Don't Make It Weird

Two amateur authors and amateur humans—Daniel and Dina—discuss all things writing and books, and re-tell chaotic life adventures from cults to exes that think they’re horses. We’ve got you covered in this comedic and sarcastic, life-centered podcast. Follow us as we fail to not make it weird.

Don't Make It Weird is a arts podcast hosted by Daniel Quigley & Dinasaurus, with 128 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Daniel Quigley & Dinasaurus hosts Don't Make It Weird, a arts show with 128 episodes published.

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  Episode #128

  The One With The Raptor Button

  Jun 15, 20261h 16mS4

  <p>The gang is finally back.</p><p>After a long hiatus (thanks, Daniel), Don't Make It Weird returns with a fresh start, a new hotline, a new recurring writing segment, and enough moonshine to make everyone question their life choices.</p><p>This week:</p><p>• Daniel publicly grovels for forgiveness<br/>• Dina explains why pandas might be a government-sponsored bamboo management program<br/>• The crew debuts the new Don't Make It Weird Hotline<br/>• Smash or Pass: Fortnite Edition gets surprisingly uncomfortable<br/>• Dina shares the story of the former cult rival who attempted to sabotage her wedding<br/>• The...

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  Episode #125

  The One Where Dina Learns What an Orgasm Is

  Dec 2, 20251h 22mS3

  <p>Episode 125: The One Where Dina Learns What an Orgasm Is</p><p>Welcome back to Don’t Make It Weird, your comedy, storytelling, and absolute-chaos podcast for humans BY humans. This week… oh boy. Dina accidentally uncovers the TRUE meaning of “orgasm” at age 10, and we go on a journey together.</p><p>PLUS:</p>Reboot Roulette: Daniel reboots The Bible into a Mad Max sex comedy starring Kevin Hart and The Rock. Titanic: Space Opera Edition: Dina invents a whole new novel mid-episode. Creepy Voicemails: Whispering, ghost-cum, and Daniel begging the audience for deranged messages. The Baby Foreskin Bed: The mo...

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  Episode #124

  The One With K.T. Carlisle

  Nov 24, 20251h 48mS3

  <p>This week we welcome the incredible <b>KT Carlisle</b>, author of the YA paranormal thriller <b>I Know What I Saw</b>. KT takes us through Bigfoot country, emotional survival, found family, horror folklore, and how growing up in rural Vermont shaped her storytelling. We also get deep, chaotic, and occasionally unhinged (Bigfoot erotica, anyone?).</p><p><b>In this episode:</b><br/> • Farewell to Sink Pickle<br/> • Dina’s cult paintball eye-trauma incident<br/> • Bigfoot stories & cryptid folklore<br/> • Why KT moved 30+ times<br/> • Tornado survival & the anxiety of sirens<br/> • YA writing, trauma representation, & emotional honesty<br/> • The pow...

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  Episode #123

  The One With The $3000 Manicure

  Jun 10, 20251h 3mS3

  <p>This week on Don't Make It Weird, we're sipping on gin & juice (thanks Snoop), discussing whether Daniel’s hands are bisexual, and playing a brand new game—Book Title or Bullshit! Dina drops some spicy updates on Ryan Reynolds, and Sean gets tricked into trying melon-flavored regret. We also talk about LitRPGs, self-pub Patreon domination, and how a simple manicure nearly destroyed Dina's finances.</p><p><b>In This Episode</b>:</p>Taste test: Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre’s Gin & Juice cocktailsShower Thought: Are all hands bisexual?Dina’s TikTok Conspiracy Corner: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, and shady PR spinsGam...

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  Episode #122

  The One With Line Dancing & Blow

  Jun 3, 20251h 23mS3

  <p>From princess flasks to TikTok conspiracies and stolen rocks, this episode is absolute chaos in the best way.</p><p>🎉 What’s inside:</p>Drinking games & offhand chaosDina’s theory that Gen Z TikTok is AI-generatedA Neopets sponsorship pitchThe wildest “line dancing & blow” story you've never heardDaniel & Dina try to become Synchronicity Sages in Mind ReadersSean teaches Dina about the legendary meme “ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US”And this week’s Cringey Copulation excerpt... is somehow worse than usual<p>Support the show</p><p>Daniel's website: https://dumps4danq.com<br/>Dina's website: https://dinasaurusd.com<br/><br/>You can...

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