Jacqui Just Chatters

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Jacqui Just Chatters,' host Jacqui Lents reflects on binge-watching Bridgerton, the joys of summer, and the anticipation of vacations. She revisits historical perspectives from the 1945s, on whether teenagers should work during the summer to aid the war effort or enjoy their brief youth. With guests Holly Amarandi and Jeanie, they explore both contemp...

Send us Fan Mail Jacqui Just Chatters celebrates Christmas in July with a special vintage radio mystery drama. Alice is visiting her Uncle Richard and Aunt Edith’s estate in the Hudson River Valley for the holidays. Cousin Dorothy is up from St. Louis to celebrate with her parents. A stranger, Arthur, from England, is also in residence. Alice has planned a surprise for her strait-laced blue-blood...

Send us Fan Mail Jacqui Just Chatters celebrates Christmas in July with a special vintage radio mystery drama. Alice is visiting her Uncle Richard and Aunt Edith’s estate in the Hudson River Valley for the holidays. Cousin Dorothy is up from St. Louis to celebrate with her parents. A stranger, Arthur, from England, is also in residence. Alice has planned a surprise for her strait-laced blue-blood...

Send us Fan Mail Jacqui Just Chatters celebrates Christmas in July with a special vintage radio mystery drama. Alice is visiting her Uncle Richard and Aunt Edith’s estate in the Hudson River Valley for the holidays. Cousin Dorothy is up from St. Louis to celebrate with her parents. A stranger, Arthur, from England, is also in residence. Alice has planned a surprise for her strait-laced blue-blood...

Send us Fan Mail Jacqui Just Chatters celebrates Christmas in July with a special vintage radio mystery drama. Alice is visiting her Uncle Richard and Aunt Edith’s estate in the Hudson River Valley for the holidays. Cousin Dorothy is up from St. Louis to celebrate with her parents. A stranger, Arthur, from England, is also in residence. Alice has planned a surprise for her strait-laced blue-blood...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, author Gail Kirkpatrick, discusses her book 'Sleepers and Ties,' which explores themes of grief, relationships, and personal legacy. The episode delves into Gail's love for nature, her experiences living in different places, and her affinity for water. They also touch on humorous and personal topics, including Gail’s surprise acting skills. Join Jac...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Jacqui Just Chatters, host Jacqui Lents delves into the theme of endings. The show features three poignant stories about the emotional complexities of concluding chapters in life. The first story by Debra VanDeventer explores the intricate emotions of retiring from a teaching career. In the second, Karen Ford shares a raw and heart-wrenching personal tale of a V...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Jacqui Just Chatters', host Jacqui Lents concludes her Cape Cod series by diving into the world of jams and cranberries with guest Debbie Greiner of Cape Cod Cranberry Harvest. Hear about Debbie’s journey in the jam-making business. Starting with her initial forays into crafting and gradually moving into jam production, Debbie shares insights on cranb...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging episode, the host shares a mix of light-hearted and inspiring stories to kick off the spring season. Highlighting an unusual encounter at Yellowstone where a man challenges a bison and emerges unscathed, the episode also celebrates the long-overdue recognition of Rosie the Riveters with the Congressional Gold Medal. Furthermore, the host shares a personal victory...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Jacqui Just Chatters,' host Jacqui Lents, alongside her sister Nikki and guest Yvonne Vincent, delves into historical stories, providing modern commentary. They share personal family anecdotes related to World War I, highlighting the hardships of soldiers and efforts to entertain troops post-war. The main discussion revolves around a peculiar article...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of 'Jacqui Just Chatters' features host Jacqui Lents discussing historical scandals and murder cases, with a focus on female serial killers. With guests including her sister, Nikki, and author Yvonne Vincent, they delve into a range of topics, including female serial killer Mrs. Mary McKnight, who poisoned her family members with strychnine. The episode also...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of 'Jacqui Just Chatters' features host Jacqui Lents sharing her personal story and insights from her stay at the historical Bursley Manor in Barnstable on Cape Cod. Jacqui provides a detailed recounting of her experience, highlighting the manor's rich history, architectural uniqueness, and the hospitable owner, Margaret Rankin. Margaret shares her dive...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of Jacqui Just Chatters features a conversation with Janice Robinson Daly, an author who delves into her ancestral history and how it inspired her to write her historical novel, 'The Unlocked Path'. Janice discusses her foray into genealogy, focusing on her paternal grandmother’s mysterious past and her discovery of a family legacy intertwined with the aboli...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Jacqui Just Chatters', Jacqui Lents shares her experiences and stories from her trip to Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The journey, inspired by Ralph Waldo Emerson's quote, served as a research trip for her third novel. During her stay, Jacqui interviewed several locals in an effort to immerse herself in Cape Cod's culture and vibe. The interviews...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Jacqui Just Chatters, hostess Jacqui Lents brings back the story share series focusing on books that have impacted listeners' lives. The episode features guests sharing anecdotes and insights about books that shaped and influenced them significantly. Lents co-hosts this episode with Kara Infante from Bookish Flights, exploring various stories, including how...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Jacqui Just Chatters,' Jacqui Lents delves into the heartwarming topic of finding true love. Her guest is 'Bud', a Michigan native who served as a Naval officer and later worked in the automotive industry. Bud shares his life journey, including his 65-year-long marriage and the sweet story of how he met his wife. He also offers marriage advi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Jacqui Just Chatters, host Jacqui Lents discusses new alterations for 2024, explores stress management techniques, and shares uplifting stories. Addressing the unrealistic portrayals in Hallmark Christmas movies, she shares her own holiday struggles with cookies and a difficult cookie press, underlining how real life is not as perfect as depicted on-screen. Addi...

Send us Fan Mail Join this light-hearted and playful episode of Jacqui Just Chatters as a group of Jacqui’s female friends reminisce about their favorite Christmas traditions and memories. These festive stories are interspersed with a friendly and humorous Christmas quiz. The quiz consists of two rounds with questions ranging from popular Christmas songs to worldwide holiday traditions. Who will w...

Send us Fan Mail Jacqui wishes you the best for the holidays in this bonus episode. The mini-broadcast mixes thoughts about mental well-being, the season, and where she is headed in her writing in 2024. Yes, season 3 is right around the corner. In January a new Story Share opportunity will be launched. But before the end of 2023 one more episode will be dropped. Hear the amusing teaser for next we...

Send us Fan Mail Disclaimer: The episode is a tad adult in nature, so this is your warning, you might not want to listen around the kiddos.  In this episode of 'Jacqui Just Chatters', Jacqui Lents interviews her friend Sonia, an elementary school teacher who lived a dual life as a burlesque performer. Sonia discusses the nature of burlesque, defining it as an art form with a loose rubric...

Send us Fan Mail This Thanksgiving escape your family tension and join Jacqui and her husband Kevin as they share well-loved games and rank them by the skill level required. Between their banter and stories, you might find a game perfect for a gift or to play at your next holiday get-together. They review games Just One, Forbidden Island, and Castle Panic, while exploring the benefits of cooperati...

Send us Fan Mail During this personal episode, Jacqui reflects on her time as a high school social studies teacher. During a weeklong field trip to Washington D.C. a message comes from back home. It is the worst news, the father of one of her students has passed away. Untrained for this emergency, she navigates through grief and loss with her charge. Upon their return, the student gifts Jacqui wit...

Send us Fan Mail Hello my friends, today we are headed to the coast. We are joined by author, sea turtle enthusiast, and unofficial tour guide of the Wilmington, NC area, Suzanne Goodwyn. If you have walked along the North Carolina coastline, you have probably seen them on the beach – wooden stakes with orange plastic tape wrapped around them, marking off of a large square space. Every morning, vo...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Halloween my friends. I hope you are having a spooky, fun and safe season. Today I have a very special treat for you. Not only is this a story share based on Halloween, it comes with a few twists. This is the first time I’ve allowed authors to send in fictional work not just true tales. One is a true story by the way. Next, this is my first cross-over episode. I am joined by...

Send us Fan Mail An attempted bank robbery, an informant and his FBI contact trying to catch the bad guys. Do I have your attention yet? This story belongs in a movie or a book. Well, it is in a book, The Con and The FBI Agent by Dave Nadolski. I got to chat with Dave, a retired FBI agent who partook in a major take down of one seriously nasty criminal, all with the help of his informant. Dave sha...