Do We Love That For You?

Did you love that for us? We’re poolside for a cozy, unfiltered catch-up, and we start with something we don’t want to ignore: you told us the episodes are getting long. We hear you (especially you, Eliza), so we talk about how we’re tightening the runtime without losing the fun parts, and we celebrate a milestone that still makes us laugh a little: we’re just a handful of listens away from 1,000....

Did you love that for us? Someone says they’re pregnant and we instantly do the math. Someone’s kid melts down in a store and suddenly every parent in the aisle has an opinion. That’s the energy we bring with our guest Michaela, Zia’s daughter-in-law, as we bounce between funny family stories and the kind of motherhood talk you only have with people you trust. We start with in-law dynamics that ac...

Did you love that for us? The moment something goes wrong, our brains beg for control. Power goes out mid-show, plans get thrown off, a coworker announces a big change, and suddenly you can feel your body flip into fight-or-flight before you even decide what you think. We talk honestly about that switch, what anxiety feels like in real time, and the difference between being angry and being stuck....

Did you love that for us? “Yepperonies” starts as a total throwaway mistake while we’re recording, and somehow it becomes the most accurate label for our whole vibe. We’re on episode 30, we’re a little slap-happy, and we’re testing new sound effects like kids who just found the toy aisle. If you need a laugh because life feels loud, messy, or just plain annoying, you’ll feel right at home with us...

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Did you love that for us? Your calendar says “almost summer,” but your body says “this Monday has lasted eight days.” We’re coming in hot with end-of-school-year exhaustion, the kind of week that has you walking through the door and announcing, “I plead the fifth,” because there is simply too much to unpack. We talk about why it’s rarely the kids driving the chaos and how adult behavior, missed in...

Did you love that for us? Australia is the one blank spot on our listener map, and we’re taking it personally. So we kick off with a cultural landmine that made us laugh out loud: in the US, “rooting for you” is pure encouragement, but in Australia it can mean something way more committed. From there we lean into the real reason we want Aussie listeners so badly, we genuinely like your culture, yo...

Did you love that for us? Being “done” can be petty, hilarious, and also the healthiest boundary you ever set. We’re celebrating six months of recording and 800 plus downloads, then we jump straight into the real world stuff that’s been testing us lately, including chronic hip pain, the sick day guilt spiral, and a scary heat exhaustion moment that hits right when you think you’re being “responsib...

Did you love that for us? The plan was a simple girls day. The reality was a rainy adventure that somehow included house hunting reconnaissance, thrift store chaos, and a McDonald’s dine in experience so wild it felt like live theater. We start with a quick life update that matters to anyone who uses their voice a lot: Heather hits a huge speech therapy milestone and shares the practical habits th...

Did you love that for us? The fastest way to time travel is a smell, a taste, or a story you haven’t told in years and we hit all three. We start with real life chaos (recording problems, of course) and a very real update on speech therapy and voice health, including the rules that make daily life oddly hard: no throat clearing, no whispering, and taking breaks before your voice goes rough. If you...

Did you love that for us? May the Fourth brings out the best kind of chaos in our house, so we lean all the way in and treat Star Wars like the life language it is. We start with a quick real-life moment about speech therapy and why tone and inflection can flip the meaning of a phrase, then we jump lightspeed into the galaxy that basically raised us. Childhood memories, collecting habits, and the...

Did you love that for us? Spring is supposed to feel fresh, but sometimes it just feels like sneezing, pressure headaches, and waiting for the trees to finally wake up. We get real about what spring looks like where we live, why allergy season can hit so hard, and how the weather can mess with your body in ways that are hard to explain until you start tracking it. We also go deep on sleep, from ch...

Did you love that for us? Your brain is certain… right up until someone shows you the logo, the movie quote, or the spelling and suddenly you’re arguing with reality. We start with a little behind-the-scenes chaos, a big thank-you for our growing listen count, and a shoutout to UMcanny Sons Comics for hitting their own milestone and building a fun community around comics and card shows. From there...

Did you love that for us? Repetition can be comfort, comedy, or a full-blown relationship trigger, and we get into all three. We talk about repetitive behavior through the lens of autism awareness month, why repeating yourself can be necessary for neurodiversity and support needs, and why it feels totally different when someone hears you and still makes you say it again. We also share the boundary...

Did you love that for us? Autism Awareness Month gets real when you hand the mic to someone who lives it. We’re joined by our guest Johnny, with Nicole chiming in, for a warm, funny, detail-rich conversation about how autism, family support, and special interests can grow into creativity, confidence, and community. Johnny doesn’t just tell us what he likes, he shows us how he builds: a Lion King “...

Did you love that for us? 548 downloads in 18 weeks might not sound flashy, but to us it’s proof that real people are pressing play and sticking around. We start by celebrating the win, then immediately run into the reality of showing up when life is loud and my voice literally isn’t. From cancelled travel plans to forced quiet, we talk about choosing health, protecting your energy, and letting “r...

Did you love that for us? A chatbot named Chandler told us “Sure” and then immediately asked what it was doing, where it was, and whether it was even in Vermont. That tiny AI meltdown turns into a bigger, funnier, and honestly useful conversation about how we use AI chatbots in real life, why they can feel human even when they are not, and the simple guardrails that keep “helpful” from becoming fr...

Did you love that for us? We start with a simple question that turns into a whole identity story: where did Star get her name, and why does she use it for her artwork? From there, the conversation does what we do best, follow the funniest, strangest thread until it becomes a full-on tour through 80s nostalgia. We talk The Lost Boys, Ferris Bueller, The Breakfast Club, Labyrinth, Fright Night, Nigh...

Did you love that for us? What if your best habits are the ones you never notice? We kick off by hunting down the quiet routines that make life easier—like the partner who won’t touch coffee until the morning meds are done, the five-second door ritual that resets the evening, and the pets who sprint to the fridge the second the TV clicks off. Those little anchors matter more than we think, and nam...

Did you love that for us? First impressions aren’t neutral. A name tag, a memory, a song lyric—our brains connect dots that aren’t always fair. We dive into the messy truth of name association and the quiet ways it shapes how we greet someone new. With plenty of laughs and a few “please don’t be that person” moments, we explore how to pause the story in our heads and meet people as they are. From...

Did you love that for us? Two friends in the same room, no filter, and a stack of topics that actually matter. We kick off with the question most adults tiptoe around: can your best friend have other best friends? We talk about security, boundaries, and why the healthiest relationships don’t need permission slips. From marriages that model trust to friend circles that don’t compete, we ditch the d...

Did you love that for us? A handmade K–12 Valentine box, retro cards, and wobbly kid handwriting spark a bigger question: what everyday rituals make us feel known? We kick off with laughter and a throwback love note, then follow the thread into kitchens where family history lives—Irish pasty pie with scratch crusts, Italian comfort, German staples, and Indonesian classics like nasi goreng taught b...

Did you love that for us? Ever used a fake name at a bar and felt a little guilty about it? We flip that script and show how “bar names” are less about pretending and more about protecting—practical boundaries for women navigating crowded rooms, pushy strangers, and the instant-find world of social media. From there, we broaden the lens: what it means for Gen X and beyond to actively lift up young...

Did you love that for us? Ever notice how protection can look like a hundred different tiny choices? We swap stories that start with a kicked bar stool at Starbucks and land on a deeper truth: real friendship is knowing when to slide the third chair away, when to step between someone you love and a brewing problem, and when to check a friend’s face and ask the question they’re avoiding. If love is...

Did you love that for us? Ever wonder how a single word can flip the mood of a whole conversation? We bring Leon, our son-in-law and longtime listener, into the studio for a warm, fast-moving hangout that spans family dynamics, regional quirks, and the tiny choices that define everyday life. From Florida sunshine to New York winters, we trace the path of a marriage that found its rhythm through tr...