The Pulidos

Savannah and Ari reminisce on the past year—finding out Savannah was pregnant, live events, family trips, and the birth of Baby Pulido. Plus, they talk about Christmas gifts and brand loyalty.  

Savannah and Ari discuss podcast episode ideas that never saw the light of day: Switchfoot song lyrics, making enemies in Oregon, essential oils, and wrestling chants. They turn the ideas into five-minute mini segments and consider whether they should have been—and possibly could still be—whole episodes. Plus, Savannah talks about one of her favorite Christmas gifts she received and tells a story...

In Part Two of the Pulidos Podcast Christmas Movie Tournament, Savannah and Ari declare a surprising winner and discuss the shocking ending to their Honorable Mention movie. Plus, they reveal the last installment of the Merced chapter of What's Being Hung and explain how it affected their move. 

In Part One of the Third Annual Pulidos Podcast Christmas Movie Tournament, Savannah and Ari rank Christmas movies from the ‘80s. They explain that this decade had some duds and some doozies and they break down the highs and lows as they begin round one of the bracket. Plus, they discuss the future of What’s Being Hung.

Savannah and Ari talk about the house that they just moved from—what the neighborhood was like, the shocking information their neighbor shared with them, why they didn’t realize any of this before moving in, and what happened that eventually led to them getting out of their lease. 

Savannah and Ari discuss the ads that they get during Christmas time, the pros and cons of having personalized ads, and the issues of your phone listening to you. Plus, Ari shares his love for his new dentist! 

Savannah and Ari talk about “In-Law Syndrome”—how in-laws are viewed, talked about, and joked about in our society. They discuss why this negative view of in-laws may be so common and why it is a problem and consider how it could change. Plus, they discuss a few hot takes about drivers, families, and music.

Savannah and Ari recount their trip to Disneyland with their one-month-old baby. They share which rides they went on, what they learned about parenting, and what their experience utilizing the Baby Centers in the parks was like. They also talk about the unexpected problem that came up at the end of their trip and how they dealt with it.

In Part Two of Baby Pulido’s delivery story, Savannah and Ari talk about what happened at the hospital after the baby was born. They reflect on the birth experience and balancing modern medical advice with information from the “crunchy” crowd. Plus, Ari asks Savannah how painful giving birth really was and they share Baby Pulido’s alter ego. 

In this laid-back episode, Savannah and Ari chat about some follow-up from last week, what Savannah would do if she met a celebrity, rewatching Pretty Little Liars, and a theoretical secret underground Target.

It’s Halloween! And the Pulidos are celebrating by taste-testing and rating two types of candy corn, three types of Reese’s and a variety of other trick-or-treat staples. They also try to settle their own long-standing debate about the difference between regular peanut butter cups and special seasonal Reese’s candies. Plus, Savannah and Ari discuss new years resolutions and a Netflix series they r...

Savannah and Ari are back recording for the first time since Baby Pulido was born. They share the story of Savannah’s scheduled induction, their stay at the hospital, and the baby’s birth. Plus, they give an update on What’s Being Hung and review a TV show that they watched while at the hospital.

Savannah and Ari finally tell the story of their moving day last December when they left their first home in Oregon and moved back to their home state of California. Things did not go exactly as planned, from picking up the UHaul in the dark to a late-night rainstorm to not being able to make the drive in one day. Plus, they talk about why their house was filled with cardboard and making a trip to...

Savannah and Ari talk about ways that they have influenced each other—including minimalism, sports, music genres, and food—and explore the dynamics of influence in healthy relationships. Plus, they have a special installment of the segment What’s Being Hung.

Ari shares his most memorable moments working as a substitute teacher—his favorite grades to sub for, feeling like the new kid every day, questions that students would ask him, and the time there was a duck in the classroom. Plus, Savannah explains why a recent trip to the movie theater caused her to be concerned about our youth.

Savannah and Ari share their best tips and strategies for making the most of your first trip to Disneyland and California Adventure—what rides to go to first, what foods are must-haves, and what there is to do in the parks if rides are not your thing. Plus, they talk about the latest news announced at D23. 

Savannah interviews Ari as he tells the story of changing his last name. He shares how he felt about his name growing up, why he decided to change his name, and what the process was. Savannah also talks about her thoughts and feelings around changing names. And they share an idea for a personal project they would like to start. Plus, they start a new podcast segment: Spotted at Starbucks.

Savannah and Ari return to an old favorite—The Family Game. In this round of the game, they answer questions about childhood meal times, advice to a younger self, holding onto grudges, and challenging times in their pasts. Plus, they talk about going to approximately one-fifth of a Big Time Rush concert.

Savannah and Ari celebrate EPISODE 100 by looking back at some of their favorite moments from the podcast. They react to clips that make them laugh, reminisce, and reflect on the episodes so far. Plus, they discuss some things they might change about the podcast moving forward.

Savannah and Ari take Buzzfeed quizzes and find out how much they know about Starbucks, Marvel villains, and Riverdale. Plus, they talk about getting their house ready for the baby and the episode that got deleted.

Savannah and Ari talk about changing seasons, the seven-day week, two baby showers, maternity photos, and body image.

Savannah and Ari review the book “Take Back Your Family” by Jefferson Bethke. They share what they learned about family culture, the problems with how our society structures family, and what it means and looks like to create a true family team. Plus, they discuss a controversial (?) trend and create a new podcast segment.

Savannah and Ari deep dive into one of their favorite topics—board games. They share their opinions on the best games for parties, the best strategy games, and the best games for kids. And they talk about some of their fond board game memories. Plus, they give an update on Baby Pulido and talk about a goal for next year.

Savannah and Ari discuss extreme forms of simplifying / minimalism, such as getting rid of your smartphone, cloth diapering, living without a car, and getting off of social media. They talk about some simplifying that they have tried in their own lives and whether they would want to attempt any of these more extreme versions of a simple life. Plus, they chat about some of the TV shows they have be...

Savannah and Ari take it back to their childhood days and reminisce on the foods they ate and loved growing up. Ari also shares his favorite school cafeteria foods and what it was like working in a cafeteria. Plus, they share whether their baby is a boy or a girl and how close they are to choosing a name.