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Michael and Jessica

  • Jul 20, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 34 EPISODES


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30: Duhcanter

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 55:25


Hey, it's us again. Thanks for keeping us in your feed. Discussed: The delay Big News Quorn RecDiffs (givesiracusayourmoney.com) SnackSpot Observant Baby WFH Learnings Duhcanter Being over it... ...But staying safe Running Drinking Snacking The world at large Shit we feelin: Michael- Death scrolling twitter Jessica- Hamilton on Disney+ This week's wine: $4.99 La Cornada Crianza 2015 Tempranillo, from Aldi M- 3 rattles J- 3 rattles Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

29: Puppy Dog Pals

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 56:16


We are back from a hiatus to fill your ear holes with parenting and wine but mostly just to talk about ourselves. Sorry about the quiet audio. This week's overarching theme: Covid-19. This week's wine: $9.99 Quarter Cut Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 from Aldi Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

28: Flying Turtle

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 80:10


This is a special episode with our first full episode guests. No structure, just conversation. We talk a lot about parenting and wine, plus some of the stuff in between. This week's wine: $7.99 Outlander Meritage (like Heritage) from Aldi Thanks Chris and Kim for coming on! Technical detail: sorry for the drift at the end. Blame Anchor, not me. Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

27: Jungle Gym

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 58:51


Follow up: -Running -Devs Since last episode, we: -Got foam blocks -Did more social distancing by facetime -Parented -Have a walker Jessica is feelin: -Baths Michael is feelin: -NYT Mini Crossword Protein and Starch -Work and Contentment/Complacency This week's wine: $5.99 Sienna Glen Chardonnay/California 2018 from Aldi, M-3 rattles, J-2 rattles Quick Hits: $3.99 Fruity Haze Raspberry Zinfandel Rose from Aldi, M-2 rattles, J-3 rattles Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

26: Make Your Own Bagel

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 69:21


Follow up: -Rinse-a-roo (again) -Duck Duck Go (again) -Tesla Key Since last episode, we: -Ran -Did social distancing by facetime -Bought and installed a bidet -Walked and run Jessica is feelin: -Interstellar Ginger Beer Michael is feelin: -Devs on Hulu Protein and Starch -Non-solo parenting in the time of Covid-19 This week's wine: $6.99 Adalina Bodegas Verdejo 2018, M-4 rattles, J-4 rattles Quick Hits: €3.99 Lookout Cape Leopard Mountain Red from Aldi Nord $2.99 Winking Owl Pinot Grigio from Aldi USA Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

25: This is America

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 34:13


Follow up: -Lactobacillus Since last episode, we: -Did quarantine -Watched the neighbor kid Jessica is feelin: -Superstore on NBC and Hulu Michael is feelin: -Ben Gibbard Youtube live streams, 4 PM Pacific every day during the corona crisis Protein and Starch -Social Distancing and Corona This week's wine: $6.99 Corte Bella Rosso from Aldi, M-4 rattles, J-4 rattles Quick Hit: $6.99 Inverted Red Blend from Aldi Special thanks to our special guest. Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

24: You Know What We Eat

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2020 42:33


Follow up: -DF PT -Sick baby Since last episode, we: -Had play dates -Came home -Observed corona outbreak Jessica is feelin: -Disney+ Michael is feelin: -Bad Bad Hats on Spotify Protein and Starch -Single parenting This week's wine: $6.99 Porta 6 red something from Trader Joe's, M-1.5 rattles, J-1.5 rattles Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

23: Living a Different Life

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 51:35


Since last episode, we: -Solo parented -Got a call from Dr. Daycare -Lived a life of luxury Jessica is feelin: -Good customer service Michael is feelin: -Patriot (Sad Spies) on Amazon Prime Video Selections from our searches: -Keystone cops This week's wines: M- €2.99 Riesling from Aldi Nord, 2 Rattles J- $6.99 Bellletti Moscato D'Asti from Aldi USA, 3 Rattles Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

22: One of the Best Days in Racing Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 65:23


Follow up topics: -Malolactic Fermentation -

21: Be Like a Mountain

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 62:48


Follow up topics: -Jessica is still working out -Wine chilling guidelines: https://www.winemag.com/2018/08/13/chill-wine/ -DDG bangs Since last episode, we: -Have a child who takes steps with her walker regularly -Had a tornado

20: Welcome to Our Learning Farm

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 53:58


We made it to 20! This week starts with a twist! A blindfolded taste test to see if we can tell the difference between a Sauvignon Blanc and a Shiraz. Follow up topics: Jessica's DF, search engines and surveillance capitalism(check out The Talk Show episode 275 wherever you get your podcasts), and working out. Since last episode, we: cried at a commercial have thoughts on a different commercial have a kid who can walk with a learning farm got really sore from working out tried an expensive workout device got a new handheld computing device We introduce a new segment, Shit We Feelin. Jessica is feelin: Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard and Monica Padman Michael is feelin: @obese_beagle on instagram The episode ends with the things we searched for: Boston John Foot slidy things Washed up reality TV hosts Caucus

19: Cute and Also Disgusting

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 50:06


This week we have a (relatively) parenting focused episode. Follow up is limited to a search engine discussion and a longer talk about surveillance capitalism. Check out the latest episode of the Rework podcast (Mr. DHH Goes to Washington) for more information. Since last episode, we have some thoughts on Dry-uary and Veganuary. Jessica hung out with some drag queens and Michael has a food fact that blew 60% of his lunch table's mind. Our direct contributions to surveillance capitalism were summarized in the search segment, and we can't wait to share our findings on our new kitchen appliance. Protein and starch this week is a discussion of the developmental changes we have noticed in our 12+ month old child. This week's wine: the $6.99 Barefoot Pink Moscato from Sprouts. Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

18: Glycerin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 57:46


After a week off, we are back with a barn-burner of an episode. Follow up items include a detailed update on Jessica's damn foot. Since last episode, dixie alley was hit with storms, we updated some pictures, we had a visitor, and we said goodbye to a friend. We talk about our search history which included fictional boy bands, #brands, and decorations. Protein and starch this week is a discussion of capital-S Stuff, consumerism, and how to raise a kid who is aware of her impact in the world. This week's wine: the $3.99 Three Wishes Chardonnay from Whole Foods. Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

17: Teedlers Toddle

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 49:34


This week's episode is a parenting focused one (for a change)! Good for us! This week's wine: the $8.99 Upper Left Merlot from Whole Foods. Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

16: The Taco Bell Corporation

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 60:57


This week's episode tries really hard to pack in two week's worth of action. The protein and starch is a breakdown of our first christmas as parents. Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. This week's wine: the $6.99 Raccolte Lambrusco from Aldi.

Holiday Special Extravaganza Blowout Spectacular 4/4: Thomason Edison

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 29:23


This is part 4 of 4 reviewing the 2019 Aldi Festive Collection Wine Advent Calendar ($79.99). Day 19: White Zinfandel - USA Day 20: Merlot - Chile Day 21: Chardonnay - Argentina Day 22: Shiraz - Australia Day 23: Cabernet Sauvignon - Chile Day 24: Prosecco - Italy Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

Holiday Blowout 3/4: Learning Farm

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 20:54


This is part 3 of 4 reviewing the 2019 Aldi Festive Collection Wine Advent Calendar ($79.99). Day 13: Pinot Grigio - Italy Day 14: Red Blend - Italy Day 15: Sauvignon Blanc - New Zealand Day 16: Carignan - France Day 17: Viognier - France Day 18: Red Blend - Spain Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

15: Rinse-A-Roo

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 54:47


This week's follow up includes an update on Jessica's Damn Foot and new thoughts on the Peloton at. Since last week, Jessica had a few rinse-a-roos and it becomes a discussion point. We also attended a neighborhood party. The bulk of our time is spent discussing our searches. We talk about flaming pajamas, toy boxes, Disney, vegan bakeries, drones, and car seats. The protein and starch this week covers beverage snobs and our experiences. Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. This week's wine: the $6.99 Arosa Sparkling Rose Moscato from Aldi.

Holiday Extravaganza 2/4: Wine Is The Whole Point of This Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 21:34


This is part 2 of 4 reviewing the 2019 Aldi Festive Collection Wine Advent Calendar ($79.99). Day 7: Rosé Wine - Chile Day 8: Chenin Blanc - South Africa Day 9: Red Blend - Australia Day 10: Pinot Grigio Blush - Italy Day 12: Malbec - Argentina (consumed on day 11 because of Jessica) Day 11: Colombard - France (consumed on day 12 because of Jessica) Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

14: Whole or Half or Whatever...

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 51:33


This week's follow up includes a wrap up of "cyber week" and an update on Jessica's Damn Foot. It has been an eventful week and weekend with lots of fun and a few firsts, and we cover it in an appropriate level of detail. As usual, our searches are the true parenting part of this podcast. We skip the protein and starch this week, sometimes you just drink your dinner. Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. This week's wine: the $4.99 Don Simón Tempranillo from Whole Foods.

Holiday Special 1/4: Can Opener

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 23:38


This is part 1 of 4 reviewing the 2019 Aldi Festive Collection Wine Advent Calendar ($79.99). Day 1: Cava Rosé - Spain Day 2: Sauvignon Blanc - Chile Day 3: Merlot Rosé - France Day 4: Tempranillo - Spain Day 5: Chardonnay - Australia Day 6: Shiraz - South Africa Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

13: Boutique Wood Stand

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 56:05


This week's follow up includes the end of a series, a peanut butter, a robot vacuum endorsement, tinder for moms, and the shit sandwich that is the Roku Corporation. Since last time, we've improved our home, had some play dates, and bought less stuff than you (but still check out altrarunning.com if you need new running shoes). We talk about the peloton "controversy" (check it out on youtube) in far greater depth than originally intended, and quickly dive into the Spotify year in review. Our searches really make up the parenting part of this podcast and reveal that our child is a marvel of modern times. Finally, the protein and starch is all about something we are not qualified to discuss. Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. This week's wine: the $3.99 Flirty Bird Red Blend from Aldi, from Spain.

12: Thankfulgiving

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2019 52:48


This week is our thanksgiving spectacular! We give thanks at the end, and it's worth staying until the end. We keep you posted on what's going on, and what we've been searching for. Be sure to follow us on instagram @cheapwineparenting and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. This week's wine: the $6.99 Bridge Road Red Blend from Aldi. The quick hit was the Pink Zebra Sparking Rosé, free to us (we love free wine!)

11: Key Card

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 74:16


In this episode, Jessica talks a lot about her favorite instagram influencer. Michael shares the results of his first health check up as a Vegoon, and also made a large purchase without informing Jessica. We talk about our searches since the last episode, including umbrella strollers, the Cybertruck

10: Bubblicious

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 41:02


In this episode, we start with some follow up on Peg Leg Pete and duck duck go. We talk about what's going on and share our search queries. The protein and starch is a controversial topic, the vegan diet. We talk about how we are approaching the topic with our child and why we are going forward with it. This week's wine: the $4.99 Christkindl Glühwein from Aldi. The podcast mentioned in the protein and starch segment is The Ezra Klein Show episode called "The Green Pill", available at this link: https://overcast.fm/+QLhXOL1wg Please let us know your thoughts and feedback on Instagram @cheapwineparenting or send us a voice message at anchor.fm/cheap

9: Activity Center

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 59:57


This week, we recorded on a Sunday and everything was wonky. Jessica quit DDG, Michael is still concerned about privacy, and we give an update on peg leg Pete and the crew. We talk about what's been going on and Jessica reveals how she's become an expert at saving money by being patient. We searched for some things about babies and technology and are more than happy to share the details with you. Finally, for protein and starch, we talk about podcasts and stranger danger. Michael repeatedly says recant when he means recount and it's inexcusable. No spoilers, but remember that things aren't always as they seem. You're Wrong About: Stranger Danger https://overcast.fm/+NAi_eAuvw This week's wine: the $3.99 Charles Shaw 2018 California Rosè from Trader Joe's. Quick hit wine: $3.99 Cachai Chardonnay from Trader Joe's

8: Moving Truck

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 68:05


This week, we drank a full bottle of wine before recording. You can judge for yourself whether or not that was a good idea. Continuing the theme of doubling down, we go for two quick hits. This week's wine: the $5.99 Aldi San Zenone TreVenezie Bianco Quick hit number one: $5.99 Gaetano D'Aquino Chianti Quick hit number two: ~$27 (but free to us!) MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir We cover some follow up, then talk about moving, geese, and more in the what's going on segment. Jessica has been searching for trunk or treats and has some feelings about it. For the protein and starch this week, we have a conversation about the challenge of moving with a baby. We are so sorry about the drunkness.

7: Plastic Rings

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 64:11


This week is a special odds and sods episode with no protein or starch! We chat about what's going on including sickness and running (health), and our first play date. The segment about or recent searches takes on extra meaning with the challenge from last week's episode. We discuss the divisive challenge and then reveal our searches. Be sure to check out The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young at barkleymovie.com. This week's wine is the $5.49 Giretto Pinot Grigio from Aldi, and the quick hit is the $2.99 Charles Shaw Cabernet Sauvignon from Trader Joe's. Check us out at instagram.com/cheapwineparenting and leave us a question or comment to play on the show at anchor.fm/cheap

6: Shopping Carts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 55:33


This week, we discuss Phoebe Buffet, geese, Florida Man [https://youtu.be/3vGgUoIexVE], sick babies, and people touching/talking to your baby in public. This week's wine is the $4.49 Chianti from Aldi. Our quick hit is the $3.99 Charles Shaw Pinot Grigio from Trader Joe's. Be sure to check out their state of the art cleisure. Be sure to check us out at anchor.fm/cheap

5: Glow Sticks

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 40:48


This week, we talk about taking our child to a brewery, recap our super busy weekend, and dive into our thoughts on social media posts involving our baby. The wine of the week is the $3 Winking Owl Moscato from Aldi. BONUS: We do a quick hit on the $6 or $7 Pomegranate Mimosa from Aldi.

4: Jogging Stroller

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 42:12


We talk about running, biking, and Mean Girls. This week’s wine is the Evanta Malbec, purchased for $3.99 from Aldi.

3: Little Tikes iPhone

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 49:46


This week’s wine is the $4 Emma Reichart Dry Riesling from Trader Joe’s. We talk about what’s going on, get interrupted by the baby, discuss our recent google searches and dive in to some protein and starch. Follow us on Instagram @cheapwineparenting and let us know what you think.

2: Big Wheel

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 22:56


Today’s wine is the $3 Winking Owl White Zinfandel from Aldi. We talk about what’s going on and starting new jobs.

1: Ball Pits

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 41:24


This episode’s wine is the $9 (or $6, we forgot) California Roots Red Blend. We talk about who we are and our parenting story so far.

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