Pour Me a Story

Debbie DeFrancesco & Corey Rodrigues

Debbie DeFrancesco and comedian Corey Rodrigues are an adorably fun combo. Debbie is fearless, sharp, and unapologetically real. Corey is quick, bold and never misses a chance to slip in humor to cool off the hottest of topics. Together they rip into life, culture, and whatever is on their minds with zero filters, plenty of laughs, and the occasional line they probably should not cross. It is smart, raw, a little reckless, and best enjoyed with a stiff drink.

  1. Jun 8

    Cruise Ships, Menopause & the Gladys Room Note

    Deb + Corey unpack the legendary cruise-ship "Gladys" room invitation, argue about what actually counts as cheating, and put relationship boundaries on trial with ChatGPT serving as an unwilling referee. They dive into perimenopause, hormone therapy, Ozempic, creatine, and how getting their hormones (and habits) in check boosted energy, mood, and libido. Equal parts hilarious and honest, this episode will have you laughing out loud one minute and rethinking your own relationship rules the next.   Topics 00:39 Drinks and Travel Recap 01:15 Alaska Cruise Logistics 03:36 Kids and Comedy Life 04:43 Googling and ChatGPT Fame 05:27 Olympian Flip Record 08:00 Gymnastics and Shy Kid 10:08 Menopause Libido Boost 14:04 Hormone Therapy Explained 15:01 Period Pain Real Talk 20:24 Gladys Cruise Ship Note 24:34 Lingerie and Body Confidence 30:06 Working Out and Body Image 32:26 Chasing Strength Goals 32:47 Creatine and Functional Fitness 33:11 Boxing and Body Confidence 33:53 Veins and Libido Talk 34:23 Menopause Versus Men 36:13 Weaponized Incompetence Debate 38:55 Bra Off Relief 39:44 Dryness and Random Aches 40:31 Whistling Rage Explained 44:13 Wet Versus Moist Debate 49:02 Hard Versus Wet Biology 51:53 Teleport Fart Scenario 55:01 Is It Cheating Game 58:55 Friends or Hookups 01:01:01 Drinks and Intentions 01:02:42 Flirting vs Cheating 01:04:37 Almost Hooked Up 01:09:29 Keep Ex Nudes 01:12:44 Ride Home Debate 01:16:17 Workplace Flirting 01:17:58 Boundaries and Bubbles 01:23:55 Ask ChatGPT Cheating 01:29:20 Wrap Up and Plugs

  2. Mar 12

    Bahama Mamas, Steak Temperature &, Politics You Can’t Escape

    Debbie and Corey make Bahama Mamas, debating the drink’s dangerously sweet “secret” (cream of coconut), plus virgin vs “shmedium” versions, fries, and candy arsenic concerns. The conversation veers into how they like steak (well done vs medium rare), vegan food being processed, and the need for balance and self-preservation. They talk live music excitement (Nine Inch Nails, Tori Amos), concert memories, and double standards in how lyrics and performers are judged, including discussion of a Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny and an alternate “All-American Halftime Show.” They reflect on political polarization, outrage, moral lines, and media consumption, then pivot to the viral appeal of the gay hockey romance “Heated Rivalry,” masculinity, and blunt communication about sex, before wrapping with where to follow the podcast.   Topics 00:00 Bahama Mama Breakdown 00:55 Virgin vs Shmedium 01:31 Schmedium Life Hacks 02:42 Steak Doneness Debate 07:40 Vegan Cheese Reality 09:56 Arsenic Candy Panic 12:54 Nine Inch Nails Hype 17:11 Concerts and Tailgates 24:29 Halftime Show Politics 32:47 Choosing Sides Fatigue 36:27 Clearing Up The Context 37:26 Why People Miss The Controversy 38:42 Self Preservation Online 40:24 Fake Outrage And Moral Lines 43:52 Curating Your Circle 50:03 Nuance And The Immigration Debate 53:16 Sports Spotlight And Activism 54:34 Heated Rivalry Deep Dive 56:41 Toxic Masculinity And What’s Hot 01:01:57 Bi Curious Advice And Leaning In 01:09:29 Cruise Ship Perspective On Joy 01:11:26 LGBTQIA+ And Wrap Up

  3. Feb 20

    Kicking It With New Co-Host Corey Rodrigues

    Debbie welcomes Boston comic Corey Rodrigues as the new co-host of “Pour Me a Story,” kicking off with drinks (the “Cherry Ghost”) and a frank debate about Valentine’s Day as a pressured, Hallmark-style holiday versus everyday appreciation. They share gift and experience stories (Nine Inch Nails tickets, Dutch oven) and discuss aging, menopause/perimenopause, health advocacy, and why many men—especially men of color—avoid doctors, while Corey describes getting screenings and even colonics. They swap personal moments about grief, body changes, massage comfort, weight loss, and bladder leaks from laughing, then plug the show’s social accounts and tease future guests.   Topics 00:00 Cold Open Chaos & New Co-Host Reveal (Deb + Corey) 01:00 Cheers to the 'Cherry Ghost' Cocktail 01:29 Do We Hate Valentine’s Day? The Pressure, the Hype, the Reality 04:41 Gifts vs. Everyday Love: Coffee, Cremer, and Real Appreciation 07:15 When Adults Have Money: Why Holiday Gifting Gets Weird 09:25 Experience Gifts & Music Talk: Nine Inch Nails and Birthday Wins 11:56 Mother’s Day Lesson: The Card Matters (Corey’s Story) 14:57 More Holiday Hot Takes + The ‘Nikka’ Whiskey Bit 20:32 Getting Older: Hot Flashes, Vegas, and Finally Seeing the Doctor 24:51 Men Avoiding Screenings: Stats, Fear, and Medical Mistrust 25:51 Health Scares & Why People Avoid the Doctor 26:20 Staying on Top of Checkups: PCP, Dermatologist, Colonoscopy 27:12 Colonics 101: What It Is (and Why Anyone Would Do It) 29:44 The Colonic Play-by-Play: Hoses, Water Pressure & Watching the ‘Results’ 33:39 Second Colonic Gone Wrong: The Russian Dude & ‘I’m Done’ 35:43 Massage Therapist Preferences: Comfort, Strength & Boundaries 40:27 Weight Loss, Body Judgment & Finding a Safe Practitioner 46:39 Men vs Women on Health Anxiety, Symptoms & When to Get Checked 52:48 Aging Bodies & ‘I’m Gonna Pee’: Perimenopause Talk and a Wild Comedy Story 56:07 Post-show pee confession & ‘Bridesmaids’ moment 56:30 Why ‘I peed myself’ is the ultimate comedy-show compliment 57:13 Jumping jacks, liners, and the dreaded M-word 57:47 ‘Moist’ vs ‘wet’: why the word gives people the ick 59:29 Bedroom talk etiquette: what to say (and not say) 01:01:52 Sexual jargon is cultural: c**k vs dick, boobs vs t*****s 01:04:49 Kid on a plane yelling ‘c**k’ (but meaning truck) 01:05:44 Deep dive: perimenopause → menopause → post-menopause explained 01:12:18 Hysterectomy, medical menopause, and learning from mom’s experience 01:17:33 Mortality talk: health, luck, and ‘if you knew you’d die at 72…’ 01:22:00 Wrap-up: leaking, peeing, and where to follow the podcast

  4. 11/26/2025

    Sharp Tongues & Soft Spots with Comedian Kelly MacFarland

    Debbie sits down with the wickedly sharp and super funny Kelly MacFarland for a conversation that swings from espresso-martini worship to the kind of soul-level honesty most people spend years avoiding. They dive into the messy beauty of friendship, the gut-punch reality of losing parents, and the corporate-world chaos that can grind down even the toughest among us. Kelly opens up about clawing her way into stand-up, the grit behind self-producing her special Hot Gnome, and why trust and presence aren’t just comedy tools, they’re survival skills. It’s a raw, hilarious, and deeply human conversation packed with stories you’ll feel in your chest and laughs that hit a little too close to home.   Topics   00:29 Mutual Friends and Funny Anecdotes 00:48 Espresso Martinis and Wedding Stories 04:32 Comedy Style and Career Journey 10:50 Challenges and Triumphs in Comedy 28:04 Balancing Personal Life and Career 31:51 The Dyson Hairdryer Saga 32:11 Dyson Repairs and Sponsorship Dreams 33:39 Coupon Boners and Finger Boners 34:20 ADHD and Tangents 34:49 IVF and Endometriosis 38:40 Intrusive Thoughts and OCD 43:18 Postpartum Depression and Prozac 44:28 Losing a Friend to Suicide 49:52 Parenting and Transparency 53:02 Hustling and Childhood Lessons 56:36 Performing at TD Gardens 58:07 Losing Parents and Finding Purpose 01:01:04 Going All In: Self-Funding and Producing 01:01:24 The Journey of Self-Production 01:03:07 Finding the Right Team 01:06:48 The Comedy Special: Hot Gnome 01:09:12 Comedy Inspirations and Influences 01:12:25 Personal Stories and Reflections 01:23:53 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Farewells

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Debbie DeFrancesco and comedian Corey Rodrigues are an adorably fun combo. Debbie is fearless, sharp, and unapologetically real. Corey is quick, bold and never misses a chance to slip in humor to cool off the hottest of topics. Together they rip into life, culture, and whatever is on their minds with zero filters, plenty of laughs, and the occasional line they probably should not cross. It is smart, raw, a little reckless, and best enjoyed with a stiff drink.