You Could Do Better with Annie and Shelby

In which we return to our every-tenth-episode format and field Twenty Questions from our listeners, in the process learning about Annie's top secret alias, Shelby's sleeping place "stage right," and the best advice Annie ever received.

Another timely reminder that while improvement is a noble pursuit, perfection is unobtainable, boring, and an illusion. (originally featured as the CREATE segment in Episode 2)

A timely reminder at this holiday season that “nothing compares to YOU!” (originally featured as the CREATE segment in Episode 5)

In which we exchange our checklists for life maps (8:51), conclude our 5-part series on the Languages of Love (this week: physical touch; 13:04), and interview the vivacious Carole Taylor about fighting Chuck Norris, pretending to jump out of planes, scenic artistry, and all the other things you’d never expect her to do (22:06).

In which we reflect on a California beach where trash became treasure, continue our 5-part series on the Languages of Love (up this week: gifts!), and interview Danielle Stern about her remarkable ability to create opportunities for herself and others.

In which we challenge our limits by "stress testing" our lives, continue our 5-part series on the Languages of Love (up this week: quality time), and interview a remarkable couple, Jason and Adrianne Stewart, whose adopted daughter was born in the Philippines without arms or legs but full of love and joy.

In which we gamify your daily grind, continue our 5-part series on the Languages of Love (this week: acts of service), and learn about dialogue from one of its exemplars, Jacob Hess.

In which we make today the greatest day we have ever lived, begin a 5-part series on the Languages of Love (first up: words of affirmation), and interview MoveOn.org and Living Room Conversations founder Joan Blades.

In which we welcome Spring by cultivating the "gardens" of our lives, break down which #relationshipgoals are worth it, and conclude our interview with corporate-lackey-turned-independent-filmmaker Jack Diamond.

In which we extol the virtues of boredom, use better communication to get to the point, and begin our interview with one of Shelby's "10 people you can count on," the versatile and insightful Jack Diamond.

In which we get inspired by our listeners, make like French chefs practicing mise en place, discuss how physically working together forges better relationships, and interview the inspiring, energetic cancer survivor, Lori Rees.

In which we re-frame pesky goals to avoid discouragement, get that elusive "second chance to make a first impression," and interview accountant-by-day/ultramarathon-runner-by-day-and-night-and-the-next-day Bryan Brady.

In which we celebrate our 10th episode by introducing a new every-tenth-episode format and fielding Twenty Questions from our listeners and each other, in the process learning about the best skill Shelby doesn’t list on his resume and Annie’s critical flaw of trying to touch her new friends’ hair too soon.

In which we tally your votes from the Great TV Debate, learn about 10 People You Can Count On, give the young people out there our best dating advice, hear about how Shelby broke out of the "Friend Zone," and interview Dena Brady about her Misguided Crusaders.

​In which we celebrate 4th grade spelling bee winners, learn 6 concrete ways to set better goals, argue about whether watching Stranger Things without your partner is a form of betrayal, and learn how radio personality Meredith from 94.1 KODJ overcame the odds to land her dream job.

In which we review listener email, look backward in order to spring forward, discuss how to apologize effectively, and interview the Ferrin Family about our Vansion-inspired RV trip.

In which we croon about the holidays, give our fan club a nickname, diagnose ourselves with the Dilution Delusion, explore ways to make decisions as a couple, and interview the inspiring Trevor Johnson.

In which we talk about the greatest gifts you can give another person, discuss the interplay between needing and giving, hear about Annie getting stuck in a window, and conclude our interview with Abe and Terresa Shreve from inside The Vansion.

In which we read listener mail, dream, discuss "seeing" people, and begin a two-part interview with Abraham & Terresa Shreve on location inside The Vansion.

In which we encourage you to get rid of stuff you don't need, discuss how couples who play together stay together, hear about the amazing Harmon's Cheese Man, and interview theatrical production manager Krista Davies.

In which we reflect on the beauty of imperfection, discuss how to "get over it," and interview the adorable, young entrepreneurs behind Drew & Hal's Bakery.

In which we launch the podcast, ask what you are all about, discuss giving and accepting offerings of love, and interview elementary school teacher and inspiring human being Tyson Price.