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"E-mask-ulated" (with Rep. Karen Bass & Alexis McGill Johnson)
July 2, 2020
- 1:30:20
Hysteria is celebrating 100 episodes! This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Congresswoman Karen Bass to discuss...
"Girded Loins" (with Senator Tammy Baldwin)
June 25, 2020
- 1:16:10
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin to discuss the state’s nasty political...
“Momentum!”
June 18, 2020
- 1:16:45
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss how our government has seemingly given up on the fight against COVID-19 and Ted...
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Each week, political commentator and comedy writer Erin Ryan is joined by a bicoastal squad of funny, opinionated women to talk through everything from reproductive rights to romcoms. They break down the political news of the week, plus the topics, trends, and cultural stories that affect women’s lives. New episodes drop every Thursday.
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"E-mask-ulated" (with Rep. Karen Bass & Alexis McGill Johnson)
July 2, 2020
- 1:30:20
Hysteria is celebrating 100 episodes! This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Congresswoman Karen Bass to discuss...
"Girded Loins" (with Senator Tammy Baldwin)
June 25, 2020
- 1:16:10
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin to discuss the state’s nasty political...
“Momentum!”
June 18, 2020
- 1:16:45
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss how our government has seemingly given up on the fight against COVID-19 and Ted...
"History Defeating" (with Kimberlé Crenshaw)
June 11, 2020
- 1:24:41
This week Erin Ryan is joined by the Executive Director of the African American Policy Forum Kimberlé Crenshaw to discuss how we keep...
"Beyond the Hashtag"
June 4, 2020
- 1:11:11
This week Erin Ryan, Alyssa Mastromonaco, Rheeqrheeq Chainey, Julissa Arce, and Shaniqua McClendon discuss the emotional impact of...
"You Made it Weird"
May 28, 2020
- 1:07:11
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco reveal their pandemic crush. Hint: she’s the Prime Minister of New Zealand and her name is...
"2020 Is Canceled" (with Katie Hill)
May 21, 2020
- 1:13:03
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to former Congresswoman Katie Hill to do a postmortem on a lost congressional seat, and...
"Cities In Dust"
May 14, 2020
- 1:15:21
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the surprising ways COVID-19 could reshape the electoral map, plus TIME...
“K-hole”
May 7, 2020
- 1:10:50
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco comb through Biden’s women fantasy league of VP contenders. Plus, CA-25 Congressional...
"Beauty In The After Times"
April 30, 2020
- 1:21:13
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the Tara Reade allegations against Joe Biden, and try to reconcile handling sexual...
"We ALL Want Haircuts, Karen"
April 23, 2020
- 1:05:08
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the string of “reopen America” protests and their shameless ties to the Koch...
"Las Lonely Ladies"
April 16, 2020
- 1:11:07
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to Emergency Physician Esther Choo about the stark reality of working inside a hospital...
"She-Hulks of the Pandemic"
April 9, 2020
- 1:16:10
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco bid a sad adieu to Bernie Sanders’ campaign for president, then speak with Wisconsin...
"Lean Out"
April 3, 2020
- 49:15
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the staggering number of unemployment claims since COVID-19 hit the US, and...
"F*ckery Afoot" (with Senator Mazie Hirono)
March 26, 2020
- 1:18:49
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco go in on GOP fuckery and the Senate’s new COVID-19 aid package with Hawaii Senator Mazie...
"The Good Hysteria"
March 19, 2020
- 1:11:10
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco react to the political response to COVID-19. Then Megan Gailey joins them to discuss how...
"Balls & Strikes"
March 12, 2020
- 1:11:06
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss Elizabeth Warren’s exit from the race and Bernie Sanders’ crusade forward. Then...
"Enemy Of The Perfect" (with Katie Hill)
March 5, 2020
- 1:26:23
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco wonder if Tuesday was all that Super and try to solve the mystery of the disappearing...
"Bye Harvey"
February 27, 2020
- 1:09:26
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the moderators’ poor performances at Tuesday debate and get to the bottom of what...
"Hustlers"
February 20, 2020
- 1:10:53
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco ask the most pressing political question of our lifetime: Why is Michael Bloomberg? Then in...
"There’s Something About Chivalry"
February 13, 2020
- 1:20:33
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the New Hampshire primary results and implore the media to stop extrapolating...
"IOWA: I Obviously Want Answers"
February 6, 2020
- 1:25:51
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco tear through Trump’s lie-ridden State of the Union. Then Grace Parra, Megan Gailey, and...
"Fakers and Takers"
January 30, 2020
- 1:20:12
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco investigate why Mike Pompeo carries around a blank map, and which presidential candidates...
"#NoFilter"
January 23, 2020
- 1:15:11
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco take on the New York Times’ non presidential endorsements and the new Hillary Clinton...
“Lovely Beef”
January 16, 2020
- 1:15:17
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the beef that’s spoiling the week in Democratic primary news. Then, Naomi...
"Little NoMen"
January 9, 2020
- 1:02:20
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco take on the new Harvey Weinstein charges out of Los Angeles and the GOP congressmen and...
"Happy F*cking New Years"
December 26, 2019
- 1:12:18
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco look ahead to 2020 and how we’re going to keep ourselves in fighting shape for the most...
"Drive-by Bongo"
December 19, 2019
- 1:09:23
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about whether Barack Obama is right when he says women are better leaders than men....
"Bleach and Vaseline"
December 12, 2019
- 1:14:07
This week Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Erin Ryan in-studio to discuss why Katie Hill isn’t staying silent about revenge porn and why that’s...
"December Scaries"
December 5, 2019
- 1:15:00
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss this most Devin of news cycles, and chat with NARAL president Ilyse Hogue about...
"Meat Robots"
November 28, 2019
- 1:16:20
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco reflect on who they’re thankful for and share their favorite things to make on Thanksgiving...
"Ok Gloria Steinem" (with Gloria Steinem)
November 21, 2019
- 1:23:54
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco answer the burning question: how many guys can Gordon Sondland throw under a single bus?...
"Virginity is a Construct"
November 14, 2019
- 1:16:39
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss why the news has gotten so hacky. Then Kiran Deol, Tien Tran and Priyanka Aribindi...
"Say It To My Face!"
November 7, 2019
- 1:16:48
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco reflect on some actual good news: Tuesday’s election results didn’t suck! And some bad news:...
"Head Witch in Charge"
October 31, 2019
- 1:10:10
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the Katie Hill mess and our bleak future of revenge porn as oppo research. Then,...
"America’s Babadook"(with Francesca Fiorentini)
October 24, 2019
- 1:17:41
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about how the old timey sexism of dress codes isn't actually that old timey at all....
"Sexy Podcast Costume"
October 17, 2019
- 1:27:10
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about how, six debates in, the Democratic candidates finally got asked about...
"Please Don’t Kill Me with an Axe"
October 10, 2019
- 1:07:35
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about Elizabeth Warren and this country's depressingly recent history of...
"Clowns Out of Context"
October 3, 2019
- 1:34:52
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the impeachment circus. Then, Erin chats with Nancy Northup of the Center for...
"I Can’t Quit You"
September 26, 2019
- 1:29:28
This week Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Erin Ryan live, in the flesh in studio to talk about how being a pain in the ass to your...
"Woo Woo Culture" (with Priyanka Aribindi)
September 19, 2019
- 1:27:07
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the way the New York Times whiffed its coverage of the FBI whiffing the Kavanaugh...
"Short Term Genital Mate" (with Lane Moore)
September 12, 2019
- 1:21:10
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about women, data security, and periods and the actual structural change that has...
"Strong Female Characters"
September 5, 2019
- 1:14:23
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk, once again, about gun violence and, for the first time, about the bravery of sexual...
"2 Cool 4 School" (with Kara Klenk)
August 29, 2019
- 1:27:03
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about world leaders insulting each other's wives as the world literally burns. Then,...
"Idol Hands" (with Jill Gutowitz)
August 22, 2019
- 1:23:20
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco frame a whole discussion on white suburban women voters in terms of Bachelor in Paradise....
"Sexual Trolling" (with Akilah Hughes)
August 15, 2019
- 1:29:08
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the Trump administration's latest anti-immigrant moves and why Ken Cuccinelli...
"Under the Gun" (with Shannon Watts)
August 8, 2019
- 1:19:02
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk with Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action to discuss what we can do to take...
"Literally Dead"
August 1, 2019
- 1:21:13
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco answer some burning questions including: What's Alan Dershowitz's problem? Is there any hope...
"Behold the Power of the Squad" (with Francesca Fiorentini)
July 25, 2019
- 1:30:49
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco ponder the question: How do you solve a problem like Al Franken? Then, Francesca Fiorentini...
“It’s Your Day!”
July 18, 2019
- 1:20:05
Description: This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco deliver a State of the Uterus and talk about how to keep the spotlight on...
"The Creep Community" (with Kathy Griffin)
July 11, 2019
- 1:38:42
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk some awful news: the Epstein mess, and some good news: Elizabeth Warren making history,...
"The In Crowd" (with Brooke Thomas)
July 4, 2019
- 1:15:29
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about why Unwanted Ivanka is popping up everywhere. Then, journalist Brooke Thomas...
"Trust Issues" (with Julissa Arce)
June 27, 2019
- 1:15:34
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are back and discuss the president’s newest sexual misconduct accusation, the nation’s shrug...
"Cry It Out" (with Priyanka Aribindi)
June 20, 2019
- 1:22:27
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco chat about the last year in garbage, and how to stay happy when things keep getting worse....
"Hardly Working" (with Senator Tammy Baldwin)
June 13, 2019
- 1:15:37
This week Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin joins Erin Ryan to talk about LGBTQ visibility and rights and how a good night's sleep and a...
"Trophy Women" (with Kara Brown)
June 6, 2019
- 1:41:07
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss how little the young royals care for the young Trumps, Hope Hicks (Our Lady Of...
"Believe It Or Not"
May 30, 2019
- 1:11:27
This week Erin Ryan and everybody's favorite Alyssa Mastromonaco joins to talk about Hope Hicks’ New York Times glamor shot and what...
"On Demand, Without Apology"
May 23, 2019
- 1:18:15
This week Erin and the number one Alyssa Mastromonaco of all time joins to discuss what's been on our minds a lot this week: a new...
"Bitch, I Care" (with Allison Williams)
May 16, 2019
- 1:15:30
This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco unpack the hellish hellscape of a hell week, from what’s happening in Alabama, Georgia and...
"Mother Dearest" (with Jane Marie)
May 9, 2019
- 1:18:12
It’s the mother of all episodes! Erin Ryan and the ever-electable Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss this week's news-- from new maternal...
"All By Myself"
May 2, 2019
- 1:17:55
This week Erin Ryan is joined by Michaela Watkins, Kiran Deol, and Dana Schwartz to tackle being alone, whether that's alone with your...
"Pants on Fire"
April 25, 2019
- 1:18:51
This week, Erin Ryan is joined Megan Gailey, Grace Parra and Dana Schwartz to talk about the lies we tell each other, the lies we tell...
"Cut and Run"
April 18, 2019
- 1:15:48
This week Erin Ryan is joined by Kiran Deol, Dana Schwartz and Tien Tran to get to the heart of how and why we make the decision to...
"Shame, Shame, Shame"
April 11, 2019
- 1:05:42
This week Erin Ryan is joined by Megan Gailey, Michaela Watkins and Grace Parra to shamelessly discuss shame. Is it a weapon of the...
"Charlotte’s Web of Lies"
April 4, 2019
- 1:08:29
This week Erin Ryan is joined by Kiran Deol, Tien Tran and Dana Schwartz to talk about the invisible labor that women take on. Plus...
"Confidence Women"
March 28, 2019
- 1:14:29
This week Erin Ryan is joined by Tien Tran, Naomi Ekperigin and Michaela Watkins to unravel the multitude of reasons women feel a little...
"The Meritocracy Show"
March 21, 2019
- 1:02:29
This week Erin Ryan is joined by the LA OGs Kiran Deol, Megan Gailey, and Grace Parra to get to the truth of the so-called meritocracy...
"Gossip, Folks"
March 14, 2019
- 1:13:14
Have you heard? This week Erin Ryan is joined by Michaela Watkins, Grace Parra and Tien Tran to discuss gossip as both a useful tool and...
"We Solved Feminism!"
March 7, 2019
- 58:12
This week Erin Ryan is joined by Megan Gailey, Naomi Ekperigin and Tien Tran to discuss all the different facets of feminism and why...
"Money, Cash, (Bernie) Bros"
February 28, 2019
- 1:10:24
She’s arrived, live and in the flesh! Alyssa Mastromonaco is in studio and joins Erin Ryan, Kiran Deol and newest member of the Hysteria...
"Can We Be Friends?"
February 21, 2019
- 1:07:58
This week Erin is joined by Michaela Watkins, Grace Parra and Dana Schwartz as they attempt to navigate the minefields and Elysian...
"U Up? "
February 14, 2019
- 1:04:32
On this very special Valentines Day, Erin is joined by Megan Gailey and welcomes new members of the Hysteria fam Dana Schwartz and Tien...
"What's Wrong With Men?"
February 7, 2019
- 1:12:55
We’re back, and more adamant than ever! This week, Erin is joined by Grace Parra, Kiran Deol and brand new member of the Hysteria fam...
"Silver Linings Yearbook"
December 27, 2018
- 50:39
It’s our last episode of the year and Erin is joined by Megan Gailey and Grace Parra to take a look back on an exhausting but rewarding...
"Help Your Mother!"
December 20, 2018
- 1:13:47
This week Erin is joined by Megan Gailey and Grace Parra to celebrate Penny Marshall’s legacy and NY Attorney General Barbara...
"Beyonce of Gun Control" (with Shannon Watts)
December 13, 2018
- 1:12:25
This week Erin is joined by Megan Gailey and Kiran Deol to discuss the dream of Nancy Pelosi as Trump’s worst nightmare, a small SCOTUS...
"Valencia Non Grata"
December 6, 2018
- 1:16:23
This week Erin is joined by Grace Parra and special guest co-host Tien Tran to investigate whether or not Kellyanne Conway and her...
"Pass Those Pearls Down"
November 29, 2018
- 1:13:18
This week Erin is joined by Megan Gailey and Ziwe to cover the bleak election news from Mississippi, Secretary DeVos’ new proposal to...
"Hillsgiving"
November 22, 2018
- 56:21
It’s a very special Thanksgiving episode of Hysteria! This week Erin is joined by Grace Parra and Kiran Deol to finally open some of...
"Darling, Will U Murder Me?"
November 15, 2018
- 1:06:44
The election is over and we can finally relax...haha kidding we’re stuck in an endless hell cycle until probably forever or until the...
"A Lady Wave"
November 8, 2018
- 1:07:32
This week, we take a moment to enjoy the sweet taste of 2018 victory before we start full steam ahead into 2020. Erin is joined by Kiran...
"Red Wine At Noon" (with Amber Heard)
November 1, 2018
- 1:13:41
This week: Erin tries to give a pep talk, Megan Gailey teaches us about safety work and Kiran Deol shows up dressed like a pirate. Your...
"What The Hex?"
October 25, 2018
- 58:16
Everywhere you look…We’ve got a full house on Hysteria! This week Erin is joined in studio by Kiran Deol and Grace Parra as they weigh...
"Ghost Of Your Penis"
October 18, 2018
- 1:15:54
This week Erin is joined by Megan Gailey and Grace Parra to meditate on the merits of “horseface” as an insult, parse all the ways USA...
"Tiramisu of Garbage" (with Senator Heidi Heitkamp)
October 11, 2018
- 1:03:57
This week, Erin is joined by Megan Gailey and Kiran Deol to discuss what’s next in our Kavanaugh hellscape. (Trust us, we’re just as...
"Head Explodes" (with Senator Mazie Hirono)
October 4, 2018
- 1:16:15
This week Erin is joined by Grace Parra and Kiran Deol as they navigate the beer-soaked hell that is this week. But it’s not all bad:...
"Listen To The Lady"
September 27, 2018
- 1:02:45
Erin, Megan, and Kiran shine a light on a group of congressional lady candidates whose accomplishments will make you feel guilty for...
"Unicorns Of Men" (with Jane Marie)
September 20, 2018
- 1:12:08
Erin, Grace, and Megan talk about Toad from Mario Kart for the worst possible reason. Then, Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Erin for the...
"Be A Hero"
September 13, 2018
- 1:03:37
Erin, Grace, and Kiran break down the news, starting with a study that finds that the number of women working in TV dropped last year....
"Sasse-hole" (with Michaela Watkins)
September 6, 2018
- 1:07:55
Erin is joined by Kiran Deol and Grace Parra to rummage through this piping hot garbage week. Then, Alyssa Mastromonaco unloads on Brett...
"Catsuit Nation" (with Zoe Lister Jones)
August 30, 2018
- 1:09:23
Erin is joined by Kiran De'ol, Megan Gailey, and special guest host Zoe Lister Jones to ask the tough questions: Why does the president...
"The #MeToo Cruise"
August 23, 2018
- 59:55
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the Michael Cohen pleading guilty of times, it was the Asia Argento...
"Not Ready To Make Nice?" (LIVE at Outside Lands with Phoebe Robinson)
August 16, 2018
- 1:06:08
Guest Phoebe Robinson of Two Dope Queens joins Erin Ryan, Megan Gailey, and Grace Parra at the Outside Lands Music Festival in San...
"U Bum"
August 9, 2018
- 1:04:27
This week, Kiran De’ol and Megan Gailey join Erin to talk about female governors, the sad state of maternity leave, and the surprisingly...
"Republican Chicken" (with Nicole Byer )
August 2, 2018
- 1:06:21
Grace Parra and Megan Gailey join Erin Ryan to discuss the ongoing US invasion of the uterus, whether or not Homeland Security secretary...
"Venn Diagram of B.S."
July 26, 2018
- 1:02:31
Erin Ryan is joined by Kiran Deol and Grace Parra to discuss the serious issue of family separation and the much less serious issue of...
"Make Amend(ment)s"
July 19, 2018
- 56:28
Erin, Alyssa, and Ziwe find a new meaning to NRA, discuss the ERA, and find sad-gress in the Emmy nominations. Also: This Week in Sorry,...
"Supreme Headache"
July 12, 2018
- 1:01:46
Erin, Blair, and Ziwe try to find kernels of good news among the bad as they grapple with the imminent presence of a guy named Brett on...
"Freedom Hangover"
July 5, 2018
- 55:11
In this episode, we discuss the idea of freedom and reproductive rights, plus a conversation about what’s going on at the U.S. - Mexico...
"Courts, Civility, and other C words"
June 28, 2018
- 1:15:01
In this episode, we meet all six of our bicoastal squad of cohosts to discuss the Anthony Kennedy retirement announcement, as well as...
Hysteria (coming soon!)
June 14, 2018
- 01:19
Get ready for your new favorite podcast, Hysteria, hosted by Erin Ryan and a bicoastal crew of hilarious and super smart ladies.
