Dinner Table Discussions: Recent Episodes
Dinner Table Discussions
A dad & daughter duo meet at the family dinner table to discuss a wide range of random topics, that most everyone has (or will have) an opinion about. Each episode brings you 2 perspectives on 1 topic, as seen by 2 genders from 2 generations. So pull up a chair and join us at the dinner table for chat. We'll keep the sweet tea cold, you bring the dessert ;-)
We've all been there...focused on a task or conversation and then out of the blue we take an unexpected detour to "chase the rabbit".
Usually it's not too difficult to say "bye" to the bunny and get back on track, but what about those time we follow the hare down it's hole? ๐ฐ
Kaleigh and Bill are back at the dinner table this week to chat about some of their chases and even slither in a rattlesnake story for good measure. ๐
New episodes available each Tuesday!
You know your Mama taught you to be polite. But what happens when you try to do so and someone takes it as an insult? ๐คทโโ๏ธ
Join us back at the dinner table this week where Kaleigh tries to help Bill understand this current generation's perception on old school politeness.
New episodes available each Tuesday!
Some people like surprises and others not so much. We all know that life is full of surprises so being prepared (as much as possible) is really our best bet, regardless of which side of this fence we stand on.
Join Kaleigh & Bill back at the dinner table this week for some powerful personal preparation perspectives..... Peter Piper ๐
Some songs can stick with us for years. We go around singing or whistling them to ourselves, sometimes without even paying attention to the lyrics!
Kaleigh & Bill are back at the dinner table this week to shine a little light on some song lyrics that may or may not have slipped past the parental radar!
New episodes available each Tuesday!
Isn't it funny how a deep and meaningful statement can sometimes have the opposite effect on people? Ya try to light a calming candle and someone wants to just burn the whole house down with it ๐.
It seems that Kaleigh and Bill have just such a situation at the dinner table this week. Be sure to let them know your take on the talk!
New episodes available each Tuesday!
We've all heard "the best things in life are free".
Unfortunately, these days it seems that list is dwindling fast, however there are some long cherished freebies that still exist.
Put on your favorite PJs and join Kaleigh and Bill back at the dinner table because this week it's all about the nap!
Most people take one but according to Kaleigh you can even give one as a Birthday gift! ๐
New episodes available each Tuesday!
Season 2 has arrived! ๐ฅณ Yโall hold on to ya hats cause weโre kicking things off with a little country music concert controversy ๐ค . New episodes now available every Tuesday!
It's just so true....time does fly when your having fun!
Join Kaleigh & Bill back at the dinner table as they look back on several of their most favorite moments from Season 1.
From Baboons to Books and from the paranormal to pocket tourniquets, there were a lot of topics brought to the table...and there's still room for tons more in season 2 starting next week!
New season 2 episodes will now be available each Tuesday morning!
Have you ever noticed how some people seem to be able to do six things simultaneously while others have to really focus just to blink and breathe at the same time? Kaleigh and Bill continue their chat about some multitasking tips they found and determine if they are truly helpful or just hot air ๐. New episodes available each Wednesday!
Have you ever noticed how some people seem to be able to do six things simultaneously while others have to really focus just to blink and breathe at the same time?
Kaleigh and Bill invite you back to the dinner table to mull over some multitasking tips they found and determine if they are truly helpful or just hot air ๐.
New episodes available each Wednesday!
Millions, if not billions, of surveys have been taken to collect all kinds of information. More important than the information itself, is the way it is presented to us.
Join Kaleigh and Bill back at the dinner table to discuss some sketchy statistics and maybe even find out what the deal is with that "5th Dentist" ๐
New episodes available each Wednesday!
Is the glass half full or half empty? Is the sky mostly sunny or partly cloudy?
Surely one has to be right and one has to be wrong, right? ๐
Perhaps when you join Kaleigh and Bill back at the dinner table this week,
you can help them remedy some of life's little riddles. ๐คทโโ๏ธ
New episodes available each Wednesday!
It seems as though every generation finds a way to create their own language.
Some words may be a twist on terms already known to mankind while others seem to come from who knows where.
Kaleigh & Bill invite you back the the table this week to break down some generational slang and also see if they can
agree on what lemonade actually is... you'll just have to hear it to possibly understand ๐.
New episodes available each Wednesday!
There are billions of examples that people can choose to follow.
Some are good, some are bad and the rest fall somewhere in between.
Join Kaleigh and Bill back at the dinner table to chat about some life examples they've encountered.
Perhaps you have encountered them too...or... perhaps you WERE the example they encountered! ;-)
New episodes available each Wednesday!
Perhaps you have heard the expression "Good advice is hard to come by".
Whether it's good or otherwise, you've no doubt received someone's unsolicited advice before.
Sometimes it's given with great intentions but other times it's simply unwanted and unnecessary.
Kaleigh and Bill welcome you back to the dinner table this week to have a chat about unsolicited advice.
New episodes available each Wednesday!
Sometimes name-calling can be mean and disrespectful but typically if someone gives you a nickname, it's a sign of friendship or affection.
This week Kaleigh and Bill are back at the dinner table serving up some of their favorite stories of how some friends and family got their alternate identification.
New episodes available each Wednesday!
We all know that our lives are a series of events strung together over time to make an incredibly unique story.
Some events are so enjoyable that we repeat them again and again as we live our lives.
But then there are those "other" events... the ones that are filed under "Once In A Lifetime"!
Kaleigh and Bill are back at the dinner table this week to share a few of their O.I.A.L. experiences and invite you to share some of your own.
New episodes available each Wednesday!
We all have our favorite sweet treats but when it comes to cupcakes, apparently Kaleigh gets particularly passionate!I mean, who knew there's supposedly a right way and a wrong way to gobble down baked goods?!?!?Join us again at the dinner table to witness Kaleigh serve up some sass as Bill gets schooled! (again ๐)New episodes available each Wednesday!
A great man once said the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
I'm not sure exactly what phobia that would be called but it's gotta be pretty high up on the "scary scale".
Whether they are looked upon as being silly or serious, phobias are definitely something we all have to face.
Kaleigh and Bill lay some of their own fears out on the dinner table this week to see if talking about them can help tame them.
New episodes available each Wednesday!
We all enjoy a good laugh every now and then but what about when the laugh is on us? There are a million ways to be prankedโฆ from fake lottery tickets to fart sprayโฆ but can we find a way to laugh along when the joke is on us? Join Kaleigh and Bill back at the dinner table to chat about some chuckles ๐ฌ. New episodes available each Wednesday!
Kaleigh and Bill are back at the dinner table this week to take a look at a touchy subject...deception.
Whether it is someone being completely deceptive regarding everything about themselves, like in the TV series "Catfish"
or perhaps something more innocent and acceptable, like telling children about the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny.
Oh yeah, they're gonna go there ๐.
New episodes available each Wednesday!
Someone, somewhere has literally designated every day on the calendar to be National (fill in the blank) Day.
Some of these are good for raising awareness while other are just plain goofy.
Join Kaleigh and Bill back at the dinner table to take a closer look at a few of these National Days and even designate a couple new ones.
New episodes available each Wednesday!
There are times in life where it is appropriate to be serious and mature. Job interviews, weddings, funerals, etc.
But then there are those other times where we just need to cut loose and enjoy some total silliness!
This week Kaleigh introduces Bill to her new way of "going bananas" (like he needs any extra help in that area!)
New episodes available each Wednesday!
Whether it is in a relationship, at a job, in a courtroom or just being honest with yourself....truth is a powerful thing!
Being that it is so powerful, why does it seem almost impossible to get people to agree on exactly what truth is?
Join Kaleigh and Bill back at the dinner table as they ponder truth vs. perception.
New episodes available each Wednesday!
Hurt is a hard thing to deal with. Even if it's from long, long ago and a land far, far away.
When you least expect it, out of nowhere, it can resurface and be just as impactful as before.
Join Kaleigh and Bill back at the dinner table as they try to work thru ways of just letting it go.
New Episodes available each Wednesday!
If we are honest with each other, it's pretty rare that things turn out exactly as expected.
The reality will almost always be either more or less that what we expected it to be.
How we handle situations that don't end up exactly as we expected is what Kaleigh and Bill bring to the table this week.
New Episodes available each Wednesday!
Have you ever found it funny when something smells so amazing to you but someone else thinks it stinks?
I mean, roses are red and violets are blue but some people think they both smell like poo ;-)
Join Kaleigh and Bill back at the dinner table as they try to make sense of some scents.
New episodes available each Wednesday!
Seems we've all become quite comfortable with convenience.
It's so easy now to just open an app and have everything from Q-Tips to Quinoa delivered to our doors.
But what about the experience and product quality we can get buy hitting the road and supporting local sellers?
Join Kaleigh and Bill as they share some stories of bagels, bunnies and buying local.
New episodes available each Wednesday!
Join Kaleigh and Bill back at the dinner table to chat about some things that might just get you in trouble if you try.
Nothing major...just don't eat chicken with a fork while your donkey is sleeping in the tub!
New episodes available each Wednesday!
I suppose there is one thing that we all have in common...we all have a name.
The meaning of your name however may be quite uncommon.
Join Kaleigh and Bill back at the dinner table as they dish up some delightful name definitions this week.
New episodes available each Wednesday!
There is no question that we all have good and bad days. Just like a roller coaster, some days are even a blend of up and down moments.
The question is... how do we best deal with the bad moments to get us through to the next good one?
Join Kaleigh and Bill as they put this topic on the table for discussion and ask for your opinions as well.
New episodes available each Wednesday.
Have you ever just stopped and wondered where some figures of speech come from? Have you ever met someone who seems to get the most enjoyment from just aggravating others? Both of these hot topics are on the table this week with Kaleigh and Bill. New episodes available each Wednesday!
Big or small, funny or ferocious, we all love our dogs. Kaleigh and Bill are back at the dinner table this week to discuss family floofers and to get your feedback on best pooch personalities. New episodes available each Wednesday!
What are your favorite apps on your smartphone? What if you could only have 3? No, this isnโt an episode about cellphone crackdown conspiracies but just curiosity about which apps you just couldnโt live without. Join us at the dinner table to find out Kaleigh and Billโs choices and give some feedback about your own. New episodes available each Wednesday!
Many of us have made resolutions for the new year and it's likely that most of them will be centered around better health.
Perhaps giving up smoking or starting a new gym membership or even adjusting what you eat.
Kaleigh and Bill put a little twist on the traditional new year resolution this week and you're invited to join in on the discussion back at the dinner table.
New episodes available each Wednesday!
At the end of each year, we all tend to reflect back on the previous 12 months but it is also exciting to imagine what could be just around the corner in the new year to come.
Buckle up for a crazy ride as Kaleigh and Bill bring you there lists of predictions for 2023.
New episodes available each Wednesday!
If your looking for some great last minute gift ideas, perhaps a great book or two will do.
Join Kaleigh and Bill back at the dinner table for a list of great read recommendations.
New Episodes available each Wednesday!
Remember when you were a kid and Santa asked what you would like for Christmas?
Some of our lists may have been pretty long but every item on the list was for sure something that we REALLY hoped to see on Christmas morning.
Of course we were grateful for every gift we got but what about that super-special gift that somehow never made it from Santa's workshop?
Join Kaleigh and Bill back at the dinner table as they reflect on the greatest gifts they never received.
New episodes available each Wednesday.
So many things in life can be frustrating from time to time. Knowing this, it seems pretty important for us all to have a relief plan in place. For some it could be a fresh baked brownie. For others it could be venting to a friend. Join Kaleigh and Bill back at the dinner table as they share what they learned works for them. New episodes available each Wednesday.
Do you know someone who loves to to insert a classic movie quote or popular song lyric into their conversations?
Would you see that person if you looked in the mirror?
In this episode, Kaleigh and Bill take a look at using borrowed bits of movies and music to add a few chuckles to your chat.
New Episodes available each Wednesday!
No matter how traditional your Thanksgiving may be, there are always those little things that can easily be overlooked. Quite often those little things are the most remembered. You may not recall if the turkey was baked, smoked or deep fried, but who could ever forget the sing-a-long to Journey on the ride back home? Kaleigh and Bill invite you back to the dinner table to chat about how smaller moments can result in very special memories. New episodes available each Wednesday!
Have you ever heard the expression "Sometimes you just need to look back to see where you're going to next"?
That may seem like an odd concept but it actually describes this episode perfectly.
If you don't believe us, you can just ask Alexa ;-)
New episodes available each Wednesday.
Perhaps you are a true traditionalist when it comes to holiday meals with the family. Then again, maybe you're a bit more curious about trying new cuisine. Either way, Kaleigh and Bill have you covered with this "good-eats" episode. New episodes available each Wednesday!
We all like the comfort of knowing that someone will be there to step up and fight a battle for us from time to time.
But what happens if we become completely reliant on someone always being there to fight every battle on our behalf?
Would we ever be able to fight for ourselves when we had to or would we just go through life being desperately dependent on others?
Join Kaleigh and Bill as they discuss the balance of defending others vs. a dependency on others.
New episodes available each Wednesday!
Boo!
You just knew this episode would have to be all about Halloween.
What's your favorite costume? What's your favorite candy?
Are you a "full-on fanatic", an "I'm just not into it individual" or somewhere in between?
Join Kaleigh and Bill as they speak on spookiness and special memories from the past.
New episodes available each Wednesday!
When it comes to that fantastic time of the year between summer and winter, are you an Average Autumn Observer or a Full-On Fall Fanatic? Join Kaleigh and Bill as they discuss the fun things they have found to do when the temperature declines and the tree colors ignite! New episodes available each Wednesday!
Ever wonder why we spend so much time, effort and money to be scared? Horror films, haunted houses, Halloween costumes and decorations.... Almost anyone you ask will say they do not like being scared, but it would almost seem that our actions say the exact opposite. Join Kaleigh and Bill as they focus on the freight of "spooky season" in this second episode of October. New episodes available each Wednesday!
What exactly is it that excites us about decorating for different holidays?
When is "the right time" to decorate and when is it past time to remove the decorations?
Why do some holidays get minimal attention and others get the whole 9 yards?
See if your answers to these questions line up with Kaleigh and Bill's.
New episodes available each Wednesday!
No matter how much you love your significant other, arguments will eventually occur.
Many things can trigger an argument but if we could find a way to better understand how the other person thinks, then just maybe some kerfuffles could be downgraded to conversations.
Join Kaleigh and Bill as the dare to discuss the different ways that men and women think.
New episodes available each Wednesday.
Have you discovered what superpower your significant other has?
We all apparently have one, but whether it is used for good or evil will need to be determined.
Join Kaleigh and Bill as they analyze the aggravating antics of silly spousal superpowers! (Bang!....Zoom!...Pow! ;-) )
New episodes available each Wednesday!
Avid book reader (and author) Kaleigh tries her best to open Bill's eyes to the joy of reading novels.
Bill on the other hand tends to close his eyes after reading just a few pages.
Which side of the bookmark do you see yourself on?
New episodes available each Wednesday.
Have you ever had a fortune cookie that actually contained a legitimate fortune?
Well, Kaleigh and Bill are still on the hunt for one and they're not sure one even exists.
What does exist however, is the perfect pastry they affectionately refer to as glazed halos.
Give a listen and see if you agree.
New episodes available each Wednesday.
So how does a conversation begin with the progression of a pregnancy, meander through the spilling of ink and somehow end up with The Teletubbies?
According to Kaleigh, it doesn't take much more than "Pregnancy Brain" and opportunity ;-)
New episodes available each Wednesday.
Can there ever really be too much of good conversation?
Kaleigh and Bill continue their chat from Episode 3 about genealogy and family names with just a few bad dad jokes sprinkled in for good measure.
New episodes available each Wednesday.
In this episode, Kaleigh and Bill discuss a future addition to the family. As they look forward to the next generation, they also take a few minutes to reflect back on a bit of family history.
New episodes available each Wednesday.
Bigfoot, Chupacabra, Yeti, Moth Man.... could they be real or are they just fantasy and folk lore? Kaleigh and Bill share their opinions and a few interesting stories from their own experiences. New episodes available each Wednesday.
In this first Dinner Table Discussion, Kaleigh and Bill chat about some odd dreams they have had and what (if any) significance they may have.
New episodes available each Wednesday.