In this episode, Ris and Babs talk about life and travel, reliving the infamous Chiringa Frose before diving into world events from the truly awful - Putin’s invasion of Ukraine - to ongoing bummers - Novak Djokovic’s tennis status. And in MB’s Corner, we catch up on college, spring break plans, tennis, Tom Brady, the Winter Olympics, and other entertainment. Please listen and enjoy!
Together Again, At Last
Hello A Walk in the Park podcast listeners! In this episode, Ris and Babs are together again in-person regaling you with talk of booze and food and beauty and battles! And in MB’s Corner, Babs and MB talk about their eye doctor appointments, school, Girl Scout cookies, and local, national, and international sports! . It’s always an eclectic group of topics because that is how they roll.
January 2022: Mercury Retrograde, Putin, and Booze
Hello A Walk in the Park podcast listeners! In this episode, Ris and Babs are waist-deep in January, but they are still wishing you a Happy New Year! Join them as they talk about current events, the first Mercury Retrograde of 2022, and, of course, a bit of booze and sports. It’s always an eclectic group of topics because that is how they roll.
Welcome to Season Five - A Babs Mini-sode
Hello A Walk in the Park podcast listeners. We are launching Season 5, and here to preview one of the new features we are introducing this season is a Babs mini-sode. A “Mini-sode” is shorter episode that one of your A Walk in the Park podcast hosts records independently. In this mini-sode, you have Babs attempting to entertain you. Mercury was in Retrograde. Babs is a Virgo. Mercruy is Virgo’s ruling planet. It’s amazing you are even getting this mini-sode. Please listen and enjoy!
Our Thanksgiving Episode
We have much for which to be thankful and hope you do as well. We’re testing out some different content and format ideas in anticipation of launching Season 5 in January 2022. Please listen and enjoy!
Tornadoes, Tippling and Titos
Ris and Babs share with you a pre-Halloween weekend Happy Hour. Please listen and enjoy!
Falling Back into Podcasting
Well, dear listeners, we have such busy lives that we seem to have become a monthly podcast for the time being. This episode is more of a double episode, however, so please listen and enjoy!
Summer Wrap-Up
In this episode, Ris and Babs discuss books, wine, cooking and more! Tune into MB’s corner to hear about college and sports, of course.
Please listen and enjoy!
Who Is Paying Attention?
Listeners - if you actually listen to this episode, you will notice something different. Please listen and enjoy!
Happy Hour with Ris and Babs
In this episode, Ris and Bab share a virtual happy hour and talk about life, wine, books, and Wimbledon. Tjis episode does not include MB’s Corner, as he is not old enough to drink. Lol. But don’t worry. He’ll be back in future episodes. This podcast was an on the fly decision - because that’s how we roll.
Please listen and enjoy!
It Has Been Awhile
Hello AWITP listeners —
It’s been while. Let’s call that our May madness hiatus. Here we are - back again. In this episode, we talk about the nightmare that was Babs’ interstate move, wine and cocktails, WTA tennis player, Naomi Osaka, the French Open, and pickleball, among other things.
In MB’s Corner, MB tells us about his high school graduation and how he is spending his time this summer.
It’s always an eclectic group of topics because that is how we roll. Please listen and enjoy!
Fair Warning: Episode Ennui
Sometimes you have a podcast episode where, when you start editing and producing it, you think: “this is not one of our better ones.” Well, that is this episode. Honestly, there’s a bit of ennui about this episode. In MB’s Corner things pick up a bit with sports and entertainment banter.
Let us know how we can do better!
Crises Abound - Covid, Canals, and More!
In this episode, Ris and Babs explore how Ris is managing her positive Covid test quarantine and existence, in general (See: The World According to Physics by Jim Al-Khalili). In MB’s Corner, we cover some of the usual MB topics - school and sports (specifically, tennis), and we delve into the world of shipping containers and the ships that transort them - specifically the one that got stuck in the Suez Canal and further compromised our already flailing global supply chain. #ThanksEvergreen
Please listen and enjoy!
In Pursuit of Self: Crystals, Aging, Wine, the Future, and More!
In this episode, Ris and Babs talk about crystals, Babs becoming the mom of an “official adult”, the wine that could get her through that (and that Ris will be serving at an upcooming UnParalleled Taste wine tasting), and more — before they head on over to MB’s Corner where there are a myriad of updates, and, of course talk about sports, politics, and random things, like dentist appointments. Remember to bruch and floss! But first, please listen and enjoy.
Oprah Said What?
In this episode, Ris and Babs stumble around something Oprah might have said, but didn’t actually, as well as other entertaining topics such as Escape to the Chateau - the audiobook and the television series - with the delightful Dick and Angel Strawbridge. And in MB’s Corner, MB talks with Ris and Babs about life, politics, and, of course, sports. Please listen and enjoy!
Tom Brady is the GOAT (and some other stuff)
Yes, that’s right, haters, Tom Brady is the GOAT, so deal with it! In this podcast, Ris, Babs, and MB do talk about other things, like philanthropy, the Australian Open, college, life. The key takeway from this podcast, however, is that Tom Brady is the GOAT. So, please listen and enjoy. Or if you are a hater, then don’t. We don’t want you here then anyway. ;-p
Do You See What I See?
In this episode, Ris, Babs, and MB discuss life as we approach the end of year one of a global pandemic, the personal (vision and glasses), the bigger picture (vaccines, investment scandals), and, of course, sports. GO BUCS! SuperBowl LV. #GOATBrady12!
We Have a New President!! (And an MB's Corner Adventure!)
In this episode, Ris, Babs, and MB talk about life (theirs, specifially), hot topics (such as the second impeachment of the worst President in the history of our country), wine (Ris was doing her first Zoom wine tasting), books (Babs was going to start reading How to Be Fine, written by the By the Book podcast hosts, Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer), and in MB’s corner, sports and SO.MUCH.MORE! Please listen and enjoy.
Season Four is Here!
It is January 2021. To say things are not going well in the United States of America right now is an understatement. At the begining of the podcast, Babs gives her very strong assessment of what happened at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Right-wing, Republican, Trump supporters are not likely to enjoy those first 2-3 minutes. If it is not for you, this is your warning (also given in the podcast) to just skip ahead.
The main portion of the podcast is a largely delightful conversation involving books, beverages, sports and more. We won’t hide from our current state of reality, but we will try to keep the podcast mostly entertaining for you, our listeners.
We also have new music from Ris! Woot Woot!!
Please listen and enjoy.
Everyone Could Use A Bonus
“When I find myself in times of trouble…”
It’s time for a Bonus Episode of a Walk in the Park podcast. In this episode, Ris, Babs, and MB test out their ideas for the upcoming Season Four format: Life, Hot Topics, Wine, and MB’s Corner. Please listen and enjoy!