The Victory Couch
By Julie and Rick Rando
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Episodes: 179
Squish on in!
Nov 2, 2023
Love these two. I wish my husband and I had such chemistry. Well done Victory Couch heroes!
A VC potato
Oct 11, 2023
I haven’t missed an episode! Insightful and funny— Rick and Julie are such a welcome addition to my week and the top of the list for podcasts not to miss.
Description
The Victory Couch addresses high & lows of daily living from two different perspectives. Join a uniquely matched couple reliving their work days, parenthood & side projects with faith, realism, humor, & authenticity. Rick Rando (speaker, black belt, father, husband) & Julie Rando (former higher ed professional, photographer, wife, mother) welcome you into their world with a mission to provide a safe landing space for listeners. Come alongside this inspirational & vibrant journey with tips on how to navigate life’s adventures, only to crash at the end of the night, on the Victory Couch.
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Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 22 – about being inspired by those younger than us
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May 28, 2026 |
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Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 21 – showing grace when parenting
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May 21, 2026 |
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Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 20 – family practices & traditions
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May 14, 2026 |
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Season 6: Bonus Episode 4 – about teacher gifts
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May 07, 2026 |
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S6: Bonus Episode 3 – what's for dinner, easy weekday meals
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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S6: Bonus Episode 2 – road trip tips and snacks
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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S6: Bonus Episode 1 – Maycember survival tips
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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S6: Episode 20 – about line dancing, square dancing, investing in music, and the best moments from Season Six
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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S6: Episode 19 – about surprises, defining womanhood, feeling lost, and our childhood memories with Santa and the Easter Bunny
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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S6: Episode 18 – about qualities we wish all employees have, AI, action movies, and creatures to live without
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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S6: Episode 17 – about coming of age movies, baking, memories to forget, and words that describe you
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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S6: Episode 16 – about our inner circle, Starbucks, valuing sleep, and live action Disney films
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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S6: Episode 15 – about rooms to add, hometown ties, movies that remind you of your parents, and the legend of the squirrel
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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S6: Episode 14 – about learning to drive, ways we mollycoddle, children's church and favorite bible verses
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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S6: Episode 13 – about former work life, the album to re-listen to, kindness and financial advice for kids
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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S6: Episode 12 – about winter woes, pet peeves, outgrown fears and making the world more peaceful
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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S6: Episode 11 – about 2026 must dos, womanhood, bravery and quitting
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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S6: Episode 10 – about the best compliments, building your dream arcade, being musical theatre parents and JTF
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Safely home from JTF!
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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S6: Episode 9 – about punishments of the past, snow storms, and new year's resolutions
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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S6: Episode 8 – about life after Christmas break, what we wish we paid attention to as students, and rude moments
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Best wishes for a healthy and blessed 2026
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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Christmas Wishes from The Victory Couch
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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S6: Episode 7 – about mess up moments, fire safety, must dos at Christmas, and practices to take into next year
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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S6: Episode 6 – about Christmas songs, traditions, treats, and hobbies our kids have we're impressed by
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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S6: Episode 5 – about when you're overwhelmed, misread words, hosting those with food allergies, and impactful thriller movies
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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S6: Episode 4 – about Thanksgiving must haves, money saving tips for groceries, childhood aspirations, and who we look like
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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S6: Episode 3 – about influential musicians of our youth, American cities to visit, if we had modern tech as kids, and Disney movies we can do without
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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S6: Episode 2 – about ways to strengthen a fractured marriage, childhood celebrity crushes, Disney rides, and lasting advice for our children
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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S6: Episode 1 – about podcasting flaws, recent happy memories, unique things we love, and American snack foods
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Season 6 Coming Soon!
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Thank you - The VC Upholstery
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 19 – tips to rest better when battling anxious feelings
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 18 – lessons our kids absorb watching our friendships
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 17 – the power of our words
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 16 – lessons learned as theater parents
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 15 – how to partner well with your kids
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 14 – how to be intentional and create mindful moments
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 13 – finding the good in tough days
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 12 – about food allergies and what we've learned
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 11 - lessons from team sports
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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S5: Bonus Episode 2 – about our favorite parts from Season Five (part two)
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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S5: Bonus Episode 1 – about our favorite parts from Season Five
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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S5: Episode 20 – about first impressions, least favorite classes, the power of music, and fair foods
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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S5: Episode 19 - about our Aussie friends
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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S5: Episode 18 – about bucket lists, reality TV, being a small business family, and activities we would've done
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Out of the Office
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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S5: Episode 17 – about songs that remind us of one another, rating hairstyles, July 4th food, and habits to break
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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S5: Episode 16 – about 80s toys, Friends guest stars, first jobs and fall approaching
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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S5: Episode 15 – about piercing & tattoo advice, crazy things for love, unsuccessful career choices, and how we are like our parents
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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S5: Episode 14 – about stores going away, zodiac signs, restaurant items and field trips of yore
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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S5: Episode 13 – about pranks, being on Survivor, dating expectations, and topics to avoid at a grad party
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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S5: Episode 12 – about music artists or food network stars, uplifting teachers, and handling bullies
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May 29, 2025 |
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S5: Episode 11 – about life before kids, weird songs on our phones, who gets you, and pandemic lessons
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May 22, 2025 |
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S5: Episode 10 – about fatherhood/motherhood advice, board games, love songs, and Maycember survival tips
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May 15, 2025 |
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S5: Episode 9 – about farming, excitement, 90s music concerts we missed and historical time travel
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May 08, 2025 |
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S5: Episode 8 – about small town life, emotions, astonishing advancements, and amusement park days
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May 01, 2025 |
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S5: Episode 7 – about women in martial arts, nostalgic foods, pet peeves, and Disney live action films
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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S5: Episode 6 – about retirement, girl scout cookies, youth sports memories, and movies to relive
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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S5: Episode 5 – about bad advice, must dos in 2025, sickness remedies, and favorite roles from our favorite actress
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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S5: Episode 4 – about 90s trends coming back, coffee, weird food combos, and cultural heritage day
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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S5: Episode 3 – about sleepovers, in-laws, advice for your 30s, and date night accessories
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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S5: Episode 2 – about our time in NYC, signs of the ultimate friend, and things you can recite from childhood
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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S5: Episode 1 – about windows down jams, retro commercials, and advice for new parents
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Thanks and Season 5 Announcement
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Upholstery (mini-season)-Episode 10- giving feedback
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Upholstery (mini-season)-Episode 9- about saying no
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 8 - having friends of the opposite gender
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 7 - helping kids through stress
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 6 - outgrowing a friendship
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 5 - handling dissapointment
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 4 - being a fun but respected parent
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 3 - combating negativity
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 2 - making and keeping friends as adults
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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Upholstery (mini-season) - Episode 1 - practicing silence
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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S4: Bonus Episode 1 – about our favorite Christmas movies
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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S4: Episode 20 – about our 100th episode (part two)
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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S4: Episode 20 – about our 100th episode (part one)
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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S4: Episode 19 – about signature fragrances, being a good teammate, and missing items
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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S4: Episode 18 – about secret keeping, failing forward, movie quotes, and traits we passed on
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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S4: Episode 17 – about seasonal anticipation, uncontrollable laughter, and church going
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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S4: Episode 16 – about things that need to go away, wanted holidays, one hit wonder TV shows, and personal pride
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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S4: Episode 15 – about Jeopardy categories, ranking comedians, and getting along with co-workers
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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S4: Episode 14 – about our ten year old selfs, disappointing sequels, and helping kids avoid burnout
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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S4: Episode 13 – about unfamiliar fruits & vegetables, sleepless stretches, perfect wake-up and sleep times, and states yet to visit
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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S4: Episode 12 – about pizza, month mottos, movie soundtracks and outdoor school
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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S4: Episode 11 – about crappy candy, when to end a friendship, and gratitude
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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S4: Episode 10 – about Phil Collins, trusting people, favorite beaches, and time travel
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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S4: Episode 9 – about school photo day disasters, sibling relationships, hypothetical Presidential advisors, and favorite rooms
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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S4: Episode 8 – about fictitious pet names & zoos, our end of the world meals, and 40s thoughts
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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S4: Episode 7 – about FRIENDS, cringey words, starting school, life songs, and Macy's wedding
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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S4: Episode 6 – about Australia and tips for international travel
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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S4: Episode 5 – about puzzle personailties, inexpensive activities with kids, extrovert coaching, and what not to lose
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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S4: Episode 4 – about Ohio rest stops, pet peeves, compliments, and celebrity letters
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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S4: Episode 3 – about election season and friendships, gift preferences, what to pack for college, and hypothetical celebrity double dates
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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S4: Episode 2 – about milestones and simple moments, brilliant ideas, TV families, and what is beautiful
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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S4: Ep 1 about organization, making calls, and whether or not to befriend co-workers outside of the workplace
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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S3: Bonus Episode 2 – about summer planning and summer camps
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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S3: Bonus Episode 1 – about books (with special guest, Dylan Rando)
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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S3: Episode 20 – about rom coms, reflecting on season three, and hopes for the future
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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S3: Episode 19 – about the martial arts, historic heroism, annoying sounds, and unique parenting moments
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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S3: Episode 18 – about childhood gifts not received, Disney villains, and if we might be getting a cat
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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S3: Episode 17 – about toxic positivity, superheroes, and lessons learned from being an aunt & uncle
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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S3: Episode 16 – about Gilmore Girls, the best and worst of business, sad moment in movies, and 1988 Saturday morning cartoons
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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S3: Episode 15 – about cringey commercials, unexpected joy, being superstitious, and giving up old habits
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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S3: Episode 14 – about tree light timing, pregnant chipmunks, emotions, and feeling unnerved
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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S3: Episode 13 – about how far we’ve come as podcasters (an episode rewind)
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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S3: Episode 12 – about handling disappointment, traveling the world, and what 2023 taught us
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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S3: Episode 11 – about partner gift giving (an episode rewind)
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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S3: Episode 10 – about must dos before Christmas, older person habits, fictitious lives elsewhere, and intentional kindness
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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S3: Episode 9 – about Hot Ones, signs of the season, foods to share, and state taglines
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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S3: Episode 8 – about Thanksgiving
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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S3: Episode 7 – about trade professions, watching sports, store tour guides, and annoying everyday moments
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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S3: Episode 6 – about first dates, chain restaurants of yore, our childhood bedrooms, and misconceptions about our occupations
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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S3: Episode 5 – about SNL, kid shows, imaginary acreage, and the demolition derby
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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S3: Episode 4 – about looking up to younger people, life dreams to hold on to, and our desires for those we serve
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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S3: Episode 3 – about pausing first, what we would delete from the world, homecoming, and popular Halloween candy
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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S3: Episode 2 – about couples who inspire us, our favorite kind of funny, and the future legacy of KMK
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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S3: Episode 1 – about embarrassing tunes, advice to new friends, and why we don’t should each other
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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S2: Bonus Episode 5 - about Disney Parks (Part Three)
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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S2: Bonus Episode 4 – about Disney Parks (Part Two)
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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S2: Bonus Episode 3 – about Disney Parks (Part One)
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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S2: Bonus Episode 2 – about the questions you've submitted - listener Q and A (Part 2)
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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S2: Bonus Episode 1 - about the questions you've submitted - listener Q and A (Part 1)
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 25- about plot twists, extreme sports, conviction, and the best of Season Two
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 24- about family travel challenges, the most amazing places, and being American
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 23 – about outdated slang, tips to rest better when battling anxiety, lessons we hope our kids learn observing our friendships, and the balance of boundaries
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 22 – about packing, what we look for in double dates, and youthful fashion faux pas
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 21 – about the sounds of summer, the power of our words, lessons learned, and summer concerts
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 20 – about summer blockbusters, how to host well, brand loyalty, and the ultimate themed hotel
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 19 – about year one, fun words, summer bucket lists, and being like Indiana Jones
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 18 – about acknowledging seasons and approaching the summer months with kids (from the left side of the couch)
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 17 – about our dislike for beets, a wishful random acts of kindness day with Shaq, and what we’ve learned from being theater parents
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May 25, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 16 – about Father’s Day gift ideas, fictitious spells for modern life, wisdom over time and graduation memories
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May 18, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 15 –about Maycember, messy but delicious foods, the best $20 spent, and wedding songs
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May 11, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 14 – about Star Wars, mindfulness for the modern family, and pondering our alternate life
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May 04, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 13 – about reality TV, inspirational movies, go-to karaoke songs, and what your spouse does best
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 12 – about food allergies, American cookies, and what Gen Z does better than us
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 11 – about the value of sports, TV for couples, a big fish and a bad haircut
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 10 – about Easter memories, childhood misbehavior, giving feedback, and marriage legacy
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 9 – about scouting, funny movies, more pet peeves, and saying no
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 8 – about public school, Master Rando’s beginnings, and living life like The Jetsons
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 7 – about self-care days, tattoos, summer camps and appetizers
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 6 – about Jesus, green ice cream, and what people don’t get about us
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 5 – about spring break, our parents, and what makes a good coach
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 4 – about Pop-Tarts, friends of opposite genders, and unexplored side hustles
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 3 – about road rage and Jeep waves, dream jobs, and moments with our future teenagers
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 2 - about things you just don’t do, our parenting tactics, a little about Disney World, and cheese balls
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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S2: Episode 1 - about the bowl that is super, helping kids through stress, and Junior Theater Festival
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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S1: Bonus Episode 4 - about performing, why cats are so great, and the thoughts and future plans of a very unique eight-year-old
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Dec 29, 2022 |
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S1: Bonus Episode 3 - about middle school lingo, premier league soccer, and kona ice
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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S1: Bonus Episode 2 - about partner gift giving
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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S1: Bonus Episode 1 - about managing the holiday hustle
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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Episode 25 – about Thanksgiving side dishes, season one, and a possible Taylor Swift ticket miracle
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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Episode 24 – about when to switch to a new job, cartoon superheroes, “the usual” orders, and 33 year old wedding napkins
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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Episode 23 – about outgrowing a friendship, productive apps, being a girl dad and a boy mom
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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Episode 22 – about entrepreneurship, love stories and what our online dating profiles could have been
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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Episode 21 – about Halloween candy, balancing work life and home life, tuna noodle casserole, and Alphonso Mayo
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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Episode 20 – about having vs. getting to go to work, advice for raising toddlers, the perfect weekend, and that classic Dunkin’ Donuts commercial
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Episode 19 – about the number nineteen, what we’re liking, eating M&Ms, and grief
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Episode 18 – about 90s movies, game shows, and handling disappointment
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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Episode 17 - about multi-generational friendships, Halloween costumes of the past, and a pet piranha named Meatball
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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Episode 16 -about family road trips, being a fun but respected parent, bubble baths, and sushi
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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Episode 15 – about combating negativity, supporting your kids, and life lessons from a biker bar
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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Episode 14 – about fall, working in higher ed, & musicians we love you may not know
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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Episode 13 – about Sensodyne toothpaste, first time home owner advice & meaningful friendships
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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Episode 12 - about cereal, decision making, & the little things we do for one another
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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Episode 11 — about school subjects and traditions that matter & Denzel Washington
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Episode 10 - about wedding day advice, Disney movies, fame & the ultimate acts of kindness
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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Episode 9 - about fantasy dinner parties, making friends as adults, & scary life moments
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Aug 04, 2022 |
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Episode 8 - about hobbies, childhood rules we break as adults, & pet peeves
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Jul 28, 2022 |
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Episode 7 - about productivity, why we still date, & defining grown-up
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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Episode 6 - about summertime, business talk, condiments, & This Is Us
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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Episode 5 – about preparedness, raising preteen boys, childhood memories & practicing silence
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Jul 07, 2022 |
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Episode 4- about 80s TV shows, summertime jams, & speaking to your younger self
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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Episode 3 - about carrots, first cars, & time saving tips
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Jun 23, 2022 |
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Episode 2 - about rhythms, travel & nostalgic candy
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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Episode 1 - about mentorship & simple joys
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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Introducing The Victory Couch (Season 1 Trailer)
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Jun 09, 2022 |