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Happy Fourth of July! What's your favorite way to celebrate? Anddd what's your opinion on fireworks? Niko thinks they're overrated... The Fourth of July gets Niko and Emily thinking about cookouts, and they go into way too much detail talking about their cookout favorites. Hotdogs and watermelon slices, anyone? Also, are cakes with cut fruit on the top cheugy? Speaking of summer cookouts, Niko and Emily talk summer vacations! They chat about some of their favorite trips going up and as adults. Is it important to get away? They talk about work guild for taking time and the expectation to answer emails and "work" during off time. Go take that vacation, and ENJOY! They share the results from the poll and talk about your answers. ALSO! This episode wraps their FIRST season of SnackTime - Thank you for all of your support! Stay tuned for season two! See you guys real soon!

Womp womp, it's the end of Pride Month. But, that doesn't mean that the celebrations stop! In other news, let's talk about the Britney Spears conservatorship. Who else listened to her 20+ minute testimony to the judge overseeing her case? Wow...just wow. This 13 YEAR conservatorship has left her with no freedom or say so over anything. When does this stop?? Emily and Niko talk about it all. Literally, #FreeBritney. What better way to close out the episode than finishing the lyrics to some of Britney's greatest hits? Emily did well...Niko not so much.

Happy belated Father's Day to all the dads, stepdads, daddies, and father-like figures out there! Did you know that Father's Day didn't become a federal holiday until 1972? Speaking of fathers, and for all of the guys out there, how would you feel if you found out that you unknowingly fathered LOTS of children? One man donated sperm as a med student and found out what really happened with his samples...30 years later. Niko and Emily discuss this WILD story and how it all came to light along with the results from the Instagram poll - Would you consider donating your sperm or egg not knowing who it would go to and knowing you'll never meet the child it may create? And what a better way to wrap up the episode than with some sperm fun facts!

Alright, so who watched the Friends reunion?! Emily did, and it made her start reminiscing about the good ol' days...ya know, the '90s. Niko and Emily talk about the things that really defined the last decade of the 20th century. They talk about some of their favorite '90s trademarks, down to the orange Nickelodeon VHS tapes and all. Your two millennial SnackTime hosts then talk about Millennials vs. Gen Z. What is up with this new generation?! Especially when it comes to some of the phrases/words/lingo they throw around. Like what is a cheug? Emily puts some others out there to see if Niko knows what they mean. It wasn't his best round...

Guess what?! Yup - Niko attended yet another wedding, and Emily attended a baby shower. Who would've thought… And what is a wedding after party without some PIZZA? There is nothing better than ending the night with some ‘za after an evening of good friends and drinks. Niko got to talking with some guests, anddd they suggested a podcast episode be dedicated to pizza. So, HERE WE ARE! Pizza – what a complex topic. Thin or deep dish? Red or white? More saucy or cheesy? Can you get down and dirty with a chain, or are you a pizza connoisseur who has their local go-to hole-in-the-wall spot? Niko and Emily talk about some of the pizza hot spots in and around Pittsburgh, as well as some recommendations from you the listeners (no surprise – great minds think alike). They end by guessing each other's ideal slice of pie. Let's just say someone is more basic and someone is more boujie when it comes down to it. Also, is anyone up for a pizza tour? Asking for a friend…

Congrats to all of the grads! It's that time of year again when one chapter ends, a new one begins, and the kiddos are thrown into the wolves that is adulthood- fun! Remember that reality check? Yeah. All of these new grad posts have Emily and Niko thinking back about their own college experiences, which leads them to the question - Is college even necessary? They discuss the poll results from when they asked listeners whether or not they are even working in the field/major they studied in college. Niko and Emily end the pod by trying to guess what each other, as kids, wanted to be when they grew up. Let's just say, it involves trash and dirt. Tune in to find out which applies to whom.

A belated Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, grandmas, aunts, godmothers, stepmoms, pet moms, plant moms, and any other mom-like figures out there! Have you ever noticed that everyone claims to have the best mom? Let's face it - every Mother's Day, you can guarantee that a good number of your friends and fam are out there making posts about how they have the best mom in the world, accompanied with some pics that tug at your heartstrings. And what better way to share your feelings than on social media? Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Myspace...the list goes on (okay, fine... nobody uses Myspace anymore...but do you remember having to choose your "top" friends?! Lol). What would people do without it now? You've got the folks who post every part of their day, and then you have people like Emily and Niko's grandmas who don't even know what they're doing on it. Let's just say, can we stop with the chain messages?? Niko and Emily end this episode by digging deep into each other's Facebook timelines to unearth some of the best statuses from the past. Question is - did they actually really post it or not? Tune in to find out!

Happy Cinco De Mayo! Niko and Emily talk about their weekends, including when they ran into each other (not literally) on the highway. Speaking of running into things, have you ever been in any car accidents? Had any car issues? Emily and Niko go into their driving past, including an unfortunate run in with Johnny Sweetcheeks. You may be asking who is that? Well, you'll just have to tune-in to find out! They end this episode with some personal confessions, as well as a few of their listeners' confessions. Let's just say some may make you cringe, while others may remind you to always carry a cup in the car for emergencies.

If your birthday is April 30th, raise your hand. If you are entering the last year of your twenties, raise your hand. If you celebrate your half birthday, don't raise your hand. Celebrations are abundant, especially as we enter ~wedding season~. Yes - it's that time of year again! Do you find yourself having to attend a lot of weddings and/or showers this year? Fun fact: Did you know that Niko officiated Emily's wedding? Was he late? Possibly! Anyway, they talk wedding do's and don'ts, and also share what you the listeners thought were important at a wedding, and things that you could live without. Lastly, Niko is out to re-define the concept of a bachelor party. Who says that you need to be getting hitched in order to celebrate your single, awesome self?

This is a special one, guys. Niko and Emily debrief on their weeks, including Niko's vacation to the Sunshine State...along with a bit of unfortunate sunburn to the scalp. They get into the topic of reality TV (well, more so Emily as she exposes her Bachelor franchise fangirl self), which eventually leads them to the recent GMA interview with former Bachelor star Colton Underwood where he reveals that he is gay. They talk about Colton's revelation and interview, and Niko opens up to listeners about some of his own experiences in coming out. *More importantly, if you or anyone you know is struggling with coming out or just needs someone to talk to, your friends at SnackTime are here for you. Their DMs are always open, and completely confidential. Additionally, The Trevor Project (thetrevorproject.org) is a wonderful organization that has trained counselors on deck 24/7/365. Their toll-free hotline is 1-866-488-7386. Remember that you're not alone, you are loved, and you matter.

Remember April showers bring May flowers? Warmth and sunshine is the name of the game. Restrictions are being eased and people are getting outside - what more could you ask for? Everyone's favorite athlete (Niko, of course) is getting ready for kickball season, and Emily is walking the doggos. Speaking of pets, everyone has pet peeves, and everyone has bad habits (whether you want to admit it or not - it's okay, being self-aware is key). We can all agree that some can be over looked, while maybe some can't be. Speaking of bad habits, what happened to common courtesy and manners? Tune in to hear the results from last week's poll about our listener's pet peeves.

Yours truly recap some highlights from Easter Sunday. Well, really only Emily does since Niko's Easter isn't for another few weeks. Don't worry, he still had things to say of course. They talk overall holiday traditions, and how can you talk about the holidays without talking about Christmas? And what's Christmas without talking about gifts? They eventually take a trip down memory lane and share their all-time favorite gifts they've ever received. Speaking of the holidays, did you know there's a National Crouton Day? Anyway, jump in the front seat of Niko's Jeep (hint, hint) and see what other "holidays" are out there.

Spring is hereeee! You know what that means - yes, make sure your feet are flip-flop/sandal/Birkenstock ready. Otherwise, be prepared to rock the stocks and socks. Really though, nobody wants to see your crusty feet. Can't be rolling into a date looking like that. Speaking of dates, we're talking about them. Especially that first date. Niko and Emily dive into the unspoken rules, discuss potential red flags, and talk about social media creeping (it's fine, we've all done it...). More importantly, who's paying the bill? Tune in to find out what the consensus was from you the listeners on who's paying that check...or checks.

Niko and Emily talk shit...and not as in the hottest gossip. Remember when they said that they would talk about the things that "no one talks about?" Well, they're talking about going #1 and #2 in public, and general hygiene overall. What's your stance on using public bathrooms? Do you have any unknown rules? How do you handle having to do your business in public? Are you someone who brushes your teeth in the shower? How often do you wash your hair? Hey, it's stuff that we all have to deal with...and sometimes not by choice. So, let's. get. real. FOLLOW US// IG: @snacktimepgh Personal IG's: @__emily.morrison @koukykouk EMAIL: itssnacktimepgh@gmail.com

During the inaugural episode of SnackTime, Emily and Niko *finally* roll out the Pod and talk about the vision behind it. They also have an honest conversation about friendships - from types and levels, to how not to be that friend that sucks. Speaking of friends, who knows the other better? A speed round of questions will reveal the truth. Not to give it away, but someone gets a D (and not in a good way). Follow us on Instagram --> @snacktimepgh Email us --> itssnacktimepgh@gmail.com