In this episode Roo and Aimee dive into the surprisingly intense emotions that some men have about parking. Parallel parking, backing into spaces, judging other people’s parking jobs — somehow it’s all tied to masculinity. Roo and Aimee attempt to unpack why a slightly crooked parking job can trigger a full internal crisis for certain guys. Is it pride? Is it territorial instinct? Is it just dads everywhere whispering “you can do better than that”?

Roo also shares a recent moment of confusion when she thought she heard the iconic Twitter notification sound… only to realize it was actually a bird outside her house. The real twist? The podcast now has 20 followers, so honestly it could have gone either way. Roo is choosing to believe the bird might have been a fan.

Meanwhile, Roo continues her ongoing battle with a broken closet door that refuses to stay upright. Despite knowing it’s unstable, she keeps accidentally knocking it over with her butt while walking by. At this point the door is less a piece of furniture and more a recurring character in her daily life.

Intro and outro music titled Gimme That Jazz by Music for Plants.

Original Art by Kicking Cones.

This week in the fort Roo recounts her recent visit to a Moroccan spa where she was scrubbed from head to toe by a lady without being able to communicate much because of a language barrier. Roo is still unsure what the proper etiquette is when someone you just met is aggressively exfoliating you and gently cradling you at the same time.

Meanwhile, Aimee shares her long-standing issue with tropical fruit. Mango, papaya, guava — her mouth simply does not understand what is happening. She insists it’s not a personality flaw, but a legitimate sensory problem where her brain cannot decide if the fruit is delicious, suspicious, or actively trying to confuse her. Roo argues that this is a psychological and cultural issue, while Aimee maintains that tropical fruit simply has “too many vibes.”

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Intro and outro music titled Gimme That Jazz by Music for Plants.

Artwork by Kicking Cones.

Aimee’s mic died on location in Bimini, so there is a part 2 episode with all the cruise ship shenanigans!! The duo recap dressing as crustaceans and bananas, communicating on vacation, and how Roo turns into a vacation-maxing dad when she's on a trip.

Credits:

Artwork - Kicking Cones

Florida Comedy Collective: https://www.floridacomedycollective.com/

Florida Comedy Collective (FCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting comedic arts in Florida. FCC provides a platform for comedians to showcase their talent and connect with audiences across the state. FCC's mission is to foster a vibrant and inclusive comedy community that celebrates creativity and humor

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Roo and Aimee are talking to you ON LOCATION in Bimini. This is Aimee's first cruise and she recounts the most intense day of the sailing. The day starts with Roo going full dad mode on vacation, then involves jumping down waterfalls, and finally Scarlet Night where hard-shelled antics ensue. Then, our mics die. Bu that's what happens when you leave the pillow fort! There's no chargers, but that's okay because in the end we have friendship, and friendship continues into the next episode.

Credits:

Artwork - Kicking Cones

Music - Gimme That Jazz by Music for Plants

Florida Comedy Collective: https://www.floridacomedycollective.com/

Florida Comedy Collective (FCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting comedic arts in Florida. FCC provides a platform for comedians to showcase their talent and connect with audiences across the state. FCC's mission is to foster a vibrant and inclusive comedy community that celebrates creativity and humor

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Welcome back to the fort! In this episode Roo and Aimee discuss the dangers of doing something as simple as walking the dog. Roo shares the harrowing tale of a recent fall that resulted in spilled coffee, wounded pride, and a body that is apparently no longer built for sudden contact with the pavement. She insists she’s fine but also may never emotionally recover from losing the coffee.

Meanwhile, Aimee grapples with a very modern dilemma: wanting to talk about the Bad Bunny halftime show with her non-white friends but also not wanting to be the well-meaning white lady who turns someone’s group chat into a cultural anthropology discussion. She debates whether asking thoughtful questions is allyship or just deeply awkward.

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Intro and outro music titled Gimme That Jazz by Music for Plants.

We are back with a new episode of Pillow Fort! In this episode Roo and Aimee talk about movies that revise history like when Quentin Tarantino pretends that WWII and the Manson Murders happened completely differently. Aimee mentions that she's confused as to why vampires were not in Daniel Day Lewis's Abraham Lincoln movie.

Aimee shared gripes about vaping and Roo feels strongly about it. Sure, this part of the episode fails the Bechdel test but it's OUR LIFE. Roo is also hypocritical because she is always fiending for a cigarette. Aimee thinks Winston's smell like farts.

Florida Comedy Collective: https://www.floridacomedycollective.com/

Florida Comedy Collective (FCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting comedic arts in Florida. FCC provides a platform for comedians to showcase their talent and connect with audiences across the state. FCC's mission is to foster a vibrant and inclusive comedy community that celebrates creativity and humor

Bob Voyage: https://www.bobvoyagetravel.com/

Ever wanted to go on a Virgin Voyage but you want a little guidance? Bob Voyage is here for you!

Mention “PILLOWFORT” for $100 of bonus onboard credit (Sailor Loot) for any cabin type booked by July 31. Excludes base fares and Lock-It-In rates – contact Bob Voyage Travel for more information.

Intro and outro music titled Gimme That Jazz by Music for Plants.

In the season finale episode, award-winning-writer-producer-strategist-creator-standup-storyteller-multihyphenate Lynn Harris visits the fort! Harris is the founder of Gold Comedy, which is a comedy school, professional network, and content studio where women + non-binary folks grow their comedy careers and creative side hustles, build powerful communities, and make funny stuff. Rachel Dratch is an advisor, and Gold Comedy guests + mentors have included Margaret Cho, Rachel Bloom, Patti Harrison, Paula Pell, Bridget Everett, Judy Gold, Ashley Nicole Black, Murray Hill, and staffers from The Daily Show, SNL, A Black Lady Sketch Show, Broad City, Search Party, Inside Amy Schumer, and more.

The trio chat about being the change you want to see in your comedy scene, roller and ice skating, dealing with bad lighting, and finding your people! Make sure to check out this episode and make sure to visit https://goldcomedy.com/!

This week in the fort, tensions run high when Aimee and Roo kick things off arguing about drinking the night before—but harmony is quickly restored once Roo reveals her freshly straightened, impossibly shiny hair. (She’s found the magic of the flat iron.) Mid-episode, Roo’s boyfriend delivers an actual sushi boat, leading the duo into a deep dive on the miracle and menace of sushi: one bite is bliss, the next could be regret.

Meanwhile, Aimee gets a little emotional—it’s the first year her kid didn’t want to trick-or-treat with her. Roo and Aimee reminisce about the highs and horrors of their own childhood Halloweens, from the best candy hauls to the worst costume disasters.

It’s funny, heartfelt, and just a little raw—don’t miss this one, especially since it’s the second-to-last episode of the season!