Alaska Part 1: The Sour Toe Shot & More!

Going Down Under with Toni Australia

Welcome to Whine & Wine, an unfiltered podcast where we talk about real life using real words that are sometimes not appropriate. In this truly "all over the map" chat, Jyl is joined by Raising His Kids host, Toni Australia, to discuss the intricacies of blended families, the importance of community, and the whackadoodle differences between American and Australian culture. They share personal anecdotes, the challenges of navigating relationships in a public space, and the joys of podcasting. The conversation also includes a fun lightning round where they explore everyday terms and their meanings in both cultures, highlighting the humor and connection that comes from their friendship. Make sure you tune into Toni's podcast, Raising His Kids, [https://open.spotify.com/show/6VcdGjM7NiLkvtEMLhQIqN?si=31f3085026114ae1]where Jyl spends a loads of time with Toni as they give listeners a glimpse behind the blended family curtain. Key Takeaways * Community is essential for blended families. * Cultural differences shape parenting experiences. * Inclusivity in schools is vital for blended families. * Personal growth often comes from sharing experiences. * Humor can bridge cultural gaps. * Parenting is a universal challenge, regardless of family structure. * Building a supportive network is crucial for success. Chapters 00:00Introduction and Personal Updates 02:51The Birth of Raising His Kids Podcast 05:30Building Community in Blended Families 08:20Personal Growth Through Podcasting 10:56Cultural Differences in Parenting 13:48Navigating Relationships and Public Platforms 16:27Lightening the Mood: Fun Cultural Differences 19:03Lightning Round: Normal, Confusing, or Absolutely Not? 21:00Exploring Everyday American vs. Australian Terms 25:43Final Thoughts and Future Plans Can’t get enough of us? Well, you’re one of very few. Get to know us!  * ⁠⁠⁠Jyl Barlow⁠⁠⁠ [https://jylbarlow.com] is a best-selling author and master of hindsight living a (mostly) unfiltered life. Uncomfortable conversation? Yes, please! Get to know her at jylbarlow.com [http://jylbarlow.com] and subscribe to her blog, ⁠⁠Which Way's Up. ⁠⁠⁠ [https://whichwaysup.blog]  * ⁠⁠⁠Kathy Crowley⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kathycrowley1/]'s Thought for the Day (accessorized with a favorite timepiece and signature scent) is a favorite among her followers. Watch this unedited episode of Whine & Wine on her YouTube⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@kathycrowley1] channel⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@koolkatkathy]! Whine & Wine is part of Bearlow Productions and is hosted by Jyl Barlow and Kathy Crowley.

Bullshit Buddies

Welcome to Whine & Wine, where two real women talk about real stuff, unfiltered. This episode is rated PG-30 because if you’re under thirty, we’re probably going to piss you off. In this episode of Whine & Wine, Kathy & Jyl dive into the importance of Bullshit Buddies! What's a Bullshit Buddy? Well, if you're asking, then...maybe you need one. * A Bullshit Buddy is someone who is not afraid to point out the thoughts gone rogue that often hinder our relationships.  * The Bullshit Buddy is an art that has been lost over the last decade as we entered a world of affirmation friendships meant to validate every single story, feeling, or narrative.  * With a decrease in Bullshit Buddies, we have seen an increase in the normalization of embellished stories, false narratives, and straight up lies–a dangerous result. Did you know that you can be your own Bullshit Buddy? Listen along and find out how.  *** Can’t get enough of us? Well, you’re one of very few. Get to know us!  * ⁠⁠⁠Jyl Barlow⁠⁠⁠ [https://jylbarlow.com] is a best-selling author and master of hindsight living a (mostly) unfiltered life. Uncomfortable conversation? Yes, please! Get to know her at jylbarlow.com [http://jylbarlow.com] and subscribe to her blog, ⁠⁠Which Way's Up. ⁠⁠⁠ [https://whichwaysup.blog]  * ⁠⁠⁠Kathy Crowley⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kathycrowley1/]'s Thought for the Day (accessorized with a favorite timepiece and signature scent) is a favorite among her followers. Watch this unedited episode of Whine & Wine on her YouTube⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@kathycrowley1] channel⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@koolkatkathy]! Whine & Wine is part of Bearlow Productions and is hosted by Jyl Barlow and Kathy Crowley.

Alaska Part 2: We're Three Percenters!

We're back with the second Alaskan-story-filled episode! This time, we'll take you from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle to Wiseman (population eleven) to Denali to Anchorage as we wrap up a true life-changing adventure. Did Jyl continue to dissociate? Obviously. From a flight in a tuna can to a tour of a sustainer's home to a horse that keeled over mid-tour, there were plenty of opportunities to tag out. But, there was so much joy! * Denali Jeep [denalijeep.com] excursions showed us an inside view of Denali...including THE MOUNTAIN! * Black Diamond [https://blackdiamondresortco.com/] excursions treated us to an old school covered-wagon ride with Roy Kent himself! * Alaskan Railroad [alaskarailroad.com]'s glass-top train ride from Denali to Anchorage? Unreal. Listen along while dreaming of your own adventure, which I'll be happy to plan for you (wink, wink). Our Nonsor for this episode is ⁠Holland America Cruise Line [hollandamerica.com]⁠! Fine, I'll say it: Holland America (and its sister line, Princess) has earned all the accolades on Alaskan adventure travel. *** Can’t get enough of us? Well, you’re one of the very few. Get to know us!  * ⁠⁠⁠Jyl Barlow⁠⁠⁠ [https://jylbarlow.com] has all things Jyl! Also, it’s pronounced, “jill.” * ⁠⁠⁠Which Way's Up⁠⁠⁠ [https://whichwaysup.blog] is Jyl’s blog, home of weekly epiphanies and often overshares * ⁠⁠⁠What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting⁠⁠⁠ [https://a.co/d/7jQftYa] is Jyl's best-selling memoir about her hilarious struggles as a (step)mother. Buy it online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and Target! * ⁠⁠⁠Kathy Crowley⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kathycrowley1/]'s Thought for the Day (accessorized with a favorite timepiece and signature scent) can be found on⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kathycrowley1/]. Watch videos of all our Nonsor products on⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@kathycrowley1] or⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@koolkatkathy]! Whine & Wine is part of Bearlow Productions and is created Jyl Barlow and Kathy Crowley.

Alaska Part 1: The Sour Toe Shot & More!

FINALLY! Finally, we are back from Alaska, the Yukon, the Arctic Circle, and Denali. What a ride...and by ride, I mean on all the things: ship, trains, buses, shuttles, horses...all the things. Today, we'll start the unpacking, but you are going to have to tune in TWICE, as there was just too much to stuff into a single episode. Listen along as we discuss: * How many times Jyl pretended to be somewhere else. * Kathy's ability to talk the group into doing things that seemed, well, questionable... * ...Including taking a shot that had a human toe as garnish in Dawson City, Yukon. * Learning the proper way to eat wings at the Cactus Cafe in Vancouver, CA. * A ping-pong tournament that didn't end as planned. * Making sure you have pants on when viewing the Northern Lights. *** Our Nonsor for this episode is Holland America Cruise Line [hollandamerica.com]! Fine, I'll say it: Holland America (and its sister line) has earned all the accolades on Alaskan adventure travel. *** Can’t get enough of us? Well, you’re one of very few. Get to know us!  * ⁠⁠Jyl Barlow⁠⁠ [https://jylbarlow.com] has all things Jyl! Also, it’s pronounced, “jill.” * ⁠⁠Which Way's Up⁠⁠ [https://whichwaysup.blog] is Jyl’s blog, home of weekly epiphanies and often overshares * ⁠⁠What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting⁠⁠ [https://a.co/d/7jQftYa] is Jyl's best-selling memoir about her hilarious struggles as a (step)mother. Buy it online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and Target! * ⁠⁠Kathy Crowley⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kathycrowley1/]'s Thought for the Day (accessorized with a favorite timepiece and signature scent) can be found on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kathycrowley1/]. Watch videos of all our Nonsor products on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@kathycrowley1] or⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@koolkatkathy]! Wine & Whine is part of Bearlow Productions and is created Jyl Barlow and Kathy Crowley.

The Poop Cruise Participant

On a special episode of Whine & Wine, we tackle…the Poop Cruise. Does Jyl know someone everywhere? Possibly.  Listen along as we chat with Debbie Moyes, a participant on the Carnival Triumph’s Poop Cruise and also Jyl’s proofreader.  Train Wreck, a Netflix show, explores the 2013 debacle that left over 4,000 guests stranded at sea for days during which they experienced a lot of firsts…such as pooping in biohazard bags. We talk to Debbie about the vacation that went awry, the accuracy of the documentary, and what changes she made when cruising again.  What’d we ask Debbie? * Does the documentary tell the whole story? * Were passengers alerted that the story was coming out? * Where was she when the first “Alpha, Alpha” alarms were sounded? * How bad was that smell on the ship? * Where was the Coast Guard? We also get her thoughts on Carnival and how they handled the aftermath. Spoiler alert: Debbie is now a Disney [https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/] cruiser. Our Nonsor, appropriately, is TravelGuard [http://travelguard.com]. While we’re not actually sure if travel protection would have been helpful on the Poop Cruise, it is absolutely a MUST PURCHASE any time you travel.  PS–if you need a great proofreader, Debbie is the best! Reach out to the show for her contact information.  Can’t get enough of us? Well, you’re one of the very few. Get to know us!  * ⁠⁠Jyl Barlow⁠⁠ [https://jylbarlow.com] has all things Jyl! Also, it’s pronounced, “Jill.” * ⁠⁠Which Way's Up⁠⁠ [https://whichwaysup.blog] is Jyl’s blog, home of weekly epiphanies and often oversharing. * ⁠⁠What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting⁠⁠ [https://a.co/d/7jQftYa] is Jyl's best-selling memoir about her hilarious struggles as a (step)mother. Buy it online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and Target! * ⁠⁠Kathy Crowley⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kathycrowley1/]'s Thought for the Day (accessorized with a favorite timepiece and signature scent) can be found on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kathycrowley1/]. Watch videos of all our Nonsor products on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@kathycrowley1] or⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@koolkatkathy]! Wine & Whine is part of Bearlow Productions and is created Jyl Barlow and Kathy Crowley.