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Ep. 117 - Conspiracy Theories

Fri, 08 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Who killed JFK and other questions for which people make up stories

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Ep. 116 - Harry Potter

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:01:01 GMT

Despite the challenges with its creator, the original seven part series is still beloved in our family. But what about the things that have come after?

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Ep. 115 - Remakes and Adaptations

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Article about Mr Beast

https://www.vulture.com/article/lawsuit-accuses-mrbeast-company-of-inappropriate-behavior.html?utm_source=nymag_app_article_share

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Ep. 114 - Live Nation/Ticketmaster v. States/Consumers

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT

A discussion of the landmark monopoly case involving Live Nation and Ticketmaster and the potential fallout. And in Not Necessarily the News we discuss the the Mike Vrabel/Diana Russini controversy. And the Red Sox stink!

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Ep. 113 - Rob Mather

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:13:29 GMT

An educator and Girl Dad joins us to talk about both.

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Ep. 112 - 2016

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT

The year when everything changed

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Ep. 111 - APTA's Amin Khadduri

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:09:57 GMT

An introduction to winter's favorite racquet sport

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Ep. 110 - March Madness!

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:10:56 GMT

New episode of GirlDad is here and we're all in on March Madness! 🏀

Dad and I filled out our brackets together for both the men's and women's tournaments - and had so much fun we made it the whole episode. We dig into the history of March Madness (it started with an Illinois high school official in 1939!), break down our picks, debate mascots (the St. Louis Billikens are incredible), and somehow predicted a Cinderella upset an hour before news broke that made it even more likely.

Want to play along? We've set up the GirlDad Challenge for both tournaments. Fill out your bracket and see if you can beat us. Fair warning: we have no idea what we're doing, so the bar is low.

Let's see who knows nothing the best!

Men's bracket - group password is girldad

https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2026/group?id=57eec391-f0d9-445b-889f-e7be8c22ade6&joinKey=e5269fb9-9d7e-3fa5-985c-d46e2395d681&joining=true

Women's bracket - group password is girldad

https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-women-2026/group?id=95ed0b0c-1d38-42bb-8821-e676701782b6&joinKey=e5269fb9-9d7e-3fa5-985c-d46e2395d681&joining=true

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Ep. 109 - A US Teacher in New Zealand

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT

A lengthy conversation with Henry Frechette about his sabbatical with his family in Nelson, NZ.

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Ep. 108 - The Moon

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

We explore the moon as a cultural, mythological, and scientific touchstone — covering lunar eclipses, moon goddesses, the space race, conspiracy theories, and the moon's surprising influence on everything from werewolf legends to mermaid TV shows.

Here's the full clip from that memorable NESN eclipse game...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viPHZkI_euA

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Ep. 107 - The Epstein Class

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Here are some clips about the Vinicius Jr. & Prestianni incident

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vusHVhMX3n8&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EsU7ddxdyE&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5vit78EqtY&feature=youtu.be

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Ep. 106 - Winter Olympics

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Wolfdog crosses finish line - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kumtuBt7QT0

Kingsbury Machine Tool - https://vimeo.com/1017665496

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Ep. 105 - Happy Valentine's Day

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT

The history and traditions of Valentine's Day, covering everything from its Christian origins with St. Valentine to modern commercialization, international celebrations, and cultural variations around the world

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Ep. 104 - The Patriots

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT

The Patriots are in the Super Bowl and Dad's giving us 65 years of history - Schaefer Stadium, the Tuck Rule, and why this team finally feels likeable to Abby. Plus: Catherine O'Hara, new Disney CEO, Smiles of the Week"

Recipes:

Shrimp Nachos

Heat oven to 400

Marinate shelled shrimp in your favorite margarita mix for at least 30 minutes

Dice a couple of peppers of your favorite variety

Thinly slice a green onion

Layer a large cookie sheet with Tostitos Hint of Lime tortilla chips

Cook shrimp in a pan until pink, cut into small pieces and set aside

Layer chips with peppers, onion and Mexican cheese

Bake for about 10 minutes

Add shrimp and more cheese

Bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and chips are starting to brown

Enjoy!

The Drake

1.5 oz bourbon

1.5 oz FRESH lemon juice

1 oz maple syrup

splash of soda

ice

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Ep. 103 - College Counseling

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Occupational Outlook Handbook - https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

Occupation profile - https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/Occupations/occupation-profile.aspx

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Ep. 102 - Sports Gambling

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Main Topic - Sports Betting: A deep dive into the explosion of online sports betting since the 2018 Supreme Court decision. We discuss the aggressive marketing, the dangers of apps making gambling too easy, parlays and prop bets, the risks to college athletes receiving death threats, and why the industry needs better regulation and education around addiction.
Sports Time: Peter updates us on the College Football Championship (Indiana held on in a thriller), plus Venus Williams competing in the Australian Open at 45 - and nearly facing Coco Gauff in the second round.
Silly Current Events: Trump leaking world leaders' texts like a Real Housewife, Amanda finally leaving Kyle on Summer House, the Beckham family feud spilling onto Instagram, and the Wile E. Coyote movie that Warner Bros. tried to bury for a tax write-off - now finally getting released thanks to fan outrage.
Smile of the Week: Abigail binged mystery shows (Only Murders, The Residence, His & Hers, The Seven Dials) and guessed most of the killers. Peter found new homes for old treasures - Legos to Dana Hall's middle school and George's vintage baseball memorabilia to the New England Sports Museum.

Claude is AI and can make mistakes.

Please double-check responses.

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Ep. 101 - The Monroe Doctrine

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Episode Highlights:

Sports Time: Peter previews the College Football Championship between 10-seed Miami and undefeated Indiana, plus a look at those jaw-dropping ticket prices. Abigail covers FA Cup upsets, including non-league Macclesfield stunning reigning champions Crystal Palace.
Silly Current Events: Golden Globes recap (spoiler: kind of boring), Elon Musk custody news, Harry Styles' surprise comeback announcement, and the fascinating world of public domain - Betty Boop and Blondie are now fair game, with horror movies already in the works.
Main Topic - The Monroe Doctrine: A deep dive into the 1823 doctrine that shaped US foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere, from its origins through the Roosevelt Corollary, and how it connects to current events in Venezuela.
Smile of the Week: A Patriots tailgate survival hack and a heartwarming coffee shop meet-cute.

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100!

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Abby's blog - https://fridaybaby.substack.com/

Cooking with Carter - https://www.tiktok.com/@cookingwithcarter or https://www.instagram.com/cookingwithcarterofficial

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Ep. 99 - 2026

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:05:23 GMT

Predictions, Hopes and Dreams

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Ep. 98 - Year in Review

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT

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Ep. 97 - Queen of Christmas

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Cindy discussed her extensive and unique holiday traditions, which began strictly after Thanksgiving. She detailed her preferences for a real Christmas tree, a mix of traditional and quirky country Christmas music, and a specific viewing order for classic holiday films. The conversation also covered her family's special food and drink traditions, such as "Duck Fart" shots and Ruby Red cake, and activities including a family baking day, game nights, and the long-standing tradition of creating personalized "house calendars."

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Ep. 96 - Streaming Wars

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:27:10 GMT

How a sex tape led to today's modern entertainment media.

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Ep. 95 - Investigative Journalism

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT

The rise and fall and maybe rise again of independent truthtelling. From Ken Burns to Woodward and Bernstein to Carol Loennig, getting the full story - whether in documentary film or newswriting - has been the ultimate goal for responsible investigative journalists. This week we discuss whether that art form is dying or being reborn.

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Ep. 94 - Sports Injuries (part 2)

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT

We had too much to say about the impact injuries have on sports to hold it to one episode.

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Ep. 93 - Sports Injuries (part 1)

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Injuries are just part of the story as we discuss the broader problems injuries create.

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Ep. 92 - Jenny

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Our Aunt/SIL sits down to tell us about childhood summers on Cape Cod, adventures in London and life as a philanthropy consultant.

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Ep. 91 - Pot Pourri

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Not a marijuana reference but a hint that we are covering a lot of topics today - from politics to baseball to The Boss.

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Ep. 90 - Halloween History

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT

From the 12th century to Day of the Dead we delve into the many stories behind trick or treating, costumes and jack-o-lanterns.

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Ep. 89 - Halloween Memories

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT

From costumes to movies to candy, we discuss all things Halloween despite Abby being a little under the weather.

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Ep. 88 - True Crime

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Spooky month continues with a look at why this phenomenon is all the rage.

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Ep. 87 - Cults

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Are you in one?

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Ep. 86 Satanic Panic

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Never heard of it? Consider it the Salem of the 1980s.

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Ep. 85 - Lazy is not a four letter word...

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Well it is, but it shouldn't be treated so negatively.

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Ep. 84 - Star Signs

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT

"What's your sign" is not just a pickup line.

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Ep. 83 - Technology is Boring!

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT

How tech, particularly the iPhone, has changed - and ruined - the world.

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Ep. 82 - Got Milk?

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT

A look at advertising and some our favorite all-time campaigns.

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Ep. 81 - Back to School

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT

We're not going back! Just remembering...

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Ep. 80 - Tennis

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 01:30:24 GMT

With the US Open under way we look at changes the game has undergone over the years.

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Ep. 79 - Cartoons

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Who doesn't remember Saturday morning cartoons - although now you can see them on Tuesday night... or Thursday afternoon. THis week we recall some of our favorite animated series before saying "be-di, be-di, that's all folks!"

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Ep. 78 - Divine Comedies

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Everyone loves a good laugh but are movie comedies coming back from the dead?

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Ep. 77 - Broadway

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Now that Abby has been living in New York for nearly two years, she has developed a fascination with Broadway. And it's not just the shows. This week she shares just some of what she has learned about The Great White Way (including the origins of that phrase) and we discuss some of our favorite plays and musicals.

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Ep. 76 - New Sports

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Abigail and Peter discuss new ways athletes are finding to monetize their talents. Topics include Athletes Unlimited, the NCAA's new NIL deal, Big3 basketball and the United Soccer League.

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Ep. 75 - Reunion

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT

The reunion episode cannot capture the joys and comedic moments that have made this such a wonderful family tradition - but we tried.

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Ep. 74 - Roadtrip!

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Wulie we do dig into a lot of great memories here, there are a couple of things we failed to mention about the RV trip, The vehicle itself was named "Alice" after the housekeeper on The Brady Bunch - a show we were way into at the time. And while on the RVtrip we saw the license plates of all 50 states. Ironically, the last one we got was New Hampshire and it just happened to be parked near us in the RV park in Rapid City.

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Ep. 73 - Fourth of July

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 15:18:10 GMT

A day late due to operator error!

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Ep. 72 - PM Abby

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT

We close out Pride month with Abby giving us the inside scoop on her personal Pride journey.

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Ep. 71 - PM Sean Mulligan

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Cheak out Sean Hobbes and the High Res at seanhobbes.com and get a taste of the future at heyheyhoney.com

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Ep. 70 - PM Rali Weaver

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Reverend Rali Weaver was the first female minister of the First Church and Parish of Dedham, MA and will be the first female minister of UU Falmouth. She describes herself as a behaviorist and strives to approach every problem with compassion, curiosity, and caring. She believes that churches are more sustainable when they learn to collaborate with their surrounding communities.

Falmouth Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - https://uuffm.org/

First Church and Parish in Dedham - https://www.dedhamuu.org/

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Ep. 69 - Pride: Jessica Keimowitz

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Pride Month kicks off with BB&N's, and formerly Dana Hall's, Upper School Director.

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Ep. 68 - Seen it Live!

Fri, 30 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Girl saw more than 100 concerts before she left high school and Dad was there with her - alot! Once again we dig deep into the way back machine.

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Ep. 67 - Ask Dad!

Fri, 23 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Why Girl wants to ask Dad for adulting advice is anyone's guess

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Ep. 66 - Happy Birthday Dave!

Fri, 16 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT

As he turns 80, Dr. David Frechette reflects on the changes he has seen in the world.

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Ep. 65 - Fashion

Fri, 09 May 2025 10:58:29 GMT

Dad gets a lesson on fashion trends and why they matter

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Ep. 64 - May The Fourth Be With You

Fri, 02 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Star Wars came out when Dad was in high school but it has had a lasting effect on at least two generations of movie-goers.

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Ep. 63 - Religion in Movies

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT

What counts as a religious movie? What is the point of talking about religion in movies? We'll taking a layperson's look.

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Ep. 62 - Women's Hoops

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT

With the NCAA Tournament and the WNBA draft in the rearview mirror, we give our take on the state of the game today and just how big it could get.

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Ep. 61 - More Ketchup

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT

We take a break from our amazing guests and topics and review some recent personal activities.

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Ep. 60 - Kevin Gainey

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Stepping out of our comfort zone and onto the track with Paul Miller Racing's Kevin Gainey.

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Ep. 59 - Children's Books

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Reading is Fun-damental! Here's how we both got started to love literature.

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Ep. 58 - Who was St. Patrick anyway?

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Religious Studies professor Ray Patterson fills us in.

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Ep. 57 - Dan Gavitt

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

What does it take to maintain the March Madness?

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Ep. 56 - Happy Employee Appreciation Day!

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

We don't have any so we talk about people who do and how they should treat them.

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Ep. 55 - Toys in the Attic

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

We reflect on the toys we played with as kids, how they’ve changed and how they’ve stayed the same.

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Ep. 54 - Weddings

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Happy Valentine's Day! In the spirit of love, we give you a wedding history lesson.

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Ep. 53 - The Super Bowl

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Dad gets way to deep - and not in the pocket - into the history of the classic American game.

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Ep. 52 - Maggie

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Our CousinNiece joins to discuss her reselling side gig.

https://poshmark.com/closet/mailfrommaggie

https://www.instagram.com/mailfrommaggie/

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Ep. 51 - Epcot

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Abby shows off her extensive knowledge of all things Disney and we touch on DATW (drinking around the world).

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Ep. 50 - Democratic Socialism

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Recovering From Wildfires, Rebuilding Together https://www.calfund.org/

Understanding Democratic Socialism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcAQB3oPzt0

Why Tax Breaks For the Rich Don't Create Jobs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_1ErUaxm3k

How We Can Solve Economic Inequality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVX_NjKmIcg

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Ep. 49 - The climate is still changing

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT

With the fires in LA and record cold temperatures in the south we thought it would be appropriate to replay our climate change episode.

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Ep. 48 - Happy New Year!

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 07:00:03 GMT

No fireworks...just our thoughts on the annual spectacle and our hopes for 2025.

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Ep. 47 - Regrouping?

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:00:50 GMT

Lee and Phoebe join us to talk about our holiday and the time between Christmas and New Year's.

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Ep. 46 - Holiday Movies

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:00:46 GMT

Pop some corn, sip some cocoa and let us tell you what you should be watching this time of year.

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Ep. 45 - Family Holidays

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 07:00:56 GMT

Throw another log on the fire and hear what the holidays have been like in the GirlDad household.

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Ep. 44 - Watching Television

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:00:15 GMT

"To binge or not to binge" and other ways we have engaged the small screen.

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Ep. 43 - Happy Thanksgiving?

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 07:00:39 GMT

A deeper look at the origins and challenges of this American holiday.

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Ep. 42 - Dublin

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:00:35 GMT

Pour yourself a Guinness and travel with us to the Emerald Isle.

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Ep. 41 - The National Football League

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:00:47 GMT

A very brief history - title should be read in John Facenda's voice (look it up)

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Ep. 40 - Jack redux

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:00:51 GMT

A second airing of our heartening interview with Minnesota farmer Jack Frechette

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Ep. 39 - Elections

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 06:00:35 GMT

Get off your a** and vote!

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Ep. 38 - Salem

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:00:14 GMT

Happy Halloween! This week we take a look at the Salem witch trials and how it reverberates today.

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Ep. 37 - Music, Vol. 3 (with Lee)

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 06:00:09 GMT

Another appearance by MomWife, this time to discuss her history with music and some of her faves.

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Ep. 36 - Farmer Jack

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 06:00:06 GMT

A fascinating conversation with Jack Frechette about farming, campaigning and community.

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Ep. 35 - The Baseball Playoffs

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:00:12 GMT

Dad explains how a best of seven World Series became a month long baseball fest.

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Ep. 34 - Diet Culture

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:00:03 GMT

This week we analyze one of the most challenging issues in health care today and share a few personal stories.

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Ep. 33 - How to Teach History

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 06:00:20 GMT

Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it. But how can we learn it all if we don't teach it all?

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Ep. 32 - Let's Go to the Movies

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:00:43 GMT

A completely unscientific look at the best movies and movie stars of our respective generations.

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Ep. 31 - Premier League Soccer, I Mean Football

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 06:00:52 GMT

How does England's footy export work and why is it kicking butt in the US?

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Ep. 30 - Dixie and Sunday Bookshop

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 06:00:51 GMT

Abby' s generation is well represented as her cousin stops by to talk about running a bookstore in a digital age.

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Ep. 29 - The One Where They Talk About Friends

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 06:00:02 GMT

If you don't like the TV show, don't listen to this episode.

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Ep. 28 - Former Massachusetts Senator Paul Kirk

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:00:11 GMT

On the cusp of the Democratic convention we could think of no one better to talk to than the former head of the Democratic National Committee.

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Ep. 27 - The Olympics

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 06:00:17 GMT

With the games winding down in Paris, we talk a little history and pick some of our favorite moments from the 33rd Olympiad.

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Ep. 26 - Memorable Events

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 06:00:44 GMT

JFK…9/11…Covid 19…Uvalde…why are some events globally memorable and why do some quickly fade from sight?

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Ep. 25 - New Zealand

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:00:11 GMT

Before Covid, the two of us were lucky enough to travel to New Zealand together. Here's what we remember.

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Ep. 24 - Music, Vol. 2 (with Phoebe)

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 06:00:52 GMT

We highlight some more of our favorite albums with input from Dad’s other Girl.

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Ep. 23 - Ketchup

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 06:00:27 GMT

Not having chatted for a couple of weeks, we thought we would bring each other up-to-date with what we've been doing. Feel free to eavesdrop.

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Ep. 22 - “Hot Enough For Ya?”

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 06:00:19 GMT

Climate change is very likely the greatest threat to the world as we know it and this week we are talking about what is being done to combat it… and what isn’t.

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Ep. 21 - The History of Television

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 06:00:33 GMT

Maybe not all of television...just some of the key technical and content improvements through the years.

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Ep. 20 - Pride

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:00:52 GMT

This Pride month we dig into the history of the movement, learn some of the vocabulary and discuss how this celebration impacts everyone.

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Ep. 19 - Happy Father's Day!

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:00:49 GMT

This week we comment on what makes a good - or bad - dad and look back at some of the best and worst in pop culture.

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Ep. 18 - A Festival of Music

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 06:00:30 GMT

The summer season brings in a slew of music festivals. This week we take a look at some of our favorite festival experiences.

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Ep. 17 - Phoebe

Fri, 31 May 2024 06:00:04 GMT

The other of Dad's girls joins the conversation...

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Ep. 16 - America's Pastime?

Fri, 24 May 2024 06:00:08 GMT

Spring is here and Americans are flocking (?) to ballparks everywhere. It's time for GirlDad to give our takes on the great game of baseball.

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Ep. 15 - Friendship

Fri, 17 May 2024 06:00:17 GMT

Friendship doesn't always look like the TV show! This is a GirlDad dive into how we make friends and what makes a good one.

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Ep. 14 - Mom

Fri, 10 May 2024 06:00:56 GMT

https://dyslexiaida.org/dyslexia-basics/

https://www.rosiesplace.org/

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Ep. 13 - If You Know You Know

Fri, 03 May 2024 06:00:49 GMT

It's episode 13 so there's only one logical topic to discuss - Taylor Swift. Time's 2023 Person of the Year released an album or two a couple of weeks back and since 13 is her favorite number we thought now would be a good time to discuss her music.

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Ep. 12 - Social Media

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:00:05 GMT

We dig into the good, the bad and the ugly - and the history - of online communities.

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Ep. 11 - Music, Vol. 1

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 06:00:57 GMT

Music is the soundtrack of your life and this week we discuss some of our most transformational albums.

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Ep. 10 - Happiness

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:00:41 GMT

Are you happy? Do you even know what makes you happy? We aren’t sure but we are “happy” to talk about it.

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Ep. 9: The News

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:00:23 GMT

We don’t deliver the news but we have some thoughts on how it is delivered - and they may not all be happy thoughts.

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Ep. 8: Guilty Pleasures

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 06:00:08 GMT

A guilty pleasure is generally defined as something that one enjoys but would be embarrassed by if other people found out about it, but what if we changed the meaning? This week we discuss our own guilty pleasures and whether we should feel embarrassed about any of them - or if there are other things we should feel guilty about liking.

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Ep. 7: March Madness (don't sue us NCAA)

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:00:07 GMT

What is this annual ritual and from whence did it come? Here's a bit of historical background and some walks down memory lane.

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Ep. 6: Reality TV

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:00:30 GMT

Is your own reality too much for you? Then maybe you need a dose of reality tv! This week Abby gives us a history lesson on this modern phenomenon and shares some of her favorite moments.

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Ep. 5: Jodi

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:00:52 GMT

This week provides a first for GirlDad - our first guest. Jodi, GirlDad’s AuntSister, is outspoken, funny, sarcastic and dying from cancer. Nothing was off limits in what we found to be a hilarious and moving conversation.

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Ep. 4 - Who are we?!

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:00:23 GMT

Just exactly who are these people you are listening to on GirlDad? This week you'll get to know a little about the girl and a lot about the dad - because he's a lot older.

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Ep. 3 - Personality Tests

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:00:28 GMT

How would you describe your personality? Do you have some traits that aren’t your favorites? Maybe some analysis will help. Today we’re talking about personality tests and maybe finding out a little more than we’d like about each other - and ourselves.

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Ep. 2: Taylor, Travis, and Women in Sports

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 07:00:06 GMT

With the Super Bowl in the rear view mirror (even though we recorded this before the game), we get our two cents in on what the Taylor-Travis phenomenon has meant to the NFL which leads us to a discussion of the rise - hopefully - of women's sports. To get updates on literally the world of sports - men's, women's international - be sure to check out https://www.thegistsports.com/.

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Ep. 1: Higher Education

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:00:06 GMT

Come for the opinions and stick around for some embarrassing 40 year old stories.

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GirlDad trailer

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:15:39 GMT

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