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This Is Why

This Is Why

Comedians and authors Laura Lane and Angela Spera give best friend advice on pop culture, politics, news headlines, workplace dynamics, dating, parenting, friendship and whatever else is on...

Episodes

20 of 315 episodes

The Final Episode

After 6 years straight of weekly episodes, this is our final This Is Why podcast (!). We get updates on how the show has affected people's l...

102:29Aug 11, 2021

How to Master Dating & Everything We’ve Learned

This week we share our top dating lessons and tips from the past 6 years. We answer your listener questions including letting grudges go and...

71:42Aug 4, 2021

6-Year Anniversary Celebration

It's our 6-Year Anniversary and we drop some BIG NEWS! We look back at our top episodes, the past 6 years and feel the feels. Then we answer...

55:39Jul 28, 2021

Having Better Sex (& Sleep!) ft. Amanda Goetz, founder of House of Wise CBD

This week we talk all about CBD and how it can help with sleep, sex and more. We welcome Amanda Goetz, founder of House of Wise, a CBD compa...

57:28Jul 21, 2021

Surviving Postpartum ft. Doula Devon Clement

This week we talk all about postpartum care, babies and doulas! We welcome Devon Clement, a postpartum doula, parenting guide, baby sleep co...

67:16Jul 14, 2021

Angela Got Married!

It's one of our most anticipated episodes: Angela got married!!! We hear all about it: the rain! the tears! the trash bags! We answer your l...

51:29Jul 7, 2021

Baby Baby Baby Stuff

We're reunited and it feels so good! Angela is married, Laura had a baby! Big things have happened! We’ll answer your listener questions inc...

54:23Jun 30, 2021

Laura’s Birth Story #2 ft. Baby Daddy Nic

Laura's back on the show after a 1 month maternity leave! She's joined by baby daddy, producer, talented artist and husband Nic Rad to talk...

75:02Jun 23, 2021

How to Know You’ve Found “The One” ft. Angela’s Fiancé, Ian (Laura’s maternity leave!)

This week’s episode is called How to Know You’ve Found “The One.” It's Ian's final week as a guest host before Laura's triumphant return! We...

49:42Jun 16, 2021

Making New Friends as an Adult ft. Ian (Angela’s Fiancé)

This week's episode is called Making New Friends as an Adult. Ian is back as guest host while Laura continues her maternity leave. We talk a...

52:10Jun 9, 2021

Keeping Arguments Respectful ft. Ian (Angela’s Fiancé)

This week's episode is called Keeping Arguments Respectful. Laura is still on maternity leave, so Ian returns as guest co-host. We talk abou...

51:03Jun 2, 2021

Lessons from Pandemic Wedding Planning ft. Ian (Angela's Fiancé)

This week's episode is called Lessons from Pandemic Wedding Planning. Laura is on maternity leave, so Angela's fiancé, Ian, fills in. We tal...

62:53May 26, 2021

Eating Plant Based ft. ‘The Plant-Based Baby & Toddler’ author & registered dietician Whitney English

This week we welcome registered dietician and co-author of the new book "The Plant-Based Baby and Toddler" Whitney English Tabaie to discuss...

66:47May 19, 2021

Missing Your Ex

This week we talk about what to do when you miss your ex and how to distinguish between missing your ex and missing being in a relationship....

30:47May 12, 2021

Outgrowing Old Friendships

This week’s episode is called Outgrowing Old Friendships. We talk about switching friendship orbits, when you need to confront a friend you...

49:13May 5, 2021

300th Episode Special

This week is our 300th episode!!! We will be taking a nostalgic look back at some of our favorite moments. Then we dive into the mailbox, wh...

80:19Apr 28, 2021

Everything You Want to Ask an OB about Pregnancy ft. Dr. Nathan Fox

This week we welcome OB and high-risk specialist Dr. Nathan Fox to answer all of our burning pregnancy questions. We cover everything from C...

73:00Apr 21, 2021

Hitting a Covid Wall with Your Partner

This week's episode is called Hitting a Covid Wall with Your Partner. We talk about tips to keep the spark alive and not bore the crap out o...

51:16Apr 14, 2021

Freezing Your Eggs ft. Journalist and Producer Darla Murray

This week we welcome Emmy Award-winning journalist and producer Darla Murray to talk about her experience freezing her eggs and her piece ab...

68:21Apr 7, 2021

Fairness In the Household

More people spending time at home means more chores to do! This week we talk about how to keep things feeling fair between your partner or r...

54:25Mar 31, 2021