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Married Under The InfluenceTrading Beer for Bubbles, Wine Not?Kelsey & John talk with Matt Lorman (name sound familiar?) who is a sommelier and works at a DC wine boutique. Mike, Matt's boyfriend, is a DC Newscast Director and he joins in on a wine tasting that takes them California to Spain, to bubbles, whites and reds. Typically drinking beer on this podcast, this week we talk favorite wines, how to taste wines, which wines to swirl, which wines to slurp, and how to properly cheers in the Lorman family. Grab a bottle (wine or beer) and join us!2020-10-2256 minMarried Under The InfluenceEverything's Fine: A 2020 Anniversary Trip SatireSorry, friends - this one gets explicit real fast (for no good reason) so just a fair warning before you dive in.This week John and Kelsey recap their anniversary trip that stayed very on brand for 2020, meaning that nothing went according to plan. The road to Rodanthe for vacation was a road less traveled, and by that we mean the roads were closed so no one could get through. But, valuable lessons were learned, including how to be flexible, patient and optimistic - so that's what we're sharing with you.Plus, Dak Prescott's season-ending...2020-10-1542 minMarried Under The InfluencePumpkin Beer and Sweater WeatherIt’s Fall y’all, and that means pumpkin beers and a lot of variations of John's favorite seasonal treat. Kelsey and John play a Fall ‘This or That’ and discuss what they are most looking forward to this season.Dancing with the Stars is back and it reflects the best and brightest of 2020: athletes, rappers, bachelorettes, and Carol Baskin. In sports, the Denver Nuggets upset the Clippers, and John and Kelsey try to keep a cool head after week one of football. Cheers!2020-09-2444 minMarried Under The InfluenceUnder the Influence with an Influencer ft. Lindsey Elmore and Derick LugoMarried Under the Influence is hosting their very first influencer! Lindsey Elmore is an influencer, business owner and all around bad ass in the health and wellness realm. She is a pharmacist who has turned the intersection of her knowledge of conventional medicine and her love of functional medicine into wellness practices that leave you in charge of your own health. She is a business coach, cookbook author and prolific public speaker. Funny story, she’s also Kelsey’s boss!She and her partner Derick Lugo, author of “The Unlikely Thru Hiker,” and avid hiker...2020-09-1844 minMarried Under The InfluenceIt's a Brewtiful Life with Beer You Are PodcastOn this week’s episode of Married Under the Influence, John and Kelsey host Rick and Steve of the Beer You Are Podcast. Rick and Steve are avid beer lovers and brewery connoisseurs. They share what they look for in a brewery, and what keeps them coming back. They say that between Google Maps, Thrillist and Instagram, it’s not hard nowadays to know what to expect when you walk into a brewery. Come for the vibe, stay for the quality of the beer. We couldn’t agree more. They also share which United States city ranks highest...2020-09-1057 minMarried Under The InfluenceLearning To Keep A Baby Alive with Erika & Tyler MillerThis week on Married Under the Influence, brand new parents Erika and Tyler Miller talk about all things parenthood. After going through a pregnancy during a pandemic, while both being Essential Workers, they share their experience from growing a human to learning to keep it alive. Are they sleeping? Not really. But are they loving it? Most definitely. Tune in to hear how their relationship has transformed by becoming parents, why "everything changed" for Tyler when he watched Erika become a Mom, and most importantly to hear cute baby coos while their baby boy Henson gets to sleep, eat...2020-09-0333 minMarried Under The InfluenceBlack Lives Still Matter with Brian LomaxToday, Married Under the Influence discusses the Black Lives Matter movement. When the show took a hiatus, it was imperative upon return to take the time to have important, difficult conversations just like this one. This was not an easy discussion to have, but through these types of conversations, John and Kelsey hope that others will feel inspired to get involved in change that desperately needs to happen in this country. We can all do better, and we must do better. Thank you to our guest Brian Lomax (@brian_lomax) for being patient and willing to speak with us...2020-08-2753 minMarried Under The InfluenceWe Missed You, Friends.2020 can't keep us down! The Lormans are back from four long months of a creative hiatus and dang it feels good to be here! This episode features yummy (and culturally relevant) beers from Springdale Beer Company, 'Quarantined 'N You?,' and 'F*ck Covid' by Ale Asylum.John and Kelsey recap what went on while bunkering down with parents in Maryland for many weeks and why they're excited to be back in NYC. They preview some upcoming episodes featuring special guests, and catch up on what's going on in the sports and pop culture world during a...2020-08-2040 minMarried Under The InfluenceCouples Decision Making (ft. Which Beer to Have For Breakfast)Hey all you cool cats and kittens. John and Kelsey are recommending their favorite breakfast beers. While they can't condone drinking while you work from home, they also couldn't resist sharing the two beers they think are acceptable to put in a coffee mug, one from EVO and one from DuClaw brewing. (Hint: they're both made with coffee.)John and Kelsey chat about decision making as a couple and how vital communication is to making those decisions. Especially in times of uncertainty (for example during a Global Pandemic). Sports and Pop Culture topics this week i...2020-04-2033 minMarried Under The Influence"Wish You Were Beer" SeriesWe have been racking our brains for a way to give back and share some compassion while many others are giving of their time and trades. Introducing the "Wish You Were Beer" postcard series, a special way to spread some love to someone that you're missing right now in these social-distancing times. Simply send us their name and address, and we'll send them a postcard completely free of charge and no legwork for you! Check our instagram @MarriedUndertheInfluence for postcard designs options. We also cover the latest in pop culture and sports, including 'Tampa Brady', an...2020-04-1326 minMarried Under The InfluenceLet's Recap - A Look At Our First 12 EpisodesBinge-worthy stories about marriage, arguing efficiently, and sharing a small space in the big city. Add in isolation during a global pandemic and we've got some stories to tell and tips to share. Plus if you're interested in what the last 12 weeks looked like in terms of sports and pop culture, we've got you covered.This week in sports we chat about the New Orleans Saints taking up residence at a brewery for the NFL Draft (maybe they've been listening to our podcast?). We chat about the pop culture shift from celebrity news to everyday-people news, and...2020-04-0339 minMarried Under The InfluenceManaging Your Money is a Real B* (*Budget)Can you pay my bills (can you pay my telephone bills)?78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, 48% of couples argue over finances, and 60% say they don't like their partners spending habits. Eek. If money has felt like a taboo subject to you, whether you're married or not, we're sharing money tips that have helped us succeed. Especially in times like this of financial uncertainty, it's important to know how to manage your money and how to best make it work for you. Special thanks to our friend Diana (@DebtFreeDiana on Facebook) for being a constant resource on...2020-03-2640 minMarried Under The InfluenceI Love You, But Not During QuarantineNYC Coronavirus Update. We're living in one of the biggest cities in the world, but are isolated to the smallest square footage we've ever lived in. We talk about how both of us are working from home in 450 square feet, and how we're surviving the quarantine. Hint: there's a lot of beer involved.We also share tips on successfully working from home. We talk about what's working for us, and why it's important to get on a routine, get outside, get some darn clothes on to start your day. Also, Kelsey had to take a m...2020-03-1936 minMarried Under The Influence2020 is Cancelled (re: Barb from The Bachelor)Our first remote episode! We're traveling to Ocean City, MD for St. Patrick's Day, but, like most events right now -- our parade was cancelled. It brought up the conversation about how we feel about Coronavirus, as well as what plans we have for an emergency situation. Do you have a plan for you and your family when sh*t hits the fan?We chat about family traditions, and how as a married couple it's important to balance the traditions you have with your families vs. the traditions you want to start as a family of your...2020-03-1339 minMarried Under The InfluenceWould You Rather: Hangry EditionThank you for 1,000 listens to Married Under the Influence! We are so happy to have you here! It feels appropriate to celebrate with a beer from one of our favorite breweries, Cushwa Brewing in Williamsport, MD! Cheers! John and I are trying to eat healthy. We legitimately text about it during the days. So when Kelsey posed a question to John about drinking calories or eating calories for the rest of our lives, it only made sense to tackle a fun game on the podcast: “Would You Rather: Hangry Edition.” Play along with us on Instagram! [00:00 – 20:28]Shaqu...2020-03-0547 minMarried Under The InfluenceLent Loopholes and Dogs That Drink WineDo you give up something for lent each year? John has vivid memories of this growing up. We chose to give up white potatoes, and we had to be very specific because Johnny boy kept wanting to find loop holes. #mashedpotatoes Let us know what you're giving up so we can follow along with you! Special thanks to Jeff + Meaghan who provided us with this week's beers - an ode to our dating days and living in separate cities with a beer from Black Flag Brewing in Columbia, MD and Eastern Shore Brewing Co in Maryland. [00:00 - 13:00]2020-02-2741 minMarried Under The InfluenceSnooze You Lose, Or Rise And Shine? Finding A Healthy RoutineHow important is a routine to a healthy relationship? What's in a routine that makes it successful? We share our woes about feeling in a funk and trying to get back into a healthy routine including, diet, working out and most importantly - SLEEP. Also: We talk about how pick up basketball has now brought its beauty to the NBA, why it's never ok to hurl tiny balls at other humans, and why this season of The Bachelor is truly the most puzzling at all. Who is more confused - the producers or Pete? Perhaps most importantly, John has...2020-02-2041 minMarried Under The InfluenceMarried To The Big City (And We've Got the ID to Prove It)Living in NYC has been a dream. We've had to learn to be minimalists, learn to be extra patient when spending 6-8 hours each week trying to park the car, and we've checked a lot of things off of our own NYC bucket lists. Saturday Night Live, several morning shows, and lots of Christmas festivities later, we're feeling right at home in the concrete jungle. We are also sharing tips on what to download and who to follow when visiting the Big Apple! [00:00 - 21:07] Baseball season has officially started with pitchers and catchers reporting! We talk the e...2020-02-1245 minMarried Under The InfluenceValentine's Edition: W(ill) you be mine?We're drinking beer and trying to manifest some wintry weather in NYC. We're also sharing some ideas for Valentine's Day with your partner! This year we each planned a Valentine's Day Date (shocker: they both involve visiting breweries) and talk about why it's always fun to add in activities and thoughtful games to keep your partner on their toes. We're talking speed dating, scavenger hunts, and more. [00:00 - 18:01] The Super Bowl left some to be desired game-wise, but what one of us DID love was winning all of the in-game bets. (Hint: it wasn't John.) We address t...2020-02-0640 minMarried Under The Influence"I Feel Our Next Argument Coming On"Relationships are hard. They're even harder when you see everyone's 'perfect' highlight reel on social media. We talk about one celebrity couple's choice to display their raw and ugly moments, and why it's healthy to communicate through the moments that aren't so pretty. We also openly discuss what we think we fight over most, and why we should maybe get a dog after every argument ends. Hashing out arguments and airing out emotions is key to moving forward in a successful relationship. After all, fighting in 450sqft may not be easy, but someone's gotta do it. [00:00 - 13:55] T...2020-01-2939 minMarried Under The InfluenceThe Achieving TypeIn an effort to know ourselves better as well as be better partners, we took the Enneagram Test. We not-so-surprisingly find out that we were both Type 3 Achievers, but we also dive into our secondary types as the Perfectionist and the Giver. We took our (free) test on Truity for those that want to find out their types! [00:00 - 15:59]We discuss which Gatorade flavor is best, but all in the name of football prop bets. Kyle Shannahan decided he was going to be one of the refs in his Conference Championship game, and it ended up paying o...2020-01-2336 minMarried Under The InfluenceThe Bachelor DraftEvery year after the very first rose ceremony, we draft the remaining cast members in a Bachelor Fantasy Draft. One rose for your player means one point for you. A group date rose, or receiving the rose on a one-on-one means a bonus point, and drafting the final player standing means five extra bonus points. First picks went to Madison and Hannah Ann for Peter's season, but see who landed where on this 2.5 episode. The most dramatic episode of Married Under the Influence yet.2020-01-1617 minMarried Under The InfluenceGoal-ing Under the InfluenceIn this episode, we talk about Goals and Intention Setting for the new year. We've paired the activity of intentional Goal Setting with a weekend getaway for the last few years now, and we talk about why it's so important to take that time away to write down and manifest those specific goals each year. We discuss personal goals, goals as a couple, and what adult beverage tends to make our goals more ambitious. [00:00-14:29]We get into NFL Conference Championship picks, why we feel bad for Lamar Jackson of the Ravens, and the shocking MLB cheating...2020-01-1638 minMarried Under The InfluenceDream JobsIt's nice to meet you! Ever since an interesting experience at an interactive art exhibit in NYC, we've been eager to start our own podcast. This week we wanted to introduce ourselves and our personal passions, and in future weeks we'll discuss some of our favorite marriage tales. [00:00 - 7:42]Sports allegiances are revealed as we chat about Tom Brady's potential retirement, the Cowboys' new head coach, and make our official picks for NFL Divisional Playoffs. [7:43 - 21:54]Pop the champagne, it's pop culture time! We talk Golden Globes, Jeopardy Greats of All Time, and The Bachelor...2020-01-0938 min