319 Like 4-foot Whirling Dirvishes - Perspectives on Kid's Sports

This week's random topic is on video games and the mystical changing of the clock!

Meagan and Jeff take a break between series to talk about a few random topics on their mind and give a little bit of a tease for the series starting next week. Jeff shares his new hyperfixation - while Meagan talks about what it is like to live with a Helldiver. Meagan also tries to quiz Jeff on the history of DST.

What did you think of the TIME series? Let us know!

Next week we start a series on STUFF. Not just random stuff but our actual physical possessions. Can't wait to talk to you about it.

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Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Meagan and Jeff wrap up the Time series talking about the most fun way to spend time - leisure.

This is the second week of our series on TIME. We focus on the time we spend WORKING.

Meagan and Jeff talk about the philosophy and perspective on work from a geriatric millennial's point of view. It's a little sad, but ends with some hope!

How would you change work? How does work fit into your life? Let us know!

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Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Thank you for listening and joining us. We are excited to be back!

This is the first week of our series on TIME. We focus on our struggles with SLEEP!

Meagan and Jeff talk about the demonization of rest, puritanical nonsense, revenge bedtime, anti-fraud suggestions, high school biology, and more.

What is your sleep chronotype? Let us know!

Sleep Chronotype Info

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Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Thank you for listening and joining us. We are excited to be back!

This week's random topic is reformatting!

Meagan and Jeff are back and ready to dive into another season of Schtickless.

Meagan and Jeff had to duck out for a season of life but want to get back to the practice of writing and sharing! Meagan talks about how over-commitment shows you what matters most. Jeff uses his podcast voice to read some poetry.

What series do you want us to cover? Let us know!

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Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Thank you for listening and joining us. We are excited to be back!

 This week's random topic is libraries

Meagan and Jeff spend some time talking about their shared love and appreciation for libraries! Meagan gives details about the purpose and mission of the American Library Association. Jeff speculates about what would happen if you tried to introduce the idea of libraries into today's economy.

What do you use your library for? Does your library lend anything peculiar? Let us know!

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Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Catch up on old episodes of Schtickless and invite your friends and family to listen as well! 

 This week's random topic is rain!

Meagan and Jeff soak up an unseasonably cool and rainy start to the summer. Meagan talks about the oldest daughter's favorite smell. Jeff goes off on a tangent about what to check for when buying a used car.

What do you do because of the rainy weather where you grew up? Did you have dry weather or rainy? Let us know!

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Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Catch up on old episodes of Schtickless and invite your friends and family to listen as well!

This week's random topic is conversational tone!

Meagan and Jeff have a quick conversation about the power of tone in conversation.
Meagan is shocked by Jeff's high school confessions. Jeff remembers having trouble with tone in the early years of marriage.

How do you work on tone? Do you use honey or vinegar to catch flies? Let us know!

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Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Don't forget to check out Jeff's pop culture podcast that releases on Friday's, Popschtick.  

Meagan and Jeff dive into ways they work to help all of their kids understand how men and women have been treated differently in the past and how they can make it better as they grow up.

This week's random topic is Spring cleaning!

Meagan and Jeff talk about the beauty and power of spring cleaning and the Persian practice of Khāne-takānī. Meagan goes over the history of spring cleaning. Jeff is thankful for a house the is easy to get ready for company.

What do you do for spring cleaning? What is your favorite part of the changing season? Let us know!

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Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Don't forget to check out Jeff's pop culture podcast that releases on Friday's, Popschtick.