Ever wonder what happens when two small-town girls from Utah and Idaho, plucked from their rural, folksy ways (shooting beer bottles at the dump? Blowing up beaver dams with dynamite?), transplanted to the hustle and bustle of the east coast manage to not only survive but also prosper? Wonder no more! In this episode Lora and Maelyn discuss their early married lives in New Jersey and the occasional cultural water-boarding they experience (and let's be honest, inflict, on their Garden State co-workers and neighbors) as they learn to fit-in with the fast-talking, bagel-loving, down-the-shore going residents of what is now one of their favorite places on the planet – Joisey.

In this weeks' episode these straight talkin' Anglophiles celebrate Lora's 50th birthday in London. You'll hear all about their high tea experience at the incomparable Sketch, muse over some over the cultural differences (could somebody please turn on the a/c?!) and share a few bonus travel tips. Cheerio!

Warning: Clown Trigger Ahead

In this episode we interview Cam "The Red Wizard" Clark - thus named for his animal magnetism and his ability, though the proverbial middle-child, to wrap us around his little finger. He tells us what it's like to have "two Moms," then takes us through the Blood (Eagle Scout blood-drive); Sweat (Texas Boy Scout Camp) and Tears (Shotgun Kickback at Camp) of his Scouting years. He also confronts Lora about her taking "Class Clown" to a whole new (literal) level. He even attempts to psychoanalyze her odd childhood behavior.

Put on your stretchy pants. It's time for some straight talk with Lora, Maelyn (and Cam).

In this episode Maelyn and Lora initiate listeners into the world of Soft Mama. Not to be confused with a "Good-Sized Gal," Soft Mamas frequently find themselves in situations where they're victim to their own juvenile offspring. "He's hitting me!" "She refused to nap after she turned one!" "Go ahead and pee in your pull-up" Soft Mama wearily says to the wee one whilst out running errands. Errands that are so important that mama can't be bothered to build in "structure."

A note: yes, we are aware of innumerable situations wherein some might be offended by this term and the manifestations of the syndrome. Your child and situation are special. We promise. These rules don't apply to you and your sweet angel.

Editing by www.eastcoaststudio.ca

In this episode Maelyn does a hair-vention on Lora and they discuss several of their favorite self-nurture topics including: the care and maintenance of their coiffures, their favorite massage in Austin, Texas and the secret sacred menu at Torchy's Tacos.

Maelyn and Lora talk about the serendipitous meeting that brought them together nearly thirty years ago! You'll meet the infamous pizza-snarfing Mona, learn about Tim and "the letter" and find out what, exactly, Maelyn did to make Mike want to put her on an airplane back to Utah.

Welcome to the podcast. You just found your new best girlfriends. Stretchy Pants and Straight Talk.