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Julie and Jed chat about playful living. Sometimes they have a guest. Sometimes they don’t. Listen. Play. Enjoy.

Jed and Julie


    • Mar 12, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 126 EPISODES

    Ivy Insights

    The We Are Playful podcast is an absolute gem in the world of podcasts. It is truly a bright spot in my week, bringing me joy, inspiration, and a playful mindset. Julie and Jed have an incredible ability to make me smile and giggle with their light-hearted banter and infectious positivity. Each episode lifts my mood and leaves me feeling inspired to live a more playful life.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the authenticity that Julie and Jed bring to every episode. Their genuine passion for play shines through in each conversation, making it easy to connect with their message. They are real people, flaws and all, which makes their insights even more relatable and applicable to everyday life. Additionally, their knowledge as educators is evident in the valuable lessons they impart on their listeners.

    Another standout aspect of The We Are Playful podcast is the chemistry between Julie and Jed. Their friendship is apparent as they engage in witty banter that never fails to put a smile on my face. Their dynamic keeps the episodes light, relaxed, and enjoyable to listen to. It feels like sitting down with friends and having a conversation about something we all love - play.

    While it may be difficult to find any faults with this podcast, one small drawback could be that there are only new episodes released once a week. As someone who enjoys listening every day, I sometimes find myself longing for more content from Julie and Jed. However, this minor inconvenience is easily remedied by revisiting older episodes or engaging with them on other platforms.

    In conclusion, The We Are Playful podcast is an absolute delight. In their own charming and charismatic way, Julie and Jed remind us of the importance of play in our lives as adults. Through their authentic storytelling, insightful conversations, and contagious passion for all things playful, they have created a podcast that truly uplifts its listeners. I highly recommend giving it a listen - you won't be disappointed!



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    Latest episodes from We Are Playful

    The One With Artistic Progressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 15:10


    Composers. Artists. Julie. Jed. Are you creating as part of your playful journey? Give us a listen to find out what we're making lately. 

    The One With Xenophobia and a Jiggly Belly

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 15:05


    Don't make fun of the way we talk. If you do we gonna bless your heart so hard. Give us a listen, y'all. 

    The One Where Julie Was a Chaplain

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 15:16


    A hot mess of conversations in this episode. Jimmy pops in,  Jadyn stops by, and we are bouncing off the walls like rubber balls. Give us a listen, y'all. 

    The One With A Play Con Run Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 15:09


    Two weeks from now we will be hosting the 2nd We Are Playful Conference. Y'all should come! Give us a listen to find out why. Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-are-playful-conference-tickets-771670034847

    The One With Flying Apple Chutney

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 15:09


    IDEAcon was so fun and Julie has a fun evening planned with her youngest. Why this title then? Give us a listen to find out why. 

    The One With 3 PoPos and An Ambulance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 15:11


    We never expected to be adjacent to a “happening” as we recorded, but here we are. Give us a listen, y'all. 

    The One When Julie Withheld Her Chicken

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 15:20


    What an episode, y'all. Give us a listen to find out why. Also, did you know we are hosting a Play Conference on March 16, 2024 in Downtown Spartanburg? Join us! Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-are-playful-conference-tickets-771670034847

    The One With A Neapolitan Surprise

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 15:20


    We recorded this on Valentine's Day and one of our favorite baristas brought us a yummy surprise. Find out what! Give us a listen, y'all. 

    The One With A Cinematic Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 15:07


    What's your top three favorite movies? This was our lunch conversation while eating at Monsoon Noodle House. We'd love know your answers. Give us a listen y'all. 

    The One With Playful Cities

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 15:08


    Our friend, Natalia Rosario, former city planner for Spartanburg. Was home for a quick visit. We met for coffee and decided to record a podcast while having our warm beverage. Give us a listen, y'all. 

    The One With Amazon Sursies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 15:14


    Julie shares an Amazon shopping spree and Jed bought some Disney shoulder pets. Give us a listen, y'all. 

    The One With A Pigeon and a Rat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 15:09


    Reunited after a few weeks of travel, we discuss the pigeons and rats along with a few serendipitous moments. Give us a listen, y'all. 

    The One Where It's Been A Whole Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 15:21


    111 EpisodesOver 12,000 dowloadsCountless laughs and gigglesGive us a listen, y'all,  as we celebrate our podcast one year anniversary! 

    The One With Toboggans and Spankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 15:16


    Did you ever get a gift that you just didn't like? How'd you handle it? Let us know after you listen. :)

    The One Where the Washing Machine Was an Alarm Clock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 15:23


    Two guests popped in, play personalities finally have an acronym, and the washing machine is smart. Or… is it? Give us a listen y'all.

    The One With Medium Hoodies and Sleeping

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 15:20


    What are reading? Got any light recommendations? How do you fall asleep? We need to know things. Give us a listen, yall. 

    The One Where We Dream of Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 15:23


    This rainy day has us dreaming of traveling.  Where yall wanna go this year?

    The One Without A Habit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 15:17


    Do habits help you meet your goals or mindsets? Are they the same? Give us a listen, y'all. 

    The One With A Third Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 15:27


    Home. Work. Those are two spaces in our lives. What's your third space? Give us a listen and maybe we will help you figure it out. 

    The One Where We Missed Y'all

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 15:14


    Our holiday break is over. We're back and we missed you. Give us a welcome back listen, y'all. 

    The One Where We Wish You A Merry Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 15:21


    A very merry Christmas to yall. We hope the day is filled with fun and family. If it's not, that's ok too. We wish you cozy and comfy. Give us a listen, y'all. 

    The One Where Season 5 Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 15:41


    How can it be that we are now in Season 5? It's kind of fun to think about a whole year of playful chats and coffee. Give us a listen, y'all. 

    Season 4, Episode 25: The One With A Lot of Nothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 15:07


    Season 4 comes to a close in this episode. We reflect a bit on the past and think forward to the playful future. Give us a listen, y'all. 

    Season 4, Episode 24: The One With Light In The Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 15:19


    Sometimes the episodes aren't all giggly and silly. This one might feel a bit heavier, but as we all know the playful life is a journey of ups and downs, light and dark. Give us a listen y'all. 

    Season 4, Episode 23: The One Where Julie Chases A Squirrel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 15:20


    We are both squirrelly squirrel chasers. This episode proves it. Give us a listen y'all. 

    Season 4, Episode 22: The One Where We Unpack The Last Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 15:18


    We needed a bit more time to talk about the last show. We'd love to connect with you about authenticity. Give us a listen y'all. 

    Season 4, Episode 21: The One With Dylan, The Screamer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 15:04


    This may be our most informative episode ever. Give us a listen y'all! 

    Season 4, Episode 20: The One With Porta Potties On Main Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 15:07


    Help us spread the word of our work, and wonder with us about these porta potties. Give us a listen yall. 

    Season 4, Episode 19: The One With The Over Priced Ugly

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 15:34


    Thanksgiving has come and gone, and the holiday season is upon us.. In this episode we discuss gift giving, Jed cries,  and Julie debriefs on a… recent gift. Lol. Give us a listen y'all. 

    Season 4, Episode 18: The One Where We Are Thankful

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 19:06


    The birds revisited, but most we celebrated our gratefulness with a playful twist. This is an extended version, so give yourself at least 19 mins. Give us a listen y'all. 

    Season 4, Episode 17: The One Where Julie Broke the Law & Jed Had A Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 15:12


    This episode is something else y'all. We're in a brand new place and Julie decided to feed pigeons in the middle of an indoor train station. It caused Jed embarrassment and he was swarmed by the rats with wings. Give us a listen, y'all. 

    Season 4, Episode 16: The One With Sharon and a Cephalopod

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 15:13


    It was our dear friend Sharon's birthday. We treated her to lunch and a podcast. Give us a listen, y'all. 

    Season 4, Episode 15: The One With Ten Virgins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 15:29


    How in the world did we get this title? I really cannot explain it here. Just give us a listen. 

    Season 4: The One Where We Played Cards At Daycare

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 15:08


    What card games do you play with your family? Who taught you how to play? This is just one little snippet of today's discussion. Give us a listen, y'all. 

    Season 4, Episode 13: The One With Student Visitor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 15:21


    Lovely episode from outside our favorite coffee shop. One of Julie's students walked by and brought us joy. Give us a listen y'all. 

    Season 4, Episode 12: The One With Awkwardness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 15:03


    Why was it awkward? We have no idea, but it was. Listen to find out more.

    Season 4, Episode 11: The One Where We Therapize Ourselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 15:08


    Sometimes talking it out with yourself is the best solution to any problem. Give us a listen y'all. 

    Season 4, Episode 10: The One With Nasal Drip

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 15:07


    Sometimes your nose just drips. Give us a listen y'all. 

    Season 4, Episode 9: The One With Black Cats and Happy Mail

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 15:08


    Julie got so many compliments on the sweater she had on the day we recorded this. Check out her social media pages and see if you can find it. Give us a listen y'all. 

    Season 4, Episode 8: The One With TaTas And Bad Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 15:18


    Julie had a tata party and that led to Jed talking about bad dreams.

    Season 4, Episode 7: The One With Falling Nuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 15:16


    Where are the nuts falling? Give us a listen to find out!

    Season 4, Episode 6: The One A New Book, A Secret, and A Stuffed Beaver

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 15:05


    So much in this one episode that we couldn't really decide how to name it. Give us a listen y'all! 

    Season 4, Episode 5: The One Where Jed Was Sweet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 15:06


    Julie said I was being sweet. We had to document it. Also, it's banned book week so we unpack all the insanity of late. Give us a listen, y'all. 

    Season 4, Episode 4: The One With Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 15:08


    Last week we lost a dear friend. We remember him in this episode as we sit at our outside table at Little River Coffee Bar. 

    Season 4, Episode 3: The One Behind Jed's Blinds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 15:10


    Have you looked at your window sills lately? Maybe you should. Give us a listen to find out why. 

    Season 4, Episode 2: The One With A Walk ARTside

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 15:01


    Join us for our debrief of class and a bit of talk about DMs. Give us a listen, y'all. 

    Season 4, Episode 1: The One We Recorded Three Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 15:12


    The title says it all! Welcome to Season 4.  :) 

    Season 3, Episode 32: The One Where We Talk About Jimmy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 15:22


    Jimmy is our friend. It was his birthday. Luke makes an appearance. We debriefed on Mom Jeans. Who's your favorite Sesame Street character? If this doesn't sum up how we do a podcast, I don't know what does. Give us a listen, y'all. It's the last episode of season 3!!!

    Season 3, Episode 31: The One Where We Lost 9 Minutes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 15:14


    We recorded for 9 whole minutes then it suddenly vanished from the phone. Weird. Nothing like a redo to get more playful. Give us a listen. 

    Season 3, Episode 30: The One With Peter H. Reynolds and the Bunny

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 15:27


    Celebrating International Dot Day at The Blue Bunny in Dedham, Massachusettes is magical! Even more so when NY Times Best Selling Author, Peter H. Reynold's joins us for a spontaneous podcast live from the shop! Give us a listen y'all!

    Season 3, Episode 29: The One With Friends on the Streets of Boston

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 15:18


    Such a great episode as we recorded on the streets of Boston surrounded by friends! Give us a listen y'all. 

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