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Send a text What's more fun than 6 weeks of nonstop Christmas rom coms? According to Teja, almost anything; Barbara can't get enough. In this episode Barbara & Teja talk about a tradition that's as warm and cozy as an ugly Christmas sweater - the Christmas rom com binge! One thing they can both get behind, more diverse faces in the casts. It's win-win on Date Night with Bar...

Send a text We hope we didn't keep you up at night waiting for our ode to coffee. Caffeinated. Decaffeinated. We love it all. Still Teja is the hands down winner when it comes to coffee paraphernalia. Barbara and Teja put insomnia to good use talking about the joys of coffee. If you love the show, we appreciate your ratings and reviews! We're on Facebook at Date Night with Barbara &...

Send a text As if 2020 didn't have enough drama! Barbara and Teja keep the theatricals going even while at sleep, with nightmares, the Calm app, Melatonin and litter boxes. Because when the sleeping gets tough, the tough get... We appreciate you rating and reviewing Date Night in your favorite podcast app!

Send a text Nearing the end of 2020, how could things get any worse? If you combine fire and a snow blizzard, that's how! Barbara and Teja create live, their vision of the next pandemic infused disaster B-movie - Fire Blizzard! Grab some popcorn and join Barbara and Teja for Date Night.

Send a text After several months of deep reflection, Barbara and Teja open up about the effect George Floyd's murder had on them, the power of Black Lives Matter, and the virus called racism in the United States.

Send a text Change is inevitable. And when it comes to hair, change is diafollicle. Comb through the decades with Barbara and Teja as they take you through their memories of hair gains and loses, and the ever-so-sensitive topic of Pandemic hair.  Find us on Facebook and Instagram too!

Send a text Kitchen remodeling during a pandemic is full of surprises. And Barbara and Teja LOVE surprises, unless it means no oven, no stove, no microwave, no sink, no dishwasher, no disposal, no pantry, no floor, no counter, no peace. Barbara and Teja recall all the construction challenges pre- and present Covid-19. Join us on Facebook  Our Instagram is ourdatenight

Send a text What's a pandemic without a little bit of nuttiness? Barbara and Teja make the best use of the longest date night ever! Teja, surprises Barbara with an edible ring and proposes to Barbara to be his Honey Nut Cheerio. Barbara reflects on all the items in grocery stores that no one wants. Throw in some toilet paper and beans, and this episode is a gas! Join us on Facebook  Our Insta...

Send a text Join Barbara and Teja while they settle down to relax on a gorgeous beach on the island of Kauai, Hawaii to stare at the waves and clouds. Does Barbara think about the remodeling of their kitchen? Does Teja's voice sound uncommonly relaxed? 

Send a text Barbara and Teja are at it again! A great relationship is predicated on communication and compromise. So when it comes to the volume of shoes, meal portions and unhealthy car interior ecosystems, a marriage can teeter on the edge of sanity. Can this artist/business partner couple find common ground? And must Teja forevermore, prance through the lilies of their marriage to avoid another...

Send a text Food, glorious food!  Bad, old and expired! While we're in the mood,  Must eat, but it's retired! Barbara and Teja, expired food critics raid their own pantry for dated, musty and dour food.  See the picture of the oldest food we found in our cabinet on Instagram @ourdatenight or our Facebook Page "Date Night with Barbara & Teja".

Send a text Learned much from Star Wars we have. The epic story about family it is, honor, good and bad. Avoid listening to Jar Jar Binks speak you must, then enjoy all 9 episodes. Calm your mind you must, and listen carefully to the semi-geeky-silliness that is Barbara and Teja. May the farce be with you. Yes, hrrmmm. Come join us on our Facebook Page "Date Night with Barbara & Teja&quot...

Send a text It is the middle ground between a mocha latte and NCIS, between reading and movies, and it lies between the pit of couple’s love and the summit of their relationship. This is the dimension of comfort. It is an area which we call the The Comfort Zone. Stop by our Facebook Page Date Night with Barbara & Teja . We'll be sharing some articles about why it's good to stay in yo...

Send a text Not everything is fair in love and marriage - and that's a wake up call for Barbara and Teja. It's common knowledge that everyone needs sufficient sleep. But for these two creatives who like to work late into the evening, a six-alarm warning is the only way to start the day for Barbara, but for Teja, he's up minutes before any alarm goes off.

Send a text We're happy to be back for Season 2 of Date Night with Barbara & Teja! After so many blissful, perfect years together, will Barbara and Teja discover that their Love Languages are incompatible after all? Not so fast! We take the quiz to find out and give you our take on the Five Love Languages in this episode of Date Night with Barbara & Teja.

Send a text The moon is slowly moving away from the Earth. If the sun eats the planet before a synchronized orbit appears, does the math matter? A koan for the new millennium!  Some howl at the moon, while Barbara and Teja soak in its mysterious past and imagine life 50 billion years from now.  We'll share our reference articles on our Facebook Page  Date Night with Barbara & Teja. That i...

Send a text Barbara & Teja visit with good friends and fellow entrepreneurial couple Pam & David Griffin, owners of Chocolate Therapy in Framingham, Mass. While indulging in the nuances of red wine paired with exquisite, hand-made chocolate truffles, the couples share relationship and work-life stories. There are no secrets left after the wrappers come off! For pictures from our adventure,...

Send a text To clutter or not to clutter. That is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the stuff and things of outrageous abundance, or to take arms around a pile. And by opposing end them: to breathe, to dance. Aye, there’s the goods, for in that mess, for in that mountain of plenty, what freedom may come. When we have shuffled off this unruly heap, must give us space. Join Bar...

Send a text Barbara and Teja are prepping for their kitchen renovation. What's first? Choose a stove and oven. What's with the wireless and bluetooth? And whose bright idea was it to put a vent in the perfect place to suck in milk and raw meat? Can you say stinky mess? No resolution yet. We'll have to get back to you... Come visit us on Facebook: Date Night with Barbara & Teja W...

Send a text Barbara & Teja have been The Good Place enthusiasts since Season 1. In this episode they share their favorite things about the show and their hopes for the final season. Spoiler alert! They hold nothing back. Join us on Facebook at Date Night with Barbara & Teja and on Instagram @ourdatenight

Send a text Barbara & Teja meet a lot of interesting people in their travels. In this episode they talk about the mysterious practice of smelling armpits to help people find their perfect match.  Visit us on Facebook: Date Night with Barbara & Teja Instagram @ourdatenight

Send a text Barbara and Teja are historic Geeks, particularly in the Apple ecoverse. Join them for a talk about the 2019 Apple Announcements. Is is marvelous or meh? You'll get a side bonus of a list of all of the Apple products Barbara & Teja have owned since the late 80's. Stay tuned for our WTF were Barbara gives women a warning about some apps that might be tracking you a teeny b...

Send a text What do little girls do during the summer? Dredge canals in a swamp and create their own personal Venice, of course! With moss for grass and acorns for money, some got poison ivy others not so much. Come to Fantasy Swamp with Barbara & Teja. Don't forget to  1. Subscribe 2. Rate 3. Review Thank you sooooo much for supporting our independent podcast!

Send a text On the occasion of the passing of Teja's Uncle Gene Ward, Teja and Barbara reflect how Uncle Gene and Aunt Soli kept their marriage strong through good times and hard times, with humor and sincerity. In this week's WTF, Teja and Barbara picked the same story! What would you choose for a vanity license plate? Let us know on our Facebook Page Date Night with Barbara & Teja....

Send a text Do you know what makes your significant other smile? Barbara & Teja reflect on hidden notes, Marie Kondo style folding for t-shirts and all the little things we can do to keep delight in a relationship - even when there are dishes to wash and onions to chop. Also in this episode, in strange news: vomiting vultures and anti-sex toilets. Don't forget to rate and review! And shar...