Mutual Victory

Greetings Friends. This week we take a look at planning what we're going to read for our "book club". We both bring a few suggestions to the table, come see what we decided on. We also discuss the book we're currently reading, Babel by R.F. Kuang.

Welcome to Season 2, Friends. The last few weeks of our 2022 was...interesting. But we're back. In this episode we talk about the difference between being comfortable in a relationship, without being lazy!! Join us while we chat about how we keep engaging with one another, and what it takes to stay actively in commitment.

Merry Christmas, Friends. We really wanted to get this one out on the day of the solstice, but a trip to the hospital (I'm fine!) caused a delay. Join us as Jeannie takes us through some of the pagan ritual and stories that shape what Christmas is today.

It's Christmas Friends! What is it about this time of year that brings about (usually in men) a good old fashioned midlife crisis. Join us as we discuss with some movie examples. Speaking of movies, tune in to find out why John McClane is a great example of the sacred masculine.

Friends! We return from Philadelphia after going to our first board game convention. PAX Unplugged was a blast. Join us as we talk about the highlights of the con, as well as the board game community in general.

Hey Friends. This weeks topic comes from an interview we saw with comedian Nikki Glaser. It isn't uncommon for many of our conversations to stem from something we read, and this one sparked lots of funny musings, so we thought we would bring it to the pod! We learn a lot about each other through humor, we connect with inside jokes and references, and we are psyched to share it all with you.

It's the season of the witch!! You know we can't help but talk about the magic and fantastical. Halloween is here, that's Samhain for all you nerds listening. History, magic, a sprinkle of pop culture, what more could you need in a pod?

Marriage is many things, and in todays world, it's hard to imagine it's place in a spiritual context, particularly if you live a more secular life. We are here to talk about how we view marriage and weddings in this episode. We invite you to imagine where spirit exists in your relationship.

Greetings Friends! This week we dive into some current pop culture with the Amazon show The Rings of Power.

Part 2 of our live music discussion.

Last month we got see Metallica in Buffalo, NY so we thought we'd reminisce about our favorite live music experiences as well as the bands that shaped our musical taste. We go on a bit longer than usual so this is part one of two.

Have you had these conversations in relationship where you want your partner to be more intuitive? Or perhaps you are on the other side of that conversation and you want your partner to just simply say what they want/need? FFS right? Either way, we explore this concept, and where we think it comes from. Is it nature? Is it nurture? What do you think?

And we're back. Hey, Friends. July was super busy so episodes were sparse. In this episode we talk about siblings, both from the point of view of growing up, and raising children. Did you know making pancakes is a great metaphor for parenting? And, Matt makes a bold declaration.

It's shocking this is only our second episode dedicated to board games. This week is about board games great for 2 players. Grab a partner and head on over to your friendly neighborhood game store for some games perfectly suited for a date night. Full disclosure, only two of these games are for ONLY two players. The rest can play up to four or five, but work well with 2.

Join us as we continue the archetype conversation. We weave in a bit on how this impacts relationships, partnerships etc. (of course our experience is from that cis/het perspective and there are many universals.

Maybe we could call this..."you know you do this thing that is really annoying". That would be a long title though. Or perhaps "some shit you pull" would be another title. Anyway, those in partnership, you know what we mean when we say sometimes we bug each other. Do you air grievances in your relationship? Highly recommend if you can do it in a playful way.

It has been a whirlwind couple of weeks in the O'Neill household. It has lead to much reflection and continued commentary on "what to do before you commit to a partnership." Curious what we think? Awe you guys are the best. Here is our list, of what helps people decide it's time for a full on relationship commitment. Whatever that looks like for you. Thoughts? Anything you would add to the list?

We know you have probably heard of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), we want to invite you into the practice of JOMO (the JOY of missing out). Also apologies for the lateness, we were traveling, and then SICK. (Still not Covid)

This week we chat about one of our favorite (more serious) subjects. Archetypes! You may have heard of the Maiden or the Mother as an archetype to lean into during phases of life. We invite you to contemplate the less talked about masculine archetypes, how they operate in shadow and in light. We love using archetypal language to understand our relationship and how we are moving through the day, th...

Did you all guess that Matt and I are introverts? We do a pretty good job engaging in the world, and yet ultimately this introversion has taught us many things. Things about life, teaching, work, and partnership. What type of partnership are you in?

Happy May the 4th, Friends. Join us as we talk about our love of Star Wars. We go over the light sabers, the Wookies and the "pew pew", but also how these stories continue to be a source of inspiration in turbulent times.

Welcome friends!! Thanks for joining us as we celebrate one of our favorite humans of all time! We discuss the View Askewniverse and all the wondrous ways that we think Kevin Smith has added to our overall happiness in life. Including his part in us getting together. Enjoy!!

Follow up installment of our Love Story, the heroes face adversity! Don't worry, it obviously turned out PERFECTLY! We also revisit the Big Chill and Matts great disdain for Dance scenes in movies. <3 Thanks for listening. We SO appreciate you all.

Matt's annoyed, Jeannie thinks thats hilarious, so lets talk about how we DATE each other!! Themes, Ideas, Plans, FUN!! This is how we do "date night" in the O'Neill household. How do you do date night? Let the official record show that Matt wanted this episode to be titled "What does she see in him?" That was a hard no from Jeannie. <3 EnJOY thanks for listening and participating with our nons...

So ...we traveled. YAY! Now its time to reflect on what its like to go to the most Magical Place on Earth, through the lens of Ayurvedic Doshas. Of course we mix some enneagram chat in there, because a 1 has an incredible fun 7 adventure side when in growth. Happy Listening!