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Welcome to the Fam Podcast

146 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 180 ratings

Ever feel like you need someone to laugh with, make errands more fun or tell you "You're gonna make it", "No, that's not weird!", or "Knock it off!"? Welcome to the Fam! We are excited to have you join our crazy fam with a lot of humor, etiquette tips, real talk, inspiration, recipes, support and sisterly advice on all the things. We are the sisters you never knew you always wanted. Come sit with us and Welcome to the Fam!

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Episodes

Lean on Me

November 04, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

Apparently when you ask Allison, "How are you?" You're gonna get an honest answer. Updates galore on life, bein a new dog mom, near death experiences, Saint Anthony, April the Giraffe and Britney. Spreading the Neeews Tiiips and November Journal Prompts/Ways to bring yourself joy.  Meyer's  Manners Moment: Being a Giver and Veterans Day ideas. Come Lean on Us! Support the Show.

A Series of Unfortunate Events

October 29, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MB

You think you've got it bad? We'll make ya feel better. Lots of updates on Trish, Nightmare on Elm St., NXIVM. Alli's got an announcement.....and social probs. Come laugh at, I mean, with us!  Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show.

1, 2 Freddy's Comin for You

October 21, 2020 19:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

Mom always says, don't play ball in the house! Alli finds out what happens when you don't follow unsolicited advice, reminiscin on Dad Tips, fave scary movies, what Freddy Krueger and Bad News Bears have in common, back to school/carpool chaos and Meyer's Modern Manners: Puppetiquette in Covid times. Celebratin a full year with ya this week! Thanks for being part of our fam!! ♥️ Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Buzzsprout - ...

Life is Short, Eat the Pie

October 13, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

You're goin behind the curtain of the fam this episode! Alli got some stuff off her chest but can't keep her feet off me, Pupdate, the great halloween debate, HPV/sex talks, Manner's Moment: Give up your seat, Giving back this month with NICU baby costumes and like mom always says... don't play ball in the house!  Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This ...

The Bold and the Beautiful

October 04, 2020 19:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

Some soul baring is in order, quarantips and murder tips, Meyer's Manners Moment: Don't stoop to their level, Michael Phelps normalizing therapy, lil pop culture news, what we're watching, new book rec (Alli left occupied France for an overseas trip to Kentucky), fall gratitude activity and a familiar Insta follow. Come laugh with us!  Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for F...

I'm Coming Out!

September 24, 2020 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Alli gets real this episode and bears her soul a bit, Tracee's got some traumatic stories involving Joe and her kids, Quarantruth/tip about when friends talk behind your back and Pupdate decision after the fam poll! Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost t...

Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself

September 16, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

Debriefing on the first beach trip without our sis, what we're watching (hint: it's not the news), Tip of the day: send someone a pizza! Allison's stronger than a locomotive...again, reminiscing about the Superbar and RIP to salad bars, gone too soon.  Scaring children with silence, making the healthy choice of instagram over facebook in these trying times, Miracle Makers, Amazon Smile and Meyer's Manners Moment: Are you supporting others in the same way you are asking for their support? Ins...

Howard and Robin

September 10, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Diggin deep in to dental, couple fun, new drinks we've found, Tracee's first and last experiment with Fireball, activities we found we're too old/out of shape for, what we're watching corner, we morph in to Howard Stern and Robin, Tracee's dishwasher man doubles as a marriage counselor, Betterhelp.com, Meyer's Manners Moment on group dinners and splitting the bill and how to avoid the dreaded Dr. credit card roulette.  Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on ...

Grody to the Max

September 04, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Well, like sisters do, we're tellin you not to gross us out and then grossin you out this week fam!  Also, talkin Tracee's dog probs, virtual school is for the birds...or dead butterflies, Covid is the new lice, Arthur is back, Dodgeball eyebrows, an email from a listener with a cure for Tracee's PMS and Meyer's Manners Moment: listener write in about a Quarantine Conundrum!  Come laugh with us fam, we needed it!! Support the Show.

Heavy Metal Corkscrew

August 25, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

Alli has her own brush with Covid and turns in to Hulk Hogan, Tracee's new podcast with her ol pal Nancy Grace leads to some quarantips about human trafficking and online safety. FB grievances, amazing listener emails are turning Tracee into a believer, new insta follows, unsolicited relaysh advice for couples in quarantine and a lil pep talk for ya fam!  Come laugh with us!  Support the Show.

The Roof is on Fire

August 11, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

Goin through the roof and setting things on fire, we are back in a week fam! Talkin taco bell, onions are the new nuts, some fun feedback from the fam, Tracee's skate park incident brings back memories of all kinds of childhood injuries. Unsolicited advice for a fam member about family fights and being stuck in the middle, Meyer's Manners Moment: Spreading positivity and setting you and your child up for success for the school year and for life. Come laugh with us!  Support the Show.

Dark Humor is our Specialty

August 03, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Welcome back fam! After a shocking death in the fam, we are back from hiatus with all the dark humor to boot. So buckle up and get ready to uncomfortably laugh.  Support the Show.

Born on the 3rd of Julyyyyy!

July 03, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

Happy 4th of July weekend fam!! Got lots of festive cocktail/party recipes comin at ya on the gram @welcometothefampodcast, chattin about belly button ring regerts, PC Beach shenanigans, beach rescues brought to you by Jesus, another hypochondria Covid scare for Tracee, lil Real Housewives talk, Dirty John's new season. Meyer's Manners Moment with 4th of July party manners and RSVP's in Covid times/how to handle.  Support the Show.

We're Baaaack...

June 21, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Back in the saddle after a little vacay, we missed you fam! Talkin about gettin a lawn ranger, laughin with Trey Kennedy and Dude Dad, kids these days, chore charts for screen time,   mom mustaches and being Walmart lovers. Getting along/respecting others in stressful times, info. on how to be a bridge builder with Be the Bridge, parenting/being a team with your spouse. What we're watching with Gladiators from the 80's, Ozark and of course...Dateline, pop culture news with Aunt Becky, Bar Ra...

We're ready to paaaartaaayyyyy!

May 21, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

Hey fam! Lightening things up this week with some chit chat about automatic text prompts, some D list celeb talk with Screech, Farrah, Brittany Murphy and Bobby Kristina, we revisit some traumatic hazing memories and worm antics. Is Ryan Seacrest ok? Justin Guarini is. Our dream day when quarantine is lifted, pullin a Steak and Ale, a latest fave Forensic Files story.  Meyer's Manners Moment: Etiquette for being a good boat guest and having good manners at establishments once the world opens...

Playin Hard to Get with Patsy

May 12, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

We've been playin hard to get, but thrilled to be back fam! Mom's in town, Tracee quit one of her day jobs, but finally overcame her ADD and started her ADD-ing Support for ADHD group on FB.  Our special guest, Patsy joins the pod this week bringing cocktail recipes to get ya thru.  We chat about bringing back the 50's with cocktail parties and house dresses.  Latest fave on Instagram, RIP Gone too Soon is Roy Horn and Jerry Stiller, What We're Watching corner with It's a Miracle, Michael Jo...

Rage against the Quarantine

April 23, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

This week our focus is..you are not alone in quarantine! Whether you're thriving, about to explode or it changes with the hour, we got you! Update on our current differing quarantine attitudes, for a variety of reasons....Tracee has had it.  It's that time of the month again, and while we made it to record this time, we did manage to have our first on air family brawl.  Alli finally experienced tween BO, so she's started regressing her children.  What we're watching these days, a couple movi...

Rage against Quarantine

April 23, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

This week our focus is..you are not alone in quarantine! Whether you're thriving, about to explode or it changes with the hour, we got you! Update on our current differing quarantine attitudes, for a variety of reasons....Tracee has had it.  It's that time of the month again, and while we made it to record this time, we did manage to have our first on air family brawl.  Alli finally experienced tween BO, so she's started regressing her children.  What we're watching these days, a couple movi...

Save the Roast for Last

April 15, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

A few Covid updates, anxiety, melatonin, humidifiers, breathing exercises, cold showers, and Xanax oh my! Allison's cocaine casino flip flop experience, Harry Caray impressions, Kenny Rogers, high school mems and the horrors of Nextdoor.  This week's RIP Chris Penn. Meyer's Manners Moment: Social Awareness and road walking vs car etiquette.  5 Keys to Happiness, Wim Hof Breathing, cold showers, Superbook, anxiety provoking grocery trip stories. More tips for quarantine birthdays, soothing bl...

The Secret of Nimh

March 31, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

Grab a glass of somethin, we're talkin bout how the pandemic is turning life into Pleasantville....and making us lazy as hell. Allison gets busted in a bold face lie, Tracee's Covid scare, update on her car and a surprise in Joe's.  The power of writing down goals/mindset, Dolly Parton's Bedtime Stories, We are the World, Ways to feed your soul, quarantine bday ideas.  Trish is now Wendy, yoga is life and body weight workouts=not fair.  Come laugh with us! Support the Show.

Meditation Station with Joe Meyer

March 20, 2020 20:00 - 2 minutes - 1.48 MB

Deep Thoughts with Joe Meyer.  A calming, meditative poem set to music written and spoken by Joe.  Get in your quiet place, take a couple deep breaths and listen.  Let your anxieties go and the relaxation take over.  Namaste.  Support the Show.

Trish the Dish

March 20, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB

Checkin in from quarantine!  Talkin about free online concerts, what your lipstick shape says about you, stories from Tracee's adventures in other people's cars and with her neighbor who speaks only in the 3rd person. Tips on how to not get strangled, what to do if you can't remember someone's name and Allison's virtual tour relaxation technique to get to sleep.  Advice on easing in to homeschooling, shout outs to fam members practicing acts of kindness and doing nice things for others, Alli...

Minisode: The Just Joe Show

March 20, 2020 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

We got Joe Meyer in the studio bringin the calm to the crazy.  Namaste fam. Follow @justjoeshow for more of his antics Support the Show.

Sorry Folks, World's Closed

March 16, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

Chattin about surviving quarantine, social distancing, tips for relieving boredom, homeschooling, more talk about nuts (the edible and people kind) and movie quotes galore.  Allison's foray into plant based beef, bats and avoiding jail with Bobby Brown. Some unsolicited advice on what to do when your child is rude to someone and an email from a listener about strife between her sister and her husband.  Stay in and stay well friends! Support the Show.

Outbreak

March 10, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MB

Everybody calm down. But also calm down about calming down. Another brilliant dinner delivery idea, lil water safety info. from Coach, not letting kids quit, more fave movies and Pandora stations, mini Bachelor recap + some new exciting shows. Meyer's Manners Moment: Traffic and roundabout do's and dont's. God winks and bein real. Stay well and be the light fam! Support the Show.

In like a lion, out like a lamb

March 02, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MB

We gotta case of the Mondays y'all.  Tracee's cracking skulls because her car's not back yet from the lollipop gang, chattin about Mikey Mike and Jennie Garth, power couples, the typewriter, dad memories, Allison's Peanut Butter Falcon review, favorite movie list, CTE, coronavirus update, birthday parties, smokey gooses and silent disco. Private Mary Poppins concert for the fam...your welcome, who we're following on Instagram,  Meyer's Manners Moment: Commenting on others' weight and and ema...

Spillin the High Tea

February 24, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

Well, it's still winter. Talkin merch ideas comin at ya soon, pop culture news, spillin the high tea on Royal Sussex, murder news, Bachelor Banter, Meyer's Modern Manners: sportsmanship, one upping, punctuality probs and therapy shaming....knock it off.  Email from a listener for advice about out of town guests and whether or not they can bring their dog/pet. Hint: NO.  Support the Show.

Runnin on Empty

February 19, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

A little Tardy for the Party this week, but comin in hot! Walkin in Memphis, couples therapy, runnin out of gas (in the car not in life), trying to relax the unrelaxable, Meyers Modern Manners Moment: Everyone's entitled to their own opinion, don't boss if you're not their boss. Advice for a listener about mom guilt.  Support the Show.

War of the Roses

February 10, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Happy Valentines Week! We love our fam!  Kickin it off chatting about the 9 interesting lives of our family dog growing up, the wonders of Palm Springs and girls trips, partner control issues, Galentines/Valentines ideas, Meyer's Manners Moment: Party Time Tips...what to expect from a party at a certain time and our email advice about step parent roles. Tip of the day: Start a weekly "Flower Watering Practice".  Support the Show.

Superbowl Showdown

February 03, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

Update on Tracee's stolen car, victim shaming tips, mullet blows, Tracee can't find her way out of a paper bag, farewell to a local hero, somehow Tracee finds herself in Costco again, gift idea for your favorite veteran, online safety & self defense class/tips, Make-a-Wish fundraiser update, Super Bowl S*&# Show....lotta strong/conflicting opinions, Gone too Soon corner is back again with the artist formerly known as Prince, Meyer's Manners Moment is a question from a listener: Are gift regi...

Emo's World

January 27, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB

Emo Episode: Getting pretty vulnerable about miscarriage and ADD diagnoses, but don't worry, Alli lightens it up with her funny story we promised from last week. Gone Too Soon corner with Kobe Bryant, RIP which led us to FB rabbit holes galore.  Pros of visualization and meditation, Meyer's Manners Moment: Report cards are comin, is it ok post about your child's accolades? Email from listeners wondering what to wear to events. Come laugh (and cry) with us!  Instagram/FB @welcometothefampodca...

So Embarrassing

January 21, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MB

Choppin up the weekend, talkin about the fact that nothing good ever happens at sleepovers, Ryan's rolls, Allison's optical accident, our mom's car accident, most embarrassing moments of our lives, thoughts on the Brad & Jen reunion. This week's Gone too Soon...90210 reboot. RIP. Coronavirus warning, Meyer's Manners Moment: Shaking Hands during flu season, some new party ideas, feedback from a few listeners who used some of our holiday ideas, recipes/dinner ideas and an email about what to d...

Cops & Floggers

January 13, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

It's happened. Tracee is a crime victim, like she always knew she would be, royal update, resolutions, Bachelor news, weird stuff on FB and gym etiquette this week! Support the Show.

I'll Be Yours in Winter

January 09, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

Late rollin this out because we were fighting... PMS and lack of sleep due to our latest Netflix obsession are to blame, sorry guys. Welcome to the Fam!  What we're watching is back, Mooovies, Meghan Markle strikes again, gettin patriotic, back in the bathroom talkin stranger danger, catchin up on the fundraisers we're working with right now, couple of our favorite books/authors and we answer an email from a listener about 4th grade friend drama. Meyer's Manners Moment: What to do when you/y...

A date with Lady Justice

December 30, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

Catchin up after the holiday crazy. Talkin marriage boot camp, Allison's not so subtle hints that Tracee needs therapy of all kinds (must've been the peanut butter whisky), how jury duty can lead to jail if you're not careful (and emotional scars/sleepless nights for the rest of your life), Allison's alphabet date idea to bring back the spark, What We're Watching corner. Email from a listener about what to do after a fall out with a friend and Meyer's Manners Moment: thank you notes. Come la...

Guess What's not on our Holiday Gift Guide: An iPhone for your kids.

December 14, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

Chatting about gift ideas for all members of the fam, teachers and neighbors. Stories from Tracee's first job out of college and a night where she had dinner in her drink.  We discuss the dangers of the internet, why our children do not have phones/social media and why if yours do you should have the Bark App.  Meyer's Manners Moment is Holiday Tipping Etiquette, and an email about gift ideas from a God parent.  Tip of the day: Christmas card help.  Support the Show.

Just the tips

December 11, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

Our first guest is here!! We welcome our beautiful sister Andrea to the pod this week!  Tracee is full of tips for the holiday season. Find out how people are trying to beat the Christmas spirit out of Allison...how she's stayin strong, while Tracee is in full Grinch mode.  Andrea brings with her some damaging flashbacks from growing up with Tracee as a big sister and some background on her sweet son Baker.  How she stays strong and positive no matter what she faces. Andi's advice on holiday...

Fantastic Fam

December 02, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Choppin up the holiday... kicking it off with Tracee's desperate trip to a new hair place, dirty hot tubbin, new game rec., hosting sweet marines for Thanksgiving, family pics, lettin you in on our morbid sense of humor.  Answering an email about dealing with guest's allergies, Meyer's Manners Moment on holiday party/networking drinking and what we are watching this week.  Sponsored by Matt Skelly Training and Lindsay Moore Photography, check em out and give em some love fam!  Support the S...

Holiday Headspace

November 25, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

Gettin mentally prepped for the holiday y'all.  Fam fights have already begun...who's bringin drama as their side dish?  Tips on customer service, Meyer's Manners Moment: Early Bird does not get the invite, an update on how to help friends in need from a listener and we answer a few emails about volunteering over the holidays and should you serve wine in plastic. Hint: No.   Support the Show.

R.A.W.

November 18, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

All un-edited, all the time. This week, the sisters catch up while also giving you the low down on Dog Etiquette in "Meyer's Manners Moment", the importance of an "LBD," The "Costco Sample Shuffle" (watch out for elbows!) how to be Politically Polite, Grounding Meghan Markle, Top Tips for a Happy Thanksgiving, BravoCom regrets and more! Come laugh with us! And don't forget to send in your emails! Support the Show.

Straight Outta War Room

November 12, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

Morning coffee tawk about OD-ing on cilantro, dinner ideas, an amazing holiday recipe, tips on how to help a friend in need, Urban Dictionary fun and answering an email from a listener about what to do when you don't like the dramatic wife of your husband's friend.  Support the Show.

The Musical

November 06, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

Sprinkled with Top 10 Hits, this episode we chat about inspirational tunes, cardio baths, another party theme idea, what you're doing wrong in the public restroom (how to avoid picking up other people's DNA), Andrea makes a splash at Ryan Seacrest's house, what ever happened to Taylor Dayne, party mom, basement botox, being a guest in your own home, PMS and who's BOLO? A new segment, "That's Inappropriate", Manners Moment/question from a listener about tipping and unsolicited advice on socia...

Totally Geek to Totally Chic

October 29, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

Update on advice (or lack thereof) from previous episode, find out who's grounded in the fam this week, Manners Moment: Being a great guest at parties, attitude is everything....how to become best friends with your Spectrum man, advice for a listener wondering how to handle bullying and when to step in and Tip of the Week. These are the Days of Our Lives. Support the Show.

Unsolicited Sisterly Advice

October 22, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

In this episode we chat about tips to avoid being murdered, pin collections: nerdy or novel, how to be a party host with the most and we answer a question from a listener anxious about the tween years.  Support the Show.

Halloween: Psycho Tin Man or Sexy Devil

October 16, 2019 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MB

Favorite Fam Member of the Week, is a therapy dog a good idea for IUD appointments, Little House on the Prairie or Scientology births, Top Terrill, Halloween Manners Moment and communicating your love language? Support the Show.

Life is Like a Box of Crayons

October 16, 2019 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Test Episode. Warning: Sound is terrible...this is before we were profesh.  We weren't going to publish but, hey, you're family!  Feel free to move on to the next episode. We won't be offended.  When things get tough, the tough get funny! In the first episode, we dive right in to what its like to be 2 of 5 daughters, their similarities/differences, feelings about jeans and how their Mom feels about them coming in 2nd place. Scuse the audio, it was our first try.  Support the Show.