Podcasts by Ask a Clean Person

Programming note! from 2019-09-03T12:00:31

"Programming note! Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast is on hiatus, and will return in January 2020. Bonus episodes will be available on Patreon during the break; to subscribe, go to Listen

Ep181 — BRAUGUST: The Grab Bag Ep from 2019-08-27T11:00:07

Let's All Wash Our Bras! Throughout the month of August, Jolie is joined by Meredith Haggerty for a monthlong series devoted to bras. In the final episode of the series, they're sharing reader tips...

Ep180 — BRAUGUST: The Fancy Bra Ep from 2019-08-20T10:00

Let's All Wash Our Bras! Throughout the month of August, Jolie is joined by Meredith Haggerty for a monthlong series devoted to bras. In this episode, they're talking about caring for fancy bras an...

Ep179 — BRAUGUST: The Sports Bra Ep from 2019-08-13T11:00

Let's All Wash Our Bras! Throughout the month of August, Jolie is joined by Meredith Haggerty for a monthlong series devoted to bras. In this episode, they're talking about sports bras.

Ep178 — BRAUGUST RETURNS from 2019-08-06T11:00

Let's All Wash Our Bras! Throughout the month of August, Jolie is joined by Meredith Haggerty for a monthlong series devoted to bras. In this kickoff episode, they're talking about the best product...

Ep177 — The Astrology of Love & Cleaning from 2019-07-30T11:00

Ever wonder how best to communicate with your Scorpio about keeping his whips & chains clean, or how to soothe your Virgo when the laundry piles up, or the best ways to manage your Leo's hair? ...

Ep176 — Car Wash from 2019-07-23T11:00

It's summer road trip season! On this episode, Jolie is joined by Friends of the Cleancast, Jalopnik's Kristen Lee, to talk all things car care. In this follow-up to Episode 172, Kristen returns to...

Ep175 — Bathing Beloved Stuffed Animals from 2019-07-16T11:00

Blankies and Teddys and Velveteen Rabbits unfortunately aren't self-cleaning. On this episode, Jolie is joined by Mike Toole, who has questions about washing stuffed animals and other precious and ...

Ep174 — Working Your Nerves from 2019-07-09T11:00

Having to go to work is already a bummer for most people, but when work involves colleagues who clip their nails at their desk, pee on the bathroom floor or … pick their scabs and eat them?!? … wor...

Ep173 — Bathing Costumes from 2019-07-02T11:00

You know what nobody likes? Swimsuit shopping! In this episode, Jolie tells you everything you need to know about caring for bathing suits, so you can make them last a long, long time. Because if y...

Ep172 — Hot Wheels from 2019-06-25T11:00

It's summer road trip season! On this episode, Jolie is joined by Friends of the Cleancast, Jalopnik's Kristen Lee and Justin Westbrook, to talk all things car care. From why you need to wash a car...

Ep171 — Hat Trick from 2019-06-18T11:00

Your baseball caps are filthy! Sweat, hair grease, makeup stains, and oh God, the smell … it's time to wash those things. On this episode, Jolie is joined by Mike Toole, who has a truly vile and le...

Ep170 — We're Here, We're Queer, We're Covered in Glitter from 2019-06-17T13:05:47

It's Pride Month, and on this very queer episode, Jolie is joined by Michael Gold and Tim Herrera to discuss all the glorious messes from your Pride celebrations! Glitter! Feathers! *whispers* sili...

Ep169 — Michael, It's Shoe Time from 2019-06-04T11:00

Well! We talked about your feet, and how to keep them looking good all summer long (and beyond) so now it's time to talk about your summer shoes — your birkenstocks, your flip flops, your athl...

Ep168 — Get Rid of Your Feet, Seriously, They Are Revolting from 2019-05-28T13:27:23

FEET! ARE!! GROSS!!! But they don't have to be that way, and on this episode, Jolie is joined by Friend of the Cleancast, Lizzie O'Leary, to talk all about proper foot hygiene — from just the ...

Ep167 — The Bag of Bags from 2019-05-21T11:00

Are you a tote bag hanger-on-er? Do you have a bag of bags? Have you ever washed that tote bag you, well, tote around every single day? If you answered 'yes,' 'yes,' and 'ummm no comment' ...

Ep166 — Suits & Sneaks with Your StyleGF from 2019-05-14T11:00

Your style girlfriend Megan Collins is BACK to help you decode all those inscrutable wedding dress codes, (what does "festive dress" mean, anyway?!?) and talk about when and how you can wear sneake...

Ep165 — Do Not Dry Clean! from 2019-05-07T11:00

Ever wonder the best way to clean a suit? Do you dread going to the dry cleaner? In this episode, Jolie breaks down the four steps you need to clean a suit at home, no dry cleaner required! She als...

Ep164 — April Fools: Cats Stink from 2019-04-30T11:56:44

It's April and Jolie is rolling out a new theme month: April Fools! In this monthlong arc, Jolie will be hosting freewheeling roundtable discussions with some favorite Friends of the Cleancast! In ...

FLASHBACK - Ep1 — A Hairy Situation from 2019-04-23T11:00:25

Welcome to Ask A Clean Person, The Podcast! Host Jolie Kerr is a cleaning expert and advice columnist whose weekly column, Ask a Clean Person, appears on Deadspin.com. In this half hour show, Jolie...

FLASHBACK - Ep114 — Wash What Happens: Big Appliance from 2019-04-16T11:00

It's time to wrap up Wash What Happens, the annual Spring Cleaning arc of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast! On this final episode, Jolie and co-host-in-residency Jon Tayler are going deep on deep cl...

Ep163 — April Fools: S**t Happens from 2019-04-09T11:00:57

It's April and Jolie is rolling out a new theme month: April Fools! In this monthlong arc, Jolie will be hosting freewheeling roundtable discussions with some favorite Friends of the Cleancast! In ...

Ep162 — April Fools: The Jizzie Ep from 2019-04-01T19:07:54

It's April and Jolie is rolling out a new theme month: April Fools! In this monthlong arc, Jolie will be hosting freewheeling roundtable discussions with some favorite Friends of the Cleancast! To ...

Ep161 — LAMOB 2019: The Mental Health Ep (Part 2) from 2019-03-26T11:00

Let's All Make Our Beds! It's March, which means it's time for Jolie's annual bed-making challenge, LAMOB. In this two-part episode, Jolie is joined by Unfuck Your Habitat's Rachel Hoffman as they ...

Ep160 — LAMOB 2019: The Mental Health Ep from 2019-03-19T11:00

Let's All Make Our Beds! It's March, which means it's time for Jolie's annual bed-making challenge, LAMOB. In this two-part episode, Jolie is joined by Unfuck Your Habitat's Rachel Hoffman as they ...

Ep159 — LAMOB 2019: There's No One Way to Make a Bed from 2019-03-12T11:00

Let's All Make Our Beds! It's March, which means it's time for Jolie's annual bed-making challenge, LAMOB. In this episode, Jolie is joined by Friend of the Cleancast Maureen O'Connor — they'r...

Ep158 — LAMOB 2019 from 2019-03-05T12:00

Let's All Make Our Beds! It's March, which means it's time for Jolie's annual bed-making challenge, LAMOB. In the 2019 kickoff episode, Jolie explains why she thinks that making your bed is such a ...

Ep157 — FebLOOary: Workplace Bathroom Horror Stories from 2019-02-26T12:00

It's FebLOOary, a monthlong arc of Cleancast episodes devoted to your bathrooms! In the final episode, Jolie is joined by Alison Green, a.k.a. Ask a Manager, who's brought along some of her weirdes...

Ep156 — FebLOOary: Careless Whisker from 2019-02-19T12:00:30

It's FebLOOary, a monthlong arc of Cleancast episodes devoted to your bathrooms! In this episode, Jolie is joined by Maris Kreizman, who has Some Things To Say about beard trimmings. They're also c...

Ep155 — FebLOOary: Bathroom Malodor from 2019-02-12T18:09:25

It's FebLOOary, a monthlong arc of Cleancast episodes devoted to your bathrooms! In this episode, Jolie is joined by supersmeller Lizzie O'Leary, who wants to talk all about, well, bathroom malodor...

Ep154 — FebLOOary: Mold-Free Shower Curtains Are a LIE from 2019-02-05T12:00

It's FebLOOary, a monthlong arc of Cleancast episodes devoted to your bathrooms! In this kickoff episode, Jolie is joined by David Covucci, who is FURIOUS because "mold-free" shower curtains are...

Ep153 — Gym Clothes Management, pt. 2 from 2019-01-29T12:00

It's a new year, and lots of you will have fitness goals on your list of New Year's Resolutions. Jolie is here to help you out! Because with fitness resolutions come … a lot of stinky workout cloth...

Ep152 — Shoe Year's Resolutions from 2019-01-22T12:00

It's a new year, and Friend of the Cleancast Michael Gold has a great and unique New Year's Resolution: He's decided that this will be the year when he becomes a person who takes care of his shoes!...

Ep151 — Gym Clothes Management from 2019-01-15T12:00

It's a new year, and lots of you will have fitness goals on your list of New Year's Resolutions. Jolie is here to help you out! Because with fitness resolutions come … a lot of stinky workout cloth...

Ep150 — Live Smarter in 2019! from 2019-01-04T14:50:20

It's a new year, and to help you kick things off Jolie is joined by Alan Henry and Tim Herrera of the New York Times, and they've got some ideas of habits you can adopt to live smarter in 2019! ...

Ep149 — Let's Play Stump Jolie, pt 3 from 2018-12-25T12:00

This holiday season, Jolie is giving back! In this 3-episode year-end arc, Jolie is joined by the 2018 Co-Hosts-In-Residence, who have been invited back to ask Jolie ANYTHING they want! Let's see h...

Ep148 — Let's Play Stump Jolie, pt 2 from 2018-12-18T12:00

This holiday season, Jolie is giving back! In this 3-episode year-end arc, Jolie is joined by the 2018 Co-Hosts-In-Residence, who have been invited back to ask Jolie ANYTHING they want! Let's se...

Ep147 — Let's Play Stump Jolie, pt 1 from 2018-12-11T12:00

This holiday season, Jolie is giving back! In this 3-episode year-end arc, Jolie is joined by the 2018 Co-Hosts-In-Residence, who have been invited back to ask Jolie ANYTHING they want! Let's see h...

Ep146 — The 2018 Hanukkah Ep! from 2018-12-04T12:00

Wax and oil, oil and wax! When the wax and oil questions start rolling in, it can only mean one thing: It's Hanukkah! In this episode, Jolie answers questions about getting wax off a menorah and...

Cleancast Live at Barnard College from 2018-11-27T12:00

In this special episode, Jolie visits her alma mater, Barnard College, for a live show. She answers questions from students about laundry, cutting down on waste with reusable cleaning products and ...

Ep144 — Pots & Pans: To Soak, Or Not To Soak from 2018-11-20T12:00

To soak or not to soak: That is the question … that Jolie get asked all the time! When it comes to washing pots, pans and baking dishes that are covered in stuck-on, burnt-on foods, should you let ...

Ep143 — Power Cleaning from 2018-11-13T12:00

Do you clean with power tools? Well why not?!? Cleaning with power tools — from orbital buffers to drills with special attachments — is crazy fun, and crazy effective! On this episode, Jolie talks ...

Ep142 — Cat Messes from 2018-11-06T12:00

Cats! You love them, even though they do terrible things to your home. What kinds of terrible things? Well, in this episode, Jolie answers listener questions about cat vomit and cat pee and what to...

Ep141 — Hallowe'en 2018, pt.2 from 2018-10-30T11:00

It's Hallowe'en, and in this spirited episode of Ask a Clean Person, Jolie talks about what to do when a pumpkin or some other kind of decorative gourd goes rotten in or on your home. She also offe...

Ep140 — Hallowe'en 2018, pt.1 from 2018-10-23T11:00

It's Hallowe'en, and in this spirited episode of Ask a Clean Person, Jolie explains how to wash delicate costumes — from corsets, to tulle, to those novelty tights — so you can get more wear o...

Ep139 — The Hockey Gear Ep from 2018-10-16T11:00

It's Jolie's favorite cleaning topic: Hockey gear! On this episode, Jolie talks about how to wash, dry and deodorize pads so that they don't smell like iced-over death. If you play any sport that r...

Ep138 — Sweatah Weathah from 2018-10-09T11:00

It's fall, and Jolie is celebrating the advent of Sweater Weather with an episode all about your woolens! In this episode, Jolie explains how to wash sweaters at home and save on dry cleaning, and ...

Ep137 — The Tailgate Ep from 2018-10-02T11:00

It's football season, and football season means tailgate parties! In this episode, Jolie talks about how to clean a cooler that's gone foul, caring for charcoal grills and how to transport a hibach...

Ep136 — LAUNDRY SCHOOL: The 'Yup, That Can Be Washed' Ep from 2018-09-25T11:00

It's time to go back to school, Ask a Clean Person-style! In this episode, Jolie talks about all the stuff you can wash in a washing machine — from tote bags to sneakers to shower curtain liners. Listen

Ep135 — LAUNDRY SCHOOL: The Machines Ep from 2018-09-18T11:00

It's time to go back to school, Ask a Clean Person-style! In this episode, Jolie explains everything you could want to know about how washers and dryers work, what the different settings mean, how ...

Ep134 — LAUNDRY SCHOOL: The Pit Stain Ep from 2018-09-11T11:00

It's time to go back to school, Ask a Clean Person-style! In this episode, Jolie tackles the dreaded pit stains — why they happen, how to keep them from ruining your shirts, and how to reverse t...

Ep133 — LAUNDRY SCHOOL: The Vintage Clothing Ep from 2018-09-04T11:00

It's time to go back to school, Ask a Clean Person-style! In this episode, Jolie kicks off her annual month-long Laundry School series, with an exploration of why vintage clothing always smells … <...

Ep132 — BRAUGUST: The Strapless and Sticky Bra Ep from 2018-08-28T11:00

Let's All Wash Our Bras! Throughout the month of August, Jolie is joined by Meredith Haggerty for a monthlong series devoted to bras. In this episode, they're talking about how to find strapless br...

Ep131 — BRAUGUST: The Nursing Bra Ep from 2018-08-21T11:00

Let's All Wash Our Bras! Throughout the month of August, Jolie is joined by Meredith Haggerty for a monthlong series devoted to bras. In this episode, they're talking about keeping nursing bras sta...

Ep130 — BRAUGUST: The Sports Bra Ep from 2018-08-14T11:00

Let's All Wash Our Bras! Throughout the month of August, Jolie is joined by Meredith Haggerty for a monthlong series devoted to bras. In this episode, they're covering everything about washing a sp...

Ep129 — BRAUGUST: The "Does It Fit?" Ep from 2018-08-07T11:00

Let's All Wash Our Bras! Throughout the month of August, Jolie is joined by Meredith Haggerty for a monthlong series devoted to bras. In this episode, they talk about how a bra is supposed to fit a...

Ep128 — BRAUGUST BEGINS from 2018-07-31T11:00

Let's All Wash Our Bras! Throughout the month of August, Jolie is joined by Meredith Haggerty for a monthlong series devoted to bras. In this episode, they talk about why, how, and how often, to wa...

Ep127 — The Great Bra Washing Extravaganza from 2018-07-24T11:00

Yes you need to wash your bra! In this episode, Jolie talks about how, and how often, to launder bras and what to do when stains and dinginess happen on your favorite boulder holder.

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Ep126 — Binding Options from 2018-07-17T11:00

In this episode, Jolie addresses two cleaning issues that non-binary and trans people face: How to wash a chest binder, and how to keep shirts stain-free after a top surgery that calls for the appl...

Ep125 — White Lines from 2018-07-10T11:00

White deodorant streaks on clothes! They happen, and they're maddening. In this episode, Jolie talks about all kinds of ways to quickly remove those unsightly deodorant streaks from clothes — and s...

Ep124 — Drill-Dos and Don'ts from 2018-07-03T11:00

Wedding season is in full swing — which means bachelor party disasters, and the stress of cleaning up rental homes. But not to worry! Jolie is here to help, with tips on removing self-tanner f...

Ep123 — Here Comes Summer 2018: Summer Stains pt. 2 from 2018-06-26T11:00

Jolie is kicking off summer in style, as she's joined by co-host-in-residency Tim Herrera, of the New York Times. In the last of this four-episode arc, they're covering summer stains like berries, ...

Ep122 — Here Comes Summer 2018: Summer Bodies from 2018-06-19T11:00

Jolie is kicking off summer in style, as she's  joined by co-host-in-residency Tim Herrera, of the New York Times. In this four-episode arc, they're covering all sorts of summer messes. In thi...

Ep121 — Here Comes Summer 2018: Grilling & Chilling from 2018-06-12T11:00

Jolie is kicking off summer in style, as she's  joined by co-host-in-residency Tim Herrera, of the New York Times. In this four-episode arc, they're covering all sorts of summer messes. In thi...

Ep120 — Here Comes Summer 2018: Summer Stains pt. 1 from 2018-06-05T11:00

Jolie is kicking off summer in style, as she's joined by co-host-in-residency Tim Herrera, of the New York Times. In this four-episode arc, they're covering all sorts of summer messes, startin...

Ep119 — Sex With Emily from 2018-05-29T11:00

In this episode, Jolie is joined by Emily Morse, a sex and relationship expert, Doctor of Human Sexuality, and creator and host of the podcast Sex with Emily, who helps Jolie answer questions about...

Ep118 — Wine Down from 2018-05-22T11:00

In this episode, the founder of Vulture's Real Housewives Institute, Brian Moylan, joins Jolie to talk about wine, and the messes it makes of our clothes, furniture, carpets … and what do to when y...

Ep117 — Dog Days from 2018-05-15T11:00

In this episode, Jolie is joined by brother and sister team — and dog owners — Lizzie O'Leary and Jake Jeppson. They're talking dog messes, from muddy rugs to doggie diarrhea, and what to do i...

Ep116 — Tempest in a T-Top from 2018-05-08T11:00

In this episode, Jolie is joined by David Obuchowski, host of Jalopnik's new podcast, Tempest. They're talking cars — from used cars that smell like wet dog, to upholstery that's gone impossib...

Ep115 — Ask a Manager from 2018-05-01T11:00

What do you do when a colleague dries her socks in the office microwave? In this episode, Jolie is joined by Ask a Manager's Alison Green as they navigate all kinds of office cleaning conundrums, f...

Ep114 — Wash What Happens: Big Appliance from 2018-04-24T11:00:27

It's time to wrap up Wash What Happens, the annual Spring Cleaning arc of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast! On this final episode, Jolie and co-host-in-residency Jon Tayler are going deep on deep cl...

Ep113 — Wash What Happens: Throw The Bathroom Out With The Bathwater from 2018-04-17T11:00

It's time for Wash What Happens, the annual Spring Cleaning arc of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast! On this episode, Jolie and co-host-in-residency Jon Tayler are going deep on deep cleaning the ba...

Ep112 — Wash What Happens: Suck It from 2018-04-10T11:00

It's time for Wash What Happens, the annual Spring Cleaning arc of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast! On this episode, Jolie and co-host-in-residency Jon Tayler are going deep on deep cleaning the fl...

Ep111 — Wash What Happens 2018! from 2018-04-03T11:00

It's time for Wash What Happens, the annual Spring Cleaning arc of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast! This year, Jolie is joined by co-host-in-residency Jon Tayler as they kick off the deep cleaning ...

Ep110 — LAMOB 2018: We All Made Our Beds! from 2018-03-27T11:00

It's LAMOB, Jolie's annual bed-making challenge, and in this episode, Jolie is joined by Jaya Saxena to wrap up a month of bed-making fun, and to celebrate 7 years of LAMOB. They're covering ink st...

Ep109 — LAMOB 2018: The Stain Of My Existence from 2018-03-20T11:00

It's LAMOB, Jolie's annual bed-making challenge, and in this episode, Jolie is joined by Hillary Getty as they get really real about the stains that are soiling our bedding. They're covering blood ...

Ep108 — LAMOB 2018: The Duvet Ballet from 2018-03-13T11:00

It's LAMOB, Jolie's annual bed-making challenge, and in this episode, Jolie is joined by Tim Herrera of the New York Times as they take on the important questions in life like, "How do you put on a...

Ep107 — LAMOB 2018 from 2018-03-06T12:00

It's March, which means it's time for LAMOB, Jolie's annual bed-making challenge!! Jolie is joined by friend of the show, Last Week Tonight's Josh Gondelman, as they kick off LAMOB 2018. They're ta...

Ep106 — Wash Water Wednesday from 2018-02-27T12:00

Your winter hats, scarves and gloves need to be washed … but how? In this episode, Jolie is joined by Tim Herrera of the New York Times as they talk about how to clean wool, cashmere and leather wi...

Ep105 — Furry Warrior from 2018-02-20T12:00

Baby it's cold outside! It's a bit of a fraught topic, but in this episode Jolie is taking on the care, cleaning and storage of fur coats and accessories. She's joined by her friend and former Jeze...

Ep104 — I Love You, But Your Hair is EVERYWHERE from 2018-02-13T12:00

It's Valentine's Day and what could be a more romantic gift to give your partner than cleaning up your own darned hair!?!? In this episode, Jolie is joined by Lindsey Adler and Jon Tayler as they n...

FLASHBACK - Ep83: Clean & Swole from 2018-02-06T12:00

Casey Johnston, the jacked lady behind the Hairpin's popular column Ask a Swole Woman, joins Jolie to talk all about workout accessories. They start with an issue that's driving Casey crazy — rust ...

Ep103 — Chore Charts from 2018-01-30T12:00

Ever wondered how your astrological sign affects the way you clean and keep house? Wonder no more, because on this episode, Jolie is joined by Annabel Gat, the staff astrologer for Broadly, as they...

Ep102 — A Salty Sitch from 2018-01-23T12:00

Winter has come. And with has come it a whole heap of winter shoe problems. On this episode, Jolie is joined by John Jannuzzi, the Editorial Director for Bonobos, as they discuss winter shoe care: ...

Ep101 — Ask a Clean Person Live from 2018-01-16T14:30:41

It's the first ever Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast live show! Jolie is joined by Molly McAleer, the host of Plz Advise, as they tackle listener and audience questions about barf and sexual fluids ...

BONUS EPISODE - The Jalopnik Gang from 2018-01-09T12:00

The gang from Jalopnik stops by and shares behind the scenes stories from their TV show, Car vs America in this bonus episode from the Ask A Clean Person Patreon archives.

from 2018-01-02T12:00:11

It's a new year, and Jolie is joined by Friend of the Show Josh Gondelman as they tackle listener cleaning resolutions! From setting up a cleaning schedule, to committing to making the bed every da...

FLASHBACK - Ep25: The Worst Stain in the World from 2017-12-26T12:00

Are you ready for it? This week Ask a Clean Person is taking on the worst stain in the world! Along with guest Jaya Saxena, staff writer at The Toast, co-author of the forthcoming Dad Magazine...

Ep99 — Christmas Concerns from 2017-12-19T12:00

It's Christmastime, and in this episode, Jolie is joined by Deadspin's Dom Cosentino as they talk all about the messes that Santa Claus brings down the chimney with him. From eggnog stains on flann...

Ep98 — Chanukkah Concerns from 2017-12-12T12:00

Menorahs, and dreidels, and latkes, oh my! It's Chanukkah, and in this episode, Jolie is joined by Last Week Tonight's Josh Gondelman as they talk all about the messes that come along with the fest...

Ep97 — The Dishes Are Done, Man from 2017-12-05T12:00:53

Holiday season means good food, fancy parties, breaking out the good wine glasses … and dishes. So many dishes. In this episode, Jolie is joined by the New York Times's Alan Henry as they talk abou...

Ep96 — Car vs. America's Holiday from 2017-11-21T12:00

Thanksgiving is coming, which means that many people will be driving their delicious gravy and famous cranberry sauce to the holiday meal … and that means disastrous spills. In this episode, Jol...

Ep95 — Here Come the Holidays! from 2017-11-14T12:00

The holidays are approaching, and Jolie is kicking off a spate of festively-themed episodes! To get things started, she's joined by The Wirecutter's Lesley Stockton and the New York Times' Tim Herr...

Ep94 — Why Are People Into That? from 2017-11-07T12:00

In this episode, Jolie is joined by Tina Horn, the host of the podcast Why Are People Into That? which explores sex, kink, gender, and love. Together, they're talking all about the intersection of ...

Ep93 — Hallowe'en Concerns from 2017-10-31T13:12:13

It's Hallowe'en, and once again, Jolie is joined by friend of the Cleancast and fellow spooOOoky person, Jaya Saxena. And this time, she's brought her husband, Matt Lubchansky, along for the fun...

Ep92 — Party Foul Redux from 2017-10-24T11:00

In this episode, Jolie is joined by James Del, her old friend and guest from way back on Episode 8: Party Foul! This time, they're tackling all kinds of messes that our fun-times make, starting wit...

Ep91 — Boot and Rally from 2017-10-17T11:00

In this episode, Jolie is joined by Jezebel's Madeleine Davies, and they're getting into the Fall spirit with a rousing discussion of boot care! From specific problems like paint splatters, bacon g...

Ep90 — Stick to Sports from 2017-10-10T14:41:58

In this episode, Jolie is joined by Deadspin's resident artist Sam Woolley, and they're paying tribute to Deadspin by sticking to sports. They cover how to launder bowling towels, the best practice...

Ep89 — Dogs Are Delightful Disasters from 2017-10-03T11:00

Man's best friend sure can make a huge mess of things, and on this episode, Jolie is joined by author Jami Attenberg to discuss cleaning up after your beloved pooch! They're tackling cleaning dog t...

Ep88 — Laundry For Goths from 2017-09-26T06:00

It's time to go back to school, Ask a Clean Person-style! In the final episode of Laundry School Class of '17, Jolie is joined by The Outline's Leah Finnegan, as they discuss the care and keeping o...

Ep87 — Laundry School Does Denim from 2017-09-19T11:00

It's time to go back to school, Ask a Clean Person-style! Jolie is joined by Deadspin's Dvora Myers to talk all about caring for your jeans. They're tackling raw denim care, what to do when indigo ...

Ep86 — Laundry School: Surviving the Laundromat from 2017-09-12T11:00

It's time to go back to school, Ask a Clean Person-style! Jolie is joined by Deadspin's Giri Nathan, as Laundry School continues. On this episode, Jolie and Giri are talking about how to survive th...

Episode 85: Laundry School Kick-off from 2017-09-05T15:54:13

It's time to go back to school, Ask a Clean Person-style! In this episode, Jolie kicks off her annual month-long Laundry School series, with questions about eliminating strong, stubborn smells from...

Episode 84: Cats Are Magic (The Dark Kind) from 2017-08-29T11:00

Jaya Saxena and Jess Zimmerman, authors of the new book Basic Witches, join Jolie in the studio to talk all about cats, and other witch-y subjects.

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Episode 83: Clean & Swole from 2017-08-22T11:00

Casey Johnston, the jacked lady behind the Hairpin's popular column Ask a Swole Woman, joins Jolie to talk all about workout accessories. They start with an issue that's driving Casey crazy — rust ...

Episode 82: The Jalopisode from 2017-08-15T11:00

The gang from Jalopnik joins Jolie for a spirited episode all about cars!!! In the first segment, Patrick George and Kristen Lee of Jalopnik talk about their favorite car cleaning products and tech...

Episode 81: A Very Clean Birthday from 2017-08-08T11:00

It's Jolie's birthday, and she's celebrating! In the first segment, she's talking about cleaning up after a new tattoo (she's getting a new one as a present to herself) — both ink stains, and stain...

Episode 80: Sneakerheads from 2017-08-01T14:00:41

People love their sneakers, and on today's episode, Jolie is joined by David Cho, founding publisher of The Hairpin and noted sneaker aficionado, to talk about the best way to keep athletic footwea...

Episode 79: Beer & Hot Dogs from 2017-07-25T11:00

It's summertime, and Jolie and Dave have beer and hot dogs on the mind. So, in this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, that's what they're talking about! They've got questions about how to...

Episode 78 — Ask an Adequate Woman from 2017-07-17T21:21:38

Ladyspin is in the house! Jolie is joined by Hannah Keyser, Laura Wagner and Lindsey Adler of Deadspin, who lend their wisdom to questions about cleaning and just about life in general. From a coup...

Episode 77: Pee Dribbles from 2017-07-11T11:00

Pee dribbles down the front of pants are an unfortunate fact of life. In this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie & Dave are joined by friend of the show, Maureen O'Connor, New York M...

Episode 76: Do You Have "Gym Underwear"? from 2017-07-04T11:00

Do you have dedicated gym underwear? On this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are talking about having a category of underwear that's worn while working out. They also cov...

Episode 75: It's Time to Talk About Your Butts from 2017-06-27T11:00

What's your criteria for getting rid of underpants? Will you hang onto unders that are stained? Holey? Falling down because the elastic is shot? On this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, ...

Episode 74: Here Comes Summer! from 2017-06-20T11:00

Summer is here, so in this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are talking all about hot weather problems! From mildew-y smelling beach towels to bathing suit care, and, of c...

Episode 73: Enrobed from 2017-06-13T11:00

Have you ever washed your bathrobe? And seriously, what is up with the people who put their robes on right out of the shower, without toweling off first?! In this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The...

Episode 72: Solemates from 2017-06-06T11:00

Summer is here, and with summer comes summer shoe woes. In this episode, Jolie and Dave are joined by Becca Brown and Monica Ferguson, the founder of Solemates, to tackle some of the havoc that war...

Episode 71: Preppy Cleaning Problems from 2017-05-30T11:00

How do you clean an L.L. Bean Boat and Tote? In this episode, Jolie and Dave are joined by Town & Country's Sam Dangremond to tackle the care and keeping of those crucial bags, and other preppy sta...

Episode 70: No Scrubs from 2017-05-23T11:00

In this very special episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are joined by Ronnie Karam, one half of Watch What Crappens, a podcast all about that crap we love to watch on Bravo....

Episode 69 — A Clean Person Mystery with Maureen O'Connor from 2017-05-16T11:00

There's a mystery that's been keeping Jolie up at night, and on this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are joined by New York Magazine's sex columnist, Maureen O'Connor, to...

Episode 68: Wash What Happens, pt. 6 from 2017-05-09T11:00

Spring is in the air, which means that it's time to throw the windows open, beat the mattresses and detail the baseboards! Yup, Spring Cleaning season has come back 'round the mountain once again. ...

Episode 67: Wash What Happens, pt. 5 from 2017-05-02T11:00

Spring is in the air, which means that it's time to throw the windows open, beat the mattresses and detail the baseboards! Yup, Spring Cleaning season has come back 'round the mountain once again. ...

Episode 66: Wash What Happens, pt. 4 from 2017-04-25T11:00

Spring is in the air, which means that it's time to throw the windows open, beat the mattresses and detail the baseboards! Yup, Spring Cleaning season has come back 'round the mountain once again. ...

Episode 65: Wash What Happens, pt. 3 from 2017-04-18T11:00

Spring is in the air, which means that it's time to throw the windows open, beat the mattresses and detail the baseboards! Yup, Spring Cleaning season has come back 'round the mountain once again. ...

Episode 64: Wash What Happens, pt. 2 from 2017-04-11T11:00

Spring is in the air, which means that it's time to throw the windows open, beat the mattresses and detail the baseboards! Yup, Spring Cleaning season has come back 'round the mountain once again. ...

Episode 63: Wash What Happens, pt. 1 from 2017-04-04T11:00

Spring is in the air, which means that it's time to throw the windows open, beat the mattresses and detail the baseboards! Yup, Spring Cleaning season has come back 'round the mountain once again. ...

Episode 62: LAMOB 6 Wrap-up from 2017-03-28T11:00

It's the end of March, which means that LAMOB is drawing to a close, and in this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are wrapping up a month of bed-making fun. They discuss w...

Episode 61: Grab Bag 4: LAMOB Strikes Back from 2017-03-21T16:05:44

It's another solo-Jolie episode! While Dave is away, Jolie reaches into her grabbag of questions and pulls out queries about removing ink and tea stains from bedding, and what to do when your head ...

Episode 60: Parents of Clean Person from 2017-03-14T11:00

Believe it or not, Jolie did not spring fully formed from an exceedingly tidy cabbage patch, and on this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, her parents join her and Dave in the studio to a...

Episode 59: LAMOB, Take 6 from 2017-03-07T14:58:01

Let's All Make Our Beds! It's March, which means it's time for Jolie's annual bed-making challenge, LAMOB. In this episode, Jolie gives her spiel about why she thinks that making your bed is such a...

Episode 58: Hair, There, Everywhere from 2017-02-28T12:00

Hair! We love it so much when it's attached to our heads, or to the heads of those we love or merely lust after. But we hate it when it's all over our floors, covering our furniture, and making our...

Episode 57: The Sexiest Mess, Part II from 2017-02-21T12:00

In this super sexy two-part episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are joined by New York Magazine's sex columnist and host of the Sex Lives podcast, Maureen O'Connor. They're t...

Episode 56: The Sexiest Mess, Part I from 2017-02-14T12:00

In this super sexy two-part episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are joined by New York Magazine's sex columnist and host of the Sex Lives podcast, Maureen O'Connor. They're t...

Episode 55: Grab Bag 3: Grab Harder from 2017-02-07T12:00

In this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie reaches into her folder full of queries and pulls out a whole bunch of listener questions. There are some common problems, like old handbag...

Episode 54: A Slippery Subject from 2017-01-31T12:00

There comes a time when we all must admit something to ourselves: Our slippers are disgusting, and we have no idea how to salvage them. Whether it's grime or foot odor or both, on this episode, Jol...

Episode 53: Hats Off from 2017-01-24T12:00

Baby it's cold outside, and in this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are talking hats. Yes, you should clean your head coverings! You probably know that, at least in some ...

Episode 52: Grab Bag 2: The Grabbening from 2017-01-17T12:00

It's another potpourri of cleaning conundrums! In this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave reach into Jolie's folder full of questions and pull out three totally unrelated li...

Episode 51: Floor It from 2017-01-10T12:00

It's not the sexiest topic in the world, but it's one that people ask about all the time: Seriously, what's the best way to get the floors cleaned? In this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcas...

Episode 50: A Fresh New Year from 2017-01-03T12:00

It's a new year (and thank God for that!), which means a fresh start for many people. In this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie is answering questions about freshening up towels tha...

Episode 49: Party Disasters from 2016-12-27T12:00

New Year's Eve is upon us, and all its attendant messes! In this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave take on listener stories about the twin scourges of parties the world 'ro...

Episode 48: Get Rid of Your Holidays, Seriously, They Are Revolting from 2016-12-20T12:00

The holidays are a total wreck, even if you don't hit the eggnog a little too hard this year. On this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are talking holiday messes in antici...

Episode 47: Tidy Bowl from 2016-12-13T12:00

Are you cleaning your toilet the right way? Did you even know that there was a 'right way' to clean a toilet? There for sure is, and on this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Da...

Episode 46: Grab Bag! from 2016-12-06T12:00

It's a potpourri of cleaning conundrums! In this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave are all over the place in the first ever grab bag episode. They kick things off with a qu...

Episode 45: Walking in a Winter Wonder Coat from 2016-11-29T12:00

When was the last time you washed your favorite puffy vest? How about that fleece you practically live in? Did you even know you were supposed to wash those?!? In this episode of Ask a Clean Person...

Episode 44: Getting Sauced on Thanksgiving from 2016-11-22T12:00

It's time to give thanks, and Clean Person Jolie Kerr is thankful for the messes you'll make this holiday season. In this festive episode, Jolie is joined by her partner-in-grime, Dave Lozo, as the...

Episode 43: Waxing Poetic from 2016-11-15T12:00

Wax Season — the period from October 15 to February 15 when we tend to get all candle-y — is upon us! Beginning with the tea lights we use in Halloween Jack-O-Lanterns, then moving into the holiday...

Episode 42: Sweater Weather from 2016-11-08T12:00

It's Fall in New York, and Jolie and Dave are welcoming the cooler weather with an episode dedicated to caring for your sweaters. Want to save on dry cleaning? Of course you do, and Jolie will help...

Episode 41: The Scariest Mess from 2016-11-01T11:00

It's Hallowe'en, and your favorite Clean Person/Light Wiccan is L-I-V-I-N' for it! In this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie covers all kinds of messes caused your clever costume ch...

Episode 40: Foul Balls from 2016-10-25T11:00

On this episode of Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast, Jolie and Dave go deep on a subject most of us don't talk about very often — how we're cleaning ourselves in the shower. Do you use bar soap or b...

Episode 39: Athleisure & The New Rules of Laundry from 2016-10-18T11:00

Ask a Clean Person: The Podcast is back! Jolie is joined by her newly minted co-host and partner-in-grime, Dave Lozo, as they catch up after a several-monthlong podcast hiatus and tackle the vexing...

Episode 38: LAMOB pt. 2 from 2016-03-30T15:47:04

On this week’s episode of Ask a Clean Person, Jolie welcomes New York Magazine’s Maureen O’Connor back into the studio. As a somewhat avowed non-bed maker, Maureen had agreed to try her best to com...

Episode 37: Happy Birthday to AaCP with Jessica Coen from 2016-03-23T15:57:53

On this week’s special episode, Jolie celebrates the fifth anniversary of Ask a Clean Person! Jessica Coen of Vocativ joins her for a walk down memory lane, discussing where Ask a Clean Person star...

Episode 36: Red, Red Wine from 2016-03-16T16:32:11

On this week's episode of Ask a Clean Person, Jolie is joined in the studio by Meredith Haggerty, Reports Editor of Racked National, and Britt Aboutaleb, Racked's new editor-in-chief. They touch br...

Episode 35: A Bloody Mess from 2016-03-09T17:03:28

On this week's episode of Ask a Clean Person, Jolie is joined in the studio by Caroline Kepnes, author of Hidden Bodies, the follow-up to her wildly successful and wildly scary debut novel, You. To...

Episode 34: LAMOB from 2016-03-02T17:31:10

On this week's episode of Ask a Clean Person, Jolie is joined in the studio by Maureen O'Connor, New York Magazine’s sex columnist and a contributor at The Cut. In the first half of the show, Jolie...

Episode 33: Sex Toy Cleaning from 2016-02-18T16:36:16

On this very dirty episode of Ask a Clean Person, host Jolie Kerr chats with Meredith Haggerty, the reports editor at Racked National, about…cleaning sex toys! Together, they talk about different m...

Episode 32: Makeup Remover from 2016-02-10T17:35:03

Ever wondered if makeup has an expiration date? What is the key to keeping pencil liners in tip top shape? Tune in for Ask a Clean Person as Jolie and Casey Johnston of The Wirecutter and The Sweet...

Episode 31: Something Winter This Way Comes from 2016-02-03T17:02:50

Winter shoe woes? Never fear! Ask a Clean Person has you covered as Jolie Kerr is in studio with Dave Lozo chatting all the ways to take care of your footwear throughout the cold and snowy season. ...

Episode 30: On the Chopping Block from 2016-01-27T16:56:16

Ask a Clean Person is on the chopping block this week as Jolie Kerr is in studio with Daniel Gritzer and Lesley Stockton talking knife and cutting board care. Daniel is the Culinary Director at Ser...

Episode 29: Unstink It! from 2016-01-20T19:11:22

Dirty gym pants? Unstink it on this week's episode of Ask a Clean Person as Jolie Kerr is joined by friend and Racked columnist Carlye Wisel. Carlye writes about exercise, womanhood and Disney park...

Episode 28: Unshrink It! from 2016-01-13T19:08:48

At some point, most everyone has accidentally shrunk a sweater, jacket, or a pair of jeans. And yet there is no pre-packaged, easy-to-use product on the market to help people salvage their clothes!...

Episode 27: Ring in the New Year from 2016-01-06T17:09:26

Ask a Clean Person is back for another season answering your filthiest questions, this week focusing on the dreaded ring around the collar! Welcoming Senior Style Editor at Esquire, Jonathan Evans...

Episode 26: New Year, New Messes from 2015-12-16T17:13:26

Happy New Year! Well, maybe not yet, but on the season wrap-up of Ask a Clean Person Jolie preps for the glamorous stains one might incur on New Year's Eve. Maureen O'Connor, New York Magazine's se...

Episode 25: The Worst Stain in the World from 2015-12-09T16:54:29

Are you ready for it? This week Ask a Clean Person is taking on the worst stain in the world! Along with guest Jaya Saxena, staff writer at The Toast, co-author of the forthcoming Dad Magazine, the...

Episode 24: Give the Gift of Clean from 2015-12-02T17:14:07

Having endured Thanksgiving, Ask a Clean Person host Jolie Kerr tackles the infamous holiday messes along with guests Meredith Haggerty and Julia Rubin, Reports Editor and Features Editor at Racked...

Episode 23: Car Sick from 2015-11-20T15:58:45

Ever puked in your friend’s brand new Honda CR-V? Today, Ask a Clean Person is talking all kinds of car messes with returning guest Freddy Hernandez. Freddy writes about buying and selling cool ca...

Episode 22: Cast Away from 2015-11-11T16:00

Ok cast iron crazies – this episode might make you mad. Jolie Kerr is joined by Daniel Gritzer to debunk some serious cast iron myths. Daniel is the Culinary Director at Serious Eats, where he writ...

Episode 21: Suck it Up from 2015-11-04T16:34:07

Oh, suck it up! This week on Ask a Clean Person, Jolie Kerr is ranting and raving on Dyson vacuums with guest Liam McCabe, staff writer for The Sweethome where he covers the wild world of appliance...

Episode 20: A Wicked Mess from 2015-10-28T15:43:31

Trick or Treat! Jolie Kerr is talking Halloween messes with guest Haley Mlotek on this week’s episode of Ask a Clean Person. Haley is the editor of The Hairpin, which historians will note is the v...

Episode 19: Staining Cats & Dogs from 2015-10-21T18:57:26

Got cat puke on your carpet? Dog pee on your couch? No worries, Jolie Kerr has you covered. Tune in for a pet-themed episode of Ask a Clean Person as Jolie is joined by Diana Moskovitz of Deadspin....

Episode 18: Smoke Out from 2015-10-14T15:52:40

So you smell like smoke. Don’t worry, Jolie Kerr is here to help! This weeks episode of Ask a Clean Person is for you, smoker. Tune in as she gives some great odor eliminating tips for getting rid ...

Episode 17: Hockey Talk from 2015-10-07T16:07:32

This week on Ask a Clean Person, host Jolie Kerr is suiting up and heading to the ice with guest Dave Lozo. Dave has covered hockey for NHL.com and Bleacher Report for eight years and he once tried...

Episode 16: Stop Swiffering! from 2015-09-30T15:51:32

Jolie Kerr hates Swiffers. Adam Clark Estes of Gizmodo hates Swiffers. By the time you’re done listening to today’s episode of Ask a Clean Person, you will too. Tune in as they teach you why Swiffe...

Episode 15: Lube & Laundry from 2015-09-23T16:21:23

Got a lube stain on your sheets? Wondering which laundry detergent is the most effective? This week’s episode of Ask a Clean Person is for you! Tune in as host Jolie Kerr is joined by Casey Johnsto...

Episode 14: Cum on my Podcast from 2015-09-16T17:08:56

Jolie Kerr kicks off the fall season of Ask a Clean Person with a doozy of a topic – sex stains. She’s joined by Maureen O’Connor, New York Magazine’s sex columnist and a contributor at The Cut. In...

Episode 13: Someone’s In The Kitchn With Jolie from 2015-08-05T16:03:31

Dirty dishes, sticky stovetops, messy microwaves… This week on Ask a Clean Person, host Jolie Kerr is taking on kitchen disasters with guest Kristin Appenbrink, freelance writer and contributing ed...

Episode 12: Speed Cleaning from 2015-07-29T15:38:02

When is the last time you cleaned your car? Perhaps it’s been a while? Tune in to this week’s Ask a Clean Person as Jolie Kerr welcomes Freddy Hernandez from Jalopnik, where he writes about buying ...

Episode 11: Clean It With Fire from 2015-07-22T15:40:57

Restaurant cleanliness: what do you want to know? What don’t you want to know? This week on Ask a Clean Person, host Jolie Kerr welcomes Daniel Gritzer, Culinary Director at Serious Eats, to the st...

Episode 10: A Moldy, Mildewy Mess from 2015-07-15T15:37:20

This week on Ask a Clean Person, host Jolie Kerr is tackling mold and mildew! With guest Julia Rubin, Features Editor at Racked National, in studio, the two delve deep into the cleverest tricks to ...

Episode 9: It’s the Pits from 2015-07-08T15:31:52

Summer: the word ushers in thoughts of sunshine, the beach, and… pit stains! This week on Ask A Clean Person, host Jolie Kerr welcomes Greg Howard to the show. Greg is a staff writer at Deadspin, w...

Episode 8: Party Foul from 2015-07-01T16:19:03

Did you know that jello won’t set if you add pineapple to it? The fourth of July is right around the corner, so if you’re planning on making jello shots, this information could be particularly vita...

Episode 7: Order Out of Chaos from 2015-06-24T20:34:30

Spring cleaning is a great time to get rid of the useless clutter in your apartment. This week’s episode of Ask a Clean Person will certainly put you in the right mindset to clean your mess. Jolie ...

Episode 6: Stinking Feet & Sinking Heels from 2015-06-17T19:18:56

If you are looking for a podcast about solving your stinky feet problem, you’ve come to the right place. On this week’s episode of Ask a Clean Person, Jolie Kerr is joined by Meredith Haggerty, the...

Episode 5: Crafty Conundrums from 2015-06-10T15:46

Moth infestation in your closet? Somebody glitterbomb you? Well, you’re in luck. This week on Ask a Clean Person, Jolie Kerr and guest Kate McKean discuss these topics at length. Tune in for tips a...

Episode 4: Baby, You’re a Mess! from 2015-06-03T19:46:27

Did your baby make a mess? Need to clean poop stains!? Do you think Lego’s are Satan’s toy? This episode of Ask a Clean Person is for you! This week, Jolie Kerr is joined by Blair Koenig, the autho...

Episode 3: Have Broom, Will Travel from 2015-05-27T15:30:47

Stuck hand washing laundry in Africa for two weeks? Prone to yeast infections? Shampoo bottle breaks in your suitcase? Worse yet – cat pee in your suitcase? Well, you’re in luck. Jolie Kerr and gue...

Episode 2: Much To Do About Noting from 2015-05-20T15:28:11

What does your calendar look like? Is it an app? Google Calendar? A moleskine? Tune in to Ask a Clean Person as host Jolie Kerr and guest Dayna Evans help you navigate the world of daily planning. ...

Episode 1: A Hairy Situation from 2015-05-13T15:34:46

Welcome to Ask A Clean Person, The Podcast! Host Jolie Kerr is a cleaning expert and advice columnist whose weekly column, Ask a Clean Person, appears on Deadspin.com. In this half hour show, Jolie...