Speaking Volumes Podcast: Recent Episodes

Speaking Volumes Podcast

Longtime friends Cher Cosenza and Skeery Jones team up for a weekly conversation about friendship, relationships, fashion, entertainment, pop culture and weekly CherKnows segments. Cherknows is a Licensed Private investigator & Expert on personal security, providing our listeners with both educational and entertaining services giving one on one, anonymous or not, answers to listener submitted questions on Personal security and private investigation, expert advice segment per Episode. #cherknows Expect professional, motivational, fun, honest, upbeat, real dialogue, the occasional debate and a lot of left turns.

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92: @CherCosenza had been keeping a secret from @skeeryjones for almost 3 months and reveals it to him live on the podcast...she's pregnant with her third child; #MothersDay #CherKnows #SpeakingVolumesInvestigates Like, subscribe & follow to watch the full podcast on Cher's Youtube channel: @CherylCosenza

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91: @CherCosenza & @SkeeryJones get interrupted repeatedly by Cher's kids- which is the consequence of recording on a Saturday morning; Cher learns that her morning coffee run routine is a different experience on a weekend; Cher wonders why Earth Day can't be every day; according to an artcile Cher read, "shiny" and "colorful" is the latest prom trend because of the importance of dressing for your social media posts. #CherKnows #SpeakingVolumesInvestigates See this episode.. Like & Subscribe to Cher's youtube page @cherylcosenza

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90: Skeery moved out of his old apartment and feels overwhelmed with settling in to his new place on his own as he has to literally do it all himself; Cher feels terrible for the airport TSA who aren't getting a paycheck and the American public who are bearing the brunt of the partial government shutdown; #CherKnows spring break tips to stay safe when travelling abroad and shares a story about getting robbed in Barcelona; Cher recounts a scary situation she went through while grocery shopping as a creepy man tried to lure her son Enzo to him.

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Cher's daughter's backpack happens to have a patch with the number "67" on it and Skeery debates Cher on every school official's overreaction to the harmless, inane amusement it provides for millions of kids; Cher and Skeery share cures for "the wintertime blues" #CherKnows Subscribe and follow amd watch the full episode at @cherylcosenza on YouTube

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88: Cher and Skeery are all dressed up for Halloween and Skeery struggles with diffculty in breathing through a mask as the Red Power Ranger vs. costumes that opt for face paint instead; Cher's daughter is obsessed with the hard to find "Rumi" costume from KPop Demon Hunters and tells about how her daughter went wild when she found out EJAE (Rumi) personalized an autographed pic for her; daytime vs nighttime Trick Or Treating; #CherKnows Halloween safety tips for parents to know. Watch & Subscribe to the full episode @CherylCosenza on YouTube

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87: @CherCosenza's 6 year old daughter Porsha is already calling the shots when it comes to getting her ears pierced and couture for school- and Cher is fine with it...but how far is too far and how quickly should you allow your child to wear make up...Skeery throws the caution flag. Watch the full episode and subscribe on Cher's youtube channel @chercosenza

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86: @skeeryjones had the best time at Porsha's birthday party- which included horseback rides for the kids, an appearance by Barbie...and Skeery's gift which Porsha still refuses to open; Cher & Skeery discuss the Caught On Camera Cheating CEO from the Coldplay concert...and Cher has seen this movie before and poses a different take- based on her longtime PI experiences. Subscribe & Watch this episode on YouTube: @chercosenza

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#85: @chercosenza and @skeeryjones get together for a long awaited catch up: Cher’s been trying to strike the perfect work/life balance between raising 2 kids, embarking on filming new projects and her PI company; Skeery got back from an adventurous weekend in Miami and hit turbulence with slow customer service at the airport. Subscribe and follow on YouTube to watch the full episode (@chercosenza) or hear it on your favorite podcast platform

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84: Catching up with Cher & Skeery after Cher has been hard at work on a new film and taking care of her newborn baby Enzo and Skeery has been traveling and being Skeery; Cher catches Skeery off guard with the surprise announcement that she wants him to be Enzo's godfather...and his reaction is priceless

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83: Cher and Skeery (and Porsha) debate the growing consensus that Halloween should be moved to the last Saturday in October; Skeery almost got screwed out of having a costume by a late online delivery; #CherKnows tips on keeping your kids safe for Halloween trick or treating; The SAG-AFTRA actors strike members want people to boycott film/tv character costumes. SUBSCRIBE and WATCH this episode at: youtube.com/cherylcosenza

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82: Cher & Skeery reconnect after a summer filled with Skeery travelling back to back for different events...and Cher unsuccessfully on several occasions trying to tell him she's pregnant with baby #2; Cher & Skeery debate when it's appropriate to make a milestone, landmark, important announcement on social media- and who needs to know in person or on the phone before that happens

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81: @chercosenza & @skeeryjones discuss alien intervention with humanity; our friend @diamondsincere joins Cher & Skeery for a recap of #PumpRules Reunion pt. 3 and helps us make sense of all the #drama that went down #VanderpumpRules #Bravo #AndyCohen #Scandoval @BravoAndy @BravoTV #gossip

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80: @skeeryjones has a pet peeve with the way people park and @chercosenza doesn't have an issue wit it- is there any real purpose to backing into a spot; #SpeakingVolumesInvestigates the tell tale signs you're being scammed out of money or catfished by an online acquaintance #CherKnows

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79: Skeery wants to travel to new destinations and stop wasting his vacation on the same 3 places; @chercosenza & @skeeryjones friend @cherylcrowley stops by to discuss the night she saw a hot guy at a steakhouse and assertively got noticed; #SpeakingVolumesInvestigates #CherKnows the signals of a guys who are single and will follow up vs. guys who are taken and just being nice

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78: Skeery attended Cher's daughter's 4th birthday and describes the experience as it was his first 4 year old bday party; Cher gives an update on her upcoming film with Tom Welling; Skeery & Cher analyze the lyrics of Sam Smith/ Kim Petras song Unholy; Speaking Volumes Investigates party motivator and talent companies for children's birthdays

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77: Cher and Skeery get decked out and are feeling the holiday spirit; Skeery got the coolest personalized gift from the recording artist JAX; Cher tells us about a dumb criminal who robbed a bank around the holidays; cruel ways of punishing your kids during the holidays; Old Christmas movies like Home Alone- would there still be a plotline if cell phones were prominent and we had full working internet

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76: We’re all in costume as our own Queen Of #Halloween @radiodaniellemoanro joins @chercosenza & @skeeryjones talking great costume ideas as well as some to probably avoid, tips for getting the best candy, and her annual Halloween month rituals

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75: @SkeeryJones invests in memorabilia and limited edition items in hopes of it being worth something someday- except it never appreciates in value; Speaking Volumes Investigates: how did Inventing Anna's Anna Delvey (Sorokin) deceive so many high level people- @chercosenza analyzes the case. #InventingAnna #AnnaDelvey #SpeakingVolumesInvestigates

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74: Cher and Skeery catch up with each other and have been super busy- Skeery on vacation and Cher hard at work of course- on a new film in Italy. Cher and Skeery discuss the differences in cultures and lifestyle of Americans vs. Europeans.

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73: Speaking Volumes Investigates a news story where people formed a search party for a missing woman- who was right under their nose the entire time; the clear tiers of commitment in a relationship; is it bad luck if a jeweler or someone other than you tries on your wedding ring

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72: @chercosenza & @skeeryjones talk about the importance (or not) of the gift giving & celebration of Valentine's Day in a relationship; Stand Up comic & @teenmomtrashtalk @90daypodcast host Tracey Carnazzo @trixietuzzini joins us to discuss difficulties in dating with her unique job and a potential Tinder date gone horribly wrong

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71: Cher and Skeery discuss discipline as it relates to people trying to get their year off to a positive start; Skeery discusses his regimented January detox and why he just can't keep it going all year; Cher & Skeery debate diet vs. exercise and how their lifestyles differ

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70: Cher and Skeery dress up for Christmas and Skeery has a wardrobe malfunction; Cher has a problem with gift wrapping and Skeery takes the lazy way out; Cher & Skeery discuss the latest trends and cycles in popular music and how teen angst, sad songs, ballads, revenge, sorrow and negativity are ruling the charts

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69: @chercosenza & @skeeryjones catch up with #prowerestler #actor #author #comichero and podcast host of @TheGrindHouseRadio- @therealbrimstone and discuss the man behind the brand and how he's carefully crafted a mini empirefor himself; plus advice for being your own entrepreneur

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68: Cher and Skeery talk to their friend Allie about dating in NYC and try to understand why a guy who ghosted her after 5 dates, suddenly reemerged- only to break up with her

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67: Cher and Skeery discuss how they each had very different summers so far; people who are taking advantage and have adopted working remotely as a permanent way of doing their job.

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66: Cher and Skeery catch up after a brief vacation where Skeery took advantage of every last minute of it traveling around, and Cher worked her butt off doing interviews for her recent film; Cher and Skeery discuss the importance of monitoring what your child is watching

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65: @chercosenza and @skeeryjones discuss accentuating body parts using accessories and using accessories to divert attention away from other body parts; Cher is starring in a feature film and Skeery turns the tables and puts her in the interview seat

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64: Cher and Skeery talk about companies tempting people with VIP perks, special access and free products with proof of a vaccine card and welcome our listener Lauren into the Zoom Room for a debate on the topic

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63: Cher & Skeery discuss quirky rituals, traditions and superstitions and discuss their Easter plans and Easter’s past; Skeery accuses Cher of spoiling her daughter at an early age

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62: Cher & Skeery celebrate St. Patrick's Day and get curious about how people are celebrating- despite the famous NYC parade being cancelled for a second straight year... so they Facetime with ultimate party guy Jersey Shore Sean to see what's happening at the bars and get a full report.

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61: The #Volumizers have always wanted to meet Cher's fiancè, and father of Porsha. So Cher and Skeery sit down with Scott, and discuss the quick paced business of Hollywood, his early years in the industry as well as some of his previous and upcoming work, and how the two work together on film making.

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60: @chercosenza and @skeeryjones investigate the rise in sex toy sales during covid and get a peek inside the doors of a Romantic Depot to get a closer look. SEE this episode on FACEBOOK WATCH and IGTV

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59: Cher and Skeery catch up from the holidays and bring their friend Danielle into the Zoom Room to discuss women who try to go out with the girls- but they either flake or bring their babies with them.

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58: @CherCosenza & @SkeeryJones talk online shopping and then radio personality and podcaster @AstraOnTheAir joins them in the Zoom Room to discuss the growing trend of posting birthday and holiday gift wish list links on social media, tipping on Tik Tok, Only Fans and feet pic subscriptions, and straight up cash donations to pick up the check at dinner over IG LIVE

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57: Cher and Skeery discuss how the pandemic may have slowed the development of new fashion trends, music, arts and live events; Cher & Skeery debate Zoom Thanksgivng dinners- Cher is all in, Skeery is all out. SEE THIS EPISODE on FACEBOOK WATCH & IGTV

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56: Cher and Skeery talk about the guy who got fired for accidentally masturbating on camera in a virtual team meeting; Storage companies are playing on our worst fears; Cher's daughter is suddenly throwing valuables in the garbage behind Cher's back . Also available on FB WATCH and IGTV

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55: Cher and Skeery dress up for Halloween and talk about how to celebrate during a pandemic; we get hand grooming tips from our Orly nail guru which you can learn and apply on your own in the comfort of your own home. SEE this episode on FACEBOOK WATCH and IGTV.

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54: Cher and Skeery discuss how to figure out if pandemic dating is real or just practice for when things go back to normal; Our friend Joey Lauren Zooms into the convo with some real life experiences and how to tell the difference- and dishes on one of her friends who did something really shady on a recent date

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53: Cher and Skeery discuss how the pandemic has shifted and disrupted people's professions, and how to re invent yourself. Our guest, The Real Amanda B is an example of this; Cher answers fan questions on the movie biz. Go to: imdb.me/chercosenza for more. (This episode is also available to VIEW on IGTV and FACEBOOK WATCH)

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52: Both Cher and Skeery share their experiences and discuss how people have stolen their pics and social media profiles to catfish others; Cher teases us about a couple of upcoming films she is starring in

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51: We talk face to face with one of our Volumizers who got proposed to while her boyfriend was sitting on the toilet bowl; Answering surprise FaceTime or phone calls from acquaintances who call you through social media apps. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON IGTV & FACEBOOK WATCH

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50: Cher and Skeery talk to an Australian New Yorker and a college undergrad on camera about their differing online and in person dating experiences during the pandemic. This episode is also available in video form on FACEBOOK WATCH and IGTV

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49: Cher & Skeery check in with the head of the NYC ALLIANCE Andrew Rigie, who talks to us about how our restaurants, bars and clubs need our help now more than ever, what we can do to pitch in and be safe while doing it; Cher shares her experience at the crossroads of this subject too, as the rules have been rewritten for her PI company

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48: Cher and Skeery continue their conversation from last episode and try to get into the mind of a Jersey Shore party guy who refuses to wear a mask and live his best life despite spiking numbers around the US. (WATCH this episode on IGTV, FACEBOOK WATCH and Cher & Skeery's social media channels)

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47: Volumizers get a voice (and a face!) as we talk to 3 different listeners about their lives during and post pandemic...and one who never thought there was a pandemic! SEE THE VIDEO of this episode on FACEBOOK WATCH and IGTV!

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46: Now a week later, we reconnected with The Cigarette Whisperer to see if he was successful in helping our listener Gregg quit smoking. Gregg shares his candid and real experience from the past week, with Cher and Skeery. Both episodes 45 & 46 also available on video for you to watch.

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45: We help one of our #Volumizers who wants to quit smoking, to the critically acclaimed Cigarette Whisperer, via an on the spot video chat. This episode was also recorded as a Zoom Room video and is available for you to watch. (Part 1 of 2)

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44: Cher & Skeery interview former NY Giants cornerback Perry Williams, who after winning 2 Superbowls with the team, turned the page in his playbook to lead a life of inspiration, motivational speaking and educating our youth

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43: Skeery's creative ways to make extra money and kill time during quarantine; the night Cher and her family got the scare of her life

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42: Skeery derails the entire podcast because he's playing by the self isolation and quarantine rules, and he's angry others aren't.

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41: Self isolating vs. quarantining with company amidst the coronavirus outbreak; testing patience; being awkward around people in public; now is not the time to try dangerous things that could land you in the hospital

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40: Cher and Skeery reflect on the coronavirus pandemic (as of 3/13/20) and draw parallels to 10 years ago living through Swine Flu- and how has the advent of social media driven the panic and anxiety this time around leading to a toilet paper shortage; Cher thinks men have been making excuses to manspread; Cher is trying to save for her daughter's future by auditioning her for modeling and tv commercials

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39: Over promising and under delivering your daily goals; being single in the suburbs; cheaters with second lives; cleaning out your closet

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38: Baby talking to your baby vs. speaking like an adult; the empowerment of women; was the Super Bowl halftime show really as offensive and not family friendly as some social media snowflakes made it out to be; our attention span is diminishing.

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37: Cher and Skeery catch up on some time off after the new year; Skeery bought Cher's daughter a bunch of outfits and Cher is impressed; Why do we want a fairy tale ending for Brad and Jen so badly; why do we care so much about celeb relationships and the Royals.

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36: Cher surprises Skeery with a Chakra energy reader named Jen, who reads people's energies over FaceTime with the help of a gem on a swinging pendulum- Skeery learns which of his chakras are "open" and which are "closed," and what people can do to open theirs.

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35: How do you uninvite an unwanted guest to your party; deflecting the questions at family gatherings

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34: The rise in popularity of Friendsgiving; How to dodge awkward conversations at your families Thanksgiving tables; A Volumizer got in to Skeery's apartment; from Wall St finance to the head of her own wellness product company, we talk to Carly Stein- founder of Beekeeper's Naturals- a Forbes 30 Under 30 tastemaker- on how she was able to switch careers dead in her tracks...to fill a much needed void in our daily lives and help save our planet at the same time.

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33: Getting ready to go out for the night; rushing the holidays with early music, decorations and shopping; whose house do you go to; Cher & Skeery's take on Instagram testing removing 'likes' from public view

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32: Skeery dressed as Mr. Rogers 3 times in one week for Halloween parties and Cher thinks it's creepy; Mischief Night and Getting Booed; Porch piracy

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31: Informal Wedding Proposals; Is there still a social stigma for single dudes with cats; Cher's sister thinks her job is superior. Disclaimer: Cher's mic sounds crappy because her daughter threw it on the floor

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30: Skeery was faced with a tough decision when he was approached by the waiter at a restaurant and coerced to have his phone taken away from him for a couple of hours; List of the richest cities in the world

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30: We help answer a #CherKnows concern from a listener whose boyfriend who spends more time scrolling through instagram model pics on his phone than paying attention to his own girlfriend; Cher's mom Gi Gi calls in to talk vanity and confidence, and so does the woman who helped her on this journey...

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28: One of our #Volumizers decided to get back with a girl who ghosted him after dating for 3 months- and now there are signs she may be about to do it again; Cher is excited because her post pregnancy body is back to pre pregnancy form...except for one detail...

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27: Skeery has a fly problem in his apartment; Cher got rejected from bringing her baby to a bar; Skeery missed Cher's daughter's Christening...does he still owe her a gift?

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26: Skeery doesn't know what to do about a birds nest after they keep crapping on his balcony; Is it cool to purposefully take someone out to dinner...just to break up with them?

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25: Skeery second guesses going on a cruise with one of his guy friends; Cher Knows helps one of our Listeners after he emailed her for advice regarding private investigation work bc his wife cheated on him with one of her co workers. Cherknows gives expert PI Advice; what to look for and a possible solution.

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24: Cher reveals the true origin of Mother's Day; Skeery thinks moms get more on Mothers Day than dads get on Fathers Day; Cher Knows to the rescue when a listener wants advice on if he's being insensitive in his wife's decision to either get pregnant or clear up her acne

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23: Skeery recaps his trip to the country of Singapore; Cher and Skeery discuss the recent measles outbreak; a listener from a small town wants advice about having a kid in a situation where there are no qualified suitors

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22: Cher describes the night she got in the wrong Uber and feared for her life; Sharing too much personal info and putting yourself in vulnerable positions while using everyday modern technology conveniences we take for granted to make our lives easier

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21: Cher & Skeery discuss dating apps and why people catfish or hide their identity; a listener can't get a guy who talks a big game to actually meet up...what else is at play here?

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20: Cher and Skeery talk about the month long celebration of St. Patrick's Day, little known facts, partying and hookups; Using your uniform to pick up randos; Skeery catches Cher breastfeeding during the show; purposefully exposing your newborn to germs

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19: Cher & Skeery catch everyone up on life and their brief hiatus as Cher just had beautiful baby girl; Cher talks about her new role as mommy and how she'll wear several hats as she continues her acting, modeling and PI career.

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18: Cher and Skeery discuss holiday party ettiquete, being fashionably late and guests who overstay their welcome; giving hints on how to end the night; helping a listener whose parents want to crash for an entire month; Cherknows discuss Security and Safety tips around the holidays; risks in shopping malls, parking lots and being followed.

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17: Cher and Skeery recap the Halloween party they hosted; Cher Knows what your Halloween costume says about you; how to properly judge a costume contest; tips for being safe on Halloween

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16: Cher and Skeery discuss the 5 mistakes men make when making a marriage proposal.

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15: Cher had quite the summer: someone proposed to her...and she said YES! Skeery investigates and Cher fills in the blanks and tells the story about how it all went down.

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14: Cher and Skeery discuss paranoid people on social media. Cherknows gives us PI advice and details on how social media can both help & hurt your relationship and why you better be ready for the answers you get if you private investigate your partner! Also, Cherknows discuses security concerns with social media. In addition, a listener who's been getting DMs from friends they haven't spoken to in years- harmless rekindling to wax nostalgic or something to actually be concerned about?

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13: Cher and Skeery welcome the girls from "Date Night With Connie and Chrissy" to team up and talk about the kind of pics that make someone swipe right on dating apps and what not to post; what to wear on the first hang out; what women look for in a guy

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12: Summertime madness is in the air as Skeery likes to hide in the shade while Cher prefers the sun; social media oversharers- Cher encounters someone who airs all her dirty laundry on facebook...how much is too much?

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11: Cher and Skeery discuss women who accept multiple dinner dates from a guy with the intention of secretly friend zoning him- at what point are you being led on; why can't people be more blunt about their intentions; a Speaking Volumes logo design contest for a cool prize

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10: Getting work done at home vs. the office vs. Starbucks; Cher and Skeery explore the different stages of life and people who choose to date the bad boy/girl at different phases of their life; Do nice guys really finish last? #CherKnows

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9: Pardon the Eminem reference...but with Spring in full bloom, Cher & Skeery talk about the obvious spring cleaning, as well as more symbolic ways to hit the reset button; Cher Knows tips for detoxifying your life, and with cuffing season in the rear view- clearing season is upon us; Marine Dan checks in with a long overdue Happy Birthday list to our Speaking Volumizers

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8: Crazy Easter traditions from around the world; mixing business and pleasure with your co workers when you're out of town on business; #CherKnows advice for a listener with a workplace harassment problem

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7: Cher and Skeery are complete opposites with their lunch; guys are so simple when getting ready for big events; Cher Knows what to do when a listener caught her boss stealing money from the bank they work at; Cher hits up writer Scott Windhauser to weigh in since his film The Hurricane Heist deals with parallel themes

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6: With The Superbowl on the way, Cher and Skeery discuss the dynamic of women who are not interested in sports that go to bars and parties to meet men while the game is on, and if they even stand a chance; #CherKnows tips to remember for any given Sunday; Marine Dan checks in with the "better late than never" birthday list

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5: The "New Year New You" crowd is hogging the workout equipment at Cher's gym; Cher Knows all about Cuffing Season and tries to identify if one of our listeners is being involuntarily cuffed

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4: Cher got "cat called" walking through NYC; Substituting bitmojis for real conversation; fanny packs are back in style; twirling your hair is a sign of sexual frustration; #CherKnows how you can be sure you're in an exclusive relationship

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3: Cher surprises Skeery by bringing her mom to the studio; #CherKnows leather pants; Bless your heart!

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2: Our old friend Marine Dan calls in with the October birthday list (yes a month late since we taped this back in October) and a Speaking Volumes listener needs #CherKnows advice on how her daughter should handle the mean girls at school.

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1: Skeery Jones and Cheryl Cosenza, members of the wildly popular podcast, "The Off Air Show," spinoff into a new podcast of their own, as two best friends giving you there opinions on Hot Topics in pop culture, etc. Also, Back by popular demand, each Episode will end with our weekly listener advice segment by CherKnows; a Licensed Private Investigator. Cherknows educates you in the area of security and safety as it pertains to your everyday life! Cherknows excepts requests for all topics on Safety and security by emailing her directly or going to her social media pages on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.