Ladies of Monte Cristos

The Ladies of Monte Cristos
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Join law student Claire and writing student Lex every other Monday as they talk petty revenge like a modern-day Count of Monte Cristo. They give their takes on fictional and historical revenge stories, hear listeners' stories, and fight the patriarchy. You ever walk by your terrible ex best friend’s car and think, "What if I key it?" You’d never, but it felt good to think about, right? According to Psychology Today writer Dr. Karyn Hall, revenge isn’t usually sweet, but the thought of it is. And that’s what we came to do over cocktails and brunch.

Episodes

  1. 04/25/2022

    EP7 - Ending the Season with Dessert

    In our season finale, Claire and Lex come full circle with Lex's personal petty agenda. Rehydrate, grab a cookie, and reminisce about your petty school days.  Content warning: This episode contains mentions of revenge, alcohol, swearing, and the current world events.  What we're drinking: Water! We're serious...  Revengespo: Journaling and self-care Join us every other Monday where co-hosts Claire and Lex will highlight the funniest, most relatable, and pettiest revenge stories from listener stories, history, and pop culture. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Also check out our website at https://www.ladiesofmontecristos.com and our Instagram and Twitter pages. You can email us at ladiesofmontecristos@gmail.com. If you are able to financially support our podcast and receive bonus content in return, please visit our Patreon page to learn more. Our music is an original piece by DJ Timacity. HAPPY PLOTTING, REVENGING ROYALS!

    28 min

  2. 04/11/2022

    EP6 - Traveling Can Be a Real...

    Claire is back, and she and Lex are ready to scheme! Strap in for some of the worst (and funniest) travel stories, and see what talented people can do to get their petty revenge. We cover international Hooter's, business trip disasters, and the harrowing process of damage reimbursement.  Content warning: This episode contains mentions of revenge, swearing, alcohol, property damage, arachnophobia, references to Harry Potter, reduction surgeries, the pandemic, and air travel. What we're drinking: Spirit Sippers (again and forever!)  Revengespo: United Breaks Guitars and petty baristas!  Also a big shout out to Multitude, who make so many entertaining and inclusive podcasts and inspire independent creators like us to share their voices!  Join us every other Monday where co-hosts Claire and Lex will highlight the funniest, most relatable, and pettiest revenge stories from listener stories, history, and pop culture. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Also check out our website at https://www.ladiesofmontecristos.com and our Instagram and Twitter pages. You can email us at ladiesofmontecristos@gmail.com. If you are able to financially support our podcast and receive bonus content in return, please visit our Patreon page to learn more. Our music is an original piece by DJ Timacity. HAPPY PLOTTING, REVENGING ROYALS!

    48 min

  3. 03/28/2022

    EP5 - Our First Guest of the Petty Court!

    Join Lex and extra special guest Alexxa, Lex's undergrad roommate courageously attempting to get Lex on TikTok! We highlight one of the top petty revenge schemes of TikTok, @starandshannon's plot against their household's "patriarchal wall of betrothal." Plus find out about Lex as a roommate, Alexxa's past as a poet, and additions to the list of men we stan in this court.  What we're drinking this episode: Austin Eastciders Spiced Peach Cider Revengespo: Donating to the Trevor Project, listening to independent podcasters like Potterless by Multitude and #WizardTeam by Black Girls Create, watching other independent like @chanwills0 on social media, and any other way you see fit to support the trans community within the Harry Potter fandom (or outside of it)  Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of swearing, revenge, mental health, therapy, roommate struggles, the pandemic, misogyny, patriarchy, divorce, societal pressure to be married, and how to be a Harry Potter fan despite JK Rowling’s controversial statements. Join us every other Monday where co-hosts Claire and Lex will highlight the funniest, most relatable, and pettiest revenge stories from listener stories, history, and pop culture. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Also check out our website at https://www.ladiesofmontecristos.com and our Instagram and Twitter pages. You can email us at ladiesofmontecristos@gmail.com. If you are able to financially support our podcast and receive bonus content in return, please visit our Patreon page to learn more. Our music is an original piece by DJ Timacity. HAPPY PLOTTING, REVENGING ROYALS!

    45 min

  4. 03/14/2022

    EP4 - The Court Block Tango Part 2

    Claire and Lex continue their Chicago plotting journey with the rest of the merry murderesses, including their respective alter egos Annie and June. Plus, it's Lex's turn to share some revengespo.  What we're drinking this episode: Still Spirit Sippers Revengespo: Fitness YouTuber emkfit Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of murder, revenge, religious controversy (Mormon), poison, divorce, polygamy, imprisonment, jail, sex, domestic violence, stabbing, self-defense murder, coronary examinations, wrongful sentencing, name mispronunciation, prejudice against non-English speakers in America, decapitation, American justice system, hanging, and cheating.  Join us every other Monday where co-hosts Claire and Lex will highlight the funniest, most relatable, and pettiest revenge stories from listener stories, history, and pop culture. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Also check out our website at https://www.ladiesofmontecristos.com and our Instagram and Twitter pages. You can email us at ladiesofmontecristos@gmail.com. If you are able to financially support our podcast and receive bonus content in return, please visit our Patreon page to learn more. Our music is an original piece by DJ Timacity. HAPPY PLOTTING, REVENGING ROYALS!

    29 min

  5. 02/28/2022

    EP3 - The Court Block Tango Part 1

    This week, the ladies take on the classic musical Chicago. They discuss the iconic history of the show, their personal experience with it, and suggest some legal - but still petty - ways that Liz could have dealt with her gum-chewing husband Bernie. Plus, they take a quiz to figure out which Merry Murderess they are! Get ready for the rest of the murderesses next week!  The Buzzfeed quiz  What we're drinking this episode: Spirit Sippers Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of alcohol, swearing, murder, jail, imprisonment, gun violence, poison, murder investigations, stabbing, divorce, toxic relationships, couples counseling, and revenge.  Join us every other Monday where co-hosts Claire and Lex will highlight the funniest, most relatable, and pettiest revenge stories from listener stories, history, and pop culture. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Also check out our website at https://www.ladiesofmontecristos.com and our Instagram and Twitter pages. You can email us at ladiesofmontecristos@gmail.com. If you are able to financially support our podcast and receive bonus content in return, please visit our Patreon page to learn more. Our music is an original piece by DJ Timacity. HAPPY PLOTTING, REVENGING ROYALS!

    27 min

  6. 02/14/2022

    EP 2 - Vergara's Vengeance

    Welcome back to the Petty Court! This episode, Claire and Lex will be discussing Sofía Vergara's flawless petty revenge against her America's Got Talent co-star Simon Cowell. Find out about Sofía's rise through the ranks of revenging royalty, Claire and Lex's tea scale from their intern days, middle school song parodies, and more.  Content Warnings: This episode contains mentions of revenge, pandemic, alcohol, knife throwing, death, accidental murder, arrows, blood, couples arguing, fire, emergency services, danger acts gone wrong, workplace injuries, the Salem Witch Trials, Puritans, cancel culture, and white savior complex.  Join us every other Monday where co-hosts Claire and Lex will highlight the funniest, most relatable, and pettiest revenge stories from listener stories, history, and pop culture. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Also check out our website at https://www.ladiesofmontecristos.com and our Instagram and Twitter pages. You can email us at ladiesofmontecristos@gmail.com. If you are able to financially support our podcast and receive bonus content in return, please visit our Patreon page to learn more. Our music is an original piece by DJ Timacity. HAPPY PLOTTING, REVENGING ROYALS!

    47 min

  7. 01/31/2022

    EP 1 - The Ladies' Supervillain (or Superhero) Origin Story

    Welcome revenging royals! Here is your place to have a laugh, seek inspiration, and, most importantly, release your tension with some petty scheming. What was the pièce de résistance that inspired law student Claire and communications student Lex to start this petty revenge podcast? Find out how a dating app match started the first official scheme of the Petty Court, and get all your questions answered about what qualifies these ladies to be your guides through the Petty Court.  Content Warnings: mentions of alcohol, ageism, the pandemic and quarantine, allergies, allergy pills, online dating, loneliness, weddings, break ups, death, ghosting, occasional swearing, revenge Join us every other Monday where co-hosts Claire and Lex will highlight the funniest, most relatable, and pettiest revenge stories from listener stories, history, and pop culture.  Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Also check out our website at https://www.ladiesofmontecristos.com and our Instagram and Twitter pages. You can email us at ladiesofmontecristos@gmail.com.  If you are able to financially support our podcast and receive bonus content in return, please visit our Patreon page to learn more.  Our music is an original piece by DJ Timacity.  HAPPY PLOTTING, REVENGING ROYALS!

    47 min

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Join law student Claire and writing student Lex every other Monday as they talk petty revenge like a modern-day Count of Monte Cristo. They give their takes on fictional and historical revenge stories, hear listeners' stories, and fight the patriarchy. You ever walk by your terrible ex best friend’s car and think, "What if I key it?" You’d never, but it felt good to think about, right? According to Psychology Today writer Dr. Karyn Hall, revenge isn’t usually sweet, but the thought of it is. And that’s what we came to do over cocktails and brunch.

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    The Ladies of Monte Cristos
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  • Episodes
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