Awesome Today
299 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsAwesome Today: the show you didn't know you have to have! Join Kyle and Meg for your daily dose of what's good in the world. Historical trivia, fun with personality types, pop culture commentary, Google deep dives, DIY couples' therapy and more! Let them keep you company during the moments you should be working, and they'll give you plenty to talk about on your next date night. Awesome Today is a production of Sorta Awesome Media.
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The Bad Guys, spanking cops, and dry land crustaceans
May 02, 2022 07:30 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBAre you ready to start May off with some AWESOME?! Meg and Kyle have a B U N C H of recommendations for things to watch - both on streaming and in the theater (!!!). Plus a crazy-fascinating podcast, the GOAT t-shirt for men, and the Today I Learned that completely changed Meg's life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tornado sirens, panty canons, and how the gin gets made
April 25, 2022 07:30 - 57 minutes - 50.4 MBIt's the last Monday of April, and Meg and Kyle are coming in hot after a wild weekend filled with blaring tornado sirens, beautiful gowns, a new show to binge, and the best concert ever! Come tell us about what is making your day awesome over in the Awesome Today Facebook group! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scams, gins, and white honey woes
April 18, 2022 03:30 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBWell, Meg and Kyle are a little sillier than usual this week, and that's in large part thanks to the Awesomes who got them interested in sampling delicious gins this week! They talk about that ol' fox George Clooney, the only ASMR that Kyle falls for, great songs with bad lyrics, and an unfortunate tale of a boy who loved honey a little too much. Come tell us all about your problematic faves in the Awesome Today group on Facebook! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sunk cost, press-ons, and Trader Joe's flowers
April 11, 2022 07:35 - 42 minutes - 37.2 MBIt's Holy Week, but the conversation here is irreverent as always! Meg and Kyle have put the whiskey away for the winter and have taken up the summer spirits. Meg took the twins to the theater, bluegrass meets zen spa, and Kyle made jambalaya! Steven Stevens on TikTok What I Carry, Jennifer Longo Raycon Fitness bluetooth earbuds oliveandjune.com/awesome Come join the convo with us in the Awesome Today gathering on Facebook! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shut Eye, ghost kitchens, and the most popular dogs
April 04, 2022 10:55 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBIt's the first Monday of April, so Meg and Kyle are here to help you kick off the month with a deluxe-sized Awesome Today! Discoveries for this week include a surprisingly good TV binge from Hulu's back catalog, a look at the phenomenon of fake restaurants, and the AKC's annual list of Ten Most Popular Dogs. Happy April, Awesomes! Abroad and Hungry on YouTube Crypto Island Pillow Talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We need to talk about chicken soup
March 28, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 57 MBWe are rounding out March 2022 and Meg and Kyle have a few suggestions for your watching, reading, listening, and lifestyling! But even more importantly, Kyle has the ONLY CHICKEN SOUP RECIPE you'll ever need. Plus, stay tuned to the very end to hear the affectionate snorts of their piggy Boston Terriers! Come join the conversation and fun (and get that chicken soup recipe!) in the Awesome Today Facebook group! Kurtis Conner on Disney adults All the Feels, Olivia Dade Chameleon: Wild Boy...
Good Girls, Olestra disaster, and Titanic lifeboats
March 21, 2022 07:30 - 57 minutes - 51.5 MBThis week, Meg and Kyle are back to sharing things to watch, read, listen to, and enhance your lifestyle. From Netflix algorithms to TikTok recommends, they've got what you need to get into this week! Giant Rooks: Tom's Diner TikTok parody Kevin James Thornton story of Olestra chips Come join the Awesome Today family discussion in the Awesome Today Facebook Group! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Home-cooking from the old country
March 14, 2022 07:30 - 34 minutes - 30.1 MBIn the midst of hard times, people still gotta eat. Kyle has been offering up the ministry of hearty homemade meals for Meg and their family, and this time, he's inspired by his foremothers and what worked to keep bellies full and spirits lifted. Cook Like Czechs goulash: Czech Beef Goulash (Hovězí guláš) Authentic Recipe - Cook Like Czechs dumplings: Czech Bread Dumplings (Knedlíky) - Cook Like Czechs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Toddler antics, cooking hacks, and carne guisada
February 28, 2022 08:30 - 46 minutes - 41.2 MBSome weeks are awesome, and some weeks are ... not. Coming off of a whirlwind week, Meg and Kyle are here to chat about wild happenings in their house, and more importantly - FOOD! This chit-chat episode just might inspire some cooking inspiration, but only after you make it through the most recent Niko disaster. We would love to hear what you are into at this moment, so come join us in the Awesome Today group! Don't forget to check out the Sorta Awesome store on Amazon when shopping this ...
Billions, fried salmon, and toddler eggs
February 21, 2022 09:53 - 48 minutes - 41.7 MBFebruary 2022 is slipping by, and this week, Meg and Kyle have some fantastic suggestions all around for what to watch, read, listen to, and awesome-fy your lifestyle! They talk about Dave Grohl's 5 star literature, the Serial productions podcast that Meg can't stop talking about, and how a two year old can be his own crazy tornado. We would love to hear what you are into at this moment, so come join us in the Awesome Today group! Don't forget to check out the Sorta Awesome store on Amazon...
Saint names, Tinder swindlers, and the Oxford Comma
February 14, 2022 08:30 - 57 minutes - 49.7 MBHappy Valentine's Day, friend! And happy day to you whatever day it may be when you listen this week's newest episode with Meg and Kyle. Though they are still in the thick of virus-recovery, they definitely have some good stuff for you to check out in the week ahead. They talk through some brand new Netflix releases, revisit some Vampire Weekend, and talk a lot (a LOT!) about food and cooking. We would love to hear what you are into at this moment, so come join us in the Awesome Today gro...
Pizza Hut cups, The Leftovers, and COVID recovery
February 07, 2022 08:30 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBHey hey! We are bringing Awesome Today back to its roots! Join Meg and Kyle every Monday with all the best to watch, read, listen to, and add to your lifestyle for a life more awesome! This week, they talk about the un-fun of COVID recovery. While they were sick, they did manage to watch Yellowjackets season 1 (SO GOOD) and some other high-quality television worth your time. There's bidet talk (and booty wipes), a cute romance read, and lots of Awesome lifestyle suggestions to check out! V...
Erotic Dancing!
April 22, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 35.1 MBApril 22, 2021. Jelly beans. Free land. Pride in cheating. A bank robbing folk hero, and the queen of erotic dancers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Hot Dog Surprise
April 21, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 38.4 MBApril 21, 2021. A garden of children. Being professional in administrative fashion. The dangers of a fire pole. Robbing trains ethically. The Loch Ness monster, and a hot dog surprise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sexy-time Celebrity Bed Edition
April 19, 2021 23:26 - 45 minutes - 36.5 MBApril 20, 2021. Doppelgänger madness. Cheese fries. Lima Beans. Luther super-sexy-time Vandross. Attack rabbits. Silicon suits. Gelato wars, and sleeping in a celebrity’s bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dog Beer and People Beer
April 19, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBApril 19, 2021. Hanging out. Garlic. Philanthropy. A different vaccine. Beer for dogs and beer for people, and stuff about poo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to Use the F-Word
April 15, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 41.3 MBApril 15, 2021. Ham from the basement. Eating erasers. Road maps. Walking backwards. Prison. Elvis. Human compost, and being belligerent at the Olive Garden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cake and WHAT?!?!
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 37.1 MBApril 14, 2021. Pecans. Dolphins. Assassinations. A murderer that might not have murdered. Aliens, and naughty cake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scrabble and Unicorns
April 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBApril 13, 2021. Scrabble. Peach cobbler. Non seafood seafood. Cats that know how to rock. Surviving the Amazon, and for the love of unicorns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LeVar Burton Can’t Be STOPPED
April 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBApril 12, 2021. Grilled Cheese sandwiches. Ancient Egyptian cities that might be built by aliens. Finding Dark Sky. All the money, and LeVar Burton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
They Are Known for their Heists
April 08, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 35.7 MBApril 8, 2021. Zoo lovers. Empanadas. A German math wizard. The Mafia stealing money. Pirates, and virgins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Searched for Holidays and This Happened!
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 44.1 MBApril 7, 2021. Beer. Walking. The bookmobile. Finding a hydrogen bomb. An ocean rafting adventure, and obscene materials for personal use. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Open Fly Boxers
April 05, 2021 23:58 - 45 minutes - 36.2 MBApril 6, 2021. Wearing Tartan. The tuna that failed. Drinking beer, and teflon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Loving the Dad Bod!
April 05, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 46.5 MBApril 5, 2021. Caramel. Road maps. Wheel of Fortune. Overcoming Mark Cuban. Asteroids. Rabbits pooping on artifacts, and dad bods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Poo in the White House!
April 01, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 32.2 MBApril 1, 2021. Pranks. Burritos, and poo in the White House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Manatee Milk!?!
March 31, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 39.2 MBMarch 31, 2021. Holy Wednesday, Batman. The Radio Flyer. Appreciating the manatee. Musicals. Old computers. Romance novels, and a deadly funny cobra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Suggestive Bulge
March 30, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 41.7 MBMarch 30, 2021. Turkey necks. How to be in control. German mathematics. Stealing from Russia. The bulges of He-man. Stealing artifacts, and waiting for sex toys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trading Places?
March 29, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 39.7 MBMarch 29, 2021. Mom and pop. Instagram foibles. Culturally relevant gardening, and Icky candles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
She’s a Lady?
March 25, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 40 MBMarch 25, 2021. Lobster theft. Respect. A family curse. Iron pants. Hillbilly music. Short stories, and banana splits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Raisins, Chocolate and Eating Bugs
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 36.9 MBMarch 24, 2021. Raisins dipped in chocolate. Coughing bullets. Mailing obscene things. Aliens. Phones that stop working. Cicadas, and more aliens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Asteroids and Pirates
March 23, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 47.2 MBMarch 23, 2021. Edible spoons. Asteroid awareness. Give me liberty, death, or cookies. You rallies and famous peenies. Shakespeare’s skull, and Ozzy man reviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to Fly Anywhere for FREE!
March 20, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBMarch 20, 2021. Being happy by the schedule. Entertaining the children, and free airfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This Is a Robbery!
March 18, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 38.2 MBMarch 18, 2021. Celebrating awkward, and stealing art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Saint Patrick and Sharks
March 16, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 43.8 MBMarch 17, 2021. All thing Saint Patrick. Marrying a relative. Fighting about hockey. Finding old scrolls, and catching a shark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hiding Truth and Public Restrooms
March 16, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 42.9 MBMarch 16, 2021. Give me sunshine or give me truth. Exploration. Miracles. Life pro tips, and trending news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dance Fighting and Drug Tests
March 13, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 32.1 MBMarch 13, 2021. Being nice. Seeing Uranus. Espionage. Tornadoes. UFOs. Gubernatorial drug testing, and dance fighting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tantalizingly Obscene Shorts for Men
March 11, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 37.2 MBMarch 11, 2021. Worshipping in the garage. Patenting things. The importance of punctuation. Stealing money. Bell bottom pants, and tantalizingly obscene shorts for men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Don’t Quit, and Don’t Get Fired
March 09, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBMarch 8, 2021. The views expressed in this video are not endorsed, per se, by anyone, and no one here is running for office or agreeing with this message. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cheesecake and Crime
March 06, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 35.4 MBMarch 6, 2021. Cheesecake. The Alamo. Russian spies. The mafia, and a really old chicken McNugget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can You Clone Pound Cake?
March 04, 2021 08:00 - 54 minutes - 43.8 MBMarch 4, 2021. Pound cake. The importance of good grammar. A short presidency. Vampires. Running, and cloning people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Never Drink THIS Wine
March 03, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBMarch 3, 2021. Celebrating mulled wine. A different kind of wine that is truly dangerous. Mishaps with utilities, and a possible end of quarantine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two People, One Name, All the Banks Robbed
March 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBMarch 2, 2021. Celebrating women. Being angry about things people do in the theater. Two robbers with the same name. King Kong, and the Sound of Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Advice You Didn’t Know You Needed
February 27, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBFebruary 27, 2021. How to get a man. Italian politics. Poison olives. A caution for the modern woman, and writing a book by copying someone else’s book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Prohibition is Prohibiting
February 25, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 46.5 MBNovember 25, 2021. Nope. It is February. Clam chowder versus chili. Expensive sugar. Upholding the law by limiting the impact of your effort, and an awesome person from Houston. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aliens, Pigs and Dogs
February 24, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 42.2 MBFebruary 24, 2021. Tortilla chips. Nachos. Aliens denied. Pigs for sale, and way too many dogs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Being Responsible By Choice
February 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBFebruary 23, 2021. Banana bread. Dog biscuits, and responding to conversation from the Facebook group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Happened to the Texas Power Grid?
February 22, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBFebruary 22, 2021. Exploring what happened to the Texas power grid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pirating the Vaccine
February 20, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 41.6 MBFebruary 20, 2021. Hoodie Hoo and goodbye winter. Reality of space travel. Modern piracy. Old flowers that are new, and stealing the vaccine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Drink Wine and Steal Diamonds
February 18, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBFebruary 18, 2021. Drinking wine. Finding Pluto. Swiss bank accounts, and stealing diamonds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Being Kind and Beating Wall Street
February 17, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 37.5 MBFebruary 17, 2021. Being randomly kind. Booze for everyone. Bob Dylan and other singers. Troubles with customs. Climate change, and beating Wall Street. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.