Babble Gum: Recent Episodes

Jenny Schaller and Megan Schierenbeck

Two friends who could spend time apart, but choose not to. Jenny and Megan have spent 90% of their time together for the last 15 years and are ready to share some of that time with you. They embark on discussions of pop culture, friendship, and life in their 30's. Babble on!

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In part two of our episode on personality types, we talk about the Enneagram test, where we land, and how our Enneagram types interact with each other. Megan gets into nihilism and what it means to her. 

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In part one of our episode on personality types, we talk about our Myers-Briggs types, how we see the world, and what it means for our friendship. Jenny shares thoughts on being mistyped and how her type has changed since we first met. 

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Do you hate when people pronounce “Instant Pot” as “Insta Pot?” We do too! This episode explores this and other pet peeves, as well as a segment of “All Things That Are Good”, just to keep things balanced. Don't miss this episode. Jenny reveals a big secret she's been keeping from Megan. 

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We chat about our favorite comfort T.V. shows, give advice to a listener, and bring back our segment “Tales from the Crypt.” We boldly declare one actor a national treasure.

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We discuss the perks, drawbacks, and societal expectations that come with working a “9-5” job, and how we personal balance life with work. We also delve into the second installment of Babbler Dabbler and talk all about what we’re trying out this month. 

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In the first episode of the new year, we look back at some of our standout reads from last year and talk about our literary hopes for 2021. 

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We’re talking all about the most quintessential 90’s holiday film, Home Alone. Tune in to hear our most-loved lines, favorite fashions, and a tangent down Zillow. Keep the change, ya filthy animal. 

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Join us for a viewing (or re-viewing) of Nancy Meyers’ The Holiday. We discuss the quips and coziness of a winter rom-com, fashions of 2006, and of course, because it’s Nancy Meyers, home design. Tune in to find out if Megan can finally grasp the true definition of a rom-com and to hear what Jenny thinks of Cameron Diaz's acting.

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In this episode we’re chewing on one of our favorite TV couples of all time, Luke and Lorelei. We may not talk as fast as Lorelei and Rory, but we do have a lot to say. Pour a cup of coffee and enjoy!

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Don't be fooled by the title. Yes, we are talking all about seasonal affective disorder, cold, and darkness in this episode - but it's not all sad. We share our favorite tips to battle the blues and make the most out of winter. And of course, we have a segment of Chick Lit Corner. 

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We're on the cusp of our 30th birthdays. What better way to celebrate than diving into our thoughts, feelings, and reflections on the podcast? We're looking back at our twenties and talking all about the idea of milestone birthdays. 

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Step into our kitchens for this spin-off of Chick Lit Corner and hear all about our favorite cookbooks. 

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Come hang out with us as we talk about things that are currently bringing us joy. Jenny takes us on a hydration journey and Megan starts a big rumor about a certain ice cream brand. 

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We've been talking about The Baby-Sitter's Club with each other for two months, and now it's time to share our thoughts with all of you. Gather for this gab about the Netflix original series, The Baby-Sitter's Club! 

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We chew on the concept of nostalgia, what it means to us, and what things make us feel nostalgic. Plus the return of our 'Tales From the Crypt' segment. Put on your rose-tinted glasses and get ready for a peek into our sentimentality. 

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We discuss our four favorite beach reads, the beach read we're looking forward to picking up next, and read on air our first ever listener email. 

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Since you may be wondering, this is the final installment of "Since You Asked." Don't miss this last batch of answers to listener-submitted questions! 

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We're serving up round two of our listener-submitted questions. We chew on topics ranging from books that bring us comfort to what kind of candle we would be! 

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You asked and we're answering. You submitted questions to us and this is the first installment of our answers! This is a fun one; you won't want to miss it! 

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Want to grow your podcast queue? We’re babbling all about the other podcasts we love!

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In true Sex and the City fashion, we’re gabbing all about romance this week - specifically, what we think about one of TV’s iconic “will they or they won’t they?” couples, Carrie Bradshaw and Mr. Big. Contains spoilers for Sex and the City.

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We’re pulling back the curtain and talking all about guilty pleasures! We share some of our own guilty pleasures and some from listeners and wrap it all up with a lightning round of “have you ever?”.

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Nobody puts the baby of our podcast in the corner. We’re talking birth order and how being a youngest child and a middle child has shaped our personalities. Plus, a round of Babbler Dabbler reveals what we’re chewing on outside of podcast time! 

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We’re chewing on The Great Outdoors (literal outdoors, not the John Candy classic) this week! Tune in to hear what we love and what we don’t about hiking, camping, and all things nature. Plus, a segment of Chick Lit Corner! 

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This time around we're babbling about a slightly more serious topic; self care. We chew on what self care really means to us and share some of our favorite forms of self care. We also debut a new segment: 'All Things that are Good"

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We babble all about one of our favorite hobbies: thrifting! We share our favorite secondhand finds, list our top tips, and talk about our dream finds. We reminisce about our favorite thrifting experiences in a new segment, Tales From the Crypt. Plus, there’s a stuffed crow. Check out our favorite Minneapolis picks: Arc’s Value Village, Carousel + Folk and SouthSide Vintage 

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In this episode, we’re chewing on the foxiest celebrities. We reveal our first celebrity crushes and a couple of offbeat crushes.  And don't miss our lightning round of "hot or not!" Tune in to find out if you agree with our picks! 

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In this episode, we're chewing on how we met, our Midwestern history, and a round of a segment we're calling, "Chick Lit Corner." So settle in and let's babble.