Life In Jest

Selene and Pascale take online psych tests, but when they engage in an "Are You a Hoarder?" quiz, Selene's Mom, who passed away years ago and was a hoarder, gets offended and shuts it down before Pascale can ascertain if collecting her Funko Pops collection is getting out of control. This leads to a discussion about whether people in heaven are actually more evolved and forgiving, as previously thought.

Selene discusses ...

🎤 Welcome back to the Life in Jest Podcast! Join co-hosts Selene and Pascale as they dive into the wild world of politics and celebrity! 🌟

This week, we’re all about Bernie Sanders and Sean "Diddy" Combs! First up, we chat about Bernie making waves at Coachella and his Oligarchy Tour featuring the one and only AOC! Can our favorite mitten man raise enough awareness to save democracy? 🤔✨

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🎙️ Welcome to the hilarious world of Life In Jest! Join cousins and besties Selene and Pascale as they attempt to record a professional trailer for their society and culture podcast... and hilariously fail! 😂

In this blooper-packed outtake, witness the chaos as Selene and Pascale stumble over their words, crack each other up, and prove that sometimes, the journey to greatness is paved with laughter (and a fe...

🎙️ Welcome to the trailer of **Life In Jest**—the podcast where life is weird and people are weirder! 🤪 Join your favorite cousins and besties as they navigate the insanity of life without straightjackets—because how else would they enjoy their wine? 🍷

In **Life In Jest**, we tackle the strange, the dark, and the downright ridiculous with a healthy dose of sarcasm and whatever humor we can wring from t...

🎙️ Welcome back to *Life In Jest*! In this special pop-up episode, we break down the jaw-dropping moments from Karen Read's second trial! 🚨

The trial has kicked off, and the opening statements are nothing short of pivotal! The prosecutor has dropped some bombshells, claiming he has new evidence regarding John O'Keefe's last movements and even the temperature of his cell phone battery—wait, what?!...

In this episode, Selene and Pascale explore various themes, including personal experiences with OCD, the impact of vaccines on health, reflections on the movie Grease and its underlying themes of adolescence, and the complexity of growing up. They delve into the character of Rizzo, discussing her depth and the tragedy of adolescent experiences. The conversation also touches on creative aspirations, the writing journey, and cultural...

In this heartfelt episode, Selene Castrovilla reflects on Pope Francis's passing and discusses his legacy of love and compassion. She expresses concern over the future leadership of the Church and the ongoing struggles of humanity, particularly regarding violence and hate. She recognizes the irony and futility of the Pope spending some of his final moments with the unrepentant and unredeemable J.D. Vance. The conversation shift...

Surprise, surprise...Selene and Pascale find hope for humanity in a tiny North Dakota town called Leith--population 24. When a gnomy man named Craig Cobb moves in, the town welcomes #25. But they don't know his secret agenda.

Cobb is a flip-flop-wearing white supremacist who is buying up property so he and his hateful pals can take over the town government! But Cobb doesn't count on the white people not being down with his h...

This episode slips behind the curtains of power, crime, and public perception—where nothing is quite as it seems.

First up: Scores, the legendary Manhattan gentlemen’s club that gave us glitter, gossip, and—surprise!—the downfall of the Gambino crime family. That’s right. While the mob was making it rain, the feds were making recordings. Selene and Pascale break down how this den of debauchery turned into an unlikely hotspot for FBI...

In this episode, Selene and Pascale dive headfirst into a tale of a prescription renewal that went from "simple task" to "nightmare fuel," all wrapped up in a delightful mix of miscommunication, gaslighting, country codes, and existential dread. They also reveal the true cost of birthday party prep—spoiler: it’s laborious, stinky, and borderline traumatic. Oh, and if you’ve ever had a really awkward mother-son momen...

Looking to laugh? Looking to vent? We've got you covered for both!

In this conversation, Selene and Pascale discuss various topics ranging from humorous anecdotes about prank calls to serious issues like the influence of Elon Musk in politics, the impact of education cuts, and the vulnerability of certain populations in society. The dialogue flows through light-hearted moments--like a disgruntled little boy calling 911 because ...

What’s all this about forgiveness? Why is it tied to the concept of healing and moving on? Why does society push us to forgive? We explore the “forgiveness fallacy” through the lens of a recent Dateline episode. We also discuss what pleading “not guilty” implies, and we question why Karen Read is having her defense chopped off at its knees. And there’s a problem at the Trader Joe’s tuna canning plant…but they are quite blasé about ...

In this conversation, Selene and Pascale lament the decline of critical thinking in society, particularly in the context of social media interactions. The dialogue explores how humor and sarcasm can be misinterpreted, as evidenced by a recent Life in Jest clip posted on Facebook in which they discussed a Luigi fashion patrol. Clearly certain people don't discern what "in jest" means, because the response to this farcica...

This episode delves into primal instincts that may rule over women's minds and common sense. We use Luigi as our first example, but there are more--including a lovely specimen named Michael on Love After Lockup who loves to spread his seed. We often hear the saying, "Women, we need to do better." The question is: How can we do better when we're at the mercy of urgings that no longer suit us?

In two mini segments, we ...

Luigi Mangione is back with a website and a message: send more cash! We discuss the latest on the alleged killer, who is beloved by so many. We also discuss Snoop Dogg’s abandonment of his beliefs and Kanye’s insanity.Then we get into Trump’s dark intentions and Musk’s son’s booger. You can’t make this stuff up—nor would you want to.

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Selene explains the Karen Read case to Pascale, calling out the many questions and holes in the case. Why is she still being prosecuted? Don't they have anything else to do in Boston?

Before that, we open with the mysterious turning off of our recording in progress. Alas, there is no proper opening this episode, because Selene lacks competent editing skills. #dommage

Selene and Pascale dissect the ABC primetime horror mov...

In this raw and personal episode, Selene and Pascale address the double inequity of the Ross Ulbricht Silk Road pardon and the death of Selene’s son, Casey. A tale of grief, corruption, and a mother’s pursuit of justice.

Yes, we are generally amusing (and we still get a few laughs in here) but sometimes things need to get really serious, like in these Top Ten Most Serious Sitcom Episodes:

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We've all had "challenging" jobs. Did they teach us anything or just fu*k us up more? Selene and Pascale share their humorous, quirky and downright daunting employment experiences, and debate what they've learned. They also lament their fruitless search for a particular old vine zinfandel and declare their love for Snoop Dog. All this excitement and more awaits you! Cheers!

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