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The Great American Love Story

27 Episodes

49 minutes | May 10, 2020
Episode 27: Sometimes Devil Can
The girls lay awake late at night reviewing all of their previous, minute life errors. Whatever, you're probably doing it too. Julie tells us a crazy story that involves probably the coolest hitmen ever, and Emily tells a rare, sweet one. Buckle up, because we're all over the place. 
53 minutes | Apr 27, 2020
Episode 26: Servant, Prophet, Ambassador, Daughter, and Messenger of the Most High God
The Girls share more news from the reality of social distancing. This episode, hear about cult leader Sherry Shriner driving a wedge between a cult member and his meat-loving girlfriend, and an age-gap love story from Julie, inspired by a single rouge text message. WARNING! MAY CONTAIN ALIENS!
68 minutes | Apr 12, 2020
Episode 25: For The Love of Liz
The girls interview a very special person in their lives to find out all about her love story. FEATURES THREE! SPECIAL! GUESTS! 
55 minutes | Apr 6, 2020
Episode 24: The Virility of Five Men
This week TGALS teams up with two very, very special guests, Shannon and Allen, from the critically acclaimed HiLoCast. This episode takes some real twists and turns as we learn about Travis, a special rodeo star who filmed a TV pilot with Michael Moore and Sheryl Crow, and the girls tell the story of Captain Timmy and unique prison wife situation. 
51 minutes | Mar 18, 2020
Episode 23: Organ You Glad?
As a public service to America, TGALS is back! The girls know you're at home, and no one knows for how long, as history unfolds before our eyes. This week we bring you two stories of inspiration and hope to occupy a little bit of your time during the coronapocalypse. Listen as we recap what's news since we last recorded over a year ago, discuss baby shower bingo, and what it's like to find a big chunk of sturgeon washed up on the sea shore. Write to us! tgals@gmail.com. (We apologize for the audio quality of this episode, Emily is just getting back on the editing wagon after a long break, bear with us...). 
68 minutes | Dec 4, 2018
Episode 22: The Only Crime, Love
This week we're talking about creepy level 2 sex offender Mary Kay Letourneau. Is Vili a prisoner in his own marriage?!  Julie goes rogue and tells about her psychic adventure. Be sure to check out our pets' holiday photos on our IG: TheGreatAmericanLoveStory, and of course, for photos of this week's couple and the book they co-authored in 1998 while Mary Kay was in jail..."The Only Crime, Love." Happy Hanukah everyone! 
70 minutes | Nov 22, 2018
Episode 21: Ghost Lover
This week, it's The Great International Love Story! In the episode with the longest intro to date, you'll be introduced to an Australian woman who has a thing for 'Davids', and an English women with a particularly spiritual love style. The stories start at 26:14, but hang in to the intro if you want to hear more about la cucaracha, Scott's new cop car, and how Julie busted out the window of Emily's pick up truck in college. It's a real wild ride this week, folks. Email us at tgalspodcast@gmail.com.
69 minutes | Nov 6, 2018
Episode 20: The Night Baker & The Curious Case of the Cookie Dust
They're baaaack! Happy (late) Hallowiener TGALers! This week, the dynamic duo fondly remembers the sitcom Step By Step starring Patrick Duffy and Suzanne Somers. Also, some love stories and Julie blows her nose. 
53 minutes | Oct 23, 2018
Episode 19: This Too Shall Pass
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND the goyles return from a 3 month hiatus. Julie got her armpits waxed! Emily quit (one of her) jobs! So now they can return to what is most important: entertaining YOU. In this episode, Julie definitely suspects that there's something wrong with Aunt Diane, and Emily tells a story that circles around a favorite topic for both gals: poop.  
64 minutes | Aug 7, 2018
Episode 18: I Admit & The Meal Breaker
This week dramatically reads some of the lyrics from R. Kelly's recent 19 minute long song, "I Admit" and attempts to look up the term "sex slave" in the dictionary. Julie brings her grossest story yet #keisha Also discussed: Buffalo Wild Wings, jogging suits, and cat fights.
46 minutes | Jul 24, 2018
Episode 17: Rain Before Seven
In this episode special guest star Liz Barker Olds identifies the true definition of bookkeeping, and beautifully weaves two wild love stories into one twisted tale. Ever heard of Sybil? Julie tells us the backstory and how it may have involved a unique kind of "love" between just two personalities. Other topics include Pappy the Bloated Horse, edible nuts, and bits of grandma wisdom such as "Rain before seven, done by eleven."
50 minutes | Jul 10, 2018
Episode 16: Jen Tyler Day
We welcome special guest star, Jen Tyler, this week who tells us the many ways to prove your love to your partner. Emily tells a story about a Washington State stalker. Join us as we try to untangle the many mysteries of Jen Tyler Day 2k18. Don't forgot to visit Annual Podcasts at www.annualpodcasts.com to find more hilarious content, and help us grow our network by visiting www.patreon.com/TheAnnual.
63 minutes | Jun 12, 2018
Episode 15: White Hankies Waving
Julie tells the brutal mid-90's murder tale of Shanda Sharer, while Emily tells of historic pen pals in love, David Hurd and Avril Caton. Other topics include adults drinking milk, bikini waxes, puppies, and Emily's on-going search for the perfect (or merely adequate, as the move-in date looms) roommate.
45 minutes | May 29, 2018
Episode 14: Alligator Man and Monkey Girl
Content Warning: We want to inform our listeners that this episode contains discussion of suicide from 10:29-25:49, and acknowledge that topic may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. This week Emily tells a story of a couple who coached others in how to live their best life, but met a tragic end themselves. Julie relates the romantic tale of sideshow love awarded "The Strangest Married Couple" in 1938. May all of us weirdoes find our matching weirdoes and live happily ever after.
60 minutes | May 15, 2018
Episode 13: Space Diaper
In this special xCROSSOVERx episode of TGALS, Thom and Trevor of Now Available on Video Cassette tell the story of the Space Diaper feat. Lisa Nowak. Julie and Emily tell the real love story of the film "Adrift", out this summer. Spoilers!
50 minutes | May 1, 2018
Episode 12: Grandparent Love is the Purest Form of Life Energy
In this Episode Julie his us with a twofer: she certainly is going to talk about grandparents, and she certainly is going to talk about cannibalism. Are the topics related? Tune in to find out. Emily cheats and tells a story about a Polish woman buried alive by her rude fiance who found her too dull. Other topics include Radio Disney, Emily's poor life decisions, and hot dog noises.
53 minutes | Apr 16, 2018
Episode 11: Stay Brassy
This week in love, Emily tells the love story of Daniel Genis and Petra Szabo - surprise: no murder! And Julie talks about a woman with a penchant for partnerships with a suspicious age gap. The girls also discuss the awkwardness of senior portraits (check our instagram!), their upcoming beach vacation, and whether or not the USSR sank in 1991.
40 minutes | Mar 21, 2018
Episode 10: Betting on Love
You asked for it, and you've waited patiently - this episode we FINALLY tell you Julie's very own love story. No murder, no moleste, no kidnapping (okay, maybe a little). This week we tell you how Julie trapped and married Scott Monroe, and why Emily chaperoned their first date and then rolled down a mountain to attend their wedding covered in pine needles, and much, much more. Listen in for this very American love story that is very close to our hearts.
58 minutes | Mar 5, 2018
Episode 9: Get Out of There Cheryl!
Julie brings us a story of BFF love with a twist from her home state of WV, while Emily talks about Dating Game Killer Rodney Alcala and the woman who narrowly escaped his brutal games: Cheryl Bradshaw. For the first time ever, the girls are recording from the same room! The girls also cover the WV Teachers' Strike, crab meat insides, the time Julie sat in the audience of The Maury Povich Show, and Emily's new identity as a cancer survivor. Remember kids: Groups of 3 - LET IT BE.
48 minutes | Feb 12, 2018
Episode 8: When Breath Becomes The Bright Hour or The One Where Emily Tells an Actual Love Story
This week on TGALS, Emily and Julie explore uncharted waters. Julie tells us about a very scary scuba diving trip, while Emily aims to not bum out the audience by presenting a story about REAL love. You're not gonna wanna miss this one, folks. BONUS CONTENT: Julie rehashes the events that led to the disappearance of her eyebrows.
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