Christmas is past, by just two days, and we're still in the glow of the holiday. Like all good parents of adult children, we took ours to the ferry this morning, braving icy roads - and having made it back alive, we promptly went to the liquor cabinet for a bracing shot (or two) of whiskey. This episode is a short ramble about weather, canceled flights, Mr. Bill and of course, whiskey. Our podcast recommendation this week is Chicks on the Right - if you like funny, topical humor, these two women...
Dec 27, 2021•26 sec•Season 4Ep. 4
It's the week before Christmas and the real vs artificial tree debate lives on. Rebecca talks about how she has evolved from the thrill of the hunt for the perfect real tree (a/k/a old and stodgy) while Ann misses the traditional green tree (despite the bugs, and the occasional owl or snake). And of course, we get into a spirited debate about how our flocked tree is either perfect or losing it's luster! You decide - we'll post a photo our tree in all its failing flockage glory on the Moderately ...
Dec 19, 2021•20 min•Season 4Ep. 3
What is Alpha Charlie Charlie? You'll have to listen to find out what that means. Rebecca can't sing, though she continues to do so. She's got the holiday spirit, even if it is off key. Yet, her singing may be the best part of today's podcast. We talk about some of our favorite holiday movies - and folks, there are a lot of them! We share some of our favorites from childhood and today, and yes, Rebecca continues to sing. As always, we're moderately prepared, and today it shows! Ann gives a big s...
Dec 05, 2021•13 min•Season 4Ep. 2
We're back! We took a creative hiatus...at least that's our story. And now we're back and more moderately prepared than ever. Our podcasts will now be 10 to 15 minutes in length, more like "podcastettes." We think it'll more interesting for you, the listener, and we're lazy. It takes a lot less work to edit 15 minutes of moderate brilliance. While we were on a podcasting break, the world shifted - Britney Spears is now free to spend her money any way she likes. And we're all about that - she ear...
Dec 01, 2021•11 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Happy Mother's Day! Rebecca announces she supports all blue people, and we talk about the Chinese Long March 5b rocket that made it's way (we think) to Earth, somewhere in the Indian Ocean. We poke a little fun at the gays, because we can. We laugh at Rebecca sending Ann a used Valentine's Day card and other cute marital things each other does. It's a big show, we cover the alleged doping scandal from this year's Kentucky Derby, new binge worthy shows and Rebecca's philosophy of more is better a...
May 09, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Just how what lengths would you go to for love? For Ann....it seems that duct taping flashlights on her car to get to the airport is a step too far. (Weak). And Rebecca, does what it takes to keep her wife safe. Then, we must cover the randomness that is life including SpaceX, May the 4th and Cocoa Beach and living off the grid in Alaska. Ann announces she in uncancelable (this may be a new word). Rebecca tries to embrace her inner Borg. We're extremely moderately prepared, so no need to hang on...
May 02, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This week we ask the all important question: what the hell are we doing? This is our attempt to refine the focus of the weekly podcast. Fear not, we'll still be moderately prepared...just with a little more focus. And, big news, Rebecca got braces this past week. She'll share a little bit about that experience.
Apr 18, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Welcome to more Moderately Prepared content! It's the second day of Spring and we could barely get out of our way for today's podcast. We receive a reprieve for tax season - for all you procrastinators out there, you can now put filing your taxes off to May 17. March Madness is back and Ann's bracket has already blown up - but we're thrilled to see it back. The stairs to Air Force One got the best of the President, and the memes are abundant. Our thoughts are with the President, as we're fairly ...
Mar 21, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 10
This week we tackle big and inconsequential issues. It's daylight savings time, and we talk about why it's probably no longer relevant and how it makes Ann feel hungover. We do a deep dive into President Biden's dogs and discuss exactly what a rescue dog is - Rebecca asks 'did you repel down a mountain side for that dog?' We're all for Champ and Major making their way back to the White House. And yes, we cover the Meghan and Harry interview with Oprah, our apologies in advance! We of course come...
Mar 14, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 9
This week we dive deep into cat loyalty, or the lack thereof. Rebecca is looking for the back story behind Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers and Award-winning actress Jodi Foster thanking each other. I want to know the backstory!! And as people are working at home with the pandemic, more and more of us are doing Zoom meeting so we laugh at Zoom meeting comedy and Zoom fails. We touch on the upcoming Harry and Meghan interview with Oprah - does anyone really care? Rebecca says YES! And Reeces is coming o...
Mar 07, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This week Rebecca digs into the mailbag and reads comments from our viewers. (We love viewer mail). We also talk about award shows and Rebecca's distaste for such shenanigans. If you are on the planet you had to hear about Lady Gaga's dognapping and finally, we examine whether the 2022 Winter Olympics should be boycotted because it is based in China.
Feb 28, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This week we celebrate the successful landing of the Perseverance Rover on Mars. Rebecca shares how not to get your snowed-in driveway cleared in the Ukraine. Bill Gates has big ideas for synthetic beef and Ann isn't buying. A United Airlines flight, bound for Hawaii, makes an emergency landing after losing an engine and folks on the ground got an unexpected debris delivery. And finally we welcome new listeners all the way from France!
Feb 22, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Join Ann and Rebecca as they discuss the conspiracy group Q-Anon. Then laugh with us as we relive the moment when the vaunted Lombardi Trophy went flying this past week, right from #12's hands, across the water into the hands of a Tampa Bay Buc player. And we loved it! Could it have been a disaster, of course, but it wasn't! We send Happy Valentine's Day wishes out to one and all and spend a little time talking about fringe groups, and only slightly get on our high horses about doing your news h...
Feb 14, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This week join Ann and Rebecca for "Nakey Week" or at least it seems like it. We over a French orgy busted by police, "Wood on a bed" the photoshopped document that is now part of the federal record, Hollywood, I mean Hollyboob and of course, Ground Hogs Day.
Feb 07, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Hey everyone, we are back after a short vacation. We were working on audio improvements so hopefully, this podcast comes in loud and clear. This week Rebecca and Ann talk discuss how Chucky the homicidal doll is missing in Texas, the 13 top movie franchises in terms of big money, and last week's games leading to the Superbowl. Join us. It's fun. We promise.
Jan 31, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 3
We have a new podcast name! After some intensive research and work (drive through lunch from McDonald's) we decided to change the name of the podcast to Moderately Prepared. Why change the name? We're embracing the fact that we're always moderately prepared, so why not change the name? Our podcast theme isn't changing. We are committed to being your weekly alternative to the noise and distractions of life and the news cycle. We believe in the first amendment and stand in opposition to censorship...
Jan 11, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to episode 2 of Moderately Prepared! Our podcast is our irreverent and comedic (we hope!) take on life, and the people, stories and events we find interesting, and fun. We're your weekly break from the other stuff - politics, COVID, taxes... In episode 2 we take a semi in-depth look at the headlines you might not have read or heard this week. We tackle everything from an out of control washing machine, new Guinness World Book records, a 57 pound catfish and all kinds of interesting topic...
Jan 11, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2
