Welcome to Our Open Tabs

Welcome to Our Open Tabs

Join two internet friends as they deep dive into the random topics that have them opening up a million tabs right now... and somehow the conversation always ends up back at Mormonism. Even though neither of them have every been Mormon. Come for the gossip and research, stay for the pettiness, as Jess and Mara discuss pop culture, news, religion, history, and whatever other random topics strike their fancy. Follow Jess at Jess Owens on YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, & Instagram Follow Mara at bookslikewhoa on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, & Goodreads

Episodes

June 19, 2024 77 mins

Content warning: CA & CSA

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April 3, 2024 74 mins

We're struggling but we're here

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January 10, 2024 67 mins

A nice round up of items popping off on our FYPs

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Let's talk about the 90% filler and 10% fireworks that was Season 18 of Sister Wives!

Note - there were some file corruption issues that we've tried to minimize, but apologies if Jess' audio is a little scratchy. We're working on it! 😅

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Note: After this recording, we found out Emma's pronouns are they/them 

Vendor list: https://hero.page/boymeetsyarn/w-f-2023-vendors?fbclid=PAAaZt-os4NsQ8-6tGkVFPbs5xjI04ZSNfNFVyqVydzCYel_RIigJsMZMa9yc_aem_AaUCrV7-CsMfdMj6Mb5SQVC-41fC9vJEXuxerHCJh1T5yDWeQcGtG8DYlLMXkBiccOo 

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November 29, 2023 71 mins

We are discussing another true crime case today, but this time, focusing more on the Karen energy that the accused brings to the justice system more than the crime itself

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November 15, 2023 63 mins

We are rounding up 4 topics that have been popping off on TikTok recently:
1) Keith Lee vs. Atlanta
2) The DIYer who doesn't want you to DIY
3) Lauren the Mortician vs. actual child safety experts
4) Combat Gel Lady Divorce messiness

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November 1, 2023 78 mins

This is just us sharing and processing our feelings and reactions to the ongoing oppression of the Palestinian people - we are NOT experts, and we really encourage everyone to look into this topic from the folks on the ground experiencing what is happening

John the Duncan video on Genocide - https://youtu.be/_grmYN48ziE?si=ZyE8eG4NWyHN9rPK
Historian debunks propaganda video - https://youtu.be/JnVtpgCNLA8?si=s-bR8VEHYS_...

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October 18, 2023 63 mins

Let's dive into the TikTok messy we've been enjoying most in recent weeks

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Part 1 is about how EM managed to tank 2 huge companies in less than 2 years. If y'all like this episode, we'll do a follow up on how he is a Bad Man

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September 20, 2023 13 mins

Because Jess & Mara actually got to hang out in real life, there's not a full episode for you all this week. In the meantime, we thought we'd share some of the topics we're currently working on to share with you. Hope you enjoy this minisode and... this is why we need a backlog :D

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September 6, 2023 90 mins

This is now a Janelle stan account

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--SOURCES MENTIONED:
-Mormon Stories Podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/live/pLJRePfcJtc?feature=share ; https://www.youtube.com/live/A5tFhyLTekk?feature=share
-OUR history of false claims: https://www.vice.com/en/article/4a3apm/anti-trafficking-group-with-long-history-of-false-claims-gets-its-hollywood-moment
-OUR's problem with the truth: https://www.vice.com/en/article/k7a3qw/a-famed-anti-sex-trafficking-...

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August 9, 2023 72 mins

All aboard the Toxic Gossip Train TM - WTOOT TOOT

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This is a frank discussion on the content of the Shiny Happy People documentary covering the Duggars and the IBLP movement - pretty much every content warning is needed for this, so tread with care!

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We get into so many different layers of TikTok drama, especially around Detective Ken and The Investigation (TM)

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Allllllll the content warnings on this one

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June 14, 2023 59 mins

Some family's have a genetic tree. The Kingston Clan has a genetic circle. Let's dive into the disturbing world of religious extremism and brother-sister love 🥴

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May 31, 2023 79 mins

Jess takes Mara on a journey through the Real Housewives franchises, Dance Mom, and the Chrisleys to try to figure out why none of them want to pay taxes

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