Real It In Podcast

Real It In Podcast

By Jen McMullen & Andrea SpeckSociety & Culture
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Real It In Podcast episodes

  • "I Like Beer"
    We are on week 2 of #BabyWatch2019! New member of the podcast family Kevin Barger filled in for Andrea Smith.

    This episode is a sneak peak of what Kevin and Andrea Speck are working on.

    They open up the show discussing the latest episode of South Park and celebrating their commitment to being fearless in today's "cancel culture." They talked about the #MeToo movement, modern feminism and why no one is speaking up for the victims of the late Jeff Epstein.

    They take a look at "problematic patriarchy" and "male privilege" but compare it to the family court system, veterans coming home from war, the stress of law enforcement and the spike in male suicide rates from the last decade.

    New Episodes are coming soon!

    You can listen to all of our podcasts on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Spreaker and Castbox!
    1 hr 14 min
  • Cheryl Barnes
    Cheryl Barnes filled in this week for Andrea Smith. Cheryl and Andrea open up the show congratulating some of our friends who won the local election.

    Andrea talks about Veteran's Day at Reklaimed Vines and they discuss the new "Ok Boomer" memes.

    Cheryl chats about being a retired woman a total of 4 days and Andrea suggests tv she should catch up on during the cold months.

    Cheryl and Andrea touch on every topic from where Cheryl was born, her family farm and her 5th grade teacher that inspired her to pursue a career in education. The ladies discussed over achieving Pintrest moms, standardized testing and many different changes Cheryl has encountered over her 33+ year career as an educator. They wrap up discussing SHC's vision to have one unified elementary school, stressors in the teaching profession and whether young people are attracted to the teaching profession anymore.
    1 hr 30 min
  • "I'd Marry a Vampire but Have an Affair with the Werewolf"
    After a week off the Andreas are back! They open up the show talking about Halloween, costumes, Trick or Treat and being one upped by other moms when it comes to kid's Halloween parties. They discuss Netflix shows their watching, books they aren't reading and the time change this weekend.

    Friend of the show Madison Troha stops by to talk about "Project Joy" and how she and her organization ACT is helping lighten the load off area parents during the holiday season.

    All of the proceeds from the #NOk2020 #BestDamnDay will go towards ACT and Madison's vision to leave the area better than she found it.

    If you're interested in helping ACT during "Project Joy" you can contact Madison via the ACT Facebook page or reach out to Andrea Smith or Andrea Speck.
    53 min
  • "I'm Always Going To Air On The Side Of Real" with Janelle Grissinger
    The Andreas open up the show talking about Andrea Smith's birthday and her weekend in Virginia. Andrea Speck discusses two interesting encounters she had at Happy Valley Brewing Company.

    Janelle Grissinger from JCo Travel and The Heart of JCo stopped by to talk about her beginnings in Williamsburg, marriage and motherhood. The ladies also discuss how she went from RN to Travel Agent and how The Heart of JCo was born.

    The ladies talk about the college admissions scandal, news from Florida, podcasts they're listening to and tv they're watching.

    Janelle tells a story of when she met OJ Simpson!

    The ladies wrap up the show and Janelle gives all of the details of the Gala 2020!
    1 hr 38 min
  • Sink Bitch of Hyndman Hunting Camp
    The ladies open up the show complaining about Fall (not sorry). Andrea Smith talks about her trip to Hyndman PA where Dave is apparently quite the go getter and helpful around the hunting camp. He is referred to as the "sink bitch."

    Also, can someone explain hunting fashion? Do you want to be seen or not?

    Andrea Speck talks about taking her daughter to a music festival over the weekend and the main band didn't show up. However, in true Andrea fashion she made friends with several of the bands and the lead singer from the band Patent Pending recorded a birthday video to Katelynn.

    The ladies discussed at what age would you allow your teen to go to a concert without parental supervision.

    A fan favorite - news stories out of Florida!

    The ladies read an online post, "11 Signs You're Personality is Intimidating." Luckily, we celebrate bold women!

    A recent news article came out questioning whether Emergency Room are an ideal place for a woman in the event of a miscarriage. Also, a discussion about grieving after a miscarriage.

    While recording our good friend Jeremy Crouse text us hopefully new legislation about putting more mental health resources in our school system.
    54 min
  • Pediatric Cancer Awareness with Jen Randoll
    The Andreas invite our good friend and Andrea Smith's cousin Jen Randoll to discuss, Ally's baby shower, Nate's fifth birthday and Andrea Speck's trip to the plastic surgeon.

    The ladies beg Jen's sister Ashlin who is moving to Florida to send us weekly stories from Florida! Safe travels but when you get there... inbox us the craziness!

    Jen and Andrea Speck drop a secret they are low key, tv BFF's and discuss some of our favorite tv shows. Andrea Smith's homework assignment is to watch Game of Thrones - Winter Is Coming!

    Jen discusses being a mother of three. Her son Matty's ADHD diagnosis, love of math and trains. Ellie has the face of an angel and the attitude of a rock star - just the way we like our ladies.

    The ladies talk in depth about Jen's daughter Riley with the infectious smile and attitude that everything was "the best ever." They discussed her diagnosis with Leukemia, treatments, and unfortunately when she passed away.

    They discussed how 4% of the federal funding for cancer research goes toward Pediatric Cancer research and some other alarming facts that it's 2019 and we haven't developed any new treatments, therapy or medications to ease these kids or their survival rate. If you need something to be angry about - here's damn good place to start.

    Thank you so much Jen for coming on and sharing your story and your kids with us.

    We will not allow any of these kids to be forgotten. We #GoGold in September and we #StayGoldAllYear.

    If you are looking to donate to an organization that focuses solely on research, may we suggest St. Baldricks? We need research and new therapies. Our kids deserve better.
    1 hr 40 min
  • "Lady Karma was Fashionably Late"
    The Andreas start the show talking about the week of Karma and how Andrea Speck got into a little trouble with a Facebook post she made to celebrate Lady Karma's wrath on someone who deserved it. I hope you're sitting down - she's not sorry.

    The ladies read a message from Madison Troha of ACT to let you know what you can do to help with the upcoming Christmas drive.

    They discuss news stories about school lunch and shaming kids with negative balances, fundraising and donation shaming at the grocery store. We are looking at you Rite Aid.

    This episode is jam packed full of different topics from The Emmy's, pumpkin spice, school shooting inspired bullet hole hoodies, the Sandy Hook Promise's video that went viral, PA vernacular, Aaron Carter, chicken pox parties and parents leaving kids in a hot car. Also, a fan favorite, a news story from Florida.

    Go check out the new podcast CedarCast Podcast on Spotify, Spreaker or SoundCloud.

    You still have a chance to win a FREE ticket to the #NO2020. Head over to our Facebook page and complete a few simple steps. #bestdamnday
    1 hr 10 min
  • We Are Back!
    The ladies recapped the last couple weeks and what they've been up to.

    They discuss their favorite news story - the admissions scandal along with some other news stories.
    49 min
  • I Think I Have a People Hangover.
    This week Andrea Speck talks about having a possible "people hangover". The ladies also discuss the first week of school, Katelynn's new teacher giving her a strange assignment and school related news stories.
    1 hr
  • Jamie Inch
    Jamie Inch stops by to talk about her exciting new business "Mama Bears Prenatal Peek." She also opens up about having a child with cancer, being a working mother of four and the wife of a police officer in today's climate. The ladies finish the show discussing the new hard seltzer craze, premature Christmas decoration and Andrea Speck gives her opinion on Jeff Epstein's suicide.

    Mama Bears Prenatal Peek
    305 North Jefferson Street
    Mount Union, PA 17066
    (814)-514-5621
    www.mamabearsprenatalpeek.com or find her on Facebook
    1 hr 18 min

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