The Pulidos: Recent Episodes
Savannah and Ari Pulido
What if the world was uncomplicated and we could focus in on the meaningful things in life? Every week, Savannah and Ari discuss simplifying their life, growing and loving their family, and learning about the world. The Pulidos are a husband and wife duo seeking to live simply and find adventure. They share about their travels, how they have incorporated minimalism into their life, why they use essential oils, what their experience has been as a bi-racial couple, and much more. So, get cozy and settle in for a heartfelt chat with the Pulidos.
Savannah and Ari talk what human parents say to their kids and what duck parents do to their ducklings.
Ari shares about an annoying thing that happens at work and a conversation he overheard. Savannah talks about a series of Instagram reels and the questionable parenting practice it encourages.
Savannah and Ari discuss the children’s book Goodnight Moon, Ari getting Covid, Savannah quitting her job, and cringe/problematic things on social media.
Savannah and Ari talk about their experiences with living tiny (or just small in some instances). They reflect on the three homes they’ve lived in and discuss the good, the bad, the ugly, and the tiny.
Savannah and Ari talk about people falling off bicycles and whether your spouse or your children should be your first priority.
In this unedited episode, Savannah and Ari discuss a hairdresser dilemma that made them lose their faith in humanity and what name Ari should go by when he’s teaching.
Savannah and Ari discover and discuss the best and the worst in the world of birthday rewards and rank the items you can receive from Dutch Bros., Old Navy, Burger King, The Cheesecake Factory, and everything in between. Plus, Ari talks about seeing Spanish ads on his phone.
Savannah and Ari recap their recent trip to New York City by rating a bunch of elements of the trip on a scale of 1 to 10—NY-style pizza, the Statue of Liberty, Time Square, the Harry Potter store, and more. Plus, Savannah talks about her winter reading challenge.
Savannah shares what she learned from reading The Whole Brain Child and she and Ari discuss the ideas presented in the book and how they want to apply it to their own parenting. Plus, they discuss their “sick voice” and share a recent “what was that about?” moment.
Savannah and Ari discuss their upcoming farewell to the smartphone. They talk about why they have decided to get rid of their iPhones, what kind of phones they will be using, some obstacles that they anticipate facing, and their hopes and expectations about life post-smartphone. Plus, Savannah shares some of the interesting things that people do and say in Facebook groups.
In the fourth annual Pulidos Podcast Christmas Movie Tournament, Christmas-themed TV show episodes have their chance to shine. As they work their way through the bracket, Savannah and Ari discuss and debate each pairing—including Friends, Seinfeld, Boy Meets World, the Simpsons, Gilmore Girls, Home Improvement, and many more—and ultimately crown one TV show winner.
Savannah and Ari talk about slang from the 1920s to the 2000s and share the ones they would love to bring back. Savannah mentions breaking her streak on Duolingo, and Ari discusses his hate for sourdough breadmaking.
Savannah and Ari debate, discuss, and deliberate in order to crown the best Thanksgiving side dish in this tournament-style episode. Plus, they talk about good and bad locations for a first date.
Savannah and Ari talk about decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving. They also ask if writing in cursive is a lost art and if students nowadays can read analog clocks.
Savannah and Ari rate more Halloween candy and talk about unusual conversations they’ve had with strangers in Target—and how they are now wary of ANY conversation someone tries to initiate with them.
Savannah and Ari discuss the new mythical folklore of the "Switch Witch" and the fun spin on receiving Halloween candy. They also react to John Oliver's Homeschool segment and unpack the real truth of homeschool issues.
Savannah and Ari discuss the perfect way to assemble a burger, an annoying interaction with a Disneyland cast member, and how late is too late to order at a restaurant.
Savannah and Ari discuss their favorite non-Disney animated movies. Plus, they talk about parenting decisions when it comes to values and ideals and Ari’s neighbor seeing him being weird.
Savannah and Ari discuss insecurity, accepting your body, societal norms, and femininity when it comes to body hair. Plus Ari tells the story of losing his cool in the Eras Tour parking garage.
Savannah and Ari discuss honking, shushing, and giving a thumbs down to other drivers; babies in public and a potential new airplane policy; and Ari’s DMV test.
Ari sits down with Grandpa Bill—who just celebrated his 90th birthday—and asks him about his career, stories from his past, and the meaning of life.
In this off-the-cuff episode, Savannah and Ari chat about some encounters with strangers, parenting questions, and Ari saying goodbye to his car.
Ari talks about his time working at an airport and shares some behind-the-scenes info about what goes on between flights, what happens to the airplane bathroom waste, and how suitcases are loaded onto the plane. Plus, Savannah and Ari share their expectation versus reality of The Eras Tour.
Savannah and Ari recap the books they read during their summer reading challenge—from classics and poetry to audiobooks and one book that’s just a Netflix chick flick waiting to happen. Plus, they share a little “inside baseball.”
Savannah and Ari talk about their experience being Disneyland Magic Key (Annual Pass) holders for a year—the cost, what was included, how it changed the Disneyland experience for them, and whether or not they actually saved money by purchasing the passes. Plus, they share whether or not they believe in love at first sight.
Savannah and Ari discuss and react to myths featured on the YouTube channel Insider Science, including myths about drinking coffee in the evening, turbulence on airplanes, waking up early, and arguing with your spouse in front of your children. Plus, Critter Talk makes an unexpected comeback and Savannah tells Ari about a new social media platform.
Savannah and Ari quiz each other on Taylor Swift lyrics, from bangers to deep-cut tracks. Plus, Ari introduces a new podcast segment and Savannah talks about the Instagram reel that made her lose hope in the internet.
Savannah and Ari reminisce on the best Fourth of July fireworks show. They share how their homeschooling and public school careers shaped them for their college years. And Ari shares a time when he walked into something crazy in his dorm!
Savannah and Ari talk about the maddest passenger that they saw. They also share their very own baby products that they like and dislike.
Savannah and Ari each share the top 5 places they have travelled to—from locations close to home to destinations they visited on their honeymoon to places they grew up visiting. Plus, Savannah talks about meeting remote coworkers in person.
Savannah tests Ari on his knowledge of Sunday School songs as they play a fill-in-the-blank lyrics game. They also discuss a different version of Baby Shark and surprising lines in some of the songs. Plus, they share about how Ari surprised Savannah for Mother’s Day.
Savannah shares her review of Steven Rinella’s book, Outdoor Kids in an Inside Word. She tells Ari—and the listeners—what the book is about, the misconceptions about the book that she started with, and what she wants to implement in their lives after reading it. Plus, they discuss Ari’s recent trip back to the dentist and the man at their door who wanted to talk to them.
Savannah and Ari discuss dogs at Target, a new Costco food court menu item, a reel about podcasts, The Warriors’ playoff loss, ads in Spanish, escalator mishaps, an Ariana Grande quote, good Samaritans, and a train track arm that was stuck down.
Savannah and Ari tell the story of their very first date, which was also the first time they met in person. They talk about the restaurant they went to, the dress Savannah wore, Ari’s skinny jeans, and their advice for ending a date well. Plus, Savannah teaches Ari about Google Whacking.
Savannah and Ari play a makeshift version of Priorities by ranking a list of items from best to worst and guessing the other person’s rankings. Plus, they deep-dive into Savannah’s old Facebook posts to see what she was talking about in 2009.
Savannah and Ari look to the future and reflect on the past as they talk about the problems with deepfakes, how technology has changed since they were kids, and what role they want media to play in their family culture. Plus, they answer a few questions from “The Family Game.”
In this unedited episode of The Pulidos, Savannah and Ari talk about targeted ads, overheard conversations, parenting Instagram accounts, pet peeves, and three things they’ve been loving lately.
That moment when you're a Warriors fan, but you lowkey want to see them LIGHT THE BEAM!!!
Savannah and Ari watched the Warriors play the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center and they have some thoughts. They talk about the babies they saw there, Ari's experience at the urinals, and how incredibly steep the stadium seats are. Plus, they discuss donating things they once loved.
Savannah and Ari discuss things that they think differently about since having a baby—the newborn stage, things people say to new parents, waking up in the middle of the night, and breastfeeding. Plus, they talk about awkward conversations with strangers.
After a week off, in this short and sweet episode, Savannah and Ari talk about moving, unboxing, and the event that it all has to do with SALES.
Savannah and Ari discuss Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, give a mini book review (Maximize Your Child’s Bilingual Ability), and talk about quitting Young Living and how to use tortillas.
Savannah and Ari talk about the open mic, Cafelift, and the journey to the last night of the open mic. Plus, Ari opens up a gift from Savannah live on the podcast.
Savannah and Ari take a Buzzfeed quiz to find out how much they agree on controversial relationship questions. Should spouses share their passwords with each other? Is cheating forgivable? Does everyone have a soulmate? Plus, they explain what happened when Savannah played Fortnite for the first time.
Savannah and Ari discuss the reality TV show The Parent Test. They talk about the different parenting styles that were represented in the show, the challenges the families took part in, which styles they relate to the most, and what they learned from the season.
Savannah and Ari talk about their experiences using the language-learning app, Duolingo and Ari’s 365-day Duolingo streak. They discuss what they like about it and which language Ari chose to learn during the past year, and they answer the big question: Does it work? Plus, they share about their recent Disneyland trip and Savannah’s DIY haircut.
Content warning: 5:01-24:05 includes discussion about infertility, pregnancy, breastfeeding
Savannah and Ari discuss comments and unexpected triggers related to pregnancy and motherhood. Then they talk about some Valentine’s Day facts and statistics and one thing Ari has never done.
Savannah and Ari reflect on their 2022 resolutions, the goals they accomplished, and the ones they didn't. And they share their plans for the new year, how they are tracking their habits this year, and what they would like to accomplish—from reading the Bible to learning how to swim to spending 250 hours outside. Plus, they discuss Marie Kondo's new take on tidying.
After both turning 30 in 2022, Savannah and Ari reflect on their last decade and discuss 20 things that they learned while they were in their 20s—including lessons about relationships, parenthood, body image, and their view of themselves. Plus, Ari describes his perfect breakfast.
Savannah and Ari review the first season of the TV show Dog Impossible. They discuss the dogs that were featured on the show, the problems that the dogs and their “parents” were dealing with, as well as the philosophy and methods that the expert, Matt, used in order to help the canines and their families. Plus, they discuss other shows they’ve been watching lately—from parenting styles to celebrity siblings.
One year after finding out that Savannah was pregnant, Savannah and Ari reflect on pregnancy after infertility. They talk about how infertility impacted their hearts and minds during pregnancy, the experience of being plus size and pregnant, as well as the “sweet side” of the journey.
Savannah and Ari reminisce on the past year—finding out Savannah was pregnant, live events, family trips, and the birth of Baby Pulido. Plus, they talk about Christmas gifts and brand loyalty.
Savannah and Ari discuss podcast episode ideas that never saw the light of day: Switchfoot song lyrics, making enemies in Oregon, essential oils, and wrestling chants. They turn the ideas into five-minute mini segments and consider whether they should have been—and possibly could still be—whole episodes. Plus, Savannah talks about one of her favorite Christmas gifts she received and tells a story about Ari doing something he knew she wouldn't want him to.
In Part Two of the Pulidos Podcast Christmas Movie Tournament, Savannah and Ari declare a surprising winner and discuss the shocking ending to their Honorable Mention movie. Plus, they reveal the last installment of the Merced chapter of What's Being Hung and explain how it affected their move.
In Part One of the Third Annual Pulidos Podcast Christmas Movie Tournament, Savannah and Ari rank Christmas movies from the ‘80s. They explain that this decade had some duds and some doozies and they break down the highs and lows as they begin round one of the bracket. Plus, they discuss the future of What’s Being Hung.
Savannah and Ari talk about the house that they just moved from—what the neighborhood was like, the shocking information their neighbor shared with them, why they didn’t realize any of this before moving in, and what happened that eventually led to them getting out of their lease.
Savannah and Ari discuss the ads that they get during Christmas time, the pros and cons of having personalized ads, and the issues of your phone listening to you. Plus, Ari shares his love for his new dentist!
Savannah and Ari talk about “In-Law Syndrome”—how in-laws are viewed, talked about, and joked about in our society. They discuss why this negative view of in-laws may be so common and why it is a problem and consider how it could change. Plus, they discuss a few hot takes about drivers, families, and music.
Savannah and Ari recount their trip to Disneyland with their one-month-old baby. They share which rides they went on, what they learned about parenting, and what their experience utilizing the Baby Centers in the parks was like. They also talk about the unexpected problem that came up at the end of their trip and how they dealt with it.
In Part Two of Baby Pulido’s delivery story, Savannah and Ari talk about what happened at the hospital after the baby was born. They reflect on the birth experience and balancing modern medical advice with information from the “crunchy” crowd. Plus, Ari asks Savannah how painful giving birth really was and they share Baby Pulido’s alter ego.
In this laid-back episode, Savannah and Ari chat about some follow-up from last week, what Savannah would do if she met a celebrity, rewatching Pretty Little Liars, and a theoretical secret underground Target.
It’s Halloween! And the Pulidos are celebrating by taste-testing and rating two types of candy corn, three types of Reese’s and a variety of other trick-or-treat staples. They also try to settle their own long-standing debate about the difference between regular peanut butter cups and special seasonal Reese’s candies. Plus, Savannah and Ari discuss new years resolutions and a Netflix series they recently watched.
Savannah and Ari are back recording for the first time since Baby Pulido was born. They share the story of Savannah’s scheduled induction, their stay at the hospital, and the baby’s birth. Plus, they give an update on What’s Being Hung and review a TV show that they watched while at the hospital.
Savannah and Ari finally tell the story of their moving day last December when they left their first home in Oregon and moved back to their home state of California. Things did not go exactly as planned, from picking up the UHaul in the dark to a late-night rainstorm to not being able to make the drive in one day. Plus, they talk about why their house was filled with cardboard and making a trip to a landfill.
Savannah and Ari talk about ways that they have influenced each other—including minimalism, sports, music genres, and food—and explore the dynamics of influence in healthy relationships. Plus, they have a special installment of the segment What’s Being Hung.
Ari shares his most memorable moments working as a substitute teacher—his favorite grades to sub for, feeling like the new kid every day, questions that students would ask him, and the time there was a duck in the classroom. Plus, Savannah explains why a recent trip to the movie theater caused her to be concerned about our youth.
Savannah and Ari share their best tips and strategies for making the most of your first trip to Disneyland and California Adventure—what rides to go to first, what foods are must-haves, and what there is to do in the parks if rides are not your thing. Plus, they talk about the latest news announced at D23.
Savannah interviews Ari as he tells the story of changing his last name. He shares how he felt about his name growing up, why he decided to change his name, and what the process was. Savannah also talks about her thoughts and feelings around changing names. And they share an idea for a personal project they would like to start. Plus, they start a new podcast segment: Spotted at Starbucks.
Savannah and Ari return to an old favorite—The Family Game. In this round of the game, they answer questions about childhood meal times, advice to a younger self, holding onto grudges, and challenging times in their pasts. Plus, they talk about going to approximately one-fifth of a Big Time Rush concert.
Savannah and Ari celebrate EPISODE 100 by looking back at some of their favorite moments from the podcast. They react to clips that make them laugh, reminisce, and reflect on the episodes so far. Plus, they discuss some things they might change about the podcast moving forward.
Savannah and Ari take Buzzfeed quizzes and find out how much they know about Starbucks, Marvel villains, and Riverdale. Plus, they talk about getting their house ready for the baby and the episode that got deleted.
Savannah and Ari talk about changing seasons, the seven-day week, two baby showers, maternity photos, and body image.
Savannah and Ari review the book “Take Back Your Family” by Jefferson Bethke. They share what they learned about family culture, the problems with how our society structures family, and what it means and looks like to create a true family team. Plus, they discuss a controversial (?) trend and create a new podcast segment.
Savannah and Ari deep dive into one of their favorite topics—board games. They share their opinions on the best games for parties, the best strategy games, and the best games for kids. And they talk about some of their fond board game memories. Plus, they give an update on Baby Pulido and talk about a goal for next year.
Savannah and Ari discuss extreme forms of simplifying / minimalism, such as getting rid of your smartphone, cloth diapering, living without a car, and getting off of social media. They talk about some simplifying that they have tried in their own lives and whether they would want to attempt any of these more extreme versions of a simple life. Plus, they chat about some of the TV shows they have been watching lately.
Savannah and Ari take it back to their childhood days and reminisce on the foods they ate and loved growing up. Ari also shares his favorite school cafeteria foods and what it was like working in a cafeteria. Plus, they share whether their baby is a boy or a girl and how close they are to choosing a name.
Savannah takes over this episode and gives a pregnancy update. She talks about each trimester and what they were like, things that have been exciting, things that have been difficult, and the fear that she has experienced. Plus, she shares about an urgent care photo op and a surprising dream.
Savannah and Ari discuss the best things to do during the summer—from county fairs to water balloon fights—and rank the current summer movies from this year. Plus, they talk about how they celebrated Savannah’s 30th birthday in Monterey Bay.
Savannah and Ari share some exciting news—Savannah is pregnant!!! They talk all about the pregnancy, when and how they found out, telling family and friends, and how going through infertility has impacted their pregnancy experience.
Ari talks about his experience living in a church for three years. He shares the story of how his living situation came about, some of the unique aspects of it, and what his job was in exchange for living there for free. And Savannah shares her perspective on his life at the church from their dating years. Plus, they talk about the Golden State Warriors and other people named Ari.
Savannah and Ari discuss all things weddings—the ceremony and the jokes they don’t think are funny, their thoughts on the garter toss, memories from their own wedding day, their struggles arriving late to weddings, and crashing an elopement. Plus, they talk about being sick and Ari’s new look.
In this never-before-heard episode from the vault, Savannah and Ari talk about a day as foster parents, clichés Savannah has heard about public school, and childhood memories about field trips and shopping with their parents. Plus, Savannah shares what science experiment she almost accidentally ate as a child.
Savannah and Ari take a trip down middle school memory lane via Ari’s 7th-grade yearbook. Amidst the “Have a great summer” well-wishes, they find out what his teachers thought of him and even discover a profession of love. Plus, they discuss blockbuster movies and a niche Sacramento shoutout.
Savannah and Ari talk about the TV show This is Us after watching the series finale. They share their thoughts on the series as a whole, the topics covered in the show, and how the series ended. Plus, they recap another Disneyland trip and talk about the rides that they went on for the first time.
Savannah and Ari talk about one of their favorite reality shows, Married at First Sight. They share their thoughts on the premise, the experts, and why they choose the contestants that they do. Plus, they talk about Uptown Funk and waiting in the wrong line.
Savannah and Ari follow up on the alleged wedding they were driving to in last week’s episode and explore what it’s like to see family members you haven’t seen in a long time. They discuss growing older, shifting responsibilities, boundaries, and being intentional about staying in touch.
In this special Drive Along with Savari episode of The Pulidos podcast, Savannah and Ari drive to a wedding (?) and talk about Ari’s strange experience checking into a hotel, how to deal with potential movie spoilers, and some highlights from their Disneyland trip.
Savannah and Ari discuss some common phrases and their—sometimes surprising and sometimes obvious—origins. Plus, they talk about some funny encounters they have had recently, national days, the Christmas movie tournament, and how being homeschooled changed Savannah’s view of December.
Savannah and Ari share their final lying, cheating, and stealing stories. Hear about scams, travels, and threats as they retell these shocking events. Plus, they talk about something they saw that they’ve never seen in church before.
Savannah and Ari tell more stories from their lives about lying, cheating, and stealing. Ari talks about how he lost his favorite toy and Savannah shares the time that her purse was stolen outside of a Black Bear Diner. Plus, they try out a mini version of an episode idea Savannah has been pitching for months.
Savannah and Ari discuss April Fool’s Day and Parents are Human, Ari shares some dressing room drama, and Savannah explains why they don’t talk about Young Living anymore.
Savannah and Ari continue their Enneagram conversation and try to discover Savannah’s type. But did the test let them down again?! Plus, they give their thoughts on the never-before-heard clip they shared last week.
Ari takes an enneagram test and tries to discover his personality type. The results are not exactly conclusive though, so Savannah and Ari discuss what they know about Ari and what they’re learning about the enneagram. Plus, they share a never-before-heard clip from a podcast episode they never published.
Savannah and Ari talk about the best live events they’ve been to and their favorite memories from those experiences—from holding Jon Foreman’s hand to hearing Ed Sheeran sing about Sacramento. And they discover a shared memory they both have from before they ever met each other.
Savannah and Ari chat about the world of coffee. They share their first encounters with coffee, their favorite coffee shops and coffee drinks, and talk about an emotional coffee-related core memory. Plus, Ari takes a look back at his to-do lists over the years.
In part three of their Homeschool VS. Public School series, Savannah and Ari discuss their high school days—classes, anxiety, friends, sports, and running for class president. Then they discuss their overall feelings about their schooling and what things they would change about their high school experiences if they could go back.
Savannah and Ari continue the homeschool vs. public school conversation by discussing their middle school experiences from crushes to school uniforms to AWANA drama.
Savannah and Ari discuss homeschooling and public schooling as they share about their elementary school years and how their experiences differed. They talk about the positive and challenging things from that time in life and how they believe their unique experiences shaped and impacted them. Plus, Ari gives his first impressions of the unlimited salad bar at Sizzler.
Savannah and Ari share childhood stories about lying, cheating, and stealing. Ari reminisces on when he first realized that he could lie to his parents and Savannah shares about the time she tried to cheat on a test as a joke. Plus, Savannah tries to redeem herself by proving her knowledge of the Golden State Warriors.
Savannah and Ari talk about their goals for 2022--from reading books to making appointments to learning languages--and their strategy and mindset for goal-setting. Plus, Ari makes plans for Valentine’s Day on the spot.
Savannah and Ari are podcasting from their new home. They talk about moving to Merced, share their thoughts about the Harry Potter reunion, and discuss Encanto and representation.
Savannah and Ari play The Family Game, a question-based card game that encourages players to think about their own family with all of its dynamics, quirks, and charm. They talk about childhood memories, things they could do better as a family, and some of their funny and weird habits.
CONTENT WARNING This episode centers around the topic of infertility and contains conversations about some of the specific things that may be triggering to people as they are going through infertility.
Savannah and Ari share more advice “from the trenches” of infertility. This episodes focuses outward as they discuss the value of having someone in your life who has been in the same situation, how to navigate using social media while you are going through infertility, and specific advice for the family members and friends of people who are going through it.
CONTENT WARNING This episode contains discussions about infertility, infertility treatments, and sex as it relates to fertility
Savannah and Ari share advice about infertility from two people “in the trenches” of some of the hardest times on their infertility journey. They discuss the importance of the partner’s role, why you need to reject feeling guilty for your infertility, and some examples of how to figure out what works for you in your own infertility story.
Savannah and Ari look back at the year 2021 and talk about the highlights and challenges, from starting a new job and beginning infertility treatment to fostering four kiddos and celebrating Halloween as parents.
Savannah and Ari recap the past week—celebrating two birthdays, being with family, and giving each other Christmas gifts. They talk about whether Savannah was really surprised by her present and what Ari heard in an Applebee’s restroom.
In part two of the second annual Pulidos Podcast Christmas Movie Tournament, Savannah and Ari crown a 90’s Christmas movie winner. They talk about some of their not-so-favorite things in The Santa Clause and Home Alone 2 and move a surprising underdog movie into the semi-finals.
In part one of the second annual Pulidos Podcast Christmas Movie Tournament, Savannah and Ari review Christmas movies from the 90’s. Savannah shares her first impressions after watching The Muppet Christmas Carol for the first time and Ari talks about the unexpected—and questionable—romance in one of the movies.
Savannah and Ari chat about Santa Claus and what to tell kids about him, whether or not “paying it forward” is a good idea, and Ari’s unexpected encounter with a retired police officer.
*CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussions about sex, rape and rape culture, purity culture and the trauma it has caused, and sexual abuse.
Savannah and Ari discuss the book "Talking Back to Purity Culture" by Rachel Joy Welcher. They talk about the impact of purity culture on the church and share their own experiences with it, as well as explore Welcher’s ideas about how to live according to God’s Word while rejecting the damaging teachings of purity culture rhetoric.
Savannah and Ari share Christmas present ideas and hope to spark some gift-giving inspiration—from books to food to toys for kids and items for the home—and talk about why it’s okay to just ask people what they want for Christmas. Plus, they discuss their new favorite popcorn and why giving their kids a “wish list” is one of the most helpful parenting tips they’ve learned.
Savannah and Ari talk about their second round of The Minimalism Game and how they decluttered nearly 500 items from their home again. And they share about their first time doing Project 333, a minimalist fashion challenge, and how the experience will change their wardrobes going forward. Plus, they discuss the eighth Harry Potter book and having lunch with the principal.
Savannah and Ari revisit the TV shows they watched as kids and consider how much—if any—representation of diverse races, cultures, and skin colors they saw in media growing up. Plus, they talk about how their Halloween was and share some of their moving plans.
It’s been one year of The Pulidos podcast(!) and in this episode, Savannah and Ari talk about Halloween memories, an iconic moment they witnessed at the park, and the dog training shows they’ve been watching.
CONTENT WARNING: Infertility (10:43-15:31)
Savannah and Ari look back over their wedding registry three years later and talk about the things that they have and use, what they don’t have and don’t want anymore, and how their taste has changed over time and because of incorporating minimalism into their lives. Plus, they talk about Christmas decorations and give an infertility update.
Savannah and Ari tell the story of their honeymoon, a fast-paced trip to six European countries. They talk about the best parts, the funniest parts, and the things that they probably wouldn’t do again. Plus, they discuss the mysterious train sound they’ve been hearing.
Savannah and Ari tell the story of their proposal and wedding—how they incorporated both Mexican and American cultures into their wedding, what didn’t go exactly according to plan, and their favorite moments. Plus, they talk about awkward conversations with baristas and news from the world of sports.
Savannah talks about AWANA, the church program that she was a part of growing up—her favorite memories, what could be improved, and what the name AWANA means. Plus, Ari and Savannah give a life update and talk about sneakerhead proposals.
Ari talks about Hispanic Heritage Month—what it means to him and which parts of Hispanic culture he most wants to pass on to his own family. Plus, Savannah and Ari talk about foster care and driving mishaps.
In this 50th episode special, Savannah and Ari look back at the past 49 episodes, play snippets of their favorite moments, and reminisce on the podcast so far. Plus, they talk about Steve from Blue’s Clues.
CONTENT WARNING: Infertility (01:06:10-01:10:44)
Savannah and Ari quiz each other on their own interests—Savannah tests Ari’s knowledge of Harry Potter, Doctor Who, and American Girl dolls and Ari quizzes Savannah on Marvel, WWE, and the Warriors. Plus, they give a quick movie review.
Ari shares about his experience working in the strawberry fields in Salinas—the physical labor, what the days were like, and why he wanted to work there. Plus, Savannah and Ari give updates about foster care and the 30-Day decluttering challenge.
In this laid-back episode, Savannah and Ari chat about Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Spanish classes, a new game, Disneyland, the Maze Runner series, why Starbucks' sizes are the way that they are, and the importance of listening to the stories of former foster youth. Plus, they give an infertility update.
Savannah and Ari talk about interracial families, including thoughts about their future biological biracial children and children who come into their family through foster care. They share about the importance of representation and having conversations about racial identity. Plus, they give some breaking news and talk about which new glasses Ari should get.
Savannah and Ari share their experience with infertility and being unable to get pregnant. They talk about the realization that they were dealing with infertility and their current fertility treatments and tests (medication, ovulation tests, HSG, and IUI). They also share how they’re feeling and what the future may hold.
Savannah and Ari talk about interracial marriage and what it’s like for them to be married to someone who doesn’t share their culture. Plus, they share some breaking news they have learned about Disneyland.
Savannah and Ari talk about what’s new with Young Living—it’s now much easier to try essential oils, personal care products, or cleaning products. Plus, they share a clip that was cut from last week’s episode and give more details about Project 333, a minimalist wardrobe challenge.
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Savannah and Ari celebrate Christmas in July by choosing a Christmas song champion in a mini Christmas bracket. Then, they talk about some things they’ve been loving lately—from banana bread to bug spray.
Savannah and Ari talk about weight stigma and Savannah shares her experiences as a person in a larger body when it comes to travel, clothing, medical care, and stereotypes. Plus, they talk about unschooling and class feedback from Savannah’s students.
Savannah and Ari chat about some things that have been on their minds— innovative (and only a little bit realistic) ideas on how to make their city safer and thoughts about marriage and divorce and how we talk about those topics. Plus, they recap the past week which included the 4th of July and Savannah’s birthday.
Savannah and Ari talk about the fandoms they are part of, try to figure out if they would be considered Disney Adults, and discuss how people of faith navigate fandoms. Plus, they share about their trip to California where they almost got kittens.
Savannah and Ari talk about the lack of representation of fathers (and foster fathers) on social media, traditional gender roles, and celebrating Father’s Day right after their foster kids left their home. Plus, they share some highlights from their Colorado Uber rides.
Savannah and Ari talk about their recent trip to Colorado—from flight delays and disappointing coffee to taking selfies at a selfie museum and being wedding guests. They share the highs and lows and what they learned about themselves. Plus, they give an update about their family and how they’re doing.
Savannah and Ari talk about what it was like working as ABA therapists, from the work culture and favorite moments with the kids to confidentiality and what it was like working in people's homes. Plus, Ari is wearing jeans again and bringing the listeners another installment of Critter Talk.
Savannah and Ari reminisce on high school graduation—from the days leading up to it and the pressure of grades and college to the graduation ceremony and the difference between their public school and homeschool graduations. Plus, they talk about their new water filter and a trip to the aquarium.
Savannah and Ari share the five most common phrases they hear as foster parents—from their kids, from caseworkers, and from people who find out that they foster. They also share the one phrase they always say as foster parents. Plus, they talk about an exciting interview they participated in.
Interview with Rain Howe from the Rain or Shine Project: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPMZhoqpdwW/?utm_medium=share_sheet
The episode they had planned gets derailed as Ari introduces the first official “Critter Talks” segment but Savannah takes over and tries to convince Ari that they should get a puppy. Plus, Ari shares his final rating of the movie A Day Without a Mexican.
In this movie review episode, Savannah and Ari talk about the 2004 limited release film, A Day Without a Mexican, in which all of the Latinos in California suddenly go missing, leaving behind confusion, sadness, and economic disaster. Plus, Savannah shares why she’s been avoiding certain Instagram posts this month.
Savannah and Ari talk about 32 things they don’t own as minimalists—from eyeliner and jeans to single-use kitchen items. Ari also shares about his first time shaving. Plus, hear about what’s going on with the birds living in the walls and how minimalism has impacted their lives.
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, Savannah and Ari talk about three ways you can get involved and support children in foster care and practical things you can do to come alongside foster families. Plus, Ari talks about a surprising memory that he has apparently been suppressing about his worst nightmare.
Savannah and Ari talk about all of their favorite non-oil products made by Young Living—from hand soap and deodorant to supplements and sunscreen. Then they talk about some changes coming to Young Living and why they are looking forward to these updates. Plus, they explain why they had to call the Wildlife Removal service for the second time this year.
Savannah and Ari revisit their childhood and discuss the TV shows they watched as kids. They talk about their favorite shows from the 90s and early 2000s, their fondest memories around Television, and their TV routines. Plus, they share about their first hate comment and define the perfect taco.
Savannah and Ari reminisce on their favorite childhood toys from the 90’s. They discuss the best-selling toys from each year, which ones they had, and whether or not they stand the test of time. Plus, Savannah tells the story of when she forgot The Alamo and Ari tells the story of when he nearly hit a goose.
Savannah and Ari celebrate Grandma’s 80th birthday by asking her 80 questions. In this interview from The Pulidos podcast archive, they hear from Savannah’s grandma all about her life growing up, memories from each decade, and what superpower she wishes she had. Plus, Savannah and Ari share what they miss from the 90’s.
Savannah and Ari wrap up their Relationship Series by talking about divorce. They discuss their personal experiences with divorce—dealing with abandonment, being an adult child of divorce, and how divorce has impacted their own marriage. Plus, they talk about their favorite hidden gem TV show on Disney Plus and why there’s a controversy surrounding it.
Savannah and Ari continue their Relationship Series by talking about marriage and kids: the transition into parenting, how kids impact the husband-wife relationship, and why it’s important for parents to remember that they are still their own people even as they step into parenthood. Plus, they share about their favorite board games and give a life update.
The Relationship Series continues with Part Three—Savannah and Ari discuss married life, their own expectations vs. the realities of marriage, what the first year was like (and if it was as difficult as people say), and whether there is a secret to having a good marriage. Plus, they continue telling the Squirrel Saga and answer a question about MLMs.
In Part Two of their Relationship Series, Savannah and Ari talk about dating facts and statistics and share their own stories of dating and heartbreak. They also talk about the way that dating couples are often treated in church culture and how purity culture has contributed to the problem. Plus, they talk about the squirrel living in their wall and answer a question about essential oils and cats.
In Part One of their five-week Relationship Series, Savannah and Ari talk about their single years and what it was like being single in church culture. They discuss the mindset of “I’m not there yet” that often comes along with singleness, explore how the experience of singleness may be different for men and women, and talk about how social media “mama culture” impacts single women. Plus, they rave about their favorite TV show and favorite rides at Disneyland.
Savannah and Ari discuss quitting stories. They react to the jobs that their listeners have quit and share their own experiences. Ari talks about the sadness of leaving his ABA job and about one job that was easy to quit. Savannah discusses stepping away from something she had been a part of for almost two decades and one job that she wishes she had left sooner. Plus, they discuss the mental and emotional side of leaving a job and why it’s important to say no to the shame that quitting can make us feel.
Savannah and Ari really get down to the nitty gritty in this episode about what they do day-to-day: substitute teaching, working from home, and Young Living. Plus, they talk about why MLMs have such a bad reputation.
In part two of this foster care miniseries, Savannah and Ari share the expectations versus the reality of foster care. They talk about the ideas they had in mind going into fostering and how those compared to what they experienced—from support they received from family members and friends to advocating for their kids to the way foster care has changed their perception of what makes a family.
In this first episode of a two-part miniseries, Savannah and Ari talk about why they became foster parents and how they got started. They recall their first conversations about adoption and fostering, explain a step-by-step process of how certification works, and discuss how their experience was different than what typically occurs. Plus, they answer a question about their go-to coffee orders.
Savannah and Ari talk through their packing process and how minimalism plays into it—from their favorite bags to how they plan, what they pack, and how they decide what to leave behind. Plus, they talk about Dutch Bros. and coloring their hair.
Savannah and Ari rank their top 10 essential oils, discuss how they use them, and chat about why they joined Young Living. Plus, they weigh the pros and—well, pros—of Disneyland annual passes.
Savannah and Ari discuss the problems of diet culture and weight stigma. They talk about how they encountered diet culture growing up and the ways it affected them. Savannah shares her experiences of weight stigma as a person in a larger body.
Savannah and Ari ask and answer questions (from “The 36 Questions that Lead to Love”) about themselves, their favorite things, and their best and worst memories. Hear Ari fangirl over Jon Foreman and find out what Savannah would go back for if the house was on fire.
Savannah and Ari look back on 2020 and share about the highs and lows—from fostering four kids and navigating parenting during a pandemic to road trips and saying a very difficult goodbye. You’ll hear their honest thoughts on this year, what it taught them, and how it has changed them.
In the conclusion of this two-part episode, Savannah and Ari discuss the Christmas movie tournament finalists—judging the films on coziness, Christmas spirit, and how enjoyable they are—and declare a winner. Plus, hear their true thoughts about Oregon culture.
Savannah and Ari vote for holiday classics and newfound favorites in the first annual Pulidos Podcast Christmas Movie Tournament. Hear which Netflix movie is a must-watch and which popular films they’re not fans of in Part 1 of this 2-part episode.
Savannah and Ari discuss the pressure and sadness that can often be felt during Christmastime. Savannah shares about a difficult Christmas memory and Ari talks about having to be away from family during the holidays. Plus, Ari explains what “cuddle season” is.
Savannah and Ari talk about the 30-Day Minimalism Game they recently completed, explaining how and why they decluttered 496 items from their home. Hear about how they accomplished this goal, why they use the words “saying goodbye” and “thanking” to talk about decluttering, and what part of the kitchen Ari would like to rename. Plus, hear about their worst purchases.
Savannah and Ari chat about Thanksgiving traditions, facts, and memories—from their childhood Thanksgivings to presidential turkey pardoning to Black Friday. Plus, they realize a surprising similarity between their first names.
Savannah and Ari discuss the health and wellness industry as a whole and the problems with it, the existence of privilege when it comes to knowledge of and access to health and wellness products, why they became members of Young Living, and some of their favorite essential oils. Plus, hear about why they named the podcast “The Pulidos” and what Ari is bringing to Thanksgiving dinner.
Savannah and Ari discuss online dating—how and why they started using dating apps, how they felt going into it, what their experiences were, and the pros and cons of meeting people online. They also reminisce on their first in-person date.
Ari and Savannah explain what it means to them to learn about the world. They discuss their favorite trips, their future travel plans, and their traveling fails—from a mishap in Cuba and crying at summer camp to their honeymoon and family vacations.
Savannah and Ari talk about growing and loving their family. They discuss what family life was like for them growing up and quiz each other on their childhoods—What was the name of the band Ari was in? What was Savannah’s most embarrassing moment as a kid? What TV commercial was Ari in? They also talk about their own family culture they’re trying to create.
Savannah and Ari explain what it means to simplify their life. They define minimalism and answer the question, “Do we consider ourselves minimalists?” They discuss how they first heard about essential oils and what their first impressions of them were. And they explain their personal philosophy when it comes to incorporating new ideas and habits into their life.
In this brief welcome episode, Ari and Savannah introduce themselves and the podcast. Hear about Savannah's childhood brand loyalty and Beanie Baby collection, Ari's *NSYNC Kids Meal toys, and why they love living in Oregon. They discuss what it means to simplify their life, grow and love their family, and learn about the world.