The Sometimes That Happens Podcast

Spotted: One wife down for the count- who tackled her? Who was the culprit? Was there alcohol involved? I mean- she DID ask for it... the alcohol, that is. And by the way, on a whole other topic, are there rules for the morning after? Should you call? Text? Say nothing? Buy coffee? We discuss this and trust me- you're in for some laughs with this Deep Dive!

You see the ads for Meal Kits everywhere- Hulu, TikTok, Facebook and IG among even news sites. We tried a few different ones and here is our take on the ones we really enjoyed, the ones we steered clear from, and the ones we would probably do again. Which meal kits have dietary sensitive options? Which are most expensive? Are any microwavable? We are sharing our experiences on this episode!

We are your one stop episode for getting you hyped and ready (as if you weren't anyways) for the Minnesota State Fair! Last year was a no-go, but this year it is back and we're more excited than ever to discuss our must-have foods, new foods, questionable foods and refreshing beverages! We are going to tell you all the new foods for 2021, and hopefully you'll come away from this episode with a good idea of the foods you're interested in, and the ones you might avoid. Grab a notebook, or download the Minnesota Sate Fair Map App and let's get this show going!

Good day to you! It's another last Tuesday of the month, and you know what that means! It's True Crime Tuesday! In this episode, we explore the lives and crimes of Elizabeth Bathory, Karla Homolka & Velma Barfield. Which one of these women teamed up with her guy and ended the lives of several young women? Who was perhaps the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula? Who realized insurance could pay off if done right? Listen in as we discuss these infamous cases of women around the world who decided that murder was the answer!

Today we have an open and honest conversation about the latest TV series on Netflix called Sex/Life that is getting so much buzz. Some of that buzz is good and some may not be so good, but we took one for the team and watched it so we could discuss the many, MANY scenarios, scenes, issues and parallels this series raised. Are people meant to be monogamous? Are there marriages that are happy, or is it way more work than we thought? Are women settling? What do men want? Are people honest with each other? These are just a few of the topics we discuss, and yes, that infamous shower scene - we address that as well! You may want a Martini for this one! *STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT warning for this episode. **MAJOR SPOILER ALERTS ON THIS EPISODE! ***If you plan on watching Sex/Life, or are part way through the series, do not listen to this episode until you've finished. (No pun intended)

Today we are exploring the fun, funny and sometimes odd news that we find on Buzzfeed. Buzzfeed is one of those places you can read about serious news or get lost down a weird rabbit hole of certain people in high places, or you can take a quiz and find out what flavored chicken wings you are. (Sarita AND Kristen are both Southern Fried. No wonder they appeal to the same people!) Listen in as we discuss some of the articles that are trending.

Today we are discussing cases of people who have gone missing. They vanished into thin air, surrounded by suspicious circumstances. On this Tuesday, Kristen brings us the case of Liliana Moreno and her daughter Daniela who went missing in South Florida in 2016. They disappeared while being dropped off at a Home Depot, no one has heard from them since. There is currently a $25K reward for information leading to their whereabouts. Then Sarita brings us the case of Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, brother and sister from Rexburg, Idaho who went missing September of 2019. This is an intricate case with many key players, so you may want to settle in and really pay attention to this one!

You ever... lose your clothes? Accidentally? Ever had people throw money at you? What about ending up at the wrong place... Here's another dive into the situations we've found ourselves in. You got 15 min? We've got you. Warning: NSFW

You ever... lose your clothes? Accidentally? Ever had people throw money at you? What about ending up at the wrong place... Here's another dive into the situations we've found ourselves in. Episode coming Wednesday!

We are coming to you a few days early in honor of Father's Day! This episode is to honor the dads, the grandads, the step dads, the uncles, big brothers, family friends or whoever is stepping up and filling those shoes! We appreciate you, we see you, and we are thankful for you!!    *Why do seagulls fly over the ocean? Because if they flew over the bay, we'd call them bagels!   "Dad! Did you get a haircut?"  "No, I got them all cut."   We apologize.

Oh Girls- they wanna have Beaches! Drinks! Shopping! Music! Laughs! Rides... on... brooms... ??? Yes, this episode is packed with shenanigans as we go on a DOUBLE wife trip with our daughters! The way this happened was pretty magical, and the result was pretty entertaining. Find out who passed out on the beach for a while. Who got a tattoo? Who almost didn't get served? Who rode a broom back to the Airbnb? And which one of us was the MVP and pulled an all-nighter so we didn't miss our plane home? Listen in as we dish the dirt on an epic Wives' Trip!

In this episode, we take a bit of time to laugh at our decidedly "American" habits and quirks that other countries find humorous, confusing, funny, kind of stupid- or all of the above, and we are ready to own up to it! Have you ever wondered how the rest of the world sees us? It's a fun and hilarious look into how we are as tourists, and as a country in general. Listen in, and grab that supersized soda- we got you.

Sometimes to get through life, we rely on humor. This episode brought the humor, that's for sure, but it also brought about some deep thoughts! We discuss some of the funniest life quotes and advice we've come across even a few from Kristen herself! Do any of them apply to us? Do any of them apply to YOU? Find out as we ponder some crazy yet hilarious ideals- laugh with us as we try and figure it out. 

Did you know that on average, you will walk past 10.76 murderers in your lifetime? Previously it's been stated that the number is higher, but in all actuality, it's about 11, not 36. Still, that's a chilling fact! On today's episode, we will discuss a few killers that you may not be familiar with if you aren't a true crime junkie. Even if you've heard of them before, it's always interesting to hear another take. Come and listen, children, to stories of horror... Featuring: Harold Shipman, John List, Israel Keyes, & Pedro Lopez. Stay tuned after the episode for some bloopers!

What happens when you turn 40? Listen in and let's laugh at getting older!! We discuss our bodies, sex, men- all of it, and we're not holding back. The general consensus? 40 is F*cking Fabulous, we love it!

Ever been face to face with something that you can never unsee? (It's like a bad film rerunning through your mind, and it strikes at any given time.) Or what about being compared to a fierce little animal? What would you be described as? Listen in...

Season 2 is coming soon along with our shorter excerpts we like to call: Deep Dives with the Sister Wives! Here's a teaser for one of our little ditties we'll make available every so often. Come on and laugh- it's funny!

Season 1 is coming to an end, and what better way to wrap it up than by talking about Body Positivity!! What do we do that makes us feel better? How far is too far, and is it up to us to let others know they've overdone it? How do we get "swimsuit ready"? Filters on our phones- yay or nay? Should we feel guilty about being beautiful or ashamed because we don't fit society's norms? And what role does Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat & Facebook play in all of this? Join us as we discuss the things that affect our every day lives, and let's say it like it is.

We continue discussing restaurants and sit down fare in this episode! Do you eat at these places? Have you tried wings at Thirsty Moose or The Sunshine Factory? What about pizza? Where are your go-tos? Is it Vi's, Dave's, Domino's or maybe Pizza Lola? Also, how has your cooking game changed since a year ago, since we were all having to approach life differently? Let's talk about it! Honorary mentions to a few places Up North on our beloved Iron Range, Minnesota, because our hometown deserves all the love! Grab your favorite snack and listen in, you don't want to miss this one!

Not gonna lie- we sometimes eat fast food. Who doesn't? On this episode we talk about all things fast food: Where do you get it? What do you eat? What places do you avoid at all costs? Do you like drive-thru or sit down? These are the questions we ponder and of course laugh and debate about. Sound like fluff? You bet it is!!! Not everything needs to be a deep dive. Unless it's Chipotle chips. Into Guac. Then it's gotta go pretty deep into that goodness.

Listen in friends as we explore 4 different cases on this True Crime Last Tuesday episode! First we have Armin Meiwes, a friendly if not romantic Cannibal story with a twist. Then comes one Mary Bell, this little girl is NOT messing around! Take her seriously dammit! Let the hairs on your neck stand up while you hear about The Hinterkaifeck Murders- a century old who dunnit with the pickaxe in the barn! Last but not least, we learn about Lionel Tate, the would be pre-teen amateur wrestler who took things too far... grab something comforting to sip, and settle in for a few great true crime stories!

We are dishing the dirt on one of our most memorable Wife Trips ever! Come along with us on a frightening Uber ride (and a potential human trafficking situation), a fantastic scary photo opportunity, a night out with two British girls, a few martinis too many, and on top of all of that- we even give a few tips of 'what NOT to do' when traveling! Which one of us danced on a stage? Which one of us called the other out in front of a small audience of people? Who prays in the shower and which of us babysat the other? Find out as we share our funniest (and scariest) moments in Chicago!

Coming Tuesday!!

This one is all about the celebration! We are so thankful to reach this little milestone with our podcast- thank you for tuning in as much as you do. We review the first 20 episodes in this one, talk about our favorite moments, and laugh at the things that we share that might not have made it into the original episodes. PLUS, we do our drawing for the prizes from our give-a-way so listen in and see if you are one of the winners! Cheers to many more episodes!

Do you find yourself breathing into your hand and smelling your breath? Have you ever forgotten someone's name and just said, "Heyyyyyy....you..." What about examining an overpriced item KNOWING you're not going to buy it but acting like you're still considering it anyway because people are around? SO HAVE WE!!! And we're here to admit it, even if the majority of people would never do that. What can we say? Sometimes That Happens, and it's whatever. Enjoy!

What is the big deal with Hashtags? In today's episode, we stumble our way through our awkward hit and miss social media skills, and we laugh at some of the existing hashtags out there! What happens when your hashtag has a typo and #poolday turns into #poopday? Come and hang out with us! #newfriends.

Wouldn't it be interesting and HELPFUL if people came with warning labels? What would yours say? We dish the dirt on a few of our listeners' warning labels, and of course, warning labels given to us by our obliging exes! (We're thinking this was actually therapeutic for some of them.) If you want to laugh with us and/or laugh AT us, this episode will give you both. Listen up! Warning: laughter ahead...

What are some great ways to save money when it comes to meals, outings, or getting from A to B? We sit and chat with our special guest Melissa about how we can be better planners and savers; so if you're looking for ways to go easier on the pocket book, this episode is for you! 

This last year has been tough! This episode, we chat about the challenges, the learning, the things we miss and of course, as always, manage to laugh a bit as well. We asked you, our listeners, what you missed about life pre-pandemic, and you answered! We asked you about your biggest challenges and you delivered! The pandemic brought the year of Zoom- which also came with a few laughs as well. Listen in and let's get real about the things that divided us, and brought us together!

It's actual and factual, and we are here to chat about it! What country has banned bears at the beach? What sound did the Roman Surgeons get trained to block out? Which country has mainly pink toilet paper? Also, what did Kristen say that Sarita laughed at her for, then later found out Kristen was right all along? Listen in as we laugh our way through some truly bizarre facts from around the globe!   *We apologize in advance for the slight buzzing you may hear in this podcast. Most is edited out, but there remains a bit. Please bear with us, and we will have banished the buzz for the next one!

"Facebook me," "You can find me on Instagram..." "What's your Twitter handle?" Everyone from mothers to Grandpas to CEOs, even the President is using social media to connect to the rest of the world. Today we discuss many of the available platforms out there, laugh at social faux pas, crack up at the silly Snap filters, and cringe at our own posts! Come along and check us out!

There are plenty of well-meaning people who try and prepare you for raising a kid. This episode is all about the things NO ONE tells you! These are the things that have taken us by complete surprise, and we are here to share! See if you can relate to any of these sometimes hilarious, sometimes awkward, sometimes scary, sometimes smelly moments!

Babies, sisters, parents, step-parents, family, genealogy, and murder don't always sound like they have anything in common. Today they do on our crime episode. Learn who tried to feed their dad to his kids, who got caught with a tossed out cigarette, and who thought acid baths were a thing. Take a listen while we tell you stories about some interesting people.

What better way to start out the New Year than to have a bunch of laughs at the expense of the news! We've gathered some of the most hilarious stories and headlines from around the world and have brought them to you with this episode! So sit back and get ready to laugh- 'cuz sometimes news is funny! (and you know WE always are!)

Oh boy- the list is ENDLESS when it comes to the things we love to do when we are alone in the house or maybe in need of a little self pampering! We asked you- the listeners, for your guilty pleasures and you delivered. Listen in and own your pleasure of choice, or maybe learn about a pleasure you haven't experienced yet! Day off from work? No problem, we got you!

Welcome to our special Holiday episode! We give the scoop on great gifting ideas, (gifts under $10, unique gifts, gifts for him, gifts for her anyone?) we chat food, traditions, holiday cocktails & more! You don't want to miss this one! 

Come take a trip down memory lane with us as we discuss music, fads & movies of the 80's & 90's! Remember Weird Science? Girbaud Jeans? Marky Mark & the Funky Bunch? Banana Clips? We do! Come hang out with us as we chat about the days gone by...

Bachelor Parties on Planes, Red Light District, Running Out in Traffic, Snails, Riding in Cars with Strangers... You know- Travel Stuff! Get ready to laugh along with us at the shenanigans of our younger days, and even some that were pretty recent! Vacay?!?!- Let's all go!!!! 

Yous guys! This is an episode dear to our hearts; have a seat and let's talk all things Minnesota! Minnesota Nice- is it a thing? Minnesota foods, Minnesota goodbyes, traditions, festivals and more- you DO NOT want to miss out on this one! Ope! Almost forgot to tell yous that this is a Part 1, because there's too much to fit it all in one episode! 

Have you ever had paranormal experiences? Been in haunted houses? Heard voices where there is no one? Maybe even seen something that is just not of this world? We have- and we're here to talk all about it!! Wrap up in a blanket, turn off the lights and let's get our scare on! 

Join us for a Q & A with the lovely Becca Rigg of Fit Body By Becca! We ask all the questions about health, diets, body image and the challenges we face in a world bombarding us with the feminine ideal via social media. Grab some water and get ready to get real!

Laugh until you cry (we did) as we come clean & dish the dirt on our most disastrous dating adventures! Catfished, jumping out of windows, street corner pick ups, and being dealt a bunch of karma- it's all in this episode! Also, mom don't listen... 

Let's talk Cats & Dogs and what type of people are their owners! Let's talk about gifts for people who have lost their furry friend or friends. Let's discuss pets- do they help us get dates?? Are Cat People better than Dog People????

This is the start of a weirdly amazing and funny friendship between two women who weren't supposed to be friends, but they threw away the rule book and became Sister Wives! (not really, but you'll have to listen!) It all started in a little area called the Iron Range in Minnesota...