Slightly Bitter: Recent Episodes
Kelly Jean Brown & Julia Machin
Kelly and Julia aren't complete failures, yet. The girls didn't go the college route, but it doesn't take a degree to start a podcast or stand up comedy, which brings us to how these two met. Listen every Friday to the girls and friends reflect on their mistakes, loves, losses, mental illnesses, rejections, and where and when they might actually go right.
Julia and Kelly sit down to chat about everything from their most recent fight, to taking accountability, self validation, apologies, and PTSD.
Hot off a wedding they've all just attended, Kelly, Julia, and Julia's sister Christine decide it's a great time to dive deep into what they will and will not tolerate in relationships, situationships, and shituationships.
The girls are joined by comedian Alex Farivar on this wild ride of an episode. As they pass the joint, they get into everything from politics, personal kinks, different types of sex, dating in LA, and cheating. Alex also shares the path that led him to ending addiction.
Comedian Amir Kabiri joins the girls for a wild episode! They dive into bizarre dreams, the male vs female perspective, breakup and relationship traumas, and a good old FaceTime call with another guest.
Kelly and Julia once again dive into the world of dating to discuss blocking, dream dates, and compliments. They also touch on reincarnation, and take a walk down memory lane to review some of the worst best friends they've ever had and some insecurities they've overcome.
Kelly and Julia sit down to discuss loss, settling, nurturing, mixed signals, and knowing yourself.
Comedians Joe Marrese and Graham Rogers are both back on the pod for a fun episode! They join the girls to discuss Scientology, growing up religious, and red flags in relationships.
The ladies are joined by comedian Monarey Martinez to talk about mental health, comedy, and listening to yourself. They discuss healing from trauma, spiritual growth, monogamy, and their own journeys.
On this episode the girls have a slumber party and discuss their recent trip to Big Bear, their standards, their friendship, including their favorite and least favorite qualities about the other.
On this episode, the girls are joined by producer and actor Juliet Fessel for a wild ride. They get into how her and Kelly met, how their friendship developed, various jobs in the entertainment industry, goals, music taste, and married life.
The “boys” are back in town! The ladies are back after a little hiatus, to celebrate Slightly Bitter’s one year anniversary! They sit down to discuss their favorite episodes they’ve recorded, breaking bad habits, fears, and the Betty Broderick story.
Julia and Kelly sit down to discuss rejection, friend zoning, maintaining friendships with the opposite sex while in a relationship, the latest on Britney Spears conservatorship, and the various Kardashian scandals.
Comedian Joe Marrese joins the ladies to talk about losing a loved one, thoughts on comics moving to Austin, roommates, pandemic dating, and his new podcast Joe Code.
Comedian Joe Eurell joins the girls for an incredible conversation! They discuss everything about Joe's life, from being raised in the south, adoption, his journey to stand up comedy, and living with cerebral palsy.
Comedian Quinton Alston joins the girls to talk about growing up in Wisconsin, finding motivation, running into his celebrity crush, and dating people with a sense of humor versus overly sensitive.
The ladies hit some complex topics on today's episode including cancel culture, the patriarchy system, stereotypical societal standards, beauty standards, racial experiences, and the movies that shaped them.
Julia and Kelly sit down to talk feelings! They discuss societal standards, hookup culture, the difference between the male and female brain, death, and coping.
For this week's spicy episode, the girls unpack Julia's dark past with none other than pimp daddy himself, AJ Brandtneris. They discuss favorite sex positions, foursomes, orgies, and potentially planning one involving the 3 of them.
On this weeks episode, comedian Jackson Banks sits down with the girls to discuss everything from his characters on stage, politics, approaching females, and porn addiction.
On this week's pod, the girls are joined by Julia's younger sister Christine Machin to discuss "girl code".. They go over the topic of dating amongst friends, "dibs", astrology, and what is and isn't breaking girl code.
Comedian Neeraj Srinivasan joins the girls for a crazy ass episode. They get into weird fetishes, bucket list hookups, heated confrontations, the topic of privilege, interracial relationships, bizarre injury stories, and scary incidences.
The girls are back! After a little break, they jump right into everything from the conviction of Derek Chauvin, to celibacy, the different strains of toxic men, compatibility, and fantasies.
On this episode, Kelly turns 27.... Veering the ladies into discussing the "27 club", Aaron Hernandez, romantic dates, and dirty talk.
On this episode the girls are joined by Jake Rogers and Jackson Welch from the Atlanta based duo, Champagne Lane. They discuss their paths that led them to pursue what they love, how they came together, and the inspiration behind their original, melodic sound. Find them on instagram @champagnelane @jdwelch @jaker0gers and Spotify!
Kelly and Julia are joined by professional dancer and Author Dr. Kojo Sarfo for a fun, in depth episode! They have an actual mental health professional on the pod to discuss everything from attachment styles, narcissism, communicating your standards, racial profiling, and being an advocate for mental health.
On this episode, Kelly and Julia are joined by comedian Benji Garcia. They discuss everything from anxiety, spirituality, religion, and some law breaking.
On this episode the girls have a sit down to talk about toxic behavior, self-reflection, fears, and co-dependency.
Let’s talk about love! Comedian Feng Chao joins the ladies on this episode.. He talks about growing up in China and Chinese culture, to moving to the states and starting comedy. They discuss struggling with their mental health and how they’ve coped with it during breakups, career moves, etc.
Kelly and Julia sit down for another one on one! This time they discuss the new Britney Spears documentary, touching on sexism, fame, and the conservatorship. They also go into bad dates and recently getting back into stand-up.
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The girls are joined by comedian Brandon Bryan for an interesting afternoon of events! He tries to recall a wild night with Kelly and some awkward moments with ladies. A crackhead might have flashed them, leaving it off extremely bizarre. Follow @brandonxbryan on Instagram
Kelly and Julia are joined by comedian Vanessa Johnston for a batshit crazy episode! Vanessa talks about her previous whirlwind of an engagement, being a regular on Kill Tony, and her experience on America's Next Top Model. The girls get real about how predators prey on women new to comedy and Kelly and Julia are taught a thing or two in the bedroom.
On this episode, the ladies talk about dating both sexes, drugs, adult hangovers, friendships, veering off the usual life path, and struggling to feel satisfied in the present.
They're back at it again.... with the Laci Peterson murder story. This time, Kelly takes a turn; having recently gone to the crime scenes. She brings a lot of evidence with her, with Julia still being weary of Scott Peterson. They discuss a possible retrial and what went wrong in the prosecution.
Kelly and Julia are joined by comedian Xavier Campos for a fun episode. They reminisce on when they all met, performing, and the mind of guys versus girls. They discuss “games” and boning. Someone ends up stepping in dog shit.
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New year, new us? The girls are joined by Brett Kohler to talk about his LA journey, working all different types of jobs, and not setting our standards too high for the new year. They're hopeful about the future and only slightly bitter about the past.
Kelly, Julia, and JT are covid heroes[safe]. The girls take their podcast to the great outdoors at a park in West Hollywood where they are joined by JT Parr from the Chad Goes Deep podcast. They discuss JT and Chad's origin story and how the began their mission to raise stoke within the nation. They also get real about what it's like doing stand-up, JT's experience on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, addiction & anxiety, and finding comfort in the chaos of the pandemic. Oh, and Slightly Bitter is on Patreon!
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Kelly and Julia get lit! The girls embark on some one on one turning up. They talk about getting ghosted, their ideal guy, self-love, and the flawed perspective they have on themselves. Follow www.Instagram.com/slightlybitterpod
Kelly and Julia do some bonding! The girls have a one on one this episode where they discuss past surgeries, trying to catch a cheater, and lazy men.
Kelly and Julia are joined over Zoom by Frank, Gabe, and Robert from The Funny Uncle Podcast for a virtual date. They get right into how they all lost their comedy virginity’s, what its like dating amongst comics, and how the boys have managed to keep bros before hoes. We were all reminded that it's important to check in on your friends in times like these and then Kelly and Julia got in a fight. Follow @funnyunclepod Robert Amador @slamador Gabe Lubben-Rivera @lubeyboob & Frank X. Escalante @elfrankxe
The girls are joined by comedian Devyn Perry in a fun new episode to discuss being women in comedy, working in the entertainment industry, and shroom trips. The ladies also touch on an orgy experience.
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Kelly and Julia are joined by comedian and Roast Battle champion Nicole Becannon for a spicy episode where the ladies discuss love, relationships, dating apps and people pleasing, but mostly blow jobs.
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The girls are joined by comedian and podcaster Kazeem Rahman to discuss race. Kazeem and Kelly share their experiences being black, and Julia explains her upbringing. Through stories from opposite experiences, they are able to confront uncomfortable conversations and their outlook on the justice system. They also get on some period sex talk.
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Kelly and Julia are sexperts. The ladies are joined by comedian and well known Tik-Tok'er Mike Kim to chat about celibacy, porn stories and guys vs girls point of views. Mike also discusses his love languages and Julia takes the quiz.
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Kelly and Julia are bros. The girls are joined by comedian Graham Rodgers for a crazy time to discuss threesomes, trippy experiences, and dating advice. Graham also shares his journey on getting clean and sober.
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Kelly and Julia are dating experts. The girls are joined by comedian and podcaster Galyn Nash for a wild episode to discuss everything from dating apps, to embarrassing stories, and birthday sex. Galyn also opens up about what led him to start stand-up comedy and how it’s changed his life since.
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Kelly and Julia are delinquents. Comedian Zach Stein joins the girls to discuss their time in the education system, including Zach's time in boarding school, where Zach may or may not have gotten it on with Paris Hilton.
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Kelly and Julia are scaredy cats! On this episode, comedian Sasha Sakha joins. The girls spook each other out with trippy ghost stories and creepy comments. They talk about their future plans, alt comedy and how sneaky sexy pregnant women are.
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Kelly and Emily are news reporters. Guest cohost comedian Emily Razi joins Kelly (while Julia is still out of town) on this episode to discuss their recent terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. They revisit the Scott Peterson case to discuss Emily's opposing point of view. They recall their fist (and current) interactions, now that they live together. They also do some imitations of classic characters.
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Kelly and Evan are time travelers. "The Cass Man" Evan Cassidy joins Kelly as guest cohost to discuss their journeys starting stand-up in Orange County, how they met, reminiscing back to the legendary Anchor Bar Comedy Show and past jobs they've had.
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Kelly and Juila are open mic-ers. The Girls discuss their first times ;) doing stand up, why they wanted to start, the bits they've bombed with, the friends they've made, and why any sane person would quit.
Kelly and Julia are flirts. The girls discuss why men aren't canceled nearly enough and why they think we need thicc, mixed Disney princesses.
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Kelly and Julia are optimists. The girls talk about their insecurities, mental health struggles, and how experience has been key to their growth.
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Kelly and Julia are grown 13-year-olds. The girls discuss everything from trends growing up, hook up stories, and run ins with the law.
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Julia and Kelly are true crime detectives. The girls talk all about cold crime cases; including the Casey Anthony case and how white privilege plays a big hand in the justice system.
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Kelly and Julia are bionic women, but Julia was supposed to be a bionic boy. The girls discuss coming from completely different ends of the privilege spectrum, “political stuff”, why they’ve been unsuccessful in the pursuit of love, and whether or not that’s something they actually want.
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