Best friends, Holly and Mischa, get personal as they research and discuss hot topics from race and religion to relationships and porn. While they currently share similar values and morals, their paths to adulthood could not have been more different. Holly, a 31-year-old white woman raised by middle class, far-right Pentecostals brings one perspective while Mischa, a 38-year-old black woman raised by upper class, liberal American Baptists brings another. Get loud and louder with Holly and Mis ...
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Holly and Mischa have ditched the outline and gone rogue. Join this outrageous, tipsy duo as they play Would You Rather, update you on Holly's show in NYC, and bring up the raunchy show Mischa loves so much.
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Great Expectations & Reality Checks
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Yep! We're back and in full effect!! After 2 years of silence, we, the Loud & Louder Ladies, bring you Season 2! In this episode, we are here to discuss the reality of expectations. Where did we think we were going to be at this point in life vs. where are we now?? Take a listen and you'll find out our thoughts (and more, duh) on this topic!…
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Hey y’all! We’re BACKKKKKKKKK!!!You might have noticed that the Loud & Louder duo 💁🏼♀️💁🏾♀️ have been M.I.A. for some time now. While they definitely deserved a break, the true reason for their hiatus was STRESS...lot’s of it! 😱 Both ladies shared the stress of swiftly diving back into the workforce 🙌🏾🙌🏻 and they also have their own stressors. For…
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Surviving Nature: From Snipe Hunts to Nearly Drowning
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Have you ever wondered what you’re supposed to do if a crocodile is coming after you? Or what about a shark? Can you really drink your own urine if you’re stranded in a desert with no water? These are some of the many questions Holly & Mischa answer on this episode all about surviving nature and all its dangers! Join this adventurous duo as they st…
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Social Media: From AIM Chat Rooms to TikTok Fame
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Whether you’re glued to your phone or you deleted all your apps, social media affects us all. Social media allows news, trends, and entertainment to travel quickly and helps connect people from all over the world like never before! However, studies have shown that significant social media use can also lead to anxiety, depression, and cyberbullying …
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First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage, Then Sometimes…Divorce: Part II
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Due to jobs, kids, TV, the Internet, hobbies, and home and family responsibilities, the average married couple spends just four minutes a day alone focused on just eachother. This is pretty crazy to think about! Marriage can be amazing but like any relationship, it can also be very challenging. Divorce is all too common but Holly & Mischa feel that…
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First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage, Then Sometimes...Divorce: Part I
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Although most people know the divorce rate in the U.S. is around 50%, many people can’t help themselves from saying “I do”. There are plenty of reasons why people still practice this age-old tradition; whether it be for love, convenience (whatever that means), tax/financial purposes, or even pregnancy (we’ve all heard about shotgun weddings). Altho…
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Political Correctness: Please Don't Cancel Us!
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These days, being politically correct is becoming more important than ever. Some polled groups (like women and democrats) are mostly all for it while others (the Latinx community and men) tend to be a little less concerned with being PC. Regardless, cancel culture is a powerful force that’s attacked celebrities like Chrissy Teigen, Kevin Hart, Mel …
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! No...it's not Christmas, it's Gemini season!! With Holly's birthday on June 3rd and Mischa's birthday on June 7th, what better way to celebrate than by focusing on these two fabulous summer babies. In this week's episode, Holly & Mischa breakdown the myths about Geminis (no, they're not all crazy), how they…
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Toxicity: From Emotional Moochers to Candace Owens
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Everyone has had a toxic person in their life. In fact, 85% of women and 75% of men report having a toxic friend at some point in their lives. In this episode, Holly & Mischa talk about toxic relationships, toxic self-criticism and even toxic masculinity (we're calling you out, Candace Owens). Did you know that toxic masculinity in America is actua…
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The Female Orgasm: From Challenges To Pure Bliss
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Research shows that men experience orgasms during sex more often than women do (womp womp). But just because the female orgasm may be more challenging to achieve doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve love and attention too! If you’re like Mischa, you’re one of the lucky few who is able to achieve the big “O” by penetration alone. If you’re like Holly, ma…
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Unpopular Opinions: Nickelback Has Some Great Songs
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It’s likely that you either think Beyoncé is an amazingly talented queen (which is correct) or you think she’s super overrated (which is just wrong). From Hawaiian pizza to white girls with braids, Holly & Mischa cover a wide variety of topics that people tend to have strong opinions about. When the majority of the population feels a particular way…
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Lying: From Mischievous Mischa’s White Lies to Holy Holly’s Hurtful Truth Bombs
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When it comes to lying, are you a saint or a sinner who follows the King of Lies (aka Satan)? Just kidding – these ladies know that there are many instances where lying is justified, like saying you have a boyfriend when you don’t so that a creep will leave you alone. Or telling you mom that your face is red because you drank a glass of wine and no…
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Babies: From Deciding if You Want One to Day 1 of Parenthood
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These days, some people say pets are the new kids and plants are the new pets. Maybe it’s because now, more than ever, people are waiting longer to have kids. Whether you want five babies or have zero interest in having kids at all, the good news is that the decision is all up to you. For Mischa, she is already starting her family planning while Ho…
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Pets: If I Don’t Like Dogs, Does That Mean I’m a Psychopath?
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Dogs and lizards and flying squirrels, oh my! Whether you are obsessed with animals like Holly or you only love your own pet like Mischa, this episode will provide you with some fun facts and stories all about pets! Did you know stray dogs in Russia have learned the subway system and take trains every day to the point where they know which stop the…
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Bonus Episode: Our Listeners’ Funny Dating Fails
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Holly & Mischa are breaking up your week with their first bonus episode - ayyyyyy! In this episode, the ladies read a variety of stories submitted by their amazing listeners - all about awkward, funny and straight-up BAD dates. And they also were lucky enough to receive a quarantine love story (swoon)! Grab the popcorn as they spill the tea and giv…
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Dreams: From Holly’s Sexual Dream about Mischa to Carjacking Grizzly Bears
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Have you ever died in your dreams? Holly has. In fact, she was murdered by her mother but it was an act of love (complicated, we know). Dreams can be exciting, scary, sad, and even super sexy. From sleep paralysis to lucid dreaming, Holly & Mischa cover it all. Mischa defines most of her “nightmares” as being exciting adventures while Holly feels n…
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Manners: Shhh! Grown Folks Are Talking!
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Remember when your mom scolded you for burping at the dinner table? Well, if you go to China, not only is belching allowed but it is encouraged after enjoying a delicious meal. From tea time to Holly & Mischa’s thoughts on chivalry, these ladies go through it all when it comes to manners & etiquette. Due to Holly & Mischa’s mothers and their nearly…
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Obsessions: Why You So Obsessed with Me?
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Have you ever felt weird about how fascinated you are with people that you don’t even know, like celebrities or serial killers? Are you borderline...obsessed?? In this episode, Holly & Mischa obsessively discuss everything from TV shows that have a cult following to the various types of stalkers (yep, that’s a thing!). You probably won’t be surpris…
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Quarantine Life: Sooo...Are We Getting Drunk or High Today?
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As quarantine life (hopefully) comes to an end soon, we decided to reflect on the past year of craziness. Remember when there were fist fights at the nearest Target for toilet paper and disinfectant wipes? Or how about when there was a flour shortage due to everyone baking away their stress? After being home alone on a regular basis, Holly is just …
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Siblings: When You Realize You Were a Dictator (Sorry, Monty!)
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Maybe you’re an only child, maybe you have one or two siblings or maybe you have enough to be the modern day Brady Brunch! To understand Holly’s sibling dynamic, you may need a graph and chart! While for Mischa, it’s easier to comprehend as she grew up with one, and only one brother, Monty! Would it surprise you to know that by age 11, children spe…
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Masturbation: I’ve Got Rabbits and Dildos A-Plenty
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Discussing masturbation can often feel like a taboo topic. Some people (like Holly) were raised to associate self pleasure with feeling shameful, guilty, and even dirty but Holly & Mischa are here to say f*ck it...and flick it! Would it surprise you to hear that it is not uncommon for people to masturbate in their car, or even at their workplace? I…
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Fears: There Could Be a Serial Killer in That Mascot!!
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You or someone close to you probably relate to some of Holly & Mischa’s more common fears like sharks and dental work but what about mannequins and mascots? And don’t get this duo started on creepy, cringey sh*t like wet socks, cotton balls and bell pepper seeds! In this episode, Holly & Mischa freak themselves out by talking about their fears, bot…
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Cussing: Does God Really Give a Sh*t…?
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We don’t know what God thinks but we’re all about verbal expression, even if that includes some four-letter words. And science shows that there are many benefits from dropping an f-bomb here or there! Maybe you’re like Holly and you feel a little guilty when you swear or maybe you’re like Mischa and you don’t give a f*ck. In this episode, Holly & M…
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Dating: From First Kisses to Soaked Panties
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From playground break-ups to nine year relationships, dating can be complicated. However, dating can also be thrilling! First kisses, making a boyfriend sneak out of a second-story window, and dating one’s soul mate are some perks Holly & Mischa have had. Although 39% of couples in 2017 met through online dating, Holly doesn’t have any experience w…
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Personal Finances Part II: Who's IRA and What's a Roth?!
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But seriously...what the hell is an IRA, let alone an Roth-IRA?? Thank God Elizabeth is back for Part II of Loud and Louder’s Personal Finances episode to answer more questions about moolah. In this week’s episode Elizabeth, Holly and Mischa dig deep into retirement funds and how to invest your money wisely. Elizabeth also gives pointers on how you…
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Personal Finances Part I: When #YOLO Makes You BROKE-O
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Do you find yourself using #YOLO to justify unnecessary spending because you feel like you “deserve it”? Mischa has justified purchasing new yoga pants at every chance she can...because these days, that’s her everyday uniform. Meanwhile, Holly spends too much money on…*wait for it*...cat treats. Surprised? Didn’t think so! In this episode, we have …
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Friendship: When Sharing a Bed with Your BFF Goes Wrong...
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What? You’ve never shared a bed with your best friend for over a year? And they’ve never masturbated next to you while you were sleeping?? Yeah, that’s probably for the best considering it turned into a salacious friend breakup for Holly one month before her wedding. Meanwhile, Mischa has been fostering 10+ amazing friendships for decades, drama-fr…
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With the ongoing pandemic, healthcare has been an especially hot topic over the last year. From many unemployed people trying to figure out health insurance to the newly distributed vaccine, the world of medicine has been very stressful. Join Holly and Mischa as they kick off their conversation with silly injury stories before discussing more serio…
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Searching for Purpose: The Perks & The Pressure
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Purpose is something we all think about. Maybe you’re trying to figure out what fulfills you in life or how you can contribute to this world...or both. When it comes to how you impact others, it’s all about perspective. Maybe you feel like your purpose is to motivate people. One person may interpret this to mean that they have to become a famous mo…
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Puzzles made a comeback in 2020 and we definitely know why! Whether you have enough players in your household or you’re spending time on Zoom, playing games is one of the best ways to connect these days. While both Holly & Mischa are competitive, Mischa sometimes feels bad about giving consecutive ass-whoopings while Holly has no shame in her game …
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Traditions: The Old, The New, & The Just Plain Weird
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Traditions - we all have them! There are some that can be fun and meaningful while other traditions are just plain weird (we’re looking at you, Thanksgiving turkey pardon). When it comes to weddings, Mischa is excited for the “first dance” whereas Holly nixed that wedding tradition and did a “first duet”. Following their weekly tradition, Holly and…
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Whether you see yourself as a ballbuster or a pushover, everyone has their own reactions to authoritative figures. Maybe you are in a position of authority as a parent, boss or friend group leader (we’re talking to you, Queen Bee!) or maybe you find yourself falling into the “followers” category. Growing up, Holly was definitely more of an authorit…
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These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things!
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While this year’s holiday season may have you feeling a bit disappointed, as always, Holly and Mischa are here to bring you joy and laughter! This episode will focus on the little things like their favorite candle scents and vegetables, to the more sentimental things like their favorite vacations and birthday celebrations. They also feel all of the…
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Food: From Mysterious Allergies to IBS, It's All Worth It!
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Within the first few minutes of this episode, it’s clear that Holly and Mischa LOVE food....no like, they’re obsessed. Not only is food an essential to life but it also brings joy and comfort. Whether it’s fries from McDonald’s or linguini with clam sauce from a fine dining Italian restaurant, Holly and Mischa always clean their plates which is goo…
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The Scary Trio: Anxiousness, Overthinking & Indecisiveness
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Anxiousness, overthinking, and indecisiveness are definitely not fun to experience; especially all three at once! Even if you’re not someone who struggles with these feelings on a regular basis, 2020 has produced its fair share of extra stressors. Maybe you relate to Mischa who feels stressed about finances or maybe you relate to Holly who overthin…
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Let’s Talk About Sex (In a Relationship), Baby!
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Maybe you’re thinking, “Is it ‘normal’ to initiate sex more than my partner” or “What’s the ‘normal’ amount of times I should have sex per week?” Well, guess what...there is no “normal”. It’s all about communicating with your partner to establish your mutual wants and needs. In this episode, things get hot and steamy as Holly and Mischa divulge inf…
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Whether you rarely experience jealousy or you’re green with envy (like Holly & Mischa), no one enjoys feeling jealous. While Mischa often feels jealousy through FOMO (aka the fear of missing out), Holly’s competitiveness drives her to want to be everyone’s favorite. Join the Loud and Louder team this Thursday as they explore what makes them jealous…
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Weed: The Smoky Stuff That Gets You High
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Some people think marijuana is a gateway drug while others *cough, cough* think it’s pretty dope. In Illinois, where Holly and Mischa live, recreational weed was legalized on January 1, 2020 so you better believe this doobie noobie and weed connoisseur are testing out local, lucious dispensaries. Whether pot is your thing or not, Holly and Mischa g…
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In Part II, Holly & Mischa share about how their faith became their own starting in college years. Once they were no longer in their parents’ households, their faith began to evolve. For Mischa that meant leaning more towards spirituality and questioning religion. For Holly that meant she was facing a faith crisis, that she is still working through…
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In Part I, Holly & Mischa dive into their early years within the church and how their faith shaped them into the women they are. Both were raised in Christian churches yet they had very different experiences (a running theme…). Some of Holly’s memorable parts of her upbringing in the church are frightening like Satan and Hell while Mischa’s memorie…
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Self-Care: It’s More than Massages, Staycations, & Bubble Baths
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If you're like Holly, maybe you think that self-care is a cheesy, overused phrase that depicts self-indulgence and luxury. This is not the case! Self-care is all about creating healthy routines and practices (easier said than done!). Maybe you'll be surprised to find that even things like cuddling with a loved one or interacting with your pets are …
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Birth Control: From Pulling Out to an IUD & Everything in Between…Your Legs
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On this episode Holly & Mischa explore all the ways people prevent getting knocked up. From ball soaking (yes, this is a real thing) to pulling out (it’s more successful than we thought!) . Did you know that there are over 15 forms of birth control methods for women yet there are only a few for men?! Have you heard of the experimental male birth co…
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Boss A$$ B!tches: From Stay-at-Home Moms to CEOs
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From the wage gap to experiencing sexual harassment and inappropriate racial comments at work, women have experienced it all. Nevertheless, she persisted! Whether you are a stay-at-home mom, working mom or not a mom at all, Holly & Mischa are here to encourage you to be the boss a$$ b!tch that you are! Holly has always had a passion that has pushed…
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Alcohol (feat. The Narc & The Party Girl)
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We all know that the legal drinking age in the US is 21 but we also know that this law is often broken. Law-abiding citizen Holly waited until she was 21 while renegade Mischa....did not. In this TIPSY-turvy episode, Holly & Mischa reminisce on their parents' views on alcohol, their first drunken escapades and their new-found love for "Truly Lemona…
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It's Our Podcast, We Can Cry If We Want To!
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Whether you do it once a year or once a day, we all cry. Some of us only cry at funerals while some of us cry while watching any Pixar short. Holly opens up about her discomfort with crying and gets emotional about her first experience celebrating Juneteenth. Mischa admits she has no issues when it comes to releasing her tears, whether it be from w…
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Introducing Loud and Louder with Holly & Mischa
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Listen to a introduction of "Loud and Louder with Holly & Mischa" where you will hear these two best friends get personal as they research and discuss hot topics from race and religion to relationships and porn. Get loud and louder with Holly and Mischa as they walk the fine line between vulnerability and oversharing.…
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Porn: Some Like It Hot, Some Like It...Not
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Now, more than ever, there is an endless array of pornography at your disposal. In this TIT-ilating episode, Holly & Mischa discuss their personal experiences (or lack thereof) with porn, while also providing sexy statistics from Pornhub’s 2019 report. In true “Loud and Louder” fashion, one half of this podcast duo has watched her fair share of exp…
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Productivity, Inspiration, Motivation and the Lack Thereof
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During this pandemic, where we are at home more than ever, it's easy to feel lazy or uninspired. Are you a procrastinator? Mischa is! Have you ever worked from home, realized that it's 3:00 pm and you haven't accomplished much...except for maybe your laundry? Yep...we've all been there! On this episode, Holly & Mischa chat about what motivates and …
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Sex Education: The Birds, the Bees and the Purity Rings
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Join Holly and Mischa on their sex education journey as they discuss what they learned (or didn’t learn) from their parents, schooling, and peers. Can you get pregnant from fingers? How much “blowing” is involved during a blow job? Can girls have wet dreams? Listen and find out.
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