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Weekly Roundup: Magazines on Libby, Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem,” and Mementos of the Teen Years

5/29/2025

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

Catherine's library find is Libby, an app that she uses to borrow audiobooks. She knew it could also be used for e-books, but was thrilled to find that you can also find print magazines on the app. Get behind that paywall with a library card!

Terri's random recommendation is almost two hours of new music from Morgan Wallen, on an album called "I'm the Problem." Mentioned: Disney Peaceful Guitar tunes on her instrumental playlist.

In the archives, we checked in on an episode from 2023 on mementos of the teen years.

Next week's lineup: 
  • Lost S3 E1, "A Tale of Two Cities," on Tuesday, June 3
  • Duster S1 E1, "Baltimore Changes Everything," and E2, "Suspicious Minds," on Wednesday, June 4
  • Weekly roundup on Thursday, June 5

Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.
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Parenting Tips from “Running Point” S1 E10, “Game Seven”

5/28/2025

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 Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Running Point. This season finale gave us some nice sibling moments, especially with Jackie, but also some highly predictable and annoying sitcom developments. Will we re-sign for season 2? That's going to depend on what else is on. Mentioned: The season 2 finale of Shrinking.​

Next Wednesday, we'll kick off a new show, one that reunites JJ Abrams and Josh "Sawyer" Holloway: Duster, on HBO Max. We'll start with the first two episodes, "Baltimore Changes Everything" and "Suspicious Minds." We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly roundup.
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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S2 E23-24, “Live Together, Die Alone”

5/27/2025

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. This two-hour season finale was packed full of story, lore, old and new characters, plot developments, and general weirdness. If it weren't for Lostpedia, we'd really be... lost.

Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 3, episode 1, "A Tale of Two Cities." Tomorrow, we'll continue our discussion of a newer show, Running Point.

This episode was recorded before a live studio audience ... of dogs.
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Weekly Roundup: “The Minimum Method,” Explain It to Me, and Improving the Parent Portal

5/22/2025

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

Catherine's library find commanded her attention thanks to its subtitle. It's The Minimum Method: The Least You Can Do to Be a Stronger, Healthier, Happier You by Joey Thurman. Hard to say no to that!

Terri's random recommendation this week switches things up by introducing an Internet conundrum. Can anyone explain this phenomenon to her?

In the archives, we checked in on an episode from 2021 on improving the parent portal.

Next week's lineup: 
  • Lost S2 E23 and E24, "Live Together, Die Alone," on Tuesday, May 27
  • Running Point S1 E10, "Game Seven," on Wednesday, May 28
  • Weekly roundup on Thursday, May 29

Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.
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Parenting Tips from “Running Point” S1 E9, “The Playoffs”

5/21/2025

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Running Point. While we couldn't help but be charmed by Sandy's romantic gesture (it involved Taylor Swift), we were frustrated by the entirely predictable sitcom move of Lev breaking up with Isla. She tried! Mentioned: The Wedding Singer scene that inspired Sandy and hey, that's Macauley Culkin!

Next Wednesday, we'll watch season 1, episode 10, "Game Seven," the season finale. We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly roundup.
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Parenting Tips from “Lost” S2 E22, “Three Minutes”

5/20/2025

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. In this episode, Michael tries to play the Dad Card ("I'm the dad, so I get to decide") while also being shamed for not knowing much about his kid. It's not going to go well for him. Mentioned: A Design Mom argument on how dads can really protect their kids (hint: they don't need guns).

Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 2, episodes 23 and 24, "Live Together, Die Alone" (the two-part season finale). Tomorrow, we'll continue our discussion of a newer show, Running Point.
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Weekly Roundup: “A Five-Letter Word for Love,” HARDY’s “Country,” and How Strict We Are as Parents

5/15/2025

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

Catherine's library find is a Wordle-based romance called A Five-Letter Word for Love by Amy James, who we congratulate for hopping on a trend. Mentioned: Previous find Cutting Teeth and identifying a Hallmark movie with AI.

Terri's random recommendation is a new EP from one of her faves, HARDY. It's called Country!, in case you forgot that he was a country artist (given his other recent output). Mentioned: "Hide My Gun" from Post Malone.

In the archives, we checked in on an episode from 2023 on how strict our parenting rules are.

Next week's lineup: 
  • Lost S2 E22, "Three Minutes," on Tuesday, May 20
  • Running Point S1 E9, "The Playoffs," on Wednesday, May 21
  • Weekly roundup on Thursday, May 22

Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.

This episode was recorded before a live studio audience ... of dogs.
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Parenting Tips from “Running Point” S1 E8, “The Streak”

5/14/2025

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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Running Point. We love Kate Hudson's performance here, but struggle with the predictable sitcom plots. We protest any trouble in Isla's relationship. Let her keep her very nice fiancé​!

Next Wednesday, we'll watch season 1, episode 9, "The Playoffs." We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly roundup.
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Title: Parenting Tips from “Lost” S2 E21, “?”

5/13/2025

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Each Tuesday, we discuss an older entertainment property, and currently, that's Lost. In this episode, the title of which is indeed simply a punctuation mark, a lot of dreams and a few flashbacks led us to... another hatch, which spies on the original hatch. And in more magic-island evidence, this hatch has a working printer.

Next Tuesday, we'll continue with season 2, episode 22, "Three Minutes." Tomorrow, we'll continue our discussion of a newer show, Running Point.
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Weekly Roundup: “Let’s Put That Away,” Writer App, and Quotes About Motherhood

5/8/2025

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Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.

Catherine's library find is from the category of "passive-aggressive board books that are really not for babies" (and the subcategory of "children's books by celebrities or celebrity-adjacent people"). It's Let's Put That Away: My First Book of Organizing by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit, with (adorable!) illustrations from Hsinping Pan. Mentioned: Kiki & Jax: The Life-Changing Magic of Friendship by Marie Kondo.

Terri's random recommendation is an app for writers called, simply, Writer; it offers a stripped-down, old-school, black-and-green interface to help you write away distraction-free. Mentioned: Olivetti by Allie Millington.

In the archives, we checked in on an episode from 2017 in which we discussed our favorite quotes about motherhood. Mentioned: Overwhelmed mom quotes from This Modern Mess.

Next week's lineup: 
  • Lost S2 E21, "?," on Tuesday, May 13
  • Running Point S1 E8, "The Streak," on Wednesday, May 14
  • Weekly roundup on Thursday, May 15

Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.
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