Doing the Most with Scarlet and Mitchell

Building a chicken coop sounded like a fun weekend project… until it wasn’t. This week, Scarlet and Mitchell are fresh off several exhausting days of construction as they finally finish their backyard chicken coop and move the flock into their new home. Along the way, they discover that chickens aren’t exactly known for following instructions, debate future homesteading projects,...

Mitchell and Scarlet are back for another episode of  Doing the Most , and true to form, they start with a simple conversation about raspberry sherbet and somehow end up exploring ADHD, hyperfocus, gardening obsession, medication names nobody can pronounce, and the growing list of projects taking over their lives. The episode begins with a surprisingly passionate debate about whether it&#8217...

After a short break, Scarlet and Mitchell are back with an episode that proves life never really slows down. From surprise backyard chickens and first-year homesteading lessons to frustrating neighbors and Oregon driving habits, this episode is packed with the everyday chaos that comes with doing the most. Along the way, they discuss flexibility, aging, forgotten childhood memories, gardening adve...

In this episode of  Doing the Most , Scarlet and Mitchell wander through one of their classic kitchen-table conversations, covering everything from ASMR rabbit holes to accidental squirrel warfare, backyard gardening ambitions, and the sobering math of financial independence. What starts with a discussion about oddly satisfying videos quickly turns into a neighbor confession, a garden update, and...

This week, Scarlet and Mitchell are back in the studio navigating everything from Oregon’s aggressively uninspiring weather to the surprising emotional impact of heart emojis on Microsoft Teams. It’s a cozy chaos episode featuring five cats, double-digit vacuum ownership, and a public debate on whether dogs belong in restaurants (spoiler: it depends… a lot). Somewhere between jury duty dreams and...

Welcome back to  Doing the Most ! Mitchell and Scarlet hit the big 3-0… barely. Between shifting sunlight, unfinished house projects, and existential debates about flavored coffee, this episode is a beautifully chaotic slice of real life. If you’ve ever owned a home, started a “quick project,” or questioned your life choices in the coffee aisle… this one’s for you. 🧠 Episode Highlights 🛠️  T...

This week, Scarlet and Mitchell wander from ginger beer reviews to existential time audits—with a pit stop at Costco’s sample aisle (arguably the most dramatic place in retail). What starts as a casual chat about feeling “off” turns into a surprisingly deep exploration of how we spend our time… and why it never quite feels like enough. 🛒 In This Episode: The Costco Sample Social Experiment™ Why d...

This week, we’re going old school—no cameras, just conversation. What starts as a story about a surprise DJ controller purchase quickly spirals into something deeper: the gap between who we  think  we’ll be when we buy something… and who we actually are once it’s sitting in the corner collecting dust. We unpack the “DJ Deck Effect”—that universal experience of buying into a vision of our...

In this episode of  Doing the Most , Mitchell and Scarlet spiral through clutter, change, grocery store anxiety, toxic masculinity, existential dread, and… toenails. Yes. Toenails. What starts as a reflection on a year of “maybe we should move” energy turns into a deeper conversation about stuff, memory, boundaries, emotional labor, and the repetitive tasks that quietly drain us. It’s thoughtful....

In this episode, Mitchell and Scarlet return with classic  Doing The Most  energy: slightly tired, heavily caffeinated (tea counts), and fully prepared to unpack everyday absurdities. What begins with cozy restaurant observations spirals into backyard wildlife diplomacy and eventually lands in a full investigative breakdown of… hospital pillows. Yes. Pillows. From overheard restaurant feedback nob...

Mitchell and Scarlet are back for Episode 25, marking just over a year of  Doing the Most . This episode trades chaos for contemplation as the conversation turns toward time, clutter, consumerism, work, purpose, and the quiet urge to live with more intention… even while surrounded by piles, guitars, and a suspicious number of Uno decks. With a literal timer ticking, the two attempt to do&#160...

In Episode 24 of  Doing the Most , Mitchell and Scarlet settle in for a long, winding, very familiar conversation about clutter, Costco misadventures, food opinions that spark debate, and the constant tension between wanting a simpler life while continuing to do… the most. This episode blends everyday chaos, thoughtful reflections, and plenty of restaurant talk, with moments that feel funny, hones...

What started as a casual New Year’s Day recording turned into an accidental one-year reflection on habits, holidays, clutter, burnout, and the strange little rituals of adult life. Mitchell and Scarlet look back at how much has changed since Episode 1 and what stubbornly hasn’t. The result is a cozy, chaotic, and painfully relatable conversation about tea journeys, stuff accumulation, hospital cul...

In this deeply personal, wildly meandering, and unexpectedly heartfelt episode, Scarlet and Mitchell take listeners on a winding ride through home repair victories, surprise workplace cake, grief, faith, family history, and the true story behind Scarlet’s journey out of fundamentalist church culture. From laughter over shower straddling techniques to raw conversations about death, belief, and betr...

In Episode 21 of  Doing the Most , Scarlet and Mitchell dive head-first into the whirlwind of late-November life: holiday overeating, chaotic family traditions, questionable restaurant behavior, and the multi-day saga of their missing cat, Kennedy. This episode is a cozy mix of humor, chaos, and real-life family moments. ⭐  Episode Summary Scarlet and Mitchell open the show reflecting on the...

Welcome to Episode 20 of Doing the Most! Scarlet and Mitchell are back — caffeinated, chaotic, and fresh off a “staycation” that went absolutely nothing like planned. From dreams of productivity to real-life drywall sagging, leaks, existential crises, and a whole lot of straddling in the shower (context matters, people), this episode covers it all. In This Episode • Staycation Expectations vs. Rea...

After a short break, Scarlet and Mitchell are back behind the mics for Episode 19 of  Doing the Most ! This week’s episode blends cozy fall vibes with relatable rants, existential musings, and a dash of humor from everyday life. They dive into everything from the absurdity of CAPTCHA tests to the grammar crimes found on workplace bathroom signs, all while sipping tea, sweating through recordi...

Scarlet and Mitchell are back for another bi-weekly (not fortnightly!) episode filled with relatable chaos and cozy conversation. From fall family outings and pumpkin patch crowds to Q&A questions about dream actors and impossible flights, the duo covers everything from rinse aid mysteries to existential space fears. It’s equal parts hilarious, honest, and human — the kind of “doing the most”...

Scarlet and Mitchell talk life with five cats, the endless search for the best hygiene wipes, and their first overnight trip away together. From cat chaos at home to a rejuvenating stay at Portland’s eco-friendly  Cascada (wellness sanctuary + hotel) , they share laughter, wellness reflections, and what it means to sometimes “do the least” in order to do the most. Topics include: Living with five...

Scarlet and Mitchell mark their “Sweet 16” with an episode that mixes heartfelt reflection and household hilarity. They dive into journaling, ADHD distractions, and how  K-Pop Demon Hunters  sparked deeper conversations about trauma, politics, and humanity. On the lighter side, they debate washcloths vs. loofahs, the mystery of mothballs, and share what shows they’re watching now—from  Dexter: Res...

Scarlet and Mitchell are back with stories of chaos, comedy, and travel gone wrong. Scarlet recounts her “worst day ever” — from solo parenting struggles to a painful yellowjacket sting — while Mitchell relives the drama of losing (and eventually finding) his luggage with a CPAP machine inside. They also dive into generational parenting styles, questionable hotel stays, and Mitchell’s first trip t...

Scarlet and Mitchell welcome their first-ever guest—Mitchell’s daughter Olivia—for a special episode before she heads off to college. They talk about dorm life, roommates, packing, and what it feels like to leave home. Plus, hilarious throwback stories from Mitchell’s BYU days and Scarlet’s college years. A mix of laughs, nostalgia, and real talk about big life transitions. Follow us: ...

Scarlet and Mitchell are back with a chaotic, heartfelt episode featuring everything from Avon rings and childhood fashion disasters to hummingbirds, birdwatching, and burnt-out dinner routines. Mitchell shares a very real health scare at work—a possible but unconfirmed panic attack that masqueraded as a heart event—and the emotional and financial fallout of a $17,000 ER visit. The couple also ref...

Scarlet and Mitchell reflect on their son’s 4th birthday, the pressure of “birthday parent culture,” and how their own childhood parties shaped them. They also go off the rails (in the best way) about buttery-soft t-shirts, skating rink nostalgia, and Mitchell’s idea for a non-religious community church. Topics include: Birthday parties then vs. now Social media “mom guilt” The magic of Comfort Co...

In this episode of  Doing the Most with Scarlet and Mitchell, we cover everything from sleep apnea gear and absurd nighttime routines to bird feeder sabotage by a squirrel named Shirley. Mitchell details his CPAP setup, Scarlet vents about parenting toy meltdowns, and we reflect on becoming more like our own parents than we’d like to admit. There’s also a debate on bar soap vs. body was...