The Pirate Life Podcast
The Pirate Life Podcast
We are three mateys connected by friendship and our love for adventure! Together, we live what we call THE PIRATE LIFE. To us, that means… A life with no limits, a life full of joy, and a life where we challenge ourselves to live to the fullest! And we hope YOU will join us! Welcome to the Pirate Life Podcast! ARRRGGGH!!
Clutter
The Pirates talk about clutter in general and how to deal with it.
2025 Lifelist
The Pirates finalize the 2025 lifelist. Australia will definitely make the list (finally)!! Will there be an NFL game or another visit to the cabin? Some of the ideas will be eliminated, but a lot of fun stuff will make the list!!
2025 Lifelist Ideas
The Pirates discuss potential ideas for the 2025 Lifelist.
Komen 60 Mile Walk Adventure
The Pirates discuss the Susan G. Komen 60 Mile Walk in Dallas, Texas... the good, the bad and the ugly. Spoiler Alert: The Pirates already signed up to do the 60 mile walk again in 2025 - this time in Boston on August 15-17. Additional walkers are encouraged to join the Pink Pirate Team (links to sign up are below). Please use referral link on the specific pages to sign up, as that contributes to the overall fundraising amount! Or reach out to the Pirates individually to discuss participating a
Christmas Trivia
(Dr.) Producer Paul has some Christmas Trivia questions for the Pirates. Play along to find out your Christmas knowledge status... an elf or a Grinch!! Merry Christmas from the Pirates!
Slang
The Pirates discuss all kinds of slang... old school, new age, and even Australian!!
MORE Questions???
The Pirates answer more questions from the Question game. Random opinions, answers and silliness on the way! :)
The Book "Why We Get Sick'
The Pirates discuss and state opinions on the book "Why We Get Sick" by Ben Bickman. This book discusses the definition of insulin resistance, what causes it, and how to prevent and/or reverse it. This podcast is solely based on individual opinions and is not medical advice.
100 Questions ???
The Pirates pick random numbers and answer questions assigned to the number. All questions are unknown; therefore, none of the discussions/answers are prepared in advance. This should be interesting!
Denise's Breast Cancer Story
The Pirates share Denise's breast cancer story. Hear about the testing, appointments, doctors, research, emotions and all the other components relating to a breast cancer diagnosis.
A Good Book is like a Good Friend
The Pirates talk about books, authors, and current reads.
Mid-Year Life List Update
The Pirates discuss the status of the life list and the things accomplished and/or not complete yet.
Pop Culture Trivia
The Pirates test their knowledge (and luck) with Pop Culture Trivia. Take a tour down memory lane with 80s, 90s, 2000 and 2010 pop culture questions/answers ... and a few investigations and stories!
Cabin Trip Prep
The Pirates discuss preparations for their upcoming trip to Denise's Cabin (lifelist item) including what to do, where to go, and fun experiences from past trips. ***Join the Pirates at Hemauers Brewing Company in Mechanicsburg for a fundraiser to support Susan G. Koman Foundation (60-miler) on August 13, 2024 starting at 5pm . There will be brews, live music, raffles and tons of fun!
Visit Central PA
The Pirates talk about cool places to visit in Central PA. Daytrips, cool eats and drinks, and fun things to do all over the area.
Workout on Vacation...or Not?
The Pirates discuss fitness on vacation... or not. Is working out on vacation a fun thing to do, or not? Some vacations completely revolve around fitness, such as hiking, swimming, walking, etc. Some vacations are just that... VACATION. Listen to find out the "Pirate opinion" on working out while on vacation.
The Terminator... aka AI!!
The Pirates discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI). How is it used in daily life, relating to careers and for fun. Is it like the Terminator? Should it be feared or embraced... or both?
Mushroom World
The Pirates discuss mushrooms and all the benefits associated with mushrooms. Learn about finding, growing and cooking mushrooms, as well as the health benefits associated with them. Referenced Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pioneering-today/id677542913?i=1000649268475
Fitness App Review: Little Bits of Fitness
The Pirates discuss a new fitness app, Little Bits of Fitness, by celebrity Zumba instructor Kass Martin and her sister Emily. The app is reviewed and compared to previous free trial apps. Will this one pass the test of time? Or is it back to the drawing board?
Pink Pirates in Texas!
The Pirates talk about the upcoming adventure in November, Pink Pirates in Texas! Susan G. Komen holds a 60 mile walk to raise funds for breast cancer research; one of the events takes place in Texas in November. Listen to hear all about the prep work, training and fundraising happening for this next big adventure. Shawna's donation page https://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2024/DallasFtWorthEvent2024?px=8306872&pg=personal&fr_id=2285 Denise's donation page https://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2024/Dal
The "Future" App
The Pirates discuss the "Future" app. It's an exercise app with a live coach who personalizes specific workouts for each person who joins. Find out how the app worked, who stuck with it, and the pros and cons based on Pirate reviews/feedback.
A Positive Impact
The Pirates discuss positive news and people impacting the world, as well as local communities. There are plenty of positive news stories, it's just not mainstream news and needs to be sought out. Please share more positive news stories at thepiratelifepodcast.com or on The Pirate Life Podcast facebook page. Spread Positivity and Kindness and share with the world. <3
Valentine's Day Fun
The Pirates discuss Valentine's Day, the meaning and how it's celebrated. There is also a fun Valentine trivia competition!
Sought After Employees
The Pirates discuss an article about sought after employees and talk about how to be one!
2024 Lifelist Part 2
The Pirates finalize the 2024 lifelist and discuss the words chosen for 2023 and the new words for 2024. Will Producer Paul join any of the adventures? Will YOU join any adventures?
2024 Lifelist - Part 1
The Pirates brainstorm ideas for their 2024 Lifelist. What kind of adventures will be added? How many? Where? Listen to Part 1 to find out.
Holidays
The Pirates discuss the holidays... the memories, traditions, best and worse parts, and what changed over the years. NOTE from the Pirates (after recording): We apologize (in advance) for a few errors during recording... we had already left the studio once the errors were found. We did our best to adjust and recover what we could. Thanks for understanding!
Morning Routines
The Pirates talk about morning routines and the possible benefits of having a morning routine... or not. Is it try to wake up with tons of coffee and hope for more energy? Or is it wake up with tons of energy to go work out and start the day? Everyone is different and what works for one may or may not work for someone else. Listen for tips on how to make a morning routine work for you.
Vitamins and Supplements
The Pirates discuss different vitamins and supplements, as well as who takes what and when. Disclaimer: Every person is different. Anything discussed in this podcast is not expert or professional advice, just opinions based on personal experiences. Please consult a physcian prior to taking or adding any type of vitamin, supplement, or medicine. Do your own reasearch to determine what is best for you personally. Thanks for listening.
Toxins and Chemicals
The Pirates have a conversation about toxins and chemicals harmful to our bodies and give suggestions how to avoid these toxins for better health. Environmental World Group website - www.ewg.org Skin safe - www.skinsafeproducts.com Ask the Dentist - www.askthedentist.com
Adventure Trivia
The Pirates play a game called "Adventure Trivia". Find out about this game and how much is really known about adventure in this episode.
Pirate Advice
The Pirates reply to listener requests for advice. Some questions were asked and the best suggestions to help are provided by the "expert" Pirates.
Our 100TH EPISODE!!!
The Pirates reach a MAJOR milestone of 100 Episodes. For this special celebration, the listeners share what living "The Pirate Life" means to each of them. From all of us at the Pirate Life Podcast... Yo ho ho! THANK YOU! We appreciate all the support on this ship and every single matey we encounter! Please keep listening, laughing, and adventuring with us! Arrrrrrrrgh!!
A Different Perspective
Where's Adrienne? Due to unforeseen circumstances, all Pirates are not aboard the ship in this episode... but Producer Paul has taken over as Captain! The remaining crew members discuss insights about the podcast (and life), share some personal stories, and continue the voyage of discovery.
Manifestation
The Pirates discuss manifestation and whether or not it is a real thing. Has anything ever been manifested? Is it like magic? Is it a scam? How does it relate to a higher power or where people are supposed to be in life? Can it be negative, as well?
TBI Info and Request for Help
The Pirates discuss TBIs and why it hits close to home with a personal story and request for help. Traumatic Brain Injuries impact people's lives in many different ways. Some people may never recover from them. Some people are okay for a while, then the injury resurfaces to impact them later in life. The Pirates are fundraising and asking for donations ... please help at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/maranda-needs-treatment-to-make-her-walk-better We appreciate any and all donations..
Running Memories
The Pirates discuss the good, bad, and ugly of running by recapping some memories of running and providing some do's and don'ts for training.
Word Game
The Pirates make a game out of discussing words used in their various careers (construction, academic, and legal/finance). Determining the meanings of these different words is quite comical. It all started with a beach adventure where a discussion about a "gasket" intrigued curiosity!
Tasting Good Stuff
The Pirates discuss and taste some new foods with natural ingredients. Certain drinks, snacks, cheeses, dips are labeled as "bad" foods, but can be made with all natural ingredients. Find out which food are healthier and taste delicious and which ones (if any) are hard pass.
Always Be Kind!
The Pirates discuss doing random acts of kindness and encourage everyone to always be kind.
Review of "Never Finished'
The Pirates review the book "Never Finished" by David Goggins. A hero to one, intimidating to another; motivator to all who want to listen. Who loved it? Who will run an Ultra because of reading it? What lessons are learned? Listen to hear what the book was about and how/if it made an impact.
Four Years!
The Pirates discuss podcasting for four years and how they have grown and changed. Listen to find out what is different now from back then!
Everything is Abbreviated
The Pirates play a fun game involving abbreviations! Knowledge is tested because this isn't only text abbreviations... seems that EVERYTHING is abbreviated these days! Or is it just new age? Abbreviations actually go back way before texting was a thing! Play along while you listen, and let us know how well you did on the test of abbreviations!
Personalities
The Pirates learn more about their personalities. Adrienne loves to share her homework; therefore, all mateys take three different personality tests. Two of which are on the more serious side and one just for fun. It's interesting to see the similarities and differences in each test result. The "fun" test will shed some light on the Pirate "characters"! Join the fun by listening and then taking the tests to see how your specific personality relates to each Pirate personality!
Learning New Things
The Pirates discuss some new things they dived into and are learning about. There are many differences in the things being discovered, but the common theme is all about always learning for continuous growth. Maybe you can learn something new by listening to the various topics (such as Aruba, yoga, spanish, etc.) explored in this episode!
Loving Hearts
The Pirates discuss Loving Hearts in relation to February being heart month. Personal experiences are shared relating to heart surgeries, heart disease, and regular check-ups. Ways to keep your heart healthy (including Love) are also discussed. Find out about the Heart Association (www.heart.org) and what fun things (past and present) were done to help the organization. And remember... LOVE should be celebrated EVERY day, not just Valentines Day. We are sending LOVE to all of you, FOREVER! <
Our Careers
The Pirates talk about careers and how they got where they are today. Three very different occupations with some of the struggles in each one are discussed, as well as a few mentors who were inspiring and pushed for greatness!
Chit Chat
The Pirates chit chat about random things like the holidays, current events in life and just every day stuff! Listen to hear about Shawna the elf, Adrienne becoming a doctor and Denise being sick for the holidays. There are also other fun stories about flooding, doctors, brunches and gifts!!
2023 Lifelist Preview
The Pirates end 2022 and preview the 2023 lifelist. What fun things will be accomplished in 2023? New words are chosen for the new year... and a recap of the words for 2022 is also included in this episode. Hear what Producer Paul has to say, as he also participates in this epidsode! Happy New Year in 2023!!
Adventure to Punta Cana
The Pirates discuss their adventure to Punta Cana for another teaching vacation. This trip was a fun experience with a lot of memories regarding some crazy things that happened along the way! Always a good time and lots of laughs with these girls!
Pirate Beach Trip
The Pirates discuss the overnight beach trip they took in mid-August. There were some fun times and some crazy Pirate antics including a new zumba class, some time at the beach and the duckaneer. Oh yeah, and of course, it's always an adventure actually getting to the destination!
Creativity (and Paperclips)!
The Pirates discuss creativity and what it means to be creative. This conversation leads to a some interesting insight about paperclips... ultimately making this podcast a rare, but fun, creation!
Who's Sleeping?
The Pirates discuss sleeping and dreaming. Learn some facts about sleep, how a sleep study is done, and dream "themes". There might be some interesting pirate dreams discussed, as well!
International #talklikeapirate Day
Shiver Me Timbers! Get ready to laugh with the Pirate Mateys as they celebrate International "Talk Like a Pirate" Day by doing just that! Listen to learn some Pirate talk/quotes, new Pirate names, and a few interesting facts abouts Pirates.
What's the 1st Phorm App?
The Pirates discuss using the 1st Phorm Health/Fitness app, what it's about and how it works. Who's idea was this? Who should try it? Does it work? Discover more about the app in this episode!
One More Request for Ed's Signature!
The Pirates discuss listening to one of Ed Mylett's more emotional podcasts and being intrigued by his new book "The Power of One More". Along with three fresh copies of the book (all ready for Ed's signature), there are also some exciting tidbits of learning shared, as well as a ton of appreciation for being able to do "one more" podcast!
Producer Paul Grills the Pirates
In a fun role reversal, Producer Paul takes the lead and grills the pirates on everything from favorite books, to biggest mistakes, to how we met our significant others! Find out how we respond when we are put on the spot and learn a few new things about us along the way!
Make a Muscle
The Pirates discuss another Pirate Intention, "Make a Muscle". This intention actually is what started this trio and is a huge part of living the Pirate Life. There are a lot of shout outs to some important people (both past and present) who contribute(d) to this intention. Find out why this intention has such a "strong" impact on the Pirate Life!
We Can Fly!!
The Pirates knock two things off the lifelist and at the same time... they find their "wings"! What the heck does that mean? Since when do Pirates have wings? The latest newest exciting adventure is all about FLYING!!
Lifelist Updates
The Pirates update the status of their 2022 lifelist and discuss upcoming adventures. What fun things are in the works? What still needs to be scheduled? Is Diggerland in the near future?
Stress Relief
The Pirates discuss stress relief and realize that being together helps them so much if stressed out ... Laughing always helps (and there's a lot of that happening), but what are some other ways to deal with stress?
Bands We Love!
The Pirates discuss their varying tastes in music and provide a top 10 list of their favorite bands. Will there be a common theme, or will it be 30 different bands? Are you ready to hear the playlists? Can you guess who is Number One??
Something New
The Pirates step out of their comfort zones and try something new that they have never done before! What possible new adventures and craziness did they get into this time? ;)
Who is Producer Paul?
The Pirates introduce and interview Producer Paul. They ask him questions to see what he knows about them and learn some fun facts about him as well.
Learn about Zumba
The Pirates are always talking about Zumba, but what is it? Why do they love it? Is it fun? Learn about Zumba and its health benefits, too!
All About Yoga
The Pirates discuss Yoga and a book called "Yoga and the Quest for the True Self". Find out why this book was chosen. There may just be another big (learning) adventure in the works!!
Dave Ramsey, Baby Steps, and Booty
Episode 66 is here and the pirates are talking about their BOOTY. We share Dave Ramsey's seven baby steps to build wealth along with our top tips to reduce spending and save money.
Winning!
The Pirates discuss one of their favorite things... winning! Have you ever won anything BIG? Find out what hobby this is, what they are winning, how they do it's done ... and how you can do it too!!
Biosteel Taste Test
The Pirates try another on air taste test... Biosteel sports drink. Will this be a new sponsor, or is this just for fun?
Lifelist 2022
The Pirates discuss their words for the new year and figure out what they want to add to the lifelist for 2022! What fun adventures will they attempt to complete this year?
Pirates in Steamtown
The Pirates make their first official public appearance as presenters at the Steamtown Music Awards! In episode 62, they recap their adventure at this annual award show!
Fun Question Game
The Pirates play fun question games which will help you get to know them better. Friend ratings, top three, and choose one! Who is the overthinker? It doesn't matter, you know they will have fun with it no matter what!!
Pirate Ramblings
The Pirates share news that may or may not excite the others, along with a "name drop". They discuss life list events that have been scheduled. There are also some ramblings about some more funny stuff that happened on their vacation. Find out where the fox fits in the story.
The High Five Habit Review
The Pirates review Ed Mylett's podcast with Mel Robbins regarding her "High Five Habit" (new book). Find out what they Pirates think about this podcast discussion and this new idea about making a "high five" to yourself a new habit or part of your morning routine. And you don't want to miss them doing it LIVE right here during this podcast!!
The Last 90 Days
The Pirates discuss what they are going to achieve in the last 90 days of the year. They briefly review the year and discuss where are they with the word the selected for the year? Do you remember what the words were for each of them? Do they? Have they met their goals, or will they? What about the life list? Are there any new goals?
Plan "C" ... AKA #planc
The Pirates had to improvise for vacation and chose to live out "Plan C". Where did they end up and how the heck did they get THERE? Find out how they made the best of it and turned it into another fun filled adventure!
Share Your "Booty"
"Share Your Booty" is another one of the 10 Pirate Intentions that is discussed in this episode. Find out what inspires them to share, donate, volunteer, and be generous. There are some great "booty" stories and memories, as well as lots of laughs, as usual.
Shipmates Always Welcome
The third of the ten Pirate Intentions, Shipmates Always Welcome... which Pirate is the best at this intention? The Pirates talk about how this intention is what actually started the Pirate Life and how including people can change a person's life, as well as help people learn and grow, even if it isn't always a "favorite" person being included!
Finding Joy in Random Places
The next Pirate intention is finding joy in random places. How do the Pirates do this and why is it important? They discuss some interesting ways to find joy in the little things everywhere they go!
Motivation... or Lack of Motivation
The Pirates discuss their lack of motivation and ways to fight this funk. What should they do to get back on track? Do they have a big enough goal? Will they accomplish it? Can you help them figure out how to get motivated again?
Seek Adventure
Pirate Intention #1 is Seek Adventure. What does this mean? How and why do they do it? What are some of their favorite adventures? Tune in to find out why seeking adventure became one of the ten Pirate intentions.
Burnout
The Pirates discuss Burnout. What causes it, how to prevent it, and ways to deal with it.
BIG 5-0!!!!!
The Pirates celebrate their 50th Episode by reminiscing and reflecting on their podcast journey to date. Do you know their favorite episode? What's yours? They have titles now, can you guess what they are? Do you know who they want as a sponsor? and who they love? Find out in the BIG 5-0!!!!!
Frientimacy
The Pirates discuss Shasta Nelson's concept of Frientimacy and take a quiz to see where they fall on each of the "frientimacy" requirements. Are they the same? Does the quiz show them as compatible? Let's find out where they fall on the frientimacy scale!!
Stuff
The Pirates have a general conversation about "stuff". Interesting stuff, random stuff, life stuff... just generalized stuff.
The 10 Intentions
The Pirates determine and try to finalize the 10 Intentions of living the Pirate Life. As they evaluate and combine, they realize they may need assistance figuring out the final intention...can YOU help?
Kokology
For the first time, the Pirates try a new fun thing called Kokology. What is it? How does this trial go? Is it an easy or hard thing for them? No matter what happens, they definitely have fun with it and there are probably going to be some laughs with this one!! :)
Pirate's Big Adventure ... Plan B
The Pirates discuss ideas for their next big adventure trip since their adventure to Australia will most likely be postponed until next year. They each choose some fun ideas for adventures and want their fans (listeners) to vote to help make the final decision.
Relax with Natural Healing Methods
The Pirates discuss some of the natural healing methods they use to relax. They mention things such as massage, Reiki, salt rooms, sound healing, meditation, and laughter (and we all know they do a lot of this last one)!!
Interview with Matt Scoletti
The Pirates interview their first guest on the podcast, Host of the "Livin the DREAM" podcast, Matt Scoletti. Find out what "DREAM" means, all about Matt, and what he's about, as he laughs and learns about the Pirates, as well.
Let's Go to Australia!!
The Pirates discuss their next BIG adventure... a trip to Australia! Find out what they have researched (including interesting "stuff" about kangaroos), ideas of where to visit, what to do there, and they even throw in some fun Australia trivia!
#lifelist Update
The Pirates discuss what was accomplished on their 2020 lifelist and create the new one for 2021. Do you remember what was on the list? The year of 2020 certainly was a crazy time; did they get anything done? Did they get ALL of it done like they did in 2019? What about the words they chose? What fun new adventures will be on the new 2021 list? What word will they each choose for this year? So much to find out!!
The "Waking Up" App
The Pirates discuss the Waking Up App by Sam Harris; what it's about, how they use it and whether or not they would recommend it.
#minimalism
The Pirates discuss the meaning of minimalism and how they started and where they currently are on the minimalist journey.
Taste Testing... Condiments?
One Pirate teases the other two with a taste test of something unknown... stating it's condiments, which the other two do not like at all. Will they have to taste relish and mayo? What will they think of the "mystery" food otherwise known as "condiments"?
What's #irresistible to You?
The Pirates discuss the book titled "Irresistible" regarding addiction to technology, among other things. They talk about their own addictions (technology and others) and what they learned from the book. They also monitored their phone usage and relay the results.
#bestself Question Game
The Pirates use the Best Self Company card decks (Edison deck and Deeper Talk deck) to answer random questions about "life". Find out what they wanted to know when they were younger, how they will fix problems with $100, and what some of the best life decisions they ever made.
Safety Precautions and Protection
The pirates discuss how to be safe while running, hiking, or just in general. They also share what they do to stay safe and give tips on ways to protect yourself.
Careers
The Pirates discuss their jobs/careers, the path that got them there and how they feel about what they do.
The Rise App Trial
The Pirates try out the new Rise App from Rachel Hollis to see what it is all about. Hear what they think, if/how they used it and if they will continue to use it in the future.
Intermittent Fasting Experience
The Pirates try intermittent fasting. Hear about their experience, how they did it, and what they learned. Also, don't forget to help make Adrienne's birthday wish come true!! She has a special birthday request! :)
Technology
The Pirates discuss technology and how it has changed over the years, how its affected and/or changed their every day life, and differences in generations with technology.
It's Cool to be Kind
The Pirates spend a week doing deliberate Random Acts of Kindness and discuss what they did, how it was done, and why this was so much fun.
Traveling
The Pirates discuss traveling by sharing some experiences and fun memories of adventures, as well as tips and advice learned over the years.
Pirate Values
Discussion about individual values and The Pirate Life Values. Adventure and Friendship are just the beginning ... what else does it take to be a Pirate and live the Pirate life?
High School Graduations
In Honor of the Graduating Class of 2020, the Pirates take a trip down memory lane to discuss their high school years and graduations. They talk about their different schools, what they did for fun (in and out of school), how different things were back then and how those years developed their futures. Congratulations Class of 2020 ... Be proud of yourselves; even though things are "different" for you this year, you still have a lot to celebrate.
Flow, Resistance, and Silence?
The Pirates discuss a podcast by Ed Mylett interviewing Kyle Cease; where Kyle talks about flow and how it feels when everything is "in flow". Another topic discussed is resistance; how to accept things people tend to resist. An example of the cup versus the waterfall is mentioned. They also debate whether they can be silent for one minute versus Kyle being in silence for 2 hours a day!
Pirates Under Quarantine
The Pirates discuss the COVID19 quarantine and how they are dealing with it individually. They discuss both the positives and the struggles, as well as the good they are seeing in the world and their local communities. Find out how you can live the Pirate Life from home and who the Pirates would LOVE to have as a quarantine partner, if they could choose anyone! :) As noted at the beginning of the podcast, we thank all essential workers during this time, as well as send our love to all who have
One Year Anniversary
Podcasting for one year! We discuss our favorite episodes, what was learned in the past year, and what is coming up in the next year! Also, some special guests who we've inspired stop by to say hello and Producer Paul also says hello, as well!
Heart Ball, Improv, and Good Deeds
The Pirates discuss volunteering for the American Heart Association Masquerade Ball, Improv class, and participating in new charities this year.
This or that ... Round 2!
Get to know the Pirates! We provide answers to fun, random questions and answer "this or that" about ourselves and each other!
Goals, Guns, and Choosing a Charity
We give a status update on our personal goals, discuss the Handgun Safety course we took (completed life list item), and discuss several charities and which new charity we are going to support and/or participate in this year.
Goals for 2020
We discuss our individual goals for 2020 and the word we each chose for the year.
Pirate Life List for 2020
Happy New Year!! :) We completed our 2019 life list! We discuss our upcoming adventures we added to the Pirate Life List for 2020!