Minor Issues, Major Opinions

In our last episode of the season, we immerse ourselves in the bath versus showers debate—is one really better than the other? REAL SIMPLE editors Leslie Corona, Muzam Agha, and Amy Maclin ask each other a million invasive questions about their personal hygiene habits, consider building a spreadsheet tracking the number of hours Amy has spent in tubs, and whether or not candles are essential to a good soak. Leslie then has a very satisfying discussion with author and actress, Emily Hampshire, who reveals the unique technique she used to bathe. Former guests Monica Padman and Kirsten Ferguson also share their bathing preferences. At the end of the episode, we hear from Michael G. Schmidt, PhD, professor of microbiology and immunology at the Medical University of South Carolina, who confirms whether or not one is better—or if there’s even a big difference between the two. For more info, visit realsimple.com/mimopodcast Co-Hosts Leslie Corona Muzam Agha Amy Maclin Producers Leslie Corona Lauren Iannotti Mickey O'Connor Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations Jennifer Del Sole Audio Producer Tom Miritello Executive Producer Lottie Leymarie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, we debate the best way to clean cast iron skillets. Non-Southern REAL SIMPLE editors Leslie Corona, Muzam Agha, and the very Southern Amy Maclin discuss the pros and cons of cast iron, why some of us avoid it like the plague, and why you shouldn't smoke cigarettes around it. (Yes, we're serious.) Leslie checks in with author and actress Tabitha Brown about her upcoming projects and has to ask this very Southern lady her thoughts on pan scrubbing. Chef Carla Hall and Emily Hampshire of Schitt's Creek fame contribute to the conversation. Then, at the end of the episode, James Beard Award-winning food writer and cookbook author J. Kenji López-Alt gives us the mind-blowing truth about soap on cast iron. For more info, visit realsimple.com/mimopodcast Co-Hosts Leslie Corona Muzam Agha Amy Maclin Producers Leslie Corona Lauren Iannotti Mickey O'Connor Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations Jennifer Del Sole Audio Producer Tom Miritello Executive Producer Lottie Leymarie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, we discuss the many rules of dishwasher loading. REAL SIMPLE editors Leslie Corona, Muzam Agha, and Amy Maclin touch on family cleaning dynamics, bad TikTok hacks, and cooking salmon in the dishwasher. (Spoiler alert: It's a bad idea.) Then, Leslie and Monica Padman, co-host of the podcast Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, chat about Monica's current projects, plus her dishwasher preferences. Bethenny Frankel and Tabitha Brown offer their takes on the dreaded household chore as well. Finally, at the end of the episode, we hear from Brandon Schaefer, a product manager for GE Appliances, who shares the right dishwasher loading guidelines. For more info, visit realsimple.com/mimopodcast Co-Hosts Leslie Corona Muzam Agha Amy Maclin Producers Leslie Corona Lauren Iannotti Mickey O'Connor Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations Jennifer Del Sole Audio Producer Tom Miritello Executive Producer Lottie Leymarie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, we debate the best time to brush those pearly whites—is it before or after breakfast? REAL SIMPLE editors Leslie Corona, Muzam Agha, and Amy Maclin cover teeth moss, school programs of yore that required gargling pure fluoride, and the long-term effects of La Croix on your chompers. Then Leslie fan-girls over the main guest, Bethenny Frankel, who does not hold back on the dental discussion. Fellow celebs Monica Padman and Tabitha Brown also jump in on the debate. Then, at the end of the episode Sally Cram, DDS, a spokesperson from the American Dental Association, shares when you should actually brush your teeth. For more info, visit realsimple.com/mimopodcast Co-Hosts Leslie Corona Muzam Agha Amy Maclin Producers Leslie Corona Lauren Iannotti Mickey O'Connor Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations Jennifer Del Sole Audio Producer Tom Miritello Executive Producer Lottie Leymarie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, we debate whether or not the middle seat of an airplane gets both armrests. REAL SIMPLE editors Leslie Corona, Muzam Agha, and Amy Maclin talk about general airplane etiquette, the manspreading epidemic plaguing the country, and window seats versus aisle seats. Then Leslie catches up with the main guest, Craig Melvin, TODAY Show news anchor, who gives a very passionate response on the episode’s topic. Celebrities Bethenny Frankel and Emily Hampshire chime in as well, with vastly different takes. Then, at the end of the episode Jacqueline Gifford, Editor-in-Chief of Travel + Leisure magazine, presides over the matter.  For more info, visit realsimple.com/mimopodcast Co-Hosts Leslie Corona Muzam Agha Amy Maclin Producers Leslie Corona Lauren Iannotti Mickey O'Connor Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations Jennifer Del Sole Audio Producer Tom Miritello Executive Producer Lottie Leymarie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices