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Midlife Catalyst PodcastIntuition and Authenticity Navigating Midlife with Meg Tietz Part 2In this intimate conversation with Meg Tietz, we explore the profound impact of personal loss, the power of authenticity, and the journey of self-discovery in midlife. As we delve into Meg's experiences, from the poignant moments at her mother's bedside to her newfound life in Florida, we uncover valuable insights on living with intention and embracing change.Navigating Life's Transitions:Meg shares her heartfelt reflections on: The transformative experience of being present during a loved one's final moments Finding new ways to honor and include departed family members in life's adventures...
2025-01-1648 min
Awesome TodayIt actually wasn't the alternatorAlternate episode titles:Meg's misadventures in movingMeg is a dumb bunnyMeg forgot how sunscreen worksCome join us in Awesome Today fam! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-0653 min
10 Things To Tell YouEp 194: On Endings and Intuition (with Meg Tietz)10 Things To Tell You exists because Meg Tietz put a microphone in my hand nearly a decade ago when she launched the Sorta Awesome podcast and asked me to be a regular cohost. That invitation changed my life, along with the thousands of Sorta Awesome listeners who have been touched by Meg's words and wisdom for all these years. Meg Tietz has long been a pioneer in the online space. She was one of the earliest mommy bloggers to build a large audience and one of the earliest independent podcasters in the girlfriend chat genre. I am l...
2023-11-071h 16Awesome TodayMuch ado about N O T H I N GThe weather has gotten colder, and Meg and Kyle have gotten even more inane (if that's even possible). But that does mean it's time to talk whiskey again! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-1657 minAwesome TodayI'm the reverse lurker!Meg and Kyle are chill and chit-chatting into the month of October. Kyle thinks he's an online stalker but probably, he's not.The Dating Detectives podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-091h 00Awesome TodayDark secrets of AirBnB hosts revealedThere was no plan for this week, but that never stops Meg and Kyle from chatting up a storm about the week that has passed. Meg reads via audio, returns to Reddit, and Dacey kills bugs!None of this is true, Lisa Jewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-251h 02Awesome TodayWhat would the Roman Empire do?Can you use personal pics for currency? Meg feels skeptical but Kyle is all in. Plus the Roman Empire epidemic. What are men thinking about?! AQUADUCTS?! Also these two crazy kids love their AI. Seriously.Fitbit Charge 5Bitter Sisters breweryHozier Humours of Whisky Roman Empire compilation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-181h 05Awesome TodayNineties nostalgia and soup season inspoMeg can't shake off her craving for all things nineties, and she forces Kyle to walk down memory lane whether he wants to or not. What he DOES want to do is set up Awesome Today fam with the makings of a great soup - anytime.Awesome Today fam on Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-111h 18Awesome TodayNever lick the sausage sweatKyle is the host, though he refuses to say his name. He also really hates dead air. But he has some good life advice for you, and Meg has some stories she didn't tell last week. One involves a verrrrrry intimate airport pat-down. And they were roomatesFind your life path numberThe Chemical Guys, Total InteriorThe Chemical Guys YouTubeMagic Words and How To Use Them Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-0456 minAwesome TodayAnd the minivan was a MYSTERYMeg was away and Kyle ran the show. Don’t call it a comeback. Or a coinci-dink. Also this is the entire story of moving Dacey in at college. Come join Awesome Today fam on Facebook!An introduction to Led Zeppelin on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-281h 20Awesome TodayMeg conquered Worcesteshire and she's never felt so alive! Kids grow up, time is weird, and this was recorded on a Saturday night. Instacart got chaotic, Costco fajita meat is fire, and Weezer makes good music. Enjoy!All Right Now, FreeAll Your Favorite Songs, WeezerReturn of the tres, Delinquent Habits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-2149 minAwesome TodayIt's like a root beer float, but it's betterMeg and Kyle answer questions from Awesome Today fam this week including what they've been sipping this summer and whether or not Kyle will see the Barbie movie.By request and Kyle's insistence, Meg's chocolate cake recipe (including two frosting options):CAKE1 cup butter
4 Tblsp. dry cocoa 1 cup water 2 cups sugar
2 cups flour 1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 beaten eggs
1 tsp. vanilla (Mexican vanilla is the BEST if you can find it!) In a sauce...
2023-08-071h 07Awesome TodayHey, you know what I'd like is some counterfeit kolachesKyle explains old band-aid smells, Meg discovers fasting like a girl, and they both really love and really hate Spotify sometimes. Ze Frank's Creepy Dave animal showTikTok kolaches"He's not real" (big language warning)Fast Like a Girl, Dr. Mindy PelzDr. Pelz on Dr. Rangan Chatteree channelDr. Pelz on The Daily Connoisseur Santo and Johnny Sleep WalkBeer-battered shrimp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-3158 minAwesome TodayDo YOU know the difference between a Brazilian and a bikini wax?!Meg confuses the Spiderverse, Kyle discovers The Vagician, and OJM gets helpful.Come join Awesome Today fam on Facebook! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-241h 10Awesome TodayIf you like it then you should have put a wreath on itMeg and Kyle cordially invite you to this conversation of royal mess. Included are discussions of Sir William Golding, 80s feel good music, and their general inadequacy with world geography.You are invited, as well, to come join Awesome Today fam on FacebookThe Unguarded MomentLook up Feel Good 80s on Spotify and Spotify will make a playlist just for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-1746 minAwesome TodayAnd that takes us back to the Silkwood ShowerMeg explains a home state conspiracy theory to Kyle, and then they both talk (a lot) about a show they can't stop talking about (obviously).Come join Awesome Today fam on Facebook! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-031h 04Awesome TodayThe sacred moment of holy bathroom mathDid you know that men have to do arithmetic to figure out urinal manners? Meg had no idea, but they manage to clear it up. So to speak.Join Awesome Today fam on Facebook! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-1953 minAwesome Today[REBOOT] "Meg can quelch a crotch in a hurry!"Awesome Today fam! It has come to our attention that only 45 minutes of this week's episode loaded for you. Conspiracy or simple tech issue? YOU DECIDE. Here it is again for those who missed the full episode.In which Kyle weathers colds, groceries, and everything except the weather better than Meg.Andrew Bustamante on Lex Friedman podcast/YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-161h 11Awesome Today"Meg can quelch a crotch in a hurry!"In which Kyle weathers colds, groceries, and everything except the weather better than Meg.Andrew Bustamante on Lex Friedman podcast/YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-151h 11
The Couch with Mary CarverSorta Spooky Series & Movies About Ghosts (with Meg Tietz) I've noticed a trend lately, and it’s . . . spooky. That’s right, I’m talking about TV series and movies about ghosts. They’re everywhere these days! Ghosts are really having a moment. When I noticed this and decided to talk about it on The Couch, I knew the only person to have this conversation with was my friend and fellow podcaster, Meg Tietz. Meg is the founder and host of Sorta Awesome, and someone who loves a good ghost story. So we are talking about why these stories are so popular right now, whi...
2023-05-101h 00Awesome Today"I have not butterscotch-trained him at night yet"We all have different ways of parenting. Hot take: sometimes, bribery works. Join Kyle and Meg for deep insights like this on Awesome Today, and come join Awesome Today fam on Facebook!Supernatural Circumstances: Psychokensis with Dr. Joe GallenbergerOtherworld: The Flooded Yard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-0853 minAwesome Today"Let's monetize that latex suit"HAPPY MAY, everyone!! Meg and Kyle have chit-chat to start the week including marathoning, robing, cooking, and anti-hacking, all served up just for you!Awesome Today fam on Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-0151 minAwesome TodayPoor Francie, The Platters, and Cheese CavesMissouri, you have been holding out on us! Meg and Kyle need you know about The Platters, more dog woes, and those infamous cheese caves.The Farmlink Project: Food surplus and cheese cavesHungry and abroad on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-1754 minAwesome TodayFriendship bracelets, HEB, and the Taylor weekendMeg went to see Taylor Swift and came home with (almost) no voice. Kyle has a violent alternative to group bonding which Meg strongly, strongly doesn't agree with. Kyle solo parented for three days and (barely) lived to tell the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-0356 minAwesome TodayYellowjackets, chiefies, and Spotify AI'Tis the last Monday of March 2023, and Meg and Kyle have a few things to banter back and forth. Kyle unearthed a brilliant Netflix algorithm hack, and Meg unboxed a new iPhone. it's hard to pry Meg out of her Taylor bubble these days, but Kyle did try.Come join the Awesome Today fam on Facebook!If your Netflix binge feels boring, try hidden codes for a good time, C-NETNetflix Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-2756 minAwesome TodayMore meditation, passion play mishaps, and introducing Bejeweled!Is Kyle surly this week? No, but like, more surly than usual? Take a listen and let us know if you are Team Kyle or Team Meg in this debate. Surly or not, they have TONS to say about how exciting it is that Awesome Today fam is getting in on the good stuff of deep meditation. Meg makes a suggestion for a more mainstream approach, and Kyle tells a story with a surprising twist about a passion play in the hills of Arkansas. Also Meg has no chill with T Swift.Dr. Joe Gallenberger's meditations
2023-03-201h 02Awesome TodayFungi, fruit, pancakes, and Horatio TiberiusPour a cup of coffee, Awesome Today fam. You'll need it for this conversation! Meg had way too much coffee, and therefore, a LOT of words to share with Kyle who created a character with the initials H.T. Lots of conversation, lots of links:Join the Awesome Today fam on Facebook!Fantastic FungiFind your signature makeup style by dear peachieSmoking that midnights by Taylor Swift pack: HTHAZEThe deceptive world of ghost kitchens: Eddy BurbackEntangled Life: How fungi make our worlds...
2023-03-1359 minAwesome Today6th grade math and giving yourself the birdIt's a wandering, meandering start to March for Meg and Kyle as they come off of a weekend of hospitaliity-izing people and revisiting childhood memories. From a revisit of Kyle's secret to everyone's favorite burgers to why there's only one answer for fast food breakfast tacos to what on earth happened to Meg and math in the sixth grade, they've got words for your first Monday of March! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-0655 min
The Secret Tapes by Laura TremainePassword Protector Meg TietzMeg Tietz is the reason I am a podcaster. She's one of my oldest friends and her presence is felt on every page of The Life Council, most especially in the subtitle of the book, which I took from a podcast episode we created together back in 2016. But even though I could have written about her filling many seats on my personal Life Council, for the purpose of the book I settled on placing her as my Password Protector. The title is both literal and metaphorical. Meg Tietz is my Password Protector. *
2023-03-031h 09Awesome TodayMansion tours, Shrinking, and balls of lightLet's round out February 2023 together with some watch, read, listen, and lifestyle selections! Kyle and Meg have some chitter-chatter to keep you busy in these last days of the month, including a Netflix meditation, a third round of mushroom soup, and a new appreciation for how hard it is to YouTube!Enis Yilmazer on YouTubeOtherworld episode 22 The ball of lightDavidoff SignatureCome join Awesome Today fam on Facebook! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-271h 01Awesome TodayBeta readers, AD tours, and Kyle made gravyIf you've ever been foiled time after time but an unlikely arch nemesis, you'll understand why Kyle's victory over gravy is the highlight of 2023 thus far. Plus Meg and Kyle talk new YouTube discoveries, unconventional reading, celeb gossip, and the continuing story of hemi-sync.Honeysuckle on YTLiv Tyler's AD house tourBeyond the Blinds podcast (George Clooney episodes available on their Patreon!)r/gatewaytapes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-201h 06Awesome TodayMushroom soup, moon signs, and The Gateway ExperienceWhen will Meg ever learn that she does, in fact, actually like soup? That's one of many questions to be unpacked this week, and it's possible someone turns a teaser into an accidental deep dive.Deep Cuts podcastExtraordinary on HuluThe Journey Toward Wholeness: Enneagram Wisdom for Stress, Balance, and Transformation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-131h 19Awesome TodayIt's time to deep dive (again), baby!Put on your internet-quality scuba gear and plunge into the icy cold waters of February because this week is another round of Deep Dive the Internet with Kyle (and Meg). No, it's not the Titanic again. This time, we are going deep into the strange and fascinating world of alternate reality games. Buckle up because this is quite a wild ride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-0657 minAwesome TodayYoga wind-down, Sorta Adult, and surprised by pleasantnessAs we wrap up January, Kyle is in a surprisingly pleasant place (except for this recording when he was surprisingly cantankerous). Meg and Kyle have raised one human being to adulthood, and Meg is celebrating the wonders of (you guessed it!) yoga.It's gettin real in the Whole Foods parking lot (this ... did not age well LOL)Inner Engineering by Sadhguru Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-3044 minAwesome TodayFeral children, gamer mom, and That 90s ShowWow! It's late January, and apparently the chilly temperatures made Kyle and Meg have many more words than usual! In this super-sized edition of Awesome Today, they talk new television with a nostalgic flair, the perfect roasted tomato soup for a cold day, and hint at the transformation that Kyle is finding as he pursues inner pleasantness. (!!!) Spoiler alert: the fly problem was much, much worse than they thought it was!Come join the conversational after party that lasts all week long in the Awesome Today FB group!The Bandit Queens...
2023-01-231h 25Awesome TodayValhalla, Miley, and a case of the DOMPSThink back on the holiday season. Did you have to do stuff you didn't want to do? Did you NOT get to do stuff that you DID want to do? Did you have to put up with the unpleasantness of others - even and including your own children? Well, it's mid-January now, and you may be suffering from a condition and not even know it. Kyle is here to explain to Meg and the Awesome Today fam what DOMS/DOMPS is, what to do if you have it, and of course they talk about all the things of note...
2023-01-161h 00Awesome TodayRiveting podcasts, yoga crying, and sleep socks found!Let's barrel on into 2023 with Meg and Kyle and what they've been watching, reading, listening to, and adding to their lifestyles! One of Meg's all-time faves is on Netflix, and also, it's from 1989. Kyle has been much more current. Kyle also found a fascinating podcast and the search for sleep socks might be over! Meg has been doing daily yoga, and it's way better than she thought.BasicBathsheba's Take Me On on AO3.Raven 23: Presumption of GuiltZara Red TemptationBaccarat Rouge 540Barefoot Dreams socksYoga...
2023-01-091h 13Awesome TodaySOS, bar carts, and Happy New Year!Are you feeling awesome? Hope so, because Meg and Kyle are back, and they are ready to start the new year right along with the Awesome Today fam! Listen to here the rundown on the return of flu-mas, the joy of socks for Christmas, a new album on repeat, a book worth the re-read, and tons of ideas for watching this winter season!Join the conversation in the Awesome Today FB group!Natterjackexample of bar cartscrystal decantersairport time TikTokSZA's SOS album...
2023-01-021h 04Awesome TodayTop shows, retro gaming, and finding KevinAwesome Today fam, it's nearly Christmas and Meg and Kyle are nearly bleary-eyed with holiday prep which explains the higher-than-usual levels of silliness for this week's conversation! It's mostly TV talk (complete with light arguing), reflections on earliest gaming experiences, and a hilariously-themed cocktail menu.Happy holidays, fam! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-191h 07Awesome TodayA House of the Dragon debacle and CONSPIRACY THEORY TIME!Happy mid-December from Meg and Kyle! As an early holiday gift, they've got an extra-long episode of ridiculous chit-chat ready for you today. Topics include the ineptitude of the HBOMAX app, how TikTok runs our lives, and the Unsinkable Molly Brown! Happy listening, fam!Come join the Awesome Today community on Facebook!Mary Magdalene Revealed, Meggan WattersonCasper Sage on SpotifyRobin Gardener's Titanic: The Ship that Never Sank? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-121h 21Awesome TodaySpotify Wrapped, 1899, and a purple churchHappy December, Awesome Today fam! Meg and Kyle need to deliberate the true nature of the breakout performance of Jeremy Allen White, as well as the psychological benefits of being a skeptic. But don't worry, there's lots of pop culture to cover too, including what's good on Netflix, whether or not Spotify Wrapped is rigged, and what makes nonfiction fascinating. Merry merry!Nathaniel Rateliff concerts here here and hereThe Plaza, Julie SatowCome join Awesome Today fam on Facebook! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2022-12-0553 minAwesome TodayThe Playlist, Jeep mechanics, and holiday bail moneyNovember 2022 is winding down, and Meg and Kyle survived (and thrived!) through Thanksgiving. But the cold set in early this year, and the mice are back ...Come talk all things Awesome in the Awesome Today Facebook Group! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-281h 01Awesome TodayInfamous podcasts, sardine baths, and toenails in the bathtubIt's Thanksgiving week, and Meg and Kyle's nerves are a little rattled. But that's not going to stop them from giving you the complete rundown on what's interesting in watching, reading, listening, and lifestyle-ing! And if they sound a little punchier than usual, you're right. They are up WAY past bedtime!Come join Awesome Today fam and tell us all about what will be awesome (and maybe not awesome) about your Thanksgiving! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-2159 minAwesome TodayTaylor tickets, Gemini Rights, and Disney's FastPassThe weather is chilly but the arguments are HOT in this week's Awesome Today! Kyle admits he has been in his mind dungeon and hasn't been much into watching, reading, listening, or lifestyling, but he does have energy to be very wrong about an entire genre of music. Listen in and then come over to the Awesome Today fam on Facebook to tell us if you are Team Kyle or Team Meg in this great debate!My Mindy & Me, Selena GomezGemini Rights, Steve LacyDefunctland: Disney's FastPass: A complicated history
2022-11-1452 minAwesome TodayGod Forbid, yard pimps, and cozy campfire storiesWhat a lovely start to November! Meg and Kyle have a handful of things that they've been watching, reading, listening to, and adding to their lifestyles. Meg has found a hopeful way to get rid of migraines, Kyle has lots of words on living the entrepreneur life, and they both are puzzled by livestock in the neighborhood. Happy fall, y'all!My Mindy & Me, Selena GomezFighting the Migraine Epidemic: Complete Guide, Dr. Angela StantonJim Harold's Campfire StoriesBirkenstock Tokio Super Grip Hosted on...
2022-11-071h 00Awesome TodayFemur bones, chubby beards, and 28 Days HauntedHappy Halloween, Awesome Today fam! Meg and Kyle are a little bleary-eyed this week, but it has nothing to do with too much Halloween candy! Four furry paws have been added to their family and they have lots to say about puppy love! Plus a few things to watch, some Taylor Swift love, and chaotic conversation (as usual!).Come join the Awesome Today fam!Chubbybeardbanditnc on TikTokChronicle channel on YTOtherworld podcast: The Messenger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-3150 minAwesome TodayMidnights, collections, and feeding PhilGetting a cold? No fun! Watching almost all of Netflix? Maybe a little more fun. Listening to Taylor Swift's new album Midnights on repeat? Definitely good for what ails ya! Join Meg and Kyle and their stuffy noses for a rundown on what's good as we close in on putting October in the books!Come join our conversations in Awesome Today fam group!Sam and Colby YouTubeThe House Witch 2, DelemhachThe undies of Kyle's dreamsAluminum mouse padChussy TikTok Hosted...
2022-10-241h 12Awesome TodayThe Watcher, Irregular Witches, and Al FrankensteinIt's a very spoooky mid-October, so you know Meg and Kyle have some seasonal treats that will leave you feeling only a little tricked! They are talking Netflix wins, The Watcher house and general feelings about Ryan Murphy, Noah Kahan's new album, witch-y reads, and general Tietz family hi jinx! Wanna officially join the Awesome Today fam? Come find us on Facebook in the Awesome Today group!The story of the The Watcher House on Morbid podcastEmmymade on YouTubeThe Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu MandannaMeg's...
2022-10-171h 09Awesome TodaySpringsteen, stand-up comedy, and Enneagram diagnosesMost of the time, they enjoy comedy from the comfort of home. But this week? Meg and Kyle went on an ADVENTURE to see a favorite comic live. Plus Spotify serving your favorite song multiple times on shuffle, rants about incompetency, thoughts on Dahmer, and coins in inappropriate places - all on Awesome Today! Come join the rest of the Awesome Today fam on Facebook!Tom Segura on NetflixA Psalm for the Wild Built, Becky ChambersSpringsteen, Eric ChurchEnneagram harmonic groups Hosted on Acast. See...
2022-10-101h 05Awesome TodayBling rings, house witches, and Paul Rudd's poolboyWelcome October! Meg and Kyle have some ideas on how you can kick off the new month with some Netflix finds, some delicious smelling pumpkin butter for dry skin, and who is on the Walk Away List.Come join us in the Awesome Today Facebook group for more conversation with fam! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-031h 02Awesome TodayDo Revenge, old T Swift, and the best breakfast tacos everHere we are at the last Monday of September! Meg and Kyle are happy to round out the month with you, especially after multiple days of parenting sick kids! From Netflix new releases to the benefits of strength training to spreadsheet happiness, you know they've got their usual random mix of awesome for you to start of your week!Come join the conversation with the Awesome Today fam on Facebook!Ghost Files: The Death Tunnel of Waverly Hills SanitoriumSo This is Ever After by FT Lukens Hosted on Acast...
2022-09-261h 06Awesome TodayCobra Kai, rock bands, and Costco conspiracy theoriesAwesome Today fam, you know we'll always hook you up with the best stuff out there, so have you tried Costco chili? It is IT for fall 2022! Tune in to this week's conversation to hear what else Meg and Kyle want to convince you to bring into your life this week!Guga dry-aged steaks for one yearFuture Proof: why uber eats sucks for everyoneWhy are meal kits so popularThe truth about UniqloThank you for listening by Julia Whelan...
2022-09-191h 07Awesome TodayMorbius, 80s nostalgia, and the best karate movieLots of activity happening in the Tietz household, but Meg and Kyle always have time to sit and visit about what is great for watching, reading, listening to, and adding to your lifestyle! From vampire Marvel characters to the best Michael Keaton movie to books read only via audio and bubble bath scent disasters, they've got a little bit of everything for you!Come hang with the other members of the Awesome Today fam on Facebook!Young Rich Widows on Audiblea collection of Dr. Teals' products at Amazon
2022-09-1259 minAwesome TodayRom-coms, laboring days, and malted vingearMany of us in the Awesome Today fam are celebrating Labor Day today, and even if you aren't, you are invited to come and chill with Meg and Kyle as they start the week (and the month of September!) with some recommendations based on what they have been watching, reading, listening to, and adding to their lifestyle!The Wedding SeasonPartner TrackThe Violin Conspiracy The Bartender's CureYour Own Backyard podcastCome join us in Awesome Today fam Hosted on Acast...
2022-09-0557 minAwesome TodayOnly Murders, psychedelics, and our boyfriend JimLet's round out the month of August together! Meg spent a LOT of time watching TV and has lots to gush about, and Kyle's been fighting zombies again. Come meet other Awesomes of Awesome Today fam!How To Change Your Mind, Michael PollanThe Comeback, Lily ChuThe Violin Conspiracy, Brendan SlocumbYou are the best thing, Ray LamontangeHoney, Hold Me - MorningsidersHouse of my Soul (You Light The Rooms) - Langhorne Slim Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2022-08-2958 minAwesome TodayDragon houses, secret rooms, and brisket tacosHave you ever gotten a rain check card at the theater? Smoked a brisket so well that you became the family champion? Wondered what would motivate someone to become a sugar baby? Meg and Kyle have stories on these topics and OH SO MUCH MORE in this week's Awesome Today!Dragon Ball Super: Super HeroHouse of the DragonJapanese funk and soul (on My Analog Journal Youtube video)The Secret Room episode 158 Sugar RushPlasencia Alma Fuerte Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2022-08-221h 06Awesome TodayBrown noise, street food, and Kyle's concoctions The summer heat is getting to Meg and Kyle, but they still have lots of thoughts on what to watch, listen to, and add to your lifestyle! As usual, there is lots of food and drink talk, and an unusual amount of You Tube discussion this week!Come join us in the Awesome Today Facebook group and meet others in the Awesome Today FAM!Kaz Rowe: A Deep Dive into the Horror-filled production of The Wizard of OzStonewall and the History Of Mafia Owned Gay BarsThe Many, Many Ways...
2022-08-0857 minAwesome TodayLa Gritona, PastaTok, and those white teesHeads-up, Awesome Today fam! It's August 1st and this conversation is extra long AND extra not safe for little ears! Grown up language abounds in Meg and Kyle's discussions that are MOSTLY about food and drink. They talk T.V. updates and dreamy perfumes, too! Pop in your earbuds and let's hang out!The Hottest Show of the Summer Has No Sex at The CutJeremy Allen White's t-shirtsPasta TikTokLa Gritona TikTokLaurel + June indie perfume Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2022-08-011h 20Awesome TodayStick season, vodkatinis, and Ryan GoslingIt's the last Monday of July 2022 and Meg and Kyle have been living on the surface of the sun and surviving by watching lots (and lots!) of television! This week, they've got some great shows and movies to check out, some awesome summertime music, and some thoughts on how vision impairment impacts body grooming. And so much more, of course!Come hang with us in the Awesome Today Facebook Group!Not the Witch You Wed, April AsherStick Season, Noah CahanWake up, Run River North Hosted...
2022-07-251h 09Awesome TodaySmoked wings, Swedengate, and Clooney's tequilaWhen the weather heats up, the silliness gets turned up, too! This week, Meg and Kyle have some things to share that are good for checking out. Kyle gets tickled by naughty anatomy, Meg shares her delight in Plant Kween, and they recall the time they ruined a garden in the blistering summer heat!You Grow, GurlEndless Thread podcastAlton Brown bleu cheese dressing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-07-1853 minAwesome TodayThe Old Man, Wallows, and the good goat cheeseIt's mid-July and the summer of gin continues! This week, Meg is little silly on the high proof stuff, and Kyle gets really, really wound up about Christopher Elizabeth Pratt. Hi-jinks ensue!Come join the convo in the Awesome Today Facebook group!Wallows - Remote EPGEESTA glass top moka pot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-07-111h 09Awesome TodayTrading textbooks, ecto music, and COVID volume 2Happy Independence Day for anyone celebrating! This week, Kyle actively tries to avoid getting COVID from Meg (again), and they have got some TV they are enjoying, some music they are digging, and some gin they have been drinking. Good stuff for all for starting July!Come join the conversation in the Awesome Today facebook groupECTO music playlist on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-07-0443 minAwesome TodayStuff and things (and a few rambles)Sometimes Meg and Kyle have some ideas for conversation and ... sometimes not! It's been a wild couple of summer weeks, and this week's conversation might meander a bit. There's nostalgia of nostalgia, gossip-y goodness, and even butt plugs from China.Come join the conversation in the Awesome Today group on Facebook! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-2756 minAwesome TodayTan walls, butt wipes, and shopper stalkersThe weather is hot and the conversation is spicy! This week, Meg and Kyle talk procedural tv, teen music, sexy history, and how to dodge pushy sales people. Sensitive listeners should know that the topic of butt wipes comes up (again!). Plus someone turns territorial about donuts and dads!Join us for more conversation in the Awesome Today Facebook group!A Caribbean Heiress in ParisRex Orange County Best FriendAnti-Shopper Stalker shade! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-2050 minAwesome TodayRedneck Cordon Bleu and setting up your home barFun day! Today is Meg and Kyle's anniversary (24!), and wow, are they wound up! Tune in to hear a variety of opinions, wild tales, and more than a few off-color words. Plus Kyle gives the rundown on how to set up your home bar for entertaining and for enjoying for yourself! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-131h 16Awesome TodayStranger Things, Phil's faces, and so much crotch talkWell, we've made it to Memorial Day, and Meg and Kyle are in a silly mood! In addition to some interesting things to watch and read, there is a lot of discussion about Costco pants and pork rinds, the mice striking back, and somehow it all comes back to crotch talk. Listener discretion advised. John McWhorter's Substack: It Bears MentioningNormal Gossip podcastSnif: Strawberry Moon, Natural TalentManscapedCome JOIN THE AWESOME TODAY FAM over on Facebook! It's super chill and we'd love to see you...
2022-05-301h 21Awesome TodayPork bellies, potty training, and Nic Cage swearingOh my goodness, as May starts to wrap up, there's a fresh abundance of things to be excited about watching! Meg and Kyle have a plethora of mighty fine television programming to add to your week! Also in this conversation: zesty gin, the perfect lobster sauce, and Kyle finally killed Alexa. Have a great week, Awesomes! Come JOIN THE AWESOME TODAY FAM over on Facebook! It's super chill and we'd love to see you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-231h 15Awesome TodayThe Cabin, crypto crash, and awkward awesomeSometimes you know you are spreading awesome throughout the world, and sometimes you just feel ... awkward af! Meg and Kyle have a little bit of all of that to share with you this week! From some great Netflix finds to embarrassing Apple Store moments to giving grocery store orange chicken a great glow-up, they've got a lot to catch you up on!Come join us in the Awesome Today Hangout on Facebook!Bert KreischerCasestifyTempered glass screen screen protectorNew pop socket
2022-05-161h 12Awesome TodayOzark finale, life hacks round-up, and Asha for all!Even in the midst of May chaos, Meg and Kyle wanted to make time to sit down, visit, catch up with each other and with the Awesomes! This Monday, Kyle discusses the surprise of Ozark's finale (no spoilers!), and they geek out about Spotify's uncanny ability to bring you the best music. Meg shares a round-up of life hacks hot off the Reddit press, and you know other hijinks ensue!Come join us in the Awesome Today Facebook group to tell us about your favorite and least-favorite series finales! Hosted...
2022-05-091h 02Awesome TodayThe Bad Guys, spanking cops, and dry land crustaceansAre you ready to start May off with some AWESOME?! Meg and Kyle have a B U N C H of recommendations for things to watch - both on streaming and in the theater (!!!). Plus a crazy-fascinating podcast, the GOAT t-shirt for men, and the Today I Learned that completely changed Meg's life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-0255 minAwesome TodayTornado sirens, panty canons, and how the gin gets madeIt's the last Monday of April, and Meg and Kyle are coming in hot after a wild weekend filled with blaring tornado sirens, beautiful gowns, a new show to binge, and the best concert ever! Come tell us about what is making your day awesome over in the Awesome Today Facebook group! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-2557 minAwesome TodayScams, gins, and white honey woesWell, Meg and Kyle are a little sillier than usual this week, and that's in large part thanks to the Awesomes who got them interested in sampling delicious gins this week! They talk about that ol' fox George Clooney, the only ASMR that Kyle falls for, great songs with bad lyrics, and an unfortunate tale of a boy who loved honey a little too much.Come tell us all about your problematic faves in the Awesome Today group on Facebook! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-1846 minAwesome TodaySunk cost, press-ons, and Trader Joe's flowersIt's Holy Week, but the conversation here is irreverent as always! Meg and Kyle have put the whiskey away for the winter and have taken up the summer spirits. Meg took the twins to the theater, bluegrass meets zen spa, and Kyle made jambalaya! Steven Stevens on TikTokWhat I Carry, Jennifer LongoRaycon Fitness bluetooth earbudsoliveandjune.com/awesomeCome join the convo with us in the Awesome Today gathering on Facebook! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2022-04-1142 minAwesome TodayShut Eye, ghost kitchens, and the most popular dogsIt's the first Monday of April, so Meg and Kyle are here to help you kick off the month with a deluxe-sized Awesome Today! Discoveries for this week include a surprisingly good TV binge from Hulu's back catalog, a look at the phenomenon of fake restaurants, and the AKC's annual list of Ten Most Popular Dogs. Happy April, Awesomes!Abroad and Hungry on YouTubeCrypto IslandPillow Talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-041h 17Awesome TodayWe need to talk about chicken soupWe are rounding out March 2022 and Meg and Kyle have a few suggestions for your watching, reading, listening, and lifestyling! But even more importantly, Kyle has the ONLY CHICKEN SOUP RECIPE you'll ever need. Plus, stay tuned to the very end to hear the affectionate snorts of their piggy Boston Terriers!Come join the conversation and fun (and get that chicken soup recipe!) in the Awesome Today Facebook group!Kurtis Conner on Disney adultsAll the Feels, Olivia DadeChameleon: Wild Boys Hosted...
2022-03-281h 06Awesome TodayGood Girls, Olestra disaster, and Titanic lifeboatsThis week, Meg and Kyle are back to sharing things to watch, read, listen to, and enhance your lifestyle. From Netflix algorithms to TikTok recommends, they've got what you need to get into this week!Giant Rooks: Tom's DinerTikTok parodyKevin James Thornton story of Olestra chipsCome join the Awesome Today family discussion in the Awesome Today Facebook Group! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-2157 minAwesome TodayHome-cooking from the old countryIn the midst of hard times, people still gotta eat. Kyle has been offering up the ministry of hearty homemade meals for Meg and their family, and this time, he's inspired by his foremothers and what worked to keep bellies full and spirits lifted. Cook Like Czechs goulash: Czech Beef Goulash (Hovězí guláš) Authentic Recipe - Cook Like Czechsdumplings: Czech Bread Dumplings (Knedlíky) - Cook Like Czechs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-1434 minAwesome TodayToddler antics, cooking hacks, and carne guisadaSome weeks are awesome, and some weeks are ... not. Coming off of a whirlwind week, Meg and Kyle are here to chat about wild happenings in their house, and more importantly - FOOD! This chit-chat episode just might inspire some cooking inspiration, but only after you make it through the most recent Niko disaster.We would love to hear what you are into at this moment, so come join us in the Awesome Today group! Don't forget to check out the Sorta Awesome store on Amazon when shopping this month! Hosted on Acast...
2022-02-2846 minAwesome TodayBillions, fried salmon, and toddler eggsFebruary 2022 is slipping by, and this week, Meg and Kyle have some fantastic suggestions all around for what to watch, read, listen to, and awesome-fy your lifestyle! They talk about Dave Grohl's 5 star literature, the Serial productions podcast that Meg can't stop talking about, and how a two year old can be his own crazy tornado. We would love to hear what you are into at this moment, so come join us in the Awesome Today group! Don't forget to check out the Sorta Awesome store on Amazon when shopping this month!The...
2022-02-2148 minAwesome TodaySaint names, Tinder swindlers, and the Oxford CommaHappy Valentine's Day, friend! And happy day to you whatever day it may be when you listen this week's newest episode with Meg and Kyle. Though they are still in the thick of virus-recovery, they definitely have some good stuff for you to check out in the week ahead. They talk through some brand new Netflix releases, revisit some Vampire Weekend, and talk a lot (a LOT!) about food and cooking. We would love to hear what you are into at this moment, so come join us in the Awesome Today group! Don't forget to check...
2022-02-1457 minAwesome TodayPizza Hut cups, The Leftovers, and COVID recoveryHey hey! We are bringing Awesome Today back to its roots! Join Meg and Kyle every Monday with all the best to watch, read, listen to, and add to your lifestyle for a life more awesome!This week, they talk about the un-fun of COVID recovery. While they were sick, they did manage to watch Yellowjackets season 1 (SO GOOD) and some other high-quality television worth your time. There's bidet talk (and booty wipes), a cute romance read, and lots of Awesome lifestyle suggestions to check out!Very Sincerely Yours, Kerry Winfrey...
2022-02-0736 minThe Couch with Mary CarverA Castle for Christmas & An Unexpected Christmas with Meg Tietz of Sorta AwesomeCan I convince a holiday movie skeptic to give holiday movies a try? (Spoiler alert: I can!) Meg Tietz is the host of the Sorta Awesome Show and the creator of the Sorta Awesome Hangout Community, and I adore her and both of those things so much! Last December I was on an episode of Sorta Awesome with Meg, in an attempt to convince her to try watching holiday movies. I have finally succeeded, and she’s here today to talk about the movie she watched and one I watched as well. Of course, because th...
2021-11-3052 min
The Fountains of Carrots PodcastFoC 153: Through the Wilderness to Conversion with Meg TietzAs we prepare for Holy Week, we thought it was just the right time to be inspired by a conversion story. And since we’ve been itching to have our friend Meg Tietz on the show for ages, we asked if she could share her family’s beautiful story of conversion for you this week! Meg is … Continue reading FoC 153: Through the Wilderness to Conversion with Meg Tietz →
2021-03-231h 03Awesome TodayThe Queen’s GambitMeg & Kyle share thoughts on Netflix series, “The Queen’s Gambit” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-161h 15Awesome TodayHow to Survive a TornadoBlack shirt club; orange wine; Mennonite goblets; idiot Adolf; JFK’s bomb shelters; how to survive a tornado; George had faith; Michael Jordan; cats; crime in the Vatican; trending in Meg’s mind; famous ad-libbed quotes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-0651 minAwesome TodayBathing Outside and Presidential HangoversBlessed Rainy Day; outside baths; wedgie fandom; British spies; being treasonous; expensive potatoes; the Jetsons (George, Elroy and company); dumb today; Reagan’s hangover; Meg’s famous dad; help us, Morgan Freeman; the not-cowboy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-2344 minAwesome TodayMoney, Religion & Sex, but Mostly MONEYJohn Stamos, you’re a beautiful man; more witch trials; directed mass hysteria; My Sharona by The Knack; Goodbye Aral Sea; chapter 24 of You Area a Badass is LEGIT; Meg drank a fly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-1953 min10 Things To Tell YouEp 78: Trust your intuition, use your brain. (A conversation with Meg Tietz)This episode is for anyone who needs a good, long, catchup with girlfriends. It's been awhile since we've had a huge dose of girlfriend chat on the show, but great conversations are the driving force of 10 Things To Tell You. In our long overdue conversation, Meg and I each share five things we need to catch up on. We talk loneliness, Real Housewives, true crime obsessions, the perfect amazon purchase, shoes, and intuition. Meg Tietz created and hosts the Sorta Awesome podcast (where I'm a former co-host), and she just launched a new daily show ca...
2020-08-181h 16Awesome TodayHow to V-sit and when NOT toTripod issues; the Jesuits did it; Ignatian Spirituality; the nomadic monk; Ahoy, Mr. Edison; not the Crisco; Woodstock - all the balls; team trampoline; deep space radio transmission; Elvis laughs; hey, Macarena; the Germans love their finger wrestling; Cardi B versus Carole B(baskin); Meg on 10 Things to Tell You Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-1534 minAwesome TodayAn Encounter with a Former President - Jimmy Carter?Full frontal episodes get more views; the queen’s birthday; Singer sewing machine; culottes and capri pants - do they come in camo?; the squeezebox; we claim Hawaii and someone should tell them; the Model T; twins, the Guinness Book of Records and Meg’s English accent; the Philadelphia Experiment; Meg loses her composure; disruptive technology and free markets; meeting the former president… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-1252 minAwesome TodayDecluttering, Without Punching Out Your Own TeethBlessed Stanley Rother - great man, great biography; fingerprint identification; how to punch out your own teeth; legalization - not just for drugs; DECLUTTERING - sunk cost versus the hidden cost; the series - Kingdom (not for HSPs); book - The Shepherd Who Didn’t Run; look for Meg to give some Taylor Swift links on the FB page; podcast - Scientology: Fair Game; podcast - Deep Cover: The Drug Wars; a disappearing perfume; the perfume hat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2836 minAwesome TodayIndecent Proposals to Meg 1000Ailments of the old; the typographer; internet versus internment; ice cream cone; Meg 1000; one tooth and a guitar; more Harry Potter stuffs; (not)controversial books from childhood; how to propose marriage; a Netflix Original - Indian Matchmaking; a book recommendation; play doh bacon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-2345 minAwesome TodayThree MOVIES and a PLAYLISTGuide to gift spending; smells like Basilica; laudanum isn’t for babies; juxtaposition; is Meg the lost Spice Girl?; mask/hat beard; Hollywood(land); doughnuts or donuts, not the other thing; Harrison Ford is Han Solo and Hans Olo; Catholics are not communists; Tom Hanks movie - Greyhound; movie - Palm Springs; Netflix - The Old Guard; adult comics?!?!; theater sleeping; 70’s Rock Anthems on Spotify; I HATE Alexa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-1335 minAwesome TodayTRAILER for Awesome Today!Meet Meg and Kyle, the hosts and creators of Awesome Today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-2904 min
Midlife MattersHaving a Baby in Midlife with Meg Tietz | 86Today we're talking about having a baby in midlife! Whether your pregnancy is planned or unexpected, giving birth and mothering a newborn is different as we get older. Our guest is Meg Tietz, from the wonderful podcast Sorta Awesome. Meg is going to share her experiences adding a surprise fifth child to their family after age 40. Join us as we talk about all the changes she and her family have gone through the past couple years! Links mentioned in the episode Sorta Awesome Show website, Instagram, Facebook Meg Tietz on Instagram S...
2020-06-1748 min
Lessons From The Farm | Nicki KoziarzEpisode #42 People and Personalities with Meg TietzToday on the show, Nicki welcomes Meg Tietz, expert in the Myers-Briggs personality typing system. CONNECT WITH NICKI Website Instagram Twitter CONNECT WITH MEG: Podcast (Sorta Awesome) Website Instagram Twitter Mentioned in today's episode: Myers-Briggs personality test FREE (16personalities.com) Personality Hacker Podcast Slack
2020-01-2343 min
Ruah Storytellers LentMeg TietzMeg Tietz is the creator and host of Sorta Awesome, a weekly podcast for women, and she's the owner of Nikolaus Design, a shop specializing in fine rosaries made to last a lifetime. She'd love for you to pull up a chair on her porch to talk theology, personality types, and all things awesome. She and her husband and their five children make their home in Oklahoma City, and you can connect with her and all of her work on Instagram at sortaawesomemeg.
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2019-12-1010 min10 Things To Tell YouEp 17: Revisiting Flowers in the Attic with guest Meg TietzContent warning. The themes in this book include child abuse and sexual violence. This discussion of Flowers in the Attic by VC Andrews is finally here! Meg Tietz and I sit down to talk about this cult classic novel that women of a *cough* certain age passed around among friends. We thought we were in for a giggly conversation about a silly book. What we found between these pages surprised us both. Full show notes here. * Follow Meg Tietz on Instagram Follow Laura Tremaine on Instagram Fol...
2019-05-2159 min
Crystal Paine Show26. How Myers-Briggs Saved My Marriage (with Meg Tietz)I have some big news about a change for the podcast! Jesse is officially my new co-host on The Crystal Paine Show! I've gotten such great feedback every time he’s been on the show and we have had so much fun recording together, so I'm excited to have him joining me on every episode! Today's guest is Meg Tietz is the host of the beloved Sorta Awesome podcast. Meg is really passionate about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and I'm thrilled she agreed to come on the show and share her wisdom on this topic....
2019-03-2641 min
The Currently Reading PodcastEpisode 9 - In Which Meg Tietz is a Special Guest Co-HostMeredith has a special guest go-host join her this week while Kaytee travels, Meg Tietz of the Sorta Awesome podcast! When Meredith introduces Meg, you'll get to hear a bit of our backstory about how we (Meredith and Kaytee) became friends THROUGH Meg's podcast, and how we pay tribute to her in every show! You'll hear a "bookish moment of the week" from each host: meeting a favorite author and new earbuds for audiobooks. Plenty of book recommendations coming your way this week as Meg and Meredith discuss two recent books each and...
2018-10-2246 min