Advertise on podcast: EhMaGawd!

Welcome to another book club/summer collection episode of EhMaGawd. This one is all about Dylan, who has a lot to learn about love, the tennis kind and the romantic kind. Dylan spends her summer in Hawaii, blackmailing Svetlana Slootskia, a hot tennis star with severe anger issues. Having just finished a stint in rehab after knocking a ball girl’s teeth out on national television, Svetlana needs a comeback. And Dylan? She needs to lose her lip virginity to J.T., a Zac Ephron type who has the hots for Svetlana. Still with us? Dylan takes a page from Massie’s manipulative playbook, intentionally pisses off Svetlana, and records her tantrum on her LG Chocolate phone. (Remember those? Lisi, who wrote about it, didn’t.) Dylan promises to erase the incriminating video if Svetlana teaches her how to become a hot blond tennis star, so she has a chance with J.T. For those who don’t remember, Dylan is a redhead who has never played tennis and detests exercise. What could possibly go right? Digressions include: chicken with raisins and cinnamon, 23 & Me, and Lisi’s real-time revelation, The Clique College Collection. Fun idea, right? xoxo Lisi & Ellen

In today’s episode of EhMaGawd, we’re talking about the P-word. Pain. When it’s therapeutic to share your discomfort, when it's detrimental, and when it's okay to tell someone to shut the F up and do something about it. Because you don’t want to be the miserable GLU no one wants to sit beside at the birthday brunch, but you also don’t want to be so stoic no one can relate. It’s a hard balance to strike, but we figure it out, thanks to some inspiration from Lisi’s hardcore friend who got her tonsils removed without anesthesia. #Russia Digressions include: hair as an indicator of mental health; trying to have compassion for balding men but not quite getting there; the doc You Can See Everything; and why Ellen has reached her Austin city limit. We’ll answer a very relatable question from a GLU who is acting a little too needy toward her crush. In addition to our Orna-grade advice, Lisi recommends Elizabeth Gilbert’s stunningly honest memoir, All the Way to the River. If you think you get a little extra when you want reassurance…my Gawd.

Welcome GLUS! If you ever wondered how the Pretty Committee summered between seventh and eighth grade, the Clique Summer Collection is for you. It featured five novellas: Massie, Claire, Alicia, Dylan, and Kristen, which came in an ah-dorable jewley box with a cosmetic bag full of Glossip Girl lip gloss. Don’t remember? Lisi busts hers out and models it for you. Caution: you will be jealous. Ah-bviously we’re starting with MASSIE. Short story shorter: She gets the hoof from riding camp after she glues a girl to her saddle. In their biggest parenting move yet, the Blocks take Massie’s credit cards away until she repays them for camp. And she does. By selling makeup to twelve-year-olds. WARNING: If you or someone you love is sensitive to face-shaming, outdated Puff Daddy references, or tweens who openly humiliate their friends to sell beauty products, the novella might not be for you. But the conversation is. Lisi and Ellen debate the pros and cons of Massie Block’s approach and share a technique for giving advice that will help you get your point across without getting canceled. Enjoy at your own risk! xoxo Lisi & Ellen

In today’s episode of EhMaGawd: what makes an alpha girl so alpha-y? What’s the one thing all alphas have in common? What makes a clique work? What blows them up? And what do RHONY, SATC, The Clique, and Bridesmaids teach us about the social systems we unconsciously create in real life? Digressions include Ellen’s Botox math, Italy prep, and self-care.

This episode of EhMaGawd goes out to all the GLUs with scars on their hearts or, in Ellen’s case, open wounds. Ellen opens up about her devastating breakup with the man she thought she would marry. She’s brave, honest, and deeply vulnerable. You don’t have to be nursing a fresh wound to find meaning in her story, but if you are, grab a box of Puffs (with lotion) and know that you are not alone. Even if you’re not ready to move on, this conversation will definitely help you move forward.

Unfun Fact: There are two questions every GLU has asked her crush at one point or another: Are you okay?What are you thinking about? 99.9% of the time, their answers are: Yeah.Nuthin’.Now the GLU is spiraling because she assumes he’s hiding something. But what if there were a way to find out what was happening between those waxy ears of his? Thanks to the Pretty Committee, there is.Today we’re cackling about the eighth novel in the Clique series: Sealed With A Diss, where we finally get to see what’s inside Skye Hamilton’s secret room. Eh. Ma. Gawd. It’s ah-mazing. In addition to the incredible contents, the girls have access to a secret camera that records the Sensitivity Training class at Briarwood Academy. The days of wondering what their crushes think are over. Now they can actually find out. And what they learn will change their relationships forever. Lisi and Ellen talk about snooping in general: when it’s useful, when it’s problematic, and when it calls for a restraining order. Digressions include: Lisi’s COVID, RHONY, The Notebook, and why everyone assumes Layne Abeley is queer. Enjoy! xoxo Lisi & Ellen

Hi GLUs! As you know, most conversations about aging focus on how to cheat it: look younger, feel stronger, think clearer. But we rarely talk about the sloppy junk drawer of ages we schlepp inside us every day. The restless 6-year-old, the brooding 15-year-old, the lost 23-year-old, and on and on and on… So, on this episode of EhMaGawd, we talk about the dizzying ricochet we feel as we shoot from one age to the other, depending on what’s happening in real time. What “age stage” do we revert to when we’re at our worst? And for the love of Gawd, why can’t we stop feeling like insecure teenagers? And speaking of ricochet, there are endless digressions in this one. Lisi’s empty next, Ellen’s new one, Mad Men, and the best decade for music, to name a few.

Prepare to have your mind, body, and spirit buh-lown away. Today on EhMaGawd, you get to meet our smart, sassy, and loving SOUL sister, Penelope Mandel. Penelope tells us how she knew she was a spiritual intuitive, what it feels like to communicate with the other side, and whether or not we should be afraid of dying. Her visions have saved her own life, the lives of her clients, and have even helped the New York Police Department solve crimes. How does she do a reading while holding objects? Over the phone? On the subway? Would we be able to throw her a surprise party without her knowing? And why were Ellen and Lisi sweating so damn much while talking to her? If you have Penelope’s gift, you already know the answers to these questions. For those of you who don’t, listen up. It’s a great one. Want a 30-minute reading from Penelope? Text her at 917.796.8205. Pro tip: wear a strong antiperspirant.

One year. Twelve mindsets. A new you every month. That’s what we’re exploring in this episode of EhMaGawd. Because whoever came up with the whole New Year’s resolution thing, which then morphed into the New Year’s intention thing, had it all wrong. How are we supposed to set goals in January for the GLUs we will become in May, October, or December? We can’t; that’s how. This is what Mindset of the Month is all about. We’ll tell you what inspired it, what ours are for August, and how the “fresh start effect” will help you tame the fire horse that is 2026 so it doesn’t trample you. So, saddle up, buttercup, let’s ride!

(Actually, it kind of is.)  ‘Tis the season, GLU’s! Season three of EhMaGawd, that is. We have ah lot planned for you this year and are kicking it all off with The Clique Book Club. Today we are going deep on It’s Not Easy Being Mean (2007), the seventh book in The Clique series. In addition to recapping the chaotic plot, which includes a cutthroat competition and Claire’s Hollywood drama, Lisi will explain where she got the inspiration for OCD’s secret room and the idea to have the girls raid the boys’ bedrooms. As always, you will hear our No Fly List- quotes that somehow were okay in 2007 but would absolutely not fly today. And as a special bonus, we have an extra list dedicated 100% to our favorite weirdo, Layne Abely. Oh, and guess who finally gets her first kiss??? It’s ah-mazing to be back!!

If you’re the kind of GLU who likes their pleasure served vicariously, this is the episode for you! Ellen and Lisi break down their epic weekend in Austin, stomach issues and all. You’ll learn about the places they went, a new Clique-coded syndrome that you might want to get tested for, and most importantly, why we need to try harder to nourish our relationships IRL. Digressions include our short summer hiatus, Lisi’s promise to return in August with a decorated office (pinky swear), and Ellen’s upcoming trip to Laguna Beach. We will return on August 4, 2026, with a book club episode, so beach-read the hell out of It’s Not Easy Being Mean, and know that we can NAWT wait to speak at you after the break.

Author, award-winning journalist, and State of the Union aficionado (200 and counting) Iman Hariri-Kia returns to EhMaGawd and We. Are. Obsessed. Mostly with how brilliant, charming, and prolific she is. But also, have you read her co ming-of-age newsletter, Cherry Picked? The woman is getting after it. Every week, Iman reviews the (multiple) books she’s read, posts pics of her decadent meals, shares her NYC adventures, updates us on the progress of her latest novel, and often does it all en route to a wedding. How does she get it all done? How would the Clique characters get along with her characters? What is the origin of Massie’s State of the Union? What is she working on next? Is there hope for Gen Z? Listen up. Don’t even try to tell us you don’t have time. No one is busier than Iman, and she showed up. Twice!

Our “ASK a GLU” inbox has runneth over. Your questions have been ah-mazing, vulnerable, raw, and real. We appreciate everyone who has dared to write in and bare their soul. So, today’s episode is all about you. We chose five highly relatable Ask a GLU questions in the hope that everyone will find something to take away. Today’s Topics: Wedding dress shopping with mom.Personal style stealers.Visualizing the Clique characters.Kissing your BFF’s crush.When your dream life doesn’t come true. The good news is we have very different opinions, so you have several options to consider. How many therapists can brag about that?? Keep sending your questions to [email protected], and for those of you who already reached out, feel free to send us follow-ups. See You Next Tuesday!!! xoxo Lisi & Ellen

A few weeks ago, we posted a special episode for subscribers detailing Ellen’s trip to Charleston, SC for Sophie Anna Everhard’s glam X 10 wedding. Yes, Sophie played Dylan Marvil in The Clique movie. And yes, Elizabeth/Massie was there. Ellen and Lisi fondly recalled EhMaGawd episode #2, an interview with Sophie, who at the time had ZERO plan for her wedding. Less than one year later, we can proudly say the GLU over-delivered. I mean, check out some of these pics. So much can happen in a year. A year to THE DAY, mind you. Yes, Sophie’s episode dropped Monday, June 16, 2025, and we’re replaying it June 16, 2026!!! I mean, come AWN! How cool is that? Over the last 365 days, Sophie turned her wedding into a wonderland. Lisi no longer wears glasses (but still has horrible backgrounds; she’s working on it.) And Ellen… a lot can change in a year. It all goes to show you that worrying about the future is a waste of time. You truly never know what surprises are waiting for you. Including, but not limited to, the fact that we have dropped FIFTY episodes of EhMaGawd. (Even though we already aired this one, so technically it’s #49). But hey, we’re creatives, not mathematicians, and we are creating a universe where this episode counts twice. Because it’s that good. Ellen and Sophie share their audition stories and offer a behind-the-scenes look at the movie’s filming. Lisi tells the newly engaged Sophie how to make her wedding memorable, and they all discuss the power of passion. Digressions include: sober grinding at high school dances, wedding pressure, Lindsey Lohan, Jamba Juice, and trippy realizations.

Massie: Hey, Lisi and Ellen, do you work at air traffic control? Lisi & Ellen: No, why? Massie: Because you just landed a big one! It’s true. They did! Give a warm GLU welcome to author Daniel Kraus—the 2026 Pulitzer Prize winner for his novel, Angel Down. (break for applause) Sure, the episode touches on Daniel’s award-winning masterpiece, the film adaptation of his Bestselling novel Whalefall, starring Josh Brolin, and Graveyard Girls, the 5-book series he wrote with Lisi. But they’re not going to dwell on the specifics. That’s what Google is for. This episode is about what happens when you finally get the thing you’ve been dreaming of. The date, the engagement, the job, the baby, the house, and, in Daniel’s case, the Pulitzer Prize. Is life really better? Can we actually “die happy”? Is achieving the dream a finish line or simply a new starting line? Listen and learn. They also discuss the surprising similarities between psychological horror and female friendship. And, most importantly, Daniel’s obsession with Sex and the City. DK will also answer questions from the GLUs, make a Mean Girl Amends, and share his Current State of the Union (sort of). This Guy Like Us is a true prize.