Softblock, the Podcast

Abbey & Michelle

A podcast about girlhood, community, and talking about things—big and small. Abbey and Michelle overthink out loud, balancing humour, nuance, and a little bit of chaos. Smart but not try-hard, fun but not fluff. No shame, no guilt, just good conversation and a space to figure it all out together.

  1. 2d ago

    Ep 31. "Hot Pink Franklin Bangin' Out The Tunes" (INTERNET ARCHIVE EPISODE ONE)

    Did you miss us? Because we missed us! Abbey is back from Europe, Michelle is settled post-East Coast, and we're more energized than ever. That's why we're here with a new series: THE INTERNET ARCHIVES. We talk all-things internet culture as two twenty-somethings who grew up in the age of Tumblr, Twitter, and the Wild Wild West of the web (That's what 'www' stands for, right?). This week, we're looking at some of our internet 'Roman Empires' - things that are monumental, unforgettable, and just downright quotable.  We're so happy to be back! XO  Softblock, The Podcast is a new Canadian show hosted by Abbey Humphreys-Morris and Michelle Blight. Softblock is the ramification of two young girls meeting at an underfunded public school nearly two decades ago. Trauma-bonded by standardized testing, high school theatre programs, terrible ex-boyfriends, arts degrees, and s****y inflated apartments, Michelle and Abbey invite you to join their kitchen floor time, their bar rambling, and nearly twenty years of friendship. + FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/softblockpod/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@softblockpod  + LINKS Linktree: https://linktr.ee/softblockpod  + CONTACT US  If you have any questions, comments, or stories you wish to submit, send us an email about softblockpod@gmail.com. Please let us know in the body of the email if you wish to be featured in future episodes.  Professional inquiries and sponsorships can also be forwarded to softblockpod@gmail.com. Please allow 3-5 business days for response.

    49 min

  2. 2d ago ·  Bonus

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  3. May 1

    Ep 30. "A is for Angry!!!!!!!!"

    Imagine having two incredibly eventful, impactful months and then just talking in circles like you usual do? You don't have to imagine - because we're doing it for you.  Today, Abbey and Michelle are finally back together in their living room. Discussing dating, commercials, and people just being plain-ol'-mean, it's good to be back and on the mic.  We're going to start asking y'all questions of the week. Xo.  Softblock, The Podcast is a new Canadian show hosted by Abbey Humphreys-Morris and Michelle Blight. Softblock is the ramification of two young girls meeting at an underfunded public school nearly two decades ago. Trauma-bonded by standardized testing, high school theatre programs, terrible ex-boyfriends, arts degrees, and s****y inflated apartments, Michelle and Abbey invite you to join their kitchen floor time, their bar rambling, and nearly twenty years of friendship. + FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/softblockpod/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@softblockpod  + LINKS Linktree: https://linktr.ee/softblockpod  + CONTACT US  If you have any questions, comments, or stories you wish to submit, send us an email about softblockpod@gmail.com. Please let us know in the body of the email if you wish to be featured in future episodes.  Professional inquiries and sponsorships can also be forwarded to softblockpod@gmail.com. Please allow 3-5 business days for response.

    46 min

  4. Apr 17

    Ep 29. "Split Ends"

    Hello from Toronto! Hello from Halifax! Can you hear us from all the way over here/there?  Okay, we actually recorded this episode in March. We sat across each other in our living room. But the anticipation of separation was just too much. God forbid two besties wish to experience everything together!!!!!!! This week, we talk about The Artist's Way, Abbey's Graduate program, exes, and slowing down. It's a lot of introspection and just a touch of judgement. We're finding the balance. Softblock, The Podcast is a new Canadian show hosted by Abbey Humphreys-Morris and Michelle Blight. Softblock is the ramification of two young girls meeting at an underfunded public school nearly two decades ago. Trauma-bonded by standardized testing, high school theatre programs, terrible ex-boyfriends, arts degrees, and s****y inflated apartments, Michelle and Abbey invite you to join their kitchen floor time, their bar rambling, and nearly twenty years of friendship. + FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/softblockpod/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@softblockpod  + LINKS Linktree: https://linktr.ee/softblockpod  + CONTACT US  If you have any questions, comments, or stories you wish to submit, send us an email about softblockpod@gmail.com. Please let us know in the body of the email if you wish to be featured in future episodes.  Professional inquiries and sponsorships can also be forwarded to softblockpod@gmail.com. Please allow 3-5 business days for response.

    39 min

  5. Apr 3

    Ep 28. "It's Not The 'News' It's The 'Olds'"

    Sometimes you have to be a little behind on reporting. The Academy Awards, our one year anniversary, the start of spring??? Been there. Done that.  This week is a casual chat before Abbey and Mish jump into their busiest season YET. When we're back we gotta start a suggestion box or something.  Softblock, The Podcast is a new Canadian show hosted by Abbey Humphreys-Morris and Michelle Blight. Softblock is the ramification of two young girls meeting at an underfunded public school nearly two decades ago. Trauma-bonded by standardized testing, high school theatre programs, terrible ex-boyfriends, arts degrees, and s****y inflated apartments, Michelle and Abbey invite you to join their kitchen floor time, their bar rambling, and nearly twenty years of friendship. + FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/softblockpod/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@softblockpod  + LINKS Linktree: https://linktr.ee/softblockpod  + CONTACT US  If you have any questions, comments, or stories you wish to submit, send us an email about softblockpod@gmail.com. Please let us know in the body of the email if you wish to be featured in future episodes.  Professional inquiries and sponsorships can also be forwarded to softblockpod@gmail.com. Please allow 3-5 business days for response.

    40 min

  6. Mar 20

    Ep 27. "What's your type?" (ONE YEAR OF SOFTBLOCK)

    EVERYBODY GET UP! GET UP RIGHT NOW! DO YOU FEEL THAT? DO YOU NOTICE ANYTHING SPECIAL? SOFTBLOCK, THE PODCAST HAS OFFICIALLY HIT ONE YEAR OF UPLOADS! We cannot believe we're here with such a great community in our little corner of the internet. We want to thank each and every one of you for your time, your ears, and your instagram likes. Year two is going to be one for the books. 'What's the genre', you might ask. History? Psychological Thriller? Only time will tell.  This week, Abbey and Michelle talk all things "types." It's an episode about personal preferences, babes. Let's dive in!!  Softblock, The Podcast is a new Canadian show hosted by Abbey Humphreys-Morris and Michelle Blight. Softblock is the ramification of two young girls meeting at an underfunded public school nearly two decades ago. Trauma-bonded by standardized testing, high school theatre programs, terrible ex-boyfriends, arts degrees, and s****y inflated apartments, Michelle and Abbey invite you to join their kitchen floor time, their bar rambling, and nearly twenty years of friendship. + FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/softblockpod/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@softblockpod  + LINKS Linktree: https://linktr.ee/softblockpod  + CONTACT US  If you have any questions, comments, or stories you wish to submit, send us an email about softblockpod@gmail.com. Please let us know in the body of the email if you wish to be featured in future episodes.  Professional inquiries and sponsorships can also be forwarded to softblockpod@gmail.com. Please allow 3-5 business days for response.

    38 min

  7. Mar 6

    Ep 26. "In Sickness And"

    Is it just us, or is it cold and flu season like all the time?  This week, Michelle and Abbey are hot off the birthday press, and they're keeping it casual. Maybe it's nonchalance. Maybe they're recording super last minute. Maybe Michelle has a head cold. Not your circus, not your monkeys.  Softblock, The Podcast is a new Canadian show hosted by Abbey Humphreys-Morris and Michelle Blight. Softblock is the ramification of two young girls meeting at an underfunded public school nearly two decades ago. Trauma-bonded by standardized testing, high school theatre programs, terrible ex-boyfriends, arts degrees, and s****y inflated apartments, Michelle and Abbey invite you to join their kitchen floor time, their bar rambling, and nearly twenty years of friendship. + FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/softblockpod/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@softblockpod  + LINKS Linktree: https://linktr.ee/softblockpod  + CONTACT US  If you have any questions, comments, or stories you wish to submit, send us an email about softblockpod@gmail.com. Please let us know in the body of the email if you wish to be featured in future episodes.  Professional inquiries and sponsorships can also be forwarded to softblockpod@gmail.com. Please allow 3-5 business days for response.

    48 min

  8. Feb 20

    Ep 25. "Making Move(ment)s"

    It seems like anyone can just say anything these days. Everyone has a platform. Everyone is starting a movement. If you can't beat 'em, why not join 'em?  This week, Michelle and Abbey create a hypothetical "movement," and somehow in the process, prove that they may actually have the talent (or just the audacity) to be really good cult leaders.  All in good fun, babes! But if you see us suddenly engaging in Greek life... mindyourbusinessokaythanksSoftblock, The Podcast is a new Canadian show hosted by Abbey Humphreys-Morris and Michelle Blight. Softblock is the ramification of two young girls meeting at an underfunded public school nearly two decades ago. Trauma-bonded by standardized testing, high school theatre programs, terrible ex-boyfriends, arts degrees, and s****y inflated apartments, Michelle and Abbey invite you to join their kitchen floor time, their bar rambling, and nearly twenty years of friendship. + FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/softblockpod/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@softblockpod  + LINKS Linktree: https://linktr.ee/softblockpod  + CONTACT US  If you have any questions, comments, or stories you wish to submit, send us an email about softblockpod@gmail.com. Please let us know in the body of the email if you wish to be featured in future episodes.  Professional inquiries and sponsorships can also be forwarded to softblockpod@gmail.com. Please allow 3-5 business days for response.

    35 min
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A podcast about girlhood, community, and talking about things—big and small. Abbey and Michelle overthink out loud, balancing humour, nuance, and a little bit of chaos. Smart but not try-hard, fun but not fluff. No shame, no guilt, just good conversation and a space to figure it all out together.

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  • Creator
    Abbey & Michelle
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
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    Softblock, the Podcast