This Is Awkward

Dec 21 2023 94 ep. 37 mins 402
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Money can make things real awkward, real quick. Hosts Allison and Chris are here to help! Each episode they take your calls to help you through your awkward money situations without losing your friends and family along the way! Want to have your question answered? Call in at 707-200-8259.

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Awkward Double Feature: No Christmas Gifts For You & The Roommate From Hell (The Final Episode of This is Awkward)

Dec 21 2023 54 mins  
After a far too long break, the final episode of This Is Awkward is here! We decided to go out in style and prepare a double episode for you all. In this final episode we are covering two very awkward final stories. Story 1: Ever considered a Christmas with zero presents? That's the reality one listener is grappling with this year. They're done racking up holiday debt but are stuck

81| Our Dream Kitchen or Our Kid's Tuition?

Nov 08 2023 26 mins  
What happens when the college fund becomes the kitchen fund? Our listener's is in a tough spot: their 20-year-old daughter, after a year-long college hiatus, decides to hit the books again. But there's a twist—the $30,000 set aside for her tuition has been poured into a kitchen remodel. Now, she's giving them the silent treatment. As retirement looms, our listeners are torn betwe

80| Why Are You Always Lying on Social Media?

Oct 28 2023 34 mins  
Have you ever had a friend or family member who's a total social media faker? You know the type, portraying a lavish lifestyle online, but you know the real deal—they're broke and those fancy trips and purchases just aren't happening. So what do you do? How do you bite your tongue when you see those posts, and more importantly, what if they ask you to play photographer for their

79| I'm RSVPing Yes, But My Bank Account's Saying No

Oct 05 2023 31 mins  
Have you ever felt like your bank account's getting worn out by going to weddings faster than you are? This week we are hearing from Kate who we got to talk to in person. She's in her mid-twenties and swimming in a sea of wedding invites and bridesmaid duties. Between the glitzy dresses, heartfelt gifts, and oh, those wallet-draining destination celebrations, she's feeling the pinc

78| Would You Rather

Sep 27 2023 14 mins  
This is a special episode of This is Awkward recorded in Denver Colorado! Does the audio sound a little weird... yes, but we are weird so it works. This week Chris has devised a special game for Allison called Would You Rather. Join Us On Patreon Get access to even more bonus content with our This Is Awkward Patreon starting at just $3!https://www.patreon.com/thisisawkwardpod

77| I'm Not Paying For My Sister in Law's Child Care

Sep 20 2023 26 mins  
Ever felt like your kindness was being taken advantage of Dive into today's episode where one listener unveils a family dilemma: their sister-in-law using their nanny for free! Confronting her sister-in-law led to family tension, now she wonders if she's made a misstep. Did she overreact? Tune in and weigh in! Join Us On Patreon Get access to even more bonus content with ou

76| Prom Opulence & 100 Finger Frenzy

Sep 13 2023 38 mins  
How much would you let your kid spend on a prom dress and the pure luxury of a 100 finger massage We dive deep in to the world of luxury once again in another episode of Ain't No Way! This week's items https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dress-goddess https://www.oyster.com/articles/the-8-most-expensive-spa-treatments/ If you want to help support the families suffering from

75| Sister-in-Laws Spending Spree is Straining Our Relationship

Sep 06 2023 35 mins  
Have you ever found yourself competing with your partner's family for financial support? Today's episode explores a sticky situation where our listener, expecting a baby, finds her boyfriend funding his sister's reckless lifestyle, even after she trashed our listener's apartment! With money tight, emotions running high, and a baby on the way, our listener finds herself at a crossro

Patreon Preview: Turning the Tables on My Perfect Sister

Aug 30 2023 7 mins  
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74| Ain’t No Way: The Volcano Concert & The Death Pit

Aug 23 2023 29 mins  
How much would you be willing to spend for a few moments of peace in a dormant volcano? We dive deep in to the world of luxury once again in another episode of Ain't No Way! This week Allison is in charge and she is bringing the heat this episode! This week's items https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-friday-edition-1.3640624/only-in-iceland-a-rock-concert-inside-a-