x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Grocery Stick Podcast

Jessica Silver & Francis Seow

Welcome to The Grocery Stick Podcast with Jessica and Francis!We are two NYC based parents who chat weekly about our experiences in travel sports, parenting, schooling and simply the human experience. We have a random, no holds barred approach to our friendship and no matter what the subject of the week is discussed, we always learn something new.But let"s be honest, there"s no better sport on this planet than hockey! Thanks for popping in - email us with questions and we"ll answer them in an

kids & family parenting

All Episodes

61:59

#31: Happy 2026!

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2026/01/06

#31: Happy 2026!It’s the first episode of 2026! Jessica and Francis wish all of you a safe, healthy, peaceful and successful new year. We talk 5,000 calories a day, bitch about tech billionaires, and spend a little time walking down memory lane as latchkey kids with no safeguards.

en

60:32

#30: It's the Holidays!

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2025/12/30

#30: It’s the Holidays! We hope you had a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and an upcoming Happy New Year celebration. Jessica and Francis talk about koala bears, safaris, and a recent visit to SF. Jessica has a huge heart and provides foster care for dogs. Meanwhile, Roomba finally went bust!

en

60:06

#29: AI Gibberish Part Deux

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2025/12/23

#29: Jessica and Francis continue their meandering thoughts on AI and jobs for future graduates. After all, how much is human interaction worth? Jessica gets excited about her son going on a Costco run, while Francis wishes he could freeze his kids at 6 years old. Above all else, NO SHOES INSIDE THE HOUSE!

en

66:47

#28: Good AI vs Bad AI

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2025/12/16

#28: The kids know what they don’t want, but they don’t know what they want. Francis recalls detention and writing lines in elementary school. Lo and behold, Jessica finally got her Apple email back online and of course, Gregory from customer service didn’t call her about it until our episode recording. How come they don’t teach typing in high school? Good AI vs bad AI - does it exist?

en

64:01

#27: Give Me Back My Email!

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2025/12/09

#27: Jessica sits in a middle airplane seat but loses the battle for the armrests. But, that’s just the beginning of her headaches as Apple email leaves her for dead. Francis talks NHL hockey grudges and discusses the pros and cons of being tendered early for juniors - congrats to all!

en

49:50

#26: We Love Minnesota

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2025/12/02

#26: Part 1 of a two-part session - Jessica has had a tough few weeks with customer service, so Francis lends an ear for her to vent against Delta Airlines on her recent trip to hockey mecca, Minnesota. The episode is rounded out with hard scrambled eggs, price gouging airline algorithms and our new favorite app - Flighty.

en

54:28

#25: NYC Subway Warnings & Fried Chicken

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2025/11/25

#25: Jessica & Francis exchange views on the perils of riding the NYC subway and the recent election for mayor of our fair city. Meanwhile, Francis can't get enough fried chicken and bubble tea.

en

54:34

#24: NIL Is Making Us Angry

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2025/11/18

#24: Jessica and Francis need a universal translator to understand all teens; some quick World Series chatter and a Sabrina Carpenter concert. But the meat on the bone is how Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) ruined amateur hockey forever.

en

45:03

#23: Dammit Chauncey!

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2025/11/11

#23: Jessica can't believe the news about Chauncey Billups, so it's a good thing she can't find her old Pistons jersey + Francis proves he has no clue about the NBA. Meanwhile, Francis recounts all the times he's been scammed (a lot) in NYC on and off the ice. Adult J recalls being bullied in high school for being a NY Rangers fan - yes, they still suck like the NY Islanders. Do yourself a favor and watch The Hockey Sweater on Youtube and learn a little french. Au revoir!

en

53:42

#22: The Basics of Junior Hockey

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2025/11/04

#22: Morning rituals; you can't milk an oat; and the basics of junior hockey life. Oh, and the listeners have spoken: "more dad jokes please".

en

52:38

#21: We back beeetches!

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2025/10/29

We are back after taking a very looooooong summer break. Jessica & Francis catch up, talk alarm clocks and define some hockey terms for clarification - BUT for the elephants!

en

46:58

#20: Summer Break

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2020/06/25

#20: Summer Break! Jessica is moving back to her new, old house and Francis is taking a family road trip. As NYC reopens from the virus shutdown, Jessica confronts a bum; the family welcomes Mojo but he's no attack dog; the punch list is giving Jessica headaches; and, racing cars is a blast until you hit the pit wall. We wish you a fantastic, healthy summer break and we'll be back recording in a few weeks. Take care everybody!Instagram: @TGSPod or @NYCCyclones07Twitter: @TheGroceryStickWeb:

en

36:22

#19: Scam City

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2020/06/17

#19: Scam City! Jessica and Francis give a huge shout out to Billy for his personal attention to detail with the team skates; street parking is expensive in NYC; learn to avoid the bum-dropping-food scam; Francis' dentist tries to sell him 2 tons of gold; avoid buying VCRs and TVs from the back-of-a-truck; and watch for those speeding tickets while driving in Long Island. Instagram: @TGSPod or @NYCCyclones07Twitter: @TheGroceryStickWeb: www.thegrocerystick.comEmail:

en

40:12

#18: Are You Smarter

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2020/06/11

#18: Francis recounts a grocery store pricing scam from Bridgehampton; Jessica finally gets Diana on the show to play "Are you smarter than a 4th grader?"; and she ends the show with a therapist scam!Instagram: @TGSPod or @NYCCyclones07Twitter: @TheGroceryStickWeb: www.thegrocerystick.comEmail: thegrocerystickpodcast@gmail.comWe want your feedback!

en

40:26

#17: Don't Be Sheeple

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2020/06/04

#17: Jessica and Francis tell you how to avoid buying fake pro jerseys; ice rinks get ready to reopen; summer camps are going overboard with virus precautions; and let's have some fun with quirky hockey names. Instagram: @TGSPod or @NYCCyclones07Twitter: @TheGroceryStickWeb: www.thegrocerystick.comEmail: thegrocerystickpodcast@gmail.comWe want your feedback!

en

35:17

#16: Off Centre

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2020/05/27

#16: Ten weeks of hiding from the virus and we're all a little "Off Centre", eh. Francis can't catch a break with the elevators at home; Jessica and Francis ask the kids for Coach Danny-isms, and get nothing but KISS; there's a sad story about a cookie, eh; can you handle fourth grade math; Jessica needs to pick up her meds and still owes you some new ad reads.Instagram: @TGSPod or @NYCCyclones07Twitter: @TheGroceryStickWeb: www.thegrocerystick.comEmail: thegrocerystickpodcast@gmail.comWe want your

en

34:47

#15: Thighs Are Better

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2020/05/20

#15: When it comes to fried chicken, breasts are dry and thighs really are better! Jessica and Francis have noticed that drivers are definitely not following traffic rules; where are all the cops; third time's a charm for the Apple Watch (#notasponsor); Jessica is hyper competitive and paces in her apartment; would you visit a restaurant when it reopens; and some of our favorite Shower Thoughts from Reddit.Instagram: @TGSPod or @NYCCyclones07Twitter: @TheGroceryStickWeb:

en

36:52

#14: The Big Fat E

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2020/05/13

#14: It's National Etiquette Week! Jessica and Francis get into a fight at the pier in Brooklyn; who decides what national "whatever" day it is; another elevator weirdo; Inception vs the Truman Show; the guilty pleasure of watching Succession on HBO; Jessica shares a chicken recipe; and why is Francis obsessed with the Apple Watch? Instagram: @TGSPod or @NYCCyclones07Twitter: @TheGroceryStickWeb: www.thegrocerystick.comEmail: thegrocerystickpodcast@gmail.comWe want your feedback!

en

36:02

#13: Mothers Day

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2020/05/06

#13: Happy Mother's Day! For once, Jessica and Francis are on time with the holiday wishes. Is 9x6 the same as 6x9? Jessica recounts some funny NYC dating stories and she explains how online date #3 became "The One". Remember kids, whatever you post on the internet stays there forever! Instagram: @TGSPod or @NYCCyclones07Twitter: @TheGroceryStickWeb: www.thegrocerystick.comEmail: thegrocerystickpodcast@gmail.comWe want your feedback!

en

36:22

#12: Oh Shoot

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2020/04/29

#12: Jessica and Francis recount some recent "oh shoot" moments from the Great NYC Shutdown; crumbled salami; a broken freezer; and how on earth are we going to reopen NYC? Instagram: @TGSPod or @NYCCyclones07Twitter: @TheGroceryStickWeb: www.thegrocerystick.comEmail: thegrocerystickpodcast@gmail.comWe want your feedback!

en

32 results

Similar Podcasts

Tale Teller Kids™

Sarnia de la Mare

米克馬故事坊

咪萊

Imagination Station

Imagination Station

Die Pferde sind nicht das Problem - und du bist nicht zu blöd. Der Aha-Podcast für Pferdemenschen

Silke Jahn & Maren Diehl

Hanna fragt Papa - Der Podcast für neugierige Kinder und Eltern

Hanna und Thomas Schamberger