2 Girls on a Bench the Podcast

Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. Today we read your limericks and a few of our own for the March #BenchWriteClub! Join us as we drift in and out of consciousness… on the bench.   Promo for the 5th Annual Livestream for the Cure , led by the amazing Nick (also of Mr. Nikoli’s Kitchen ) coming in May – here are the details !   #Ben...

Ep. 104 Bet Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. Today we figure out which Golden Girl we are, talk dirty keto (our new night club), have an leprechaun/elf chat, and make plans for so much corned beef. The March #BenchWriteClub is due on 3/20 – a Limerick about COVID (email us 2girlsonabench@gmail.com).   THIS SATURDAY 3/20 – we will...

Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. Today we have a lot of nuts, you may even say it’s an embarrassment of riches… if you are Siana. We promise to continue to give you content and we are crazy, but that’s all normal.   St. Patrick’s day is coming – we will be on FB LIVE!   Promo for the Podfix Network – give our network a listen on...

Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. This episode is also delayed but hopefully worth it. We talk about our screenplay issues when it comes to the timing, spend waaaay too much time researching ‘As Seen On TV’ commercials from the 90s, which of course leads back to some lovely bell pepper memories. Then we lose our minds over some so...

Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench and it’s our very late January episode. January started with a bang and then came some audio issues, but we thought it was still worth putting out. Listen as our idealism (ha!) takes a holiday.   Join our #Benchlings group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/2girlsonabench Twitter: @2girlsonabenc...

Ep. 100 Gobble Gobble Write Club Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench and it’s our 100th episode! It’s a writing podcast, about friendship, snacks, sometimes Bill Murray and today is our November #BENCHWRITECLUB. Come for the laughs, stay for the prompts! Thank you so much for listening, we love you.   On 11/26, Thanksgiving, we will...

Ep. 99 Wind Beneath Our Wings Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and thank you for all the support for our Bench Gives Back Livestream. It was incredible! Now, it’s time for some shrimp and a #BenchWriteClub for November, brought to you by our #Benchling and pal, Bret-Jordan (@bjkdrvr8).   WRITE CLUB DUE 11/22 by 1pm PT / 4pm ET Include the following phrase: “that i...

Ep. 98 Bench Gives Back and Chips Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we LIVESTREAM on the bench! It’s HERE, the week before our livestream to raise money for to find a cure for Epilepsy at the BENCH GIVES BACK. So many guests this Saturday, 11/7! Today we talk about all that and a few bags of chips.   BENCH GIVES BACK: We will be LIVE on 11/7, 10am-10pm PT, here...

Ep. 97 Spooky Bench Treats Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. Today is a busy show! We saved a TON of candy from our Dutch and Russian snackcrates to try today. Then we talk with Lori Bonfiglio, an Epilepsy Foundation volunteer, who has an amazing journey to share. Finally, we have our October #BenchWriteClub entries – they are spo...

Ep. 96 Mr. Nikolis and Psycho Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench, we procrastinate on the bench and it’s #ALLTHEHORROR time on the bench. We are joined by our dear friend Nick of @NikolisKitchen , to discuss the classic film Psycho. Be sure to follow @AlltheHorror18 so you stay up to date with all the great content or go grab some #AlltheHorror merch – all proceeds...

Ep. 95 The Omen II with Drew Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench, we procrastinate on the bench and it’s #ALLTHEHORROR time on the bench. We are joined by our friend Drew Hallum from @ReelFeelsPod and other shenanigans to discuss The Omen II – just in time for Halloween! Be sure to follow @AlltheHorror18 so you stay up to date with all the great content or go grab so...

Ep. 94 Slurpee Death Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench, we procrastinate on the bench and we had to take a break on the bench... It was an unexpected hiatus and we missed you all! We announce the #BENCHWRITECLUB, due 10/16, our Livestream #BenchGivesBack for Epilepsy research, and talk WAY too much about lotion. There are some bad Russian accents….   WRITE CLUB DUE...

Ep. 93 Vodka Slushy Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench, we procrastinate on the bench and sorry we’ve been gone for a while... It was an unexpected hiatus and we missed you all! We announce the #BENCHWRITECLUB, due 10/16. Lots of fun times coming – see all the info below.   WRITE CLUB DUE 10/16 Start your story with a sentence that is genuinely happy and upbeat, no...

Ep. 92 Siana’s Extraordinary Playlist Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench, we procrastinate on the bench and Siana plays Tricia music on the bench. Today we read our June #BENCHWRITECLUB entries, and yes, there will be accents!   BENCH BUSINESS: Donate to Tawny here: GoFundMe:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/tawny-amp-george-platis-medical-bills Facebook Event Page:  htt...

Ep. 91 Off the rails BONUS Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack with a Swedish accent on the bench (for you #Hammer), and we procrastinate on the bench. Today we didn’t really write, we more did that silly thing you do when you talk and show people pictures on a podcast… that’s why this is a bonus episode! Siana says it’s “the worst audio ever.” Enjoy.   BENCH BUSINESS: Donate to...

Ep. 90 Disappointing Popcorn Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench, we procrastinate on the bench and we are still somehow talking about #benchmermaids. Today we use Siana’s #FuckthisShit journal for a bit of inspiration. We also announce the #BENCHWRITECLUB – it’s a doozy, get ready, due to 2girlsonabench@gmail.com  by 6/26. And don't forget about #TriciasExtraordinar...

Ep. 89 Christine Blackburn tells us stories! Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench, we procrastinate on the bench and we talk about #benchmermaids. Just roll with it. Today we have a very special guest, Christine Blackburn – the QUEEN of storytelling! We are so honored that she joined us and even participated in a #writingprompt. Listen now to hear the naked motorcycle...

Ep. 88 Letting the days go by Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. We talk about Popeye, Tom Hatten (if you know who that is, you are our people), Fred Willard (RIP!), Killer Sofa (seriously, tell us if you liked it) and revisit the days of the week, quarantine style. Now, get off your butts and do #BenchWriteClub NOW!   LIVESTREAM f...

Ep. 87 Red Red Wine Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. This episode is very late, but don’t worry, we have some decent excuses. Especially with kids and homeschooling and work and so on and so on….   BENCH BUSINESS: PROMO for the 4th Annual Livestream for the Cure – we will be there on May 28th with @epicfilmguys KILLER SOFA – List...

Ep. 86 Peep Wars Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. This episode is a week late, but, much like all of you, this new lifestyle is creating a sort of chaos around everything. Especially with kids and homeschooling and the realization that this is our new normal for a very…. long… time… So, are you #TeamMarshmallow? Or do you want to...

Ep. 85 Abductions Only Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. It’s time for the #RandomWriteClub and we promise, you won’t be sorry! We break out the apocalypse snacks and they are not great. Also, if you can give blood, please sign up, link below! Stay safe, sane and healthy our dear, dear Benchlings!   #BenchWriteClub contributors: @...

Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench… and we’re spending our lock down podcasting more! This bonus episode is a mini episode on the Podfix Network, a great group of shows we are part of. Check them all out at https://podfixnetwork.com/ . For the month of March, there’s new content every day!   Join our #Benchlings group on Facebook! h...

Ep. 83 Medical Tongs Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench… and we’re spending our lock down writing – join us! It’s time for #RandomWriteClub – there are 3 writing prompts in this episode – send your reply to 2girlsonabench@gmail.com whenever, and we’ll share it. Since the world is a ball pit right now why not spend it writing, what e...

Ep. 82 Podiversary - The Lost Episode Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench… and we’ve been doing it for 2 YEARS, and somehow, we still have audio and technical issues that cause delays… Thanks for sticking with us!   TEAM LEESEY Epilepsy walk info – Postponed til November, but you can still donate! https://epilepsyfoundation.donordriv...

Ep. 81 Write Club Serenade Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench… and we’ve been doing it for 2 YEARS! What?? AND a plethora of new writing submissions thanks to our #Sharpie Kayla! It’s time for some major kazoo action ;) Gotta #snackdiddy? Send it over!   February #BenchWriteClub submissions: @KaylaStorytella (Kayla #Sharpie) @maddie...