Episodes

EP 285 AN ELEPHANT, A DOBERMAN, THE OLYMPICS, EXERCISE AND DIRTY SODA
Plus a bonus Valentine-ish recipe from Ottolenghi London!
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12 February, 2026
EP 284 BEST AND WORST DRINKS FROM DAMP JANUARY
Plus “The Lobster Lady” and Costco Chicken, Josh and Karen and a prayer from Mary Oliver – join me!
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05 February, 2026
EP 283 IS IT YOU OR IS IT YOUR PARENTS?
Plus: Testing your aging, a new billionaire in Arkansas and mysterious tunneling microbes! Join me to discuss!
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29 January, 2026
EP 282 ON AIRPLANE UNIFORMS, WAKEUP TIMES, JOBS IN THE FUTURE AND SOBER DATING!
Join me for leveling up and looking forward!
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22 January, 2026
EP 281 ON DAMP JANUARY, GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS, NEIMAN MARCUS CHICKEN AND MORE!
Join me to learn a little something, daydream and make fun of ourselves!
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15 January, 2026
EP 280 A HELLO AND NEW YEAR GREETINGS AND THE POPE PEEP
Captivating headlines from my time off including a terrific story about The Pope Peep…yes, the candy…..take a listen!
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08 January, 2026
EP 279 FOUR HEADLINES, ONE OF WHICH IS A CHRISTMAS STORY
Christmas movies, holiday spending, leaving an event with four easy words and a simply terrific story!
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18 December, 2025
EP 278 TWO HEADLINES AND ONE NEW DINNER RECIPE
Survival tips for a long, dark winter, checking out a town by house sales and my thoughts on the new Alison Roman cookbook!
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11 December, 2025
EP 277 THREE HEADLINES AND A VERY PROBING HOLIDAY RE-HASH
Dog soulmates, frigid weather, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and tons of opinions about the holiday!
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04 December, 2025
EP 276 FIVE HEADLINES AND ONE GREAT DRINK!
Moss, decision making, being calm-ish, communal dining, the real history of Thanksgiving and my Makers Mark Sour Spritz!
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27 November, 2025
EP 275 FOUR HEADLINES ONE CORRECTION AND A CALL TO RE-ENCHANT YOUR LIFE
Let’s talk about giving up your iPhone for days, Decluttering, Naked Doritos, the Mar-a-Lago Face and finding Enchantment!
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20 November, 2025
EP 274 A POLL QUESTION, 2 ½ HEADLINES AND A MICRO OBSESSION:
Holiday decorations, popular names, Korean skin care and whether it’s uncool to have a boyfriend – join me!
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13 November, 2025
EP 273 THREE HEADLINES, ONE STORY AND A MUNDANE RECOMMENDATION:
What do 6-7, TV trays and the Edmund Fitzgerald have in common? Listen and find out!
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06 November, 2025
EP 272 THREE HEADLINES, ONE STORY AND SOME UNSOLICITED ADVICE:
Let’s talk about real words that sound fake, Halloween candy, how to find happiness and doing the thing!
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30 October, 2025
EP 271 ONE STORY, THREE HEADLINES AND A LIE
This one starts with lost drivers licenses, internet outages, airport delays and national parks and ends with that lie – join me!
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23 October, 2025
EP 270 FOUR HEADLINES AND ONE RECIPE
Let’s talk about antidepressants, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Meghan Markle and trends from Food & Wine and an egg roll in a bowl!
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16 October, 2025
EP 269 FOUR HEADLINES, TWO STORIES & A POEM
Let’s talk about that AI actress, happy countries, manufacturing sharpies…..and sex!
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09 October, 2025
EP 268 LEGACY, LUXURY AND LOWDOWN
Meet the incomparable Missy Dietz of Boyds and enjoy stories and secrets from her decades in fashion!
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02 October, 2025
EP 267 THREE STORIES AND FIVE HEADLINES
Let’s talk about a screaming toddler, a tough workout, fashion influencing, a bear attack, a king, a football star, a lesson on falling leaves and wor
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25 September, 2025
EP 266 WHITE AFTER LABOR DAY & FALL FASHION RULES THAT DON’T MATTER
Join me to talk white jeans and my new work uniform. Our new radio studio has raised the fashion bar!
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18 September, 2025
EP 265 FOOD STORY TWENTY-FOUR
Articles about food and eating are always the most read and circulated – let’s run through the food news headlines!
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11 September, 2025
EP 264 CHEERS TO CHOICES WITH BOOZELESS BEVERAGES & UNDILUTED EXPERIENCES
Meet Robin Cummiskey of Wallace Dry Goods and let’s talk about special social drinking without alcohol!
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04 September, 2025
EP 263 BIG DECISIONS AHEAD FOR TC AFTER DARK!
Join me as I contemplate a total change in approach OR a possible new mini-series!
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21 August, 2025
EP 262 A SEVENTH CONVERSATION WITH MYSELF
Questions on cars and cooking and indulgences and mornings and workwear and so much more – join me!
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14 August, 2025
EP 261 LITTLE JOYS, BIG IMPACT!
What small things do you notice or do throughout the week that gives you a joyful pause? Join me to discuss!
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07 August, 2025
EP 260 NEXT STOP: NEW STUDIO!
Last episode from the old studio! Michael Smerconish chastises me about moving mugs and talks about the changes!
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31 July, 2025
EP 259 COME WITH ME TO STONE HARBOR BOOT CAMP!
Meet Stone Harbor Boot Camp Founder Nick Elisano and hear about his wildly popular workout!
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24 July, 2025
EP 258 BLOTTER BANTER – READING BETWEEN THE CRIMES
Do you ever read the police logs in your community? Let’s see what we can find!
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17 July, 2025
EP 257 SURF LIFE AND HOWLER MONKEYS: A POSTCARD FROM COSTA RICA
I’m just back from visiting Costa Rica for the first time…let’s talk!
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10 July, 2025
EP 256 STARS, STRIPES & STORIES: A 4TH OF JULY SPECIAL
Join me for an historic, patriotic and poetic look at this week’s holiday!
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03 July, 2025
EP 255 FOOD STORY TWENTY-THREE
New cookbooks, new recipes, new cocktails….and a tribute to Chef Anne Burrell!
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26 June, 2025
EP 254 HOW TO HAVE A NOT-SO-TERRIBLE DAY TODAY
Join me for a series of simple musings about how to have a better day – TODAY!
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19 June, 2025
EP 253 VOICE AND VERSE: FOURTEENTH POETRY READ ALOUD
Reading poetry aloud brings me such joy! Come taste the words with me!
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12 June, 2025
EP 252 ChatGPT WROTE THIS EPISODE (SERIOUSLY)
Even the title….tune in to hear my reaction to some fabulous AI scripts!