The Setlist of Life

Thunder Rolls & Tiny Scammers: When Storms, Strangers & Summer Plans Collide This episode of The Set List of Life kicks off with a real thunderstorm that nearly flooded a family dinner—then escalates into a night of unexpected conversations about safety, accountability, and what it means to parent in 2026. After playing a creative song-synonym guessing game (featuring Garth Brooks, Michael...

It's Leslie's birthday, and the band is celebrating with Brenda's legendary church cookbook pretzel salad — and every question that comes with it. Who was Brenda? How old is that cookbook? Does God have an opinion on Jell-O? Dolly for Sue is in full form. This week's episode covers the parenting guilt spiral of marching band volunteerism, the surprisingly solid gift idea of a sceni...

Sleep Apnea, Smeg Coffee Pots & Strawberry Pretzel Salad: A Midlife Wellness & Nostalgia Deep Dive" Four bandmates (Dolly for Sue) navigate rainy nights, lawn care timing, and the chaos of reinventing themselves as creatives in midlife. This episode weaves together unexpected wellness realities—sleep studies, nerve pinching from over-exercising, and the massage paradox—with 80s-style n...

Travel, Wine, and Joyful Purging: Finding Yourself in the Chaos Leslie returns from a week-long journey through London, Paris, and Belgium—and she didn't just bring back photos. She brought back perspective on infrastructure, childhood rituals, and aging gracefully. In this episode, the band explores how a European vacation becomes a masterclass in living differently. Leslie unpacks the shocki...

The Setlist of Life: "Simply the Best" – A Conversation About Mystery, Ghosts, Games & What Your Friends Actually Know About You This episode opens with a real mystery: Why are bodies appearing in rivers during heavy rain? The answer involves environmental science, dam dynamics, and a heartbreaking water-safety story. From there, the conversation pivots through haunted hotels (includin...

What happens when a classic rock cover band—Leslie (vocals), Aaron (guitar), Kirsten (keys)—gathers to process spring, scams, and the strange arc of parenting in your 40s? This episode opens with the promise of warm weather, fragile hope, and a confession: Leslie killed a Norfolk pine through over-care, a perfect metaphor for modern parental anxiety. But it spirals into something bigger—a real con...

Tonight's lineup includes three bodies found in a Midwest river in four weeks, a quadruple amputee accused of murder, and the artificial intelligence-driven question: Can you really fall in love with someone 30 years older? Leslie, our vocalist-turned-amateur-investigator, is following the river deaths like a true-crime podcast protagonist. Christine is baffled by Age of Attraction , Netflix&#...

🎵 The Setlist of Life: "Crazy" – When Lost Luggage, AI Music, and Parenting Plot Twists Collide "THE SETLIST" 0:00 – Track 1: Welcome to the Chaos – Why Your Podcast Guest Never Shows Up Consistently 2:03 – Track 2: The AirTag Chronicles – How One Lost Handbag in Spain Became an Obsession 6:00 – Track 3: Airport Security Fails & Taxi Driver Mysteries – Tracking Your Stuff 4,00...

What happens when your best friend loses her passport in Seville, Spain — and has to spend four extra days navigating police stations, the U.S. Embassy, and a purple temporary travel document just to get home? That's where this episode of The Set List of Life begins. Kirsten, Leslie, Aaron, and Christine — the bandmates of Dolly 4 Sue — are all back in the same room, and the stories are flying...

What happens when your brain decides it's Thursday — twice — and your family just watches you leave the house anyway? That's the kind of beautifully unhinged realness that makes The Setlist of Life feel like the podcast your actual friends would make if they had microphones and a serious love of classic rock. This week, Leslie is back (a day late, technically), Christine is hosting from he...

In this episode of The Setlist of Life, former bandmates Christine, Aaron, and Kirsten dive into Valentine's Day philosophy, the surprising history of playing cards and tarot, and why some people still believe in the full moon's power over human behavior. The conversation meanders from head spa goddess energy and lunar calendars to deep philosophical debates courtesy of a kids' "Wo...

00:00 – Track 1: Welcome to the Jungle (Intro & Birthday Shoutouts) 02:19 – Track 2: The Great Tarp Experiment (Snow Removal Hacks That Actually Work) 06:42 – Track 3: Shoveling Confessions (Bodies, Backyards, and the HOA Fine) 12:45 – Track 4: The Snowblower in the Garage You Can't Reach 14:43 – Track 5: Tids and Bits (Pennsylvania Roots & Podcast Memory Lane) 18:19 – Track 6: War Gam...

Join Christine, Kirsten, and Aaron—as they prepare for "snowmageddon" while exploring this week's musical theme: "Riding the Storm Out" by REO Speedwagon. This unscripted conversation blends music nostalgia with midlife authenticity as the trio shares storm preparation strategies (including the viral tarp trick), debates Breaking Bad's intensity, and discovers the therapeut...

In this episode of The Setlist of Life podcast, the Dolly 4 Sue bandmates reunite after the holidays for their signature blend of unscripted conversation, music nostalgia, and midlife humor. The episode kicks off with a discussion about "It Never Rains in Southern California" by Albert Hammond, inspired by Kirsten's rainy California trip, and explores the quirky world of rock flute in...

Join the bandmates of Dolly 4 Sue for their fourth and final advent calendar episode as they celebrate the holiday season with cheese, hot sauce, Bailey's flavors, and murder mysteries. This Christmas-themed episode features discussions about family traditions, gift-giving philosophies, pickleball equipment, and the challenges of maintaining festive magic as kids grow older. The hosts dive int...

In this festive episode of The Setlist of Life podcast, the Dolly 4 Sue bandmates—Aaron, Christine, Kirsten, Leslie, and special guest Andrea—gather for week three of their unique Advent calendar series. The crew samples cheddar with whiskey, chocolate chipotle hot sauce, and various Baileys flavors (with crème brûlée emerging as the clear winner) while tackling two Christmas-themed murder mysteri...

Join the bandmates of Dolly 4 Sue—Aaron, Christine, Kirsten, and Leslie—for a hilarious holiday episode of The Setlist of Life podcast, where Generation X authenticity meets festive chaos. This week's cherry pie-themed episode features the mom band's spirited exploration of Aldi's cheese Advent calendar, following their viral discovery of the now-legendary bruschetta cheese that sparke...

Join the Dolly 4 Sue bandmates—Aaron, Kirsten, and Leslie—for a festive episode exploring multiple advent calendars in anticipation of the holiday season. This unscripted conversation features three Generation X musicians tackling a unique collection of countdown calendars, including murder mysteries, dad jokes, Baileys Irish Cream samplers, artisan cheeses, and hot sauces from Aldi. The hosts div...

In this Halloween-themed episode of The Setlist of Life podcast, the Dolly 4 Sue bandmates—Leslie, Aaron, Christine, and Kirsten—dive into nostalgic conversations about childhood TV shows, Irish matchmaking festivals, and holiday planning. The group explores memories of classic programs like Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, Zoom, and The Electric Company, while debating the merits of regional PBS sho...

Join Dolly for Sue's bandmates—Aaron, Kirsten, and Leslie—as they tackle Quarterflash's "Harden My Heart" while sharing the unfiltered reality of midlife living. This episode captures what it means to balance family, health challenges, creative projects, and personal growth with humor and authenticity. From Aaron's battle with a severe ear infection that cascaded into unexpecte...

Join Leslie, Aaron, and Kirsten for an unscripted journey through life's quirky mysteries and nostalgia-filled moments. This episode explores fascinating scientific phenomena that Generation X grew up with but never questioned—from the mysterious white dog poop of the 1970s to why airplane mode actually matters. The hosts dive deep into cultural mysteries like the true meaning of "mind you...

The Setlist of Life podcast delivers an authentic, unscripted conversation between former bandmates Christine, Aaron, and Kirsten as they navigate midlife with humor and heart. In this episode, the trio embraces their theme "Don't Worry Be Happy" while sharing real-life challenges that resonate with Generation X listeners juggling family, pets, career transitions, and creative pursuits...

In Episode 121 of The Setlist of Life, the mom band Dolly for Sue tackle Jack Johnson's "Banana Pancakes" while navigating the realities of learning instruments later in life. The episode explores the physical challenges of guitar playing - from building finger calluses to developing muscle memory - offering relatable insights for Gen X'ers considering picking up music again. The t...

The Setlist of Life podcast returns for an unscripted conversation blending music nostalgia with midlife realities. This episode starts with Christine's job search triumph after 18 months of unemployment, landing her dream position at a public library working with children's books while finishing her degree at Bucknell. The hosts dive into 80s music trivia with "Guess That Lyric" g...

The Setlist of Life podcast returns with all four bandmates reunited for a hilarious evening of personality tests and nostalgic storytelling. Hosts Aaron, Christine, Kirsten, and Leslie dive into entertaining quizzes that reveal which historical ruler, vegetable, salad dressing, blueberry type, and Pop-Tart flavor best represents their personalities. This Generation X-focused podcast episode captu...