81. Red Flags, Lessons Learned, and Clowning for Rep TV feat. Saige
Abby has her number one reoccurring guest on the podcast this week, Saige. The girls opened the podcast by catching up on what's new in Saige's life since the last time they recorded almost 2 years prior. They joke about the money they would be saving if weddings didn't exist and their proposal to replace bridal showers. This week the girls deep dive into the topic of red flags in relationships and the lessons they've learned by going through heartbreak in your 30s. Abby discusses her current contemplation of "what is love?" They end the podcast doing a would you rather segment and discuss their excitement for the release of Reputation (Taylor's Version). IG:theopepodabbymccarvilleTikTok:abbyjeanmccarville
Abby has Jessica Bunch on the podcast. The girls discuss the beauty of starting a friendship in your 30s. Jess goes through her painful medical journey including difficult doctors, advocating for herself, and an endometriosis diagnosis. She explains how she’s open to having a child without a partner. The girls discuss exploring sexuality and where they’re currently at with dating. Jessica gives the listeners an overview of her experience working with Planned Parenthood, losing a job due to budget cuts, and the current project she’s working on now. We end the episode with an inspiring story about the time Jess met VP Kamala Harris. Important links & socials referenced in the episode: 2025 Session Project Overview: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OihhwCZtbmsQE7Zgw8HSdfUmfyYz8uC6EU9svX7FIjs/edit?usp=sharingIGA List of all recordings & transcripts: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iuT3qS1AFkfqnt8iGG62f6j6ZF_IkCUZ9TymNje92Y0/edit?usp=sharingMADVoters Bill Tracker:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-ZDP8XmrXSRTQe4Hy_nixzdaTYpwx5KgzvRhaLBFBRM/edit?usp=sharingMADVoters IG:madvoters Jessica’s creations IG:starlit.loopstherealjessica__Abby’s IG:theopepodabbymccarville TikTok: abbyjeanmccarville
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79. The Ope Girls Reunion feat. Nicki
Abby has her previous co-host, Nicki, back on the podcast this week for a little reunion episode. The ladies breakdown what’s changed since the last time they recorded together. They discuss the movie, Babygirl, and how they loved the overall theme of the movie. Nicki and Abby deep dive their thoughts on the men in the movie, the shame that was depicted in it, and the overall sex positive message it portrayed. The girls talk a little pop culture and give their thoughts on the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni scandal. The girls disagree on their takes. Abby explains why she may be projecting her feelings toward the emotional abuse that was shown in the movie. Nicki tells the listener a few things that she’s currently struggling with and gives the listeners some really exciting news. The ladies end the episode discussing Timothee Chalamet’s appearance on SNL, what radicalized their politics, and Nicki Glaser.IG:theopepodabbymccarvilleTok:abbyjeanmccarville
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78. She's Back feat. Jess
After taking a year off from the podcast, Abby is finally back to doing her favorite thing. Yap! She has her sister, Jessica, on the podcast this week to discuss their celebrity crushes. For anyone that doesn’t know, spoiler alert, Abby’s crush is Timothee Chalamet and Jess keeps hers a mystery. Abby tells the listeners what’s changed in her life since the last time she recorded from her relationship status, therapy, and hygiene. Abby provides some insight as to why she stopped recording podcast episodes and now why she’s finally bringing it back. Jess talks about her nerves with the TikTok ban (recorded prior to the 12 hour ban) and how much she loves her BookTok community. The girls deep dive the concept of Decentering men.
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77. Darby Part 2
This is part 2 of Abby's conversation with Darby. They discuss how "Ope" and ope sound different in their heads. The ladies deep dive The Walking Dead, binge worthy second watches like Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Veronica Mars, and Gilmore Girls. Abby has a theory on Saltburn. Darby closes the episode out with one of the funniest Ope Stories.
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