Stompy, kissy, dumb dilemmas... with Joanne McNally

In this episode of Shameless, host Michelle Andrews opens with a heartfelt apology for previously suggesting the moon landing might have been fake, acknowledging the backlash from the Women in STEM community. She shares a detailed email from astrophysicist Alex, who explains the historical context of NASA’s shift from lunar missions to Mars-focused projects in the 1970s, and confirms the moon landings were real. The episode then welcomes comedian Joanne McNally as a guest, diving into a mix of absurd listener dilemmas: whether to call a doctor 'Dr. John' or 'Mr. John', how to handle a stomping housemate, and whether to abandon a wedding dress that resembles one worn by a fiancé’s ex-wife. Joanne shares personal insecurities about her own footfall and chaotic living style, prompting a candid discussion on acceptance in shared living. The episode also features a playful game, 'Joanne McNally’s Perfect Day,' where she imagines her ideal final day—complete with lasagna, coleslaw, heroin, and a fling with Keanu Reeves. Throughout, the hosts blend humor, vulnerability, and pop culture commentary, while navigating themes of identity, authenticity, and the absurdity of modern life. The episode closes with a reminder of the podcast’s Indigenous roots and a lighthearted nod to the AI-generated moon conspiracy that sparked the initial controversy.