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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

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67:23

#44: Adjust The Tip

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2026/04/07

#44: Adjust The TipFrancis cannot figure out why people leave the payment screen untouched at his favorite coffee shop. Should he tip the barista with someone else’s credit card? Jessica talks about the origin of Vision Zero as the hosts recall speeding tickets and an 8 month old fine from Mallorca’s “Vatican City”. Once again, the junior hockey leagues confirm they just don’t care about their players as the NAHL tries to ban players from the NCDC.

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58:33

#43: Blow My Glass

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2026/03/31

#43: Blow My GlassIt’s looking more and more like Jessica is now the new dog owner of her supposed rescue. But who’s counting? There’s a two way Delta rant as Jessica visits Tampa with her daughter and almost didn’t get home. Francis recalls a Murano glass blowing scam in Venice.

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65:08

#42: Sh*t Everywhere

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2026/03/24

#42: Sh*t EverywhereIt’s been 12 weeks and Jessica is still being exploited by the dog rescue network - no money, no medical help. And now that youth hockey is finally over, Francis can’t find enough hours in the car to listen to all his favorite podcasts. There’s mayhem on the horizon for future hockey parents, as USA Hockey launches the new national development league. As old man Francis keeps laughing at the mistakes created by AI, Jessica simultaneously loves and hates her daughter’s volleyball

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69:20

#41: Teamwork!

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2026/03/17

#41: Teamwork!Jessica and Francis wonder why on earth teams always seem to rise and fall together - what does it take to shake them from their inconsistency? Meanwhile, Francis wonders if the constant chase for “better” is worth all the grief. In the race to build resilient kids, is there a “right” amount of failure or do we all end up as helicopter parents?

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60:46

#40: Justice for Orelha

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2026/03/10

#40: Justice for OrelhaJessica and Francis regret not documenting more baby moments as their kids head off to college. Francis’ battle with oatmeal takes a chocolate chip twist. Team USA Men’s Hockey win olympic gold but inadvertently disrespect their gold medal winning female colleagues. We remember and celebrate Boston Bruin players McAvoy and Pastrnak as absolute heroes to our kids - but F U Marchand for ignoring your fans. Why aren’t there more women in hockey? Jessica seriously considers

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66:59

#39: The Almond Mom

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2026/03/03

#39: The Almond MomTurns out Jessica grew up a redneck on Long Island with a pickup truck! Rubber mallets do not solve all engineering problems. We’re still waiting for all the cutting edge tech to really improve and take over our lives, just like Bieber’s NFT which lost 99% of its value. Francis talks Kalshi and how Mamdani can’t really deliver on all his promises. Jessica finally got to see Paisley Park because Minnesota is awesome!

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66:48

#38: Watch Out For Those Uggs

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2026/02/24

#38: Watch Out For Those UggsIt’s funny how everything moves slower but friendlier once you leave NYC. Jessica recounts how she was bullied in her Uggs. Francis makes the mistake of asking Jessica who she’s currently fighting with on the internet :) And what’s with the NIL payments to NCDC players as they look to standardize team resources across the nation? Jessica keeps chugging along and guessing the dad jokes!

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70:44

#37: Freeze the Rent!

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2026/02/17

#37: Freeze the Rent!Turns out the dog rescue is not a Lab Retriever but really a Pit Bull! Francis thinks the rescue people are taking liberties with Jessica’s kindness. There was money raised for her rescue pup but it’s nowhere to be found. There’s a likely win in predictive markets with Mamdani’s “freeze the rent” promise that is expected in October. Gavin McKenna gets arrested for assault, but we want to know why all his peeps didn’t protect him from doing something stupid?

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73:47

#36: Snow + Disney ≠ Fairytale!

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2026/02/10

#36: Snow + Disney ≠ Fairytale!It’s the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern and Francis wants to know why on earth the bike lane is plowed but not the streets or parking spots? Of course Jessica is obsessed with Heated Rivalry and somehow she’s still harboring Cesar the foster dog. We get a Disney trip update, a Jetblue fail and Jessica surprises Francis by guessing 2/3 of the dad jokes. She’s on a roll!

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64:03

#35: Can You Pronounce Xoloitzcuintli

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2026/02/03

#35: Can You Pronounce Xoloitzcuintli?Francis annoys Jessica as he tries an episode of speaking like a left coasterrrrr? and we revisit the proposed USA Hockey National Development League with its unintended consequences for parents. Swimcloud is a rare app that’s actually fair to families. Meanwhile, Francis’ iPhone thinks he’s in distress because he loves watching marriage humor on the Gram. Jessica calls out a hater and teaches us how to pronounce “Xoloitzcuintli”.#zencastr #applepodcasts

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64:14

#34: Let's Build a Prison Downtown

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2026/01/27

#34: Let’s Build A Prison DowntownJessica gives us the latest update on her temporary dog rescue while Francis recounts his unfulfilled morning of coffee, oatmeal and mysterious “hello’s”. They don’t quite understand how the lefties decided to build a high rise jail on prime land in downtown Brooklyn. Pay attention to the Donkey principle and did you know Instacart is price gouging you for basic groceries? Happy cooking with wagyu beef tallow spray or mix it up with duck fat spray for maximum

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67:09

#33: Learn to Respond and Not React

The Grocery Stick Podcast ·

2026/01/20

#33: Learn to Respond and Not ReactFrancis starts out with an update on his Kalshi bets. Jessica goes on a family shooting trip and she’s a sharpshooter! Shooting is definitely harder than it looks and our PSA for the day is “learn to respond and not react”. We wonder out loud why any player is willing to pay to play junior hockey; Disney is hyper expensive and why not hit Medieval Times for some brainless fun.#zencastr #applepodcasts

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63:04

#32: Life Was Better in 2000s

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2026/01/13

#32: Life Was Better in 2000sWhat’s up people? Jessica enlightens us all about dog foster care, while Francis romanticizes NYC/West Coast life in the early 2000s. Predictive markets has become a hot topic and the house always wins - was Venezuela technically invaded? World Juniors hockey was a complete bust for Team USA and Canada but congratulations to Sweden for the win!#zencastr #applepodcasts

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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?

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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!

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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.

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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.

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