The BS Banter: Recent Episodes

The BS Banter

two friends bantering together about anything and everything: serious and comedic

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In this hour-long season finale episode of the BS Banter, Brit and Shan cover just about everything under the sun. Shan shares tales from Greg's wedding and Brit recounts the time she cried while seeing a musical. If you're playing Banter Bingo at home cross off that Julia Roberts square because we gush over her and "My Best Friend's Wedding", again. Keep that card out as Brit sings the Mulan Soundtrack and Shan shares updates  about "these kids". Listen to the end to hear about our break for the Summer and when we'll be back.

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in this episode of the BS Banter we again talk a lot about meal planning and weeknight dinners! Shan levels up on her fajita night game and Brit learns how to make guacamole. We cover rules of the grill, resting meat, and how to cut against the grain. This cooking tip and recipe heavy epi so if you're feeling peckish, grab a snack before you press play!

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On this episode of the BS Banter, Brit and Shan discuss the pollen bowl that is the Roanoke Valley. Shan takes a trip the farm and Brit talks about practical home improvements. Do you know someone who could pull off a chandelier in their bathroom? Tune in to see who we think might already have one in theirs! Stick around to the very end for an unedited and previously unreleased segment from Season 1!

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In this episode of the BS Banter, we talk about Who's to Know, food, and cute kid stories. Our latest installment of Tattoo Talk features a redacted idea that Brit may be saving for later and Shan's dental hygienist is a big fan of her bouquet of flowers. For our Scrub Daddy segment, Brit shares about the Scrub Daddy Caddy and Shan may have converted to the Scrub Mommy. Will home made apocalypse saltines have the holes? We consult the Prepper's Cookbook.

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This week we discover a shared love of cottage cheese and ask who sings that song called "Who Are You"? Grillmaster Shannon talks life with The Big Green Egg. She also shares two parenting life hacks. Brit does a great job of bringing the moo-d down. And finally, to glove or not to glove that is the question.

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What sort of sleeper are you? Have you picked who will be on your Apocalypse Team? Shan shares about one of her favorite things- going to the dentist. Brit plans for a camping trip with her mom and sis. Find out where you can download a very detailed manual for prepping! And once again, we revisit the biblically inaccurate song "Go Rest High on that Mountain."

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In another laughter filled episode, we are still talking with Lana about all the topics. Will people wonder about our scars when we're dead? Is Dennis still listening to the podcast? Who's to Know? Shan shares her farming dreams and Brit shares her love of stamps and mailing in her bills. And stay tuned to the very end for a special rendition of a classic country song.

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This week on a very special BS Banter we are joined by Shannon's mom, Lana. First, Brit fesses up to all the ways Allison has been right and we discuss the great debate of Daylight Saving Time. Shannon then shares how to bless the people in your life with InstaCart orders. And finally, because we believe laughter is the best medicine and a balm for our souls, we laugh a lot. Enjoy.

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Shannon gives tattoo updates, Brit asks could she BE any cheaper? We discuss the super light topic of biblical parenting and repentance based discipline...What's something you feel is expensive but actually isn't?

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This week Shan and Brit catch up on Shannon having 5 kids in her house and the first movie Brit's been to in over a year. What the does the state of your purse say about you?

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This week on the BS Banter catch up on all that's going on! How did Shannon's tattoo turn out? Have you ever also wondered if you were pregnant because of unexplained nesting? These are questions. We talk about all things tattoo related and Brit shares the story of her first tattoo.

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Another episode of the BS Banter and we cover kombucha, Ross and Rachel, and running. We fangirl over Joanna Gaines and her cooking show and generally have a rip roaring time. Does a cake taste the same when it falls a part? And is it acceptable to take this cake to a gathering? Who's to Know.

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This week on the BS Banter we run the gambit with topics covering food, weather, Marco Polo, and the satisfaction of hanging up on telemarketers. Find out if Shan and Brit dip their fries into a Frosty or believe they should remain separate! There is a LOT of food talk so if you’re feeling hungry, grab a snack first and settle in. Also how many phone numbers do you remember by heart?

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Brit and Shan jump back into another banter about food. Shannon gives the meal plan for her week. 

  • Smoked pork butt, bbq sauce, coleslaw, and baked beans with a side of homemade eclair cake
  • Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and green beans
  • Grilled Chicken with roasted vegetables and a baked potato
  • Carne Asada with homemade guacamole, cilantro lime rice, peppers and onions, with black beans and corn
  • Baked Spaghetti with salad and bread
  • and Must-Go! When all of the leftovers in the house must go!

Then the girls jumped back into some light discussion on the soundtrack of A Star is Born. Britt then tells a story of how she came to realize that her license had expired and how she regained her rightful place in society again. We dig into the perplexities of yeast and how we need it for doughnuts, and pizza making. 

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In Today's episode we talk about Daniel's 10th birthday eclair cake, making your own whipping cream, what Shannon puts in her recipe box. We also discuss apron wearing. Shannon rolled out some amazing life hacks. 

  1. Shred your own cheese
  2. Make your own ranch
  3. Make your own horseradish sauce
  4. Freeze fresh baguettes
  5. Keep warm butter for bread
  6. Keep something sweet in your cake stand
  7. light a candle for ordinary events
  8. Keep music playing
  9. Display soft lighting
  10. Make your bed, and keep clean counters

We discuss receiving people into our homes in a warm and comfortable environment, and how motherhood can be overstimulating and hard to transition home to. We also dive into good food preparations, doing a few things really well, not being afraid to cook and make mistakes, and why you should never put cold meat onto a grill, and why you should let it rest. 

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Britt & Shan banter today about Shannon's commitment issues, Britt gives an update on her painting and then they share and comment on what their dreams must mean about them. 

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We ask our mutual friend Jody some questions about her life, and we recount how she met us for the first time.

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From the BS archives, the "lost" episode from Season 1. We talk dying to yourself, smells that take us back, and Shannon is maybe still dating her high school boyfriend? We learn Brit's mom used American Sign Language on them as kids and we affirm our mutual dislike of overhead lighting and more.

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We discuss “A Star is Born” and then discuss our reflections on 2020.

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In this episode, we discuss more bar food, making a solid meal plan, all the things about guacamole, Brit's forehead vein, and then we discuss the preferences between body spray and perfume. We welcome our beloved friend Allison on to discuss Christmas songs, Michael Jackson, and much more. We hope you enjoy and Merry Christmas from the BS Banter!

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This week's episode features the one and only Amber! We talk Hogwarts, 101 kittens, and what the world would be like if we were in charge. But first Shan reports back on her new cleaning regime from TikTok, Brit shares her own personal PSA for sunscreen, and we talk about gifts (again!). Finally, Shan shares a voicemail story that's sure to leave you in stitches.

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In today's episode we discuss wearing the same t-shirts, trusty ripped jeans, the movie Pretty Woman, our views on money, Shan reveals a VERY embarrassing story that happened many years ago, Lisa F always being in the right place at the right time, snobbiness with name brands, and more. Enjoy episode #7! Please leave a review, hit the 5 stars, tell your friends. All episodes drop at 8am every Monday! 

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We begin talking about innocence, the coming of age, the differences between soda and pop, believing in santa clause, cleaning with brushes, the beloved ScrubDaddy, Christmas shopping, gift giving, feeling sad on Christmas, birthday gift flubs, and our favorite Sheetz food. 

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On this episode Brit & Shan banter about texting styles, Life360 features, a deodorant update, Seinfeld, setting timers and doing hard work, and some discussion about buffalo chicken dip, and other types of bar food.

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In today's episode Brit and Shan cover deodorant fails, On Cove Mountain by Ian Duncan, we do a LOT OF singing from My Best Friend's Wedding, gripe about bad driving techniques, mayonnaise and Miracle Whip preferences, and give a small plea to switch from purified drinking water to spring water. Subscribe, like, and review wherever you listen! Monday morning uploads every week! 

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Brit and Shan banter back and forth about running kids back and forth, male and female roles, being young, thoughts and plans as kids, dying, blues music , hospitality, needing some quiet time, making memories, feasting, fellowship, and choosing paint, decorating a home, and more. Join us for episode 3.

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Brit and Shan banter about Who’s to Know, their Marco Polo experiences, supportive friends, running stories, milk fat and nighttime face care. And Brit sings. Join us for episode #2

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In this episode Brit and Shan cover birthdays, hypes, gripes, portable pizza slicers, taking out the washer, dang dogs, and where we were 15 years ago. Tune in.