Geddie is our smartest friend (we've discussed this—I'm not offending anyone by stating this fact) who decided to do a 180º with her career, going from marketing to the healthcare field as an ER nurse. In this episode, Geddie shares how she realized she was in the wrong field in her late 20s, and how she pressed the reset button to get to where she is today. It's a bad ass story, and I couldn't be prouder to call her Stephanie Anne Marie Geddie German. — Show edited by Alyssa Chrisope — Follow TWES on Instagram — Sign up for The Weekly Digress (an EMMASTHING newsletter) — Follow EMMASTHING on Instagram

This week, sparked by a listener email, Emma gets on the mic to share some long suppressed thoughts about the wide world of influencing and who she refers to as "new age influencers." She offers her POV on the de-influencing trend, how some influencers are bastardizing and capitalizing from it, toxic vulnerability, and a lot more that she's been keeping a cap on for years. She also talks about how good the Moulin Rouge musical is, shares a few TV recs, and shares some super edgy, fun news that happened over the weekend! Mentioned in this episode: Moulin Rouge tickets Clifton Club (Dallas bar) Beverly's (Dallas restaurant) Truckyard (Dallas bar) Lessons in Chemistry (book) High Maintenance (TV show on HBO) Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of the Dana Carvey Show (HULU) Dance 100 (Netflix) Taylor Swift Eras Tour Playlist Miley Cyrus on Joe Rogan The Rogue Essentials Show edited by Alyssa Chrisope Follow TWES on Instagram Sign up for The Weekly Digress (an EMMASTHING newsletter) Follow EMMASTHING on Instagram

"Intentions mean nothing without action." This is the hard-won lesson Emma's had to learn and re-learn over the last few years when it comes to diet and exercise and, on today's episode, she's (power)walking you through it all from her POV. It all started in 2019 when she hired her personal trainer, Meg Morat, and it's been a rollercoaster ever since. In this episode, she's sharing the details about her weekly regime assigned by Meg, her commitment to re-dedicate herself to it at the start of this year, and what staying consistent has done for her so far. She speaks to motivation versus discipline, and what role each play in the never-ending game of consistency. Of course, as usual, she starts the episode with a recap of her weekend, including babies, St Patrick's Day shenanigans, and a terrible brunch, and shares her reviews of the Chris Rock special, the Marlon Wayans special, History of the World Part II, Crashing, and both Miley Cyrus's new album and Coldxman's new album. This episode is full of the good stuff, so enjoy! ----------------------------------------------------------- Follow TWES on Instagram Sign up for The Weekly Digress (an EMMASTHING newsletter) Follow EMMASTHING on Instagram

Today's episode is *actually* a short one. Emma is tired as hell, so she's keeping things much more brief than usual with a quick recap of her trip to Cabo last weekend and downloads on what she's reading, watching, and listening to including The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, The Murdaugh Murders, The Last of Us Podcast + this incredible YouTube channel comparing the show and the game, and The Witch Trials of JK Rowling podcast. For a much more detailed breakdown of her trip including hotel information, tons of pictures, and more, read this blog post on EMMASTHING.com!  ------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow TWES on Instagram Join the TWES private Facebook group Sign up for The Weekly Digress (an EMMASTHING newsletter) Follow EMMASTHING on Instagram