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Steve and Jessie Pierce invite you to listen in on the conversation happening around our kitchen table — touching on everything from traditionally taboo topics like politics and religion to lighter fare like music, movies and TV.

Dinner at Our Place

  • Oct 21, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 55m AVG DURATION
  • 15 EPISODES


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Episode 14: Politics and Religions (Part 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 55:27


As if one episode about these two hot-button topics wasn't enough, Steve and Jessie continue their conversation from Episode 13 about politics and religion — and the intersection between them — in a second (and final!) installment. We dive deep on why Steve feels the Democratic Party represents his Christian values, what LDS folks can do to push their church to take action to combat racism, and why the conversation about abortion (particularly in faith circles) often lacks the context and nuance needed to find common ground.

Episode 13: Politics and Religion

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 59:53


Politics and religion are like peanut butter and jelly — everyone just loves to mix them together, slather them on a hearty piece of bread and devour them. Or, you know, maybe not! But that's not going to stop Steve and Jessie from answering your questions about two of the most difficult topics in American life and how they intersect. We hope you enjoy this second installment of our four-part mini-series leading up to the 2020 election!

Episode 12: Politics 101

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 78:36


We're back and ready to talk about everyone's favorite topic: politics! For the next few weeks, Steve and Jessie will be chatting about the upcoming election, answering your questions about politics and religion and everything in between, and sharing our thoughts about why Joe Biden should be the next President of the United States. In this first installment, Steve tells his own "origin story" and then we dive into some of the most fundamental questions about American politics. More to come!

Episode 11: Of Entrepreneurs and Boy Bands

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2017 54:23


Steve and Jessie check in for the first time in a while to share our thoughts on our recent trip to Charleston, the mystifying minds of entrepreneurs, our favorite new TV show Boy Band, and new music from Shawn Mendes and Kesha.

Episode 10: Converting to Country and Tips for Traveling (with Jess and Michael Barnes)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2017 82:13


Steve and Jessie are joined by friends of the pod Jess and Michael Barnes, who discuss their recent conversion to the gospel of country music and share their tips for traveling the globe with kids.

Episode 9: What We're Listening To

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2017 48:21


Steve and Jessie catch up on our busy weekend and chat about what we've each been listening to lately—including Jessie's current fascination with The Chainsmokers and Lorde, and Steve's discovery of a new podcast that's helped him rediscover some forgotten pop gems.

Episode 8: What It's Like to Live with a Pre-Existing Condition

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2017 59:45


Steve and Jessie catch up on where they've been and celebrate the sixth anniversary of their move to D.C., before Jessie lets loose on the new Republican health care bill and shares her own story about the difficulty of living with a pre-existing condition.

Episode 7: The Life-Changing Magic of Minimalism (with Jake Welch)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2017 83:54


It's time for spring cleaning! Steve and Jessie are joined by the great Jake Welch to discuss his unique approach to managing your wardrobe and Jessie's personal crusade to rid the world of stuff. Also, the gang confesses some of their most unpopular opinions.

Episode 6: Reliving the Magical Music of 1997

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2017 63:40


Steve and Jessie get back in the saddle after a long hiatus — and do it in retro style by taking a look back at the music of their youth, 20 years later. Also: Jessie guesses celebrities' stage names.

Episode 5: We Made It

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2017 57:35


Steve and Jessie reflect on our first year as parents — sharing our favorite stories collected and lessons learned along the way.

Episode 4: Losing Weight & Winning Oscars (with Ben Wagner)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2017 59:07


Steve and Jessie are joined by friend of the pod Ben Wagner to discuss his inspiring weight loss journey and break down the wild-and-crazy Academy Awards.

Episode 3: Buying & Renovating 101

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2017 47:17


Steve and Jessie take a walk down memory lane to share the tips and tricks we learned from buying and renovating our first home. Also, while Steve gushes about his love for NBA All-Star Weekend, Jessie rekindles her own love for Taco Bell.

Episode 2: A Weekend with Beyoncé, Adele and Kevin Durant

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2017 40:21


Steve and Jessie revisit some of the weekend's big events by sharing hot takes on a GRAMMYs marked by controversy and conflicted feelings about Kevin Durant's return to Oklahoma City.

Episode 1: Gaga's Super Bowl & Trump's America

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2017 45:10


We kick off the first episode of Dinner at Our Place by talking about Lady Gaga's Super Bowl halftime show, what we've been listening to lately, and how we're feeling after two weeks of living in Donald Trump's America.

Teaser Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2017 1:37


Dinner at Our Place launches Monday, February 6!

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