Hi, we're the Uncanny Valley Girls and this is our pawn shop episode. We work here with our Old Man, and our son, Big Hoss. Everything in here has a story and a price. One thing I've learned after 21 years, you never know what is going to come through that door! Music by Gab Grieco and Shay Greco Instagram: @uncannyvalleygirlspod…

This week the girls dip their toes into murky waters, disucssing their first TLC show: Jon & Kate Plus 8. Discussions include fertilization methods, the origin of Karens, and the reality TV space race. Music by Gab Grieco and Shay Greco Instagram: @uncannyvalleygirlspodLily Carroll and Rachel Dugdell による

Happy Valentine's day, valley girls!!! Listen to the ones you love (us) discuss soulmates and reality television. Digressions include the discursive history of love, ABC's famed bachelor franchise, and (of course) quantum physics. Music by Gab Grieco and Shay Greco Instagram: @uncannyvalleygirlspodLily Carroll and Rachel Dugdell による

How you doin'? This week the girls discuss radio and daytime icon, Wendy Williams. They touch on her start reading tabloids on fm radio, her blunt opinions in "Ask Wendy," and her current financial guardianship. #freewendy Music by Gab Grieco and Shay Greco Instagram: @uncannyvalleygirlspod

In this episode, the girls discuss Whodunnit? - the clue-inspired murder mystery complete with a British butler, Giles, as host. They discuss the show's sister-franchise (CSI), playing your own corpse, and the forensic gaze. Oh and whodunnit? Joey Graceffa. Music by Gab Grieco and Shay Greco Instagram: @uncannyvalleygirlspod…

Welcome back to season 2 of Uncanny Valley Girls! We hope you got everything on your wish list, just like the women of Bridalplasty. This week we went under the knife to discuss a relic of the 2010s reality genre. Digressions include the wedding industrial complex, reality tv genre bending, and the ethics of Dr. Terry Dubrow's (of Botched fame) pra…

The Uncanny Valley Girls are back for one last time in 2023 with a continuation of their discussion of Ink Master host (and future ~Master of Chaos~) Dave Navarro. They touch on the network's broader branding (i.e. misogynistic) and how that relates to the industry it portrays, legal issues involving former judges Chris Núñez and Oliver Peck, and a…

Rachel has a new crush, Jane's Addiction guitarist and Ink Master host, Dave Navarro. Discussions include his documentary, Mourning Son, the beginnings of his rock career, and his introduction to reality TV. This is the first of two parts (see: Dave Navarro's Live Más Mentality Part 2). Music by Gab Grieco and Shay Greco Instagram: @uncannyvalleygi…

In this episode, the girls dive into MTV's hit show Catfish, starring Nev Schulman, Max Joseph, and later, Kamie Crawford. Topics include preteen catfishing on Omegle, Nev's suspicious history in faux (?) documentary work, and the "shametainment" of it all. Music by Gab Grieco and Shay Greco Instagram: @uncannyvalleygirlspod…

The girls did their homework and read Sallie Tisdale's The Lie About the Truck: Survivor, Reality TV, and the Endless Gaze in preparation for this conversation about Survivor. Topics include the origin of the series and the production team behind it, as well as the blatant cultural appropriation that jumpstarted its success in the year 2000. Music …

A look back at the illustrious career of Project Runway's Nina Garcia, including her time as a fashion editor, her 20-year reality tv career, and life beyond. Digressions include manufactured celebrity feuds and gushing over Nina's unironic girlbossery. Music by Gab Grieco and Shay Greco Instagram: @uncannyvalleygirlspod…

An (overly) extensive conversation of America's Sweetheart (Ty Pennington <3), ABC's Caroline Calloway era, and exploitation of trauma on one of the early 2000s greatest hits - Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Music by Gab Grieco and Shay Greco Instagram: @uncannyvalleygirlspodLily Carroll and Rachel Dugdell による

A walk through one of TLC's (very) storied halls, "What Not To Wear." Discussions include How To Stop Having Individuality and Stacey London's post-show reflections. Discussions do not include Clinton Kelly (oops). Music by Gab Grieco and Shay Greco Instagram: @uncannyvalleygirlspodLily Carroll and Rachel Dugdell による

Discussions about Gordon Ramsay's early life and career, including the opening of his first restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in the docuseries "Boiling Point." Digressions include unfounded astrological analysis and unpacking his "leadership style." This is the first of two parts (see: Confessions of a Gordon Ramsay Apologist Part 2). Music by …

More time spent discussing the ins and outs of Gordon Ramsay’s storied career, including time spent “Behind Bars”, [culturally appropriating?] around the world, and in the hearts and minds of Gordon Ramsay Apologists everywhere. This is the second of two parts (see: Confessions of a Gordon Ramsay Apologist Part 1). Music by Gab Grieco and Shay Grec…

Part 2 is here! We pick up right where we left off and get into what we’ve learned before turning 23. Come for the life lessons, stay for a juicy story time about a somewhat embarrassing Father’s Day for Samar 👀 Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out and give us a follow on Instagram @valleygirlspod! And if you're listening on Apple Podcasts,…

You asked and we delivered … We’re back baby! We’re kicking off Season 2 by reflecting on our 23 years of life. This week we’re talking about all the mistakes made and lessons learned personally, professionally and otherwise! So, grab a pen and paper — you’re gonna write these bad boys down Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out and give us a…

Trader Joe’s addict? Same here. In this episode we’re discussing what causes a brand to have a cult following and why people are so captivated by certain companies....and because we’re in the TJ cult, we also share our Trader Joe’s must-haves. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out and give us a follow on Instagram @valleygirlspod! And if you…

As new grads, we've got a lot to say about school. This week, we're sharing what we wish we knew before heading off to college...and getting real about our individual school experiences. Do grades validate us? Do we struggle with academic motivation? Tune in to find out and get schooled on school. Don’t miss out—follow us on Instagram @valleygirlsp…

Love a good ranking game? Same here. This episode we're taking pop culture topics and putting them in their rightful place. From the Olympics to Shawn Mendes, tune in to hear us get heated as we dive into some hot button trends. ✨Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out, and give us a follow on Instagram @valleygirlspod! And if you're listening…

This week we’re getting back to the bay-sics and chatting about our Silicon Valley roots. We dive deep into our past & present perspectives on living here, and wonder about our Bay Area futures...do we see some Teslas?! Tune in for all the Bay Area buzz and another round of rapid fire questions! ✨Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out, and gi…

Born in the late 90's and don't quite know where you fit in? Same here. This week we're breaking down Millennial vs. Gen Z, the role of technology in dividing generations, and figuring out what a Zillenial actually is.

Nowadays, it seems like all celebrities and public figures live in fear of being cancelled. But is cancel culture activism or is it toxic? Listen in for all our spicy thoughts on cancel culture, celebrities we’re disappointed in, and....candle scents? This episode has it all so let’s get into it!

Whether it's Galentine's, Valentine's or just another day of the week to you, this V-Day we're breaking down our thoughts on Zillenial dating. We're crunching the numbers on modern romance, giving our take on online dating and debating dealbreakers!

It's all about influencers this episode, guys. Tune in to hear us discuss what we think about social media, the pros and cons of influencers, and which ones are our favorite. Enjoy!

Google, Apple, Twitter... it's what Silicon Valley is known for and largely defined the world we grew up in. So what happens when you graduate but can't seem to take advantage of the main connections and jobs in your circle? When you aren't an engineer? We get into all that this episode, and reflect on the difficulties of finding a career as a new …

Hi guys! Tune in to hear us chat all about our college experiences and whether we think it's really worth it. Yuki also drops her Camelbak (classic) so listen to us get into a very Zillenial water bottle debate.

Hi everyone! Tune in to learn a bit about us, listen to us dive in to some Bay Area stereotypes and get into the age-old Nor Cal vs So Cal debate. And obviously it wouldn't be a podcast without getting into some tangents along the way, so if you want to know our shoe sizes this is the episode for you.…

We came into this podcast game thinking it would be easy. Oh boy we’re we wrong. Podcasting is a serious business and requires a lot of time and effort. In this episode we talk about everything we’ve learned from podcasting so far and break some, somewhat, upsetting news.Valley Girls による

College is supposed to be the time of your life where you stay up till 2 AM partying, sleep for four hours, write a 5 page paper the hour before your class and get and A because the curve makes it impossible for you to fail. This may be true for some, but there is another side to it. College can be one of the most stressful times of your life, espe…

The idea of going to college can be scary, but having to decide what degree to get is even scarier. How are we suppose to decide what we’re going to do for the rest of our lives straight out of high school? The pressure to choose the right major the first time is real, no one wants to be stuck in college for ten years because they couldn’t stick to…

High school, those were the days. We thought we knew it all... that is until we started college. We realized that high school did't really prepare us for the real world. Listen in on how unprepared we are for the real world and how we're dealing with it. (Spoiler Alert... We don't really know what we're doing)…

BTS of High School. We took the saying “life imitates art” too real, but let’s just say high school was NOTHIN’ like the movies. Here’s how we discovered we were fuck ups…after graduation.Valley Girls による

We've all contemplated changing something about our bodies at one point in our lives, but only a few go through with it. Listen in on one very two sided conversation about the various things people do to look their best.Valley Girls による

This one goes out to the ladies (and men) who should be able to feel sexy and not be ashamed.Valley Girls による

There are some misconceptions about the #MeToo movement that we just want to make clear. Listen to one of our more serious podcasts about how the public is reacting to the #MeToo movement.Valley Girls による

Periods. We've all got 'em. And if you don't, your mamas' got 'em (unless she's gone through menopause).Valley Girls による