KNOCK IT OFF Podcast

Does Bluey Emotionally Trigger You, Too?

My reaction to “The Sign”

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Better Late Than Never . . .

. . . Better Wrong Than Never. Our monthly unscripted Knock It Off Convo.

‘Tis the week for our unscripted conversation!

Awkward? Yes.

Cringy? Mmmhmm.

Fun? The most.

We have an unscripted convo (rather than writing) about once a month. Why? Because we’ve never felt so alive.

If you missed the first time we did this, here’s the link to catch up!

We have a great time with it, and we hope you enjoy. (If you typically read—rather than listen to—our stuff, you can listen to our convo by pressing the “play” button near the top of the post.)

Here are a few highlights of this week’s convo:

1:15 — Bethany cringes at herself & we use the “word of the week”

4:05 — Retractions and follow ups re: Nora Ephron and Heartburn (also, check out Katharine Graham’s memoir)

7:05 — Kara gives an update on her attempt to abstain from Starbucks and how much money she’s saved so far this year by not going (one of her 2024 things to do differently)

9:45 — Discussion of Taylor’s Swift’s new album: The Tortured Poets Department

13:10 — Bethany talks about her Costco wins and losses (check out our previous piece about Costco) (Here’s the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Moisturizer Bethany talks about)

18:08 — “Ask Bethany!” — A segment that allows our Knockers to ask Bethany anything you want and receive an honest, unfiltered response! Have a submission? Leave it in the caaaaaaawments!

22:54 — From the “Pedigree of Paula” — An observation of giving and selflessness that reminds us of our mother

27:00 — “Taste of Kara” — Conan O’Brien returned to The Tonight Show for the first time in 14 years! His first phrase to the audience was KNOCK IT OFF!

31:45 — We call upon you Knockers to let us know your worst financial mistake in the caaaaawments! One of Kara’s is here.

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15 American Observations Following a 7-day Adventure to England with Children

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"Do I Know You?" The simple question I couldn't ask.

A raw look into my social awkwardness.

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Welcome to Spring, Knockers!

5 "S" words about motherhood to kick off the season

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‘Tis the week for our unscripted conversation!

Awkward? Yes.

Cringy? Mmmhmm.

Fun? The most.

We have an unscripted convo (rather than writing) about once a month. Why? Because we’ve never felt so alive.

If you missed the first time we did this, here’s the link to catch up!

We have a great time with it, and we hope you enjoy. (If you typically read—rather than listen to—our stuff, you can listen to our convo by pressing the “play” button near the top of the post.)

This just happens to fall on our one-year Substack Anniversary! We are so grateful to each and every one of you who has supported this journey, and we are excited for what’s to come. We are here for the Substack ride!

Here are a few highlights of our convo:

0:40 — Discussion of our one-year Knock It Off Anniversary and our new recording studio! (Bethany: “Where’s my chair?!” “It feels very classy in here. . . hopefully the environment will accept me at some point.”)

2:16 — Discussion of the need for a “tight 30” (which we didn’t accomplish)

3:09 — We reveal the winner of the follower naming contest! (“Everyone will be called ‘knockers.’” “It goes with our theme of vagary in being slightly perverse.”)

5:07 — Your opportunity to move from an “offer” to a “knocker”

6:15 — Kara talks about her first two-star book review (“That means I’ve sold one other than to my friends and family!” “I’m just going to eat it and move on with my life.”)

8:22 — Update on our Knock it Off readership growth (“We both feel quite alive.” “If you didn't host a podcast in the 2024 era, were you even alive?” “If you don’t have one, get one!”)

9:55 — Discussion of Kara’s reaction to the Britney Spears memoir, The Woman in Me (Bethany: “The only thing Kara could tell me is . . . you and her have the same initials.”)

12:55 — Bethany tries a new word. Oooooof.

13:46 — “Ask Bethany!” — A segment that allows our Knockers to ask Bethany anything you want! Have a submission? Leave it in the caaaaaaawments!

17:29 — Bethany gives a quick Bachelor check in (“She’s beautiful inside and out.”)

18:54 — “Taste of Kara” — talk about Heartburn by Nora Ephron (“Hilariously funny”: consider listening to the audiobook, narrated by Meryl Streep, who did “an incredible job” “You should taste some of these recipes and let me know if you like any of them.”)

23:55 — In recent news: the Willy Wonka Bust (Kara: “My news content is pathetic.” “Imagine you buy these expensive tickets to the ‘Willy Wonka Experience’ . . . and . . .” “It’s just too much.”)

30:30 — Kara gives her Starbucks update! (Bethany: “I could Schwab it all day!” Kara: “I haven’t taken a dime . . . I haven’t touched it.”)

35:06 — From the Pedigree of Paula — an observation of good humanitarian efforts (The book we discuss: The Nurse’s Secret, by Amanda Skenandore)

37:45 — Discussion of Genie Hall Photography and Bethany’s instance on an outfit change for a 15-minute shoot

43:05 — Please practice kindness at all times (“If you don't like us, we don’t like you.”)

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It's Time for You to Get a Job

A joint effort to recall our first and worst workforce tales

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Not the Chanels

A lesson in the real value of material things.

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You Gotta Put Some Mousse On It

Reflections and Tips for Flat-butt Mixed-European Descent Hair

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I'm Running Mojave

‘Tis the week for our unscripted conversation!

Awkward? Yes.

Cringy? Mmmhmm.

Fun? The most.

Here are a few highlights:

0:37 — Why we got “Sad Mac’ed” while recording our pod

2:00 — News about our beloved fish camp, our nostalgic trip this week, and our surprise rendezvous

4:26 — Discussion of our mom’s reaction to our first unscripted Knock It Off convo (“You girls sure had a lot of fun . . .”)

8:06 — Kara gives an update on how it’s going trying to abstain from Starbucks (one of Kara’s 24 improvements for 2024) (Kara: “I’m doing what I need to do on it.” Bethany on the money aspect: “Eight bucks a day keeps bankruptcy away! Save that money for your future!”)

11:19 — Bethany discussing her relationship with Apple (“Guess what? I’m running Mojave.” “It’s all part of this grand scheme to get me to buy a new phone . . . and a new computer.” “They are backing me into a corner.”)

16:47 — “Ask Bethany” segment! A very vulnerable question for Bethany from our Substack Community. Have a question to submit? Get ahold of us wherever you can or leave it in the cawwwments!

20:06 — Super Bowl reactions (Taylor’s version, of course)

21:28 — Bethany talks about her son’s request to have a specific dinner from 2022 (“Replicate it.”)

22:53 — “Taste of Kara”: Kara talks about her recent Virgin River spiral (“I can’t quit Virgin River, no matter what I try. I can’t figure out what’s sucking me in.” “Don’t taste this.”)

27:00— Bethany’s deep dive into the Gilded Age (Here’s the link for Anderson Cooper’s book we discuss— Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty)

39:15 — Bethany talks taking her kids to a recent 20th Anniversary screening of Napoleon Dynamite and actor interviews (Bethany on failing to expose your kid to the arts: “He’s going to turn into that businessman who played soccer when he was a kid.”)

47:10 — We thank anyone still listening (“Let us know in the cawwwments what you want for next time!”)

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