Have you ever planned your wedding to someone you just met? Created a Pinterest board for your fictitious future "van lyfe" with a guy you stopped talking to after one week? If so, you might be experiencing what Jay calls her "constant state of limerence," that magical, delusional period where you're convinced your souls have connected on a cosmic level.

In this champagne-fueled reunion, Emily and her bestie Jay dive headfirst into the whirlwind of instant attraction and fantasy futures. Between sips of champagne mojitos, they explore why some of us can't help but fall in love at first sight, only to crash back to reality when we finally see people for who they truly are. Jay's candid admissions about planning to live in a van with her latest crush will have you laughing in self-recognition.

The conversation takes several delightful detours through their unexpected celebrity crushes, from Matty Healy of The 1975 to Jack Schlossberg with his perfect "Kennedy swoop" hair, before diving into listener-submitted questions for "Gremlin Guidance." Their refreshingly direct advice includes the powerful reminder that "no is a full sentence" when setting boundaries in relationships.

But the true highlights come from the cringe-worthy "Gremlin Stories" submitted by brave listeners. From a bluetooth-enabled vibrating c**k ring that refused to release its grip, to a drunken fountain plunge that ended with a fake eyelash "floating away like a sad little boat," these tales of embarrassment remind us that we're all perfectly imperfect humans.

Whether you're currently in the throws of limerence or recovering from your last fantasy relationship, this episode offers equal parts comfort and laughter. And the next time you find yourself planning a wedding after one date just know you're in good company.

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What happens when immigration enforcement tears apart the fabric of a community? In this raw, urgent conversation, we explore the human cost of recent ICE raids with Jessica, a social services professional who witnesses firsthand how these actions devastate families.

Jessica takes us inside the vital work of Inner City Law Center, a nonprofit poverty law firm located in Skid Row with attorneys fighting to end homelessness through free legal services. From defending tenants against eviction to helping veterans secure benefits, ICLC provides crucial support to Los Angeles' most vulnerable residents. Their community initiatives include vital document clinics and resource fairs, all offered at no cost.

The conversation turns deeply personal as Jessica shares stories from our shared hometown of Culver City, where longtime community members are being seized in broad daylight. An ice cream vendor who served the neighborhood for 20 years was taken, his cart abandoned on the street. A grandfather was dragged from his truck by masked individuals while driving to work. These raids leave families without breadwinners and children suddenly forced to become providers.

"A lot of the people being taken away have no criminal convictions," Jessica explains. "They're hardworking individuals who look like my family members. This is deeply personal."

Hope emerges through community response. Cities are approving emergency funding, implementing protocols to verify federal agents' identities, and organizing massive solidarity demonstrations. Jessica offers practical ways to help: follow rapid response networks for updates, donate to affected families, and simply check on neighbors who might be afraid to leave their homes.

The episode concludes with a powerful reminder that transcends politics: "Just because it might not affect your life personally doesn't mean it doesn't matter to somebody else... Please don't normalize this violence. This is not normal."

Join us for this essential conversation about community resilience in the face of crisis, and learn how small acts of kindness can make a profound difference during uncertain times.

Champagne flows as Emily welcomes her longtime friend Jay for a delightfully chaotic conversation that weaves through their shared history, recent accomplishments, and mutual digital obsessions. Having known each other since 2016, these friends have seen each other through what they lovingly refer to as their "degenerative years" and emerged stronger for it.

Jay shares her recent academic triumph - earning a master's degree in digital media management from USC, breaking down her expertise in the digital world and content creation. The conversation quickly shifts to their mutual TikTok dependency, with both confessing to a 394-day streak of sharing content with each other daily.

Their digital addiction has led them to a shared obsession: the 90s home decoration show "Decorating Cents," which has traumatized them both with its questionable design choices. With passionate animation, they break down how hosts Joan Steffend and her partner committed design atrocities like gluing hay to walls, hanging used nightgowns as decor, and creating hazardous furniture - all while charging homeowners for the privilege.

The friends dive into Netflix's "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders” expressing admiration for the cheerleaders who advocated for fair pay despite risking their coveted positions. They celebrate the 400% raise these women secured for future team members, even though many who fought for the change won't benefit personally.

In the final segment, Jay shares her teenage "gremlin story" from a trip to Italy, where at 14 she pretended to be 18, drank margaritas with her friend at a discotheque called "Gardenia," and terrified her parents who thought she'd been kidnapped. This youthful misadventure perfectly encapsulates the podcast's core theme - embracing your imperfections while recognizing their consequences.

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