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Beth & Meg &...
by Bethany Jones and Megan Johnson
Politics, culture, history, crazy family stories - high brow or low, it's all fair game. Hosted by Bethany Jones and Megan Johnson, this is the program where two sisters discuss anything, everything, and nothing in particular until way past their bed time without Dad yelling to "keep it down in there!".
Episodes
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Beth & Meg & the Last Hurrah
Thank you to all who have listened to us over the years and check us out now at our new venture, The Wasatch Temperance Hour. Love you all!
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Beth and Meg and Something New
It's been awhile, folks, and we have missed you! Now we have something new and exciting to share with you!
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Beth & Meg & Toto
This week we talk Valentine's tragedies, Alabama stereotypes, and why we would never be able to climb the corporate ladder in Japan. Also, Bethany has some very strong feelings about Toto. #it'sallgravybaby
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Beth & Meg & The 2019 Oscars
This week we talk about our second annual jaunt to New Orleans (the food, THE FOOD!!! BUTTER LOVE, BABY!), haunting Shane's man-crush, and the less-drama-than-last-year's Academy Awards ceremony. #shalalalalalalows
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Beth & Meg & Important Questions
This week we discuss who would play us in the live action version of our lives, the nuances between invisibility and invincibility, and what the best part of being Superman would be. And then things get dark...
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Beth & Meg & a Big Stick
It's the new year and it is time to discuss the tyranny of children's birthday parties, what movies we saw over the holiday break, and why Theodore Roosevelt was right about carrying a big stick. Also, what book we would be sworn into Congress with, our new favorite media figure, and really…
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Beth & Meg & the Plus Side
This week we talk about how we are just like Aaron Sorkin, the worst bridezilla EVER, and the party Meg wants to throw that Bethany will never attend. Also why a couple of nuns need a Whoopie intervention, Meg's beef with Payless Shoe Source, and why we could all use a cheesy Gordita crunch right...
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Beth & Meg & Reply All
It's been a few weeks but we are back in business, reliving our lovely Thanksgiving celebration, gearing up for the craziness of Christmas, and lamenting the fact that people think we are so cool (snort, snort!). Also, what the state of Utah needs learn from Megan, why we are all speciests, and…
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Beth & Meg & Code Grandma
Today we talk about beloved children's television characters we can't stand, how to lose our vote, and why no one told you life was gonna be this way. Also where we want to spend our eternal slumber, how we flaunt our bling, and our requirements to sail on Titanic 2. Finally, why Nebraska is the...
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Beth & Meg & Scary Movies
This week we talk about why physics can really kill a Halloween costume, the tyranny of neighborhood gifts, and what Megan should expect at Bethany's Thanksgiving table. Then we talk movies that make our toes CURL! #halloween #we'renumber2 #clot #nevermore #driveyomommaloco #whipitgood #hungryman...
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Beth & Meg & the Cult of Disney
This week we discuss Halloween Grinches, the expiration date on zeitgeist, and why people live in Florida. Also, the cult of Disney, bad tattoos, dicey weather coverage. #itsbetterthanCuba #JemandtheHolograms #Disneyland #PrincessBenjamin
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Beth & Meg & a True Daily Double
This week we talk about political figures who are CLEARLY stalking us, movies you should never rewatch, and our guide on how to win a game show while trying to maintain bladder control. #FlopGun #TopThat #TheOffice #potentpotables #flatearth
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Beth & Meg & 23andMe
So it's the episode where we finally show how badly we missed the STEM education boat. We reveal the results of our 23andMe results and delve into the dark recesses of our DNA in a way that would make Watson and Crick cry. Also Megan makes a startling discovery about her own chromosomes that will...
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Beth & Meg & Some Lovely Recommendations
With our long break away, it's been awhile since we've discussed books and movies and we need to remedy this. Before that, though, we talk Serena, the most inappropriate Halloween costume EVER, and why we want to hang with Ryan Reynolds and not Mark Wahlberg. #fifthdimensionofhell...
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Beth & Meg & Finding Our Happy Place Again
You thought you were rid of us but we are like a bad penny and past indiscretions on Facebook - we always turn up. To get back into the swing of things we talk Supreme Court nominations, the passing of John McCain, and why NPR owes the ninja community a BIG apology. Also, hear the breakdown of…
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Beth & Meg & Proof of Life
It's been awhile but we are back, baby! We have so much to catch up on including current events so incredible they might even be considered UN-credible, Bethany and her beef with Sam Worthington, and the newest addition to the Royal Family. Also the most quotable movies, a delicious food that…
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Beth & Meg & Proof of Life
It's been awhile but we are back, baby! We have so much to catch up on including current events so incredible they might even be considered UN-credible, Bethany and her beef with Sam Worthington, and the newest addition to the Royal Family. Also the most quotable movies, a delicious food that…
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Beth & Meg & PyeongChang 2018
The Winter Olympics are done and it is time to hash it all out and see if they have inspired us to get on that treadmill gathering dust in the corner (yeah, no). The highs, the lows, the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, it was all there in South Korea for us to behold. Also, a…
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Beth & Meg & New Orleans
This week we have a few suggestions for the Super Bowl halftime that involves less camouflage and a different JT, bemoan Facebook constantly reminding us of our age, and get hung up on which one of Anne Hathaway's princess role's Bethany is thinking of. We discuss the best songs to sing in the…
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Beth & Meg & Derek & The Last Jedi
SPOILER ALERT!!! While a little less relevant than this would have been a few weeks ago, we are here to discuss the latest installment of Star Wars, "The Last Jedi". Little brother Derek joins us on our annual jaunt through the world of lightsabers, impossible odds, and blatant product placement....
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Beth & Meg & Insanity
It's 2018, y'all, and we go straight up controversial as we discuss snarky Christmas decor judging, why College Football needs to get its act together, and how Medieval Times is eschewing historical accuracy ("WENCH, BRING ME A FLAGON OF DIET PEPSI!") for girl power. Also, we ask for prayers for…
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Beth & Meg & Happy Holidays
Ho ho ho (WHAT'D YOU CALL US?!?!), and Merry, Happy, whatever it is you do or do not celebrate this time of year. We discuss a few things that appear on either Santa's naughty or nice list - things such as surgery-inducing tacos, the ethics of Amazon Prime, and the tyranny of teacher gifts. Also,...
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Beth & Meg & Lobo
Apparently we've ruffled some feathers, but what else is new? This week we prove how cultured we are as we discuss our literary peers and Megan shows off her command of useless languages. We clue you in on the rules of Mormon cussing, why for her safety Bethany should save all the bubble wrap she...
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Beth & Meg & Thanksgiving
A very Happy THANKSGIVING to all of you! If you are looking for topics to fight over with your crazy relatives whilst picking at a wishbone - look no further! We talk clashes of idiot titans, what first base really means, and imagine what kind of food truck Will Smith would roll up in. Also,...
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Beth & Meg & The Good Part
It's been awhile but we're back, baby! If you've been missing conversations about medieval wildcats, intercontinental musical theater challenges, and casting changes at "The Phantom of the Opera" you are in luck. We talk efficiency vs. romance, how Michael Flatley should be known as the Lord of…
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Beth & Meg & The Old Lady Card
Yes, it appears we are victims of our own success as we ponder the wisdom of Marilyn Monroe with regards to Harvey Weinstein, debate the singular/plural state of the word pant(s), and weep over inappropriate Halloween costumes. Listen as we describe Megan's hidden talent, rail against kids these...
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Beth & Meg & Pajama Day
We are in full on 'jama day mood, since nothing in the world seems to be able to convince us to put on pants right now. Yes, we talk some of the tough stuff of this week, but then we get onto topics that make us happy to be members of the human race. Hear us talk about the greatest first date…
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Beth & Meg & Things We Can't Unsee
We know, we know, we've been gone a long time, but we are back and stronger than ever! Yes, we say goodbye to summer and one of us gets to say hello to autumn. We discover why Canadians are just a happier people, why Taylor Swift is not, and why everyone at Wal-mart should be afraid... very…
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Beth & Meg & Dunkirk
Are Cactus Coolers as good as we remember them? How about Pizzeria chips? These are the questions that plague as us as discuss meeting your 90's food heroes. Also, the indescribable joy of a book order form, why you might want to hire us for your next soiree, and why the upcoming eclipse will be...
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Beth & Meg & The Outsiders
Listen as we regale you with tales of the odor-rific vacation from which we just returned (Scentsy, have we got an idea for you!), discuss why we now want to see Ryan Lochte race a shark, and mull over a career opportunity we had never before considered. Also, disappointing cameos, when wedding...
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Beth & Meg & Teen Wolf
Happy Independence Week! This week we talk serious lapses in history studies, the dark underbelly of our nation's retirement villages (looks like Tim Riggins has a long career ahead of him), and search desperately for some moral high ground. Then we go "Beautiful Mind" on TV conspiracy theories...
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Beth & Meg & the Movement
If you are looking for an in-depth and mature discussion regarding world events, you are going to be HIGHLY disappointed this week as we descend into madness whilst discussing whether Han Solo will be more like Han No-Go, what career advice we are qualified to give Tom Cruise, and the job that…
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Beth & Meg & The Handmaid's Tale
May the Lord open our mouths as we discuss the phenomenon of Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" and decide which color dress we would be assigned. Before we do that, though, we talk the upcoming even golder (shut up about our grammar) era of television which, funnily enough, resembles a lot…
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Beth & Meg & More Loaded Questions
This week we discuss the fact that Megan is plus-sized (in an iPhone, that is), what showing of Wonder Woman Frederick Douglass would attend, and the anatomic hurdles of the male romper. Also, when it's good to mine the 80s/90s for remakes and when IT IS NOT, why we are now concerned for la...
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Beth & Meg & Simon & M. Night Shyalaman Pt. 2
We are back for the second half of our look at the three act play that is M. Night Shyalaman's career. In this episode we discuss the lean years and what we hope is the triumphant return of one of the true mavericks in Hollywood. We talk about how a Hemsworth brother or two might have saved Paul...
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Beth & Meg & Simon & M. Night Shyamalan
Little brother Simon joins us for a night of ups and downs and eventual ups again as we discuss the fascinating career of the modern day Hitchcock, M. Night Shyamalan. Before that, though, we talk embarrassing moments at couples' game nights, the tyranny of Olan Mills studios in the 90's, and…
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Beth & Meg & A Good Catch-Up
Yes, we are back and it is time to have a good gab to see what has been going on in each other's lives and in the world in general. Discover what Megan has in common with Helen Mirren (I mean, what doesn't she?), where Bethany found a glimpse of Heaven (it involves men offering her doughnuts,...
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Beth & Meg & Erin & "Silence" Pt. 2
Yet again, we delve into the Shusaku Endo's "Silence" and wrestle with theological dilemmas WAY ABOVE OUR PAYGRADE. Yes, stumble along with us as we also wrestle with what actor Erin needs as her TA to guide her through the tricky world of Victorian literature (hint hint, it rhymes with Fichael...
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Beth & Meg & Erin & "Silence"
We are finally doing it! Yes, this week we discuss the amazing book, Silence by Shusaku Endo as well as its recent film adaptation by Martin Scorsese. We are blessed with the presence of the brilliant Erin Dickey as two Mormons and an Agnostic discuss 17th Century Japanese Catholicism. (As Erin...
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Beth & Meg & a Welcome Distraction
Yes, we are punting yet again and have decided to put off our "Silence" discussion for another week in order to talk only of things lovely and frothy. The order of the day is "Hakuna Matata" as we talk getting buffed whilst in the buff, our roles as trophy wives, and how nostalgic we get over…
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Beth & Meg & Our Top Ten Weepie Movies Pt. 2
We know, we know, you've waited a long time for it, but we are finally here with the second half of our favorite weepie movies. BIG OLE' SPOILER ALERT - there are a lot of spoilers in this episode! Don't let that keep you from checking out these flicks, especially if you just need to be reduced…
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Beth & Meg & The Oscars
So we had to push back the second half of our sad movie list because - did you see the Academy Awards?!?! Yes, the Hollywood bubble was burst a little bit this week and we are here to sift through the wreckage. We also talk Meg and Shane's dream trip to the temple of basketball, the death of the...
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Beth & Meg & Our Top Ten Favorite Weepie Movies Pt.1
It's Oscars week and we discuss the only films Hollywood deems worthy of the big prize - tearjerkers. Yes, we list off the movies that have reduced us to a blubbering mess but not before talking the going-ons on The Satellite of Love, which celebrities we would most like to slap, and why Harrison...
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Beth & Meg & Love Stories
It's the season of love and we are here to discuss its many facets in this week's episode. We chat about how every night is Valentines in our homes, how Mr. Darcy had one too many leg days, and how we are one greasy pair of sweat pants away from packing up and moving to Grey Gardens. Also, why we...
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Beth & Meg & Groundhog Day
Well, Punxsutawney Phil stuck his head out of his hole and then quickly went back in to avoid the angry mobs, but you've come to the right place for a little respite from the cold. Yes, we talk the day and the movie "Groundhog Day", including the theory of how Ned Ryerson can be used to teach...
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Beth & Meg & Derek & Rogue One Pt. 2
It's the second half of our Rogue One discussion where we talk android Twitter battles, really inconvenient trap doors, and the angst of Deep Space Thrombosis. Also, ideas for the next "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie, we drop an embarrassing amount of "Spaceballs" quotes, and talk possible new...
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Beth & Meg & Derek & Rogue One Pt. 1
SPOILER ALERT!!! It's been a year since we last discussed a Star Wars movie and it's time for Rogue One to get its own discussion on our show. Little Brother Derek joins us as we discuss this new genre of film he dubs an "InBetweenQual" but not before getting into an idea to marry HGTV with the...
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Beth & Meg & Would Your Rather 2
Listen as we dig Meg out of the snow with a rousing game of "Would You Rather", but not before we talk a certain outgoing president, how we would impress Marshawn Lynch, and why Richard Branson might want to bone up on note taking in case he ever runs into us. Also, what we expect for a $20 date,...
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Beth & Meg & the Best of 2016
Best of 2016? What are they thinking?!?! Yes, yes, we know. It was tough, folks, but we managed to find some stories which might give you less of a "What was up with that crap-fest?" feeling we all seem to have about 2016. Find yourself thinking, "I guess it wasn't all that bad" as you hear about...
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Beth & Meg & Adoption
It's our favorite time of the year, the time when we reflect on the things we are grateful for and specifically for the blessing of adoption. November is National Adoption month and we are celebrating it, but not before we discuss the craziness of the recent election, how we could all learn a...
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Politics, culture, history, crazy family stories - high brow or low, it's all fair game. Hosted by Bethany Jones and Megan Johnson, this is the program where two sisters discuss anything, everything, and nothing in particular until way past their bed time without Dad yelling to "keep it down in there!".
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