Breaking Up is Hard to Do (Criminal+)
Summary
Phoebe Judge and Lauren Spohr discuss Phoebe’s humorous struggle to learn makeup application for a new video series, aided by Lauren’s Sephora haul and Phoebe’s niece. They cover a murder trial involving a husband who attacked his wife on a hike, a beekeeper who released hives during an eviction, and Phoebe’s anxiety over ending therapy. The hosts also share recent joys, including hot yoga, the movie *Black Bag*, and cast iron cleaning tips, while answering listener trivia and emails.
Topics discussed
Introduction and new video series announcement
Lauren's makeup experiment and first video shoot
Phoebe's niece helps with makeup for a conference
Story of Arielle Koenig and her husband's attempted murder
Discussion on grip strength and hand exercisers
Nail polish colors and childhood memories
Etiquette question: Early check-in for VRBOs
Woman uses bees to stop eviction of friend
Raccoon gets into garbage can despite buckles
Lauren's anxiety about therapy session feedback
Listener emails: Political views and couples listening
Trader Joe's samosas and SodaStream complaints
Fact checks: Monty Python and flying lessons
Trivia answer: Highest speed limit in Texas
Hot yoga experience and post-class smoothies
Movie recommendation: The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Kitchen gadgets: Chain mail scrubbers and cast iron
TV show reviews: Fleabag and The Undoing
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