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Don't Blame Me!

Meghan Rienks and Melisa D. Monts

Don’t Blame Me is the weekly advice and pop culture podcast hosted by Meghan Rienks and Melisa D. Monts. Each episode, the duo dishes out candid, unfiltered advice on everything from relationships and sex to work drama and life’s most awkward moments. They also delve into pop culture, rant about current events, and unpack the wildest corners of the internet, all with their signature humor, honesty, and chaotic charm. It’s like hanging out with your smartest, funniest besties who aren’t afraid to tell you the truth, and make you laugh while doing it.


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  • 22 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 1 hr 7 min
  • English
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  • August 24 · 1 hr 27 min

    Cursed Witch

    This week on Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa once again argue about season and calendar dates. They discuss the recalls. Meghan is reorganizing and went to the gyno. Melisa is still sick and needs a chest X-ray. A listener asks about a hypothetical situation. Another is curious about dealing with fires. And finally, Melisa gives her insight on the X-Men casting. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 17 · 1 hr 10 min

    DBM: Break's Over

    Meghan and Melisa are back from their summer break, and one of them is worse for wear. They discuss Melisa's disastrous trip (which is why this is audio only) Meghan's fun trip to Denver and her wonderful birthday. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 20 · 1 hr 5 min

    Dating My Teacher

    This week, Meghan and Melisa give advice on pursuing a relationship as a widow, your grandfather being a sugar daddy, and recovering from endometriosis surgery. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 13 · 1 hr 6 min

    Family Friend is My Ex

    This week on Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on how to ensure your girlfriend isn't jealous of your ex, thoughts on not graduating from college, and a Don't Blame Them on ADHD. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 6 · 1 hr 8 min

    My BF Hooked Up With My BFF

    On this episode, Meghan Melisa gives advice on feeling behind when dating, your friend group being a reality show, and in Don't Blame Me, a bunch of you write in to share your thoughts on dropping out of a PhD program. There's also a lot of talk about Love Island. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 29 · 1 hr 2 min

    ADHD and PhD

    On this week's episode of Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on what to do if you think you have ADHD, if you should drop out of your PhD program, and an update from the person who kept finding dead birds at their doorstep. Melisa has dubbed herself, "The Face of the LA Sparks Fandom," and Meghan has been deep in her gardening work, but also shares her thoughts on Love Island US and UK. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 22 · 1 hr 9 min

    Evil Weirdo

    On this episode of Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on what to do if you start dating your friend, but they still have feelings for their ex, your partner not receiving love the way you intended, and they have an update from the person who was nervous that their partner was going to propose. They also discuss buccal massages and Love Island. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 15 · 1 hr 4 min

    Summer Fling

    This week on Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on pursuing things further with a friend you've always had tension with, and how to handle a friend who talks too much in groups. In Don't Blame Me, a listener shares their advice on talking to your mom, who is jealous of your relationship with your dad and his new girlfriend. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 8 · 56 min

    I Kissed My Ex's Friend

    This week, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on dating within a 5-mile radius of your ex, your mom being jealous of your dad's new girlfriend, and an update from the person whose friend thinks they're putting all their eggs into one basket. They also discuss Love Island, getting their houses in order, private US military training, trademarks, Keke's freestyle, and the serial killer governor. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? ⁠Apple ⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me! ⁠Apple⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) ⁠DBM Submission Form⁠ Buy Our Merch ⁠https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign⁠ Follow Us! ⁠instagram.com/meghanandmelisa⁠ @meghanrienks ⁠instagram.com/meghanrienks⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/meghanrienks⁠ @sheisnotmelissa ⁠instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa⁠ ⁠instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 1 · 1 hr

    My Best Friend is Jealous of My Girlfriend

    In this episode of Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on what to do if you're miserable in your job, and how to handle your friend who thinks you're putting all your eggs into one basket with the person you're dating. They also discuss Keke and Sean's blossoming situationship and the latest James Charles controversy. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 25 · 1 hr

    Sexless Relationship

    Meghan has no issues. Melisa has all the issues. After Meghan fills Melisa in on the fires she knew nothing about, Meghan and Melisa give advice on if you should break up with your long-distance boyfriend, and receive the requested update from the co-sucker. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 18 · 57 min

    Costal Elite Set the Standard

    This week of DBM, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice to someone who found their engagement ring and is unsure if they want to get married, and receive an update from the caller whose friend thought everyone was flirting with her, including the caller. They also discuss local, the Kevin Hart Roast, Melisa's new hair, Meghan's healing hand, and GO TO THE DOCTOR. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 11 · 59 min

    Drawing Boundaries With My Older Coworker

    This week on Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa are giving advice on befriending your coworker and also letting your friend know that they can't just change your plans. They also discuss their favorite looks at the Met Gala, their continued hatred of boats, and their trepidation about the upcoming elections. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 4 · 57 min

    I Hate My Friends

    This week on Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa get an update about the Coke-zilla, and also give advice to a high school senior who has grown apart from their friend. In other news, Meghan burned her hand, Melisa is going to a celebrity hairstylist, they discuss the Summer House leak and Melisa might have convinced Meghan to start watching Grey's Anatomy. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • April 27 · 1 hr 1 min

    Sacrificing Your Livelihood For a Man

    Welcome to the most nasal episode yet! Meghan and Melisa's health is deteriorating. They have an update from the December 18, 2023 episode where a listener's dog was ruining their life. It gets much worse, but then it gets a lot better. They then give advice to someone who wants to move in with their boyfriend and his sister, while still going to college. The duo also discusses The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, and an update of the Disney Cruise wedding, Secret Life of Mormon Wives Orange County, People who can't distinguish between reality and fiction, and what they're watching on TV. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • April 20 · 1 hr 5 min

    Playing With Toys

    This week on Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa give advice on rekindling a friendship with someone who cut off another friend, and introducing toys in the bedroom with your boyfriend. They also discuss Melisa's trip to Arkansas, Meghan's busy social calendar, Disney Cruise weddings, WNBA Draft, and Fuck Usher. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • April 13 · 1 hr 6 min

    Flew Out For Friend's Bridal Fitting

    In this episode, Meghan and Melisa give advice having hard conversations in friendships. They also discuss going to space camp, eyesight, Jeopardy!, Easter plans, Juggalos, Bridgerton (per usual), and Elena Taber drama. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • April 6 · 1 hr 6 min

    How to Propose

    This Week Meghan and Melisa are giving a long time listener advice on proposing! They also discuss: - Project Hail Mary - The curvature of Tahj Mowry's Back - Chili from TLC - Summer House Drama - Olandria's Sports Illustrated Spread *PS: Melisa knows she combined Girlfriend's and The Game history, but if you really think about it, it's all the same. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • March 30 · 1 hr 5 min

    Vegas Trip

    This week they're giving advice on: - Taking a spontaneous trip to Las Vegas - Update: Dumping your boyfriend They also discuss: - Meghan is coming around to liking Melissa's favorite male singer - Melisa got a promotion - Attending slingshot baseball - Worst pickup line ever - Franchaela is coming Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • March 23 · 1 hr 24 min

    Sibling Reconciliation

    On this week's Don't Blame Me, Meghan and Melisa have a live update from someone who desperately wants to reconcile with their sister. They also discuss Sinners' Oscar Wins, Melisa's drama around her high tea experience, Meghan's friends hanging out with Nick from Love Island, and having no idea who he was, why Alice Cullen didn't stop 9/11, where did Pedro's mustache go, and Meghan's amazing trip to the train museum. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple Spotify Subscribe to Don’t Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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