Because We’re Funny

On today’s Episode- “Clean Latifah” (our ROOMBA  robot vacuum cleaner) enters the chat when she pushes the door open to the studio mid-recording.  Maybe she wants to join the fun with Bleep-Frog, Jack, Ford, Zoe and our listener from Iceland! And what really went down in the parking lot of Bigham’s BBQ on that fateful day? It’s finally time to tell the tale.  Plus Sadie and P-Sizzle break down their own list of what makes Lubbock feel like a small town. We also give Ralph his flower in today’s “Get wrecked. Call Ralph” segment.  Buckle up y’all!

Ever played a round of “how-many-people-here-will-know-my-parents BINGO? How about seeing the same people at 3 separate events in the same day? Or have you had a full conversation with the person checking out your groceries and figured out that you know 6 people in common? Welcome to Lubbock! Sadie & P-Sizzle discuss what makes this medium sized city feel like a small town.

Ever been t-boned by a “Russian Thistle” while sitting at a stop sign? Or about to pull into a parking space at Target just to find it occupied by a giant “Salsola Tragus.” These dry, brown, thorny balls are nothing but trouble & we are here to talk about it. Plus we continue to play ‘How many shots can P-Sizzle get in her body in a week’ and get the play-by-play in the life of  a PhD student.  It’s random this week y’all- but we are still doing the dang thing!! https://share.google/9ZYG8r0WwfPclpZoj

Ever been making mud pies and drinking from the water hose in your grandma’s flower bed when she brings out a glass gallon jug of water with 8 teabags floating on top to steep on the sidewalk for a few hours? Where my Gen Xers at?!   Ever been to StarB’s to order a hot honey hibiscus tea with 2 1/2 ice cubes, a pump of peppermint, three small frogs + oat milk and your name written “SAAYDEE” on the cup in sharpie? Where my GenZ middle kid at?!   Then this is your episode!    P-Sizzle might have had a minor crash-out because it is imperative that you add the sugar while the tea is HOT- but don’t worry! She takes herself on a little “Mental Health Moment” to calm everything down.    And *SPOILER ALERT* Sadie does indeed survive her first full year as a PhD student. 

Do we have a zoo? No… An amusement park? Not any more… Do we miss The Cotton Kings? Definitely yes…   But there is still plenty to do here if you look. The studio crew will give you some suggestions about what to do with your time! And we *lovingly* suggest that you quit whining about being board because there are also plenty of ways to jump in and help the community if you’ve got some time on your hands.    Oh! We forgot to mention the Matador games…  and the Silent Wings Museum… and all the farmers markets…   You get the idea!

Wide open spaces with sunsets that soothe your soul.  What makes our sunrises and sunsets such spectacular scenery? Find out the scientific facts behind our brilliant skies on Episode 5 of “Because We’re Funny- Livin’ Life in Lubbock, Texas.” Join our Pod-Squad as they wax rhapsodic about the bold beauty of our West Texas skies and encourage you to look up if you’re feeling down. Plus shout-outs to some friends who are out there making life better for people in their community.

There’s no place like H-E-B! And Sadie’s love runs as deep as Palo Duro Canyon for this Texas institution.  From fresh tortillas rolling out all day… to a fleet of trucks ready to roll out at a moments notice for their neighbors in need- Sadie waxes rhapsodic about one of her favorite places on earth. Plus- you guessed it- QUESO.

Are you a Haboobist? We need one! P-Sizzle does her very best this episode to explain the meteorological components of a Haboob and it just seems that all roads lead back to queso.  Meanwhile, Sadie continues to take her hot girl walks only now with the listening addition of ‘hours and hours and hours and hours’ of SnoopDogg’s voice reading aloud research articles on her Speechify app.  Tune in to the pod for life updates no one asked for the love of Lubbock! https://www.weather.gov/safety/wind-dust-storm#:~:text=Lights%20Out!,collided%20with%20the%20parked%20vehicle

Join Sadie and P-Sizzle as they discuss the “flattitude battitudes”™️ about Lubbock being so flat. Could it be a good thing? Yes - for very important reasons. And if you are pressed about the extreme flatness, the “MENTAL HEATH MOMENT” may help you see things from a different point of view. Sprinkled with many topological facts from the experts at Texas Tech and Texas Parks and Wildlife, plus some apt Texas Tech sports tea, there’s a lot to talk about in this episode!   Texasparksandwildlife.gov https://www.depts.ttu.edu/international/isss/studentlife/Lubbock-Geography-and-weather/index.php

If you haven’t listened to Episode 0- back-it up, back-it up and hear what we’re all about!  Then you’ll be ready to dip into the deep end with us today for Episode 1: The Great Queso Debate. It’s a little bit controversial, but we are ready! We’re gonna break out with some breakdowns and some breakthroughs involving this delicious cheesy goodness. There’ll be some spicy hot takes and some hometown favorites.  Grab your “sturdy” chips and get ready for some saucy talk on “Because We’re Funny. Livin’ Life in Lubbock, Texas”

We're kicking things off by introducing the crew and setting the vibe for what's to come. With just the right amount of hootin' and hollerin' along the way, we'll bring you takes on Lubbock life and the kinds of convos you'd find at a tailgate or around the kitchen table.