Coffee and Chitchat » Podcasts
by Joyce and Laura Matalone
We are coffee and conversation addicts, so we decided to create something out of what we do best, which is chatting. We are a mother-in-law, daughter-in-law duo, who happen to get along famously! Share in our conversations, which will go down many paths. You will be surprised at where we might go, but it will always be interesting!
Episodes
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Coffee and Chitchat and Cheater, Cheater…
What motivates someone to cheat? Listen as we delve into the science behind why people cheat and some other interesting psychology behind infidelity. We haven't been on in a couple of weeks, because, you know, life. Hope you enjoy and we look forward to getting back onto our normal schedule!…
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Coffee and Chitchat and Get Your Sixth Sense On!
We see dead people, no just kidding! But in today's episode we do discuss some unknown facts about some hidden abilities we have. Who knew that snakes could smell like cucumbers or that a blind man could find his way out of a maze? Well, we didn't! So take a listen and always remember to take…
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Coffee and Chitchat and What’s Shakin’ Baby?
This episode is sure to be a 10.0 on the Richter Scale! Join us as we discuss why the two earthquakes occurred in such quick succession last week. We hijacked and article from National Geographic for what happened and what's coming. Take cover in your doorway and take a listen on your favorite...
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Coffee and Chitchat and Maddening Mysteries
Hey Sunday friends, join us in our frustration at the mysteries we discuss this evening. From vanishings, to reincarnation to Scotland's Bigfoot, we discuss 8 unsolved mysteries to date. Also, get some great old-timey drink suggestions from Joyce at the end of the episode. As always, we had fun…
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Coffee and Chitchat and Our First Interview!
Hi, happy Sunday! We are so excited to publish this episode with our very first guest Avery from the Kane Repertory Theatre! Lots of exclamations in the description today, as we had the best conversation and truly enjoyed having him as a guest. Avery was such a gracious and informative guest, and...
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Coffee and Chitchat and It Started With Hoaxes
Join us today as we start out talking about hoaxes! That's where we started, but it's certainly not where we ended up. Although we briefly discuss the Piltdown Man and War of the Worlds, there is so much more to this episode. Happy Memorial Day everyone, sit back and take a listen! Coffee and...
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Coffee and Chitchat And These Are A Few Of Our Favorite Things
Channel your inner Julie Andrews and sing along with us for this episode! We were inspired first by food, of course! However, we go on to discuss some of the things that make us happy. If you're looking for a laugh and some sunshine, take a listen today. We sure had a lot of fun after our…
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Coffee and Chitchat and It’s Wedding Season!
If you can get through the lawn mower and some phone calls in the beginning of this episode, stick with us! We will discuss where some of the strange traditions you see at weddings come from. A short discussion of Kenny Rogers at the beginning kicks off the episode! Seriously, lesson learned on...
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Coffee and Chitchat and It Snowed Here Yesterday!
If you can believe it, our title says it all. But, that's definitely not the only thing we talk about this episode...We do make some recommendations in entertainment and give out some free advice! Did you know that Joyce and I are NOT licensed doctors or therapists? Well, that doesn't stop us…
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Coffee and Chitchat and A Little Bit of Easter, Take Two!
After some technical difficulties, we were able to actually record! Have you ever wondered why we're so into eggs at Easter? What about all of the candy? We will answer your questions and more! Lots of laughs ensue the second time around! Enjoy your hard boiled eggs and chocolate bunnies, and…
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Coffee and Chitchat and Some of Our Favorite Chicago Things!
Join us today as we talk about some of the things we love about Chicago! Forewarning, it's mostly food-related. The Windy City has a lot to offer, but so do the Western Suburbs. We'll discuss a few of these gems and more! We also had a special guest listen in, and, yes, contribute to a little of...
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Coffee and Chitchat and Welcome Back from Vacation!
We feel like we haven't recorded in a million years! Turns out it was just two weeks, so hit play on your podcast app! We truly wind through a lot of different topics in our conversation today. Metal detectors, a desert in Wisconsin, cemeteries, veterinarian shows and road trips are all on the...
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Coffee and Chitchat and Happy Helpful Hints
Looking to listen to something fun and grab some helpful tips along the way? Well, then this episode is for you. You'll also get a true Joyce and Laura conversation. What weird habit did a co-worker of Joyce partake in? You'll find out. Also, listen for Dominic's rendition of God Bless America…
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Coffee and Chitchat and Happy Spring!
Wondering what today's episode is about? Well, after a week off, thanks, daylight savings time, we were inspired by the fact that all of our snow has finally melted! Listen today as we discuss some VERY interesting things people have discovered after a long winter. I think you'll be able to tell...
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Coffee and Chitchat and Comfort Food!
Whether it's Mac and Cheese or Rice Pudding, everyone has their favorite comfort food. Well, let's be honest, some of us have a number of foods that gives us comfort! Why? Well there's some actual science behind it. Take a listen and we try to navigate through the psychology of it and add some...
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Coffee and Chitchat and Studio 54
Do us a solid and boogie down to tonight's episode! In its heyday, Studio 54 was quite the club! Although Steve Rubell was no genius, he did make this old studio set the place to be in NYC! Hear some stories about the club in the late 70's and how it met with its ultimate and inevitable demise....
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Coffee and Chitchat and Espionage!
Grab your trench coat, tape a recording device to your chest and join us for today's episode about two famous spies. You may not know the story of Shi Pei Pu, but get ready for a wild ride! Then, take a listen to the story of one of the most notorious spies, Mata Hari! We promise this episode is…
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Coffee and Chitchat and Cupid, Candy Hearts and Roses
Happy love day! Join us and learn some things about Valentine's Day. Why do we give roses and chocolate to our lovebirds? And where did the term lovebird even come from? You'll get the answers to these questions and more if you take a listen! Even if you don't have a significant other, don't...
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Coffee and Chitchat and Ew! Your House is Disgusting!
We all like to think we keep a clean house, right? Well, as it turns out, we overlook some pretty germy places in our homes. Take a listen as we discuss why your bathroom might indeed be the cleanest room in your house. Ew! Your house is disgusting, but ours are too! Grab some Chlorox Wipes and...
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Coffee and Chitchat and Chicago Cold Cases
Take a listen today as Joyce and I discuss two cold cases native to the city we love, Chicago! Travel back to the 1950's and learn how Chicago's innocence was shattered after the South Side murders of the Grimes sisters. With multiple sightings of the victims and a lack of evidence, the guilty...
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Coffee and Chitchat and The Moon!
If the moon was made of cheese...Welcome to this week's episode where we delve into some interesting facts about the moon and human behavior. We have been connected to the moon as far back as ancient times. So take a listen to hear about some curious effects the moon has on us. Then try to figure...
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Coffee and Chitchat and Royal Inbreeding
Ewww, that's your brother!!! Seriously, that's the theme for today and our reaction to the inbreeding that used to be commonplace amongst royal families. If you are like us, you want to know why it happened and what were some of the worst results. We are not sure how we landed on this topic, but…
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Coffee and Chitchat and The Mafia
Welcome back after a week off! It was only a matter of time, after all, we are Matalones,...This week Joyce and I discuss the history of both the Sicilian and American Mafia. Take a listen and learn in depth about not only the origin of both, but also more than you ever wanted to know about the...
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Coffee and Chitchat and PICA!
PICA is an eating disorder in which people feel the need to eat inedible things. What compels someone to eat dirt, or hair or even glass? We are not sure, but take a listen and hear about 10 cases of people who ingest gross and often dangerous substances. You will definitely be surprised, but may...
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Coffee and Chitchat and True Stories Behind Classic Fairy Tales
Once upon a time there were two fairy princesses who recorded a podcast...Join us today to look behind some of your favorite fairy tales. Did Snow White really exist, and if so, who was she? Did the tale of Cinderella originate in Egypt? Well, you'll just have to listen to find out! Try not to…
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Coffee and Chitchat and The Wizard of Oz!
Are you recovering from Thanksgiving like us? Great! Then you will want to join us for our latest episode that includes 20 wonderfully weird facts about the iconic movie The Wizard of Oz! Toxic paint, a hundred degree set, aluminum dust, L. Frank Baum's coat and Jello, this episode has it all....
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Coffee and Chitchat and The Mothman and Oak Island
Happy Sunday and welcome to our latest about legends! Let's travel Point Pleasant, West Virginia, home of The Mothman. From 1966 to 1967, this creature terrorized the border town, appearing to over 100 witnesses and scaring the living daylights out of residents. Then, swing up north to Oak…
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Coffee and Chitchat and Ugly Duckling to Swan
Your hair is your crowning glory! With a good make up brush, every woman can be an artist! Take a listen to this week's episode where we discuss the history of hair and how women have endured some truly odd and uncomfortable fads throughout the ages. Then trot along to make-up town where Joyce...
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Coffee and Chitchat and Conspiracy Theories
Who hates daylight savings time?? We do, but join us in what feels like perpetual darkness as we discuss two conspiracy theories we found intriguing. Could Marilyn Monroe have been murdered? Well, Joyce will fill us in on some interesting details involving her death, deemed a suicide. Then, join…
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Coffee and Chitchat and Man Made Disasters
Happy Saturday! You'll need a drink after you join us today! Listen as we discuss two disasters that could've been prevented. Why did Tommy Lee and PETA join forces in a letter to Sea World? To prevent more deaths at the hands of Tilly the killer whale. How about listening to the story of some…
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Coffee and Chitchat and Animals Galore
Calling all animal lovers! Do you know why crows hold grudges? Do you know that there is such a thing as an immortal jellyfish? Well, take a listen to this week’s episode where we answer those questions and many others. Grab your coffee, tea, wine or drink of your choice and sit back and learn…...
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Coffee and Chitchat and Apparitions
Who doesn't love a good ghost story? Join us in today's episode about apparitions and the places they haunt. Travel down to Adams, Tennessee with us to the site of the Bell Witch house and cave. Why was the Bell family afflicted with the ghost of "Kate" for so many years? Then, swing on further...
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Coffee and Chitchat and Poor Little Rich Girl
We have all heard the old adage money doesn't buy happiness. Well, that is certainly true of the two women we discuss in today's episode. Christina Onassis had all the wealth one could hope for, but unfortunately, her life was with filled with loneliness and depression. Keep listening though...
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Coffee and Chitchat and Closeted Hollywood
Hi, happy fall Sunday! Grab your Pumpkin Spiced latte and join us in today's episode where we discuss what it was like live in a time where the Hollywood machine controlled everything including stars' sexuality. Fortunately we live in a time where personal orientation does not matter, but back in...
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Coffee and Chitchat and Not Your Lucky Day
Don't count your chickens before they hatch...especially if you are one of the moronic criminals we discuss in today's episode. Lessons learned today, to name a few: don't impersonate a cop, don't try to steal a safe, and don't stick a gun down your pants. Believe it or not, the crimes we discuss...
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Coffee and Chitchat and Truman Capote
A true genius! Truman Capote was a larger than life figure, from high society to researching crime, he did it all. While unabashedly unapologetic for who he was, Capote's need to tell a story led to both the demise of relationships and, eventually, his career. Known for both Breakfast at…
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Coffee and Chitchat and Coincidences
What are the odds??!! Welcome to an early episode! Take a listen this week as we discuss some, frankly weird, coincidences. From two victims of Jack the Ripper to Mark Twain and Haley's Comet, join us as we marvel at the flukes, strokes of luck and sometimes just plain accidents that happen every...
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Coffee and Chitchat and Happy Food Accidents
Happy Sunday and Happy Food Accidents! Join us today as we discuss some foods that would not exist today if it weren't for some very inventive people. What would the world be like without potato chips? Well, you can thank some jerk who kept sending back his fried potatoes at a restaurant in New...
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Coffee and Chitchat and Casanova and the Marquis de Sade
Listener discretion advised! Journey back with us to the 18th century to discuss two of the most depraved men in history. Neither seemed to learn from their mistakes nor really had the desire to do so! Casanova, the original Don Juan of Italy, was also a a gambler, a military officer and a…
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Coffee and Chitchat and Witch Trials
Are you thinking Salem? Nope! We think that's been done and done. Today we discuss two lesser known witch trials. First, we talk about the North Berwick trials, spearheaded by King James himself. Then we cross the North Sea to Sweden where a priest seals the fate of 71 individuals who were named...
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Coffee and Chitchat and Voodoo!
Travel with us to New Orleans! No, not for Mardi Gras, but to learn about voodoo! On today’s episode we discuss Madame Laveau, a famous 1800’s hairdresser turned voodoo priestess. Then, we’ll dispel some common misunderstandings of the voodoo religion. If you have ever wanted to stick a pin in a...
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Coffee and Chitchat and Heists!
Do you hear police sirens in the distance? Neither did the men we are talking about today. Why? Well, they got away with two of the largest heists in history. Join us as we discuss the theft of irreplaceable art at the Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum and the robbery of innumerable diamonds at the...
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Coffee and Chitchat and Conquerors
So, you think you know everything about Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan? You might not...join us as we discuss these men who defeated and ruled over most of the early known world. Although these narcissists did terrible things, you'll never guess what they did give our modern world! Sit back in…
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Coffee and Chitchat and Crime Scene Investigation
Happy Sunday! Grab your luminol and your latex gloves and join us as we dive into what it takes to be a crime scene investigator. From the time the crime scene tape goes up until the body goes to medical examiner, these investigators have an awesome responsibility to preserve evidence that may…
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Coffee and Chitchat and Make-up Queens
Join us in our newest episode about the beauty moguls and archenemies, Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein. These two women were ahead of their time in so many ways, but could not get over their intense hatred and rivalry for each other. Grab your red lipstick and take a walk down 5th Avenue…
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Coffee and Chitchat and Hauntings
Happy Fourth of July! Join us as we discuss two places that are considered “haunted”. Travel with us to upstate New York’s Rolling Hills Asylum, where the inhabitants often went in, but did not come out. Then, come back to our home, Chicago and make your reservation at The Drake Hotel. Beware...
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Coffee and Chitchat and Unsolved Mysteries
Nope, not the TV show...but join us as we talk about two mysteries that have gone unresolved even until today. Disembodied feet inside shoes having been washing ashore in British Columbia and Washington state at a pretty rapid rate since 2007. Where are they coming from and why? Also, listen as…
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Coffee and Chitchat and Curses!
Happy Father's Day! Societies have been spinning tales of curses for millennia. Join us as we talk about the most famous curse, that of the Hope Diamond. Maybe, stealing an infamous jewel turned out to be a bad idea, but legitimately purchasing it did too! And yes, back again is our good friend,...
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Coffee and Chitchat and The Bog Bodies and Mummies
Welcome to the latest episode where we uncover the mysteries of the bodies in the bog and ancient Egyptian mummies! Join us as we journey back to ancient civilizations whose people were astute enough to not only create architectural wonders and amass fortunes, but also preserve the bodies of the...
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Coffee and Chitchat and Animals Attack
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! No literally, in today's episode we discuss well known animal attacks, one which includes a bear and one a tiger. Join us as we discuss why it's probably not a good idea to live amongst wild animals or keep them as pets. Listen as we tell the stories of Timothy...
About this show
We are coffee and conversation addicts, so we decided to create something out of what we do best, which is chatting. We are a mother-in-law, daughter-in-law duo, who happen to get along famously! Share in our conversations, which will go down many paths. You will be surprised at where we might go, but it will always be interesting!
Hosted by
Joyce and Laura Matalone