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But we DO know what each state would bring to the birthday party (Wisconsin: cheese, obviously), what America should grow out of (being "assholes to other countries"), and exactly what kind of person America is at the world party (the fun divorced dad with candy and fireworks, obviously).

Kelly and Don break down the America 250 semiquincentennial — the ball drops, the tall ships, the mascot named George — and try to figure out what this country is actually about at 250 years old. Is it a midlife crisis? A birthday bash? Both?

From Ben Franklin's reluctant constitution consent to the "tuff vs. enough" American exports debate, this is Two Awesome People decoding America's 250th the only way they know how — with questions, laughs, and a whole lot of "wait, really?"

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👉 We're Kelly and Don — two people decoding today's biggest cultural trends together. We don't have all the answers, but we're figuring it out alongside you.

Chapters: 

0:00 — Welcome to the America Episode
0:45 — Semi-Quincentennial Confusion
1:25 — What Would Every State Bring?
1:55 — John Adams & Thomas Jefferson’s Wild July 4th
4:40 — How America Is Celebrating 250
6:00 — Sail 250 & Tall Ships
7:20 — America 250 Mascot Talk
9:20 — What America Means to Us
11:35 — Top Quintessentially American Things
14:00 — Benjamin Franklin: “Good Enough”
15:10 — Kelly’s Historical Speed Round
16:20 — America’s National Midlife Crisis
18:10 — What America Should Grow Out Of
20:00 — American Exports: Tuff or Enough
21:05 — Gettysburg Address & Unfinished Work
22:15 — America at the World Party
23:35 — Is America 250 Worth Celebrating?
25:40 — Give It Time: “Niche”
27:20 — Recommendations: Hacks & The Tonys
28:40 — Happy Birthday, America

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In Episode 66 of Two Awesome People, Kelly is convinced soccer is a snoozefest (only two goals?!), and Don is armed with data to challenge everything she thinks she knows. Together they break down why soccer captivates 3.5 BILLION fans worldwide — while American fans still can't quite commit.

From the World Cup 2026 album featuring Shakira, Jelly Roll & IShowSpeed, to the first-ever halftime show in World Cup history, to the story of how the World Cup trophy was STOLEN and found by a dog named Pickles — this episode has everything. 

Plus: the three host nation mascots (Maple the Moose 🍁, Zeiu the Jaguar 🐆, and Clutch the Bald Eagle 🦅), Kelly's theory on why Americans physically cannot do "fancy footwork," and a heated soccer terminology quizfeaturing tiki-taka, clean sheets, and parking the bus.

We also make our World Cup 2026 predictions, debate whether America will FINALLY care this time, and share what ChatGPT had to say about it (it's not optimistic 😅).

And — it's our one-year podcast anniversary! 🎉 Thank you for being part of this community.

Chapters

0:00 — Cold Open: Is Soccer Really Boring?
1:14 — What's on the Clock: The 2026 FIFA World Cup Breakdown
2:35 — Why Soccer Rules the World (3.5 Billion Fans!)
3:47 — National Pride vs. Universal Love of the Game
4:58 — Decode This: Soccer Lingo 101 (Ted Lasso Edition 🎬)
7:11 — America's Problem: Can You Name ONE Famous US Soccer Star?
10:15 — Why Is It Called "Soccer"? The Etymology Debate
11:56 — The US Men's Team: A 40-Year Drought & Why It Matters
14:22 — Kelly's Theory: The Real Reason Americans Find Soccer Boring
18:25 — Fun Facts: Halftime Show, Mascots & the Stolen Trophy 🐶
22:53 — World Cup 2026 Predictions + Soccer Terminology Quiz
26:13 — Will America Actually Care in 2026?
28:13 — One Last Thing: 1-Year Anniversary + Recs

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This week, Kelly uses ChatGPT and Claude for the first time. Don uses AI all the time. Kelly has never used it once. So naturally, her first question is about how to nicely ask a neighbor to move their giant car.

We compare ChatGPT vs. Claude, ask if cereal is soup, find out which leg should go into pants first, talk about AI hallucinations, and debate whether you should say please and thank you to a chatbot.

But things also get a little real: should people use AI for medical questions? Relationship advice? Love letters? And at what point does a helpful tool start replacing your own opinions, instincts, and personality?

The final verdict: AI can be useful, but don’t use a machine to replace your personality.

Subscribe for more middle-aged takes on pop culture, tech, marriage, parenting, and whatever weird thing we’re trying to understand this week.

Chapters: 

00:00 Kelly Tries AI for the First Time
02:17 Kelly’s First ChatGPT Question
03:12 ChatGPT vs. Claude
06:07 Is AI the New Google?
07:03 Asking AI Dumb Questions
12:15 AI Hallucinations and Data Centers
15:14 AI Invents New Words
17:14 Should You Treat AI Like a Person?
20:48 When ChatGPT Gives Relationship Advice
25:53 ChatGPT or Be a Functioning Adult?
27:20 The Verdict: Is AI Good?
30:41 Give It Time: Tarps Off
32:16 Anniversary Recommendation

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Michael Jackson was a huge part of Don’s childhood. Kelly? Not so much.

In this episode of Two Awesome People, we debate Michael Jackson, the new movie, nostalgia, parenting, and the uncomfortable question of whether you can separate the artist from the person.

We get into:

• Kelly admits she is a total catastrophizer
• why Don still sees Michael Jackson as a once-in-a-generation performer
• why Kelly changes the channel when his music comes on
• what we tell our kids about famous but morally complicated people
• competitive jigsaw puzzling
• Don’s buttered toast cookies

This one gets messy, funny, dark, and very real.

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📌 Chapters: 

00:00 The long game on Michael Jackson
00:18 Don grew up with Michael Jackson
01:01 Kelly discovers she’s a catastrophizer
03:37 Why Michael Jackson still matters
05:39 Kelly’s first memory of Michael Jackson
06:02 Don’s circus story and MJ childhood nostalgia
07:31 The Super Bowl halftime show changed everything
08:30 Kelly only knew Michael Jackson through controversy
09:06 Do you keep the song on or change the channel?
10:36 Parenting and what we tell our kids
11:26 “Awesome dancer” vs “awesome person”
12:31 Kelly’s catastrophizing meets Michael Jackson
13:02 Will the movie do well?
14:20 Would you want this kind of fame for your kids?
18:00 Recommendation time
18:11 Competitive jigsaw puzzling is real
24:12 Don’s buttered toast cookies
26:46 Our Friday night plan

Two Awesome People is a weekly podcast-style show hosted by Kelly and Don, exploring trending topics, personality debates, and the weird stuff the internet keeps finding.

🍪 Buttered toast cookies Recipe:

Toast Flakes:

3 slices toasted sourdough bread

1Tbl unsalted butter

Wet

3 1/2 T unsalted, cubed, cold butter

6 T unsalted butter, browned

1 tsp white miso paste (optional)

3/4 C. sugar

1/4 C. brown sugar

1 egg & 1 yolk

1tsp vanilla

Dry

2 C. all purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 C raspberry jam to swirl into the dough

1 C. White Chocolate Chips/Chunks (optional)

Pulse toasted and butter bread in food processor. Set aside 2/3 of the Toast Flakes for the dough and 1/3 to coat the outside of cookies before baking.

Brown the butter is a small saucepan and then remove from heat and cool for 30 minutes

• Mix the cubed butter with cooled browned butter, miso paste, sugar, and brown sugar.  Mix until creamy.
• Mix in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.  
• Add dry ingredients into wet mixture.  Do not overmix
• Fold in 1/2 the toast flakes you set aside earlier
• Marble in the jam (don’t mix in)
• Portion the dough into 1/2 C. balls, roll each dough ball in the remaining toast flake.

Place cookies onto a parchment lined tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 30 hour

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and bake for 10-12 minutes.  You should have visible browning.  Allow to cool on the tray for 5-10 minutes.

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This week on Two Awesome People: we got news about an animatronic Olaf taking a nosedive at Disneyland Paris, kimchi doing something wild for your gut health, and the most intense office chair race you've never heard of. Then we get into it — the top unintentional insults couples throw at each other (yes, "you look tired" makes the list), and we quiz each other on whether common phrases are kind, rude, or secretly brutal.

Spoiler: Don says "you look tired" within the first 30 seconds. Classic.

Timestamps:

0:00 — Don immediately proves Kelly's point
0:36 — News: Olaf dies at Disneyland Paris
1:08 — Kimchi vs. nanoplastics
1:44 — Office chair racing in Japan 🏆
2:24 — Top 10 unintentional insults in marriage
29:16 — The Quiz: Kind, Rude, or Secretly Brutal?
31:25 — Wrap-up

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💬 Which phrase on our list has your partner said to YOU? Drop it below.

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The Manosphere is targeting young boys — and we have thoughts. 😤

In this episode of Two Awesome People, Kelly and Don cover the weirdest corners of the internet and pop culture this week: Italy’s espresso machine celebration at the World Baseball Classic, the newest emojis and how they’ll absolutely be misused, therians and furry-adjacent internet culture, the bizarre origin of “get your goat,” the 90-second anger rule, and a surprisingly real conversation about the manosphere and raising boys in a very online world.

Also: preschool stories, opera car salesmen, poison oak in unfortunate places, and Don once again struggling with names.

In this episode:

• St. Patrick’s Day parenting pranks
• Italy’s espresso machine baseball celebration
• The weirdest new emojis
• What a Therian is
• The difference between furries and therians
• “Get Your Goat” explained
• The 90-second rule for anger
• The Manosphere and boys online
• Preschool teacher stories
• Don butchering names again

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🔔 New episodes every Tuesday! 

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Chapters
0:00 St. Patrick’s Day in your 40s
0:24 Italy’s espresso machine baseball celebration
1:12 The weird new emojis
4:36 What is a therian?
10:36 Opera-singing car salesman
12:05 “Get your goat” explained
13:24 The 90-second anger rule
17:32 The manosphere explained
26:00 Preschool stories with Kelly
28:06 Don apologizes for pronouncing names badly
29:23 Wrap up

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In this episode:

• the bizarre rise of dusking
• why people in Amsterdam are apparently staring at trees
• Oscars talk, predictions, and why they’re even called the Oscars
• the red carpet origin story
• Sinners, Train Dreams, and Kelly’s awards opinions
• the weird internet theory that Jim Carrey is fake
• what city boy actually means
• the Washington licensing line that gave accent instead of Spanish
• Kelly’s new preschool-teacher era
• boy dinner and boy kibble
• Harry Styles vs. 90s boy bands
• and the work phrase that absolutely broke both of us:
  “It’s like taking your pants off to fart.”

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Chapters

0:00 Weirdest analogy ever
0:56 What is “dusking”?
2:42 The new wellness trend of 2026
4:04 Staring at trees in Amsterdam
6:16 Would teenagers ever go dusking?
7:31 Oscar talk begins
7:59 Why are they called the Oscars?
9:13 Oscars predictions and Conan hosting
10:28 Best Picture and actor picks
13:26 Who has won the most Oscars ever?
14:44 Explaining Michael Jackson to a 10-year-old
16:10 Oscar quiz chaos
18:30 Kearney Cerny tacos
19:20 Press 2 for Spanish… but not really
21:08 Jim Carrey conspiracy theory
22:25 Kelly’s new job
24:00 Boy dinner and boy kibble
26:12 Harry Styles vs 90s boy bands
27:55 Back to the best analogy ever
30:26 Wrap-up

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This episode starts with an IKEA orangutan sponsorship (as one does), then spirals into a religious holiday “explosion” featuring Holi, Lent, and Ramadan… with bonus mispronunciations we definitely regret.

Then we hit the real chaos:

• Kelly updates the world on Punch the Monkey (and the IKEA Jungleskog orangutan shortage)
• Kelly returns to work while Don thrives as a house husband
• And we descend into the rise of prediction markets (aka “gambling but make it finance”)
• Finally: why loot boxes and online games feel like a gateway into gambling for kids

Chapters below 👇
Like, subscribe, and tell us what you’d give up for Lent (besides this podcast).

Chapters / Timestamps 

00:00 Orangutans from IKEA (sponsor?)
00:45 Tea vs coffee = old lady lifestyle
01:00 The “religious explosion”: Holi + Lent + Ramadan
02:15 Kelly’s Lent flex: gave up chocolate
03:30 What people give up for Lent (overthinking, procrastination, etc.)
05:20 Baths are disgusting (Kramer ruined everything)
06:45 Ramadan explained (Don’s Middle East shoot story)
08:20 Punch the Monkey update + IKEA Jungleskog sells out
11:30 IKEA furniture: falls apart, but emotional support animals slap
12:00 Don becomes a house husband
13:30 “We’re gambling away groceries” (prediction markets)
16:25 Scream 7 betting + the Rotten Tomatoes line
18:40 Survivor 50 + Mike White + spoiler culture war
22:15 Daylight Savings stress (tournament incoming)
27:30 Loot boxes + kids + gambling pipeline
30:00 Guardrails parenting + bread exit

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Episode 51 is a full-spectrum ride: Kelly introduces the most savage group chat term we’ve heard in a while — “finger princess” — and Don immediately wants to weaponize it. Then we get into soft living, the zombie internet (AI bots socializing??), Olympics wrap-up takes, and one of the weirdest mushroom stories ever: people seeing tiny elf-like figures marching under doors if the mushroom isn’t cooked enough.

In this episode:

• What a finger princess is (and why it’s a friendship red flag)
• “Soft living” vs hustle culture (and whether it’s just… being set in your ways)
• The zombie internet: AI talking to AI (paperclip therapy vibes)
• Olympics thoughts: pressure vs joy + curling fatigue
• The mushroom story that causes tiny people hallucinations for 1–3 days 😳
• Punchkin the monkey + the stuffed orangutan that stole our hearts
• Toy Story 5 + “slap or stop” chaos

👇 Comment:
Have you ever dealt with a finger princess in a group chat?

Chapters

00:00 Tiny people under doors + “don’t eat mushrooms”
00:12 Welcome + “middle-aged perspective and everything”
00:39 Term of the week: Finger Princess
01:02 What it means + group chat red flag
02:13 Outsourcing emotional labor / entitlement
03:17 Olympics wrap + pressure vs joy
04:42 Alysa Liu comeback + joy to watch
06:08 NBC pressure + interview pressure
06:47 Curling fatigue + Olympic goodbye
08:29 Slap or Stop: House Burping
09:09 Slap or Stop: workout video debate
10:00 Black History Month + Hidden Valley Ranch TikTok trend
11:55 Mr. Clean retires
12:21 Zombie Internet (AI bots talking to AI)
16:05 “I love psychedelic mushrooms” (scene set)
16:38 Tiny elf hallucinations mushroom story (Yunnan, China)
20:51 Slap or Stop: Toy Story 5 (June 2026)
22:03 Mountain climber trial + elements rant
23:23 Punchkin the monkey + stuffed orangutan
25:23 Term: Soft Living
27:16 Kelly’s iPhone “soft living” origin story
28:35 Finger princess clapbacks + Google vs ChatGPT
30:20 Olympics goodbye + “Winter Olympics are stoner Olympics”
31:17 Bye

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This week we break down Olympic drama, viral desserts, the self-proclaimed “Quad God,” and whether it’s finally time to cancel Amazon Prime.

In this episode:
• The Norwegian biathlete who confessed cheating during his medal moment
• The rise (and heartbreak) of the “Quad God” in figure skating
• Olympic desserts going viral (Nutella pump??)
• Curling, real estate agents, and why Olympians have day jobs
• The Ukrainian helmet controversy
• Snoop Dogg being effortlessly cool (again)
• And… are we brave enough to unsubscribe from Amazon Prime?

Plus — we hit our 50th episode milestone 🎉 and reflect on why only 9% of podcasts make it this far.

If you love pop culture, Olympic chaos, and middle-aged takes that swing between deep and ridiculous… welcome.

⏱ CHAPTERS 

00:00 Sponsored by “Eating Crow”
01:00 Sick Day + Olympic Couch Marathon
02:00 Spider Noir & Nicolas Cage
03:00 NBA All-Star Confession
05:00 ACE Hardware Sells Pie?!
07:00 Olympic Desserts Go Viral (Nutella Pump)
09:30 Norwegian Biathlete Cheating Scandal
14:00 The Rise of the “Quad God”
16:30 Quad God Doesn’t Win Gold
18:00 Curling, Realtors & Olympic Reality
20:30 Ukrainian Helmet Controversy
23:20 Snoop Dogg at the Olympics
24:30 50th Episode Reflection
29:00 Should We Cancel Amazon Prime?
34:00 Why We Keep Doing This Podcast

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This week, Don wonders where his testosterone went (and whether goat weed from Amazon can save him), while Kelly keeps things grounded with logic, humor, and a healthy dose of skepticism. 

From midlife energy dips and aging bodies to “soft no’s,” Valentine’s Day nostalgia, and the surprisingly intense world of competitive dog shows—this episode is a full tour of what it actually feels like to be in your 40s.

We also cover:

• Westminster Dog Show
• Low testosterone vs. just being tired
• Supplements, stigma, and midlife motivation
• Why everyone forgets if they shampooed
• The art of the “soft no”
• Valentine’s Day pressure (and candy hacks)
• Parenting teens while aging simultaneously
• Why dog shows are older than the World Series

Funny, honest, and a little too relatable—this one’s for anyone wondering if they’re broken… or just middle-aged.

👇 Subscribe for weekly conversations about aging, parenting, relationships, pop culture, and figuring it out as you go.

⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 – Today’s show is sponsored by testosterone
01:15 – Kelly goes back to school at 43
02:05 – McDonald’s caviar & questionable food innovation
03:06 – Catherine O’Hara & iconic character actors
04:07 – Naked red carpets & cold celebrities
05:15 – Minute Maid frozen concentrate is dead
06:22 – Westminster Dog Show: prestige, no prize
09:03 – Hairless dogs & judging perfection
10:37 – Aging, memory loss & shower confusion
11:46 – Feeling “blah” in your 40s
12:36 – Testosterone: injections, creams & stigma
14:11 – Goat weed, Amazon fixes & placebo energy
16:12 – GLP-1s, medicine & modern stigma
17:40 – Is it testosterone or depression?
19:46 – “Soft no” vs. “hard no” explained
22:40 – Saying no without guilt
23:13 – Valentine’s Day & getting engaged
27:09 – Candy addiction & aging romance
30:24 – Childhood Valentines & phone anxiety
32:19 – Happy Valentine’s Day

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If you’re in your 40s wondering whether you need testosterone, a nap, or just less responsibility—this podcast is for you.

👉 Like, subscribe, and share with another awesome person who’s aging beautifully (and forgetfully).

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We kick off with Tap Back: Week in Review (aka “slap or stomp”): a Netflix live free-climb, a viral “Japanese cheesecake,” the Hollywood Sign stunt discourse, AI Guy Fieri, and actual medical progress worth celebrating.

Then we get into:

• Intentional amateurism + why “good enough” might be the 2026 motto
• Pillow fort rules (how long is too long?)
• Old school chores (and whether piano can be used as currency)
• Gen Z ghosting jobs: rebellion, irresponsibility, or both?
• Our documentary phase: when does documentary stop documenting and start promoting?
• And a Super Bowl vs Olympics mini-game — because both are this week

👇 Comment: What are you slapping and stomping this week?

⏱ Chapters / Timestamps 

00:00 – Intro: Amateurs, Middle Age & Sports Energy
00:21 – New Segment: Tap Back (Slap or Stomp)
01:18 – Skyscraper Live (Netflix Free-Climb)
02:28 – Viral Japanese “Cheesecake”
02:59 – Hollywood Sign Lingerie Stunt
03:36 – AI Guy Fieri (Just… a Guy)
04:35 – Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough (Slap!)
05:35 – Pillow Forts: How Long Is Too Long?
07:28 – Intentional Amateurism Explained
12:33 – “Good Enough” Parenting & Perfectionism
17:13 – Documentary Phase: Real Docs vs PR
22:34 – Old School Chores & Parenting Trades
24:39 – Gen Z Ghosting Jobs
27:47 – Super Bowl vs Olympics: Pick a Side
33:26 – Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

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Today’s episode  covers everything from forgotten math skills to one of the darkest apps on the internet.

Don and Kelly talk about:

• Studying for the HSPT with your kid and realizing how hard math actually is
• A real app called “Are You Dead?” that lets people send proof of life
• What loneliness looks like in modern life
• Kelly gets hassled on the internet. Why YouTube clips get misunderstood out of context
• The Brooklyn Beckham story: Canceling family members — when it’s healthy and when it’s not
• Don is annoyed with Kelly. Why being annoyed with your spouse is actually normal
• Grammy confusion, getting older, and realizing your old when you don’t know anyone in the New Artists Category.

It’s funny, uncomfortable, honest, and very middle-aged — in the best way.

⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 – Sponsored by math (and lonely people)
01:10 – Happy National Bubble Wrap Day
01:30 – Studying for the HSPT & forgetting all math
03:10 – The “Are You Dead?” app explained
04:55 – Loneliness, living alone & proof of life
07:15 – Being misunderstood on YouTube
08:30 – Nervous laughter, context & internet outrage
10:50 – Canceling family members (Brooklyn Beckham)
12:50 – When cutting family off is healthy (and when it’s not)
15:45 – Generational trauma & changing the cycle
16:15 – Being annoyed with your spouse is normal
18:45 – “Just get high” as relationship advice
21:20 – Spending too much time together
22:30 – A terrible joke to reset the mood
22:50 – Grammys talk & feeling officially old
24:15 – Best New Artist: how many do we recognize?
26:35 – Award season, Super Bowl & Kelly explains football
27:30 – Wrap up

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Today we get into:

• The rise of “grandma hobbies” (a.k.a. analog activities) as people try to escape doomscrolling — with searches for “analog hobbies” spiking fast lately. 
• TikTok’s “Great Meme Reset of 2026” and why 2016 is allegedly the “golden era” again. 
• How Olympians think about success/failure… plus the eternal truth: don’t bring heavy topics to bed (Kelly disagrees).
• A group of Buddhist monks walking 2,300 miles from Texas to Washington, DC on a Walk for Peace — and the very real accident they endured along the way. 
• The Stanford Medicine research that suggests aging doesn’t happen smoothly — it can hit in big molecular “bursts” in the mid-40s and again around 60. 
• And yes… we end with Autistic Barbie and the complicated line between inclusion and corporate “good business.” 

If you’re in your 40s, tired, doomscrolling, nostalgic, or just here for the banter: you’re our people.

Chapters

00:00 – “Sponsored by moms” + middle age is gross
00:40 – Grandma hobbies / analog activities (doomscroll escape) 
02:45 – Needlepoint vs crocheting (we do NOT know things)
03:20 – DVDs are not analog, they’re just annoying
04:10 – Driving slow: the new grandpa sport
05:15 – Ken Burns loud + closed captions debate
07:35 – The “Great Meme Reset of 2026” explained 
10:35 – What “meme” actually means (Dawkins 1976)
14:20 – Olympians: success, failure, resilience, and sleep
15:45 – Don’s rule: no heavy topics before bed
19:30 – Hard left turn: Buddhist monks peace walk (Texas → DC) 
22:35 – Crash + monk’s amputation (sobering moment) 
23:45 – “Aging cliff” + why two beers now hurts 
26:35 – Autistic Barbie: inclusion vs marketing 
29:00 – Wrap

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1. Business in your 40s (spoiler: you’re not late — you’re right on time). Research suggests the average age of successful entrepreneurs is in the early-to-mid 40s, and older founders can have a real advantage. 
2. Toxic mom groups + being excluded — why it hits so hard (and why your brain treats social rejection a lot like physical pain). 
3. Don reads the wildly chaotic classic “Two Dead Boys” poem (dad folklore at its finest), and Kelly tries to recover.
4. Group chat etiquette (a.k.a. Don Irish-goodbyes every text thread)
5. And we close with Would You Rather: Animal Edition… featuring a “ladybug knees” fact we absolutely did not fact-check

If you’ve ever felt too old, left out, overwhelmed by group chats, or just need a laugh—this one’s for you.

✅ Chapters 

00:00 – Intro: “Two awesome people… better than one?”
00:20 – Business in your 40s: you’re not late
01:00 – “Average successful entrepreneur is 42” convo 
03:05 – Toxic mom groups: what’s really going on
04:55 – Exclusion hurts (and why it hits deep)
06:40 – Social pain vs physical pain (brain science) 
12:40 – The ultimate line: “I’ll let you all catch up, bye.”
13:55 – Storytime with Don: “Two Dead Boys” begins
17:20 – Raising kids into good adults (soft skills & empathy)
22:15 – “Let’s have a conversation…” (kid mind games)
23:55 – Don’s group chat escape plan (Irish goodbye energy)
28:40 – Would you rather: snake vs eel, pig vs donkey, etc.
29:55 – Ladybug “knee blood” fact + wrap

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We talk why decisions get harder as you get older (health insurance counts 😅), what people resolved back in 2000 BC, why “approach goals” beat “avoidance goals,” and how we’re starting 2026: Kelly wants a job, Don wants to relax, and we’re trying to make Two Awesome People… even awesomer.

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🧭 CHAPTERS

00:00 Knock knock: Two Awesome People who?
00:10 Please don’t leave 😅 / Season 2 welcome
00:29 Teen & tween life + middle age weirdness
01:15 The red sweater (birthday vs Christmas gift debate)
01:48 “Do I look ridiculous?” (mustache + sweater = danger)
02:36 Gift etiquette: grin, wear it, exchange it?
03:10 Kelly’s indecision + the “sold out” confession
04:03 Do decisions get harder as you get older?
04:23 Health insurance = highest stakes decision
05:04 New Year’s resolutions (2026 back it up??)
05:22 The history of resolutions (2000 BC → 1947)
08:06 Resolutions around the world (BBC facts)
09:00 Kelly’s resolution: get a job (to make money)
10:34 Don’s resolution: relax about work
11:10 Confidence, career, and making money balance
12:50 Why resolutions matter (Forbes list)
15:05 Should kids do resolutions? (the 3-paragraph plan)
16:15 The kids’ secret goals (baseball-only)
17:05 People keep saying we’re AI on YouTube 🤖
20:46 “Thanks Poland” study + quitting by week 2
22:00 Step Brothers “WORLDWIDE” + favorite movies
23:17 Movie rec: Train Dreams (prepare to be sad)
24:22 Avoidance vs approach goals (+25% success)
25:17 Season 2 kickoff + outro

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Ho ho ho, awesome people! In this holiday episode we unpack the very real condition of holly jolly exhausted (Kelly’s official diagnosis). Then we bounce through birthday feelings, whether it’s easier to bond with babies vs. preteens/teens, and Don hits Kelly with the top trending Christmas songs… which are somehow both hilarious and mildly alarming.

And yes—then we take a sharp left into Don’s burgeoning love for Timothée Chalamet, including the internet rumor that he might secretly be a masked rapper (because of course).

This is our last episode of 2025—we’re taking a little break and will be back around mid-January. Try your best to get by without us. 😉

✅ Chapters

0:00 – Ho ho ho + what is “holly jolly exhausted”?
0:30 – Don’s birthday + birthday party opinions
4:45 – Don’s “birthday trauma” origin story (kindergarten party)
6:13 – The “birthday girl” sash at a kid’s game (Kelly judges hard)
7:09 – Holly jolly tiredness: “I’m fine, everything’s fine”
9:20 – Holiday mental load + the infamous “to-do list” debate
13:19 – Top trending Christmas songs (brace yourself)
17:08 – Favorite holiday food: mulled wine vs fudge
17:55 – Babies vs teens: which phase hits harder?
21:00 – Don’s deep dive: Timothée Chalamet obsession
22:29 – Is “EZD kid” secretly Timothée? (the theory)
27:49 – We’re taking a break + last episode of 2025 goodbye

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• Oxford’s Word of the Year: “rage bait” – and how their clips accidentally trigger Gen Z 💀
• Being called “old” on the internet (and why they kinda don’t mind)
• Christmas tree time: overpriced lots, antlers on the car, pizza, sap, and traditions gone wild 🎄
• Freelance life stress: feast-or-famine, sad violins, and picking your “preferred stress”
• How to teach kids to react to bad gifts without being little monsters 🎁
• The legendary drunk raccoon that broke into a liquor store and passed out in the bathroom 🦝🍾
• Raccoons slowly becoming urban pets of the future??
• Top 3 Christmas movies (Elf vs. Home Alone vs. Christmas Vacation showdown) 🎬
• Google’s top searches of 2025, DeepSeek, and feeling 20 years behind everything
• A rant about the U.S. Transportation Department telling people to “dress with respect” when flying… and why Don & Kelly vote: full loungewear as protest 🛫

Hit play for cozy chaos, real talk, and a very strong opinion about sweatpants on planes.

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What’s YOUR top Christmas movie?
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CHAPTERS
0:00 – Cold Open: Tree Time, Antlers & Being Overwhelmed
2:00 – Freelance Life: Feast, Famine & The Sad Violin 🎻
4:05 – Oxford Word of the Year: “Rage Bait”
6:10 – “You Guys Are So Old”: Getting Roasted Online
8:05 – Goblin Mode & Being 20 Years Behind Trends
10:00 – Christmas Tree Rituals & Overpriced Traditions 🎄
12:20 – Teaching Kids How to React to Bad Gifts 🎁
16:10 – Honest vs Polite: Should Kids Fake It for Grandma?
18:45 – Hangover Raccoon: Broke Into a Liquor Store 🦝🍾
21:05 – Are Raccoons Slowly Becoming Pets of the Future?
23:00 – Top 3 Christmas Movies: Elf, Home Alone & Christmas Vacation
27:05 – Google’s Top Searches of 2025 & Feeling Old Again
29:00 – DeepSeek: China’s ChatGPT & Don’s Explainer
31:00 – Liquid Glass iPhones, Addiction & Gray Scale Hacks 📱
33:00 – Holiday Travel & “Dress with Respect” Airline Rant ✈️
36:00 – Wear Loungewear as Protest & Closing Holiday Wishes

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We talk:
🦃 Thanksgiving leftovers (how long is TOO long?)
🌮 Taco Bell regrets
🎄 Transitioning into full Christmas mode
🎅 Using Santa to get kids to behave
📚 Why Gen Z doesn’t read (and why men avoid fiction)
😐 Grey rocking: the ultimate tactic for holiday party conversations
😴 A surprisingly effective sleep trick

• Jack White, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, and whether baseball needs halftime shows.

It’s a chaotic little holiday hug. Jump in.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS (Based on Your Transcript)

00:00 — Cold Open: Post-Thanksgiving energy
00:14 — Taco Bell as Thanksgiving Round Two 😅
01:20 — Leftovers: How long is too long?
01:35 — Our chaotic Thanksgiving: wrestling, pool, chaos
02:20 — Onward to Christmas!
03:00 — Why Nate is EXTRA into holidays right now
03:46 — Grandparents, family time & traditions
04:28 — Topic transitions (Don struggles, Kelly slays)
04:45 — Jack White + Eminem Halftime Show breakdown
06:00 — Should baseball add halftime shows?
07:10 — Snoop Dogg saturation crisis 😆
07:16 — The Christmas party debate: to host or not to host?
08:43 — Pros & cons of throwing a huge party
09:42 — “What pants should I wear?” + decision fatigue
10:25 — Grey rocking explained (and why it works)
12:14 — Don’s misunderstanding of “grey rocking” 🤣
13:15 — Using Santa to make kids behave
14:11 — Nate calls out Santa logic 😂
15:05 — NORAD tracking Santa & the magic of the season
15:53 — Gen Z doesn’t read…?
16:26 — Kids reading on screens now
17:22 — Audiobooks vs actually reading
17:38 — Reading to your kids & building connection
18:26 — Publishing industry + book culture
19:00 — Kelly returns a duplicate book
20:02 — Fiction vs non-fiction for men
21:30 — Why men avoid fiction (stats + debate)
22:46 — The state of Gen Z (cashless, reading-less cavepeople 😂)
23:40 — “Let’s turn the page on that topic”
23:56 — Don’s sleep trick
25:14 — Kelly turns it into chaos (titties, boobies, etc.)
26:32 — Does this trick even work on Kelly?
27:17 — Final wrap-up
27:43 — Outro: Follow us everywhere!

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They also get into:

• Hosting vs house-hopping with divorced families
• Why they hate the kids’ table
• Thanksgiving expectations in your 40s
• Champagne punch, mulled wine, and middle-aged holiday energy
• A truly unhinged tradition called “Spank the Turkey” 😂

If you’re into honest, slightly chaotic holiday talk with millennial parents who overthink everything (but still love it), this one’s for you.

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⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps

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• 00:00 – Cold open: “Turkey Talk with Don & Kelly”
• 01:02 – Thanksgiving week & being “thankful” on cue
• 02:32 – Favorite Thanksgiving food: pie vs stuffing (aka soggy bread)
• 03:35 – Heinz “Leftover Gravy” is… a thing
• 04:48 – Thanksgiving is just an excuse for leftovers
• 05:29 – Deep fried turkey, turducken & turkey experiments
• 06:31 – Black Friday, Switch 2 & all the “extra” sale days
• 07:15 – Target + Starbucks collab: Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate
• 08:54 – Stores inside stores & cozy/cursed drinks
• 09:41 – Macy’s Parade & Kelly’s tradition of complaining
• 10:33 – Football, “T Hanks-giving” & Tom Hanks movies
• 11:45 – New balloons & how old Don really is
• 12:51 – Don’s favorite tradition: “Spank the Turkey” 😂
• 14:25 – Hosting Thanksgiving & switching families each year
• 15:36 – Staying home with kids vs house-hopping
• 16:35 – What they’re really excited for: champagne punch
• 18:06 – Batch cocktails & mulled wine problems
• 18:56 – Thanksgiving stress & trying new recipes once a year
• 20:55 – Does Don’s sweater make him look like a turkey?
• 21:46 – Surprise dishes & calling out family who don’t help
• 22:29 – Why they’re anti kids’ table
• 23:31 – What can you talk about at the table? (Politics? 😬)
• 24:10 – Kelly bans “what are you thankful for” circles
• 24:46 – Kids going to grandparents & a tiny break for parents
• 25:13 – Lowering hosting expectations & being less perfection-y
• 25:59 – Making the 13-year-old chop onions (and cry)
• 26:40 – Wrapping up: Happy early Thanksgiving & Turkey Talk sign-off

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• Savannah Bananas blowing up like the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball
• Wedding rings: symbolism vs. reality (and Don’s ring-in-the-paint story)
• Parenting a 13-year-old “bro” and teaching respect vs. “glazing”
• The viral Louvre “Fedora Man” (aka fedora aura)
• Feeling overwhelmed, the gov’t shutdown vibe, and midlife perspective
• Mariah Carey defrosting
• Penny “is it gone?” chat and why Gen Z “hates cash”

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Chapters

00:00 Cold open: “thigh apology,” politics & comments
01:13 What’s on our minds + holiday energy
02:02 Kids’ tastes, “this is fire,” and storm talk
02:51 Mariah Carey is officially defrosted 🎄
03:54 Savannah Bananas rise + MLB-level trick ball
05:28 Why it works (and when it gets repetitive)
06:39 Wedding rings: do they matter?
08:30 Symbols vs. reality, losing rings, silicone bands
10:08 “Wedding sweatband” bit & 16 years in
10:50 Parenting a 13-year-old ‘bro’ & respect
11:55 Cussing boundaries vs. grandparents
12:50 Tone policing, glazing ≠ respect
13:46 Fedora Man at the Louvre (viral suit + aura)
15:27 Identified! (and he’s 15) — fedora aura 🔥
16:56 Brain foam vs. doom; gov’t shutdown feelings
18:55 Is cash cringe? Penny talk & Gen Z cashless
20:07 Midlife heaviness, clocks & perspective
22:58 Enjoying the now + small delights
24:00 Mariah again, better week, communicating on-mic
25:03 Final riffs & sign-off

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Chapters

00:00 – Cold open & “two awesome people” 🫶
00:35 – How are you really? “I’m fine” culture
01:07 – New to social media at 40 (TikTok, YouTube, IG)
02:03 – Freedom of speech… and comments (the mustache hate)
02:47 – Job hunt after years at home: online apps & AI filters
03:46 – ATS hacks, buzzwords & white-ink myths
05:01 – Self-worth, middle age, and the funk
05:48 – Baja Blast pie at Taco Bell 🤯
06:54 – Kids in the bed: what age is “too old”?
07:22 – Unicorns are scary (and other dream logic)
08:03 – Don’s “too much thigh” apology 😂
09:05 – Everything’s changing at once (and that’s okay)
10:19 – Overwhelmed box: politics, economy, high-school apps
11:20 – Community check-in: how are you doing?
12:00 – Money, contracts, capitalism (quick riff)
12:42 – Dodgers thoughts & what to watch now
13:24 – GBBO finals: our pick to win 🍰
14:42 – We applied to The Amazing Race 🎒
15:21 – Casting realities & being “too normal”
16:01 – The “frumpy” convo: honesty in marriage & style
19:24 – Slippery slope vs. lifting each other up
20:00 – The Beaver Moon (history + supermoon) 🌕
21:53 – Starbucks bear cup trend (beavers & bears!)
23:02 – Hope we brightened your day (baggy clothes are comfy)
23:34 – Not a pep talk—just checking in
24:34 – Weekly ritual? Check-ins + pie + bear cup ☕️
25:05 – What we watched this week (Netflix thoughts)
26:12 – Wrap: you’re the champs—see you next week

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Don & Kelly debate the multi-hyphenate hustle, “craft-maxing,” and how to guide kids toward college apps (hello Star vs Spike). We detour into wild candy trends (Dubai chocolate, freeze-dried Skittles, chocolate cotton candy?!), muse about AI/robots and jobs, relationship boundaries (can you hang with an opposite-sex friend?), and close with

Things We Loved: Bo Burnham: Make Happy and that jaw-dropping Louvre robbery story.

If you’re a parent, creator, or recovering specialist, this one hits.

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Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 – Cold open: “Opinions are like…”
00:14 – Welcome to Two Awesome People
00:33 – Multi-hyphenate mania & hustle culture
01:24 – Thesis time: Well-rounded vs. deeply specialized
03:38 – Kids & early specialization (Tiger Woods debate)
05:00 – Don’s conundrum: interesting vs. successful
05:56 – “Craft-maxing,” “dialed in,” and surgeons
07:56 – Rocket-to-Mars specialist or curious generalist?
08:10 – Grind stories: editing till 2 a.m.
08:31 – The Star Approach (specialize in related spikes)
09:14 – Taylor Swift ≠ butt doctor (comic detour)
10:12 – Party test: can specialists talk beyond one lane?
11:18 – Gig economy realities & many income streams
13:10 – Robots & AI: are surgeons next?
15:30 – Filmmaking, AI shifts, and adapting
15:44 – Tap Into a Question: dating opposite-sex friends
18:31 – Next on Tap (culture trend segment)
18:56 – What is Dubai chocolate?
19:31 – Freeze-dried candy craze
20:37 – Pitch: chocolate cotton candy (!?)
21:44 – Parenting to college: Star vs Spike for apps
22:26 – What colleges actually look for (no scatter!)
23:11 – Let kids be kids (not mini pros)
24:10 – ChatGPT: fascinating… until it’s boring
24:35 – Q2: White House renovation hot take
27:16 – Tap Out: Things We Loved
27:33 – Bo Burnham: Make Happy still slaps
28:08 – The Louvre robbery story
29:05 – Wrap: find your “pointy middle”

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👔 Part 1 — Teen Interview Tips (Without Losing Your Mind)
Teens today have to interview for everything: high-school programs, first jobs, even clubs. But how do you teach your kid to show confidence instead of chaos? K&D share their favorite coaching tricks — “be authentic, not perfect,” “stand confident, not stiff,” and “don’t coach in the car!” — plus the importance of storytelling over robotic answers.

🔥 Pop-Culture Break: The Group Seven Phenomenon
Kelly explains the viral “Group 7” TikTok trend that turned one random video into an exclusive club for cool kids. Don tries to decode it. Together, they connect how fleeting online fame mirrors teen pressure to “perform” in interviews instead of being themselves.

💼 Part 2 — Women Reentering the Workforce
Kelly opens up about the weird mix of confidence, guilt, and reinvention that comes with returning to work after years at home. They discuss why “stay-at-home mom” shouldn’t feel like a résumé gap, how to translate parenting skills into workplace strengths, and why society still undervalues family.

🎯 Takeaways:
• Teens need reps, not lectures.
• Parents: sneak in life skills without oversharing your nerves.
• Women: you didn’t lose value — you gained perspective.
• Confidence at any age = comfort in your own skin.

🎧 Stick around for “What We Loved This Week”: Don reviews Michelle Wolf’s Netflix special “The Well,” and Kelly recommends the ultimate family card-game battle — Skip-Bo.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Two Awesome People 🎙️
00:25 – Teen interviews 101 – why no one teaches this
01:25 – “Group Seven” TikTok explained 💥
03:05 – Coaching your teen: authenticity, not perfection
05:35 – Don’s “too real” interview story 😂
08:00 – Storytelling, nerves & saving the juice
10:30 – Stand confident & don’t coach in the car 🚗
12:20 – “Biggest weakness” answers that work
22:20 – Moms re-entering the workforce 💼
25:00 – Confidence, value & society’s view of family
27:35 – Wrap-up + weekly faves (Michelle Wolf & Skip-Bo)

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Next up: why hobbies matter for mental health (dopamine, cortisol, stress relief), how to find hobbies for kids without turning them into your hobby, and the truth about turning a hobby into a business/side hustle without killing the joy.

You’ll hear parenting tips for sparking creative hobbies, funny weird hobbies (extreme ironing, duck herding), and real talk about relationship red flags (dating someone with no hobbies = clingy).

It’s a funny, practical guide to emoji slang, creative hobbies, and family life—so you stop texting bowls of “nudes” and start building a life you love.

00:00 – Intro & Fran Lebowitz Quote
Don and Kelly open with “Think before you speak, read before you think” — and immediately ignore it.

00:40 – Gen Z Emoji Slang 101
Fairy ✨ + stars = sarcasm? 🍝 = “nudes”? 😵‍💫 = arousal?! Don and Kelly decode how younger generations actually use emojis — and embarrass themselves in the process.

03:40 – Emoji Chaos & Noodle Confessions
The spaghetti/nudes revelation, accidental flirty faces, and Don’s offer to “text you some noodles.” It gets weird.

05:00 – From Emojis to Hobbies (Smooth-ish Transition)
Kelly seamlessly pivots from emoji linguistics to the importance of hobbies — because obviously.

06:00 – Why Hobbies Matter for Mental Health
Dr. Don explains dopamine, cortisol, and why hobbies lower stress. Kelly translates it into real-world English.

08:40 – Turning Hobbies Into a Career (The Warning Label)
Don shares how filmmaking and editing went from passion to profession — and how that changes everything.

10:00 – Kelly’s “Arts & Crafts Confession”
Glue guns, moss projects, and the quiet shame of calling your hobby “decorating.”

11:20 – Don’s Favorite Hobbies (a.k.a. Cooking and Backpacking)
Don brags about his pre-COVID bread phase, “cute baking,” and why camping in the dirt is his love language.

13:00 – Weirdest Hobbies on the Internet
Extreme ironing, soap carving, butter sculpting, and duck herding — plus Kelly’s incredible Jennifer Garner “Butter” movie recall.

19:30 – Should You Turn a Hobby Into a Job?
When it’s worth it, when it ruins everything, and why Etsy shops kill joy (and your wrists).

22:30 – Helping Kids Find Their Hobbies
Practical parenting talk: introducing new ideas, recognizing interests, and avoiding “making your kid your hobby.”

26:00 – Creative Parenting Wins
Improv class for talkative kids, toilet-paper-roll animals, palm-husk painting, and other “accidental arts education.”

28:30 – The Big Takeaway
Don and Kelly’s philosophy on hobbies: they’re therapy, identity, and connection. Also, please don’t text 🍝 to strangers.

29:10 – Tap Out: Things We’ve Loved This Week
Kelly’s into the Victoria Beckham doc, Don’s into the Dodgers — both into Spice Girls nostalgia and Keith Williams Jr.’s National Anthem.

31:20 – Final Laugh & Goodbye
Girl power, gratitude, and mild confusion about the lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

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This week, Don and Kelly are in the same room (finally) talking bedrooms: how to design kids’ rooms that reflect personality (string lights, disco balls, Pokémon stars), why everything needs a home (goodbye floor-toy chaos), and how to include your kid so they actually love their space. For shared rooms, they brainstorm split-wall color hacks and ways to keep the peace without picking a “favorite child.”

Then it’s on to adult bedrooms: ditching the bland beige, adding color + texture, fewer pillows (sorry, sham lovers), mixing furniture instead of matchy-matchy sets, using vertical height for small spaces, and low-budget upgrades with thrift flips and repurposed pieces. 

Also on deck: Kelly’s “move the bed, change your life” chi talk, Don’s hotel-facing-sun neurosis, and the official rebrand from pharmo-maxing to soap-maxing (teen boys, take notes).

Plus: the slang mini-lesson on “maxing” (looks-maxing to fiber-maxing—help), Don’s wildly specific handshake parenting, and a tap-out that salutes Front Row Amy and the Aussie legal comedy Fisk. 

Come for the design tips, stay for the clapping-into-rooms bit and the reminder that you can refresh a space without blowing the budget. Clap in, vibe up, rearrange.

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In this episode, Don and Kelly break down why that question flops harder than Don’s “flat point” intro and what you can do instead. 

From slang decoding (“chat” is now a noun, apparently) to creative question hacks like “two truths and a lie,” ranking systems, Rosebud & Thorn, and even ridiculous affirmations (“Look at this handsome chat!”), you’ll learn playful, practical ways to actually get your kids talking.

Packed with humor (unicorn poop, dish-rack Tetris, and Don’s safe-cracking metaphors) and honesty about parenting in the digital-native age, this episode is your permission slip to ditch boring questions, connect with your kids, and maybe even teach them what “Who let the dogs out?” means while you’re at it.

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In this episode, Don and Kelly pull apart all the ridiculous demands we pile onto our partners: expecting them to read our minds, keep the spark blazing 24/7, complete us like a missing puzzle piece, and basically serve as our full-time happiness machine. Spoiler: none of that works.

But don’t worry—it’s not all doom and gloom. Along the way, you’ll hear about Don’s bullet-point “pretend list” of demands, Kelly’s battle with dish-rack Tetris, and why “clock it” slang makes them both feel ancient. There are perky fires, poop lasagnas (thank you, Larry the Cable Guy), and a full breakdown of why expecting your spouse to change is as realistic as asking them to grow a third arm.

This conversation is funny, raw, and a little uncomfortably honest. If you’ve ever thought, why can’t they just know what I want?!—this episode is for you. 

By the end, you’ll laugh, cringe, and maybe even walk away with one expectation worth keeping: find a partner who doesn’t make your life harder. Everything else is just noise.

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From forgiving fast and flushing grudges, to organizing, eating together, taking it outside, and yes — making donkey noises — the Two Awesome People reveal how they try (and sometimes fail) to build a home full of laughter, self-care, and teamwork. 

Equal parts practical tips and ridiculous side tangents, it’s basically a survival guide for parents who want a happy home… even when everyone’s a little tired and the cat’s spirit has been “broken with love.”

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Then they dive into the real stuff—co-parenting. Do you always need to be on the same page? Or can kids actually benefit from seeing parents disagree respectfully?

 From language kids bring home (like “tuff”) to the do’s and don’ts of teamwork, they unpack how parenting really works when you treat your partner like both a coworker and a co-captain. 

Spoiler: it’s messy, funny, and sometimes downright exhausting—but always worth it.

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They decode Gen Alpha slang (“chopped” and “chuz”), debate pumpkin spice lattes vs. pumpkin baking, and list the best (and worst) parts of fall — from cozy vibes and chili nights to pumpkin patches at 90°. 

Plus, they trade parenting hacks (Trader Joe’s pumpkins, anyone?), laugh through some questionable 2025 trends, and get sidetracked by “but firsts,” “but nows,” and “but butts.” 

Equal parts seasonal nostalgia, word-nerd fun, and playful chaos — this one’s as crisp as an October morning.

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From late-night chats (because teen brains wake up at sundown) to the magical power of shutting up and listening, they trade real wins and fails: rating days 1–10, letting silence do the work, finding shared lanes (music, chess, yard work… sometimes), and not faking interest in the stuff you truly don’t care about (looking at you, Brawl Stars). 

They unpack the amygdala vs. prefrontal cortex tug-of-war, why non-judgmental phrases help, when expectations hurt, and the underrated intimacy of an ER trip after a baseball-to-the-elbow. 

Plus: the recurring segments—But First (slang), But Now (word association), and Last Butt (Loved / Want to Love). Parenting a teen is chaotic, hairy, hilarious—and totally doable. Tune in and, ahem, know ball.

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From humor and honesty to ambition, openness, self-confidence, kindness, and a little healthy respect, they break down how those qualities shape happy, grounded humans. 

Along the way they tackle fast-moving slang like “let’s get sendy,” Jersey Shore flashbacks, Nate Bargatze’s Emmy gig, and why tickling a 13-year-old might or might not be a dad thing. 

This one’s part parenting toolkit, part pop-culture ping-pong, and all classic Two Awesome People.

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From football fandoms and baseball superstitions to the wild rise of pickleball (a.k.a. Frankenball), they unpack why sports traditions matter — and when they don’t. 

There’s a dive into kids’ athletics, pressure vs. grit, and how family rituals shape what we cheer for. Plus: a love letter to biscuits, cake stands, and polite European competitiveness. 

Whether you’re ramming your manhood metaphorically into baking or just here for sports talk, buckle up — not strap in — for this hilarious, unexpectedly wholesome ride.

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From surprise coffees to awkward morning kisses with a mouth guard still in, they unpack how Hollywood ruined romance with over-the-top gestures and why tiny nuggets of love might just be the real secret sauce. 

Along the way, you’ll get some questionable slang lessons, a debate about hugging vs cheek kissing, and the eternal question: do micromances replace grand gestures or just make them sweeter?

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Along the way:

• The great jacket standoff with their son Nate
• Connor’s independent Trader Joe’s missions
• Screen-time battles, busted lies, and unexpected sobbing confessions
• AI companions and why teens might already be dating Siri
• Why sometimes you’ve got to let your kid (and yourself) FAFO to actually grow

It’s parenting, it’s messy, it’s hilarious—and yes, there are stats Don probably pulled from bullshit.com.

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From cake metaphors to liquid courage, from social media anxieties to backpacking survival stories (yes, there’s pee-filter talk), this conversation is equal parts pep talk, comedy, and marriage banter. If you’ve ever questioned your self-worth—or just wanted to know what a “confidence cow” is—this episode is for you.

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This episode has it all: awkward gift talk (crystal candy dish, anyone?), accidental eye rolls, business pitches for fart-iversary cards, and the ongoing debate over whether celebrating “everything” actually makes milestones matter more—or less.

It’s equal parts funny, honest, and unexpectedly sweet. Whether you love grand gestures or think anniversaries are overrated, you’ll find yourself nodding (and laughing) along.

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It’s part self-diagnosis, part comedy, and part marriage therapy—but mostly just proof that if you’re going to freeze, you might as well do it with laughter, cocktails, and bare feet on the grass.

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In this episode, Don and Kelly pull back the curtain (literally) on the joys, frustrations, and awkward headphone malfunctions of podcasting as a couple. 

From discovering each other’s “confidence blankets,” to figuring out who gets final say in editing, to debating if Batman and Robin are really equal partners (spoiler: nope), they explore how working together has reshaped their communication, patience, and marriage. 

Along the way, they uncover surprising truths about vulnerability, the art of saying “no,” and why broccoli is still the ultimate relationship dealbreaker.

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We cover everything from first-day hooky plans, to why “go get ’em, tiger” might embarrass your child just enough, to the great sweet-pickle debate of 2025. Also featuring: secret handshakes at drop-off, optimism haze, and Don’s ongoing suspicion of hats.

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From decluttering closets to trimming down your calendar, saying no to unnecessary commitments, and resisting the siren call of 18 streaming subscriptions, they cover it all. Along the way, they detour into baby teeth art projects, the stick’s induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame, and why oversimplifying might just leave you with pre-chewed fruit. It’s chaos, it’s cathartic, and it’s definitely not pre-cut.

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Also in this episode:

• Why monkeys probably have the dirtiest mouths
• What not to do with chocolate molds
• A completely unnecessary discussion about walruses

By the end, you’ll either be inspired to start a new project… or finally finish that one you’ve been avoiding since 2018.

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Don brags about push-ups, Kelly questions every decision, and together they try to make peace with sore joints, fading metabolisms, and the eternal quest to not feel like trash. It’s brutally honest, occasionally sweaty, and unexpectedly inspiring. Stretch first. Or don’t. We’re not judging.

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They share pet peeves (and Don becomes one), debate hugging as a love language, and discover Kelly’s on a dinghy of self-improvement while Don’s just trying out accents and staring contests. It’s funny, weirdly insightful, and maybe even a little helpful.

So grab your headphones, make some accidental eye contact, and come communicate poorly with us—just kidding, we’re getting better. (Kind of.)

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It’s real talk about parenting, partnership, personal growth, and plumbing… because nothing says intimacy like a shared loofah and a canceled Disney Cruise.

Come hang out with two awesome (and slightly damp) people.

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In this episode:
– Morning farts and militant schedules
– Jazz parenting vs. military precision
– Turning dishwasher duty into a sacred ceremony
– Why kids need routines (and why adults fall apart without them)
– And how calling something a “tradition” makes it feel way more important than it is

It’s philosophical. It’s practical. It’s occasionally juvenile. Just like life. Come laugh, nod in agreement, and maybe rename your to-do list something majestic.

Now please rise for the 3 p.m. Scrolling Ceremony.

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They tackle everything from midlife funks, career pivots, and preschool parent politics, to imposter syndrome, pole dancing aspirations, and the profound question: does a nose piercing count as character development?

It’s introspective. It’s ridiculous. It’s everything you need to question your life choices… and maybe laugh while doing it.

Pour yourself a (possibly questionable) glass of white wine and join Don and Kelly as they redefine what it means to talk about redefining.

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Kelly dreams of peaceful reading and photo organization, Don dreams of silence and possibly screaming into a truck steering wheel. Together, they unpack how couples stay connected, how to gracefully say no to social invites, and why “balance” doesn’t always mean “equal.”

Expect:
🧁 Metaphors about pie
🕳️ Closet hideouts
🎯 Brutal truths about watching TV as a couple
🚫 Why learning a new language might be ruining your life

It’s real, it’s funny, it’s a little too honest. Take a break, take a breath, and take some time—for you, us, or maybe just for them.

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Also on the docket: editing porn (hypothetically), OnlyFans foot pics (for a million bucks, sure), and whether marrying each other was truly the best decision of all time. (Spoiler: it was.)

Press play, conserve your brain cells, and enjoy the decision you’ve just made.

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Don defends fireworks, Kelly defends Bloody Marys, and both of them agree—this is a judgment-free summer. No travel? No problem. No six-pack abs? Who cares. Just add water, tacos, and a little bit of “watch this, Mom!”

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They explore why laughter matters in relationships, what makes them laugh (spoiler: tiny cats in tiny baskets), and how humor helps us survive awkward social encounters, grumpy moods, and even funerals.

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Join Kelly and Don as they unpack everything from surprise parties gone wrong to accidental emotional breakthroughs, unexpected kid jokes, naked hallway streaker, and whether or not drawing butts on grocery lists is a good thing.

If you’ve ever said “shut up” out of joy or ruined a surprise with overplanning, this one’s for you.

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In this brutally honest, hilarious, and unexpectedly touching episode, Don and Kelly reflect on 25 years of love, fights, alpha hugs, weird insecurities, solid hand massages, and a lot of sighing (which may or may not be a cry for connection). 

From high school hallway crushes to adult debates about pool cover blame, they dig into what makes a long-term relationship tick—and occasionally implode.

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They also debate the true meaning of “work-life balance,” confess to having zero interest in early morning board games, and discuss the art of rediscovering who you are in your 40s (hint: it might involve pottery or popcorn at 10 a.m.). Oh, and things briefly spiral into adult content and yeast anxiety.

Come for the laughs, stay for the honesty—and maybe rethink your stance on lemon Spindrift.

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