The Superlatively Yes Podcast · Tanya Smith and Jennifer McCroddan

Pumpkins, Mansplaining and Dances with Lovey

·1 hr 13 min·4 clips

Tanya tells a plumber she has been running dishwashers for about 45 years.

Tanya opens by saying they have not podcasted in a while. Jaysa slips back into the usual banter right away. They point listeners to Patreon for early video episodes and the bonus material. Tanya gives a shoutout to Lisa and Kevin, who listened on a road trip and somehow stayed friends after it. The plan is simple: catch up again after two weeks. Tanya talks about her trip with Leighton and the babies. The trip turns into one of those stories that keeps opening into smaller stories, practical notes, and a few side comments that matter almost as much as the main thing. Tanya also comes armed with a list of things she does not recommend. That list gives the conversation a comic edge without turning mean. A friend named Suzanne adds a burst of delight and a lot of cute, fun energy. The talk moves into a skin-tone-adjusting SPF product that works as a base and foundation. They go over the claims about evening complexion, concealing pigmentation, adding moisture, and promising anti-aging benefits. Jaysa looks at the before-and-after photos and wonders what exactly the images are trying to cover up. The two of them stay with the bit because the reaction is the point. Suzanne's shower setup leads them to shampoo bars. Jaysa knows about them, but has never used one. They treat that tiny detail like a worthy discovery. Another running joke lands around the idea of being front row babies and a cemetery comment from Leighton. Tanya remembers Suzanne's old habit of acting like a film crew was following her at McDonald's so she would explain every task clearly. The episode closes with gratitude, a mention of upcoming coaching bonus episodes, and the kind of friendly sign-off that makes the show feel like a check-in with people who have let you into the room.

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A warm, wandering catch-up that turns a trip, product chatter, and small domestic details into easy company.

Tanya and Jaysa come back with a loose, affectionate catch-up that moves from a trip with Leighton and the babies to a running list of things Tanya does not recommend.

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A two-week catch-up that turns SPF, shampoo bars, and friendly chaos into company.

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