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We're Old, with Big Mouths, and Not Ready to Shut Up. Two seasoned, feisty, opinionated former TV broadcasters, Julie Blacklow and Penny LeGate, come together with sass, wit, humor, and experience to dissect topics ranging from the daily annoyances of lif

Penny LeGate & Julie Blacklow


    • Jul 25, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 66 EPISODES


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    Bill Marler is BAAAACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 44:41


    Renowned food safety expert Bill Marler returns to talk about deadly dangers hiding in what we eat: salmonella in chicken, E-coli in walnuts, an imported protein powder that can cause liver failure.  Don't miss Bill's advice on how to avoid getting sick! facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

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    Artificial Intelligence: Will It Serve or Destroy Us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 24:43


    Fear runs high that Artificial Intelligence will take over life as we know it here on planet earth. In the 3rd part of our conversation with visionary David Sabey, he tackles AI head on, and in the process, somehow ends up urging us all toward happiness.  facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    Bigger but not Greater

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 9:15


    Seeing.  Feeling.  Respecting.   Julie and Penny share poignant stories of life with—some might say—​"lesser​" fellow Earth travelers. Creatures such as spiders, ants, and wondrous hummingbirds.  Bring your kleenex. Descriptor:Seeing.  Feeling.  Respecting.   Julie and Penny share poignant stories of life with—some might say—​"lesser​" fellow Earth travelers. Creatures such as spiders, ants, and wondrous hummingbirds.   Bring your kleenex. facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    A Fine Angel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 40:50


    What inspires a person to drop everything and dive into a war zone to save animals? Don't miss Dan Fine's heroic “tail” of risking life, limb, and marriage to rescue Ukraine's abandoned pets. And now is fighting for his own life.facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    "If I had my life to live over..."

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 11:58


    ...would YOU do anything differently?  This thought-provoking subject was one of Erma Bombeck's most famous syndicated columns written back in 1979.  Bombeck, a funny, wise, and prolific writer, was followed for decades by 30 million newspaper readers across the USA and Canada.  Julie and Penny share her unforgettable column which just might stir up some deep thoughts of your own.   facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    Peace Warriors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 19:44


    Noga is Jewish.  Lana, Palestinian.  Two women from opposite backgrounds whose people are locked in a devastating, bloody war in the Middle East.  The duo is touring the nation encouraging PEACE.  UNDERSTANDING. LOVE.  Don't miss Julie's interview with these two introspective women who envision an alternative to war. facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    Kids Are Rejecting Our Family Heirlooms!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 9:41


    The silver tea set.  Fine china.  Grandpa's roll-top desk.  The new generation is saying NO THANKS to inheriting these precious family hand-me-downs.   What changed?  And what in the heck will we boomers do with all our... STUFF?  The Muffins chew on it. facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    Democracy's Crisis Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 19:48


    TITLE:   Your vote has never been so important.  We are experiencing a true crisis in America --an UNINFORMED CITIZENRY.  A democracy cannot survive when its citizens are either too exhausted or too lazy to search for the truth.  In this second conversation with "Journalist Emeritus" and longtime anchorman Mike James, we analyze the stark facts that threaten our very way of life in the USA, including the media's culpability in this quagmire. facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    The Israeli-Palestinian Peace Warriors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 16:19


    Noga Bar Oz is Jewish. Lana Ikelan, Palestinian.  These two women are on opposite sides of a devastating, bloody war in the Middle East.  The duo is touring the USA and beyond,  encouraging PEACE.  UNDERSTANDING.  LOVE.  Don't miss Julie's interview with these two introspective women who envision an alternative to war. facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    How to Stave Off Dementia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 15:42


    The Muffins are getting up there. After all, we've certainly earned the adjective "dusty."   In this episode we  explore ideas on how to prevent dementia.  Tune in and stay forever young with us!  facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    Don't Take It Personally! #2 of "The Four Agreements"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 10:18


    You're sad.  Angry.  Jealous. A friend turns on you.  You're judged unfairly.  Or simply disliked.  The Muffins turn to the best-seller "The Four Agreements" which teaches we can end suffering if we don't take it personally."The Four Agreements" written by don Miguel Ruizfacebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    Julie's Cranky. Penny has the Cure.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 13:38


    Julie's often crabby but Penny knows how to get her hysterically laughing.  The two media mavens share their stories of outrageous things TV viewers have said or written to them.  And--DO NOT MISS the capper--THE LETTER!facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    Your Body's Most Important Organ

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 19:00


    The gray matter between your ears is the ultimate computer.  In our continuing  conversation with visionary David Sabey, we learn it's possible to re-train our brains despite early negative programming.  Find out how to reprogram your brain's software and choose light over darkness.  facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    A Wild Career Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 23:12


    Dramatic mid-life career changes are becoming increasingly common.  Meet Dr. Jim Weber who bravely went from a general surgeon to _______ ! (Sorry--you have to listen to find out).   This episode will speak to those of you ready to shake it up.  facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    Composting the Human Body?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 24:42


    Death is inevitable.  Burial space is running out. Cremation pollutes the air.  So—how about composting yourself?   The process lets the body decompose naturally into compost.  In death, you could nourish the earth!  Lots of questions for Laura Cassidy from Recompose--the WORLD'S FIRST human composting company.   facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    No More News!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 14:28


    Why did 2 women who've made a living for decades in TV News stop watching it?  The Muffins drill down on the tough choices we all need to make--where we get our news and how much can we stomach and stay sane.   Is happier news the answer? Would you tune in to hear about a turtle being saved from a busy road?   facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    "Late Bloomer" Melissa Giberson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 31:35


    You have a husband, two kids, and live in a nice house in the suburbs. That was Melissa Giberson's life until she realized her truth--she was gay. Join the Muffins for an intimate conversation with Melissa as she shares details from her page-turner memoir, "Late Bloomer." facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    WTF is Wrong With People??? (Installment #2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 7:44


    Just when you think we've heard it all, the Muffins discover more weird stuff that leaves them aghast.  Join us to hear about the latest wacko ideas that humans are coming up with to make a buck.  Constantly erect nipples?  We're not making this up. Come laugh with us! facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    "God Didn't Make Any Dummies!" David Sabey Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 23:39


    Those are the words of David Sabey, a visionary businessman who believes anything is possible if we just change our "software"--meaning, the programming of our minds.   That includes achieving optimal health, a cure for depression and controlling the social media scourge.  Join Julie and Penny for this mind-bending convo. facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    Taylor!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 11:52


    Not since the Beatles has a musical act so consumed the world. The  Muffins decide if it's time to embrace the glitter & mania. facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    Ukraine's Humane Soldier

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 21:34


    Meet Tom Bates, a man with a huge heart and a simple goal:  save the abandoned, injured, and lost pets of Ukraine.  Bates dives head-first and unafraid into this war-torn nation, rescuing innocent animals that have no voice.  Julie and Penny catch up with Tom as he prepares for his FOURTH mission to the war zone. facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    Disastrous Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 11:30


    Come giggle with Penny & Julie as they share interviews in their long journalism careers that didn't go so well.  The stories run the gamut—from snotty stars to serial killers.facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    You're Not Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 10:37


    Overwhelmed?  Feeling the chaos?  Angry, scared, despondent?  So are we.  Julie and Penny validate all those feelings, and assure you that you're not alone.Join our huddle and find out how to find sparks of joy. facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    Crazy Psychic Revelations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 21:35


    Premonitions. Visions.  Psychic warnings.  Are "woo-woo" moments more common than we know?Penny and Julie divulge some of their own stunning experiences with extrasensory perceptions.  Some ended up saving lives and property!  Don't miss this wow woo woo-episode.facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    A Psychedelic Cure?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 33:20


    It's epidemic. Addiction, depression, PTSD.  But now groundbreaking treatment using psychedelics for such disorders is bringing hope.  The Muffins talk to a leading researcher in this new field—psychiatrist Dr. Nathan Sackett of the University of Washington.  It's a mind-bending episode, for sure.facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    The Simplest Path to Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 10:08


    Feel powerless? Invisible? Depressed? Penny and Julie share your angst and have a super simple way to lift your spirits. They've tried it, and it works like magic. And, it's so stinkin' simple! Learn this tired-and-true technique and imagine the happy ripple effect you will create. facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    Ever Heard of a Death Doula?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 33:56


    Doctors, nurses and midwives usher in new life, but who helps with our exit?  The Muffins chat with Jenni Herchenbach, a Death Doula, who explains what she does to assist people at the end of life.  If you had just 90 days to live, what would you want that to look like?  It's a fascinating convo you don't wanna miss. facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    Pick Your Battles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 13:22


    Having relationships with other humans guarantees challenges. No matter how much we love friends, family, or significant others--sometimes they can be SO annoying!  Julie & Penny reveal some of their own prickly issues, examining which to take on and which to simply ignore. facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    The Power of An Apology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 14:38


    As close as they are, even the Muffins can hurt each other's feelings.  Penny and Julie talk about the healing magic that a simple apology brought to their relationship. And they wonder, who do YOU need to apologize to?  When you have said "I'm sorry," what  happened?  Share your stories with us at  coupledustymuffins@gmail.com and we'll use them in a future podcast. facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    The Covid Hangover

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 12:48


    Like any hangover, Covid has its lingering effects. Penny and Julie chew on the pandemic aftermath--what remains of the scourge and how it's changed their lives... and maybe yours as well.https://www.facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,https://www.instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    Our Own Worst Enemy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 12:51


    Hey!  You're 81 and you land on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Bathing Suit issue!  What's not to celebrate?  Julie and Penny weigh in on the female reaction to Martha Stewart's big splash.     https://www.facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,https://www.instagram.com/coupladustymuffinscoupladustymuffins@gmail.com

    We're "Saving Great Animals" with Jacintha Sayed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 26:41


    Jacintha Sayed left the corporate world to follow her heart—rescuing animals.She now devotes her life to a humane organization called "Saving Great Animals."   How do you find that perfect furry companion? Jacintha offers insight plus shares the heartbreaking/heartwarming story of a pup named Pepper. https://www.facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,https://www.instagram.com/coupladustymuffins

    Is Death Really the End? Near-death expert Kimberly Clark Sharp has some answers.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 33:21


    What happens after we die?  It's likely humanity's BIGGEST question.  Millions who have had near-death experiences describe how their souls continue to a place of  indescribable love, acceptance, and colors.  Author Kimberly Clark Sharp shares how her own near-death experience changed her life trajectory and led to her founding the International Association for Near Death Experiences.  Listen and find hope! https://www.facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,https://www.instagram.com/coupladustymuffins

    Words & Phrases That Drive Us Crazy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 14:25


    "IT IS WHAT IT IS!"  arrrrrrgggghh Are you as sick of that phrase as we are?  And what about all those commonly botched words such as NUKE-CU-LER?  Julie and Penny vent about all the lingo out there that's really working a nerve.  And our listeners offer up their own annoyances. https://www.facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,https://www.instagram.com/coupladustymuffins

    Tripping with Renowned Psychologist Jane Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 30:24


    How can using psychedelics help with aging?  What do you do when your grown children disappoint you?  And, how do you make peace with relationships that have withered?  Just a few of the topics psychologist, author, and all around badass Jane Adams kicks around with the Muffins.  Don't miss it!https://www.facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,https://www.instagram.com/coupladustymuffins

    The Turning Points of Our Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 15:32


    We all experience them.  Milestone life events that dramatically point us in a whole new direction.  Julie and Penny share some of the sharp right hand turns that forever changed their lives.  And we want to hear about yours. Email us at coupladustymuffins@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,https://www.instagram.com/coupladustymuffins

    Are You Answering the Call?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 16:32


    When the call comes, and the curtain rises, will you be ready? It takes courage and an open heart to follow your bliss. What is life calling you to do? Julie and Penny reveal how synchronicity, surprise angels, and a sprinkling of magic are guiding their journey to true purpose. They uncover the WHY of creating their podcast, and the joy of jumping into the slipstream that carries you where you need to be. https://www.facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,https://www.instagram.com/coupladustymuffins

    The BIG question--Is the World Ready for Mary White?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 26:44


    She's outrageous--a former radio personality turned Cannabis Chef,  Sex Diva and Podcaster.  Mary White explains how marijuana healed her and how ENM (Ethically Non-Monogamous) relationships keep her "occupied."https://www.facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,https://www.instagram.com/coupladustymuffins

    There's Humor In the Darkest of Places

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 9:47


    Death is the one thing we all have in common, but rarely discuss. Who can you count on to help you on your way?  Penny and Julie face the D word and even find something to laugh about...as they always do. https://www.facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,https://www.instagram.com/coupladustymuffins

    A Gift That Keeps on Giving

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 28:53


    Nate Miles—a self-described 'hopeless do-gooder'-- joins us for Black History Month. Civil rights activist, business exec, mentor and philanthropist... Nate Miles has a moving story you don't want to miss.  No dry eyes as he describes what happened to take him from a "flat broke"  family to corporate VP.    Nate also shares unique insights into what fuels racism in America and what each of us can do to make a difference. This 'hopeless do-gooder' is, in fact, full of hope. https://www.facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,https://www.instagram.com/coupladustymuffins

    WTF is Wrong with People?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 15:31


    Julie is lying awake wondering why someone created a TV show called "MILF Manor" (look up what MILF means), plus commercials that talk about pooping and how to locate your...uh...perineum.  Just when the Muffins are about to blow a gasket, we recall stories of when people do good things, too.  (Tune in and giggle with Penny).https://www.facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,https://www.instagram.com/coupladustymuffins

    David Frei..."The Dog Guy" Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 26:20


    They love us unconditionally. They don't hold grudges, care about your looks, money, or mistakes. And they heal. Dogs. David is the former host of Westminster Dog Show and the current host of The National Dog Show seen every Thanksgiving. https://www.facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,https://www.instagram.com/coupladustymuffins

    Gone to the dogs! A conversation with David Frei the ‘dog guy' Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 30:42


    His voice is as familiar as the woof of your dog--David Frei—long time host of the Westminster and National Dog Shows.  David talks breeds, bitches, and backstage gossip with Julie and Penny in this first of two episodes for dog lovers everywhere. https://www.facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,https://www.instagram.com/coupladustymuffins

    Here Come da Judge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 17:01


    Penny and Julie think they - and most of us - are too ‘judgy'…always nitpicking over every little thing. And we all know how it stings when we're the ones being judged.https://www.facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,https://www.instagram.com/coupladustymuffins

    Don't Eat That! A Chat with Food Safety Expert Bill Marler

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 31:05


    He's known as "the man who took the shit out of hamburger." Yes, renowned poisoned food expert Bill Marler joins Penny and Julie, recalling how his life AND the food industry radically changed after the deadly e-coli outbreak at Jack-in-the-Box fast food restaurants. Learn the 6 foods you should never eat, and WHY. This episode could save your life!www.stopfoodborneillness.org   Netflix movie-Poisoned https://www.facebook.com/coupladustymuffins,https://www.instagram.com/coupladustymuffins

    Time Well Wasted

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 10:27


    Sleeping in...watching TV...staying in your jammies all day... That's what we Muffins call the perfect day! Julie & Penny consider how nice it might be to abolish the  phrase "wasting time."

    Hellacious Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 15:29


    "Its the hap, happiest time of the year..."Ok, that's how the song goes, but it's not true for everyone.  Julie & Penny tackle the myth of the "perfect" holiday season, assuring you that you're not alone when it comes to facing challenges and pain during this "joyous" time of year.  

    Why is Everything Broken?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 14:13


    Where did waiters, electricians,  customer service staff, etc., go? Why do wait weeks now to see a doctor or vet? Why does an old man randomly flip you off?Julie & Penny ponder the reasons behind the ubiquitous unraveling of the way we were.

    Wrinkles in Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 10:53


    Julie & Penny face up to sagging jowls, crow's feet and the perennial question about aging...to cut or not to cut?

    News Snafus: Our Crazy Insider Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 29:09


    Things go wrong all the time behind the scenes in TV news. Julie & Penny share  their wacky insider stories--stuff you just can't make up!

    Interview Switcheroo!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 31:44


    Former ‘Today Show' anchor Margaret Larson turns the tables on the Muffins and interviews THEM!. A chat fest between 3 women who hide - almost - nothing.To read the article from Northwest Prime Time  click on https://northwestprimetime.com/news/2022/nov/01/laughter-tears-and-dusty-muffins/

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