Exit 118

The gals mark two milestones both good and bad: 30 episodes of the podcast, coping with a pandemic for a year, and finding the bright spots.

The gals provide personal recommendations about things related to audio, including apps, podcasts, and recording your own oral histories.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The gals discuss the nuances of sending and receiving Christmas cards, shopping locally, and, of course, they toss in a little bit of Hokies basketball.

The gals discuss how they plan to spend Thanksgiving, meal side dishes, and pies... they name drop Cracker Barrel way too much.

We all need some distractions with stuff that is happening in the world these days. The gals discuss the things they've been doing to keep their minds and bodies focused on everything but the stuff.

The gals return to the podcast--separate but together. They introduce their new "intern" and do a deeper dive into their friendship by taking a Facebook quiz together.

In this special episode a notable voice is missing but we still manage some levity and lightheartedness by talking about the Masked Singer

The gals discuss the comings and goings of downtown Blacksburg and reminisce about the good old days. They also talk about recent fan-girling experiences with local celebrities.

The gals discuss the ups and downs of Hokie Football, Bud Foster's retirement, football on a Friday, and Men's and Women's Basketball.

It's back to school time! The gals talk about buying school supplies and school-age memories. They also discuss sandwiches because, well, why not.

We're in the midst of changing our podcast name to Exit 118. The big topic this time is going to the dentist!

Not Darlene shares her experience at the Home Goods grand opening. The gals also share shopping tips, including how NOT to get that 6-foot receipt from CVS. And, of course, it's been prime season for both bacon and basketball at Hokies home games.

Shopping is the topic of the day. Why big ticket items give us "Analysis Paralysis," not Darlene needs help figuring out how to shop at Aldi, and it's our Bacon and Basketball anniversary!

In this episode, Emily and not Darlene briefly share Hokie sports accolades in broadcasting and men's basketball. The big topic for the podcast is organizing and tidying up using Marie Kondo's techniques.

In this episode, Emily and not Darlene discuss "resolutions." (Note the quotation marks. Are they really resolutions if you don't keep them?) The gals share some personal goals as well as make goals for other people and, well, their dogs. They also toss in a little Hokies basketball.

In this episode, Emily and not Darlene discuss the mysteries of Figgy Pudding and why people demand it. They also talk about their favorite Christmas songs as well as the ones they would rather not listen to. Along the way, some musical guilty pleasures are mentioned.

This episode is a veritable cornucopia of Thanksgiving and turkey goodness: traditions, friendsgiving, stuffing vs. dressing. There's a side of Hokies basketball, topped off by a chat about the things we do for our dogs.

the LINE UP: Not Darlene confirms just how odd she is based on who she follows | Emily's fondness for Snapchat | Hokies basketball starts soon | We're on Twitter!

the LINE UP: a Moment for Jim Gaffigan | Halloween | Is not Darlene Despicable? | Pumpkin Spice, Like it or Not? | Hokie Hoops and Heels

In this episode, we talk about ups and downs of Hokies Football, name a couple of stand-outs from the Duke game, and bacon!

The episode is devoted to our devotion to the TV show This is Us.

the LINE UP: Back to school already? | "Enjoy your ride... at the speed of fright." | Who goosed Fabio?

the LINE UP: Edmunds Brothers | Pittsburgh sights and eats | New Orleans grub | Condiment snobbery

the LINE UP: Flash back to 1991 | The impact of American Idol | "Leave early" -ers

the LINE UP: The power of Hokie Spirit | Celebrity encounters, sort of | Sleeping at symphonies

the LINE UP: Hokie bucket list | A trek to The Homeplace | Busta in Burruss | Iguana tails/tales | Sophie's Choice food bracket

the LINE UP: Motivation from Ricky Bobby | Deceptive cauliflower | Exercise is not our thing | Food brackets | Chicken tender challenge

the LINE UP: Hokie Women's Basketball in the NIT | Busted brackets | Titanic losses | Mmm. Bacon. It's especially delicious on free pizza

the LINE UP: Hokie Men's Basketball accolades and events | Shoes and the power of Chris Clarke's hair | Mmm. Bacon. The impact of bacon on basketball games and future ideas for celebrating meat candy.
 In the poor segue segment, not Darlene frets about an upcoming appointment with the eye doctor and Emily shares a hilarious story about getting glasses for the first time.