Walk Around the Block
119 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsI like talking, stories and getting worked up over things that don't concern me. I like taking walks around the block with all three.
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Current events
April 13, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.45 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're talking solar eclipse and other current events. Show notes: 'Golden Bachelor' Couple to Divorce Three Months after Wedding: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/golden-bachelor-divorce-1235872921/ Kathie Lee Gifford Jokes She'd Do the 'Golden Bachelorette': https://people.com/kathie-lee-gifford-jokes-shed-do-golden-bachelorette-with-younger-men-8620500 O.J. Simpson and the Kardashians: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/style/oj-simpson-...
The (not so) great outdoors
April 05, 2024 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.26 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're not prepared for the great outdoors. Show notes: Ridiculously Good Air Fryer Chicken Breast: https://pinchofyum.com/ridiculously-good-air-fryer-chicken-breast 3 Generations Share Name, Birthday: https://www.mysuncoast.com/2024/03/27/3-generations-share-same-name-birthday-after-welcoming-baby-boy/ 'Cicada-geddon' insect invasion will be biggest bug emergence in centuries: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cicada-insect-broods-2024-biggest-in-centuries/
Breaking for spring
March 16, 2024 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're breaking for spring.
Minimizing
March 10, 2024 01:00 - 9 minutes - 6.45 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're looking to minimize. Show notes: The Youths Have Spoken: Wallets are Uncool. Go Digital: Story here
Shopping trip
March 02, 2024 23:00 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're doing all kinds of shopping!
Match game
February 04, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.6 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're potentially making some matches. Show notes: Where is my GUM?!? Episode 110: The missing piece Scouting out a writing spot: Episode 109: What's new My new favorite Post-It Notes: https://www.target.com/p/post-it-habit-mini-list-notes-4-34-x2-9-34-purple/-/A-83043104?
Try (again) January
January 26, 2024 23:00 - 13 minutes - 9.18 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're coming out of a deep freeze. Show notes: January's secret: It's the best month: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/09/style/januarys-secret-its-the-best-month.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Qk0.XjpK.JfKW4E2BeW0d&smid=url-share
The missing piece
December 02, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.6 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're searching for a missing piece. Show notes: Is it True Love if They Won't Peel Your Orange? https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/30/style/orange-peel-theory.html
What's new
November 12, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.87 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're trying something new.
Scary season
October 31, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.22 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, it's the season for scary. Show notes: I need to correct myself! I said the SNL thing was during a bye week but it was actually a break because of a Thursday night game! Donna Kelce's chocolate chip cookie recipe: https://www.today.com/recipes/mama-kelce-best-chocolate-chip-cookies-recipe-t294480 Talking about Season 25: Oprah Behind the Scenes: Episode 90: Procrastination station Oprah finds out Jennifer Hudson will be late! https://www.oprah.com/o...
Conspiracy theory
October 07, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.93 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're breaking down a conspiracy theory. Show notes: Carson Daly providing Taylor Swift-themed context to Chiefs-Jets game: https://twitter.com/awfulannouncing/status/1708640925017063718 NFL pushed networks to air Taylor Swift concert film promos -- for free: https://nypost.com/2023/10/05/nfl-pushing-free-taylor-swift-promos-on-networks-amid-travis-kelce-romance/ How Ryan Reynolds helped Jake from State Farm sneak into the Kelce suite during an NFL ga...
Are you ready for it?
September 30, 2023 23:00 - 11 minutes - 8.24 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, none of us can calm down -- especially not after a certain Google search. Show notes: Sunday Night Football promo feat. Taylor Swift: https://twitter.com/SNFonNBC/status/1707786485544476960
Turf wars
September 23, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.38 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're just done with all of it! Show notes: Ginger Peanut Chicken with Coconut Rice (I use chicken breasts and ginger paste and usually skip the green onions/cilantro & it's fine!): https://pinchofyum.com/ginger-peanut-chicken-with-coconut-rice
Home alone
August 26, 2023 21:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're getting things done around the house. Show notes: A really good SC Featured! https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/38218532
A new era
August 20, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we are back on track with plenty of pop culture thoughts. Show notes: Super chef and celeb tracker Diane Morrisey: https://www.instagram.com/dianemorrisey/
Is it too much to ask?
June 03, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, I'm wondering if it's just too much to ask? Show notes: 'Never a reason to take off your socks': A Flight Attendant's 12 Etiquette Rules: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/travel/summer-travel-etiquette.html No, you shouldn't recline your seat on planes. Here's why: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/2023/05/26/can-i-recline-my-seat-on-a-plane/70253628007/
Wild times
April 29, 2023 01:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, it's a little wild out there. Show notes: Rat Horror Stories the New NYC Rat Czar Needs to Hear: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/nyregion/new-york-city-rats.html And the rat horror story discussion: Episode 100: Oh rats! A scream heard by no one: Episode 80: Bounce back A surprise in my wreath: Episode 32: For the Birds The nest in my car (and other stories): Episode 77: Summer homes
Oh rats!
April 22, 2023 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.67 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're following up on a few things. Show notes: Netflix is Ending Its DVD Rentals: https://apnews.com/article/netflix-dvd-rentals-red-envelopes-closing-ab088c5816570b8fa3a1d727f9ba1908 Netflix statement: https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-dvd-the-final-season Rat Horror Stories the New NYC Rat Czar Needs to Hear: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/nyregion/new-york-city-rats.html
Thumbing through my tabs
April 15, 2023 02:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're just clicking around. Show notes: Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake: https://pinchofyum.com/cinnamon-sugar-apple-cake Chocolate Depression Cake Review: https://www.thekitchn.com/chocolate-depression-cake-review-23436748? Cilantro Orange Chicken with Rice and Beans: https://pinchofyum.com/cilantro-orange-chicken-with-rice-and-beans 7 Publix Hacks That Make it the Elite Grocery Store: https://www.southernliving.com/publix-shopping-hacks-7197777? Because ...
Get in line
April 08, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.47 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, there will not be any cutting the line. Show notes: Same Ole Line Dudes: http://www.sameolelinedudes.com/
March madness
March 25, 2023 02:00 - 13 minutes - 9.54 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're getting back on track. Show notes: Fans in a frenzy after discovering Blockbuster website is live: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/03/24/blockbuster-video-comeback-dreams-website-live/11535087002/
Raising my roof
March 05, 2023 03:00 - 11 minutes - 7.69 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, it's a little stormy.
On the sideline
February 25, 2023 02:00 - 10 minutes - 7.08 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we've been spending some time on the sideline.
Countdown to kickoff
February 12, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.37 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're counting down to the Super Bowl. Show notes: Jason, Travis Kelce first brothers to face off in Super Bowl: https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/01/30/jason-travis-kelce-first-brothers-opponents-super-bowl-history Jason Kelce's wife has a game plan in case she gives birth during Super Bowl 57: https://www.eonline.com/news/1364515/jason-kelce-s-pregnant-wife-has-a-game-plan-just-in-case-she-gives-birth-during-super-bowl-2023 Everything Rihanna's done since ...
Out for a walk
January 21, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.41 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're literally ... going on a walk around the block.
Social life
January 14, 2023 02:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're gonna get social. Show notes: 30 Days of Yoga: https://do.yogawithadriene.com/center The 7-Day Happiness Challenge: Read article summaries here
New year, new-ish me
January 08, 2023 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.81 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, it's a new year and a new me ... sort of. Show notes: My fascination with Oprah Behind the Scenes: Episode 90: Procrastination Station
Procrastination station
December 17, 2022 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're putting off everything we can. Show notes: Season 25: Oprah Behind the Scenes (Jennifer Hudson's late arrival): https://www.oprah.com/own-oprah-behind-the-scenes/jennifer-hudson-arrives-at-harpo-video The 24 Best Hallmark Christmas movies, ranked: https://variety.com/lists/best-hallmark-christmas-movies-ranked/the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-2008/ Breaking down this year's new Hallmark movies: Episode 84: A very Hallmark holiday Unpacking th...
Holiday rally mode
December 11, 2022 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're in holiday rally mode. Show notes: Breaking down this year's Hallmark movies: Episode 84: A very Hallmark holiday The movie we watched: Haul Out the Holly Utah Film Commission tweet: here Let's Revisit Taylor Swift and Harry Styles' Iconic Central Park Date (links out to other stories too): https://www.eonline.com/news/1356598/taylor-swift-and-harry-styles-went-on-their-iconic-central-park-date-10-years-ago-inspiring-these-songs Wanted: NYC rat ...
Tide, Turkey and Tupperware
November 19, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're anxiously preparing for Thanksgiving. Show notes: The Tide & hot water recipe: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGkYYoyhhjz/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= TikTok hack for cleaning the bathroom mirror: Article here My Family Had a Side Dish-Only Thanksgiving, And it Was Awesome: https://www.thekitchn.com/my-family-had-a-side-dish-only-thanksgiving-and-it-was-awesome-213021? Why Do We Have Turkey on Thanksgiving? https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/24/why-do-we-eat-tu...
Fun times
November 12, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're full of all kinds of fun. Show notes: Making Use of the Extra Hour When 'Falling Back': https://gretchenrubin.com/articles/making-use-of-the-extra-hour-when-falling-back/ What If You Suddenly Won $2 Billion? https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/10/style/tiktok-powerball-lottery-advice-.html 'Sexiest Man Alive' Chris Evans dating actress Alba Baptista: https://people.com/movies/chris-evans-dating-alba-baptista-source-exclusive/ Oprah asks 'What is Fun...
Halloween treats and time tricks
November 05, 2022 01:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're falling back into a Halloween recap. Show notes: Daylight Saving Time is Ending. Here's How to Adjust to the Dark: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/daylight-saving-time-is-ending/
Sugar rush and a paintbrush
October 29, 2022 06:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we've got one big thing after another. Show notes: The beginning of the candy chute: Episode 10: Boos and Halloween plans Halloween candy debates: Episode 83: Candy prizes Ginger Peanut Chicken with Coconut Rice (I just use chicken breasts and pre-grated ginger from the store): https://pinchofyum.com/ginger-peanut-chicken-with-coconut-rice
A very Hallmark holiday
October 22, 2022 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're getting into the holiday spirit a little early. Show notes: Talking about little acts of kindness: Episode 81: Feel Good Friday The Unexpected Power of Random Acts of Kindness: Link to story Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas lineup: https://variety.com/lists/hallmark-countdown-to-christmas-lineup-2022-schedule/
Candy prizes
October 15, 2022 02:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we've got a little bit of a sugar rush. Show notes: Halloween candy: Controversial opinions from Reviewed staff: Read here
Trend spotting
October 08, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're jumping on some trends. Show notes: What Halloween candy are you based on your zodiac sign: https://nypost.com/article/what-halloween-candy-are-you-based-on-your-zodiac-sign/amp/ Kristin Ess claw clip: Google or find here Goody Forever black hair elastics: Google or find here Butter boards are spreading around TikTok: Read NY Times article here Texas Roadhouse releases cinnamon butter-inspired candle: https://www.wlky.com/article/texas-roadhouse...
Feel Good Friday
September 24, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, it's Feel Good Friday! Show notes: The Unexpected Power of Random Acts of Kindness: Link to story When people find rats (and other things) in their cars: Episode 77: Summer homes
Bounce back
September 12, 2022 23:00 - 11 minutes - 7.98 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're here for the bounce back. Show notes: Low-effort, no-motivation meals: Episode 78: Getting by Trader Joe's Pollo Asado: https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/pollo-asado-autentico-081293 Classic treat using Golden Grahams: https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/golden-grahams-smores/ Kellogg's wants you to add water to its new cereal: https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/08/business-food/kelloggs-new-cereal/index.html Rats in cars and other horror s...
"Effortless" style
September 03, 2022 03:00 - 11 minutes - 8.22 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're trying to keep things effortless. Show notes: My rules for a good playlist: Episode 70: Quit Playing Games with My Playlist
Getting by
August 27, 2022 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.89 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're just trying to get by. Show notes: Exhausted Adults are Sharing Low-Effort Meals They Swear By: https://www.buzzfeed.com/pernellquilon/easy-depression-meals-burnout Chicken nuggets (I said Simply Bare, they're Just Bare!!): https://www.justbarechicken.com/products/lightly-breaded-chicken-breast-chunks/ Avocado Egg Salad (I usually don't bother with the herbs): https://pinchofyum.com/the-best-avocado-egg-salad My smoothie of choice (recipe in not...
Summer homes
August 13, 2022 03:00 - 13 minutes - 9.25 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're really just diving back into things. Show notes: Why So Many Cars Have Rats in Them Now: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/03/nyregion/new-york-rats-cars.html Breaking down the bat article: Episode 4: Quick Hits and Wildlife And the bat article itself: What to Do if a Bat Gets in Your House
Rewind and review
July 24, 2022 03:00 - 11 minutes - 8.11 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're rewinding and reviewing. Show notes: Why are they called the dog days of summer? https://www.farmersalmanac.com/why-are-they-called-dog-days-of-summer-21705 Mexican street corn chowder at Panera! https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/menu/products/mexican-street-corn-chowder.html A little (lime) Bubly: Episode 67: Surprise, Surprise The battle for the dog park: Episode 72: Ruffled feathers The great hair stylist debate: Episode 74: Highlights and lo...
It's wild out there
July 16, 2022 00:00 - 11 minutes - 7.78 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, things are starting to get a little wild. Show notes: The last time I got stung: Episode 5: Wildlife sequel and my fake HGTV show The story about the killdeer: Episode 72: Ruffled feathers A rustic private island in Maine is on the market: https://news.yahoo.com/rustic-private-island-maine-market-141500239.html More about the island: https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/private-island-duck-ledges-island-maine/
Highlights and lowlights
July 09, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.71 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, I'm worried about running out of things to say.
Something's missing
July 02, 2022 00:00 - 11 minutes - 7.95 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, I'm wondering what I'm missing. Show notes: Mango Whip Freeze from Taco Bell: https://www.tacobell.com/food/drinks/mango-whip-freeze
Ruffled feathers
June 25, 2022 01:00 - 11 minutes - 8.26 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we've got some ruffled feathers. Show notes: The saga of my phone tabs: Episode 68: Browsing Could I actually like sparkling water? Episode 67: Surprise, surprise Some backstory on the killdeer: https://www.audubon.org/news/nesting-killdeer-called-delay-games
Celeb and other sightings
June 18, 2022 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.9 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we've got all kinds of random sightings. Show notes: My favorite Shawn Mendes song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp4fUH2E8uc Celebrating random talents: Episode 65: Hidden Talents
Quit playing games with my playlist
June 10, 2022 22:00 - 11 minutes - 7.7 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're hanging out listening to some music.
A good hang
June 04, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we're really getting the hang of this! Show notes: All of my open phone tabs: Episode 68: Browsing What is a familect?: Episode 50: I Know Nothing The Hang-O-Matic (this is the site for it but you can buy it a lot of places, Amazon, etc... I paid $9.99 at Hobby Lobby): https://www.hangomatic.com/
Browsing
May 28, 2022 02:00 - 14 minutes - 9.71 MBOn this week's Walk Around the Block, we've been doing a little too much browsing. Show notes: The last time I checked my phone tabs: Episode 1: Twinkies and Phone Tabs Hot Sauce Shrimp: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022328-hot-sauce-shrimp?campaign_id=90&emc=edit_fwd_20220527&instance_id=62527&nl=five-weeknight-dishes®i_id=85384154&segment_id=93550&te=1&user_id=ab3680669582bbf0a66bebcee8ed8474 46 Easy and Delicious Air Fryer Recipes: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/photos/ai...