Erika Jordan has the superhuman ability to manipulate customer service representatives into giving her refunds, coupons, and everything but the kitchen sink. She has come to call this skill “Laureling,” and in this episode, she walks us step-by-step through her process, giving tips and tricks to maximize each and every Laurel, and tells the stories of her favorite Laurelings. Find Chris @thechrisderosa. If you need help with your own attempts at laureling, email Laurel@loudandcurious.com.

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41 - How 2 Laurel: Erika Jordan's MasterClass

From childhood, Ashley Hull has had an insatiable need to envelop herself in the things she sees on television, hears on the radio, and reads in books. We chat about why she is such a huge fan of pop culture, how she found some of her dearest friends over the internet, and why she was compelled to see Harry Styles 4 times in one week.  Find Ashley at @sassafrasash. Find Chris at @thechrisderosa.

40 - Ashley Hull's Super Fandom

Dana Rossi tells a very funny coming-of-age story amidst some reality readings and conversations about what she’s loving on television these days. Fans of The Hills will be SUPER pumped for this Bonus Episode. You can find Dana at @almost.diana.ross. You can find Chris at @thechrisderosa.

BONUS - Dana Rossi Stories and Reality Readings

Michael Schneider took a funny photo in front of Cinderella’s castle which started him on a path of making satirical and comedic social media art. Today, he runs a blog, successful social media account under the name BLCKSMTH, and is creating a web series based on his dating experiences (he's played by a puppet). We talk about creating, going viral, and navigating writing about the people in your life. Find Michael at @BLCKSMTH and BLCKSMTHdesign.com. Find Chris at @thechrisderosa.

39 - Michael Schneider: Internet Jackass

Jenise Morgan is back for another hostile takeover where she asks me questions about my childhood, what I was like in school, and what I wanted to be when I grew up. Later, we listen to Jenise talk about freelance economy on the Amazon(TM)(R)(C) Alexa. You can find Jenise at @denisewithaj. You can find me at @thechrisderosa.

BONUS - Jenise Morgan Asks Me More Questions

Kristina Helfer was inspired to get into the Real Estate industry after being infatuated with the process of buying her first apartment. Now, she helps people with pets find their dream homes. We go through her entire process and she gives great home-buying tips for the house hunters out there. Find Kristina at @helferhomes. Find Chris at @thechrisderosa.

38 - Kristina Helfer Finds A Home in Real Estate

Rosella Tursi and Loud and Curious’ BIGGEST FAN Christine Champagne met online before dating apps existed and developed a long-distance relationship that spans almost two decades and countless trips across the US-Canadian border. They walk us through meeting via classified ads, a 5-day communication cold war, and the lengths they went through to prove their love to the United States Government. Find me at @thechrisderosa and ATTNsh.com. Find the show at @loudandcurious and loudandcurious.com. Google Christine Champagne to find her writing!!

37 - Rosella and Christine: An International Love Affair

Cat Hartwell and Jenise Morgan participate in some reality readings and we hit every era of Reality Television from Housewives, The Hills, Flavor of Love, and, most importantly, NEWLYWEDS: NICK AND JESSICA. Hopefully, you have as much fun listening to this as we did making it. These ladies are uber talented and I’m honored they agreed to this. Jenise is at @denisewithaj. Cat is at @catcathart. Chris is at @thechrisderosa.

36 - Reality Readings with Cat Hartwell & Jenise Morgan

At 16 years old, Michael Sharkey was diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, a digestive disease that is all but invisible to the naked eye. We talk about what it’s like to live with this disease, why I will never know what it’s like to be affected by IBD, and why her word of the year is “effort.” Find Michael at @michaelsharkey. Find Chris at @thechrisderosa.

35 - Michael Sharkey's Invisible Illness

Before Erika Jordan divorced her first husband, (see Episode 4: Erika Gets Divorced) she was a college student in a relationship that caused her to move to the other side of the globe. After dating a musician long-distance for a few years, she took the plunge and uprooted her life to be with him in Australia. What ensued after makes for a very entertaining, very hilarious, and very insightful episode.   Find me at @thechrisderosa and ATTNsh.com. Find the show at @loudandcurious and loudandcurious.com.

34 - Chasing Love to Australia: The Erika Jordan Prequel

Personal Stylist and Fashion Blogger Gloria Cospito and I discuss personal style, tips on being confident in your clothing, what to spend your money on, and what to refrain from buying, as well as why personal style is a sign of good manners.   Find Gloria at @gloriacospito and thepaillette.com. Find Chris at @thechrisderosa @loudandcurious ATTNsh.com and Loudandcurious.com.

33 - Gloria Cospito: Dressed With Good Manners

In the first-ever BONUS EPISODE, Tom Ciaccio talks about the inspiration for and process of creating his new web series Lo: The New Adventures of Ultimate Man's Ex-Girlfriend. We talk comics, Women and their 30's, how Tom was treated in the workplace leading up to his wedding, and how YOU can contribute to making this web series happen! Find Tom at @tomteevee. Find Chris at @thechrisderosa - The Kickstarter for Lo can be found in the bio!! #getlo

BONUS - Tom Ciaccio Talks His Superhero Web Series Lo: The New Adventures of Ultimate Man's Ex-Girlfriend

Matt Harkins and Viviana Olen half-jokingly started a museum about Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan in their apartment’s hallway. Little did they know it would snowball into creating THNK1994 - A museum that has honored The Housewives, The Olsen Twins, and most recently hosted Tiffany “New York” Pollard. We talk how this idea came about, all things Bravo, and what’s on the horizon for the duo. @THNK1994 and Good For Her wherever you find podcasts. Viviana: @vivianahhhh Matt: @mattharkinz @thechrisderosa @loudandcurious ATTNsh.com and Loudandcurious.com.

32 - Matt and Viviana On Creating The THNK1994 Museum

The ladies of Improv group Jane Don’t are back to discuss their relationships with improv a year later. Then we do “an improv” and the Janes take their best crack at playing the cast of Vanderpump Rules in some reality readings. This episode is definitely #art. Jane Don’t: @janedontnyc @ganglystan @deelz_b @jessfuchs @alejodasilva Chris: @thechrisderosa @loudandcurious Attnsh.com and Loudandcurious.com.

31 - Jane Don't: A Year Later

Lillian Bustle and Rebecca Missel join Chris to talk about the body positivity movement and fat acceptance movement. They share insights into the struggle to find quality clothing, the word “flattering” and how others can be body positive. Join Lillian’s mailing list at Lillianbustle.com/email and see her at Buxom Blaze All Plus Size Burlesque in Austin July 6-7th! Find Rebecca at @shtetlfab. Find Chris at @thechrisderosa @loudandcurious Attnsh.com and Loudandcurious.com.

30 - Lillian Bustle Talks About Fat (Co-Hosted by Rebecca Missel)

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