Text Me Back! With Lindy West And Meagan Hatcher-Mays

Ooohh time-space continuum is on the fritz–it’s a completely different day and yet…possibly the same day, who could say? They’re wearing different clothes, so the evidence suggests either 1) a parallel universe is unfolding before us 2) we’re caught in a time loop, or 3) that Lindy and MHM changed clothes between two back to back recordings to present YouTube viewers with a new visually stimulating experience. Here’s what’s so great about these fancy-pants studio recordings…the girls are spaced out and gabbing, and it’s like they pulled up a chair for ya. It’s nice!!! And it’s all thanks to our devoted, mentally ill Patreon subscribers over at patreon.com/textmebackpod. You’re sick and we hope you never get well. This week we talk about: -Reno 😬  -Nebraska 🌽 -Lindy scaring the big bad cops 🚓 -Meagan’s nosy train neighbor 🚂 -NYC parking 👎👎👎 -MalibuFitMaxx 💪 Did you know that you can buy and even READ Adult Braces, the book? You can learn more about BAAA the van! Don’t you want to know about BAAA the van? 🐑🐑🐑🐑 And if YOU’RE from Nebraska, let us know what you get up to out there over at [email protected]. NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US!Get caught in a time-loop with us with last week’s episode: Lindy and Meagan and Guy Wear Sweatpants to a Broadway ShowMeet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWsDiscover the Kayak Dad Lore in: It’s Our First Episode! WE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts!  It’s a DUST BOWL of accolades, go over to Apple Podcasts and leave us 5 stars and a nice word review!! We’re parched! !! STUFF TO CHECK OUT:Order Lindy’s book!!!! Adult BracesLindy’s book tour infoIf you’re in the Midwest, you gotta check out Lindy’s OKC residency of Every Castle, RankedNEWSLETTER ME BACK (A FREE WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!)Check out SWAMP PERSON Subscribe to Lindy’s newsletter butt news!Check out our MERCH so we can make MORE merch!! (Patrons get a discount, so check us out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)Listen Ad-Free by joining our $12 Patreon tier Freakaconda!Subscribe to Lindy’s newsletter butt news!Join our Discord! We’re obsessed with these people. ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPod Also! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003. We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod! You can email us at [email protected]! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD! ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is produced by Alli Slice. Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our digital strategist is Chance Nichols. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan! ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guess what? At this point in time, it’s Lindy’s birthday!!!! What if you bought a copy of Adult Braces? What if you read it, even??? What a gift! And our gift to you, you ask? Why it’s Emmy Award winning comedian Guy Branum!!!!!  And guess what else? We’re in New York City, baby! The city of apples! Did you know you can wear sweatpants to Broadway and they can’t do anything about it??? Maybe they even LIKE it, who could say? This week, we’re talking about:Kathy Lee Gifford (we stan)Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush (we stan?)Ryan Murphy’s oeuvre (jury still out RE: stan)Icons old gays remember If you’re wondering why this episode looks..fabulous? It’s because of our psychos over at Patreon.com/textmebackpod!!! Being able to record together in person is a really special way to challenge Meagan’s seemingly insurmountable idea that the show is not a) good or b) successful. Thank you to all of our Patrons who encourage us to double down on broadcasting our savory array of hot takes and mental illness. Mwah forever and ever. NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US!Meet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWsDiscover the Kayak Dad Lore in: It’s Our First Episode! WE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts!  We’re SO THIRSTY for your nice words! Could be a nice bonus gift?? For Lindy????? STUFF TO CHECK OUT:Connect with Guy BranumCatch Guy’s live show Be Fruitful!Order Lindy’s book!!!! Adult BracesLindy’s book tour infoNEWSLETTER ME BACK (A FREE WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!)Check out SWAMP PERSON Subscribe to Lindy’s newsletter butt news!Check out our MERCH so we can make MORE merch!! (Patrons get a discount, so check us out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)Listen Ad-Free by joining our $12 Patreon tier Freakaconda!Subscribe to Lindy’s newsletter butt news!Join our Discord! We’re obsessed with these people. ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPod Also! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003. We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod! You can email us at [email protected]! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD! ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is produced by Alli Slice. Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our digital strategist is Chance Nichols. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan! ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the Text Me Back universe, Meagan and Lindy are but 22 days into the year. Ahhh so young so innocent. Their New Year's Resolutions clinging so bravely on. BUT FIRST. Not one, but TWO surprise microsegments from these two crazy ladies. Find out what little treat Lindy is finding criminally underrated, and which 2025 film has left Meagan losing faith in the integrity of the Oscars. Tell us which film you’re committing crimes to help win best picture in the discord at patreon.com/textmebackpod #oscarssocars  And in our headlining segment of the week, gird your loins and check your bedsheets, we’re bringing back one of our OG segments. That’s right…it’s time for SNAKE OF THE WEEK. OUR CONTENDERS FOR SNAKE OF THE WEEK:SOTW #1SOTW #2SOTW #3SOTW #4SOTW #5 As always, email us with your thoughts, and with any personal snakes of the week you’d like us to be aware of via [email protected]. And on an animal-related note: How much onion can a dog eat? Licensed vets, please contact the BFF party phone at (703) 829-0003 if you’d like to be our resident veterinarian, we have a loooot of ailing animals. NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US!Listen to our full 2026 resolutions in Lindy and Meagan will Run VenezuelaMeet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWsDiscover the Kayak Dad Lore in: It’s Our First Episode! WE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts! “This podcast gives me the same feeling as when I get to catch up with my long distance best friend! Thank you for making it ♥️” STSCHWARTZ THAT IS BECAUSE YOU **ARE OUR** LONG DISTANCE BEST FRIEND! ♥️ ♥️ ♥️  STUFF TO CHECK OUT:Pre-Order Lindy’s book!!!! Adult BracesLindy’s book tour infoFollow Meagan on LetterboxdNew Year’s Resolution Fail dressNEWSLETTER ME BACK (A FREE WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!)Check out SWAMP PERSON Subscribe to Lindy’s newsletter butt news!Check out our MERCH so we can make MORE merch!! (Patrons get a discount, so check us out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)Listen Ad-Free by joining our $12 Patreon tier Freakaconda!Subscribe to Lindy’s newsletter butt news!Join our Discord! We’re obsessed with these people. ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPod Also! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003. We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod! You can email us at [email protected]! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD! ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is produced by Alli Slice. Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our digital strategist is Chance Nichols. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan! ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hello beautiful Text Me Backolytes!!! We are thrilled to share with you a free chapter of Lindy's new book Adult Braces. We know MOST of you have undoubtedly already rabidly pre-purchased the hard copy, BUT the audio book is truly such a delight. It's ready by Lindy herself. You'll hear such gems as: "If you're still being drilled by a man...have you consider a woman??? It's 2026!!!" Buy your beautiful hard copy here! https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/lindy-west/adult-braces/9780306831836/ Or here! https://bookshop.org/p/books/adult-braces-driving-myself-sane-lindy-west/0870b710f235c1b9? Check out the full audiobook on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/5F535shsbAUuaoRORqnZ7o?si=c9fe898eb6b44f34 Or on Audible! https://www.audible.com/pd/Adult-Braces-Audiobook/B0FH5V48WK?srsltid=AfmBOooc1XfrUJNh5XUG2irzK2ug9xQaHFaZSf_c30sE3UrwOcyiou-n We also love our local bookshops and libraries!!!!! And don't forget to check out Lindy's book tour and follow her around the country! https://www.instagram.com/thelindywest/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guys…high school was CRAZY. This week, we sit down with names you may know from Text Me Back outros of yore, Isolde Raftery and Ella Hushagen. That’s right, Garfield Class of NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS UNITE! Woof woof Bulldogs! Ella and Isolde unpack even more of what the hell went on at Garfield High, and it’s a true testament to their journalistic chops that they broke this story back in Y2K and are still looking for answers (still waiting on your comments Seattle Public Schools! Call Isolde back!!!!). You’re going to want to go listen to all available eps ASAP because all this makes Lindy and Meagan make sense. Pleaaaase please go listen to Adults in the Room! It’s sooooooo gooooood. We’re getting involved with THAT. And tell us about YOUR insane time being a teenager in the Discord at Patreon.com/textmebackpod :) Trigger warning: We do not go into gratuitous or explicit detail about these awful topics, but as it is the premise of Adults in the Room  we talk about suicide, sexual abuse, and grooming. You know…major themes of the ‘90s.  NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US!Meet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWsDiscover the Kayak Dad Lore in: It’s Our First Episode! WE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts! REAL LIFE EXAMPLE:Keep on Swamping. This show always gets my serotonin flowing. I think you should keep going with Swamp Person, too! Meagan offers a great perspective on the current state of the country. It's not sugar coating, but it doesn't make me want to wander into the woods to be eaten by a cougar. KMARTINEZ328 **THIS REVIEW** IS OUR SEROTONIN AND WE WILL NOT LET YOU BE EATEN BY A COUGAR!!!!!!!!! STUFF TO CHECK OUT:Adults in the Room with our besties Ella and Isolde!!Learn more about Rick here!Pre-Order Lindy’s book!!!! Adult BracesNEWSLETTER ME BACK (A FREE WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!)Check out SWAMP PERSON Subscribe to Lindy’s newsletter butt news!Check out our MERCH so we can make MORE merch!! (Patrons get a discount, so check us out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)Listen Ad-Free by joining our $12 Patreon tier Freakaconda!Subscribe to Lindy’s newsletter butt news!Join our Discord! We’re obsessed with these people. ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPod Also! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003. We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod! You can email us at [email protected]! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD! ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is produced by Alli Slice. Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our digital strategist is Chance Nichols. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan! ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.