Podcast – Wekk Podcast
150 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsHaving adventures and living life.
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Growing up 70’s – Bonanza
October 22, 2019 03:29 - 60.3 MBBonanza premiered in 1959 and lasted for 14 seasons (so it totally counts as a 70’s television show…but more importantly it is one of our favorite shows so we just had to talk about it). It had one of the best dads on television and Katy, Kellie, and Mandy know what a good dad is.… Continue reading Growing up 70’s – Bonanza
Wekk Podcast – Ep 84 – Miranda
September 21, 2019 18:45 - 67.1 MBKellie introduced Katy and Mandy to the British sitcom Miranda and all three of their lives may never be the same. So much gratitude to Miranda Hart, the star and creator of the show, for making something so wonderful and giving us permission to be happy (but also stupendously silly) in our own skin. This… Continue reading Wekk Podcast – Ep 84 – Miranda
Wekk Podcast Ep 83 – 1969
August 20, 2019 04:14 - 61.5 MBWere you born in 1969? Katy and Kellie were. So for our first episode of season three we decided to celebrate all things fifty years old (and some quite a bit older). Learn about things that happened in 1969 (moon walking, protesting, murdering, protesting, internet-ing, Woodstock-ing, and more protesting) in this fun, whirlwind of a… Continue reading Wekk Podcast Ep 83 – 1969
Wekk – Ep 82 – Strawberry Festival
July 09, 2018 04:37 - 24 MBStart your morning off right with Katy, Kellie, and Mandy as they relive their experience at the California Strawberry Festival in Oxnard, CA. Belly laugh with them as they entertain each other with science facts and (in the case of Katy) non-facts…Katy’s observations were mainly just an insane wish list. Mandy did her research, as… Continue reading Wekk – Ep 82 – Strawberry Festival
Wekk – Ep 81 – Beer, Books, & Tea – Moving Pictures
June 11, 2018 18:09 - 40.3 MBKaty and Kellie break down what they loved (Kellie) and didn’t love (Katy) about Moving Pictures – the next in the Discworld Series by Terry Pratchett. The imagery – wizards on a wheelchair…ladies holding tiny apes whilst climbing buildings – all top notch. But maybe (if you agree with Katy) there was too much? Or,… Continue reading Wekk – Ep 81 – Beer, Books, & Tea – Moving Pictures
Wekk – Ep 80 – We took a class!
May 07, 2018 21:35 - 41.3 MBJoin Katy, Kellie, and Mandy as they talk about a class they took on how to handle a handgun. For many different reasons (which we talk about in the episode) we wanted to take this class and we each came away from it feeling much more knowledgable and prepared. We experienced many emotions (which we… Continue reading Wekk – Ep 80 – We took a class!
Wekk – Ep 79 – Season Three!!
April 19, 2018 04:36 - 33.6 MBWe’re back! Katy, Kellie, and Mandy are back and dishing about what is coming up in season three. We are setting off on entirely new adventures and we’re taking you with us. We have a desire to enjoy all that life can throw at us and everything we can throw back. Thank you for being… Continue reading Wekk – Ep 79 – Season Three!!
Wekk – Ep 78 – Beer, Books, & Tea – Eric
September 28, 2017 03:21 - 58.7 MBJoin Kellie, Katy, and Mandy in a conversation about what has them freaked out, thinking, and pondering this week. And then stick around for a discussion about the 9th Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett – Eric. Music – Ben Sound – Ben Sound Music Link – Used via Creative Commons Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Wekk – Ep 77 – Growing up 70’s – Ironside
September 02, 2017 18:17 - 57.6 MBKaty, Kellie, and Mandy chat about the latest news – Terry Pratchett’s unfinished work, Cassini spacecraft, and Venus – and then discuss a fantastic book – The Flavor Thesaurus by Niki Segnit – as well as Katy’s penchant for creating meals she believes are the “best that ever was.” (She’s slightly delusional, but in a… Continue reading Wekk – Ep 77 – Growing up 70’s – Ironside
Wekk – Ep 76 – Beer, Books, & Tea – Guards! Guards!
August 19, 2017 06:17 - 61.4 MBEnjoy a laugh (or two, three, four…) with Kellie, Katy, and Mandy as they discuss a You Tube channel all about dead people, a song that will never, ever, end (or at least not for a thousand years), and the name of the AI who will eventually kill us all. That and a whole lot… Continue reading Wekk – Ep 76 – Beer, Books, & Tea – Guards! Guards!
Wekk – Ep 75 – Who in the world are we?
August 04, 2017 16:57 - 53.6 MBThis week it is a “get to know us” episode. Have you ever wanted to sit at a table with friends, laugh hysterically, and drink horrible beer? Well, we’ve got you covered. Who puts maple syrup in their tea? Who likes ice cream with beer? Who is playing Skyrim for the first time? All this… Continue reading Wekk – Ep 75 – Who in the world are we?
Wekk – Ep 74 – Growing Up 70’s – WKRP in Cincinnati
July 21, 2017 01:13 - 64 MBGross news about bugs, facts about coffee naps, a run down of the D23 highlights, and a revelation about which of us would snort chocolate (and MORE) in our first section. In the second segment (starts at 30:00) Kellie and Katy delve into the wonderful, wacky world of WKRP in Cincinnati. In our fan requested… Continue reading Wekk – Ep 74 – Growing Up 70’s – WKRP in Cincinnati
Wekk – Ep 73 – Beer, Books & Tea – Pyramids
July 06, 2017 20:27 - 64.8 MBIn our first segment we chat about Olive Oil Regulations, Critical Role Podcast (yay!), What Remains of Edith Finch, English Heritage You Tube Channel, and the Netflix series, Anne with an E. Kellie also has a fantastic funny news story and we shout out our latest review. Spoilers for the Edith Finch game start at… Continue reading Wekk – Ep 73 – Beer, Books & Tea – Pyramids
Wekk – Ep 72 – History of Food, Yo!
June 23, 2017 18:28 - 60.6 MBHave you ever wondered about ranch dressing, english muffins, and jelly beans? We had and we wanted to share what we found out about the history of those foods. It’s some fun stuff, y’all. From cowboy lore, to massive global corporations operating in secret, to ancient foods converted into tiny beans we’ve got you covered.… Continue reading Wekk – Ep 72 – History of Food, Yo!
Wekk – Ep 71 – Kellie’s Corner – Wonder Woman and American Gods
June 09, 2017 16:37 - 79.8 MBThis week Wekk went a little crazy. We talk about dieting and ‘carb flu.’ A podcast called Pod Save America is recommended as well as Sense 8 on Netflix. Jill Lepore’s article in the New Yorker on her mother and Jane Franklin (Ben Franklin’s little sister) leads to an intense discussion about how women didn’t… Continue reading Wekk – Ep 71 – Kellie’s Corner – Wonder Woman and American Gods
Wekk – Ep 70 – Growing up 70’s CHiPs
May 26, 2017 16:13 - 62 MBThis week we start off with a discussion about Imposter Syndrome. Credit to Neil Gaiman who recently blogged about it and prompted the discussion. Katy, Kellie, and Mandy realized they all suffer from it to varying degrees. Then we talk about Monstrous Child by Francesca Simon, Divinity Original Sin II Game Master Mode (so great),… Continue reading Wekk – Ep 70 – Growing up 70’s CHiPs
Wekk – Ep 69 – Beer, Books & Tea – Wyrd Sisters
May 12, 2017 03:04 - 66.6 MBBesides learning more about Kellie than we intended (adding Kellie’s neurosis to the regular segments) Mandy, Katy, and Kellie share the books they want to be reading, the shows they think you should be watching, and discuss some stupid news. Then at the halfway point (34.22 to be exact) they switch to Wyrd Sisters by… Continue reading Wekk – Ep 69 – Beer, Books & Tea – Wyrd Sisters
Wekk Podcast – Ep 68 – Growing up 70’s – Happy Days
April 28, 2017 18:22 - 62.8 MBWelcome to Wekk 2.0. In our new format you can enjoy a lively discussion of recent news, books, and television in the first half, as well as some great recommendations for podcasts or websites you should know about. Then we’ll give some shout outs to listeners and in the second half we have a special… Continue reading Wekk Podcast – Ep 68 – Growing up 70’s – Happy Days
Beer, Books & Tea – Sourcery
April 14, 2017 15:33 - 37.7 MBWhat makes a hero? Circumstance? Bravery? Being an orangutan? Katy and Kellie chat about the fifth book in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series – Sourcery. This one had some heavy themes – end of the world type subjects – and a very frustrating journey for a female lead (frustrating for Kellie and Katy…I’m sure Conina was… Continue reading Beer, Books & Tea – Sourcery
Growing up 70’s – The Brady Bunch
April 07, 2017 14:52 - 41.4 MBKaty and Kellie cover The Brady Bunch in this week’s episode. Katy has wonderful memories of watching the show as a kid…Kellie – not so much. Also, Katy drank waaaaaay too much and insults pretty much everyone. She apologizes. And then finally, there is a mini-blip of audio difficulty at the very end, but the… Continue reading Growing up 70’s – The Brady Bunch
Wekk Main – Ep 67 – 2 Year Wekkiversary!
March 31, 2017 01:47 - 30.3 MBWe’ve been doing Wekk for two years! We’ve learned some wonderful things, we’ve met some wonderful people, and we are proud of everything we’ve accomplished. Thank you all for being a part of it! Music courtesy of Alex Brandenburg. http://www.alexbrandenburgmusic.com/
Wekk Main – Ep 66 – Stupid News
March 17, 2017 03:48 - 22.5 MBThere are too many stupid news stories on television today so Kellie and Katy decided to share some even stupider news. You’re welcome. *But seriously…these are wacky times. We found some factually true but outrageously funny news stories and hope they put a smile on your face. Listen and laugh with us. **Also, Katy had been drinking beer…and… Continue reading Wekk Main – Ep 66 – Stupid News
Growing up 70’s – Barney Miller
March 10, 2017 04:42 - 39.8 MBBarney Miller was created by improvisational artists and had a cast of talented actors. The show lasted eight seasons and, while female roles were scarce and no one should watch the first season, the impact of the show has lasted for a generation. Kellie and Katy chat about the show and sprinkle in some “Wekk… Continue reading Growing up 70’s – Barney Miller
Beer, Books, & Tea – Mort
March 03, 2017 05:49 - 44.3 MBKellie and Katy review the fourth book in the Discworld series – Mort. This story tackles serious issues and has some wonderful characters – one of the best character introductions so far. Between a duel in a room full of hourglasses to a giant horse named Binky, there is a lot to talk about. Read Terry… Continue reading Beer, Books, & Tea – Mort
Little Things – Can Meditation Make You Happy?
February 24, 2017 02:07 - 30.3 MBKaty meditates for the first time and so much more in this week’s episode of Little Things. This week’s question is, “Can Meditation Make You Happy?” Kellie, Kevin, Mandy, and Katy all have different experiences with meditation. Stay tuned all through the end when Kellie suggests a controversial (and potentially R-rated) new question for Little Things. As… Continue reading Little Things – Can Meditation Make You Happy?
Growing up 70’s – Soap
February 17, 2017 05:21 - 31.8 MBSoap premiered on ABC on September 13th, 1977. The twisted (and fatalistically unbelievable) lives of the Tates and the Campbells made for four seasons of delicious television. Kellie and Katy discuss the drama which occurred prior to the show airing as well as the many wonderful plot twists the show’s creator, Susan Harris, gifted to… Continue reading Growing up 70’s – Soap
Wekk Main – Ep 65 – Collections, Collectors, & Collecting
February 10, 2017 02:31 - 44 MBDo you collect anything? We do, did, have in the recent past, and through this conversation discovered so many interesting things about each other. What is a collection? What does it mean to be a collector? Why do we collect? Does it all track back to our ancestors? Listen to the answers to these questions… Continue reading Wekk Main – Ep 65 – Collections, Collectors, & Collecting
Little Things – Can Exercise Make You Happy?
February 03, 2017 17:18 - 32.9 MBThis time on Little Things we answer the question “Can Exercise Make You Happy?” Surprising we all agree. Handy links from Mandy: Why endorphins (and exercise) make you happy By Kristen Domonell, Daily Burn http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/13/health/endorphins-exercise-cause-happiness/ What Happens To Our Brains When We Exercise And How It Makes Us Happier There’s more to the mood-boosting properties… Continue reading Little Things – Can Exercise Make You Happy?
Growing up 70’s – Facts of Life
January 27, 2017 05:07 - 32.4 MBThis week Kellie and Katy get to chat about Facts of Life, a show request from our friend Joe from the Geektitude podcast. You know you want to sing the song…YOU TAKE THE GOOD YOU TAKE THE BAD!!! Enjoy our run down of our first “mac and cheese” show and, BONUS, you get to hear… Continue reading Growing up 70’s – Facts of Life
Kevin’s Short Movie Previews for 2017
January 23, 2017 08:14Hello, Wekksters, Wekkites, and Wekk-a-maniacs, it’s Kevin. If you listened to Episode 64 of our main podcast, you know that we previewed the a variety of creative endeavors to be released in 2017 that each of us anticipates. (If you haven’t heard the episode, check it out. If it is half as fun to listen… Continue reading Kevin’s Short Movie Previews for 2017
Codex for Ep 64 of Wekk Main
January 20, 2017 04:23All those fabulous links… Katy’s List of Games Mass Effect Andromeda (Link to Trailer) Divinity Original Sin II (Link to Trailer) Rising 5: Runes of Asteros (Video of Gameplay Run through, Kickstarter) Roll Player (Kickstarter, Game Review) Tiny Epic Quest (Kickstarter, Video of Gameplay) Tacoma (Link to Trailer) Kellie’s List of Television Shows (More Shows… Continue reading Codex for Ep 64 of Wekk Main
Wekk Main – Ep 64 – 2017 Books, TV, Movies, & Games
January 20, 2017 04:23 - 113 MBKaty, Kellie, Mandy, and Kevin review the top 6 things they are excited for in 2017. We each picked a topic and none of us (except for Kellie) stuck with our original six. Enjoy! See a second post with the codex and links for everything we mentioned in this podcast (especially the 18 million books… Continue reading Wekk Main – Ep 64 – 2017 Books, TV, Movies, & Games
Beer, Books, & Tea – Equal Rites
January 13, 2017 02:27 - 58.9 MBMore Discworld joy and this time Kellie and Katy have a surprise guest – Mandy! The third book in the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett is called Equal Rites and was first published in 1987. It is a love letter to brave little girls. Listen in for the rundown of our favorite things about the… Continue reading Beer, Books, & Tea – Equal Rites
Growing up 70’s – Schoolhouse Rock!
January 06, 2017 04:02 - 26.3 MBSchoolhouse Rock debuted January 6th, 1973 and has a wonderful story about why and for who it was created. Kellie and Katy dish about their love for these wonderful shows. Listen and enjoy as they sing their way through a surprisingly personal…and timely…episode. “Growing Up 70’s” is all about the television shows that shaped our… Continue reading Growing up 70’s – Schoolhouse Rock!
Little Things – Ep 1 – Finding Happy
December 30, 2016 02:24 - 21.5 MBIn our first Little Things episode we chat about happy. What is happy? What does it mean to feel happy? Is happy worth seeking? And if so, how do you become happy when you are not? This series will be all about the different ways/advice/techniques there are to become happy and if any of them… Continue reading Little Things – Ep 1 – Finding Happy
Kevin Rants: Villains Are Always Cooler Than Heroes
December 20, 2016 10:01Man, I really love villains! The more horrible, scary, and sadistic the bad guy in a fictional story, the better. For me, watching a movie with the classic “hero versus villain” plot, is great. But if the villain sucks, then the hero’s victory is not as impressive, right? I have always felt that an action-adventure… Continue reading Kevin Rants: Villains Are Always Cooler Than Heroes
Growing Up 70’s – The Incredible Hulk
December 16, 2016 05:33 - 32.8 MBWhat do Les Miserables and The Incredible Hulk (the 70’s television show) have in common? Quite a lot. Katy and Kellie break it down for you and then get sidetracked in a game of Avenger – Marry, Kill and Fornicate. It is informational in a way only a couple of geeks can manage. Warning – you… Continue reading Growing Up 70’s – The Incredible Hulk
Ep 63 – Superhero Origin Movies
December 09, 2016 04:27 - 47.4 MBThe gang is back together again!!!! This time we’re talking about Superhero Origin Movies – what we like, what we don’t, and what stories we hope they will make into films. From Batman Begins to Guardians of the Galaxy, Katy, Kellie, Mandy, and Kevin cover as many as they can think of. And if you’ve… Continue reading Ep 63 – Superhero Origin Movies
Beer, Books, & Tea – The Light Fantastic
December 02, 2016 06:04 - 43 MBBook Two of the Discworld Series – The Light Fantastic. Kellie sums it up in one sentence – “One act in college can ruin your whole life.” Join Katy and Kellie as they break down the story, one trope at at time, and go on and on about how much they loved the book. Read… Continue reading Beer, Books, & Tea – The Light Fantastic
History of Food, Yo! – Boysenberry
November 24, 2016 20:13 - 31.5 MBIn 1928 two gentleman went on a hunt for a mysterious berry rumored to be the sweetest, most sensational berry ever invented. What they found changed an entire community and the lives of millions. From the humble origins on a Napa valley farm to the shining star of a famous amusement park, Mandy and Katy share the… Continue reading History of Food, Yo! – Boysenberry
Wekk Conversations – Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris
November 18, 2016 01:46 - 61.7 MBMandy and Kevin chat with authors Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris about their new YA novel, “The Curse of the Silver Pharaoh,” as well as their Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences novels. Pip and Tee talk about their busy schedule, transitioning from general fiction to the young adult market, and then the conversation touches on social… Continue reading Wekk Conversations – Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris
Wekk Whovians – Ep 30 – Doomsday
October 28, 2016 08:20 - 40.5 MBTune in to the last episode of Series Two as we hear Kellie and Kevin discussing all the feels, the 3D glasses, the alternate universes, and Kevin’s subconscious obsession with “a leather room.” Find out what that’s all about in this new episode. Music Credit: “Five Armies” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By… Continue reading Wekk Whovians – Ep 30 – Doomsday
Growing up 70’s – McMillan and Wife
October 21, 2016 04:58 - 22.9 MBThe classic 70’s mystery special with Rock Hudson and Susan Saint James. Listen in to hear what Katy and Kellie thought of the show (and determine how many sound effects Katy’s house can produce). “Growing Up 70’s” is all about the television shows that shaped our youth. If you have ideas on what shows Kellie and… Continue reading Growing up 70’s – McMillan and Wife
Wekk Whovians – Ep29 – Army of Ghosts
October 14, 2016 05:20 - 54.3 MBIn this first part of a two-parter, this is a solo podcast with Kevin, who talks about Torchwood, a giant hovering sphere, and The Doctor taking jabs at Jackie just for the pleasure of it. Listen in and follow along. Music Credit: “Five Armies” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License… Continue reading Wekk Whovians – Ep29 – Army of Ghosts
Growing up 70’s – Welcome Back Kotter
October 08, 2016 17:35 - 30.6 MBJoin Katy and Kellie as they gush about how much they loved Welcome Back Kotter (Katy never once pronounces that correctly…you can blame the 1/2 of the 1/2 beer she was drinking while recording). Hear facts about the show, speculation about what went wrong, and why Katy and Kellie should NEVER be allowed around celebrities. Enjoy!… Continue reading Growing up 70’s – Welcome Back Kotter
Beer, Books, & Tea – The Color of Magic
September 23, 2016 01:33 - 96.1 MBKellie and Katy dive into the wonderful world Terry Pratchett created by reading the first in a long, long series of books. Katy had never heard of these books (which admittedly makes her an idiot), and Kellie hadn’t read them in a long time, so we hope you enjoy this fresh fun review/recap/discussion/intense giggling laughter… Continue reading Beer, Books, & Tea – The Color of Magic
Wekk Whovians – Ep28 – Fear Her
September 03, 2016 08:06 - 54.4 MBIn a reverse of our last episode, our review of “Fear Her” is a veritable love fest for a quality Doctor Who episode. The Doctor and Rose go to future 2012 to see the London 2012 Olympics. But children are disappearing, and our heroes investigate. A fun episode that gets far too much criticism than… Continue reading Wekk Whovians – Ep28 – Fear Her
Growing up 70’s – Taxi
September 01, 2016 22:47 - 31 MBSlow jazz and hard lives. Throw in a splash of humor and a terrible boss and you have the world of Taxi. Kellie and Katy discuss the incredible actors and the range of storytelling that Taxi was famous for…as well as Katy’s envy over Marilu Henner’s fantastic memory skills. “Growing Up 70’s” is all about the… Continue reading Growing up 70’s – Taxi
Wekk Whovians – Ep27 – Love and Monsters
August 25, 2016 21:37 - 65.8 MBIn this podcast episode, Kellie and Kevin review Love and Monsters, an episode that people either love or hate. This is a very passionate podcast, as one of the co-hosts really, really didn’t like it. Find out which one hated the episode and tune in for some fun, spirited chat. Music Credit: “Five Armies” Kevin… Continue reading Wekk Whovians – Ep27 – Love and Monsters
Wekk Conversations – Joe Hogan of Geektitude
August 20, 2016 07:18 - 44.9 MBMandy and Kevin co-host a new interview podcast called Wekk Conversations. This podcast debuts with our friend, Joe Hogan, the mind and voice behind the Geektitude Podcast. We discuss the definition of “Geektitude,” the upcoming Nerd Con 2016 (which Wekk co-hosts will all be attending,) and lots of general Geektitude. (WARNING: The audio was giving me [Kevin]… Continue reading Wekk Conversations – Joe Hogan of Geektitude