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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastCubbyEver built a cubby so epic, it took over your entire house? This week, we're diving headfirst into "Cubby," an episode that's basically a masterclass in fort construction (and a testament to the Heeler family's impressive sheet collection – seriously, where do they get them all?!).We're talking tons of montages, super relatable kid-created chaos, and all the fort-building essentials you could ever dream of. Plus, Cherin and Tori compare TV sizes (because, priorities!) and discuss Cherin's love of a good tape measureCherin will also share a few (but not all,) of the amazing Easter eg...2025-02-1423 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastGranny MobileWhat can we say we love grouchy granny Gladys. Just in time for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade we are talking Granny Mobile. After recapping the episode we make a bet on what the balloon(s) will look like for this years parade. Cherin also quizes Tori on her granny knowledge and Tori share a touching For Real Life story that has deep ties to this episode.We also ponder Bandit's on going side quest and much more. So grab your granny outfit, some...2024-11-2828 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastFamily MeetingWe’re BACK and ready to dive deep into another Bluey episode! Buckle up, because this one’s a doozy. We’re finally tackling the infamous “Family Meeting” episode – yes, the one that was banned!
But be warned: This episode was recorded a while back, so expect some seriously outdated pop culture references (think Bridgerton and Mother’s Day). But trust us, the discussion is worth the questionable chat. We’re sharing some crazy statistics about fluffies, and even taking a detour into the world of true crime (don’t worry, it’s relevant!).
So...2024-08-2135 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastPuppetsWelcome to the Matrix. This week we are jumping ahead and discussing Puppets (sorry if you plan to listen in order, but we had an issue with a few episodes)
Unicorse is back and Cherin is here for his antics. Tori on the other hand is not so thrilled to see him back, however she still enjoys this episode. One thing that we can both agree upon is that if the lesson is about good manners, that gets lost by the end.
Speaking of the end, we share a...2024-07-2726 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastSmoochy KissThis week Cherin and Tori talk S3 E26 Smoochy Kiss because people are gross. But when they are "your" people you love them anyway.
Tori admits that she isn't normally a fan of gross out humor, which this episode is full of, but she overlooks that because its Bluey and Bluey is awesome. We also call out some connections between this episode and other ones in the series.
So grab some deodorant, make sure all the cabinet doors are closed and let's dive in.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastFairytaleOnce upon a time... there were two friends that sat down to talk Fairytale. A super fun, and totally nostalgia inducing episode of Bluey.
Being 80's babies themselves Tori and Cherin both recall the first cassette tapes they owned, as well as their own experiences growing up during that "crazy time." Plus Tori shares with us her own fairytale.
So grab your bike, a couple of quarters for the arcade machine and let's dive in.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastRagdollBoop! Ragdoll. What a a fun Bluey epsiode. Not only do we all get a valuable lime lesson at the end, we also get some great character development from Wendy.
On this weeks recap and review of S3 E24 Ragdoll Cherin and Tori discuss all the ways you can get monies. Tori shares a For Real Life story about how she scored a free lunch from a co-worker, all because they "have no use for cash monies" (I mean who turns down monies in any form...not us)
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastFaceytalkThere is so much to "talk" about in this episode. From learning Muffin's middle name to Trixie and Stripe's differing parenting styles, we cover it all.
Plus if you are a Taylor Swift fan, we also have a quick chat about her new album (FLORIDA) During our For Real Life discussions Tori also shares her favorite social media alternative to Snapchat.
So grab your ukulele, and cowboy hat and let's dive in.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastWhale WatchingPoint of fact: Not since the Heeler's messy back seat have we felt so seen by an episode of Bluey. Not because we had to much fun at the noon-years eve party but because something we just want to lie on the couch and not move.
In this episode we talk S3 E22 Whale Watching. Tori gives some tips on how to create a balloon drop if you want to do a noon-years eve party for your own kids. Cherin challenges Tori to guess the voice of the whale documentary narrator (do you think...2024-05-2726 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastS3 E21 TinaCan you believe after 3 seasons of Bluey we are finally talking about teeth falling out (lol) This week we talk Tina. Bluey and Bingo's very large imaginary friend. So naturally Cherin and Tori chat about their (lack of) imaginary friends.
They also applaud the art department for showing us a different angle of what they like to call "that odd pantry that just sits in a hallway, that someone is much larger on the inside." Plus Cherin explains a bit about dishwasher loading etiquette and how she draws the line at toilet hands.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastRainRain is a beautiful episode and while Cherin hates to “rain” on anyone’s parade she has to voice one major concern (hint: if you live in Fl you may already know ⚡️⛈️)
But besides that one small detail both Tori and Cherin agree that this is an exquisite episode that reminds us to stop and enjoy life.
So grab and umbrella and a towel and let’s dive in.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastPhonesDont worry there is an app for that. This week talk apps…I mean Phones. A story that is funny because it’s true. There really is an app for everything, like an app to control your ceiling fan or your robot vacuum. For Real Life.
Cherin points out the Wiggle connection to Tori who missed the photo inside the place Grandads is staying.
We also contemplate what happened to the crocodile 🐊 that got tossed over the fence into Lucky’s Dads yard. And if you’re a guessing person take a stab at home many apps Cherin and Tori each have o...2024-03-0130 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastPerfectRecovering perfectionist unite
This week we review season 3 episode Perfect. A father’s Day episode that’s gives us some new games and classic Bandit antics (It’s Dad!)
We chat about our own experiences with perfectionism and how we see it manifesting in our own kids.
Cherin also asks Tori for her take on the conversation between Bandit and Fido before she explains to Tori how it was edited from the original.
So grab a boomerang or two, some paper, scissors and marked and let’s dive in.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastChestFor Real Life pod is back from the holidays and we kick it off with S3 E10 Chest ♟️ An episode that proves that while Chilli may not know chess as well as she thinks she does , she sure knows Bandit.
Before Tori and Cherin get down to work recapping and discussing all things Chest they do take a moment to chat about the holidays and how the week between Christmas and New Years is very “timely wimey.”
Tori also shares her new favorite Bluey quote, plus a For Real Life story about kids and chess. And Cherin shares the alternative rules he...2024-01-1520 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastMini Bluey, Big BingoThis week we talk Mini Bluey because what’s better than 1 Bluey, 2 Bingos 😳🤣😂
Cherin points out this is the second episode in a row that puts a focus on Chilli’s bum.
Tori shares a For Real Life moment she had, that ties into one of the traits Bluey mentions in this episode.
Then Cherin and Tori discuss how Bingo brings joy to everything she does, while Bluey is incredibly self aware.
We also check in our on season long counts….No Montage so that one stays at 4. While cute credit scenes are 6 for 6.
So make a sandwhich, grab some hair color chal...2023-11-0328 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastBorn YesterdayBORN!!! We agree Bandit … food is delicious
This week we talk Born Yesterday, an episode that reminds us that the world is a big, wonderful place and that dishes don’t wash themselves.
Cherin shocks Tori when she reveals what celebrity voices the Yoga Dog. We also discuss wether or not to add the Steak and Bacon pie that Lucky’s Dad is eating, to our Season 3 wrap up. (Let us know below if you think it should be on our S3 food list)
So unload the dishwasher, then grab your binoculars and let’s dive in.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastOmelette (get crackin’)Get ready to get messy because during of Omelette a few eggs may get cracked 🥚😳
Cherin calls out how this is another Chilli-centric episode and how Bandit is “Just Bandit” (Barbie - IYKYK)
Our montage count grows to 4 along with the “fun credit scene” count.
Plus Tori brings up the great egg debate. And if you don’t know what that is, don’t worry, Cherin didn’t know either. After a detour into food safety and handling we end the episode with Tori telling us a secret.
So grab a whisk, a few dozen eggs and let’s dive in. https://podcasts.a...2023-10-1339 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastBurger Shop, extra picklesWould you like fries with that? This week Tori and Cherin take a trip to talk Burger Shop.
A fun Bluey episode that begs us to consider that maybe Bandit isn’t as perfect as people thing he is. (C’mon Bandit, kids need boundaries)
Cherin and Tori also discuss some of our own For Real Life experiences with “got collect them all” kids meal toys. Plus Tori does her first official “Tori Synopsis” which is way better than anything from Disney+
So grab some dollar bucks, and a bath towel and let’s dive in.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastBonus - Dad BabyWe have no words…..okay well maybe we have a few, lol. But how does one really describe the EPIC episode Dad Baby. It must be seen to really be experienced.
Pat sings, Dim Sims are had and we even get an appearance by Wendy. This episode has it all.
And of course in our For Real Life moment Cherin and Tori discussing picking baby names and why Cherin’s own son had to, as Pat would put it, “come out through the sun roof’
So hang on tight because we are about to dive into this BANNED from Disney+ episode...2023-06-1834 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastOctopusBa la la la la la 🐙 you guessed it, today we chat Octopus. Another episode that makes us real world humans feel seen by having a character in the show say what we all feel ….. none of us can live up to Bandit.
Tori also chats about a new potential career, Cherin gives the Ludo animation department a shout out and in out For Real Life Moment Tori shares a tip on how to have disagreements with others.
So grab some treasure and a seat cushion and let’s dive in.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastHandstand (or Duck Cake part2)Holy Heeler birthday Batman. This week we talk Handstand, or as Cherin likes to call it..Duck Cake part 2.
For as much as Cherin and Tori agree, this week the two of us have very different “instant takes” when it comes to this episode.
In our For Real Life moment we talk about our own Birthday Party experiences. Plus Cherin tests Tori to see if she notices that a few key kids are missing (spoiler she doesn’t) plus you’ll want to hear what name Tori accidentally calls Socks.
So grab some pikelets, make sure your dominos are set up and l...2023-05-2635 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastDunny (roll over)Oh the Queen, how we miss her. Even though the queen may not say Dunny during this episode Cherin talks about she plans to repurpose it for everyday use.
Tori also gives us a very unexpected Disney+ synopsis this week, and later in the episode songs us a song from Legally Blonde the Musical.
Both Cherin and Tori agree that the episodes lesson is a good one, because all families are different. However neither of us could agree of what time of day the episode takes place.
So grab a pillow, climb in bed and let’s dive in.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastRoadtripThis week we got on a Road Trip. Cherin and Tori talk For Real Life car games. Tori also shares her recent spring break road-trip adventure and Cherin puts to rest the idea that Chilli swipes her sunnies from the Petrol station.
Seriously if you’re still on the fence about wether Chilli bought her sunnies then just take a look at the screen capture image from this episode….Proof! She has her card in her hand and does indeed put her card down to pay right as Bandit comes over and grabs Bluey.
So grab your sunnies, a roadmap, do a...2023-05-0827 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastCircus (a case for democracy sausages)Yay for a friends episode. This week we talk Circus which isn’t just a fun game for the kids but also a great metaphor for politics.
Cherin and Tori both agree that you would get a lot more people here in the USA out voting if there was a barbecue with Democracy Sausages (or any food really) involved. We also chat about Bosses and Cherin shares some of the For Real Life Australian Parliament and political system information she found online (yay)
Be sure to stick around till the end because in a wacky For Real Life moment we di...2023-04-2830 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastCafe (making friends is hard)Making friends as a kid. Easy Peasy. Making friends as an adult…not so much. In this weeks episode we talk Cafe.
Tori rejoices because we meet a new friend; Winnie. We (Cherin and Tori) get excited when one of the characters says “For Real Life” in the episode. Naturally we also discuss our own For Real Life struggles with making…and keeping friends as an adult.
So grab a chai latte, some banana bread and let’s dive in.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastIce Cream (not a lime lesson)🍦 Let’s just talk about the LIME in the room. We, like most other people thought Bluey said “I don’t want a valuable life lesson…” which is how we frame it in our recap. However it has been brought up that Bluey actually says “lime” instead of “life.” Life or Lime…..we’ll leave the final determination up to you.
What we do know is that we (Tori and Cherin) both wish that Real Life was more like Bluey. Also in this weeks discussion Tori chats about some strategic planning she is doing for an upcoming Disney on Ice show. Cherin ponders why...2023-02-2221 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastSwim SchoolDo you love goggles and discussions about dobbing? Then if so you’ll love this week’s review of S2 episode Swim School. Cherin and Tori dive right into there own For Real Life moments surrounding pool etiquette and safety. We also discuss goggles and talk all things Karen. Tori also gets an A+ for guessing the correct Disney+ synopsis. episode.
So grab your arm floats and slather on some sunscreen and let’s dive in.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastLibrary (sssshhhh)More cat squad please! I thinks it’s safe to say that our favorite part of this episode, besides dooting, was the I trifurcation of the Cat Squad. Both Tori and Cherin agree that we need more info on this fictional show about cats.
Also during our conversation about S2 E30 Library we discuss how Muffin is a whole vibe and how all kids; and sometimes adults can have their own “Muffin moments”
Plus if you listen carefully around the mark 17:30 min mark you may be able to hear Cherin’s dog 🐶 whining in the background 🤣🐾
So grab your library card, a pop up bo...2022-12-2832 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastGrandad 😢Well that was an adventure. 2 minutes into recapping and discussing S2episode Grandad Cherin has to reassure Tori that Grandad is back in season 3 (spoiler alert) when she panics and thinks maybe that credit scene means Grandad died.
We also talk one of the quintessential struggles of parenting; trying to teach your child to be independent, while also listening to you when you are telling them to do something. Tori also breaks down why the end of the episode hits is parents so hard.
The in our For Real Life moment Tori shares a fear her husband has that weirdly...2022-12-1223 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastMovies (and another popcorn)“Let’s all go to the movies” wackadoo who knew we would have soo much to talk about regarding Season 2 episode Movies 🎥 . Some of the many For Real Life discussions we have during our review include 💙 Live Action Disney remakes 🧡 Our thoughts on movie trailers 💙 and what movie we first saw in the theater. See emojis below for a hint.
Tori = 🚀⛺️
Cherin =🧜♀️
? can you guess what they are by the emojis ? Drop a comment below and let us know what your first movie was and or what your feels are on movie 🎥 trailers (too many, or give me more)
Plus Tori also explains why this episode g...2022-12-0538 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastSeeSawPomPom is just the cutest and if you don’t agree I’m not sure we can be friends 😂
On this episode Cherin and Tori chat about S2 episode See Saw. We start with our favorite game; guess the Disney+ synopsis….which Tori spectacularly fails at. Cherin then shares a new merchandise idea with a hidden meaning.
Last but not least we discuss Judo randomly showing up at the end of the episode and why we think she missed all the fun earlier.
So grab your pet rock, a friend or five and let’s dive in.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastChristmas Swim (what is Bartlby made of)It’s time for another Heeler Christmas 🎄 extravaganza and this time Cherin and Tori packed thier suits because we are going for a Christmas swim.
In this weeks episode we dive in and talk about what kind of crazy material Bartleby could be made.
Tori asks a question a lot of people did after seeing this episode “where’s Grandpa Bob” and we discuss the foods the Heeler’s are eating, versus what we have for our own For Real Life Christmas meals.
So grab you pizza 🍕 pool float, some tennis balls and let’s dive in.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastDouble BabysitterWhat’s better than 1 Babysitter? 2 Babysitters…..unless of course you have to pay them both 😂🤣But we’re are fairly certain that this pair do it for free.
Speaking of the pair, both Cherin and Tori are shipping Uncle Rad & Frisky pretty hard so we take a stab at coming up with a couple name for them. Spoiler…none of them are very good.
We also chat our own For Real Life babysitting moments.
So grab your almond milk shampoo, a torch (aka a flashlight) let’s dive in.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastPiggybackThe bin chickens are back!! In this weeks episode Cherin and Tori discuss Holidays (which the Heeler’s are taking) versus Vacations (which is what we call them here in the US)
Every wonder just how many boats and pergolas are in the background? Then you’re in luck because Tori does a tally. We also chat itchity grubs and give bin chickens a shout out.
We also discuss the For Real Life inspiration behind the giant Pelican and give out our parenting award.
So grab your scooter, stretch your legs and let’s dive in.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastMum School (modern parenting)This week we enroll in Mum school. During our recap of the episode we explore the possibly origins of a few of of Bluey’s balloon children names.
Then in 1 of 2 For Real Life moments Tori talks about the reaction a large gathering of people had when they saw a balloon float away….spoiler it was not a happy reaction. Cherin also shares a fun way to plus up a game of Keepy Uppy. Lastly Tori explains why she sometimes puts her daughters toys in dirt (trust us it ties into the episode)
So grab your bunty, plus a pencil and...2022-10-0130 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastBus (hold onto your giraffes)Janet and Rita are back and Cherin and Tori couldn’t be more excited! I mean who doesn’t love the grannies…except maybe Bus Driver Bandit.
This week we talk season 2 episode BUS. Dis you know it’s the second in this season’s Transportation trifecta of episodes (🧡drop a comment below if you know which she is alluding to💙) Cherin and Tori also send out a request to Joff Bush and the team to put out a follow up to the hugely successful Bluey season 1 album.
What’s a lamington you ask? Well don’t worry because it’s our Aussie/ American...2022-09-1620 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastQueens (stop feeding the Lorikeets)All hail the queens (except for mad queen Bandit) on this weeks podcast we talk S2 E20 Queens. Cherin shares her dislike for birds while Tori explains a For Real Life encounter she has had with Lorikeets ….spoiler, they don’t poop as much as depicted in this episode. Speaking of poo. How is that Disney+ will allow a deck full of Lorikeet poo but won’t show a pooping pony?? We also take a detour through the to talk a couple British and American shows including Ghosts & Ted Lasso
Grab your crown and a ginger beer and let’s dive in...2022-08-2626 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastThe Show (pick yourself up)It’s Showtime! On this weeks podcast Cherin and Tori discuss how fascinated children get with their parents For Real Life names. We also chat a bit about breakfast in bed 🥞☕️🍳and our own thoughts on Mother’s Day. Tori and Cherin also weigh in on the what Bandit’s hand on Chili’s hand could mean. Plus Cherin shares her best impersonation of Bluey’s “marry be babe” So grab your opera glasses, a cup of tea and let’s dive in.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastStumpfest (adult dad fun)We start the episode with a fun new game….guess the Synopsis, where we guess what the Disney+ synopsis is.
Cherin yells “Stumpfest” 8-10 times (because how can you not) We give Lucky’s Dad a special shout out for bringing the funny. Cherin shares her For Real Life moment with having stumps in her backyard.
So grab some nail polish, lemonade and some eye liner and let’s dive right in. 💙🧡Thanks for listening. We love connecting with other Bluey fans so feel free to check us out on Instagram @forreallife.pod or send us an email at forreallife.pod@gmail.com
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastArmy (being kind)Cherin and Tori love an episode where we meet new friends and this week Bluey introduces us to Jack the lovable Jack Russel.
As we dive into the episode we discuss how mean Jack’s younger sibling is to him. Tori and Cherin then discuss their favorite hand signals and wonder why Ludo decided condensed milk was used as a snack (to much sugar isn’t good for dogs)
Lastly in this weeks For Real Life fact Cherin gives some information about the Australian Army.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastSticky Gecko (lots of For Real Life moments)We had so much fun recording this weeks recap S2E12 Sticky Gecko 🦎
First we finally have an episode synopsis with more than 5 words 🙌hooray 😃 then in a shocking twist Tori wasn’t as stressed out by the episode as she thought she would be. Turns out she LOVES the episode.
In addition to lots of laughter this weeks podcast is packed with tons of For Real Life Moments. One of which is a discussion about “the look” that all moms give their kids, or partners, at one point.
Lastly Cherin gives a personal PSA regarding buying Sticky Geckos online (just don’t buy...2022-05-2729 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastSleepytime (parenting in your sleep)A lot of people have a lot of opinions about how to get or keep kids asleep. Even though you may not agree with co sleeping or sleep training, I think one thing we can all agree on is how EPIC Sleepytime is. While exploring and recapping one of the best episode of TV (for Real Life) we chat facts about the music, symbolism and stuffed animals that are like family members. Cherin and Tori also share some of their own FRL sleep parenting thoughts and trails. Grab a box of tissues and a glass of water and let’s di...2022-05-2028 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastRug Island (we’ve got questions)While Cherin is dreaming of living “that island life” 🏝Tori is caught up in the logistic of it all. Is it morning,? How does Bandits tie stay on? What’s under the kiwi 🥝 rug? Did the kiwi rug get bigger? In addition to exploring all the questions this episode raises we also share an ingenious parenting organizational hacks (if you’re a fan of The Home Edit then listen up) If you are ready to explore all these question and more then you’ll be in for a treat. So grab some fruit, your white chocolate egg and let’s dive in.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastHammerbarn (a tale of two husbands)Season 2 is here, and we start off by taking a trip to Hammerbarn. In this week's episode Tori discusses the most annoying thing that kids do (yep fight over who has what) and how she has taken a stand against always making everything "fair" After passing the flamingos 🦩 we take a detour to the garden section to discuss the cost of repairing a gutter versus buying a brand-new pizza over. Speaking of pizza 🍕we chat about some of our favorite toppings, which include pineapple for Cherin and anything not cheese, for Tori. Also, if you would like to learn more about...2022-04-2736 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastDaddy Dropoff (join the vocabulary parade)New friend alert!!!! We love episodes where we meet new friends and this is one of the sweetest episodes to date. However it’s not all sunshine for Tori who explains why she felt anxiety watching Bandit try to get the girls to school. There is also some debate about which of the Heeler’s is gluten free and which is gluten not free. In our real life moments we talk school, what a vocabulary parade is and why “pi” would make a fun costume. Finally we give out the parenting award, not just once but 3 times. So grab your jumper...2022-04-1526 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastBINGO (was her name-o)B-I-N-G-O If you have listened to this podcast for any length of time you know that Bingo is hands down Cherin's favorite character. So of course she was thrilled when Bingo got her own episode 🤩 Once Cherin gets over her excitement we dive into the episode recap and talk a bit about how being Hungry effects kids. Tori and Cherin also discuss the epic Poster art that Ludo came out with for this episode. For our “For Real Life” moment Tori discusses how adults don’t like to do chores and how kids might think we actually do. Grab your puzzle pi...2022-03-0721 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastCharades (who is that dog)Who is that doggy in the picture behind Nanna??? If you don’t want spoilers you may want to skip the beginning of this episode because Cherin dishes on who that doggie is and when we may see them next. In a For Real Life moment Tori tells a story about a similarity she shares with Nana. Then Cherin and Tori discuss one of their favorite subjects….the wildlife of Australia. Brush Turkeys, Ibis, Brolga. All the interesting Australian birds 🐦 Grab an ice block, your favorite tutu and enjoy the episode.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastSquash (sweaty dogs)This weeks episode of Bluey might be called Squash but that doesn’t stop Cherin and Tori from talking about other racket based sports. Pickle Ball- yep we talk about it (not sure what it is, don’t worry Tori will explain it, along with why racquetball courts make the best daycare place centers 🤪🤣 A conversation also comes up around how Squash is used as a noun and also a verb and why we are all about the positive self talk that Uncle Stripe practices once Bingo fixes his tail. Grab your controllers and some rackets and let’s dive in.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastDance Mode (Hey Wendy)Crank your car stereo because this week we take it up a notch as we talk Dance Mode. Tori explains how it has everything she loves in a Bluey episode; new places, familiar faces (hey Wendy) a fun game and of course a really great lesson. Speaking of life lessons, we talk about how important it is to honor your inside voice and a fun code phrase one of our "For Real Life" friends always used when they meant no on the inside but said didn't want to say it on the outside. After we finish walking through the episode w...2022-01-2924 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastFeatherwand (rinse your mouth)In this episode Tori gives Bandit and Chilli low marks for letting Bluey leave the house with toothpaste all over her face. We also revisit Cherin’s dislike of birds and if you like the movie Encanto stick around till the second half because we talk all about the music in Encanto and more. So grab some cereal, because you know you want cereal and enjoy the episode.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastThe Golden Can of Beans Awards (Season 1 Wrap Up)and the Golden Can of Beans goes to....(drum roll please) We are wrapping up our coverage of Bluey Season 1 by making poffejtes, fairy toast and handing out what we have dubbed as “The Golden Beans” award to different episodes and characters. All of the categories in our fictional award show came from listeners and followers on Instagram. Listen close and you may here a special shout out to a couple of listeners who sent us emails or DMs. Cherin and Tori also discuss what they are most excited about for Season 2. Grab some bread, butter and sprinkles cause the show...2022-01-0635 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastVerandah Santa (some of our favorite things)Ho Ho..Oh NO 🎅 In this mega -sized episode we talk Christmas (spoiler warning for little Santa believing ears around 24 min mark) 🎄 The Heeler’s house wins award for best Christmas decorations award and Bluey gets a lump of coal from Santa Tori for being mean to cousin Socks. Still looking for last minute 🎁 gift ideas? Cherin and Tori declare that toys; especially Bluey toys by @Mouse_Toys make great gifts for all ages…..if you can find them. This season 1 ending episode of the podcast is packed full of festive Christmas conversations. This is one present 🎁 you can open early. So pour yo...2021-12-2249 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastDaddy Putdown (babies love onsies)Don't let the title fool you, this episode is not about what you think it is. In this penultimate episode we explore how the term “putdown” means something a bit differently in us than it does in the Bluey-verse. Cherin and Tori also work through a bit of their own mom guilt and we scratch our heads trying to figure out what exactly is pregnant lady obstacle course (tie-ing your own shoes 🤷♀️🤷♂️) So rip the heads off your prawns, grab a onsie…and let’s dive in. -------------- Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @ForRealLife.pod where you can leave comments about the episode...2021-12-1020 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastShaun (a cautionary tale)Be careful what you wish for, especially if that wish is to have a pet Emu named Shaun. In this episode we talk about the responsibilities of having a pet, real or otherwise. Cherin shares a cautionary tale of playing Shaun with her son (ouch that hurt). Cherin also tries to talk Tori out of getting a bird, For Real Life. Also, Lucky's dad makes a return, fresh off getting attacked by lion Bingo and Mum in Asparagus. So grab a leash, some emu food and enjoy this episode.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastAsparagus (poor Lucky’s dad)Meerkats, Walruses, and Lions - oh my. This week we give kudos to Chilli for getting her kids to eat asparagus. Before of course everything goes haywire and animals take over the Heeler household. Can you guess what animal Cherin’s son makes her turn into??? Tune in to find out and to also hear our discussion on how babies are in fact easier than toddlers. Plus we lean into the idea that maybe, just maybe, the asparagus has magic powers. Let’s dive in.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastTeasing (not to be confused w.bullying)It’s no joke, we are back with a brand new episode. This week we review Teasing, an episode NOT found on Disney+ here in the United States. We discuss the difference between teasing and bullying and quickly realize how much we tease our own kids.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastNeighbours (anyone seen the couch cushions)If you’re looking for a fun family game look no further than “neighbor”
We discuss if Mulberry Street is a nod to Dr Seuss and we talk decorating your kids room with a replica kiwi 🥝 rug (thanks Amazon)
Tori spots a few tennis balls (much easier to spot than long dogs) and then talks her for real life moment of how her couch cushions go missing.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastChickenrat (heavy on the backstory)As the officially unofficial American Bluey podcast we want to say that we do not support the calls for a Halloween 👻🎃or Thanksgiving 🦃episode.It’s nonsense and just one of the things we discuss on this weeks episode recap. In addition we give out our parenting award, discuss what the Heeler’s have in their fridge and learn ALL about Vegemite. https://vegemite.com.au/ (check out their site to learn all about this Australian spread)
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastKids (a case for grocery delivery)Any parent can tell you that grocery shopping with the kids can go one of two way. Unfortunately for Bandit the girls decide to play “Kids” and we soon find out that no matter who is or isn’t the favorite kid…….they can all be frustrating from time to time. Tori drops her controversial view about how her family has favorites😮. We also discuss our lettuce cleaning habits and crown an unlikely character with the parenting award.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastMt. MumandDad (theme park enthusiast)Once you get passed the name of the episode you realize that it’s not just another “Blue Mountains” but a lesson in working together.
We start off with a conversation about Theme Parks (shocking) and the newest cartoon character to get their own amusement park. After that we get into the episode and how yet again Bandit and Chilli are letting their children climb all over them. Boundaries Mum and Dad, boundaries.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastCamping (the French connection)In another classic Bluey “bait and switch” we start off talking about stinky chef and end with us all crying over a tree. Speaking of stinky kids we dive into the pop culture topic of bathing your kids and how that relates to race and class-ism.
Tori then admits that she translated, with the help of Google, what Jen-Luc was saying, which Cherin explains how much simpler it is to simply turn the captioning on.
We ponder if Jean-Luc is actually Canadian and finish by discussing Chilli and her amazing life advice.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastHide & Seek (introducing Chattermax)Its time for Chattermax. That annoying toy we all love to hate. The one that your friend, or that aunt or uncle gives to your kid because its loud and they think its funny. (Ps..It’s not funny) this episode has it all. Self improvement, Pooping toys, and we’re just talking about the cartoon. Speaking of the episode, we ponder why none of the Heeler’s came out of thier hiding spots when they realized Bluey had gotten distracted. We also talk about the fun fact is that this is the second time we have seen Chattermax. The first...2021-10-0126 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastMums & Dads (Early Baby part 2)Or "Early Baby part 2" as we like to call it. Tori spotted her first long dog (wohoo) something we haven’t pointed out since the very first episodes we recorded, because well they can be incredibly well hidden. If you want to play a where’s Waldo-esque game with her kids then try pointing out the tennis balls. Or go check out @longdogspotting on Instagram. No Aussie /American translations this time but we did have some For Real Life moments of our own, including a talk about explaining jobs to kids.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastEarly Baby (being the bravest we’ve been)You get a baby, and you get a baby, and you get a dragon?? What. Wait! That’s not right. In this weeks episode we discuss Early Baby, where Calypso teaches all of us that there might be more to a story that what meets the eye. Tori shares her For Real Life struggle with having kids who, much like Rusty and the Girls, choose shouting at one another over having a dialogue. So grab your wet flannel (seriously can someone explain this to us) and enjoy the pod.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastThe Sleepover (that girl Muffin)This week we talk kids and sleep 💤 Well actually kids and what happens to them when they don't get enough sleep. In the case of cousin Muffin she gets super delusional and a lot like an adult that has had a bit too much to drink (step away from the 🌴 ficus) Cherin and Tori share some sleep stories of their own, including one which will make anyone who has a slightly difficult sleeper feel better. We also discuss how ultimately all of the chaos in this episode could have been avoided if Uncle Stripe would just planned better.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastCopycat (unexpected lessons)What an episode. Copycat is one of those stealth Bluey episodes that starts one way and ends up someplace unexpected but ultimately wonderful. Not unlike our discussions this week!!
We start by talking about which side of the bed Bandit and Chilli sleep on and end up discussing how a horse got punched in the face during the Summer Olympics. (For real life)
We also ponder what types of pets they have in the Bluey-Verse and what 🦎 iguanas eat?
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastThe Adventure (Tori’s cinematic eye)Kid only episode!! (Well mostly) so get ready because without adult supervision things may get crazy….just kidding. The only crazy thing about this episode is how often Bluey and Chloe change characters and how Cherin and Tori manage to follow along with all the back and forth. Tori also has a great insight about the episode and how it compares and contrasts to the episode SHOPS. Lastly we talk the dynamic of multiple kid friends playing together. Plus did you catch that aspect ratio change? If not then Tori, with her cinematic eye will point it out.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastBackpackers (backpack pod puppies)Where in the world is Bandit & Chilli ?? France? India? Who knows but what we do know is that Bandit really really has to use the 🚽🧻🚽 Tori decides that we need a spin off series about the adventures of Bandit & Chilli while Cherin put her foot down and say “no way” to a game of backpackers. We also discuss how Bandit and Chilli need to work on creating and maintaining boundaries with the kids. So grab your passport and a toilet brush and enjoy this episode. There is lots of laughs.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastZoo (the one about the animals)We don’t have to go far to find stuff to talk about this with episode, just to the neighbors yard. Which neighbor? who knows but clearly they are tight with the Heeler’s. In a surprise twist, we also have a discussion about the animals in the episode because we are at the “ZOO” and we’ve never heard of a pademelon before!! Shocker, we know. Tori then sings us a song from her childhood, also about an animal. (Have you noticed a theme yet to this week’s discussions) just remember to check out the gift shop before you leave. I...2021-08-2123 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastThe Dump (disco car wash)This week we are getting major Takeaway vibes from all the question that Bluey and Bingo as Dad on the way to the dump. But before we can have a disco party in the car wash Cherin and Tori have a small debate over what colors are in the rainbow 🌈
We also talk about parenting guilt over keeping or not keeping your kids drawing. This turns into Tori telling us about an AMAZING pin (from Pinterest) on how to file your kids stuff.
We both admire the Heeler’s messy car but seriously what’s up with the open sandwich bag. Fo...2021-08-1324 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastTrampoline (unsafe parenting practices)Is there anything worse than rock melon and flies, maybe musk melon and flies. What’s musk melon? You gotta listen to this weeks episode to find out. Besides talking produce we also discuss the similarities between this episode and Yoga Ball. We then finish the episode off by discussing just how dangerous (or not) putting a water hose under a trampoline really is.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastBumpy and the Wise Old Wolf Hound (pass the tissues)Get ready to feel ALL the feels on this weeks recap and review of Bumpy and the Wise Old Wolf Hound. We laugh, we cry, we laugh and cry at the same time. It's easy to see why this is, as Cherin calls it, is an "instant classic." The whole episode is just so good (for real life, I think we said that 8 times in this episode). We explore the lesson(s) this episode teaches us and our kids and we discuss some of the other cartoons/animated pieces that have also made us cry as adults. Grab the tissues...2021-08-0318 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastWork (I Just Wanna Dance)What would you do if your kid fired you from your pretend job? Jet off to Bali, Go do some Laundry? We discuss this and more on this weeks review of the S1 episode Work. But for real life kids sure do thing they are the boss sometimes. We also find out the name of Judo's mom, who gets an unexpected view while watering her flowers.
As always we will cover our favorite moments, LOL quotes, any Aussie/American translation and we will give you a parenting award (if indeed the parents earned it)
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastFairies (entertain us)This week we talk Crabs….just kidding we’re watching and talking about Fairies which can apparently be caught in crab pots. Who knew?
Fairies is a super fun episode full of great music, laughs and of course fairies. Even though this is a light hearted episode, our conversation somehow goes dark as we discuss an episode of Black Mirror and how it has parallels. Curious what we’re talking about then listen in. Don’t worry though we circle back around to discuss the questions “are fairies real” as well as our favorite moments and the sweet lesson of the episode.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastThe Creek (a musical masterpiece)Take a trip with us to our favorite day spa at THE CREEK. This week Tori tells us a story about an animal she encountered in the wild (hint, it’s not a cute Wallaby or Lizard) Then after discussing how magical Brisbane is we both agree we don’t like leeches. We also discuss one of our favorite legit parenting Podcasts; Good Inside w.Dr Becky.
Last but not least we discuss the 100% nightmare inducing and 100% fictional “Drop Bear”
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastGrannies (you gotta pay for those beans?)To say people LOVE this episode is an understatement. So it won't come as any surprise that we do as well.
Its super quotable, funny, cleaver and heart warming. Everything we love about Bluey. Honestly we’re not sure who was laughing more in this episode; Tori and Cherin or Janet and Rita as they tried to steal the beans. Amid the laughter we talk a bit about the origins of the floss dance before we ponder what sorts of things our grands kids may ask us to do someday. Hopefully it the won’t be technology related…. But it probab...2021-07-0922 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastPirates (blue whale says what??)RRRRR You ready for this week's episode? Tori starts off not so sure about this episode, but by the end she comes around to the true lesson, which is all about encouragement.
We also discuss the the amazing art design and music that really shined in this episode. Plus in a for real life moment Cherin tells a story about feeling slightly judged by other parents at a park….over Pirate stuff. Enjoy!!
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastBeach (electric jellyfish)Jellyfish, Pelican and Crabs...oh my
This week we join the Heeler family at the beach. BEEAACCHH !! As Bluey heads on an adventure and out of her comfort zone, Tori takes us on a trip to Hong Kong where she discusses an electric Jellyfish display she saw at Ocean Park. We also talk the OG little mermaid and after a discussion on whether Jellyfish have brains we talk beautiful beaches and what a group of crabs is really called.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastTaxi (stick the petrol in the boot)You want me to put the what, in the where?. In this weeks episode we explore "car speak" 🚘🚗 such as petrol or boot. After visiting the penguins at the zoo we hop back in the Taxi and talk a bit about all the fun “cuss” word alternatives that Bandit uses…cheese and crackers anyone.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastShops (doot...doot..doot)We're Open. Wait no we're not. Just Kidding. Okay now we are open. On this weeks episode we explore the real life way kids seems to spend the majority of their time coming up with games, just to play them once and be done.
We also visit the topic of confusing kid logic and we give Rusty the "always saves the day award." Tori passes a quiz, correctly identifying all of Bluey's friends (jk, Cherin didn't quiz her but she does know them all) Meanwhile Cherin serves up some facts about the for real life plant; Lilly Pilly (bet you t...2021-06-0424 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastThe Pool (are floaties considered hurricane supplies)School is out (here in the US) and we are on the brink of summer which means that it is POOL TIME. However as we soon discover in this weeks recap it takes alot of boring stuff to go to the pool. Thongs, sinky toys, rashies and of course sunscreen just to name a few.
Tori and Cherin also discuss how fancy Uncle Stripes place is and ponder if Bali is to Australia as the Caribbean is to Florida. We also give out a shout to the original (OG) Bluey podcast Gotta Be Done as well as Lord of the R...2021-05-2926 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastBlue Mountains (what else is there to say)Pack your bags and find a magic fairy because this week we are taking a trip to the Blue Mountains. Even though this weeks’ episode is on the shorter side we still pack it full of interesting discussions, including one about an interesting Reddit thread that Cherin found.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastMarkets (pooping pony)Pooping Ponies, Poffertjes and a whole lots of conversation. This weeks episode is jammed packed with all the good stuff including gluten ,sugar and dairy.
It's our 20th episode and we are so excited to have you here. We start the episode discuss this weeks lesson about decision making, and how its a skill even some of us grown ups need to work on. We then discussion the interesting people and products being sold at the market. You'll get introduced to some very special ponies and Cherin will let the poop out of the bag, as it were, when she s...2021-05-1539 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastThe Claw (there is no lesson, only chocolate doodads)This weeks episode is sponsored by the word P...Pe..Pe..Pleas..Please. Just kidding. But for real life we do discuss why kids can’t ever seem to remember to say please. We also try to figure out what lesson Bandit was trying to teach the girls...spoiler we don’t think he actually had one, abut you’ll have to listen to find out why. Cherin gets a bit quote happy and Tori tries to remember the name of the classical music score (BTW it’s Pachelbel’s Canon) which you can find on the Bluey Album.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastThe Doctor (pickle me this)What a pickle!! It’s all fun and games until someone swallows a hippopotamus 🦛 or gets attacked by a cactus 🌵 In this episode Bingo is the kindly doctor trying to fix everyone, while Bluey (aka Edna) welcomes patients and makes sure they everyone gets a lollipop. Cherin and Tori share some FOR REAL LIFE moments they have had at the doctors with their own kids + they discuss Covid vaccines because who doesn’t want to talk about all things Covid related 🤣 😂 Returning to the episode they laugh out loud at all the silly maladies that Bluey’s friends come up with. From scorpions...2021-04-3029 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastCalypso (aka Tori’s new hero)Raise your hand if you think Bluey’s school looks way more fun than where you went when you were in first grade 🙋🏼♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♂️🙋🏻♂️ yep, us as well. During this episode, we meet some of Bluey’s new classmates and their amazing teacher Calypso. Then after Tori fan girls over Calypso’s ability to teach and craft we dive into the type of school that Bluey may attend, and we compare it to schools here in the USA. Florida testing then comes into question because that where Tori and Cherin live, and for those of you not here in the USA, Florida is sort of a mess (for real life) Lastly we roun...2021-04-2327 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastYoga Ball (learning to find our voice)Holy Foley artist Batman. This week we walk thru the episode Yoga Ball, where our sweet Bingo gets a lesson in finding, and more importantly using her big girl bark. Cherin and Tori have another interesting discussion naming kids toys and we increase the Bingo game name count to 4 (Larn) At the very end of the recap it all comes back to the toilet again!!! (Seriously this is the 3rd or 4th time)
Plus, if you’ve never seen any of the Indiana Jones movies...don’t you worry, Cherin will walk you thru all 4 (yes there are 4) which leads to a di...2021-04-1624 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastButterflies (next time just text me)Judo or Cheeto, you decide. In the meantime we will be over here doing the washing. In this weeks podcast we talk the episode Butterflies and how we all have that one friend that we wish would just text us instead. Crochet, TikTok, a new Dog and the hand phone challenge. Yep!! we discuss all that and more. Be sure to stay tuned towards the end, after the episode recap, where we share some fun facts. Plus if you are tried of singing Happy Birthday while you wash your hands for the 80th time today (thanks COVID) then we have a...2021-04-0931 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastTakeaway (the first but not the last time Bluey made us cry)We like it spicy 🌶 and things heat up in this weeks review of Takeaway. As parents we’ve all been there. An innocent activity slowly devolves into pure chaos. Then just like in real life we have a good cry over our fortune cookie fortunes 🥠 We laugh over the “dog” references and talk bathroom laws here in the US and the appropriateness, or lack there of, peeing on random bushes. Plus stick around till the end when Tori surprises Cherin with something special 🎁
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastBob Bilby (Exploring our own tablet guilt)Grab something to drink and get comfortable because we go ALL IN, with some serious discussions, on this weeks episode. How can you not when the topic is screen-time.
To give them tablets or not to give them tablets? Isn't that always a question?
During this episode Tori & Cherin explore our own screen-time (tablet) philosophy and the guilt that comes along with how much time we and our children spend in front of screens. We also discuss the Heeler's car and how kids car seat requirements have changed since we were kids.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastBike (where we're going we don't need training wheels)This one gives us all the FEELS. Once again Bluey takes a classic kids TV troup "learning to ride a bike" and flips it on its head. Using the beautiful music of Joff & Ludwig, thoughtful storytelling and some laughs this episode proves why Bluey is THE BEST show on TV.
As we discuss all the details of this episode we also pause to talk for real life bike riding adventures. Well also touch on our favorite moments and so much more. We hope you enjoy.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastHotel (Hey Siri...how many rooms are in the Heeler’s house?)How are you? We’re really nice. This week Tori and Cherin check into Hotel Heeler where the staff is a bit dodgy but on the plus side the rooms do come with a lady in the shower and night bacon 🥓...so 5 stars ⭐️ from us. We also get some unexpected help from Siri as we discuss the many rooms of the Heeler house. Also, can it really be called a staycation if where you are staying is Walt Disney World? Living in Orlando right next to Mickey's place we talk the last time we got checked into an actual Hotel and start...2021-03-0528 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastHorsey Ride (aka old knees and tile don’t mix)Horsey Wedding. Horsey Wedding !!!! Pass the sparkles and put away you’re favorite toy because the crazy cousins are coming over and we’re having a wedding. On this weeks episode we talk our favorite special toys (boy pink puppy) and we have yet another discussion about cousin Socks.
Cherin snorts as Tori discusses her favorite LOL moment and there is discussion about old knees and tile. Spoiler alert...they don’t mix. Speaking of tile, does anyone know where the patio came from or why we haven't seen it again? And stick around after the episode for some more informa...2021-03-0329 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastBBQ (time to level up your salad game)On this weeks episode we discuss who the Heeler’s are having over to their BBQ.
Tori wants to know If Socks is a dog like Pluto or a dog like Goody, how Bluey and Bingo seems to be mirroring their parents and of course we mention the salads. It’s time to grab your relaxing chair, your favorite pepper 🫑 and a sausage (or 12) as we talk about all the unseen work moms do and how Dads seem to get all the credit just for standing at the grill.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastThe Weekend (not the singer)Who’s ready for THE WEEKEND? This week we review one of Cherin’s favorite episodes (yes I know I say that all the time) but For Real Life this was the episode that made me fall in love with Bingo. It also features a fun montage of the Heelers weekend, which includes taking the heads off of prawns, and so much more.
Plus Tori & Cherin discuss Cricket and explain what an LBW is.....for those of us that don’t watch Cricket here in the USA. And as always we’ll talk about our LOL Moments and discuss if anyone ge...2021-02-1232 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastShadowlands (Rules...I’d say they are more like guidelines)Who doesn’t love new friends. In today’s episode we meet Snickers & Coco and we get to learn why rules make games more fun.
We also discuss what a Water Boatman is and if we are more like Bluey (rules are rules) or like Coco (rules are more like guidelines). Just be sure to stay in the shades and as always like, subscribe or send us comments.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastDaddy Robot (just pick up your stuff)Beep Bo Beep!! In this weeks episode we talk Season 1, Episode 4 of Bluey; Daddy Robot. I don’t know about you but I’m all about having a robot clean up for me. However when Bingo and Bluey decide they NEVER, EVER want to tidy their playroom EVER again things don’t go as they thought. A fun episode that involves the whole Heeler family. Join us as we discuss our favorite laugh out loud moments, the parenting MVP and explain what a wheelie bin is for those of us that have never of the term before.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastKeepy Uppy (what sort of grass do they have in Australia)Grab the balloons, its time to play KEEPY UPPY. If you have never played this game are you even a parent? LOL just kidding But FOR REAL LIFE we play this game all the time, especially since this episode.
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For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastHospitals (Nurses are the BEST!!)Whether it is FOR REAL LIFE or just a made up game of "Hospital" I think we can all agree that nurses are the best....or dare we say the unsung heroes of this episode. In this episode we talk Season 1, Episode 2 of Bluey, where Dr. Bluey tries to figure out how to get a cat out of Dad's tummy. Now, while I have never had a cat in my tummy but I think all the parents out there can relate to being a parent/patient to their child's nurse or doctor.
Join us while we recap the episode, talk ou...2021-01-1618 min
For Real Life Pod - Bluey PodcastMagic Xylophone - discovering the magic of BlueyWelcome to the pod!! This is our very first episode, where we discuss the very first episode of Bluey, season 1, episode tilted Magic Xylophone. In this this episode we give you a little bit of a background on who we are; Cherin the Bluey fan and Tori the Bluey novice. We then break down the episode and discuss what made us laugh and what parenting lessons we may have learned.
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