Because We’re Funny

Episode 9: Small Town Feel Or In Your Business? Yes. (Part 1)

Ever played a round of “how-many-people-here-will-know-my-parents BINGO? How about seeing the same people at 3 separate events in the same day? Or have you had a full conversation with the person checking out your groceries and figured out that you know 6 people in common? Welcome to Lubbock! Sadie & P-Sizzle discuss what makes this medium sized city feel like a small town.

Episode 8: Tumbleweeds. YEEHAW!

Ever been t-boned by a “Russian Thistle” while sitting at a stop sign? Or about to pull into a parking space at Target just to find it occupied by a giant “Salsola Tragus.” These dry, brown, thorny balls are nothing but trouble & we are here to talk about it. Plus we continue to play ‘How many shots can P-Sizzle get in her body in a week’ and get the play-by-play in the life of  a PhD student.  It’s random this week y’all- but we are still doing the dang thing!! https://share.google/9ZYG8r0WwfPclpZoj

Episode 7: Sweet Tea!

Ever been making mud pies and drinking from the water hose in your grandma’s flower bed when she brings out a glass gallon jug of water with 8 teabags floating on top to steep on the sidewalk for a few hours? Where my Gen Xers at?!   Ever been to StarB’s to order a hot honey hibiscus tea with 2 1/2 ice cubes, a pump of peppermint, three small frogs + oat milk and your name written “SAAYDEE” on the cup in sharpie? Where my GenZ middle kid at?!   Then this is your episode!    P-Sizzle might have had a minor crash-out because it is imperative that you add the sugar while the tea is HOT- but don’t worry! She takes herself on a little “Mental Health Moment” to calm everything down.    And *SPOILER ALERT* Sadie does indeed survive her first full year as a PhD student.

Episode 6: There’s Nothing to do Here... Quit Whining

Do we have a zoo? No… An amusement park? Not any more… Do we miss The Cotton Kings? Definitely yes…   But there is still plenty to do here if you look. The studio crew will give you some suggestions about what to do with your time! And we *lovingly* suggest that you quit whining about being board because there are also plenty of ways to jump in and help the community if you’ve got some time on your hands.    Oh! We forgot to mention the Matador games…  and the Silent Wings Museum… and all the farmers markets…   You get the idea!

Episode 5: Sunrises, Sunsets and Big Sky Business

Wide open spaces with sunsets that soothe your soul.  What makes our sunrises and sunsets such spectacular scenery? Find out the scientific facts behind our brilliant skies on Episode 5 of “Because We’re Funny- Livin’ Life in Lubbock, Texas.” Join our Pod-Squad as they wax rhapsodic about the bold beauty of our West Texas skies and encourage you to look up if you’re feeling down. Plus shout-outs to some friends who are out there making life better for people in their community.