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Life is full of confusing, mind-boggling things and we can’t all be experts. But we can all have opinions. Join us, Adam and Beth, in discussing life’s puzzling, hilarious and sometimes irritating topics. It’s guaranteed to get you thinking, laughing and forming an opinion. We will definitely be forming and informing you of ours.

Happily Opinionated Adam and Beth Kail

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 42 Ratings

Life is full of confusing, mind-boggling things and we can’t all be experts. But we can all have opinions. Join us, Adam and Beth, in discussing life’s puzzling, hilarious and sometimes irritating topics. It’s guaranteed to get you thinking, laughing and forming an opinion. We will definitely be forming and informing you of ours.

    Catfishing

    Catfishing

    In this episode, Beth tells us the story of Gayle Newland of Manchester, UK. Without giving too much away, Gayle held an intimate relationship with someone while pretending to be someone else, and it all blew up (and resulted in her having charges brought against her). In this episode, we talk about all the moving parts in this story and some other interesting topics come to the surface around transgender rights and relationships.

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    • 47 min
    Bernie Sanders Is Our Eagle (and other fun topics)

    Bernie Sanders Is Our Eagle (and other fun topics)

    This week we went through some of The 55 Most Thought-Provoking Questions to make you think from The Cut, and we got our title of this weeks' podcast from one of our answers. If that doesn't hook you enough to listen to this one, we don't know what will. After the heaviness of the previous few weeks, it was fun to have a lighter, still somewhat meaningful, discussion.

    We drank wine from Viansa. Check it out. 

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    • 59 min
    Purity Culture

    Purity Culture

    In this episode, we talk about the harmful effects of Purity Culture. Whatever the intentions were/ are, the movement has failed to recognize the harmful rhetoric it created and how it has hurt many people who grew up in this environment. And, they’re speaking out about it… in MASSES!

    Maybe you grew up in an evangelical environment that taught purity culture or maybe this entire topic sounds foreign to you. Either way, you are going to have thoughts and feelings on this episode. You’ll either be screaming, “yes… that was me too!!” or “what the heck do people actually teach their kids??” The important thing is that we are having these conversations to create an approach to sexual education that doesn’t leave kids and grown adults with a lifetime of shame and fear. 


    https://lindakayklein.com/

    https://theconversation.com/profiles/julie-ingersoll-428489

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2021/03/18/purity-culture-atlanta-shooter-women-sexuality/

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    • 1 hr 6 min
    Our Racist Infrastructure

    Our Racist Infrastructure

    Would you believe me if I told you that the placement of the United States major highways was constructed to perpetuate racism and segregation?  This week we talked about the racist nature of the interstate highway system in the United States, and how most all major cities used roads and highways to segregate our communities and disadvantage minorities.  This was a truly mind-blowing podcast.

    Sources:

    The Gothamist

    This racist YAF tweet

    The Washington Post

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    • 1 hr
    EMERGENCY POD: Derek Chauvin Is Guilty

    EMERGENCY POD: Derek Chauvin Is Guilty

    On April 20, 2021, a jury found Derek Chauvin Guilty on all three charges brought against him. David Podhaskie, who followed the case, joins us to talk about the case, the verdict, and what it means for America.

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    • 24 min
    Daunte Wright, the AAPI Community, and the State of America's Race Relations

    Daunte Wright, the AAPI Community, and the State of America's Race Relations

    In this episode, Adam and Beth talk through the painful reality of where America is today in race relations. Daunte Wright's tragic death and the continual harassment being perpetrated against the AAPI community can’t go unnoticed.

    Although these subjects are difficult and discouraging, it’s important we keep a spotlight on these issues and advocate for social justice for these marginalized communities.

    Our hope is that you are motivated to do your part as an ally. And if you are a person who is part of a marginalized community that is being targeted by harassment, know that you are seen, loved, and believed by us.

    Some websites we shared on the pod:

    Hollaback

    Stop AAPI Hate

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    • 1 hr 18 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
42 Ratings

42 Ratings

Bdris ,

It’s the bees knees!

Excellent podcast! I’m not just saying that because my sister and brother in law are guests(but those episodes are extra great..Liz and David woohoo). Like Adam and Beth I grew up in the evangelical church. As an adult I often struggle with the ways “the church” has veered away from what I consider to be pillars of my faith. I have had to question everything I was taught growing up. Beth and Adam have frank conversations with each other and guests, and tackle relevant and difficult subjects surrounding race, religion and politics. It can be hard to find a home for your thoughts when people around you seem to have lost the plot. My very happily opinionated opinion is that this is a great home for mine.

Bmurphy37 ,

Great podcast

Adam and Beth have the perfect chemistry for podcast hosts. At once funny and engaging, their ability to pick relevant topics and have an amazing conversation keeps me coming back. Must listen for me for 2020.

Marissajrod1983 ,

Recommending to all my friends!

Beth and Adam’s topics are so wide-ranging! I loved this episode. Omg when Beth said the person was scheduled and she wouldn’t want to disrupt the process and overload the paperwork I laughed out loud so hard. I love their dynamic and when they share personal stories. Can’t wait to get my glass of wine tonight and listen with ya!

Update: Adam stop sucking air in so loudly when you speak. But truly, you guy are awesome and I love your topics!

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