Ep 46: Self Medicating with Otters (2021 Re-Cap!)
Can otters help the ladies get through the first few months of 2022? On this episode, the gals rejoice in the goodness that is Field Roast's vegan "Celebration Loaf" while recounting the highs and lows of 2021. Not surprisingly, Hayley and Danielle spin a yarn encompassing some Extremely Random Things, including the best children's books, podcasts, memes, animals (shoutout to da Orcas), smoked meats and personal experiences that lifted their spirits during the extended slow-motion apocalypse. I mean, 2022 is an even number, so this year might turn out OK, right?
This is a pretty long episode with a lot of links, but we are talking about a whole darn year!
Please enjoy the bonus ASMR of clickety clacking doggie feet throughout this episode. Our producers Peanut and Peyton Manning were very involved in the recording process.
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This episode comes to you from Madonna Inn Room 198: Canary Cottage. Yellow, yellow everywhere and all of that flocked wallpaper.
Aperol Spritz:
Ice
3 oz (1 part) Aperol
3 oz (1 part) dry Prosecco - Hayley actually used Rosé Brut
1 oz (a splash) club soda or unflavored sparkling water
Orange slice for garnish
We love you, Field Roast!
Cool stuff mentioned in this episode:
The Hazelnut & Cranberry Plant-Based Roast finally made its podcast debut! Much to Danielle’s relief, it was a hit with Hayley!
We get chili crunch from Bing’s Bao Buns and TJ’s but we really want to try Fly by Jing next
Danielle recently watched Their Finest
History Calling YouTube Channel: Tudors Playlist - Created by a fully qualified historian from Northern Ireland
The Cain/Bagnall San Diego trip was a highlight for both of us, along with a few more shared 2021 adventures
Hayley’s Highlights of 2021:
Staying in Brooklyn for a week / the appearance of East Coast Reid
Taking a 4,000+ mile, month-long van trip with Reid, visiting Portland and Montana
Hayley and the Crushers being signed by Kitten Robot Records
Releasing 3 singles and multiple music videos, including Dr. Cain’s version of Church of Flag
Movies:
Elizabeth Taylor films - Elephant Walk, Raintree County
Books:
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
Let Me Tell You by Shirley Jackson
Dark Tales by Shirley Jackson
Milkfed by Melissa Broder (Hayley mentions her so sad today twitter)
The Pisces by Melissa Broder
Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh
My Year Of Rest And Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
Weetzie Bat by Francesca Lia Block
See You in Paradise by J. Robert Lennon
Podcasts:
Noble Blood (we mistakenly placed the Tudors in the wrong century; should be the 16th - please don’t chop off our heads!)
Social Media / Internet stuff
UNHhhh - video series by RuPaul's Drag Race season 7 queens Katya Zamolodchikova and Trixie Mattel
@lookatthisrussian: wacky day-in-the-life shots of random Russian folk
Gifts:
Traeger Tailgater (received)
Custom Mavis pet portrait by WolfNite Art (given)
Custom pedal board with case from Reid (received)
Hayley’s word of the year: DANCE
The most accurate Mavis pet portrait by WolfNite Art
Danielle’s Highlights of 2021:
Pushing Daisies themed birthday with pies by Shane
Wine tasting and picnic with Hayley, Jessi, and Shane with treats from The Vreamery
Catalina camping trip with Shane, seeing many critters
Making the “Neurotica” music video
Meeting Nicole J. Georges and shaking Ponyo’s paw
Making silly videos for the library
Being part of this podcast!
Movies:
West Side Story (2021)… the classic Gap commercial is required viewing at the end of this post
Books:
Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us by David Neiwert
How To Be A Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals by Sy Montgomery + Becoming a Good Creature (kid version)
Thirsty Mermaids by Kat Leyh
The Little Things: A Story About Acts of Kindness by Christian Trimmer and Kaylani Juanita
A House for Every Bird by Megan Maynor and Kaylani Juanita
When Aidan Became a Brother by Kyle Lukoff and Kaylani Juanita
Outside Inside -LeUyen Pham
Bright Star by Yuyi Morales
It's Trevor Noah Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted for Young Readers)
Previously mentioned The Lady from the Black Lagoon & You’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey
Podcasts:
Full Release with Samantha Bee - Phillip Picardi Episode
Phillip Picardi’s podcast Unholier Than Thou is on my “to listen” list
Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter + Dr. Jen Gunter’s episode on Full Release
Busy Phillipps is Doing Her Best - I listen to it for Shantira Jackson; she’s the best but not on the podcast anymore :(
Social Media / Internet stuff
Lili Hayes is truly a gem! (in the episode, I forgot where she was born but it was Yugoslavia and she grew up in Israel)
Otter News: all the cute otter videos and photos to get you through the day
Hannah Pilkes: delightful comedienne, actress & writer who has a fun fantasy movie podcast, Dance Magic Dance
Very Gay Paint: comedians Nic Scheppard & Jenson Titus making awesome murals and hilarious videos together
Gifts:
Personalized pillow with kitty pictures (received)
Personalized cat socks from Pupsocks (given)
Amber Ruffin Show rocks glass (received) + Amberita Recipe
PyroPet cat candle (received)
Wedding photo album from Shutterfly (given)
Custom kitty portraits by Nellie Le (a self-gift, ha)
Gary Drayton Cameo (given)
Goals:
Take more themed pictures with the StepCats
Start making artwork again, for the fun of it; and collages… R.I.P. my Bust Magazine collection :(
Be a better pen pal; I’m sorry Liezl!
Looking forward to:
Jurassic World Dominion - this trailer!!!
Ridiculously adorable Mochi & Lily portraits by Nellie Le + custom cat pillow from my aunt (Lily sleeping on himself)
Video-rama (videos of stuff we talked about):
