About this podcast
Are you politically engaged and spiritually exhausted? If so, welcome home; Hysteria is the podcast for women who care about democracy, culture, and not losing their minds in the process. Every week political commentators Erin Ryan and Leigh McGowan break down the news, call out the nonsense, and spotlight the women actually fighting back on Capitol Hill, in classrooms, and everywhere the stakes are high. It’s sharp, honest analysis featuring women’s voices with humor and zero handholding. New episodes drop every Thursday.
And don’t miss Hysteria’s Youtube spinoff, THIS FUCKING GUY, airing on YouTube and the Hysteria feed every other Sunday.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 456 episodes
- DJT Double Down · 1 h 20 minErin and new official Hysteria co-host Leigh McGowan dig into the aftermath of the blue Tsunami, including Stephen Miller’s new Chief of Staff gig, the aborted impeachment of…
- Hysteria Live from Crooked Con · 1 h 10 minErin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco reunite at Crooked Con, joined on stage by Hysteria's official NEW CO-HOST, Leigh McGowan! Erin, Alyssa, and Leigh brainstorm what Democrats…
- This F*cking Guy: Donald Trump Jr. · 48 minIn our 51st episode of This F*cking Guy, Crooked’s Jane Coaston joins to dive deep into the past of the scumbag spawn, Donald Trump Jr. From his “Diaper Don” partying days to his…
- Libbing La Vida Loca w. Leigh McGowan · 1 h 29 minDems won big on Tuesday, and Leigh McGowan (PoliticsGirl) joins Erin to break down the results. They celebrate the blue tsunami, victories down the ballot, and the downfall of…
- Big Ass Week w. Ali Vitali · 1 h 23 minErin and MS Now’s Ali Vitali check in on Trump’s midterm rally tour, discuss the potential future a Democratic majority could bring, and unpack Marissa Mayer’s effort to sell…
- This F*cking Guy: Greg Abbott · 51 minIn our 50th episode of This F*cking Guy, Crooked’s Julia Claire joins Erin to dive deep into the past of the Lone Star Loser, Greg Abbott. From targeting minorities with “voter…
- Vivek Is Trash w. Jane Coaston · 1 h 21 minJane Coaston joins Erin Ryan to break down Vivek Ramaswamy’s vile attack ad in the Ohio governor’s race, Bari Weiss’s predictable push to smear Abdul El-Sayed, and ICE ramping up…
- Pressed Secretary w. Loren Piretra and Rep. Sara Jacobs · 1 h 16 minLoren Piretra joins Erin Ryan to discuss Trump’s new press secretary’s abysmal performance at the podium, Kimberly Guilfoyle’s unceremonious resignation from her ambassadorship…
- This F*cking Guy: Marco Rubio · 59 minIn our 49th episode of This F*cking Guy, Crooked’s Alex Wagner joins Erin to dive deep into the past of Trump’s Executive Task Rabbit, Marco Rubio. From fudging the truth about…
- The Man-Hating Episode w. Meredith Lynch & Rebecca Sananès · 1 h 33 minMeredith Lynch and Rebecca Sananès of The Moment Live join Erin to discuss the latest updates on the Cornell 7 case, reflect on the reputational rehab of NFL quarterback Deshaun…
- The Cornell 57 w. Marisa Lagos & Kathryn Anne Edwards · 1 h 56 minErin and KQED’s Marisa Lagos take a look at the democrats’' national polling surge, analyze the heck is going on in California politics, and look into the horrific yet familiar…
- This F*cking Guy: Susan Collins · 52 minIn our 48th episode of This F*cking Guy, Crooked’s Julia Claire joins Erin to dive deep into the past of the chronically concerned, Susan Collins. From her false promises to only…
- Russian to Conclusions w. Anna Holmes & Brandy Zadrozny · 1 h 21 minErin and MS Now’s Brandy Zadrozny discuss Patrick Clancy’s softball 60 Minutes interview, how Brandy’s reporting got her roped into a russian bot misinformation campaign, and a…
- Calling Balls and Strikes w. Clare Malone & Alexis Nikole Nelson · 1 h 29 minStill Counting host Clare Malone joins Erin to break down what we know about a potential stay-at-home parent subsidy, a rise in ectopic pregnancy deaths, Sydney Sweeney’s horny…
- This F*cking Guy: George W. Bush · 1 h 18 minIn our 47th episode of This F*cking Guy, What A Day’s Jane Coaston joins Erin to relive the destruction caused by the witless war criminal, George W. Bush. From his early years…
- Still Counting: Trump vs. The BLUE WAVE: A Midterm Extravaganza · 23 minNate Silver, Clare Malone, and Galen Druke discuss the most competitive Senate races heading into the midterms in this excerpt from their new podcast, Still Counting. To hear the…
- The 49ers Wide Deceiver w. Julissa Arce · 1 h 26 minErin and guest host Julissa Arce dive into the Trump administration's laissez-faire response to the devastating natural disasters in Nepal and Venezuela, the looming Social…
- Can’t Spell Goop without GOP w. Melissa Murray & Kate Glavan · 1 h 29 minErin 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 swirling around it…
- This F*cking Guy: Jake Paul · 45 minIn 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 "prank" beginnings…
- Trump’s Money Laundromat w. Leigh McGowan · 1 h 17 minErin and guest host Leigh McGowan (The PoliticsGirl Podcast) discuss Attorney General Todd Blanche’s corrupt first weeks in the new post, the administration's blatant denial of…
- Let’s Talk About Lindsay Clancy w. Megan Gailey · 1 h 28 minErin 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 they go back to…
- This F*cking Guy: Ted Cruz · 51 minIn 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, to his impeccable…
- The Many vs. The Money w. April Ryan & Peggy Flanagan · 1 h 29 minWhite 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 awfulness, and…
- Man On The Lose w. Sami Sage & Annie Andrews · 1 h 30 minErin Ryan and Sami Sage (Betches Media) dig into the Trump administration’s move to terminate millions of dollars of federal grants for teen pregnancy prevention and what that…
- This F*cking Guy: Megyn Kelly · 58 minIn 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 feminist days at Fox…
- Auf Wiederseh'n, Goodbye · 1 h 25 minErin 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 Caroline and…
- A Bombshell Has Left the Villa w. Heather Gardner · 1 h 28 minErin, 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 gross consequences of…
- This F*cking Guy: Ronald Reagan · 1 h 15 minIn 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 "fighting" WWII from…
- Platner Flatlines w. Christian LoBue · 1 h 26 minErin 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 of Freedom 250. Then…
- The Other MAGA War… At Home · 1 h 11 minWe’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 Americans and political…
- Choice Words w. Franchesca Ramsey · 1 h 22 minFranchesca 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 leadership summit…
- This F*cking Guy: John Roberts · 48 minIn 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. From his early days…
- What in the World (Cup) w. Megan Gailey · 1 h 34 minErin 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. Then Megan Gailey…
- Two Steps Forward, One Step Back w. Jennifer Siebel Newsom · 1 h 32 minFirst 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 Representation: Rise…
- This F*cking Guy: Jared Kushner · 46 minIn 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 League with help…
- Pratt Summer (Derogatory) w. Sepideh Moafi · 1 h 38 minAlyssa 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 running for office…
- Welcome to the Jungle Primary w. Reshma Saujani · 1 h 23 minErin 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 hell is going on…
- This F*cking Guy: Bari Weiss · 43 minIn 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 an antagonizing…
- Runaway Virus w. Alex Wagner · 1 h 15 minErin and guest host Alex Wagner (Runaway Country) cover the rapidly evolving Hantavirus outbreak situation, Trump’s latest pro-natalist initiative, and Republicans’ increasingly…
- The Pregnancy Scam w. Stephani Young · 1 h 15 minErin 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 pages of Evie…
- This F*cking Guy: Lindsey Graham · 50 minIn 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 in South Carolina…
- Kash Me Outside w. Naomi Ekperigin · 1 h 24 minErin and guest host Naomi Ekperigin (writer, comedian, actor) break down the White House Correspondence Dinner thwarted shooting and aftermath, look into the viral conspiracy…
- We Need Space w. Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein · 1 h 37 minErin 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 Parenthood’s foray into…
- This F*cking Guy: Karoline Leavitt · 37 minIn 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 family” to her…
- Men vs. Consequences w. Kathy Griffin · 1 h 20 minAlyssa and Erin break down the sexual misconduct allegations against Representative Eric Swalwell and JD Vance’s latest flops. Then Kathy Griffin stops by to chat about hosting…
- Breaking Trad · 1 h 24 minErin 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 ousting, and why…
- This F*cking Guy: Tulsi Gabbard · 38 minIn 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 of Identity…
- Trump’s Architectural Indigestion · 1 h 19 minErin and Alyssa catch up on Pete Hegseth’s bizarre intervention into service members' promotions, new congressional efforts to regulate prediction markets, and what the f– is…
- USA’s Boiling Points w. Megan Gailey · 1 h 30 minErin 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 dream girl, and why…
- This F*cking Guy: Naomi Campbell · 48 minIn 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" with Tyra Banks, to…
