In honor of Teacher's Day, we're sharing stories about our favorite and most memorable schoolteachers.  Shouts out to all the talented, dedicated teachers who are making a positive impact on their students every year!       Reach out to us at: @thecmonsonpod thecmonsonpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 757-204-5495 

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Memorable Teachers

We're ba-aaack!  And we had a fun summer moving about the country, from NY to the Pacific NW and in-between.  

Still Trippin'

We'll see you in the fall! In the meantime, catch up on our episodes you've missed. Have a great summer.

Summer 2021 Hiatus

Daj describes her less than stellar first experiences with trying to get a facial or two.       Massages and Spas (episode 20): http://thecmonsonpod.libsyn.com/adventures-at-massages-and-spas   @thecmonsonpod thecmonsonpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 757-204-5495

Facing the Facials

As we conclude our recap of the CrimeCon '21 true crime conference, we continue by breaking down the sessions we attended on that Saturday and Sunday.   Missed Part 1? Catch it at https://thecmonsonpod.libsyn.com/crimecon-21-recap-part-1    Daj referred to Episode 8 about sexual assault - listen at http://thecmonsonpod.libsyn.com/sexual-assault-and-whos-at-fault  

CrimeCon 21 Recap, Part 2

We attended CrimeCon for the first time, a true crime conference, held in Austin, TX from June 4-6, 2021. In Part 1 of this recap, we discuss general thoughts about the hotel, the conference itself, and a breakdown of the sessions we attended on that Friday.   General comments 1:45 Conference feedback 7:20 Friday session recaps 15:44     Justice for Libby (Facebook page that includes a sample letter to the AG of Missouri) - https://www.facebook.com/libbycas/

CrimeCon 21 Recap, Part 1

In honor of National Brisket Day (May 28), we had a little discussion about our journeys to a healthier weight, using Ketovore and medically-supervised diets.

Keto and Calorie Counting

May is National Foster Awareness month, so we're talking about how Daree's daughter was a target for trafficking, the connection between foster care and sex trafficking, and ways we help these causes.     Reach to us:   @thecmonsonpod thecmonsonpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 757-204-5495  

Foster Care and CASA

Reflecting on all that has changed since a year ago (lockdown), we're covering: People who resist wearing face masks Getting the COVID-19 vaccine even though Daree doesn't do shots Movies that now stream instead of being shown in theaters  Not 1, but 2 new cars for Daree  Working remotely and missing human interaction Virtual school Limited group exercise classes and capacity limits at the gym   @thecmonsonpod thecmonsonpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 757-204-5495

What a Year

Issa culture roundup y'all!  We're talking about a few things that happened this month on the streams and interwebs:   Our thoughts on Oprah's interview with Harry & Meghan 3:45 Piers Morgan vs. Meghan 20:20  Sharon Osbourne defends Piers 24:04 Kirk Franklin & his son's toxic exchange 32:48 Sports announcer uses the N word 42:55 A review of Soliel Moon Frye's documentary, "Kid 90" 47:45     If you feel hopeless, there is help: call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.     @thecmonsonpod thecmonsonpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 757-204-5495  

Culture Roundup - March 2021

It's a tribute to the iconic Biggie Smalls and his music, as we review the new Netflix documentary, "Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell." It's the 24th anniversary of his death, and this episode has lots of spoilers.  We also discuss other hip hop greats we lost too soon, our favorite Biggie songs, and that time Daree saw him perform at a 1995 Bad Boy concert.   Email: thecmonsonpodcast@gmail.com   Instagram & Twitter: @thecmonsonpod   Voicemail: 757-204-5495

Biggie Got a Story to Tell

The media may want you to think Britney Spears is crazy.  We beg to differ.  #FreeBritney   In this episode, we react to the gaslighting frenzy surrounding Britney's career and her conservatorship with her father in control, as described in the New York Times documentary, Framing Britney Spears.  (Spoilers throughout-- this is a complete recap.)   We also break down Justin Timberlake's pithy apology to her and and Janet for throwing them both under the bus using his white male privilege.  But first, a word about hip hop's latest loss, the passing of Fat Boys' member Prince Markie Dee.   Free Britney 5:26 Justin's "apology" (misogyny AND cultural appropriation) 37:43   Let us know how you feel about all this at: @thecmonsonpod thecmonsonpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 757-204-5495

Justin & Britney

Daj breaks down the highlights of the Puppy Bowl 17 on Animal Planet, which was much better than the Super Bowl.  Listen in to learn about all the stars (which were adopted dogs), DJ Grandmaster Scratch's Halftime performance (the kitties got it in too), dog DNA, and therapy dogs.   Email: thecmonsonpodcast@gmail.com Instagram & Twitter: @thecmonsonpod Voicemail: 757-204-5495 

The Puppy Bowl was Better than the Super Bowl: Puppy Bowl 17 Recap

In our two decades of adulting, we've had quite a few cars.  We're sharing stories and our favorite memories about them.  The car stories begin with Daree's first car, which she had for less than 2 hours before it was destroyed!   What's your favorite car of those you've owned?   Eastern Motors jingle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjpV8SgJ2gQ&ab_channel=EasternMotors

The Cars of Our Lives

2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the singer Aaliyah's passing.  On her birthday (January 16), she would have been 42.  So we're celebrating her and all our fave singers from the 90s who blessed us with their epic dancing and choreography. Their performances changed our childhood and our lives!     In this episode:   Aaliyah and why we admired her R. Kelly's role in making her a star Aaliyah's MTV Diary documentary Aaliyah's biopic on Lifetime (produced by Wendy Williams) Scarcity of Aaliyah's catalog on streaming platforms Brandy, Monica, Beyonce, Ciara, Janet, Paula, J Lo Choreographers that helped make them great (Fatima, Tina Landon and others)     Notes: Daree's blog about dancing as a kid: https://dareesinsights.wordpress.com/2009/05/23/beauty-and-the-beat/ The phrase "a woman that happens to be White" is attributed to Amanda Seales (Small Doses podcast) (Selma was the movie Daree mentioned at 18:45) Janet Jackson's epic 1987 Grammy Awards performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-TiXJP-ssI     Hit us up: @thecmonsonpod thecmonsonpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 757-204-5495

Tribute to Aaliyah (and others whose Dancing changed our lives)

What happens when 2 sisters get together and start talking about the shenanigans of life? It's the C'mon Son podcast.

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