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The Setlist of Life

Leslie, Kirsten, Christine, & Aaron

Four former members of the band “Dolly4Sue” reunite to give a witty personal account their cool, and not so cool, adventures over the last decade as musicians in a “Mom band”. Listen in as they lean on each other while balancing life, family, and music. You just might find yourself finding yourself along the way.

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126 Anticipation

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2025/11/11

Join the Dolly 4 Sue bandmates—Aaron, Kirsten, and Leslie—for a festive episode exploring multiple advent calendars in anticipation of the holiday season. This unscripted conversation features three Generation X musicians tackling a unique collection of countdown calendars, including murder mysteries, dad jokes, Baileys Irish Cream samplers, artisan cheeses, and hot sauces from Aldi.The hosts dive into solving "The Poisoned Pudding" and "Murder Under the Mistletoe" mysteries while

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125 Thriller

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2025/11/04

In this Halloween-themed episode of The Setlist of Life podcast, the Dolly 4 Sue bandmates—Leslie, Aaron, Christine, and Kirsten—dive into nostalgic conversations about childhood TV shows, Irish matchmaking festivals, and holiday planning. The group explores memories of classic programs like Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, Zoom, and The Electric Company, while debating the merits of regional PBS shows like The Magic Garden. The conversation takes a whimsical turn as they discuss sending Christine to

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124 Harden My Heart

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2025/10/21

Join Dolly for Sue's bandmates—Aaron, Kirsten, and Leslie—as they tackle Quarterflash's "Harden My Heart" while sharing the unfiltered reality of midlife living. This episode captures what it means to balance family, health challenges, creative projects, and personal growth with humor and authenticity.From Aaron's battle with a severe ear infection that cascaded into unexpected physical complications, to Leslie's chaotic week of forgotten schedules, steroid-induced

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123 California Dreamin'

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2025/10/14

Join Leslie, Aaron, and Kirsten for an unscripted journey through life's quirky mysteries and nostalgia-filled moments. This episode explores fascinating scientific phenomena that Generation X grew up with but never questioned—from the mysterious white dog poop of the 1970s to why airplane mode actually matters.The hosts dive deep into cultural mysteries like the true meaning of "mind your P's and Q's," debate whether crabs are evolution's pinnacle species, and share

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122 Don't Worry Be Happy

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2025/09/30

The Setlist of Life podcast delivers an authentic, unscripted conversation between former bandmates Christine, Aaron, and Kirsten as they navigate midlife with humor and heart. In this episode, the trio embraces their theme "Don't Worry Be Happy" while sharing real-life challenges that resonate with Generation X listeners juggling family, pets, career transitions, and creative pursuits.Christine celebrates completing her master's program and landing her first library job working with

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121 Banana Pancakes

The Setlist of Life ·

2025/09/23

In Episode 121 of The Setlist of Life, the mom band Dolly for Sue tackle Jack Johnson's "Banana Pancakes" while navigating the realities of learning instruments later in life. The episode explores the physical challenges of guitar playing - from building finger calluses to developing muscle memory - offering relatable insights for Gen X'ers considering picking up music again.The trio dives into 1980s music trivia, testing AI-generated lyric games with hilarious results, and discusses

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120 Welcome to the Jungle

The Setlist of Life ·

2025/09/16

The Setlist of Life podcast returns for an unscripted conversation blending music nostalgia with midlife realities. This episode starts with Christine's job search triumph after 18 months of unemployment, landing her dream position at a public library working with children's books while finishing her degree at Bucknell.The hosts dive into 80s music trivia with "Guess That Lyric" games, testing their knowledge of classic hits. Between musical moments, they share personal updates

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119 The Boys of Summer

The Setlist of Life ·

2025/08/19

The Setlist of Life podcast returns with all four bandmates reunited for a hilarious evening of personality tests and nostalgic storytelling. Hosts Aaron, Christine, Kirsten, and Leslie dive into entertaining quizzes that reveal which historical ruler, vegetable, salad dressing, blueberry type, and Pop-Tart flavor best represents their personalities.This Generation X-focused podcast episode captures the authentic conversations of midlife music enthusiasts navigating family transitions, college

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118 Brandy

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2025/08/12

The Setlist of LifeIn today's episode, Aaron, Kirsten, and Leslie share unfiltered conversations about their week's adventures, from Nashville honky-tonk hopping to backyard wildlife encounters.Kirsten recounts her spontaneous Nashville trip, exploring Broadway's live music scene and and Leslie talks about the vibrant Yacht Rock Revue concert experience. The 18-year touring band delivered a spectacular two-hour show featuring Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, and Hall & Oates classics,

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117 Lazy Song

The Setlist of Life ·

2025/08/05

In this episode of The Setlist of Life podcast, hosts Aaron, Kirsten, and Leslie embrace their lazy day vibes while Christine works on her thesis, making Bruno Mars' "The Lazy Song" their perfect anthem.The trio shares relatable stories about the eternal struggle of cleaning before guests arrive, even when it's just a pet sitter. Leslie recounts her house-cleaning marathon before her Nashville weekend trip, while Aaron describes his adventure at the National Zoo in 95-degree heat,

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116 Mama I'm Coming Home

The Setlist of Life ·

2025/07/29

The Setlist of Life podcast returns with all four band members reunited for the first time all summer. This episode features Christine sharing her Appalachian Trail hiking adventures, complete with trail names like "Sassafras" and encounters with fellow hikers. The conversation explores hiking culture, trail families, and the surprising world of trail names given by fellow adventurers.The group dives into AI-generated music, with Aaron demonstrating a 30-second AI song creation for the

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115 Texas Hold 'Em

The Setlist of Life ·

2025/07/15

This episode dives into a lively discussion sparked by Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album, exploring everything from concert fashion (sneakers vs. cowboy boots!) to the evolving landscape of music creation with AI. The hosts share personal anecdotes about family life, pickleball obsessions, and even a high school reunion, creating an authentic and engaging conversation.Beyond the pop culture chatter, the podcast touches on deeper themes of aging, creativity, and the changing role of artists

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114 School's Out

The Setlist of Life ·

2025/06/17

In this episode, Aaron, Kirsten, and Leslie share summer updates, travel adventures, and the realities of balancing family life with their musical past. Leslie's unexpected enthusiasm for Des Moines, Iowa, sparks discussion about affordable, walkable cities with thriving arts scenes and farmers markets. The conversation flows naturally from childhood TV nostalgia (Little House on the Prairie trauma, anyone?) to modern parenting challenges and the comedy of corporate sensitivity training. They

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113 Amnesia

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2025/06/03

In this episode of The Setlist of Life podcast, the main focus is setting up a new game concept exploring "One Hit Wonders" - examining whether artists labeled as such actually had albums worth revisiting.The hosts discuss their approach to music categorization and decide to divide decades among themselves: Aaron takes the 1960s, Kirsten the 1970s, Christine the 1980s, and Leslie the 1990s.Each host researched and selected potential one-hit wonders from their assigned decade:Aaron's

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112 Love is a Battlefield pt. II

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2025/05/27

This episode of The Setlist of Life is the second installment of their "Love Is A Battlefield" game, where they pit album against album. Leslie emphasizes that listeners should have heard the previous episode to understand the current standings. The episode begins with some lighthearted banter about late-night texts, phone notifications, and personal anecdotes.The first segment revolves around Aaron, who was tasked with creating new album matchups. To save time, he admits to using ChatGPT

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111 Love is a Battlefield

The Setlist of Life ·

2025/05/20

This episode of "The Setlist of Life" features the bandmates of Dolly for Sue along with special guest Bryn. The evening's "song" is Pat Benatar's "Love is a Battlefield," chosen in response to a listener request for another musical bracket game.The episode kicks off with some lighthearted personal updates. Christine shares that her son is finishing his last day of public school and amusingly answered an AP test question he didn't know with a smiley face to

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110 Taking Care Of Business

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2025/05/06

The Setlist of LifeIn this casual afternoon episode of "The Setlist of Life," the hosts Leslie, Kirsten, Christine, and Aaron gather to chat about their current song "Taking Care of Business" by Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO). The conversation meanders through various topics in a friendly, relaxed manner.Leslie shares her accidental discovery of Eddie Rabbit songs on Spotify, which leads to a discussion about the singer who died in 1998. Aaron mentions having a guitar signed by Kenny

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56:43

109 Like The Weather

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2025/04/29

Episode OverviewIn this episode of The Setlist of Life podcast, the group catches up after various trips and share travel stories. The conversation begins with a brief discussion about the song "Like the Weather" by 10,000 Maniacs before transitioning to talk about the spring weather, pollen issues, and sunburns. The majority of the episode features Kirsten sharing details about her recent European trip to Milan, Budapest, and London, including family connections in Hungary, cultural

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108 Roam

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2025/04/15

This episode of The Setlist of Life begins by jokingly lamenting the absence of bandmate Cow Bell Chris, who chose to attend the Frozen Four college hockey playoffs over the podcast recording.The main topic of conversation revolves around travel. Kirsten is embarking on a European trip to Milan, Budapest, and London, partly for a soccer game and partly to meet distant relatives in Hungary, including a mysterious "Granny" she's never met. Leslie is heading to Miami with her youngest son

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107 The Joker

The Setlist of Life ·

2025/04/08

This episode of The Setlist of Life podcast is a lighthearted and conversational exploration of dad jokes, aging, career paths, and band dynamics, all interwoven with personal anecdotes and humorous banter.The episode kicks off with the band performing "The Joker" by the Steve Miller Band, but quickly pivots to the planned theme: dad jokes. The band members share a series of groan-worthy dad jokes, ranging from puns about rainbows and bagels to chemistry and math jokes. This segment

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