The band gives pet-related advice, and looks into whether it's ok to accept lavish gifts. Items covered include: Cats; birds; appletinis; food banks; rich friends. The Fictitious Dishes are a women-owned punk-inspired power pop/indie rock band from San Diego who have a lot of opinions. Write to them at thefictitiousdishes@gmail.com…

Sound Up!! No seriously this episode came out a little quiet so you might need to turn your sound up. But if you do, oh boy! It's a potpourri episode that dares to ask, Why do you smell like ketchup? We've got questions about a partner thinking you smell weird, the proper way to tell off a toddler, and dog etiquette (which actually comes up twice, …

The Dishes recap a band field trip to an ice hockey game (we will accept sponsorships, San Diego Gulls!) and then commence the advice. Topics include: Getting the tattoo you really want; demanding a refund; and co-workers who are rude to waitstaff.Av The Fictitious Dishes

It's a holiday episode of Getting Real with the Fictitious Dishes where we focus on the family. Handling in-laws, large family gatherings for introverts and more.Av The Fictitious Dishes

The Dishes get political! In an accidentally prescient episode, we discuss what to do if your significant other's political views change over time. We are joined once again by Mia from Rosa Rossa.Av The Fictitious Dishes

In part 1 of our chat with Mia from beach-gaze champs Rosa Rossa, we dispense advice to real life listeners with questions around finding their way in a marriage with some pretty big changes (polyamory! long distance! more?) and their spouse's embarrassing social media habits. Please give us 5 stars and a review if you feel like it.…