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Vanessa and Amanda are the faces behind all your best Rochester NY, local dining scene recommendations! They’re hitting the mic 🎙with season 3! Join them as them as they chat pop culture, all your local hot spots to check out, guests, books and more!
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Episodes

The one before the final rose-Bachelor bonus content!

Trigger warning-lots of sex talk! Join Amanda and special guest host, Mackenzie Collins as they break down home towns and fantasy suites(sex week) of the bachelor! Does Zach have the right to make a decision so important as intimacy on his own without his partners thoughts?! Catch this fun conversation with friends as we laugh and chat all things bachelor!

Mar 27, 202341 minSeason 2Ep. 6

BONUS CONTENT NOW AVAILABLE!

New bonus episodes to come out weekly on all your favorite shows and pop culture scandals!

Mar 26, 202340 secSeason 2Ep. 6

Vanderpump rules BONUS CONTENT

Join the ladies for their first mini episode featuring all the drama up to the season half way point of Vanderpump rules! We get into the “Scandavol” of it all!

Mar 26, 202320 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Daisy Jones and the Six with Jess Takatch

SPOILERS IN EPISODE! This week the ladies welcome back popular book-stagram star Jess Takatch to dig into the new Prime series, Daisy Jones and the Six based on the book by author Taylor Jenkins Reid. They also touch on Colleen Hoovers, It ends with us casting choice along with some other fun book recommendations! Tune in for this light and fun conversation about books. Find Jess @readwithjesstagram for all the book content you could ever want! Also be sure to check out the local bakery @gofrost...

Mar 24, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 4

The one where we get real about pregnancy and motherhood with Amanda Meeks

TRIGGER WARNING: The topic of pregnancy and discussions about the female body are had. This week the ladies welcome their good friend Amanda on the pod! As our Amanda is a new mama this episode is important as it get brutally honest and messy about childbirth and pregnancy. They get raw about their experiences, mental health, postpartum depression, societies expectations of mothers and fathers. We get messy, we laugh but it’s a real conversation you won’t want to miss!

Mar 17, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 3

The one with all the inappropriate cats

The girls are back catching up! How do you feel about cats in public places where you eat? Boy do we have a story for you! They chat some new shows that are out, and some upcoming spring events in the ROC!

Mar 10, 202347 minSeason 2Ep. 2

The one with SEASON 2

THE LADIES ARE BACK! Join Vanessa and Amanda for a little catch up and find out what is in store for season 2!

Mar 02, 202337 minSeason 2Ep. 1

The one with tell me lies recap

The girls are back! Amanda is road-tripping home from Buffalo. They get into how Amanda’s baby shower went at simply crepes. Then they recap “Tell me lies” season finale! The annual Holiday shop small gift guide is coming next week for all your shopping needs!

Nov 17, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 31

The one with basic human rights in the workplace

This week the girls are back with a deeper conversation. They touch on a lot that’s going on in the world and their own personal negative experiences in the workplace. How we as people don’t always feel supported in our jobs and as a result second guess our basic rights. Especially as women in a time where rights are being stripped away in this country it’s more important than ever to not sit back and let these things happen to us. The second half of the episode the ladies chat about some good w...

Nov 10, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 30

The one with Halloweekend!

The ladies are back going over their Halloween weekends! Amanda talks about a “land party” her husband is having and what the heck that even is. Later in the episode they recap on the show “Tell me lies” on Hulu and what they think thus far! Also some more tv recommendations coming your way. Have you ever watched “The Mole” on Netflix?! If you haven’t, Amanda highly suggests you give it a go and get back to us with your feedback!

Nov 03, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 29

The one with two Salem’s

This week the ladies are back recapping their recent trips out of town! Amanda has a funny story about her travels. They discuss how they prefer to travel and will have a poll up for all of you to join in on the fun! Do you travel with a plan? Or are you an on the fly kinda guy? Vanessa’s new baking biz is heating up with all kinds of seasonal treats that you just have to check out and experience! They recap some shows they’ve been into this spooky season! Speaking of spooky, if you have any Hal...

Oct 20, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 28

The one with the Grand opening of Simply Crepes!

Vanessa and Amanda are back recapping their fun evening at the Grand opening of the new Simply Crepes location in Penfield/Webster! They touch on all the yummy food, the ambiance and more! They also get into all the fun fall things they have been taking part in along with some future plans! As always some fun show recommendations and things to look forward too. Vanessa finally gets internet this week, if your a day one listener then you know that this is a big deal!! Stay tuned for that and more...

Oct 13, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 27

The one with jam packed updates!

The girls are back this week recapping a journal event Amanda lead with a friend of the podcast, Alexis Russel with NAMI. They talk about confidence and how that all comes into play to what they do now! They recap some fun shows their watching. Also be sure to check out Vanessa’s baking business, BAKE MY DAY! As she does an amazing fall sale this weekend with so many sweet treats. Amanda’s business will be at her last show, the Hilton Apple fest this weekend if your looking for a fun fall activi...

Sep 29, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 26

The one with Carla and nutrition!

We have a guest on this week a friend to the pod, Carla! She is currently studying to be a dietician! She gives us tips and the ins and outs of what she does. We get into diabetes, the difference between type 1 and 2. This is a really informative conversation with lots of takeaways especially if you or someone you know suffers from type 1 diabetes.

Sep 15, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 25

The one with canon and fanon?!

The girls are back! Amanda is in Florida on her baby moon, while Vanessa is back in NY holding down the fort! They recap last weeks book episode and what the heck is a canon or fanon?! The world will never know. They discuss our favorite end of summer shows. Vanessa has a full list of fall activities for the ladies to partake in this fall season! Vanessa tells us a dating story that enticed Amanda to reach out to you listeners for some new men to date our ROC life bachelorette!! Next week stay t...

Sep 09, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 25

The one with Jess Takatch and alllll the BOOKS

This week Amanda is here with a super star bookstagramer on the Pod, Jess Takatch. Shes discussing her feed how she makes her content, what inspires her. Then we get into some fun banter about books! What we're reading, what genres we love, and characters we have fallen for. Such a fun conversation! If you're a reader this one is definitely for you! Please follow jess at @readwithjesstagram Also be sure to check out her feature in the Home Publications Magazine with some awesome Summer Reads rec...

Sep 01, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 24

The one where we hate Walter White

The girls are back this week catching up! We hear about their tv adventures..Amanda finally finished Breaking Bad, and they get into the great series. Vanessa eats at Panzaris in Rochester and indulges in some yummy pasta. Amanda recaps her dinner at Edibles this past week. The girls touch on the fabulous Leecy, performing with Claudia Hoyser tonight at the Blue Barn Cidery! You should all come hang with us and watch the show. Lots to come for the weekend for this duo. Don't forget to come back ...

Aug 25, 202247 minSeason 1Ep. 24

The one with Wickham farms!

The girls are back this week recapping their weeks! Amanda got to see the sunflower spectacular at Wickham farms. Vanessa got to check out the corn festival in Avon. Both ladies are really looking forward to another fun summer week with some good eats coming up! They catch up on some love island gossip and laugh about FRIENDS.

Aug 18, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 23

The one with Lucca's Northside!

The girls are back recapping their delicious dinner over at a new spot in East Rochester. They also chat Vanessa's new promotion!! Later in the show they get into some reality tv gossip. Can you say Love Island?! Is reality tv better accompanied with an edible? you tell us! The laughter is contagious this week as they catch up and prepare for a fun weekend at the corn festival, more to come on that!

Aug 12, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 22

The one with the tree house

The girls are back recapping their fun summer weeks! Amanda announces the gender of her baby! Vanessa has an exciting business launch news for her baking biz. They also get into the fun trips that they took to PA and Niagara Falls along with all the foods that they ate! Stay tuned next week for an amazing restaurant recapp!

Aug 04, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 21

The one where we talk about everything

Vanessa and Amanda are back catching up! The girls discuss some affordable finds in the area, where to get your cheapest gas prices and groceries! They discuss some fun shows they are watching along with some celebrity tea that was piping hot this week! Make sure to tune in next week for the reveal of Amanda's baby gender!!

Jul 21, 20221 hr

The one with the chick fil a buttered bun

The girls are back! If you're hungry, you will be starving after this episode! They talk lots of food reccs. Both girls took lake trips this past week! Amanda talks her upcoming gender reveal for her baby. Vanessa finally tried chick fil a, and the girls have things to say about that delicious chicken sandwich!

Jul 14, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 20

The one with girl freaking power

This week the girls are back to discuss a couple awesome local eats and recommendations. Vanessa visits a local club! They relive one of their favorite memories with the best Halloween costumes. Amanda tells us about an affordable grocery find, that in this world we are living in we could all use right now! The ladies also touch on the world right now, with Roe v Wade, their thoughts and hopes for our future as women. They have an awesome idea for this coming holiday! #wherepink

Jun 30, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 19

The one with recommendations galore and enlightenment sprinkled in

Your girls are back catching up this week after a few episodes with some awesome guests! Amanda has some fun news for the Roc lifestyle family. Vanessa visits Pittsburgh and chats their local eats! They talk all the Local food recommendations, along with what they are reading and watching currently! Check their link tree for those recommendations. They also touch on some life enlightenment as we are always growing and evolving as people. Be sure to check out all the latest polls to help the ladi...

Jun 23, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 19

The one where Grace Bellanca helps us all BLOOM!

This week we have the pleasure of chatting with Grace Bellanca, the owner of Roc Made Goods/ Ash and Willow co. You'll get to hear her inspiring story on her personal recovery along with how her business ventures benefit our entire Rochester local community in the fight for mental health awareness! Stay positive during these hard times ROC, we got this!

Jun 16, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 18

The one where Alexis Russell from Inspiring Experiences Inspires us all!

The week you are all in for a treat! A very powerful conversation is had with the owner of Inspiring Experiences and the Roc Life women! Enjoy this conversation about mindfulness, mental health awareness. We hope this conversation helps anyone who has suffered with any mental health challenge in their life. We also chat about NAMI rochester and all their resources if you would like to join in community support! https://www.namiroc.org/ Our hearts are with the families in Texas who have experienc...

May 26, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 17

The one where Lexi from Simply Crated stops by!

This week the ladies are back! We start by remembering the victims from the tragic mass shooting that happened this past week in Buffalo, our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Vanessa visited THEMATA show this past weekend, a fun event located over in the Culver road Armory! Then the ladies have on fellow local business owner Lexi Stranz! She shares the ins and outs of her business and opens up about her newest business venture. You guys aren't going to want to miss t...

May 19, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 16

The one where we follow our dreams and talk about books

This week the girls are back recapping Amanda's event that she attended hosted by Roc made goods. They get into following their dreams and in putting their mental health first, that's what makes it possible. They tried a fun Monday brunch at a new local spot, Crisp along with some other brunch recommendations! Looking for the best espresso martini? The girls got you covered. Amanda chats the book of the month club, and they both get into some awesome book recommendations. Stay tuned for some fun...

May 05, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 15

The one with the tiny hands

This week Amanda is back! The girls chat some local eats and drinks along with recapping their fun weekends spent with family. Listen for a fun and positive podcast recommendation along with many shows to watch! Vanessa announces the launch of her new business and chats turning 31. She empowers us all with her bravery and overall awesomeness as she embarks on this new adventure. Amanda has a exciting vendor show this weekend that focuses on mental health awareness. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/...

Apr 28, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 14

The on where tequila enhanced our lives with Leecy Momano

This week Amanda is on vacation and the famously talented Leecy fills in! The girls chat about some yummy eats around the ROC and some new drinks that they are reallllly feeling! They share an awesome workout at home recommendation that you guys can try out. Vanessa is heading to Pittsburg for the weekend and can't wait to try some sweets from her favorite PA bakery. Enjoy some laughs, and catching up! Ab workout: https://youtu.be/2pLT-olgUJs follow Leecy: @leecygregmusic

Apr 21, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 12
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