Peak Distraction

this week kellie and mariah discuss the book Anatomy: a Love Story by Dana Schwartz. This one is reminiscent of our previous book clubs, and Twilight came up...but Tom Hanks didn’t.  one full year of reading with peak distraction is worth celebrating, and what better way to celebrate than to listen to this week's episode? 🥳🥳🥳 ✨ remember ✨  you're ALWAYS invited to join us for our next...

this week kellie and mariah talk about weird dreams, what vegetable they'd want to be, edible glitter, (inedible) phytoplankton, and travel. even though this is one of their shorter episodes, it's still full of laughs and #friendship. ✨ remember ✨  you're ALWAYS invited to join us for our next book club. our August book club pick is Anatomy: a Love Story by Dana Schwartz. Grab your c...

in this episode, kellie and mariah discuss the book Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. they end up talking about the video games of their childhoods (surprise, they didn’t play a whole lot of call of duty). barbie, polly pocket, and pbs had some great games online when they were younger. kellie is more of a gamer girl and always has been. this could stem from the fact that sh...

in this episode, mariah and kellie discuss all the most recent pop culture scandals. we're not here to name names, but we discuss jonah hill, andrew callaghan, colleen ballinger and hailey bieber. we also discuss the much anticipated release of speak now (taylor's version) and what ice cream represents our personalities. ✨ remember ✨  you're ALWAYS invited to join us for our next boo...

today kellie and mariah find out which stranger things character they are by designing their dream hogwarts dorm room. they also discuss which fictional character would be the worst to road trip with, the hogwarts house they wish they belonged to, and they test verbal description limits and boundaries. honestly, this episode is out of this world good (queue airhorn noise). listen to this episode,...

Whether or not you've read Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, you'll be able to enjoy this episode! kellie and mariah talk about the cooking shows they watch as well as some of their go-to recipes. they also discuss which streaming services are the best and what they would've been like if they were born a woman in the 1960's. Just like the book, this episode is filled with cook...

In this episode, mariah and kellie share embarassing beliefs they held as a child (and possibly way too late into their teens). they also discuss game shows, alexander hamilton, the classic "first day of school" nightmare. you probably know that mariah and kellie are former/current english teachers, and in this episode you'll get to hear a rare tidbit on their early days in the class...

it's official, mariah and kellie are in their rom com era. in this episode, you'll hear mariah and kellie discuss the proposal; all the things they love about it, all the things they didn't remember about it, and all the things that didn't age well. you'll also hear about their favorite rom com tropes, sibling dynamics, mariah's new found love for the fantasy genre, and kel...

Whether or not you've read Finlay Donovan is Killing It, you'll be able to enjoy this episode! kellie and mariah talk about mafia literature and film from The Godfather to that one episode of Modern Family. they list red flags to look out for in potential mob members (all from fictional literature, so don't sue us if they don't work) and discuss where to get your hair cut. Just lik...

in this episode, mariah and kellie discuss everything from musicals and twilight fanfiction to the Heimlich maneuver. they also share facebook statuses from their early teenage years. this episode is a wild ride with tons of topics. tune in, and we can pretty much guarantee you'll feel like you’re chatting with us in your living room. ✨ remember ✨  you're ALWAYS invited to join us for ou...

it's official, mariah and kellie are in their rom com era. in this episode, hear about the new netflix rom com that is most reminiscent of the golden age: Your Place or Mine. you'll also hear personal heartbreak stories and kayaking mishaps. this is the first episode in a new series where peak distraction watches the golden era rom coms and then talks about them on a podcast, among other t...

for this month's book club episode, kellie and mariah are talking all things college: RA life, being a transfer student, professors, and fines. all of these topics come back to one thing: the book Begin Again by Emma Lord. whether you've read it or not, you'll find something to enjoy in this episode. ✨ remember ✨  you're ALWAYS invited to join us for our next book club. our May b...

In this episode, mariah and kellie discuss potential names for a greyhound and their thoughts on the first 8 episodes of love is blind season 4. ✨ remember ✨  you're ALWAYS invited to join us for our next book club. our April book club pick is Begin Again by Emma Lord. Grab a copy of this month's book and support our podcast when you shop our Bookshop! Leave us a voicemail and get featur...

for this month's book club episode, mariah and kellie decided to switch things up. they spend majority of the episode discussing Netlix reality tv shows, road life, and how the midwest is portrayed in media. whether you read the book or not, you'll enjoy these general topics that are related to the book, but not really from the book. If you read the book, stay tuned in until the end for ma...

In this episode, Mariah and Kellie discover the power of robots and AI. Listen to learn about our kryptonite, to discover what a dairy breakfast is, and to find out why we're your favorite podcast (according to a robot). ✨ remember ✨  you're ALWAYS invited to join us for our next book club. our March book club pick is The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez. Grab a copy of this mon...

today kellie and mariah bake cakes with buzzfeed to find out what people like most about them. they also discuss what hot beverage they would be, and their latest media obsessions. listen to this episode, take the quiz for yourself, and then send us a dm on instagram to tell us your results!! here's a link to today's quiz ✨ remember ✨  you're ALWAYS invited to join us for our next bo...

in this book club episode, kellie and mariah talk about The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware. theories and plot twists abound, as well as proof that your hosts are not math & science people.   ✨ remember ✨  you're ALWAYS invited to join us for our next book club. our March book club pick is The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez. Grab a copy of this month's book and support our...

this is the first of three pretty little liars episodes (you're welcome). in this one kellie and mariah talk about the infamous tv show Pretty Little Liars. they also end up revealing why they hate montana 👀 PSA: this episode is full of Pretty Little Liars spoilerzzzzz.  ✨ remember ✨  you're ALWAYS invited to join us for our next book club. our February book club pick is The Woman in Ca...

this episode has something for everyone. we answer the question: how long would kellie or mariah last in a survival situation? we discuss what a cult is, movies that have made us cry, and some of our embarrassing stories. and before you ask:of course tom hanks and twilight come up.  ✨ remember ✨  you're ALWAYS invited to join us for our next book club. our Febuary book club pick is The Woman...

this isn't any old book club episode! kellie and mariah answer life's hard-hitting questions like "are hotdogs sandwiches?" and "should the Twilight saga be considered a fantasy series?" (they did this all without consulting a single buzzfeed quiz.) they do also discuss Dragons of Autumn Twilight, but did they finish it? did they like it? listen along to find the answers to all these questions and...

today kellie and mariah answer the age old question: which New Girl Guy should be your best man? listen to this episode, take the quiz for yourself, and then send us a dm on instagram to tell us your results!! here's a link to today's quiz ✨ remember ✨  you're ALWAYS invited to join us for our next book club. our January book club pick is Dragons of Autumn Twilight by Margaret Weis & Tr...

kellie and mariah had a lot to cover in this episode--reflecting on 2022 and setting goals for 2023 is a tall order, but it was accomplished! in between talking about the past and what's to come, kellie and mariah chat about who they'd want haunting them, fondue, and the types of documentaries they're most likely to watch. happy new year to all you trash dogs and buckaroonies alike! ✨ remember ✨...

in this book club episode, kellie and mariah talk about Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by Jenny Bayliss. these two haven't agreed on a single book so far...will this be the one to change all that? listen in to find out! ✨ remember ✨  you're ALWAYS invited to join us for our next book club. our January book club pick is Dragons of Autumn Twilight by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman. Follow us...

in this episode, mariah and kellie get festive as they discuss the new holiday movie on Netflix, "Falling for Christmas."  ✨ remember ✨  if you're interested in joining us for our December book club, we're reading Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by Jenny Bayliss. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! @peakdistractionpodcast Check us out on anchor.fm https://anchor.fm/peakdistractionpodcastsse...

in this book club episode, we talk about Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li. kellie ends up being pretty cynical and enjoyed some aspects of it, but mariah would go so far as to say she loved it. let us know what you think--our inbox is always open!   ✨ remember ✨  if you're interested in joining us for our next book club, we're reading Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by Jenny Baliss. &nbs...