Our Most Delightful Thoughts Podcast

Today we talk about the Ronan Farrow article in the New Yorker and Britney Spears' conservatorship. Thanks again for listening! Remember to email us at delightfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com and let us know how you found the podcast! Britney Spears article Podcast music: Golden Hour by Vlad Gluschenko https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-golden-hour Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/cYeqbhmT-i0

Today we chat about some updates to new stories we talked about a few episodes ago, as well as some new ones. Truth is stranger than fiction, y'all! And make sure to listen to the last few minutes about a giveaway...our email is delightfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com. Guardian article re Bennifer Bill Gates and his wild past Bill Gates and Epstein Lee County FL woman sends money to a man she's never met Podcast music: Golden Hour by Vlad Gluschenko https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-golden-hour Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/cYeqbhmT-i0

Today we bring you another set of TV and streaming service recommendations for the coming months. Thanks again for listening! Golden Hour by Vlad Gluschenko https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-golden-hour Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/cYeqbhmT-i0  

Today we chat about some stories in the news including the wild information coming out of the Gates divorce, the wild Starbucks drinks from TikTok and Meghan Markle's foray into children's book writing. Thanks for listening!   People Magazine article re Bill and Melinda Gates Starbucks and TikTok Drinks Peloton Treadmills Meghan Markle book Podcast Music: Golden Hour by Vlad Gluschenko https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-golden-hour Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/cYeqbhmT-i0

Today we chat (in a very light-hearted way) about the things we'd love to stick around in a post-COVID world, and those things that can just be gone already! As always, thanks for listening! Podcast music: Golden Hour by Vlad Gluschenko https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-golden-hour Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/cYeqbhmT-i0

Today we chat about the summer foods we're looking forward to making, because we want to avoid heating up the kitchen in the warmer months. And because we've never met a rabbit trail we didn't want to walk down, we also talk about sun tea in the 1980s, Cadbury Cream Eggs and Nine West boots. Thanks for listening!   Podcast Music: Golden Hour by Vlad Gluschenko https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-golden-hour Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/cYeqbhmT-i0

We know from watching our podcast stats that you, beloved listener, seem to like podcasts where we talk about movie and TV suggestions. Here are some we've liked recently - we hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening! The Finest Hours- Disney+ WandaVision - Disney+ The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society - Netflix Holiday Home Makeover with Mr. Christmas - Netflix Parks and Recreation - Peacock Nadiya Bakes - Netflix The Chosen - YouTube House Hunters: Comedians on Couches - Discovery+    Podcast music: Golden Hour by Vlad Gluschenko https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-golden-hour Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/cYeqbhmT-i0

This episode, we chat about some spring fashion and accessory choices as we head into warmer weather. We also give our feelings on this whole "you can't have a sidepart hairdo anymore" and you can imagine how we come down on that. Thanks for listening! We now have a podcast email address! We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts, ideas for future podcasts, etc! Please reach us at delightfulthoughtspodcast@gmail.com. Podcast Music: Golden Hour by Vlad Gluschenko https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-golden-hour Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/cYeqbhmT-i0 Show Notes and Links: Distressed denim jacket - Old Navy Denim jacket - Chicos Old Navy Swing Dress Old Navy EveryWear Tees Kate Spade Cross Body - Not the one I have but VERY cute White jeans Bright colors Steve Madden Quilted sneakers Skecher GoWalk Prada Candy Jo Malone Replica Graphic Tees - Target Headwear - lots of choices but here are cute ones on Amazon

We're back, with a (slightly) new name, new intro music and new cover art! Sorry for the hiatus but after between the holidays and an unfortunate snafu with non-recording audio, we decided to take a break. We'll be coming to your favorite podcast app every other week - thanks so much for continuing to listen! This week Katie and Rebekka chat about the Harry and Meghan interview with Oprah, and all our thoughts surrounding it.    Intro music: Golden Hour by Vlad Gluschenko https://soundcloud.com/vgl9 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-golden-hour Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/cYeqbhmT-i0

By popular demand (and by that we mean at least two of you have told us you liked this one), here is the episode we did last year about creating an amazing charcuterie board. As we go into Thanksgiving week, hopefully this will inspire you to create you own masterpiece of meat and cheese. Enjoy, thanks for listening!

We chat this podcast about the baby names that were on Katie's list, the ones she ultimately decided not to go with and then the names she will use! Thanks again for listening!

Katie and Bekka chat Katie's recent travels in the Midwest, touring the Dave Ramsey studios in Nashville, and Bekka shares about her family's interaction with COVID. Thank you for listening! Show Notes: SNOO bed Whole Food grocery pickup Neaterize 4 Pack Storage Bags

First ~ please excuse a lack of intro music on this podcast and the lack of editing. My laptop audio recorder and Skype are not friends with my iOS (of course) and I (AGAIN, OF COURSE) didn't have the sound files with me, and cannot for the life of me remember which website I purchased it from, and so alas here we are, with no music. It's a total crap shoot but at least you have an episode to listen to so, you're welcome everybody! ;)   But we hope you enjoy the podcast anyway! Bekka and I chat about a few random things, including the joys of air travel and fall weather. And then in a delightful story, Bekka shares how her father has jumped in feet-first into the wonderful world of coffee and it might be the best thing I've heard in a long time. Thanks for listening! Show Notes: Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe Lip Laquer Women's Rebe Faux Fur Mules The Social Dilemma - Netflix The Home Edit - Netflix

Today we chat about all manner of (semi-delightful) things - pumpkin spice lattes, picking new teams for college football, butter crocks and any joy we can cling to in these bizarre times. Thanks for listening! Porcelain Butter Crock - Amazon VUORI Joggers - Nordstrom 90 Degree by Reflex leggings - Amazon Wide Leg Loungewear Pants - Stars Above, Target Shark Steam Mop - Target Rubbermaid Power Scrubber JAWS Cleaners - use JAMIE25 for a 25% discount  

We've both listened to the podcast from ABC on the Epstein case, as well as watched the documentary "Filthy Rich" on Netflix, and wanted to discuss our thoughts on the Epstein case, and human trafficking in this country and abroad. As we noted in the opening, we will be discussing matters as it relates to crimes against women and children, and assault, so please know that if you plan to listen. It's also probably best not to listen to this episode around small children. It's a sad and scary topic, but one we think needs to be discussed. 

Hi guys, thanks for listening! Yes, you read that right; in this episode we talk about Katie's stepping away from (99% of) social media, our feeling on the continued outrage culture thing, and Bekka regales us with a story of her family's vacation to Mount Rushmore which involves a sheriff and their (questionable) meal at a local bar. Thanks for listening!

Bekka and Katie chat all about the appearance of Hamilton on Disney+, and our mutual love for this show and the music. Thanks for listening!

We debated whether or not to record this episode, for reasons you'll hear in the podcast. It's a scary time and things feel more divisive all the time. Ultimately, we feel like we needed to speak and as Bekka said, to be silent is perhaps worse than getting it wrong. 

In case you need anything additional to watch while you're home, Bekka and Katie are offering some more suggestions in TV, Movies and also a book that Bekka loved. Have a great week, thanks for listening!   Show Notes: Movies: Star Wars, Disney+ Mars Inside SpaceX, Disney+ Classic Disney movies on Disney+ The Gentlemen, Apple Movies (rent) Little Women (2019), Apple Movies (rent) Togo, Disney+ Hamilton, Disney+ (coming later this summer) TV: Defending Jacob, Apple TV+ Longmire, Netflix World on Fire, PBS Killing Eve, BBC America Tiger King, Netflix Book: The Dearly Beloved

We're back! You would think we'd have just unlimited time during quarantine to record, but alas, life got in the way. We chat about things we've done during quarantine, how Katie is about tapped out on social media, and adventures in gardening. Thanks for listening!   Show Notes: Target - Adult 10 pack face masks SkinnyTaste One and Done cookbook

Bekka and Katie wanted to check in and see how you all are doing with the COVID-19 pandemic, give our thoughts and some encouragement for you. Take care, we're thinking of you and your families, and STAY HOME.  Show Notes: Fleece joggers from Amazon Onion Salt - here is an Amazon link so you can see it but can also buy at Trader Joes

Hi guys! Just wanted to do a quick little update on where we've been the last few weeks. We'll still be here, just not as frequent over the next month or so as we both fast on social media for Lent. We'll record here or there, but won't be every week and wanted to let you know so you didn't think we'd dropped off the face of the Earth. We hope you're enjoying your start to spring, and thanks for listening!

Rebekka and Katie talk about Spring Break travel, Mount Rushmore (and more places we can see once and then move on), how camping just isn't our "thing" and more royal family thoughts and feelings. Thanks for listening!

Rebekka and Katie catch up, talk about the passengers stranded on the cruise ship in Japan, sewing, movies they've watched, Katie's experience trying the Beyond Burger, false eyelashes and how they hate-watched Ms Americana while Rebekka was visiting Katie in Fort Myers. Thanks for listening! Show Notes: Facebook group Podcast account on Instagram Katie on Instagram Rebekka on Instagram  

Rebekka and Katie recorded a Live episode from Katie's house in Fort Myers where, in light of the recent Iowa Caucus and the political season in general, they talk about what issues would be on their platforms if they were running for President. (Nothing serious! Just jokes, folks.) They also talk about recent innovations they would keep, and then as always, the Most Delightful items of the week. Thanks for listening! Show Notes: Facebook group Podcast account on Instagram Katie on Instagram Rebekka on Instagram  

Today Katie and Bekka have a general chat about their lives and things they're doing, including the Instant Pot, Cheer on Netflix, Harry and Meghan news and our thoughts on Taylor Swift and her Netflix "documentary". OH TAYLOR. Bless. Thanks for listening!

Today Rebekka and Katie continue their January "let's do better" resolutions and are talking today about food, cooking, diet trends and fads, and how we're going into 2020 with renewed enthusiasm about making better choices. Thanks for listening! Show Notes: Facebook group Katie on Instagram Rebekka on Instagram Podcast account on Instagram FlavCity / Bobby Parrish on Instagram Green Smoothie recipe Roasted Chicken Salad recipe Mashed Cauliflower recipe Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

On today's episode, Bekka and I chat about how we've been making a conscious choice to cultivate our social media, and make sure the people and accounts we're following give us joy, vs stressing us out. If you needed permission (which you don't, but let's say you did) - you can do this, too! There's no need to keep seeing crap on social media that you don't like, and if it's too high stakes to Unlike someone....that's what that wonderful Unfollow or Mute button is for. ;) Thanks for listening!

It's January and even though Bekka and I both agree we don't love New Year's Resolutions....the start of a new year does lend itself to topics where we can all be better, do better, etc. So we decided to start Season 2 and 2020 with a light, fluffy episode about....money. Stay with us! We are not coming at this as experts, or people who have done it all the right way without mistakes or missteps. We want to share some information about our stories with you more as an encouragement and a, hey guys, let's all make this a priority in 2020. Thanks for listening!

On this week's podcast, Bekka and I talk about our favorite Christmas songs and albums. We've also created Apple Music and Spotify playlists that will be linked in the Facebook group (the link for the Group is below in Show Notes). This is the final episode of 2020! We're taking the last few weeks of the month with our family and friends, but we'll be back in January for SEASON TWO. Oh my stars! Thank you so much for listening and we'll see you next year! ;)  Show Notes: Facebook group: Instagram account: @mostdelightfulpodcast Katie Instagram: @katie_c_miller Bekka Instagram: @rehansel

It's truly the most wonderful time of the year...Bekka and I wanted to share with you some of our favorite Christmas movies. If you're like us, you'll hear this list and immediately want to pop some popcorn, get a hot cocoa and camp out on your couch for days. Christmas movies are THE BEST. There are notes below on where you can watch these movies, if they're available on streaming services or not. Thanks for listening! Show Notes:  Mickey Christmas Carol: Disney+ Muppet Christmas Carol: Disney+ It’s a Wonderful Life: Prime Video White Christmas: Netflix Home Alone: Disney+ Meet Me In St Louis: not available on streaming but is showing in December on Turner Classic Movies The Shop Around The Corner: not available on streaming but if you have cable, can watch until the 31st via the WatchTCM app Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: FreeForm (can use their app to watch or watch online if you have a cable subscription) Elf: not available on streaming The Holiday: FreeForm (can use their app to watch or watch online if you have a cable subscription) The Grinch Who Stole Christmas: Jim Carrey live-action version is on Netflix, the classic animated is not. The Grinch with Benedict Cumberbatch is also on Netflix Love Actually: HBO app Serendipity: Starz app

Today is a special cross-over podcast episode where I chat with Francine (from the Pixie Dust Fan page and her podcast, Disney Chat with Pixie Dust Fan Podcast! We talk all about my big family Thanksgiving vacation to Walt Disney World and some of the fun things we did. Where we at, the attractions we saw, how were the crowds, where did we stay, etc. Make sure you listen and subscribe to her podcast; if you're a Disney fan, it's a must-listen! The links are in the Show Notes. Thanks for listening! Show Notes: Most Delightful Thoughts Facebook Group Most Delightful Thoughts Podcast on Instagram Pixie Dust Fan - Facebook page Pixie Dust Fans - Facebook group Pixie Dust Fan - Instagram Disney Chat with Pixie Dust Fan podcast

To mark Thanksgiving, Bekka and Katie chatted about the funny, silly and super not-serious things they are thankful for. We hope you have a wonderful time with your family and friends this week...and maybe stay tuned for a special something on Friday. Thanks for listening!

On this week's episode, Katie and Bekka offer some gift ideas for the ladies in your life - your friends, sisters, moms, teachers, neighbors, etc etc. Make sure to check the Facebook group (link in show notes below) for a full listing and links to all the items we chat about today. Thanks again for listening! Facebook Group - My Most Delightful Thoughts

Holiday Season 2019 is fast approaching and so this is the first in our two episode installment about gift guides. Katie and Bekka give their ideas for the men and kids in your life. Some a higher price point, most lower, but a few options in each area for you. All the items will be linked in the Facebook group; that link is below. Thanks again for listening!   Show Notes: Facebook group Wild Fable High-Rise Liquid Leggings

This week Bekka and I connect about our lives, what we’ve been up to recently, all the things. We talk about daylight savings time, cookies and baking, Bekka’s foray into flavored peanut butter and of course, what we are finding delightful. I’ll be putting my mom’s chocolate chip cookie recipe up in the Facebook group this week, so be on the lookout for that. Thanks for listening! Show Notes: Katie Instagram  Bekka Instagram Podcast Instagram Facebook group  Gustus Vitae Cider Mill Classics sugars Jack Ryan - watch on Amazon Prime OxyClean Max Force Gel Stick

This week, Bekka and I talk about our initial feelings as we listened to the new Kanye West album, Jesus is King. We talk about the music, how it might fit into greater Christian culture, and his new musical direction. Also ~ I misnamed the Spider-Man movie and it is, in fact, Spider-Man: Far From Home. NOT Spiderverse. So please keep that in mind as you listen, I didn't realize I'd messed that up until editing. Thanks for listening, mistakes and all!

This week we’re sharing the TV shows and movies we’re loving and would recommend as we head into the latter part of 2019. We also talk about our mutual hesitation about movies like Little Women and on the forthcoming movie rendition of Cats, so there’s that too. Also - I attempted to mess with success and buy a new microphone, that I am returning because the audio quality was not what I would have loved. There are a few weird audio parts but hopefully you’ll forgive us and still listen. Have a great week! Show Notes: Unbelievable - Netflix The Spy - Netflix Surviving R Kelly - Netflix Criminal - Netflix This Is Us - NBC Shows available right away on Disney+ Jack Ryan - Amazon Prime The Crown - Netflix You - Netflix Frozen 2 Jumanji Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker   The No List: This Christmas Little Women Cats - trailer

Hi everyone! Thank you for being patient with us, as we both had sickness going on last week which messed with our ability to record. So this week, you get a delightfully random chat between Bekka and I where we talk about our recent bouts of illness, Mrs. Meyers cleaning products, essential oils, the start of holiday decorating 2019 and then we wrap up as usual with our delightful items for the week. Thanks for listening!   Show Notes: Grove - slightly cheaper Mrs Meyers products (affiliate link) Flocked wreath from Walmart Flocked garland from Walmart  Nothing Bundt Cakes Lagomarcino in Davenport, IA Chewy.com Instagram account for the podcast: @mostdelightfulpodcast

Today’s podcast is more serious and although we don’t anticipate this podcast will go serious in the future per se, we think when something so egregious happens, and especially when it happens close to home, we want to talk about it. We talk about Carson King, the Iowa State Football fan who has raised over $1Million for the Stead Family Children’s Hospital and how during the week of September 23rd, tweets he had made as a 16 year old were made unearthed by the Des Moines Register.  We talk about the story, the “apologies” made by the Register (cough, tone deaf, cough), our thoughts on cancel culture and if we think people can be truly sorry and forgiven for things they did years ago (whether they were teenagers or not).    No show notes today, but if you feel like donating to the Stead Family Children’s Hospital, please click HERE. They would be an excellent recipient of your donations at any point in the year.

On this, the twentieth episode of the podcast (let’s talk about how crazy THAT is!), Bekka and Katie chat about makeup. We share what we use, what we’ve loved and also what we won’t be buying again.  Katie also discovers that much to her chagrin, she’s recommended a certain perfume to nearly everyone she knows, EXCEPT her bestie Bekka. YIKES. Have a great week, everyone! Thanks for listening!   Show Notes: Maybelline FitMe Foundation and Powder Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Foundation Elf Instant Lift Eyebrow Pencil Nars Orgasm & Laguna blush and bronzer combo Huda Beauty Overachiever High Coverage Concealer Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Urban Decay Naked Palettes Beauty Blender Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray Charlotte Tilbury Eye Mesmerize Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascera Chanel #5 perfume Prada Candy perfume Viktor and Rolf Flowerbomb

On today’s podcast, Katie and Bekka chat all things appetizers and snacks as we head into football season but also the upcoming holidays. Fair warning - listening might make you hungry. Thanks again for listening!   Show Notes: Instagram Shipt: Click here for $49/yearly membership (vs $99 regular price) Layered Taco Dip Pioneer Woman Restaurant Style Salsa Spinach and Artichoke Dip Cream cheese & pepper jelly Whiskey Meatballs Cranberry Relish Dip with cream cheese Pecan Pie Harry & David Pepper and Onion Relish with cream cheese Baked Brie en Croute Pretzel rods dipped in chocolate Chocolate Covered Strawberries Chicken wild Rice Soup - Please see Facebook page for recipe White Chicken Chili Roasted Potato Leak Soup

Bekka and Katie are chatting college football because, it is the most wonderful time of the year. College Gameday is coming to Ames this weekend which we are HERE FOR, Katie talks about her whirlwind weekend tailing at the first Iowa Hawkeyes home game, and we also regale you with our recent stories involving rabies vaccines and life. The highs and lows of life, everyone. Thanks again for listening! Show Notes: YouTube video about the Iowa Wave Lice Clinics of America Chrissy Teigen’s Cravings Cookbook The Alice Network  

Today we’re talking about birthdays because Bekka is celebrating hers on September 1st! We talk about gifts, what our birthdays were like growing up, and how we like to celebrate them now. And, because it’s us, we also go down many a rabbit trail of randomness. Thanks for listening!   Show Notes: NARS blush and bronzer combo   Birthday discounts - See Files in Facebook group Gap Softspun Joggers Shipt Link - Referral link to get $99 yearly membership for $49!

On this week’s podcast, Bekka and I chat about the controversy about the new Mulan film from Disney, Bekka’s experience at the Hootie and the Blowfish concert, and also a change coming to the podcast! Eeek! Thanks again for listening!   Show Notes: Facebook group Instagram: @katie_c_miller Shipt referral code - Get $50 off an annual membership ($49, reg $99): Netflix - Mindhunter, Seasons 1 and 2 Oventure Key Rings: Get 20% off with this coupon!  Keto Sandwich Bowl

My bestie Bekka is back today and we chat about her upcoming visit to the Iowa State Fair, our love of the flare jean (it’s back, people!) and how we feel about designer dupes. Thanks again for listening! Show Notes: Facebook group Instagram: @katie_c_miller The Iowa State Fair Wit and Wisdom Absolution Jeans Sofia Vergara flare jeans, WalMart DropOut: Podcast and Book Ed Sheeran documentary, Songwriter

Hello friends! Today’s episode is with my friend Michelle, the owner of Mouse World Travel. I met Michelle about 5 years ago when I started as a travel agent with Mouse World, and we’ve become fast friends. Since she is all about travel, I chatted with her today about ideas I had for my Spring 2020 trip to London, the royal family, and our shared interest in all things history. I hope you enjoy!   Show Notes: Facebook group Instagram: @katie_c_miller Mouse World Travel on Facebook Mouse World Travel on Instagram: @mouseworldtravel My Disney Therapy Facebook group My Disney Therapy on Instagram:@mydisneytherapy Leslie Meier books (Amazon link) BritBox

Hello friends! Because I can’t get my crap together, I didn’t have a podcast guest this week so you get just me! You’re welcome! ;) I chatted with you today about some “housekeeping” stuff for the podcast as well as yoga pant, YouTube and Trader Joes recommendations I have for you (be sure to check the show notes!). I also talk about my thoughts and feelings on this season of Handmaid’s Tale and would be really interested to hear what you think; we’ll for sure be discussing it in the Facebook group this week. Have a good one, thanks for listening!   Show Notes: Facebook group Instagram: @katie_c_miller Trader Joe’s Neopolitan Jo-Jos Amazon yoga pants Bon Appetit YouTube channel

My sweet friend Prue from the UK and I are chatting today about the Enneagram, love languages, weddings, BBC television shows, family and her fascinating with American Thanksgiving. She’s lovely, a traveler extraordinaire and takes the BEST pictures.  You MUST follow her online! Her Instagram and blog are linked in the show notes - make sure you follow her, you’ll be glad you did!   Show notes:   Prue Instagram   The House of Skirt blog

Ok so not *really* live but we did record this in-person when I visited her in Des Moines. Over coffee we chatted about Costco, holiday entertaining and the importance of a good coffee cup.   Thanks for listening!

Jeanette is the producer of this very podcast, and also has her own awesome podcast, It’s Time for Coffee. We had a fun discussion about our shared love of Disney, some of the past guests on her show (including Ben Higgins from The Bachelor!), as well as her upcoming devotional, which comes out later this year. Enjoy!   Links: Netflix: Murder Mysetery movie with Jennifer Anniston & Adam Sandler The One Second Every Day app Jeanette’s podcast: It’s Time for Coffee