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Don't Make It Weird

Don't Make It Weird

By: Daniel Quigley & Dinasaurus
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Two amateur authors and amateur humans—Daniel and Dina—discuss all things writing and books, and re-tell chaotic life adventures from cults to exes that think they’re horses. We’ve got you covered in this comedic and sarcastic, life-centered podcast. Follow us as we fail to not make it weird.

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  • The One Where Dina Learns What an Orgasm Is
    Dec 2 2025

    Episode 125: The One Where Dina Learns What an Orgasm Is

    Welcome back to Don’t Make It Weird, your comedy, storytelling, and absolute-chaos podcast for humans BY humans. This week… oh boy. Dina accidentally uncovers the TRUE meaning of “orgasm” at age 10, and we go on a journey together.

    PLUS:

    • Reboot Roulette: Daniel reboots The Bible into a Mad Max sex comedy starring Kevin Hart and The Rock.
    • Titanic: Space Opera Edition: Dina invents a whole new novel mid-episode.
    • Creepy Voicemails: Whispering, ghost-cum, and Daniel begging the audience for deranged messages.
    • The Baby Foreskin Bed: The most cursed Cringey Copulation entry of all time.
    • Accountabilibuddy Updates: Everyone is writing, even Sean.
    • Shower Thoughts: Daniel finally has a REAL one.
    • Dina Learns the Internet: The 2003 Flash-era classic The End of the World melts her brain.

    This episode has everything: cult sex-ed trauma, disastrous analogies, kangaroos saying “WTF mate,” and Daniel trying desperately not to get subpoenaed.

    Leave us a voicemail or text:
    347-69-WEIRD (347-699-3473)

    Support Dina’s Amazon Gift List:
    If you buy her a gift, she will read the dictionary definition of “orgasm” in her sensual “shower mirror” voice.
    https://dinasaurusd.com/gifts

    Support the show

    Daniel's website: https://dumps4danq.com
    Dina's website: https://dinasaurusd.com

    You can find the video presentation of this show on our YouTube channel, and the audio only version on any of your favorite podcast apps!

    📢 Call us! Got a weird story, a conspiracy theory, or a better use for baby oil? Leave us a voicemail or text us at (347) 69-WEIRD! 📞 That’s (347) 699-3473!

    🎟️ Support the show!
    For just $1/month, you can join our Patreon for exclusive content and suggest segment ideas like this one! 👉 patreon.com/DMIW

    Don't Make It Weird Podcast on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dmiwpodcast
    Daniel on Twitter: http://twitter.com/danqwritesthing
    Dina on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dinasaurusd
    Producer Sean on Twitter: http://twitter.com/shaceholdu

    Music Credit:
    Swing Rabbit ! Swing ! by Amarià https://soundcloud.com/amariamusique
    Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
    Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-swing-rabbit-swing
    Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lt7fn1NVxQM

    Credits song written and performed by ...

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • The One With K.T. Carlisle
    Nov 24 2025

    This week we welcome the incredible KT Carlisle, author of the YA paranormal thriller I Know What I Saw. KT takes us through Bigfoot country, emotional survival, found family, horror folklore, and how growing up in rural Vermont shaped her storytelling. We also get deep, chaotic, and occasionally unhinged (Bigfoot erotica, anyone?).

    In this episode:
    • Farewell to Sink Pickle
    • Dina’s cult paintball eye-trauma incident
    • Bigfoot stories & cryptid folklore
    • Why KT moved 30+ times
    • Tornado survival & the anxiety of sirens
    • YA writing, trauma representation, & emotional honesty
    • The powerful reason KT donates all book royalties
    • Bigfoot Erotica dramatic reading in a Minnesota accent
    • Storytime: small-town horror, and Costco cart drama

    About KT Carlisle
    KT is the author of I Know What I Saw, a YA paranormal murder mystery rooted in Bigfoot folklore and 90s vibes. Her next novel, Intuition, dropped Halloween 2025. She co-hosts Our Relationship With Writing podcast and donates all book proceeds to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

    Get the Book:
    https://a.co/d/07zCNuA

    Charity Spotlight:
    National Domestic Violence Hotline
    ☎️ 1-800-799-SAFE
    💻 thehotline.org

    Follow KT:
    Twitter/X: @KT_Carlisle
    Website: ktcarlisle.com

    Support the show

    Daniel's website: https://dumps4danq.com
    Dina's website: https://dinasaurusd.com

    You can find the video presentation of this show on our YouTube channel, and the audio only version on any of your favorite podcast apps!

    📢 Call us! Got a weird story, a conspiracy theory, or a better use for baby oil? Leave us a voicemail or text us at (347) 69-WEIRD! 📞 That’s (347) 699-3473!

    🎟️ Support the show!
    For just $1/month, you can join our Patreon for exclusive content and suggest segment ideas like this one! 👉 patreon.com/DMIW

    Don't Make It Weird Podcast on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dmiwpodcast
    Daniel on Twitter: http://twitter.com/danqwritesthing
    Dina on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dinasaurusd
    Producer Sean on Twitter: http://twitter.com/shaceholdu

    Music Credit:
    Swing Rabbit ! Swing ! by Amarià https://soundcloud.com/amariamusique
    Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
    Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-swing-rabbit-swing
    Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lt7fn1NVxQM

    Credits song written and performed by ...

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • The One With The $3000 Manicure
    Jun 10 2025

    This week on Don't Make It Weird, we're sipping on gin & juice (thanks Snoop), discussing whether Daniel’s hands are bisexual, and playing a brand new game—Book Title or Bullshit! Dina drops some spicy updates on Ryan Reynolds, and Sean gets tricked into trying melon-flavored regret. We also talk about LitRPGs, self-pub Patreon domination, and how a simple manicure nearly destroyed Dina's finances.

    In This Episode:

    • Taste test: Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre’s Gin & Juice cocktails
    • Shower Thought: Are all hands bisexual?
    • Dina’s TikTok Conspiracy Corner: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, and shady PR spins
    • Game Segment: Book Title or Bullshit (you won’t believe what’s real)
    • Writing Updates: Harlequin confusion, chaotic murder mysteries, and line edits
    • LitRPG breakdown: What it is, how it's making people 6 figures a month on Patreon
    • Dina’s $3,000 Manicure: An absolute meltdown at a nail salon
    • Cringey Copulation: The praying mantis strikes again

    Support the show

    Daniel's website: https://dumps4danq.com
    Dina's website: https://dinasaurusd.com

    You can find the video presentation of this show on our YouTube channel, and the audio only version on any of your favorite podcast apps!

    📢 Call us! Got a weird story, a conspiracy theory, or a better use for baby oil? Leave us a voicemail or text us at (347) 69-WEIRD! 📞 That’s (347) 699-3473!

    🎟️ Support the show!
    For just $1/month, you can join our Patreon for exclusive content and suggest segment ideas like this one! 👉 patreon.com/DMIW

    Don't Make It Weird Podcast on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dmiwpodcast
    Daniel on Twitter: http://twitter.com/danqwritesthing
    Dina on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dinasaurusd
    Producer Sean on Twitter: http://twitter.com/shaceholdu

    Music Credit:
    Swing Rabbit ! Swing ! by Amarià https://soundcloud.com/amariamusique
    Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
    Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-swing-rabbit-swing
    Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lt7fn1NVxQM

    Credits song written and performed by ...

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    1 hr and 3 mins
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