Where have Alison and Kai been the past two years?! Who is "The Original Villain?" All this and more on today's episode of the Gripe.

The Gripe Remix: Volume 1: Omarosa - The Original Villain

This week, we gripe all things Cancel Culture and we start to wonder about Kai's obsession with Bon(e) Appetit. We have A LOT to say this week. See y'all there!

The Gripe Remix: Volume 2: Cancel Cult-ure

The Gripe Remix Volume 3: Words and Phrases

When two of the best Seattle and Edmonds instructors tell you their teaching gripes, you know you want to LISTEN. Also, we got listener feedback!! It's a big day for the Gripe! See y'all there.

The Gripe Remix: Volume 4: Group XXX 2.0

This week on the pod we discuss all of the best worst conspiracy theories out there. What happened to Amelia Earhart's body? Did Kurt REALLY commit suicide on a rainy day in Seattle? And...why wasn't the flag waving on the moon? We have questions! See y'all there!

The Gripe Remix Volume 5: The Best Worst Conspiracy Theories

How are we feeling about the SATC reboot; And Just Like that...otherwise known as AJLT? Well, you know us Gripers are feeling all types of all kinds of ways about it. From Carrie to Charlotte to way too much Miranda and not enough Samantha, we have THOUGHTS! See y'all there!

The Gripe Remix: Volume 6- And Just Like That

The two Gripers that stay griping follow up to last weeks start of 'And Just like That'. Spoiler alert: Che and Miranda are still THE WORST. See y'all there!

The Gripe: Remix Volume 7: And Just Like That Part 2

The Gripe Remix Volume 9: Gripe Worthy Seattle Celebs

This week Kai and Alison break down friendships that have survived, endured or just flat out ended. See y'all there!

The Gripe Remix: Volume 10 How to be (or not be) a Friend

The Gripe Remix Volume 11: I fought the Law(d)

Guys, if it sounds too good to be to true, it often is. This week we're talking about cults. Chances are, you probably know someone who has dipped their toe in some cult like lifestyles. (Both Kai and Alison have!) Interested? See y'all there!

Episode 59: Namastay the F*$k Away

You know crazy things ensue when Kai and Alison hit the streets and go out on the town. The "town" being a suburban restaurant and a movie theater, however, we make everything fun. Today on the 'cast we chat about Instagram content, dining and dashing, the come up dude: Andrew Gillum, racism, Sen. John McCain's passing, Janet Jackson and Christian Siriano. The meat of today's meal, (sorry vegans) is our thoughts surrounding film du jour: Black kkklansmen. Check it out! See y'all there.

Episode 60: Alison and Kai go to the Movies and other hilarity

If we didn't have bad bosses, what would you bond over with your coworkers? This week's episode is allllll about bad bosses; not only have we had bad bosses, we've BEEN bad bosses. Oops! (I'm sure no one has Griped about Alison and Kai though.) Also on the 'cast this week; Elvin bagging coconut oil at Trader Joe's, MaryAnn trying to get into a home, Lindsay Lohan "living her best life," Colin Kap and Nike, and anonymous letters to the NY Times.

Episode 61: The Bad Boss Club

Did you ever have something that you loved so much that you thought it deserved a holiday? Well it turns out, lots of other people have as well and they've probably beat you to the punch. Sorry, you're late! This week on the podcast we chat about all of the craziest made up holidays there are out there and speak to the ones that really make us get in our feelings. See y'all there!

Episode 64- Days and Confused

Get ready to join #teampetty this week, y'all. This week is all about what our deal breakers are for dating and we talk about it ALL. From the length of your finger and toe nails to how adventurous your appetite is for pineapple on pizza. Oh, and we're going to see Beyonce and her husband tonight. Just FYI. See y'all on The Gripe!

Episode 65: Deal Breaker or Heart Breaker?

I think we can all agree it's easier to ignore a problem rather than be direct. This week on The Gripe, we're discussing the art of ghosting. We've done the ghosting and have also been the ghostees. So, what's the lesson? Is there one? Are we all just terrible people or is there room for forgiveness? See y'all there!

Episode 66: The Ghosts of Friendships Past

And.......we're back! After being off a week, Alison and Kai discuss the "why's" behind their absence from the airwaves. You'll have to tune into hear why. The meat of the Gripe today is, booze. We talk about it all from our first alcohol experience to the incessant "mommy needs wine" culture that is permeating society. See y'all there!

Episode 67: Boozers, Users, and Losers

Episode 68: "The Hate You Give" Special Book Club Edition

We've griped about Planes and Traffic, but there's still so much more! On this episode, we chat about all things transportation. PLUS: Kai reveals a secret that he has been keeping from Alison for the past month and a half. THE HORRORS. P.S Yay for positive mid term results and yay for Alison's birthday! We will see y'all there!

Episode 69: Trains, Blames, and Automobiles

So many celebrations in November! Alison's significant other has created a hybrid holiday, combining his birthday with Thanksgiving and has coined it "Birthgiving". We couldn't think of a title for this episode, so that won out because it sounds funny. Anyway! This week, we discuss Thanskgiving gripes as well as what we're thankful for this year. A little gripey, a little grateful. See y'all there!

Episode 70: Birthgiving

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!! We hope you're enjoying your holiday and eating too much and wearing soft pants and arguing with your relatives. If you need a break from all the Thanksgiving stimulation, here's our gift to you! Black Friday horror stories. We gathered up some of the best of the worst Black Friday tales around. It will make you feel sad about the state of humanity but good about yourself.  Cheers!!

Episode 71: Black Friday Horror Stories

Chances are, you've experienced the woes of working in retail. And if you haven't, well we outline them all in today's Gripe. Today is all about that retail life, both from the perspective from the retail worker and the consumer. We got things to say. See y'all there!

Episode 72: Retail Woes

"Comparison is the thief of joy"--someone smart. We know that we shouldn't compare our stuff to other people's stuff, but what is more American than competition? Especially with your friends, family, and neighbors? Today, we're talking about "Keeping up with the Joneses." We actually get a little bit deep. See y'all there!

Episode 73 "I am the Joneses."

Episode 75 Corny Christmas Movie Love

Spoiler Alert: It wasn't Alison or Kai, we had great years, thank you very much. BUT, a lot of people, places or things had TERRIBLE years and we're breaking it down for y'all. Some are expected and some are unexpected; see y'all there!

Episode 76: Who had the worst 2018?

New Year, Same Us! We're still out here hating on annoying words and phrases that y'all insist on using. Warning: we're a little meaner than usual on this pod, see y'all there!

Episode 77: Words and Phrases Part 3

In the spirit of January and "New Year, New Me", this week Kai and Alison are talking about the biggest gripes they have about themselves. Don't get it twisted, they aren't doing anything about these gripes because resolutions are so 2000 and late. And it's important to note that they still love themselves (like, a lot) but sometimes they get on their own nerves. Curious? See y'all there!

Episode 79: 10 Things I Gripe about Me

Okay, y'all! We literally got dumped on in Seattle and it created all kinds of a mess for us. Both imagined and real. Are we the delicate snowflakes that people see us as or was the hysteria justified? Join us as we discuss Seattle's 2019 #snowpocalypse. See you there!

Episode 82: S'No Joke!!

Episode 83 : Airing our AirBnb Gripes

It's no fun being sick, even though you are allowed to sit at home and watch all the tv you want...it still stinks. Today, we are talking about all of the lows and lows of catching that seasonal cold or allergies. Join us, see y'all there!

Episode 86: When you're Illin'

This week, Kai and Alison are labeling everything as bizarre. I mean, these are truly weird times we are living in. ANYWAY! Our topic this week are our experiences in doctors offices, urgent cares, emergency rooms, etc. The good, the bad, the ugly, the bloody, the catheters. It's all here on The Gripe, see y'all there!

Episode 87: The One Where We Say Everything is "Bizarre"

Episode 89: Guests Gone Wild

On this week's pod, we discuss at length the artists and performers in our life that have been taken from us too soon. We go in depth on how these folks affected our lives and why we wished they were still around today. See y'all there!

Episode 91: Gone Too Soon

Are we "young Gen X'ers" or "Old Millennials?" We say "young Gen X'ers" all the way!  The NY Times is obsessed with Gen X these days, so we gripe and groan about everything that made Gen X, who we are today.

Episode 92: Generation NeXt

Episode 93: 90210h no you didn't!

There are several small things throughout the ins and outs of our days that we choose to ignore. Behaviours, misbehaviours, etc. Today on The Gripe, Kai and Alison break down several of those small items that oft get ignored...and wonder, why are they ignored? And, should they be ignored? See y'all there!

Episode 94: What we choose to Ignore

Episode 95: N'ary a N'ary The Plastic Surgery Edition

Hey guys! We're back with Gripes on Gripes. We're having a littttttle technical difficulty and can't get the opening music correct, don't worry, we will gripe about it! In this week's episode we break down what even happened in the 2010's?! Who knows, it's still a blur. See y'all there!

Episode 97: What even happened in the 2010's?

Two friends who laugh over all things Gripe-worthy in today's world. Join us!

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