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Dec. 21, 2023

Awkward Double Feature: No Christmas Gifts For You & The Roommate Fro…

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: Ever considered a...

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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 set aside for her tuition...

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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 happening. So what do you...

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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 wedding invites and...

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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 Rather.  ...

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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 tension, now she...

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Sept. 13, 2023

75| Prom Opulence & 100 Finger Frenzy

How much would you let your kid spend on a prom dress and the pure luxury of a 100 finger massage We dive deep in to the world of luxury once again in another episode of Ain't No Way! This week's items If you want to help support the families...

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Sept. 6, 2023

75| Sister-in-Laws Spending Spree is Straining Our Relationship

Have you ever found yourself competing with your partner's family for financial support? Today's episode explores a sticky situation where our listener, expecting a baby, finds her boyfriend funding his sister's reckless lifestyle, even after she...

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Aug. 30, 2023

Patreon Preview: Turning the Tables on My Perfect Sister

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Aug. 23, 2023

74| Ain’t No Way: The Volcano Concert & The Death Pit

How much would you be willing to spend for a few moments of peace in a dormant volcano? We dive deep in to the world of luxury once again in another episode of Ain't No Way! This week Allison is in charge and she is bringing the heat this episode!...

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Aug. 16, 2023

73| Should I Protect My Savings or Help My Mom?

Ever found yourself torn between helping out a loved one and protecting your own financial future? On today's episode, we're diving into a real dilemma. Our listener's mom, despite being the world's best, is drowning in credit card debt and has turned...

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Aug. 9, 2023

72| Ain't No Way: The Chesterfield Sofa & A Beverly Hills Estate

This is Awkward is moving to 4 times a month with our new episode called Ain't Now Way! You're probably wondering what this is all about. Let us paint a picture for you. Have you ever been scrolling online and stumbled upon something that caught your...

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Aug. 2, 2023

71| Do I Really Deserve These Benefits

In our first episode back, we're diving into a story from a brave Physician Assistant who recently fought for and won some well-deserved workplace perks. But now that they've got them, they're not quite sure what to do. Have you ever felt like you...

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July 28, 2023

Unlocked Patreon Ep: Controversial Housing

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July 12, 2023

Unlocked Patreon Ep: Am I The Awkward One #6

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May 17, 2023

70| My Parents Are Horrible Tippers

What do you do when you go out to eat with your parents and they are the world's worst tippers?  That's the dilemma facing our anonymous writer this week. Their parents have a tipping rule that hasn't changed in 20 years, and while it might have...

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May 3, 2023

69| How Do I Kick Him Out?!

Have you ever been in a situation where you let someone move in to save money, only to regret it later?  That's exactly what happened to our listener. They let their fiance's friend move in to their house to save money on rent, but after losing...

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April 19, 2023

68| Do you know someone who always seems to "forget" to pay you for y…

That's the predicament our self-employed listener is facing, and it's driving them crazy! Despite several reminders, the client keeps delaying payment, and our listener is unsure how to handle this weird behavior. Join Us On Patreon Get access to even...

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April 5, 2023

67| Pay Off Your Debt or No Wedding!

Can you put conditions in place before you agree to marry someone? This week Chris and Allison dive into a listener's cringe-worthy story about a coworker who demanded his future wife pay off her credit card debt before they tied the knot. Listen in...

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April 4, 2023

Patreon Preview: Money Made Easy - A Dramatic Reading

Join Us On Patreon Get access to even more bonus content with our This Is Awkward Patreon starting at just $3!     Allison's brand new book Money Made Easy just released today! So in honor of her new book Chris has prepared a dramatic...

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March 30, 2023

The 3 Most Common 1099 Forms - H&R Block Tax Tips

It feels like we get a million tax forms in the mail every year. In this special bonus H&R Block Tax Tip episode lets breakdown 3 of the most common 1099 forms that you should be on the look out for each year.   Today's awkwardness is...

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March 15, 2023

66| Help! My Financial Advisor is Also My Estranged Brother

Have you ever found yourself in an awkward situation with a family member that also happens to be your financial advisor and broker?  In this episode of our podcast, we discuss a listener's question about their complicated relationship with their...

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March 1, 2023

65| How Do I Ask My Roommates to Pay More?

Have you ever struggled with feelings of fear and stress around money?  Growing up in a household where discretionary spending was not an option, our listener felt like a financial burden and was hesitant to spend even the few dollars they were...

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Feb. 15, 2023

64| I Feel Guilty About How Much I Pay My Mom For Rent

How do you figure out what is a fair amount to pay your mom in rent? This episode's question comes from a listener who moved in with their aging mother after struggling to find a job after graduating college. They've been paying $700 in rent ever...

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