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Grab a handful, Shelley Gang—the Girlos are talking gummy bears! Holly, Shelley, and Julie discuss the pros and cons of those squishy ursa friends. Are they modern, tasty art, or are they gelatiny yuck madness? Plus, "Whiz Kids Quiz" is back to reveal which of Julie's kids thinks a lot about melting chocolate chips (hint: it's actually all four of them).   

Fall into your net, Shelley Gang—the Girlos are talking trapeze! Holly, Shelley, Julie, and Kellie discuss the pros and cons of that aerial art form. Is it an awe-inspiring delight or is it too dangerous for little Shelley? Plus, Holly introduces a stinky spin-off of Jackbox Games with "Junkbox Games/QuipTrash."  

Meow meow, Shelley Gang—the Girlos' kids are talking the best cat in pop culture! Jack and Lucy (Holly's kids), Jett (Shelley's kid), and Theo and Ruby (two of Julie's kids) all try to persuade Shelley on the best pop culture cat. Is it a cat who can ride a skateboard or is it a cat who could play the tuba? Thanks for listening in to this special episode of Shelley Has Opinions, and we will be back to our regularly-scheduled episode next week!   Check us out on PodiconGo.com and find other child- and family-friendly podcasts.

Find the blueprints, Shelley Gang—the Girlos are talking heist movies! Holly, Shelley, Julie, and Carlie discuss the pros and cons of those thieving flicks. Are they a way to recognize a rainbow of talents, or are they encouragement to be a little bad? Plus, "Five Girls Corner" matches each Girlo with a Mighty Morphin Power Ranger.   Thanks to Corbin Miller for the topic submission, and check out PodiconGo for all of your family-friendly podcast needs.

Be kind and rewind, Shelley Gang—the Girlos are talking video rentals! Holly, Shelley, Julie, and Kellie discuss the pros and cons of those temporary vids. Are they perfect for a cinephile's buyer's remorse, or are they a ticking time bomb to late fees? Plus, "Whiz Kids Quiz" wonders about the definitions of the words that those dang kids say!   And, check out the PodiconGo podcast network for family-friendly podcasts for all ages!

Exfoliate, Shelley Gang—the Girlos are talking spray tans! Holly, Shelley, Julie, and Kellie discuss the pros and cons of those aerosol orange bombs. Are they fun for pale pretenders, or are they a way to get a tan mouth and nostrils? Plus, "What's Your Name?" features a podcast name generator to promote the new book "Everyone Has a Podcast (Except You)" by The McElroy Brothers.   Thanks to Corbin Miller for the topic submission!

Round up the stragglers, Shelley Gang—the Girlos are trudging through the topic graveyard! Holly, Shelley, Julie, and Carlie go through a lightning round of the topics left from the Year of the Submission. Featuring: Bucket Lists Family Portraits Postcards Little League Sports Comfort Food Antiquing Leg-Washing Giving Out Non-Candy at Halloween Edible Gold Nighttime Challenging Ice Cream Flavors Sesame Seeds Teddy Bears Hanging Out in Graveyards   Thanks for joining us this year, Shelley Gang! Shelley gives a heartfelt message at the end of the episode to send you into 2021!

Find your air pump, Shelley Gang—the Girlos are talking inflatable lawn decor! Holly, Shelley, Julie, and Kellie discuss the pros and cons of those puffy pals. Are they jolly in the day or night, or are they the gateway drug to more dangerous decorations? Plus, "Million-Dollar Ideas" reveals innovations in front door technology, featuring Jason Momoa! Thanks to Alison Monson for the topic submission, and happy holidays to the Shelley Gang!

Stop for the traffic cop, Shelley Gang—the Girlos are talking Frosty the Snowman! Holly, Shelley, Julie, and Carlie discuss the pros and cons of that magical pal. Is he an agent of chaotic good, or is he too cold to hug? Plus, "Holly's Book Club" asks the hard questions about Clement Clarke Moore's classic tale about the definitive night before the Christmas holiday. Thanks to PodiconGo.com for having us on the network of family-friendly podcasts!

Count to 50, Shelley Gang—the Girlos are talking hide and seek! Holly, Shelley, Julie, and Kellie discuss the pros and cons of that classic kid game. Is it good for mind and body, or is it an excuse to run away from the nerd at the sleepover? Plus, "What's Your Name?" uncovers the Girlos' pandemic Hallmark movie plots. Thanks to the Miller family for their topic submission, and thanks to Holly Ruhr for submitting the name generator for "What's Your Name?"

BRB, Shelley Gang—the Girlos are talking internet abbreviations! Holly, Shelley, Julie, and Carlie discuss the pros and cons to those short little pals. Are they LOL FWIW or are they OTOH IDK? Plus, "What's Cookin' Kid?" shares the latest in childhood recipes. Thanks to Jordan Reed of the Spooky Spouses podcast for the topic submission, and check out PodiconGo.com for all of your family-friendly podcast needs!

Practice your calligraphy, Shelley Gang—the Girlos are talking thank you notes! Holly, Shelley, Julie, and Kellie discuss the pros and cons of those expressions of gratitude. Are they heartwarming keepsakes, or are they sources of extreme stress? Plus, "Million Dollar Ideas" wonders if the fall season needs a new holiday.   Thanks to Joelle Chatfield for the topic submission, and check out PodiconGo.com for all of your family-friendly podcast needs!

Turn on the jets, Shelley Gang—the Girlos are talking hot tubs! Holly, Shelley, and Julie discuss the pros and cons of those bubbly baths. Are they relaxing for the most stressed people in the world, or are they soupy time machines? Plus, "One of These Things is Just Like the Other" lists many ways that animals can have legs. Thanks to Benson Ferris for the topic submission, and go to the 2020 Family-Friendly Podcast Awards to nominate shows for all ages!

Fly high, Shelley Gang—the Girlos are talking bounce castles! Holly, Shelley, Julie, and Kellie discuss the pros and cons of those glorious bouncers. Are they just dang fun, or do they make your legs just dang tired? Plus, "What's Your Name?" reveals the Girlos' Western names. Thanks to Katie Goodfellow for the topic submission, thanks to Alison Monson for the name generator submission, and go to PodiconGo to find family-friendly podcasts!

Tune your radios, Shelley Gang—the Girlos are talking drive-in movies again! Holly, Shelley, Julie, and Carlie discuss a new set of pros and cons about these outdoor screens. Are they a great place for a thousand smooches, or are they uncomfy and dark? Plus, "Tall Tales From Short Stacks" unveils an epic tale about two ghostly school buses. Thanks to Alexis Kassel Stansfield for the topic suggestion, and nominate your favorite family-friendly podcasts for the 2020 Family-Friendly Podcast Awards!

Screech in terror, Shelley Gang—the Girlos are talking ghost stories! Holly, Shelley, and Julie discuss the pros and cons of those spooky tales. Are they enjoyable in all dark settings, or are they either too scary or too lame? Plus, "Shelley Had a Dream" describes a Willy Wonka/grandma crossover event. Thanks to George Diaz for the topic submission, and go to PodiconGo Family-Friendly Podcast Awards to nominate your favorite shows for all ears!

Find the yin to your yang, Shelley Gang— the Girlos are talking couples costumes! Holly, Shelley, and Julie discuss the pros and cons of those dress-up teams. Are they just dang cute, or are they Individual erasure? Plus, "Holly's Book Club" really spooks the girls into submission. Thanks to Alicia Cutts for the topic submission, and listen to Finish It! for the special Creeptobscare episodes of their interactive fiction podcast.

Flip to page 290, Shelley Gang—the Girlos are talking Choose Your Own Adventure books! Holly, Shelley, Julie, and Carlie discuss the pros and cons of those interactive fiction novels. Are they the cool way to get kids to read, or are they hiding the real truth (the inevitability of death) from children? Plus, "Rando Chando" reveals some important explorers from the eleventy hundreds.   Thanks to the Yule Brothers for having an interactive fiction podcast called "Finish It!" Check them out here.

Get the money from the banana stand, Shelley Gang—the Girlos are talking mockumentaries! Holly, Shelley, Julie, and Carlie discuss the pros and cons of those silly "docudramas." Are they quote machines full of levity, or are they unkind confusion bombs? Plus, "Tall Tales From Short Stacks" discovers a whole new meaning to the phrase "Flush With Cash"—plumbers needs a lot of money, sometimes. Thanks to OFP (Our Fan Paul [Flowers]) for the topic submission, and check out PodiconGo.com for family-friendly podcasts!

Plug it in, Shelley Gang—the Girlos are talking nightlights! Holly, Shelley, Julie, and Carlie discuss the pros & cons of those tiny illuminators. Are they bite-sized light for the whole family, or are they fighting against the light laws of nature? Plus, "What's Your Name?" uncovers some ominous statements that the Girlos will say in the near future.   Thanks to Amelia Nguyen for the topic submission!   Ominous music: "Storm Watch: by Proud Music Library