This That And The Other
Join Jody and Amanda as they dive into the joys and challenges of everyday life while navigating the rollercoaster of marriage, parenting, faith, and everything in between.
Episodes
We bounce from spring planting excitement to real-life annoyances that hit a nerve, especially when someone blocks our driveway yet again. Along the way we talk lawn mistakes, pet updates, and the small decisions that somehow turn into big debates.
• starting tomato seedlings indoors and moving them for sunlight
• buying a raspberry plant and trying garlic planting for the first time
• watching t...
Gas prices climb fast and we spiral into the real cost of getting through a normal week in central Alabama. Between towing bills, card surcharges and a stranger showing up after dark with a long-lost debit card, we keep asking what “normal” even means anymore.
• reacting to local gas prices and how fast they jump
• comparing pump pricing to other locked-in services
• breaking down a towing bill t...
We bounce from gross-but-hilarious foot peel fallout to a deep dive on Chuck Norris, including how his movies, Walker Texas Ranger, and Total Gym ads shaped a whole era. We end up debating elevator manners and safety fears, plus trains, heat, pollen, and kayaking life in Alabama.
• foot peel mask results and dry skin complaints
• reacting to the news about Chuck Norris passing
• Chuck Norris back...
We trade stories that start funny and end surprisingly practical, from a 51-minute railroad crossing standoff to the strange little details that caused it. Along the way, we talk sleep struggles, wild weather swings, everyday safety, and why AI makes it harder to trust what you see.
• getting trapped at a crossing with a trailer and no safe way out
• learning how railroad crossing sensors can keep gates do...
We bounce from neighborhood chaos and gross public moments to the internet rabbit hole behind the viral “6’7” chant and why it makes us think twice as parents. We also talk weather swings in Alabama, the best ways to use ChatGPT and Grok, and the everyday tech headaches that shape how we live online.
• technical difficulties and the neighbor cockatoo “pterodactyl” sound
• a sporting goods store story that turns...
We weigh the ache of an unsolved case against the limits of tech, then veer into everyday frictions: trusted weather voices, expired licenses, tag fees, surveillance, and why kids should never be fundraising in traffic. We end on catfish, long evenings, and the small rituals that keep us steady.
• stalled updates and grief in a missing-person case
• why a trusted local weatherman feels like safety
•...
We weigh the trade-offs of daylight saving, then jump into two wild medical-history stories before unpacking Alabama’s new law on disrupting church services. A storm rumbles outside while we argue for steady time, civil protest, and stronger church security.
• why clock changes still divide people
• storms and everyday preparedness
• the Balloon Man’s megacolon and Hirschsprung disease
• what a ...
We mark a fiftieth birthday with jokes about time, then get real about aging, safety on the road, and the petty frustrations that reveal what we value. From hitchhikers to undershirts to water bottle lids, we unpack how small choices shape comfort, faith, and everyday sanity.
• turning fifty with aches, surgery recovery, and a mind that still feels twenty
• hitchhiking ethics, risk, and the pull to shar...
We react to a shocking Olive Garden tragedy, unpack a high-profile missing-persons case, debate tipping culture from history to economics, and set some firm lines on pets in restaurants and stores. We keep it candid, practical, and open to your views.
• kitchen safety risks and sanitation after extreme incidents
• public speculation versus restraint in an active investigation
• the origins of tippin...
Apple blocks our recent drops, so we steer listeners to other platforms and keep rolling. We swap stories about a stubborn yard, hospital parking, and why so many deaths at Disney World.
• Apple Podcasts delay and where to listen instead
• sudden weather swing and plans for the yard
• dormant grass, winter weeds, and glyphosate timing
• post-op check and navigating a confusing hospital layout
We trade quick stories that spiral into bigger questions: why common sense slips under pressure, why fandom fades when loyalty is sold, and why small public courtesies matter more than ever. From a toppled oven to a glowing cemetery and chaotic curbside pickup, we laugh, vent, and look for better choices.
• gas station meetup and the oven tie‑down fail
• why bungees lose to wind and weight
• guilt v...
We set a new two‑a‑week plan, share a Valentine’s date at Waffle House that turns into a masterclass in urgency, and unpack Universe 25 to ask why abundance alone can’t keep a society alive. Heavy news gets a pause while we focus on what actually holds a community together.
• why we’re spacing releases to avoid stale takes
• lessons from watching Waffle House teamwork up close
• tipping quirks and f...
We question why some hotels refuse local guests, then shift into a fast, budget-friendly nail wall build that becomes a studio backdrop. We break down the famous phantom traffic jam study and invite listeners to shape future topics while teasing a strange rat utopia story.
• hotel policies for locals and the logic behind them
• trade-offs between risk management and real needs
• step-by-step approac...
We pick up after a long break with a cozy room switch, a too‑long “not‑quite‑Christmas” tree, and a debate over streaming bloat that leads to a sobering story about a killer elephant and the trade‑offs of conservation. Along the way we kayak on Christmas, spot bald eagles, and care for aging pets with equal parts worry and love.
• shifting from cold living room to a warmer podcast room
• leaving the lig...
We trace how a quiet lake ritual turned into a TikTok live with tens of thousands of drop-ins, then wrestle with what to do when the fish leave and the algorithm wants more. Along the way we argue about clothes, leftovers, phone privacy, and the cost of dinner.
• going from passive scrolling to consistent creation
• two podcasts, time costs, and burnout risk
• catfish feeding lives, spikes to 26k vi...
We're back after a month-long break, catching up on everything from scam texts to disturbing Netflix documentaries and exciting business trips. The comfortable chaos of our return brings both serious discussions and lighthearted banter as we settle into our matching recliners.
• Mysterious texts from unknown numbers are becoming more sophisticated and concerning
• Netflix's "Unknown Numbe...
Jody and Amanda share their experience visiting the World's Longest Yard Sale, encountering comedian Dusty Slay, and Jody's complete obliviousness to Amanda's fall decorations that had been up for an entire week.
• Amanda has been slowly putting out fall decorations for over a week without Jody noticing
• Their review of Happy Gilmore 2 – they found it too long and couldn't keep thei...
Jody and Amanda discuss shocking animal encounters at zoos and national parks, examining why people continue to ignore safety guidelines with wild animals. They share recent incidents including a woman losing her arm to a lion and a man being gored by a bison at Yellowstone.
• Women can be surprisingly aggressive and competitive in boxing, as observed during a recent Netflix women's boxing event
• ...
We explore the historic women's boxing match on Netflix featuring Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, with surprising insights about faith, fighting, and the incredible $18 million purse at stake.
• Women's boxing match between Taylor and Serrano drew 74 million viewers on Netflix
• Katie Taylor reportedly earned $6 million for her victory in the trilogy fight
• Jake Paul's Most Valuable...
We debate whether yard sales are worth the time and effort while sharing stories from our recent experience selling family furniture and household items. The challenges of early morning setups, pricing strategies, and dealing with quirky customer behavior lead to memorable moments.
• Getting up early enough to catch the best sales requires dedication and planning
• Pricing items at yard sales creates a ...
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