Join Brianna and Dakota in this lively episode of their podcast as they delve into the excitement and challenges of their upcoming move to Australia. From the nuances of Australian and New Zealander accents to the peculiarities of local stores and candy. They compare life in the US, particularly Nashville, with their expectations of Australia, while playfully debating terms like 'chemist' and 'jandles.' This episode is a fun and insightful look at the cultural differences and similarities between the US and Australia, all wrapped up in our characteristic humor and light-hearted discussions.

This week we dive into the highly anticipated prequel film in The Hunger Games franchise - The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. We recap the plot that follows an 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow before he became the tyrant president of Panem. Analyzing the new cast, we review standout performances and how well the actors embodied Suzanne Collins' iconic characters. We'll discuss our favorite moments from the Games themselves, and speculate about potential symbolism and foreshadowing for the original trilogy’s events. With nods to everything from the evolving arena to evolving character motivations. Join us as we dive into the capital!

It's official - we're packing up and heading to Australia! This week, we dish all the details on our upcoming move down under. We'll discuss the visa process and highlight the activities, sights, and culture we can't wait to experience. So join us on this plan across the globe!

Happy New Year and welcome to 2024! As we turn the calendar, let's reflect on the year gone by. What did we learn from 2023? What did we accomplish? With 2024 unfurling before us, we'll gaze into our crystal ball and share our hopes, dreams, and resolutions for the year ahead. Tune in as we encapsulate the old before embracing the new!

This week we're debating the pros and cons of an imminent electric vehicle future. We discuss the environmental benefits of EVs, but weigh concerns about electrical grid overload. If we all drove electric cars tomorrow, would the grid crash? Or are we prepared for the demand? Whether you're an EV enthusiast or skeptic, join us as we examine promises and growing pains on the road to an electric nation. Are you charged up or craving more combustible comforts? The journey electrifying discussion happens right here.

Climb aboard with us this week as we recount our scenic train ride from Delano to Copperhill, Tennessee. We'll transport you right into our vintage railcar, where we'll reveal who our travel companions were and what stories they had to tell. Listen to the mountainous landscapes rolling by. When we roll into Copperhill, we'll take you through our adventure. Grab your conductor's hat and tickets, folks - this is one train ride you won't want to miss! All aboard!

The holiday season brings joy along with some tricky situations to navigate. This week we’re discussing tips to split time fairly between families. We talk about setting expectations early and coming up with compromises. We also cover how to blend religious and cultural traditions when couples come from different backgrounds - even making new holidays like “Chrismukkah”. We share gift ideas, new traditions to start, and strategies for getting through the season. Tune in and relieve some holiday headaches!

This week we explore the rise of two hugely popular fantasy book series - Throne of Glass and Iron Flame. We analyze the online fanbases surrounding these books and how authors Sara J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros leveraged platforms like TikTok to drive excitement. Diving into their pre-release marketing campaigns, we break down which social media strategies translated into stunning debut numbers. We theorize what marketing would look like without social media. Could Rebecca Yarros and Sara J. Maas have made as large of a following in the pre-internet age? Tune in to find out!