Parenting Roundabout
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Weekly Roundup: Earthquake and Eclipse, “Reservation Dogs” S3, “Luigi, the Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten,” and Adult Kids’ Homework
April 16, 2024 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, we belatedly share our experiences with recent natural phenomena. Don't worry, Terri survived the Great New Jersey Earthquake. Mentioned: Catherine's report on the August 2017 solar eclipse. What we're watching: Thanks to our two-by-two watch schedule, we got a perfect pair of Reservation Dogs episodes this week. "House Made of Bongs" flashed back to 1976, and a fateful outing for Maximus, Bucky, Brownie, Irene, Mabel, and Fixico. Then "Frankfurter Sandwich" rea...
Weekly Roundup: Youth Sports, “Reservation Dogs” S3, “Great Circle,” and Serial Commas
April 09, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, we find that we're still involved in "youth" sports, even though our kids are well past the age of T-ball and tot soccer. What we're watching: Reservation Dogs season 3 brought two very different episodes. "Deer Lady" gave us both the origin story of this character and a gut-wrenching look at Indian boarding school history. "Friday" bought comic relief with a day at the IHS clinic as the kids served their punishment for running away to California. Catherine's l...
Weekly Roundup: New Office Amenities, “Reservation Dogs” S3, “Rick the Rock of Room 214,” and Adult Kids’ Birthdays
April 02, 2024 04:00 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, Terri has been spiffing up her office by returning the walls to their original blank slate and adding a coffee and tea station. Mentioned: Electric kettles from Amazon Basics and Cuisinart. What we're watching: We return to Reservation Dogs for season 3. The first two episodes, "BUSSIN'" and "Maximus," give Bear his spotlight and his odyssey into oddity and wisdom. Catherine's library find this week is a follow-up to The World's Best Class Plant: This time, we ...
Weekly Roundup: Eras Tour Movie, “Girls5Eva” S3, Whose Poo? Series, and Embarrassing Our Kids
March 26, 2024 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, Terri (a true Senior Swiftie) is watching the Eras Tour on Disney+ and marveling at the spectacle. What we're watching: Also a spectacle, of a different kind, is season 3 of Girls5Eva. The gang goes on tour and tremendous silliness ensues, as you would expect from this show. Mentioned: Joe Reid at This Had Oscar Buzz. Catherine's library find this week is a nonfiction series for kids called Whose Poo?. It's yet another example of smart people figuring out how t...
Weekly Roundup: Texting Etiquette, “Reservation Dogs” S2, “The World’s Best Class Plant,” and Running Late
March 19, 2024 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, we are still trying to teach our kids about conveying urgency in their texts. What we're watching: We finished season 2 of Reservation Dogs with episodes 9 ("Offerings") and 10 ("I Still Believe"), two more opportunities to weep through our laughter and cheer on the Rez Dogs as they finally make it all the way to California. Catherine's library find this week is a sweet picture book called The World's Best Class Plant by Liz Garton Scanlon and Audrey Vernick, i...
Weekly Roundup: Baking Injury, “Reservation Dogs” S2, “The Strange Case of Dr. Couney,” and Unsound Sleep
March 12, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, we start with a cautionary tale about baking your own bread: It could lead to an ER visit. What we're watching: On season 2 of Reservation Dogs, episodes 7 ("Stay Gold Cheesy Boy") and 8 ("This Is Where the Plot Thickens") could not have been more different. One focused on Cheese and his big heart, and the other on Big and an unintentional acid trip that led to some real-life trippiness. We'd watch #7 again and again, and are delighted that it's in the Extra Hot...
Weekly Roundup: What Happens in Vegas, “Reservation Dogs” S2, “Slug in Love,” and Housekeeping Hurdles
March 05, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, what happened in Vegas didn't stay there, as Catherine reported on her recent trip. Mentioned: Omega Mart. What we're watching: We continued with season 2 of Reservation Dogs with episodes 5 and 6: "Wide Net" and "Decolonativization." We learned a little more about the aunties as they headed to an out-of-town conference, and an earnest pair of workshop presenters tried to help the teens learn more about themselves (without much success). Catherine's library fin...
Weekly Roundup: Lenten Sacrifices, “Reservation Dogs” S2, “Raft of Stars,” and Parenting Priorities
February 27, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, Terri's making a Lenten sacrifice and exploring its technicalities. She may need to be more specific next year. What we're watching: We continued with season 2 of Reservation Dogs with episodes 3 and 4: "Roofing" and "Mabel." Both had their share of humor as well as a hearty helping of melancholy and heartbreak, as Elora lost her grandmother but connected with their community. Catherine's library find this week is actually her book club find that could become a...
Weekly Roundup: College Saving and Spending, “Reservation Dogs” S2, Ugly Animals, and Admin Club
February 20, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, we discover that Catherine's children need a refresher on what a 529 college savings plan is, and possibly the number of a good attorney. What we're watching: We started season 2 of Reservation Dogs with episodes 1 and 2: "The Curse" and "Run." As we predicted and feared, Jackie and Elora's journey does not go well. Meanwhile, back home, Willie Jack tries to reverse their bad luck with the (questionable) help of Bucky and Brownie. Catherine's library find this ...
Weekly Roundup: Valentine’s Day, “Reservation Dogs” S1, Bobo’s PB&Js, and Volunteer Work
February 13, 2024 05:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, we report on our preparedness (or lack thereof) for Valentine's Day. We love you, dear listeners! What we're watching: We finished season 1 of Reservation Dogs with episodes 7 and 8: "California Dreamin'" and "Satvrday." These were both heartbreaking in their own way. We're glad we can roll right on into season 2 and find out what happens to the fracturing friend group next. Catherine's library find this week is not something to read, but something to eat: Bob...
Weekly Roundup: New Apartment, “Reservation Dogs” S1, “Snow White and the 77 Dwarfs,” and Game Shows for Parents
February 06, 2024 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, it's the conclusion (we hope!) of the renovations and room-switcherooing at Terri's house. What we're watching: We continued with season 1 of Reservation Dogs with episodes 5 and 6: "Come and Get Your Love," which focused on Cheese and Big and introduced the Deer Lady; and "Hunting," a moving portrait of Willie Jack's relationship with her dad. While we missed Bear and Elora, we liked the deeper dive into these other characters, and know that we'll see the other...
Weekly Roundup: New Office, “Reservation Dogs” S1, Book Marks, and Making Phone Calls
January 30, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, it's musical bedrooms at Terri's house, and she now has her very own office! What we're watching: We continued with season 1 of Reservation Dogs with episodes 3 and 4 ("Uncle Brownie" and "What About Your Dad"). The kids are having a rough go of it, but the show remains quite enjoyable to watch. We also spent some time discussing the Oscar nominees and not-nominees. Mentioned: Drinks with Broads, the Fug Girls' newsletter that makes for a great accompaniment t...
Weekly Roundup: Wintry Weather, “Reservation Dogs” S1, “Cross-Stitch With Cattitude,” and Moms on Call
January 23, 2024 05:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, winter has arrived, and none of our dogs are all that happy about it. What we're watching: We kicked off a new TV series this week, watching the first two episodes of season 1 of Reservation Dogs ("F*ckin' Rez Dogs" and "NDN Cinic"). We can already see that the rave reviews are justified. Mentioned: Primo and Rutherford Falls. Catherine's library find this week goes crafty again with Cross-Stitch with Cattitude: 20 Pawsome Designs by Emma Congdon. Terri was onc...
Weekly Roundup: Lost Voice, “The Holdovers,” Artsy Animal Picture Books, and Being Helpful
January 16, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, please forgive Terri's squeaky, scratchy voice. She's not contagious through your podcast player. What we're watching: The movie The Holdovers, which is on an awards-season roll so far, was moving, affecting, and sad. We say you should grab a box of tissues and watch it. Catherine's library find this week is all about the visuals, with picture books starring both adorable and elegant animals: The Perfect Siesta by Pato Mena, Fish and Crab by Marianna Coppo, and...
Holiday Recap, “The Boys in the Boat,” “Asteroid City,” Veeps Concerts, Choose Your Own Nightmare, and Parenting Rites of Passage
January 09, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, we catch you up on our winter-break adventures (which were less wintry than in years past). What we're watching: Instead of watching something together, we reported on what we consumed during our time off. Catherine saw the movie The Boys in the Boat in an actual theater with multiple generations of family members. It's exactly the sort of movie that it sounds like it should be from that setup: historical, inspirational, Oscar-bait-y. Mission accomplished, Direc...
Weekly Roundup: Kids Relocating, “Gilded Age” S2 Finale, “Quiz Lady,” “Finlay Donovan Is Killing It,” and 10 Years of Podcasting
December 19, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, some of our kids are moving back and forth from college, and one is moving down to the basement apartment... little by little. What we're watching: On The Gilded Age, there were many winners and a few losers in the season 2 finale, "In Terms of Winning and Losing." While we're sad that the show has not (as yet) been renewed for season 3, we also kind of wouldn't mind letting these characters stay where they landed in this episode. We also watched the movie Quiz...
Weekly Roundup: College Finals, DWTS Finale, “Gilded Age” S2 E7, “The Rings of Jeffrey,” and Paying It Forward
December 12, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, Catherine's stressing through finals week from a distance. What we're watching: On Dancing with the Stars, Xochitl Gomez took home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, so it's another win for the teens. Good for her, but a big fat BOO to the judges for not giving Alyson Hannigan a full set of courtesy 10s for her freestyle dance. On The Gilded Age, season 2, episode 7, “Wonders Never Cease," but neither do big problems like your brand-new husband dying and your ...
Weekly Roundup: Dog Boarding Update, DWTS Semi-Finals, “Gilded Age” S2 E6, Folded Book Art, and Special Skills
December 05, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, we have a happy update to Terri's dog-boarding dilemma. Cousin dog to the rescue! What we're watching: On Dancing with the Stars, we went from a (not so) shocking elimination to a kinda shocking non-elimination, as all five semi-finalists went through to the finale. Go, Alyson and Sasha! And Ariana and Pasha! And Jason and Daniella! And Xochitl and Val! And even Charity and Artem! On The Gilded Age, season 2, episode 6, “Warning Shots" were fired in both the u...
Weekly Roundup: Creepy Airbnb, DWTS Taylor Swift Night, “Gilded Age” S2 E5, “Got Your Nose,” and Holiday Shopping Influences
November 28, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, Catherine reported on her recent Airbnb stay, which didn't sway Terri at all from her "not for me" position. What we're watching: On Dancing with the Stars, it was Taylor Swift Night and, at long last, the exit of Harry Jowsey. Mentioned: A report that Harry asked to leave in place of Lele Pons, and a theory that Swiftie wrath is what finally took him out. On The Gilded Age, season 2, episode 5, “Close Enough to Touch," things got scary for Peggy (as we predic...
Weekly Roundup: Broken Wrist Update, DWTS Whitney Houston Night, “Gilded Age” S2 E4, Mailboat Suspense Series, and Thanksgiving
November 21, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, we started with an update from Terri on her broken wrist and how her recovery is progressing. She still does not recommend breaking a bone. What we're watching: On Dancing with the Stars, it was Whitney Houston Night and Barry Williams danced his last, after a good long run. Kudos to you, Greg Brady! On The Gilded Age, season 2, episode 4, "His Grace the Duke," saw more Opera Warring, romantic entanglements beginning and ending, and the start of Bertha's takedo...
Weekly Roundup: Library Movers, DWTS Music Video Night, “Gilded Age” S2 E3, “Big Bad Wolf’s Yom Kippur,” and Mom Flexes
November 14, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, we started by learning about the specialized profession of library moving, and Terri came up with an idea for a new TV show. What we're watching: On Dancing with the Stars, Music Video Night brought us some literal and some more creative interpretations of iconic music videos, plus Paula Abdul judging (we'd like to keep her on the panel, please!). On The Gilded Age, season 2, episode 3, "Head to Head," it's date night at a terrible play and, as Ward McAllister,...
Weekly Roundup: Dog Boarding, DWTS Monster Night, “Gilded Age” S2 E2, “Jamestown,” and To-Do Lists
November 07, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, we discuss the challenges of dog boarding and the implications for family travel as the winter holidays approach. What we're watching: As always, Dancing with the Stars went all in for Halloween with "Monster Night," with the costuming, hair, and makeup departments working even more overtime than usual (but we still think the scariest dance was when Frankie Muniz played a stalker with very little assistance from hair and makeup). On The Gilded Age, season 2, e...
Weekly Roundup: Kittens, DWTS Most Memorable Year, “Gilded Age” Season 2, the Food Group Books, and Spooky Situations
October 31, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, Catherine is sorely tempted by some very cute kittens (it's easy because they live 2,000 miles away). Mentioned: Heidi Wrangles Cats on Instagram. What we're watching: It was time for that Dancing with the Stars staple, "My Most Memorable Year." As always, that meant lots of emotional, barefoot contemporary dances (and a bunch of Viennese waltzes) followed by judging that seems extra harsh, what with all the hearts on all the sleeves. We also returned to The Gi...
Weekly Roundup: An Autumn Fall, DWTS, “Champions,” Historical Farts, and Would You Rather?
October 24, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, Terri gives us the low-down on the perfectly pleasant walk that turned into a broken wrist and a bunch of other bumps and bruises--and caused us to skip a week of podcasting for the first time in forever. What we're watching: We quickly discussed two weeks' worth of Dancing with the Stars: Motown Night (aka Wig Night) and Disney 100 Night (aka a car commercial/people in varying degrees of very literal costumes). We also watched Champions, starring Woody Harrel...
Weekly Roundup: Decluttering Success, “Only Murders in the Building,” DWTS Latin Night, Amigurumi Books, and Care Packages
October 10, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, Terri shares some decluttering success stories, including finding a loving home for her vintage record albums. What we're watching: On Only Murders in the Building's season finale, "Opening Night" (episode 9), we learn whodunit (that is, the multiple whos who done it) and question the wisdom of having very serious conversations in the wings while a show is underway on stage. Plus, of course, the next murder in the building happens, so we're ready for season 4. ...
Weekly Roundup: High School Logistics, “Only Murders in the Building,” DWTS Premiere, Punny Cozy Mysteries, and What Cheers Us Up
October 03, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, we are once again grateful that we don't have to deal with all the logistics surrounding high school events (even though we have a front-row seat to some of them). What we're watching: On Only Murders in the Building's "Thirty" (episode 9), the trio started to close in on Ben's killer (killers?). We were quite proud of some of the predictions and connections we made last week, as well as those discussed over on Drinks with Broads, the Substack from the Fug Girls...
Weekly Roundup: Celebrity Charity Auction, “Only Murders in the Building,” DWTS Preview, “Pockets” and “Linty,” and What Moms Need to Know
September 26, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, we checked out a celebrity charity auction on eBay. Proceeds are going to support striking actors and writers, but we think the potential for awkwardness is rather high. What we're watching: On Only Murders in the Building, "Sitzprobe" (episode 8), set at a rehearsal for Oliver's musical, was fittingly filled with drama. The highlight was Charles successfully singing the "Pickwick Triplets" patter song, which you can view on YouTube (earworm alert!!). You can al...
Weekly Roundup: Decluttering, “Only Murders in the Building,” “Theater Camp,” “Leslie for Class President,” and Managing Worry
September 19, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, we celebrated some decluttering triumphs (even as we know this is a job that never ends). What we're watching: On Only Murders in the Building, "CoBro" did bring us some more details that we should probably use to figure out what happened to Ben. But we were more excited by the return of some old favorites (Theo! Uma!) and a few superstar guests. Continuing our theatre theme, we checked out Ben Platt and Molly Gordon's Theater Camp, a mockumentary set at ... we...
Weekly Roundup: Back-to-School Problems, “Only Murders in the Building,” “The Afterparty,” "Empire of the Sum," and Archival Complaints
September 12, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, we don't have any kids in public school anymore, but we can still complain about back-to-school issues like traffic and loud robot voices. What we're watching: On Only Murders in the Building, "Ghost Light" was entertaining but entirely expendable; we're no closer to knowing whodunit. On The Afterparty, we do now know whodunit, although we're not exactly convinced the show's writers didn't just throw a dart at the murder board and then work backwards from there....
Weekly Roundup: Hair Color Etiquette, “Only Murders in the Building,” “The Afterparty,” Scary Places, and Parenting Challenges
September 05, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, we have questions about when to notice someone else's hairstyle, and what to do when someone notices yours. What we're watching: On Only Murders in the Building, "Ah, Love!" upended two relationships and (maybe) kicked off a third, while (maybe) exonerating one suspect and lining the next one up. On The Afterparty, "Isabel" finally allowed Elizabeth Perkins to have some fun, and cast some serious shade on murder victim Edgar. Catherine's library find this week...
Weekly Roundup: A Special Guest, “Only Murders in the Building,” “The Afterparty,” Animal Fights, and School Strategies
August 29, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, we have a special guest star. Nicole is back for a cameo appearance! What we're watching: On Only Murders in the Building, "The White Room" was not about expensive Manhattan real estate, but about stage fright (and there was a catchy song). On The Afterparty, "Feng" brought some surprising subtlety from Ken Jeong, even in the midst of a lot of TikTok videos. Catherine's library find this week is another nonfiction series for kids that she found disturbing—actu...
Weekly Roundup: Goodbye Landline, “Only Murders in the Building,” “The Afterparty,” “Cutting Teeth,” and Back-to-School Shopping
August 22, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, we check in on a couple of milestones: losing a landline and gaining a new capacity for passive-aggressive commentary. What we're watching: On Only Murders in the Building, "Grab Your Hankies" brought some quite awkward efforts at investigating Ben's murder (involving hiding in curiously roomy furniture and asking transparent questions). On The Afterparty, "Ulysses" gave us a melodramatic dance movie send-up and some shady behavior from Zoe's family. Catherine'...
Weekly Roundup: Ladies Who Lunch, “Only Murders in the Building,” “The Afterparty,” Lou the Fire Hydrant, and Capturing Special Moments
August 15, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, we check in on social events, with kids and without; at this point, sharing a fast-food lunch with a friend is a special treat. What we're watching: Only Murders in the Building is back! Season 3 started with a fake-out death and then a real murder that was, conveniently, in the building. We're looking forward to following along as our heroes solve the mystery. On The Afterparty, this week's episode, "Danner's Fire," gave us very little to go on in terms of myst...
Weekly Roundup: Pet Friends, “The Afterparty,” “Brothers & Sisters,” Literary Chickens, and Summer Transitions
August 08, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, we check in with our furry family members. Terri's dog is making friends, and Catherine's are making enemies. What we're watching: On The Afterparty, this week's episode, "Sebastian," was a heist caper, complete with double-crosses, switcheroos, and high-stakes Connect 4 games. On Brothers & Sisters, "Prior Commitments" brought us another wedding, and another secret sibling?! Catherine's library find this week is a heavy, expensive-looking coffee table book fea...
Weekly Roundup: “Barbie,” “The Afterparty,” “Brothers & Sisters,” Cute Vegetables, and Teamwork
August 01, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBOn our latest weekly roundup, we start with the unavoidable cultural onslaught that is Barbie, the movie (which allowed us to reminisce about the Barbies of our youth). Mentioned: One of Greta Gerwig's previous movies, Lady Bird, which we discussed back in 2018. What we're watching: We continue with The Afterparty's "Hannah," a pitch-perfect take on Wes Anderson films that introduces some important new information, but doesn't seem to bring us closer to discovering the killer. On Brothers & ...
Weekly Roundup: Laptop Stickers, “The Afterparty,” “Brothers & Sisters,” Amish Novels, and Family Bonding
July 25, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBOn Parenting Roundabout's weekly roundup this week, we chat about the generational divide when it comes to laptop stickers (Terri's sticking with Gelaskins, but Catherine's pondering some individual stickers, like a young person). What we're watching: We continue with The Afterparty's "Travis," a film noir from the POV of Grace's ex, hat-wearing Travis. Then, on Brothers & Sisters, the Secret Sister plot that drove the story from almost the very first episode is upended, leaving us wondering...
Weekly Roundup: New Format, Dorm Decor, "The Afterparty," "Brothers & Sisters," Baby Lit, and the Same Old Same Old
July 18, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBWelcome to Parenting Roundabout 5.0! (4.0? 6.0? Who knows!) Now that we are just a duo, and the last of our collective children has turned 18, we're going to discuss parenting in a more roundabout way. Each week, we'll bring you: Parenting chat and updates, since parenting never ends. This week: a new driver and dorm décor. What we're watching, a continuation of our Round 2 episodes. This week: The Afterparty, season 2, episodes 1 and 2 ("Aniq: The Sequel" and "Grace") and Brothers & Sister...
Nicole's Parting Picks: Social Distancing, So Far
July 14, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBNicole is leaving us (sob!), so this week she is sharing some of her favorite episodes from our years (and years, and years!) of podcasting together. Today's farewell memory comes from March 23, 2020. Remember March 2020? This is a historical document! We check in on life under lockdown in California, New Jersey, and the Midwest. We're united in our lack of toilet paper and our surplus of people in our space while we try to work. Terri and Catherine are not going away, but they will be cha...
Nicole's Parting Picks: Celebrating 200 Episodes
July 13, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBNicole is leaving us (sob!), so this week she is sharing some of her favorite episodes from our years (and years, and years!) of podcasting together. Today's farewell memory comes from January 8, 2018; we've piled on a lot more episodes since then. We reflect on our 200 podcast episodes to date. My, how we've changed, and grown, and spent a whoooole lot of time talking.
Nicole's Parting Picks: We'll Miss You, Missy
July 12, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBNicole is leaving us (sob!), so this week she is sharing some of her favorite episodes from our years (and years, and years!) of podcasting together. Today's farewell memory comes from June 13, 2022. Nicole's dog, Missy, passed away recently. Since she's been a presence on the podcast over the years, today's episode is all about Missy and her exploits. It won't be the same without her.
What We’re Watching: 80 for Brady and Brothers and Sisters “Compromises”
July 11, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBOn this week's entertainment-themed Round 2, we followed Sally Field from Pasadena to Boston and watched the movie 80 for Brady (also starring Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, and Lily Tomlin). It's pure cameo-filled fantasy, but also a lot of fun. As usual, Brothers and Sisters was less fun, but both Sarah and Kevin did seem to get a win so we'll take it. Next up, S2 E13, "Separation Anxiety." We'll also get into season 2 of The Afterparty with the first two episodes (dropping July 12), "Aniq 2: Th...
Nicole's Parting Picks: How We Became Moms
July 10, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBRemember last week, when Nicole mentioned driving all over the state of California? That's due to her new work schedule, and it means she won't be able to podcast with us anymore. So this week she is going to share some of her favorite episodes from our years (and years, and years!) of podcasting together. Today's farewell memory comes from April 12, 2021. It's our version of the old TLC show "A Baby Story"! Your three podcasters have three very different birth and adoption stories, each wit...
Roundabout Roundup: Something Was Wrong Podcast, Well & Good Dog Care, and Allbirds Shoes
July 07, 2023 04:00 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MBOn this week’s Roundabout Roundup: Nicole's listening to the Something Was Wrong podcast on long drives. Terri's keeping her new dog clean with Well & Good Gently Clean Dental Wipes and Deodorizing Dog Wipes. And Catherine's keeping her feet happy with Allbirds Women's Tree Flyers. Thanks as always to Jon Morin for our fun in-and-out music, which you hear on every episode.
Getting That Quality Time
July 06, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBAn article about a mom who's taken up skateboarding to share that activity with her kids got us obsessing about how far we would (or, more likely, would not) go to get that quality time. Mentioned: The Finland Ice Marathon.
Room-Cleaning Rules
July 05, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThe blowback from a TikTok video prompted us to complain about people who can't understand why a parent might tiptoe into their child's room once in a while and tidy up a little bit. Just a little!
What We’re Watching: Primo “The Recruitment Fair” and “What?” and Brothers and Sisters “The Missionary Imposition”
July 04, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBOn this week's entertainment-themed Round 2, Primo's first season (of many, we hope!) comes to an end with two sweet love stories and plenty of silly uncle shenanigans. Of course, there are always shenanigans with the Walker family on Brothers and Sisters, and this episode is no exception (although at least Nora had the sense to go on a date without her family in tow). Next: S2 E12, "Compromises." We'll also watch the movie 80 for Brady, given that it stars actors from two of our long-term w...
A New Member of the Family
July 03, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBTerri's home is dog-less no more. Welcome, Layla! (Mentioned: Petfinder, which is a helpful way to look longingly at prospective pets in near-to-you shelters.)
Speed-Round Sunday: Kids' Room Decor
July 02, 2023 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.29 MBOn Speed-Round Sunday, we share a mini episode from our past for your weekend listening pleasure. Find out which of us describes her child's interior design as "Hoarders-themed," and which one had to censor her kid's posters with a Sharpie.
Second-Listen Saturday: The No-Fun Financial Surprise
July 01, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MBOn Second-Listen Saturday, we share moments from past episodes for your weekend listening pleasure. This discussion is from September 2019. Nicole is reeling from a string of unexpected, untimely bills, giving us a reason to complain about unnecessary emergency-room visits, overly thorough car mechanics, and other surprise hits to our budgets.
Roundabout Roundup: Edmund Unravels, Imprint App, and “Taylor Swift” by Walker Hayes
June 30, 2023 04:00 - 5 minutes - 5.4 MBOn this week’s Roundabout Roundup: Catherine shouts out Edmund Unravels by Andrew Kolb, a children's book with an unlikely hero. Nicole's learning new things with the Imprint app, and Terri's fandoms unite in the song "Taylor Swift" by Walker Hayes. Thanks as always to Jon Morin for our fun in-and-out music, which you hear on every episode.