Oversized Baggage

In this episode,  we get into the meaning of Libby calling Nick "Mom!" How much therapy does she need? Do we need couples therapy?  She tries to distract Nick by encouraging him to wear short shorts and talking about Yellowstone and Tulsa King.  However, the convo keeps returning to Libby's teenage-like tendencies and her parents! As a blended family with shared custody of 3 of our...

In this episode, find out who interrupts zoom meetings over chocolate chips cookies and who does not want to be called skinny!  We chat about how libraries suck with kids and how much we want to be like the Bluey family.  We dive into the realm of aliens and auto-tuning as well!  In our accidental auto-tuned voices, we anticipate our youngest child starting kindergarten and reminisce over our favo...

In this episode, Libby shares her highlights from the Barbie movie -and she is literally brought to tears. Libby shares a major regret over the toddler years.   Nick shares his tough time breaking up with his gym - after receiving an incredible honor! We discuss the feasibility and appeal of a sex therapist's hot tip for an intimate nightly ritual.   As always we share our "hot takes&quo...

In this episode,  we eagerly anticipate Barbie the movie - Libby is Barbie's biggest fan!  So much so, a man used the Barbie movie flirt with Libby?!   We chat about shorts that are too short or too old and trashed when the other isn't looking! We also dive into the new 71 year old Golden Bachelor, Gerry Turner, who is turning more than Libby's head!  Finally, Nick regales Libby wit...

In this episode we recap our summer family vacation around the great state of Colorado!  Find out our favorite national parks and which one we could have lived without.  We cover all the must-see sights in and around Colorado: Garden of the Gods, the Great Sand Dunes, Santa Fe, Mesa Verde, Million Dollar Highway, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Grand Junction, Glenwood Hot Springs (the Spa of the Ro...

In this episode, we discuss middle school dances and our botched honeymoon in California.  We recount how we forgot our wedding anniversary and how we redeemed it at the Quirk Hotel in Charlottesville, VA!  We discuss the hilarious, but boring tv shows we like including Jury Duty and How I Met Your Father. We get excited about traveling to Colorado and possibly seeing the Golden Nuggets.    We cha...

In this episode we recap our journey to see the Taylor Swift Eras Tour in  in Nashville! From our failure to launch to finding the perfect concert outfit, we cover it all.  Within minutes of arriving in Nashville, we ran into Blake Shelton and made sure he knew we loved him!  We chat about seeing Taylor from the nose bleed section of the Nissan stadium surrounded by screaming/singing fans includin...

In this episode Libby and Nick recap spring break in Florida including their "reasonable attempts at intimacy."  We are #relatable just like the parents in Bluey!  We recap the best of St. Augustine including those terrifying alligators and lighthouse steps!  We also review Nick's score on the husband report from Libby's relatives - spoiler alert he passed.  We debrief on Taylo...

In this episode Libby and Nick reflect on their kids stepping into social media.  Libby revels in her new pink chair and how she just had to find Adidas shoes on their honeymoon! Nick hilariously and painfully recaps the musical the Book of Mormon and we highlight Schitt's Creek and Letter Kenny.  We recount our youngest child's first playdate - a smashing success!  Nick claims Libby is...

In this episode Nick debuts the new podcast rap!  Libby and Nick (aka Oh Momma and Oh Daddy) recount a great quadruple date night out in the city - it reminded them of prom!  Libby rejoices in receiving Taylor Swift "Midnights" tickets from Nick as an all-inclusive holiday gift.  She is positively titillated about going to Nashville on their adults-only weekend! Nick finally gets to tell...

It's our quarter-life episode and we're loving it!  In this episode, we reminisce about 90s cable tv and that time Libby bought Nick a gift certificate to  "Warm Good Time Massage 2."  We reflect on the shift in our blended family dynamic as we went from 2 kids on vacation to 4 kids back at school and us working - in short, parting is HARD. Libby avows she will not be watching...

In this episode, you don't want to miss Nick's hilarious retelling of his interaction with an Annie Lenox superfan at Arby's, our new favorite sit-down restaurant.  We also divulge the "secrets" to a happy marriage and Libby's obsession with knitting.  We share our hot takes on the hit series Yellowstone, which we binged over 2 weeks!  Libby reflects on the ridiculous...

In this episode we recount the first time since we MET that a waiter asked if we were together or separate?  Libby mourns her failure to secure Taylor Swift tickets.  We discuss the intricacies of being a blended family and navigating those tricky relationships.  Additionally, we remark on how other people see us from our boss to our kids.  Lastly, Libby questions Nick about what really happens wh...

In this episode, we get real about a bathroom predicament and  Libby shares her unimpressed take on Thanksgiving. We also  return to some favorite topics of bedtime fails and 90210.  We discuss being divorced and sharing custody of our kids with our exes and all that comes along with that - both the challenges and the silver lining(s).  We marvel and Tom and Giselle's fast pass divorce and th...

In this episode Libby and Nick try to save the good stuff for the podcast including their sexy moment at church and a trip down memory lane discussing middle school dances.  Find out who the self-proclaimed lazy grownup is and who was responsible for the Halloween costume fail this year.  Finally, Libby and Nick reveal the messiest Target ever. 

In this mini episode, Libby reflects on the house she grew up in and moved back to as a young mom in the midst of mental illness and divorce.

In this episode find out who the Arcade Queen is and help us settle the debate on what elves really do.  We also discuss when couples stop trying in the gift giving department - and if the trip to the Kooley High Concert counts as trying!  We chat about Lego manufacturing coming to RVA and how much we should be "helping" our kids with their homework.

In this episode, Libby and Nick recount their journey to Raleigh, NC, to see Kooley High in concert, one of Nick's favorite rap groups.   There was a lot to unpack from being secretly photographed to Nick making a beeline for the stage.  Libby recalls her own recent "Me Too" moment at Disney World.  We also discuss what happens when you don't pay attention and work and over ana...

In this episode, Libby and Nick find humor and dismay in working with Gen Z and returning to the office for the first time in 2.5 years!  We cover Nick's love of stupid Facebook videos and Libbys' discovery of her voice twin!  We chat about Queen Elizabeth, colonization, The Bachelorette and cutting streaming services.  Libby explains why we CAN'T let strangers think we're slob...

In this episode we laugh about zoom faux pas made by ourselves and others.  Libby shares her longing for the baby years leading her to consider getting a puppy!  We discuss getting Botox and how much we talk about our sex lives with our friends.  We also team up to dismiss our toddler's honest perspective about how we look. Last but not least, we reminisce on Nick's bromance with Flave a...

Welcome Nick, Libby's husband to the pod!  Nick stepped in as co-host for the time being while Jess says goodbye to the podcast.  We discuss the importance of the pod and keeping it going.  Hear all about Nick's obnoxious self-acceptance with his graying beard and his hilarious take of his first date with Libby including how he handled a very big question.  Plus we will fill you in on ou...

In this episode we marvel at almost burning down the house - again - and pushing our limits on a ski trip.  We delve into parenting tweens, being intimidated by high-school girls and loving Carrie Bradshaw.  Jess also tells Libby all about her plans to get Botox - kidding - we reveal our own personal vanities and mishaps with beauty procedures.  And we finally round it out with our experiences get...

In this episode we compare our holiday experiences  and traditions and learn about the most bougie habit Jess has yet!  We also bond over our shared experiences being humiliated by pyramid schemes and our love for singers.  We reveal who was a terrible waitress and the reality show Jess thinks Libby would be PERFECT for.  Seriously.

Ep 13: In this episode we catch up on all the things including Libby’s move to the burbs and our summer vacay!  We marvel at the ability to eat in restaurants again while also trying to keep our families safe from everything!  Our girls are growing up and we still have our own questions and hilarious memories about puberty and periods.   Lastly, we dive into friend dating and whether or not Libby...

Ep 12: In this episode we dive into quarantine (social distancing/sheltering at home) with full force.  We discuss a new use for sanitary pads and the glory of Franzia.  We have a lively conversation about Sex and the City, ex-girlfriends and a morning sex mishap!  Find out who thinks everyone is good looking, who had a fake ID and why the kids are concerned.  It felt really good to connect and la...