This episode is the first of a two-part series, which all sounds very fancy until you realize that it's actually not fancy even a little bit. But here's what happened: first we talked about Melanie's car troubles and my new simple suppers plan. Then Melanie and I had a *very* lengthy discussion about some of our everyday favorites (coffee, running shoes, Mexican entrees, etc.), and since we talked for a sweet forever (not to mention that we wanted to keep the show notes at least a smidge shorter than a novel), we decided to break the favorites discussion into two episodes. BUT - since we didn't want these next two episodes to be shorter than what you're used to, we're offering a little bonus content in episodes 96 and 97: interviews with two of our favorite (and funny) podcast-y people.

SO, here's how that will play out in this very special episode 96. For about 45 minutes (-ish) you'll hear Melanie and me talk about all manner of favorites, and for another 20 minutes (-ish) you'll hear me talking with our hilarious, brilliant friend Jamie Golden. As many of you know, Jamie co-hosts The Popcast and (new podcast alert!) The Bible Binge with Knox McCoy. Jamie is a delight and a joy and it was the biggest blast to get to ask her some questions and then laugh at her answers.

Anyway, I know that was a whole lot of explanation, so all that to say: episode 96 is a little bit different - but it's a good different. Not a long-term different. Just a two-episode different (episode 97 will come out in a few days - just FYI).

Enjoy, y'all!

Here's where you can get more info on the stuff / products / places we mention:

AG the legging ankle jeans

Vigoss jeans

Kut from the Kloth jeans (regular and plus)

Democracy jeans (regular and plus)

Cheez-It Cheddar Jack

(interestingly enough, here’s an article that ranks all the Cheez-Its) 

Crunchmaster Gluten Free Crackers

Artisan Nut Thins

Triscuit Thin Crisps in Parmesan Garlic

Superior Grill queso

Mateo's Medium Salsa

Southwestern Tossed Salad

Captain Rodney's Dip

Zella live in leggings (these are Melanie's hands-down favorites)

Danskin NOW capri workout leggings (I think Walmart must be discontinuing them - most styles / sizes are out of stock)

Lucy workout leggings (these, especially the Power Core, are Sophie's hands-down favorites)

Nike Air Zoom Pegasus

Brooks Revel running shoes

Brooks Ghost 10 running shoes

The Popcast

The Bible Binge

The Popcast Live Show in Dallas (Melanie will be there)

The Popcast Live Show in Birmingham (Sophie will be there)

Black Panther

Closing Song

Melanie on Instagram

Sophie on Instagram

Jamie Golden on Instagram