Happy birthday to us! We've been at this for over a year and it has been so fun. In this episode, we get into questions from our contributors and of course talk about our favorite recent pieces. Plus, we may or may not (may) feature a story about a Diva Cup mishap.

Show notes:

Co-hosts Katy Maiolatesi (⁠@kmaiolatesi⁠), Heidi Lux (⁠@fabulux⁠), Emily Kapp (⁠@emilykapp_⁠), & Kristen Mulrooney (⁠@kristenmmm⁠)

• The Belladonna: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/
• Wander Beauty Powder Foundation
• Tom Ellison's McSweeney's Piece: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/when-it-happens
• Emily's Belladonna Pieces: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/post-op-instructions-for-bugle-finger-transplant-patients-5ce648ac2653 & https://medium.com/thebelladonnacomedy/daily-itinerary-of-a-middle-schooler-in-2007-who-clearly-loves-her-handwriting-a8ed8731ee8c
• Lori Miller Hornik's menopause piece: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/how-to-explain-the-symptoms-of-menopause-to-a-man-who-is-mostly-interested-in-motorcycles-f72faeb45da9
• Katy's favorite recent piece: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/i-am-your-estrogen-ring-and-im-gonna-stay-inside-you-forever-1d7276a56624
• Heidi's favorite recent piece: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/love-is-blind-guy-expected-you-to-be-a-hot-chick-not-a-hot-chick-with-brown-hair-7f36e7ccabee
• Emily's favorite recent piece: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/david-attenborough-narrates-the-mating-rituals-of-a-human-8bf59a960d3b
• Kristen's favorite recent piece: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/welcome-to-your-banks-new-17-factor-authentication-process-6eed7c1a0afc

Heidi, Emily, and Katy (we miss you Kristen!) talk about bra fittings, ins and outs of comedy writing in 2026, and of course oatmeal in this dazzling first episode of the new year. Watch if you're a fan of funny things.

Show notes:

• Co-hosts Katy Maiolatesi (⁠@kmaiolatesi⁠), Heidi Lux (⁠@fabulux⁠), Emily Kapp (⁠@emilykapp_⁠), & Kristen Mulrooney (⁠@kristenmmm⁠)

• The Belladonna
• Katy's teen piece
• Heidi's LinkedIn
• Emily's A Fitness Carol show tix
• Heidi's favorite recent piece
• Emily's favorite recent piece
• Katy's favorite bra
• Katy's favorite recent piece
• Kristen's favorite recent piece

In this quickie, we are feral raccoons with Jennie Egerdie. We talk about everything from catfishing the Kentucky Derby to the connection between Captain Phillips and The Gilded Age. It's our gift to you this holiday season!

Show notes:

• Co-hosts Katy Maiolatesi (⁠@kmaiolatesi⁠), Heidi Lux (⁠@fabulux⁠), Emily Kapp (⁠@emilykapp_⁠), & Kristen Mulrooney (⁠@kristenmmm⁠)
• Guest: Jennie Egerdie (@jennieegerdie on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky)
• The Belladonna: https://thebelladonnacomedy.com/
• Katy's personal essay: https://jennymag.com/2025/12/04/putting-my-old-dog-down-emotions/