The Filling Station Pod

This episode is all about those days and weekends you wish would just end. Nothing seems to go your way and you just can't catch a break... but deep down you know it will make a great story someday. We share our personal stories that have us laughing now but not at the time!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

Inspired by the upcoming July 4th holiday, we decided to talk all about crazy competitions from around the world. We cover wiener dog races, computer competitions, food and of course sports. This episode is a pretty fun journey into the weird world of random competitions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

Down the rabbit hole! Where does that even come from? We're not sure and you won't learn it on this episode but one of us really went down one for their story! Today our stories are actually inspired by “urban legends”. Lendsey tells an amazing story about a baseball savant (TUNE IN for this one) and you'll learn about what's actually happening underneath the sidewalks of the concrete jungle. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

Today we bring you two of our favorite stories of one hit wonders. Bonus we also explain what Juneteenth is and why you should celebrate it this year and every year! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

Who doesn't love love? We all deserve it! On this one, we are telling you all about why you should celebrate June 12th every year and recognize Loving Day! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

This episode is all about firsts. Lendsey tells the incredible story of Moses Fleetwood Walker, aka Fleet, and how he was a pioneer in baseball as the first Black major league baseball player in 1884. We also feature Lauren Simmons who made history in 2017 as the youngest female trader and second African American woman ever on the NYSE trading floor. Dial in fam! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

We're back, people! Took a bit of time off to reflect, refresh and educate. Still spreading positivity and good vibes ✌️Lendsey tells us about two of his favorite restaurants in KC, Ruby Jeans Juicery and Game Day Chicken Wings which are both Black owned. Plus giving you some other resources to help you support Black owned businesses in your community and beyond! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

I understand that I will never understand. However, I stand. - (author unknown) #JusticeforGeorgeFloyd #Blacklivesmatter Funds to donate to: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1p7QxOvtvRfHUoMWib8coGHSS8szENXzSjIZKpvp-gtA/htmlview Anti- Racist Reading LIst: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/29/books/review/antiracist-reading-list-ibram-x-kendi.html Support Black Owned Bookstores: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1yfTHJqYcD7oX6t3MoBdtwGPUAT6qzWXtI90o3_gH3JI/htmlview --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

This dedicated to all the little guys & gals out there. This one is about the small dogs (and horses) in the fight. The ones that just won't give up! We feature a miniature dwarf horse named Martha who has an intense zest for life and found her forever home at a mini horse rescue ranch in MO. We then follow it up by talking about Lil' Earl Grey. He's a rescue bulldog hailing from NY by way of California. He's a self-dubbed ladies man and bone stealer and loves to dance. You don't wanna miss this episode! This episode is inspired by our niece, Sadie! We love you Sadiebug. Happy 17th Birthday!! https://www.instagram.com/lilearlgrey/ https://www.instagram.com/randrranchminis/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

As the school year comes to a close in many parts of the US, we have teachers and students on our minds. We are finally putting out a long-overdue episode about some ways in which communities have come together to supports students & teachers alike. Stay tuned through the end to see you if agree with us on a highly debated topic... preschoolers wearing caps & gowns! Class of 2020, we can't wait to see what you have in store for us! We admire your resilience, perseverance, ingenuity, and innovation. Special shoutout to our nephew, Oliver, who is graduating high school this year. We are so proud! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

This episode is sure to inspire! There are stories of sheer grit, pride, and determination. If for some reason the stories don't, then our excitement sure will. We discuss the 1996 story of the Magnificent Seven Olympic Gymnastics team and Mike Reasor who shot arguably the highest score in PGA history with 93 over par in 1974 at the Tallahassee Open. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

Well this is exciting, people! 30 freaking episodes! We can't believe it. For this one we each detailed 15 things that are getting us through quarantine. It's a long one but listen through to the end for some of the best bits. Plus Lendsey counts his down backwards from 15 to 1. Tune in and celebrate with ya fam!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

We've got stories about sheer tenacity and dedication today. Get inspired to spread some cheer using a good old fashioned pen and paper. Stick with us to hear Lendsey tell a wild story about a sheep that lost it's little way for 7 years but eventually finds its was home! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

Alright... don't hate us cause we didn't keep to our 10 minute-ish promise on this one. However, if you want to let your worries go and take a little bit to refresh and laugh before heading into the weekend, then tune in to this one. We talk about owlettes, Waffle House and making new plans when your original ones go awry. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

Ever written a review of your favorite bar or restaurant? Are you someone who leaves the positive or the negative ones? On this episode, we are giving restaurants that might have had some not so great Yelp reviews a chance at redemption. Will they get added to our list of neighborhood favorites or will the reviews be horrifically true? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

Honestly the title says it all. We try our best to explain the origin of some of our favorite idioms to each other, but I'm not even sure we understand what idioms are... literally. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

Our final episode dedicated to celebrating Mother's Day is all about our own mama. We tell you a few different anecdotes and stories about her that are sure to ignite some sentiment when thinking about your own maternal figures in your life. She's small, she's feisty, she's quick-witted and sharp as a tack. She's always looking out for us, on our side (even when we're wrong), and she would do anything to protect us. We are so happy to celebrate her on her day!  Love to you, Mom, and all the mothers out there in our life! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

It's impossible to select just one mom that deserves to be featured and highlighted for how amazing they are. In this episode we wanted to highlight one woman who was the first ever mom to do something. We end with a listeners story about the power or motherly love. (Note: we experienced some technical difficulties with this recording so some of the audio overlaps in the middle and near the end. We're working to make sure it doesn't happen again!) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

We all know that mothers deserve to be celebrated more than just one day a year, so we're doing a 3 part series to celebrate Mother's Day. We're kicking off part one with... you guessed it... a story about a dog mom named Remy. Dial this one up and listen with the whole family. It's a feel good story through and through.  P.S. we're not telling you what to do but spay & neuter your pets!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

Ever wondered the story about the first great war dog in the US military? What about what makes an NYC bodega a bodega? We're doling our history lessons on the episode today. Tune in fam! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

What would you do for love? What would you do for the love of your kids or the love of a duck's chance at life? Well, you're going to have to listen to this hilarious episode to find out what two people did to show their love to the fullest extent for others! (Don't worry, the animal part has a very happy ending). https://www.boredpanda.com/woman-saves-cracked-egg-duck/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic https://stories.wimp.com/grandpa-secretly-hates-banana-bread-but-eats-every-loaf-from-his-kids-for-16-years/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

Our 20th episode! Can you believe? Today we talk about the legendary Brit, Captain Tom, and infamous Australian, Dan Saunders. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52472132 https://www.vice.com/en_au/article/pa5kgg/this-australian-bartender-dan-saunders-found-an-atm-bank-glitch-hack-and-blew-16-million-dollars --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

We're celebrating our dad's 75th birthday today and dedicating this show to him! We're telling you funny and sentimental stories about old Donny T and sharing lessons we've learned from our dad throughout our lives. To know him is to love him and we sure do. He's one of a kind and we are insanely lucky he's our dad. We love you, Pops! Happy 75th! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

We switched it up a bit for this one and decided we wanted to share some interesting tidbits for you to be armed with next time you hit a lull in conversation with friends or family. Lendsey tells us about the Cannonball Run (fascinating) and about who owns the world record for most holes of golf ever played in 24 hours. We also discuss interesting trends in music right now and the most expensive movie ever made. https://www.instagram.com/ebyrnes22/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cannonball-run-record-trio-drives-across-united-states-new-york-to-los-angeles-27-hours-setting-new-record/ https://newsroom.spotify.com/2020-04-14/spotify-listeners-are-getting-nostalgic-behavioral-science-writer-david-disalvo-and-cyndi-lauper-share-why/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

Exactly one year ago today was a monumental day for the two youngest Thomson kids. One of us was asked a question about forever, and the other caught a tough break. Tune in to hear all the highs and lows from one unforgettable day! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

Tune in to get a nice hit of good vibes before cruising into the weekend. On this episode, we're telling three short stories. We kick off with one about the NFL draft, followed by a way to salvage your senior prom, and finally, another animal story about an elephant seal who's making a reputation for herself in a small Washington town. https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/festivals/olive-garden-senior-prom-photos Oliver Garden Prom Photos Instructions: Take a photo in your prom attire, and ask your prom date or squad to do the same. Send the photos to @olivegarden using #OliveGardenProm on Twitter or through an Instagram DM, and Olive Garden will create a one-of-a-kind photo of all of you together at prom. Olive Garden will be creating custom prom photos through the end of the month. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

We needed a good laugh. So that's exactly what we did and we hope this episode makes you laugh too. You'll enjoy this one's complete randomness as Lendsey's give us quite an in depth review of the Papadia (spoiler: you should try it... or wait should you?!). Then make sure to stay tuned for a hilarious rendition of what can happen when you're just trying to do a good deed for the family the day after Thanksgiving! https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/papa-johns-papadia-taste-test --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! This episode is entirely dedicated to Mother Earth and is chock-full of goodness. It includes a poem, a personal Earth Day story, a story of one man's desperate attempt to stop people dumping trash in his neighborhood, the history of how Earth Day started and finally, ways in which you get involved and celebrate from the safety of your home. Tune in fam! https://www.pri.org/stories/2014-11-19/how-buddhist-shrine-transformed-neighborhood-oakland https://open.spotify.com/episode/0n4DzKsGixZKkzTWGVKBUf?si=q09gXGflSXiVGQYSvEX93w --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

On this episode we have a case of the Mondays! We bounce around a bit but all with good intentions of telling you about people doing their parts to help fight this virus. We follow up on how the MLB is stepping up to the plate and how Myron Rolle is tackling this thing head on. Plus some corrections and clarifications. https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/04/15/834946026/major-league-baseball-joins-the-fight-against-coronavirus-in-a-big-way --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

On Fridays we tell shorts! On this one, we honor John Prine, an American singer songwriter. If you don't know him, look up the song "When I get to Heaven," or Lendsey's favorite, "In Spite of Ourselves." We also chat about the 2020 Olympics and the different medals that will be awarded to athletes. https://tokyo2020.org/en/games/medals-project/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

If you love love, then buckle up because this episode will give you all the feels. We get personal on this one and tell two of our families dearest love stores. First up is the story of how our Grammie and Papaw met in Atlanta, GA in 1943. We then jump to 1957, when our aunt, Kay, and uncle, Dick, met and fell in love during college in Warrensburg, MO. Huge shoutout to Dick and Kay for letting us share their story! In memory of Grammie and Papaw ❤️ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

Today, we feature two stories about people who are taking it upon themselves to spread awareness about the Earth and our environment in their own ways. One is a photographer who has an incredible and humbling experience with a larger than life creature. Then we transition a bit to highlight an artist who is using upcycled materials to draw people back to nature around the world. https://paulnicklen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/paulnicklen/ https://www.reckontalk.com/thomas-dambo-wooden-troll-locations-artwork-photos-biography/ https://www.instagram.com/thomasdambo/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

This Monday, we surprise each other by each telling stories about people forming relationships with others in nontraditional ways. First, you'll hear about Brooklyn strangers connecting via drone during quarantine. Then, Lendsey tells a story about a friend who forms a friendship with someone on the other side of the world... all through a video game on their phone! https://www.instagram.com/jermcohen/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

Another Filling Station Friday where we do a 10 minute (ish) episode full of short stories. Both of our stories are listener submissions this time! One is another tale of kids being adorable and then we read a story from an old friend who keeps a running list of "happies" to stay upbeat during this time. Shout out to Megan and Barbara Ann. TYSM! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

There is nothing like a nice lick on your face from a snuggly pup when you're feeling low. Animals provide so much comfort to humans but yet many of them find themselves in situations that are less than ideal. On this episode, we're telling you about a sanctuary where farm animals can live out their lives in peace and you'll learn how one pro footballer is using his platform to spread awareness about animal adoption! https://austinfarmsanctuary.org/ https://www.instagram.com/austinfarmsanctuary/ https://kcpetproject.org/ https://www.dnnadifoundation.org/ https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/07/us/kansas-city-chiefs-derrick-nnadi-adoption-dogs-update-trnd/index.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

It's totally okay to have bad days but if you want to add some positive influences to your Instagram feed to help boost your mood on the daily, then this episode is for you. Using humor, kindness, and movement, we highlight three Instagram accounts that are sure you have you in your feelings... in a good way! https://www.instagram.com/tonybakercomedy/ https://www.instagram.com/adamkimble818/ https://www.instagram.com/jerry_rosenblum/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

What would you do if you got a message or email from someone you didn't know inviting you to participate in a special celebration? Listen to two stories about people who just went for it when messages from strangers landed in their laps! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbBAXp8vkro https://mashable.com/article/thanksgiving-accidental-text-strangers-fourth-year/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

Every Friday, we're doing 10-ish minute episodes. We share short stories about things that have lifted our spirits! Tune in to hear us feature our first ever listener story and learn about something you can start in your neighborhood to support your community, tonight! https://secretnyc.co/videos-new-yorkers-clapping-essential-workers/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

Lendsey tells an epic hockey tale that you can't help but love, even if you're not a sports fan. Stick with Mallory as she tells a roundabout story about Dolly Parton and something Dolly's doing to inspire a love of reading and books for people of all ages, but especially the littlest ones! Ayres Player T-Shirt: https://carolinaproshop.com/products/ayres-shirt?variant=31708318072880 Goodnight with Dolly: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0MpwxxTbrBOz1g1X-BynUA NPR Article about Goodnight with Dolly: https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/03/31/824638554/dolly-parton-will-read-bedtime-stories-to-kids-online-every-week --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

On this bonus episode, we tackle the question, is April Fools Day canceled this year? Spoiler alert, it's not! Listen in as Lendsey shares one of his greatest April Fools Day stories. Ever had a sibling play a prank on you? Well, we can relate so we are sharing a couple of other family favorites as an added bonus. Enjoy and Happy April Fools! Have any great stories you want to share? Email us: thefillingstationpod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

We're launching our first episode of The Filling Station Pod! Join us, Mallory & Lendsey, as we tell each other about two unique but strong communities that exist right now and are keeping people sane in this insane time.  Lendsey tells a story about one of his absolute favorite blogs he has followed for over 10 years. Did you know that there is a large community of people out there obsessed with uniforms? Well, listen in to learn more about what that even means and what uni-enthusiasts talk about. Mallory tells a story about how one man's security job at a museum turned into a social media role and has now gone completely viral!  Email us @ thefillingstationpod@gmail.com Check out Paul and Uni- Watch https://uni-watch.com/ Visit Tim And the National Cowboy Museum https://twitter.com/ncwhm --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefillingstationpod/message

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