The Prayer Chain Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Prayer Chain Podcast
An Appalachian comedy from three wise women raised in Southern West Virginia. Talkin' bout upbringings and everything in between. Not a religious podcast.
Can you guess what we talk about? Us either!! Here are some keywords from the episode: 9 year old bumper sticker, castor oil, Gracie's Corner, taking a belly dance with your mom, and climbing the rope in gym class. Listen at your own risk.
We get the prayer requests out of the way so that Sarah can do an investigative episode! She tells us all about the New Salem Baptist Church. Listen to hear more!
Mean episode 116! We are grumpyyyyyy. We talk about Jojo Siwa, Hellen Keller as a pilot, local drama, and Suzie's dogs nipple. The main message of the episode can all come down to the criteria is takes to HAVE a friend. We're spittin' venom, listen at your own risk!!
A tale of a famous artist: Billy Foster, you guys!!!! He had a very interesting life and has some art on display in Beckley. Suzie is in the art show too!! Also, Cordaline has a new preacher with interesting style.
Another random download or talk session. We got some crap to talk about if you wanna hear it! Suzie shares a local post from Facebook that made us scared to fall asleep at night!
Fresh eggs don't have to be refrigerated...We talk about some random Easter stuff and Easter outfits. Also, just random stuff in general. Imagine that! Tune in and find out!
Were you an accelerated reader? We discuss some books we read in elementary school. Sarah remembers every book she ever read, ever. Suzie challenges us to guess some names of RL Stine's books.
Suzie takes the gang on a tour of Riverview Cemetery in Parkersburg, WV. This is a little spooky and a lot of fun. You will just have to listen to find out!
We're back!!!! This is one of those weird, wild episodes where we act like ourselves and can't imagine why y'all put up with us. I wish I knew what to write in here to describe it to you, but I don't even know what to put here. Give it a listen if you missed us!!
A Christmas Dinner! Suzie prepared us an incredible Christmas feast and we talk about some personal holiday tales. Then, we all live react to the song "An Old Fashioned Christmas" which proves to be a real roller coaster. It is a super fun episode so make sure you listen!!
This episode follows Sarah, Suzie, and Kati as they take on recipes from a rare but classic cookbook. All we can say is thank God for "Celebrity Chefs of Country Music & Motorsports." This cookbook appears to be a true passion project. Listen to hear our tips and tricks to make it your own.
Garth Brooks and fires and end times, OH MY! Have you or a love one been triggered by a church marquee? You may be entitled to legal compensation. Like every episode we have ever made, this one is a wild ride. It is a little bit happy, a little bit sad, and a whole lot chaotic.
The Thong Song, wooly aphids, the Golden Bachelor, and the Goo Goo Dolls. What do these things have in common? Well, absolutely nothing, but that doesn't stop us from talking about them. We dress like grannies and question if Suzie can time travel. I think she can. Listen for utter chaos!
What is Mambo Sauce? Does Drano really work? What happens when you take too much Benadryl? All these questions will be answered and more during this episode. Sarah tells us all about The Hat Man including personal testimonies from herself and the people closest to her. We get ultra spooked while listening so there's that. Listen now!! Happy Halloween!
This episode is full of crap. Sarah has a question, Dove chocolate and Dove soap...why? Kati has an unusual perusing about barred owls and Suzie legit has a tragic prayer request. We list some fun Halloween facts like where jack o' lanterns originated, how much candy Americans consume the week of Halloween, and why they used to bob for apples. Also, we laugh extremely hard and long around the 17 minute mark so prepare yourselves.
Downloading.....We talk about our accents, we talk about Hobby Lobby, we talk about funeral homes. What do hot peppers and Britney Spears have in common? Literally nothing but we talk about them in this episode. Do you read the instructions on a candle when you buy them? Maybe you should.
SEASON 3 IN THE BUILDING! We do a little download from our live show including some extra special messages from the audience. After some dreamy prayer requests, Suzie says the moon needs to chill out already. Also....WE WENT TO FRIGHT NIGHTS!! We recount our adventures and give y'all a little insight into what each of us is like in a haunted house situation.
The link to leave us messages is here to stay! If you have anything to share at any given moment please hop on the line, phone in, let us hear it! We will continue to share as we get them; unless you would like for us to keep it private then it will be for our ears only mwahahaha!
WE DID IT AGAIN! Subjected an audience of live people to, well, us. Some interesting prayer requests and other malarkey. We brought back the "Anything But Money Offering" which is always a smash hit. Listen to find out what the guests dropped in for their tithes.
This episode we tell three short stories: WV's Monkey Cemetery, The Wizard Clip, and the Ogua Monster. Listen to the end for a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!
Special thanks to: Seth Hughes, the Beckley Art Center, and our fans who support us for reasons we can not figure out.
Our 100th Episode Live Celebration is just 1 week away! Join us on Friday, September 22nd for another social experiment where we talk live and people actually show up to listen. This event is at the Beckley Art Center at 7:00pm. NOW, listen to Sarah talk about how she was "Robin Hood" for her neighbor's dog.
P.S. Bonus points if you get the joke in the title!
ITS SUZIE'S BIRTHDAY!!! Happy birthday to the Virgo that keeps us going! This is our 99th episode and it is a real treat. Suzie went to Alabama, Sarah went to the Greenbrier, and Kati downloaded Temu. You have to listen to how smart and classy we sound!
"With the star of gravy"...What the heck are we talking about? We missed last week due to covid so we had to give our review of the Ludacris concert and the WV State Fair. We played the quarter machines, ate free corn dogs, and saw a freakin' dingo. Tune in to hear all about it.
We have some fun prayer requests. Suzie ran into an arch nemesis and Kati shared a similar experience. Sarah shares what she does to her enemies..HINT: it's not what you think. Suzie teaches the gang how to make pasta from scratch. Our 100th episode live celebration is looming!!
UFO > UAP. What is a UAP anyways? Sarah has a great prayer request that everyone should genuinely be concerned about. We also discuss the subject of extra-terriestrials very professionally...no matter what the title of this episode says. Listen to find out more!
WE RENTED A BOAT! SO WHAT?! We celebrated Kati's birthday and had a large time. We talk about various things that you can do on a boat if you so choose. Listen to this episode to hear about one of our absolute favorite places on earth.
It would appear that carrots are scarce in Beckley, WV...why?? Sarah is tired in general and tired of being told what to do! Kati has a weird story about a coworker that involves Grimace, Walmart, and a police report. Tune in to hear us be weird!
We got updates on Suzie's neighbors the ones with the never ending yard sale..now we got a never ending auto-body shop working in the driveway. Sarah's elbow hurts from cutting veggies?? She don't know! Suzie went to the Ren Fair and we're excited about it. Warning: NONSENSE ENSUES
Ahhhh, this episode is another wild goose chase. We experience a lot of technical difficulties so we hope you will bear with us. Kati found a little kitty. Sarah was so cold on a June day she took extreme winter measures. Suzie tells us some history about the Appalachian Trail.
This episode is about about a mystery that happened about 20 minutes from our hometown. The story of the missing Sodder children is still unsolved and will leave you in sadness and total bewilderment. Listen to hear the tragic tale about this Southern West Virginian family.
Trigger warning: House fires, infant death, missing children.
Someone on Facebook wants Suzie to buy a grill, Sarah is officiating a wedding and doesn't know what to wear, and Kati loves cheese dip. This episode we answer some super random questions. Listen to find out why Suzie is sneaking into a Taco Bell late at night!
Summer is here and we have a bunch of nonsense to talk about. Are there any standing Long John Silver's that have been built in the new millennia? Sarah has a theory about Michael Jackson that will blow your socks off. Suzie's granny has been reading some romance novels and is blurring the lines between fantasy and reality.
There is some strange news a brewin' on our local facebook. It may or may not have to do with a creepy white van...Anyways..Kati found out something interesting about her heritage and decided to dig into it on this week's episode. Tune into find out who the heck Abner Vance was!
This is a very exciting episode where we compare two different trips taken by Suzie and Kati. Suzie went to a taxidermy museum and Kati went to see the Sistine Chapel. Besides that we go down a checklist to see how Italy stacks up against Kentucky.
We are 2 years old...and then some. Our podcast passed the 2 year mark and can you believe it? We're still here! Thanks to everyone who has supported us for two years!! Someone else's birthday is coming up...Trigger warning: if you were traumatized by those Six Flags commercials you might hate this episode. Breaker breaker 1-9 Suzie hates the grass..over. Ludacris is coming to the fair and you know we are going.
Who is going to the science fair?? Not us, that's who! We decided to talk about some of our favorite assignments from school. Does anyone remember that kid that put an egg in vinegar? Sarah cooked a hotdog in a shoe box and read one book. Kati says kids always cried in speech class. Suzie loves dioramas...not to be confused with diarrhea...which she is also familiar with.
Quit playing games with our heart!! We talk about where we have been on our hiatus. Our prayer requests involve some silly little animal stories. Suzie sees a suicidal squirrel every day and is concerned. Sarah enlightens us as to why churches have steeples.
This episode we talk about our favorite games from our childhood. Connect 4, Operation, Mad Gab, Guess Who...you get it! Listen to hear us be stupid as usual.
Bonus content: prank calls!
We have some super silly shares with our prayer requests. Easter = Church Prom. Has Easter Sunday ever really been the same since Payless closed? Sarah is pretty good with a slingshot, turns out. Kati's grandma shares a little Appalachian remedy for a tummy ache.
Sarah takes us on an excursion into the dark depths of the earth. Some of y'all may have heard about Lost World Caverns or even....Batboy?? Well, get ready to hear some facts you've never heard in your life! This is a very fun AND stupid episode, as usual. WE DISCUSS THE WEIRDEST GUINNESS WORLD RECORD THAT WAS SET INSIDE THE CAVE!
You got yourself a fishin' license? Listen to us tell our famous fish tales. Great fish content coming atcha! Get it while its hot! Suzie likes to keep her bait in her pocket, Sarah's pawpaw is a pro, and Kati saved a fish in an igloo cooler to take it to the bar to show her mom. Stuff you just gotta hear to believe. Listen now.
Sarah didn't know Kati had bangs...should we be worried?? Suzie is the queen of finding funny bumper stickers. What is the most "poplar" tree?? So many mushrooms so little time. Listen to us talk about mushrooms and edible flowers. Is it the partridge family or a partridge berry??
Sarah, Suzie, and Kati are hopped up on pineapple chicken and now they are singing Elvis! In this extra silly episode, you can learn how to pick out a pineapple and a cantaloupe at the grocery store. Also, you can hear us talk about getting in trouble when we were little.
Heads up! We are going to be at @lovehopearts, on April 6th, hosting their next WIP (Work In Progress). Come present your songs, jokes, stories, poems, etc. in a listening environment!
One of the worst intros ever made ever...Then, immediately Kati and Sarah share with the audience their newest performance piece that Sarah appropriately titles "Bumpin' Uglies"... This episode is about generations. The gang discusses what makes them millennials. Is it better to pay for ad-free or just deal with the ads??
"Pro tip: just get on yer phone when its a commercial."
Sarah gets us start with a very interesting question in our prayer requests. Kati has been speaking some weird language that is confusing everyone she interacts with. Suzie may or may not have racked up some serious library fees during the pandemic. We reenact a comedic whisper fight that Kati got in one time. Then, we get into a deep discussion on our favorite MLMS! Pampered chef and Home Interior, we're looking at you!
Sarah recently got an audiobook by Fifty Cent and that is the most light hearted part of this episode. In this Prayer Chain Investigates, Suzie tells a sinister story about a letter writing Romeo that turns out to be an actual monster in West Virginia. "That was a DM back 'en." Listen to this twisted tale of the despicable, vile, and disgusting; Harry Powers.
Trigger warning: although we do not go into detail this story does involve murder, death, hangings.
What is love? Baby, don't hurt me. Don't hurt me, no more. This Valentine's day episode is wild and loose! I'm talkin' out of control. Sarah gets us an EXPLOSIVE little valentine. We review the lyrics of Seal's smash hit "Kissed By A Rose". Who else misses Rock Of Love?!
You know what Drake said about love...
Since one of us recently sustained an injury we recount some of our favorite sufferings. We're talking briar patches, metal slides, bike riding, skiing, and anything you can think of. Trigger warning: INJURIES. Suzie took over saying "literally" so Kati didn't have to cringe every time she said it herself. Trampolines are death traps. Also, Suzie has LITERALLY no idea how old she is. HA!!
Wow, we're back from our sabbatical! We got a lot to catch up on and some super silly "pear" requests. Something's got Sarah smiling...Kati met Pauly Shore and Suzie is making some really funny sound effects, with her butt. Do you wish that farts didn't stink? If you missed the drama of the best hotdogs in WV, you missed some real exciting Facebook comments. Why did we love tanning beds and laser pointers so much in the 90's?? One of us might be faceblind...idk you tell me! Chris Gaines narrating a nature documentary is a thing.
Bare with this live audio feed from our second ever live show! Listen to us sing some holiday songs and make fools of ourselves, as usual. Find out what we're seeing on the internet lately, hint: Suzie's recommended videos on facebook are a decorated gross-fest. Is grandma got run over by a reindeer problematic? Kati was under the impression that it was. The gang discusses our favorites holiday do's and do nots! The contrast between our childhood is a fun conversation topic as we compare our fortunes and misfortunes. We play several games including one we appropriately call "Christmas Potato". Sarah has everyone shake hands like they do in our regular Sundy Service. Bonus: Kati does her famous Arnold impersonation and we absolutely butcher Jingle Bells on the recorder that leaves one member of the audience plugging her ears in dismay!
Thanks to all attendees & everyone who made this live show possible. Thanks to Folklore Music Exchange for having us. And thanks for listening to this unhinged audio!! As always one share = one prayer!!
Time to defrost your windows, do you wait or risk it? The dangers of winter are among us! Suzie's all hammed up, Sarah's in a different kind of spirit, and is there egg in eggnog?? We do some random Christmas Trivia in this episode and it is a litttttle bit silly. We open a gift from one of our listeners, Gabi Cooper @gpc_art_wv, and it makes us sooo happy!! Tune in to find out where candy canes come from and to listen to Suzie butcher a bunch of Christmas traditions that we have never heard of.
Sarah has some guests in her house and they're here to stay! Kati's grandma indulged in a tasty sounding dinner. Suzie tells us about the 12 Days of Christmas and what they really meant. Spoiler Alert: 12 drummers drumming is not a drumline feat. Nick Cannon.
We are curious about a local giveaway and skeptical to it's legitimacy. McDonald's in Walmart?? It was superior. We talk about people wearing matching t-shirts to go black Friday shopping like it's a major event. Suzie thinks the saddest thing in Kati's life is that she didn't have gel pens as a kid..Sarah begs to differ. Pure chaos this black fridee episode. What is a deer corn truck, exactly?
They used to eat what back then?? The gang tries vintage Thanksgiving recipes. Trigger warning: some chewing involved. Everyone brought a random dish to try and they were a hit. You won't believe what Suzie brought to our potluck!
P.S. don't fact check us about the green bean casserole.
Don't you guys like bananas!? Someone is out here campaigning against bananas and Sarah is sick and tired of it! Also, is Got Milk back? You tell me! Sarah plays Christmas songs when? After some weird prayer requests and questionable subjects we start talking about the best part of any family: cousins! Everyone has a funny story about their cousin. Suzie's cousin duct taped someone to a coffee table, Sarah's cousin tricked her with a vacuum cleaner, and Kati's used to help her catch feral cats. Listen to learn about how to identify boar skat.
Tickets on sale for our show now!! December 9th in Charleston, WV!
The tale of the Greenbrier ghost! Just in time for Halloween, Suzie tells us all about Zona's revenge. When a new blacksmith comes to town, Zona Heaster is absolutely taken with him, however, something sinister is afoot. A chilling story that ends with an enthralling trial, you have to hear it to believe it!
TW: infant loss, domestic violence, murder
We finally had our first trolls on facebook! They posted some weird things about us online. Suzie has a special prayer request for Groundhog. We play some spooky guessing games in honor of Halloween and then we play Hot or Not with famous horror movie villains..whose style do we like the most? Who is the best husband/wifey material!? Tune in to find out!
"Even the sacred cows milk started going dry..." Wish we could say that was the strangest part of the mystery, but its not even close!! This is a tale of religion, scheming, racketeering, and murder....and it happens in West Virginia. If you didn't know about the Palace of Gold before, you'll definitely know after this episode.
Sarah recites some inspirational Juvenile lyrics but Kati has a problem with them.
This episode kicks off spooky season and it might just get a little dark. Suzie unabashedly loves Twilight which leads to one of Sarah's biggest confessions of the entire show. You won't believe what she's been doing and how much money she's spent doing it! Then, we get on the subject of our biggest fears. Vampires, cannibals, murderers, ghosts, and cliffs. Who is the biggest scaredy cat? Content warning: cannibalism and death
SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't seen Armageddon we are about to ruin the ending for you!
We talk about our biggest cries as kids and our favorite movies growing up. My Girl, The Good Son, Casper, and Angels In The Outfield...just to name a few. Also, who let us watch Dirty Dancing at such a young age?! Like for real. The 90's had a real moment where the main character was a baby. Is it really necessary for these children's movies to be so traumatic?
P.S. we may or may not get into a heated debate about Mrs. Doubtfire.
Kati sees an interesting character on the rails to trail in Beckley, Sarah has a spooky DoorDash driver, and Suzie uncovers something about the late JonBenet...
This episode of Prayer Chain investigates is about " God's Ark of Safety". What is that weird metal structure on the side of the interstate on I68? Why would anyone want to build such a thing? When will we stop asking all these questions? Tune in to find out!
What kept Susie up all night beaming with pride? Kati finds an object of desire but passes up the deal. We cant believe what Sarah, and the general public will do, for a bargain! A local grand opening was a huge success. When was West Virginia seen as the "Achilles Heel" in an important movement? We got some true facts about Labor Day! Listen to us remanence about all our previous jobs. Guess who has had the most employers!
Its our 60th episode and Sarah's eye is twitching!! Kati is alarmed at the sight herself in an image. We talk about our personal hell. Suzie's may or may not involve a potluck. Sarah's good as long as she can go places and swim. Heaven is a cabinet full of all your favorite snacks!
This episode we go through a bunch of random hot topics that we have felt the need to document over the last few weeks. Who chooses the layout of a grocery store? Suzie has the two hardest items Why and how does hair grow? People use karo syrup on their what!? Raise your hand if you call it a commode! This episode is a goose chase from start to finish.
They're gonna put it in the Smithsonian as "Actual Appalachian Historical Facts." Sarah goes to correction corner about the Randy Jackson misinformation she has been spreading. Did we all hear the rumor about Paul from the Wonder Years? Warning: something scares us half to death! Killing a spotted lanternfly: not as easy as once might think! When we finally finish our prayer requests, we get into the meaty details of our favorite eateries as children. The Pancake House, Ponderosa, K&W Cafeteria...ahhh the memories.
Suzie roasts an elephant garlic and lives to tell about it! Sarah has an oozy prayer request. Kati's muscles are too big for shots. After our prayer requests, Suzie dives into the most interesting details about the Flatwoods Monster aka Braxie. The story of a UFO sighting in Braxton County, WV that left a small town with unanswered questions and the government trying to silence a single mother. This episode would make a great graphic novel!! Listen and marvel!
This episode revolves around our favorite Appalachian past time: Porch Sittin'. Suzie uses this method to spy on her neighbors. What are the staples of porch decor? Do you light a candle? Hang up some lights? We reminisce on some of our most vivid memories that revolve around a porch swing. Eating a werther's original on a porch swing is dangerous, find out why we know! Did you guys's family make you all strang beans?
Also, as a child Sarah didn't think rainbows were real...
Suzie earned the nickname "Suzie Screen Door Destroyer!"
Kati's Pro tip: Don't drink standing water.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY! Kati darn near sheds a tear talking about God's country. Suzie found a little mysterious treasure at work. Sarah reveals where she wants her final resting place to be, hint: its Florida. We receive our first fan mail!!!! With an especially sharp knife we take a stab at what it might be and open it on air. You won't believe whats actually in the box!!
We are so thankful to all of our fans and supporters.
This episode is dedicated to the memory Rickey Scott.
What is a buck moon!? Suzie has a weird dream with an ending like an episode of Are You Afraid Of The Dark? We talk a little bit about the James Webb images. Kati drops some facts about the moon that leaves Sarah totally speechless.
They're tearing down the skating rink! Sarah's irritability has got us all riled up. Suzie has a new smart watch that is monitoring her stress levels and you won't believe what the highest spike of her day was from! We talk about skating parties and our favorite songs to skate to. Kati ate glowsticks and that might be what's wrong with her. The nerds ropes at The Ansted Roller Rink are the #1 nerds ropes in the world.
Sarah calls the fire department to tell 'em a thing or 2 about a thing or 2. In honor of summer solstice we talk about gardening tips! We talk about the best way to creep rabbits out of the garden and how to potentially ward off bears. Perhaps you mark your territory yourself or does your mawmaw hang up aluminum pie pans? Don't get us started on barbed wire...
P.S. y'all ever tried polk!?
There is a suspicious smell at Summersville Lake and Kati is not having it! Suzie has a fear of going to the bathroom on a road trip. Sarah graduated from citizen's police academy. Speaking of graduating we did it once and we talked about it today! Project graduation, senior skip day, and class rings (embarrassing). Did anyone graduate "cum laude"? Suzie's senior pictures were in someone's weird house.
SEASON TWO PREMIERE! "It was sardines or was it fish steaks?" Sarah has an earworm that she successfully transplanted into Suzie and Kati. Suzie's nail tech asks her if she likes cheeseburgers. We discussed how incredibly brave raccoons are, the nasty food people post on facebook, and the color puce.
LIVE SEASON 1 FINALE!!
We celebrate our 1 year anniversary by recording live!! We are so excited to have shared this moment with some of our biggest supporters! We felt lucky to be able to make you laugh and laugh with you this past year! Thank you so much for all your support it means the entire world to us! We can't wait to keep creating content for all y'all out there who like to keep it real!!
What to expect: Its live and raw! The sound is different than other episodes because there is a live audience! Sarah reveals her newest adventure: citizens police academy, we butcher several songs, and find out if Suzie won the pentecostal puppeteer of the year award! Thanks for listening to this wild ride!
*Bonus points: Take a drink every time Suzie hits her tooth on the microphone.
Season 2 coming soon!!!
Sarah and Kati talk about how they learned which flowers are poisonous to eat. Spoiler alert! Sarah turned gray from eating THIS one. We play school and Sarah goes over many interesting facts about the mounds in WV.
What do Appalachians do when they discover a big ol mound? Tune in to find out!
Guess whose family went the hardest for Easter!? Also, why is it called good Friday?? Good friday for WHO!? Suzie updates us on her neighbors "not a yard sale" yard sale.
Spring cleaning! Suzie's neighbors host an annual "yard not for sale" and it has her absolutely perplexed. We all talk about our favorite tips and tricks for cleaning. Sarah gets pumped about a self cleaning oven and how they work, seriously, how do they work?? Also, how should you hang your clothes on the line? Tune in to find out!!
Appalachian fashion! Kati encounters a gas station Karen and tells him to call 1-800-Gas Station, Sarah talks about her polyester problems, and Suzie gets real with a traumatic middle school bully memory. Ya got your school clothes, play clothes and don't forget your church clothes!! Also, do y'all wear your mining stripes to the club?
Sarah's impression of Tasmanian Devil may or may not make an appearance this episode. Listen to find out!
Tune in to hear about Kati's catfish extravaganza! Sarah has a bizarre dream with an ominous pine tree and Suzie is dedicated to cleaning up the whole sate! In this episode we got some Prayer Chain Investigates: Teachin' & Preachin' going on. Tune in to learn about a social experiment gone wrong: Arthurdale! A small town built in West Virginia and championed by Eleanor Roosevelt. You gotta hear it to believe it!
The luck of the Irish! Join Sarah, Kati, and Suzie as they talk about getting lucky just in time for St. Patrick's Day! A lucky rabbit's foot, a penny heads up, and a rat tail. Which of these items bring the best good fortune?
Episode forty-fun! The great iPhone vs. Android debate. Kati scolds Suzie and Sarah and even puts them in time out. We just passed fool's spring, 2nd winter, and now we are entering Spring of Deception! What is mud winter?? Why does Sarah associate March with Kites? Spring comes in like a lamb or a lion, idk you tell us!
Suzie gets a glamor shot! On a vacation to the Myrtle Beach of the Mountains, Pigeon Forge. Suzie and her cousins partake in a true American tradition: Old Timey Photoshoot. Which theme do you choose? How many times have those costumes been worn? Who has dawned these crotchless fishnets before me? Exactly how much does this once in a lifetime opportunity cost someone? Listen to hear all about it..
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Feelin' fine, episode 39! Did you have a computer room?? We take it wayyyy back to the early days of the internet. Pre-Youtube, even! AOL, ICQ, and chat rooms we reminisce on growing up in the 00's. We went through Sarah's old Myspace, talk about our old screen names, Sarah called Vin Diesel on a NOKIA and Kati met Obama!? Also, Suzie BLIND REACTS to an internet classic. Most importantly, how did you keep track of people you know before you had facebook?! Suzie knows how!! Listen to find out.
There's a lot to unpack in the episode. We talk about America's Curling Sweetheart, Matt Hamilton. We briefly about our field trip to cross country skiing. A couple spooky prayer requests and then we talk about the life and death of John Henry, one of our favorite West Virginian legends.
Our Valentine's Day episode!! We recount the lyrics of Achy Breaky Heart and discuss the true meaning. Kati tells on herself for committing a millennial faux pas, Suzie has the longest prayer request ever, and Sarah shows us some truly terrifying vintage Valentine's. Also, if there was an award for the WORST GIFT EVER, Sarah wins it by far! You will not believe it.
WE ARE FINALLY BACK AT IT! We got struck down but we are REVIVED! This episode is about cabin fever. After quarantining and hunkering down during the snow storms we got a little STIR CRAZY! Tune in if you want to hear about what is making Sarah's car smell and the big blizzard of '98.
BONUS EPISODE!!! Two truths and a lie - the gang plays a game! This might be the most fun we've had while recording. We all shed some light on some super whacky stuff about us. Did Kati meet Jared Leto? is Suzie's grandpa an Allman brother? Did a bat really get stuck in Sarah's crotch?? Find out what's real and what's fake in this episode!
Tobogganing or slay riding?! Whatever you call it we all love to do it! Listen to hear about how Suzie's dad made a sled out of a boat...like a pontoon boat. Who had the best sleddin' spot and what are the best sleds to use? More sad appalachian pet stories from Kati and Sarah's post sledding snack rituals that sound questionable. Also, we go over some of our worst injuries we ever got while playing in the snow and we compare each others tongues. HIGH QUALITY CONTENT YOU GOTTA HEAR TO BELIEVE!
Plenty of what!? Listen to see who says the weirdest comment this episode! We discuss just how funny it is to enjoy a soda as an adult! Sarah calls Kati a "meta-tater" and Suzie goes over a bunch of random New Year's traditions that we never even heard of. Who the heck goes fireballing!?
Jaci Velasquez! Carmen! We are talking all about our favorite gifts we received and some of the worst! Maybe someone went to see Bill Cosby and maybe he put her to sleep? Do we like or dislike vanity plates? Does Sarah have heart problems or is it just gas?? We do our own gift exchange and you won't BELIEVE what Sarah did!! All this and more you have to listen to find out! P.S. Bette Midler can go you know what herself!
A Christmas Story, The Grinch, Jingle All The Way...just to name a few. We talk about Christmas movies this episode and even get the opportunity to pitch our very own Hallmark movie to very famous TV executive. We discuss the questionable Christmas-ness of certain movies and tell our favorites. Take a drink every time Suzie talks about Little Women.
An Appalachian Christmas Carol: as told by the prayer chain gang! You guessed it! We were all brought up celebrating Christmas, a common theme of Appalachia! This episode we discuss the ghost of christmas past, present, and future. Hopefully you get in the spirit listening to us sing a jolly little tune. Some things we talk about include: Sarah's ghost of christmas present SIGHTING, Suzie's parts in the church plays, and Kati's special prayer for Santa! Also covered: Santa's workshop (does everyone have those??), those brown bags the church gives out, and Christmas caroling at nursing homes.
We all rate ourselves on the holiday heeby-jeeby scale from 1 - 100. 100 being "Everything's 100!" This episode revolves around self-care tips but some not so good tips come out of it...one of them being Sarah's fake fingernails she used to wear and what she did with them, YOU WON'T BELIEVE IT! Also, Kati using an anti-aging face mask when she was 4 years old (it worked!), Suzie's magic foot peeling socks (a cautionary tale), and someone's stinky bean sock! Listen to hear all about it.
Since it is almost Thanksgiving you already know everyone is coming into town to visit their families..OR NOT!? Whether it is Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving, the local bar, or Black Friday; you can bet we talk about it in this episode. Suzie's cat Thomas reappears, we talk about food courts, and an ant makes an appearance on SARAH'S FACE! Listen to see how we react!
The girls play an epic game of trash or treasure. Find out who thinks stuffing is trash and who thinks cream corn is treasure! What's Kati's strange addiction? Hear Suzies recipe for the perfect leftover Thanksgiving sandwich. End the debate.. is the Yam a Sweet Potato!?
Disclaimer: we go on, and on, and on, about Thanksgiving food.
SUZIE FALLS IN THE BEGINNING OF THE EPISODE!! We talk about the change of the season and all things that come with the transition. The girls talk about slinging our compost out the backdoor (does everyone do that or is it an Appalachian thing?), snow days, soups, and the holy spirit taking over someone's grandpa!! Tune in to find our whose!
Weeeee'reeee Baaaacckkkkk! Y'all we missed you so bad during our intermission! We are talking about Halloween and spooky spots we have been to. Listen to us talk about sketchy haunted houses, our favorite halloween costumes, and the scariest part of WV, Lake Shawnee!!! This episode is super large and in charge all for your entertainment. Make sure you listen to it for the true Halloween Spirit!!
Its our 24th episode! Wow! We talk about fall traditions and how disgusting bobbing for apples really is. Weird youth group halloween games, Suzie going ham over pumpkins, the risk vs. reward of jumping into a pile of leaves, and Sarah taking a knife and "doing whatever" are just some of the things you'll hear if you tune in to this episode.
What's your favorite scary movie!? Episode 23 revolves around horror movies! Hear about Kati's pawpaw making her watch Chuckie, Sarah's very own pet cemetery, and Suzie's creepy child neighbor (hint: Freddie Kreuger vibes).
WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions about horror films and scenes of death and desturbing images.
Hint: The Flatwoods Monster, Snarly Yow, and Mothman just to name a few...this episode is all about famous WV cryptids! Since fall has officially fell we are getting into the spooky season right. Here a little history about some spooky sightings that happen in the Prayer Chain Gang's home state. Some you may know and some you may NOT be so familiar with! Also, Suzie describes her very own bigfoot encounter! You don't want to miss it!!
White lightning, corn liquor, mountain dew, bootlegging, MOONSHINE! This episode is all about mountaineer ingenuity. We discuss our outlaw relatives, where Nascar originated, and Sarah sees a ghost in the middle of recording. Warning: live reactions may be loud!
For our 20th episode, we talk about ch ch ch changes! Some of the phases we went through growing up and hobbies we had. Sarah's cousin's toe jam collection, Suzie's barbie love crusades, and Kati being an embarrassed cheerleader! Tune in to find out!
Back to school time, baby!! You won't want to miss this episode to hear about Sarah's TRL phone call, all of Suzie's yearbook appearances, and our favorite school lunch with chocolate milk and wheat roll.
The Great Prayer Chain Adventures! As the dog days of summer relax up on us, the gang reminisces about all the summer activities they have partaken in. We talk about the cool animals we saw, how baby antelope look haggard, Sarah's acorn prank, and a bunch of other outdoor stupidity. Listen to find out!
The prayer chain gang hits up the fair!! Listen to us talk about the food we ate, the smells we smelt, and the Nelly concert. New drinking game, take a drink every time Kati says "literally" or when Suzie says "whaaaat!?"
In this week's episode, the gang discusses racetrack vibes and growin' up around 'em. We talk about Sarah's mom entering the demolition derby (you don't want to miss this!), snail races and Snail Earnhardt Jr, Suzie racing her white dodge neon, and plenty more.
This episode is about dreams coming true and it happening to you with the WV lottery. We talk about lottery curses, trips down the river, retirement, and #2's...a lot. Tune in to hear us just be absolutely goofy.
This episode is all about flea markets and yard sales! Listen to us discuss WV's favorite season, not football season, flea market season! We talk about flea market finds and foods. We also talk a little bit about raisin' hell and praisin' Dale!
Lucky episode 13 follows us on lake adventures. We discuss the Atlantis of Appalachia, crap carp, and The Lake of Death. If you want to hear us talk about some real weird fish tales make sure you listen to this episode.
Episode 12 covers some very interesting topics! Starting with meth addicted trout all the way to surviving the zombie apocalypse. Tune in to hear us discuss the Left Behind series, building a mote, and getting pulled over with a flame thrower. This episode is dedicated to Rickey Scott!
In this "get to know us" episode we answer some interesting questions. We talk about our McDonald's order, our proudest childhood accomplishments, and why we think we are qualified to do this show (spoiler alert: WE'RE NOT!)
In this episode we discuss the fourth of July, classic country songs, and do some absolutely terrible impressions of a firework finale!
During this week's prayer chain, the girls discuss their home state in honor of WV day. Listen to them talk about mothman's tight tush, quarters from heaven, looney tune tattoos, what part is the better part of your finger; all that plus throw in a little bit of FARTING IN CHURCH. "This is a nasty episode".
Tune it to episode 8 to hear about the prayer chain gang's pawpaws. Listen to us uncover the tale about Sarah's 30 year old grandfather, Kati watching unsolved mysteries, and Suzi smoking candy cigarettes.
In lucky episode 7, listen to us talk about the baby dog sweepstakes, psychic readers near us, and read each others horoscopes!
After several weeks of recording, in this episode the prayer chain shares classic wives tales that have been handed down through the years. Listen to them talk about the uses of honey, why you should never trust an onion, and the brood of cicadas that are about to show their faces for the first time in 17 years!
In episode 5, listen to the girls talk about getting lost on the beach, childhood vacations, and shopping for knick-knacks at Wings stores.
Listen to the gang talk about the parking lot carnivals, post-apocalyptic malls, and tailgatin' the state fair. Special appearance by $money bear$.
Tune in to hear the prayer chain ladies talk about what makes a WV hotdog, the only white limo in town, and pickin' nits on prom night.
In this episode the gals talk all about being little in appalachia. Dogman, whack-a-mole, kissin' cousins, and being a full on tomboy.
In our first ever minisode, the prayer chain gang read some appalachian stories shared by You, the listener.
In this episode we introduce the gang. Sarah, Suzi, and Kati all share stories about their Appalachian upbringing and tell wonderful tales about their "mawmaws".