Gripe Session Podcast

This week on The Gripe Session Podcast, our lovelies are navigating through the twists and turns of home improvements with their unique blend of humor and insight. They’re tackling everything from the intricacies of landscaping and irrigation, to the quirks of daily life as they prepare for some exciting changes ahead. You’ll have to tune in to find out exactly what big news Chika has to share about life beyond what the ladies share about their backyards! Trust us, it’s big for her and will also mean a tiny change for the podcast!

Our gals are also sharing some more insight on their sleeping gear, the art of canceling those pesky subscription services, and the hunt for the ultimate hydration companion for work or play (or everything, if you’re Shanea). 

As always, it’s all about the joys, the gripes, and the little victories in between. So join our favorite gals for a chat that’s as comforting and unpredictable as a catch-up with your best friend. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Today, our episode with our favorite podcast hosts (in the whole land of podcasts) is another one full of topics ranging from a nostalgic boy bands and kid transportation devices, to motel pillows and feminine undergarments. Random. I know right? But we love it and we love them, so sit back, press play, and join in on the conversation because it’s fun and full of laughs! 

Today, our gals deliver their long awaited Military Episode. They discuss some of their tips gleaned from years of experience as seasoned military wives, or in Shanea’s case, a retired military wife since her husband recently separated from the Army (thank you for your service Leto!), and they share a lot of useful and helpful information. It’s a fun and informative information dedicated to all our fellow husbands and wives in the trenches! Join in on the conversation - you don’t want to miss it! 

This week, join our fave ladies as they chat about battling the home office chill.  Also, Shanea reminisces over a Four Lokos adventure, and both of our lovely gripe gals tackle the big debate: Is fish meat? Tune in for a straightforward conversation with a ton of laughs in between!

Today, our lovelies discuss the happenings of the past weekend - the Super Bowl, their preparations for Valentine’s Day this week, and everything that came along with all of that. Shanea has an update on her fitness journey and Chika shares what she’s giving up for Lent this year. 

Join us for another fun-filled episode! 

In today’s episode, our lovely hosts contemplate how out of touch they feel with current “younger” trends because of an experience at the movies. Shanea has a new look she’s obsessed with and shares about her experience in a salon - it’s  been a long time for her! Join us for these and more topics! 

In today’s episode, the gripe gals  cover a wide range of topics from Starbucks favorite flavors to bodily functions. Also, Chika shares her recent experience with a preventative medical procedure while Shanea talks about having to care for one of her littles who wasn’t feeling his best, and another who has a deficiency that we are all too familiar with on this pod. Get well soon little guys! They also talk about dehydration, sausages, colonoscopies, candy, and more! You really don’t want to miss this one!

Today’s episode covers a variety of topics including busy boards, reality TV, and more! Shanea also gives us an update on her weekend, and Chika shares how she caved and finally started watching an installment of a certain reality TV franchise that she had previously sworn off of . Press play to find out more and join in on the conversation! 

Today, our lovely hosts discuss a plethora of topics. What’s new? Shanea shares her plans for her not so new bundle of joy’s first birthday celebration coming up this week. We can hardly believe it’s been a year already. Happy early birthday Kam! They also dissect reality TV and discuss some of the drama they’ve been observing on screen - happy that they live lives far apart from the on-screen shenanigans they’ve been observing. Press play for more on this and so much more, you won’t want to miss it!

Today our lovely ladies discuss the new beauty and hair care products they’ve been trying out, amongst other things. In the middle of trying out her new foundation, Shanea has a hysterical moment of forgetfulness which she shares with us. Tune in to hear the details and more about all of their new items! Plus loads more!

“And we’re back!” 

Yes they are! And it’s 2024! Our favorite pod hosts are back and ready to take on 2024. Shanea is all moved into her beautiful new house and is busy making it a home and getting settled into her new city. Chika is ticking off goals left and right including her fitness goals - she’s on a new year Peloton streak already, and has already blindsided Shanea with an Apple fitness challenge! 

Tune in for more on all this and other topics…..and, Happy New Year! 

Our lovelies are on break, they’ve recorded a short message to wish you happy holidays, and they’ll see you in the new year! 

Merry Christmas to our Gripe Session family to yours! 

See you all in 2024!


*We will resume our regular weekly schedule on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024.

Today, our hosts take us on a topic jump from holiday plans to the thought provoking premise of a new book they’re both reading. This episode is full of laughter and merriment. Press play and join in on the banter! 

In today’s episode, our favorite gripe gals discuss their weekend shenanigans, and what they’ve been up to lately. Shanea is in the process of moving and she discusses that briefly. Chika shares the status of her Peloton treadmill delivery. 

They also give their thoughts on the final two episodes of “Lessons In Chemistry” Season 1 which just wrapped a week ago on Apple TV + so, spoiler alert for the 3rd segment in case you haven’t caught up just yet. 

We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did! Press play and join the ride! 

In today’s episode, our eloquent hosts discuss some intimate topics including fertility and infertility, and some not so intimate ones, such as Usher’s Vegas concert series ant the Dolby live, and migraines.

It’s a fun wild one! Join the ride! 

In today’s episode, our lovely hosts share their Thanksgiving plans. They both have their hands full with their kids out on break. We hope you enjoy it as you celebrate with your families this week!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!! 

It’s another lovely day with our lovely gripe gals! In this episode, Shanea shares her recommitment to her fitness goals and also gets some tips from Chika on how to tackle her list of competing priorities. Our favorite pod hosts also spoil yet another episode of Lessons in Chenistry, currently airing on Apple TV +, in their 3rd segment, so if you want to remain surprised, or aren’t caught up, pause after the 2nd break and then come back once you’ve watched because - CAUTION! SPOILERS AHEAD!!!  We sense a trend here. (Thanks Captain Obvious! #Amiright? Lol) As usual, thanks for listening and enjoy!!!!

In todays episode, our lovely hosts discuss the merits of HMO’s and PPO’s, and they talk about healthcare in general. Shanea gives an update on her PT and how she’s doing so far.
They spoil Real Housewives of Potomac (Bravo), S8 E1, and Episode 5 of Lessons in Chemistry (Apple + TV) - so if you don’t want to know what happened on either of those, come back to the 3rd segment once you’re caught up. Otherwise, press play!!! It’s a fun one! 

Enjoy!

We hope you have a safe and spook-tacular Halloween!!!!

In today’s episode, our lovely hosts talk about their plans for the busy day (and week) ahead as well as how they continue to try to keep warm as the weather changes. They also discuss Animal Crossing, the Real Housewives franchise, Shanea’s son’s last football game in El Paso and more! 

In the 3rd and final segment of this episode, they also review Episode 4 of Lessons in Chemistry currently out on Apple TV+ so, SPOILER ALERT! If you haven’t caught up and  you care, you may want to pause, go watch and then resume listening at this point. 

Enjoy!!!!

Today Shanea shares really exciting news in the next chapter of her life! Here’s a hint - the gripe girls will be in the same timezone soon! Woo hoo! They also discuss a novel and show they’ve read and are now watching - the book “Lessons in Chemistry” written by Bonnie Garmus was adapted into a series and released this month on Apple TV and Shanea finally caught up so they were able to watch episodes 1 - 3. So, SPOILER ALERT - if you haven’t read or watched it but planned it, or care, you may want to stop listening after the 1st segment until you’re all caught up! Otherwise, press play and join in on the fun!