Awkward Encounters

Laura J; Carrie J
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A comedy podcast served hot, messy, & al dente. Midwestern sisters with accents thicker than our rice pudding, animated storytellers who’ll do anything for a bit, & our own target audience. Like your loud college besties who never outgrew oversharing. If you can handle the shrill laughter & secondhand embarrassment- we might just be your YETI of whiskey. Each episode is an unhinged charcuterie of real-life stories, unfiltered sisterly riffing, & Midwest charm that feels like eavesdropping. Guests? Maybe. Structure? Nah. Shame? None. Swearing? OH HELL YEAH. Dish your pasta. Mangia, baby!

Episodes

  1. FEB 16

    Awkward Encounters with the Clocks, Carcasses, and Catasrophic Phone Etiquette

    This week on Awkward Encounters, we prove once again that social grace is… optional. First up, we spiral over something that should be simple: telling time. If you’ve ever confidently said the wrong time out loud and had to just stand in it- welcome. Then, things take a dark turn on an otherwise peaceful walking trail. Carrie encounters not one, but multiple dead animals and somehow manages to make it awkward for every innocent stranger within a 50-foot radius. Is it a crime scene? A spiritual omen? Why is she narrating it to people who did not ask? And finally, a salon moment that will live in infamy. Carrie misreads a caller ID, answers the phone with full confidence, and proceeds to absolutely embarrass herself in front of a captive audience. Here's another week of secondhand embarrassment you’ll be grateful didn’t happen to you. As always, like us on facebook and instagram. And send us your stories! @awkwardencounterspod awkwardencounterspod@gmail.com

    39 min

  2. JAN 7

    Episode 9: Awkward Encounters with Blonde Meghan

    There was no adult supervision in the making or releasing of this episode. And because this podcast exists primarily for our own amusement, the b******t has been left in. Enjoy the nonsense! I swear, the longer we pod, the worse we get. Another episode to be recorded THIS WEEK! So, while we may be rough to listen to, we never give up. Bahaha! And THAT my friends, is what keeps us awkward.

    1h 7m

  3. 12/11/2025

    Episode 8: Awkward Encounters with Turkey, Names, and more Bastard Thumbs

    Welcome back to another episode of Awkward Encounters! This episode, we talk about Thanksgiving chaos, Piper's most embarrassing moments in the airport, confidently calling someone by the very wrong name, and a classic tale of bastard thumbs on social media- but this time- it wasn't Carrie. Follow, Like, Subscribe. And for the love of all things unholy- email us your awkward encounters at awkwardencounterspod@gmail.com!

    56 min

  4. 12/07/2025

    Episode 7: Awkward Encounters at Funerals

    Picking up where we left off with last episode's dark humor, Laura and Carrie manage to make funerals look more like a blooper reel. And we toss in a few tales from some other people we know who had their own awkward encounters at funerals, proving that it's not just us that should come with warning labels that read, "No Social Skills". And because no episode is complete without a little self-dragging, Carrie walks us through several moments where her confidence was sky-high, her attitude was spicy, and the outcome was not in her favor. Follow, like, subscribe. And for the love of god, SHARE your awkward encounters with us. awkwardencounterspod@gmail.com

    55 min

  5. 11/08/2025

    Episode 6: Awkward Encounters with Dark Humor

    Welcome to Awkward Encounters with Dark Humor- the episode where no one is emotionally prepared for a comedic therapy session. Laura and Carrie are choosing dark humor with heart this week because sometimes the only way to process love, loss, and emotional demolition is to laugh. Pull up a chair, pour a drink, and join us as we turn our tragedies into stories that make you question if you should be laughing at this. (Yes. You absolutely should.) Email us. Follow Us. Send us your stories. Like us. And F**k off with your bad reviews. We're too emotionally destroyed to deal with you right now. Peace, Love, and Awkward Encounters to you all.

    1h 1m

  6. 10/05/2025

    Episode 5: Awkward Encounters because of Bastard Thumbs

    We're back from Nashville with a suitcase full of stories, pictures, and questionable interactions that make us still want to crawl under our barstools. And, Carrie slides into the DMs of a familiar face via slippery thumb and a truly cursed avatar emoji. Tune into this bonus episode for laughs, mild humiliation, and possibly the best awkward encounter to date. Follow us on socials @awkwardencounterspod and email your stories to awkwardencounterspod@gmail.com to share your own stories, or join us as a special guest!

    51 min

  7. 10/01/2025

    Episode 4: Awkward Encounters with Law Enforcement

    This week we trace our tendency to overshare back to its source- turns out one of our parents passed it down. We share a quick awkward girl math moment before diving into our main event... awkward encounters with law enforcement! Follow us on socials @awkwardencounterspod and email us at awkwardencounterspod@gmail.com if you want to be a special guest or have your awkward story featured on the show!

    1 hr

  8. 09/06/2025

    Episode 3: Awkward Encounters with Ghosts

    We're getting ready for spooky season by sharing our run-ins with ghosties in our work and homes! Of course, in our true nature, Laura starts and ends the episode strong with some drink mishaps and... wouldn't you know it... technical difficulties.

    56 min

  9. 08/20/2025

    Episode 2: 2 Awkward Encounters & an Arguable Instrument

    We're back after a digital fiasco but coming in hot with a trifecta of Awkward Encounters! Strap in for a wifi blunder but we PROMISE you, if you get past the into, the rest is GOLD! You'll get the scoop of when Carrie makes things uncomfortable in the frozen foods aisle. Then we get the dirt on a muddy mess with a neighbor. AND FEATURING the original awkward encounter, "The Arguable Instrument". Then, Laura wraps things up with an awkward bank heist. Because, of course, everyday errands can't just be simple ones... Don't forget! Rate, review, subscribe. AND if you've ever found yourself in a moment so awkward you have to document it and laugh about it later- send it to us at awkwardencounterspod@gmail.com so we can laugh (and cringe) with you!

    47 min

  10. 08/04/2025

    Episode 1: Awkwardly Introduced with a Side of Sourdough Shame

    Welcome to Awkward Encounters! In our very first episode you will awkwardly meet our dogs before us, because, why not? Carrie shares the story of how she fumbled a simple bread pick-up (from a friend, no less), and Laura's here to *toast* her for it. This is your official welcome to the kind of chaos you can expect from us regularly. If you like sister banter, secondhand embarrassment, and stories that make you say, "WTF", hit that follow button and come hang! Follow us on instagram @awkwardencounterspod. If you have your own awkward encounter with people that you want us to share on the pod, you can email us at awkwardencounterspod@gmail.com. You can also request a story at either place, request a guest, or request chat ideas for us! Keep it awkward, fam!

    41 min
  • 10 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
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About

A comedy podcast served hot, messy, & al dente. Midwestern sisters with accents thicker than our rice pudding, animated storytellers who’ll do anything for a bit, & our own target audience. Like your loud college besties who never outgrew oversharing. If you can handle the shrill laughter & secondhand embarrassment- we might just be your YETI of whiskey. Each episode is an unhinged charcuterie of real-life stories, unfiltered sisterly riffing, & Midwest charm that feels like eavesdropping. Guests? Maybe. Structure? Nah. Shame? None. Swearing? OH HELL YEAH. Dish your pasta. Mangia, baby!

Information

  • Creator
    Laura J; Carrie J
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Laura J; Carrie J
  • Show Website
    Awkward Encounters