The Savvy Girls Podcast

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What's The Savvy Girls Podcast about?

Sisters Melanie and Deborah take a playful and thoughtful look at knitting, travel, and life.

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The Savvy Girls Podcast episodes:

01.14.2022
Episode 196 – Sister Sandwich
Melanie is plague free, and visiting with Deborah in Ottawa! The savvy girls discuss knitting, art (i.e., colouring with toddlers), and whatever comes into their sleep-deprived minds. Melanie mentioned her silly Songs from Quarantine videos – they’re all on her...
12.24.2021
Episode 195 – Richard’s Portrait
Melanie, Deborah and Savvy Mum are confessing and…umm…well, not behaving much at all. But it’s time for New Year’s Confessions and other podcast silliness! Melanie is in isolation with the Omicron, but she’ll be going back on tour in 2022!...
12.08.2021
Episode 194 – Shawl of Regret
Melanie is going back on tour in 2022! Check out her webpage for her updated touring schedule. She’ll be basically everywhere, including Fresno CA, Orlando FL, all over Northern England, Edinburgh, Winnipeg and Montreal, Canada. The words we’re bringing back...
11.25.2021
Episode 193 – Halloween Rainbows
Melanie, Deborah and Savvy Mum are back (with SavvyBird fluttering around to join the fun)! With a bit of a catch-up, knitting and crafting talk, and banter, we’re back to podcasting regularly. Sorry for the long hiatus, but we’re back...
03.15.2020
Episode 192 – It’s Not SARS!
It’s been a while, but Melanie and SavvyMum are back – and in quarantine – with tales of adventure, travel, awards, birds, twins and even some knitting… Melanie just finished up a tour that included Australia, New Delhi and a...
04.12.2019
Episode 191 – Hoppy
Savvy Mum talks about her crochet and a knitting challenge for the new season. Meanwhile, Melanie tells about her trip to Australia and interviews some knitters she met along the way: Sarah, who has a pet sparrow of her own...
03.29.2019
Episode 190 – Express Yourself!
Deborah and Melanie podcast from the car, and they…express…some stories about knitting, Deborah’s babies, and Melanie’s upcoming trip to Australia. Join the fun for some airport sister fun!
02.07.2019
Episode 189 – Cannot Live on Squares Alone
Join SavvyMum and Melanie for some crafting talk, with help from fibre-loving sparrow Colette… Mum works on her afghan, and Melanie explores the scintillating (?!) world of cross-stitch…
01.22.2019
Episode 188 – Deborah Returns!
Deborah is back, and has a lot to say! She’s got knitting updates…baby updates…and a questionable taste-test. Melanie updates on her upcoming performances, and muses on where to live… Join the Savvy Girls, finally back together!
12.19.2018
Episode 187 – Back in the (Knitted) Saddle
We’re (finally!) back… Mum talks about Rhinebeck, and Melanie tells about her upcoming off-Broadway run, and her travels to Asia (with a bit of help from her cheeky sparrow). We bring back a word, and promise (for real, guys!) to...
05.26.2018
Episode 186 – Sparkle Explosion
From Canada to The Maldives to England, this episode has adventures, sparkles, and…actual knitting content (I KNOW, right?!) Melanie travels for work, this time going even farther from her sweet bird, to the islands of The Maldives. Savvy Mum takes...
04.30.2018
Episode 185 – Grout and Other Delights
SavvyMum is back, with chat about home renos, babies, and even knitting! There’s a Swapetition update, clips from Melanie’s new CD, and (more) travel chat… Interested in Supporting Melanie’s new CD project? Check out her IndiGogo Page: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/highway-rhapsody-new-recording-by-melanie-gall/
04.11.2018
Episode 184 – A Friend in Leeds (Actually Three)
Another trip to Leeds, and chats with three lovely knitters: Eden (Melanie’s new performance partner), Maia and Ally (remember them? Fab knitters from Leeds) Interested in Supporting Melanie’s new CD project? Check out her IndiGogo Page: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/highway-rhapsody-new-recording-by-melanie-gall/
03.21.2018
Episode 183 – Short and Sweet
SavvyMum and Melanie are crazy busy this week – but that doesn’t mean there isn’t time for some podcasting. SavvyMum talks about the upcoming Passover Seder, and Melanie gives an update on her crafting (and non-crafting) activities. And, of...
02.18.2018
Episode 182 – Defenestration
It’s podcasting time again, and luckily, Melanie has lots of help! Christine (StitchThisFreud on Ravalry) and Ester join her, for lots of chatting about life goals, defenestration, and even…knitting! Also, it’s time for Swapetition! Sign up before March 15,...
02.02.2018
Episode 181 – All The Socks
Savvymum is back, along with her knitting friend, Reverend Mark Chiang. Do you like socks? Well, then you’ll love listening to Mark wax poetic about his sock obsession. (Also, knitting madness and wit make for a great interview…) Also, Mum...
01.22.2018
Episode 180 – Fortnight in New York
Melanie is in New York for two weeks… there’s not much knitting going on, but there are still adventures, as well as an update about her upcoming CD!
01.09.2018
Episode 179 – Babies and Birdies
This episode is all about SavvyMum, as she visits with Deborah in Ottawa and Melanie in Alberta. Deborah’s babies Isadora Libby and Amelia Rose join the podcast, and of course Colette Sparrow is on hand to peep and flutter her...
12.25.2017
Episode 178 – Back for the Holidays
Melanie is back, with some help from Savvy Mum, to start things off again with some knitting and holiday chat. The podcast will be out regularly again from now on, so take your knitting sticks out of your ears (or...
10.05.2017
Episode 177 – Stitches Texas
Melanie goes to Stitches! Come along and enjoy the fun…
08.04.2017
Episode 176 – Edmonton, Regina, and Edinburgh: Oh My!
Melanie is on tour again: To Edmonton, Regina and then all the way to Edinburgh Scotland! And luckily, she has some friends along the way to help her podcast. This episode features: Savvy Mum Christine – the lost interview Barbara...
07.06.2017
Episode 174 – The City That Rhymes With Fun
Melanie podcasts with some help with Regina crocheter Christine! Discussions include: Bringing back words, Christine’s 30-before-30 goals, Melanie’s new show: “We’ll Meet Again: Vera Lynn, the Forces’ Sweetheart), crochet (I know, right?), and Melanie’s knitting. A summer of adventure and...
06.16.2017
Episode 173 – Back in the Saddle
The Savvy Girls (well, Melanie), are back! And podcasting regularly again (Barring more unexpected vocal rest). After a worldwide tour, including: (Taiwan, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, England, Czech Republic, Chad and Sudan), Melanie is chatting about travel, updates and knitting!* ...
02.23.2017
Savvy Tidbit Episode 37 – La La Land
In this Tidbit, Melanie shares her personal review of the movie La La Land.
02.16.2017
Episode 172 – Cheesing on the Sidewalk
The girls rejoin one another for a fun episode of catching up.
02.06.2017
Savvy Tidbit Episode 36 – Create Something
Melanie’s feeling creative. She is making something. You should make something, too.
02.01.2017
Episode 171 – Glass Candle-Things
After a bit of a break, the show returns! Deborah talks about her wedding planning (and knitting, natch). Back in Edmonton, Melanie and Savvy Mom open a Swapetition package (with a special guest).
12.27.2016
Episode 170 – Off Broadway
Melanie breaks the podcast-silence with a short update episode.
11.26.2016
Savvy Tidbit Episode 35 – Post-Election
In this Savvy Tidbit, Melanie shares her perspective on the results of the recent US presidential election.
11.21.2016
Episode 169 – Turkey Time
In this episode, Melanie talks with Savvy Mom and her previous Swapetition partner about this year’s game. Then, Melanie’s travel adventures take her to the Republic of Turkey.
11.06.2016
Savvy Tidbit Episode 34 – Trump
In this Tidbit, Melanie shares her thoughts on the upcoming US election.
10.28.2016
Episode 168 – Tiny Goat! Tiny Goat!
In this episode, the girls take a trip back to Rhinebeck, New York, for the annual Sheep and Wool Festival! They meet Maya, chat with Jan, and hang in Ron‘s truck. They also watch llamas leap. There’s still time to...
09.28.2016
Episode 167 – Find Your Nameling
In this episode, Savvy Mom and Melanie hang out. They talk about this year’s Swapetition, learn some new words, and read another disturbing story.
09.06.2016
Episode 166 – The Dead Hen
Deborah makes a long-overdue return in this episode, but comes with some good knitting talk along with some exciting news from her personal life. Savvy Mom also joins Melanie for some chatting, followed by some disturbingly-Grimm story time.
07.31.2016
Episode 165 – The Havering
In this episode, Melanie and Savvy Mom chat about a variety of things (mostly unrelated to knitting).
07.18.2016
Episode 164 – The Sock Tree
Another episode full of interesting interviews from Melanie’s travels. Hope you like it!
07.05.2016
Episode 163 – Hopping The Pond
In this episode, Melanie interviews several fascinating people she recently met in the UK.
06.25.2016
Savvy Tidbit Episode 33 – The Questions
Melanie talks about some of the questions that the people she meets often ask her.
06.17.2016
Episode 162 – Speaking English
This episode is jam-packed with interviews Melanie has done recently in the UK. Enjoy!
06.15.2016
Savvy Tidbit Episode 32 – Travelling Solo
Continuting with the travel theme of several other Tidbits, Melanie talks briefly about travelling all by yourself.
06.02.2016
Episode 161 – Mithering with Mother
Savvy Mom joins Melanie for a fun episode! They talk about their projects and plans, including Savvy Mom’s mermaid tail afghan. They also bring back a word: mither. Use it in a sentence and tell us about it!
05.25.2016
Savvy Tidbit Episode 31 – Pink Invasion
In this Tidbit, Melanie shares her thoughts on stereotypical color-gender associations.
05.07.2016
Episode 160 – Under Paris Skies
In this episode, Melanie continues her adventures abroad. Take a look at our Facebook page to see all of Melanie’s “Circumnavipalooza” blog posts from her trip.
04.30.2016
Savvy Tidbit Episode 30 – Three Factoids
Motion sickness, segmented sleep, bird reproduction. You needed to know about these things, right? Melanie got lost in Wikipedia and shares some of what she learned.
04.20.2016
Episode 159 – Geisha Blossom Scent
In this episode, Melanie takes you along on her recent trips to Singapore and Brunei.
04.09.2016
Savvy Tidbit Episode 29 – Exploring A City
In this Tidbit, Melanie shares some unique ideas for things to do when you’re travelling in a new city.
04.02.2016
Episode 158 – Multilingual Canines
Deborah’s all alone for this episode, which means it’s filled with wonderful knitting content! She used some recent time off to learn a bit more about finishing handknits and buttonholes and applied those skills to finish up a whole bunch...
03.21.2016
Savvy Tidbit Episode 28 – Knitting Lies
In this Tidbit, Melanie talks about the practice of passing off purchased knitwear as handmade. Have you done it?
03.11.2016
Episode 157 – A Chicken-Eating Bird
As Melanie begins her upcoming travel adventures, she talks a bit about some knitting she’s been doing recently. Deborah, meanwhile, has been really enjoying Amy Herzog‘s CustomFit sweater-designer tool. She’s also been learning about the long-tail tubular cast-on and planning...
03.03.2016
Savvy Tidbit Episode 27 – Packing
In this Tidbit, Melanie talks about her upcoming travel adventures and offers some tips for packing smartly.

What's The Savvy Girls Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Savvy Girls Podcast episodes:

Episode 196 – Sister Sandwich

Episode 195 – Richard’s Portrait

Episode 194 – Shawl of Regret

Episode 193 – Halloween Rainbows

Episode 192 – It’s Not SARS!

Episode 191 – Hoppy

Episode 190 – Express Yourself!

Episode 189 – Cannot Live on Squares Alone

Episode 188 – Deborah Returns!

Episode 187 – Back in the (Knitted) Saddle

Episode 186 – Sparkle Explosion

Episode 185 – Grout and Other Delights

Episode 184 – A Friend in Leeds (Actually Three)

Episode 183 – Short and Sweet

Episode 182 – Defenestration

Episode 181 – All The Socks

Episode 180 – Fortnight in New York

Episode 179 – Babies and Birdies

Episode 178 – Back for the Holidays

Episode 177 – Stitches Texas

Episode 176 – Edmonton, Regina, and Edinburgh: Oh My!

Episode 174 – The City That Rhymes With Fun

Episode 173 – Back in the Saddle

Savvy Tidbit Episode 37 – La La Land

Episode 172 – Cheesing on the Sidewalk

Savvy Tidbit Episode 36 – Create Something

Episode 171 – Glass Candle-Things

Episode 170 – Off Broadway

Savvy Tidbit Episode 35 – Post-Election

Episode 169 – Turkey Time

Savvy Tidbit Episode 34 – Trump

Episode 168 – Tiny Goat! Tiny Goat!

Episode 167 – Find Your Nameling

Episode 166 – The Dead Hen

Episode 165 – The Havering

Episode 164 – The Sock Tree

Episode 163 – Hopping The Pond

Savvy Tidbit Episode 33 – The Questions

Episode 162 – Speaking English

Savvy Tidbit Episode 32 – Travelling Solo

Episode 161 – Mithering with Mother

Savvy Tidbit Episode 31 – Pink Invasion

Episode 160 – Under Paris Skies

Savvy Tidbit Episode 30 – Three Factoids

Episode 159 – Geisha Blossom Scent

Savvy Tidbit Episode 29 – Exploring A City

Episode 158 – Multilingual Canines

Savvy Tidbit Episode 28 – Knitting Lies

Episode 157 – A Chicken-Eating Bird

Savvy Tidbit Episode 27 – Packing