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 This week's random topic is on communication in a relationship.

Meagan and Jeff share about the hardest and best lesson they learned while dating over a long-distance, intentional communication. Jeff shares about the the time when he and Meagan called it quits while dating. Meagan shares some practical tips on effective communication in relationships. Jeff also brings a prop to "Today, I learned" to help revisit something Meagan doesn't quite understand.

The Neverending Story Climactic Scene HERE

The Neverending Story Hardback HERE

What communication tips have helped you out in your marriage? Did you date someone long-distance - what did you guys learn?

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Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:

Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Don't forget to check out Jeff's pop culture podcast. You can catch new episodes of PopSchtick on Fridays where Jeff and his friend, Josh discuss movies, TV, video games, music, books, and more. 

This week's random topic is on watching movies with kids.

 Meagan and Jeff talk about the process of picking more "grown-up" movies for their older kiddos. Jeff shares about the joy of watching Star Wars Episode IV with the oldest kids. Meagan gets spicy about the ending of The Neverending Story. Meagan also teaches Jeff about magnetic slime that is definitely NOT an April Fool's prank.

Star Wars Episode IV MODERN Trailer HERE

The Princess Bride Trailer HERE

The Neverending Story Climactic Scene HERE

What movies have you shared with your growing kids? What movies did you watch over and over as a kid? Did you see any movies too "early"? Let us know!

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Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:

Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Don't forget to check out Jeff's pop culture podcast. You can catch new episodes of PopSchtick on Fridays where Jeff and his friend, Josh discuss movies, TV, video games, music, books, and more.  

This week's random topic is on life in community.

Meagan and Jeff break down a classic parenting phrase that they think should be for all of us. Jeff talks about his kids pointing out his age. Meagan breaks down the etymology of a phrase. We give tips for finding "big people" to connect with in life. We learn about a huge 90's sci-fi movie that almost had stop motion creatures instead of CGI.

Jurassic Park Stop Motion T-Rex test HERE

Jurassic Park Stop Motion Velociraptor test HERE

How does your community grow? What lesson have you learned from others? What big people have influenced you in life? Let us know!

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Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:

Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Don't forget to check out Jeff's pop culture podcast. You can catch new episodes of PopSchtick on Fridays where Jeff and his friend, Josh discuss movies, TV, video games, music, books, and more. 

This week's random topic is on being geriatric millennials!

Meagan and Jeff help out their other uncool geriatric millennial friends by sharing what they understand about NFTs, TikTok, Emojis, and Twitch. Meagan jokes about embracing age and a state of un-coolness. Jeff gets moderately technical about Non-Fungible Tokens and more! We listen for dings during the recording so Jeff can participate in r/Place on Reddit.

Online Listing from Christie's showing Beeple NFT sale HERE

Timelapse of 2017 r/Place HERE

r/Place HERE

Hip to be Square by Huey Lewis and the News HERE

Check out Twitch HERE

What have you learned about recently? Is there anything you have given up on because you just don't have time? What artists and creators do you follow/support? Let us know!

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Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:

Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Don't forget to check out Jeff's pop culture podcast. You can catch new episodes of PopSchtick on Fridays where Jeff and his friend, Josh discuss movies, TV, video games, music, books, and more.

This week's random topic is hospitality!

Meagan and Jeff provide tips, tricks, and things they've learned in years of practicing hospitality.  Meagan shares about the life changing magic of Go Clean Co. Jeff confesses to destroying a cheesecake at 1 in the morning.  We have a mini-existential crisis about the population of the Earth!

World Population Clock HERE

Go Clean Co

The Title for today's episode comes from the incredible movie, CLUE.

What tips, tricks, and things do you practice with hospitality? What stat from Worldometers was most mind blowing to you? Let us know!

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Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:

Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Don't forget to check out Jeff's pop culture podcast. You can catch new episodes of PopSchtick on Fridays where Jeff and his friend, Josh discuss movies, TV, video games, music, books, and more.   

This week's random topic is the Mandela Effect!

Meagan and Jeff dive into the reality-bending world of the Mandela Effect. Meagan shares the neuroscience behind forming memories. Jeff breaks down the idea that our brains might be affected by alternate realities.  Jeff goes through the production of one of his favorite action movies.

Mad Max: Fury Road Trailer HERE

What side do you fall in in the Berenstein/Berenstain debate? Did Curious George ever have a tail?! Let us know.

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Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:

Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Don't forget to check out Jeff's pop culture podcast. You can catch new episodes of PopSchtick on Fridays where Jeff and his friend, Josh discuss movies, TV, video games, music, books, and more.  

This week's random topic is parenting!

Meagan and Jeff talk about the neuroscience of building 9 intentional minutes of positive parenting in to everyday. Jeff talks about the rewards of the small quiet moments in the morning and right before bed. Meagan shares her insight for asking specific questions for kids to engage with.  We reminisce (and laugh) about wildly famous actors in terrible family movies!

A Kid in King Arthur's Court Trailer HERE

How would your day change with 9 (or even 3) intentional minutes of parenting, with a partner, or even just for yourself?

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Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns

Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:

Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Don't forget to check out Jeff's pop culture podcast. You can catch new episodes of PopSchtick on Fridays where Jeff and his friend, Josh discuss movies, TV, video games, music, books, and more. 

This week's random topic is competition!

Meagan and Jeff look at the personality traits associated with being competitive or non-competitive. Meagan breaks down the fight or flight response when faced with competition.  Jeff talks about how even when we don't win a shelf full of trophies the competition can still be worth it.  We get into the inspiration for one of Billy Joel's most famous songs!

We Didn't Start the Fire Video HERE

We Didn't Start the Fire on Spotify HERE

Thank you for joining us for another season of Schtickless. If you have any questions or ideas don't hesitate to reach out to us. Also, please leave us a rating and review if your podcast app allows for that!

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Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns

Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:

Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Don't forget to check out Jeff's pop culture podcast. You can catch new episodes of PopSchtick on Fridays where Jeff and his friend, Josh discuss movies, TV, video games, music, books, and more. 

This week's random topic is memes!

Meagan and Jeff dive into and share their experience with the world of memes.  Meagan recalls the moment she realized she wasn't "cool" anymore and needed to look up what something meant.  Jeff is snooty about what a "favorite" meme might actually be.  We celebrate the idea of Pancake day!

Thank you for joining us for another season of Schtickless. If you have any questions or ideas don't hesitate to reach out to us. Also, please leave us a rating and review if your podcast app allows for that!

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Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns

Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:

Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Don't forget to check out Jeff's pop culture podcast. You can catch new episodes of PopSchtick on Fridays where Jeff and his friend, Josh discuss movies, TV, video games, music, books, and more.  

This week's random topic is a manifesto!

Meagan and Jeff open season 2 with a manifesto found in a poem by Wendell Berry. Meagan can barely contain her excitement now that season 2 has started.  Jeff is happy to be back in the saddle and talking about ways to connect with those in our community. We debut a new segment called, "Today I Learned".

The Full Text of Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front HERE

Thank you for joining us for another season of Schtickless. If you have any questions or ideas don't hesitate to reach out to us. Also, please leave us a rating and review if your podcast app allows for that!

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Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns

Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:

Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Don't forget to check out Jeff's pop culture podcast. You can catch new episodes of PopSchtick on Fridays where Jeff and his friend, Josh discuss movies, TV, video games, music, books, and more.