Episode 165: America Is Cheeks
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
Release Date: 03/10/2025
Episode 187: Proactive & Burglars
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
This week we start off with a memory lane chat about teenage skincase and then take an unexpected turn into story time about house alarms and break ins. Mel's got a corker of a story to share that will never have you looking at her dad the same way again. Enjoy! And, hey! Did you know? The Making An Effort Podcast is a proud listener supported podcast! If you want access to bonus episodes, weekly episode commentary, community chat, and provide input, we'd love you to consider supporting us at
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Episode 186: Brown Noise
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
A fun little insight into some special memories for us today. We're talking about songs that aren't religious but feel deeply spiritual for us. Would love to hear what songs hit that spot for you too! Leave us a comment here! And, hey! Did you know? The Making An Effort Podcast is a proud listener supported podcast! If you want access to bonus episodes, weekly episode commentary, community chat, and provide input, we'd love you to consider supporting us at
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Episode 185: Summer of Manifestation
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
Bank holiday weekend! This week we're reflecting on a bunch of stuff, including some fun food questions that Gabby brings to the table and a recap of Mel's exciting Oasis story that was manifested RIGHT HERE on this podcast. So thanks for that everyone! And, hey! Did you know? The Making An Effort Podcast is a proud listener supported podcast! If you want access to bonus episodes, weekly episode commentary, community chat, and provide input, we'd love you to consider supporting us at
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Episode 184: Taylor & Travis Are A Real Couple
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
Today we have a sleepy Gabby, and a sleepy Mel too - because she stayed up too late watching Taylor and Travis be cute. We discuss this, we talk about America v UK school systems, read out a listener email and talk about the end of AJLT and the SATC franchise. And, hey! Did you know? The Making An Effort Podcast is a proud listener supported podcast! If you want access to bonus episodes, weekly episode commentary, community chat, and provide input, we'd love you to consider supporting us at
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Episode 183: Back Alley Scenes
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
Gabby is back with another tale to tell about trash. I beg you to consider if you are ready for this. We also talk about how it's never too late to switch it up, start something new, do the thing. Don't forget! The Making An Effort Podcast is a proud listener supported podcast. If you want access to bonus episodes, community chat, and provide input, we'd love you to consider supporting us at
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Episode 182: Trash Juice Hands
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
This week we debrief Gabby's visit to scummy, stinky NYC. We join in our collective annoyance in being asked for money for charity (at the checkout), Mel has a breakdown about her ability to accessorize and Gabby comes to term with being a country girl after all. Don't forget! The Making An Effort Podcast is a proud listener supported podcast. If you want access to bonus episodes, community chat, and provide input, we'd love you to consider supporting us at
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Episode 181: Loons & The Left Phalange
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
Gabby's back! So we are hearing all about her trip, including insight into a Heurta family obsession. We're also talking about chatty pilots, city fashion and the new season of Shiny Happy People and the late 90's, early 00's fundamentalist Christian movement. Whew! It's a beefy one! Enjoy! Don't forget! The Making An Effort Podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you want access to bonus episodes, community chat, and provide input, we'd love you to consider supporting us at
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Episode 180: Return Of The Dave
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
Gabs in on her family vacation so this week Mel is joined by Dave again (sorry/not sorry?) We have the usual marriage banter/bickering and answer lots of listener questions about pet peeves, how to survive parenting, favourite holidays and thoughts on Couples Therapy. Buckle up! Don't forget! The Making An Effort Podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you want access to bonus episodes, community chat, and provide input, we'd love you to consider supporting us at
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Episode 179: Girls Fest
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
This week we take a decade overdue dive into the TV show Girls and the nostalgia of the era. We talk Lena Dunham, the contrast with SATC and Lena's new show ' Too Much'. Don't forget! The Making An Effort Podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you want access to bonus episodes, community chat, and provide input, we'd love you to consider supporting us at
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Episode 178: King & Queen of Glasto
The Making An Effort Podcast with Gabby and Mel
Summer is in full swing so we're talking about all things music festivals, reading - with a brief segue about the 7/7 bombings in London. Light and shade, here for it all! Don't forget! The Making An Effort Podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you want access to bonus episodes, community chat, and provide input, we'd love you to consider supporting us at
info_outlineThis week we are discussing the new Netflix spesh that Megan Markle Sussex has put out. There are things to say. We also talk about anger, sadness and the best outlets for that and I offer up a new word that the teenagers are saying that maybe we can try to roll into conversation for cool points...
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