From the Fryer

We are so excited to start this new podcast series with you while our usual reality TV coverage is on pause. This is mostly a life update episode and next week will be more structured around documentaries and pop culture.  Approximate Timestamps:  00:00 - NBA Finals 03:47 - Leon Recruited for Reality TV Show  27:32 - Workout Updates 33:26 - Mission Impossible Thoughts 36:58 - Graduation Season Thank you for listening!  

In the final episode of this interview special, Robyn discusses coming to terms with monogamy and what she needs to move on. Christine introduces her new fiancé, David, and the couple shares the events that led to their engagement. Thank you for listening!

This is a very quick episode before Leon and I cover the full episode later this week.  Thank you for listening and thank you for understanding! 

In part three of this One-on-One interview special, Meri discusses her distrust over Coyote Pass. Janelle describes button pushing and defines love bombing while Suki asks the big question, "Who gets the luggage rack?" Thank you for listening! 

As the One-on-One conversations continue, Janelle opens up about her dislike for both Kody and Robyn. Christine discusses her issue with the term "favorite ex-wife," and Kody considers a guy trip with David. Thank you for listening!

The Brown family sits down to discuss their past and future; as Christine says she tried to make her relationship with Kody work, he says that the wives all had the same chances as Robyn; the family comments on Meri's legal divorce from Kody. Thank you for listening!

The family has gathered in Wyoming to honor Garrison and lay him to rest in the family plot next to his grandparents. Kody digs a grave for his son's ashes and the family says their goodbyes. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or chat at 988lifeline.org Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? You're not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. Dial 988 then Press 1, chat live, or text 838255.

Janelle visits the Flagstaff Humane Society to view a plaque that they have dedicated to her son Garrison. Kody and Robyn's family travels to Wyoming where the rest of the Browns will eventually join them for his burial. We will be discussing sensitive topics in this episode including suicide and grief. Please do not listen if you are not in a place to do so.  If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or chat at 988lifeline.org Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? You're not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. Dial 988 then Press 1, chat live, or text 838255.

We want to express our deepest condolences to the Brown family. We are humbled that they have chosen to share such an intimate moment in their lives with us. We wish them peace and continued healing.  We will be discussing sensitive topics in this episode including suicide and grief. Please do not listen if you are not in a place to do so.  If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or chat at 988lifeline.org Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? You're not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. Dial 988 then Press 1, chat live, or text 838255.

Note: Apologies in advance for the cursing, there were just so many frustrating parts in this episode!  Christine is excited to spend her first monogamous Valentine's Day with David. Meri and Janelle meet at Coyote Pass to discuss a strategy moving forward. Robyn and Kody discuss not being polygamists any more. Thank you for listening!

With Christine's help, Janelle moves her life from Flagstaff to North Carolina and sees the land that she purchased sight unseen; Meri questions her entire relationship with Robyn; Kody prepares to baptize Aurora into a new church. Thank you for listening!

And just like that, another March Madness in the books! Thank you all for listening, filling out a bracket and hanging out with us for another year. You are the best!

We hope you all had a fun weekend watching the latest bit of March Madness! We discuss updates and games we are looking forward to this upcoming weekend. Thank you for listening!

Over a year has passed since Decision Day, and the Chicago cast reflects on how their lives have changed. One ex-husband seeks legal advice, while a former wife realizes it's time to make amends. And as they confront their pasts and look ahead to the future, everyone comes together for a special ceremony. Thank you for listening!

So much has happened in the last 3 days of March Madness! All of our love and well wishes to Juju and a big congratulations to the Maryland Men's and Women's teams! Timestamps: 00:00 - March Madness Madness! 17:21 - Grocery Store Adventures Thank you for listening!

Thank you all so much for humoring our annual college basketball tangents! This is the first episode of our annual March Madness series. Come along as we celebrate one of our favorite times of the year.  Thank you for listening! P.S. Send us your dream fast food combinations! 

The emotional Chicago cast struggles to come to terms with what really went down during their shocking season. As they look to the future with their lives and their relationships, one couple makes a surprise move that leaves everyone speechless. Thank you for listening!

Tensions are high as the entire Chicago cast returns one year later to debate and discuss the most shocking and emotional moments from their season. Relationships are still raw as they revisit past issues and question if everyone is telling the truth about what really happened. I just realized I got the jewelry brand name wrong from the previous seasons. How could I forget the James Allen rings?! Click here to join our men's March Madness bracket pool Click here to join our women's March Madness bracket pool  Thank you for listening! 

We had a wonderful time talking about this mess of an episode with Tayne of Altar Call Podcast! We had a lot of feelings this week and we hope you have as much fun as we did! One couple navigates their new shared life together, while our divorcees return to single life; as some wrestle with betrayal and disappointment, others find solace in each other and one finds love where they least expected it. Check out more episodes from Tayne below: Altar Call: A Married At First Sight Podcast If you'd like to skip the intro, the show begins at 09:18 Thank you for listening!

It's the end of the line for the Chicago couples as Decision Day has arrived, and it's now time to confront the difficult choice of whether to stay married or get a divorce. Thank you for listening!

Timestamp: 00:00 - 05:25 Basketball talk As the couple's retreat comes to an end and the dust settles, it's time to assess the damage. And while one husband sees his world crushed, another has been given new life. Thank you for listening!

In the aftermath of one husband's divorce paper theatrics, the remaining couples thought the drama was behind them…they were wrong! While one wife's never-ending search for the truth is in full effect, another wife's name gets dragged into the mud, and before long it becomes clear that other people at the retreat are going to get hurt. Warning: More cursing than usual :)  Thank you for listening!

Warning: we talk in detail about fibroids and the reason for the surgery. Please feel free to pass on this episode!  We talk about my symptoms leading up to the procedure, healthcare barriers, the surgery itself and the recovery so far. Overall, I'm really happy I finally agreed to the procedure. While the recovery has been difficult, I can honestly say it's worth it.  I forgot one thing I wanted to talk about - the accessibility aids I wish I purchased before the procedure (shower chair, handle to get in and out of the car, compression socks). If you have any questions, let me know! Thank you for listening! 

One wife's quest to find out the truth gets spurned by her husband, while another wife worries her husband's careless attitude isn't what she wants for her future. And while one husband worries that their different interests might be too much, another puts in the extra effort to help bridge that gap. And just as the couple's retreat gets underway, a surprise guest brings a shocking surprise of his own. Thank you for listening!

While one couple is caught between truths and lies, a heated argument pushes another couple to come clean about their feelings. This was the perfect episode to set us up for a very exciting retreat! With how messy this season is getting, we can't wait to see how everyone interacts under one roof.  Thank you for listening!

On a road trip across the country to move Janelle to North Carolina, Christine, Janelle and David stop at a bar where Janelle has her first shot ever; the fate of Meri's B&B is up in the air; Kody and Robyn have a heart to heart with Aurora. Thank you for listening! We look forward to talking with you all during the second half of the season! We'll still be covering Married At First Sight and random episodes until this season starts up again :)

Christine and Janelle each reveal big new chapters in their lives. Kody meets with a realtor at Coyote Pass. Meri has a new companion in her life, and considers meeting with a lawyer about the property. We didn't start recording until very late this evening which means, more random stories than usual sprinkled throughout the episode. Please feel free to fast forward a minute or so if that's not your thing :)  We had a great time with this episode. While there wasn't a lot of action, we'll happily take any bit of information on family financials! Thank you for listening! 

After a nasty public argument, one couple makes a last-ditch effort to save their marriage. Meanwhile, our other four pairs delve into the struggles of their past and the aspirations of their shared futures. But with Decision Day looming in just 3 weeks, is there enough time left to solidify their bonds? We're still coughing so we apologize for any quick cuts to the audio! We try to take them out in editing. Thank you for listening!

The couples celebrate their one-month anniversary with whiskey tasting, picnics, and a tree-lined obstacle course; heated arguments and a shocking job resignation threaten the milestone event. What. A. Mess. We loved every minute of it :)  Thank you for listening!

In this episode of Sister Wives, we see Christine get married (again, same footage as last year), Kody cuts down a tree (badass), and Meri decorates for Halloween (spooky). There really isn't anything spicy or interesting this episode so at the end we decided to talk about The Brutalist. Spoilers from the movie are in the last 12 minutes of this episode! Timestamps below: 00:00 - 38:06 - Sister Wives 38:07 - End - The Brutalist (very general overview but some spoilers) Thank you for listening!

Faith Can Move Mountains: 00:00 - 30:21 Robyn's girls explore non-mormon churches and Kody struggles to keep quiet about it. Christine tries on her fairytale wedding dress, and the party continues with a wedding shower. Meri wants to start dating soon. A Time To Weep, a Time To Laugh: 30:22 - End Meri cuts up a quilt that celebrated her marriage to Kody; Christine and David are in Moab preparing for their magical day; Robyn and Kody have a difficult conversation about the break-up of the family. Thank you for listening!

While two couples must deal with the dramatic aftermath of their housewarming parties, one couple's marriage reaches new levels of intimacy. And while one bride struggles with certain lifestyle differences, another couple finds that simply learning more about each other can help their relationship reach new heights. Thank you for listening!

With our newlyweds settling into everyday life, their housewarming parties provide valuable information for each individual about their new stranger spouses. As one couple sees a way to mend their differences, another creates a rift that could be their undoing. Thank you for listening!

Kody and Robyn go on a date, and Kody rails against their former church. Christine and David host an engagement party with some very messy tacos. Meri and Jenn visit Brandi in Las Vegas to dish about her spiritual release from Kody. Thank you for listening!

Time stamps: 00:00 - 03:56 Intro, corrections and updates 03:57 - Episode I'm so sorry it's just me this week! I would feel terrible asking someone to join me last minute. It sort of works out since there wasn't much to cover but Leon and I will be back together shortly! Christine goes shopping for her dream wedding dress; Meri meets with two of her friends and struggles to come to grips with her new reality; Aurora and Breanna approach Robyn about returning to church. Thank you for listening!

We're back! Thank you for being patient as we figure out our new flow. Also, apologies I have a cold so my voice is a little off.  The newlyweds are back from paradise and waking up in their new homes with their new spouses--except one. With a little help from the experts, and visits to each other's homes, the couples begin merging their lives and discover more about who this person is that they just married. However, not everyone is pleased with what they're discovering, and one bad home visit could ruin everything. Thank you for listening! 

As the deadline to pay off Coyote Pass looms, tensions rise over how the family will divide the property; Meri takes an empowering solo trip to England; Christine and Janelle host a graduation party for Savannah. Timestamps: 00:00 - Discussion of Thanksgiving, kids and community center basketball  05:10 - Episode Recap Thank you for listening!

Content Warning: Cursing! So much cursing! Apologies, we were recording very late and apparently really had some feelings about this episode :) "Kody sobs after helping Meri move away from Flagstaff, leaving Meri confused about why he has pushed her away for so many years. David and Christine gather their kids to announce their engagement, and Janelle meets David." Thank you for listening!

We will always enjoy any little crumb of truth we get on this show. Hearing about the list that Kody gave Meri and abandoning her once it was complete was wild but also, not surprising. Maybe we're being a little too critical but we really wish Christine would listen to her kids concerns a bit more.  Timestamps: 00:00 - 03:42 - DJ Set 03:43 - End - Sister Wives Recap "Christine and David's relationship continues at light speed when they go off-roading in Moab and David gets down on one knee; Ysabel is in tears over fears of losing her dad; Meri asks Kody to help her move to Parowan." Thank you for listening!

(Edited 11/11/2024 to remove date inconsistencies) This episode surprised us! We loved the details and actually being able to see the family interact together somewhat.  "Janelle warns Meri on trusting Kody about the Coyote Pass property; despite only dating a few months, Christine and David go house shopping; the family gathers for Gwendlyn's bridal shower; Kody awkwardly meets David." I feel like I interrupted Leon a record amount so I'll work on that :) Thank you for listening!

Kody suggests reconciling with Janelle, but she flatly refuses when he continues to prioritize Robyn; Christine introduces her boyfriend David to more of her children, before they head out ring shopping. 00:00-02:43 Election Day 2024 02:44-14:18 Sister Wives News 14:19-End - Episode Recap Thank you for listening!

Re-releasing this gem since our episode will be slightly delayed :) 

Hi Friends, Leon had an unexpected work project come up so we didn't get a chance to record at our usual time. The episode will be out Monday evening!  Thank you all! Have a nice Monday!  

Kody helps Meri prepare to move away, and they joke about their divorce; Christine and David look at wedding venues after only two months of dating, which leaves her kids thinking things are moving too fast. 00:00 - 14:34 - Intro 14:35 - End - Episode Recap Thank you for listening!

The Browns spend Christmas apart; Christine talks with her kids about her new boyfriend, David; in a heated sit down, Kody blames Meri for their divorce; Janelle wants to settle the property dispute with Kody and move on. Apologies for so many direct quotes towards the end! We would not be able to do Kody's words justice in only a summary! Thank you for listening!

Meri asks the church for a release from her marriage to Kody; Gabe opens up to Janelle about his relationship with his father; Christine is excited for her second date with David; Mykelti reveals she ate her placenta.   Thank you for listening! 

The Brown family spends Thanksgiving apart; Christine and Robyn put their differences aside to visit with Mykelti's newborns; Robyn pushes Kody to reconcile with his kids, and Christine reveals that she went on a promising first date. This is an episode of Kody not taking any accountability and repeatedly stating how he never loved his wives.  Timestamps:  00:00 - Storytime 03:17 - Start of episode Thank you for listening!

After reuniting at a wedding, Kody describes the family dynamic as a total civil war. Christine and Robyn reunite in the waiting room as Mykelti welcomes her twins. At a game night with Robyn and their kids, Kody reflects on his 3 failed marriages.  

Janelle considers leaving Flagstaff for good as she and Maddie look at land in Montana; Kody learns that Meri is asking their church for a release, their religion's word for a divorce; Christine and Aspyn throw Ysabel a welcome home party. Thank you for listening!

Things get awkward as Kody, Robyn and Christine see each other for the first time in months at Mykelti's baby sprinkle; Meri tells her friend Brandi that she's done with Kody; Janelle reveals that she's looking at buying property in Montana. We are so happy that Sister Wives is back! Thank you for listening!

Hi Everyone :) Long time no see! We wanted to give you a little update on how things have been since our break and provide a bit more detail.  The majority of the episode is centered around loss and trauma so please feel free to skip if you are not in a place to listen to those topics. Thank you all so much for your love. We appreciate you more than words can explain.