Live Laugh or Runaway

Every try to lead someone in a dance but they refuse to give up control? Did you know that walking together requires cooperation? Today we learn that someone has trust issues and also that participating in group conversations is great as long as you keep your stories short! Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Living with a fun, carefree, and transparently honest person is a wonderful thing! You never know what each day will bring but it always ends up with deep personal growth. Today we learn that Georgi doesn't like Hallmark leading men scruffy beards, but she does really really like maple syrup. Thanks for listening, enjoy!

Living with ADD is just a way of life for Georgi and Gary is fortunate enough to be surrounded by ADD people. This episode is a classic example of the ADD life. Enjoy jumping around from topic to topic and remember.... they are all related even if you can't see it!  Enjoy!

Today Gary and Georgi take a deeper dive into the classic Hallmark long stare followed by awkward fumbling. Does this ever really happen in real life? Staring in the animal kingdom is usually an aggressive thing, so how's that working out. Also drama is the spice of life, just not in real life. Enjoy!

Who doesn't like a good Detective Poirot murder mystery or how about that Poirot moustache? Gary wants one and Georgi says um no. Well just have to see how that pans out. Also what's the deal with silk bedding that seems to have a mind of it's own? Enjoy the banter on these topics and more on today's episode! Thanks for listening!

You ever have one of those days where you were super angry and ticked off, even to the point of ruining your day, all because you had to test drive a new car? Well let me tell ya, that would be something. This is a fun one where Gary and Georgi talk about car buying. Enjoy!

Today Gary and Georgi are exploring trying to stay healthy and flexible by partnering with none other than Chuck Norris. Seems like cheat days are more common however... Enjoy!

After a lengthy hiatus Gary and Georgi are back, this time with discussion around how miscommunication happens from traveling to bringing in groceries. Enjoy some laughs!

Love is in the air.... It's our Valentine's Day special! Gary shares a little about the legends of Valentine's day and how it's actually not a Hallmark holiday! However, it is an opportunity to demonstrate you care to your loved ones! Thanks for listening!

This is the episode that started it all. Originally aired on November 11, 2019. This is the debut podcast for Live Laugh or Runaway. Gary and Georgi share some funny thoughts about the different ways sound can comfort or annoy you. They also go a little behind-the-scenes talking about how they prepare topics for the show. Thanks for listening!

A great question came in from a listener asking, should my relationship be work or should we just get along. There is a whole lot to unpack in this question, ya know things like trust, perserverance, patience...all the fun stuff. Thanks for listening!

Georgi is onto a new show all about people who survived crazy circumstances and she wants Gary to watch them too. They also had some friends over recently who shared some very interesting stories about bees which made Gary think about what pet bees would be like. Thanks for listening!

Why are apologies so hard to come by? Seems like a fairly easy thing to do. Gary and Georgi dive into this listener question about saying I'm sorry. Turns out that there is way more to an apology than just two words! Thanks for listening!

Something you see in TV shows all the time is how they never end their calls with goodbye, they just hang up. Who just hangs up? Gary and Georgi tackle this unrealistic aspect of shows and then go on to reminisce about how you used to have to call the movie theatre to get the show times. Thanks for listening!

Tackling the elephant in the room.... Conflict resolution! We all know relationships don't have conflicts.... pfft. Gary and Georgi tackle this hot topic in the only way they know how. Thanks for listening!

This classic episode first released on December 3, 2019 and includes special guest Anya! Oh the joys of road trips! Thanks for Listening!

This week a listener asks about the 2-2-2 Rule which involves going on a date night every two weeks, spending a weekend away every two months and taking a week-long vacation away every two years. Gary and Georgi also explore the Olive Theory from How I Met Your Mother which is where the idea that Person 1 loves olives and Person 2 hates them, that's what makes them so compatible. Thanks for listening.

Their dogs are part of the family and Georgi is very protective of them so sometimes the Mama Bear comes out. They also found out that learning to dance can lead to strange sore muscles. Thanks for listening!

Gary and Georgi are back with another listener question around how to avoid the relationship rut. They dive into this one head first and head straight for "Don't be Selfish" territory. Thanks for listening!

Ah yes, the dark, cold Wisconsin January winter days has Georgi longing for hibernation, but alas it tis not to be. Instead Gary and Georgi decide to take up dancing and started learning the Lindy Hop. But before they can dance, they figured you better stretch...ergo Yoga Time! Thanks for listening!

Let's talk about how you can take advantage of the New Year reset and set your relationship on a positve path for 2023! It's time to bust the rut and advance your relationship! Thanks for listening!

Happy New Year! 2023 is upon us and of course we all like to take time to set unrealistic expectations of ourselves. Oh and we also like to get health club memberships that we will never use! Thanks for listening!

This week Gary and Georgi tackle a listeners question about having tough conversations. Should to you have them? What if they are taken in the wrong way? What's the deal with the knife title? Why isn't the plural version of knife knifes? Thanks for listening!

Yes, it is that time of year again.... Hallmark Christmas movies! Georgi loves them and Gary can't help but pick them apart. Climbing ladders in high heels, ridiculously over the top gestures, and so much fake snow! Thanks for listening!

Gary and Georgi are back with a new relationship edition episode where they will attempt to answer the question about how to keep your relationship fresh. Thanks for listening!

Ever have someone join you in a hot tub and ask if you mind if they workout? That is exactly what happened to Georgi's sister recently. Georgi also shares about her near death experience at a Colorado Hot Springs Resort. Thanks for listening!

In their first Relationships Edition episode, Gary and Georgi dive into the age old challenge of communication. They have talked to each other everyday for over twenty years, but has there ever really been any communication occurring? Thanks for listening!

Gary and Georgi share their Thanksgiving experiences like having Georgi's Dad bring lawn chairs for people to sit on... doesn't everyone do that? They also banter about the challenges of being old and trying to play a game that moves fast. Thanks for listening!

Gary and Georgi are diving into a new segment focusing on Relationship advice. Whether it is their daughters or Georgi's adult students, everyone is looking for some advice on their relationship challenges. Gary and Georgi apply their unique humor and experience to share advice on how to survive your relationship. Thanks for listening!

Georgi explores how when you get a compliment that causes you to question your life choices and Gary realizes sometimes what you hear in your heard actually is actually not as funny when you say it out loud. Thanks for listening!

If your not not trying to get murdered then you are trying to get murdered, at least that is what we are kinda of saying to our young women. Gary and Georgi explore this crazy concept that seems a bit too pervasive. Also Georgi shares her fight or flight reaction to someone breaking into the house (or at least that is what she thought was happening). Thanks for listening.

Whoever invented the mammogram must have not had the need for one! Join us as Georgi talks about this necessary but seriously needing modernizing procedure. Gary runs off toward ghost hunting and sentient robots. They're baaaaaack!!

If you wait long enough, your favorite style may come back around again. Apparently Little House on the Praire style dresses are back in favor in some popular department stores. Gary also insists (again) that the mullet is back baby! We also find out that Blu the cat is higher in the pecking order than Leo the Great Dane. Thanks for listening!

You ever stop in the middle of doing something and realize that what you are doing is really inconvenient? Gary realized that there are many things he does on any given day that could be made less inconvenient, but yet doesn't change. Gary and Georgi also talk about two new phrases we say but aren't sure where they came from! Thanks for listening!

Don't you hate it when you miss trash day? Well Gary just missed the truck because his day had a rough start. And just when you thought we were past all this stealing, well something happened again! Just another day in paradise! Thanks for listening!

Happy Valentine's Day 2021! Oh and yes, it is still freezing out because today's high was -1. But on the bright side, Gary accidentally stole some shelf brackets but later he and Georgi spent some time watching a 3 hour musical! What could be more fun than that? Thanks for listening!

Still adjusting to our new studio setup and remembering one of our first podcasts about mysophonia. We also somehow wander into the history of beds from hay to water to air. Are waterbeds still a thing? Yup and Costco sells them, of course they do.  Enjoy!

After a longer than expected hiatus, we are back with a new episode. In this episode, Gary and Georgi talk about what has been happening since the last episode way back in April 2020. New business, COVID fatigue and a venture into Politics.... all that and more! Episode 34

Well it's been a lot of weeks in COVID-19 lockdown and things are getting a little weird, but hey we are all in this together! This episode jumps off talking about Vajamas, yeah we didn't know they were a thing either. Georgi claims she said pajamas, but Ari and I both hear Vajamas and it turns out they are a real thing! Who would have thought? Oh and we also talk about how cookies are now good to have for breakfast too...aka the breakfast cookie. Thanks for listening!

Checked your credit score lately? Does it cause tension in your relationship too? Gary and Georgi start recording right in the middle of a credit score check conversation. What's the deal with credit scores anyway and what about the parts of the world that don't have access to credit? Microbusiness loans fill the gap. Also Georgi gets informed by a small child that Oscar is gray just like she is and also he has wrinkles just like her forehead. Wha??? Enjoy this episode!

There have never been so many people out walking dogs and playing with their kids in the grass. Seems like the stay at home order is definitely causing us to truely disconnect and get outside. But then there are the busybodies who are sticking their nose in everyone else's business. Hey, settle down there judgy person, you might not have the whole story. Thanks for listening!

Every go through the Walgreens Drive-up to pick up your prescription? Notice how all your personal info is broadcast halfway across the parking lot? We are super appreciative of being able to drive-thru to get our meds, but it has to be embarassing for some people. This conversation leads into a whole health care discussion, so buckle up!

It all started with Gary's excitement about Jean-Luc Picard is back in a new Star Trek series and it quickly moved into horror shows and demons. Georgi and Gary share some unexplainable experiences, like Déjà vu and then a presence that won't let you move. Join us for as they share some more crazy stories.

Gary has picked up where he left of 26 years ago and started building Radio Controlled Airplanes. Georgi tagged along to the indoor fly meeting and learned just about everyones personal story of how they got into the hobby. She was also warned about becoming an "airplane widow".  Then Georgi shares about a True Crime podcast she listened to where the advice from the police for this girl who was being stalked was to get a whistle. Thanks for joining us!

A week in at home and Gary reached his breaking point. Working a bazillion hours, trying to finish a gazebo roof, refinishing cabinets has all taken it's toll and resulted in a country song about how nobody wins slammin doors. Also Gary and Georgi we able to donate extra masks and gloves from Elite Nail School to the University of Wisconsin Hospital after they reached out to local businesses asking for donations of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Join us for another crazy episode!

Today the podcast becomes Live Laugh or DIY!  We talk about what you can do with your downtime while social distancing during COVID-19. There are a lot of things you can do, like clean your house, have your kids clean your house, paint your kitchen cabinets, put in artifical turf in the backyard.... You might even get your spring cleaning done before spring!  Join us as we cope with not leaving the house.

We're back after a short hiatus and we are talking COVID-19. For the love of all that is good, please stay home peeps! We discuss the challenges of COVID-19 and what you can do to help. Join us!

Do you ever look around and think we really need an adult and then realize that you are the adult? When did we all become adults? Georgi takes some time to explore that and then Gary remembers working for Peaches in the Loss Prevention department at the Army Air Force Exchange. Enjoy!

Gary shares about how one of his friends is working to uncover a possible conspiracy within the local gov't. Then Georgi shares one of her favorite instagram influencers, @dudewithsign. The way he points out the obvious is hilarious! Enjoy!

Georgi found this article about 50 secret things that everyone does and shares the ones she relates to. Turning the music down so you can see better when driving...really?  And then Gary shares how the FUF has changed their lives for the better! Enjoy!

Ahh...sailing on the big blue seas! Nothing better than taking a cruise vacation. You unpack once and get to visit several different ports and countries. Gary and Georgi share how they got into cruising and the amazing and crazy experiences they have enjoyed over the years!