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Hysteria
Political commentator and comedy writer Erin Ryan and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco are 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.
Episodes
HysteriaCan’t Spell Goop without GOP w. Melissa Murray & Kate Glavan
Erin Ryan and Melissa Murray (Strict Scrutiny) dive into the multi-state legal battle over custody of a child born via surrogacy and the firestorm of politics…
HysteriaThis F*cking Guy: Jake Paul
In our 46th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin Ryan and Nina Parker break down the ball-tasering, clout-chasing manchild, Jake Paul. From his Vine and YouTube…
HysteriaTrump’s Money Laundromat w. Leigh McGowan
Erin and guest host Leigh McGowan (The PoliticsGirl Podcast) discuss Attorney General Todd Blanche’s corrupt first weeks in the new post, the administration's…
HysteriaLet’s Talk About Lindsay Clancy w. Megan Gailey
Erin and guest host Megan Gailey dive into Tuesday night's primaries, Katie Miller’s fling with Eric Swalwell, and Tucker Carlson’s vision for America. Then…
HysteriaThis F*cking Guy: Ted Cruz
In our 45th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the wimpy blobfish himself, Ted Cruz. From his pedantic debate team days…
HysteriaThe Many vs. The Money w. April Ryan & Peggy Flanagan
White House Correspondent April Ryan guest hosts with Erin to discuss Abdul El-Sayed’s win in Michigan, the latest in Republican Rep Max Miller’s snowballing…
HysteriaMan On The Lose w. Sami Sage & Annie Andrews
Erin Ryan and Sami Sage (Betches Media) dig into the Trump administration’s move to terminate millions of dollars of federal grants for teen pregnancy…
HysteriaThis F*cking Guy: Megyn Kelly
In our 44th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa analyze the evolution of the clout-chasing chameleon, Megyn Kelly. From her fiery takes and fake*ss…
HysteriaAuf Wiederseh'n, Goodbye
Erin and Alyssa get into Pete Hegseth’s new testosterone policy, and the latest on the Tate Brothers arrest. Then they do a supersized Sani-Petty with producer…
HysteriaA Bombshell Has Left the Villa w. Heather Gardner
Erin, Alyssa, and guest host Heather Gardner discuss the latest on the tragic killings by ICE Officers, the death of Lindsey Graham, and the explosive and…
HysteriaThis F*cking Guy: Ronald Reagan
In our 43rd episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the Jelly Bean Jack*ss, Ronald Reagan. From his B-list acting days, to…
HysteriaPlatner Flatlines w. Christian LoBue
Erin and Alyssa dissect the fallout from the latest Graham Platner allegations, the vital status of Mitch McConnell, and the BS Americans endured in the name…
HysteriaThe Other MAGA War… At Home
We’re off this week, but we're bringing you an episode of Runway Country with Alex Wagner. Every Thursday, the veteran journalist sits down with everyday…
HysteriaChoice Words w. Franchesca Ramsey
Franchesca Ramsey joins Erin and Alyssa to dig into Peter Thiel’s secret society leak, the 4-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, and the TPUSA Women’s…
HysteriaThis F*cking Guy: John Roberts
In our 42nd episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the most uptight motherf*cker on the planet, Chief Justice John Roberts…
HysteriaWhat in the World (Cup) w. Megan Gailey
Erin and Alyssa round up the latest news from JD Vance’s embarrassing book tour, Bari Weiss’s next fail-upwards, and the future of the USPS’s independence…
HysteriaTwo Steps Forward, One Step Back w. Jennifer Siebel Newsom
First Partner of California, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, joins Hysteria for a conversation about her status as a right-wing media target and her new film, Miss…
HysteriaThis F*cking Guy: Jared Kushner
In our 41st episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the Dumb-a** Daddy’s Boy, Jared Kushner. From slithering into the top Ivy…
HysteriaPratt Summer (Derogatory) w. Sepideh Moafi
Alyssa and Erin get into the results from Tuesday’s primary, round up Trump’s latest slew of flops, and discuss why we are tired of men with checkered pasts…
HysteriaWelcome to the Jungle Primary w. Reshma Saujani
Erin and Alyssa cover Trump’s nemesis Thomas Massie’s loss in Kentucky, a positive (for now) Mifepristone update, the ridiculous Garden of Heroes, and what the…
HysteriaThis F*cking Guy: Bari Weiss
In our 40th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin dives deep into the origins of anti-woke crusader turned CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss. From her origins as…
HysteriaRunaway Virus w. Alex Wagner
Erin and guest host Alex Wagner (Runaway Country) cover the rapidly evolving Hantavirus outbreak situation, Trump’s latest pro-natalist initiative, and…
HysteriaThe Pregnancy Scam w. Stephani Young
Erin and Alyssa break down the mifepristone legal whiplash and how the actions of the courts affect access to the abortion drug. They also dive into the spicy…
HysteriaThis F*cking Guy: Lindsey Graham
In our 39th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the life and times of Senator Lindsey Graham. From his family’s segregated restaurant…
HysteriaKash Me Outside w. Naomi Ekperigin
Erin and guest host Naomi Ekperigin (writer, comedian, actor) break down the White House Correspondence Dinner thwarted shooting and aftermath, look into the…
HysteriaWe Need Space w. Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Erin and Alyssa check in on the latest Bravo-level drama from Trump’s wack job cabinet, two recent chilling tragedies in Virginia and Louisiana, Planned…
HysteriaThis F*cking Guy: Karoline Leavitt
In our 38th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the MAGA mouthpiece, Karoline Leavitt. From “growing up in a small business…
HysteriaMen vs. Consequences w. Kathy Griffin
Alyssa and Erin break down the sexual misconduct allegations against Representative Eric Swalwell and JD Vance’s latest flops. Then Kathy Griffin stops by to…
HysteriaBreaking Trad
Erin and Alyssa talk about Trump's nuclear war threats, Congressman Tony Gonzales sex pesting, again, and ICE’s pattern of lies. Then they dissect Pam Bondi’s…
HysteriaThis F*cking Guy: Tulsi Gabbard
In our 37th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the shady shapeshifter, Tulsi Gabbard. From her early days in the Science…
HysteriaTrump’s Architectural Indigestion
Erin and Alyssa catch up on Pete Hegseth’s bizarre intervention into service members' promotions, new congressional efforts to regulate prediction markets, and…
HysteriaUSA’s Boiling Points w. Megan Gailey
Erin and Alyssa break down airport chaos, from TSA turmoil to ICE’s ominous presence, Ms. Rachel’s fight to free children from detention centers, MAGA’s AI…
HysteriaThis F*cking Guy: Naomi Campbell
In our 36th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Crooked Media's Kendra James dive deep into the past of supermodel villain, Naomi Campbell. From her “feud"…
HysteriaThe Manosphere Grift
Erin and Alyssa react to the bombshell reporting on civil rights activist Cesar Chavez and the allegations of a lifelong pattern of sexual abuse. They also…
HysteriaRevenge of Candace w. Brandy Zadrozny
Erin Ryan and MS NOW's Brandy Zadrozny break down the newly available FBI interviews with a woman who accused Trump of sexual assault that the DOJ tried to…
HysteriaThis F*cking Guy: Sam Altman
In our 35th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the AI Scammer, Sam Altman. From his early tech bro days at Loopt and Y…
HysteriaPrettier in Person w. Akilah Hughes & Kiran Deol
Erin Ryan and Akilah Hughes dig into the results from Tuesday's primaries, Trump’s Armageddon war in Iran, Hillary Clinton’s Epstein deposition, and the…
HysteriaU.S. Hockey Debockey
Erin and Alyssa dish on Trump’s State of the Union address and Kash Patel taking the Olympic US Men’s Hockey team from hero to zero. They also unpack the…
HysteriaThis F*cking Guy: Laura Loomer
In our 34th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the unhinged MAGA clown, Laura Loomer. From filming undercover for Project…
HysteriaKristi Noem’s Mile High Club
Erin and Alyssa dive into the Wall Street Journal’s brutal read of Kristi Noem, social media addiction going on trial, and how the SAVE Act might forever…
HysteriaPam Bondi’s Rough Morning w. Sami Sage
Erin Ryan and Sami Sage (Betches Media) watched Pam Bondi testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, so you don’t have to. Then they dig into the…
HysteriaThis F*cking Guy: Greg Bovino
IErin and Alyssa dive into the past of the border patrol Napoleon, Greg Bovino. From his embarrassing work in El Centro, to cosplaying as an SS officer, to…
HysteriaEpstein: We’re Gonna Need More Red String w. Akilah Hughes
Erin Ryan and guest host Akilah Hughes lock in and dive deep into the latest Epstein Files dump, following threads between fertility, finances, 4Chan, the FBI…
HysteriaICE Fission
Erin and Alyssa dig into the latest news from the Twin Cities— the senseless tragedy of Alex Pretti’s death, and the inspiring resolve of the Minnesotans who…
HysteriaThis F*cking Guy: Rush Limbaugh
In our 32nd episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the bigoted big mouth, Rush Limbaugh. From having a face for radio, to his…
HysteriaHardcore Competence w. Kat Abughazaleh
Journalist and activist Kat Abughazaleh joins Hysteria to talk about her firsthand experience standing up to ICE and how to show up for immigrants in your…
HysteriaDespot Times w. Reshma Saujani
Erin and Alyssa break down how misogyny, ICE, and Renee Good’s death are all inherently intertwined and why the Trump administration is targeting the Twin…
HysteriaGoing Low in 2026
Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the latest Epstein files drop, what happens now that the Obamacare subsidies have expired, Bari Weiss’ new town…
HysteriaLovett or Leave It Presents: Bravo, America! (with Rachel Lindsay)
In this new series from Lovett or Leave It, Rachel Lindsay joins Jon Lovett to talk about what it’s like to go from being a lawyer, to Bachelor contestant, to…
HysteriaThis F*cking Guy: Kristi Noem, Elon Musk, JD Vance & More: Who Was The Worst F*cking Guy of 2025?
This week Erin and Alyssa update us on what some of the worst f*cking guys have been up to in 2025. From Elon Musk, JD Vance, Stephen Miller, Marjorie Taylor…
HysteriaSusie Wiles Gone Wild
Erin and Alyssa dish on the Vanity Fair profile on Trump’s inner circle, America’s embarrassing response to yet another wave of gun violence, and Erika Kirk’s…
HysteriaMelania Can’t Read (The Room) w. Kara Klenk
Erin and Alyssa break down Marjorie Taylor Greene’s bullsh*t on 60 Minutes, Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center Honors, and Melania’s embarrassing attempt…
HysteriaThis F*cking Guy: Kash Patel
In our 30th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the unqualified a** kisser, Kash Patel. From lying about being the lead…
HysteriaWe Got Ina Garten!
The Barefoot Contessa herself, Ina Garten, joins Hysteria to give some holiday and hosting advice, including potluck wisdom, host gift etiquette, and the best…

HysteriaThis F*cking Guy: Alex Jones
Erin and Alyssa dive into the past of moronic conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones. From the conspiracy theory bible that inspired Infowars, to spreading 9/11 false…
HysteriaAbout The Girls w. Abby Phillip
Erin and Alyssa give a big update on Epstein news, from Congress’s measure to compel the DOJ to release the files, Megyn Kelly’s disgusting (and confusing)…
HysteriaHow do we grow a progressive media ecosystem? (Crooked Con)
Progressives are way behind in building a media architecture that supports our movement. The good news is that we have an opportunity to experiment, innovate…
HysteriaLive from D.C. w. Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Suzanne Lambert
Live from Crooked Con, WA Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins Hysteria to share her wisdom on resistance and offer insight into how Democrats can become a “proposition…
HysteriaHow can Democrats win everywhere? (Crooked Con)
The 2024 election closed the book on the old way of thinking about political geography. Famously blue areas moved right. So did famously red ones. We need a…