2 Girls on a Bench the Podcast

Ep. 56 Snackbook Connection Welcome to the bench! We are two frustrated writers with no time to write. How to procrastinate now? In addition to the podcast, we have many techniques! Snacks, travel stories, random-ness, etc. Not to mention day jobs and kids! Today we read our April #BenchWriteClub submissions and dive into #snackbook nostalgia with Mr. Peanut!   APRIL #BENCHWRITECLUB SUBMISSIONS BY...

Ep. 55 Steve the Devil Roommate? Welcome to the bench! We are two longtime friends and writing partners, putting off our projects to write reboots of random films… Laundry and pillows seem to distract us today, along with a satanic writing prompt. But hey, we wrote something! And yes, we are still talking about Ted Danson and Steve Guttenberg and also Paul Rudd. Deal with it! QUESTION: Do you want...

Ep. 54 Donut Reboot Time Welcome to the bench! We are two longtime friends and writing partners, putting off our projects to write reboots of random films… well, at least this month. Today we announce the April #BenchWriteClub and explain how to open crescent rolls. We’ve decided we are the food truck of podcasts, follow us if you can and you’ll always get something good. Today’s diagram of distra...

Ep. 53 Bench Wine and a Baby Welcome to the bench! We are two longtime friends and writing partners, wearing foil hats broadcasting from our basement. Ok, you got us, we don’t have a basement. We do guarantee a rollercoaster ride of weirdness. AND we have BENCH wine! Today our diagram of distraction includes an upcoming remake of Three Men and a Baby. Who is the Ted Danson of today?? No really, pl...

Ep. 52 Saucy Puffs Yo – we’re hungry where’s those Cheetos at? Welcome to the bench! We are two longtime friends and writing partners, occasionally writing and always chatting about our favorite snacks. Today we are staying out of the bell jar, snacking on weird puffy snacks, and talking about shows that make us forget our woes. That rhymed. Also, even though we are curious about Tom Selleck, we s...

Ep. 51 Limericks and Cassava Chips Podcasting is truly the best So what if some think us a pest We sit on our bench Behave like a wench And end with a song in good jest! Thank you to our March #Benchlings for the fabulous Limericks! Head to https://www.sunshinesummit.live to catch all the streams from the Sunshine Summit 2019! BENCH BUSINESS: If you review us, email your address for a sticker! Bon...

Ep. 50 Surviving the Plague Oh man, did we miss our BENCH! We’ve been through some crazy sickness. Fingers crossed we have put in our time for the year. Please, no more! Today we finally read our February #BenchWriteClub entries and announce our March challenge. We also catch up on all the shows we binged while sick, ramble and munch on snacks. Lot's to download on this episode as we play catch up...

Ep. 49 FLASHBACK Gaggle of Todds Welcome to the bench! We are OUT SICK! But we still wanted to bring you something from the bench – so here’s some outtakes, and a FLASHBACK to the story of Tricia’s stalker in the 90s. How did we not die? Plus, the entire episode has been digitally remastered with extras, boo-yaah! You can still get 15% off from Shari until 2/28 – code BENCHLING! Take 15% Off a Psy...

Ep. 48 Podiversary!   Welcome to the bench! We are bringing our britches to the table today to celebrate our PODIVERSARY! Lots of sale valentine candy, lots of red wine and we even do a writing prompt! Thank you for making this such a great experience, we love being part of the PODCAST FAMILY and PODFIX Network along with you amazing creators and listeners! SHOUTOUTS to @SunPowerPod   @epicfilmguy...

Ep. 47 List of Psychic Things Welcome to the bench! Today we are chatting bench tattoos, our upcoming Pod-iversary, frozen desserts  and kidney stones… We also bring you Part 2 of our interview with Shari, our friend, spiritual advisor, and beauty guru. We are picking up on her story as a Psychic Medium, as she talks about ways we can all ask for help and guidance from the universe. We need that!...

Ep. 46 Makeup and Mediums Welcome to the bench! We are two longtime friends and writing partners, occasionally writing and always chatting about our favorite snacks. We had a really good reason to procrastinate this week – a GUEST! It’s our honor to introduce you to Shari, our friend, spiritual advisor, and beauty expert! Oh, and she’s a Psychic Medium! How to get a reading or makeup from Shari –...

Ep 45 #BenchWriteClub Chrispiracy It’s Bench Write Club time! Thank you all for submissions. You sent quite a variety and we thoroughly enjoyed reading them! In this episode we have a ton of coffee and become omnipotent – ok, not really… Oh and we really think there’s a Chrispiracy going around at the #Podfix Network! Help out Drew @ReelFeelsPod  (Reel Feels Promo mid episode): Reel Feels Recovery...

Ep. 44 Bench Retreat Welcome to the bench! BREAKING NEWS! Siana has been found – after a snack ransom, she’s back! We decided to take our bench on the road and head to the ocean, and we take you with us! The sound may be a bit wonky – as we are testing our new mobile equipment in various locations, even a pub! Check out our new sponsor Seat Giant ! Use the code BENCH to receive 5% off of your next...

Ep. 43 Benchling Invasion Welcome to the bench! Siana is missing! Instead a benchling has invaded her spot on the show. Join in to hear about Dr. Suess, in addition to a Suess inspired writing prompt. And there may be a few fart jokes. Check out our new sponsor Seat Giant ! Use the code BENCH to receive 5% off of your next order. BENCH BUSINESS: Shout out to @LadyPodSquad  and get your own cool me...

Ep. 42 Beets & Scary Dolls Welcome to the bench! We are two longtime friends and writing partners, occasionally writing and always chatting about our favorite snacks, and possibly unicorn poop. We may not be getting carded, but we are writing… mostly, or maybe eating beets. Be sure to submit your #BenchWriteClub prompt responses by 1/11/19! And if you know where Pipila went, please tell us!!!! Mar...

Ep. 41 List Hard! Welcome to the bench! We are two longtime friends and writing partners, occasionally writing and always chatting about our favorite snacks. Today, in addition to snacks, we got crabs (TO EAT) for Siana’s bday, we got lists and we got resolutions! Happy 2019 everyone! Shoutouts: Promo by @juleshannaford  – Find her here: hongkongconfidential.net @HWPpodcast    for ghost stories at...

Ep. 40 Better with Butter It’s the most wonderful time of the year… more stress than ever before, so that means we need BUTTER! We have our own holiday party on the bench, with day drinking, snacks and writing prompts. It’s epic! Remember, keep calm and put some butter on it!! BENCH BUSINESS: Shoutout #BenchWriteClub from @frigay13  New PATRON: Kelly!! #WriteItBitch Promo by @boobiepodcast  /  boo...

Ep. 39 Mimosa Party for One It’s time for a birthday on the bench! Tricia celebrates her birthday with some hot stone adventures brought to you by Siana. We’ve got some touching mail to share, chocolate to eat and a nickname to discuss (#LaverneandShirley). This is our December #BenchWriteClub episode, so listen for all the awesome contributions! #BENCHBIRTHDAY For our December birthday we are sti...

Ep. 38 FLASHBACK to Free Cheese To kick off December we want to share a flashback episode, where not only do we List Hard, we also have a bit of nostalgia about the free cheese at 7-11… ah the good ol’ days! Oh, and we work on a list of how to make serial killers loveable… fun stuff! #BENCHBIRTHDAY For our December birthday we are still collecting donations for the Ventura County Community Foundat...

Ep. 37 It’s all about the food We are back. Well, we never left! We continue into our month of food, and dive deep into our love of all things edible. Except human flesh… yeah guys, it gets weird. Also - we wanna know what you listeners should be called – Benchlings? Benchlots? Benchies? Think about it… and while your thinking – check out the #BENCHWRITECLUB Prompt – Due Saturday 12/1 - DO IT! #BE...

Ep. 36 Days of the Week This is a throwback episode we recorded before the wildfires in CA, which is why we are still talking about Halloween and why we seem surprised that Thanksgiving is coming so fast. However, we thought we’d still release it, for your holiday listening enjoyment. Please let us know if you agree with Tricia’s red peanut M&M theory. And watch out for our month elitist a-hole ra...

Ep. 35 Fires and Evacuation It’s been quite a week, but we are safe in California, after a lot of stress. We wanted to check in and share some resources for donating if you want to give support. We also believe humor is healing, especially for us! Also - be excellent to each other! Donations to the families of the Borderline Shooting – https://vccf.org Need something REALLY simple to do that would...

Ep. 34 Bench Origin Inception Welcome to the bench! We are two longtime friends and writing partners, occasionally writing and always chatting about our favorite snacks and/or drinks. Sometimes we can’t think of words until it’s too late… but we do have an origin story based out of Wisconsin! We aren’t afraid to admit, we don’t know the correct pronunciation of Worcester. In this episode we also h...

Ep33 Scary Tales #BenchWriteClub #AlltheHorror Welcome to our last #AllTheHorror collaboration on the bench! Tonight, cuddle up with some hot cocoa (or maybe something stronger…) around the fire – it’s time for scary tales that may keep you up tonight. We’ve invited a few #BenchWriteClub members to submit stories – and they certainly delivered! If you like what we do here, please consider leaving...

Ep 32 Mel Brooks and the Banshees #AlltheHorror Welcome to #AllTheHorror on the bench! Today we are joined by Melissa of the Brook Reading Podcast (@BrookReadingPod ). Together we tackle a bit of Ray Bradbury, a writing prompt that elicits very different responses from each of us, and some more candy #snackbook fun! If you like what we do here, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. If you re...