New episode! Richard Simmons hits the big time, and then meets the pope??? maintenancephase.buzzsprout.com/1411126/epis... - ThreadSky

yrfatfriend.bsky.social • 162 days ago

New episode! Richard Simmons hits the big time, and then meets the pope???

https://maintenancephase.buzzsprout.com/1411126/episodes/16144294-richard-simmons-isn-t-missing

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feralsheryl.bsky.social•160 days ago

Thank you for covering this. I don’t know why but Richard Simmons always moved me. I guess because it’s someone who’s very unhappy out there relentlessly trying to make other people happy. And something about is so fucking sad.

compostwitch.bsky.social•161 days ago

omg all these skit bits from Simmons' talk show are like microaggressions against Italians asdfgh

toadsonhigh.bsky.social•162 days ago

I immediately need a bonus episode on Deal-a-meal/Sweatin to the oldies.

dogpawsswapgod.bsky.social•159 days ago

"Some people deserve violence," -Michael Hobbes, re: the guy Richard Simmons punched in the face

astudyinsarah.bsky.social•160 days ago

The vagueness of the Pope meeting has the energy of the girl on the bus who had a rosary "personally blessed by the Pope" (her grandparents went to a public audience and he gave a blanket blessing to all the souvenirs everyone had on them)

honoriavalemon.bsky.social•160 days ago

Okay, but I can’t find the picture of Richard Simmons in a leotard and tights and I NEED TO KNOW

rifka.bsky.social•162 days ago

as one does

livingfake.bsky.social•162 days ago

I don’t find him extremely interesting but listening to you (kindly, fairly, but frankly) demystifying him was actually spellbinding and humanizing. Really excellent episode

bethlpdx.bsky.social•162 days ago

Are you guys gonna revisit Dr Oz? 🤦🏻‍♀️

sigmamorrigan.bsky.social•162 days ago

YES PERFECT TIMING; I will have a drive tonight so I can listen. I've been waiting with baited breath for part 2!

dynamoxie.bsky.social•159 days ago

Oh so, maybe Maintenance Phase will know:
The eggs, they're all gone. Why?

Like, they're culling all of the birds, because of the bird flu, but not really saying so?

dynamoxie.bsky.social•159 days ago

My coworker was saying she went to two grocery stores and they only had the most expensive, boutique eggs. I *insisted* they would have the 365 house brand at Whole Foods, a tray of 30 eggs for around ~$8... Then I went after work and the shelves have been completely cleared. No eggs of any kind!

slowlys.bsky.social•161 days ago

I am gonna make the warmest cup of coffee in my favorite mug, rug up and get C O M P F Y for optimal listening enjoyment😍

dobylot.bsky.social•133 days ago

Aubrey, I just wanted to know that I treated myself to angela lansbury's fitness book for Christmas, because you made me adore her stuff! So hyped to read it.

Btw, for future episodes, have you guys ever heard about Sonja Bakker? Dutch diet writer and really interesting to cover!

willoughbyjackson.bsky.social•159 days ago

@michaelhobbes.bsky.social I laughed way too much at the rogue-like and Balatro references. A guy in the left turn lane probably thought I was insane.

zkywalker.bsky.social•162 days ago

The calf implant guy from True Life I'm Getting Plastic Surgery also lives rent free in my head, Michael

michael-ames.bsky.social•162 days ago

Now I desperately need you to make "I'm just docile" merch

withamartyrcomplex.bsky.social•160 days ago

Is The Pope A Catholic? Oy!

fiadhaich.bsky.social•162 days ago

Hiya, sorry I can’t dm but would you like to be a part of a starter pack for fat liberationists? https://bsky.app/profile/fiadhaich.bsky.social/post/3lazf34lcck2e

catsagainstfascism.bsky.social•162 days ago

I listened to the podcast (Finding Richard Simmons?) and really felt a little dirty by the end of it. It felt like an invasion of his privacy for the curiosity of someone who really had no business knowing. Made me rethink how I consume pop culture and podcasts in particular.

cldek.bsky.social•160 days ago

Me too! I lived that same arc.

catsagainstfascism.bsky.social•160 days ago

I just felt icky.

lisaskis.bsky.social•159 days ago

Most of it was from his memoir, though ...

alexcork.bsky.social•160 days ago

Totally felt the same. Really was uncomfortable

aliceeveryday.bsky.social•160 days ago

Fabulous episode, but I can’t believe Michael described Bjork as exhibiting “human behavior” and there’s no “pun intended” disclaimer. That’s a Bjork song!

mbs77.bsky.social•162 days ago

This absolutely made my day seeing the new episode this morning! Truly brightens my day to laugh and cringe and OH NO with you two.

amdiamanti.bsky.social•160 days ago

Great episode, but worth it just for @michaelhobbes.bsky.social‘s gay gasp at catching sight of Simmons in leggings. “The hips!”

hillrrry.bsky.social•162 days ago

I was playing Balatro when Michael mentioned Balatro, and I jumped a little bit 😂

sporkredfox.bsky.social•162 days ago

Having the pope make a cameo is amazing - also funny to me you don't even say which (assuming jp2)
As a self-described docile person who went to *private school* all my life, I was also shocked you have never been in a fight (just got to that part)

lisaskis.bsky.social•153 days ago

That was a WILD ride. It was beautiful to know how he lived his final years. Thank you, yet again, for educating and entertaining me. And thank you for continuing to scold Mike. 🤣

a-moore.bsky.social•162 days ago

Lowkey hoping Michael gets Aubrey super into Balatro now.

qarylla.bsky.social•162 days ago

This will go so well with watching his Living Scenery clip. Hat tip @lobue.bsky.social

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-r4Flc_d2M

essaysmythe.bsky.social•156 days ago

I..shed a thug tear over Dolfin shorts?! This one was another wild, cathartic ride.

laurarbelin.bsky.social•157 days ago

This might be one of my all-time favorites from your podcast. I am old enough to remember Richard Simmons during his peak fame and this was very moving. Thank you for taking so much time and care with his story.

blandpotato.bsky.social•162 days ago

Thank you for the break from reality and the existential dread 👌🏼

penforeman.bsky.social•162 days ago

Him owning Dalmatians all named after Gone With the Wind characters had me absolutely rolling. It's just so - him

irishbookbundle.bsky.social•161 days ago

Cackling at Mike’s bit about leggings. And I’ve never been a fight and I’m older than you!

dabbledinpacifism.bsky.social•160 days ago

Loved it! What you are doing has changed me, like having gay mentors in med school and a trans cousin. Keep it up ✊🏼

theagentsculder.bsky.social•161 days ago

Thanks! Great work as usual.

schattenesser.bsky.social•162 days ago

Oh boy, this is gonna be wild. 😁

ewbanh.bsky.social•159 days ago

@michaelhobbes.bsky.social the story about your bully was so viscerally satisfying that I was shouting and banging the steering wheel when I listening to it in the car. Thanks for that!

jimjamfroo.bsky.social•162 days ago

Always a pleasure listening to you both.

uffepaulsen.bsky.social•161 days ago

B-djork?! Really, @michaelhobbes.bsky.social ?!

handtotheneedle.bsky.social•162 days ago

Oh, and when I say that MP episodes are the only thing holding me together I ACTUALLY mean that y'all are not responsible for my emotional health/survival AND that I want y'all to take all the breaks you need and that if you shook a can of rocks at me I'd squeak and run away 😅

handtotheneedle.bsky.social•162 days ago

Honestly the only thing holding me together rn is future MP episodes 😅😬😭

christystoree.bsky.social•146 days ago

Hey @yrfatfriend.bsky.social internationals do know Pauly Shore

hmsdumbass.bsky.social•162 days ago

I assume this is the plot of Conclave

pindsvinecorp.bsky.social•162 days ago

Yay!!! So exciting, it's been forevs 😁 xxx

katiec1212.bsky.social•162 days ago

I long for a timeline when fat and happy actor in Italy Richard just continued being fat and happy.

There is truly no internalized fatphobia like that of a formerly fat person. 😢

sincitymomma.bsky.social•160 days ago

The way I gasp every time I see a new MP podcast in my feed. I binged every episode back in 2021. I wish y'all posted more frequently 🥰

bawdyfat.bsky.social•162 days ago

My drive to work this morning just got way better 👏🏽

tandbuff.bsky.social•64 days ago

These were such great episodes! Thank you!

pauliebaby.bsky.social•160 days ago

These episodes really made me more conscious of making sure I am more equitable in relationships. I’d never want to use someone like Richard Simmons was used.

funkthepatriarchy.bsky.social•162 days ago

Yasss! I'm so glad y'all did these episodes. My dog thanks you for his extra long walks on the days you release episodes!

trideskhammer.bsky.social•162 days ago

Yeah!!!

purplesaurusrex.bsky.social•162 days ago

💜 Amazing how @michaelhobbes.bsky.social started out saying Richard Simmons was part of his personality and every new fact in this episode detailed the polar opposite. Two roads diverged in the woods and you ran in opposite directions. 🤣

alexmegami.bsky.social•162 days ago

Omgggggg yesssss

flyingatheart.bsky.social•162 days ago

Oh I’m so excited!

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