This is no April Fool's joke, but the laughs are aplenty! We finally nabbed the elusive Sparkyroo, and may have held him against his will to be a guest on the podcast. Truth be told, Meredith had to do some unconscionable things just to secure him as our guest! In this episode, we talk about Lionel's Echelon journey, cats, and....clogging (?) - not what you may think it is...or at least not what Lionel thought it was! Grab your side because it's sure to ache from all the laughing from this episode!

Oh boy...are we ever in a bit of a pickle with this episode (hehehehe). The shenanigans continue with talk of pickles, bubble tea, sleep meditation and Echelon news. We also have the usual shoutouts and fun LB names, a bit of a different take on an experts segment with Reed, and a proper Did You Know! Buckle up for another fun episode!

[00:00] Quick catch-up, and Meredith's anxiety

[04:37] Abe's "trip"

[05:29] Watcha watchin'?

[09:20] Spring has sprung, and why Meredith hates summer

[12:32] Meredith's birthday - and Abe's gift to her (and you)

[23:30] Stop the presses! Abe tried something new!

[25:51] Don't ask Meredith to store anything in a safe place!

[29:05] Echelon News

[46:08] Abe tries sleep meditation with Ryn

[53:36] Fun LB names

[55:51] Shout outs

[1:01:54] Ask the Experts

[1:11:30] Did you Know?

Recorded March 2, 2024

May we interest you in some pancake? As in Mr. Pancake? This week, Meredith and Abe sit down with the one and only Mr. Pancake, Rob Mount, and chat about all things fitness, food, video games, Harry Potter, and Australia. Meredith even tries to solicit some free legal advice for Abe, should he find himself in a little trouble with the law!

What a fun episode this was to record! We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed our time with Mr. Pancake!

Recorded March 7, 2024

It looks like our highly scientific study has concluded, and Abe did not catch Meredith's COVID through the interwebs. He lives to podcast another day! Join us this week as we talk about shows we're watching, cola wars, odd food combos, and an Experts segment!

1:35 - Watcha watchin'? **Spoiler Alert** we

talk a little about Traitors Season 2 and forget to mention "spoiler alert" beforehand. Let the record reflect that at 6:50 into the podcast, Meredith admitted that "Abe was right" - Meredith Turner Willis, March 7, 2024.

13:41 - Meredith's paradigm shift

14:43 - Pepsi or Coke?

15:56 - You heard it here first! What is Meredith up to now, and what does it have to do with Peeps?

19:35 - Abe's traumatizing DM to Meredith

22:50 - MCDistance Challenge wrap up ride

26:04 - Clockgate! The saga continues!

29:58 Echelon News

32:40 Fun LB names

34:53 Shoutouts

44:50 Ask the Experts - featuring Reed

53:21 Did You Know?

It's been a hot minute since we've had a chance to catch up with some of our instructors, so, Meredith and Abe decided it was time to have a catch up with Reed. Join us as we talk about the wedding, travel, food and DOTA 2!

Recorded February 24, 2024

Meredith has COVID! We didn't want to spread the 'rona to our guest digitally, so we thought we'd put Abe in the line of fire and do another Meredith and Abe episode for this week and test the theory whether or not it can spread through the interwebs!

[00:00] Introduction and what Meredith has been doing this week, other than suffering. Who's kidding who - it's mostly about Meredith suffering 😆

[6:22] Cooking with Covid and making garlic. Wait. Cooking while exhibiting Covid symptoms.

[9:59] Meredith's television trip

[12:56] Still with television, but some validation for Abe

[18:20] A special kind of Star Wars

[22:58] Correction Corner...but for Abe this time, and revolving restaurants

[25:30} The clock conundrum continues

[28:13] Enough about Meredith...Abe is celebrating a milestone anniversary...but for what?

[30:44] New Echelon wear and a bit of Echelon news

[38:12] A special shoutout to a special couple

[39:11] Fun LB names

[40:45] Shoutouts

[45:31] Meredith's Whoop envy

[46:40] Did You Know

[49:18] Milk, and Quick powder

Record date: February 13, 2024

Meredith tried to shirk her podcast duties by running away to Canada, but fortunately, Abe tracked her down to bring you this latest episode! OK...we all know Meredith wasn't really avoiding recording. This is what happens when Abe has control over the episode description! Also, no Experts segment this episode - we didn't get a chance to connect with Jama, so the Experts segment will return on our next episode.

[00:00] No snow for you!

[2:36] Superbowl - what does Abe ACTUALLY know about sportsball

[4:24] Bringing back vibes - clocks

[8:21] More Superbowl talk and Meredith's favourite (favorite for the U.S.) commercial

[9:49] Las Vegas & art

[12:30] Stalking awareness

[15:39] Meredith's delusions of grandeur - this podcast isn't winning ANY awards 🤣

[18:09} Meredith has somethin Epic to talk about!

[23:18] Abe's connection to How to Train Your Dragon, and Meredith's dragon books, and painting

[30:40] Yorkdale Mall, chocolate shop, and a Tesla dealership?

[37:17] Echelon news

[39:24] Abe gets called out!

[43:36] Fun LB names

[46:13] Shout outs

[53:00] Fitpass classes - aka pile-on Abe day!

[58:02] Did You Know

[1:00:50] Soapgate continues! This time, Meredith is the guilty one!

Record Date: February 6, 2024

Meet Adrienne Kern. Unlike most people, she prefers skiing in the cold rather than long walks on a beach! She's a Guinea Pig mom, a "hooman" mom, a vegetarian (wait until you hear her answer to 3 questions), and a bit of an overthinker who doesn't always follow directions, but will almost always be there by your side to celebrate your milestones. We had so much fun chatting with Adrienne - we hope you enjoy this episode!

Record date: February 1, 2024

If laughter is the best medicine, then neither Meredith nor Abe should ever be sick! Another laughter-filled episode is here!

00:00 - Meredith and Abe catch up on the week(s) they've had, and "moo" points?

08:36 - Travis and Taylor, dynamite, and Adrienne K?

11:02 - Bunny goes to the vet

15:43 - Abe learns a new word

20:58 - Meredith's new Netflix recommenation

26:45 - Echelon news

44:58 - Fun LB names

47:14 - Shoutouts

56:31 - Ask the Experts - Jama joins Abe to chat about fueling your body

1:04:35 - Did You Know!

1:15:00 - Meat sweats

Record date: January 27, 2024

Today, Meredith and Abe get a little saucy with their guest Christine Carscadden. She has terrific ideas for newbies and oldies alike on Echelon community involvement and how to give as good as you get. Tune in for all her tips & tricks!