Ashley's back! But this time she's here as a co-host along with Aubry as they talk about Nintendo games, Disney games, and Disney games made for the Nintendo!

After she was asked to pick her topic for her first return engagement as co-host, Ashley decided the topic could be the smash-hit game Dreamlight Valley!

Come and listen as these to gamer-girls discuss various games and how they intermingle with the real-world aspects of their lives. What makes a game worth the time invested? How much do the gaming practices differ in persons twenty years apart? How funny is it to set your friend's virtual house on fire? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend!

This week's guest host goes by many titles: Retired Army Major, Esteemed collegiate professor, best grandpa ever (to name a few), our host knows him best by the title of Dad.

That's right! The man mentioned in nearly every episode of this podcast since it's beginning, Nick Cillo joins Aubry on the week of Father's Day to talk about family, love and acceptance in the people that you define as family.

With all the new excitement about the new 2025 live-action Lilo & Stitch movie, Aubry shares both films with her dad and they discuss what makes this overlooked 2002 movie worth a watch. Find out secrets behind the films and the true history of Hawaii's iconic song "Aloha Oe"! Plus

Why should you feed sandwiches to fish? Was it the Ving Rhames or Vin Diesel movie that truly understands what family is? And why is "little and broken" still good?

Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend!

New episode coming on Saturday!

There was a time when stress might have gotten the better of our regular host. But now, facing fears and accusations Aubry returns to Breakout Games with the fearless team of Carri (The Sims), Michael (Legend of Zelda) and Jacob (Sofa Chronicles) for... The Kidnapping!!!

Come hear what happened with this group take on the sadistic games of a psychotic doctor hell-bent on adding four new names into his book of death.... Or listen to how this team worked to crack the code, solve the puzzles and ultimately escape the room!

But did they beat the time limit? What is the best way to survive a kidnapping? Did Aubry manage to leave with her dignity? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend!

Don't forget to send questions, comments and recommendations to [email protected]!

(Que the Death Star music) Recent-grad-Ashley is back, putting Aubry in the hot-seat once again, with a new batch of your emails!

How are episodes picked? What's the best way to traumatize a child? and when is Aubry's niece's birthday, really?

Find out the answers to these and many other questions on this week's Bonus Friday episode of Recommended To Me A By A Friend with special host Ashely the Intern!!!

Returning co-hosts Katelyn (Mean Girls) and Nicholas (Clue) return to join Aubry in a fun night of Candy Inspired Cocktails!

See what happens when two academics face off in an alcohol sodden candy quiz off of Aubry's design. Come hear this odd history and trivia of some of your favorite (and not so favorite) childhood candies!

Why was Dubble Bubble invented? What is a Bitter Sling? Was Who can take the sunrise and sprinkle it with dew? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend!

Email you Questions, Comments, and Recommendations to [email protected]

Candy Cocktails: Fun and Flirty Drinks with a Sugar-Kissed Twist Kindle Editionby Katherine Good (Author), Flannery Good (Author) available on Amazon.com!

This week Aubry is joined by first-time co-host and actual former Jim Henson puppeteer David Stephens for a conversation about the 1986 masterpiece of puppeteering: Jim Henson’s Labrinth!

Listen in as Aubry and David go through the plot of Labyrinthand break down, not only Sarah’s bad decisions but also the various puppets used in the film and how they worked. David explains the ins and outs of the puppet world and Aubry accidentally finds and identifies with a subreddit of persons with an upsetting fixation on a particular infamous scene.

How were these amazing creations brought to life? What can or can’t be considered “fair”? Who reminds me of the babe? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week’s episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend!

Don't forget! We will have a bonus email episode in May. Email questions, comments. and recommendations to [email protected]

What do you do when your plans run aground? You think on your feet! That's what solo host Aubry Cillo had to do this week when several tech malfunctions caused a complete lack of episode!

The week Aubry goes through a list of top 10 episode ideas that you'll never hear about. Listen to find out things this show's creator highly recommends for you... but not for the show. Come see what happens when show creator's back is up against the wall and deadlines must be met, this week on Recommended To Me By A Friend!

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Co-host Carri Migas returns a second time as she and Aubry talk about global computer game franchise dynamo... The Sims!

When game-creator Will Wright set out to create his newest game, he had no idea the heights it would reach ! Giving simmers the ability to play god is one thing, but Carri and Aubry discuss their separate histories with the game as well as how it became a solid cornerstone in their friendship!Hear for yourself the tales of epic mansions, fanciful romances from unrequited crushes, and even the tale of a murder most foul!

What has The Sims taught these two women about life? Can life be summed up in a series of point values? How flammable are rugs in a sim house? And at what age does nihilism naturally enter a person's life?

Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend!

The week Aubry is joined by her big sister Gaylan, to discuss Gaylan's favorite movie of all time: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers!

Listen in as these sisters "tell you 'bout those sobbin' women" and get into just how much they have each over-analyzed this 1954 MGM musical.  It's 1850 in Oregon Territory and Jane Powell and Howard Keel have sung their way into Aubry and Gaylan's hearts! But this discussion leads down a multitude of topics and leads to a great many questions: Is love actually just the absence of looming dread? Is abduction truly the quickest way to a woman's heart? Is marrying a stranger the best way to secure a life of stability?

If you've answered "yes" to any of these questions... you REALLY need to listen to this week's episode of Recommended To Me By A Friend!