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Amanda Phillips

A Fun Show That Discusses Various Broad Topics & Opinions, While Telling Stories of Gaining Experience Growing Up & Now Being A Parent.

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Random ramblings: Amanda and sister started with good intentions but today was just about catching up

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20 years and counting: today Amanda and sister celebrate Amanda and Jamie’s 20th anniversary and what was cool in 2004

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Girl math. Today Amanda and sister discuss the first thing they bought with their first paycheck and how they can relate to their teenagers learning about money

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“That’s Hot”

Today Amanda and sister discuss hitting middle age and all the physical realizations that come with being over 40.

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"gone too soon"

today amanda and sister discuss their favorite shows that were cut short and other random morning wonders

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everyone has one"

today amanda and sister get off track a bit but ultimately discuss what does everyone but you seem to own?

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"bring it back"

season 6 kicks off with a catch up from Amanda and sister. recap of holidays and a discussion on what do you wish would become fashionable again

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Wedding wayback

Amanda and sister discuss their weddings, if they would have changed anything and traditions that just don’t make the cut anymore

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Friday night lights

Today Amanda and sister reminisce about Friday night football games, Riding uptown and todays school spirit

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Academics make you feel dumb
Today Amanda and sister discuss all the grade monitoring, advanced classes, how to choose a college. It’s overwhelming and no one is smarter at the end

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Confidence and caring ….

Today Amanda and sister discuss what it was like growing up as a teenage girl vs being a grown woman and looking back. Plus their teenage daughters’ current confidence status and surviving highschool

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Driving- where we went, what we did and how our girls will never not have their location known.

Today Amanda and sister tell on themselves. Where they drove when they weren’t supposed to, first wrecks and how it’s shaping teaching their daughters to drive

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Memory making 

Today, Amanda and her sister discuss some core memories from their childhood that make them giggle; why Amanda’s house is not haunted, and is Lee the most competitive of the family?

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Yes please or no thank you. 

Today Amanda and sister discuss current items and activities that are very popular with them and also things they’re gonna pass on.

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We’ve got spirit yes, we do! 

Today Amanda and her sister reminisce about the days of Friday night lights and loving their school.  And they talk about today's kids and their school spirit

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Today Amanda and sister discuss whether it’s aging, Covid, or generational expectations.   Either way they smell trash & smoke and might need a nap.

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Welcome to a new season.
Today, Amanda and her sister discuss fashion, particularly their school clothes shopping, concert attire, and hairstyles that are questionable.👯‍♀️💕💅🏻

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Join Amanda and her sister as they talk about all things summer.  Drinks, songs, movies, and plans.

Thank you and Enjoy listening to our Season Finale.

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Today Amanda and her sister discuss what they’re currently listening to and watching.  Documentaries might be an addiction and sister gives a recap of Vanderpump rules.

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Today,  Amanda and her sister reflect back on their favorite Summer memories and raising the girls in Summer’s between school year calendars is just odd sometimes.

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Today Amanda and sister and the daughters discuss 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐯𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝟏𝟓 and the daughters give their opinions and advice.

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Amanda and her sister discuss germs.  What’s the hard line on public usage?  Raising girls in public restrooms and why sister won’t go barefoot .

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Amanda and her sister discuss how they rest and reset in their busy lives.  Plus what their grandmas did to set boundaries and how they think their girls recharge when ME TIME is needed.🧘🏻‍♀️

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Today Amanda and her sister discuss navigating negativity.  How social media can creep in and change your mood, keeping teenagers out of slumps and keeping it on the sunny side of life.

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Today Amanda and her sister discuss what they won’t overpay for and what requires premium purchases.   Plus how spending was when they grew up and how that plays a role in spending on their kids.

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Amanda and sister reminisce about highschool and their grades and discuss how raising daughters and their expectations of grades is all yaya’s fault. Just kidding

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In honor of standardized tests being given today we discuss words that we have no idea what they mean and weird jobs that it probably doesn’t matter how you scored on tests.  Here’s to the school year being close to done!

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In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane and explore the evolution of home phones. From the Rolodex to texting, we reminisce about the good old days of call waiting, cords wrapped around walls, and customer service voices. Join us as we share our nostalgia for growing up with house phones and the iconic phrase "phone home."

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In this episode of "Growing Up Girls," Amanda and her sister take a trip down memory lane as they discuss the movies that profoundly impacted their lives. From childhood favorites to films that shaped their expectations of adulthood, they share their personal stories and reflect on how these movies have stayed with them.

Join Amanda and her sister as they delve into the nostalgia and explore the lasting influence of these beloved films. They share how they expected to break out in dance more often in adulthood due to movies and discuss how certain films have influenced their personal growth and perspective on life.
Whether you're a movie buff or enjoy a good trip down memory lane, this episode will surely resonate with anyone with whom the power of cinema has moved. So grab some popcorn and join us as we celebrate the movies that made us who we are today.

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Welcome to this episode of "Growing Up Girls," where Amanda and sister open up about the challenges of getting older. They remember the good old days when they could dance all night long in the club, but now their knees seem to be the only ones dancing, with all the snap, crackle, and pop sounds.
As they laugh about the realities of aging, they also share their experiences of dealing with physical pain and discuss the various methods they've tried to alleviate it. While they joke about reviewing arthritic medications, they also acknowledge the seriousness of chronic pain and how it can affect one's quality of life.
Tune in to this episode as Amanda and sister provide a candid and relatable perspective on navigating the painful realities of aging.

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In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane and explore the fascinating world of dream jobs. Remember when you used to think about what you wanted to be when you grew up? Then, we'll discuss our career aspirations as children and how they compare to our current professions.
We'll also delve into the stereotypes perpetuated by schools and society about the types of jobs that men and women should pursue. Our host Amanda has uncovered some intriguing statistics about women in the workforce on a random website. We'll be examining how this data impacts the choices we make in our careers.
Join us for an insightful and entertaining discussion about the jobs of our past, present, and future.

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Pivots and Paths Taken," we're taking a trip down memory lane to explore some of the small moments that have greatly impacted our lives.  From moments of failure to surprises, we'll share personal stories of the twists and turns that have led us to where we are today.  Join us as we discuss life's most memorable moments, like failing the nursing license exam, getting pregnant and fired in the same week, and more.  We'll explore the lessons learned from these experiences and how they've helped us pivot and find new paths forward.  Whether you're feeling stuck or simply curious about other people's paths, this episode is for you. So please grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let's dive into the stories that make us who we are.  

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I Will Always Be Your Hype Girl," we're celebrating the power of support and encouragement.  We are cheerleaders, and we firmly believe that everyone deserves someone in their corner, rooting them every step of the way.  Whether you're chasing a big dream, working through a tough challenge, or simply trying to navigate the ups and downs of life, we're here to be your biggest fans.  We'll share personal stories of times when we've felt cheered on and empowered by others and discuss the importance of creating a community of support around ourselves.  We'll also offer practical tips for being a great hype person for the people in your own life. So if you're ready to feel the love and positivity, tune in and let's get hyped! 

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 #Cheerleaders 

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Today, we're diving deep into the topic of bravery and taking on new adventures and tasks.  We'll be sharing inspiring stories of people who have faced their fears head-on, stepped outside their comfort zones, and emerged stronger and more confident than ever before.  We'll discuss practical strategies for embracing change and pushing past the fear that often holds us back.  Whether you're considering a big career change, trying a new hobby, or just looking to shake things up in your life, this episode is for you. So buckle up, and let's conquer our fears together! 
 #NewYearNoFear 

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Duh! Or bruh!  Do you remember the popular sayings from your childhood?  Today sister and Amanda discuss them by decade and laugh so hard they cry.  We are old

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Track season: from the finish line or from the stands 

Athlete view vs parent view. Today Amanda and sister discuss how loud they cheer from the stands, how much they loved track in highschool and navigating preteen parenting an athlete.

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Super Bowl here for the game or snacks? 

We discuss all things Super Bowl minus the actual football game …. Because that’s what sisters do 

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Highschool jitters 
Today sister and Amanda discuss preparing for high school and how much it has nothing to do with moms but we overthink it anyways

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Driver or passenger 
Do you press the break and grab the handle? Help navigate and pass out food? Or do you sleep? Today we discuss driver or passenger and what we are better at

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Ketchup or ranch 
Today we have an absolutely useless conversation about preferred condiments because some days you just need to laugh with your friends

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Email or snail mail 

Remember having pen pals? Writing in cursive and waiting for letters to arrive?  Now your cc’d on emails and all your coupons come that way.  Today we discuss the nostalgia of letters and how email was fun for a while

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Resolutions: love ‘em or hate em 

Do you set new year resolutions? Love them? Live by them? Or do you refuse and ignore them? Today Amanda and sister are joined by dr Stephanie Waitt to learn about healthy goals and nothing about weight loss

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Christmas present shopping is NOT one of our favorite things!  How do you prefer to shop and what are some of the easiest presents? 

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Holiday traditions new or old

Does your family always decorate the tree on a certain day?  Hang lights? Dress up as Tom hanks? Today we discuss new and old holiday traditions and how our families do it

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Holidays…. Travel or stay home.  

Do you prefer to do the cooking and everyone comes to your house or are you packed up and pulling out at 6am to head to somewhere else?  This week we dive in to how where we celebrate holidays and what destinations are the most popular

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Warm weather or cold weather? 
Always have a jacket or do you walk around in shorts in december?  Today we discuss changing seasons and which weather is the best weather

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Name brand or off brand 
Do you have a very specific brand you buy and will not waiver?  Buy the cheapest?  
Tune in to see what we prefer, how our mom did it and what’s required of toilet paper 🤣

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Call or text 
How many times do you let it go to voicemail?  Does your phone stay on silent? Remember when you had no idea who was calling?  This episode dives into call waiting, answering machines and everything cell phone related today.

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Fb vs Instagram
Social media and all the likes that go with it.  We talk MySpace all the way to tik tok and how old we feel when our girls use social media 

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Hoco or oh no! 

All the tea on homecoming 2021 and we break it down to details.  Mums, dresses and boys fashion too plus how our high school did homecoming and who was a queen candidate? 

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This week we discuss the worst chores in the house... Our 2 least favorite take center stage.

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Toddlers vs teenagers 
Reminiscing about the girls being toddlers and complaining about them being teenagers.  Mom life at its finest 

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Back to school: the calendar has switched over, summers over and we are not mad about it.  

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We don't have a middle sibling but they get forgotten anyways.  Today we discuss who had it better or worse, depending on who you're talking to, and how Ashley's girls handle the sibling rivalry.  Fighting siblings that grew up to be best friends, just like every mom hopes it turns out.  

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Welcome to our deepest fears. they're absolutely ridiculous but they're ours and I'm never going zip lining again.... maybe.  Sister's is just weird. 

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Beach or Lake 

Salt water, fresh water, lake or river... tune in to hear Amanda and Ashley reminisce about past vacations, funny stories from the boats, and possibly the water trip that's been sworn off for life.  

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Summer time and the living is easy!  Or maybe not.  This week we discuss how our kids are spending their summer and the awesome summers we had as kids!  Which do you prefer?  Summer on the couch or summer at camp?

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High heels or flats .... shoes 
What’s your preference in pedal coverings? LOL!  Personally? I go for comfort.  Find out sisters choice and listen as we discuss all the favorite pairs that we had through the years 

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80’s or 90’s music? 
What’s your favorite song from when you were 8? We discuss iconic 80’s songs and bands and the song from the 90’s that just won’t ever go away 

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Sister and Amanda are apparently habitual left lane drivers.  Find out who has more tickets in their driving career and hear funny stories about them growing up and learning to drive 

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Which four legged friend do you prefer.  Sister and I reminisce about pets of the past and discuss our preferences in our own households today

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Sister and I sit opposite on this topic.  This week we discuss pros and cons of employment options and generational expectations.  And tell tales of our first jobs and worst jobs 

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Sports parents 
Love em or hate em. 

Sister and I are sports moms and come from a long line of cheering parents.  Listen to how we were molded to be the loud cheering parents we are and the ridiculousness that is kids’ sports these days 

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Self clean or housekeeper 
Mamas have their preferences and we fall on opposite side of this one.  Who has a housekeeper and who cleans her own house.  Plus chores we had to do growing up and the emotional scars they caused (I’m totally kidding ... sort of) 

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Reality tv throwback
Today sister and I had a topic picked out but then we referenced Jersey shore and fell down the rabbit hole that is reality tv on MTV.  join us as we reminisce about shows we grew up on and why all reality tv can be traced to MTV

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Dining in or dining out?  Remember where your family used to love to eat out weekly?  Do you cook every night? Dine out on the reg?  Which do you prefer, what’s your fav? All the questions

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Buying in bulk online to get the free shipping?  trying on bathing suits in the store?  All the thoughts that run through our heads of shopping online or in person and which one works for us.  

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Amanda and Sister dive into that awkward discussion of when to tip and how much.  Drive throughs? Nails? And a few others they weren't even aware of... 

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As we approach ( and surpass 40) skin care is all I can think about.  Do you let it happen or hold it off by any means possible?  Discussion of methods, medicines and magic potions 

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School- Car Rider or Bus Rider ..... Remember all the life lessons you learned on the bus?  This episode explores memories of the school bus, woes of the pick up line and reminding you to pick your kid up after school 

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Come along in a voyage of discussion into preferred methods of travel and the memorable trips growing up that created the preferences.  

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This episode touches on growing up in the 80’s ,iconic hairdos along the way. And what’s required now for fabulous hair.

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The maiden voyage of this or that dives into a discussion of most people’s favorite morning drink. Also meet a guest you will hear often on This or That...My Sisster!!