This week we're joined by Chicago Comedian and host of the hysterical Crushes! podcast, Deanna Ortiz.  She teaches us how to play "Hot or Just Tall", we talk about our celebrity crushes, try to figure out why we all love the British so much, and TJ GETS CANCELLED!! Follow Deanna Ortiz on Instagram HERE Follow her podcast, Crushes! with Deanna Ortiz HERE Check out Deanna's website to find out about her shows HERE

This week, we sit down with comedian Ken Hamlett (Host of A Drunken Night Out Podcast) and talk about our favorite kink (Consensus is?  Hint: A great forearm workout), tell a couple "worst night of drinking" stories (car accidents AND TJ poops his pants), and discuss why some men just cannot orgasm from oral sex.  Strap in guys, this one gets a little wild! Learn more about Ken at www.kendalehamlett.com or follow him on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/kenhamlett  To support...

In this week's episode, past guest, friend of the pod and Menage-A-Pod All Star, Josh (@GQ50 @thetravelguydes podcast), stops by to catch up on all things dating and relationships (he also made us omelettes...swoon), weigh in the J-Lo / Shakira Halftime Show controversy, and just be as generally charming and likable as we are all used to!  You know what to do!  LISTEN NOW!!!

On today’s episode, it’s just us OG’s catching up on our lives, current events, and of course, talking s**t. Apparently, TJ is involved in a online thrupple of strangers that may or may not get him killed and Gena is over here making power moves with old flings. It’s a good episode to listen to while nursing your Super Bowl loss and massive hangover. To see the recap video from our first live event, "More Than Just A Quickie" (A Speed Dating and Chicago Social Event) from Overheard in...

This week we are joined by the delightful and absolutely hysterical Andrea Rappaport (IG@theandrearappaport, blogger, comedian, entrepreneur, podcaster@thewerkwivesofficial).  Listen as we discuss overcoming embarrassing situations on dates from listener mail, share some REALLY embarrassing stories of our own, talk about some techniques you can use to get past being embarrassed on a date, and then Andrea turns the tables and puts her interviewing chops to work by grilling TJ and Gena about...

This week we are joined by Chicago comedian Be Casper (IG@Be_Casper), host of the “That Time I Got Arrested” podcast (IG@thattimeigotarrested) and all around sweetheart and deep thinker. We talk about what inspired her to start the podcast, about how we are ALL broken, how that affects relationships, and what everybody’s plans are for a possible apocalypse! You know what to do. HIT THE PLAY BUTTON!!! You can see Be this week performing stand up in Chicago at My Buddy’s on January 22nd, End...

“I can’t wait to get married and spend the rest of my life being judged by your mother.” There comes a time in all serious relationships when it’s time to meet your partner’s parents. In an ideal world, everyone would get along, enjoy the holidays together without bickering, and have family dinner’s without someone throwing a roll at your head. Unfortunately, most of us don’t live in an ideal world. So, in today’s episode, we talk to comedian Dan Cass (IG@dancasscomedy) about what it’s like...

This week Gena and TJ look back at the best and worst 2019 had to offer and give their two cents.  Relationships, social media, the best restaurants of Chicago, and some of our favorite creators across Chicago also get call outs!  Say goodbye to the dumpster fire that was 2019, and say hello the the dumpster fire that is 2020.  #NewYearSameUs

In our most popular episode of 2019, we're joined by the beautiful and hysterical duo from Overheard in Chicago (IG: @overheard_in_chicago) as we discuss red flags and dealbreakers. Does he live in a carpeted studio apartment?  Red Flag.  Does he cut his tacos with a knife and fork? Red flag! Is he having you over to his girlfriend's house when she's out of town? Dealbreaker x 10. Also, how many yellow flags make up a red flag? Is there anything that can make up for a red flag (Big Dick...

We wanted to end the year with our most positive episode of 2019! I know what you're thinking. Menage-a-Pod is doing an episode that is full of rainbows and kittens? That's so not on brand! BUT WAIT! Don't go anywhere, because this episode is a really good one and is a refreshing change from the norm. This week, we talked to self proclaimed "dudebroguy with perspective" Case Kenny (@case.kenny).  Case is a writer, influencer, entrepreneur and founder of PRSUIT (@PRSUIT), a daily email full of...

This week we're joined by Chicago comedian & storyteller Bridget McGuire(IG@bmcguire82) who shares her unlikely story of getting into the Chicago stand up scene at 37 and some of the wildest bad date stories we have ever heard! Strap in guys, this one is not to be missed! To read Bridget's article that is mentioned in the podcast go to: https://medium.com/@bridgetmmcguire/stand-up-comedy-is-making-me-fat-and-broke-10-gains-and-losses-of-my-first-year-in-stand-up-e35a5acbee  

On today’s episode, we are talking to delightfully positive Jen Zanotti of the Jen Z Podcast about self care and how important it is to make sure you take time out for yourself and tune into what’s important in your world, so that you can be a better partner for not just your significant other, but in all relationships, from friendships, family and even co-workers. Jen is an Esthetician and Make-up artist, owning her own business “Jen Z’s Beauty & Wellness Services”, since 2007, and...

Happy almost Thanksgiving everyone! That has nothing to do with our episode today, but it had to be said. This week, we talk to Jacob Wells (@jacobmwells), host of The Big Gay Roundup Podcast (@biggayroundup) about celebrity crushes, and we spill some tea about Vanderpump Rules, who’s had the best Botox treatments, coming out in his early 20’s to extremely religious parents (he's a preacher's kid), and how Hydrate is a s**t show of a place that we hate to love.  If you want to find out more...

Today's episode gets a little heavier than normal for us here at Menage-A-Pod. Considering 1 in 4 people in the world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives, we sat down with Drew Loryn Soffer (@drew.loryn on IG) of the incredibly insightful and informative podcast, Doing Time (@doingtimepodcast on IG) to talk about mental illness, addiction, how prescription drugs play a role in every day life, coping with mental illness, and how mental illness can...

This week we are in the studio all by our lonesome, trying to get past TJ being really tired, slap happy, and obnoxious and derailing the episode at every turn, as we discuss what to do when you're in a relationship but people from your past keep reaching out.  Should you tell your partner about every contact every time, let them know about the tone and promise it's innocent, or cut it off before it goes somewhere it shouldn't?  Surprisingly, we both agree on this topic...Sort of.  It's cold...

Due to some scheduling conflicts this week, we decided to re-release one of our most popular episodes ever, featuring one of the sexiest and most badass woman in Chicago.  You're welcome! On today's show, we have on the incredibly badass, sexy, yet unassuming, and all around cool chick, Sophia Chase (IG@lovelyladysophia). Sophia is a professional Dominatrix and owner of Chicago Dungeon Rentals. She is celebrating her tenth year as a dominatrix this year and we couldn't be more excited to...

Today we talk to Katie Tomaszewski (Instagram@deeplinehealth, www.deeplinehealth.com) about what it's like to venture out on a journey of sobriety and what it's like to date when you aren't having that personality drink before, during, and maybe even after depending on how the date goes. I seriously can't even imagine. So many coffee dates. This is usually when I would suggest pouring a glass of wine and settling in to listen, but I don't like to be an enabler, so let's try something...

For today's episode, it's just the two of us and we are talking about getting to that coveted second date. What does that entail? What should you not do? Honestly, the jury is still out as it seems like we disagree on a few points, but that's to be expected. You know, Mars/Venus and all.         

Why don’t ghosts think puns are funny? Because they’re dead inside. GET IT? So many puns, so little time. On today's episode we are being seasonally appropriate by chatting with blogger Jess Zimlich (www.26andnotcounting.com / IG@26andnotcounting) about ghosting; why people ghost (Maybe they get spooked? Ok, ok, I'm done), how not to ghost, and how to handle the rejection. We even share our most cringe-worthy ghosting stories for your listening pleasure. Recommended pairing for today's...

On today's episode we have on Jamie Shriner Biddle (IG@jamieshrinerbiddle, stand-up comedian, co-producer of Shady Babies @North Bar and Comedy Uncensored Naughty Thoughts at The Laugh Factory, and creative force behind the musical “Wife Material”) to talk body count. Surprisingly, we aren't talking about murder this time, though you know how much we love a good true crime pod. Instead, we mean it in terms of sexual partners.  Are people still having that conversation with their significant...

On today's episode, we talk with comedian Dario Durham (IG@dariodcomedy, regular at My Buddy's, co-host of the @b__positive_ Podcast) about getting over your ex. There are so many reasons to get over your ex and we could have talked for hours about it, but we had other important things to discuss like, throwing sperm around the room, the plight of having a giant forehead, and stalking people on social media. We laugh a lot on this episode and Dario's positivity really shines through, so get...

On today’s episode we talk with comedian Kenyon Adamcik (@kenyoncomedy on IG, producer of @derailedcomedy at the Laugh Factory, and cohost of @illseeyouinhelp podcast) about his views on self help, some of the methods he has been forced to try for the good of his podcast, and drinking your own urine. Yes, you read that right.  Because apparently, the only way to fight off disease is to drink the very thing your body is expelling. We. Just. Can’t. Ew.       

On today’s episode we talk about “The Nice Guy.” Who is he? What’s he like? Can you really date him? Should you date him? Is he really that nice? So. Many. Questions. All of which will be answered on today’s show with our amazingly funny guest, comedian, and producer of Shady Babies at North Bar and Comedy Uncensored Naughty Thoughts (C.*.N.T.) at the Laugh Factory - Alexa Jaeger (@alexajaggs on IG)   TJ is riding in a charity motorcycle event on September 29th to benefit Prostate Cancer...

Hey friends! As the days start getting shorter and the weather gets cooler, we are also nearing the end of our summer hours and we wanted to celebrate you guys getting more of us back into your lives weekly by sharing a fun all star episode! This week, we caught up with past guests Ariel, Daniel, and Jennie over a boozy brunch filled with very funny stories, big life updates, and a ridiculous game of Never Have I Ever.  Vibrator Link  ...

We're back at you from the ivory tower this week with a fan favorite!  Another round of listener submitted bad stories, as well as some funny dating stories in the news!  Have tacos become cliche?  Are lattes and anal the Netflix and Chill we never knew about it?  Bill Cosby makes a surprise appearance and you're not going to want to miss that!  Is dating and being on the apps making you miserable?  You're not alone, so strap in for episode #34!!!