Abigail and Peter Frechette

GirlDad

Society EN ↓ 142 episodes

Join Abigail and Peter Frechette each week as they delve into a variety of topics ranging from worldwide current events to personal historic moments and everything in between. Having the mutual respect of a father and daughter, their generational, gender, and philosophical differences make for interesting and thought provoking discussions.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Author

Abigail and Peter Frechette

Category

Society

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Latest episode

Nov 6, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 116 - Harry Potter 01.05.2026

Despite the challenges with its creator, the original seven part series is still beloved in our family. But what about the things that have come after? We welcome all comments - positive, negative or inane. Please send them to girldadpcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 115 - Remakes and Adaptations 24.04.2026

Article about Mr Beast https://www.vulture.com/article/lawsuit-accuses-mrbeast-company-of-inappropriate-behavior.html?utm_source=nymag_app_article_share We welcome all comments - positive, negative or inane. Please send them to girldadpcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 114 - Live Nation/Ticketmaster v. States/Consumers 17.04.2026

A discussion of the landmark monopoly case involving Live Nation and Ticketmaster and the potential fallout. And in Not Necessarily the News we discuss the the Mike Vrabel/Diana Russini controversy. And the Red Sox stink! We welcome all comments - positive, negative or inane. Please send them to girldadpcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 113 - Rob Mather 10.04.2026

An educator and Girl Dad joins us to talk about both. We welcome all comments - positive, negative or inane. Please send them to girldadpcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 112 - 2016 03.04.2026

The year when everything changed We welcome all comments - positive, negative or inane. Please send them to girldadpcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 111 - APTA's Amin Khadduri 25.03.2026

An introduction to winter's favorite racquet sport We welcome all comments - positive, negative or inane. Please send them to girldadpcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 110 - March Madness! 18.03.2026

New episode of GirlDad is here and we're all in on March Madness! 🏀 Dad and I filled out our brackets together for both the men's and women's tournaments - and had so much fun we made it the whole episode. We dig into the history of March Madness (it started with an Illinois high school official in 1939!), break down our picks, debate mascots (the St. Louis Billikens are incredible), and somehow...

Ep. 109 - A US Teacher in New Zealand 13.03.2026

A lengthy conversation with Henry Frechette about his sabbatical with his family in Nelson, NZ. We welcome all comments - positive, negative or inane. Please send them to girldadpcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 108 - The Moon 06.03.2026

We explore the moon as a cultural, mythological, and scientific touchstone — covering lunar eclipses, moon goddesses, the space race, conspiracy theories, and the moon's surprising influence on everything from werewolf legends to mermaid TV shows. Here's the full clip from that memorable NESN eclipse game... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viPHZkI_euA   We welcome all comments - positive, neg...

Ep. 107 - The Epstein Class 27.02.2026

Here are some clips about the Vinicius Jr. & Prestianni incident https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vusHVhMX3n8&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EsU7ddxdyE&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5vit78EqtY&feature=youtu.be We welcome all comments - positive, negative or inane. Please send them to girldadpcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Ep. 106 - Winter Olympics 20.02.2026

Wolfdog crosses finish line - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kumtuBt7QT0 Kingsbury Machine Tool - https://vimeo.com/1017665496 We welcome all comments - positive, negative or inane. Please send them to girldadpcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 105 - Happy Valentine's Day 13.02.2026

The history and traditions of Valentine's Day, covering everything from its Christian origins with St. Valentine to modern commercialization, international celebrations, and cultural variations around the world We welcome all comments - positive, negative or inane. Please send them to girldadpcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 104 - The Patriots 06.02.2026

The Patriots are in the Super Bowl and Dad's giving us 65 years of history - Schaefer Stadium, the Tuck Rule, and why this team finally feels likeable to Abby. Plus: Catherine O'Hara, new Disney CEO, Smiles of the Week" Recipes: Shrimp Nachos Heat oven to 400 Marinate shelled shrimp in your favorite margarita mix for at least 30 minutes Dice a couple of peppers of your favorite variety Thinly slic...

Ep. 103 - College Counseling 30.01.2026

Occupational Outlook Handbook - https://www.bls.gov/ooh/ Occupation profile - https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/Occupations/occupation-profile.aspx We welcome all comments - positive, negative or inane. Please send them to girldadpcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 102 - Sports Gambling 23.01.2026

Main Topic - Sports Betting: A deep dive into the explosion of online sports betting since the 2018 Supreme Court decision. We discuss the aggressive marketing, the dangers of apps making gambling too easy, parlays and prop bets, the risks to college athletes receiving death threats, and why the industry needs better regulation and education around addiction. Sports Time: Peter updates us on the C...

Ep. 101 - The Monroe Doctrine 16.01.2026

Episode Highlights: Sports Time: Peter previews the College Football Championship between 10-seed Miami and undefeated Indiana, plus a look at those jaw-dropping ticket prices. Abigail covers FA Cup upsets, including non-league Macclesfield stunning reigning champions Crystal Palace. Silly Current Events: Golden Globes recap (spoiler: kind of boring), Elon Musk custody news, Harry Styles' surprise...

100! 09.01.2026

Abby's blog - https://fridaybaby.substack.com/ Cooking with Carter - https://www.tiktok.com/@cookingwithcarter or https://www.instagram.com/cookingwithcarterofficial We welcome all comments - positive, negative or inane. Please send them to girldadpcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 99 - 2026 02.01.2026

Predictions, Hopes and Dreams We welcome all comments - positive, negative or inane. Please send them to girldadpcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 98 - Year in Review 26.12.2025

We welcome all comments - positive, negative or inane. Please send them to girldadpcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 97 - Queen of Christmas 19.12.2025

Cindy discussed her extensive and unique holiday traditions, which began strictly after Thanksgiving. She detailed her preferences for a real Christmas tree, a mix of traditional and quirky country Christmas music, and a specific viewing order for classic holiday films. The conversation also covered her family's special food and drink traditions, such as "Duck Fart" shots and Ruby Red cake, and ac...

Ep. 96 - Streaming Wars 18.12.2025

How a sex tape led to today's modern entertainment media. We welcome all comments - positive, negative or inane. Please send them to girldadpcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 95 - Investigative Journalism 05.12.2025

The rise and fall and maybe rise again of independent truthtelling. From Ken Burns to Woodward and Bernstein to Carol Loennig, getting the full story - whether in documentary film or newswriting - has been the ultimate goal for responsible investigative journalists. This week we discuss whether that art form is dying or being reborn. We welcome all comments - positive, negative or inane. Please se...

Ep. 94 - Sports Injuries (part 2) 28.11.2025

We had too much to say about the impact injuries have on sports to hold it to one episode. We welcome all comments - positive, negative or inane. Please send them to girldadpcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 93 - Sports Injuries (part 1) 21.11.2025

Injuries are just part of the story as we discuss the broader problems injuries create. We welcome all comments - positive, negative or inane. Please send them to girldadpcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 92 - Jenny 14.11.2025

Our Aunt/SIL sits down to tell us about childhood summers on Cape Cod, adventures in London and life as a philanthropy consultant. We welcome all comments - positive, negative or inane. Please send them to girldadpcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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