ashley and alayna are like when two best friends are like "pleeeease let us work together we will be so focused" and mak is just trying to do the project hahaha this is the chaotic tomfoolery i signed up for
I’ve been avidly listening simply through podcast but had to go to UA-cam to watch the video simply for Ashley and Alayna’s PDA 😩♥️ LOLL. It sounded too hilarious not to.
I feel like the ' it's a bit' is becoming a bit in itself. It's bitception! Also I love these kinds of episodes, I love just listening to you guys' banter. Parasocial relationships aside, it feels like I'm getting some drinks with friends and I'm here for it. You are such comedic geniuses, it's crazy!
I would like the Oxford dictionary to consider the following submissions; 'Razz's my bear'- excites me, 'flimsy bits'- gender neutral genitalia and 'to Dan someone with faint Chris' meaning to deliver a backhanded compliment. Awesome pod as always
Since the Oxford Dictionary will allow 'literally' to be used metaphorically, it needs some classy additions. I also second ( or should i say 'third' ? )
It really is like Ashley and Alayna have the slumber party sleepy sillys and Mak is trying to get everybody to go to sleep while still being a cool, chill mom.
This is the most chaotic chosen family podcast to ever chaotically chosen family podcast and mattea emerging out of nowhere at the end was the cherry on top 😭 this is the quality content I live and breathe for I swEAR
Alayna saying that she's boring and has nothing to contribute is such an Alayna thing to say. She's so amazing and sweet with a lil bit of chaos that surfaces from time to time, she's so into tomfoolery and helping Ashley get way off track. Alayna is certainly not boring and each of them have such an awesome and funny personality. Y'all are doing incredible in this podcast has helped me so much stuff.
Honestly I feel like its just the 'passive' friend insecurity. Ashley especially is very active in terms of being more purposefully sort of funny (go figure given shes the comedian), whereas Alayna is more casual? Idk hard to explain it, Alayna is just a more passive sort of funny where I feel she doesn't always realise how funny she is
Hey guys, I work in the construction industry in Northern California and our employees have their pronouns in their signature blocks. Our HR does it, our executives do it - it’s really awesome they do really care about getting things correct.
As someone who is very much a UA-cam audience member and grew up with that, it's actually kind of weird to think about Ashley reading all the comments. From my point of view, most of them aren't reviews, they are more audience participation, inviting other viewers to engage and discuss and share their feelings or laugh at your joke. Like social viewing, in a sense, where seeing other people's reactions and how they fit in with yours is part of the experience. Obviously, it's the highest honour to be acknowledged by the original creator for your comment and have them think it's a good addition to their content in whatever manner, but it still feels like a fourth wall break, even on such a personal medium as UA-cam. I always feel more self-conscious about trying to make jokes or memes in smaller comment sections because I fear people might not get the reference or the sarcasm and be bothered, whereas when I do that in a bigger comment section I know there will be more of a peer review process where a few thousand people have to like it for it to warrant a reaction from the creator at all, unless they somehow personally connect with it, and then it's not only my thing anymore, it's everyone's who has reacted. Anyways, I don't want to know all the things that I have commented on Ashley's podcasts and elsewhere and I'm just going to trust my past self that they were thoughtful and not at all embarrassing.
That's a good point and I agree! For me (and I don't know if it's general), I feel like the comment section is kind of an expansion on the video, where you can maybe get new perspectives or notice something you hadn't before because someone pointed it out. It seems like more of a shared experience space than talking directly to the creator.
Very well said, both of you. I think it's also a place to play and be silly. Kinda like outtakes after a movie, or a DVD extra. Nearly everything I see is either compliments, jokes, or thoughtful discussion of the question. I think that's most people's intent Edit: typo
People posting their thoughts and feelings on videos in the comment sections *are* reviews to the creator, it’s literally people reacting to their work. A lot of creators talk about their relationship with the comment section
before ashley mentioned reading the comments it didnt occur to me that creators might actually see and remember the comments i leave. definitely trying to be more mindful about what i type since then
This was probably the funniest episode so far 😂 Mak being concerned about Ashley's and Alayna's finger ear play while having her girlfriend sitting under the table and then Mattea's random appearance at the end 😂
Mak is trying so hard and i adore how unhinged this episode is, you all seem so comfortable just enjoying each other. As an annoyingly straight woman i love how you guys have made it feel like I'm not intruding on a space i don't belong so i can learn more about queer life and feels like it's opening up a lot of understanding for a lot of people.
Re: the question surrounding misgendering. I am a non-confrontational person and also trans so I was not comfortable correcting people (except close friends) on my pronouns (still am not even 7 years later) and so i just let people misgender me. Something that helped me care less then was that I assessed the risk-reward for myself and also took into consideration the reality of the situation. - The risk of anxiety or the possibility of being hate-crimed was worse than the reward of being gendered correctly. - Also, being misgendered after correcting someone hurt more than being misgendered without correction. - And I looked like a girl and had feminine mannerisms pre-T and even until a year on T. So a way that I made myself feel better/care less was thinking "this is how I look and how I'm perceived. They're not doing this maliciously, it's just how our society works where we assume gender based on certain visual cues, and it's just temporary because I'll pass eventually." Nowadays, I pass as a man most of the time so I'm rarely misgendered anymore but on the rare occasions that I do, it's because I grew out my hair and people see long hair and think woman. And I'm both comfortable enough in my identity and body to not let it phase me, plus again it's just the reality that long hair = woman to a lot of people and it was something I knew and expected going into growing out my hair.
This was such a good episode!! I was crying laughing the whole time and then Mattea at the end “this is what happens when you spend one night with Jojo Siwa” fucking sent meee😂😂😂😂 I’d love to see an ep with all 3 of you together in person, or even 4 with a mattea cameo😂❤
As soon as I saw that Alayna and Ashley were in the same place I knew I had to watch this episode instead of listening and I'm so glad I did. This was hilarious and must have been so confusing for people only listening
I just finished a therapy session and cannot stop crying. My life sucks. The pod could not have dropped at a better time. Really needed this laughter today 💜
Therapy is harddd, you should be proud of yourself for being able to do that and work on yourself, I really hope you’re okay❤ you’ve got this, and you’ve got the chosen family family here x
You three are just fantastic! If it were any combination of only two of you, it just wouldn't work. It would just be unbalanced but also just weird because you're all so different. Mak makes it more relatable for the younger audience while Ashley does the same for the older people like myself. And then there's Alayna with all her knowledge, wisdom and insight that gets balanced out with Ashley's comedy and banter and Mak's Tiktok persona. Then there's Mattea who is always fun to see what she says 😂 The podcast wouldn't be the same without all three of you and I know I'm not the only one that thinks so. Love everything you ladies ❤
By far the most entertaining episode so far! 😂😂 Ashley blushing, Alayna flirting and Mac just befuddled in the corner watching them. Definitely a unique family dinner set up! ❤😂
😂I'm going to need Ashley to add a sound byte of her saying "flippity floppy flimsy bits" to the WHGS sound board 😂 I was dying laughing this whole episode! "F u, Dan Chris!"😂😂😂
I am less than 5 minutes in and my stomach hurts from laughing already. Ashley and Alayna are SUCH parents, and they are absolutely a divorced couple. They have the dynamics so nailed. Alayna just put the wired earbud back in Ashley's ear, and the smiles they aimed at the laptop right after are just... so authentic as co-parents. I love this episode so much.
The workplace thing is tough. I myself have been at a shitty workplace where coming out and even asking for pronouns or other labels politely felt out of the question. I felt really bad there, also because I just felt guilty because I didn't fight for people like I usually do in places where I don't fear repercussions. It was a very tight knit, family like group that I joined as an intern and didn't have it in me to tell them what words they were using so casually or jokes they were making were wrong and offensive, also because they made jokes about people being offended as well and I knew the only change that would come of it would likely be that I would become the butt of the jokes, especially when I wasn't around. For some of these people, the problem is that they aren't emotionally invested in these topics at all but will get very stubborn about them because they perceive it as winning or losing and get competitive instead of empathetic and it's very hard to argue with these people on why they should care. Sometimes, like at that place, they might even see themselves as progressive and with logic like "What else do you want?" and "I joke about groups I'm a part of, you are othering yourself if you don't let us joke about you, too" completely deny any criticism. I just didn't have it in me to explain to them why misgendering is hurtful for people with different life experiences than them and why it's not a "live and let live"-situation where they get to do what they want because they "let" you be transgender in your private life. That's obviously a very different situation from people who believe non-binary people are real and face issues but just never thought about their role in it. It's also very different from people who believe that being trans goes against nature and the answer is conversion therapy and "sucking it up". I love the advice to find your people and your allies. Hopefully, in the long term, at a new job that affirms you and where you don't feel like you need to constantly be alert. I think the private life support and also the person who'd be on my side in the workplace were a bit wobbly for me. To the person who wrote in: Don't feel guilty for not trying harder, especially after the negative experiences you had before. If you feel like you had to start this job closeted to not even give them the chance of hurting you when you're vulnerable, then that's what you needed to do. Maybe in your risk benefit analysis, sending that email will make sense soon and maybe they will surprise you positively. And if not, believe that there will one day come a time where you can start a job with your name and your pronouns and feel supported and included. I am rooting for you!
This was beautifully written. I'm very sorry for your experience, that sounds really difficult emotionally and professionally. I thought it was poignant and clarifying about your point that the "aw, c'mon you can't tell jokes anymore" and "everyone is so 'sensitive' now" kinda people really do think someone should be grateful that they're "let" to be themselves... as long as it's private and never in front of me and doesn't make me have to change my behavior. It's like, "we're allowing you to live instead of stoning you on the spot. What more do you think you're entitled to?" Certainly not equality or respect.
I am the person who wrote the question and thank you it means a lot hearing your experience. I’m out of that toxic workplace now and I’m going to college in the fall so hopefully I find my people.
@@AshMcDonald-vp3bg That's amazing. College seems like a great place to make these new connections and find people aligned with what you stand for. I wish you the best!
I laughed so hard in this one! Actual crying laughing when Ashley was singing. All three of you are so freaking funny! At 30 mins in I just had to comment. 1. I found this podcast through Alayna's channel which I stumbled onto when I got it into my head that I should try to learn the queer lingo that the ''kids today'' are using (I'm turning 38 this week and I genuinely have no idea how THAT happened). Alayna, you have a uniquely wonderful perspective on so many things. You are genuine in a world where a lot of people have lost that part of themselves. You're one of those rare people that heals and helps others just by being your genuine, insightful and kind self. Plus, I'm actually tempted to go check out the climbing place we have on the Island. I haven't because I doubt I could make it even a quarter of the way up, but I almost believe that I wont be laughed outta there when I inevitably flail and fall on my ass. Really the only thing holding me back now is my fear of heights haha. 2. Ashley, you are hilarious! Anyone who doesn't see that you are hilarious (after giving their head a shake and understanding that something is a bit) is a numpty and their comments are only a reflection on their lack of any semblance of a sense of humour. Poor things. I loved your special!!! Especially that 9/11 joke :) Don'y you let anyone - including yourself - say otherwise. I had no idea how much I would enjoy being called a piece of shit through a computer screen. You bring a new insight to areas that many people don't really talk about and you do it in a way that we are all laughing and learning at the same time. This is so rare and so wonderful. I really think that you maybe just don't know what it is that you are giving to people. Laughter is healing and we need it more than ever these days. 3. Mak, you remind me so much of myself when I was your age (oh my god, ''when I was your age''??? ugh, I feel a little queasy after writing that one. yeesh). You are growing and expanding and finding yourself in this world. So much change and transformation in your life now. Now, I will admit that I don't watch your thirst traps because I don't have TikTok, I'm already of an age where I tell random internet people that they remind me of me back in my day, and I can throw my back out with a particularly violent sneeze.... but I can tell from the way that you speak and hold yourself that you are brilliant. The world and our experiences play a part in shaping us, but how we express ourselves and what we choose to put out into the world is something entirely our own. I believe in you Mak. I don't know you, but I believe in you. You are going to do great things in life and all you have to do is keep following what feels right for you. All people, younger, older, in between.. All people need to hear your perspective of things. I have learned a lot from you and I feel slightly less out of touch with the world when I can see how those younger than myself are viewing the world. My apologies for such a long comment lol. Really, I just wanted to say thank you to all three of you. You are the perfect fit for a podcast/show that is hilarious, educational, inspiring, and connecting. What a wonderful *journey* ;)
Im such a boomer I thought I commented and maybe it went away. I love this podcast and love you all. A lot of people that love and enjoy content don’t comment. People that spread negativity and assholery have their own issues. Try not to take on all the negative bs. You all crack me up each week and bring a lot of joy and laughs to people’s lives!
This podcast is such a shot of serotonin for me, as somebody who's struggling with chronic pain y'all have become such a fundamental fixture in keeping my spirits up throughout the week. Really excited to be able to contribute to your patreon starting today!
Am I the only one who enjoys it more and more as it dissolves into chaos. Also this is NOT an advice podcast. It may include advice but it is so much more!!!
I don't see why you would want to apologize when this episode was a hell of fun! Ashley and Alayna flirting bits were hilarious and Mak trying to pull things together while looking exactly as a kid who walked in on his parents... Epic!
Loved this episode. Really shows how this podcast can have me searching my soul and thinking about deep societal and personal problems in one episode, and in the next just be laughing at Ashley singing 'a flimsy bit'. Honestly my favourite 10 seconds of this podcast :)
came over from Spotify to get the visuals. I was driving, listening originally and had to pull over during the miner minor talk because I was laughing so hard there were tears in my eyes and I couldn’t see.
I love the unhinged Ashley and Alayna lol. Mak’s expressions after every thing is my favorite lmaooo. Can we appreciate how cute Alayna’s smile and laugh are throughout this vid 🫶🏻😭
I’m so glad Alayna and Ashley finally had their first date 😂😂😂 We’ve all been waiting for it! Mak you will come to accept it in time. Your facial expressions were EVERYTHING!!! 😂😂
The person who wrote in... I really felt for them. It sounds like a passive-aggressive hostile and dehumanizing environment. I actually said outloud "OMG THAT'S HORRIBLE" when they got to the dead naming. I sincerely hope the person finds a supportive community and their situation improves 🙏❤️
At first I was skeptical about you guys answering the misgendering at work question because you three are cis but you were all incredibly insightful and helpful that even as a trans person there’s no other advice I could say that you guys didn’t already say. Thank you for all the content
This might be my favorite episode yet😂😂❤❤❤ I feel like i say that every time a new episode comes out, but this was truly phenomenal and I laughed so much, so thank you all for being you😍❤
I just really want to say that this pod cast has honestly changed my life you all inspire me so much and I will never be able to thank you enough for just being yourselves because we need more people like you in this world never doubt yourself you're all amazing and I love you ❤️ thank you for bringing love and light and inspiration into this world, it's definitely NEEDED!
This podcast really is something else in the best of ways. The laughter and joy it can bring to someone's day is a really precious thing, so sincerely thank you to all three of y'all 🙏🏼🏳️🌈💜
I really needed this episode. It's been just over a week that I had to let my kitty that has been with me for 20 years go and it's been really hard, but you guys never fail to make me laugh, even now. Thank you.
I always love the dynamic between you guys. Maybe the goofiness was impacted by jet lag or whatever, but there really is a different energy in physical presence. Mak's reactions totally made up for not being there (for the viewer, not for her obviously).
I started listening in the car on my way home, as I always do on Wednesdays but as soon as Mak said 'Listeners, I think you wanna watch this episode', I just had to wait till I got home and it did not disappoint! I loved this and I laughed out loud through the whole episode (as I always do). This pod is something I look forward to every week :)
Honestly following both Podcasts for so long, it’s so funny how many times you have to say whatever your saying is a bit. It’s become a bit on it’s own. Love the podcast ❤
80% of the ep so far is just Mak looking very concerned at whats going on with mom and dad
The reaction cuts to Mak are killing me
Her face is so expressive it's perfect for this 😂
@@lioneification Ditto. Her expressions are priceless😂
Are the two of them hooking up lol. 😂😂😂😂😂 Mack looks worried.
mom and dad did some "mom and dad stuff" the night before the podcast
ashley and alayna are like when two best friends are like "pleeeease let us work together we will be so focused" and mak is just trying to do the project hahaha this is the chaotic tomfoolery i signed up for
Been here since ep 3, and I’m loving how it’s getting more and more chaotic by the episode
When Alayna was showing Mak the strength thing you can see the jokes going through Ashley's mind, it was so funny
Dude same
I wanted to like this but the likes are at 420 and I’m too immature to change it lmaoo 😂❤
"Doesn't she has things to do?"
"I'm her things to do"
Yup, Ashley walk straight into that one
Took the words out of my mouth, not unlike the way the bear gets her honey from the honeypot.
The shipping of Ashley and Alayna will definitely go up after this
I’ve been avidly listening simply through podcast but had to go to UA-cam to watch the video simply for Ashley and Alayna’s PDA 😩♥️ LOLL. It sounded too hilarious not to.
This feels like daughter calls parents through zoom 😂
Bless Mak trying for us, mom and dad r so gone
Ashley genuinely forgetting about dicks was hilarious!
I totally forgot about them as well LOL and balls. I just thought the men thought short shorts looked "gay." 😂
@@bossyboots5000 love this!
@@bossyboots5000 As a man, my first uncomfortable thought was "my thighs would be showing so much".
In jean shorts nothing would get out of anywhere but in any case I'd be more worried about the balls hanging out lol
I think the problem is some men wear underwear that doesn't close properly at the bottom, personal opinion: loose fit boxers are so not good
The wild Mattea appearing at the end made me lose it!
ashley: people are gonna hate this episode. me: this episode is amazing im crying and hold my screams so no one wakes up
I have watched the shorts a lot, this is the first full episode I came to watch from the shorts.
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"Y'all definitely had each other for dinner" 👀😂🤣
Also, I just spent the entire episode watching Ashley's face 🤣😂
i laughed so hard at that i couldnt breathe
I feel like the ' it's a bit' is becoming a bit in itself. It's bitception!
Also I love these kinds of episodes, I love just listening to you guys' banter. Parasocial relationships aside, it feels like I'm getting some drinks with friends and I'm here for it. You are such comedic geniuses, it's crazy!
I can see 'it's a bit' on merch
@@EjO831 I need it like yesterday!
czar of bits
I would like the Oxford dictionary to consider the following submissions; 'Razz's my bear'- excites me, 'flimsy bits'- gender neutral genitalia and 'to Dan someone with faint Chris' meaning to deliver a backhanded compliment. Awesome pod as always
I second this, let’s get Oxford dictionary correct!!!
Since the Oxford Dictionary will allow 'literally' to be used metaphorically, it needs some classy additions.
I also second ( or should i say 'third' ? )
obsessed
It really is like Ashley and Alayna have the slumber party sleepy sillys and Mak is trying to get everybody to go to sleep while still being a cool, chill mom.
not a minute in and this feels like a kid watching their divorced parents flirt with each other
This is the most chaotic chosen family podcast to ever chaotically chosen family podcast and mattea emerging out of nowhere at the end was the cherry on top 😭
this is the quality content I live and breathe for I swEAR
Alayna saying that she's boring and has nothing to contribute is such an Alayna thing to say. She's so amazing and sweet with a lil bit of chaos that surfaces from time to time, she's so into tomfoolery and helping Ashley get way off track. Alayna is certainly not boring and each of them have such an awesome and funny personality. Y'all are doing incredible in this podcast has helped me so much stuff.
Honestly I feel like its just the 'passive' friend insecurity. Ashley especially is very active in terms of being more purposefully sort of funny (go figure given shes the comedian), whereas Alayna is more casual? Idk hard to explain it, Alayna is just a more passive sort of funny where I feel she doesn't always realise how funny she is
Hey guys, I work in the construction industry in Northern California and our employees have their pronouns in their signature blocks. Our HR does it, our executives do it - it’s really awesome they do really care about getting things correct.
Nice!
Not even 10 minutes in and this is already one of the best episodes.
Mak is everything in this episode. This is like one, spectacular 50 minute Mak reaction gif. Beautiful job, guys!
Is anybody else just starring at Ashley’s headphone divider being twisted the entire time or is it just me? 😅
Can't unsee it now
I cannot unsee this now 😮
The entire time!!!
It was only twisted so Ashley HAD to sit closer to Alayna 😂
neurospicy gang
As someone who is very much a UA-cam audience member and grew up with that, it's actually kind of weird to think about Ashley reading all the comments. From my point of view, most of them aren't reviews, they are more audience participation, inviting other viewers to engage and discuss and share their feelings or laugh at your joke. Like social viewing, in a sense, where seeing other people's reactions and how they fit in with yours is part of the experience. Obviously, it's the highest honour to be acknowledged by the original creator for your comment and have them think it's a good addition to their content in whatever manner, but it still feels like a fourth wall break, even on such a personal medium as UA-cam. I always feel more self-conscious about trying to make jokes or memes in smaller comment sections because I fear people might not get the reference or the sarcasm and be bothered, whereas when I do that in a bigger comment section I know there will be more of a peer review process where a few thousand people have to like it for it to warrant a reaction from the creator at all, unless they somehow personally connect with it, and then it's not only my thing anymore, it's everyone's who has reacted. Anyways, I don't want to know all the things that I have commented on Ashley's podcasts and elsewhere and I'm just going to trust my past self that they were thoughtful and not at all embarrassing.
That's a good point and I agree! For me (and I don't know if it's general), I feel like the comment section is kind of an expansion on the video, where you can maybe get new perspectives or notice something you hadn't before because someone pointed it out. It seems like more of a shared experience space than talking directly to the creator.
Very well said, both of you. I think it's also a place to play and be silly. Kinda like outtakes after a movie, or a DVD extra.
Nearly everything I see is either compliments, jokes, or thoughtful discussion of the question. I think that's most people's intent
Edit: typo
People posting their thoughts and feelings on videos in the comment sections *are* reviews to the creator, it’s literally people reacting to their work. A lot of creators talk about their relationship with the comment section
Super well said. It does affect the psychological safety of the comment section knowing, especially/particularly for those of us who aren’t trolls.
before ashley mentioned reading the comments it didnt occur to me that creators might actually see and remember the comments i leave. definitely trying to be more mindful about what i type since then
This was probably the funniest episode so far 😂 Mak being concerned about Ashley's and Alayna's finger ear play while having her girlfriend sitting under the table and then Mattea's random appearance at the end 😂
The editing of this episode had such perfect comedic timing
I thought the same thing. 👏👏👏👏 Give it up for the editor. Some of those cuts to Mak were 👌
LMFAOOO Mak’s facial expressions throughout this whole thing have me dying
Mak is trying so hard and i adore how unhinged this episode is, you all seem so comfortable just enjoying each other. As an annoyingly straight woman i love how you guys have made it feel like I'm not intruding on a space i don't belong so i can learn more about queer life and feels like it's opening up a lot of understanding for a lot of people.
THE WAY THIS EP ENDED OH MY GOD
This was unhinged and I absolutely loved it
Mattea appearing in the doorframe was legitimately terrifying
"Unhinged" doesn't even begin to describe this episode and I loved every second of it
Re: the question surrounding misgendering.
I am a non-confrontational person and also trans so I was not comfortable correcting people (except close friends) on my pronouns (still am not even 7 years later) and so i just let people misgender me. Something that helped me care less then was that I assessed the risk-reward for myself and also took into consideration the reality of the situation.
- The risk of anxiety or the possibility of being hate-crimed was worse than the reward of being gendered correctly.
- Also, being misgendered after correcting someone hurt more than being misgendered without correction.
- And I looked like a girl and had feminine mannerisms pre-T and even until a year on T. So a way that I made myself feel better/care less was thinking "this is how I look and how I'm perceived. They're not doing this maliciously, it's just how our society works where we assume gender based on certain visual cues, and it's just temporary because I'll pass eventually."
Nowadays, I pass as a man most of the time so I'm rarely misgendered anymore but on the rare occasions that I do, it's because I grew out my hair and people see long hair and think woman. And I'm both comfortable enough in my identity and body to not let it phase me, plus again it's just the reality that long hair = woman to a lot of people and it was something I knew and expected going into growing out my hair.
I absolutely love seeing how Mattea always cracks up Ashley.
This was such a good episode!! I was crying laughing the whole time and then Mattea at the end “this is what happens when you spend one night with Jojo Siwa” fucking sent meee😂😂😂😂 I’d love to see an ep with all 3 of you together in person, or even 4 with a mattea cameo😂❤
As soon as I saw that Alayna and Ashley were in the same place I knew I had to watch this episode instead of listening and I'm so glad I did. This was hilarious and must have been so confusing for people only listening
I just finished a therapy session and cannot stop crying. My life sucks.
The pod could not have dropped at a better time. Really needed this laughter today 💜
Therapy is harddd, you should be proud of yourself for being able to do that and work on yourself, I really hope you’re okay❤ you’ve got this, and you’ve got the chosen family family here x
Sending love to you 💕
❤
ashley and alaynas riffs off each other are amazing
You three are just fantastic! If it were any combination of only two of you, it just wouldn't work. It would just be unbalanced but also just weird because you're all so different. Mak makes it more relatable for the younger audience while Ashley does the same for the older people like myself. And then there's Alayna with all her knowledge, wisdom and insight that gets balanced out with Ashley's comedy and banter and Mak's Tiktok persona. Then there's Mattea who is always fun to see what she says 😂
The podcast wouldn't be the same without all three of you and I know I'm not the only one that thinks so. Love everything you ladies ❤
By far the most entertaining episode so far! 😂😂 Ashley blushing, Alayna flirting and Mac just befuddled in the corner watching them. Definitely a unique family dinner set up! ❤😂
This episode was pure, unadulterated, bubbly, rainbow-y chaos, and thank you very much for it! Absolute gold.
👂☜
NOT you ppl ending with Mattea's joke abt Jojo
I cried🤣🤣
This episode is def one to watch on UA-cam, my favourite so far💗
Why is Alayna so beautiful?
Alayna is so important to the podcast!!! Singling her out with love and admiration
I’ve said this before but when Ashley overwhelmes herself with her own simpiness,
it’s hysterical and my favorite…
😂I'm going to need Ashley to add a sound byte of her saying "flippity floppy flimsy bits" to the WHGS sound board 😂
I was dying laughing this whole episode!
"F u, Dan Chris!"😂😂😂
I am with Ashley. So many people are shocked how much info comes up with a cursory Google search!
Love how Mak looks so done at the beginning
And half way through she's zoned out completely
mak is the definition of concerned this episode 🤣 and this was hilarious per usual lmao
this is byfar my favourite podcast episode, loved the flimsy bits, keep em coming.
Alayna you are the glue that keeps this podcast together. We love you!
ahhhh mom and dad are together!!!
I'm dying! My cheeks hurt. This episode is the father of all the other episodes!
Word. COMPLETELY agree!
Ashley and Alayna's chaotic eergy especially at "Flimsy Bits" is great..
This episode was hysterical and I enjoyed every minute. It's so fun to see the normal dynamic of parent/kid inverted haha.
I am less than 5 minutes in and my stomach hurts from laughing already. Ashley and Alayna are SUCH parents, and they are absolutely a divorced couple. They have the dynamics so nailed. Alayna just put the wired earbud back in Ashley's ear, and the smiles they aimed at the laptop right after are just... so authentic as co-parents. I love this episode so much.
This episode has so much sleepover energy and I'm so here for it
Listening to Chosen Family makes cleaning my room more enjoyable, I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!!!!!!
The workplace thing is tough. I myself have been at a shitty workplace where coming out and even asking for pronouns or other labels politely felt out of the question. I felt really bad there, also because I just felt guilty because I didn't fight for people like I usually do in places where I don't fear repercussions. It was a very tight knit, family like group that I joined as an intern and didn't have it in me to tell them what words they were using so casually or jokes they were making were wrong and offensive, also because they made jokes about people being offended as well and I knew the only change that would come of it would likely be that I would become the butt of the jokes, especially when I wasn't around. For some of these people, the problem is that they aren't emotionally invested in these topics at all but will get very stubborn about them because they perceive it as winning or losing and get competitive instead of empathetic and it's very hard to argue with these people on why they should care. Sometimes, like at that place, they might even see themselves as progressive and with logic like "What else do you want?" and "I joke about groups I'm a part of, you are othering yourself if you don't let us joke about you, too" completely deny any criticism. I just didn't have it in me to explain to them why misgendering is hurtful for people with different life experiences than them and why it's not a "live and let live"-situation where they get to do what they want because they "let" you be transgender in your private life. That's obviously a very different situation from people who believe non-binary people are real and face issues but just never thought about their role in it. It's also very different from people who believe that being trans goes against nature and the answer is conversion therapy and "sucking it up". I love the advice to find your people and your allies. Hopefully, in the long term, at a new job that affirms you and where you don't feel like you need to constantly be alert. I think the private life support and also the person who'd be on my side in the workplace were a bit wobbly for me. To the person who wrote in: Don't feel guilty for not trying harder, especially after the negative experiences you had before. If you feel like you had to start this job closeted to not even give them the chance of hurting you when you're vulnerable, then that's what you needed to do. Maybe in your risk benefit analysis, sending that email will make sense soon and maybe they will surprise you positively. And if not, believe that there will one day come a time where you can start a job with your name and your pronouns and feel supported and included. I am rooting for you!
This was beautifully written. I'm very sorry for your experience, that sounds really difficult emotionally and professionally. I thought it was poignant and clarifying about your point that the "aw, c'mon you can't tell jokes anymore" and "everyone is so 'sensitive' now" kinda people really do think someone should be grateful that they're "let" to be themselves... as long as it's private and never in front of me and doesn't make me have to change my behavior. It's like, "we're allowing you to live instead of stoning you on the spot. What more do you think you're entitled to?" Certainly not equality or respect.
I am the person who wrote the question and thank you it means a lot hearing your experience. I’m out of that toxic workplace now and I’m going to college in the fall so hopefully I find my people.
@@AshMcDonald-vp3bg That's amazing. College seems like a great place to make these new connections and find people aligned with what you stand for. I wish you the best!
This had big high school group project energy 😂
I laughed so hard in this one! Actual crying laughing when Ashley was singing.
All three of you are so freaking funny!
At 30 mins in I just had to comment.
1. I found this podcast through Alayna's channel which I stumbled onto when I got it into my head that I should try to learn the queer lingo that the ''kids today'' are using (I'm turning 38 this week and I genuinely have no idea how THAT happened).
Alayna, you have a uniquely wonderful perspective on so many things. You are genuine in a world where a lot of people have lost that part of themselves. You're one of those rare people that heals and helps others just by being your genuine, insightful and kind self. Plus, I'm actually tempted to go check out the climbing place we have on the Island. I haven't because I doubt I could make it even a quarter of the way up, but I almost believe that I wont be laughed outta there when I inevitably flail and fall on my ass. Really the only thing holding me back now is my fear of heights haha.
2. Ashley, you are hilarious! Anyone who doesn't see that you are hilarious (after giving their head a shake and understanding that something is a bit) is a numpty and their comments are only a reflection on their lack of any semblance of a sense of humour. Poor things.
I loved your special!!! Especially that 9/11 joke :) Don'y you let anyone - including yourself - say otherwise. I had no idea how much I would enjoy being called a piece of shit through a computer screen.
You bring a new insight to areas that many people don't really talk about and you do it in a way that we are all laughing and learning at the same time. This is so rare and so wonderful. I really think that you maybe just don't know what it is that you are giving to people. Laughter is healing and we need it more than ever these days.
3. Mak, you remind me so much of myself when I was your age (oh my god, ''when I was your age''??? ugh, I feel a little queasy after writing that one. yeesh). You are growing and expanding and finding yourself in this world. So much change and transformation in your life now.
Now, I will admit that I don't watch your thirst traps because I don't have TikTok, I'm already of an age where I tell random internet people that they remind me of me back in my day, and I can throw my back out with a particularly violent sneeze.... but I can tell from the way that you speak and hold yourself that you are brilliant. The world and our experiences play a part in shaping us, but how we express ourselves and what we choose to put out into the world is something entirely our own. I believe in you Mak. I don't know you, but I believe in you. You are going to do great things in life and all you have to do is keep following what feels right for you. All people, younger, older, in between.. All people need to hear your perspective of things. I have learned a lot from you and I feel slightly less out of touch with the world when I can see how those younger than myself are viewing the world.
My apologies for such a long comment lol. Really, I just wanted to say thank you to all three of you.
You are the perfect fit for a podcast/show that is hilarious, educational, inspiring, and connecting. What a wonderful *journey* ;)
I usually love when you guys banter but this made me laugh deliriously thank you for your service
Alayna and Ashley are giving the disruptive best friends in the back of the class lol
Im such a boomer I thought I commented and maybe it went away. I love this podcast and love you all. A lot of people that love and enjoy content don’t comment. People that spread negativity and assholery have their own issues. Try not to take on all the negative bs. You all crack me up each week and bring a lot of joy and laughs to people’s lives!
Mak was def like the parent on this episode getting mad at her kids for laughing at the wrong times and making dirty jokes
This is THE BEST podcast episode I have EVEER seen, None of the bits were flimsy
the uncontrollable gay joyous light in Ashley's eyes is SO GOOD this whole episode!!!
Mak is trying so hard to keep this family together and i love her for that
This podcast is such a shot of serotonin for me, as somebody who's struggling with chronic pain y'all have become such a fundamental fixture in keeping my spirits up throughout the week. Really excited to be able to contribute to your patreon starting today!
Am I the only one who enjoys it more and more as it dissolves into chaos. Also this is NOT an advice podcast. It may include advice but it is so much more!!!
I loved this so much. Laughed my ass off with y’all. I love Alayna and Ashley in person together
Same their chemistry is just great
I don't see why you would want to apologize when this episode was a hell of fun! Ashley and Alayna flirting bits were hilarious and Mak trying to pull things together while looking exactly as a kid who walked in on his parents... Epic!
Loved this episode. Really shows how this podcast can have me searching my soul and thinking about deep societal and personal problems in one episode, and in the next just be laughing at Ashley singing 'a flimsy bit'. Honestly my favourite 10 seconds of this podcast :)
came over from Spotify to get the visuals. I was driving, listening originally and had to pull over during the miner minor talk because I was laughing so hard there were tears in my eyes and I couldn’t see.
I usually like when you guys banter, but I absolutely love your banter this episode. No flimsy bits on this podcast!
I love how genuinely giddy Ash and Alayna are in each others presence
I love the unhinged Ashley and Alayna lol. Mak’s expressions after every thing is my favorite lmaooo. Can we appreciate how cute Alayna’s smile and laugh are throughout this vid 🫶🏻😭
I lose a bit of my sanity every time I watch an episode and I love it
I listened to this in audio form but had to come here and watch it too. Was not disappointed
I’m so glad Alayna and Ashley finally had their first date 😂😂😂
We’ve all been waiting for it! Mak you will come to accept it in time. Your facial expressions were EVERYTHING!!! 😂😂
The person who wrote in... I really felt for them. It sounds like a passive-aggressive hostile and dehumanizing environment. I actually said outloud "OMG THAT'S HORRIBLE" when they got to the dead naming. I sincerely hope the person finds a supportive community and their situation improves 🙏❤️
No wonder Alayna said this was her favorite episode!!!
Bro when i need my serotonin level to rise tf up i just click on the CF pod and its immediately on all time high so thank you for that
At first I was skeptical about you guys answering the misgendering at work question because you three are cis but you were all incredibly insightful and helpful that even as a trans person there’s no other advice I could say that you guys didn’t already say. Thank you for all the content
I have never laughed as hard as I just did at "miners/minors, write in" i think my partner is concerned at my ability to breathe.
The discomfort of Mak is frickin hilarious 😂
The wild Mattea was just icing on the cake 😂😂
This might be my favorite episode yet😂😂❤❤❤ I feel like i say that every time a new episode comes out, but this was truly phenomenal and I laughed so much, so thank you all for being you😍❤
Ashley: Do you have a binder?
Me: *dies from laughter*
Every episode is a question of “they have to be sleeping together, right??” Haha
I just really want to say that this pod cast has honestly changed my life you all inspire me so much and I will never be able to thank you enough for just being yourselves because we need more people like you in this world never doubt yourself you're all amazing and I love you ❤️ thank you for bringing love and light and inspiration into this world, it's definitely NEEDED!
This podcast really is something else in the best of ways. The laughter and joy it can bring to someone's day is a really precious thing, so sincerely thank you to all three of y'all 🙏🏼🏳️🌈💜
I really needed this episode. It's been just over a week that I had to let my kitty that has been with me for 20 years go and it's been really hard, but you guys never fail to make me laugh, even now. Thank you.
Respect and Love, it's never easy.
This was the best podcast episode in history with the best ending ever omgggg! In pain from laughter!
I love the balance of hilarious chaos and genuinely helpful advice of this podcast 🩵
I literally and genuinely laughed out loud several times even this episode!
This episode had me cracking up. Singing? Top tier. Jokes? Top tier. Chemistry? Top tier.
I love this podcast 🤣
21:52 - the disappointed parents stare I was not prepared 😂
I always love the dynamic between you guys. Maybe the goofiness was impacted by jet lag or whatever, but there really is a different energy in physical presence. Mak's reactions totally made up for not being there (for the viewer, not for her obviously).
I started listening in the car on my way home, as I always do on Wednesdays but as soon as Mak said 'Listeners, I think you wanna watch this episode', I just had to wait till I got home and it did not disappoint! I loved this and I laughed out loud through the whole episode (as I always do). This pod is something I look forward to every week :)
it’s currently midnight and i stayed up just to watch, love you guys!
8 minutes in, my jaw hurts from all the laughing, best episode so far
The intro makes me feel like I should cover my eyes and give y’all privacy lmao 😂 Jokes aside v wholesome
Honestly following both Podcasts for so long, it’s so funny how many times you have to say whatever your saying is a bit. It’s become a bit on it’s own. Love the podcast ❤