Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid: The Imperfection Connection Gina Gallagher

In this bittersweet episode, "The Shut Up Sisters" and Producer Mike share memories of their beloved late mothers. In between their laughs and tears, they take time to report on this week's pressing news stories, including a Massachusetts woman who punched out a server for not including enough pickles on her sub. The Sisters also boldly tease their guest for the next podcast who remains a mystery (to them). 

The Shut Up Sisters welcome another fascinating guest (which may have something to do with the fact that she is not a relative). Dog rescuer/inventor/nurse/chicken whisperer Kristen Lazuka joins the podcast to talk about rescuing dogs in Thailand and an innovative harness she invented to hold communication devices for individuals with special needs. Full-time Producer Mike finally completes an assignment and shares results from his "undercover" bra investigation. 

After much deliberation and heavy pressure from a new "advertiser," the Shut Up Sisters make a pivotal show decision that will "upset the balance of imperfect power in the broadcast." In this episode they share this shattering show announcement and comment on the week's most interesting news stories, including one Massachusetts' city that has asked criminals to reschedule crimes until the heatwave breaks. Podpeople, you won't want to miss this one. 

In this groundbreaking episode, The Sisters welcome a fascinating guest, Maureen Ryan, a dear friend whom they have nicknamed “The Onion” for the fascinating layers of her life she has revealed (not her breath). In this episode, Maureen shares her harrowing story of living in a toxic waste dump and being involved in a jewelry heist. She has also been part of bringing an amazing program in her school system in North Andover, Massachusetts that educates school-aged children about differences – from physical abilities to learning disabilities. Also back in the studio is Interim Producer Mike, who still thinks the podcast is video.

In a stunning development, "The Shut Up Sisters" cave and let Gina's husband, also known as "Producer Candidate Mike," come into the studio and try his hand at producing. Producer Candidate Mike may not know what a producer does, have ever listened to the podcast, or realized that the podcast is not video, but he does have some hardline thoughts on the week's pressing news stories, including the woman arrested for licking ice cream at Walmart and putting it back in the freezer. Listen in and tell us if Producer Candidate Mike should be upgraded to Full-Time Producer.  

The Sisters return to the podcast studio to discuss more imperfection, including Gina's painful realization that she never finishes her thoughts -- a fact that her daughter with ADHD is constantly pointing out. The Sisters do manage to get out their pressing thoughts on Gas TV, and the pains of living with adult children who do not understand the importance of affixing toilet paper rolls and ensuring that dishes are properly washed. In a related topic to their children's domestic struggles, they tease (Na-na-na-na!) their exciting upcoming guest who spent time living in a toxic waste dump.