The Play Hard Podcast: Recent Episodes
Trevor & Pam
The Play Hard Podcast is a Mother and Son Team sharing their travels, and life experiences with their audience. It is a fun look at the lives of a retired teacher in Ohio and her son the engineer in Virginia.
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Pam talks about a baby shower, a tv series, and two books. Trevor talks about a trip to the lake house and a new game called Kubb. Then they play Roll'N Bump.
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Pam talks about a day at The Ohio State Fair and a landscaping project. Trevor talks about running on a hot day. Then they each share some things they would not do.
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Pam talked about a Virginia trip and Trevor talked about staining his deck during the Touch Base segment. Then they looked at common phobias during the Check The Standings segment.
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Pam talks about two audio books and two life groups. Trevor talks about a trip to a lake with friends. Then Pam & Trevor play Azul.
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Pam shares her reading goal and talks about a new book club and a new game she created. Trevor talks about building an Adirondack chair. Then they introduce a new segment!
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Pam talks about a visit to Hocking Hills and professional volleyball in Columbus. Trevor talks about a building project. Then they look at a list of the top ten favorite smells.
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Pam talks about a cruise and baseball. Trevor makes a big announcement. Trevor & Pam play Slide on Board Game Arena.
Pam and Trevor are celebrating episode 100 by sharing about a recent family trip to Europe for Touch Base. They went to Vienna, Prague, and Berlin. Then they look at a list of 100 most-loved books put out by pbs.org. They each pick three of their favorites from the list.
Trevor talks about catching up on Survivor episodes and Pam talks about rewatching Moonlighting. Then they play a game of computer Backgammon.
Pam concludes her Northern European anniversary trip in Switzerland and Trevor goes to Williamsburg for a disc golf tournament. Then they look at the best countries to travel to.
Pam talks about her trip to Salzburg Austria and Trevor talks about a trip he took to Ohio . Then they play a game of Lucky Numbers.
Pam talks about traveling to Germany and Trevor talks about disc golf in Kings Bay, Georgia. Then they look at a list of favorite Halloween candy for Checking the Standings.
For Touch Base, Pam talks about Verdun, France, a WWI Battle site. Trevor talks about a disc golf course in Jacksonville, Florida. For Play Ball, they play a game of long distance Yahtzee.
Pam talked about celebrating their 40th Anniversary in Paris and Trevor talked about playing at a professional disc golf course in North Carolina. Then they looked at a list of the top ten places to visit in Washington DC.
Pam talked about a party celebrating 170 years and Edinborough, Scotland. Trevor talked about the YouTube Sunday Ticket. Then they played a round of Scattergories.
Pam shares about the London leg of her Northern European Vacation, Trevor talks about Book Club, and they discuss a list of Fast Food Restaurants from Ranker.com
Touch Base was about a visit with Pam's newest great niece, a church campout, and a two-year-olds Birthday party. Play Ball was the game Wits and Wagers.
During Touch Base, Pam talked about Frienzie game day and the movie, Oppenheimer. Trevor talked about installing a pullup bar. For Check the Standings, they looked at a list of Crayola Crayon Names put out by Ranker.com.
For Touch Base, Pam talks about a shopping trip and Trevor talks about a trip to Maine. Then in the segment, Play Ball, they play a trivia game called, A Shot in the Dark.
Pam talked about nytimes crosswords, Mission Impossible, dog sitting, and reality television. Trevor talked about a date night pottery class and euchre. Then they looked at the top ten cartoons of all time.
Touch Base is about Karin Slaughter books, Chillicothe Downtown Trolley, Indiana Jones, Dial of Destiny, and a weekend with friends on Lake Gaston. Then Play Ball is a game called What's Yours Like?
Pam talked about a visit to a lavender farm, brunch, an arboretum, and a cousins reunion. Trevor talked about disc golf course repairs and games with cousins. Then they discussed famous actors.
In Touch Base, Pam talks about a Toy Fair, some social events, and a meeting about homelessness. Trevor talks about disc golf at a course in North Carolina and an AI deejay on Spotify. Then during Play Ball, they played a game called Are You Normal?
Pam talks about strawberries, a book, and a movie. Trevor talks about whiffle ball and a birthday celebration. Then they look at how Kids' Card Games were ranked by Ranker.com.
Pam talks about Jury Duty, and a restaurant meal. Trevor talks about a visit to Busch Gardens. Then they play a trivia game called, Linkee.
Touch Base was about a movie and Mother's Day. Check the Standings was about exercises that you can do your whole life.
Pam talks about gardening, a church dinner, bunco, and a lunch. Trevor talks about their new vegetable garden. They play test Pam's newest game, Punch for Two.
Pam talked about a trip to Branson, Missouri, a book, mini-series, crossword puzzles, and new game design. Trevor talked about a trip to Paris, Bordeaux,and Barcelona.They also looked at popular card games.
Pam talks about a scrapbooking weekend and QR codes. Trevor talks about feeding the birds. Then they play a game of Blank Slate.
Pam talks about pickle ball & Bible study. Trevor talks about fun with friends including vacation pics and AI. Then they look at breakfast cereal rankings.
Pam talked about lunch with Carly, Go Day, and crossword puzzles. Trevor talked about a win at Trivia night. Then they introduced the new segment, Play Ball. They played the trivia game called Enjoy.
Pam and Trevor both talked about Birthday celebrations and Trevor talked about a social gathering for the viewing of The Bachelor Finale. Pam shared about her recent Toy and Game Boot Camp and a new book she is reading. Then they discussed some Board Game rankings that they had found online.
Pam shares a hodge podge of activities from puzzles to Bunco and Trevor talks about a new lawn mower and cooking for others. Then they discuss movies and books they have experienced lately.
Trevor and Pam are together in Norfolk to host this episode. They share about their weekend and about their favorite Norfolk Restaurants.
Pam talked about a two week vacation that she and her husband took. Trevor talked about the family cruise to the Bahamas. They both shared books they had read recently.
Pam talks about a pickle ball celebration and crossword puzzles. Trevor talks about an indoor disc golf event. They both discuss their favorite game shows.
Pam talked about a day in Columbus, Ohio spent shopping for household things, eating, and playing duck pin bowling. Trevor talked about a disc golf putting tournament. Then Trevor talked about a tv show and Pam talked about a tv show and a couple of books.
Pam talked about a womens' breakfast that she planned for her church and a restaurant where all the tips go to a local family for charity. The charity changes each month. Trevor talked about driving a bus and helping for a homeless shelter that his church was hosting. They both listed their favorite singers or musicians.
Pam talks about a stay at a Bed & Breakfast and throwing axes. Trevor talks about a disc golf event called the Icebreaker. Trevor talks about two movies and Pam talks about three books.
Touch Base is about the variety of Sunday activities for Pam and Trevor. Pitch & Catch is a list of their favorite quotations.
Touch Base was about a game called The Initial Drawing and a disc golf outing in North Carolina. The Scouting Report was about two movies and a book.
Touch Base is about a completed reading list and hosting New Years Eve gatherings. Pitch & Catch is our favorite company slogans or taglines.
Touch Base is about Christmas celebrations and home repairs. The Scouting Report is about Christmas movies and a game contest.
Touch Base is all about Christmas this episode. Pitch and Catch is about the Company Logos that are favorites of Trevor & Pam.
Touch Base was about a trip to Wapakoneta, Ohio, Fort Wayne Indiana, and a Friendsgiving. The Scouting Report was about a podcast called, The Piketon Massacre and a TV show called Super Natural.
Touch Base was about a surprise Birthday party, a church fundraiser, OSU volleyball, & Browns football. Pitch & Catch was our favorite holidays.
Touch Base was about Sunday activities and JMU Homecoming. The Scouting Report was about a movie and three different books.
Touch Base is about Ohio State Volleyball & Football and a home repair in the attic. Pitch and Catch is about our favorite soups.
Touch Base is about trips to Norfolk, Virginia and Nashville, Tennessee . The Scouting Report is about books they have each read lately.
Touch Base is about the Renaissance Festival, church picnic, games night, and Birthday celebrations. Pitch & Catch is about their top five cars that each of them has owned.
Touch Base is a dinner, games, and a tree house tour. The Scouting Report is about movies Trevor and Pam have seen lately.
Touch Base is about a move from condo to house and a day of freezing beans, game design, and a birthday party. Pitch and Catch is a list of our favorite t-shirts.
Touch Base was about a home update and the activities from a Sunday. The Scouting Report was about The Thursday Murder Club, Snake in the Grass, and Life in Pieces.
Touch Base today is about a volleyball scrimmage and home repairs. Pitch and Catch is about favorite television shows from our childhood.
Touch Base is about games, food, camping, & disc golf. The Scouting Report is about 2 podcasts, one about Fantasy Football and one about the Toy Business. The scouting Report also includes a spy book & a TV series.
Touch Base was about anniversary and Birthday celebrations, church gatherings, chess, and video games. Pitch and Catch was recommendations for packing for vacations.
Touch Base was about weekend activities such as dinner, movie, disc golf, and chess. The scouting Report was about the Bobiverse Trilogy and The Day the World Came to Town.
Touch Base this episode is a funeral food committee, baby sprinkle, and a new disc golf club. The Away Game is Virginia Beach and Ohio.
Touch Base this episode is about a family fireworks display and a viewing of Top Gun Maverick. Pitch & Catch is Staycation ideas for Ohio and Virginia.
Touch Base is about a family campsite visit and a historic garden tour. The Away Game for both hosts involves Fun on the Water. One is boating on a lake and the other is cruising on the ocean.
Touch Base this week is about a baby shower, cousins reunion, and bar crawl. Pitch and Catch is about time management ideas.
Touch Base is about a scrapbooking weekend & a gathering to catch up with a friend who has returned to Norfolk from MIT. The Away game is about a trip across town for a sushi lunch and a trip to Virginia.
Touch Base today is about Kids in College & Doubles Disc Golf. The Pitch and Catch segment is a list of Pam & Trevor's favorite pieces of technology.
Touch Base for Pam was pickle ball and for Trevor it was a movie night with friends . Both Away Games were in Michigan. Pam shares about an anniversary trip to Mackinaw Island and Trevor talks about a weekend wedding in Detroit.
Touch Base for Pam was a breakfast and gardening outing. Touch Base for Trevor was fun with friends for a wedding weekend. Pitch and Catch was a list of their favorite Superheroes.
The Touch Base this week is the Feast of the Flowering Moon and disc golf. The Away Game is Omaha, Nebraska and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Touch Base is about a birthday party for a two year old and celebrating Mother's Day. The Pitch and Catch segment is lists of Pam & Trevor's least favorite foods.
Touch Base for Trevor is his softball team. Pam shares about the book, The Power of Moments. The Away Game topics are Japan and an Ohio bachelor party.
Touch Base this week includes talk about The Book Thief and a Kentucky Derby themed fundraiser. Pitch and Catch is about Trevor and Pam's favorite podcasts.
Touch Base is about a home repair and a role as wedding coordinator. The Away Game is about Pam's trip to Akron, Ohio and Trevor's trip to Hawaii.
Pam & Trevor both talk about what they have been watching lately on television during Touch Base. Then for Pitch and Catch, they rank their top 5 chain restaurants.
Pam talks about a visit with her daughter that included a trip to the dog park and a long walk. Trevor talks about the book, Atomic Habits. Pam shares about trips to Indianapolis for basketball & Trevor talks about Richmond, Va. and a disc golf tournament.
Pam talks about OSU volleyball, bees, and extended family. Trevor talks about time with his brother in-law, weight-lifting, driving, and playing Zelda. They both list favorite Easter memories.
Trevor talked about Trivia and his honeymoon to Saint Lucia. Pam talked about a day of friendship, fun, & food and mission work in Peru.
In Touch Base Pam shares about a historical fiction book she read. Trevor talks about Mando Madness in disc golf. They both list favorite pizza toppings.
pizza #disc golf #Tennessee #historic fiction
In Touch Base Pam talks about a food life group and Trevor talks about a house hunting experience. In The Away Game Trevor shares about a ski trip to Snowshoe, W Va. Pam shares about a family trip to Hershey, Pa.
food #house hunting #Ski # Snowshoe, W Va # Hershey, Pa
Trevor talks about a promotion and weight lifting. Pam talks about attending a bee keepers workshop. They both list their favorite breakfast foods.
bees #mead #honey #weight lifting #promotion #breakfast #eggs
The Reacher series on Amazon for Pam, The book, Dark Matter by Blake Crouch for Trevor are the Touch Base topics. Trevor's trip to West Virginia and Pam's trip to Canada are the Away Game topics.
Trevor shares the celebration of his wife's birthday. Pam talks of Ohio weather. They both share gift ideas.
birthday #line dancing #foureleven #Norfolk #Ohio #Valentine #thoughtful #gifts
Pam talks of the book Somebeachsomewhere and France. Trevor talks about sushi, cocktails and Cancun.
horses #book #France #Paris #Normandy #Louvre #sushi #Cancun #all-inclusive #cats
Pam talked about designing a board game called Crosswords & Clues. This game is not yet available, but she shared a little about using The Game Crafter website to publish games. This week Trevor shares about a 30th Birthday party they attended in Charlottesville, Virginia. He talks about phone games, food, and a visit to Eastwood Farm & Winery. The mother and son duo also shared their favorite cereals.
games #crosswords #Thegamecrafter.com #Birthday #Charlottesville, Virginia #Winery #cereal
Pam talks about a one man play and Trevor talks about line dancing. Then Trevor shares about a 2 month visit to Japan and Pam talks about the Belgium portion of her recent trip.
Watching football with friends and getting pedicures are the topics of the Huddle this week. Then Pam and Trevor talk about their favorite television shows.
tv #pedicures #Cleveland Browns # football #television
Pam and Trevor talk about crossword puzzles and walking in the Playbook Segment. Newport News & The Netherlands are the topics for the Away Game Segment.
crossword puzzles #walking #Netherlands #Newport News
The Special New Years Episode is about celebrating the New Year and our favorite days of the year.
New Year #Family # Rose Bowl # Favorite
Pam talks about an annual cousins reunion and Trevor shares a little about his Treasurer position for a local disc golf club. Then they discuss their top 5 favorite book series .
The Christmas episode has crafts, Nashville, Tenn., a foster family celebration, and our favorite Christmas movies.
The mother and son podcasting team talked about reading and air fryers. Weekend Trips to Ohio and Boston were also discussed. Audiobooks were part of the discussion for both the Playbook and The Away Game.
The Playbook topics this week are marbling fabric and playing chess. Trevor shares about a recent trip to Richmond, Virginia for a wedding weekend. Pam talks about a trip to New Orleans and Vicksburg.
Trevor and Pam include all four segments in the Thanksgiving Episode. Pam talks about children's crafts during the Playbook this week. Trevor has the Away Game and shares about Asheville and Chimney Rock in North Carolina. Pam describes her childhood Thanksgivings during the Huddle segment. Then the mother and son present what they are thankful for during Pitch and Catch. They added the challenge of excluding Family, Friends, Faith, and Health from their lists.
Trevor talks about his life group from church. Pam talks about her annual craft night. Then the mother and son duo talk about their most used phone apps.
Trevor talks about Disc Golf as a hobby and an anniversary trip to Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. Pam talks about her hobby called Zentangle and a camping trip to Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and South Dakota during 2020.
Trevor talks about the pros and cons of serving on his condo HOA. Pam talks about monthly lunches with a group of retired teachers. She strays a little into a discussion on pregnant teens and teen parents. Then the mother and son share their favorite fall activities.
Trevor talks about his experiences with Fantasy Football and Pam shares her interest in Genealogy. Then they share about trips they have taken to Charlottesville, Virginia and Quebec, Canada.
Everything Halloween. Pam talks about her hobby of making Halloween costumes. Trevor shares his haunted event experiences at Hunt Club Farms in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Pam talks about an annual barn dance that she has fond memories of. The mother and son duo complete this episode by listing their Halloween favorites.
Pam shares her hobby of doing jigsaw puzzles and Trevor talks about learning to play the piano. Then Trevor shares a trip to the California coast and Pam talks about a trip to Edinburgh, Scotland.
Trevor talks about his roommate experience early in his career. Pam talks about her walking buddies. They both talk about their favorite Tabletop Games.
The Playbook this week is making cookies and playing Bridge. The Away Game is Nashville & London.
Trevor and Pam share groups that they gather with. Pam talks about her Tuesday morning Bible Study group and Trevor talks about his Quarantine Crew. Then the Mom and Son each share their list of top 5 favorite movies of all time.
Pam's hobby for the playbook this week is writing. She shares a variety of writing experiences that she has had. Trevor talks about his creativity with cooking. He shares ideas for cooking healthier, cheaper, and faster.
For the segment called, The Away Game, Trevor talks about a trip that he took to Cape Charles, Virginia. Pam shares about her trip to Argentina.
For the Huddle this week Trevor talks about the Trivia Team that he is a part of at a Norfolk Brewery. Pam shares about her monthly Bunco Nights. Then the mother and son duo take turns listing the simple things that make them happy.
The Playbook: Trevor shares his hobby of dying the discs that he uses for disc golf. Pam talks about the tabletop games she has designed.
The Away Game: Pam talks about the cruise that she and her husband took to Alaska. Trevor talks about the trip to the western United States that he and his wife took. They rented a camper van.
The Huddle:
Trevor talks about his after work sports crew and the variety of sports that they play. Pam shares her membership in a supper club with host-planned themed suppers.
Pitch & Catch:
Pam & Trevor each share their top five favorite ways to exercise.
Volleyball, Quilting, Hawaii, & NYC
We have named our Podcast Segments!
Hobby Segment = The Playbook
Travel Segment = An Away Game
Group Segment = The Huddle
List Segment = Pitch & Catch
The Playbook for this Segment:
Trevor talks about Volleyball as a hobby.
Pam speaks about her hobby of quilting.
An Away Game:
Pam shares about a family trip to Hawaii. They went to Oahu and Maui.
Trevor talks about a trip to New York City to celebrate his wife’s Birthday.
Social Groups & Reality TV
The hosts discuss social groups that they are involved in. Trevor and his wife host Bachelor viewing parties each week. He shares the mechanics of these events and some entertaining anecdotes. Pam talks about a group of retired teachers who meet monthly for dinner, crafts, games, and laughter. This group is called the Frienzies.
The second segment of this podcast is a Top 5 list of Reality Television Shows that the hosts would enjoy being a part of. Pam and Trevor take turns listing the reality TV shows of their choice and explaining their selection.
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Travel:
Ski Trip to Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia
Trevor shares some stories about a bachelor party and ski trip combo. He talks about skiing, snowboarding, hot tubs, food, injuries, and friendships.
Trip to Ireland & Northern Ireland
Pam shares the highlights from her trip to Ireland. She talks about Waterford Crystal, Aran Islands, and a Dublin musical pub tour. She mentions her famous dinner companions at Ti Joe Watty… author, Lucy Taylor and glass blower Kurt B.
Hobbies:
Fishing
Trevor shares a recent fishing trip with his cousins in an Inlet of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. They were fishing for Trout and Red Drums. He discusses fishing as a hobby while sharing stories about two boats and a little competition. He said “What I’ve noticed about most hobbies that are worth doing is it keeps you active enough that it doesn’t feel like work, but still keeps your mind active. It kind of makes you think about what you are doing rather than whatever stresses or troubles you might have.”
Scrapbooking
Pam shares her hobby of scrapbooking. She mentions Creative Memories as a brand she prefers for albums and pages. She talks about the evolution of scrapbooking in her life and her experiences at a scrapbooking retreat that she attends regularly. She shared the quote from a sign on her bookshelf, “Scrapbooking Reminds us that Life has been Good.”