Awkward Tuesday: Babysitting Blues
Nov 3, 2026 · 18m
Summary
In this episode, college student Shelby seeks advice after a babysitting client underpaid her by $60. The hosts guide Shelby through a phone confrontation with the mother, who insists the lower payment was correct and becomes hostile when challenged. The call ends with the client firing Shelby and hanging up, prompting the hosts to cover the missing wages for the listener.
Topics discussed
Eczema medication ad for EBCLIS
California manufacturing and agriculture promo
Game Recognize Game podcast promo and show intro
Listener comments and college life banter
Awkward Tuesday intro: Babysitting conflict
Shelby explains being underpaid by parents
Hosts discuss strategy to confront the mom
Hosts offer advice: Play dumb and compliment
Live call: Confronting Loretta about payment
Loretta denies underpayment and hangs up
Aftermath: Brooke offers to pay Shelby
Eczema medication ad for EBCLIS
Head Start Embracing the Journey podcast promo
Listener reactions to the call
California education and tech promo
Eczema medication ad for EBCLIS
Bank of America Safe Balance Banking ad
Underdog Fantasy card pack ad
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