The Two Peas Podcast

Traveling the world sounds exciting, fulfilling, and fun -- But it takes time AND money! On this episode of The Two Peas Podcast, Alex and Steph talk about which international places they'd like to visit sometime in their lives. Meanwhile, Steph walks us through the history of vacationing and tourism and how it has quickly evolved in the last two centuries. Enjoy!

Rainy days are the perfect days to stay indoors and do things you may not usually do. During this "on location" episode of The Two Peas Podcast, Alex and Steph share their personal favorite things to do on rainy days. Meanwhile, Alex gives a history lesson on umbrellas and how they have evolved over time. Enjoy!

UFOs, crop circles, and Area 51 -- We have a lot of unanswered questions revolving around aliens and extraterrestrial life. On this episode of The Two Peas Podcast, Alex and Steph each share their Top 5 Favorite Stories About Aliens. The stories range from kind of silly to... kind of disturbing. Enjoy!

Chores are one of life's necessary evils. On this episode of The Two Peas Podcast, Alex and Steph compare and contrast their top 5 most hated chores - From vacuuming, to wood polishing, to folding laundry, and beyond. Additionally, we travel back in time to the 1880's to celebrate the woman who invented the modern-day dishwasher: Josephine Cochrane. SPOILER - She invented it for the same reason any of use would have - She absolutely HATED washing dishes by hand. Enjoy!

Movies, TV shows, and video games -- What's one thing they all have in common? THEME SONGS! On this episode of The Two Peas Podcast, Alex and Steph compare and contrast their individual all-time favorite theme songs. Meanwhile, Steph also takes us through the history of film soundtracks and explains four reasons why they are absolutely crucial to the movie-watching experience. Enjoy!

Guilty pleasures -- We all have them! Today, Alex and Steph go over their personal guiltiest pleasures. After their conversation about reality show binging, chicken nugget addictions and other means of self indulgence, Alex and Steph answer another question: Are what most of us consider "guilty pleasures" actually THAT guilty? Enjoy!

Dinner time! On this episode of The Two Peas Podcast, Alex and Steph go through their Top 5 favorite appetizers. Meanwhile, Steph takes a deep dive into the history of appetizers -- where its name derives from, common finger foods through history, and more. Enjoy!

Are there any popular and beloved movies that you just... don't like? On today's episode of The Two Peas Podcast, Alex and Steph talk about the movies they think are most overrated and why. Additionally, Alex takes us through the history of the movie theater's complicated relationship with popcorn -- and how it went from being banned, to being the most popular snack in movie theaters. Enjoy!

Our college years are some of the most important and memorable years of our lives. On this episode of The Two Peas Podcast, Alex and Steph rank their Top 5 memories from college and tell a ton of funny (and sometimes shocking) stories along the way! Meanwhile, Steph takes us on a trip through time, going over the history of American colleges and how they've changed over the years. Enjoy!

Who doesn't love swing sets? Or merry-go-rounds? What about slides? Or monkey bars? On this episode of Two Peas, Alex and Steph take turns sharing their favorite early memories that took place on the school playground. Meanwhile, Steph takes a deep dive into the history of playgrounds and how they've surprisingly evolved quite a bit over the years. Enjoy!

We've all been to the mall and experienced what it has to offer -- from the shopping, to the food, to the weird people you see, and beyond. This episode, Alex and Steph not only share their Top 5 favorite things to do at the mall, but also take a closer look at the surprisingly interesting life of the man who founded the concept of the American mall -- and the tragic irony of his success. Enjoy!

Let's take a trip back to a simpler time -- To late 90's and early 00's Disney Channel. This episode, Alex and Steph compare and contrast their favorite Disney Channel shows, all while sharing some interesting behind-the-scenes facts along the way. Enjoy!

Pack your bags -- On this episode of The Two Peas Podcast, Alex and Steph both share their top 5 favorite vacations! From the mountains, to the beach, to the country's fastest wooden roller coaster and everything in between -- There's a lot of stories to enjoy on this episode!

We all know what liquid is. But have you ever tried to rank your favorite liquids? Alex and Steph just did -- and learned new things about each other in the process! Listen up as they share various stories and dig deeper into some interesting facts about liquids that you've likely never thought about! Enjoy!

Sit back, relax, and throw on your headphones -- On this episode of The Two Peas Podcast, Alex and Steph are revealing their ALL TIME favorite albums. Decisions are hard. Will this discussion lead to Steph making Alex almost cry? You'll have to listen to find out! Enjoy!

Get ready to lose your appetite -- Alex and Steph are ranking their worst experiences at restaurants. From gross things found in food, to getting sick in the parking lot, and even a man wetting himself, they both have some stories to share. Also, Steph shares some interesting statistics about customer behavior with restaurants. You don't want to miss this one! Enjoy!

Topic: Our Top 5 Sweetest Things We've Done for Each Other | In the spirit of Valentine's Day, Alex and Steph go over their personal favorite romantic things they've done for each other. Who's the most romantic? You'll have to listen to find out! Enjoy!

Topic: Our Top 5 Strategies for Getting Out of Talking to Someone This episode, Alex and Steph talk about their foolproof methods for getting out of awkward conversations. Meanwhile, citing recent studies and statistics, they get into the psychology of introverts, provide insight into what it feels like, and also debunk some common misconceptions about introversion as a whole.

The Two Peas Podcast is BACK and ready to take on the new year! To start things off, Alex and Steph each share their favorite moments of 2022. Will they share any of the same moments? Listen up to find out!

Happy Holidays! This episode, Alex and Steph are in the Christmas spirit -- talking about about their favorite Christmas songs. Moving forward, we'll be taking a short holiday break, and returning January 21st with an ALL NEW SEASON of The Two Peas Podcast!

Escape reality for a while and listen as Alex and Steph go over their favorite fictional characters! Joining in on the conversation is fan fiction author Heather Runge With her unique insight into what makes fictional characters work, this is an episode you don't want to skip out on -- Whether you're a book lover, writer, or TV/movie enthusiast!

The air is cool... The leaves are changing... And Alex and Steph are angrily carving pumpkins together. It's Autumn! Let's talk about what makes Autumn our favorite time of the year!

Do you ever catch yourself sounding like your parents? We certainly do. Listen up as Alex and Steph chat about phrases their parents used to say -- From the sweet, to the silly, to the downright strange. Enjoy!

Rip open your favorite bag of chips and dig in: It's time for Alex and Steph to talk about snacks, and learn why Cheez Its have those little holes in them. Let's go!

Please welcome our very special guest, Weston Hasty! Known for his YouTube channel, MagicManMo, Weston joins Alex and Steph as they all reminisce over nostalgic places that no longer exist in the real (and not so real) world.

We're going back to school! Listen up as Alex and Steph talk about nostalgic school lunches, AND the evolution of the Nation School Lunch Program!

Feeling annoyed at the world? We sure are! Listen up as Alex and Steph talk about their biggest (and very specific) pet peeves!

Grab your popcorn and soda! It's time to talk MOVIES. Listen up as Alex and Steph compare and contrast some of their favorite films. Spoiler alert: both of their lists are drastically different (surprise surprise)!

You beef, I beef, we all scream for good beef! This episode, Alex and Steph compare and contrast their favorite fast food chain burgers! Let's get GREASY.

Listen up as Alex and Steph discuss the music that played a big role in their formative years!

Whether it comes from nature, or is manufactured in a lab, drinkable items are all around us! Alex and Steph compare and contrast their favorite drinks and discuss their origins!

The internet. Ever heard of it? Alex and Steph talk about the favorite places to hang out on the internet, all while learning some things too!

This episode, Alex & Steph are joined by animator and show-maker, Pinata Time! Listen as we each discuss our favorite animated characters, and provide some behind-the-scenes insight into how some of these characters were made!

We're sorry. And you should be too. Learn about Alex and Steph's favorite kinds of apologies and learn a few things along the way!

Things get a little steamy when Alex and Steph talk about which celebrities they find most attractive. But is their LOVE strong enough to handle the conversation? Spoiler alert: Yes. Yes it is.

Hope you're hungry -- Alex and Steph are cookin' up some good conversation as they compare and contract their favorite kitchen appliances!

Hear Alex & Steph bark at each other as they discuss their favorite kinds of dogs!

There's nothing like a good comeback story. Listen in on Alex and Steph as they share their personal favorite comebacks!

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a... coffee table? Join Alex and Steph as they go over their favorite pieces of furniture!

Things get a little spooky as Alex and Steph go over their biggest personal unexplained mysteries! Grab your popcorn... there's some good stories, and cautionary tales!

Alex and Steph try to read between the lines as they compare and contrast each other's favorite books!

Sit down and get comfortable as Alex and Steph discuss their favorite ways to sit! Things even get a little psychological (they are NOT certified psychologists, but like to pretend they are).

Don't be afraid-- It's just Alex & Steph sharing and analyzing their top 5 biggest fears! Listen as they dig deep and not cite their sources along the way.

Hungry? We are too. In this episode of The Two Peas Podcast, Alex and Steph chat, reminisce, and even get in a pretty heated argument as they learn about each other's favorite chain restaurants!

Learn about Alex and & Steph's cute, fun (and sometimes super nerdy) hobbies as they discuss the silliest things they spend their money on!

Alex & Steph act a little childish as they uncover an old inside joke, rant about hippies, and discuss their favorite cute kids' names!

Alex and Steph take a deep dive into their music tastes as they compare and contrast their favorite genres!

Alex and Steph get down in the trenches as they discuss their personal favorite supermarkets! Will any part of their lists overlap?...

Welcome to The Two Peas Podcast: A show where Alex and Steph compare and contrast their "Top 5" lists for a HUGE variety of topics! In this introductory episode, Alex and Steph discuss their Top 5 favorite greetings!