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That's What We Said Episode 76 - Stuffed StoatsThis month, Jenny and Katie have dialed all the way into the Winter Olympics. Their personalities are now defined by pairs figure skating, cheating scandals, and the most important form of protection in the Olympic Village. Even though their obsessions have now reached clinical levels, Becca and Kelly decide not to stage an intervention and instead let Katie and Jenny share EVERYTHING they've learned about the performance fabrics, 42 year old figure skaters, Olympic moms, stuffed stoats, and the condom shortage in Milan. #relish We are: Katie Basham, Jenny Hobson, Becca Parrish, and Kelly Smith Recorded...

2026-02-2433 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Episode 75 - Through the Roof!Our little town has been covered with ice for three weekends, and world news is bleaker than ever. It's time to round up what we've been reading and watching to keep ourselves going through the long winter. Do you need the National Zoo Panda Cam to get through 2026? Katie does. What about the romance novels of Willow Aster? That's Becca. A comfort rewatch of Veronica Mars? Kelly is thrilled that it's streaming again. And Jenny will not rest until everyone is as obsessed as she is with the drama of The Traitors. Listen in for more recommendations. ...

2026-02-1032 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Episode 74 - The Largest OrganIn this episode we learn that none of us are big on New Year's Resolutions. We're just going to try a few new things, no pressure. We've reached the age where we know that we're not going to turn into new and magical beings just because the calendar changed. But Kelly's going to try to bake some bread and Katie's pretending she's a plant and giving herself more water and sunshine. Becca's opening a bookshop, which we all think is a big deal all by itself. And we're just hoping that Jenny's New Year's Resolution doesn't bring us to...

2026-01-2031 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Episode 73: Stick It InDid you think you'd heard the last of us? We are so excited to be back in 2026. Our theme for the year is that we're making more time for fun and joy, and part of that is being together on the air. The other big news is that Becca is getting ready to open a bookshop in March, and the rest of us are picking up mops and paintbrushes to help get the space ready to open. Welcome back to the pod and to our lives. We are: Katie Basham, Jenny Hobson, Becca Parrish, and Kelly Smith

2026-01-0623 min

Disciple-making in Community with Ken Braddy S5E2. 10 Things To Look For When Choosing A Bible Study with Sean Beach and John Paul BashamOne of the most critical decisions a church leader can make is choosing a curriculum that shapes the spiritual growth of their congregation. On today's episode Ken Braddy discuss why it’s essential to select a curriculum that is not only rooted in Scripture but also doctrinally sound and balanced in its approach to studying the Bible. Josh Paul Basham and Sean Beach explain how leaders can understand the value of a clear scope and sequence in a curriculum and share practical tips to ensure your curriculum aligns with your church’s vision and mission.John Paul Bash...

2024-10-0837 min

The Happy Women Podcast Follow the Money: Church Sells Out with Megan BashamOn this episode of The Happy Women Podcast, Katie Gorka interviews Megan Basham about her book 'Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda'. They discuss topics such as illegal immigration, COVID-19, and critical race theory. Megan exposes how evangelical leaders have been influenced by left-wing power brokers and have embraced progressive policies. She highlights the hypocrisy and divisiveness within the church and the impact it has on ordinary Christians. Megan's book, along with others like Voddie Baucham's 'Fault Lines' and Owen Strachan's work, aims to expose the corruption and bring about change.

2024-09-1233 min

2024-09-1233 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Episode 63 - Pulling Back the CurtainWe've recently learned that we're the eighth most popular comedy podcast in Oman, so we're dreaming about the future of the pod in this week's episode. Coming up are episodes on Kentucky politics and Kentucky bourbon, although not necessarily in the same episode. We also want to know what our listeners want to hear. More tales of Katie Marie Kondo-ing her drawers? More library adventures from Kelly? More murder books from Jenny? Whatever our listeners want, we're prepared to bring it. PS. This week, we're missing Becca who's off adventuring in Ohio. PPS. If you...

2021-09-0632 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Otherwise OccupiedIt's time for a media roundup. After Jenny and Katie's conflict over Cards Against Humanity in the last episode, they make up over their shared affection for TikToker Kevin James Thornton. Shoutout to Katie for always sharing Hoosier-adjacent TikToks with Jenny. Becca raises the tone with some excellent nonfiction about podcast hero — and everyone's hero!— Eleanor Roosevelt. Finally, not even a binge watch of Kim's Convenience can distract Kelly from a week of epic car trouble. Recorded in Red River Gorge, KY | Edited by Kelly Smith | Music composed and performed by Elly Green | Artwork by Jessica Holly

2021-07-1337 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Our Dapper FriendsBetween soccer, Easter, & a lot of mom type commitments, we've been off the air for a couple of weeks. We are back with our media recommendations for April. This month, dive into Jenny & Becca's serious picks about WWII. Or how about some 80s Cold War intrigue with "The Americans?" But why would you do that when there's Pig Royalty? Finally, we don't quite relish the murder bird who's taken up residence on Katie's roof, but we'd like to parlay her misfortune into some paid advertising from Big Birdwatcher. Recorded via Zoom in Berea, KY | Edited by Kelly...

2021-04-1944 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Don't Wash Your Meat!March is almost over, and we're wrapping up our month of interviews with kickass Kentucky women. Although we're sad to see the month go, we can't think of a better guest than epidemiologist and soccer mom Nikita Vundi. Nikita joins Katie and Jenny to talk about vaccines and public health. We ponder what changes from 2020 will last past the immediate danger of COVID-19, we bond over the necessity of not washing poultry, and we celebrate the glory of Girl Scout cookies. Recorded via Zoom in Berea, KY | Edited by Kelly Smith | Music composed and performed by Elly G...

2021-03-2837 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said It's Called Pooberty!During our month of conversations with Kickass Kentucky Women, we're thrilled to welcome Shannon Phelps to help us navigate the waters of sexuality education. This episode comes with a content warning that it's not for children. Shannon is here to help parents as we figure out how to talk with children about everything from body changes to nocturnal emissions to sexual consent to porn literacy. The takeaway: "communication fosters connection!" As awkward as parents and children feel when we talk about sex, we need to have these talks. We also discuss the role of sexuality education in communities and s...

2021-03-1553 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Mum's the WordThree of us are celebrating our 30th year reunion this year -- or at least remembering our 30th year of escape from high school. Join us on a little mental time travel this week as we reflect on our high school experiences in four different states in the 1980s and 90s - from giant mum corsages to coded flower deliveries to surprising mascots. Sadly, every single time Katie tries to talk about her beloved mascot, her zoom connection falters. We find out that Becca lived a Veronica Mars lifestyle in high school, except for the crime solving part. We...

2021-02-2842 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Courtly Love or Courtney Love?This week, we welcome guest Nick Koenig. He's an EKU botany student, activist, and campus leader. He's here to give us hope for the future and bring us some Gen Z reality. We talk with Nick about environmental racism and segregation in Louisville and about replanting schemes on former mountaintop removal sites. But since we can never be 100 percent serious, we inadvertently test his knowledge about 90s grunge. Result: we feel old. We also find out about Katie's catalog full of fancy pastor robes via a conversation about Schitt's Creek. And this is the 3rd consecutive episode where Bridgerton i...

2021-02-2249 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Episode 50 - Embrace the AwkwardIt's hard to believe (or maybe it isn't!), but it has now been a full year since Covid-19 made its way to the U.S. This week we talk about how the last year has affected our kids and families, and we speculate on what "normal" will look like after the Covid-Times (verdict: we will be as awkward as ever when we see our friends and co-workers again). Katie and Kelly give an important update on their Bridgerton bet and Jenny contributes an extremely important road report and call to action from West Virginia. Make sure you stick around...

2021-02-1443 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Episode 49 - It's Bridgerton TimeIt feels like a long time since our last media roundup, and maybe that's because we took the last two weeks off to celebrate the New Year, AKA the Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Veep Kamala Harris. Does the world seem brighter now? We don't know, but we've got a romantic set of tv shows and books to recommend this month. Everyone but Katie has watched -- and has thoughts about --- Bridgerton. We wheel and deal and the rest of the pod agrees to read Katie's pick Red, White, and Royal Blue if she'll just give the f...

2021-02-0622 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Episode 48 - Democracy and New PrintersJoin us this week as we process the events that occurred over the past couple of weeks, from the high of the Georgia Senate runoffs, to the low of the violent insurrection attempt at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021. We grapple with putting these events in context, from the destruction of political and social norms over the past 5 years, to the anti-government rhetoric of the past 5 decades, to the militarism, materialism, and racism that have defined our country for the past 5 centuries. Katie proposes a surprising metaphor for how those days felt. And we all bristle at suggestions...

2021-01-1849 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Yuletide RageThis week, while Kelly's off doing important work for the commonwealth, the rest of the pod sisters are beginning to get ready for Christmas. We're talking candy! Cookies! Decorations! Songs! We spend an unreasonably long time talking about wrapping paper, from Katie's touching story about her grandmother's gift wrap to Jenny's newly discovered perimenopausal rage about cheap paper. And we learn something too, too shocking about how Santa wraps presents at Becca's house. You'll want to listen for Katie's advice on the ultimate Chex mix recipe as we break down the maternal labor of the holiday. And we may...

2020-12-1245 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said The Algorithm Betrays You"The only security of all is in a free press." ― Thomas Jefferson In today's political climate it is hard not to have strong feelings about "The Media." It touches almost every aspect of our lives, and can influence what we believe, what we watch, and who we vote for. Whether it is "mainstream," "social," "right-wing," or "left-wing," the media is something that is on all of our minds, almost all the time. This week, during a special Election Day episode, Kelly and Becca have a conversation about the state of media and journalism with lo...

2020-11-0233 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Everything is BleepyAfter seven months in our own homes -- is it really seven months? Less? More? Who knows? -- we're ready to peel off the plastered smiles on our faces and get real about how it's going. With just a few days left before the 2020 election, it seems like all of the chickens of our entire lives are coming home to roost. Chickens may be the wrong animal metaphor, because first we've got to talk about cats. Jenny's been attempting to do a little self-care through indoor gardening, and her cats have been determined to take her project down. That's...

2020-10-3142 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Pandemic PuppiesWe chat about the pandemic puppies adopted by Adam and Kelly. Thankfully, the podcast session doesn't fall apart when a sleep-deprived Kelly learns that Adam's new puppy has been sleeping through the night for months. Recorded via Zoom in Berea, KY | Edited by Kelly Smith | Music composed and performed by Elly Green | Artwork by Jessica Holly

2020-10-2810 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said LIttle Debbie is StableThis week, we're delighted to welcome Pittsburgh teacher Adam Bailey to talk about his pandemic life. We learn what it was like for Adam to teach 13 year olds via zoom for weeks and then to welcome them into the school building and discover that he knew their voices better than their faces. Also, we are surprised to learn that Adam is an expert in the epitome of coronavirus comfort foods... Not sourdough... Not produce from the Victory Garden... We're talking about oatmeal pies and zebra cakes. How did Adam become an expert in all things Little Debbie? And which "...

2020-10-2443 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Young and AgileThanks to official daughter of the pod, Elly Green, for joining us via zoom to tell us all about college life during a pandemic. As we reminisce about college in the 90s, we wonder how the kids these days are making friends and eating pizza when everyone's wearing a mask and standing 6 feet apart. Elly is happy to give us all the details while updating us on how communication has changed in the last 30 years. Hint: no landlines or whiteboards on your dorm door. Meanwhile, it's time for Kelly to come clean about her own experience with internet scammers...

2020-10-1741 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said I'm Glad Ankles Aren't a ThingIt's time for our media roundup, and we're surprised to discover that 6 months into being home, there are still shows we haven't watched and books we haven't read. This month, we do dive into the past, specifically the movies of our youths. Our sons have thoughts on Being John Malkovich and the original Bill and Ted as we show them the movies of the 80s and 90s. And for those keeping tally at home, Becca is on her third rewatch of Golden Girls during the corona times. Recorded via Zoom in Berea, KY | Edited by Kelly Smith...

2020-10-0333 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Episode 36 - Corona Times Bonus MashupChapter 1: Troy Price helps us brainstorm what to talk about at the beginning of the Corona Times and Jenny treats us to a Corona-themed medley. Chapter 2: Guest Wil Bain learns what a hot mess we are behind the scenes of TWWS. Chapter 3: Are Jenny & Becca , in fact, ghosts? What is the mysterious Northern Exposure Hole? Chapter 4: We foresee a potential Basham/Hobson/Gratton road trip that will mainly involve verbally pointing out various corn and tobacco fields, clouds, and horses. Also Corona times splurge shopping and Costco ID hilarity. Chapter 5: Josie...

2020-09-2619 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said The Swiss Army Knife of ElectionsVoting. During the craziness of this pandemic, we've all been trying to figure out how we do the things that have to get done. Many of us are working and schooling from home, ordering our groceries online, and wearing masks for those "have to" errands. But, with one of the most important elections of our generation looming, how in the world are we going to make sure we safely vote? This week, That's What We Said welcomes Kentucky's Secretary of State Michael Adams, who shares THE PLANS (and there are several of them) for how every Kentuckian can vote...

2020-09-1928 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Horses on a PlaneThis week, we're remembering that time in history when we used to leave our homes and go places AKA travel. Jenny's joy at packing a suitcase to move her daughter to college sparked nostalgia in all of us for hitting the road. So we're taking a week to talk about travel mishaps, whether it's long delays on the tarmac, meeting famous jockey at the baggage claim, or being bitten by a thousand mosquitos in foreign locales, we miss a world outside the four walls of our homes. Come for the turbulence, stay for Katie's encounters with politicians at the...

2020-09-1243 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Jenny and EllyOfficial daughter of the pod has gone to college.This week, Jenny and Elly are reporting from the road. They talk about what it's like to travel out-of-state during a pandemic. Spoiler: some rest stops do not inspire confidence.And then on the way home, Jenny continues the road report solo. She talks about traveling on the back roads of Virginia and gives a shout out to a Tennessee rest stop that's doing social distancing right.And since podcasts are what get her through that long, solo drive back home, she recommends the funny podcasts that kept her awake...

2020-09-0522 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Bonus - Suckage, Becca StyleListen to Becca's death-defying vacuuming escapades, which land us in a whole new dimension of "suckage." For a special treat - head over to Facebook and watch the video. #relish Recorded via Zoom in Berea, KY | Edited by Kelly Smith | Music composed and performed by Elly Green | Artwork by Jessica Holly

2020-08-2906 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said SuckageMost of the time, we want to lighten your load by bringing you our daily mishaps, funny memories, and guests who lift us up and teach us. This week, we're checking in with each other after five months of life during the coronavirus pandemic. Where are we? Well, mainly at home and tired of it. We're worried about our children as they go back to school. We're fretting about the ways 2020 has changed us: from people who could blithely let our household run out of toilet paper to people who wonder if the Costco megapack is enough to last...

2020-08-2846 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Battle of the SaladsThis week, it's time to reveal the Real Housewives drama behind the podcast. You've heard the laughter, seen the camaraderie, shared the #relish. But now it's time to peek behind the curtain to see the controversy that divides our friends. It's time to get real about food. It's time to bicker about salads that are not salads. Katie and Jenny are on Team Jello Salad while Becca and Kelly are champions of Team Egg Salad. It's time to throw down. Will Katie's grandma's special jello mold win the day? Or will Kelly's agreement to leave pickles out of egg...

2020-08-1542 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said They Can't Take Away Our JoyThis week we welcome two Kentucky rock stars to the show - State Representative Attica Scott and Berea City Councilor Emily Ladouceur. These two extraordinary women share their stories about what it's like to run for office as "normal" people, and talk about the challenges of holding down full time jobs and being single parents while also legislating. Emily explains the struggle of trying to pass a Juneteenth resolution and Attica shares her frustration at never even getting her filed bills to be taken up in committee, much less voted on. We also ask for their advice about raising...

2020-08-081h 02 $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Margarita Sippy CupWe're sure we're not alone in reaching a new level of pandemic distress this week. It's a rough time as we try to cope with surging cases and deaths in the US and here at home in Kentucky. So we thought we'd take a week to talk about new pandemic experiences that AREN'T making us weep. For exercise, Katie's been paddle boarding at our local reservoir. Her sunburn may have made her cry, but time out on the water with her friends has given her joy. Now that she's invested in new swim pants, the sunburn and the tears...

2020-08-0137 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Thumbs Up for Grilled CheeseIt's time for a monthly roundup of what we've been watching, reading, and listening to during this month of staying at home. As we get deeper into the pandemic, we find that we're doing one of two things: seeking out books and movies that teach us something and seeking out the familiar to soothe us during uncertain times. Katie alerts us to an article about why people return to favorite shows when the world is a scary place, which definitely made us all feel better about our return to the worlds of Pawnee, Scranton, Mayberry, and the Golden Girls...

2020-07-2545 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Small WondersBuilding on last week's discussion about toys of our childhood, we talk about the 70s and 80s TV landscape that allowed for a show like "Small Wonder," the tale of a robot girl and her life in a suburban family. We contrast wholesome family fare like Family Ties and The Cosby Show (!) with Three's Company, where a man and two women, none of whom were married to each other, lived together in the same home! Some of our parents did not approve. If you find yourself chuckling at any of these memories, there are plenty more in the podcast...

2020-07-1822 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said What Was Your Barbie Doing, Becca?This week we take a break from life during a pandemic to remember the toys of our childhoods. There's nothing like a good trip down memory lane to take your mind off presidential tweets and fights over masks, especially when memory leads you to the very weird time in pop culture that was the 1970s and 80s. We discuss the frailties of Barbie hair when exposed to swimming pools, hair dryers, and ineptly wielded safety scissors. We compare our Donnie & Marie toys. And we recollect various Christmas fad toys. Recorded via Zoom in Berea, KY | Edited by...

2020-07-1124 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Port 'O Potties 'R UsWe expand on our Episode 25 discussion about port 'o potties. From the logistics of port 'o potty rentals to Katie's fancy horse party port 'o potties to the port 'o potty bonding experience of a lifetime that some of us shared at the Women's March in 2017. Recorded via Zoom in Berea, KY | Edited by Kelly Smith | Music composed and performed by Elly Green | Artwork by Jessica Holly

2020-07-1009 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said We Don't Need Your Manhattan Port 'O PottyThe nation got excited about Kentucky's primary election on June 23rd, and the women of That's What We Said discuss what it's been like for our state to take a rare moment in the spotlight... and not in a good way. From well meaning folks offering to drive basic supplies to Kentucky to celebrities weighing in on our absentee voting primary, from the influx of outside cash into our races to the history of Appalachian and southern stereotypes, we're a little salty and not afraid to remind folks of the complexities of our state. This is the week that...

2020-07-0542 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Episode 24 - A Little Help From Our FriendsThis week, we're all back together to record, at least we're together on zoom, and we're ready to talk about everything after a month apart. Joining us is our friend Wil Bayne, and he's game to answer all of our questions, including telling his Berea Story. We talk about the similarities between the theatre and the restaurant business. We think about our mental health challenges of long term isolation during the pandemic. Finally, as we wrap up Pride Month, Wil shares advice for parents who want to support LGBTQ+ children. We've wanted to have Wil on the pod since t...

2020-06-2745 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Keep On Keepin' OnKatie and Becca chat with two amazing Kentucky community organizers. Martina Jackson (Richmond, KY) and Christian Motley (Lexington, KY) talk about their recent experiences & share reflections on current systems and policies. They discuss the effect of these policies on rural and southern communities and call for coalition building during this current climate of a (hopefully) sustained push towards justice. Listen in to this important discussion about struggle, accountability, political advocacy, & hope. Recorded via Zoom in Berea, KY | Edited by Kelly Smith | Music composed and performed by Elly Green | Artwork by Jessica Holly

2020-06-2057 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Anti-Racist Children's BooksOver the last two weeks, as it seems like the moment for a national reckoning with over 4 centuries of systemic racism may have finally arrived for America, we at TWWS have been taking a step back to spend some time listening, particularly to Black women. As we go forward, we're talking amongst the four of us about what we want a humor podcast hosted by four white, middle-aged, middle class, rural women to sound like during this important time. As we continue our thinking, Kelly and Jenny recorded a quick episode about the children's books we've been...

2020-06-1323 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said ListenToday we had planned to release an episode we recorded last weekend where we reminisced about toys of our youth. But, you can hear our musings on Barbie another time. This week, we have witnessed yet another murder of a black man, George Floyd, by police, we're still reeling from the death of Breonna Taylor, a young Kentucky woman and an EMT killed by police while in her own bed in her own home; we're still grappling with the white woman in Central Park, who called the police in an effort to intimidate Christian Cooper, a black man and...

2020-05-3017 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Bye-bye, Li'l SebastianJoin us for our monthly media roundup. As music lovers, we're trying new ways to "go" to concerts in the quarantimes. Kelly gives us the scoop on attending a Steven Page house concert on zoom. A private concert where all the attendees are muted? Sign us up! We also reminisce about comedic actor Fred Willard, whom we lost this week, with everyone sharing their favorite Willard performances from 1980s talk show Real People, to the brilliant Waiting for Guffman, to The Bachelor. As we try to maintain sanity during the pandemic, we've all been leaning into light-hearted comedies like...

2020-05-2337 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Visualize ItWe want to wish all our listeners a Happy Mother's Day. It's a complicated holiday for a lot of folks. Parenthood may not have come easy to us. Our relationships with our parents and our children doesn't always look like a greeting card. One thing we know: laughter helps. So this week, we're recognizing motherhood by telling the funny stories about how our own children came into the world. We talk about memorable healthcare professionals, including a cowboy doctor. We talk about hospital food: bananas, canned spinach, imaginary chocolate, and one very memorable peanut butter and jelly sandwich. This Moth...

2020-05-0944 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said The Jam Jar IncidentGuest Martina Leforce regales us with the tale of the infamous Berea Jam Jar Incident. Recorded in Berea, KY | Produced by Troy Price | Edited by Kelly Smith | Music composed and performed by Elly Green | Artwork by Jessica Holly

2020-05-0504 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Donnie DuckoThis week, we're talking to Martina Leforce of Berea Kids Eat about feeding programs, gardening, local chicken laws, and pet ducks. Jenny, who is still looking for new hens for her flock, didn't know that she wouldn't even be able to raise chickens in town if not for local activists' work in changing livestock ordinances from the turn of the twentieth century! Becca speaks about volunteering with the local feeding program during the current school closure, and we ponder local networks and how long-time partnerships have allowed for the distribution of 1000s of meals during the COVID-19 crisis. Bonus...

2020-05-0243 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Thank You for Being a FriendRecorded on March 1, 2020, just before COVID-19 made social distancing the norm, we sat around Kelly's kitchen table and talked about female friendship. If there's one thing that's helping us find our places in the world, it's our friends. As we find ourselves in our forties, life brings us more and more experiences that only other women can understand, whether those are our oldest friends who see us at our most vulnerable and at our happiest... or work friends who see us every day at our best and worst …. or fellow podcast hosts who see us in our insomnia group ch...

2020-04-2533 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Episode 16 - Fainting, Fiddler, and FB LiveThis week, during our COVID-19 quarantine, we're taking listener questions from the serious to the silly. Who is our signature Golden Girl? What do we think is going to happen to schools after the coronavirus? We hear about some bad habits our pets have taken up while they're stuck at home with us. We're looking at you, Neva the Dog. And we find out that it's just too bad that Letterman retired before Becca's cats could make an appearance on "Stupid Pet Tricks." Despite a trick question from one of the pod husbands, we all agree that we're glad...

2020-04-1834 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said I Think We're Alone NowRecording again separately in our homes, we're talking about the weird media we're consuming during this time of home isolation. Is it #healthyathome to spend this much time thinking about Green Screen Queen Elizabeth, watching YouTube videos, or hating watching a not so great Jane Austen adaptation? Maybe not, but it's how we're getting through and we're bringing our monthly media roundup to you. Listen to the end for an update about a Berea project to thank local health care workers. Recorded in Berea, KY via Zoom | Produced by Troy Price | Edited by Kelly Smith | Music composed...

2020-04-1131 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said You Can't Be Doing ThatWe got together, separately in our own homes this week, to talk about the Age of the Coronavirus. It was just a couple of weeks ago that we were gathered around Kelly's kitchen table with mimosas, so it seemed important to take stock of how the world has changed. We talk about the heroes who've been shining in our community even as we struggle to find the light. We talk a little bit about — okay, a lot about — our Kentucky governor Andy Beshear and how his daily briefings are bringing our state together to flatten the curve. Finally, don't miss...

2020-04-041h 03 $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said A Checkerboard Community - Berea's Black HistoryIt's not too much to say that Sharyn Mitchell knows more about Berea and Berea history than almost anyone else. This week, we asked her to join us to talk specifically about the history of African-American communities in Madison County and Berea. Before our talk, we may have thought we were pretty well-informed about the place we call home, but Sharyn helped us see the neighborhoods, streets, buildings, land, and PEOPLE in a new way. From intentional real estate design in the 19th century -- which made Berea a unique example of racial integration in housing-- to the small s...

2020-03-2831 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Flatten the CurveThis week, we're talking about what everyone's talking about: COVID-19 and how it's changing our lives. We share some resources in our communities and our lives, but it's not all serious. We ponder the prospects of a COVID-19 baby boom while Jenny wonders if she might have accidentally caused a run on ziploc bags at our local superstore. Katie praises Kenneth, Governor Beshear's tech assistant for the daily press briefings that we're all coming to view as our daily Must See TV. Finally, if you've wondered if we would sing on the podcast, ask no more. We perform a...

2020-03-2151 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Episode 11 - Bonus - Peachy JobsThis bonus episode contains content that is not appropriate for children. Frankly, we can't imagine why any children would be interested in listening to TWWS. But this episode is not just boring for children. We get into some adult themes. We heard from so many listeners about the wild jobs they had in young adulthood, but our friend Amanda presented us with such an incredible list that we knew we had to record a bonus episode with her as soon as we could. Hear about the year she had 21 jobs, the time she was a substitute Chuck E. Cheese...

2020-03-2022 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Welcome to Mimosa SundayOn a recent road trip, Daughter of the Pod Elly Green asked about all the weird jobs we had when we were her age. Long before any of us had careers with a capital C, Kelly repaired library books and helped the elderly find pictures of their favorite tennis stars, Becca delivered phone books in rural North Carolina, Katie learned the secrets of how restaurants prep boiled eggs, and Jenny faced life and death in a beauty supply warehouse. None of it was for the faint of heart. Bonus: Released the weekend of the Corona Virus TP hoarding nightmare...

2020-03-1443 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Bonus - Stacey AbramsBonus material where the friends discuss the wonderful Stacey Abrams, our favorite fighter for voting rights and fair elections. As a extra bonus, we share a surprising bit of trivia about her. Recorded at Front Porch Studios, Berea, KY | Produced by Troy Price | Edited by Kelly Smith | Music composed and performed by Elly Green | Artwork by Jessica Holly

2020-03-1102 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said People's Front of JudeaThis week, we're talking about our history with political action as we gear up for a big year in politics, both local and national. In upcoming episodes, we'll be interviewing experts on the census and its importance. In the fall, we'll interview some local candidates, and if primary season is any indicator, you'll definitely get a chance to hear us vent about American elections. This week, we're casting our minds back to how we all came to be fascinated by and working in American politics. Kelly and Becca both trace their involvement back to their parents. Becca was a...

2020-03-0746 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Episode 9 - What's That Smell?We are all moms of boys, and talking about the challenges and joys of raising boys was one of the first things that cemented our friendship and group chat. You probably won't see any of us breaking out the hashtag #boymom any time soon, but there are definitely some aspects of raising people of the opposite gender that we weren't prepared for. We're not just talking about the volume of urine that manages not to make it into the pot, but we are definitely talking about that, too. Perhaps this episode will birth our spinoff podcast about our favorite...

2020-02-2932 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Cats and the Stuffed Animals They "Love"Once a month, we come to you with the recommendations of the books, tv, movies, podcasts, and music that are bringing us joy. This month, as the flu and other winter ailments make their way though Berea and through our households, we've had lots of time to binge watch and catch up while we've been waiting to feel good enough to get up off our couches and go back to work. It's not just the watchability of Netflix's Cheer that's been keeping us from our desks. We promise, bosses! Katie's been taking pointers from Coach Monica and Kelly tries t...

2020-02-2237 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Dolly.This week, we're talking about our hero — and yours, too, probably — Dolly Parton. We talk about our favorite songs and plan a podcast trip to Dollywood. Of course, one of our songs is "Jolene," and Kelly shares some of the backstory of that song. Who knew it was about Dolly's husband's crush on a bank teller? Katie did because of some recent sick day viewing of a TV movie about that crush. Unfortunately, Becca — former bank teller — has to bring us back to earth with the reality that bank work is not all that sexy and glamorous. Maybe we're just not...

2020-02-1532 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Art's AliveIn this episode, we bring in our first guest, artist Jessica Holly. Jessica grew up in the Bobtown area of Madison County, attended Berea College, and now works in digital media, graphic design, and fine arts. In short, she's the whole package and the real deal. Her fresh perspective brings Becca, Jenny, Katie, and Kelly new ideas about the role of art in communities. And of course, we can't help but be curious about her process in designing the logo of "That's What We said." We learn how Jessica uses color as a springboard to meet a client's vision...

2020-02-0822 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said BonusOuttake involving a buzzing phone. What's a mom to do when her son calls from college in the middle of a podcast recording session?

2020-02-0600 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Duck & CoverJoin four friends — Becca, Jenny, Katie, and Kelly — who are bringing sanity-saving laughs from our group chat to you. This week, we're talking about what our Gen X membership cards mean to us. We start by remembering our questionable college fashion choices and the messages we got as young people that our futures were ours to claim. But reality intrudes in the middle of this episode as the town emergency weather sirens interrupt our recording session. Listening to the civil defense horns leads us to memories the darker side of growing up the 80s: the threat of nuclear war and...

2020-02-0122 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Bonus - Two Unexpected Uses for your Hand VacThe friends toss around ideas about how to best help the Queen clean her massive handbag collection and we learn about Jenny's dad's war on stinkbugs.

2020-01-2502 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Just the Facts Ma'amJoin four friends — Becca, Jenny, Katie, and Kelly — who are bringing sanity-saving laughs from our group chat to you. This week, we are once again talking about British royalty. Katie fills the gang in on Megxit, and then we dive into media sources and how we stay informed in the 21st century. As Gen-Xers, we came of age right as the nightly news was transforming into a 24 hour news cycle. Our Zoomer offspring seem to be able to navigate multiple narratives and take a critical view of headlines, while we often find ourselves wishing for Walter Cronkite and not just...

2020-01-2530 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said The Lone RunnerJoin four friends — Becca, Jenny, Katie, and Kelly — who are bringing sanity-saving laughs from our group chat to you. With kids ranging in age from 10 to 23, we gather to talk about how our ideas about parenthood have changed in the years since our children were born. We reminisce not so fondly about all the unsolicited advice we got when we were young parents, and we offer a little unsolicited advice of our own: always eat school lunch and lie to your pediatrician about how much baby is sleeping. We talk about how family life changes as children get older. Hint...

2020-01-1825 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said Yuletide MurdersThis week we're talking about the books, movies, and tv we took in over the holidays. We've got some serious reads about history and sex, but we also ponder whether taking in some crime shows helps lighten holiday tension. And you know we have thoughts on the men of Knives Out. Finally, some topical pop culture with a deep dive on Queen Elizabeth recorded right before the royal news of the week broke. Recorded at Front Porch Studios, Berea, KY | Produced by Troy Price | Production support by Jeff Richey | Music composed and performed by Elly Green | Artwork...

2020-01-1134 min $That\'s What We Said$

That's What We Said The Inaugural Episode (George, Giraffes, and Group Chat)Meet four friends — Becca, Jenny, Katie, and Kelly — who are bringing sanity-saving laughs from their group chat to you. In the current American chaos, there's one way for middle-aged women to make it through and that's by supporting each other and laughing together. In this episode, you'll get introductions to each of the four friends and an explanation of how they became close during the 2016 primary and after. You'll hear about adventures from traveling to the National Women's March to obsessively following the labor and birth of a giraffe named April. Learn about their pets and families, including Becca's adven...

2020-01-0527 min $That\'s What We Said$

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