Things We Say Now

Its our 20th Irrelevant Opinion! and we want to talk about you! We just hit a milestone in our podcasting journey, so let us tell you how we work, why we started, and if we think you should start a podcast of your own! Thingswesaynow.com, IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

It's the new year and we love to cook! Today we share some of our favorite "healthy" foods that might be scary to try initially, healthier swaps if you are trying to change up your normal meal routine, and some cheap and easy ways to implement color into your diet.  Thingswesaynow.com, IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

It's finally 2021! We discuss New Year's Resolutions, why or why not we make them, and any goals for the new year! Thingswesaynow.com, IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

It's safe to say 2020 has not turned out like anyone has imagined. Today, we talk about the things in 2020 we are grateful for, the things that kept us going, and how we feel about those goals that we couldn't accomplish.  Thingswesaynow.com, IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

We love food. We love Christmas. We have a lot of opinions on how two of our greatest loves should be combined. Thingswesaynow.com, IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

This week Chanda and Tori discuss their favorite holiday traditions from the past, what they do to celebrate now, and traditions they hope to start (or change) in the future.  Thingswesaynow.com, IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

Its almost Christmas Time, and you know we have opinions about all things Christmas and decorations. Today we discuss our tree preferences, experiences, and advice for those unexpected tree issues.  Thingswesaynow.com, IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

Sports are one of our favorite pastimes. To watch, play, and discuss. In fact, its because of sports (softball specifically) that we met over 20 years ago. But there's one things we don't know... Can we define what makes something a sport? Thingswesaynow.com, IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

Today we discuss a deeply personal food debate that has been raging for decades. Can it be called "Macaroni and Cheese" if its not made with macaroni noodles? Prepare yourselves for the pasta powwow, the noodle knockdown, the macaroni meeting... its carb consideration time! Thingswesaynow.com, IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com 

We are back and talking all things Thanksgiving, and especially turkey! We talk about our first time hosting, our favorite cooking methods, when things all go wrong, and all the reasons we love a holiday dedicated to food and family. I hope you brought your stretchy pants! Thingswesaynow.com, IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

Where is the cut-off between “Late-at-Night” and “Early-in-the-Morning”? Is it a fixed point in time? Is it situationally dependent? Or individual based on schedule? We don’t have a solid answer, but we have plenty of opinions. Thingswesaynow.com, IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

We often reference our different yard and home decor styles, but today we have our first full Decor based episode. Join us as we share a few trends we think are old and outdated, and discuss options that should replace them. We don’t agree on everything, but who ever does!Bonus: If you want our opinions on your home decor, or on how to change up a room easily and on a budget, send us a picture of your room! We will take a look and just might use some submissions for a future Home Decor episode!Thingswesaynow.com, IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

Forget what a dictionary or encyclopedia has to say on the subject, today we talk about what we think the difference between being murdered and being assassinated is. Is it about politics or power, motive or planning? Come along with us on a hypothetical deep dive of differentiation.Thingswesaynow.com, IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

October is finally here and we are embracing the basicness inside us as we talk about all things Fall and Halloween. From Costumes, to flavors, to weather, and more. Autumn is finally here and it’s time to celebrate!Thingswesaynow.com, IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

In today's Irrelevant Opinion, we get opinionated on all things pizza. And we definitely get side tracked talking about all the delicious pizza we have had recently. Apologies in advance... this episode might make you hungry. Thingswesaynow.com, IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

Back from our short break, today we talk about how we approach food for both physical and mental health. Join us as we talk about our own food philosophy, how our thoughts on food have changed, and how we approach cooking for mind, body, and soul. Check out our new website! Thingswesaynow.com, IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

Bread is often a controversial food choice, but Chanda and Tori have a lot of opinions about it. Which part is the best? Which type to use for which meals? Making it yourself vs buying from a store? It’s all things carbs, gluten, and bread today! Do you have bread opinions? Share them with us!IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

They don’t see it as irrelevant, but some might… They met because of playing softball, and sports in general are a centerpiece of their individual lives and friendship. From sharing their love of baseball with others, to watching games as an activity among friends, today the girls talk about how baseball nourishes the soul. IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

After a fun-filled holiday weekend, here's a little peak behind the curtain as the girls release their first ever recording they did to test out their Pod Cast Equipment all those months ago... It was too good not to share.Chanda and Tori recount the details of a particularly alcohol filled night where they learned that they are, in fact, very 30-something. IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

Today, Tori and Chanda talk about a topic that is very important to both of them: Women’s Health. They share how they both were first introduced to the topic past just being a woman, and their own realizations along the journey. They also leave you with 3 important take-aways for becoming your own health advocate. IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

Chanda surprises Tori with a discussion topic she is sure will be a fun and fluffy discussion.IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

Today we give you our (often contradictory)  Fashion Opinions... The take away? As long as you feel happy and confident... You better work it!IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

Tori tests Chanda's wine trivia in a quiz that probably should have been multiple choice. Grab a glass and seen how your own wine knowledge stacks up!IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

Food, and our love for it, is a common theme on this podcast. Today we discuss the foods we not just dislike, but loathe! Some of them are common and understood sentiments, some are shared, and some might just tear our friendship apart! IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

After last week’s episode talking all things Trader Joe’s, we couldn’t get their amazing cheese selection out of our head! Today, Chanda has put together a wine and cheese pairing/tasting for Tori of their favorite TJ’s cheese and wine. Head to our Instagram for the full list of wines and cheeses to make you own pairing and taste along with us! IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

It’s our first ever Listener Inspired Irrelevant Opinion! He has strong opinions on the evolution of smart car technology, and wants to know our opinions on everything from cruise control to self driving cars.  Do we have experience with the newest technology? No, but that’s never stopped us from having opinions before! IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

In preparation for today’s episode, Chanda and Tori scoured the aisles of their local Trader Joe’s and made a list of their favorite and must have items! Now they talk about it all from cheese, to chips, to dog treats, and more!  Break out your own grocery list to take notes, or message us if we have missed one of your favs! Warning: hunger may ensue... IG: @things_we_say_now, Email: thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

Our spur of the moment Irrelevant Opinion today is inspired by something that brought up strong feelings during our last recording session. Today we talk about household pet peeves. Toilet paper, cutlery, countertops… every house is different! How do you keep track?

Another episode inspired by the random things Tori watches on the internet… Today we talk about how to pronounce different words. Do we agree on the words that can be pronounced multiple ways? Have we been pronouncing specific words incorrectly all along? Can Chanda figure out what word Tori is trying to get her to say? Join us for a fun episode and test your own word preferences and skills! Thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

Today, we talk about something you might have heard throughout our past episodes… The idea of the “Timestamp”. Let us tell you about how it came to be, and what it means to us! And if you guys want to add a timestamp for anything we say, feel free to email us or let us know in the comments!  Thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

One thing we know as women, is how important self care is! In this episode, Chanda and Tori talk about their busy weeks and about their favorite self care routines to give their minds, bodies, and spirits the boost we all need some times. Thingswesaynowpodcast@gmail.com

In today's Irrelevant Opinion we talk all thinks flying! Which seat is best? Back or front of the plane? Secret "hacks" to making the most out of your trip. Maybe we are missing vacationing... but since we are still it COVID Quarantine, right now it really doesn't matter. 

This week, Tori and Chanda dive into their preferences in the kitchen. Recipe stresses, favorite flavor profiles, and (of course) cheese! Join us as we scratch the surface of one of our favorite topics... FOOD!

We all know tomatoes are technically a fruit. But is cereal actually a soup? What defines a sandwich? And does any of it really matter? Chanda and Tori disagree a lot in this episode. Which side of this irrelevant debate do you fall on?

Grab your favorite drink and join us as Chanda tests Tori’s cocktail knowledge and shares some interesting facts on liquor, spirits, and mixed drinks. Did you do better than Tori on the quiz? What’s YOUR favorite cocktail? Do you know any interesting booze facts? Don’t forget you can always email us at ThingsWeSayNowPodcast@gmail.com!

Sock, sock, shoe, shoe? Sock, shoe, sock, shoe? Do you have strong feelings? You know we do! Let’s ring in the weekend with this week’s irrelevant opinion on some peoples’ favorite foot covering.

Interactive episode!! We are pretty confident in who we are as people, but can we put that into words? Today we try and see if this personality test can. And we will see if we agree with each other’s assessments of themselves along the way! Want to make it interactive? Pull up 16personalities.com and answer along with us and let us know who you are more similar to...or different from!

For Today's irrelevant opinion we talk book preferences! Do we read them? How? Which ones? There are even some suggestions of our favorite topics, books, and authors!

Join us for a light-hearted episode as we dive into the crazy world of Internet Advice! Today we respond to a variety of random, ridiculous, and sometimes concerning questions curated from the depths of Yahoo! Answers.

Join us on Friday's for our new bonus series: Irrelevant Opinions, strong feelings on trivial topics.On our first mini episode, we talk all things chips (tortilla, potato, and dips). As two girls who love food, we have a lot of feelings on the topic, but in the end... does it even matter?

We might be a little late on this episode, but join us as we try and look past all the serious, depressing, and political conversations about COVID-19 and share our experiences trying to make it through quarantine without drinking every bottle in the wine fridge.

Love it or hate it, Gen Y has been dubbed the "Millennials". So, are we tech savvy or entitled? Born in '83 or '94? On a solo mission to rule the world, too lazy to move out of our parents' house, or building a modern family? One thing seems clear - some of us cling to being unique and hate being boxed into a label and others have embraced the controversial name. What are our perspectives?... Grab a glass of wine with us and tune in.

Welcome to Things We Say Now! A podcast where two women in our 30's talk about the things that make us think and the things that make us drink. This mini episode we talk about who we are and why we started the podcast. We hope you come along for the journey! Feel free to reach out to us at ThingsWeSayNowPodcast@gmail.com.