Your weekly dose of hot takes, unfiltered opinions, and culture commentary. Alex gets personal about her experiences with marriage, dating, and divorce. Ali and Alex are funny, messy, and brutally honest. Welcome to Pretty Problematic. <br/><br/><a href="https://pproblematic.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">pproblematic.substack.com</a>
Pretty Problematic with Ali and Alex
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Your weekly dose of hot takes, unfiltered opinions, and culture commentary. Alex gets personal about her experiences with marriage, dating, and divorce. Ali and Alex are funny, messy, and brutally honest. Welcome to Pretty Problematic. <br/><br/><a href="https://pproblematic.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">pproblematic.substack.com</a>
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July 22, 2026
Parental Controls and Surviving the Screen Age
<p>World Cup Theories, Chris Brown Tour Controversy, and Real Talk on Parenting</p><p>Ali and Alex celebrate reaching episode 12 of Pretty Problematic, then share hot takes and updates: they discuss the World Cup final matchup between Argentina and Spain, including TikTok conspiracy theories involving Lamine Yamal and claims of rigging. They react to explicit on-stage behavior during the Chris Brown/Usher tour, noting reports a husband filed for divorce after his wife participated, and they cite Chris Brown’s history of violence, arrests, and being banned from Australia. They update that Taylor Frankie Paul was granted a three-year protective order against Crew for stalking, while DCFS is reportedly investigating families with leaked allegations. On the Nolan Wells case, they note no autopsy results yet, a family press conference, grand jury review, and FBI assistance. They then discuss parenting realities: postpartum recovery and sleep deprivation, breastfeeding stigma and costs, managing kids’ screen time with limits and communication, co-parenting and dating boundaries, and letting kids choose clothes over “perfect” outfits.</p><p>Don't miss out on anything Pretty!. Intstagram: @prettyproblematic.ana. TikTok: @prettyproblematic.anaPretty Problematic is hosted by Ali Askew and Alex Johnson. Instagram: @aliblaser / @alexandramariska. TikTok: @aliblaser / @alexandramariskaPlease write in your most Problematic stories/ confessions to:. ngl.link/prettyproblematic.ana. Or visit our Instagram and click the link in the Highlighted Story</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://pproblematic.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">pproblematic.substack.com</a>
July 15, 2026
Episode 11: Too Many Secrets: Whispers From Horn Island
<p>World Cup Updates, Utah Courtroom Chaos, and The Nolan Wells Case</p><p>Hosts Ali and Alex return to Pretty Problematic after Alex's Mexico trip and discuss support Ali received after sharing her story solo. They cover World Cup updates and predictions (France/Spain in semifinals, talk of Norway’s Haaland, and predictions of Spain vs. Argentina). Ali recounts being summoned for jury duty in Utah at the same courthouse as the Charlie Kirk preliminaries and accidentally appearing in widely shared media footage of Erika Kirk amid heavy security. They then discuss ongoing legal drama involving Dakota and Taylor Frankie Paul, including custody issues, Taylor seeking treatment, harassment and alleged stalking, and Dakota’s roommate’s TikTok “exposure” account plus allegations from his ex. They shift to true crime, outlining facts and online theories around missing 18-year-old Nolan Wells, and end with dating advice about a four-day post-date silence and an insecure, passive-aggressive text.</p><p>Don't miss out on anything Pretty!.</p><p>Intstagram: @prettyproblematic.ana. </p><p>TikTok: @prettyproblematic.ana</p><p>Pretty Problematic is hosted by Ali Askew and Alex Johnson. Instagram: @aliblaser / @alexandramariska. TikTok: @aliblaser / @alexandramariska</p><p>Please write in your most Problematic stories/ confessions to:. ngl.link/prettyproblematic.ana. </p><p>Or visit our Instagram and click the link in the Highlighted Story</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://pproblematic.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">pproblematic.substack.com</a>
July 8, 2026
Episode 10: The Cycle of Grief and Loss
<p>This week Ali shares her story alone, while Alex is out of the Country. She dives into some Hot Takes including Layla coming out, another spectacle from Dakota and Taylor, and the amazing World record set by Kelsey Pfendler! Then she shares her story of trauma with the loss of her father at the age of 15. She shares how it affected her then and how it still affects her now. She talks about navigating grief and relating to so many others in the process. </p><p>Don't miss out on anything Pretty!. Intstagram: @prettyproblematic.ana. TikTok: @prettyproblematic.anaPretty Problematic is hosted by Ali Askew and Alex Johnson. Instagram: @aliblaser / @alexandramariska. TikTok: @aliblaser / @alexandramariskaPlease write in your most Problematic stories/ confessions to:. ngl.link/prettyproblematic.ana. Or visit our Instagram and click the link in the Highlighted Story</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://pproblematic.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">pproblematic.substack.com</a>
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