Ducks Unplugged

Some opinions are meant to stay in the group chat... but we decided to put ours in this Podlet instead. 😅 Ashley and Deanna each share the things society insists we're supposed to love—but we just don't. From fake pockets and leggings to book clubs, baths, and a few opinions that might get us canceled, we're saying the quiet part out loud. Do you agree with our hot takes... or are...

No new episode of Love Island USA tonight? We've got you covered. With the finale just days away, we decided to put Ashley and Erin to the test on some of the most common Love Island terms. The catch? Ashley has never watched a single episode , and Erin is a first-time viewer this season . Do they know what "the hideaway," "bombshell," "movie night," and the rest...

If you could invite anyone to dinner…who would make the guest list? In this episode, Ashley and Deanna each plan their ultimate celebrity dinner party—and things get delightfully chaotic. From icons like Lady Gaga and Matthew McConaughey to surprise guests that no one saw coming (yes, Betty White and Ted Lasso made the cut), every detail is meticulously, and hilariously, accounted for. In this epi...

In this Ducks Unplugged Podlet, Deanna and Ashley unpack one of life's greatest mysteries: the irresistible urge to get bangs. Despite the endless upkeep, awkward grow-out phase, and questionable DIY trims, people keep coming back for more. Ashley and Deanna certainly have—and they're sharing the photographic evidence to prove it. Is it optimism? Delusion? A seasonal identity crisis? And...

In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna tackle one of life's most universal experiences: regret. Because we all have them: The awkward moment. The bad haircut. The opportunity we didn't take. We dive into our own regrets: 💼 Career regrets and missed opportunities ❤️ Life decisions we'd handle differently today ⏳ Things we waited too long to do 😅 Funny regrets that s...

In this Podlet, Deanna and Ashley tackle a surprisingly complicated question: Is being nice overrated? From workplace conversations and leadership challenges to parenting and social media, when does being nice help build stronger relationships, and when does it prevent us from setting the boundaries we need? Whether you're navigating a difficult conversation at work, want to set better bounda...

Do you know your drip from your dank? Could you explain what "smol" means? What about Green Stamps? In this interactive episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna (and Cindy!) put their generational knowledge to the test:  📱Round 1: Ashley quizzes Deanna on Millennial and Gen Z slang. 📼Round 2: Deanna fires back with Gen X terms, phrases, and cultural references. 👵Round 3: Cindy le...

Ashley has somehow made it this far in life without ever playing Perfection. Deanna, on the other hand, believes this iconic game is a rite of passage, and possibly the reason an entire generation has anxiety. In this week's Podlet, Deanna forces Ashley to play Perfection — LIVE. What starts as a simple children's game quickly turns into a high-stakes battle against a ticking clock, flyi...

Get out your pencil sharpener and your notebook... it's report card day. 📝 In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna are running on very little sleep and a whole lot of opinions. The result? We're handing out grades to everything: ✅ Trends ✅ Life stages ✅ Milestones ✅ Common myths ✅ Modern life in general Some things earn an A+. Some things are a straight up fail. Plus:...

Everybody loves a good glow up ✨ In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna break down the biggest brand glow ups, life glow ups, and reinventions that actually worked. From Netflix and Old Spice to Chili's and New Balance, we unpack: ✨ What changed 📈 Why the rebrand worked 😅 And a few glow ups that definitely did not Plus: 🎲 A live “Glow It Up” challenge 💅 Personal life glow...

Some things just don’t hit the same anymore. In this episode, Ashley and Deanna unpack the things their younger selves would have defended with their lives… but now? Not so much. We’re talking about things like: Valentine’s Day, the mall, going out after 9pm, and all the things age and perspective have completely changed for us. But not everything got worse. Some things actually got better with ti...

In this mini episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna accidentally stumble into one of the most heated disagreements the podcast has ever seen. The controversial topics? 🛏️ Eating in bed 🧼 Bar soap Yes, really. And things escalated quickly. Along the way, we also share our “little luxuries” — the small things that get us through the day, week, or existential crisis. This episode is deeply op...

Welcome to the first-ever Golden Duck Awards! Join your award show hosts Ashley and Deanna — along with guest Erin Campbell — as they hand out awards to the people, brands, trends, and moments that defined the year… for better or worse. We’re giving out honors including: - Main Character Energy Award - Most Overexposed: “We Get It. We Got It. Please Stop.” - Yep, We’re Switching Lives Award - Why...

There’s been a LOT happening lately and, naturally, we have thoughts. In this mini episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna break down the biggest pop culture, entertainment, and news moments that have been living rent-free in their heads lately. We’re talking about: - The Devil Wears Prada turns 20 years old (how is that possible?) and why the upcoming sequel is a must-watch - The brands tha...

We’re officially one year in, and what better way to celebrate than going back to where it all started? In this special anniversary episode, Ashley and Deanna revisit their very first episode… and let’s just say, we’ve evolved. We’re talking about: - Where we started vs. where we've evolved - What we’ve learned after a year of podcasting - The moments we’re proud of (and the ones we’d definit...

We all had to start somewhere. In this mini episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna look back at the jobs that shaped them — from early paychecks to the experiences that stuck (for better or worse). Spoiler: their paths were very different. And yes… Ashley claims one of the weirdest jobs. We’ll let you decide We’re talking about: 💼 The first jobs that taught us how to work 😅 The roles that...

40 years. Four decades. A lot of questionable trends. In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna take a trip back through time — breaking down the last 40 years in 10-year increments: 1996, 2006, 2016, and 2026. We’re talking about: - What was cool (and what absolutely was not) - The trends that didn’t age well (hello Ed Hardy) - The things we thought were the future… and weren’t (we di...

Why didn’t anyone tell us this? In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna get into all the things we had to learn the hard way — about life, work, growing up, and everything in between. We’re talking about: - The lessons nobody said out loud (but probably should have) - The expectations we had vs. reality - The “permission slips” we didn’t know we needed and are finally giving ourselve...

Welcome to Deanna and Ashley's home offices! In our first virtual episode, we Duck Debate. This one is all about the unpopular opinions and boy, do we have a lot of them. We debate the important topics, like: ✈️Does the middle seat get both armrests (the ducks are very divided on this one!) 🤖 Is it time to give up on AI? 💄 Should you wash your face every night? ♨️ What's going on with...

What screen raised you? Because the answer might explain… a lot. In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna discuss the fact that didn’t just grow up in different eras — they grew up on different screens. We’re talking: 📺 Appointment TV vs. binge culture 🧠 How the screen you grew up on may have shaped your attention span 🦙 Crime-fighting llamas (yes, this happened) We also dig into h...

What would your camera roll say about your life? Would it reveal the messy parts? In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna dig into the things we all experience but rarely admit out loud — the messy moments in work, life, and the in between that don’t quite make it into the highlight reel. We’re talking about: 📱 The things we all pretend don’t bother us 🧠 The quiet thought: “I thoug...

February… you had a lot going on.  Between the Grammys, the Super Bowl, Punch, a flood of new reality TV shows, and everything else fighting for our attention, it felt like culture was moving at full speed. Naturally, we have thoughts.  In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna unpack the moments that defined the month and the conversations that came with them.  We’re talking about: 🏆...

It’s back — you asked, we answered. Welcome to another round of Ask Us Anything on Ducks Unplugged. The questions? Varied. The answers? Even more so. In this mini episode, we’re covering topics like: 🔥 How to stay motivated when momentum dips 📺 What reality TV show we’d absolutely be cast on 🤖 Insider tips for getting more out of AI (yes, we’re sharing the good stuff) 🦆 And a few unexpected tu...

Why do animals work so well in marketing? Because emotion sells — and nothing sparks emotion faster than a camel yelling “Hump Day,” or a cute puppy becoming best friends with a Clydesdale. In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, we explore why animals are such an effective marketing tactic — and why brands keep going back to them. We’re talking: 🐫 The psychology behind animals in advertising 🐰 Our...

Welcome back to our monthly Duck Debate — where opinions fly and feathers get ruffled. 🦆 This episode ranges from mildly controversial to aggressively polarizing: 🧸 Are giant teddy bears a sweet gesture… or oversized clutter? 🍟 Is it completely acceptable to dip a fry in a milkshake… or should that be illegal? 🍔 Would you rather your burger be taller or wider? (Ashley briefly forgot the entire...