Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl

Welcome to a special Thanksgiving edition of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl.  In this episode I share what some listeners said they are grateful for and I share how my gratitude journal began in 2018 from an online Positive Psychology course that touted the health benefits of feeling grateful and more specifically, the practice of writing in a gratitude journal.   In this episode, I...

It's that time of year again. Time to gather with loved ones to eat and drink too much!  Well, we don't have to do that. We could focus on the conversations and laughter with friends and family, but food and drink do become a big part of our gatherings.  This week I'm joined by dietitian and Clinical Coordinator for Dietetic Internships at Marywood, Micki Orlowsky...a woman who dishes ou...

Sometimes we let life get in the way of maintaining connections with people.  I am so glad that for this week's podcast episode I was able to reconnect with my my friend Claudia who just retired from the Navy as Senior Chief Petty Officer.    We talk about her travels around the world with the Navy, the challenges and opportunities her military career has given her and the importanc...

'Tis the season for holiday shopping.  To many, that means hundreds of clicks.  But this year, why not connect with local business owners rather than clicking on big box stores' websites?   My guests this week are the owners of a charming shop in Scranton called The Perfected Pineapple...home to refined, repurposed and refurbished pieces of furniture and accessories that have been r...

This week I speak with Scranton City Council Woman Jessica Rothchild, a transplant from New Jersey who has made her home in the Electric City. She is working to help Scranton move forward, for the long haul.  If you live in the city of Scranton and want to stay informed of what's on the agenda for city council meetings and upcoming business and make your voice heard, visit: https://scrantonpa...

Nanci Oehrlein knows that life can be taken seriously and still be a laughing matter.  After moving to Pennsylvania with her husband on the heart transplant list, she learned of her own breast cancer diagnosis. She experienced the gravity and reality of their situation but also chose to make the experience lighter with a heavy dose of humor that made her and her health care team turn pink in...

I have long been a proclaimer of all good things about Scranton, so I couldn't have been happier when "The Office" seemed to bring lots of positive attention to my hometown. And apparently, during the pandemic, younger people fell in love with the series and are also now big fans. You know it's good if the kids like it!  This is all great. Anything that gets our fair city recognition is cool...

In this special bonus episode of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl I speak with my friend, fellow comedian Mary Rapach about her road to coming out that traveled through Arizona and Nebraska, and brought her home to NEPA...for love! I hope you'll listen as we discuss stereotypes, the use of pronouns, and the importance of just treating one another well.  Check out ScrantonImprov.com to learn abou...

Oliver has been my friend for over 36 years. I smile knowing that I am the only one allowed to call him "Ollie."  Ollie has a way of making me giggle and snort laugh whenever we get together. He is the type of friend I am always comfortable around and feel so fortunate to have in my life.  He and I can talk about pretty much anything and have recorded two podcast episodes previously...on...

As the month of September draws to a close, I'm concluding my Fab 50s series featuring fantastic women in their 50s who are rocking it!  This week I have a conversation with my friend and editorial client Tina Gallagher, author of sports-themed romance (and more coming soon). I've known Tina for many years so this was an especially fun and casual conversation about how writing fan fiction as...

On this episode of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl, Jeannine talks to Julie Esty, director of the Dearly Departed Players, organizer of the Dunmore Cemetery Tour, and all around fabulous female who crochets adorable creatures, tells vivid stories and fills a room with her laughter!  Julie shares details about the upcoming cemetery tour, how she became so interested in local history and a special thi...

During the month of September, I continue my special "Fabulous 50s" series with kick-butt women in their 50s who are sharing their gifts with the world and embracing who they are. This week I talk to Pam, a hilarious woman who spent a number of years on stage as a comedian and who helped other women get their chance in the spotlight as host of the showcase "Chicks Are Funny."  A near-death he...

I continue my series, "Fabulous 50s" during my birthday month of September, having conversations with fantastic women in their 50s who are enriching their lives and the lives of others. They are sharing stories from their lives and offering helpful information, tips and perspective that I hope will help you in some way and entertain you! My guest this week, Marie Onukiavage, is a fellow bird lover...

Welcome to a new season of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl!  September is all about celebrating women in their 50s who are doing some kick-butt things...making life better for themselves and others.  This week I talk with Picky Eater and Funny Femme Teri Granahan about her love of butter and fish bladders (one of those is actually true, you guess which one).  Teri shares some great in...

In recognition of turning 50 in the month of September, 2021, I want to celebrate women in their 50s doing fabulous things that enrich their lives and those around them.  Each week during the month of September you will hear from at least one kick-butt woman in her 50s, uncorking to share her story and experiences.  To kick off the series, Yogi Mindy Hill offers her practices, thoughts a...

It's been such a pleasure producing my podcast Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl over the past three months or so.  I'm excited to kick off season 2 during a special month...my birthday month! I like birthdays. Yes, that's right. And this is a very special one indeed!! Since I turn 50 in September, I am thrilled to be unveiling "Fabulous 50s" a special series of conversations with women in their...

New sheets and comforter, check! Chromebook or laptop, check! Class textbooks or Ebooks, check! But what about a plan for personal safety this semester?   Welcome to this week's episode of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl, with my special guest Robert Thomas of Tsunami Self-Defense.  Robert and I talk about the importance of personal safety and he offers tips that are especially valuab...

Welcome to this week's episode of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl in which I have a conversation with the funny, smart and thoughtful Megan Goetz...a Philadelphia-based comedian and podcaster. Meg, who is co-host of the paranormal podcast: Real Chills , was recently a finalist in Philly's Funniest Comedians and will record a comedy album in October.  On this week's episode, Meg gives us a previ...

In this week's episode of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl, Jeannine welcomes Susan Thackara--a mother of two, high school teacher and entrepreneur who started her business during the pandemic.  She serves up some interesting and inspiring perspective and encouragement for women of today and the future!  Check out a video of our conversation (for a more personalized feel) on my Youtube Chan...

Last week I brought you some humor in the form of my recent stand-up comedy set. This week I dusted off a conversation from 2011 that  I had with the very gracious and kind, Teresa Velardi who had invited me to speak on her then weekly Transformational Tuesdays call. I share a bit about myself and more about the power of humor and laughter.  I get pretty specific so for those of you who...

Laughter connects us in a way that nothing else quite can. We've all faced enough challenges and changes in 2020 and 2021 and we all could benefit from more laughter. It's like the fountain to quench our collective thirst.  And I could not have been more delighted to be able to create and share in laughs at the recent Wine, Women and Wealth event sponsored by NET Credit Union on July 22, 2021...

You know those people you can be completely comfortable around? The ones you can forget your manners with and not put on any pretense?  Well for me that's Ollie!  He and I have been close friends for more than 35 years and to this day, he makes me snort laugh.  Listen in on our conversation about the power of music, great memories made at summer concerts and our life spent laughing...

On this weeks episode, I talk to friend and food lover Laura Martinetti. We reminisce about childhood food memories and much more. If you’re a kid of the 70s or 80s, you’re going to enjoy this little trip down memory lane.

It's Shark Week. Does that make you think back to being a kid peering out from behind the tub of popcorn in your lap, feeling frightened but wanting to know what would happen next? Foods can often bring us back to our childhood. If you're a kid of the 1970s or 1980s, this episode has a lot for you...to help you reminisce. Tune in on Thursday, July 15 to listen to my conversation with friend and fo...

Learn more about the observance dedicated to adding more humor and levity to your life and toning down the drama and negativity. Get tips on how you can make your life lighter, happier and healthier.