282 episodes

Bridget Phetasy admires grit and authenticity. On Walk-Ins Welcome, she talks about the beautiful failures and frightening successes of her own life and the lives of her guests. She doesn’t conduct interviews—she has conversations. Conversations with real people about the real struggle and will remind you that we can laugh in pain and cry in joy but there’s no greater mistake than hiding from it all. By embracing it all, and celebrating it with the stories she’ll bring listeners, she believes that our lowest moments can be the building blocks for our eventual fulfillment.

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 1.2K Ratings

Bridget Phetasy admires grit and authenticity. On Walk-Ins Welcome, she talks about the beautiful failures and frightening successes of her own life and the lives of her guests. She doesn’t conduct interviews—she has conversations. Conversations with real people about the real struggle and will remind you that we can laugh in pain and cry in joy but there’s no greater mistake than hiding from it all. By embracing it all, and celebrating it with the stories she’ll bring listeners, she believes that our lowest moments can be the building blocks for our eventual fulfillment.

    E281. Race To the Top of Mt. Clickmore - Jimmy Failla

    E281. Race To the Top of Mt. Clickmore - Jimmy Failla

    Comedian, former cab driver, and current Host of FOX News Saturday Night and radio program FOX Across America, Jimmy Failla joins Bridget for a hilarious conversation about their respective working class backgrounds, why driving a cab is the original social media, how Trump is the only way 15 year old kids can be counter-culture today, why a lot of people on the Left are intellectually lazy, and why "likes" are the death of everything. They discuss being new enough to media that they genuinely care, how everybody is a prisoner of the moment, the importance of comedy, the lack of self-awareness in society, the shamelessness of today's culture, how most late night shows have abandoned their calling to entertain the masses, how Trump will never quietly go away in the night, why family privilege is so valuable, and why fun conquers all. Check out Jimmy's new book, Cancel Culture Dictionary .
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    E280. How To Save America - Tulsi Gabbard

    E280. How To Save America - Tulsi Gabbard

    4-Term Congresswoman, U.S. Army veteran, and 2020 presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard sits down with Bridget to talk about her new book, For Love of Country: Leave The Democrat Party Behind. She and Bridget discuss making people on both sides angry, why people feel threatened when someone tells the truth, being grounded in God, when Democrats stopped talking about God, being open to shifting your opinion as you learn more, witnessing an extreme radicalization of the Democratic party, and who actually holds the power in D.C. They also cover the flaws in our voting system, the possibility for a 3rd party candidate in this election, why she wants to do away with the Department of Education, focusing on the fundamentals of who we are as a country, how nihilism is a one way train that leads to nowhere, being grateful for the opportunities to serve, why we should be willing to engage with people with different backgrounds and different mindsets, and why she still feels hopeful because the real power in this country lies in the hands of the people.
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    • 2 hr 13 min
    E279. Can We Balance Female Rights and Trans Rights? - Arielle Isaac Norman

    E279. Can We Balance Female Rights and Trans Rights? - Arielle Isaac Norman

    Comedian Arielle Isaac Norman returns to the show and she and Bridget have a frank conversation about gender, gender dynamics, gender politics, and balancing female rights with trans rights. They cover refusing to dogmatically fall in line with the orthodoxy of whatever the LGBTQ community is saying, when the narrative really started shifting from gender dysphoria to a denial of biologic reality, how the trans community was essentially written a blank check by all the good liberals and what they did with it, no longer being able to have open discussions about difficult topics, the importance of protecting women and female spaces, the importance of being kind and respectful but still being able to ask questions, and when the trans movement really started to feel like a cult. They also discuss the oppression hierarchy, the realities of taking hormones, the Austin comedy scene, getting in touch with their emotions, and why it’s so important for people to be honest with their opinions about gender at this point. Don't miss Arielle's new comedy special Ellen DeGenderless premiering April 4th on YouTube.  
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    E278. We're Being Driven Towards A New Kind of Racism - Coleman Hughes

    E278. We're Being Driven Towards A New Kind of Racism - Coleman Hughes

    Coleman Hughes sits down with Bridget to discuss his latest book, The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America. They talk about why people don't want to hear that the world isn’t as racist as they think it is, how racism sells very well as a news item, the realities behind disparities between races, what Coleman terms "neo racism," and the radical belief that black people are neither better nor worse than any other race. They cover why we should not racialize basic human concepts, the most surprising thing he learned while writing the book, instances of actual racism that he's seeing in society, why incremental progress should not be discounted, comforting falsehoods which help no one that come out of neo racism, the human phenomenon of slavery, why America is not unique, the debate about Civil War statues, the 1619 project, and transcending racial identity for a common passion. 
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    E277. Can Mushrooms Kill The Ego? - Jeff Leach

    E277. Can Mushrooms Kill The Ego? - Jeff Leach

    Comedian Jeff Leach sits down with Bridget for a talk about the entertainment industry, comedy, money and therapeutic mushrooms. They discuss the death of the ego, how the entertainment industry preys on ego, desperation, self-interest, and a desire for money, the definition of an icon, charting your own path, doing something new, not making decisions purely based on financial reasons, and how all the people who are trying to divide us are rich. The amount of control the government exerts on our lives, aliens, climate change, raising kids, accepting your lack of control, thinking about money the way rich people think about money, the rent or buy debate, and having a sense of purpose and service. Check out Jeff's new comedy special Jeff Leach Presents A Comedy Spectacular. 
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    E276. Are We Still Teaching Critical Thinking To Kids? - Warren Smith

    E276. Are We Still Teaching Critical Thinking To Kids? - Warren Smith

    Warren Smith is a teacher who went viral for a critical thought exercise he did with a student. The topic? JK Rowling. He sits down with Bridget to discuss what life has been like since Elon Musk retweeted his video. They talk about why the video made such an impact and resonated with so many people, the power of questions in the pursuit of objective truth, the application of critical thinking and whether kids are being taught these skills in school, and why the subject of JK Rowling in particular is such a charged and interesting topic. They also discuss what brought Warren to teaching, what he'd like to do with the opportunities this moment has given him, his responsibilities as a teacher, the lessons Bridget has learned from being in media, the learning curve of being a voice in the culture wars, Warren's perspective on the kids these days, his concerns about the state of teaching, the dangerous lack of innovation to keep up with technology in our classrooms, and why there's something uniquely strange about the culture war itself. Check out Warren's YouTube page Secret Scholar Society. 
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    • 1 hr 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
1.2K Ratings

1.2K Ratings

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Mrs.GM.Dumaine

Conversation with Tulsi:); Not sure why I followed your podcast, however!! So refreshing to listen to this. With faith and love we walk thru this world.
I have long lists of people I pray for....
you are added to it! 🙏🏻
I am self-employed!
Peace ☮️ 🕊️

Old Cath ,

Bobby’s Gabba

Missing Maggie’s laughter n presence but still a great pod. Loved this pod great takes n observations. I understand it’s hard for a standup but Arielle needs to make the adjustment n work on having a conversation not just talking.

TasiaJamilaAbeni ,

Bad Therapy

I really enjoyed this episode and it is crucial that we understand how children (and adults) have been betrayed by the mental health “professionals.” We are medicated ourselves to numbness. Thank You! I will read the book.
And Bridget — Your journey is amazing. Much admiration for what you have over come.

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