Porch Talk

Welcome back to Porch Talk!

This week Jordan has a full Goldilocks moment with hotel towels (too soft, too rough… what texture is just right?), we debate the difference between a blizzard and a snowstorm, and profess our love for general store snacks in North Conway.

We also talk Olympic skating queen Alysa Liu, viral zoo animals, wedding registry stress, sleepwalking stories, and some chaotic TV and movie thoughts.

This week we’re diving into the real history of Valentine’s Day and yes, we’re talking about the ancient Roman fertility festival Lupercalia because nothing says romance like ritual chaos.

We also unpack where Galentine’s Day actually came from (thank you, Parks and Recreation), and how it went from fictional brunch to full-blown cultural phenomenon.

Meanwhile, Jordan has entered her villain era. Topics include: National Grid rage, the emotional damage of vet bills, HMUAs asking for Instagram handles, and wedding planning nightmares that feel like a psychological experiment.

We also address the fact that we are, unfortunately, a ragebaiter’s dream and probably candidates for anger management.

And lastly, could our pets be the true breadwinners of this household?

Brownie Batter Donuts are BACK at Dunkin’ and honestly… nature is healing. We reminisce about the legendary 2009 “Submit Your Own Donut” era, confirm that Jordan is Little Debbie’s #1 fan, and share a public service announcement life hack: Head & Shoulders isn’t just for your scalp 👀.

We alert the masses that Forever 21 is attempting a comeback (online + NYC pop-up), debate whether fancy Jell-O shots like Dirty Shirleys and espresso martinis are a recession indicator, and recap Katie’s 27th birthday—which included crashing a corporate holiday party, possibly blacking out, and eating the best duck fat fries and hot honey pizza of our lives. Shoutout to the Liberty Hotel!

Then we get into it: why women should be put in charge of men’s jobs (this snow would’ve been cleared A.S.A.P.), and why Boston pedestrians desperately need to learn how to WALK like New Yorkers—pick up the pace!!!

We close the episode with a grounded conversation about the recent Epstein document release, how to stay informed without spiraling and protect your energy.

Is it climate change or did we accidentally time travel back to 2016?

This week on Porch Talk, we’re questioning why it’s 50 degrees in January, celebrating Harry Styles’ return, and wondering why people learned absolutely nothing from COVID (please stop coming to work sick).

Jordan shares a huge hair update (no alopecia, we cheered), unpacks her absolutely unhinged stress dreams, and recounts learning the rules of the mountain the hard way while snowboarding.

Plus: Fetty Wap nostalgia, army green bomber jackets, tattoo removal discourse, Euphoria season 3 thoughts, Tell Me Lies chaos, and Katie puts her KitchenAid to WORK with homemade pasta.

We’re BACK and kicking off Season 3 by doing what we do best: catching up.

From holiday recaps and New Year’s Eve reflections to accidentally buying each other the exact same martini glasses, we’re covering it all. We talk favorite gifts (KitchenAid dreams, walking pad walks), Jordan’s mom surprising everyone with a Christmas cat, and why the Stranger Things finale left us feeling… underwhelmed.

Plus, we’re sharing our 2026 ins & outs (greens IN, private equity businesses OUT) and diving into the Button Girl trend that’s making us think differently about time and intention this year.

Welcome back to the porch 🪑✨

In this episode, we’re bouncing from sea glass hunting to the stars—literally. We talk holiday return fees, Jordan’s officially finalized bridal party, and the massive astrology shifts coming in 2026 (hi, Uranus in Gemini). Along the way, we question why hot drinks are never drinkable and why people seem to forget how to behave in public. Casual, funny, and a little unhinged—just the way we like it.

This week we’re all over the place in the best way. We’re sharing our first thoughts on Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1, getting nostalgic (and a little sad) about how holidays hit different as adults, debating what actually makes a good white elephant gift, laughing way too hard at the Pillsbury Doughboy’s giggle, and asking the important question: just how long is jarred pasta sauce really good for?

HELLO BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!

Your fav yapping gals are back (again) with the return of Porch Talk. Life got a bit hectic (mental/physical health, moving, all the things) but we are so freaking happy to be back talking to you all again!

This week is just us getting back in the studio (Jordan's new living room) to give some life updates and get the juices flowing as we prepare for more organized episodes going forward. What you can expect to hear: vapes are adult pacifiers, experiencing hair loss, DWTS hot takes, a scandal out of UMASS Amherst, a baby alligator was found in the Charles River, and other silliness!

If you're still here listening and supporting the show, WE LOVE YOU! Truly doing this silly little show brings so much joy and purpose and we hope you enjoy listening just as much as we enjoy recording :)

This week on Porch Talk, we're asking the big questions — like do bugs fart? We spiral into boy candy vs. girl candy discourse, learn that Waymo’s self-driving cars have landed in Boston, and Jordan does a JoJo Siwa impression that should honestly be illegal. We meet our new TikTok obsession, Tiki the rescue dog, and try to understand why Annabelle the haunted doll is now on tour like she’s Beyoncé.

Plus: 11 inmates escape NOLA prison through a toilet, Katie commits an act of pure evil in a PetSmart parking lot, and we may have been Karens this weekend... but like, the justified kind. Oh, and there’s a heel-breaking life hack you’ll actually want to remember.

It finally feels like summer, and we’re setting the vibe. This week, we’re diving into the songs, snacks, and summer outings that make the season feel real — plus helping you build the ultimate bucket list. But don’t worry, it’s not all sunscreen and serotonin. We’re also unpacking nightmares at Newark Airport, semi trucks that play ads, a very public poop-fueled road rage incident, and the mysterious link between golf courses and Parkinson’s(?).

We also play a game of “Name an artist, now scream your favorite song,” debate whether men are shaving their legs, and ask: how accurate is the Farmer’s Almanac anyway? Oh, and a guy quit his job to sail to Hawaii with his cat. We respect it.