Two Awesome People

It's our last episode of 2025! Ho ho ho, awesome people! In this holiday episode we unpack the very real condition of holly jolly exhausted (Kelly’s official diagnosis). Then we bounce through birthday feelings , whether it’s easier to bond with babies vs. preteens/teens , and Don hits Kelly with the top trending Christmas songs … which are somehow both hilarious and mildly alarming. And yes—...

In this episode of Two Awesome People , Don and Kelly go full holiday-brain in the best way: Oxford’s Word of the Year: “rage bait” – and how their clips accidentally trigger Gen Z 💀 Being called “old” on the internet (and why they kinda don’t mind) Christmas tree time: overpriced lots, antlers on the car, pizza, sap, and traditions gone wild 🎄 Freelance life stress: feast-or-famine, sad violins...

It’s the post-Thanksgiving aftermath episode you didn’t know you needed. Kelly & Don break down their chaotic Thanksgiving — adult wrestling, people in the pool with their clothes on, and yes… Taco Bell delivered at 9PM . A choice. We talk: 🦃 Thanksgiving leftovers (how long is TOO long?) 🌮 Taco Bell regrets 🎄 Transitioning into full Christmas mode 🎅 Using Santa to get kids to behave 📚 Wh...

Turkey Talk time. 🦃 Don and Kelly dive into all things Thanksgiving: favorite foods (stuffing vs pie), cursed new products like Heinz “Leftover Gravy,” the Target-only Starbucks drink, and whether turkey is ever actually good … or just a vehicle for leftovers and crust. They also get into: Hosting vs house-hopping with divorced families Why they hate the kids’ table Thanksgiving expectations in y...

Kelly & Don cover a little bit of everything this week — starting with a viewer comment about Don’s “too much thigh” apology (yep, that happened) and how even the most mundane stuff gets politicized online. Then it’s a rapid-fire tour through: Savannah Bananas blowing up like the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball Wedding rings : symbolism vs. reality (and Don’s ring-in-the-paint story) Parentin...

Kelly & Don check in on life, laugh at trends, and get real about middle-age vibes. From joining social media at 40 to the grind of job hunting after years at home , they cover it all—plus food fads like Taco Bell’s Baja Blast pie and Starbucks’ bear cup , the Beaver Moon (yes, the supermoon), kids climbing into bed, the Dodgers , and their bold move to apply for The Amazing Race . Also on the...

Is it better to be well-rounded or deeply specialized ? 360 Ready or Specialist Energy? Don & Kelly debate the multi-hyphenate hustle, “craft-maxing,” and how to guide kids toward college apps (hello Star vs Spike ). We detour into wild candy trends (Dubai chocolate, freeze-dried Skittles, chocolate cotton candy?!), muse about AI/robots and jobs , relationship boundaries (can you hang with an...

In this episode, Don and Kelly tackle two very real stages of life — helping your teen prep for interviews (College interviews anyone?), Interview Tips, and re-entering the workforce after years of parenting — with the usual Two Awesome People mix of laughs, honesty, and off-topic detours. 👔 Part 1 — Teen Interview Tips (Without Losing Your Mind) Teens today have to interview for everything: high...

Fran Lebowitz says “read before you think.” Don and Kelly…mostly don’t—then dive into Gen Z emoji meanings (yes, 🍝 = “nudes” ), the fairy ✨ sarcasm combo, and that dizzy face 😵‍💫 you’re probably misusing.  Next up: why hobbies matter for mental health (dopamine, cortisol, stress relief), how to find hobbies for kids without turning them into your hobby, and the truth about turning a hobby into...

Kelly opens with “Welcome to our OnlyFans—JK, a podcast,” and it only gets spicier from there.  This week, Don and Kelly are in the same room (finally) talking bedrooms : how to design kids’ rooms that reflect personality (string lights, disco balls, Pokémon stars), why everything needs a home (goodbye floor-toy chaos), and how to include your kid so they actually love their space. For shared room...

Every parent has been there — you pick your kid up from school, lean over with your best loving face, and ask, “How was your day?” only to get…“Fine.” “I dunno.” “Nothing happened.” 🙃 In this episode, Don and Kelly break down why that question flops harder than Don’s “flat point” intro and what you can do instead.  From slang decoding (“chat” is now a noun, apparently) to creative question hacks...

Think your partner should read your mind? Always make you happy? Stay forever young and endlessly attractive? 💀 In this episode, Don and Kelly pull apart all the ridiculous demands we pile onto our partners: expecting them to read our minds, keep the spark blazing 24/7, complete us like a missing puzzle piece, and basically serve as our full-time happiness machine. Spoiler: none of that works. Bu...

Kelly and Don start this episode with a glass of wine, a crash-course on teen slang (“bet” vs. “cap”), and a healthy dose of chaos before diving into their Top 5 ways to keep a family happy and a household running smoothly .  From forgiving fast and flushing grudges, to organizing, eating together, taking it outside, and yes — making donkey noises — the Two Awesome People reveal how they try (and...

Don and Kelly kick off this Monday with laughs about busy weekends, sleepovers, and what exactly counts as a “dash” versus a “smattering.”  Then they dive into the real stuff—co-parenting. Do you always need to be on the same page? Or can kids actually benefit from seeing parents disagree respectfully?  From language kids bring home (like “tuff”) to the do’s and don’ts of teamwork, they unpack how...

Kelly and Don ring in the first day of fall with a full-on autumn grab bag.  They decode Gen Alpha slang (“chopped” and “chuz”), debate pumpkin spice lattes vs. pumpkin baking, and list the best (and worst) parts of fall — from cozy vibes and chili nights to pumpkin patches at 90°.  Plus, they trade parenting hacks (Trader Joe’s pumpkins, anyone?), laugh through some questionable 2025 trends, and...

Don and Kelly shout out Brady, Laura, and Barbara (hi!), then dive into the art of bonding with a teenage boy—starting with the slang of the week: “I know ball.”  From late-night chats (because teen brains wake up at sundown) to the magical power of shutting up and listening, they trade real wins and fails: rating days 1–10, letting silence do the work, finding shared lanes (music, chess, yard wor...

Don and Kelly dive head-first (okay, butt first ) into a lively debate about the five personality traits they most want to teach their kids — and discover, to their shock, that their lists almost match.  From humor and honesty to ambition, openness, self-confidence, kindness, and a little healthy respect, they break down how those qualities shape happy, grounded humans.  Along the way they tackle...

Don and Kelly kick off with their most enthusiastic intro yet, tumble into the Gen-Z slang “hear me out,” and somehow end up flirting with Prue from The Great British Baking Show .  From football fandoms and baseball superstitions to the wild rise of pickleball (a.k.a. Frankenball), they unpack why sports traditions matter — and when they don’t.  There’s a dive into kids’ athletics, pressure vs. g...

Don and Kelly kick things off with their new segment “Butt First” (and yes, it’s exactly as ridiculous as it sounds), before diving headfirst—or butt first—into the trend of micromances : those small, everyday gestures that actually keep relationships alive.  From surprise coffees to awkward morning kisses with a mouth guard still in, they unpack how Hollywood ruined romance with over-the-top gest...

Kelly’s down with a bug, Don’s “voluntold” to keep the house running, and together they unravel the strange world of volunteering. From setting the bar low on being awesome to debating if oatmeal counts as community service, they dive into why people give their time, how to make it fun (hint: cookies), and what kids really learn when parents show up. Plus: a little Severance stress, online friends...

Happy Labor Day! Don & Kelly kick things off by debating what the holiday actually honors (spoiler: it’s workers, not naps). From there, they dive headfirst into the world of FAFO parenting —aka “F*** Around and Find Out.” Should kids learn the hard way about cold weather, homework, or grocery store scavenger hunts? And when it comes to screens and the internet, does “FAFO” still apply, or is...

In this episode of Two Awesome People , Don and Kelly dive into the messy, hilarious, and sometimes contradictory world of self-confidence. Don insists he’s got it in spades (though admits his 20s were rough), while Kelly reveals she’s still guarding her “confidence jar” with bubble wrap. Together, they debate whether confidence comes from grooming, posture, or just stabbing negative thoughts like...

What counts as an anniversary, really? Don and Kelly dive into the quirky world of “arbitrary-versaries” —those random milestones couples latch onto, like the first time someone did yard work or the day one of them chose sleep over sex (with a celebratory high-five). Along the way, they compare their own low-key approach to anniversaries, laugh over the idea of commemorating fart dates, and uncove...

Don swears he fell into a “functional freeze” (aka depression’s awkward little brother), while Kelly insists he just looked extra zombie-ish for a few days. Together, they unpack what it means to feel foggy, numb, and disconnected—whether it’s from work stress, parenting teenagers who act like mini emotional terrorists, or just middle-age creeping in. Along the way they debate tank top etiquette,...

What happens when your spouse also becomes your coworker?  In this episode, Don and Kelly pull back the curtain (literally) on the joys, frustrations, and awkward headphone malfunctions of podcasting as a couple.  From discovering each other’s “confidence blankets,” to figuring out who gets final say in editing, to debating if Batman and Robin are really equal partners (spoiler: nope), they explor...