Schtickless
166 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsMeagan and Jeff love life, & love to process it out loud. Couldn't pick a schtick, so they just don't have one. Join them as they discuss random topics like life, parenting, hobbies, nostalgia, marriage, pop culture, and more in a conversational style.
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409 - The Early Days - PARENTING Part 2
April 16, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBThis episode is week 2 of our series on PARENTING. Meagan and Jeff continue their parenting series by diving into some of the truths that helped them through the toddler phase! Meagan talks about the relationship between raising kids and re-evaluating yourself. Jeff lays out his own struggle between being comfortable and parenting choices. What are some of your favorite toddler stories from your kids or your own growing up? Let us know! We want to reiterate that this series is about the ...
408 - Oh Joy Begin - PARENTING Part 1
April 09, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBThis week we start a four part series on PARENTING. Meagan and Jeff start a new series on parenting and dive into the neuroscience of how they raised their babies in part 1. Meagan shares the purpose behind the parenting choices that we have made as we raised t kids. Jeff gets emotional and stays emotional the whole time talking about his babies (that aren't babies anymore!). What choices did you make for parenting that worked best for you? We want to reiterate that this series is about...
407 - Sparking Joy (or not) - CLUTTER Series Part 2
April 02, 2024 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week we wrap up our two part series on CLUTTER. Meagan and Jeff give practical tips for processing through letting go of clutter you don't need. Meagan talks about hoping to instill this ability to declutter in her kids. Jeff admits he knows that this is a continual process that he has to try to get better at! What tips have worked for you? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, co...
406 - Stuff and Thangs - CLUTTER Series Part 1
March 26, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week we start a two part series on CLUTTER. Meagan and Jeff talk about how we end up with so much stuff. Meagan talks about how scarcity leads us to keep things we might not need to hold on to. Jeff dives into why it's not the stuff - but maybe more the time it represents that makes it hard to let go. Why do you think you end up with so much stuff? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoug...
405 - Having a Heck of a Time - Helldivers II / Daylight Saving Time
March 12, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBThis week's random topic is on video games and the mystical changing of the clock! Meagan and Jeff take a break between series to talk about a few random topics on their mind and give a little bit of a tease for the series starting next week. Jeff shares his new hyperfixation - while Meagan talks about what it is like to live with a Helldiver. Meagan also tries to quiz Jeff on the history of DST. What did you think of the TIME series? Let us know! Next week we start a series on STUFF. Not...
404 - Sleep Hard, Work Harder, Play Hardest - TIME Part 3: Leisure
March 05, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBMeagan and Jeff wrap up the Time series talking about the most fun way to spend time - leisure.
403 - For a Few Dollars More - TIME Part 2: Work
February 27, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBThis is the second week of our series on TIME. We focus on the time we spend WORKING. Meagan and Jeff talk about the philosophy and perspective on work from a geriatric millennial's point of view. It's a little sad, but ends with some hope! How would you change work? How does work fit into your life? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickles...
402 - Thicc and Tired - TIME Part 1: Sleep
February 20, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThis is the first week of our series on TIME. We focus on our struggles with SLEEP! Meagan and Jeff talk about the demonization of rest, puritanical nonsense, revenge bedtime, anti-fraud suggestions, high school biology, and more. What is your sleep chronotype? Let us know! Sleep Chronotype Info Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. [email protected] Art...
401 - We Apologize for the Break in Programming!
February 13, 2024 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week's random topic is reformatting! Meagan and Jeff are back and ready to dive into another season of Schtickless. Meagan and Jeff had to duck out for a season of life but want to get back to the practice of writing and sharing! Meagan talks about how over-commitment shows you what matters most. Jeff uses his podcast voice to read some poetry. What series do you want us to cover? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @...
326 A Love Letter to Libraries
June 06, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBThis week's random topic is libraries Meagan and Jeff spend some time talking about their shared love and appreciation for libraries! Meagan gives details about the purpose and mission of the American Library Association. Jeff speculates about what would happen if you tried to introduce the idea of libraries into today's economy. What do you use your library for? Does your library lend anything peculiar? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Foll...
325 Podcasting in the Rain
May 30, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBThis week's random topic is rain! Meagan and Jeff soak up an unseasonably cool and rainy start to the summer. Meagan talks about the oldest daughter's favorite smell. Jeff goes off on a tangent about what to check for when buying a used car. What do you do because of the rainy weather where you grew up? Did you have dry weather or rainy? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, e...
324 Flies, Honey, and Vinegar Oh My
May 16, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBThis week's random topic is conversational tone! Meagan and Jeff have a quick conversation about the power of tone in conversation. Meagan is shocked by Jeff's high school confessions. Jeff remembers having trouble with tone in the early years of marriage. How do you work on tone? Do you use honey or vinegar to catch flies? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, ...
323 Will Forte High School for Women's Herstory
May 02, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBMeagan and Jeff dive into ways they work to help all of their kids understand how men and women have been treated differently in the past and how they can make it better as they grow up.
322 Shaking the House - Spring Cleaning and the Rhythm of the Seasons
April 25, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThis week's random topic is Spring cleaning! Meagan and Jeff talk about the beauty and power of spring cleaning and the Persian practice of Khāne-takānī. Meagan goes over the history of spring cleaning. Jeff is thankful for a house the is easy to get ready for company. What do you do for spring cleaning? What is your favorite part of the changing season? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoug...
321 - Our Eras Tour - Thoughts on Love and Marriage
April 18, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBThis week's random topic is marriage! Meagan and Jeff take a walk down memory lane to talk about how they have grown and changed since they started dating and then dive into some tips for making marriage great. Meagan remembers some high school cringe. Jeff reminisces about crying during ultrasounds. What eras do you remember in life? How have you grown and changed? What cringe still keeps you up at night? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! F...
321 Our Eras Tour - Thoughts on Love and Marriage
April 18, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBThis week's random topic is marriage! Meagan and Jeff take a walk down memory lane to talk about how they have grown and changed since they started dating and then dive into some tips for making marriage great. Meagan remembers some high school cringe. Jeff reminisces about crying during ultrasounds. What eras do you remember in life? How have you grown and changed? What cringe still keeps you up at night? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! F...
320 Films That Know What They Are
April 04, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week's random topic is movies! Meagan and Jeff go through their criteria for certain types of films that they love. Meagan talks about movies that have "it" (and not the IT in a Stephen King novel). Jeff finds out Meagan has a differing opinion on some Christopher Nolan movies. What are your criteria for a movie you love? What are some movies you think might fit our criteria? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @sch...
319 Like 4-foot Whirling Dirvishes - Perspectives on Kid's Sports
March 28, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week's random topic is kid's sports! Meagan and Jeff dive into their hopes for and perspectives on kid's sports. Meagan admits that all the practice in the world won't help if you're born 5'2". Jeff hopes his kid can learn to be coachable. Meagan and Jeff blind react to professional athletes quotes about hard work. What kid's sports did you play? What kid's sports are you involved in now? Is there a sport you always wanted to try? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on...
318 Spring Break at Señor Tadpoles
March 14, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week's random topic is Spring Break! Meagan dives into the history of Spring break and Jeff reads a children's book. Did you know swim teams helped kickoff spring break? Have you ever heard of a Freaknik? Have you ever read The Gift of Nothing? Find out about all of this and more in this episode of Schtickless. How do you enjoy Spring Break? If you had a break, what would you do? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @s...
317 - Spend It All In One Place
March 07, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week's random topic is gift cards! Meagan and Jeff talk about why they hold on to gift cards too long - and why they should really be enjoying them. Meagan is happy to see her kids growing in their usage of gift cards. Jeff admits that video games influence his hoarding of useful items. What kind of gift card person are you? Do you spend it fast? Do you have a drawer full of them? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram...
317 Spend It All In One Place
March 07, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week's random topic is gift cards! Meagan and Jeff talk about why they hold on to gift cards too long - and why they should really be enjoying them. Meagan is happy to see her kids growing in their usage of gift cards. Jeff admits that video games influence his hoarding of useful items. What kind of gift card person are you? Do you spend it fast? Do you have a drawer full of them? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram...
316 Welcome to Earth
February 21, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBThis week's random topic is UAPs and Aliens! Meagan and Jeff use current events as a topic starter and dive in to their thoughts and feelings on aliens. Meagan knows that if they won't tell us what happened it must mean something BIG happened. Jeff dives into the ethics of generation ships and space exploration. What are you favorite science fiction films and/or shows? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Em...
315 10 Things About Bill Pullman - Valentine's Day Special!
February 14, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBThis week's random topic is stories. Meagan and Jeff talk about the power of stories and what makes a good love story. Meagan throws shade at Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. Jeff stakes his opinion on stories a little strong. Check out our playlist of love songs on SPOTIFY What are some of your favorite love songs? What romantic films do you love? What movies have a GOOD love story to you? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @sc...
10 Things About Bill Pullman - Valentine's Day Special!
February 14, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBThis week's random topic is stories. Meagan and Jeff talk about the power of stories and what makes a good love story. Meagan throws shade at Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. Jeff stakes his opinion on stories a little strong. Check out our playlist of love songs on SPOTIFY What are some of your favorite love songs? What romantic films do you love? What movies have a GOOD love story to you? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @sc...
This Blue Part Here is the Land
February 07, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThis week's random topic is mapping ability! Meagan and Jeff talk about directional awareness and cognitive mapping ability. Meagan talks about some of her struggles with knowing where she is. Jeff finds out more about his wife than he did before the podcast recording started. How is your directional ability? Can you map at where you are? Where you are going? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us wit...
314 This Blue Part Here is the Land
February 07, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThis week's random topic is mapping ability! Meagan and Jeff talk about directional awareness and cognitive mapping ability. Meagan talks about some of her struggles with knowing where she is. Jeff finds out more about his wife than he did before the podcast recording started. How is your directional ability? Can you map at where you are? Where you are going? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us wit...
313 Regulate All The Feels!
January 31, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBThis week's random topic is emotional regulation! Meagan and Jeff talk about strategies for kids and grown ups to effectively regulate their emotions.
Regulate All The Feels!
January 31, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBThis week's random topic is emotional regulation! Meagan and Jeff talk about strategies for kids and grown ups to effectively regulate their emotions.
312 Board Again? - Try These Quick and Fun Games
January 24, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThis week's random topic is board games (again)! Meagan and Jeff dive in to quick, easy to learn, and INFINITELY re-playable board games. Jeff shares about a powerful website you should use. Meagan helps casual gamers and board game fans a like find games that don't have a ton of set up and can be played more than once. What games do you love? What games do you hate?! Let us know! Check out Board Game Geek HERE Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow u...
Board Again? - Try These Quick and Fun Games
January 24, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThis week's random topic is board games (again)! Meagan and Jeff dive in to quick, easy to learn, and INFINITELY re-playable board games. Jeff shares about a powerful website you should use. Meagan helps casual gamers and board game fans a like find games that don't have a ton of set up and can be played more than once. What games do you love? What games do you hate?! Let us know! Check out Board Game Geek HERE Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow u...
The Family Heeler; Reflections on Encanto and Bluey
January 10, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBThis week's random topic is lessons from family movies and shows! Meagan and Jeff talk about the power of internalized messages in family media. Meagan points out some glaring flaws in movies from her childhood. Jeff tries to spread the gospel of a children's television show from Australia. What movies did you love as a kid with questionable messages? What lessons has Bluey taught you? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: ...
311 The Family Heeler; Reflections on Encanto and Bluey
January 10, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBThis week's random topic is lessons from family movies and shows! Meagan and Jeff talk about the power of internalized messages in family media. Meagan points out some glaring flaws in movies from her childhood. Jeff tries to spread the gospel of a children's television show from Australia. What movies did you love as a kid with questionable messages? What lessons has Bluey taught you? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: ...
A Gentle Going On - New Year 2023
December 27, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBThis week's random topic is the New Year! Meagan and Jeff take a moment to be thankful for another year lived and a new year to look forward to. Meagan reminds us that sometimes the best word in this situation is gentle. Jeff wants a quick recap of the last 6 years for the family. Gentle New Year, friends. See you all in 2023. Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vi...
310 A Gentle Going On - New Year 2023
December 27, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBThis week's random topic is the New Year! Meagan and Jeff take a moment to be thankful for another year lived and a new year to look forward to. Meagan reminds us that sometimes the best word in this situation is gentle. Jeff wants a quick recap of the last 6 years for the family. Gentle New Year, friends. See you all in 2023. Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vi...
309 What About Bob (Cratchit)?
December 20, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBThis week's random topic is Christmas Magic! Meagan and Jeff talk about ways to spread the true magic of Christmas while discussing The Muppet Christmas Carol. Jeff confesses that talking about all of the expenses of Christmas is a privilege. Meagan makes the case that we can take care of those around us without a price tag. We also dive into our love of The Muppet Christmas Carol. One More Sleep til Christmas HERE Happy Holidays to you and yours. Thank you for joining in the conversation...
What About Bob (Cratchit)?
December 20, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBThis week's random topic is Christmas Magic! Meagan and Jeff talk about ways to spread the true magic of Christmas while discussing The Muppet Christmas Carol. Jeff confesses that talking about all of the expenses of Christmas is a privilege. Meagan makes the case that we can take care of those around us without a price tag. We also dive into our love of The Muppet Christmas Carol. One More Sleep til Christmas HERE Happy Holidays to you and yours. Thank you for joining in the conversation...
308 Taking Advice From Cartoon Dogs
December 13, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBThis week's random topic is projects! Meagan and Jeff give tips and tricks for working on projects with a partner. Meagan shares about managing expectations for projects. Jeff tries to convince everyone to watch a kid's show. What projects have you worked on? What was successful and what failed? Have you ever watched Bluey? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement,...
Taking Advice From Cartoon Dogs
December 13, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBThis week's random topic is projects! Meagan and Jeff give tips and tricks for working on projects with a partner. Meagan shares about managing expectations for projects. Jeff tries to convince everyone to watch a kid's show. What projects have you worked on? What was successful and what failed? Have you ever watched Bluey? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement,...
Holiday Happenings
December 06, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBThis week's random topic is holiday traditions! Meagan and Jeff talk about different types of holiday traditions and encourage everyone to do what works for them. Meagan breaks down 3 different types of traditions for different groups. Jeff continues to hype up his Christmas Village. We list more Christmas customs than we can count! What traditions do you practice? What have you had to let go? What traditions do you want to add whenever you can? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and rev...
307 Holiday Happenings
December 06, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBThis week's random topic is holiday traditions! Meagan and Jeff talk about different types of holiday traditions and encourage everyone to do what works for them. Meagan breaks down 3 different types of traditions for different groups. Jeff continues to hype up his Christmas Village. We list more Christmas customs than we can count! What traditions do you practice? What have you had to let go? What traditions do you want to add whenever you can? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and rev...
306 Frogs, Gunslingers, and Scarecrows
November 29, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBThis week's random topic is rhetoric! Meagan and Jeff talk about rhetoric and analogies you should be able to use, identify, and maybe even avoid! Meagan gets nerdy and dives deep into research on some of her favorite (or least favorite) forms of rhetoric. Jeff slanders the Nextdoor App. We talk about "other vibes" when good vibes just aren't right. How do you form an argument? When did you give up arguing on the internet? Let us know. Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcast...
Frogs, Gunslingers, and Scarecrows
November 29, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBThis week's random topic is rhetoric! Meagan and Jeff talk about rhetoric and analogies you should be able to use, identify, and maybe even avoid! Meagan gets nerdy and dives deep into research on some of her favorite (or least favorite) forms of rhetoric. Jeff slanders the Nextdoor App. We talk about "other vibes" when good vibes just aren't right. How do you form an argument? When did you give up arguing on the internet? Let us know. Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcast...
305 A World Cup Holiday Season
November 22, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBThis week's random topic is the World Cup! Meagan and Jeff talk about their love of soccer and excitement and frustrations centered around this year's World Cup. Meagan gives a history of her soccer experience, including her competition runs in the dribble, pass, and shoot games. Jeff confesses that Meagan spent many years talking about how great soccer really is - and he finally saw the light. We talk about watching the World Cup with our kids and being frustrated with how FIFA allowed th...
A World Cup Holiday Season
November 22, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBThis week's random topic is the World Cup! Meagan and Jeff talk about their love of soccer and excitement and frustrations centered around this year's World Cup. Meagan gives a history of her soccer experience, including her competition runs in the dribble, pass, and shoot games. Jeff confesses that Meagan spent many years talking about how great soccer really is - and he finally saw the light. We talk about watching the World Cup with our kids and being frustrated with how FIFA allowed th...
304 Can Math Make You a Better Person?
November 15, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week's random topic is personal growth! Meagan and Jeff talk about the math problem that is currently changing their lives. Meagan gives a lesson on the power of exponents. Jeff talks about his love of lifting weights again. We are pumped about music performances and holiday decorating! What areas of your life need change? Where could you use a little motivation? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email...
Can Math Make You a Better Person?
November 15, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week's random topic is personal growth! Meagan and Jeff talk about the math problem that is currently changing their lives. Meagan gives a lesson on the power of exponents. Jeff talks about his love of lifting weights again. We are pumped about music performances and holiday decorating! What areas of your life need change? Where could you use a little motivation? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email...
303 Should You Get a Pet?
November 08, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBThis week's random topic is pets! Meagan and Jeff talk all things pets as they go through their personal pet history and some confounding research about pet ownership. Jeff confesses that he may have accidentally frozen a goldfish once. Meagan talks about her requirements for selling gerbils from her gerbil farm. We talk about old people stuff - soups, chili, cold weather, and home renovations! What pet stories do you have? What is the best pet you have ever had? What is the worst pet you ...
Should You Get a Pet?
November 08, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBThis week's random topic is pets! Meagan and Jeff talk all things pets as they go through their personal pet history and some confounding research about pet ownership. Jeff confesses that he may have accidentally frozen a goldfish once. Meagan talks about her requirements for selling gerbils from her gerbil farm. We talk about old people stuff - soups, chili, cold weather, and home renovations! What pet stories do you have? What is the best pet you have ever had? What is the worst pet you ...
302 Unwrapping the Secret to Holiday Candy
November 01, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBMeagan and Jeff share their guide to dealing with copious amounts of candy during the holidays.
Unwrapping the Secret to Holiday Candy
November 01, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBMeagan and Jeff share their guide to dealing with copious amounts of candy during the holidays.