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Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 70 Trailer: Creativity Makes Your Soul Grow🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast S2E70: Creativity Makes Your Soul Grow will be available on Monday, August 4, 2025. Until then, please enjoy this short trailer...Ontie had a wild animal break into her house this past week, and one of Antie Joan’s friends had a bear just mosey on up to her driveway. Just another day in Paradise. Both Aunties stretched their creative wings and took a couple workshops. One was Pour Your Own Epoxy, where we made charcuterie boards, and the other was Paint Your Pets. Antie Joan tuned into 60 Minutes and saw the episode about AI Labelers...2025-07-3000 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsWe Are Fresh as a Daisy🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉After a two-week break, the Aunties are back and ready to go! Shout out to National Aunties’ Day on July 26! Ontie had to admit that Antie Joan was right—about the handheld bidet, that is. Both of our hosts dealt with their own heatwave, and Antie Joan’s 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, ‘O-69,’ Ontie chose “Dying for Sex,” an FX and Hulu series. It is a real emotional rollercoaster and well...2025-07-2856 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 69 Trailer: We Are Fresh as a Daisy🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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 Aunties’ Day on July 26! Ontie had to admit that Antie Joan was right—about the handheld bidet, that is. Both of our hosts dealt with their own heatwave, and Antie Joan’s 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...2025-07-2300 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEncore Release Episode 61: Some Say We're a Big Dill🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉While 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 Aunties’ trip to Loveland, CO, to partake in the “For the Love of Pickles: Pickle Fest.” Good Times, Good Times. The Aunties did a live, on-location recording of...2025-07-2154 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEncore Release Episode 61 Trailer: Some Say We're a Big Dill🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉While 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 Aunties’ trip to Loveland, CO, to partake in the “For the Love of Pickles: Pickle Fest.” Good Times, Good Times. The Aunties did a live, on-location recording of...2025-07-1600 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEncore Release Episode 56: Stay Off the Craigslist!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉While 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...2025-07-1433 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEncore Release Episode 56 Trailer: Stay Off the Craigslist!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉While 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...2025-07-0900 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsSweating Like a Pig, Feeling Like a Fox🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉The Aunties are having a heat wave is Colorado, but that didn’t 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 O’Connor, an Instagram personality both Aunties absolutely love...2025-07-0742 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsRainy Days and Graduation🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉On this episode, Ontie recounts her trip to Rhode Island to take in the seashore, reminisce, and also celebrate her niece’s 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 Joan’s 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!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Where We Are Traveling:Newport and Middletown, RINewportDownt...2025-06-3036 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 67 Trailer: Rainy Days and Graduation🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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 niece’s 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 Joan’s brother and sister-in-law in Green V...2025-06-2500 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsChanneling Our Inner 'Kid'🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉In this lively episode, the Aunties kick things off with Ontie finally getting the gates she’s 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 — slow service, ordering difficulties, and hangry vibes all around. They also discuss the disturbing incident involving a man attacking peaceful marchers on Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall, expressing shock and solidarity. Ontie replays her famous vegan Reuben sandwich (Antie Joan’s...2025-06-2347 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 66 Trailer: Channeling Our Inner 'Kid'🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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 she’s 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 — slow service, ordering difficulties, and h...2025-06-1800 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsCheeky Monkey🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉In this lively episode, the Aunties recap their holiday get-together filled with laughter, food, and family. Highlights include rave reviews for Ontie’s mouthwatering Vegan Reuben sandwiches that even the meat-lovers couldn’t resist, and Antie Joan’s legendary "Everything But the Kitchen Sink" potato salad. The Aunties also give a quick shoutout to Dr. Pickle’s latest hilarious antics on Instagram, adding some extra tang to the conversation. They wrap up with thoughts on the Apple TV series Bad Monkey—part mystery, part comedy, and totally binge-worthy.Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!2025-06-1651 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsRoads Are for Journeys, Not for Racing🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Do you remember the song, “The Beat Goes On”? Well, at least Ontie’s home construction projects are going on. Unfortunately, Antie Joan is not so lucky. Speaking of old songs, the Aunties love, “We Quilt This City,” which is an update to the song, “We Built This City.” That discussion leads into a new toilet “paper” 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...2025-05-2640 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 62 Trailer: Roads Are for Journeys, Not for Racing🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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, “The Beat Goes On”? Well, at least Ontie’s home construction projects are going on. Unfortunately, Antie Joan is not so lucky. Speaking of old songs, the Aunties love, “We Quilt This City,” which is an update to the song, “We Built This City.” That discussion leads into a new toilet “paper” available for purchase. Ontie has had it with...2025-05-2100 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsSome Say We're a Big Dill🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉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 Aunties’ trip to Loveland, CO, to partake in the “For the Love of Pickles: Pickle Fest.” 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 couldn’t help but go off on the NFL Draft...2025-05-1954 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 61 Trailer: Some Say We're a Big Dill🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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 Aunties’ trip to Loveland, CO, to partake in the “For the Love of Pickles: Pickle Fest.” Go...2025-05-1400 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsTalk 60 to Me🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉The Aunties celebrate their 60th episode with Antie Joan listing some significant happenings from 60 years ago. Both Aunties play the “Would You Rather” game, which provides some interesting insight into the minds of these two ‘marginally mature’ women.Antie Joan introduces the you to “Narddogcooks” on Instagram, and Ontie shares her experience with Eric’s Asian Café in Idaho Springs.Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Crop Tending: What We Are EatingThe Nard Dog CooksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenarddogcooks/?hl=enWebsite: Make It Dairy FreeEric's Asian Cafe - Idaho Springs...2025-05-1243 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 60 Trailer: Talk 60 to Me🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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 “Would You Rather” game, which provides some interesting insight into the minds of these two ‘marginally mature’ women.Antie Joan introduces the you to “Narddogcooks” on Instagram, and Ontie shares her experience with Eric’s Asian Café in Idaho Springs.Now we invite you to sit back, relax an2025-05-0700 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsSwing Like Nobody's Watching🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉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. Ontie’s 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.2025-05-0532 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 59 Trailer: Swing Like Nobody's Watching🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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. Ontie’s entertainment...2025-04-3000 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsUnforgettable🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉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 aren’t all fun facts, but they are interesting.Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Antie Joan's Fun Facts:13 Fascinating Scientific Fac2025-04-2123 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 57 Trailer: Unforgettable🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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 aren’t...2025-04-1600 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsStay Off the Craigslist!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉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 we do!Learn all about Teddy, an Instagram sensation that Ontie and Antie Joan have fallen in love with. We...2025-04-1433 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 56 Trailer: Stay Off the Craigslist!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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...2025-04-0900 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsLend a Hand, Give a Can!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉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, 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...2025-04-0752 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 55 Trailer: Lend a Hand, Give a Can!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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...2025-04-0200 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsWhen Life Gives You Tomatoes, Make Bloody Marys!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉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 anticipated. Next, we switch gears to talk about a special Girls’ Day Out with a cousin and daughter—complete with lunch, shopping, and delicious treats. Finally, for all the cat lovers out there, we explore a website...2025-03-3137 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 54 Trailer: When Life Gives You Tomatoes, Make Bloody Marys!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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...2025-03-2600 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsKiln-ing Me Softly🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉The 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...2025-03-2444 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsSNL's 50!!!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉On this week’s episode of Pickled Watermelon Rinds, the Aunties talk about dealing with the frigid weather they’ve been dealing with; Ontie got the travel bug, which brings up what else—food. Ontie is craving Portuguese rolls, which brings back fond memories of Kaiser rolls with butter for Antie Joan.This week’s “What We Are Watching” and “Commercials We Have to Talk About” cover SNL’s 50th Anniversary show, concert and our favorite commercials that they’ve parodied over the years.Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉What we are watc...2025-03-1053 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 51 Teaser: SNL's 50!!!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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 week’s episode of Pickled Watermelon Rinds, the Aunties talk about dealing with the frigid weather they’ve been dealing with; Ontie got the travel bug, which brings up what else—food. Ontie is craving Portuguese rolls, which brings back fond memories of Kaiser rolls with butter for Antie Joan.This week’s “What We Are Watching” and “Commercials We Have to Talk About” both cover Saturday Night...2025-03-0500 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsPWR's 50!!!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉PWR's 50!!! The Aunties are celebrating their 50th episode and they just so happen to record it on Galentine’s Day. Ontie recounts all the trials and tribulations of donating and/or removing furniture in a mountain town. Antie Joan’s 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 “C.B. Strike,” which can be seen on MAX.The commercial is Cher’s Uber Eats! Commercial where she goes back in time. It’s a good one! Wrapping th...2025-03-0338 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsNice Day for a White Mocha🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉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 Timothée Chalamet. The movie review is about “The Remarkable Life of Ibelin.” This was Antie Joan’s pick and it really had an impact on her…Ontie (who is not a fan of documentaries) wasn’t quite as...2025-02-1728 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 48 Teaser: Nice Day for a White Mocha🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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 Timothée Chalamet...2025-02-1200 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEli's Coming🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉It 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 — 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 Wood’s signature sharp social commentary.The episode wraps up with a lighthearted chat about Eli and Peyton Manning’s latest FanDuel commercial, and admire...2025-02-1047 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsSnooze Don't Lose🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉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 wasn’t exciting enough, the aunties made a trip to a Snooze Eatery. It was Antie Joan’s first time, but you can bet it won’t be her last. And if that wasn’t exciting enough, the aunties had their first on-air interview to talk about their sponsorship for The Mountain-Ear’s Pet of the Year Contest . Follow the link included.Antie Joan gripes about all the Pop Nepo Babi...2025-01-2743 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 45 Teaser: Snooze Don't Lose🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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 wasn’t exciting enough, the aunties made a trip to a Snooze Eatery. It was Antie Joan’s first time, but you can bet it won’t be her last. And if that wasn’t exciting enough, the au...2025-01-2200 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEncore Release of S1 E19: Starstruck!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉While 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...2025-01-1339 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEncore Release Trailer: S1 E19 Starstruck!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉While 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...2025-01-0800 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEncore Release of S1 E2: Right Hand Turns are Hard🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉While 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 Joan’s 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, “Fisk.” Finally, they finish it off with discus...2025-01-061h 02
Pickled Watermelon RindsEncore Release Trailer: S1 E2 Right Hand Turns are Hard🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉While 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 Joan’s hidden talents along with similarities she shares wi...2025-01-0100 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsMerry Holidays🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Ontie 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 it’s 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!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉What we are watching - Top 3 Christmas Movies EachAntie JoanIt's a...2024-12-2357 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsThere's No Such Thing as "Away"🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉This week Ontie fills us in on the Women’s 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 “Buy Now! The Shopping Consiracy” on Netflix. It is somewhat of an exposé 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...2024-12-161h 06
Pickled Watermelon RindsIntrospections🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉The 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 couldn’t limit herself to just two. The commercial of the week is for Blue Chew. If you haven’t seen it, consider...2024-12-0936 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 39 Teaser: Biceps Don't Grow on Trees🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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 can’t help but chuckle when talking about “Have I Got News for You,” a weekly TV show on CNN/HBO-Max. But, that’s not all they chuckle about in this episode. The commercials we can’t help bu...2024-11-2700 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsPet of the Year Sponsors🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉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, and the Dove “Beauty Never Gets Old” commercial discussion wraps up the episode.Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉What we are watching:The Diplomat - NetflixCommercial...2024-11-2548 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 38 Teaser: Pet of the Year Sponsors🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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...2024-11-2000 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsClay is a Dirty Four Letter Word🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉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 Joan’s Fun Fact discusses the Mariko Aoki phenomenon, which you may have experienced yourself. “The Penguin” is this week's choice for the “What We Are Watching” segment, and the commercial discussed is “The Most Impactful Commercial Ever Made.”Now we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉2024-11-1838 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 37 Teaser: Clay is a Dirty Four Letter Word🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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 Joan’s Fun Fact discusses the Mariko Aoki phenomenon, which you may have experienced yourself.“The Pengu...2024-11-1300 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsStrike!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉In this episode, Ontie goes bowling and Antie Joan goes out to lunch, and then both offer their tips for clipping their pets’ claws. If you’ve ever wondered when and why chainsaws were invented, then definitely tune in for the surprising motivation for that invention. “What We Do in the Shadows” TV series is back on FX and Hulu and the Aunties couldn’t 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...2024-11-1148 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 36 Teaser: Strike!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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 pets’ claws. If you’ve ever wondered when and why chainsaws were invented, then definitely tune in for the surprising motivation for that invention. “What We Do in the Shadows” TV series is back on FX and Hulu and the Aunties couldn’t wait to share t...2024-11-0600 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsHoppy Oktoberfest🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉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. It’s a good thing we don’t pay long-distance rates anymore!The Aunties review “Found,” 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...2024-10-2847 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 34 Teaser: Hoppy Oktoberfest🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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. It’s a good thing we don’t pay long-distance rates an...2024-10-2300 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsDouble, Double Toil and Trouble🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉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 Joan’s Fun Fact deals with dimples and then she discusses “A Face in the Crowd,” 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...2024-10-2143 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 33 Teaser: Double, Double Toil and Trouble🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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 Joan’s Fun Fact deals with dimples and then she discusses “A Face in the Crowd,” a movie that had quite an impact on her and continues to...2024-10-1600 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsWhere the Wild Things Are🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉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 Joan’s big excitement was watching “Dance Moms: A New Era.”However, she did treat Ontie groovy and took her to a movie: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” 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, “Get Off...2024-10-1439 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 32 Teaser: Where the Wild Things Are🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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 Joan’s big excitement was watching “Dance Moms: A New Era.”However, she did treat Ontie groovy and took her to a movie: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” Ontie decided to dance like no one was watching. Tu...2024-10-0900 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsIt's Our 30th Anniversary!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉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 back, relax and enjoy!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉What we are watching:Movies turning 30 in 2024Commercials we have to talk about:Best Super Bowl Commercials from 19942024-09-3046 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 30 Teaser: It's Our 30th Anniversary!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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...2024-09-2500 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsIt's Showtime🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉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. Ontie’s 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, “Antie Joan’s Fun Facts,” which will provide you with fascinating information you never knew you didn’t need to know.The Aunties step into the time mac...2024-09-2350 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 29 Teaser: It's Showtime🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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. Ontie’s 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...2024-09-1800 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsPickled Watermelon Rinds Bonus Slices - 1st Edition🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉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!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉2024-09-1643 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsTeaser: Pickled Watermelon Rinds Bonus Slices - 1st Edition🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉2024-09-1100 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsBoozy BINGO🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉There’s a new Bingo game in town and the Aunties will be checking it out! It’s Boozy Bingo and has Ontie’s 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 café 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...2024-09-0245 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 28 Teaser: Boozy BINGO🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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...There’s a new Bingo game in town and the Aunties will be checking it out! It’s Boozy Bingo and has Ontie’s 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...2024-08-2800 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsStop and Smell the Peaches🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉You’ll 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 can’t help talking about how delicious they are. They are so good you don’t want to do anything to them except wash and eat! Ontie volunteers at local Farmer’s 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 year’s events...2024-08-2648 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 27 Teaser: Stop and Smell the Peaches🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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...You’ll 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 can’t help talking about how delicious they are. They are so good you don’t want to do anything to them except wash and eat! Onti...2024-08-2100 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsWe're Global!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉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 ‘toaster hack’, 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. It’s called “Girl – Did You Hear” and provides yet another generation’s point of view on what’s going on in this crazy world. This wee...2024-08-1939 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 26 Teaser: We're Global!🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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 ‘toaster hack’, which you just might find useful. It was a real eye-opener for Antie Joan.Antie Joan shares a podcast she discove...2024-08-1400 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsFlat as a Pancake🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉This week, the grandpups went home after their meditative retreat with Antie Joan. While they missed their people, Isis and Oscar (Antie Joan’s 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 “Stuff” and Memories, which is inspired by a thought-provoking post on ‘The B-Sides’ page on Facebook. Then a review of “Dancing for the Devil” series about a group of TikTok dancers...2024-08-121h 01
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 25 Teaser: Flat as a Pancake🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉 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 Joan’s 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...2024-08-0700 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsYou May Be Right - I May Be Crazy🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉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 Joan’s 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 you’ve listened to their “What We A...2024-08-0547 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 24 Teaser: You May Be Right - I May Be Crazy🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉 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...2024-07-3100 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsTop Ten🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉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 ‘taken.’Ontie gives a “Shout Out” 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!It’s 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...2024-07-2954 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 23 Teaser: Top Ten🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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 ‘taken.’ Ontie gives a “Shout Out” 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! It’s Christmas in July, and...2024-07-2400 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsGlad Girls🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉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 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...2024-07-2248 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 22 Teaser: Glad Girls🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉Pickled 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...2024-07-1700 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsServing Up FunJoin Ontie and Antie Joan as they delve into the perplexing question, “Why are so many restaurants still using QR codes instead of traditional handheld menus?” 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, “Federer: Twelve Final Days,” which explores Roger Federer’s career, legacy, and final moments on the court. The episode then wraps up with a...2024-07-1548 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 21 Teaser: Serving Up FunPickled 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, “Why are so many restaurants still using QR codes instead of traditional handheld menus?” 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...2024-07-1001 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsTell Me Why-eeIn 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. Ontie’s 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 Koy’s Netflix special, which was enjoyed by both. The...2024-07-0846 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 20 Teaser: Tell Me Why-eePickled 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. Ontie’s 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...2024-07-0300 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsStarstruck!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...2024-07-0139 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsTimberr!In this episode, we give a ‘Shout Out’ 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 ‘back in the day’ with her own hair story.We give our insights and review of “Under the Bridge” on Hulu. The commercial reviewed is the “Sirius XM – Life in Sound,” which then leads to a discussion of other dancing TV shows.What we are watching:Under the Bridge - HuluCo...2024-06-1738 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsUnthrilled***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 Mother’s Day. Ontie’s faithful guardian let a visiting moose know that it was getting too close to his domain. Ontie has been loading our Podcast epis...2024-06-0329 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsClothes Make the ManAntie Joan’s 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, it’s healthy and tasty!Ontie declared her intentions for the next year while making a Mala in Loveland, CO, with ‘Hey C’. Of course Ontie found a great little restaurant in downtown Loveland.Our hosts can’t help but wonder what is up with men’s suits these days and women’s high heels. They then reminisce about a young fella...2024-05-2747 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsA Woman for the New MillenniumAntie 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 ‘Hey C’(friend of the podcast) took an exciting trip to, where else, a gas station! But, not just any gas station. We’re talking about Buc-ee’s! Tune in as the girls discover the gas station for the new millennium. Ontie’s 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...2024-05-2048 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsNestingThe 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 believed—no questions asked. We finally earned our “Explicit” badge with this episode when we reviewed the movie, “Poor Things.” Ontie and Antie Joan wrap it up discussing causes, prevention, and dealing with the dreaded UTIs while reviewing the Uqora commercials.What we ar...2024-05-1338 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsFor the Common FolkOntie 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 Ontie’s 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 ‘Hey C’, one of our previous guests. Ontie and Antie Joan review TV series, “Will Trent,” and the Target Circle Week commercials with Kristen Wiig.What we are watching:Will Trent (ABC/Hulu) http...2024-05-0638 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsMemories ForevermoreHappy 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 “Curb Your Enthusiasm” 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 don’t “Hold” back our opinions on the Carvana commercial with Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. https://ww...2024-04-2944 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsI Will Not Be IgnoredOn this episode, Antie Joan asks the question, “Do women become less visible as we age?” 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: “Nyad” and “The Other Shore: The Diana Nyad Story.” We wrap things up with Salesforce commercials.Antie Joan's famous Mediterranean salad: https://seekinggoodeats.com/best-greek-s...2024-04-2250 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsOur 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 “Secrets of Playboy,” 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 ‘Hey C’, 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...2024-04-1536 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsMama's Little HelperHow 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. “Wonka” is the movie review du jour, followedby a returning Carpet Mill commercial.2024-04-0838 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsLo and BeholdAntie 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, “Shame, Blame and The WeightLoss Revolution." Then, Ontie gives her review of “Dream Scenario” starring Nicolas Cage. Wewrap things up with “Dude Wipes,” inviting listeners to join in on the laughter while exploringthe quirks of personal hygiene products.2024-04-011h 07
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 5 Teaser: Women of the CornListen 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...2024-03-2000 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsLuck Be a LadyOntie 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 Ontie’s very organized life. What happened to Wendy Williams and how she ended up in a Conservatorship is discussed along with “Expats,” 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...2024-03-1859 min
Pickled Watermelon RindsFlying Pterodactyls“Just because there’s snow on the rooftop doesn’t mean the fire is out in the furnace.” We’ll tell you more. Why did Antie Joan become a night owl, and why does Ontie love being a morning person? Check out “Fly With Me” and the return of John Oliver. We’ll discuss “True Detective, Night Country,” and how it connects to the first season of “True Detective.” 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.2024-03-111h 06
Pickled Watermelon RindsRight Hand Turns Are HardIn this episode, learn about the artwork you see when you find the Pickled Watermelon Rinds podcast. Discover some of Antie Joan’s 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, “Fisk.” Finally, they finish it off with discussions of two more commercials.2024-03-041h 02
Pickled Watermelon RindsGotta Start SomewhereJoin 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 “Pickled Watermelon Rinds” came tobe. Get insight into our daily lives, what movies, TV shows and series we’ve 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!2024-02-251h 06
Pickled Watermelon RindsEpisode 1 Teaser: Gotta Start SomewhereAntie 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...2024-02-2201 min