Donna Valentine, longtime music radio DJ and dog lover, enjoys spending time uninterrupted in her multi-level home. TV Personality Steve Patterson, a millennial father of three, thinks there’s no such thing as too much cologne. He calls her “Crazy Aunt Donna,” and he calls himself, “Stevie Boy.” She…
The Donna & Steve podcast is an absolute gem in the world of entertainment podcasts. With their infectious chemistry and hilarious banter, hosts Donna Valentine and Steve Patterson create a show that is genuinely fun, silly, and sincere. Joined by producer Ryan Egan, they bring a unique perspective to pop culture and current events that keeps listeners engaged and entertained.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the dynamic between Donna and Steve. Their comedic timing is impeccable, and their playful back-and-forth makes for incredibly enjoyable listening. Whether they are riffing on the latest celebrity gossip or sharing personal anecdotes, their witty banter never fails to bring a smile to my face. Additionally, they have a knack for finding the perfect balance between humor and sincerity, creating a show that can make you laugh one moment and tug at your heartstrings the next.
Another standout aspect of The Donna & Steve podcast is its ability to introduce listeners to new music. Both Donna and Steve have an impressive knowledge of music across various genres and time periods. They frequently feature songs in their episodes, sparking curiosity and expanding listeners' musical horizons. From catchy pop hits to lesser-known indie artists, their recommendations are always eclectic and refreshing.
While there aren't many negative aspects to mention about The Donna & Steve podcast, one potential downside is its heavy reliance on pop culture topics. While this focus is what makes the show so engaging for fans of celebrity news and entertainment gossip, it may not appeal as much to those who prefer a broader range of topics in their podcasts. However, even for those who don't typically follow pop culture closely, Donna and Steve's humorous take on these subjects can still be entertaining.
In conclusion, The Donna & Steve podcast is a must-listen for fans of comedy, pop culture discussions, and genuine camaraderie between hosts. With Donna Valentine's warmth, Steve Patterson's quick wit, and Ryan Egan's stellar production skills, this podcast is a delightful escape from the everyday hustle and bustle. Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer seeking some laughter and entertainment, The Donna & Steve podcast is definitely worth adding to your listening rotation.
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Enjoy your Labor Day and relax with some best of Donna & Steve segments! On this replay, we talk about...Where their next cruise will beDonna's review of the Tim McGraw concertStories about Dolly Parton from DonnaThe spiders that have taken over Steve's hot tubThe latest edition of the COPCKSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donna got a chance to talk with Dolly Parton earlier on in her career. Here's her story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donna got a chance to talk with Dolly Parton earlier on in her career. Here's her story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donna & Steve will be going to Greece on their next cruise! We're joined by Doug Moorhouse from Carousel Travel to announce when we'll set sail and how you can join us. More info here: https://www.carrouseltravel.com/mytalkgreekisles/.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donna & Steve start the show talking about something George Clooney can't do according to Brad Pitt, America's favorite hour of the day and what the average homeowner rates their home.In hour two, we play the James Bond actor edition of the College of Pop Culture Knowledge, fast-food joints that screw up your order the most and things you should never do at amusement parks.Finally, the best cities to retire to, a study that says women who play sports are more likely to become world leaders and (maybe) we find out the Soup of the Day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Let's go through some actors who have played James Bond throughout the years! We're joined by Kelly from Duluth as our lifeline.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
As you know, Donna & Steve tend to frequently go off the rails, so they try to stay locked in for just one segment! Can they succeed?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is loud sneezing actually a form of asserting dominance?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donna and Steve start the show talking about nostalgic '90s drinks and docuseries coming out about The Office. They also speak with Alec Fischer, who is making a documentary about the Minnesota State Fair.In hour two, we play the State Fair Geography edition of the College of Pop Culture Knowledge and speak with Jill Dahmen, who has the craziest "brain fluid" story you'll ever hear.Finally, we go over actors who are still in the running to be the next James Bond, celebrities with the most "aura" and (maybe) we find out the Soup of the Day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jill Dahmen the owner of Grace & Gumption in Prior Lake, MN stops by to talk about a very odd medical issue that she survived. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aled Fischer is making a POV documentary about the Minnesota State Fair, he gives us the rundown on what to expect and where we will be able to watch it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Stormer takes Donna, Steve and our listener Kris to college, today's topic is Minnesota State Fair Geography! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donna & Steve start the show talking about when we left old for the first time, the announcer for Wheel of Fortune was suspended after an incident on a flight and Journey brought a Steve Perry impersonator to one of their concerts.In hour two, we play the Dennis Quaid edition of the College of Pop Culture Knowledge, Donna goes off on dumb cliches and why women are traveling more without their husbands.Finally, Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's dog made it's modeling debut, states that are considered the most fun and (maybe) we find out the Soup of the Day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
After hearing a story about how he moved out of Los Angeles for Nashville, we're doing Dennis Quaid trivia today! We're joined by Heidi from Ham Lake as our lifeline.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Have you ever heard of a Marble Orb Weaver? Well, Steve and the family are now looking for a new place to live because this species of spider just took over their hot tub and it looks TERRIFYING.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Does absence make the heart grow larger or smaller? Because USA Today did a story about how more women are opting in for solo trips while they leave the husbands behind.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donna & Steve start the show talking about a man being found guilty for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur, changes coming to the Sphere and Kelly Clarkson's show just aired it's last episode.In hour two, we play the Heavy Metal Band edition of the College of Pop Culture Knowledge, why Americans should ban phones while using crosswalks and ways you can reduce liver fat.Finally, rules you must follow if you go to Burning Man, why your air purifier might be making you smarter and (maybe) we find out the Soup of the Day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
After learning yesterday about how going to heavy metal shows can actually increase your pain tolerance, let's do some Heavy Metal Band trivia! We're joined by Melinda the Dog Sitter from Chanhassen as our lifeline.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If we can't drive while using a phone, should we also not be able to use phones while using crosswalks? Donna & Steve debate!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Steve feels like he's paying too much for his gym membership. Which gyms should he check out if he wants to save some money?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donna & Steve start the show talking about crop art of Melissa Peterman at the Minnesota State Fair, Ryan Gosling might play Bam-Bam in a The Flintstones movie and Steve tested a new tipping strategy at Starbucks.In hour two, we play the Leah Remini edition of the College of Pop Culture Knowledge, colleges are now rolling out three-year degrees and why Gen Z wants people to stop using the thumbs up emoji.Finally, Michelle Obama says she doesn't miss her kids after leaving for college, how much Donna Mills has made on OnlyFans so far and (maybe) we find out the Soup of the Day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
After learning she will be on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, we're doing Leah Remini trivia today! We're joined by Jess from Jordan as our lifeline.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donna Valentine has some questions about a recent photo taken of her where it looks like she has a lump on her leg. We investigate!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Taylor Swift has a reputation of being one of the kindest celebrities and Donna Valentine has another story that proves it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Donna, Steve, and Producer Stormer as they eat their way through the Minnesota State Fair on their special Saturday Minnesota State Fair show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donna & Steve start the show talking about how people just couldn't get enough of them at the Minnesota State Fair yesterday (cue eye roll), Tom Brady got robbed again and have you heard of a "cortisol cocktail?"In hour two, we play the Famous Moms edition of the College of Pop Culture Knowledge, CNN apologized to Dolly Parton's family after airing a photo that wasn't her and Chat GPT can now respond to texts for you.Finally, Doug Moorehouse from Carrousel Travel joins us to announce where Donna & Steve's next cruise will be, when Americans hit their energy low point each day and (maybe) we find out the Soup of the Day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donna & Steve will be going to Greece on their next cruise! We're joined by Doug Moorehouse from Carousel Travel to announce when we'll set sail and how you can join us. More info here: https://www.carrouseltravel.com/mytalkgreekisles/.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
After hearing kids in a mom-calling competition at the Iowa State Fair, we figured it'd be fun to do trivia on famous moms in pop culture. We're joined by Daniel the Painter from Canada as our lifeline.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donna & Steve discuss a poll asking Americans, "What is a bigger problem: People being too easily offended, or people not being careful enough about offending others?"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Think you can beat Donna and Steve in guessing the secret celebrity voice? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donna & Steve are LIVE at Day One of the Minnesota State Fair! The gang tries out a sampling of new (and sometimes boozy) food options from our friends at Lulu's Public House. Steve takes us on a trip down memory lane with some fun facts about the origins of our Fair Food Favorites. Tech talk at the fair and how we are using Chat GPT this week. We share a list of the rudest things you can do as guest in someone's home. (Who's guilty?)Justin joins us from our live audience to play the College of Pop Culture Knowledge....The Minnesota Edition! Donna signed a petition....to name an airport after Dolly Parton and we share more of the legacy she's left for us. Play along with us as we guess "Whose Voice Is It Anyway?" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's a fun round of a Minnesota themed College of Pop Culture Knowledge LIVE from the Chanhassen Dinner Theater Stage at the Minnesota State Fair. Thanks to MyTalker Justin for jumping in to play with Donna! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donna & Steve try a few new Fair Treats from Lulu's Public House including the hyped up Pickle Pie!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donna & Steve spend today's show reacting to the passing of Dolly Parton. They share stories of when she made her radio debut at 10-years-old, Jane Fonda shares how she ended up in the cast of 9 to 5 and when she turned down doing a song with Elvis Presley. Donna also shares a story of when she met and interviewed Dolly.We also spend a moment celebrating the life of Tim Curry. In hour two, we play the Lisa Kudrow edition of the College of Pop Culture Knowledge. To wrap the show, we try to find out what Dolly's favorite soup was.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donna got a chance to talk with Dolly Parton earlier on in her career. Here's her story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donna got a chance to talk with Dolly Parton earlier on in her career. Here's her story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
After hearing she struggled with landing sitcom roles because "she wasn't pretty enough," we're doing trivia today on Lisa Kudrow. We're joined by Dawn from North St. Paul as our lifeline.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donna & Steve start the show talking about Peacock coming out with a Wendy Williams documentary, what we'd do if we found out aliens existed tomorrow and is gossip the key to healthy relationships?In hour two, we play the Andrew Garfield edition of the College of Pop Culture Knowledge, KISS can't perform anymore without asking permission and why are people sneaking into New York City sewers?Finally, there's a new app that allows you to send carrier pigeons, changes will be coming to Facebook after Meta loses a lawsuit and (maybe) we find out the Soup of the Day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Celebrities are just like us! Because Andrew Garfield has a secret Instagram and he's hooked on it. We're joined by Mallory from Prior Lake as our lifeline.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Videotaping instead of recording? Pound sign instead of hashtag? Supper instead of dinner? What are some words or phrases that make you sound old?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If we discovered aliens tomorrow, how would you react? Would you panic or be chill?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donna & Steve start the show talking about Meghan Markle potentially returning to acting, Andrew Garfield says he's addicted to his burner Instagram account and what're words your significant other mispronounces?In hour two, we play the "PATTY" edition of the College of Pop Culture Knowledge, Drake was jamming out at an Ella Langley concert and does tapping pop cans before opening them actually help?Finally, Martha Stewart has two Netflix projects coming out this week, a robot just beat Usain Bolt's 100m world record and (maybe) we find out the Soup of the Day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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