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EPISODE 65: Why Can’t We Be Friends (w/ Jennifer Lynch)

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Thanksgiving has passed, our pants have been let out, and now we come back together to discuss last weeks conflict.  If you haven’t listened to the last episode, Kathleen and Kaore got into an interesting spat regarding parents who claim that non-parents don’t know what busy is because they don’t have children.  The conflict never resolved (on air) and it created interesting responses from listeners.  This week, the amazing writer/director/human Jennifer Lynch (Boxing Helena, Surveillance, Teen Wolf) steps in to help us resolve the conflict.  WOW do we have fun along the way.    We also discuss everyones Thanksgiving, the worst fight you have ever had with your significant other, rock and roll tour busses, the coccyx, and more.  This is a beefy episode so get cozy.  NSFW (I mean that)

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EPISODE 64: A Dysfunctional Suck the Joy Thanksgiving

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We gather together to discuss the wonder of Thanksgiving in all of its frenzied eating glory.  On this episode we discuss menus, top 10 Thanksgiving meal mistakes, The Grinch, Eva Cassidy, Black Friday, things that sound dirty but aren’t, and listeners share their Thanksgiving memories.  As with many family get togethers, this one ends in a heated disagreement between Kathleen and Kaore regarding leading a busy life WITH and WITHOUT kids.  Yes, they are both still alive.  Yes they both still adore each other.  Yes, this pretty much solidifies next week’s topic.  HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Give us a listen whilst you tear apart bread loaves and jam them into a turkey crevasse.

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EPISODE 63: Nia Vardalos

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November is National Adoption Month.  We are EXTREMELY pleased to have Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Connie & Carla, My Life in Ruins) as our special guest to discuss her book “Instant Mom”.    The book chronicles Nia’s struggles with fertility; a path that was unquestionably laid to lead her to her beautiful daughter.  Our own Kathleen Wilhoite also discusses the process of adopting her own amazing son from Ethiopia.  Two different paths, two beautiful children!   Enjoy.

Note:  The full unedited interview with Nia Vardalos will be available on www.SuckTheJoy.com on Friday.

Click HERE to purchase Nia’s book, “Instant Mom” on Amazon

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EPISODE 62: Let’s put FUN in FUNdamentalist

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This week Kathleen and Kaore tackle fundamentalists with a side order of evangelicals.  Kathleen opened up her Facebook page to a spirited debate, we give you some highlights, and Kaore may or may not go on a minor rant regarding faith and the government of the United States.  Along the way, Kathleen gets physically ill from bad behavior, Kaore travels to the land of sin, and the show suffers from bad lighting.  We’re interested to hear what you think.  Let us know!  Enjoy.

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EPISODE 61: You Can’t Hide Your Lying Eyes

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This week Kathleen and Kaore discuss lies.  Whether they be little white lies or el whopper grande, is it ever right to lie?  They share listener stories, discuss aging, tooth holes, cold bedrooms, The Tedeschi Trucks band, and Kaore has a minor meltdown about the state of intelligence in our great nation.  Enjoy!

 

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EPISODE 60: Spooooky Halloween

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Kathleen and Kaore are joined by the AMAZING directorial whirlwind Jennifer Lynch (Boxing Helena, Surveillance, Chained).  Together they discuss all things Halloween including good & evil, scary dreams, defective costumes, and scary movies.  Along the way there are conversations about dentistry, protective sticks, and the FANTASTIC Mackenzie Phillips and Mary Mara make covert cameos.  Enjoy!

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EPISODE 59: Keep Calm and Carrie the Remake to the Trash Bin

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In our lead up to Halloween, Kathleen and Kaore review the remake of Stephen King’s “Carrie”.  Needless to say, it doesn’t end well for this pointless remake.  Give a listen as Kathleen and Kaore armchair direct this train wreck and we get a surprise visit from Nancy Allen a.k.a. “Chris Hargensen” from the original 1976 film.  Carrie on.

 

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The Golden Bridge Community Choir

header-115028On our last episode, Maggie Wheeler talked about her community choir that she leads.  Here is the link to their group.  If you are in the Los Angeles area on December 15, they will be having a concert at 2:30pm at

Golden Bridge Yoga – 1357 N. Highland  Los Angeles, CA  90028.

http://goldenbridgechoir.com

Also linked is the group that Maggie mentioned, Support for Sophia.

www.supportforsophia.org

 

 

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EPISODE 58: OMG! Maggie Wheeler!

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This week Kathleen (from the beach) and Kaore (of the mountain people) welcome actress and singer Maggie Wheeler (Friends, Californication, Archer) to the show!  We talk about the genesis of “Janice”, her new love of World music, her amazing choir, and her love of infomercial fitness shopping.  We discuss Fluidity Bars, Kaore eats his way through Las Vegas and Kathleen plays “What’s that Actors Name” by herself.  Enjoy!

 

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EPISODE 57: Comfort Me

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This week Kathleen and Kaore discuss comforts and what makes them feel relaxed when things are stressful, tense, and crazy.  What music soothes you?  What food makes everything better?  What movie can you watch over and over again like snuggling with a warm blanket?  We also learn about Kathleen’s new career in sketch writing, Kaore’s political meltdown, they share listeners responses, and Kathleen takes offense at the idea of mung-bean pasta.   ENJOY!