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I mean, we kinda did. This week we discuss some of the most memorable parts of our best 90s lives, from pool noodles to Polly Pockets. Join us on this journey of harmless nostalgia, won't you? Also on the table for discussion: Trying to figure out what the hell happened to Lindsay Lohan.  Make sure to follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TaLoT.podcast/ and on Instagram instagram.com/therearelotsofthings_podcast/ for updates. Plus, tune in next week—new episodes drop every Tuesday! If you love There Are Lots of Things, please rate and review us on Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/g28471716/things-only-90s-kids-remember/ Music for There are Lots of Things by purple-planet.comArtwork for There are Lots of Things by Joseph Clagg

Oh my God, we're back again...Twice a month, in quarantine.We promised this one back in June,I hope you sang these notes in tune. Are we pontifical? Yeah. Are we Kentuckians? Yeah. Are we contextual? Sometimes. If we're everything you need, you better play this podcast now! Also on the table for discussion: Show me the meaning of bonus content... Make sure to follow us on Facebook and on Instagram for updates. Plus, tune in next week—new episodes drop every Tuesday! If you love There Are Lots of Things, please rate and review us on Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Mentioned in this episode: https://thetylt.com/entertainment/backstreet-boys-bsb-nsync-90s-00s-pop-boy-bandshttps://www.theringer.com/music/2019/8/2/20748439/backstreet-boys-millennium-1999https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34kGCM60VyaN0nGy7rNtZo?si=xJFe1N5mR_-wsgQx9N2-UQ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/n-sync-vs-backstreet-boys-remembering-the-nineties-definitive-boy-band-rivalry-204787/*N SYNC vs. Backstreet Boys: The Ultimate Boy Band Debate https://www.buzzfeed.com/isabellalouise/only-90s-kids-will-accurately-remember-the-lyrics-661zfdqpth?origin=fil-qu Music for There are Lots of Things by purple-planet.comArtwork for There are Lots of Things by Joseph Clagg

Hey, wait just a gosh darned flipping second. We didn't sign up for any of this! Bills? Jobs? Meal planning? Thank you, but no. I want to go back to eating a Kid's Cuisine in front of Figure It Out. I never want to worry about getting my oil changed or saving for retirement again. This content was recorded in advance of quarantine. Also on the table for discussion: Why were we cursed with this job market?! Whyyyyyyyyy???? Make sure to follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TaLoT.podcast/ and on Instagram instagram.com/therearelotsofthings_podcast/ for updates. Plus, tune in next week—new episodes drop every Tuesday! If you love There Are Lots of Things, please rate and review us on Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.fifefreepress.com/11-things-you-only-realise-when-you-go-on-adulting-mode/?fbclid=IwAR13-g4xznESINMcpOlmBs9P90Ye_7eZLzX-WSHIXUwhzp9kUGNL_2uNVxM Music for There are Lots of Things by purple-planet.comArtwork for There are Lots of Things by Joseph Clagg

Kentucky, our beautiful state, is often the butt of bad jokes and dismissed through negative stereotypes. You know, like "we don't wear shoes when riding our horses down dirt streets, slugging homemade moonshine out of a clay jug with three x's on it." Anyway, today on TaLoT we talk about some of the fantastic contributions that Kentucky has made to society.  Also on the table for discussion: What Kentucky item the Queen Mum stuffed into her jacket pockets and smuggled back to merry old England from the states.  Make sure to follow us on Facebook and on Instagram for updates. Plus, tune in next week—new episodes drop every Tuesday! If you love There Are Lots of Things, please rate and review us on Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.50states.com/facts/kentucky.htm https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/kentucky/inventions-ky/ Music for There are Lots of Things by purple-planet.comArtwork for There are Lots of Things by Joseph Clagg

We are re-releasing our binge-watching episode because let's face it, we are binging a lot of things right now: food, movies, shows. The list goes on. Let us know what your favorite show to binge is.In this episode of There are Lots of Things, April and Maddie discuss binge-watching TV, and boy howdy do they seem to have binged a lot of TV in their relatively short lives. I mean, wow.  Also on the table for discussion: the most accurate depiction of the medical profession on TV; the two shows that April watches at least once a year if not more; and the character who has more websites than Mickey Mouse. This week’s trivia question: “When did the modern job interview process begin?” Please answer in the form of a question. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and on Instagram for updates and trivia. Plus, tune in next week—new episodes drop every Tuesday! If you love There Are Lots of Things, please rate and review us on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to your podcasts <3Music for There are Lots of Things by purple-planet.comArtwork for There are Lots of Things by Joseph Clagg

Some people settle for the typical things, livin' all their lives waiting in the wings, but not There Are Lots of Things Podcast. This week we watched A Goofy Movie, celebrating its 25th anniversary, and determined whether or not it holds up. Do you agree with our assessment? Let us know!Also on the table for discussion: If a wall should come between us, too high to climb, too hard to break through, I know that love will lead us and find a way to bring me to you. So don't be in a hurry, think before you count us out. You don't have to worry, I will never let you down.Make sure to follow us on Facebook and on Instagram for updates. Plus, tune in next week—new episodes drop every Tuesday! If you love There Are Lots of Things, please rate and review us on Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Music for There are Lots of Things by purple-planet.comArtwork for There are Lots of Things by Joseph Clagg

Been reading the news? Hey. Put that down. You deserve to hear something good, so we scoured the internet, and we found you some good.Also on the table for discussion: maddie describes the harrowing experience of installing a bidet, kind of.Make sure to follow us on Facebook and on Instagram for updates. Plus, tune in next week—new episodes drop every Tuesday! If you love There Are Lots of Things, please rate and review us on Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.Music for There are Lots of Things by purple-planet.comArtwork for There are Lots of Things by Joseph Clagg

We've tackled summer, we've challenged fall, and we've surmounted winter. Only one season remains spring. Only this one is a very special spring, one where all of the restaurants are closed and the air is rife with fresh new diseases. Also on the table for discussion: April finds a way to talk about mac and cheese again. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and on Instagram for updates. Plus, tune in next week—new episodes drop every Tuesday! If you love There Are Lots of Things, please rate and review us on Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Music for There are Lots of Things by purple-planet.comArtwork for There are Lots of Things by Joseph Clagg

Pour yourself a tall quarantini, and let's talk about some of the things you can do if you're stuck at home, including listening to us sing you some beautiful hand-washing songs. Everyone, wash your hands and stay safe out there. Love, A & M Also on the table for discussion: SOCIAL DISTANCING! Make sure to follow us on Facebook and on Instagram for updates. Plus, tune in next week—new episodes drop every Tuesday! If you love There Are Lots of Things, please rate and review us on Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Mentioned in this episode https://www.masterclass.com https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/75809/12-world-class-museums-you-can-visit-online Music for There are Lots of Things by purple-planet.comArtwork for There are Lots of Things by Joseph Clagg

This week we wanted to talk about some famous Kentuckians and their lasting contributions to our beautiful country. Instead, we went through a long list of important people and decided whether or not they were physically attractive. Was this a productive way to spend our time? The verdict is still out, TBH. You tell us. Also on the table for discussion: Supreme Court Justices Gone Wild Make sure to follow us on Facebook and on Instagram for updates. Plus, tune in next week—new episodes drop every Tuesday!  If you love There Are Lots of Things, please rate and review us on Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Music for There are Lots of Things by purple-planet.comArtwork for There are Lots of Things by Joseph Clagg

It’s time for the #BestFriendChallenge… thingy… follow along as we do our best to answer 40(ish) questions to ask one’s best friend. We know a lot, but we learn even more about each other!Also on the table for discussion: Question: If you died, what would you put on your pizza?Make sure to follow us on Facebook and on Instagram for updates. Plus, tune in next week—new episodes drop every Tuesday! If you love There Are Lots of Things, please rate and review us on Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.Mentioned in this episode:https://hellogiggles.com/lifestyle/best-friend-questions-know-each-other/Music for There are Lots of Things by purple-planet.com Artwork for There are Lots of Things by Joseph Clagg

Are you interested in following the Light? The new world order of the Illuminati. This week, we talk about an elite organization of world leaders, business authorities, innovators, artists, and other influential members of the PLANET. Maddie is almost a member.  Also on the table for discussion: Jeff Foxworthy's classic bit "You Might be a Reptilian..."  Make sure to follow us on Facebook and on Instagram for updates. Plus, tune in next week—new episodes drop every Tuesday! If you love There Are Lots of Things, please rate and review us on Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.Mentioned in this episode: https://heimdalsecurity.com/blog/top-online-scams/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illuminati www.vox.com/platform/amp/2015/5/19/8624675/what-is-illuminati-meaning-conspiracy-beyonce www.vice.com/amp/en_us/article/a3jgj8/i-tried-to-join-the-illuminati-and-got-scammed https://www.vox.com/2014/11/5/7158371/lizard-people-conspiracy-theory-explainer https://www.gotoquiz.com/are_you_a_reptilian Music for There are Lots of Things by purple-planet.comArtwork for There are Lots of Things by Joseph Clagg

When are you having a baby? Do you think you’ll have a baby soon? There’s literally nothing in the world like the sublime, indescribable ecstasy of having your very own human baby! In this episode, we go on a little venting session and discuss some things that people with kids should really stop saying to people who don’t have kids. Also on the table for discussion: okay, okay. Things people without kids should stop saying to people with kids. We are fair and balanced here. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and on Instagram for updates. Plus, tune in next week—new episodes drop every Tuesday! If you love There Are Lots of Things, please rate and review us on Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Music for There are Lots of Things by purple-planet.com Artwork for There are Lots of Things by Joseph Clagg

Oh boy... we get a little iffy in this episode. I mean like, NC-17. You've been warned. Ironically, what we're discussing is actually our favorite stuff to watch on Disney+.  Also on the table for discussion: Some Disney World pro-tips from our resident expert.  Make sure to follow us on Facebook and on Instagram for updates. Plus, tune in next week—new episodes drop every Tuesday! If you love There Are Lots of Things, please rate and review us on Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.Music for There are Lots of Things by purple-planet.comArtwork for There are Lots of Things by Joseph Clagg

I Lou-ve You! Looking for something unusual for this year's Valentine's Day plans? This week in TaLoT, April and Maddie discuss some unusual date ideas. In Louisville, because we live here.Also on the table for discussion: a lot of snapping, like z-snap formation. You can't tell what direction we're snapping in because this is an audio medium, but it's v sassy.Make sure to follow us on Facebook and on Instagram for updates. Plus, tune in next week—new episodes drop every Tuesday! If you love There Are Lots of Things, please rate and review us on Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Music for There are Lots of Things by purple-planet.comArtwork for There are Lots of Things by Joseph Clagg

Do you have pupils? Then this is the episode for you! This week in TaLoT, April and Maddie discuss the origins of some common expressions, like "you're the apple of my eye" and "under the weather," and have a terrific time doing so. Grab yourself a hot cup of Josephus and join us. Also on the table for discussion: directly translated idioms that don't make much sense to our English-speaking brains. I know what you're thinking, “I only understand the train station.” Same, girl. Same.  Make sure to follow us on Facebook and on Instagram for updates. Plus, tune in next week—new episodes drop every Tuesday! If you love There Are Lots of Things, please rate and review us on Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.References: https://knowyourphrase.com/ https://blog.ted.com/40-idioms-that-cant-be-translated-literally/  Music for There are Lots of Things by purple-planet.comArtwork for There are Lots of Things by Joseph Clagg

New year, new TaLoT?! It's a new season here at There Are Lots of Things, but we're still bringing you lots of silly information and laughs every Tuesday. Join us for this episode about New Years' Resolutions, wherein we talk about the origins of New Year's Resolutions in general and OUR own New Year's Resolutions. Also on the table for discussion: a wiseman -- Dr. Richard Wiseman -- once said, "like and subscribe!" Make sure to follow us on Facebook and on Instagram for updates. Plus, tune in next week—new episodes drop every Tuesday! If you love There Are Lots of Things, please rate and review us on Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Music for There are Lots of Things by purple-planet.comArtwork for There are Lots of Things by Joseph Clagg

28 (OMG) episodes later, and season one of There Are Lots of Things is wrapped up! Thank you for joining us on this journey so far, and we've got some fun planned for you this season. Also on the table for discussion: Disney+ and... excuse me? Make sure to follow us on Facebook and on Instagram for updates. Plus, tune in next week—new episodes drop every Tuesday! If you love There Are Lots of Things, please rate and review us on Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Music for There are Lots of Things by purple-planet.com Artwork for There are Lots of Things by Joseph Clagg

Decorating trees with spider webs? Roller skating to church? We discuss all of these traditions and more on this week's very special holiday episode. Also on the table for discussion: our new hip-hop Christmas-themed comic book, coming to bookstores near you.  Trivia question: When/where did New Year's Resolutions get started? Make sure to follow us on Facebook and on Instagram for updates and trivia. Plus, tune in next week—new episodes drop every Tuesday! If you love There Are Lots of Things, please rate and review us on Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts <3 Music for There are Lots of Things by purple-planet.com Artwork for There are Lots of Things by Joseph Clagg

Look! Teacher says "every time a bell rings, an angel releases a podcast episode!" Wait that's not right... anyway this week we're talking about our favorite Christmas movies! It's a pink nightmare.  Also on the table for discussion: We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup.  Trivia question: What is the name of the devil-horned, hunch-backed beast who roams the streets of Austria (also Germany and Croatia) threatening to beat children with branches and rusty chains if they don’t behave? Make sure to follow us on Facebook and on Instagram for updates and trivia. Plus, tune in next week—new episodes drop every Tuesday! If you love There Are Lots of Things, please rate and review us on Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to your podcasts <3 Music for There are Lots of Things by purple-planet.com Artwork for There are Lots of Things by Joseph Clagg