MTGM EXTRA! "An update on the guy I was having an affair with..."
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Summary
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This bonus episode features the hosts discussing the behind-the-scenes realities of television appearances, tour life, and an update on a listener's multi-partner workplace affair. The guest shares the logistical nightmare of performing on late-night American television while traveling internationally, dealing with strict scripts, and missing a New York comedy club spot because of a flight mix-up. Meanwhile, the other host recounts the stress of moving houses and shares various trivia facts about historical workplace hazards like mercury and asbestos. The episode then pivots to an email from a listener who confronted her coworker's married lover, formed a supportive friendship with his other victim, and planned a strategy to expose him anonymously. The hosts analyze the ethics of telling a cheating spouse, with one host shifting her perspective on accountability and supporting direct confrontation over anonymous tips.
- Late-night American television requires strict adherence to approved scripts and precise timing. 6:32
- Confronting a cheating partner's spouse should ideally be done openly rather than anonymously so they can ask questions. 21:51
- Shared trauma from workplace affairs can lead to unexpected and supportive friendships between the affected parties. 18:45
- Hat makers historically suffered from mental deterioration due to constant exposure to mercury during production. 11:33
Chapters
- 0:02Podcast Intro and Medication Disclosure
Hosts introduce themselves and discuss the host’s decision to stop taking medication during the episode.
- 0:35Setting the Stage for the Affair Update
Hosts outline their plan to dive into the affair story and promise to reveal details later in the episode.
- 2:09Hotel Troubles and Technical Issues
Host explains the challenges of recording in a New York hotel lacking Wi‑Fi and lights, highlighting the delay problems with co‑host Joanne.
- 4:24Jimmy Fallon Gig and Scheduling Chaos
Host recounts the frantic scramble to meet the Jimmy Fallon show’s strict timing, including a missed flight and last‑minute script changes.
- 10:11Moving House and Health Concerns
Co‑host discusses an upcoming move due to asbestos and lead paint worries, interspersed with quirky fun facts about historical hazards.
- 15:21Listener Emails and Accountability Plan
Hosts read listener emails about a narcissistic affair, decide to expose the man’s behavior, and outline a strategy to support the other woman involved.
- 23:37Closing Reflections and Future Plans
The episode wraps up with personal reflections, jokes, and a pledge to continue supporting each other and their listeners.
Highlights
- 0:11
Medication Stolen In Hotelstory
The guest reveals that expensive medication she ordered to her hotel was stolen when someone else signed a fake name for the package.
- 2:09
Hotel Without Wifistory
The guest describes her overpriced New York hotel room that lacks wifi, adequate lighting, and even a fridge light, comparing the experience to a medieval prison.
- 11:08
Mad As A Hatter Factinsight
The guest shares a historical trivia fact about how hat makers went insane from constant exposure to mercury while making hats.
- 11:33
Late Night TV Stressinsight
The guest explains how difficult it was to adapt her unscripted comedy style to the rigid time constraints and script approvals required for American late-night television.
- 13:38
Childhood Game Of Chickenstory
The host shares a bizarre childhood anecdote about her stepdad playing chicken with oncoming cars at age four and breaking both legs.
- 19:44
Plotting Against The Cheaterstrategy
A listener email details how two women deceived by the same married man bonded, compared playbooks, and planned to alert his wife.
- 21:08
Changing Views On Cheating Complicitydebate
The guest discusses a conversation with a listener who cut off friends for hiding an affair, making the host reconsider whether bystanders should always speak up.
Quotes
“I take meds to kind of keep a lid on it.”
Unnamed speaker · 0:08 “I was thinking about it this morning. I, I hope that when, I hope that as our careers progress, that I can get like a tour bus or something.”
Unnamed speaker · 4:24 “The hotel are just like, there, there's nothing we can do. And I was like.”
Unnamed speaker · 18:22 “I think I've, I think I get about four steps up a day and then I just recline on airplanes and then I just do the show and then that's it.”
Unnamed speaker · 13:19
About this episode
Remember we had an email from someone who had been seeing a guy at work, she knew he was married, but then he broke it off and moved on to SOMEONE ELSE IN THE SAME WORKPLACE. WTF. Well, she's back in touch and she has NEWS. Meanwhile, Vogue & Joanne have to contend with a monster wifi delay because Joanne is recording in the breakfast buffet room of a New York City hotel. Not a joke. My Therapist Ghosted Me is a Global Production. Tickets for Joanne's tour Pinotphile are now LIVE: www.joannemcnally.com http://www.joannemcnally.com/ If you’d like to get in touch, you can send an email to [email protected] mailto:[email protected] Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/ For merch, tour dates and more visit: www.mytherapistghostedme.com http://www.mytherapistghostedme.com/ This episode contains explicit language and adult themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.
Transcript
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