Downhill Fast
Rheannon & Tamara
This is a podcast of two friends telling stories that just might go downhill fast.
Season 9 Ep 2: Planes, trains, Lyfts, and a bus: there and back again downhill fast style
This episode starts off with some modification to the workout challenge due to Tamara having an ear infection in both ears. Rheannon is crushing it, while Tamara is struggling being sick. Tamara does a run down of the difference of the book and movie of Wicked. Additionally, a small rabbit hole around the history of the movie The Wizard of Oz. Tamara waited to watch Wicked until after she saw the play on Broadway. She took a train from Boston to spend 10 hours in New York City to see specificall
Season 9 Ep 1: Sickness, East Coast, Helicopters, and Nightbitch
In this hilarious installment of Downhill Fast, Rheannon and Tamara cover it all from Tamara’s globe-trotting ambitions (despite recovering from an epic sick streak) to Rheannon’s dubious stance on fancy water bottles (her wife is not happy). Rheannon shares her ski weekend antics, complete with rescue toboggans and family misadventures, while Tamara spills stories about her parents’ helicopter-centered romance (accidents included!). They also dish on trust-breaking movie picks like Nightbitch a
Season 8 Ep 32: Attempts of a Magical Christmas and a Great British Bake Off Challenge
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara opening some wine and Rheannon get's into her attempt at a magical Christmas. Is it possible to be sick two year's in a row for Christmas? It absolutely is. It goes epically downhill fast and it brings down the whole house. A very happy toddler with a piece of pizza went into the truck, but things change on a dime when a Costco cup is not enough to catch the puke. Two car seats were taken out of commission before all was said and done. Tamara had mixed s
Season 8 Ep 31: Santa Stranger Danger and Spa Treatements
This week's episode kicks off with a spa comparison. Rheannon got out of a sauna bag to come podcast while Tamara visited a spa the day before for four hours. Rheannon has a lot of concerns, but Tamara was unbothered. While trying to be healthy Tamara accidentally ordered the wrong drink. What she thought was juice was a red vinegar blueberry tea. Rheannon wasn't sure what to expect taking her daughters to Santa, but she was not prepared for the stranger danger that her toddler would experience.
Season 8 Ep 30: New member of the family and a new couch!
This episode kicks off with Tamara sharing the adventure that was bringing her new couch home. The U-haul was an unplanned expense, and it went downhill from there. Rheannon got a phone call for some venting, but then she took the side of Tamara's Mom. Tamara did repay her folks by helping put up Christmas lights. Rheannon thought the 30 year old ladder was very questionable. Rheannon is getting ready for annual viewing of Happiest Season. Tamara has some other holiday rom-coms recommendations t
Season 8 Ep 29: Victory Root Beer and a good looking nerd
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the US election, so we were predicting the election before the election results were in. This episode kicks off with Tamara enjoying a victory Root Beer for her preceived Fantasy Football win. The game was not over, but Tamara likes living on the edge of heckling before the game is over and the true winner is known 100%. Rheannon wanted to know if Tamara has a crush on Steve Kornacki. She loves the stats and this era that we live in that appreciates a
Season 8 Ep. 28: Fantasy Football Interviews
🎙️ Special guest alert! Rheannon and Tamara are back, and this time they’re bringing on family and friends from their fantasy football league for some fun interviews. Expect laughs, randomness, and a whole lot of banter in this week’s episode of Downhill Fast Pod—Season 8, Episode 28. Don’t miss it! 🙌 #DownhillFastPod #PodcastLife #FantasyFootballFun #Season8Episode28 🎧
Season 8 Ep 27: Cute swimsuits, bittersweet concert, and one day home decorations
Tamara was living her best life in cute swimsuit and hot tub life. Winning Fantasy Football this week for Tamara came down to one last receiver needing 22 points on Monday Night Football. It was very stressful, but Tamara pulled out the win. Tamara shares how great it was to see her favorite band in concert. Even if it was bittersweet that the Band Joseph was going from a trio down to a duo. It will always be Tamara's favorite bad, but it did feel like an end of an era. Rheannon started a p
Season 8 Ep 26: 300 nerf darts and bow and arrows. What could go wrong?
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara unboxing of her first ever TikTok purchase. The unbox perhaps wasn't the most exiting, but Tamara is very exciting for her new foot massager. Tamara continued her activities by trying two new "healthy" drinks. One was a green juice and one was a water. What could possibly go wrong. Tamara had a great time visiting the zoo with family. Rheannon's baby has learned a new party trick. She is climbing to new heights! You give a baby a
Season 8 Ep 25: Fantasy Football Show Down and Secret Surprises
This week Tamara is still struggling with the Fantasy Football. Her tactic of picking players just because she likes them isn't working. Also, she doesn't have the patience to keep players after one bad week. Rheannon didn't celebrate until the week was finally over, because she learned her lesson from last week. Tamara was very frustrated to watch a football game, that she had already listened to on the radio. However, she got out voted and thus ended her birthday week by not bei
Season 8 Ep.24 Fantasy Football Panic, Movie Thrillers, and Llama Drama
In this hilarious episode of Downhill Fast, Tamara and Rheannon start off with some classic fantasy football anxiety as people scramble to log in and pick their players last minute. Our hosts then dive into movie reviews, covering everything from Longless to trap thrillers—just in time for spooky season! Rheannon tops it off with a family story from the 4H fair, where her child wasn’t too impressed with a llama named Cinnamon Toast. Tune in for all this and much more on this week’s episode of Do
Season 8 Ep.23: Fantasy Footaball, Subscription Underwear, Motherhood Drama
In this fashionably late episode of Downhill Fast, the co-hosts dive into the world of fantasy football, joining the fun with friends and listeners. Rheannon shares an update on her wardrobe subscription, especially the unpredictable mail-order undergarments—neon colors and dollar sign patterns included—that her wife isn’t exactly thrilled about. It’s always a surprise with these patterns! Tamara keeps the laughs coming with her family stories and even offers some godmotherly advice to Rheannon,
Season 8 Ep 22: Clowns, fishing, and then fantasy football...
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara's downhill fast story from a concert. The opener was the rock start Joan Jett and the headliner was the amazing Alanis Morissette. Although the concert was amazing, and there wasn't any actual rain Tamara did manage to lose her debit card at the concert. Unclear how, but lucky for her a nice human found it and turned it in. Rheannon had an epic weekend of cleaning out equipment and selling off stuff. Tamara really appreciated a text gettin
Season 8 Ep. 21: Ghosts, TVs, and River Adventures
In this week’s episode of Downhill Fast, Tamara makes a grand entrance by arriving fashionably late—45 minutes to be exact! Rheannon was almost convinced she’d choked on a chip, but Tamara made it just in time to share her epic tales. Tamara recounts the adventure of procuring a TV, complete with Rheannon’s witty banter. Could there be a ghost in Tamara’s apartment? Tune in to find out! Meanwhile, things got lively at Fred Meyer, and Rheannon had a blast kayaking and fishing on the river. Tamara
Season 8 Ep 20: Tamara’s European Escapades: Exotic Eats and Hilarious Tales
In this episode of Downhill Fast, Tamara is back from her trip to Europe! Hear all about the places she visited and the exotic dishes she tried. While Rheannon has stories to share, this episode is all about Tamara and her globe-trotting adventures. Join us for all the hilarious banter and exciting tales from our hosts.
Season 8 Ep. 19: Moving, Arcades, and Mischievous Pets!
The moving saga continues as Tamara discusses her latest endeavors. Rheannon hilariously recounts how she triumphed over Tamara at the clown game in the arcade. Tamara may have misled Rheannon and Cinnamon with a questionable movie choice. Rheannon also shares the woes of dealing with a mischievous fur baby and the ensuing chaos. Listen to these stories and much more on this new episode of Downhill Fast!
Season 8 Ep. 18: Moving Mishaps and Nail Salon Shenanigans
In this hilarious episode of Downhill Fast, Tamara shares the chaos of moving from her current apartment to her new place. Rheannon recounts their side-splitting visit to the nail salon, that left her feeling like a tumbleweed in a western. From moving misadventures to nail salon hilarity, you won’t want to miss this episode packed with laughs and unforgettable moments.
Season 8 Ep 17: Roadtrip Debacle, Speed Game, and In person challenge
In this episode of Downhill Fast, Tamara and Rheannon bring you another fun-filled in-person live show! Rheannon shares her recent road trip to Seattle with her wife, including the hilarious moment when Cinnamon screamed “vermin!” at a deer—an experience ripe for marriage counseling. Tamara talks about her own adventures and introduces a speedy game. The highlight? An in-person challenge between Rheannon and Tamara that will leave you laughing hard and pondering the outcomes. Tune in for this un
Season 8 Ep. 16: Reunion and Revelations-Live Podcast insanity with Tamara and Rheannon
In this lively episode of Downhill Fast, Tamara and Rheannon podcast live together! They share the joy of reuniting in person, catching up on family events, and sharing adventures. The conversation takes a fun twist as they debate who has the softer skin. Tamara earns the title of "dish fairy" by impressively handling all of Rheannon’s dishes, showcasing her guest skills. Tune in for these stories and more on this engaging live episode of Downhill Fast.
Season 8 Ep 15: Bathtub installation, Bio Fluids, Piñata, Dead Poets?
In Season 8, Episode 15 of "Downhill Fast," join Tamara and Rheannon for another round of laughter-packed antics! This week, they wrestle with the ups and downs of bathtub installations, explore the enigmatic world of mysterious bodily fluids, and gear up for the impending chaos of a piñata at Rheannon's child's upcoming first birthday—will it be a smash hit or just a smashing mess? Plus, they debate whether Taylor Swift’s new album is a lyrical triumph or just torture for th
Season 8 Ep 14: Fancy drinks in Portland and Pantry Hamsters
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara recovering both from a sore back and a very spicy dinner in Portland. A fun evening in Portland included dinner and drinks, and Tamara did her best to keep up with ordering a fancy drink. Dinner and drinks were very good, but surprisingly spicy. Rheannon's house hold is struggling with another round of colds. Kids are very fun except for when they are sick and sharing their illnesses. Tamara was shocked to be pranked by her Spotify DJ. Rheannon
Season 8 Ep 13: IKEA adventures, movie marathons, and memorizing baby books
This weeks episode kicks off with Tamara's adventure at IKEA. She was very happy to buy some new lights, but things got off track and she ended up having a few more things jump into her cart. She is still very happy with all of her purchases. Rheannon is concerned about Tamara's choice of movies for a movie marathon. Tamara struggles to talk Rheannon into her television recommendation. Reading books to a baby can be challenging when they want to turn the pages at her own speed. The tri
Season 8 Ep 12: Homemade Blaire Witch Project and the never ending cold
This week's episode kicks off with minor tech support. Tamara was thoroughly entertained by a facetime mini Blaire Witch Project. It was like being in the movie only if it was a comedy and your best friend was running through their own house. It is amazing what a shaking camera and a dark interior can accommodate. Last week Tamara was struggling getting over the cold that she got from staying with Rheannon. The cold started with the baby and then made it's rounds through everyone else
Season 8 Ep.11 - Crushes, True Detective Disappointments, & Fairy Godmother Wonders
In this hilariously uncensored episode of Downhill Fast, Rheannon hilariously claps back at her wife's oddball infatuation with Tom Cruise's Lestat from 1994, sharing her mix of horror and bizarre agreement. Amid the chaos, Tamara weaves through the madness, uncovering the underlying truths and helping Rheannon see her own blend of masculinity and enviable hair game. A fiery "eff you" flies from Rheannon towards Tamara over the disappointment that was the latest season of Tru
Season 8 Ep.10: Special Guest,Vampires, Voyages, and Vintage Crushes
"🎙️💣 'Downhill Fast' goes wild! 💣🎙️ Rheannon's MIA, so Theresa & Tamara wreak havoc with cheeky challenges and a space odyssey in 'Project Hail Mary.' 🚀 Plus, Theresa confesses her crush on Tom Cruise a la Vampire - swoon-worthy hair included! 🧛♂️✨ Missing this episode? You'd miss more laughs and thrills than your heart can handle. 🔥 #TandTDynamite #MustListen #OscarObsessed"
Season 8 Ep 9: Stressed out super bowl and the saga of watching best Oscar films
In this riot of an episode, Tamara dives headfirst (and wrist-first, unfortunately) into the saga of her latest athletic misadventure. Picture this: a tale of bravery, folly, and a wrist that's seen better days. Rheannon, ever the sage, swoops in with remedies that sound more like ancient witchcraft than actual medical advice. Tamara, in her infinite wisdom, tries to dodge these mystical cures, forgetting that Rheannon is practically a wizard in a lab coat.Then, we slide into a post-Super B
Season 8 Ep.8: Ski Struggles, Strange Noises, and Tax Season
Hold onto your W2s and 1040s, folks! Downhill Fast is back with another episode that'll have you laughing harder than trying to understand the Federal Tax Codes. In this week's episode of chaos, Tamara spills the beans on her potential new flame – will sparks fly or will she just be swiping left? Rheannon, our trusty wing woman, reveals her unique method of suitor evaluation: flyfishing skills! Because who needs a personality when you can catch a fish, right?Hold onto your kettle bal
Season 8 Ep 7. Parking Lot Showdowns, Bedding Dramas, and Workout Woes
Get ready to buckle up for a rollercoaster of laughs in the latest episode of Downhill Fast Pod, where our editor's pursuit of a master's degree takes "fashionably late" to a whole new level. Episode 7 dives into Rheannon's wild encounter with Idahoans in parking lots—spoiler alert: her wife's freedom remains intact. Tamara drops some hilarious wisdom on how she'd handle the situation with a smackdown masterclass.In the fitness arena, the workout challenge hits
Season 8 Ep 6: New Blues Harp and First Ski Weekend
This week’s episode kicks off with Tamara opening her present of a harmonic. She does try a couple of notes, but is excited to learn more. Rheannon did some research to try and set Tamara up for success. Tamara is shocked to learn Rheannon played not one but three instruments growing up. Rheannon shares that the family fought a stomach bug and lost. It made for a rough first Christmas for the baby. Tamara has some movie recommendations, but Rheannon isn’t sure about them. Rheannon did get a phon
Season 8 Ep.5 Fizz-tastrophe, Hobbit Doors, and Kitchen Wars Holiday Extravaganza!
In this hilariously belated episode of Downhill Fast Season 8, the hosts finally roll out the podcast after recovering from a Christmas-induced time warp. Rheannon's facing a hydration crisis, rejecting the mere notion of plain water like it's a villain in a superhero movie. Meanwhile, Tamara's living her best life in a cabin by the water, blissfully unaware of Rheannon's liquid woes.Tamara takes a dip in the freezing cold water and emerges, convinced she's just survived
Season 8 Ep 4. Christmas Ornament Ophan, Duolingo, Children of the Corn?
Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughs on this week's episode of Downhill Fast! Tamara kicks things off by accusing herself of unintentionally adopting a Christmas ornament orphan several years ago. The twist? She can't remember who it originally belonged to! The big question looms: should she keep it or embark on a quest to return it after all this time?In a parallel universe of comedic chaos, Rheannon finds herself under the looming pressure of her Duolingo app, which seems to have
Season 8 Ep. 3 Mic Stand Mayhem, Beanie Heists, and Appliance Armageddon!
Welcome to Downhill Fast, the podcast where chaos is our co-host, and sanity is just a distant memory. In Season 8, Episode 3, Tamara graces us with her fashionably late presence because punctuality is overrated, and tardiness is an art form she has perfected.Meanwhile, Rheannon, the beanie bandit, swipes a hat from the kitchen counter faster than you can say "podcast robbery." She spills the beans on her latest outdoor shed masterpiece, complete with lofts strategically designed for m
Season 8 Ep. 2 Culinary Capers, Christmas Tree Catastrophes, and Toddler Takeovers!
This week's rollercoaster ride through culinary catastrophes and festive fiascos starts with Tamara unleashing a symphony of flavors from a dinner rendezvous with a past podcast guest. Brace yourselves as she spills the beans on her Christmas tree misadventure in a mega-store that left her wallet gasping for breath. Meanwhile, Rheannon shares the epic saga of her wife's Thanksgiving dish, which took a wrong turn somewhere between the kitchen and the table.Hold on tight as the battle of
🎙️ Welcome to Season 8 of Downhill Fast: Where the T-Rex Costume Struggles Are Real, But the Laughs Are Even Realer! 🦖🤣
It's a Thanksgiving extravaganza as Tamara finally unveils her highly-anticipated T-Rex costume pic, and let's just say it's more like a dino-disappointment. But fear not, because Rheannon's amazing wife, our behind-the-scenes superhero, steps into the spotlight this week to tackle Tamara's movie-related queries—or at least tries to between the tangents.This episode is a rollercoaster of randomness, from workout challenges that may or may not lead to a fitness triumph (w
Season 7 Finale Ep. 32-Still NO T-Rex Costume, Frozen Homes, and Wifi at Sloth Speeds
Get ready to roll with laughter because the Season 7 finale of Downhill Fast is here! Tamara's T-Rex costume photoshoot is fashionably late, like it's on dino time. Rheannon's side of the state is experiencing a natural gas outage – winter without heat is colder than your ex's heart. Tamara's wifi is throwing it back to the dial-up days, causing more delays than a turtle in rush hour.Rheannon's marital advice: listen to your wife. She did and hit the jackpot. Brace
Season 7 Ep. 31: The Spooky Saga of Halloween, Sickness Survival, Buffed by Personal Trainers, and a Deck Update that Could Win an Oscar
In this week's episode of Downhill Fast, get ready for some laugh-out-loud moments as we dive into Tamara's hilarious workout fail and her failure to keep up her end of the bargain. You won't believe the epic Halloween recap where Tamara ventured back to her folks' house near a spooky forest, fearing awkward run-ins with crushes or exes. But that's not all, folks! Rheannon shares the wild adventure of her family's harvest party, complete with an outdoor pizza oven a
Season 7 Ep.30 Construction Projects, Canada, Topless Pool Party
This week kicks off with an update with construction projects. 12 hour days and Rheannon is fighting the good fight of finishing a construction project. Tamara shares some updates from her trip to Canada. Meet a lot of new folks and ate a lot of good food. Tamara also shares about her trying to be a good wing-woman for her buddy. That lead a tangent about a college trip to Vegas. Let’s just say it goes downhill fast.
Season 7 Ep.29 Workout Challenge Results, Fortune Feimster, RIP Mic Stand
This episode kicks off with Tamara being late for video games and Rheannon’s spooky lighting. Workout challenge has officially wrapped with Tamara losing. She is making plans to break the Diet Coke fast next week, and Tamara could not be more excited. Rheannon has some critique for Tamara’s mic stand. Even with her Dad’s help the mic stand is still very unstable. Rheannon has a lot of suggestions on how to fix it, and Tamara is not having any of it! Rheannon had an awesome date night going out t
Season 7 Ep.28 Halloween costumes, Portland Comic Con, Birthday Fishing Trip
This week kicks off with Tamara being on time for once! She wasn’t time all day, but she was on time where she could. This week’s workout challenge is finally banging on all cylinders for Tamara. Rheannon couldn’t wait any longer to tell Tamara what she will be dressing up as for Halloween. Let’s just say there will be a lot of Jurassic Park music playing, and it will be glorious. Tamara had a blast at Comic Con while Rheannon had a blast fishing. Both spent way too much money on snacks, and muc
Season 7 Ep.27 Tamara’s Mic Stand, One Piece, Fantasy Football, Sturgeon Facts
This episode kicks off with Tamara having a love hate relationship with her mic stand. She tried and failed at using zip ties to attach a boom mic, and so she used almost 40 feet of rope. Rheannon does her best to answer Tamara’s question about the Netflix show One Piece. Neither is an expert, so it is a lot of speculation. Rheannon shares some fish facts, and Tamara trying to guess facts goes downhill fast.
Season 7 Ep.26 Birthday Update Pumpkin Spice, Toothbrush Bandit
This episode kicks off with a birthday update. Tamara loves cake for breakfast, and suggests it might be the best breakfast option. Tamara shares her birthday update. It was a great birthday that started early, 4:40 am, but it was a great day with family. Rheannon had a much less fun surprise when she comes home to formula spilled all over her office. Dogs are both a gift and the worst. Rheannon shares an update with house remodel and a hot tip for repurposing a tooth brush. Tamara is less on bo
Season 7 Ep.25 Winery Adventures, Probiotic Soda, Baby Shots
This week kicks off with Tamara explaining her slow relaxing morning. A relaxing morning enjoying for Tamara, while Rheannon had a very different morning. There was a surprise from her daughter. A shock and awe situation. Tamara was asked to keep a secret for a surprise birthday dinner and it was really hard to keep. Rheannon has found a possible fix for her cutting out sports drinks. Although a probiotic drink could lead to possible trouble if you drink too many. Let’s just say like this episod
Season 7 Ep.24 Baby Shopping Mistakes, Challenge Woes, Anniversary Traditions and Gifts
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Season 7 Ep. 23 We need a 3rd, New Challenge, Aspartame, Costumes
This episode kicks off with Tamara having to get comfortable with a blanket. It is very hot outside and very cold inside. Poor Rheannon was forced to try and new Mountain Dew, which no one loved. Tamara went ham at the store and bought all the desserts. Trying to settle a debate on the pod, we really could have used a third. New terms have been settled for the new workout challenge. The stakes have been raised this time around with the winner picking the losers Halloween costume. It will definit
Season 7 Ep.22 Costco Madness, Allergies, Fridge Bandit
This week’s episode kicks off with Rheannon telling the saga that was her trip to Costco. Mistakes were made in a multitude of ways. Her sister was kind for doing her best to lead her efficiently around the giant store. Tamara’s excitement this week was allergy testing and a trip to a nearby river. Rheannon is not convinced that was the best idea, but if it does go downhill fast it will make for a good story next week.
Season 7 Ep. 21 Subaru, Baby Raccoon, Barbenheimer, Pepper Spray Sunscreen
This week's episode kicks off with a revelation that Rheannon has been enjoying a Sunday morning podcast. Tamara shares her exciting news of buying a new car. It was a roller coaster to get here, but she is loving the new car and joining the Subaru crew. After watching the new Guardian's of the Galaxy 3, Tamara is looking at raccoons a little different. She might have cried a couple times during the movie. Tamara did love the new Barbie movie, and did want to encourage Rheannon to watc
Season 7 Ep. 20 Blue Lagoon, Unfortunate Car Shopping, Concerts in Sweden
This episode kicks off with two Moms and a baby settling in to podcast. Tamara shares her adventures from the Blue Lagoon. She loved it and enjoyed some relaxing in between flights. It was good that she relaxed while she could because car shopping has been stressful. It is more difficult to buy a car than Tamara had anticipated. Episode wraps up with Tamara's highlight from her trip was the Florence and the Machine concert in Sweden. Amazing concert that did end at midnight, and it was a l
Season 7 Ep.19 Danger Evacuate, Bad Alarms, Sport Fight, Murder Show
Tamara kicks off the episode with one of her favorite new songs. Rheannon had a very eventful evening with an alarm that recommended evacuation of the home. It is very difficult to evacuate any place with a baby. Tamara was able to grab lunch with a buddy for lunch while she was in a random city for a softball game. She is really having a lot of fun cheering on her friend's kid yelling and getting into the game. Being back in a town that Tamara had played soccer in brought back a lot of mem
Season 7 Ep.18 Broadway, Birthday Flash Mob, Prima Facie fangirl
This episode kicks off with Tamara’s trip to New York City!! After a week and four plays on Broadway Tamara had the very best time. Seeing two Tony award winners did not disappoint! Tamara had an awesome time at stage door at Grey House meeting one of her favorite actresses. At Prima Facie stage door Tamara led a group of hundreds of strangers in happy birthday for the stage manager. It was a magical trip that surprising did not disappoint or go downhill fast.
Season 7 Ep.17 Hungover, Dancing Cactus, and Podcasting Baby
This week’s episode kicks off with the baby having things to say. First podcast with the baby and she hardly made a peep. Rheannon and Tamara are joined by a special guest. Tamara gets some judgement for not having a plan for her New York trip and where she is going to eat. The baby might be too young to play with the cactus toy just yet, but the adults are sure having fun with it. Much like this episode it goes downhill fast.
Season 7 Ep.16 Ciders, New York,New York, and River Kittens
New episode kicks off this in person with Tamara sharing her excitement of meeting the new baby!! Tamara squeezes in a visit to meet the baby before heading to New York City. Rheannon couldn’t decide on a cider at lunch, so somehow got talked into a flight instead of all of them. Tamara refused to help her drink it since none of them were sweet enough. Rheannon is a little concerned that Tamara has done absolutely no planning on where she is eating. But how downhill fast can it go?
Season 7 Ep 15: Oh No!! Mods for pizza and diagnosing a shower...
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara and Rheannon realizing they have very different struggles this week. Tamara had a hard time reading a pizza menu in a drive through window due to very small print. Rheannon was in the middle of a relaxing shower when the shower started to back up. Tamara wouldn't even know how to begin diagnosing that kind of problem. It seems especially upsetting since you are naked and covered in soap to suddenly have a job to do. Timing gets a little off wit
Season 7 EP 14: Day trip to Missoula and catching throw up in bare hands
This week's episode includes a special guest! Rheannon's childhood friend joins the podcast to share her historically accurate perspective. A one day trip to Missoula is a rough trip for Rheannon. There was not accurate prep or nearly enough water. Traveling with kids can be rough at times, but you can't win the real MVP of road tripping with children if you haven't caught throw up in your bare hands. Tamara found herself in an awkward discussion of best way to go about shari
Season 7 Ep.13 Motherhood, Gooey Baby, Swaddling, and Cluster Feeding
This is the first episode back since Rheannon’s baby was born! One week in and the Moms are setting in. Baby is bringing the unpredictability and a false sense of security in setting in to a schedule. Dipper changes have been equally unpredictable. Tamara is traveling a lot this weekend for concerts, massages, and car buying. Baby swaddling and cluster feeding is keeping Rheannon on her toes. This episode explores everything from tiny human bodies and snot suckers, let’s just say it goes downhi
Season 7 Ep.12 Jelly Beans Sweats,Rough Seas, Incompatible Zodiacs
This episode has a special guest! Since it is the last episode before the baby is due we had to have both Moms on the podcast to check in on the count down to baby. Tamara and Rheannon are celebrating with jelly beans and fun drinks. Tamara is celebrating with her favorite cider. Tamara has her mind blown thinking that one day the baby might listen to the podcast. Also, knowing what the baby’s sign will be. Let’s just say this episode has a lot of tangents and goes downhill fast!
Season 7 Ep.11 Producers, Elusive Picasos, Bougie Blue Lagoons
This episode kicks off the new producer having notes. Equipment is being upgraded and it all working towards getting towards perfection. Tamara has been working way too much and is confused how people can put in 80 hour work weeks on the regular. Don't worry Tamara has one eye on her trip this summer to Europe. Weighing options for cruises and visiting Iceland makes the long days and long work weeks a little easier. Rheannon got in her last fishing trip before the baby comes. Two fish were
Season 7 Ep 10: Tail bobs, baby murder books and long awaited light shows
This new episode kicks off with literal applause as Tamara and Rheannon play with the new sound board. There are lots of buttons and Tamara is very confused by all the buttons and all the possibilities. Diego is recovering from his trip to the vets. Although no one is getting used to his creative tail and paw shaving that was done by the vets. It was done for necessity and Charlie was not sure it was the same cat. After a fun baby shower the fun keeps going as Rheannon is working her way through
Season 7 Ep 9: Spring has sprung when you can eat outside on a patio
Rheannon has been painting for days and putting up with living in chaos. Tamara is still not sold on the sauna bag. Rheannon cannot understand why Tamara is okay with a gym hot tub, but not okay with a personal sauna bag. Tamara completely forgets what a tanning bed is called, but luckily Rheannon is there to help. Scary movies have made Tamara nervous of tanning beds and that might be carrying over into the sauna bag. After the last skiing trip, Rheannon celebrated with a family trip to the st
Season 7 Ep 8: Adventures to view that lakeside property and snow drifts that just won't quit
Another guest on the podcast this week. Rheannon got into some shenanigans on an adventure and her wife joins the podcast to help tell that story. Tamara is asked to weigh in on this idea of a possible lake front property. Turns out it was an adventure to go look at this property. It was a little alarming to have the highway turn into a road then a gravel road and then a one lane dirt road. The truly alarming part though was the road still having banks of snow on either side. Unfortunately the
Season 7 Ep 7: Jumper cables and another POV of the London trip
This week's episode welcome's another guest. We jump into a debate on snow and boots. Rheannon has an idea about what boots Tamara gets very distracted by her computer trying to keep starting a movie. Rheannon gets the gift of not having to work out on her birthday. Yesterday there was a small misunderstanding with Tamara's car. Lucky for everyone it was a quick fix. Tamara does her best to share the main plot points of a movie she wants Rheannon to watch. If you ever wondered w
Season 7 Ep 6: PART TWO stories and feedback from a friend of the podcast
This episode kicks off right where the last episode kicked off with a special guest friend of the pod. We jump in talking about fly fishing, but we quickly get distracted with why it is so hard for Tamara to say lures. Rheannon does her best to help, but Tamara only has questions on where the word comes from. Then we get on a tangent of potatoes and potatoes flower. Rheannon shares some insight on stand up, while Tamara shares her favorite poop joke from her new favorite TV show. Tamara is the o
Season 7 Ep 5: PART ONE Gravel Roads, Floating Rivers with Snakes, and Running with gators
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara and Rheannon having a guest to weigh in on some important topics. The first one being the correct way to say Costco. Tamara is sad to learn that she appears to be the odd one out with the pronunciation of Costco. Although no one can convince her that she has an accent. Next up is a critique of Tamara's review of the spa. Let's just say there might have been a lot more people and a little less relaxing than Tamara might have said. Then Rhea
Season 7 Ep 4: Plushy fish, high calorie crumbles and being lost in books
This week’s episode kicks off with a special guest spot. Very quick update on tv show before the guest host left. Rheannon shares fun updates from shopping for fudge and baby toys. Tamara has some concerns about how early a baby needs a fishing pole. Rheannon has thoughts on Crumble cookies. Tamara shares a book update. Although very confused will still finish the trilogy. The podcast almost ends abruptly as a cat tried to pull out chords and knock down the computer screen. The cats are going to
Season 7 Ep 3: Best laid baby plans, table naps and The Last of Us
This week episode kicks off with Rheannon sharing her best laid plans for taking a baby skiing. Tamara has lots of questions, and later realizes that maybe she is just an indoor cat that wouldn't want to be out on the mountain every other weekend even without a baby. Babies might be able to nap on a table, but Tamara has questions. Tamara has been loving watching the Last of Us. Rheannon has been watching the show, but she is perhaps the one person who hasn't played the video game. Tam
Season 7 Ep 2: A very good helper and a resident raccoon
Tamara did yoga to try and relax after four days in a row of playing the cello. She is tired and sore, but her posture is getting better. Rheannon is tired from laying floor and ended up missing a day of yoga. Tamara has been working maybe a little too hard. She is sending emails late and is trying to be a very good co-worker and helper. Rheannon's phone seems to think that she lives in Portland. Although, Tamara is loving all the restaurant recommendation. Tamara had a really fun weekend
Season 7 Ep 1: New chapters, new "workout" challege, and a baby! Oh my!
The new year kicks off season 7! Tamara is podcasting from her new digs. Still getting settled and unpacking. Cooking is more fun having all of her kitchen things again. Rheannon was impressed with the dinner Tamara made, but completely ignored the fancy carrots. Tamara had a great New Years playing board games and video games. The holidays also brought visiting family. Rheannon had a New Years that included an amazing steak. Tamara moving in was really enjoying finding all of her things. Rhean
Season 6 Ep 32: Bolt Riddles and the struggle with passport photos
This week's episode kicks off with Rheannon trying to help solve an emoji riddle. Tamara is still confused at the end of it, but she did her best to respond on the dating app accordingly. Rheannon has had a hard week of sleeping while everyone adjusts to John having his dog bed switched to the floor. The saga of the mugs has finally come to a close. Tamara feels very accomplished finally delivering the mugs, even if the parking lot exchange was just as awkward as everyone thought it would
Season 6 Ep 31: Spending too much money on tapes and ignoring the rules
This week's episode kicks off with Rheannon taking credit for fixing Tamara's technical difficulty. Rheannon got very lucky this week slipping on the stairs. Tamara had a fun weekend with family, but she was up very early one day. There was a fancy birthday dinner with good drink though to top of Tamara's long day. Rheannon has strong opinions of Tamara buying an expensive tape and going a step too hipster. Tamara has a corrections corner for claiming her friends didn't know
Season 6 Ep 30: New musical instruments and the struggle with gifs
This week's episode kicks off with an update on the remodel saga. Rheannon is getting ready to do some big finishing touches this winter. Tamara has started playing a new instrument after being inspired by a tv show. Rheannon on the other hand enjoyed the same tv show for the architecture and the cinematography. After four episodes Tamara has struggled through watching a new tv show, but a deal is a deal. Online dating can feel like a lot of work, and Tamara is not great at texting to star
Season 6 Ep 29: Yoga trust falls and disappearing time
This week's episode kicks off with an update of family time and playing with nieces and nephews. Rheannon found herself in the trenches losing a battle to toy trains. After hours of struggles and an unnecessary screw Rheannon last war and sent the toys to live at her sister's house. Tamara has been getting her workouts in walking in circles helping her niece learn to walk. Let's just say her hamstrings took the brunt of the lunges. Rheannon has fallen off the wagon with drinking
Scorpion shit hot licks and racoon rumbles
This week’s episode goes downhill fast out of the gate. Tamara really is to blame. As an agent of chaos she thought lollipops with a scorpions in them would be a good idea. They were not a good idea. Furthermore, Tamara thought a nitro Pepsi would be fun to try. It exploded and made a huge mess. Rheannon thought she was going to come face to face with a raccoon. She started the fight empty handed, but it did end with her having a dart gun. Luckily it didn’t go as downhill fast as it could have.
Hydroplaning merlins and molten lava crumbles
This weeks episode kicks off with Tamara’s updates from traveling. She did not enjoy the snow. Even two inches of snow was a bummer. Rheannon was relaxing after weeks of remodeling. She relaxed so much she might have lost track of what day of the week it was, but she finally got to sit down and relax and watch some college football. Rheannon did bake brownies that might have ruined a pan. Tamara did have a laundry list of complaints about how Rheannon “delivers” brownies to people. Last week Ta
Season 6 Ep 26: The saga of the mugs and tired bodies
This week's episode kicks off as the remodel sage continues. Transporting "mini" splits sounds very complicated. Tamara has lots of questions. Things are less than ideal for DIY. Transportation and moving is complicated, and bodies are tired. Luckily the tried and true method of a budding following behind the truck and calling if something looks like it is going to fall off worked. Tamara is getting set up at her new digs, and has already found a new restaurant. Getting ready to p
Season 6 EP 25: Holloweeeeen town + heavy yeti life lessons
This episode kicks off with Tamara sharing about her fun weekend. Fun weekend kicked off with getting back on a peloton bike and doing a ride. The strengths training was harder with the weights she had, but it did happen. The weekend continued with an adventure to the town the filmed Halloween town. Rheannon had never seen the movie, so she was less impressed with the adventure. Additionally, Tamara had a fun Monday night when she went out with friends and had fancy drinks and spooky foods. Rhea
Season 6 Ep 24: Burning the candle at both ends and not for pleasure
This week's episode kicks off and Rheannon has had a week. Buckets were thrown away and Rheannon doesn't feel bad about it. After weeks of remodeling Rheannon is getting to the end of her rope. She has been going hard for weeks and the shower is just about done. Tamara is alarmed to learn the update of the heating floors. There was a small mix up on when the podcasting was going to happing. Well it depends who you ask, but Tamara continues to claim that it isn't her fault. Tamara
Season 6 Ep 23: Surprise meals by mail and the saga of house projects
This week's episode has a couple very tired podcasters. Tamara is tired from chasing around tiny humans. Two year olds just have so much energy, it can be hard to keep up with. Rheannon is tired from the all the shower tiles. Tamara also has a fun update about her massage therapy. It is always a surprise to Tamara when she is called out for her horrible posture by her massage therapist. Rheannon is not sure that Tamara is doing enough to fix her posture. Tamara has an update about the saga
Season 6 Ep 22: Mortar horror stories and relaxing smokes with grandma
This week's episode was recorded with Tamara and Rheannon together in person again. Out of the gate they might have been pretty proud of themselves not needing tech support. Tamara has come to town to help with the bathroom remodel. There were highs and there were lows, but at the end of the day a lot of progress did happen. Tamara would say that it wasn't her fault. Rheannon definitely turned to a throwing around mortar place. Tamara did her best to manage the chaos. Rheannon took he
Season 6 Ep 21: Golden hour tunnel vision is the new quick sand
This weeks episode kicks off with an update from Copenhagen. Rheannon wanted to know out of the gate did Tamara get lost. It was all going fine until the very last step. It was the right train, but just the wrong direction. Tamara shares the adventures from flying first class. Every time Tamara freezes on the screen poor Rheannon is living in a horror film. Rheannon stayed busy fishing while Tamara was out of town. Poor Rheannon's sister got the worst of it fishing by being eaten alive by
Season 6 Ep 20: Some assembly may be required are famous last words...
This week's episode kicks of with Rheannon sharing about her new fish finder. The directions explaining some assembly required might be the understatement of the year. She might have been victorious at the end, but it was at the cost of a day of the bathroom remodel. This week Rheannon was happy to report that she found a new tv show. Tamara is willing to give it a chance, but will probably not love the survival show as much as Rheannon does. Rheannon has a solid jump scare when her cat st
Season 6 EP 19: Testing baby food and putting on a brave face
This week's episode kicks off with an update from Tamara on cat sitting and how the hot temperatures is impacting everyone. Rheannon managed to watch a movie and stayed awake, but her only feedback is that the kid's movie had a few to many chase scenes. Tamara is adjusting to moving, but mostly is enjoying different restaurants and stores being close. Rheannon is disappointed in Tamara for being slow to take up her restaurant recommendations. Tamara's family is going to have to s
Season 6 Ep 18: When lady bugs attack and summer fishing
This week's episode kicks off with checking in on Rheannon's most recent summer fishing trip and Tamara is very skeptical of Rheannon being attacked by a lady bug. Turns out Rheannon did have a reaction to a ladybug "bite" or "pinch". Whichever it was Tamara could have been more supportive. Tamara is still getting used to living in a city. Although, the new city might have an option to try new things like Frisbee Golf. Rheannon had a lesson in patience while trying
Season 6 Ep 17: Land lines cut and spring cleaning
This week's episode has Tamara and Rheannon reunited to podcast in person. Tamara's weeks of dog sitting continues, but Rheannon would say she is back on the better side of the mountains. To kick off the episode Tamara and Rheannon start with a history refresher of a phone land line being connected to the internet. Tamara might have cut some wires while under the house. She was not harmed in her adventures under the house, but the internet was not so lucky. The saga with Diego trying
Season 6 Ep 16: The audacity of pets and their issues
This week's episode kicks off with an update on John's most recent mischief. After destroying the gate trying to keep him out of kitchen Rheannon had to put in a replacement baby gate. Only to learn that John can jump it real easy and the mischief continues. Not to be outdone the cats have also been causing problems. Rheannon woke up to noises in the night. An unknown animal might have been in the house, but it is unsure. Tamara has been staying busy hanging with the family, and decide
Season 6 Ep 15: pretty cats are blankets that purr
Rheannon is very upset with her dog. John has decided that when there is thunder the only person that he wants to be around is Theresa. Even if she is making fun of him, John still only wants to be around her. It was an eventful weekend when one of the toilets stopped working. After a lot of googling, renting equipment, and trying everything it took a plumber to fix. Tamara perhaps has been watching a little too much criminal minds, and was very startled when a closed door opened on its own. T
Season 6 Ep 14: Hey buddy, bye buddy
This week's episode kicks off with Rheannon's feedback for Tamara signing off her emails with "best". Lots to ponder for Tamara moving forward. This week Tamara didn't do a lot of work since she was recovering from being sick. Rheannon made the mistake of drinking extra pulp orange juice. Tamara laughed so hard she cried. Rheannon has started picking movies in less than 60 seconds. Tamara takes this as a chance to quiz her on the titles of the movies she has picked recen
Season 6 Ep 13: Lawn Mower Saga
This week's episode kicks off with the saga that was the lawn mower chamber of secrets. Everything that could go wrong went wrong. It was a one step forward and two steps back. Tamara did her best to help out and managed to get a little work out in while helping. Decisions were made using the tried and true method of rock, paper, scissors. Which left most people satisfied. Let's just say that it went downhill fast.
Season 6 Ep 12: The trials of dog sitting murderous pick pockets
This week's episode kicks off with a surprise taste test. Rheannon is not a big fan of soda, so we are off to a rough start there. There were points for bubbles and the fun color of the soda, but overall the after taste is what soured the overall experience. Tamara had a rough week while dog sitting and then driving on the freeway. Accidents outside of her control that went downhill fast. John makes a couple of appearances trying to ask for his dinner. Rheannon had her own downhill fast ex
Season 6 Ep 11: Toilet trenches where no one could leave or join until it was over
This week's episode kicks off with a recap of the adult easter egg hunt, which included hunting for airplane shots hidden around the yard. Tamara maybe pushed the rules of it not being full contact by literally pushing Rheannon. It was fun once "all" the bottles were found and it was time to negotiate and trade for peoples favorites. Jury is still out if all the bottles have been found. There was enough food for 19 people. Rheannon and Tamara had a hard time remember just how muc
Season 6 Ep 10: The urban legend of dog cat
This week's episode kicks off with a major update to the bathroom remodel. Dry wall happened, and painting was completed. Finally the tile was able to go in. It took all four roommates, but the house is days away from getting a second toilet. Tamara had a fun time hunting a fly with Diego. John has taken up some cat like tendencies and now likes napping in the sun on the pool table. Tamara had an adventure of hot tubbing in a hotel. The water quality was a little questionable and it was def
Season 6 Ep 9: The only person in the mask wearing the hot tub
This week kicks off with Rheannon plotting what Tamara's projects will be since she missed out on bathroom remodel this weekend. Rheannon was also worried that Tamara hasn't been working out. She has been working out, but not wearing her watch. Tamara for the first time in a very long time was able to go for a swim and a hot tub. There is some confusion on who should be blamed for roommates getting sick. John has come up with a new level of bad dog behavior. He was found sleeping on t
Season 6 Ep 8: Shocking revelations about wetsuits
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara being late running on Tam time. Although she is happy to be dog sitting a pup that lets her sleep to 8:00 am. Rheannon had an amazing weekend filled with yard work and being productive around the house. There were some struggles in Rheannon's household trying to get all the animals to get along at night. Tamara has her world rocked when she learned that people would pee in a wetsuit to warm it up. Rheannon is convinced that everyone pees in a w
Season 6 Ep 7: Murky water and cold hard bass
Fishing adventures happened. Tamara was cold all day. She was promised gloves and that didn't happen. It wouldn't have solved everything, but it would have helped. Rheannon was the only person who successfully caught a fish. Everyone had fun fishing, and lots of people almost caught a fish. Tamara was not one of those people. The things people said fishing had Tamara giggling all day. Tamara is really upset that Diego is sleeping on top of the stove. She is not convinced that he won&a
Season 6 Ep 6: How many days do you think it has been?
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara and Rheannon catching up on their weekends. Tamara stayed home for a relaxing movie weekend and went out to a relaxing lunch. Rheannon went for a family ski weekend. Rheannon did not have a very restful weekend. The last ski weekend of the season also brought some crazy wind. Everyone tried to make the most of the bad weather and Rheannon wanted to reward her nieces and nephew their hard work with some froyo. Her mistake though was trying to take fo
Season 6 Ep 5: Should someone go check on that noise?
This week's episode kicks off learning about how the baking challenge went. The obstacles mounted after a few failed trips to the store. Starting the cake bake with gluten free pancake mix wasn't ideal, but no one was willing to go back to the store. Emotions were high for the bake and Tamara did not thrive in that team building exercise. Weirdly it was easier to team build with the children and work together to frost a cake. Lots of pool and foosball played, and the winner of the foo
Season 6 Ep 4: Relaxing Sunday?
This week's episode kicks off with an update of the remodel work that has not started just yet. A lot of movies watched this week. Kicking things off with a review of Spencer. No one should be surprised that Tamara liked it more than Rheannon. Things got interesting this week with a trip to the movie theater to see Scream 5. An empty movie theater with reclining seats was a good time. Rheannon was happy to see the fifth movie in a series having seen none of the other movies. There of cour
Season 6 Ep 3: Hostile Tech Support?
This episode kicks off with the question of if we were recording. New recording gear means a need for tech support. Rheannon was not loving her drink, perhaps partially because Tamara refused to go to the store. Tamara did her best to fix the problem by fetching grenadine. Turns out Tamara really only likes to go to the store when it is her idea. Thankful for the TV recommendations from folks, and there are a couple of good options. Rheannon had a horrible migraine and to make it worse she found
Season 6 Ep 2: Venn Diagram of Murder and Titillating Television
This episode kicks off with an update on the remodel work. One step closer to using the heated floors, and Rheannon really wants the pellet stove to know their days are numbered. Tamara had a great time working on remodel stuff with Rheannon and her buddy. Tamara thrived having a buddy to talk to and was able to work with supervision. The dry wall lift worked and managed to not crush anyone. Tamara wants to try cross country skiing, and even though Rheannon thinks she will hate it she is still w
Season 6 Ep 1: Vegas adventures and bunny hill crossfit
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara's adventures in Vegas. They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. In this case it is what Tamara saw in Vegas will stick with her forever. Although it did confirm that Tamara when face with a confrontation will freeze. Rheannon in the meantime went skiing with her family and now is up to teaching three nieces and a nephew how to ski. After bunny hill crossfit with a giant toddler Rheannon was relieved he finally learned to put all hist wei
Season 5 Ep 32: Packing for Vegas and prepping for dry wall
This week's episode is recorded from the same house, but different rooms due to a little technical difficulty. Tamara is getting packed and ready for her trip to Vegas. Rheannon has been adjusting to Tamara moving in by doing more of the cooking. Which is a side effect of being the only person in the house still working from home. Poor John is struggling with the snow and not being able to go on his walks. Rheannon was pleased to get Tamara on board with her plan for her record players. Her
Season 5 Ep 31: The cleanse and the truck struggle
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara explaining her chunky soup and her cleanse to kick off the new year. Rheannon's new year has been filled with a whole lot of snow. Turns out things got a little crazy with the snow today and trying to move her truck to help a stranger. Tamara had some trouble with her headlight repair and her windshield wiper repair, but lucky for her she had a couple people she could call on to lend a hand. Rheannon learned some important lessons about her new
Season 5 Ep 30: House remodel and working the bull dick
This week's episode kicks off with a story of perseverance and stubbornness as Rheannon takes on a battle with a giant stump. She got her wife 100% bought in and committed to move this 350 pound stump in a foot and a half snow. Fancy boots might have been a bad idea. Tamara has scheduled an appointment to pay someone to fix her headlight. Rheannon is very disappointed that Tamara would pay someone to fix something so easy. Gift giving can be hard picking gifts and finding something the othe
Season 5 Ep 29:Struggles from the workout challenge and dogs wearing jackets
Tamara kicks this episode off with Tamara having some questions about different adapters for a massage gun. Rheannon answered some questions, but mostly just heckled. The workout challenge is still going, but Tamara is struggling with some muscle pain from a lot of cycling workouts. Rheannon quizzes Tamara on a new tire prices. Tamara did some baking with the family. She did time it so she did minimal work. It turns out if she does sub par work then she gets to eat more of the baked goods. It is
Season 5 Ep 28: Downhill fast after dark
Just when Tamara’s Dad fixes her podcast chord the kitten has her heart set on destroying the mic chord. Tamara shares about watching the Matrix movies gearing up for the new movie. Rheannon has been doing the whole walk the animals thing wrong. She has been discouraging Diego from walking with them. Tamara thinks Diego should be put in a harness and invited along on the walk. Rheannon and Tamara come up with a new dating app that lets your friends/family act as a wingman. Rheannon goes on a tan
Season 5 Ep 27: Holiday movie reviews and attempted critter home invasion
This week's episode kicks off with an update on the workout challenge. There is still not a winner, and the workout challenge continues. Rheannon has some complaints about Tamara's movie recommendations. Tamara then goes on a bit of a rant with her new idea for a tv show she wants to write with Rheannon. John then decides to join the podcast with his frustrations. Turns out he is busy defending the house from possible critter invasion. One such critter is a cat. A once perceived stray
Season 5 Ep 26: Thankful for fishing and babies
This week's episode is coming out just after Thanksgiving week, and we kick of the episode checking in on adventures from the week. Tamara's week involved a lot of time with the family. There were some dipper changes and some sweet moments with the niece and nephew. Rheannon got to do some fishing. John was living his best dog life when he got to make a new friend. Playing with a great dane made John look tiny in comparison. Tamara is having fun dog sitting. Unfortunately, the streak c
Season 5 Ep 25: Fancy restaurant adventures and flying first class
This week's episode is the first one back with Tamara in the States. Which means back to podcasting in the evenings, so Rheannon can enjoy a drink while Tamara enjoy's some tea. With Tamara back in town it is now Rheannon's turn to head out of town. Will the workout challenge continue over the holidays or go downhill fast? No one really knows. Tamara did have a great time at a fancy dinner and managed to not embarrass her friend or herself too bad. Adventures were had trying new f
Season 5 Ep 24: Weird things happen in the middle of the night...
This week's episode we have a guest. Turns out Tamara maybe hasn't been the best house guest, and that is only partially because of a cracked dinner plate. The evidence is a little unclear and she is unwilling to take the blame. Rheannon has had a crazy last 24 hours after the theft of her generator. Middle of the night thud as something hit the floor. Tamara decided to check the house with a 22 pound dog for "backup". Turns out it was just her phone, but she didn't comm
Season 5 Ep 23: Gesture of friendship
This episode kicks off with Tamara sharing how she messed up and didn't know the difference between a wine decanter and a vase. Her friend, who she was visiting, did not appreciate the kind gesture of getting flowers due to the mix up. Apparently they are very difficult to dry. Not to worry Rheannon is a problem solver and was able to google possible solution. Rheannon also had a very productive weekend making a lot of progress with her carport. Tamara had some questions about the logistics
Season 5 Ep 22: Tamara is Cheap? Or Frugal.... Or frugally cheap?
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Season 5 Ep 20: Solo adventure planning for a fun downhill fast
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara sharing her adventures from some solo shopping trip. The most exciting purchase being mostly candy. There was some confusion around trying to cook some rice, but Tamara did manage to figure it out. Rheannon had some tips for Tamara's solo adventuring coming up, and did her best to help with offline maps. Jury is still out if Tamara can use the maps successfully while off of wifi. Rheannon is getting the bug to go fishing. so much so that she mi
Season 5 Ep 19: Catching up on Copenhagen and Carports
This week's episode is all about Tamara's Copenhagen adventures and Rheannon's success in getting winterized, and that includes the carport. Luckily Tamara has not gotten lost on the public transit, but that is largely due to her friend picking her up from the airport and navigating all public transit. Rheannon had a very productive weekend completing part one of the carport. Which is one step closer to being ready for winterization, which is good timing since it has already snowe
Season 5 Ep 18: Avoiding scary movies about the woods because we go out there
This episode kicks off with Tamara trying to blame a baby for being late. Turns out is was less about it being hard saying good bye to a very cute nephew and more about Tamara forgetting things and having to drive further. It was a rough start to the day with Tamara breaking her glasses and then discovering that her car had been egged. Although there was the possibility of a who done it, Tamara just took her car to get the second car wash in three days. Talking about watching spooky movies now
Season 5 Ep 17: The important step of cat interrogations
Tamara kicks off this episode a little tired from a fun filled day of babysitting. There were some mixed results with how pleased people were with their dinners. Tamara might be visiting this weekend for some bathroom remodeling. Rheannon is gearing up to make some real progress on the bathroom remodel with or without her. Also, preparing to buy tons of pellets. Being an adult means you turn on the heat when you feel like it. Tamara made a huge mess doing some arts and crafts. No glitter though
Season 5 Ep 16: Falling in love with dirt roads
Rheannon shares about her magical fishing trip and her new found love of dirt roads. Although fish were caught on the trip there were some difficulties running through a river. Tamara is struggling with a packing list and Rheannon does her best to try and help. Tamara has a movie recommendation for Rheannon, but she will probably hate it. One comment about a flower jacket launches a huge tangent about clothes and specifically what makes a suit. This episode goes downhill fast from the start.
Season 5 Ep 15: Tall grass and bears
This week's episode has a few extra greetings from John. While Tamara is dog sitting her pup slept through the whole recording. One of the joys of dog sitting next to your parents in shopping at their house and stealing their groceries. Does Rheannon need a toy hauler upgrade? Does Tamara live in bear country? These questions are discussed although maybe not answered. This episode will definitely go downhill fast.
Season 5 Ep 14: Mutiny Pending
This week's episode kicks off talking about all things Montana. After a five day trip to Montana there were a lot of ups and downs. Tamara still has not caught a fish, but she did manage to get a little bit closer. Rheannon did catch a fish, but she also forged multiple rivers and had to work hard for that fish. Which she then released before anyone could even get a photo of the fish. There might have been a small set back about a dinner reservation that Rheannon made at a restaurant that m
Season 5 Ep 13: Protein Snack
This week's episode kicks off with a taste test of different gluten-free chips and donuts. Poor John was scared of the thunder and lightning. Earlier today Tamara had a lot of fun of taking pictures of all the animals. Tamara is very proud of winning one game of nine ball against Rheannon. Playing pool and listening to music on a record player, is there anything better? There are some questions of the workout challenge and when we can set a bench mark for a workout. Rheannon of course wants
Season 5 Ep 12: Forgetting about a house guest and the struggle with boy baby names
This week's episode kicks off with Theresa trying to tell a story while Tamara and Rheannon cannot help but interrupt with questions and tangents. The story eventually explains the trouble of forgetting about a house guest and running to try and hide. It goes downhill fast for sure. Then there is the trouble with boy baby names. Well Rheannon thinks she has stumbled on a gold mine for a possible name using a certain town for inspiration, but Theresa and especially Tamara is not convinced. W
Season 5 Ep 11: Baby feet kicking you out of bed
Tamara kicks off the episode by sharing about her productive day, even if it started by sleeping in. A friend might have been surprised that she could even sleep in till 10:00 am. Tamara's heart might have fluttered today trying to transition from a hot laundry room to a freezing cold AC living room. Rheannon has some exciting news of picking up a kayak to keep building her Armada. In less fun, although just as hilarious, news Rheannon was woken up with baby feet to the gut. Turns out she
Season 5 Ep 10: Outdoor concert and "I could fish that!"
This week's episode kicks off with Rheannon getting comfortable and hiding out in a room that has air conditioning. Tamara shares about her trip to Portland and the outdoor concert venue. She maybe said out loud to a friend "I would fish that" about the river right next to the venue. Could you imagine fishing while at a concert? Rheannon and Tamara then talk about the travel plans for Montana. How much fishing is too much fishing? Rheannon was offended by the questions even being
Season 5 Ep 9: crawling attempts and the Armada
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara sharing about the fun adventures of baby sitting the nephew and trying to teach him how to crawl. Rheannon was hanging out with her nieces, who are old enough to be given jobs when they went fishing. Rheannon is struggling with trying to slow down her walk, which is great news to Tamara who is a very slow preferred pace for walking. Tamara has been enjoying being back home and visiting family. That does include going to her parents house and immedia
Season 5 Ep 8: Part Two heat exhaustion and "haystacks"
This week's episode picks up after part one. Rheannon explains what happened to cut part one short. Don't worry she is feeling much better. Tamara shares an update of her vacation and the two adorable pups that she met. Rheannon shares an update of the bathroom renovation. Things are really taking shape. Although Rheannon did run in to a slight problem when she "cooked" dinner. Tamara was very confused and then had some notes for next time. Rheannon also had to confront one o
Season 5 Ep 7: Mini Episode with travel adventures and delays
This week's episode is a mini one. We had to cut our episode short, but it is just long enough for Tamara to get through a couple full rants about the joys of getting back to traveling. That is the joy of visiting states for the first time that you have never been to there are plenty of surprises. This episode definitely goes downhill fast at the end.
Season 5 Ep 6: Possible injuries from trampolines and things found in an attic
This week's episode kicks off with exciting news post light demo. After Tamara returned home after a weekend of light demo work Rheannon made some exciting new purchases. New toys added to the fishing endeavors. Tamara was too afraid to look into one of the holes she found, but lucky for her Rheannon looked in the hole after she lest. However, the really scary stuff was stored in the attic. Tamara insisted that a lot of the stuff be taken down to really be played with. What could go wrong?
Season 5 Ep 5: Trial and tribulations of phones and screws
This weeks episode kicks off with hearing the truth about the crash from the woman herself. Rheannon did her best to tell the story last week, but this week what happened if finally set straight. There is a tangent in the middle that does lead to a new merch idea. Tamara is having some pain in her fore arm and Rheannon is convinced she can fix it. Trials and tribulations of phones and diving into a lake to recover a phone could have gone downhill fast. Would a magnet have worked? The jury is sti
Season 5: Ep 4 Boating adventures and new accomplishments
This week's episode kicks off hearing all about Rheannon's rough week. Some parts were really fun having friends in town visiting. However, not everything went according to plan. Some supplies were forgotten and there was a minor bike accident. Tamara's week was also a bit of a roller coaster. Trying to shave two long haired cats didn't go exactly as planned, and Tamara might have mowed the lawn in the most difficult way possible. Even if the story is told long story long thi
Season 5 Ep 3: Pickaxe and low grade fever
Rheannon starts off by sharing why this episode recorded little late, and we check in on how Cinnamon is feeling after her second shot. Then we are joined by the ever funny Anal Stacy. We check in on how they have been doing and hear about the new hair cut. We compare fat cats and Rheannon can finally get a little help with a quiz about all things music. This episode goes downhill right from the start!
Season 5 Ep 2: Pickle back and conflict at the pump
This episode goes down hill fast from the start! Rheannon and Tamara are back in person podcasting with strong drinks and plenty of backs. Tamara shares her love of pickle backs and whiskey. Rheannon starts off with a story that goes downhill with a little conflict at the pump. It ends with Rheannon in a power stance flipping people off. John does make an appearance to have his feelings heard. Then a conversation about a sun burn turns into a conversation about boobs. Tamara got very sun burnt a
Season 5 Ep 1: Pillow Talk and build your own adventure road trip
This week's episode kicks of season five! There are some very important questions asked about pillows. Rheannon talks about how many pillows are too many pillows, and Tamara shares her thoughts. Not the most sexy pillow talk, but it does go downhill fast. Tamara is excited for a road trip to Maine and has started brainstorming possible routes. It could turn in to a build your own adventure with listeners of the podcast voting on which route to take next. What couple possibly go wrong? It wi
Season 4 Ep 32: Pump up music and spa adventures
This week's episode kicks off with Rheannon having done some soul searching this week around music. Tamara was pretty confused out of the gate, but once she caught up the big take away really was Rheannon being late to the music party. Although after a quick game of guessing current favorite pump up music Rheannon walks away the champ. Tamara had an adventure herself this week in a trip to the spa. Parts were very relaxing and other parts less so. Rheannon and Tamara then weigh in on hot tu
Season 4: Ep 31They came for something else... but stayed for the chicken feathers
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara needing a little time to get settled. Well, her and the dogs she is dog sitting. The episode though quickly goes downhill with a new segment called sober thoughts with Tamara. To kick things off Tamara shares some things she has been pondering about indoor plants. Rheannon shares a fun update that involves some new shinny oars. This episode really goes downhill fast when the pair start discussing kids trying to sneak chicken feathers. You will just
Season 4 Ep 30: Yard work and near misses
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara enjoying a sweet ice cream treat. As it turns out Rheannon had also a recent ice cream success curtesy of her brother. This week's episode does include some family mishaps of who done it. Turns out Tamara was to blame, but just remember everyone poops. Also Rheannon might be sending her a gift, so maybe everyone wins. Tamara shares the ongoing sage of her car troubles, and Rheannon's beloved truck has also had some recent difficulties. T
Season 4: Ep 29: When you burry the lead...to talk about a shed instead
This week's episode goes downhill from the start. Rheannon decided to burry the lead and jump right into sheds. She has questions on the shed, and makes Tamara wait to hear about her anaphylactic shock. To be fair no one here are doctors, and you really should not trust any first aid advice in this episode. Rheannon shares all about her trip to the allergy doctor and just how downhill fast it went. Tamara learns some medical things to be sure. The episode wraps up with a few stories of g
Season 4 Ep 28: The trifecta of being stoned, tired, and sunburnt
This week's episode kicks off right as Rheannon walks in the door from a weekend of skiing. We learn out of the gate that she is super sunburnt. Although a fun weekend she is pretty tired. Tamara had a horrible day and shares all about it. Turns out she forgot a key component about her car, but luckily Rheannon is there to remind her. Tamara's weekend included some great family time, and a little bit of a team builder that included moving a wood shed. It was a bit dodgy, but don&a
Season 4 Ep 27: The one with the last literal falls
This weeks episode kicks off with an update on the state of things. Rheannon lost another battle with the ever sneaky and crafty John Wayne. Who as a relatively large dog, can be very sneaky when he wants to be. Tamara on the other hand tried a new cereal, that was maybe only intended for children, and it went downhill fast. This week the pair compare stories of the last time they literally fell. Although one involves a ski lift and one involves stairs no one was seriously injured, and like
Season 4 Ep 26: The one about skinny jeans and the emoji debate
This week's episode kicks off with a fun birthday update from Rheannon. Hats and records have finally arrived and we get not only Rheannon's thoughts, but also her wife's feedback. This then leads into a discussion on what is cool still. Hats, skinny jeans, and even emoji's are all called into question. Tamara has a lot of thoughts and feelings on the matter to be sure. Although neither Tamara or Rheannon might be qualified experts on the matter of cool it doesn't
Season 4 Ep 25: The one about possible finger tattoos...sexy or taboo?
This week's episode kicks off with checking in on a trip Tamara had while watching a movie. Rheannon had her concerns when she hadn't heard an update, but turns out the movie was excellent. Now to be clear (and Tamara cannot stress this enough) it is a super weird movie. Then there is a discussion on tattoos. Tamara is thinking about getting a tattoo and is thinking about where to get it. There is a whole discussion on finger tattoos and if they are sexy or taboo. The jury is sti
Season 4 Ep 24: The one with all the gifts
This week's episode kicks off with Rheannon sharing what one of her birthday gifts is. Which of course she opened early per usual. Her record player though is going to be perfect in the game room to set the perfect chill vibes. The trouble now is trying to pick the perfect record to start her collection. Tamara of course has some recommendations, but it is a sliding scale on how helpful those suggestions actually are. Rheannon suggests that Tamara needs to get her Dad a gift as he is
Season 4 Ep 23: Scary shows with few spoilers and a possible swear jar
John has some things to say in this episode and he makes his feelings know. Rheannon isn't having it because of some bad decisions that John made this week. Tamara jokingly asks Rheannon if she would watch a scary moving with her. Rheannon is not going to be fooled this time, she might have been fooled into watching a scary tv show. Tamara accidentally found herself making a few spoilers, when normally it is Rheannon with the spoilers. Rheannon is pondering the implementation of a swear
Season 4 Ep 22: The one with all the apologies
This week's episode goes especially downhill fast! It starts off with Tamara having had a lot of trouble getting set up. Tamara shares an update about the spa and how it went. There is an option of additional spa treatments other than the massage, but the jury is still out. Rheannon is gearing up for an exciting weekend finally being able to the pool table. Taking a week off of skiing, which is a welcomed break after a malfunctioning magic carpet on the bunny hill. Oh, the joys of tea
Season 4 Ep 21: High and Tight
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara asking Rheannon to keep an ear out for a smoke alarm. Rheannon shares about a possible pool table being added to go along with her record player. Tamara has a couple questions asking Rheannon's opinion on a couple of things. It is unclear who is more uncomfortable asking, but Rheannon's advice ended up being high and tight. Little to say Tamara will be far outside of her comfort zone, and it is sure to go downhill fast!
Season 4 Ep 20: The dress code includes consideration for anonymity
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara sharing her new found trick for rejuvenating champagne. Rheannon laments about the end of "vacation" and the struggle of the body trying to snap back to a sleep schedule. Tamara has exciting news about a "big" purchase. Rheannon shares some of the trials and tribulations of baby sitting and snack time. Rheannon has an idea for a youtube channel that will take on a new spin to downhill fast. Tamara's first concern is p
Season 4 Ep 19: Happy New Years from Downhill fast!
This week's episode was recorded on New Years Eve! Tamara did her best to celebrate in style by drinking her mimosa out of a champagne flute. Sometimes all you need is a fancy glass to celebrate. Rheannon had an interesting day with a project that ended up with some poop water spillage. To everyone's surprise Tamara has some tips for next time. There is still the question of who will have to load There is a small mix up of emojis that Rheannon texts and it makes Tamara's day!
Season 4 Ep 18: The trouble with surprise gifts and waiting
This episode kicks off with Rheannon's struggle of trying to get organized for this year's ski season. The struggle really is with trying to get the tiny humans in her life organized. Children just might be harder to heard that cats. Tamara is excited to be getting outside for some dog walks later in the week when dog sitting. Rheannon and Tamara discuss how early is too early to give Christmas gifts. It should surprise no one that Tamara wants to follow the rules. Although it is
Season 4 Ep 17: Adventures with a baby and the complexities of gift giving
This episode kicks of with Rheannon's adventures around town with her nephew. Who is not a small baby, and maybe toddler or small child is a better description. Either way the nephew and a "large" shopping cart made for a difficult situation. Tamara and Rheannon compare notes of dogs who like to run away. Then there is a discussion on whether or not it is ok to buy gifts that are not on a list. Tamara has some strong opinions as someone who hates surprises and hangs on to gif
Season 4 Ep 16: New shows and sights that can't be unseen...
This week's episode kicks off with the struggle of finding new shows to watch. Just when Rheannon thinks she has found a new show to enjoy she innocently falls asleep. Nothing could have prepared her for what she woke up to. You might think is where the story ends, but because of technology that episode followed her around no matter what tv she turned on in her house. Tamara has decorated a couple trees and struggled a little with some dog sitting duties. The struggle is real and goes
Season 4 EP 15: Holiday movies and something up on a roof
This week's episode kicks off with Rheannon having a plan go slightly sideways, but was not crushed by a car. Tamara had a plan go slightly sideways, but it was only with putting up Christmas lights. Tamara also failed at starting the chainsaw, but really only tried it one, before she had an small accident. Rheannon and Tamara compare notes on Holiday movies, and Tamara warns you a movie to skip. The episode wraps up with Tamara being startled by a noise on the roof, and Rheannon has so
Season 4 Ep 14: Carry over from trick or treat and a theory about sour patch kids
This week's episode kicks off with a throw back to Halloween. Since there was no clear "winner" to the trivia contest both Tamara and Rheannon take turns eating Jelly Beans the Bean Boozled box where there are two flavors that look exactly the same, but it might be coconut or spilled milk. Taking turns going first it is only a matter of time before it goes downhill fast. Rheannon also drops some knowledge for Tamara about the difference of water proof and water resistant. Tama
Season 4 Ep 13: Special Guest with a side of technical difficulties
This episode is an extra special episode with a guest star. Rheannon's brother makes an appearance to share his insights with the male perspective on dating during the days of Covid-19. Since Rheannon is married she moderates a discussion on dating and ghosting to get the opinions from the single people. She tries to get an informal poll to settle a debate between her and her wife...let's just say she is disappointed. Tamara takes advantage of having Rheannon's brother on the p
Season 4 Ep 12: Chain saws and trees, what could go wrong?
This week's episode kicks off with an update to the internet sage. Rheannon kicks things up a notch in her power tools game by adding a chain saw to the mix. Although Tamara had some notes for future attempts it definitely doesn't go as downhill as it could... so all in all not bad for a first attempt. Tamara was supposed to help her parents in the backyard with a little chain saw and wood cutting, but instead she got a little distracted with chocolate chip cookies. Between the ch
Season 4 Ep 11: Halloween Mini Episode
This is a mini episode recorded for a Halloween release. Feel free to join in with the Halloween movie trivia or laugh along at the struggle as Tamara and Rheannon try to answer trivia questions. It is more difficult for movies they haven't seen... who would have guessed. With a future bet on the line of eating gross flavored jelly beans who will win? Will it be Tamara and her movie trivia knowledge? Or will Rheannon surprise everyone with her knowledge of Halloween movie plots? Check
Season 4 Ep 10: Tricks or Treats what does John get up to?
This weeks episode kicks off talking about the exciting things Rheannon has coming in the mail. Tamara's big excitement this week is more pumpkin related. Now dogs can bring so much joy to our lives, and it turns out help warm up the bed on cold nights. The trade of for dogs though is they can also get themselves into some trouble. If there is one thing we know about John is that he doesn't always make the best decisions. So in this episode will it close out with either a sweet t
Season 4: Ep 9: Trailer Talk or Dirty talk: Helping them get it off with my know how
This weeks episode kicks off with Rheannon sharing some hot tub updates that make Tamara very sad. Was it the responsible and profitable option? Sure. But after the adventure that it was trying to get the hot tub transported it was still a little sad. Rheannon had more adventures camping and fishing with the family. John proves once again that is cannot be contained and goes where he wants. Tamara adds giving dogs medicine to her resume, and although bumpy at first really does figure it out.
Season 4 Ep 8: The trouble with oaring and a cat in a tree
This week's episode kicks off with a cat in a tree. A seemingly straight forward story if you leave out the part that the cat was in fact 60 feet in a tree and had to be hard core rescued by a nice man from a non profit that specializes in rescuing cats stuck in trees. Then Rheannon shared a story of her adventures fishing where mistakes were made splitting up on two boats and the wind picked up making it harder than anyone could have anticipated. Tamara then went rouge and tried hair cu
Season 4: Ep 7 Rookie mistakes made by a new aunt (Fixed Audio)
This week's episode kicks off with some exciting news! Tamara is a new aunt. She has already maybe made some aunt rookie mistakes by buying way too expensive baby clothes. Rheannon though luckily is there to help teach Tamara the ropes. Lessons were learning, maybe, baby shoes are just so cute! There is some chaos with cooking and spiders and this episode is sure to go downhill fast.
Season 4 Ep 6: episode with the bait haul
This weeks episode kicks off with Rheannon's bait haul that she is very proud of. Tamara had some questions to be sure, but that is to be expected. Tamara shares her adventure of trying to walk the cat. It started off slow, but didn't go nearly as downhill fast as it could have!
Season 4 Ep 5: Anniversary trip and a birthday update
This week's episode kicks off with Rheannon sharing her upcoming plans for her anniversary trip. It combines all the things she loves, her wife, her truck, her dog, and fishing in no particular order. Tamara shares an update for her birthday, which did look a littler different than typical years. Although she did get to see some of her favorite people, basically the five people that are in her pod. Times are weird. Tamara can't only blame these crazy times on how bad she is at fli
Season 4 Ep 4: Tacks that attack and Rheannon the wing-woman
This week's episode kicks off with the hazards of living with a relentless tack, that will attack not once but twice. Rheannon checks in on the saga that is Tamara trying to date during the pandemic. Although Tamara did find a way to do a little bit of flirting, but really dropped the ball with the follow through. With times as they are Rheannon feels disappointed in Tamara's ground game to try and figure out who this mystery man is. It is sure to go downhill fast.
Season 4 Ep 3: Virtual Podcasting with a side of technical difficulties
For this week's episode we are back recording virtually. It might have gotten off to a rocky start, i.e. taken about an hour to set up before recording, but we are here now. Tamara kicks things off with an purchase update for car safety. Rheannon does her best to help, but it really could be time for a car change. Rheannon shares all the updates on the fishing front, but Tamara is still waiting for some fresh caught fish to be able to eat. Everyone is experiencing some struggles on the
Season 4: Episode 2 The struggle is real when eating hot wings... PART 2
This episode picks up immediately after the last episode. To be honest there was a short break, but you will hear all about it. After the break Rheannon and Tamara are a little more composed to actually speak in full sentences and describe more of what what happening through all the rounds of the hot wings contest. There is still some recovery happening, but you will have to listen to the episode to hear all about it. Rheannon breaks down the other challenges that are upcoming. Some might as
Season 4: Ep 1 The struggle is real when eating hot wings PART 1
This week's episode is recorded from a while back when Rheannon thought it was be a good idea to try our own version of the hot wing challenge. With delicious home made nuggets all prepared we added, Rheannon would point out varying amounts of, hot sauces . 12 different hot sauces, one for each nugget. Tamara struggled, then everyone struggled. Questions were asked each round, with Tamara asking multiple times why they were doing it. This week part one, it ends a little suddenly, and n
Season 3 Ep 32: Stuck by cactus spines and other misadventures
This week's episode kicks off with a competition, a name that song competition. Tamara and Rheannon find themselves in a very competitive mood involving as much smack talk as actual competition. Two friends name songs and only one can win. Tamara shares a story of while out shopping she accidentally got handsy with a cactus, but luckily her friend is there try try and lend a hand to pull out the cactus spines. One things is for sure even a trip to the story can go downhill fast.
Season 3 Ep 31: Lessons learned from fly fishing, which in Tamara's case isn't much
This episode kicks off with Tamara recalling all of her lessons learned from Rheannon fly fishing. It really boils down to just don't forget to lick your knots. The importance of having a good teacher when learning something new, like fly fishing. Rheannon does some reflection on her teaching style which is a little hands off to say the least. The episode starts with Rheannon eating her ice cream invention called "high ice cream" and Tamara enjoys a strudel, and things go downh
Season 3 Ep 30: Quarantine Updates and the new drink that will probably never catch on Fireball Squirts
This weeks episode kicks off with a new drink of Rheannon's creation. It is a fireball and squirt concoction called Fireball Squirts. It sounds awful, but even Tamara has to agree it isn't bad. When supplies are limited during quarantine you have to make drinks with what you have on hand. After a couple weeks off this episode kicks off with Tamara sharing how much she has missed going to the gym and seeing friends. Although Tamara does her best to keep with with her new doctor fri
Season 3 Ep 29: A banana sounds like a good snack until... (Fixed)
This weeks episode kicks off with with Tamara living her best life eating a banana. Rheannon has never seen someone enjoy a banana so much. John has been enjoying having the humans home all the time with walks every day and barging into zoom meetings. The chickens also have gotten used to snacks at all hours of the days and really throw a stink if their schedule is disadvantaged. All these weeks Tamara has picked up a few new skills and blew Rheannon's mind about all the bread things. F
Season 3 Ep 28: Mindfulness Meditation Vs. Cat Farts and Dog Dreams (Fixed)
This weeks episode kicks off with Tamara and Rheannon getting all caught up since the last podcast recording. Tamara had to fill Rheannon in on the fight she got into with a ceiling fan and well lost. Furthermore, Tamara also managed to get into a disagreement with all of the animals while the was trying to do her mindfulness medication. It is safe to say that is wasn't very relaxing for anyone, but luckily the chaos didn't wake the whole house. Rheannon shares an update on her new
Season 3 Ep 27: Adjusting to the new normal with projects, new workout challenge, and some laughs (fixed)
This weeks episode kicks off with Tamara and Rheannon catching up after the new normal and a few weeks apart. Rheannon is transitioning fairly smoothly with previous practice of working from home. Tamara the extrovert is hanging in there and has no problems having full on conversations with the dogs in her life, although this is not really something new. The pair check up on house projects and Tamara learns about the term "scope creep" which is not all that creepy and sounds oh so m
Season 3 Ep 26: Tales of anesthesia
This weeks episode kicks off with Tamara trying to make a drink. Although it could have been real weird it turned out pretty great. They say sweet dreams are made of drugs, but Tamara had a bad response to anesthesia. Luckily she was four, so her yelling was kept PG. We then talked about all things tattoos. It is very clear Tamara has no tattoos while Rheannon has tattoos. Should the Uphill Slow and Downhill Fast crew get a tattoo? Probably not, but we speculate on what tattoo we would all get.
Season 3 Ep 25: Adventures with Rocky Mountain Oysters and herding cats
Eating at a restaurant that looks like a murder shack what could go wrong? Rocky Mountain Oysters are balls, turns out Tamara learned. Swinging steaks, who knew. The struggles of meat sweats are real and with no service means it was an early to bed kinda night. Rheannon took her responsibilities vey seriously of not killing Tamara. The case of the missing wedding ring had to go to the GoPro footage to confirm. Tamara disappoints Rheannon by her choice in shoes for a project and not planning ah
Season 3 Ep 25: Workin' hard for the granite
This week's episode kicks off with stories from a run to pick up granite for a kitchen remodel. Tamara learns all the lingo of the trailer and whoopdies, which she links for a bit too long are whoopsies. Rheannon does her best to share the trailer knowledge, but it might be too late for Tamara. A lot could go wrong with crazy wind and horizontal ice snow, and the moving the granite on top of that. Luckily things don't go downhill too fast, and no granite was lost or damaged during
Season 3 Ep 24: Uphill Slow and Super Bowl Updates
This weeks episode of uphill slow covers all the updates including the super bowl. Things were said and group chats were left, but spoiler alert all friendships did survive the super bowl party. This weeks topics range from having babies, serial killers, and anime.
Season 3 Ep 23: Relaxing face masks or minimal face melting...
This episode goes downhill fast when Tamara just wants to do a relaxing face mask with her friend, but Rheannon is worried her face is melting. That is right we do face masks live on the pod, what could go wrong? Doesn’t help that Rheannon has no patience for directions... hear how that goes and other stories from our week that went downhill fast.
Season 3 Ep 22: Beefing with cat and the downside of competing with friends...all the Smack Talk
This weeks episode goes downhill fast right from the start with Tamara beefing with Diego, who yes is a cat. Neither cat nor human wants to stand down, and things well go downhill fast. Tamara is shook to say the least. Rheannon tells a story that had her wearing sweats, flannel, and her deck boots leading Cinnamon to realize that her wife could be an extension of some of the reality tv shows she watches. She certainly dresses the part sometimes, appearing like the show becomes 3D. Tamara sha
Season 3 Ep 21: Trying to enjoy the snow and the little things
This weeks episode kicks off with Rheannon and Tamara questioning if downhill fast is the best slogan for a ski resort. We take turns sharing stories of trying to teach kids to ski and how we learned to ski as kids. Then Rheannon answers questions posed by PimpSmack and Tamara about all things ranging from can you box with your hair down to why if you enjoy sleep so much do we have to leave for road trips at 6:00 am. Then Tamara and Rheannon reflect on in the new year trying to get outside mor
Season 3 Ep 20: Uphill Slow Crew and Crash Stories
This weeks episode goes downhill fast with stories from the ski slope. Both PimpSmack and Cinnamon had some trouble with directions, which Rheannon denies being any part of. There is a little disagreement about how much pasta is too much pasta for John Wayne. Tamara shares a story about trying something fancy and it might have been too fancy for her. Then the smack talk starts immediately as Cinnamon and PimpSmack join the workout challenge, what could go wrong?
Season 3 Ep 19 Sweet Spot, Fast Rules, and Stuffing the Stocking
This week's episode is a little delayed due to the holidays. Episode kicks off with Tamara still trying to figure out the fasting rules, even though we are months into the challenge. Rheannon wants to explore high tech boxing workout equipment, and Tamara has a couple of questions and concerns. Rheannon is tricked into a sad movie, spoiler alert, she reviews Marriage Story. Tamara explains her take on Christmas shopping, while Rheannon seems to think it is ok to wear your Christmas presen
Season 3 Ep 18 John Tries to Destroy the House and Lessons from pranks
This week's episode kicks off with Tamara and Rheannon catching up after the Thanksgiving break. The cats are stretching their legs and exploring outside, even if that means trying to get at the chickens. John is really trying hard to eat everything he can find and some things he really shouldn't eat. Rheannon has some thoughts after seeing Frozen 2 in the theater. Spoiler alert Tamara has some opinions even though she hasn't seen the movie, and it will defiantly go downhill fa
Season 3 Ep 17 Snacks, Battle of Wills Tamara vs. Kittens, Car Smoke
This weeks episode kicks off with snacks at our new diner podcast set up. Tamara went to war with the kittens over creating a blockade to protect the pretzels, and is worried about the kittens plotting their great escape. Tamara shares the story of when her car had more car trouble , this time with smoke. Rheannon and Tamara once and for all settle the argument about terms for the water challenge.
Season 3 Ep 8, Special Guest joins the Uphill Slow and Downhill Fast Crew.
This week’s episode we have the pleasure of hosting a very special guest Anal Stacy! Uphill Slow joins Tamara and Rheannon to answer questions and get to the bottom once and for all. There might be an entire tangent on nipple piercings. The good, the bad, and the things you maybe don’t think of unless you have had one. With a full podcast studio it goes downhill fast!
Season 3 Ep 7 Uphill Slow/ Downhill Fast Mashup ish... well without Tamara
Uphill Slow/ Downhill Fast Mashup ish... well without Tamara. There is a mishap with a minion onesie in a Haunted House, and let’s just say the haunted house went just as downhill fast as you might imagine. PimpSmack gets all of her massage questions answered by Rheannon. To be sure oh so many questions!! The tried and true questions like do I have to get naked and how much talking is ok. You know it is is a little downhill fast and a little uphill slow minus Tamara.
Season 3 Ep 6 Halloween and other spooky stories
This weeks episode kicks off with Rheannon talking about how she went big this Halloween. She undertook a large project to try and make the perfect Halloween costume for her niece. Although it didn't go downhill fast it did maybe get away from her. Tamara shares what scares her, which maybe is driving with half her headlights burned out. That definitely could go downhill fast!
Uphill Slow 5
Cinnamon and Pimpsmack are back at it with an episode of Uphill Slow. You will finally hear both sides of the infamous wedding night story. Was PimpSmack tripped or did she fall? You may or may not get the answer, you decide!
Season 3 Ep 5, Hiatus, Blue Ram, Best Friend Game, Skiing, Life is Hard, Tamara is scared of snow
Season 3 Ep 5,We are back from a week hiatus. This week catch up the last couple of weeks happenings and play the Best Friend Game. We talk getting excited for skiing even if Tamara is afraid of snow. Life is hard!
Season 3 Ep 4, Harry J Riley, Anal RV Game, Kids Wiping Butts, Murder Motel, $100 Limit
This week we welcome guest Harry J Riley to the Podcast!! We of course had to introduce him to the Anal RV Game, which we were happy to fill him in on this fun road trip game that never gets old!! We asked him about whether he thought his kid would whip his but which he was old, and he said his experience with a Murder Motel and $100 limit rule he has to implement because of it!
Season 3 Ep 3, Wedding Stories, Was Tamara Hit On, and Who Would Fight Burglars?
This week’s episode kicks off with some stories from the wedding. Rheannon tries to solve the riddle of was Tamara hit on. Married life includes switching sides of the bed, maybe, and hidden candy. All things considered, no animals were harmed during filming, there was some whimpering that went downhill fast!
Uphill Slow 4
Here is another installment of Uphill Slow. This week’s episode brings Cinnamon and PimpSmack talking all the things! Thoughts on wedding and wedding dress and the big day. Stories from the week and heckling of Tamara and Rheannon.
Season 3 Ep 1: Kicking off season three with no cake...
This episode kicks off season three!!! Tamara fails in her promise/plan (depends who you ask) on providing some cake. Promises were made and promises were broken (allegedly). This episodes includes, spiders, dog walks, and koolaide failures. This season has already gone downhill fast!
Season 2 Ep 34 Popsicles and Pickle-ball, what could go wrong?
This week’s episode kicks off mid popsicle. Well Rheannon enjoys the last popsicle while Tamara just wishes she had a popsicle. This week has an update on all things pickle ball and the struggle is real!!
Season 2 Ep 32, Found Shampoo, Dirty Towel, Emoji's, and Cum?
This week's episode goes downhill fast with the struggles of trying to eat healthy at a steak joint. Tamara did her best with varying levels of success. Rheannon went on a fishing adventure that involved the question being asked, "how dangerous would it be to keep fishing?". Tamara was locked out of the pool and forced to take drastic measures to get a towel. She maybe didn't have to use the shampoo she found left in the gym shower. We learn more about Tamara through her
Childhood Injuries, Car Wrecks, John Lies, Anal Stacy, Killer Prius, Good Christian People?
This weeks episode goes downhill fast with a couple stories about childhood injuries, car wrecks, and John lies. We get an update from Anal Stacy about her killer Prius. Also Rheannon shares a story that will include a joke that doesn’t exactly land.
Season 2 Episode 30, Tater tots, Portland, Aardvark, Tamara Running Late, Jerky or Dog Food
Season 2 Episode 30, oh adventures in Portland led to tater tots without the famous Aardvark sauce. Tamara was her normal self running late on Tam time causing event to take a turn and go downhill fast. Tamara brought a taste of Jerky, Will Rheannon guess the flavor or think it is dog food.
Season 2 Ep 29 Uphill Slow 3
Cinnamon and Pimpsmack
Season 2 Ep 28, Fly Fishing, Jelly Fish, Pee, Cherry Truffle Pig, Consuelo has issues
Oh all the things can can go downhill fast do in this episode. A fly fishing trip happens with lots of fish seen, but none caught. Tamara shares an epic story from here teenage years of an encounter with a jelly fish and her friends wanting to pee on it. What first aid did she end up accepting from her friends? Finally we have stories of a cherry truffle pig and Consuelo has issues.
Season 2 Ep 27, In and Out, Murder Scene, Trunk Sandwiches, Fishing
Season 2 Ep 27, this weeks episodes goes downhill and starts with a story, no a quest for In and Out. Tamara stumbles across an art Murder scene. Finally Tamara shares the trunk sandwiches story. Finally everyone is excited for fishing this weekend and predictions are made for who is going to catch fish, or won’t catch any fish.
Season 2 Ep 26 Avoid the P
This weeks episode brings us back after the 4th of July. Tamara can’t stand the pop filter, so she spends the episode trying to avoid all words with the letter “p”. Can she do it? Over the long weekend Tamara lived her best life with Stranger Things inspired ice cream boats. Rheannon’s 4th was rough with poor John Wayne and the fireworks.
Season 2 Ep 24, Boob Names, New Mics, Tech Support, Wedding Attire, 4th of July
This weeks episode has new mics. Which yes maybe took two hours to set up, but with the help of in house tech support was totally worth it. At the encouraging of PjmpSmack we have some ideas for wedding attire Rheannon is less than excited about. Then finally Tamara and Rheannon share stories of 4th of July that of course went downhill fast.
Season 2 Ep 23, Wedding Attire, TRUCK!, Dance Songs, Naked Butts, Shower Shits
This weeks episode starts off with the story of the new jingle and how it came to be. Rheannon and Tamara discuss wedding attire of what Rheannon can or CAN"T wear to the wedding. Someone bought a TRUCK! and we are talking about it. We have an update on the first dance possible songs. Finally the episode has a little story about naked butts and shower shits that goes downhill fast.
Season 2 Ep 22, Rheannon Marriage Counseling, Hit On, Laundry Folding
Part two we hear from Rheannon on the marriage counseling for fun. Rheannon once again is hit on, and the pair tries to get to the bottom of why is this happening. The real important question is answer, whose job is it anyway with the laundry folding. Spoiler alert, there are a lot of opinions that will surely go downhill fast.
Season 2 Ep 21, Cinnamon Marriage Counseling?, Sprained Ankle
Part one this week's downhill fast episode takes a turn with Tamara trying her hand at marriage counseling. With literally no experience with marriage counseling this will surly go downhill fast. Let's call it more of personality test. The episode includes a story about a sprained ankle, and to be fair this is not your average pinecone. You can be sure, the pinecone won, and someone might have gone down...hill fast.
Season 2 Ep 20, Uphill Slow, Waterpolo, Pimpsmack, Gigalo, Cinnamon, Birthday
Uphill Slow adds another guest bringing the total hosts to five friends telling all kinds of stories. This includes some “myths” of Waterpolo according to PimpSmack, Gigalo, and Cinnamon. It also happens to have been PimpSmack’s birthday when we recorded. Did we sing? You will have to listen to find out.
Season 2 Ep 19, Anal Stacy, Portland, Voodoo Doughnuts, Facials?
Season 2 Ep 19, Anal Stacy writes in with an RV update. We talk all things Portland and Voodoo Doughnuts, and then discuss whether or not we should go get some facials.
Season 2 Ep 18, Boat Bathroom, RV sex, sex on the beach
This week’s episode includes Tamara telling two stories just to share a story that goes downhill involving a boat bathroom. Not to be done there, she goes on to share some of her fears, or concerns rather, at RV sex, sex on the beach, or ways animals could interrupt having sex outside. One thing is for sure there will be some over sharing, merch ideas, and laughter that comes out of this episode.
Season 2 Ep 17, Grapes, Bush, 805, Beer
Episode kicks off with a story about grapes that goes downhill fast. We field a question talking about bush, and we are not talking about the President. Tamara has some questions about 805 and a hat she was gifted. The underlying question Tamara is asking is can she rep a brewery when she doesn't drink beer. Episode goes downhill when the topic of makeup and how crazy it is to run with your hair down.
Season 2 Ep 16, Uphill Slow
Brand new episode with special guests PimpSmack and Cinnamon. This is a special segment called Uphill Slow that will be a review of past Downhill Fast episodes. , PimpSmack kicked off this first episode with her concerns about Girth and Rodeo. There is a tangent on bathroom sex and a story about possible roommate murder that is sure to go uphill slow.
Season 2 Ep 15, Last Comic Standing, Pickup lines, First Dance, Blow Job Song,
Rheannon kicks off the podcast talking about pickup lines. Tamara shares her thoughts on some of the problems of pickup lines. First dance suggestions this week has Tamara calling in back up with this weeks suggestions. Tamara is shocked at the idea that the first dance song might be a blow job song. Rheannon shares the story of the time she tried auditioning for the Last Comic Standing as it explains her feelings on LA. It is a story that goes downhill fast!
Season 2 Ep 13, Tamara is BACK, Disneyland, Escalator, Varmit, In and Out, Death by Spider (Almost), Hipster Beard
Tamara is BACK from vacation. Two weeks off and it feels great being back! Disneyland is the happiest place on earth and Tamara lived her best life visiting. Rheannon shares stories of run ins with animals on her way to Disneyland and while at Disneyland. Tamara has a run in with an escalator, and the escalator wins. Luckily there is a hipster man with a beard there to help. Tamara of course had to make a stop at In and Out. This episode there is also an ongoing saga with a spider. Rheanno
Season 2 Ep 12, Boobs, Baby Shark, Gay Rapunzel, Neck Line, Handwriting Competition
This weeks episode kicks of with a baby shark rendition from Rheannon and a handwriting competition on the Instagram story. Rheannon gets distracted by boobs, and there is a discussion about cleavage and neck lines. After checking out some cartoons Rheannon has a theory that Rapunzel is gay.
Season 2 Ep 11, Soap Operas, Starbucks, Wedding Night Sex, Car Fires, Photo Op, Cat Fight
Rheannon attempts to question Tamara about her love of soap Operas and specifically Young and the Restless. After a trip to Seattle Rheannon has a story that went downhill fast at a Starbucks. Tamara and Rheannon seem to have different opinions about how exhausted you should be on your wedding night, and whether sex should be on or off the table. Finally the pair talks about car fires, and Tamara has some concerns about her responsibilities in case of a car fire while she is in the back seat.
Season 2 Ep 10, #AnalRVGame, Ghost Undies, Lent, John Wayne Caption, Water Challenge Terms
On this episode Tamara and Rheannon share a new game that they have just learned about that just might change the way you look at RV names forever. A game that normally is played on the highway we are going to create the social media contest #AnalRVGame. Ghost Undies bring a lot of joy to Rheannon. There is a correction corer around Lent. This week we need your help coming up with the best John Wayne caption. Finally we talk about the terms for the next water challenge. This week's ep
Season 2 Ep 9, Peanut M&M's, Kill Room, Naming Things, Murder of Crows, Snow
This episode kicks off with some Peanut M&M's being consumed. Hopefully it isn't to distracting from the stories, if it is please email at downhillfastpodcast@gmail.com (really any questions, comments, or feedback would be welcomed). Rheannon shares an update from the kill room, which to be clear involves a dog chewing on things and not actual murder. Tamara shares how she wishes she could be put in charge of naming things, but more specifically groups of animals. There has to
Season 2 Ep 8, Girth, Edibles, Movie Characters, Bathroom Stalls, Snow
This episode starts off going downhill fast! Tamara tells the story of how when she learned her friend didn't like the word girth in a similar way that other folks don't like the word moist, well she couldn't stop saying it. Rheannon had a trip to the westside take a turn when edibles got involved. Well less the edibles and more the copious amounts of food that were ordered through Post Mates. Tamara and Rheannon go on a tangent of movie characters and tv shows. Tamara is then v
Season 2 Ep 7, Valentines Day, Poop, Fat Baby, Fruit Snack?, Volcano Shits
This week's episode was recorded on Valentines Day. Tamara and Rheannon talk about what emoji's are romantic or not romantic to send a partner. There also might have been a little confusion about Tamara being accidentally sent a kissing emoji. Tamara tried to even the score by sharing a poop emoji and a poop story. Rheannon has had a fat baby join the family. Finaly a story about a fruit snack that maybe looks a little like something else.
Season 2 Ep 6, Super Bowl, Crazy Schedule, Danger Sledding, Tamara Hypothermia Agian!, Live Concerts
Even though the Super Bowl have been a snooze fest Rheannon and Tamara talk about how it all went downhill. Tamara shares about her crazy work schedule that will surely be crazy. With the impending snow storm coming Tamara shares a story of the danger of sledding that literally went downhill fast. With how much Tamara hates the cold it just might be related to the second time she got hypothermia. Then finally the pair talks about the joys and pitfalls of live concerts.
Season 2 Ep 5, Sick Kids, Water Challenge, Board Games, Shorts vs Dress
So this week's episode goes downhill fast right from the start with a story with a sick kido in it. Rheannon just wanted to take her nieces skiing, but unfortunately not everything can always go to plan. There is a question that Tamara has to settle about the water challenge, and maybe does so n a heatless fashion. Although Tamara's love of board games cannot be questioned as she nerds out about her new favorite game. Then there is the timeless debate of dress or shorts to work. W
Season 2 Ep 4, Burn Pile, Negotiate and Flirt, Skiing Backwards
Rheannon shares the joy of a burn pile to Tamara, who did not grown up with burn piles in her life. Tamara tells a story of how she negotiated the sale of a snow board, so she could flit with a boy. It really did not include a lot of flirting, might have been more just talking, but it is an inside look at Tamara's flit game. Rheannon and Tamara talk about Rheannon's upcoming ski trip. Which will be full of skiing with her nieces and some ski tricks.
Season 2 Ep 3, Friday Podcast, Skiing, Short Jeans, Cat Fight, Dog Catcher, Cat is Free
This special Friday recording of the podcast goes a little extra downhill fast. The animals seem just as hyped up as the humans, and there is a animal play session that gets loud and a little extra input from John Wayne. Tamara and Rheannon share how they learned to ski, and talk all things skiing from last weekend. The age old question of how short can jeans be and still be cool is investigated. Also a story of the great John Wayne escape from this week and an unlikely dog catching tactic wa
Season 2 Ep 2, Skiing, Sweat, Kids and Cell Phones, Saunas
This week's episode Tamara and Rheannon talk about the upcoming ski trip. Tamara is hoping to coast downhill will very little sweating. Rheannon is going to be prepared with a mid day sock change, due to the foot sweating. Time will tell which one is right, and Tamara might literally go downhill fast. Rheannon tells Tamara all about the filters on kids phones these days which is bananas. Tamara shares the story explaining why she is scared of, or at least very cautious of not getting trap
Season 2 Ep 1, New Year, Dandillion Wine, Movies, The Big Lebowski,
This episode is kicking off the New Year and season 2. To start the year off trying new things Tamara and Rheannon try homemade Dandillion Wine. The holidays include watching so many movies. Rheannon shares her new favorite movie The Big Lebowski, and talks about the other movies she watched that fell short. Tamara rang in the new year with a hot tub that was a wee bit too hot.
Season 1 Ep 28, Guess the Drink, Squirrel Encounter, Lady Dr., Trivia, Happy New Year, Getting Lucky
This episode will go downhill fast as we start the episode off with a game of Guess the Drink. Tamara has prepared two drinks with mystery ingredients and Rheannon has to do her best to guess what is in each drink. Nothing like a stand off with a squirrel, but luckily Tamara wins this round. A trip to the Lady Dr. is never a fun trip, and a trip to a new doctor has the potential to go down hill fast. This weeks episode was recorded after trivia and just might go downhill fast. We end season o
Season 1 Ep 27, Professionalism, Chickens, Drugged Cat, Watching Movies
Tamara and Rheannon talk about the difference of professionalism expectations between men and women. Tamara manages to get Rheannon pretty fired up about dress codes and a shirt with a collar, AKA a polo. Even if koozies is a hard word to say (for both Tamara and Rheannon), we are still excited to have them up on on the website. Tamara loves painting and tries to talk Rheannon into letting her help paint in the next remodel project. Update on the chickens and the poor drugged cat. Both Tamara a
Season 1 Ep 26, Mini Episode - Tamara gets a haircut
Tamara asked for a hair cut from Rheannon and was very confident until it got started. Once Rheannon's girlfriend is not supervising Tamara quickly loses confidence and it all goes downhill. Very simple questions like trying to agree on how big is an inch or is the goal to cut the hair straight takes a serious tone. Rheannon bounces back and tries to navigate the hair cut conversation as a good hair cut should have. Will Tamara get set up on a date? Will her hair get cut? Will it all go
Season 1 Ep 25, Tamara's Haircut, Ashe Guadalupe, Socks, Pillows, Underwear
This week's episode has Tamara getting excited for a hair cut from Rheannon. Who yes has no experience cutting hair, but what could go wrong? We get an update about Ashe Guadalupe who got a little banged up. Tamara has to weigh in on how much is too much to spend on socks and underwear and can you have too many pillows.
Season 1 Ep 24, Broken Glass, Hazelnuts, New Mic, After.....noon
Rheannon & Tamara discuss high quality ski pants, the affects of drinking 80 ounces of water a day to avoid getting punched in the face. There are some questions about how Tamara's next haircut will go. Updates from getting a new podcast mic, wearing headphones, and random glass breaking. Tamara's less than scientific hazelnut allergy test.
Season 1 Ep 23, Hot Chocolate, Dog Proofing, Haricut, Wedding Hair, 80 Ounces of Water, Parking Garage, 18 Kids and Counting
Rheannon & Tamara discuss how bad John Wayne has been lately and the new 80 ounces a day water challenged inspired by Jo Rogan's sober October. How parking garages are sketchy and dangerous and overly aggressive. Whether or not you should have kids in bunches. Also Tamara get's super excited for hot chocolate and a poor plan to try and figure if she is allergic to hazelnuts.
Season 1 Ep 22, Waterfall, White Water Rafting, Wedding Speeches, Finger Condoms, Suits
Tamara tells the story of going over a waterfall on a white water rafting during her toast at her friends wedding and she retells that story on the podcast this week. Rheannon shares her thoughts on finger condoms, which other folks maybe calls a ring.
Season 1 Ep 21, Pot Filler, Downhill Nation, Downhilli, Downhillus, Downhillian, Laser Tag
Rheannon describes how things go downhill quickly when the pot filler is knocked off the wall. We got our first email with a recommendation for a name for our fans Downhill Nation, Downhilli (singular), Downhillus (plural), Downhillian (to describe a situation that goes downhill fast). Tamara tells a couple of stories from laser tag that just might go downhill fast.
Season 1 Ep 20, Going back to 20's, Voting, Save the Dates, Wedding Dancing, Fog Horns
Tamara and Rheannon discuss what it would talk to go back to their 20's and how important it is to vote. Rheannon has a creative idea for her save the dates and Tamara is pretty convinced that it is going to go downhill fast. The friends discuss dancing at weddings and just how bad it would be to train a cat using a fog horn.
Season 1 Ep 19, College Game Day, My Favorite Murder, Sleep, Land SUPing, ERGing
Tamara shares stories from College Game Day and going to see My Favorite Murder Podcast live in Seattle. Rheannon tried teaching Tamara to land SUPing, and then Tamara taught Rheannon how to erg.
Season 1 Ep 18, Perfect 36 points, fly fishing, Downers
Tamara talks about growing up having to clean her room to 36 points. Tamara and Rheannon talk about fly fishing. Then Rheannon shares an idea for a name for the listeners downers.
Season 1 Ep 17, Beyonce, Sea Lions, MMA
Tamara tells stories from seeing Beyonce in Seattle. Rheannon talks about Sea Lions and her new found love of MMA.
Season 1 Ep 16, Bo Update, Seattle One Big Game of Chicken, Quiz
Tamara shares an update on Bo. Rheannon talks about Seattle One Big Game of Chicken, and then the pair take a quiz.
Season 1 Ep 15, Bo Hamilton Longfellow, Razor Blade, Fly Fishing, Bears
Tamara talks about Bo Hamilton Longfellow, which yes might be the most obnoxious name for a dog. Then Rheannon and Tamara talk about razor blades, fly fishing, and bears. The bars happen to be the part of fly fishing that scares Tamara the most.
Season 1 Ep 14, Hamilton Longfellow, Fly Fishing, Poor Man's Moscow Mule
Tamara has wanted a dog for year and shares how she came up with the name Hamilton Longfellow. Rheannon and Tamara talk fly fishing all while drinking a poor man's Moscow Mule.
Season 1 Ep 13, We are back, Seattle Traffic, Endings, Not a Pickup Line
Tamara and Rheannon are back at it after a week break. Rheannon tells stories from her time in Seattle, which is a city she compares to the wild wild west. Tamara talks about the hitting traffic in Seattle and the nightmare of traffic when your maybe not used to it. Sitting in a bar Tamara thinks she is getting hit on...she wasn't. What could have been a pick up line, but it really really wasn't.
Season 1 Ep 12, Good Weed, Freeloading Chickens,
Rheannon does her best to teach Tamara about farm animals. She also tells Tamara all about the freeloading chickens she has on her hands. After a few days of eggs the chickens are now phoning it in. Tamara and Rheannon are really excited about having a listener from Austria, and Tamara ends up quizzing Rheannon on continents. Rheannon talks about her animals getting along and how that could relate to how she raises her future kids.
Season 1 Ep 11, Apple Watch, Escaping Chickens, Butt Eggs, Trash Pandas
Rheannon shares that zucchini pasta is a glitch in the matrix, and Tamara of course loves references to The Matrix. We learn that Tamara watches a lot more movies than Rheannon which leads to some very vague descriptions of movies from Rheannon. Tamara is in a competition with friends with sharing apple watch workouts even if she forgets about it, but she is upset that her apple watch seems to be off with the distance. Rheannon tells about the problem of escaping chickens (Cow being the problem
Season 1 Ep 10, Chicken Vests
Rheannon and Tamara catch up on their week and all the happenings. Big update is the addition to chickens at Rheannon's house. Tamara makes the recommendation of chicken vests to tell the chickens apart. Clearly Tamara has not spent a lot of time around chickens.
Season 1 Ep 9, Dancing, Gas Station Murder, Road Trip
Tamara steps way out of her comfort zone to go swing dancing and takes the hardest dance class she has ever taken. Ok, it was the first dance class she ever took but even Rheannon agrees that it was a very advanced beginner class. On the drive home Rheannon and Tamara managed to freak themselves out as the stopped at a murder looking gas station. Gotta love a road trip!
Season 1 Ep 8, Weeding, Movie Reviews, Swing Dancing
Tamara and Rheannon talk about weeding, which Tamara has a unique tactic for weeding. Tamara watches a lot more movies than she does swing dancing. Rheannon on the other hand does more swing dancing than movie watching. This makes for interesting movies reviews and Tamara's missteps from dancing.
Season 1 Ep 7, Camp, Bears, 4th of July, Fly Fishing, Dating Profile
Getting an update on the how the dating profile went this last week. Tamara maybe didn't find her soul mate, but there is a story that ends up going downhill fast. Stories from camping, bears, 4th of July, and fly fishing.
Season 1 Ep 6, Dating, Dating Apps, Dating Profiles, Fly Fishing, Bro's
The whole online dating thing can be challenging. Dating apps and dating profiles can be a lot of work. Tamara opens up about the difficulty of dating in a small town. Rheannon does her best to update the profile mostly looking for fly fishermen and swiping left on bro's. Will the update to Tamara's profile help her find her soul mate?
Season 1 Ep 5, Cats, Bullshit, Weddings, Bears and Go-go Dancers
What do cats, bullshit, weddings, bears and go-go dancers have in common? Rheannon and Tamara tells stories about then all that go downhill fast. Tamara shares a story of the only time she has run for her life from a bear. To be clear that was no actual bear sighting, but the way Tamara tells it there was a grizzly bear closing in on her as she hurdled a camp fire.
Season 1 Ep 4, San Diego, Diapers, SUPing
Tamara attempts SUPing while in San Diego. After struggling with that she tries kayaking, and well that goes downhill fast too. Neither Tamara or Rheannon have children and they discuss the need for technology to alert when there is a dirty diaper before they have kids. Has to be a better system for diaper checks than just smelling your kids butt.
Season 1 Ep 3, Bullshit, San Diego, Traveling
Tamara makes up a game called Bullshit. In the game they each take turns telling a story and the other has to decide if it is a true story or bullshit. The pair talk about San Diego and traveling.
Season 1 Ep 2, Engagement, T-money, Awesome Possum, SUPing Cat, Underwear, Stories, Comedy
This episode kicks off the podcast and there is a good chance we are going to share some stories that go downhill fast. We talk about how Rheannon proposed. Tamara learns about a feature on the iphone utilizing the nicknames T-money and Awesome Possum that blows her mind. We discuss what it would look like to have a SUPing Cat. And we wrap it all up talking about underwear.
Season 1 Ep 2, SUPing, Cat, Siri
Rheannon and Tamara talked about teaching a cat to go stand up paddle boarding. Making Siri call them by a nickname and life with a brand new kitten. Taking a kitten home for the first time has a lot more moving pieces that one might think.