Episodes

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April 4, 2025

Midlife Mom Chaos: Spring Sports, Philly Nostalgia, A Crepe Neck S.O.S. & WTF to Cook on the Go!

We’re back with another one, friends! In this episode, Amanda dives into the full-throttle chaos of midlife social life, crepe neck SOS, and the beautiful, hilarious struggle of being a sports mom on the go, especially when you're trying to figure out WTF to cook for your picky eaters between practices and games. She gets real about midlife changes (hello, crepe neck), the emotional rollercoaster of parenting, and why dinner planning during youth sports deserves its own Olympic medal. Then, it'...
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March 28, 2025

Philly Cheesesteak Truth, Budget Beauty Hacks & Millennial Red Flags!

In this unfiltered episode of Unzipped with Amanda Yoa, Amanda is back after a much-needed mental health break, and she’s catching everyone up with zero filters and zero BS. First up: Saint Patrick’s Day should NOT be a kid’s holiday and gives the ultimate Philly cheesesteak guide, including where locals REALLY go for the best cheesesteak in Philadelphia and no, it’s not Pat’s or Geno’s. Amanda also shares her press-on nail hack that changed her beauty routine and saved her money in this reces...
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March 14, 2025

Is it YOU? Are YOU the Drama??? Plus, a Shocking 70’s Crash Diet, and Mom Life Hacks!

Spring is here - at least it feels like it, and the seasonal depression is officially packing its bags! This week, we’re diving into summer countdowns, body talk (do we need to “prep” for summer, or nah?), and a shocking 1970s diet trend that will have you clutching your kale. Plus, moms, mommas, parents! Are we getting these kids in check? Amanda just introduced something in her house for her kids, and let’s just say, it’s a game-changer for parenting! And finally, we’re getting REAL about in...
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March 7, 2025

From Quail Farms to Only Fans?! Casey Anthony on TikTok?! This week gets WILD!

March is here!! Amanda is diving headfirst into spring self-care, & the Philadelphia Flower Show! This week, she got her face snatched with a hydro facial, booked a luxury head spa experience, and came across a content creator who technically runs a quail farm, but let’s just say… the real product he’s marketing isn’t the birds. You won’t believe the bold (and borderline genius?!) strategy this guy is using to attract a very specific audience. In a wild pivot, why is Casey Anthony out here giv...
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Feb. 28, 2025

100 Episodes Later: Surviving Life, Laughter, and a Near-Death Experiences!

Unzip and get loose friends - it's the 100th episode of Unzipped with Amanda Yoa! From surviving the most dramatic near-death experience (aka a stomach bug from satan himself) to spilling childhood tramedy disguised as humor, we're covering it all. Amanda reflects on her journey from trying to fit the "inspirational influencer" mold to fully embracing her unfiltered, hilarious, and relatable self. Expect wild childhood memories, Philly nostalgia, wedding day disasters, and a heartfelt reminder ...
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Feb. 21, 2025

BONUS! Vintage Vibes and Tuna Jello: DISHING with Marco Braun!

LADIES and GENTS and SPIRITS: THRILLED to be joined by the one and only Marco Braun, the creative genius behind Eye Spy Antiques. With over 400,000 followers across TikTok and Instagram, Marco shares his journey from leaving his 9-to-5 job during the Great Resignation to becoming a beloved online personality. Listen in as we discuss spooky connections to past lives, unexpected treasures, and Marco's exciting upcoming projects! MEET MARCO HERE! EYE SPY ANTIQUES on IG 🎧 This that and more! Turn ...
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Feb. 14, 2025

EAGLES WIN! Super Bowl Recap, Taylor Swift Booed?! Gyno Speculum Shock & Valentine’s Day Talk!

Philly, we did it! The Birds are Super Bowl champions baby, and we’re breaking down every wild moment from the game, the halftime show, and the so-called hidden messages (because you guys love a juicy conspiracy), T-Swift boo’s and more! Then, we talk about the Instagram post that kicked my anxiety into OVERDRIVE. LADIES: are we aware that there are different-sized speculums at the gyno?! Is this a real thing?! Are they out here playing Goldilocks with my hoo-ha?! Finally - Today is Valentine'...
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Feb. 7, 2025

Season 5 KICKOFF! "They Hurt My Feelings, so I Made Them Content!"

I’m backkk girlfriends! Catching up after what feels like an eternal January. This week, I recap my much-needed girls' weekend getaway, a twice-a-year tradition that every woman needs..Despite the plague running through my household, I refused to let sick kids ruin my time to have social cigs, too many drinks and pull my hamstring doing contortions I knew good and well I shouldn’t have be doing..reminding all of you to TAKE THE DAMN TRIP! The conversation shifts to the upcoming Super Bowl (GO ...
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Jan. 17, 2025

My 39th Birthday, Eagles/Packers Game Drama, and TikTok Ban Buzz: A Season Finale Chat!

Hold onto your hair ladies! We are going out with a BANG for our season 4 finale! First up - it was my 39th Birthday - here my thoughts as well as some take-aways for you on how I feel living out my LAST chapter of my 30's and why I can't WAIT to turn 40! Also, if you're from the Philly area, or follow Philly sports, I'm sure you heard all about the Eagles/Packers game drama where an Eagles fan was banned and fired from his job for verbally assaulting a Packers fan. If you didn't hear come lis...
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Jan. 9, 2025

Post-Holiday, Balance is BS, and Getting Out of Your Own Way

In this episode of Unzipped, I’m spilling all the tea on where I really was during the holidays, why the whole idea of “balance” is total BS, and how we can stop holding ourselves back from doing what we’re truly meant to do. It’s time to get real, and take that bold step forward into 2025. Ready to unzip the truth and make some moves baby? Lets go! Shout out to our sponsor: The Fresh Works of Port Richmond Stay in the loop on all the things HERE!
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Dec. 19, 2024

Holiday Home Stretch Spectacular!: Elf Shenanigans, Holiday THIS or THAT, and Next-Level Eggnog Hacks!

We’re in the home stretch, ladies! Less than a week until Santa slides down the chimney!! Join me this week for a Holiday Spectacular! Between juggling elves that end up in dog bowls and trying to channel Betsy Ross for broken dollar store stuffed holiday toys, it’s a full-on holiday circus over here. Oh, and shoutout to my mom for texting about a July shore house payment like I'm not already stressed about the money we spent for Christmas! I’ve got a festive survival guide for you, starting wi...
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Dec. 12, 2024

From Holiday Mall Mayhem to 2024 Survival Wins: A Tangent-Packed Episode You’ll Love!

Holy Moley This is a tangent packed episode my friends! Holiday shopping got you stressed? Same here. In this episode, I’m diving into the hilarious and oh-so-relatable things we HATE about hitting the mall during the holidays. But it’s not all shopping rants, let’s be real, the end of the year has a way of making us reflect on everything we didn’t do. I’m here to tell you it’s OK if you SURVIVED 2024 - hear why! This, that, my ONE MINUTE RANT Segment on reading vs listening to a book and OH ...
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Dec. 5, 2024

Mom-Shaming in Real Life: Breaking Down Judgments, Stereotypes, and How to Rise Above!

Alright, let’s get into it, mom shaming! It’s the elephant in the PTA meeting, the side-eye at the playground, and the unsolicited comments from Karen on the playground, family, and social media trolls. Whether it’s a snarky remark about screen time, judgment over your kid’s lunch (yes, mine eat Lunchables & McDonalds sometimes, and no, I don’t need your opinion), or the classic “working mom vs. stay-at-home mom” debate. Mom shaming is everywhere..and I'm here to say: we're f*cking over it! In...
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Nov. 28, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving! *Stretch Pants Have Entered the Chat*

Hey hey friends! Happy Thanksgiving!! Just a quick ello - cause your girl is too busy scoopin' seconds onto her plate. Pass the cranberries please! Grateful to each and everyone one of you who show up every week to laugh with my crazy ass! You all mean so much to me! LOVE YOU MEAN IT! Grateful for my producers: Dee Daniels Media - the best in the biz! BS4L! Blessed to have such amazing friends & family..Beyond blessed. Moms! Don't forget the Elf on the Shelf BS starts tonight! To vote for ...
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Nov. 21, 2024

Thanksgiving: Blessings in the BS! The Real Meaning of Gratitude in a Messy World.

Get on the gravy train ladies - This episode is all about finding gratitude in the middle of life’s chaos, because let’s be real, sometimes it feels like there’s more BS than blessings. From juggling holiday madness to dealing with burnt turkeys and toddler meltdowns, I’m diving into what gratitude really looks like when you’re just trying to survive the day. Oh, and don’t get me started on that little cotton fluff known as Elf on the Shelf. If you follow me on TikTok, you already know how I f...
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Nov. 14, 2024

Post-Election Feels, My WTF Moments, and Bold Color Moves with The Paint Diva Cindy Gelormini

Put your hand up on those hips ladies - this episode is THICK and JUICY! Post-election vibes got you feeling some type of way? Same here. We’re diving into the aftermath of the election and asking, "Are we OK!?" Because really, are we f*cking OK?! Let’s talk about leaving the divisiveness behind, respecting people where they are, and leading with compassion, without attacking or controlling one another. Next, I’m getting real about navigating life’s “WTF!?” moments. From our investment home tu...
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Nov. 7, 2024

Holiday Chaos Survival Tips & Millennial Myths Debunked!

Today on Unzipped, we’re diving headfirst into the holiday chaos! First up, I’m breaking down Pierogi making Day (because, priorities) and why Halloween was an absolute sh!tshow this year! Then, we’re tackling the holidays with some no BS advice to keep you sane when everything feels like your chestnuts are roasting on an open fire! We’re talking how to avoid those last-minute shopping panic attacks, how to dodge those nosy family questions like a pro, and letting go of the pressure to make yo...
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Oct. 31, 2024

Exploring the Spirit Realm: Tiffany Rice on Mediumship, The Conjuring House, and Connecting with Loved Ones Beyond

In lieu of all Hallows’ Eve, today on Unzipped, we’re venturing into the mysteries of the spirit realm with the incredible Tiffany Rice, a renowned Spirit Medium who has devoted her life to bridging the gap between the living and those who’ve passed on. Tiffany shares her journey of discovering her spiritual gifts, the emotional toll of connecting with spirits, and how she’s brought comfort and closure to so many. In this episode, we ask her all the big questions: What’s it like to live with a ...
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Oct. 24, 2024

Light & Fluffy: 10 Childhood Joys That Now Give Us Anxiety as Adults PLUS The Ultimate Halloween Candy Breakdown!

Hey Hey! Guess what? We’re keepin’ this week light and fluffy friends! First, we’re tackling the 10 things we loved as kids but now give us major anxiety as adults. From the carefree joy of birthday parties and sleepovers to the modern-day stress of hosting, planning, and socializing, let’s just say, some things hit a little different now! Next up, we’re breaking down the ultimate Halloween candy ranking Amanda-style! From the TOP Tier Reece to the straight-up trash tier of candy corn and circ...
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Oct. 17, 2024

13 Surprising Benefits of Orgasm, Plus - Navigating Political Differences in Relationships During Election Season!

Hey Hey friends! I’m bringin’ all the SPICE this week! In this episode of Unzipped with Amanda Yoa, we’re diving into two topics that couldn’t be more different but both are definitely impacting your life right now! First, we’re breaking down the 13 surprising benefits of the “BIG O,” yes orgasm, that you might not know about! I’m talkin’ better sleep, healthier hair, and an instant mood boost! Listen in and see which you relate to. If THIS doesn’t make you step up your heat in the sheets game ...
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Oct. 10, 2024

Redefining fun after Kids, and Empowerment with Becca Boston: Stay Strong, Stay YOU!

Hey Hey friends! I’m back with another episode..Here’s whats poppin’: We’re kicking things off by talking about a fun weekend with my girlies and busting the myth that life stops being fun just because you have kids. Spoiler alert: the fun doesn’t disappear, it just evolves. Hear my hot take on this topic! Switching gears, I’m excited to welcome special guest Becca Boston. Becca is a bestselling author, renowned speaker, self-care coach, and the Ending the Silence Coordinator for NAMI Pierce Co...
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Oct. 3, 2024

Millennial Nostalgia: Life Before Social Media! Plus, Shopping with Old People, and My Traumatic Birth Story!

Alright friends, hot off the press with another episode for ya! First up: Ever go shopping with the elder generation and find yourself in a never ending line of coupon clipping, and moving at a snail's pace when you’re in a rush?! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the love/hate quirks of shopping with the elders. Then, let’s get real for a second, as millennials we are the LAST, yes last generation that knew a world before social media and instant everything. Remember when the streetlights...
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Sept. 26, 2024

Cottage Cheese Craze, Crazy Conspiracy Theories - No Diddy, and Why We Keep Going Back to Our Exes with Sarah Curnoles

Alright friends, we’re switching it up today...and when I say switching it up, I mean in my kitchen! Can we talk about cottage cheese? Apparently, it’s having a moment on the internet, I absolutely LOVE it, but is it really that good for you? We'll find out today! Next up, we’re touching on something wild and crazy conspiracy theories. Anyone falling down these rabbit holes? Let’s see which ones have people buzzing right now, because some of them are out there and some of them are coming to li...
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Sept. 19, 2024

Short Hair, TikTok Wigs, and Tough Love: When to Let Go of Pets and Stop Self-Diagnosing on Social Media!

Hey friends! Join me on this wild ride of an episode! We’re diving into everything from my TikTok shopping spree to some hard-hitting real talk about life’s tough decisions. First, who’s my short-haired girlies? I bought a wig off TikTok Shop, and let’s just say, I am LOVING IT! Also, my mom’s TikTok shopping adventures took an interesting turn with a motorized pillow you definitely need to hear about! Use your imagination! Also, we hard pivot with a discussion on when is it time to say goodby...