Schtickless

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. 

This week's random topic is marriage!

Meagan and Jeff take a walk down memory lane to talk about how they have grown and changed since they started dating and then dive into some tips for making marriage great. Meagan remembers some high school cringe. Jeff reminisces about crying during ultrasounds.

What eras do you remember in life? How have you grown and changed? What cringe still keeps you up at night? 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.

This week's random topic is movies!

Meagan and Jeff go through their criteria for certain types of films that they love.  Meagan talks about movies that have "it" (and not the IT in a Stephen King novel). Jeff finds out Meagan has a differing opinion on some Christopher Nolan movies.

What are your criteria for a movie you love? What are some movies you think might fit our criteria? 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

This week's random topic is kid's sports!

Meagan and Jeff dive into their hopes for and perspectives on kid's sports. Meagan admits that all the practice in the world won't help if you're born 5'2". Jeff hopes his kid can learn to be coachable. Meagan and Jeff blind react to professional athletes quotes about hard work.

What kid's sports did you play? What kid's sports are you involved in now? Is there a sport you always wanted to try? 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

This week's random topic is Spring Break!

Meagan dives into the history of Spring break and Jeff reads a children's book. Did you know swim teams helped kickoff spring break? Have you ever heard of a Freaknik? Have you ever read The Gift of Nothing? Find out about all of this and more in this episode of Schtickless.

How do you enjoy Spring Break? If you had a break, what would you do? 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

  This week's random topic is gift cards!

Meagan and Jeff talk about why they hold on to gift cards too long - and why they should really be enjoying them. Meagan is happy to see her kids growing in their usage of gift cards.  Jeff admits that video games influence his hoarding of useful items.

What kind of gift card person are you? Do you spend it fast? Do you have a drawer full of them? 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

 This week's random topic is UAPs and Aliens!

Meagan and Jeff use current events as a topic starter and dive in to their thoughts and feelings on aliens.  Meagan knows that if they won't tell us what happened it must mean something BIG happened.  Jeff dives into the ethics of generation ships and space exploration.

What are you favorite science fiction films and/or shows? 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

After recording, editing, and uploading this episode we became aware that the "welcome to earf" meme from a misrepresentation of Will Smith's line in Independence Day is sometimes interpreted as a negative portrayal about the way black people speak. Our quoting in this episode is in no way an intentional meaning of that and we apologize if it comes across that way. We have nothing but love for Will Smith and his role in Independence Day.

This week's random topic is stories.

Meagan and Jeff talk about the power of stories and what makes a good love story.  Meagan throws shade at Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks.  Jeff stakes his opinion on stories a little strong.

Check out our playlist of love songs on SPOTIFY

What are some of your favorite love songs? What romantic films do you love? What movies have a GOOD love story to you? 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, PopSchtick! 

This week's random topic is mapping ability!

Meagan and Jeff talk about directional awareness and cognitive mapping ability.  Meagan talks about some of her struggles with knowing where she is.  Jeff finds out more about his wife than he did before the podcast recording started.

How is your directional ability? Can you map at where you are? Where you are going?
Let us know!

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Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:

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, PopSchtick!

This week's random topic is emotional regulation!

Meagan and Jeff talk about strategies for kids and grown ups to effectively regulate their emotions.

This week's random topic is board games (again)!

Meagan and Jeff dive in to quick, easy to learn, and INFINITELY re-playable board games.  Jeff shares about a powerful website you should use.  Meagan helps casual gamers and board game fans a like find games that don't have a ton of set up and can be played more than once.

What games do you love? What games do you hate?! Let us know!

Check out Board Game Geek HERE

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Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns

Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:

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, PopSchtick!