Gardening Gone Wrong, Marriage Talks & the World’s Smelliest Fly Trap | Ep. 36

Episode 36 finds Scarlet and Mitchell recording their second attempt after deciding the first version just wasn’t working. What starts as a conversation about Oregon’s sweltering summer temperatures quickly spirals into tales of foul-smelling fly traps, overheated chickens, gardening triumphs and squirrel-induced frustration. Along the way, the hosts open up about something much more personal: how different communication styles can create tension in relationships, especially within blended families. The episode balances laugh-out-loud moments with honest conversations about marriage, step-parenting, and learning to navigate conflict, before wrapping up with updates from the garden and a few television recommendations. In This Episode 🥵 Surviving the Heat Recording during a 94-degree summer day. Keeping backyard chickens cool with ventilation fans. Why Scarlet and Mitchell have very different opinions about hot weather. Accidentally turning the recording studio into a sauna thanks to a 3D printer. 🪰 The World’s Smelliest Fly Trap A mysterious odor has everyone convinced something died under the house. The surprising culprit: an extremely effective fly trap. Are some pest-control products too effective? Why attracting flies may also mean attracting…even more flies. 🐿️ Gardening vs. Squirrels The heartbreak of discovering freshly planted vegetables destroyed overnight. Learning that gardening means battling nature every step of the way. The emotional investment that comes with growing your own food. Why one squirrel became Public Enemy Number One. ❤️ Communication in Relationships One of the most candid conversations the podcast has had so far. Scarlet and Mitchell discuss: Different approaches to expressing frustration. Letting emotions build versus addressing problems immediately. Conflict styles learned from family. Why feeling heard matters even when problems aren’t easily solved. The unique challenges of marriage and blended families. Scarlet’s perspective on the realities of being a step-parent. 🥒 Garden Update The first garden is finally paying off. Harvest highlights include: Romaine lettuce Arugula Kale Yellow squash Giant zucchini Cucumbers Blueberries Tomatoes beginning to ripen Raspberries and beans still on the way The hosts also discuss: Pollination challenges Soil nutrition Composting plans What they’ll grow differently next season 📺 What We’re Watching Current TV recommendations include: Cape Fear (Apple TV+) and Javier Bardem’s unsettling performance. Thoughts on the casting and storytelling. Continuing through The Four Seasons. Looking ahead to Paradise and possibly returning to The Bear. Favorite Moments Wondering if a dead animal was hidden inside the walls…only to discover it was the fly trap. Mitchell accidentally admitting he was secretly blaming Scarlet for the mysterious smell. “We’re learning as we grow.” The ongoing battle between one determined gardener and one equally determined squirrel. The accidental “Episode 36B” reveal after scrapping the original recording. Episode Themes Marriage Communication Blended families Step-parenting Gardening Backyard chickens Summer heat Emotional honesty Learning through experience Finding humor in everyday life Quote of the Episode “We’re learning as we grow.” Thanks for Listening! If you enjoyed this episode of Doing the Most with Scarlet & Mitchell, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Share the show with someone who appreciates honest conversations, relatable chaos, and finding humor in everyday life. New episodes arrive regularly…assuming the squirrels don’t get there first. 🌱🐿️