Why Did I Keep This?

First episode of 2022! Jacki and Courtney bring in Lianna Holston, host of the inimitable podcast Tossed Popcorn, to dicuss what it is she has kept for much, much, much longer than she really should have. We do a deep dive into the world of Irish dancing, and why we've maybe been giving too much credit to Michael Flatley and not enough to Jean Butler. You'll just have to listen to the episode to find out how we even ended up there. You can find Lianna on instagram at @liannaholston. 

Original music by Genevieve Vincent.

Courtney and Jacki and joined by the lovely Danielle who has a bit of a collection growing. Sleep is so important to us and so are our heads. Listen for some hot takes on pillows and what to do with all those old lumpy ones that no longer offer the neck support we have grown to need in our thirties.  

Original music by Genevieve Vincent.

Courtney and Jacki basically forget they are being recorded for most of this conversation about things they have lost and can never replace. By listening to this episode you are gaining access to a typical phone call between two of the Closeteers. Don't worry though, Jacki isn't doing the dishes and hoping Courtney won''t mind. 

Original music by Genevieve Vincent.

The hilarious Sandra Akins joins Jacki and Courtney this week to get "grilled" about her love of hot dogs (see what we did there?). She takes us down memory lane to discuss some items she has kept that have proven foundational for her career in comedy. We also lament somes items we've let go of in the name love (AKA getting married and sharing space with a partner). 

Original music by Genevieve VincentTBD

Lana, Courtney and Jacki keep a lot of things... but especially gifts! Listen to find out some of the best gifts the Closeteers have ever given and the ones they will never let go of. Perfect timing for holiday inspiration. Almost like it was planned... 

Original music by Genevieve Vincent.

With Special Guest, Aricia Skidmore-Williams  

Jacki and Courtney are joined by the delightful Aricia Skidmore-Williams, and they have moved out of their closets and into their cars! Aricia talks about what she’s kept, the first bachelorette party she attended, and how important it is to be prepared for any situation, at any time.  

Quote of the episode: “Beanies Babies are as good as a 401k”  

Music by Genevieve Vincent

Lana, Jacki, and Courtney reunite for the first episode of season 2 and it feels so good. The weather has changed a bit since the season one finale, but have the Closeteers made progress in acheiving their ideal closet goals? Will they ever remember to look up what "perm press" means on the washing machine? Are we really ready to eschew all of our hard pants? Only one way for you to find out....

Original music by Genevieve Vincent.

Join Courtney, Jacki and Lana in the Season 1 finale of Why Did I Keep This? The closeteers take a moment to check in on their closet goals from the start of the season. Have they managed to achieve any of their goals? Listen on to find out and we'll see you in Season 2. 

Original Music By Genevieve Vincent.

Holidays are thick with tradition, and so are the acoutrements that accompany them. Some things we have to celebrate holidays go back generations, and what they symbolize is as old as time itself. So how do you possibly get rid of the stuff? Join Courtney, Jacki and Lana as they traverse their traditions and reckon with holiday times.   

Original Music By Genevieve Vincent

Arts and crafts supplies hold endless potential. If you love arts and crafts, these supplies and the stores they come from are magical. If you don't, maybe there's a different type of art you have an odd supply for, like Lana. Join her, Courtney and Jacki as they discuss the stuff of childhood that's made its way to adulthood.   

Original Music By Genevieve Vincent