This Is Awkward

Recent Awkward Episodes

Dec. 21, 2023

Awkward Double Feature: No Christmas Gifts For You & The Roommate From Hell (The Final Episode of This is Awkward)

After a far too long break, the final episode of This Is Awkward is here! We decided to go out in style and prepare a double episode for you all. In this final episode we are covering two very awkward final stories. Story 1:…
Nov. 8, 2023

81| Our Dream Kitchen or Our Kid's Tuition?

What happens when the college fund becomes the kitchen fund? Our listener's is in a tough spot: their 20-year-old daughter, after a year-long college hiatus, decides to hit the books again. But there's a twist—the $30,000 se…
Oct. 28, 2023

80| Why Are You Always Lying on Social Media?

Have you ever had a friend or family member who's a total social media faker? You know the type, portraying a lavish lifestyle online, but you know the real deal—they're broke and those fancy trips and purchases just aren't …
Oct. 5, 2023

79| I'm RSVPing Yes, But My Bank Account's Saying No

Have you ever felt like your bank account's getting worn out by going to weddings faster than you are? This week we are hearing from Kate who we got to talk to in person. She's in her mid-twenties and swimming in a sea of we…
Sept. 27, 2023

78| Would You Rather

This is a special episode of This is Awkward recorded in Denver Colorado!   Does the audio sound a little weird... yes, but we are weird so it works.   This week Chris has devised a special game for Allison called Would You …
Sept. 20, 2023

77| I'm Not Paying For My Sister in Law's Child Care

Ever felt like your kindness was being taken advantage of   Dive into today's episode where one listener unveils a family dilemma: their sister-in-law using their nanny for free! Confronting her sister-in-law led to family…

About the Hosts

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Chris Browning

Host

Chris Browning is the creator and host of the award-winning, short-form podcast Popcorn Finance & the call in money advice show This is Awkward. Chris began producing podcasts in 2017 when he created Popcorn Finance, a podcast discussing finance in about the time it takes to make a bag of popcorn.

Through podcasting, Chris has reached thousands of listeners with over 1 million total podcast downloads. His passion for personal finance began in college where he earned his degree in Finance. After taking just one finance class, Chris realized just how little he actually knew about managing his own money. He knew he couldn't be the only one who felt this way.

Chis has spent over a decade working as a financial analyst & bookkeeper and over 5 years podcasting. He has received numerous honors including the Consumer Excellence Award in Media in 2021 and best new podcast from the Plutus Awards in 2018. Chris has been featured by and contributed to CNBC, PBS, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and Forbes. You can also find Chris providing personal finance advice in his weekly segment on NBCLX.

Chris also the Host and Producer of the short form series Money Burst presented by Truliant Federal Credit Union.

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Allison Baggerly

Host

Allison is a blogger, influencer, speaker, and the founder of Inspired Budget. As a teacher and small business owner, Allison combined her passion for teaching and finances to help others learn how to start budgeting. Since starting Inspired Budget in 2017, Allison has been able to retire as a teacher and take her desire to help others full time. Now she is helping women all over the world get started with budgeting when they feel lost and overwhelmed. She has built a tribe of over 100K Instagram followers that turn to her for budgeting advice and inspiration to save more than they ever imagined.