Tales From Suburbia
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"Tales From Suburbia", is a bi-monthly podcast where two lifelong friends (Ashley and Melinda) share our perspectives on life. We grew up in the suburbs of So Cal, hence the name of the podcast and our goal is to help others find their voice in their friendships and discuss how we navigated all of the highs and lows of the last 30 years. We will be releasing an episode on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month. Please know that we have set ideas and a loose structure planned for every episode but we want you to feel as if you are just eavesdropping into our conversations.
Location:
United States
Description:
"Tales From Suburbia", is a bi-monthly podcast where two lifelong friends (Ashley and Melinda) share our perspectives on life. We grew up in the suburbs of So Cal, hence the name of the podcast and our goal is to help others find their voice in their friendships and discuss how we navigated all of the highs and lows of the last 30 years. We will be releasing an episode on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month. Please know that we have set ideas and a loose structure planned for every episode but we want you to feel as if you are just eavesdropping into our conversations.
Language:
English
Episodes
Episode 37: Enneagram Types
8/2/2023
This week, we took an Enneagram test to see what personality types we are.
Duration:00:53:19
Episode 36: Random Topics
7/19/2023
Melinda put some random words in a hat and we improvised our thoughts on the topics.
Duration:01:19:11
Episode 35: Book Recs
7/5/2023
Hey, Hi, Hello! We wanted to let you know about some books we have read the last couple of months. Ashley tends to read modern and contemporary romances as well as sad or emotional stories. Melinda is all about that Fantasy life! Hopefully we provide some insight into something you may want to read or we might mention something that you were thinking about reading and now we have steered you in a different direction.
Duration:00:44:44
Episode 34: Catching Up
6/21/2023
'This week, we are discussing what we have been up to in our personal lives. We haven't recorded for 3 months so we had some updates to discuss. There was a lot of laughing and Melinda razzing Ashley and talking shit on her therapist that completely ghosted her (the unethicality of it all).
Duration:01:12:09
Episode 33: Millennial Parenting Hoops
6/7/2023
Well, here we are again. This week, we discuss how hard it is to parent Gen Alpha as a Millennial.
Duration:01:20:30
Episode 32: What Lights Us Up?
5/24/2023
This week Melinda and Ashley discuss the little things that make bring them joy. This is a longer episode and was going to be even longer, but it had to be made into two episodes During their discussion, Melin and Ashley went off on a tangent about motherhood. That part of the episode will be released separately in a couple weeks. Enjoy the conversation about food, Disneyland, our kids, but mainly food.
Duration:01:11:08
Episode 31: Ashley Reads What People Wrote in Her Yearbook
5/3/2023
What were people writing in Ashley's Senior yearbook? Listen to find out. Hint, she apparently trauma dumped all over the place. Were these normal yearbook messages? Melinda thinks not.
Duration:00:59:48
Episode 30: Would Gen Z Approve?
4/19/2023
This week, we look at some films from our childhood that would probably send Gen Z into a coma. The 80's and 90's were not PC and scripts were greenlit that no one would allow today. We decided to delve into some movies that we really enjoyed as kids, but as adults can see that they were problematic AF.
***Just a warning: this episode discusses racism, white supremacy, transphobia, misogyny, and other topics that might be triggering to some.
Duration:01:00:46
Episode 29: Reflecting on a Year of Podcasting
4/5/2023
We are looking back at our first year of being podcasters. We wanted to share what we have learned from our experience and some takeaways that may help you if you were thinking of starting your own podcast. Feel free to ask us more about podcasting.
Duration:01:04:55
Episode 28: Friendaversary Pt. 2!
3/15/2023
Melinda and Ashley are in San Diego celebrating 30 years of friendship! Did they do everything they planned on? How many books did they buy? This is the first ever episode recorded with both of them physically in the same pace so that's a new thing. **** Just a heads up. There was a weird scratching noise happening throughout the recording and the only way it could be edited out caused the recording to be quieter than the rest of the recording so enjoy whatever the sound is lol.
Duration:00:45:03
Episode 27: Friendaversary Pt.1
3/1/2023
We are planning a trip to commemorate 30 years of friendship. What does that look like? What does that mean?
Duration:00:51:37
Episode 26: Our First Book Review
2/15/2023
Ash and Melin are reviewing The Mermaid from Jeju: A Novel by Sumi Hahn this week. Did they like it or naw? It was a departure from their typical reading genres but they drew numbers out of a hat and this win out. Will it be their last book review? Only time will tell.
Duration:00:37:20
Episode 25: Our Birth Stories
2/1/2023
Today we discuss the highs and lows of pregnancy. If hearing about pregnancy or life threatening issues that arise due to pregnancy and delivery trigger you, you may want to pass on today's episode.
Duration:01:45:49
Episode 24: New Year's Resolutions
1/18/2023
Do you make New Year's resolutions? If so, what were they this year? Melinda and Ashley talk about what type of energy they are putting in 2023.
Duration:01:01:40
Episode 23: Discontinued 90's Snacks
1/4/2023
Today we explore our favorite childhood treats that have been discontinued. Will yours be included on the list? Also, who remembers Binaca?
Duration:00:41:48
Haunted TFS Announcement!
12/23/2022
Kam is stepping down from making podcast episodes, but you can still follow him on TikTok at Haunted Tales. Melinda and Ashley will continue to post 2 episodes a month as they have from the beginning.
Duration:00:01:28
Episode 22: Book Interests
12/21/2022
It's Melinda's birthday today! So let's talk about the fact that Melinda and Ashley LOVE to read, but their tastes differ. Something they do agree on though is, dinosaur erotica is a bit far. This episode starts off innocently enough, or not, but it devolves quickly. We are covering a lot of ground in this episode and it may not be for you. We still love you, don't worry. Warning: Super NSFW!
Duration:01:19:34
Episode 21: Favorite Holiday Side Dishes
12/7/2022
We duke it out over best and worst choices for holiday side dishes in this week's episode.
Duration:00:40:36
Episode 20: The Spiritual Side of Things
11/16/2022
Melinda and Ashley explore their journey with religion and spiritualism.
Duration:00:41:17
HTFS Episode 7: The Hampton Witch, and the John Lawson Mannequin House
11/9/2022
Kamron discusses the legend of Eunice “Goody” Cole the only woman accused and exonerated of Witchcraft in New Hampshire as well as the historic and very creepy John Lawson Mannequin house in New York.
Duration:00:25:08