Take it or Leave it

By Meredith Masony + Tiffany Jenkins

Comedy Kids & Family

What's Take it or Leave it about?

Being a parent is the toughest job on the planet. Nuff said. Join us each week for an hour where we will discuss all things marriage, motherhood, and everything in between. We will take live calls from real Moms across the globe and give our advice-ish answers to all of your burning parenting questions. Remember, you are not alone. We are here for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2023 Parenting Trends, Othe...

01.30.2023

Meredith and Tiffany explore the latest trends in parenting for 2023 and have some questions. We hear Dear Abby's take on how to deal with our friend's children to save our relationships. Finally we look at the expectations around tipping ...

Take it or Leave it episodes:

01.30.2023 2023 Parenting Trends, Other People's Kids and Tipping Meredith and Tiffany explore the latest trends in parenting for 2023 and have some questions. We hear Dear Abby's take on how to deal with our friend's children to save our relationships. Finally we look at the expectations around tipping ...
01.23.2023 Toxic Family Dilemna, Kids Chores and Being Present On this episode Meredith and Tiffany get into the dilemma of dealing with toxic family members. Working to understand what toxic may actually mean and determining where our lines should be drawn. They then get into the kids chores conversation ...
01.16.2023 The B!tches are Back! It has been a long year away from you, but Meredith and Tiffany are excited to be back at it for you. They appreciate your support throughout their time away and are looking forward to an exciting 2023 with you. ...
01.05.2022 Closing out 2021 Meredith and Tiffany talk about covid hitting the Masony house and then dive in to some off the wall conspiracy theories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11.08.2021 It Was Supposed to be Conspiracy Theories, Instead a Random Spattering of Their Lives Meredith & Tiffany were supposed to talk a conspiracy theories. Instead they take you through the random happenings of their lives. Enjoy the hodge-podge that is the collection of thoughts and experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11.03.2021 Social Media, Responsibility and our Kids The TikTok delivers again. Meredith and Tiffany are home after a long stretch of shows and working to get themselves connected back with you. Pop in the earbuds and hangout a bit, they have missed you dearly. Hosted on Acast. ...
09.29.2021 The Best From the Internet This Week Meredith and Tiffany review the best the internet has to offer in this random time together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08.23.2021 A Refreshingly Random Unscripted Episode Meredith and Tiffany have made no secret that podcasting is one of their favorite times of the week. They have been sad that it has been disrupted and jumped at their first opportunity to just sit and hangout with you ...
07.20.2021 Our Apologies, Update and Announcement We wanted to thank our listeners for the messages and well wishes while we have dealt with some very personal and family issues over the past few weeks. In addition to that the launch of the My Name Is Not ...
07.05.2021 Hero Mom, Modest is Hottest and Mom's Average Monday, Manic Panic Attack Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the families in Miami that have been affected by this un-imanigable event. Mer and Tiffany discuss the Hero mom from the Miami condo collapse a Christian singer's satire song about modest being ...
06.21.2021 Inclusion and A Women's Need to Explain and Candy Looking Adult Treats Meredith and Tiffany explore the story of a down syndrome cheerleader being excluding form team photo. They they use their own experiences to discuss why women feel the need to explain themselves and their choices. Finally they review a story ...
06.14.2021 The Time In The Car With Dena Sorry for the audio, we tried. We thought it would be fun to record an episode in the car while we drove. It was fun, but we couldn't record great audio for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
06.07.2021 Olympic Mom, More Chores Equals More Sex PSA and Psychology Behind Messes Meredith and Tiffany look at the kick butt olympic gymnast mom coming out of retirement almost 10 years later. In other ground breaking news, a psychologist puts out a PSA that if men did more chores they may see a ...
06.01.2021 Unauthorized Photo Edits, Hot Car Tik Tok and Geriatric Millenials - We Disagree Meredith and Tiffany look at pics of a high school yearbook where the female students were photoshopped without consent because their outfits were considered too provocative. They watch a viral Tik Tok about a PSA for leaving kids in cars ...
05.24.2021 The Real 90 Day Fiancee and Self Healing Journey Special in studio guest, Jeba Pandian shares her real life 90 day fiancee experience with us and how it has shaped them in their decision making for their daughter. Tiffany shares her self healing journey as she works to get ...
05.17.2021 We've Missed Talking With You The call in episodes are our most favorite episodes. Some of you have messaged that you don't like them, but honestly they are a favorite for us. We get a lot of messages about how strong we are, but many ...
05.10.2021 Mother's Day Recap, Homecoming Scandal, Humbling Kids and Do I have the Right to See Meredith and Tiffany recap their Mother's Day and highlight the differences of the stages they are in. They then discuss the mother daughter duo in trouble for rigging a homecoming queen election and discuss whether we should let our kids ...
05.03.2021 The Big Announcement w/ Dena Blizzard Meredith & Tiffany have special guest Dena Blizzard (One Funny Mother) so they can all make a big announcement together. After the excitement the ladies chat about Tyrese and his girlfriends public shaving, hug/kiss children consent and the spanking parallel ...
04.26.2021 Are you Protecting Your Spouse from the "Bobcat" Meredith & Tiffany talk parenting topics with ned and Ariel from Baby Steps Podcast. The thruple, get into some conversation about fight, flight, faint or freeze and tossing bobcats to protect your family. What should you expect from your babysitter ...
04.19.2021 Over-sexualized Girls, JoJo Siwa Reveals & Summer Camps and Magic Mike- Yes Please! Meredith & Tiffany explore the over-sexualization of girls after a dad's viral post that opens into a larger conversation. The ladies applaud JoJo Siwa and her announcement, and seek info to clarify the meaning. 2020 stole alot from us, 2021 ...
04.12.2021 I Didn't Know I was Pregnant, Racial Quiz Questions, Parenting as a Team and The Rachel Hollis Debacle Tiffany's topics drive today's show. Meredith and Tiffany dive into parenting as a team and asks if you support your spouse when you disagree. They then jump through to discuss "I didn't know I was pregnant" scenarios and racially insensitive ...
04.05.2021 Teen Suicide & Depression, Today's Music & Happy Belated Easter This week's episode is all over the place. Trigger warning Teen suicide & depression is real and in our face during this past year. Is today's music any different than "today's music" 30 years ago and why is everyone so ...
03.29.2021 Out of Control Tik Tok Pranks, Quest for the Amazing Picture and Kylie's GoFundMe Debacle Meredith and Tiffany talk out of control Tik Tok pranks (you won't believe the example), the lengths people go to for that one picture and then weigh in on Kylie Jenner's GoFundMe debacle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
03.22.2021 Cancel Culture, Trophy Wives and Kids Lack Common Sense Meredith and Tiffany battle through with colds for another episode where they talk about cancel culture, the misogynistic preacher and kids and common sense? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03.15.2021 2021 Parenting Trends, 90's Fashion and Reality TV Marriages Meredith and Tiffany run through some of the year's parenting trends, then begin reminiscing about the fashion that was the 90s. "Marriage isn't supposed to be so hard, I thought I would just have fun every day" said many a ...
03.08.2021 Murder Shows, Female Stereotypes and Locked In Effect on Kids Meredith and Tiffany go through their love of Murder shows and podcasts and how they are affecting the things we do. They discuss the internet reacting to Kendall Jenner and Alyssa Carson photo by supporting messages of positivity for our ...
03.01.2021 Old AF Trends, Hot Mics and Boot Dreams Meredith and Tiffany explore their trends that mean they are old AF. Hot mics, where is the line between venting and harassment as they look at the school board that was caught talking about parents. THey wrap the show with ...
02.22.2021 Texas Mama Bear, Amazing Support, #FreeBrittney Wrap-up and Are We Old Yet? Texas mama bear protects her little girl in spectacular fashion while another mama shows how to help and support your neighbors. Free Brittney homework is due this episode then Dave decides to make us all feel old. Hosted on Acast. ...
02.15.2021 Social Media Drug Tragedy, #FreeBrittney and Amber Alerts to the Rescue Meredith and Tiffany discuss the tragedy that hit a family who's sone ordered drugs through Snapchat. They then begin their ascent into the #FreeBrittney movement and have praise for some sanitation workers who saved a girl, just by paying attention. ...
02.08.2021 The Valentine Episode - Bedazzlee Vagazzle Whodalhadels and Meredith's Sexy Time MasterClass There was an attempt to have a Valentine Edition, but this is what happened instead. Meredith and Tiffany talk about Dustin Diamond and then get into the subject of love. The topic goes from shaving, to merkins and bedazzled whodalhadles ...
02.01.2021 Tiffany Applies for a "Dream" Job, the Jason Collier Debacle and Are you Smarter than your Elementary Student Meredith shares a dream job position with Tiffany and she cannot wait to apply. We are all floored by the Jason Collier saga and the fallout for his family. Meredith and Tiffany compete to find out if they are smarter ...
01.25.2021 Yeet, Elbow Scarves and Tiffany Struggles with Keeping Contact Meredith continues to struggle with this century's vocabulary. Meredith exposes a new insecurity women everywhere will soon be dealing with. Meredith and Tiffany talk about the unyielding pressures put on us with today's technology and the expectation of immediate gratification. ...
01.18.2021 Tween Girl Issues, Self-Care Definition and Dave's Potato Meredith shares some issues she has been dealing with this year with Sophia and her attempts to find her place after the move. Then Meredith & Tiffany talk about the definition of self-care for moms and what it looks like ...
01.11.2021 New Year, New Routines Meredith and Tiffany talk about the New Year and the new routines they are working on, which for Tiffany, does not include gymnastics. Tiffany sums it up with its, "all about feeling better in my skin". Dave jumps in and ...
01.04.2021 Guest Ali Levine - New Mom and Stylist Extraordinaire Meredith and Tiffany host Ali Levine and they share birthing stories and career shifts as life, well, it just happens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12.28.2020 100, Thank you Meredtih and Tiffany celebrate 100 doing what they love the most, connecting directly with you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12.21.2020 Those Momtourage Ladies Meredith and Tiffany do not need any help going sideways. Add in the Momtourage ladies and, and well this is what you get. What an episode, Phile th eeditor had to schedule an emergency therapy session after he finished working ...
12.14.2020 Love, Life and marriage talk with Marriage & Martinis Podcast Meredith and Tiffany hangout with Adam and Danielle from the Marriage and Martinis Podcasts and talk about perspective changes from child to child, conspiracies and life after the pandemic - we hope. Danielle and Adam share how the podcast has ...
12.07.2020 Dear Meredith and Tiffany, Live Q&A Meredith and Tiffany love talking with you all. They would do calls all day everyday if they could. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11.30.2020 Mom vs Dad with CoAuthors Guest Lucy and Tommy Riles Meredith and Tiffany have special guests Lucy and Tommy Riles form Life of Mom and Life of Dad talking about their new book, Mom vs Dad the not so serious stuff we fight about. We look at the issues in ...
11.23.2020 The "Leave it" debate and Baby Fever Hits Home Meredith describes 2020 as an 8 month long mom fail and then her and Tiffany talk about 50 different topics. Tiffany opens up about her baby fever and how it's hitting hard at the moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
11.16.2020 Hamster Follow-up and Emotional Support Kites A follow up to the Sophia hamster debacle from last week. Tiffany shares her kite flying experience and Dave shares something he never has before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11.09.2020 The Hamster Debacle, Randomness and Juggling "Balls" Absolutely no direction this week. Meredith shares the great hamster debacle of 2020 going on in her house. There are several unrelated conversations and then they land on "Juggling Balls" for Tiffany's new brand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
11.02.2020 Talking Parenting with That Chick Angel Meredith and Tiffany are joined by That Chick Angel for a hilarious episode on parenting and life. Meredith has a major fangirl moment and Angel drops some knowledge for all moms on how to navigate motherhood. Hosted on Acast. See ...
10.26.2020 Falloweensgivings and Is it Too Early to Decorate and Christopher Columbus...Really!?! Meredith and Tiffany are moved by the show opener and reach out to connect with her. Tiffany was blown away by Christopher Columbus and Meredith dropped in with some Early American History. Tiffany meets some neighbors, and Meredith is anxious ...
10.19.2020 What Fresh Hell . . . Special Guest Amy And Margaret Special guests Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables join Meredith and Tiffany for one amazing episode. The Mother in me sees and honors the mother in you... Amy and Margaret blow our minds as we get deep, mostly sideways though, into ...
10.12.2020 Sending Sick Kids to School, People Grow and Meredith is Just Waiving Her Privates in My Face Meredith Talks about an incident in school with Matias and another student and how it resulted in changes around our house. Tiffany opens up about a comment that sent her into a spiral and they discuss, how people grow and ...
10.05.2020 You Called, We Called, We All Called for Easterween Meredith and Tiffany called some supporters and took some calls to get advice on the upcoming Halloween festivities. Things quickly turned and a new holiday was born. Join us to hear about Easterween and the exciting festivities involved. Hosted on ...
09.28.2020 The Doctor is In! Did You Know Meredith Was a Teacher? You Be You Boo! Meredith and Tiffany diagnose the cat and wonder why the husband are quick to dismiss medical concerns. Meredith revisits her days as a civics teacher and talks with Tiffany about our upcoming civic duties. Finally, Tiffany addresses the nasty email ...
09.21.2020 The Real Mom's of the 2020 Time with GuestHeather Dubrow Meredith and Tiffany hangout with Heather Dubrow of Heather Dubrow's World Podcast and Real housewives of OC star and chat all things parenting. They talk eyebrows, pandemic parenting/schooling and handling our children's differences the way they need it handled. Hosted ...

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