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Pickled Watermelon Rinds
We Are Fresh as a Daisy
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐After a two-week break, the Aunties are back and ready to go! Shout out to National Auntiesโ Day on July 26! Ontie had to admit that Antie Joan was rightโabout the handheld bidet, that is. Both of our hosts dealt with their own heatwave, and Antie Joanโs A/C broke during the middle of it. She gives tips on how to get your service call bumped up to the top of the Wait List. In keeping with the theme of this episode, โO-69,โ Ontie chose โDying for Sex,โ an FX and Hulu series. It is a real emotional rollercoaster and well...
2025-07-28
56 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 69 Trailer: We Are Fresh as a Daisy
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S2E69: We Are Fresh as a Daisy will be available on Monday, July 28, 2025. Until then, please enjoy this short trailer...After a two-week break, the Aunties are back and ready to go! Shout out to National Auntiesโ Day on July 26! Ontie had to admit that Antie Joan was rightโabout the handheld bidet, that is. Both of our hosts dealt with their own heatwave, and Antie Joanโs A/C broke during the middle of it. She gives tips on how to get your service call bumped up to the top of the Wait List. In keepi...
2025-07-23
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Encore Release Episode 61: Some Say We're a Big Dill
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐While Antie Joan and Ontie are on a much deserved two weeks hiatus, please enjoy this encore release. (Original release date: May 19, 2025)The Aunties were out and about taking advantage of the fantastic weather over the weekend. Ontie took in some Tai Chi in the Park, and Antie Joan took herself on the East Boulder County Artists (EBCA) studio tour.Antie Joan made Pickled Watermelon Rinds t-shirts for the Auntiesโ trip to Loveland, CO, to partake in the โFor the Love of Pickles: Pickle Fest.โ Good Times, Good Times. The Aunties did a live, on-location recording of...
2025-07-21
54 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Encore Release Episode 61 Trailer: Some Say We're a Big Dill
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐While Antie Joan and Ontie are on a much deserved two weeks hiatus, please enjoy this encore release. (Original release date: May 19, 2025)The Aunties were out and about taking advantage of the fantastic weather over the weekend. Ontie took in some Tai Chi in the Park, and Antie Joan took herself on the East Boulder County Artists (EBCA) studio tour.Antie Joan made Pickled Watermelon Rinds t-shirts for the Auntiesโ trip to Loveland, CO, to partake in the โFor the Love of Pickles: Pickle Fest.โ Good Times, Good Times. The Aunties did a live, on-location recording of...
2025-07-16
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Encore Release Episode 56: Stay Off the Craigslist!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐While Antie Joan and Ontie are on a much deserved two weeks hiatus, please enjoy this encore release. (Original release date: April 14, 2025)In this episode of Pickled Watermelon Rinds, we cover an exciting mix of topics, starting with the Ambies Awards. Ontie fills you in on a new way to send voice messages to us. We are looking forward to The Sundance Film Festival coming to Boulder in 2027 and are positive that we will have A-list guest interviews. Antie Joan confesses to buying something from Craigslist and driving into the foothills unescorted to pick it up. Do as we say, not as...
2025-07-14
33 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Encore Release Episode 56 Trailer: Stay Off the Craigslist!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐While Antie Joan and Ontie are on a much deserved two weeks hiatus, please enjoy this encore release. (Original release date: April 14, 2025)In this episode of Pickled Watermelon Rinds, we cover an exciting mix of topics, starting with the Ambies Awards. Ontie fills you in on a new way to send voice messages to us. We are looking forward to The Sundance Film Festival coming to Boulder in 2027 and are positive that we will have A-list guest interviews. Antie Joan confesses to buying something from Craigslist and driving into the foothills unescorted to pick it up. Do as we say, not as...
2025-07-09
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Sweating Like a Pig, Feeling Like a Fox
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐The Aunties are having a heat wave is Colorado, but that didnโt stop Ontie from taking in the Madame Lou Bunch Day in Central City. Big savings were enjoyed by Ontie at the Safeway, which lead to a discussion of how, just maybe, grocery stores are trying to get us to sign in to their WiFi for some unknown reason. Antie Joan got her whopping 4 tomato plants planted and hopes for a better harvest than last year. Ontie shares our summer horoscope, and we finish of with an introduction to Riona OโConnor, an Instagram personality both Aunties absolutely love...
2025-07-07
42 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Rainy Days and Graduation
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐On this episode, Ontie recounts her trip to Rhode Island to take in the seashore, reminisce, and also celebrate her nieceโs graduation. Antie Joan, meanwhile, faced warmer temperatures in Colorado, and discovered a program in Las Vegas that is giving away trees to help people cool their environment. This brought up a discussion of the heat in Arizona. Antie Joanโs brother and sister-in-law in Green Valley, AZ, had a surprise visitor right there on their patio.Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Where We Are Traveling:Newport and Middletown, RINewportDownt...
2025-06-30
36 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 67 Trailer: Rainy Days and Graduation
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S2E67: Rainy Days and Graduation will be available on Monday, June 30, 2025. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...On this episode, Ontie recounts her trip to Rhode Island to take in the seashore, reminisce, and also celebrate her nieceโs graduation. Antie Joan, meanwhile, faced warmer temperatures in Colorado, and discovered a program in Las Vegas that is giving away trees to help people cool their environment. This brought up a discussion of the heat in Arizona. Antie Joanโs brother and sister-in-law in Green V...
2025-06-25
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Channeling Our Inner 'Kid'
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐In this lively episode, the Aunties kick things off with Ontie finally getting the gates sheโs been yearning for. Antie Joan recounts their sweet Sunday spent bottle-feeding baby goats, a tender and messy highlight of the week. The tone shifts as Ontie vents about the outrageous hurdles she faced just trying to get a sandwich at a local lunch spot โ slow service, ordering difficulties, and hangry vibes all around. They also discuss the disturbing incident involving a man attacking peaceful marchers on Boulderโs Pearl Street Mall, expressing shock and solidarity. Ontie replays her famous vegan Reuben sandwich (Antie Joanโs...
2025-06-23
47 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 66 Trailer: Channeling Our Inner 'Kid'
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S2E66: Channeling Our Inner 'Kid' will be available on Monday, June 23, 2025. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...In this lively episode, the Aunties kick things off with Ontie finally getting the gates sheโs been yearning for. Antie Joan recounts their sweet Sunday spent bottle-feeding baby goats, a tender and messy highlight of the week. The tone shifts as Ontie vents about the outrageous hurdles she faced just trying to get a sandwich at a local lunch spot โ slow service, ordering difficulties, and h...
2025-06-18
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Cheeky Monkey
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐In this lively episode, the Aunties recap their holiday get-together filled with laughter, food, and family. Highlights include rave reviews for Ontieโs mouthwatering Vegan Reuben sandwiches that even the meat-lovers couldnโt resist, and Antie Joanโs legendary "Everything But the Kitchen Sink" potato salad. The Aunties also give a quick shoutout to Dr. Pickleโs latest hilarious antics on Instagram, adding some extra tang to the conversation. They wrap up with thoughts on the Apple TV series Bad Monkeyโpart mystery, part comedy, and totally binge-worthy.Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!
2025-06-16
51 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Roads Are for Journeys, Not for Racing
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Do you remember the song, โThe Beat Goes Onโ? Well, at least Ontieโs home construction projects are going on. Unfortunately, Antie Joan is not so lucky. Speaking of old songs, the Aunties love, โWe Quilt This City,โ which is an update to the song, โWe Built This City.โ That discussion leads into a new toilet โpaperโ available for purchase. Ontie has had it with the businesses that rent out sports cars to untrained drivers for them to drive in the canyons along the Colorado Front Range. Both Aunties think it sounds like an accident looking to happen.Now w...
2025-05-26
40 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 62 Trailer: Roads Are for Journeys, Not for Racing
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S2E62: Roads Are for Journeys, Not for Racing will be available on Monday, May 26, 2025. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...Do you remember the song, โThe Beat Goes Onโ? Well, at least Ontieโs home construction projects are going on. Unfortunately, Antie Joan is not so lucky. Speaking of old songs, the Aunties love, โWe Quilt This City,โ which is an update to the song, โWe Built This City.โ That discussion leads into a new toilet โpaperโ available for purchase. Ontie has had it with...
2025-05-21
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Some Say We're a Big Dill
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐The Aunties were out and about taking advantage of the fantastic weather over the weekend. Ontie took in some Tai Chi in the Park, and Antie Joan took herself on the East Boulder County Artists (EBCA) studio tour.Antie Joan made Pickled Watermelon Rinds t-shirts for the Auntiesโ trip to Loveland, CO, to partake in the โFor the Love of Pickles: Pickle Fest.โ Good Times, Good Times. The Aunties did a live, on-location recording of the happenings.Ontie made Narddogcooks Cinnamon Bread and it was delicious! Wrapping things up, Antie Joan couldnโt help but go off on the NFL Draft...
2025-05-19
54 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 61 Trailer: Some Say We're a Big Dill
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S2E61: Some Say We're a Big Dill will be available on Monday, May 19, 2025. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...The Aunties were out and about taking advantage of the fantastic weather over the weekend. Ontie took in some Tai Chi in the Park, and Antie Joan took herself on the East Boulder County Artists (EBCA) studio tour.Antie Joan made Pickled Watermelon Rinds t-shirts for the Auntiesโ trip to Loveland, CO, to partake in the โFor the Love of Pickles: Pickle Fest.โ Go...
2025-05-14
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Talk 60 to Me
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐The Aunties celebrate their 60th episode with Antie Joan listing some significant happenings from 60 years ago. Both Aunties play the โWould You Ratherโ game, which provides some interesting insight into the minds of these two โmarginally matureโ women.Antie Joan introduces the you to โNarddogcooksโ on Instagram, and Ontie shares her experience with Ericโs Asian Cafรฉ in Idaho Springs.Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Crop Tending: What We Are EatingThe Nard Dog CooksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenarddogcooks/?hl=enWebsite: Make It Dairy FreeEric's Asian Cafe - Idaho Springs...
2025-05-12
43 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 60 Trailer: Talk 60 to Me
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S2E60: Talk 60 to Me will be available on Monday, May 12, 2025. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...The Aunties celebrate their 60th episode with Antie Joan listing some significant happenings from 60 years ago. Both Aunties play the โWould You Ratherโ game, which provides some interesting insight into the minds of these two โmarginally matureโ women.Antie Joan introduces the you to โNarddogcooksโ on Instagram, and Ontie shares her experience with Ericโs Asian Cafรฉ in Idaho Springs.Now we invite you to sit back, relax an
2025-05-07
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Swing Like Nobody's Watching
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐In this episode of Pickled Watermelon Rinds, the aunties go over their preparations for a forecasted snowfall. Ontie and Hey-C spent a morning at Top Golf to see if they were still able to hit the ball. Antie Joan was surprised to see The Young Pope being rebroadcast, so she had her dose of Jude Law, which made her day, week, etc. Ontieโs entertainment came from Derek and Bane, a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Longhair German Shepherd on Instagram. Speaking of hounds, how about those Dire wolves? Oh, and Ontie actually touched Oscar twice, and lived to tell.
2025-05-05
32 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 59 Trailer: Swing Like Nobody's Watching
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S2E59: Swing Like Nobody's Watching will be available on Monday, May 5, 2025. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...In this episode of Pickled Watermelon Rinds, the aunties go over their preparations for a forecasted snowfall. Ontie and Hey-C spent a morning at Top Golf to see if they were still able to hit the ball. Antie Joan was surprised to see The Young Pope being rebroadcast, so she had her dose of Jude Law, which made her day, week, etc. Ontieโs entertainment...
2025-04-30
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Unforgettable
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Once again the Aunties experienced all four seasons in a matter of a couple days, which means it can only be Springtime in the Rockies. Aunties were notified that the Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast is in the top 5% of Canva artist designers. Both Ontie and Antie Joan commiserate about texting with their cell phones, and Auntie Joan returns with several Fun Facts about blue-eyed people. Once again, maybe they arenโt all fun facts, but they are interesting.Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Antie Joan's Fun Facts:13 Fascinating Scientific Fac
2025-04-21
23 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 57 Trailer: Unforgettable
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S2E57: Unforgettable will be available on Monday, April 21, 2025. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...Once again the Aunties experienced all four seasons in a matter of a couple days, which means it can only be Springtime in the Rockies. Aunties were notified that the Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast is in the top 5% of Canva artist designers. Both Ontie and Antie Joan commiserate about texting with their cell phones, and Auntie Joan returns with several Fun Facts about blue-eyed people. Once again, maybe they arenโt...
2025-04-16
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Stay Off the Craigslist!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐In this episode of Pickled Watermelon Rinds, we cover an exciting mix of topics, starting with the Ambies Awards. Ontie fills you in on a new way to send voice messages to us. We are looking forward to The Sundance Film Festival coming to Boulder in 2027 and are positive that we will have A-list guest interviews. Antie Joan confesses to buying something from Craigslist and driving into the foothills unescorted to pick it up. Do as we say, not as we do!Learn all about Teddy, an Instagram sensation that Ontie and Antie Joan have fallen in love with. We...
2025-04-14
33 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 56 Trailer: Stay Off the Craigslist!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S2E56: Stay Off the Craigslist! will be available on Monday, April 14, 2025. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...In this episode of Pickled Watermelon Rinds, we cover an exciting mix of topics, starting with the Ambies Awards. Ontie fills you in on a new way to send voice messages to us. We are looking forward to The Sundance Film Festival coming to Boulder in 2027 and are positive that we will have A-list guest interviews. Antie Joan confesses to buying something from Craigslist and driving i...
2025-04-09
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Lend a Hand, Give a Can!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐In this episode, we kick things off by sharing the excitement of a bingo win! Our own Auntie Mary is $200 richer and we are feeling lucky! Somehow, that leads us to reminisce about the beers and hard alcohol we used to drink back in the day (some choices better than others).Antie Joan attended the Empty Bowls fundraiser for Our Center in Longmont, CO, a meaningful event supporting those in need while bringing the community together through art and food. Antie Joan was so happy to see that the bowls she and Ontie painted were already chosen when she...
2025-04-07
52 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 55 Trailer: Lend a Hand, Give a Can!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S2E55: Lend a Hand, Give a Can! will be available on Monday, April 7, 2025. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...In this episode, we kick things off by sharing the excitement of a bingo win! Our own Auntie Mary is $200 richer and we are feeling lucky! Somehow, that leads us to reminisce about the beers and hard alcohol we used to drink back in the day (some choices better than others).Antie Joan attended the Empty Bowls fundraiser for Our Center in Longmont...
2025-04-02
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
When Life Gives You Tomatoes, Make Bloody Marys!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐In this fun-filled episode, Ontie and friend head to Eldora, CO, to take in the Eldora WinterFest, and they decided two in the hand is definitely better than two at the bar. Then, Auntie Joan travels back in time to tell the story of the time she had just a couple glasses of wine and was shocked when it hit her harder than anticipated. Next, we switch gears to talk about a special Girlsโ Day Out with a cousin and daughterโcomplete with lunch, shopping, and delicious treats. Finally, for all the cat lovers out there, we explore a website...
2025-03-31
37 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 54 Trailer: When Life Gives You Tomatoes, Make Bloody Marys!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S2E54: When Life Gives You Tomatoes, Make Bloody Marys! will be available on Monday, March 31, 2025. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...In this fun-filled episode, Ontie and friend head to Eldora, CO, to take in the Eldora WinterFest, and they decided two in the hand is definitely better than two at the bar. Then, Auntie Joan travels back in time to tell the story of the time she had just a couple glasses of wine and was shocked when it hit her harder than anti...
2025-03-26
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Kiln-ing Me Softly
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐The Aunties spent an afternoon in Longmont with one of their loyal listeners, Sandy B, beginning with Thai food followed by an afternoon painting bisque bowls to be donated to the Our Center's Empty Bowls event in Longmont in a couple weeks. Ontie made her life more enjoyable with a new soundbar for her TV and also making plans to get permanent hookups for her washer and dryer. Tune in to hear all she goes through just to do her laundry! Antie Joan is finally getting her basement back to useable space so she can get back to quilting and other fu...
2025-03-24
44 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
SNL's 50!!!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐On this weekโs episode of Pickled Watermelon Rinds, the Aunties talk about dealing with the frigid weather theyโve been dealing with; Ontie got the travel bug, which brings up what elseโfood. Ontie is craving Portuguese rolls, which brings back fond memories of Kaiser rolls with butter for Antie Joan.This weekโs โWhat We Are Watchingโ and โCommercials We Have to Talk Aboutโ cover SNLโs 50th Anniversary show, concert and our favorite commercials that theyโve parodied over the years.Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐What we are watc...
2025-03-10
53 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 51 Teaser: SNL's 50!!!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E51: SNL's 50!!! will be available on Monday, March 10, 2025. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...On this weekโs episode of Pickled Watermelon Rinds, the Aunties talk about dealing with the frigid weather theyโve been dealing with; Ontie got the travel bug, which brings up what elseโfood. Ontie is craving Portuguese rolls, which brings back fond memories of Kaiser rolls with butter for Antie Joan.This weekโs โWhat We Are Watchingโ and โCommercials We Have to Talk Aboutโ both cover Saturday Night...
2025-03-05
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
PWR's 50!!!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐PWR's 50!!! The Aunties are celebrating their 50th episode and they just so happen to record it on Galentineโs Day. Ontie recounts all the trials and tribulations of donating and/or removing furniture in a mountain town. Antie Joanโs week was a bit better. She and her friend (Sandy B) took part in a two-person glassblowing session with a local glass artist.The TV series discussed in this episode is โC.B. Strike,โ which can be seen on MAX.The commercial is Cherโs Uber Eats! Commercial where she goes back in time. Itโs a good one! Wrapping th...
2025-03-03
38 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Nice Day for a White Mocha
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐On this episode of Pickled Watermelon Rinds, the Aunties are happy to announce that our bodily functions are back to normal. This includes Mr. Killian, also. The Aunties finally face the fact that they have a rather sophomoric sense of humor, one of us more so than the other. That morphs into a conversation of one of the skits on SNL with Timothรฉe Chalamet. The movie review is about โThe Remarkable Life of Ibelin.โ This was Antie Joanโs pick and it really had an impact on herโฆOntie (who is not a fan of documentaries) wasnโt quite as...
2025-02-17
28 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 48 Teaser: Nice Day for a White Mocha
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E48: Nice Day for a White Mocha will be available on Monday, February 17, 2025. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...On this episode of Pickled Watermelon Rinds, the Aunties are happy to announce that our bodily functions are back to normal. This includes Mr. Killian, also. The Aunties finally face the fact that they have a rather sophomoric sense of humor, one of us more so than the other. That morphs into a conversation of one of the skits on SNL with Timothรฉe Chalamet...
2025-02-12
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Eli's Coming
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐It was a real shit week for the Aunties. Ontie shares the messy and frigid saga of Killian suffering from severe diarrhea (with a side of vomiting), while Antie Joan details her own experiences with colonoscopy prep โ turns out, both involve way too many bathroom breaks.After commiserating over bodily functions, they shift gears to discuss Roy Wood Jr.'s new Netflix stand-up special, Lonely Flowers, breaking down their favorite bits and Woodโs signature sharp social commentary.The episode wraps up with a lighthearted chat about Eli and Peyton Manningโs latest FanDuel commercial, and admire...
2025-02-10
47 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Snooze Don't Lose
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐This past week, Ontie explored the Blackhawk History Appreciation and Recreation Destination (HARD) District and made some interesting discoveries, and then supported her community by making an outstanding purchase. If that wasnโt exciting enough, the aunties made a trip to a Snooze Eatery. It was Antie Joanโs first time, but you can bet it wonโt be her last. And if that wasnโt exciting enough, the aunties had their first on-air interview to talk about their sponsorship for The Mountain-Earโs Pet of the Year Contest . Follow the link included.Antie Joan gripes about all the Pop Nepo Babi...
2025-01-27
43 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 45 Teaser: Snooze Don't Lose
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E45: Snooze Don't Lose will be available on Monday, January 27, 2025. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...This past week, Ontie explored the Blackhawk History Appreciation and Recreation Destination (HARD) District and made some interesting discoveries, and then supported her community by making an outstanding purchase. If that wasnโt exciting enough, the aunties made a trip to a Snooze Eatery. It was Antie Joanโs first time, but you can bet it wonโt be her last. And if that wasnโt exciting enough, the au...
2025-01-22
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Encore Release of S1 E19: Starstruck!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐While Antie Joan and Ontie are on a much deserved two weeks holiday hiatus, please enjoy this encore release - top downloaded episode on YouTube! (Original release date: July 1, 2024)Join us on this episode as Ontie recounts her whirlwind trip to New York City and Philadelphia, which included a trip to the iconic Central Park and other tourist activities. Of course no trip would be complete without a review of various eateries. We delve into our obsession with New York bagels. A very special dream came true for Ontie, who was an audience participant for one of her most favorite...
2025-01-13
39 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Encore Release Trailer: S1 E19 Starstruck!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐While Antie Joan and Ontie are on a much deserved two weeks holiday hiatus, please enjoy this encore release - top downloaded episode on YouTube! (Original release date: July 1, 2024)Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E19: Starstruck! will be re-released on Monday, January 13. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...Join us on this episode as Ontie recounts her whirlwind trip to New York City and Philadelphia, which included a trip to the iconic Central Park and other tourist activities. Of course no trip would be complete without a re...
2025-01-08
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Encore Release of S1 E2: Right Hand Turns are Hard
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐While Antie Joan and Ontie are on a much deserved two weeks holiday hiatus, please enjoy this encore release - top downloaded episode across all listening platforms, except YouTube! (Original release date: March 4, 2024)In this episode, learn about the artwork you see when you find the Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast. Discover some of Antie Joanโs hidden talents along with similarities she shares with Ontie, like right-hand turns and alien babies.Then listen in while they discuss the return of John Stewart and the first two seasons of the Netflix series, โFisk.โ Finally, they finish it off with discus...
2025-01-06
1h 02
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Encore Release Trailer: S1 E2 Right Hand Turns are Hard
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐While Antie Joan and Ontie are on a much deserved two weeks holiday hiatus, please enjoy this encore release - top downloaded episode across all listening platforms, except YouTube! (Original release date: March 4, 2024)Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E2: Right Hand Turns are Hard will be re-released on Monday, January 6. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...In this episode, learn about the artwork you see when you find the Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast. Discover some of Antie Joanโs hidden talents along with similarities she shares wi...
2025-01-01
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Merry Holidays
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Ontie just returned from a whirlwind trip to Germany to check out their Christmas Markets. The Ghost of Christmas Past visited and Antie Joan shares the story of her most meaningful Christmas.Since itโs that time of year, each Auntie shares her three favorite Christmas movies, and then finish off with Christmas commercials of note.Whatever holiday you celebrate this time of year, we hope it is happy and joyful.Now we invite you to sit on Santa's lap, relax and enjoy!๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐What we are watching - Top 3 Christmas Movies EachAntie JoanIt's a...
2024-12-23
57 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
There's No Such Thing as "Away"
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐This week Ontie fills us in on the Womenโs Spiritual Business Network meeting she attended, where she found a kindred spirit, which was a real surprise for Antie Joan. The movie the aunties review is โBuy Now! The Shopping Consiracyโ on Netflix. It is somewhat of an exposรฉ on what happens to the things we recycle and donate, and what companies do with some of their unsold inventory. Then aunties share the most favorite and least favorite item they purchased online. The episode wraps up with a look at the Doug and Limu Emu Weird Dream commercial...
2024-12-16
1h 06
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Introspections
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐The Aunties have another Happy Hour session to celebrate their 40th Episode! Ontie went to the Very Nice Brewery to hear the women from the No Animal Left Behind Rescue share what to do if one of your pets or animals goes missing. Then Ontie and Antie Joan get introspective about where they were in their 40s and what they were doing. Ontie tells us her two favorite movies from the 1940s, but Antie Joan couldnโt limit herself to just two. The commercial of the week is for Blue Chew. If you havenโt seen it, consider...
2024-12-09
36 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Biceps Don't Grow on Trees
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐On this episode, Antie Joan reminisces about a dear friend who passed away recently, Ontie seeks help from her manly neighbor to get her snowblower fixed.The Auntie's canโt help but chuckle when talking about โHave I Got News for You,โ a weekly TV show on CNN/HBO-Max. But, thatโs not all they chuckle about in this episode. The commercials we canโt help but talk about this week are the PayPay commercials, featuring Mr. Will Farrell.Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐What we are watching:Have I Got News for You - CN...
2024-12-02
44 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 39 Teaser: Biceps Don't Grow on Trees
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E39: Biceps Don't Grow on Trees will be available on Monday, December 2. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...On this episode, Antie Joan reminisces about a dear friend who passed away recently, Ontie seeks help from her manly neighbor to get her snowblower fixed.The Auntie's canโt help but chuckle when talking about โHave I Got News for You,โ a weekly TV show on CNN/HBO-Max. But, thatโs not all they chuckle about in this episode. The commercials we canโt help bu...
2024-11-27
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Pet of the Year Sponsors
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐The Aunties are sponsoring the 2024 Pet of the Year contest organized by The Mountain-Ear newspaper, which spans the Peak-to-Peak area in Colorado. Good luck to all the entrants! Ontie and Antie Joan are already planning artistic endeavors for 2025!. They reminisce about artsy projects, good food, preparations for the Holidays, and great deals on Christmas trees. "The Diplomat" series on Netflix is reviewed, and the Dove โBeauty Never Gets Oldโ commercial discussion wraps up the episode.Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐What we are watching:The Diplomat - NetflixCommercial...
2024-11-25
48 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 38 Teaser: Pet of the Year Sponsors
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E38: Pet of the Year Sponsors will be available on Monday, November 25. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...The Aunties are sponsoring the 2024 Pet of the Year contest organized by The Mountain-Ear newspaper, which spans the Peak-to-Peak area in Colorado. Good luck to all the entrants! Ontie and Antie Joan are already planning artistic endeavors for 2025!. They reminisce about artsy projects, good food, preparations for the Holidays, and great deals on Christmas trees. "The Diplomat" series on Netflix is reviewed...
2024-11-20
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Clay is a Dirty Four Letter Word
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Antie Joan fills us in on the ceramics class she took. It was a bit different than what most think of when they think of doing ceramics. Ontie shares the Halloween festivities up where she lives, and it sounds like quite a bit of fun. Antie Joanโs Fun Fact discusses the Mariko Aoki phenomenon, which you may have experienced yourself. โThe Penguinโ is this week's choice for the โWhat We Are Watchingโ segment, and the commercial discussed is โThe Most Impactful Commercial Ever Made.โNow we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
2024-11-18
38 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 37 Teaser: Clay is a Dirty Four Letter Word
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E37: Clay is a Dirty Four Letter Word will be available on Monday, November 18. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...Antie Joan fills us in on the ceramics class she took. It was a bit different than what most think of when they think of doing ceramics. Ontie shares the Halloween festivities up where she lives, and it sounds like quite a bit of fun. Antie Joanโs Fun Fact discusses the Mariko Aoki phenomenon, which you may have experienced yourself.โThe Pengu...
2024-11-13
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Strike!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐In this episode, Ontie goes bowling and Antie Joan goes out to lunch, and then both offer their tips for clipping their petsโ claws. If youโve ever wondered when and why chainsaws were invented, then definitely tune in for the surprising motivation for that invention. โWhat We Do in the Shadowsโ TV series is back on FX and Hulu and the Aunties couldnโt wait to share their take on this comedy that takes a look at four vampires and their daily comings and goings in Staten Island. The commercial that wraps up this episode is for Lavazza Cof...
2024-11-11
48 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 36 Teaser: Strike!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E36: Strike! will be available on Monday, November 11. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...In this episode, Ontie goes bowling and Antie Joan goes out to lunch, and then both offer their tips for clipping their petsโ claws. If youโve ever wondered when and why chainsaws were invented, then definitely tune in for the surprising motivation for that invention. โWhat We Do in the Shadowsโ TV series is back on FX and Hulu and the Aunties couldnโt wait to share t...
2024-11-06
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Hoppy Oktoberfest
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Ontie always goes above and beyond when she hosts a get-together, and her Oktoberfest celebration was no exception. The music was Biergarten-appropriate, the food was delicious, and Ontie even greeted us in a festive dress. A fun time was had by all. Also this week, Antie Joan reconnected with her high school friend with a lengthy phone call. Itโs a good thing we donโt pay long-distance rates anymore!The Aunties review โFound,โ a series on NBC and Peacock, and wrap up the show with a discussion of another series of Progressive commercials, the ones with Flo, Jamie, and the re...
2024-10-28
47 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 34 Teaser: Hoppy Oktoberfest
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E34: Hoppy Oktoberfest will be available on Monday, October 28. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...Ontie always goes above and beyond when she hosts a get-together, and her Oktoberfest celebration was no exception. The music was Biergarten-appropriate, the food was delicious, and Ontie even greeted us in a festive dress. A fun time was had by all. Also this week, Antie Joan reconnected with her high school friend with a lengthy phone call. Itโs a good thing we donโt pay long-distance rates an...
2024-10-23
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Double, Double Toil and Trouble
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Antie Joan shares her own wildlife sighting, and Ontie shares her new found wisdom regarding furnaces. The Aunties revisit their weekend by talking about food, leaf peeping, and making (are you ready for this) Pickled Watermelon Rinds.Antie Joanโs Fun Fact deals with dimples and then she discusses โA Face in the Crowd,โ a movie that had quite an impact on her and continues to do so.To wrap it all up, the Aunties review the Etsy Upside Down Rollercoaster commercial and the dangers of ordering some things online.Now we invite you to sit back, rel...
2024-10-21
43 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 33 Teaser: Double, Double Toil and Trouble
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E33: Double, Double Toil and Trouble will be available on Monday, October 21. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...Antie Joan shares her own wildlife sighting, and Ontie shares her new found wisdom regarding furnaces. The Aunties revisit their weekend by talking about food, leaf peeping, and making (are you ready for this) Pickled Watermelon Rinds. Antie Joanโs Fun Fact deals with dimples and then she discusses โA Face in the Crowd,โ a movie that had quite an impact on her and continues to...
2024-10-16
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Where the Wild Things Are
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Ontie had a week full of exciting visitors, from a moose and cow, to elks and turkeys. That moose got so close, Ontie could almost reach out and touch it. Meanwhile, Antie Joanโs big excitement was watching โDance Moms: A New Era.โHowever, she did treat Ontie groovy and took her to a movie: โBeetlejuice Beetlejuice.โ Ontie decided to dance like no one was watching. Tune in for their review of the movie.The commercial du jour is one that was played at the theater, but was also a Super Bowl commercial for Mountain Dew titled, โGet Off...
2024-10-14
39 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 32 Teaser: Where the Wild Things Are
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E32: Where the Wild Things Are will be available on Monday, October 14. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...Ontie had a week full of exciting visitors, from a moose and cow, to elks and turkeys. That moose got so close, Ontie could almost reach out and touch it. Meanwhile, Antie Joanโs big excitement was watching โDance Moms: A New Era.โHowever, she did treat Ontie groovy and took her to a movie: โBeetlejuice Beetlejuice.โ Ontie decided to dance like no one was watching. Tu...
2024-10-09
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
It's Our 30th Anniversary!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐To celebrate the 30th episode of Pickled Watermelon Rinds, Ontie and Antie Joan travel down Memory Lane and reminisce about their 30th birthdays. Antie Joan's was done in style, we must say.They go on to list world and national events from 30 years ago, the big movies of 1994, and the top commercials of the 1994 Super Bowl.Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐What we are watching:Movies turning 30 in 2024Commercials we have to talk about:Best Super Bowl Commercials from 1994
2024-09-30
46 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 30 Teaser: It's Our 30th Anniversary!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E30: It's Our 30th Anniversary! will be available on Monday, September 30 (coincidence? - yup!!). Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...To celebrate the 30th episode of Pickled Watermelon Rinds, Ontie and Antie Joan travel down Memory Lane and reminisce about their 30th birthdays. Antie Joan's was done in style, we must say.They go on to list world and national events from 30 years ago, the big movies of 1994, and the top commercials of the 1994 Super Bowl.Now we invite you to sit...
2024-09-25
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
It's Showtime
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Summer will be coming to an end soon, so Antie Joan thought she better get her car in and get its air conditioner working as it should before Winter comes. Ontieโs home town, Oxford, CT, was devistated by a 1000-year flood and many of her childhood haunts were washed away. Our hearts go out to all those who are dealing with the damages and aftermath.We introduce a new segment called, โAntie Joanโs Fun Facts,โ which will provide you with fascinating information you never knew you didnโt need to know.The Aunties step into the time mac...
2024-09-23
50 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 29 Teaser: It's Showtime
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E29: It's Showtime will be available on Monday, September 23. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...Summer will be coming to an end soon, so Antie Joan thought she better get her car in and get its air conditioner working as it should before Winter comes. Ontieโs home town, Oxford, CT, was devistated by a 1000-year flood and many of her childhood haunts were washed away. Our hearts go out to all those who are dealing with the damages and aftermath.We introd...
2024-09-18
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Pickled Watermelon Rinds Bonus Slices - 1st Edition
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Sometimes conversations spawn new or longer conversations that just need to be cut for time. Here is a collection of these cut clips in Antie Joan and Ontie's first "Bonus Slices" release.Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
2024-09-16
43 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Teaser: Pickled Watermelon Rinds Bonus Slices - 1st Edition
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast Bonus Slices - 1st Edition will be available on Monday, September 16. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...Sometimes conversations spawn new or longer conversations that just need to be cut for time. Here is a collection of these cut clips in Antie Joan and Ontie's first "Bonus Slices" release.Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
2024-09-11
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Boozy BINGO
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Thereโs a new Bingo game in town and the Aunties will be checking it out! Itโs Boozy Bingo and has Ontieโs name written all over it. Watch this space to find out if they had to rent a moving van to haul their winnings home.Antie Joan discovered that the Meals on Wheels in Boulder has more to offer than just delivered meals. They have a cafรฉ and convenience store that sells pies, quiches, pizzas, soups, and many other things you would find in a local convenience store.Ontie found the Handymen of her dreams. Not...
2024-09-02
45 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 28 Teaser: Boozy BINGO
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E28: Boozy BINGO will be available on Monday, September 2. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...Thereโs a new Bingo game in town and the Aunties will be checking it out! Itโs Boozy Bingo and has Ontieโs name written all over it. Watch this space to find out if they had to rent a moving van to haul their winnings home.Antie Joan discovered that the Meals on Wheels in Boulder has more to offer than just delivered meals. They hav...
2024-08-28
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Stop and Smell the Peaches
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Youโll never guess what the Aunties start the podcast off with. Would you believe FOOD? They made another visit to Ooka in Broomfield for some of their yummy sushi and drunken noodles. Palisade peaches are going fast and the Aunties canโt help talking about how delicious they are. They are so good you donโt want to do anything to them except wash and eat! Ontie volunteers at local Farmerโs Market and both reminisce about when we hung our laundry outside on clotheslines. Antie Joan had to talk about the Olympics and the various happenings at this yearโs events...
2024-08-26
48 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 27 Teaser: Stop and Smell the Peaches
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E27: Stop and Smell the Peaches will be available on Monday, August 26. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...Youโll never guess what the Aunties start the podcast off with. Would you believe FOOD? They made another visit to Ooka in Broomfield for some of their yummy sushi and drunken noodles. Palisade peaches are going fast and the Aunties canโt help talking about how delicious they are. They are so good you donโt want to do anything to them except wash and eat! Onti...
2024-08-21
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
We're Global!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds is Global! We now have listeners on three continents!!! Thank you to all of our listeners! Antie Joan ventured out one Monday and came home with multiple customer service experiences she just felt she had to share. Ontie shares a โtoaster hackโ, which you just might find useful. It was a real eye-opener for Antie Joan.Antie Joan shares a podcast she discovered, which is hosted by her granddaughter-in-law and her friend. Itโs called โGirl โ Did You Hearโ and provides yet another generationโs point of view on whatโs going on in this crazy world. This wee...
2024-08-19
39 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 26 Teaser: We're Global!
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E26: We're Global! will be available on Monday, August 19. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...Pickled Watermelon Rinds is Global! We now have listeners on three continents!!! Thank you to all of our listeners! Antie Joan ventured out one Monday and came home with multiple customer service experiences she just felt she had to share. Ontie shares a โtoaster hackโ, which you just might find useful. It was a real eye-opener for Antie Joan.Antie Joan shares a podcast she discove...
2024-08-14
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Flat as a Pancake
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐This week, the grandpups went home after their meditative retreat with Antie Joan. While they missed their people, Isis and Oscar (Antie Joanโs cats) will definitely NOT miss them. The Aunties give their commentary on life in different Counties in Colorado. From the county fair to Vegan Night, from local farm stands to the Fat Tax, the Aunties have something to say.The Aunties offer some food for thought about โStuffโ and Memories, which is inspired by a thought-provoking post on โThe B-Sidesโ page on Facebook. Then a review of โDancing for the Devilโ series about a group of TikTok dancers...
2024-08-12
1h 01
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 25 Teaser: Flat as a Pancake
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E25: Flat as a Pancake will be available on Monday, August 12. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...This week, the grandpups went home after their meditative retreat with Antie Joan. While they missed their people, Isis and Oscar (Antie Joanโs cats) will definitely NOT miss them. The Aunties give their commentary on life in different Counties in Colorado. From the county fair to Vegan Night, from local farm stands to the Fat Tax, the Aunties have something to say.The Aunties offer som...
2024-08-07
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
You May Be Right - I May Be Crazy
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Ontie continues to live her best life and proves it this week by sharing her Billy Joel Concert experience at Coors Field in Denver. Meanwhile, Antie Joan babysat Killian and spent too much time getting her Netflix back. The Aunties are here to tell you that advice we were given all our lives may be inaccurate. Mr. Right came knocking on Antie Joanโs door, but unfortunately, he was 40 years too late.The 76th Emmy Primetime Nominations were announced and, boy, do Antie Joan and Ontie have something to say about them. If youโve listened to their โWhat We A...
2024-08-05
47 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 24 Teaser: You May Be Right - I May Be Crazy
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E24: You May Be Right - I May Be Crazy will be available on Monday, August 5. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...Ontie continues to live her best life and proves it this week by sharing her Billy Joel Concert experience at Coors Field in Denver. Meanwhile, Antie Joan babysat Killian and spent too much time getting her Netflix back. The Aunties are here to tell you that advice we were given all our lives may be inaccurate. Mr. Right came knocking on Antie J...
2024-07-31
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Top Ten
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Tune in this week for tips on how to deal with scammers and phishers. Antie Joan had a couple instances, which prompted their discussion about how easy it is to get โtaken.โOntie gives a โShout Outโ to our Top Ten listeners. You heard that correct, listenerS. She breaks down what towns have our most loyal listeners. Thank you for tuning in, folks!Itโs Christmas in July, and the Aunties discuss some of their favorite Christmas decorations, food, and adult beverages. Keeping on the Christmas in July theme, the Aunties discuss the vintage Coca-Cola Rockefeller Chri...
2024-07-29
54 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 23 Teaser: Top Ten
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E23: Top Ten will be available on Monday, July 29. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...Tune in this week for tips on how to deal with scammers and phishers. Antie Joan had a couple instances, which prompted their discussion about how easy it is to get โtaken.โ Ontie gives a โShout Outโ to our Top Ten listeners. You heard that correct, listenerS. She breaks down what towns have our most loyal listeners. Thank you for tuning in, folks! Itโs Christmas in July, and...
2024-07-24
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Glad Girls
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐In this episode, our favorite Aunties dive into a medley of topics that range from disappointing events to chilling crime stories.First up, they dissect the recently hyped event "Oz Escape Experience." Promoted as an experience of Oz-themed adventure, the reality fell short for many attendees. Ontie recounts her own underwhelming experience, highlighting organizational flaws and lackluster execution that left participants feeling more like they were stuck in Kansas than on a magical journey.Next, our duo tackles the contentious issue of Farmers' Market prices. While these markets promise fresh, local produce, they often come with a hefty...
2024-07-22
48 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 22 Teaser: Glad Girls
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E22: Glad Girls will be available on Monday, July 22. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer... In this episode, our favorite Aunties dive into a medley of topics that range from disappointing events to chilling crime stories.First up, they dissect the recently hyped event "Oz Escape Experience." Promoted as an experience of Oz-themed adventure, the reality fell short for many attendees. Ontie recounts her own underwhelming experience, highlighting organizational flaws and lackluster execution that left participants feeling more like they were stuck in...
2024-07-17
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Serving Up Fun
Join Ontie and Antie Joan as they delve into the perplexing question, โWhy are so many restaurants still using QR codes instead of traditional handheld menus?โ That leads them to question current tipping trends and question if they are out of control. Shifting gears, Antie Joan and Ontie examine the societal phenomenon of Gen Zers struggling more than previous generations to transition into adulthood. What cultural factors are at play here?Our hosts review the documentary, โFederer: Twelve Final Days,โ which explores Roger Federerโs career, legacy, and final moments on the court. The episode then wraps up with a...
2024-07-15
48 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 21 Teaser: Serving Up Fun
Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E21: Serving Up Fun will be available on Monday, July 15. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...Join Ontie and Antie Joan as they delve into the perplexing question, โWhy are so many restaurants still using QR codes instead of traditional handheld menus?โ That leads them to question current tipping trends and question if they are out of control. Shifting gears, Antie Joan and Ontie examine the societal phenomenon of Gen Zers struggling more than previous generations to transition into adulthood. What cultural fact...
2024-07-10
01 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Tell Me Why-ee
In our celebratory 20th episode, Ontie and Antie Joan take a nostalgic trip down memory lane. We reminisce about our favorite moments from the past episodes, and share the advice we would give to their 20-year-old selves. Ontieโs weekend was jam-packed with a trip to Red Rocks Amphitheater to see Steve Martin and Martin Short one night and then a local concert in the park the next day. Antie Joan had a great visit with family that included, what else, excellent food. Switching gears, we discuss Joy Koyโs Netflix special, which was enjoyed by both. The...
2024-07-08
46 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 20 Teaser: Tell Me Why-ee
Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S1E20: Tell Me Why-eet! will be available on Monday, July 8. Until then, please find a preview of the upcoming episode below and enjoy this short trailer...In our celebratory 20th episode, Ontie and Antie Joan take a nostalgic trip down memory lane. We reminisce about our favorite moments from the past episodes, and share the advice we would give to their 20-year-old selves. Ontieโs weekend was jam-packed with a trip to Red Rocks Amphitheater to see Steve Martin and Martin Short one night and then a local concert in the park th...
2024-07-03
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Starstruck!
Join us on this episode as Ontie recounts her whirlwind trip to New York City and Philadelphia, which included a trip to the iconic Central Park and other tourist activities. Of course no trip would be complete without a review of various eateries. We delve into our obsession with New York bagels. A very special dream came true for Ontie, who was an audience participant for one of her most favorite TV shows. Then on to Philly for some tourist action, food, and a nice relaxing evening with Hey C and her daughter. Antie Joan has an...
2024-07-01
39 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Timberr!
In this episode, we give a โShout Outโ to one of our Super Fans! Ontie has done all she can to make sure her home is safe from falling trees while implementing wildfire mitigation around her house. Ontie had her hair did and Antie Joan goes โback in the dayโ with her own hair story.We give our insights and review of โUnder the Bridgeโ on Hulu. The commercial reviewed is the โSirius XM โ Life in Sound,โ which then leads to a discussion of other dancing TV shows.What we are watching:Under the Bridge - HuluCo...
2024-06-17
38 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Unthrilled
***Bear with us listener - we had some audio editing software issues creep up on this episode. Antie Joan did an amazing job correcting incorrect pitch and tempo introduced by a software upgrade. The audio quality is good, but not up to our typical high standards. This should be the only episode impacted.***In this episode, Antie Joan joined the grand girls and grand pups at the LazyDog restaurant for Motherโs Day. Ontieโs faithful guardian let a visiting moose know that it was getting too close to his domain. Ontie has been loading our Podcast epis...
2024-06-03
29 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Clothes Make the Man
Antie Joanโs cousin from the mountains came by with her husband, so she made some delicious Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo for them and the neighbors, who stopped by. The link for the recipe is below, itโs healthy and tasty!Ontie declared her intentions for the next year while making a Mala in Loveland, CO, with โHey Cโ. Of course Ontie found a great little restaurant in downtown Loveland.Our hosts canโt help but wonder what is up with menโs suits these days and womenโs high heels. They then reminisce about a young fella...
2024-05-27
47 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
A Woman for the New Millennium
Antie Joan got to see the flippers of her heart in gear during her echocardiogram. Then, make sure your seat belt is secure, because Ontie and โHey Cโ(friend of the podcast) took an exciting trip to, where else, a gas station! But, not just any gas station. Weโre talking about Buc-eeโs! Tune in as the girls discover the gas station for the new millennium. Ontieโs meese made a surprise visit to her home, again! Some people have all the luck.We ponder the question that has taken social media by storm. Would you rather be...
2024-05-20
48 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Nesting
The weather this past week was perfect for nesting. Ontie spent her weekend nestled on her couch, and Antie Joan watched a Robin remodel the nest on her front porch. Antie Joan is old school and proud of it, and Ontie reminds us that if you speak with authority, you are often believedโno questions asked. We finally earned our โExplicitโ badge with this episode when we reviewed the movie, โPoor Things.โ Ontie and Antie Joan wrap it up discussing causes, prevention, and dealing with the dreaded UTIs while reviewing the Uqora commercials.What we ar...
2024-05-13
38 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
For the Common Folk
Ontie spent a scary Saturday driving him down the mountain to VEG, the Veterinary Emergency Group. Tune in to find out why and the relief Ontie felt when they left. More wildlife at Ontieโs homestead, while Antie Joan ponders picking dandelions to make wine, tea, or salad. Find out how the girls did when they went to Bingo with โHey Cโ, one of our previous guests. Ontie and Antie Joan review TV series, โWill Trent,โ and the Target Circle Week commercials with Kristen Wiig.What we are watching:Will Trent (ABC/Hulu) http...
2024-05-06
38 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Memories Forevermore
Happy 10th episode to us!!Both retirees dealt with hurricane-force winds, but Antie Joan also had to deal with power outages and no cable/TV. Ontie had 70 - 100 mph winds that knocked over trees, even one onto her house!We say goodbye to โCurb Your Enthusiasmโ and provide a critique of the Finale, and also wonder just what makes a man sexy? https://www.max.com/shows/curb-your-enthusiasm/18a0993f-209a-4653-8f94-f3fb8422e678We donโt โHoldโ back our opinions on the Carvana commercial with Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. https://ww...
2024-04-29
44 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
I Will Not Be Ignored
On this episode, Antie Joan asks the question, โDo women become less visible as we age?โ and we provide our take on Invisible Woman Syndrome.Ontie shares her ordeal dealing with melanoma in the eye. Yup, you can get melanoma in the eye! We also wonder if a person can have too much of a good thing, in particular Sean Hayes.On to movies about Diana Nyad: โNyadโ and โThe Other Shore: The Diana Nyad Story.โ We wrap things up with Salesforce commercials.Antie Joan's famous Mediterranean salad: https://seekinggoodeats.com/best-greek-s...
2024-04-22
50 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Our Dogs Are Barkin'
In this episode, we get to know just what makes Mr. Killian so special and what Ontie does to reinforce that specialness. Then Antie Joan reviews โSecrets of Playboy,โ a series on A&E and Hulu. Antie Joan thinks you may want to take an anti-bacterial shower after watching it. We are then joined by โHey Cโ, who shares her take on Lume, both the product and the commercial. What we are watching: Secrets of Playboyhttps://www.aetv.com/shows/secrets-of-playboyCommercials we have to talk about: Lume with special guest He...
2024-04-15
36 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Mama's Little Helper
How do two retirees start a podcast with little or no knowledge of where to evenstart? Ontie found the help we needed and is sharing who and where with you soyou, too, can start your own podcast. Then, on to our special pet stories with theOntie and Antie Joan special twist. โWonkaโ is the movie review du jour, followedby a returning Carpet Mill commercial.
2024-04-08
38 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Lo and Behold
Antie Joan attended the Empty Bowls Fundraiser where she found watermelon bowls that shejust had to have. Ontie talks about her trip to Savannah, GA, and returned home to 4-5 feet ofsnow. Both Ontie and Antie Joan discuss the Oprah TV Special, โShame, Blame and The WeightLoss Revolution." Then, Ontie gives her review of โDream Scenarioโ starring Nicolas Cage. Wewrap things up with โDude Wipes,โ inviting listeners to join in on the laughter while exploringthe quirks of personal hygiene products.
2024-04-01
1h 07
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 5 Teaser: Women of the Corn
Listen in to the full Episode 5, Women of the Corn, being released on Monday, March 25 to hear whether Antie Joan and Ontie can get themselves out of the veritable verbal corn maze they created for themselves...
2024-03-20
00 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Luck Be a Lady
Ontie gives us an overview of what it takes to win at the Roulette Table along with a surprising way to lower blood pressure. Then Antie Joan shares what life is like with ADD and how it compares to Ontieโs very organized life. What happened to Wendy Williams and how she ended up in a Conservatorship is discussed along with โExpats,โ the Amazon Prime series with Nicole Kidman. Under our new rating system using watermelon rinds (5 watermelon rinds being the best), Antie Joan gave it 1 watermelon rind, and Ontie only gave it a few seeds. The episode wraps up wit...
2024-03-18
59 min
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Flying Pterodactyls
โJust because thereโs snow on the rooftop doesnโt mean the fire is out in the furnace.โ Weโll tell you more. Why did Antie Joan become a night owl, and why does Ontie love being a morning person? Check out โFly With Meโ and the return of John Oliver. Weโll discuss โTrue Detective, Night Country,โ and how it connects to the first season of โTrue Detective.โ Ontie does a deep dive into the 1-877-Kars4kids commercial. And, we wrap it up with our take on the commercials for the humane societies.
2024-03-11
1h 06
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Right Hand Turns Are Hard
In this episode, learn about the artwork you see when you find the Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast. Discover some of Antie Joanโs hidden talents along with similarities she shares with Ontie, like right-hand turns and alien babies. Then listen in while they discuss the return of John Stewart and the first two seasons of the Netflix series, โFisk.โ Finally, they finish it off with discussions of two more commercials.
2024-03-04
1h 02
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Gotta Start Somewhere
Join Ontie and Antie Joan on their maiden voyage into the world of podcasting. We willgive you a little history about each of us and how โPickled Watermelon Rindsโ came tobe. Get insight into our daily lives, what movies, TV shows and series weโve seen, andthose commercials we have come to despise or enjoy. We share all of this with you in adown-to-earth and light-hearted approach. Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!
2024-02-25
1h 06
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Episode 1 Teaser: Gotta Start Somewhere
Antie Joan and Ontie's first full episode of Pickled Watermelon Rinds: Gotta Start Somewhere is scheduled to air on Monday, February 26, 2024! Enjoy this teaser until then...
2024-02-22
01 min