Through the art of candid conversation and with the help of their community, cohosts Chris and Lauren tackle heavy topics with a blend of empathy, insight, and humor. We hope you'll join the conversation!
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Lauren shares what’s been going on since she’s been away, and Chris tries not to crash out. Tangents include lost pets, vulnerable conversations, and…George W. Bush?? Enjoy!
Content warning for suicidal ideation.
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* Lauren’s personal Instagram: @lauren___afh (http://www.instagram.com/lauren___afh)
Credits:
* Edited by Chris Jumper
* Theme song is Insane OK (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Whines/Live_at_WFMU_on_Talks_Cheap_June_2nd_2011/Whines_-_06_-_Insane_OK) by The Whines (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Whines/) from Free Music Archive (https://freemusicarchive.org/)
*while supplies last
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29 Sept 2026
#257 How to Stop Worshipping the Suffering feat. Kye Plant
It’s a great day when a former guest comes out of hiding, and today is that day! Kye Plant is an interdisciplinary artist and former podcaster who talks about why he ended his show and what he’s been doing since. Tangents include gratitude (yuck), needing pain to make art, struggling with extremes, rollerblading, and balancing our past and present selves. Enjoy!
Kye’s podcast, Feelin Weird, is no longer streaming (RIP), but you can still listen to it on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/feelinweird)!
References:
* Kye’s original 2021 episode: #49 Shame-Based Artist feat. Kye Plant (https://picklesandvodka.substack.com/p/49-shame-based-artist-feat-kye-plant-9bb?r=3122eo&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true)
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* Chris’s links: xcjumperx.carrd.co (http://xcjumperx.carrd.co/)
* Lauren’s personal Instagram: @lauren___afh (http://www.instagram.com/lauren___afh)
Credits:
* Edited by Chris Jumper
* Theme song is Insane OK (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Whines/Live_at_WFMU_on_Talks_Cheap_June_2nd_2011/Whines_-_06_-_Insane_OK) by The Whines (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Whines/) from Free Music Archive (https://freemusicarchive.org/)
*while supplies last
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22 Sept 2026
#256 Emotional Diuretics feat. j’naii
Friend of the pod j’naii is out of treatment and back in the guest chair to talk about ways the system is intentionally confusing, the difficulties of receiving a diagnosis, resisting rest due to guilt, and a surprising moment in therapy. Plus, we take you through a breakdown-based guided meditation and Chris issues a MAJOR correction. Enjoy!
Thoughts on the episode? Here’s how to join the conversation:
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* Send us an email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com (mailto:picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com)
* Chris’s links: xcjumperx.carrd.co (http://xcjumperx.carrd.co/)
* Lauren’s personal Instagram: @lauren___afh (http://www.instagram.com/lauren___afh)
Credits:
* Edited by Chris Jumper
* Theme song is Insane OK (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Whines/Live_at_WFMU_on_Talks_Cheap_June_2nd_2011/Whines_-_06_-_Insane_OK) by The Whines (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Whines/) from Free Music Archive (https://freemusicarchive.org/)
*while supplies last
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Reach and audience
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YouTube views
1,737
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.9 / 5
13 ratings
Spotify
4.8 / 5
26 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
74
Social presence
94
YouTube
68
Engagement
51
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