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Two sisters. Countless stories. A little chaos. Join sisters Ingrid Dutton and Jessica Maerz as they dive into personal experiences, history, current events, and listener-submitted stories. Some episodes will make you laugh. Others might leave you speechless. A few may even change the way you see the world. With honest conversations, sisterly banter, and plenty of unexpected tangents, no topic is off-limits. Because sometimes life is serious. Sometimes it's hilarious. And sometimes...it's just Another Situation. A Point5Pinoy production.

Recent Episodes

93-From Procrastination To Pumpkins: A Halloween Free-For-All

From a Roomba disaster to a chewed-up pair of headphones, our “no-plan” Halloween episode spirals into pure chaos—in the best way. We kick things off with procrastination quotes, dive into a candy confessional (Reese’s reigns supreme), and battle over the great Tootsie Roll divide. Then it’s rapid-fire trivia: Samhain’s Celtic roots, why turnips came before pumpkins, and the truth about black cats and trick-or-treating. We chase scares through pop culture—from Thriller to The Strangers—and de...

49 MIN

92-We Came for Chick-fil-A, Stayed for Star Wars

Two sisters time-travel through 1977 using a playful “family journal,” tracing Roots, Star Wars, the NYC blackout, and the Apple II, while weaving in jokes, side tangents, and a tender “late entry” birth story. We close on why personal stories make history stick and a groovy sign-off that invites listeners to share their own. • Roots as national reckoning on TV • Super Bowl XI and Carter’s inauguration • Blizzard of ’77 and community strain • Queen’s anthems, disco style, punk rise • Apple I...

22 MIN

91-Everyone's Naked (1979)

We rewind to 1979 and trace the wild mix of culture, politics, and technology that shaped how we live now, from Walkman freedom and disco backlash to international crises, feminist art, and hard lessons in safety and law. We keep it candid, curious, and a little chaotic, because the year was too. • TV nostalgia and the CB radio boom • Early school shooting and the Monday quote • Ayatollah’s return and the Iran hostage crisis • Punk mythology, Sid Vicious, and costs of image • Tracking Nazis ...

41 MIN

90-Come Along and Ride On a Fantastic Voyage Back to 1995

We take a nostalgic journey back to 1995, exploring everything from hit movies and music to fashion trends and major news events that defined the year. Through movie quotes, mall culture references, and historical touchpoints, Ingrid recreates the experience of being a teenager during this pivotal time in pop culture. • Revisiting iconic movie quotes • Remembering mall culture • Discussing fashion trends • Reflecting on major news events • Celebrating entertainment highligh...

21 MIN

89-Circling Back to Louis, Luie and COVID Dreams (1217)

Jessica explores the pivotal year 1217 in English history, when a nine-year-old king and his 70-year-old regent knight faced rebellious barons and French invasion. This turning point year shaped England's language, governance, and future through two decisive battles that preserved the nation's independence. • King John signed but then reneged on the Magna Carta, angering barons who invited French Prince Louis to take the throne • When King John died, his nine-year-old son Henry III became ki...

20 MIN