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I like talking, pop culture and getting worked up over things that don't concern me. I like walking around the block and doing all three.

Walk Around the Block podcast


    • Dec 7, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Merry matchmaking

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 12:03


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're in for some classic holiday matchmaking. Show notes: Is the Holiday Season Really as Romantic as Hallmark Says? https://www.deseret.com/2023/12/23/23959025/holiday-romance/Just How Formulaic are Hallmark and Lifetime Holiday Movies? We (Over)analyzed 424 of Them: Story hereBonus link! Connecticut Welcomes First-Ever Christmas Movie Trail: Story here

    Let's (maybe) do the wave

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 12:26


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're feeling oh, so social. 

    Running the option

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 13:53


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're considering our options. Show notes: Can remote workers reverse brain drain? Story here 

    Defying the odds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 12:07


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're defying the odds! 

    Special delivery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 10:13


    Welcome to Walk Around the Block, where today we (and Ben) have a delivery! Show notes: Do You Have a Case of the 'September Scaries'? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/well/mind/end-of-summer-september-stress.htmlBen Affleck looks giddy as he gets fast food delivery: https://apple.news/AzxHPNUc_SJeAircXe3x0Aw

    Don't call it a comeback

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 14:54


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're catching up on the Olympics, book clubs, project deadlines aaaaand a Trader Joe's meet-cute! 

    Current events

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 10:49


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're talking solar eclipse and other current events. Show notes: 'Golden Bachelor' Couple to Divorce Three Months after Wedding: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/golden-bachelor-divorce-1235872921/Kathie Lee Gifford Jokes She'd Do the 'Golden Bachelorette': https://people.com/kathie-lee-gifford-jokes-shed-do-golden-bachelorette-with-younger-men-8620500O.J. Simpson and the Kardashians: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/11/style/oj-simpson-kardashians.html

    The (not so) great outdoors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 12:00


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're not prepared for the great outdoors.Show notes: Ridiculously Good Air Fryer Chicken Breast: https://pinchofyum.com/ridiculously-good-air-fryer-chicken-breast3 Generations Share Name, Birthday: https://www.mysuncoast.com/2024/03/27/3-generations-share-same-name-birthday-after-welcoming-baby-boy/'Cicada-geddon' insect invasion will be biggest bug emergence in centuries: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cicada-insect-broods-2024-biggest-in-centuries/

    Breaking for spring

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 12:14


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're breaking for spring. 

    Minimizing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 9:21


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're looking to minimize. Show notes:The Youths Have Spoken: Wallets are Uncool. Go Digital: Story here

    Shopping trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 14:27


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're doing all kinds of shopping! 

    Match game

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 12:29


    On this week's Walk Around the Block,  we're potentially making some matches.  Show notes: Where is my GUM?!? Episode 110: The missing pieceScouting out a writing spot: Episode 109:  What's newMy new favorite Post-It Notes: https://www.target.com/p/post-it-habit-mini-list-notes-4-34-x2-9-34-purple/-/A-83043104?

    Try (again) January

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 13:20


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're coming out of a deep freeze.Show notes: January's secret: It's the best month: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/09/style/januarys-secret-its-the-best-month.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Qk0.XjpK.JfKW4E2BeW0d&smid=url-share

    The missing piece

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 13:56


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're searching for a missing piece. Show notes:Is it True Love if They Won't Peel Your Orange? https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/30/style/orange-peel-theory.html

    What's new

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 11:25


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're trying something new. 

    Scary season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 13:23


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, it's the season for scary. Show notes: I need to correct myself! I said the SNL thing was during a bye week but it was actually a break because of a Thursday night game! Donna Kelce's chocolate chip cookie recipe: https://www.today.com/recipes/mama-kelce-best-chocolate-chip-cookies-recipe-t294480Talking about Season 25: Oprah Behind the Scenes: Episode 90: Procrastination station Oprah finds out Jennifer Hudson will be late! https://www.oprah.com/own-oprah-behind-the-scenes/oprah-reacts-to-jennifer-hudsons-delay-video

    Conspiracy theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 12:58


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're breaking down a conspiracy theory. Show notes:Carson Daly providing Taylor Swift-themed context to Chiefs-Jets game: https://twitter.com/awfulannouncing/status/1708640925017063718NFL pushed networks to air Taylor Swift concert film promos -- for free: https://nypost.com/2023/10/05/nfl-pushing-free-taylor-swift-promos-on-networks-amid-travis-kelce-romance/How Ryan Reynolds helped Jake from State Farm  sneak into the Kelce suite during an NFL game: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/ryan-reynolds-jake-from-state-farm-kelce-1235608224/Clip of Donna Kelce on the Today show: https://twitter.com/TODAYshow/status/1710273279569588314/Mama Kelce's Best Chocolate Chip Cookies (and full interview): https://www.today.com/recipes/mama-kelce-best-chocolate-chip-cookies-recipe-t294480

    Are you ready for it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 11:57


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, none of us can calm down -- especially not after a certain Google search. Show notes: Sunday Night Football promo feat. Taylor Swift: https://twitter.com/SNFonNBC/status/1707786485544476960

    Turf wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 13:37


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're just done with all of it!Show notes: Ginger Peanut Chicken with Coconut Rice (I use chicken breasts and ginger paste and usually skip the green onions/cilantro & it's fine!): https://pinchofyum.com/ginger-peanut-chicken-with-coconut-rice

    Home alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 12:49


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're getting things done around the house.Show notes: A really good SC Featured! https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/38218532

    A new era

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 15:41


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we are back on track with plenty of pop culture thoughts. Show notes:Super chef and celeb tracker Diane Morrisey: https://www.instagram.com/dianemorrisey/

    Is it too much to ask?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 15:53


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, I'm wondering if it's just too much to ask?Show notes: 'Never a reason to take off your socks': A Flight Attendant's 12 Etiquette Rules: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/travel/summer-travel-etiquette.htmlNo, you shouldn't recline your seat on planes. Here's why: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/2023/05/26/can-i-recline-my-seat-on-a-plane/70253628007/

    Wild times

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 17:38


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, it's a little wild out there. Show notes: Rat Horror Stories the New NYC Rat Czar Needs to Hear: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/nyregion/new-york-city-rats.htmlAnd the rat horror story discussion: Episode 100: Oh rats!A scream heard by no one: Episode 80: Bounce backA surprise in my wreath: Episode 32: For the Birds The nest in my car (and other stories): Episode 77: Summer homes

    Oh rats!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 12:36


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're following up on a few things. Show notes: Netflix is Ending Its DVD Rentals: https://apnews.com/article/netflix-dvd-rentals-red-envelopes-closing-ab088c5816570b8fa3a1d727f9ba1908Netflix statement: https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-dvd-the-final-season Rat Horror Stories the New NYC Rat Czar Needs to Hear: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/nyregion/new-york-city-rats.html

    Thumbing through my tabs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 15:11


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're just clicking around.  Show notes: Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake: https://pinchofyum.com/cinnamon-sugar-apple-cakeChocolate Depression Cake Review: https://www.thekitchn.com/chocolate-depression-cake-review-23436748?Cilantro Orange Chicken with Rice and Beans: https://pinchofyum.com/cilantro-orange-chicken-with-rice-and-beans7 Publix Hacks That Make it the Elite Grocery Store: https://www.southernliving.com/publix-shopping-hacks-7197777?Because of You - 98 Degrees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=4gAsPT-vgeMN 'Sync Member JC Chasez Reveals He's a Full-Blown Silver Fox: https://www.today.com/style/style/jc-chasez-silver-fox-gray-hair-nsync-rcna42430What's the Best Emoji to Tell Your Coworker You Hate Them? https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/17/style/emoji-coworker-slack.html

    Get in line

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 12:18


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, there will not be any cutting the line. Show notes:Same Ole Line Dudes: http://www.sameolelinedudes.com/

    March madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 13:51


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're getting back on track.Show notes: Fans in a frenzy after discovering Blockbuster website is live: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/03/24/blockbuster-video-comeback-dreams-website-live/11535087002/

    Raising my roof

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 11:10


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, it's a little stormy.  

    On the sideline

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 10:17


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we've been spending some time on the sideline.  

    Countdown to kickoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 12:09


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're counting down to the Super Bowl.Show notes: Jason, Travis Kelce first brothers to face off in Super Bowl: https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/01/30/jason-travis-kelce-first-brothers-opponents-super-bowl-historyJason Kelce's wife has a game plan in case she gives birth during Super Bowl 57: https://www.eonline.com/news/1364515/jason-kelce-s-pregnant-wife-has-a-game-plan-just-in-case-she-gives-birth-during-super-bowl-2023Everything Rihanna's done since her last public performance: https://www.billboard.com/lists/rihanna-timeline-what-shes-done-since-last-public-performance/september-2020-savage-x-fenty-show-vol-2/The 7 Most Popular Super Bowl Foods: https://www.bhg.com/news/popular-superbowl-foodChick Fil A's newest sandwich has no chicken in it: https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/09/business/chick-fil-a-cauliflower-sandwich/index.htmlOreo's newest filling is ... no Oreo: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2023/01/24/oreo-cookies-new-flavor/11112437002/Cookies and Cream Marshmallow Bars: https://cookiesandcups.com/cookies-cream-marshmallow-bars/

    Out for a walk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 12:12


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're literally ... going on a walk around the block. 

    Social life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 14:49


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're gonna get social.  Show notes: 30 Days of Yoga: https://do.yogawithadriene.com/center The 7-Day Happiness Challenge: Read article summaries here

    New year, new-ish me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 12:47


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, it's a new year and a new me ... sort of.Show notes: My fascination with Oprah Behind the Scenes: Episode 90: Procrastination Station 

    Procrastination station

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 18:15


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're putting off everything we can. Show notes: Season 25: Oprah Behind the Scenes (Jennifer Hudson's late arrival): https://www.oprah.com/own-oprah-behind-the-scenes/jennifer-hudson-arrives-at-harpo-videoThe 24 Best Hallmark Christmas movies, ranked: https://variety.com/lists/best-hallmark-christmas-movies-ranked/the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-2008/Breaking down this year's new Hallmark movies: Episode 84: A very Hallmark holidayUnpacking the Psychology of Gift-Giving: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/18/style/holiday-best-gift-stress.html

    Holiday rally mode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 16:24


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're in holiday rally mode. Show notes: Breaking down this year's Hallmark movies: Episode 84: A very Hallmark holidayThe movie we watched: Haul Out the HollyUtah Film Commission tweet: hereLet's Revisit Taylor Swift and Harry Styles' Iconic Central Park Date (links out to other stories too): https://www.eonline.com/news/1356598/taylor-swift-and-harry-styles-went-on-their-iconic-central-park-date-10-years-ago-inspiring-these-songsWanted: NYC rat overlord with 'killer instinct.' Will pay $170K: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/02/nyregion/nyc-rat-control-job.html

    Tide, Turkey and Tupperware

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 14:37


    On this week's Walk Around the Block,  we're anxiously preparing for Thanksgiving. Show notes: The Tide & hot water recipe: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGkYYoyhhjz/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=TikTok hack for cleaning the bathroom mirror: Article hereMy Family Had a Side Dish-Only Thanksgiving, And it Was Awesome: https://www.thekitchn.com/my-family-had-a-side-dish-only-thanksgiving-and-it-was-awesome-213021?Why Do We Have Turkey on Thanksgiving? https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/24/why-do-we-eat-turkey-on-thanksgiving-the-news-with-shepard-smith.htmlWant to Be the Best Guest at Thanksgiving Dinner? Bring These 3 Things: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/what-to-bring-to-thanksgiving-dinner/

    Fun times

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 14:39


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're full of all kinds of fun. Show notes: Making Use of the Extra Hour When 'Falling Back': https://gretchenrubin.com/articles/making-use-of-the-extra-hour-when-falling-back/What If You Suddenly Won $2 Billion? https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/10/style/tiktok-powerball-lottery-advice-.html'Sexiest Man Alive' Chris Evans dating actress Alba Baptista: https://people.com/movies/chris-evans-dating-alba-baptista-source-exclusive/Oprah asks 'What is Fun?': https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cj-ka4DPW44/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    Halloween treats and time tricks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 16:35


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're falling back into a Halloween recap. Show notes: Daylight Saving Time is Ending. Here's How to Adjust to the Dark: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/daylight-saving-time-is-ending/

    Sugar rush and a paintbrush

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 17:10


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we've got one big thing after another. Show notes:The beginning of the candy chute: Episode 10: Boos and Halloween plansHalloween candy debates: Episode 83: Candy prizesGinger Peanut Chicken with Coconut Rice (I just use chicken breasts and pre-grated ginger from the store): https://pinchofyum.com/ginger-peanut-chicken-with-coconut-rice

    A very Hallmark holiday

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 18:09


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're getting into the holiday spirit a little early.Show notes:Talking about little acts of kindness: Episode 81: Feel Good FridayThe Unexpected Power of Random Acts of Kindness: Link to storyHallmark's Countdown to Christmas lineup: https://variety.com/lists/hallmark-countdown-to-christmas-lineup-2022-schedule/

    Candy prizes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 15:25


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we've got a little bit of a sugar rush. Show notes: Halloween candy: Controversial opinions from Reviewed staff: Read here

    Trend spotting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 14:32


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're jumping on some trends. Show notes: What Halloween candy are you based on your zodiac sign: https://nypost.com/article/what-halloween-candy-are-you-based-on-your-zodiac-sign/amp/Kristin Ess claw clip: Google or find hereGoody Forever black hair elastics: Google or find hereButter boards are spreading around TikTok: Read NY Times article hereTexas Roadhouse releases cinnamon butter-inspired candle: https://www.wlky.com/article/texas-roadhouse-cinnamon-butter-candle-honey-food/41302132#Pre-order the candle: here! 

    Feel Good Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 23:02


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, it's Feel Good Friday! Show notes:The Unexpected Power of Random Acts of Kindness: Link to storyWhen people find rats (and other things) in their cars: Episode 77: Summer homes

    Bounce back

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 11:35


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're here for the bounce back. Show notes: Low-effort, no-motivation meals: Episode 78: Getting byTrader Joe's Pollo Asado: https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/pollo-asado-autentico-081293Classic treat using Golden Grahams: https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/golden-grahams-smores/Kellogg's wants you to add water to its new cereal: https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/08/business-food/kelloggs-new-cereal/index.htmlRats in cars and other horror stories: Episode 77: Summer homes

    "Effortless" style

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 11:56


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're trying to keep things effortless. Show notes: My rules for a good playlist: Episode 70: Quit Playing Games with My Playlist

    Getting by

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 12:54


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're just trying to get by.  Show notes:Exhausted Adults are Sharing Low-Effort Meals They Swear By: https://www.buzzfeed.com/pernellquilon/easy-depression-meals-burnoutChicken nuggets (I said Simply Bare, they're Just Bare!!): https://www.justbarechicken.com/products/lightly-breaded-chicken-breast-chunks/Avocado Egg Salad (I usually don't bother with the herbs): https://pinchofyum.com/the-best-avocado-egg-saladMy smoothie of choice (recipe in notes): Episode 23: Snow Week

    Summer homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 13:26


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're really just diving back into things.Show notes:Why So Many Cars Have Rats in Them Now: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/03/nyregion/new-york-rats-cars.htmlBreaking down the bat article: Episode 4: Quick Hits and WildlifeAnd the bat article itself: What to Do if a Bat Gets in Your House

    Rewind and review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 11:47


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we're rewinding and reviewing. Show notes: Why are they called the dog days of summer? https://www.farmersalmanac.com/why-are-they-called-dog-days-of-summer-21705Mexican street corn chowder at Panera! https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/menu/products/mexican-street-corn-chowder.htmlA little (lime) Bubly: Episode 67: Surprise, SurpriseThe battle for the dog park: Episode 72: Ruffled feathersThe great hair stylist debate: Episode 74: Highlights and lowlightsGetting stung and an island in Maine: Episode 75: It's wild out there

    It's wild out there

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 11:18


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, things are starting to get a little wild. Show notes: The last time I got stung: Episode 5: Wildlife sequel and my fake HGTV showThe story about the killdeer: Episode 72: Ruffled feathersA rustic private island in Maine is on the market: https://news.yahoo.com/rustic-private-island-maine-market-141500239.htmlMore about the island: https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/private-island-duck-ledges-island-maine/

    Highlights and lowlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 14:06


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, I'm worried about running out of things to say. 

    Something's missing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 11:32


    On this week's Walk Around the Block, I'm wondering what I'm missing. Show notes: Mango Whip Freeze from Taco Bell: https://www.tacobell.com/food/drinks/mango-whip-freeze

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