Episodes
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This is a bittersweet episode because it marks the final episode of season one and the beginning of a break from the podcast, however, it was still a lot of fun for BME to record! The siblings chat about the year in review, why they are taking a break, and what they've learned from each other. They also take their audience behind the scenes and divulge what episode had to be recorded twice! They share topics they won't touch with a 10 foot pole, and topics they'd like to discuss in the future. Finally, they describe how BME: The Struggle Is Real might change and grow as a podcast in the future. It's a very sweet episode and a grateful goodbye for now.
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Jeopardy or Wheel of Fortune? Mario or Sonic the Hedgehog? How would you poison someone? What is your favorite children's book? These are the important questions you need answers to, and BME has them. The siblings are back and nothing has changed, Josh still struggles with his indecision, Stephanie keeps wanting to bring make-up everywhere, and Melissa can't say the alphabet. It's an extra long, extra funny episode with a sad announcement at the end.
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The two people behind BME's existence finally get their moment to shine... their parents are featured guests on the podcast this week! Since all five of them were celebrating Vicky and Gene's 40th wedding anniversary, the kids thought it was a great time to have them sit down and record. The siblings reveal what random item they are gifting their parents before doing a Q and A about their childhood, stereotypical gender roles, sending teenagers away to college, and much more! Vicky and Gene also share their true feelings about the podcast.
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This week we have a special guest host, Stephanie's BFF Laura is on to facilitate a conversation about our four-legged friends. The siblings all have dogs, but the similarities end there. BME shares stories of dog rescue, naming them, how they introduced them to their kids and so much more! This episode is full of fun banter, dog training tips, and sound guy Grant shouting from a distance because he had to give up his microphone.
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This week is all about throwing an epic kid's birthday party! Stephanie and Melissa agree that as a society we are all obsessed with having a theme for everything and Josh disagrees. But they seem to persuade him to their side by the end of the episode. The siblings share their past birthday themes and discuss the pros and cons of hosting a party in their home vs paying to go somewhere else. This episode is full of tips and ideas for hosting a great party!
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Happy summer friends! This week BME recaps their annual family camping trip in great, sweltering detail. It was hot and miserable, but their kids had fun and that's what matters, right? The 3 siblings joke, give advice on how to stay cool, and share entertaining stories from their weekend outdoors and the girls complain about camping while pregnant. Josh makes a blunder when stating a classic cliche, and there's a whole lot of over-tired banter.
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This episode dives into how the siblings face parenting transitions and changes. Stephanie in particular has some exciting news, announcing that she is pregnant with her third baby and due around Christmas. In addition, she has her oldest son starting Kindergarten and her younger son starting potty training. Melissa is also anticipating the arrival of a new baby and both girls are feeling the emotions that come along with adding a new person to the family. Josh jokes that he does NOT have any special announcement but he is working on getting his son to transition away from a few baby items.
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BME is back with all 3 siblings and it's a fun-filled episode! Stephanie, Melissa, and Josh answer ridiculous, random, and thought-provoking questions that range from do they sing in the shower, to do they need to have the last word in an argument, to could they live without electricity, to whether or not they are organ donors. Josh pretends he knows the actual correct answer to, What are cooler, dinosaurs or dragons? And the finale is when the siblings are asked to share their best and worst personality traits.
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On this special episode, Stephanie has her nanny kiddos on as guests to spill all about their life together in Chicago. Stephanie met Carlos and Cilia back in 2007 when they were 5 years and 11 months old respectively. You'll get to hear their favorite memories of Stephanie, both the good and the bad, as well as some silly inside jokes. Stephanie shares a few tips for those thinking of getting a nanny for their own children and Cilia saves the day by remembering to do a "button."
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Their 3 year struggle to have a second child comes to a close in this second installment of Melissa and Grant's secondary infertility journey. They decided to do IVF after everything else failed to work. But IVF is an emotionally, physically, and financially draining process. Unfortunately, they were not successful during their first few transfers, and it's interesting to hear what variables were changed each time for a better outcome. You'll have to listen to the episode to hear the conclusion to their story and what finally worked.
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This is definitely one of BME's more serious episodes as they dive into Melissa and Grant's long journey of secondary infertility. Stephanie guides her sister through each step starting from their strong desire to have a second child to the monumental decision of doing IVF. In part one you'll hear about their first two years of trying including ovulation induction, taking medicine, PCOS, and the many emotional hurdles. Infertility is a sensitive topic but one that they feel compelled to share so others might feel less alone.
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Time for part two of the family camping craziness! BME starts off by over-explaining their favorite inside joke about the American Bison. They also go over the time Stephanie made a funny joke incorporating Matchbox 20 and the time Josh forgot the rain flap for this tent. The siblings list their favorite camping meals and share how the family vacation has changed now that they all have little kids to bring camping as well. Even more laughs in this second part!
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Recording this episode was so much fun for BME! In this two part series, the siblings give their highs and lows of camping, and reminisce about their favorite memories. Growing up, their family of five would road trip out west for two weeks every summer, driving 8-10 hours a day and camping in state or national parks at night. From the heat, to the bugs, to the long days and quick stops, it's easy to see how these memories bonded them. Josh gets upset when hears Melissa used to be able to stay home from school when she was sick because Mom always sent him anyway.
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Stephanie and Melissa are back to talk about motherhood in all it's drama and glory! Another great episode for Josh to miss, the girls divulge on the hardships of pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting through a series of Mom Tag questions. Tune in for their best advice for a first-time mom, and personal stories from their own experiences. Also, Melissa yells at Stephanie for not giving her oldest son the experience of baking a pizza.
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BME is back together to divulge on how they manage friendships as adults. What are the major obstacles to having close friends besides the obvious of hurdle of having children? How much does convenience play a role? Have the siblings ever been ghosted by their friends? Josh expounds on his dislike of the group text and there's a misunderstanding when Melissa thinks she hears Stephanie say she is better than her.
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The sisters take over the podcast this week and weigh in on 6 equality trends that are happening in 2019. Stephanie and Melissa give their unfiltered thoughts on family leave, women are boards and in leadership roles, the wage gap, and much more. They also discuss how Josh is the funny one and cover the issues of dress code in the button.
Article for Reference:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/shelleyzalis/2019/01/04/6-equality-trends-to-watch-in-2019/#7ac2e6ee4ad4
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This week BME answers YOUR questions from Instagram. There were some unique ones like what decade would you live in if you could pick and what are you a nerd about? But the question that stumped the siblings was what 3 items would you bring if you were stranded on an island? Melissa attempts to start the podcast and they all analyze what makes them an "old person" in this hilarious episode.
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BME did not grow up watching very many movies as a family and it's become a big inside joke about how film deprived they were as kids. Josh distinctly remembers shocking his friends because he'd never seen E.T., and all 3 of them are no stranger to the phrase, "What, you haven't seen that movie?!?" BME is going to look at the top 25 movies of the 80's and the top 25 movies of the 90's and give themselves a point for every movie they've seen. Sound Guy Grant plays along as well, and you should too! The results are surprising.
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We all know it's inevitable, and whether we like it or not, most of us will become more and more like our parents the older we get! BME dishes on whom they most look like and whom they most act like between Gene and Vicky. It's a silly, funny conversation filled with embarrassing stories and childhood memories like the time Stephanie's door was removed as punishment for too much slamming.
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Do you know the difference between public, private, magnet, and charter schools? How do you decide what is best for YOUR child? This week's episode is full of great information. We're lucky to have two experts that can offer unique behind the scenes perspectives that you would not normally get to hear. BME debates the pros and cons of educational paths as well as gives their opinion on the ever-dreaded homework all with their same familiar and humorous twist.
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