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Better With Friends - Conversations with Andrea and Lorilee

Andrea & Lorilee

Having spent several years in their 20s getting the same degree and taking the same classes at the University of Manitoba, Andrea and Lorilee never got to know each other. Meeting again almost 25 years later, they soon realized they have a lot in common and became fast friends! Listen in as Andrea and Lorilee discuss their lives in midlife - from parenting to pop culture, work lives to social lives - and everything in between!

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00:43:09

Ep58: Watermelon vs. Cantaloupe, Teeth Whitening and...

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2023/06/13

Do you prefer watermelon or cantaloupe? This is one of the few things that Andrea and Lorilee do not agree on. They also chat about Andrea’s big year end concert and the stage make up she had on, taking naps at parties and their TBD summer plans. Related show links: Understanding the differences of watermelon and cantaloupe Version of Eleanor Rigby that was performed at the New West Symphony and Chorus year-end concert Jamie Lee Curtis’ request for concert matinees Hismile teeth whitening

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00:48:16

Ep57: Cow Anatomy, Meal Kit Hacks and Pickle Pizza

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2023/06/06

Do you know how bulls are sterilized? If you listen to this episode you will! Lorilee also shares interesting facts generated by Siri and possibly convinces Andrea to read a Twilight book. Also discussed are the finer details of pickleball and pickle pizza. Related show links: HelloFresh Steak Taquitos 80's Action Shows The Incredible Dr. Pol Anatomy of a cow What is Pickleball? Pickle Pizza Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email:

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00:47:15

Ep56: Smoky Air, Bad Camping Stories and Waterslides

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2023/05/30

It's no surprise that we aren’t campers, but in this episode Andrea tells her Worst Camping Story Ever. We also discuss spring planting, the perils of the smoky air from Alberta Forest Fires this week, and waterslides. Related show links: Smoky Air in Calgary this week Stingray and Raja Waterslides at Noah’s Ark Waterpark Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com

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00:47:45

Ep55: Geriatric Pregnancies, Music Lessons, and Your...

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2023/05/23

The girls discuss Robert DeNiro’s new baby and their takes on being pregnant in midlife. They also chat about being constantly distracted, the benefits of music lessons and living “rich” Related show links: Robert De Niro welcomes 7th child Overcoming Distraction Benefits of Music Lessons How to Get Rich (Netflix) Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com

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00:48:53

Ep54: Vampires, Politics and Emergency Preparedness

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2023/05/16

The "Bloody Episode"! Andrea tries to solve a mystery for Lorilee and ends up creating a new one. We chat about being prepared for a power outage, some of Lorilee’s kitchen experiences living in Kabul and ... vampires. Related show links: Twilight Book 5 Find where you stand on Alberta’s political spectrum How to know if you are eligible to give blood (in Canada) Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com

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00:38:37

Ep53: Candy, Plants and Side Hustles

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2023/05/09

What’s your favorite childhood candy? We discuss nougat, fancy chocolates, the challenges of springtime planting, Tupperware and Pampered Chef, and losing teeny tiny remotes. Related Show Links: Cochu - Calgary’s gourmet chocolatier AppleTV 2 month offer (expires June 2, 2023) 75 ways to use 3M Command Strips Happiness with Holly (Pampered Chef) Pampered Chef Deluxe Electric Grill & Griddle The Great Giveback with Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich "zhuzh" Get BWF

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00:46:10

Ep52: ONE YEAR of Better With Friends!

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2023/05/02

Well, we did it! One whole year of podcasting! Andrea & Lorilee reminisce about past episodes, follow up on a few favourites and pass along fun tidbits. Thank you for joining us on this ride! Related show links: Kitchen scissors I Love Hue app Scavenger Hunt (by Popcore) app LLLL in Denmark Switzerland and horse meat Mel Robbins Podcast Human Hope podcast Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com

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00:43:01

Ep51: Rubber Rings, Balloons and Skiing Stories

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2023/04/25

Andrea introduces Lorilee to a new product, Lorilee (finally) gets new glasses and they both tell their skiing stories (spoiler - neither one had a good experience). Related show links: Mount Agassiz (Manitoba skiing) Enso Silicone Rings Traditionally it was 2 months salary for an engagement ring, but here are some other considerations Tips for riding the tow rope Best of [year of birth] t-shirts like Lorilee’s Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram:

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00:41:15

Ep50: Family TV Watching, Time Travel and Fixing Cars

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2023/04/18

We’ve reached the BIG 5-0!! Andrea and Lorilee bemoan car maintenance surprises, teenager milestones and discuss time travel - which decade would you have liked to have been born in? Look for a Gift Economy on Facebook in your area to find free stuff in a neighborhood near you! Veronica Mars Timeline Season 1: 22 Episodes From September 22, 2004 to May 10, 2005 Season 2: 22 Episodes September 28, 2005 to May 9, 2006 Season 3: 20 Episodes October 3, 2006 to May 22, 2007 The Veronica Mars

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00:40:57

Ep49: April Fool’s Day, Online Selling & Scams

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2023/04/11

April Fools! In this episode, Lorilee shares her almost FB Marketplace hoodwinking experience. Thankfully, she wasn't fooled by "Walt Smith". Andrea and Lorilee discuss other online selling experiences- is there an etiquette reference guide for this stuff?!? Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com

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00:41:26

Ep48: Allergies, Love Languages and Heating Pads

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2023/04/04

Lorilee doesn’t do herself any favours regarding tech savviness. Andrea, Lorilee (and Olivia) learn their “love languages”- spoiler alert: sleeping and coffee related acts of services are not officially on the list but we think they should be! Related show links: The Love Languages Quiz Take it here! Get your own amazing heating pad (not a sponsor!) Are you a new person(-ish) after 7 years? (not a scientist!) Can allergies be cured? Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from

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00:42:18

Ep47: Brushes with Celebrity, Big Glasses Frames and...

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2023/03/28

This week Andrea had some brushes with celebrities and got some new glass with unexpected results. Lorilee falls asleep during another movie. Related show links: Go follow Carlos Whittaker on Instagram if you aren’t already and get his new book How To Human Jason Hildebrand and his House of David project Try on some stylish blue glasses here: Zeelool ‘Call Me Kat’ glasses frames Andrea Martin as Edith Prickley Guardians of the Galaxy II Rotten Tomatoes score Get BWF merch here

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00:43:43

Ep 46: Odd Spa Procedures, Figure Enhancements &...

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2023/03/21

Here at BWF, we ask the tough questions like: How DO you wipe your butt with freakishly long nails? How well do the silicone shoulder pads stay put? How many junk drawers are too many junk drawers??? Related show links: The closest thing we could find to the “cobra” leg massage machine Heated Soft Pack Envelopment Bed Court of Thorns and Roses book by Sarah J. Maas Jack Noble Series Kathy Reichs books -Tempe Brennan “Bones” series and The Virals (with Brendan Reichs) Dal Tile Memoir

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00:46:35

Ep45: Disney Recap, Home Design and Marriage Counselling

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2023/03/14

Lorilee gives us some DisneyWorld (Land??) tips and discusses the challenges of home design with a spouse. Andrea talks about luggage and it’s more enticing than it sounds. Related show links: Disney’s Flight of Passage Under the Influence podcast Burn for Burn, Fire for Fire, Ashes to Ashes books (Don’t read the description of the books on Goodreads - they contain major spoilers) Daisy Jones & The 6 Amazon Prime Reading Night Court (original) Friends don’t let friends watch: Midnight Mass Friends

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Ep44: Where the Crawdads Sing Part 2

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2023/03/07

We really enjoyed the movie (and book) Where the Crawdads Sing, and we invited Lorilee's daughter to join our conversation discussing the themes and theories about this book. This episode contains spoilers. So read the book or watch the movie before listening if you don't want to ruin the surprise. Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com

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00:33:17

Ep43: Where the Crawdads Sing Part 1

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2023/02/28

We really enjoyed the movie (and book) Where the Crawdads Sing, and we invited Lorilee's daughter to join our conversation discussing the themes and theories about this book. This episode contains spoilers. So read the book or watch the movie before listening if you don't want to ruin the surprise. Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com

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00:39:50

Ep42: Grainy Photos, Mixtapes and T-shirts in Winter

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2023/02/21

Andrea and Lorilee meander through topics like the existence of grainy profile pictures in this age of technology, budgets for kid birthday gifts, the art of making a mixtape, souvenirs from trips and various ways to display Lorilee’s mug collection. Related show links: Potential Coffee Mug Display Estimate how tall your children will grow 1980s Mixtape (Wikipedia) Celsius to Fahrenheit conversion chart Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email:

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00:43:31

Ep41: Band Concerts, Cinnamon Bun Trials and the...

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2023/02/14

Lorilee updates us on the Junior High Band concert she attended, Andrea reveals her “50 by 50” intention for this year and they both discuss death of a loved one. Related show links: I’m Being Eaten by a Boa Constrictor song (link provided by Lovely Loyal Listener Lisa) Ologies Podcast Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com

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00:42:55

Ep40: Indoor Skydiving, Prescription Glasses and VR

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2023/02/07

Andrea updates Lorilee on the indoor skydiving experience (click here to see an example), Lorilee considers reusing a friend’s frames for her own eye prescription, and we discuss lifelong motion sickness which might actually get worse with age?? How rude. Helpful Links: Motion Sickness: Symptoms & Treatment (clevelandclinic.org) How do Progressive Lenses work? Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from you! Instagram: @betterwithfriends.pod Email: Betterwithfriends@outlook.com

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00:35:28

Ep39: Irrational Fears, Viva Magenta & Sleep

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2023/01/31

This episode starts with sleep and ends with sleep! Andrea and Lorilee discuss irrational fears that become recurring nightmares, interior design color trends and why they are dumb, and end with things that help us fall asleep (and what doesn’t work). Also discussed: Incredible story of a python that ate a farmer…whole Leviathans Dream Interpretation Pantone Color of the Year 2023 Sunrise Alarm Clock Insight Timer App John Mulaney’s Bit about Quicksand Get BWF merch here We'd love to hear from

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