Two Awesome People

Think your partner should read your mind? Always make you happy? Stay forever young and endlessly attractive? 💀

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 g...

Kelly and Don start this episode with a glass of wine, a crash-course on teen slang (“bet” vs. “cap”), and a healthy dose of chaos before diving into their Top 5 ways to keep a family happy and a household running smoothly. 

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 ...

Don and Kelly kick off this Monday with laughs about busy weekends, sleepovers, and what exactly counts as a “dash” versus a “smattering.” 

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 trea...

Kelly and Don ring in the first day of fall with a full-on autumn grab bag. 

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...

Don and Kelly shout out Brady, Laura, and Barbara (hi!), then dive into the art of bonding with a teenage boy—starting with the slang of the week: “I know ball.” 

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 intere...

Don and Kelly dive head-first (okay, butt first) into a lively debate about the five personality traits they most want to teach their kids — and discover, to their shock, that their lists almost match. 

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 send...

Don and Kelly kick off with their most enthusiastic intro yet, tumble into the Gen-Z slang “hear me out,” and somehow end up flirting with Prue from The Great British Baking Show. 

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...

Don and Kelly kick things off with their new segment “Butt First” (and yes, it’s exactly as ridiculous as it sounds), before diving headfirst—or butt first—into the trend of micromances: those small, everyday gestures that actually keep relationships alive. 

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 mig...

Kelly’s down with a bug, Don’s “voluntold” to keep the house running, and together they unravel the strange world of volunteering. From setting the bar low on being awesome to debating if oatmeal counts as community service, they dive into why people give their time, how to make it fun (hint: cookies), and what kids really learn when parents show up. Plus: a little Severance stress, online friendships, and why Don draws the line at...

Happy Labor Day! Don & Kelly kick things off by debating what the holiday actually honors (spoiler: it’s workers, not naps). From there, they dive headfirst into the world of FAFO parenting—aka “F*** Around and Find Out.” Should kids learn the hard way about cold weather, homework, or grocery store scavenger hunts? And when it comes to screens and the internet, does “FAFO” still apply, or is it time for a little “BCAC” (Be Caut...

In this episode of Two Awesome People, Don and Kelly dive into the messy, hilarious, and sometimes contradictory world of self-confidence. Don insists he’s got it in spades (though admits his 20s were rough), while Kelly reveals she’s still guarding her “confidence jar” with bubble wrap. Together, they debate whether confidence comes from grooming, posture, or just stabbing negative thoughts like it’s a Tarantino movie.

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What counts as an anniversary, really? Don and Kelly dive into the quirky world of “arbitrary-versaries”—those random milestones couples latch onto, like the first time someone did yard work or the day one of them chose sleep over sex (with a celebratory high-five). Along the way, they compare their own low-key approach to anniversaries, laugh over the idea of commemorating fart dates, and uncover how traditions like Prosecco Sunda...

Don swears he fell into a “functional freeze” (aka depression’s awkward little brother), while Kelly insists he just looked extra zombie-ish for a few days. Together, they unpack what it means to feel foggy, numb, and disconnected—whether it’s from work stress, parenting teenagers who act like mini emotional terrorists, or just middle-age creeping in. Along the way they debate tank top etiquette, invent terrible DIY doctor prescrip...

What happens when your spouse also becomes your coworker? 

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 t...

The kids are going back to school—hallelujah! Kelly’s ready to hand over the summer demons to their new caretakers (aka teachers), while Don somehow turns it into a TED Talk on “The Five Qualities of a Great Educator” and the phrase “old hat.” 

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 ...

Don and Kelly set out to make the best podcast in the history of podcasts, armed with blind optimism, hunger, and a questionable take on applesauce. In this episode, they tackle the art of simplifying your life—physically, mentally, and digitally. 

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 wa...

Don and Kelly are diving headfirst into the wonderful, stressful, therapeutic chaos of projects. From roadside furniture makeovers to 80-foot backyard rock walls (allegedly), they explore why starting a project might just be cheaper than therapy — but also way sweatier. They chat about the difference between a project and a hobby, the fine art of quitting halfway, and what happens when couples collaborate (hint: it involves small b...

Don and Kelly lace up their sneakers (reluctantly) and dive into the uphill battle that is working out in middle age. From guilt-fueled jogs to fantasies about ellipticals and matching pajama sets, they explore the why behind their workouts—and the many reasons they'd rather not. 

Don brags about push-ups, Kelly questions every decision, and together they try to make peace with sore joints, fading metabolisms, and the eternal q...

In this episode of Two Awesome People, Don and Kelly dive deep into the chaos and comedy of everyday communication—interrupting, zoning out, ghosting, Zoom faux pas, texting etiquette, and who deserves the last word (or stare). From decoding sarcasm to dissecting the difference between listening and actually listening, they unpack how we all mess up talking to each other—lovingly, of course.

They share pet peeves (and Don becomes on...