For Real Life Pod - Bluey Podcast

We’re BACK and ready to dive deep into another Bluey episode! Buckle up, because this one’s a doozy. We’re finally tackling the infamous “Family Meeting” episode – yes, the one that was banned! But be warned: This episode was recorded a while back, so expect some seriously outdated pop culture references (think Bridgerton and Mother’s Day). But trust us, the discussion is worth the questionable ch...

Welcome to the Matrix. This week we are jumping ahead and discussing Puppets (sorry if you plan to listen in order, but we had an issue with a few episodes) Unicorse is back and Cherin is here for his antics. Tori on the other hand is not so thrilled to see him back, however she still enjoys this episode. One thing that we can both agree upon is that if the lesson is about good manners, that gets...

This week Cherin and Tori talk S3 E26 Smoochy Kiss because people are gross. But when they are "your" people you love them anyway. Tori admits that she isn't normally a fan of gross out humor, which this episode is full of, but she overlooks that because its Bluey and Bluey is awesome. We also call out some connections between this episode and other ones in the series. So grab some d...

Once upon a time... there were two friends that sat down to talk Fairytale. A super fun, and totally nostalgia inducing episode of Bluey. Being 80's babies themselves Tori and Cherin both recall the first cassette tapes they owned, as well as their own experiences growing up during that "crazy time." Plus Tori shares with us her own fairytale. So grab your bike, a couple of quarters...

Boop! Ragdoll. What a a fun Bluey epsiode. Not only do we all get a valuable lime lesson at the end, we also get some great character development from Wendy. On this weeks recap and review of S3 E24 Ragdoll Cherin and Tori discuss all the ways you can get monies. Tori shares a For Real Life story about how she scored a free lunch from a co-worker, all because they "have no use for cash monies...

There is so much to "talk" about in this episode. From learning Muffin's middle name to Trixie and Stripe's differing parenting styles, we cover it all. Plus if you are a Taylor Swift fan, we also have a quick chat about her new album (FLORIDA) During our For Real Life discussions Tori also shares her favorite social media alternative to Snapchat. So grab your ukulele, and cowboy...

Point of fact: Not since the Heeler's messy back seat have we felt so seen by an episode of Bluey. Not because we had to much fun at the noon-years eve party but because something we just want to lie on the couch and not move. In this episode we talk S3 E22 Whale Watching. Tori gives some tips on how to create a balloon drop if you want to do a noon-years eve party for your own kids. Cherin ch...

Can you believe after 3 seasons of Bluey we are finally talking about teeth falling out (lol) This week we talk Tina. Bluey and Bingo's very large imaginary friend. So naturally Cherin and Tori chat about their (lack of) imaginary friends. They also applaud the art department for showing us a different angle of what they like to call "that odd pantry that just sits in a hallway, that some...

Get in, we are going for a Drive. In this week's episode we buckle up for a discussion about Driving. Cherin pushes back on the troupe that mom's don't have a purpose unless they are doing something for someone else. We also discuss the mysterious Madge, regional changes that were made to the episode and how setting a timer is one of Tori's favorite For Real Life tricks. So grab so...

Hey! who ordered extra mushrooms 🍄? 🍕On this weeks episode we talk cars, pizza and of course mud. Tori share a story about how mud got into her pool while Cherin speaks to her son’s own For Real Life obsession with electric drive on vehicles. We also ponder just how much money Uncle Rad has and how we are team Presley (aka the grannies mobile) So grab order a pizza, plug in your electric car and...

Oh Bonjour! During this week’s podcast episode we not only talk a lot about Pavlova, both the Bluey episode and the dessert but also brownies. Plus we talk some For Real Life food preferences we ourselves (and kids) have. Bonjour! Tori and Cherin also debate how much French Bandit really knows; Je suis un chien 🐶🦴 So grab some sprinkles, a checkered tablecloth towel and let’s dive in. ——— Thanks...

Rain is a beautiful episode and while Cherin hates to “rain” on anyone’s parade she has to voice one major concern (hint: if you live in Fl you may already know ⚡️⛈️) But besides that one small detail both Tori and Cherin agree that this is an exquisite episode that reminds us to stop and enjoy life. So grab and umbrella and a towel and let’s dive in. ——— Thanks for listening, be sure to subscrib...

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Dont worry there is an app for that. This week talk apps…I mean Phones. A story that is funny because it’s true. There really is an app for everything, like an app to control your ceiling fan or your robot vacuum. For Real Life. Cherin points out the Wiggle connection to Tori who missed the photo inside the place Grandads is staying. We also contemplate what happened to the crocodile 🐊 that got t...

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Recovering perfectionist unite This week we review season 3 episode Perfect. A father’s Day episode that’s gives us some new games and classic Bandit antics (It’s Dad!) We chat about our own experiences with perfectionism and how we see it manifesting in our own kids. Cherin also asks Tori for her take on the conversation between Bandit and Fido before she explains to Tori how it was edited from t...

If there is anything that Pass the Parcel teaches us, it’s that kids birthday parties are a lot like groundhogs day, but with a different backdrop. 🎂 Rinse and Repeat 🥳 This week we review what WE like to call “ Lucky’s Dad Rules” an episode that reminds us yet again that the times are a changin’ and that Bluey can take any trope and do it better. We chat about our own experiences, or lack there...

Housework 🧹🧽 While it may not be eveyones favorite thing to do, I think we can agree that it is a pretty fun episode of Bluey to watch. This week on the podcast we talk chores, procrastinating and enjoying the little moments with our kids. Cherin also shares some stories about her own For Real Life dog and Tori shares an observation that may change the way you shop at Walmart. So grab a mop, the...

🐑 Morning Wendy!! This week we talk Sheepdog. There are so many things to discuss, from Mullets to Solar we break it all down. Tori and Cherin both agree that Wendy really shines in this episode and that maybe the Ludo team is secretly taking into account fans persecution’s of the (up until this point) stuck up neighbor. We also get excited about the “For Real Life” quotes and we talk our own exp...

For Real Life pod is back from the holidays and we kick it off with S3 E10 Chest ♟️ An episode that proves that while Chilli may not know chess as well as she thinks she does , she sure knows Bandit. Before Tori and Cherin get down to work recapping and discussing all things Chest they do take a moment to chat about the holidays and how the week between Christmas and New Years is very “timely wime...

Abracadabra 🪄This week we go on a different sort of hero’s journey as we talk Magic. Tori likes this episode for its cool use of the storm. While Cherin likes its thinly veiled references to Star Wats and Harry Potter. Plus this episode we got a fun Pat and Bandit moment, which we already love. So make some grand hand gestures and let’s dive in. ——— Thanks for listening, be sure to subscribe so y...

This week we go on a Curry Quest. During the quest we talk about our own experiences with Curry. Tori also shares all the reasons why this is a TOP season 3 episode for her so far (hint, it has to do with crochet) So grab some naan bread and let’s dive in. ——— Thanks for listening, be sure to subscribe so you know when new episodes drop. We 💙🧡 hearing from listeners. Feel free to drop us an emai...

Oh Unicorse! Love him or hate him Unicorse is who he is and this week Tori gets introduced to him for the first time. Also in this weeks episode we chat about our For Real Life struggles teaching our kids how to deal with people who have Unicorse like personality traits. So grab a book and a chicken bucket and let’s dive in. ——— Thanks for listening, be sure to subscribe so you know when new episo...

This week we talk Mini Bluey because what’s better than 1 Bluey, 2 Bingos 😳🤣😂 Cherin points out this is the second episode in a row that puts a focus on Chilli’s bum. Tori shares a For Real Life moment she had, that ties into one of the traits Bluey mentions in this episode. Then Cherin and Tori discuss how Bingo brings joy to everything she does, while Bluey is incredibly self aware. We also c...

BORN!!! We agree Bandit … food is delicious This week we talk Born Yesterday, an episode that reminds us that the world is a big, wonderful place and that dishes don’t wash themselves. Cherin shocks Tori when she reveals what celebrity voices the Yoga Dog. We also discuss wether or not to add the Steak and Bacon pie that Lucky’s Dad is eating, to our Season 3 wrap up. (Let us know below if you thi...