Slice of Life

Remembering School Lunches - Cardboard Cartons & Cafeteria Kings

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2340606/fan_mail/new] We missed April, but we're making up for it with a heavy dose of nostalgia. From bartering for no-bake cookies to dodging the gym coach in the cafeteria, we’re unpacking the glorious (and slightly traumatic) world of school lunches. Grab a tray and your favorite wax carton of milk—Slice of Life is officially BACK! 🍕🥛  New Season... New Logo... New Intro!!  Thank you for making us GLOBAL... 53 Countries and 391 Cities. WOW!!!  There is nothing quite like the slow-smoked goodness at Gig’s BBQ. From tender pulled pork and fall-off-the-bone ribs to his legendary Hogzilla, every bite is packed with flavor and crafted with care. Gig’s BBQ isn’t fast food, it is real barbecue… smoked low and slow over hickory and oak until perfection. Come taste it for yourself at 855 Bloomery Pike, Augusta, West Virginia 26704  https://gigsbbqjoint.com/ [https://gigsbbqjoint.com/] Jay can be found on Facebook at: https://jaywforeman.com/ [https://jaywforeman.com/]  and  https://www.facebook.com/JayWForeman [https://www.facebook.com/JayWForeman] Rich can be found at: https://therichweller.com/ [https://therichweller.com/] and https://www.facebook.com/rich.weller.9 [https://www.facebook.com/rich.weller.9]   Contact us: sliceoflifepodcastog@gmail.com

Commercials That Still Live in Our Heads

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2340606/fan_mail/new] Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce... Special Orders Don't Upset us... Have it Your Way!  Some commercials didn’t just sell products… they became part of who we are. In this episode, we rewind to the 70s and 80s… when TV commercials were unforgettable. Iconic. The jingles you still catch yourself humming. The mascots that became unforgettable. The slogans that are still stuck, for decades without trying. We’re talking about the ads that didn’t need algorithms… they earned attention the old-fashioned way… by being creative, catchy, and impossible to ignore. They were and are pop culture.  We discuss why those commercials worked… how repetition, emotion, and simplicity burned them into memory… and why today’s advertising feels so different. And this one means a little more to us… We’re celebrating our 2nd anniversary of Slice of Life. What started as conversations about growing up has now reached listeners in 38 countries and 352 cities around the world. That’s something we don’t take lightly. So whether you grew up with Saturday morning cartoons and commercial breaks… or you’re just curious why an entire generation still remembers 30-second ads word-for-word… Press play. Because some things don’t fade… They stick. There is nothing quite like the slow-smoked goodness at Gig’s BBQ. From tender pulled pork and fall-off-the-bone ribs to his legendary Hogzilla, every bite is packed with flavor and crafted with care. Gig’s BBQ isn’t fast food, it is real barbecue… smoked low and slow over hickory and oak until perfection. Come taste it for yourself at 855 Bloomery Pike, Augusta, West Virginia 26704  https://gigsbbqjoint.com/ [https://gigsbbqjoint.com/] Jay can be found on Facebook at: https://jaywforeman.com/ [https://jaywforeman.com/]  and  https://www.facebook.com/JayWForeman [https://www.facebook.com/JayWForeman] Rich can be found at: https://therichweller.com/ [https://therichweller.com/] and https://www.facebook.com/rich.weller.9 [https://www.facebook.com/rich.weller.9]   Contact us: sliceoflifepodcastog@gmail.com

The First Time We Felt Grown up

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2340606/fan_mail/new] Whether it was the first slow dance, the first kiss, or the first time you had to change your own tire, we’re exploring the exact moment the "childhood" label started falling off. When did it happen for you? Take a listen to some of our experiences—we bet they’re probably similar. And if not, you’ll certainly take a walk down memory lane of becoming more responsible. Rich... he’s still working on it. Plus a couple shout-outs!  Thanks for listening and following. There is nothing quite like the slow-smoked goodness at Gig’s BBQ. From tender pulled pork and fall-off-the-bone ribs to his legendary Hogzilla, every bite is packed with flavor and crafted with care. Gig’s BBQ isn’t fast food, it is real barbecue… smoked low and slow over hickory and oak until perfection. Come taste it for yourself at 855 Bloomery Pike, Augusta, West Virginia 26704  https://gigsbbqjoint.com/ [https://gigsbbqjoint.com/] Jay can be found on Facebook at: https://jaywforeman.com/ [https://jaywforeman.com/]  and  https://www.facebook.com/JayWForeman [https://www.facebook.com/JayWForeman] Rich can be found at: https://therichweller.com/ [https://therichweller.com/] and https://www.facebook.com/rich.weller.9 [https://www.facebook.com/rich.weller.9]   Contact us: sliceoflifepodcastog@gmail.com

Family Game Night- Survivor Edition

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2340606/fan_mail/new]  Game Night Was Never Just a Game ... Game night wasn’t just about winning… it was about memories, sibling rivalries, questionable rules, and moments you still laugh about today. From Mystery Date and Monopoly wars to jump scares from Perfection and the games some families refused to play, we revisit the board games that shaped our childhoods. Dice were rolled, pieces were lost, and emotions ran high… and somehow, that was the fun.  We give a shout out to our friends Barry Lee and Sierra Collins. Listen to their podcast at the links below.  Breakfast with Barry Lee: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breakfast-with-barry-lee/id1579548541 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breakfast-with-barry-lee/id1579548541] Branching Out with Sierra: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/branching-out-with-sierra/id1749155261 There is nothing quite like the slow-smoked goodness at Gig’s BBQ. From tender pulled pork and fall-off-the-bone ribs to his legendary Hogzilla, every bite is packed with flavor and crafted with care. Gig’s BBQ isn’t fast food, it is real barbecue… smoked low and slow over hickory and oak until perfection. Come taste it for yourself at 855 Bloomery Pike, Augusta, West Virginia 26704  https://gigsbbqjoint.com/ [https://gigsbbqjoint.com/] Jay can be found on Facebook at: https://jaywforeman.com/ [https://jaywforeman.com/]  and  https://www.facebook.com/JayWForeman [https://www.facebook.com/JayWForeman] Rich can be found at: https://therichweller.com/ [https://therichweller.com/] and https://www.facebook.com/rich.weller.9 [https://www.facebook.com/rich.weller.9]   Contact us: sliceoflifepodcastog@gmail.com

Christmas Classics… Movies We Still Watch

Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2340606/fan_mail/new] The Slice of Life Podcast wraps up the 2025 season with one of our most fun and heartfelt episodes yet… Christmas Classics with the one and only Barry Lee.  We take a joyful stroll through some of our favorite Christmas movies… not deep dives, just the memories, the laughs, and the moments that stuck with us. From A Christmas Story to Scrooge across the years… Christmas Vacation and plenty more… these films shaped our holidays and still find a way to bring us back every December. As always, the conversation flows the way Slice of Life does best… easy, nostalgic, and full of shared experiences that feel like sitting around the table with old friends. We close the episode with something especially meaningful… Barry Lee shares details of Chain of Checks. Celebrating forty years and raising over two million dollars for those in need, this powerful tradition reminds us what the season is truly about… generosity, kindness, and community. If you’re feeling inspired, donations can be made at  www.chainofchecks.com [http://www.chainofchecks.com] Laugh with us… reminisce with us… and finish the season reminded that even small acts can make a lasting impact. There is nothing quite like the slow-smoked goodness at Gig’s BBQ. From tender pulled pork and fall-off-the-bone ribs to his legendary Hogzilla, every bite is packed with flavor and crafted with care. Gig’s BBQ isn’t fast food, it is real barbecue… smoked low and slow over hickory and oak until perfection. Come taste it for yourself at 855 Bloomery Pike, Augusta, West Virginia 26704  https://gigsbbqjoint.com/ [https://gigsbbqjoint.com/] Gig's BBQ [https://gigsbbqjoint.com] At Gig’s BBQ, we believe great barbecue isn’t just food—it’s an experience. It's a passion, slow-smo Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Jay can be found on Facebook at: https://jaywforeman.com/ [https://jaywforeman.com/]  and  https://www.facebook.com/JayWForeman [https://www.facebook.com/JayWForeman] Rich can be found at: https://therichweller.com/ [https://therichweller.com/] and https://www.facebook.com/rich.weller.9 [https://www.facebook.com/rich.weller.9]   Contact us: sliceoflifepodcastog@gmail.com