PODCAST · comedy
Doing the Most with Scarlet and Mitchell
by Mitchell Milliron
One toddler, two nurses, three couches, four coffee makers, five cats, and seven vacuums… recipe for fun? Oh yes, so much fun that we decided to podcast about it so you might know you are not alone in Doing the Most.
Episodes
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Organ Donation, End-of-Life Decisions, and Doing the Most | Ep. 41
We’re back with another episode of Doing the Most with Scarlet and Mitchell, the podcast where two nurses, partners, and generally overcommitted humans talk about the many ways life gets complicated. This time, we start with a noisy 3D printer, a debate about household clutter, and a surprisingly...
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Dreams, Glamping, 3D Printers & Bougie Wine Clubs | Ep 40
Sometimes a dream is just a dream. Sometimes it involves Christian Bale, a secret friendship, social-media secrecy, and an awkward conversation about CPAP machines. Welcome to Episode 40 of Doing the Most with Scarlet and Mitchell, where we discuss all of that, plus making friends as adults,...
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Living for Next Wednesday, Wedding Drama & The Rules of the Road | Ep 39
After a little unexpected hiatus, Scarlet and Mitchell are back for Episode 39 of Doing the Most. And apparently, they’ve decided to pretend this is Episode 40. It’s “pre-40,” so technically anything goes. This episode wanders through one of those wonderfully chaotic collections of topics that...
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Doing the Most, One Squirrel, Squash Plant, and Piece of Clutter at a Time | Ep 38
We’re back, and apparently summer has decided that being “busy” is now a personality trait. In this episode of Doing the Most, Scarlet and Mitchell catch up after a trip to Omaha for a family wedding, a questionable Airbnb designed by someone apparently unfamiliar with the concept of mobility…
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The Art of Being a Good Guest (And Why It’s Harder Than It Looks) | Ep 37
What starts with Mitchell recounting an unexpected battle with nausea and a garden salad gone rogue quickly turns into a surprisingly thoughtful conversation about something we’ve all experienced: having house guests… and being one. After Scarlet’s brother visits for a few days, Scarlet and...
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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...
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Chicken Coops, Family Vacations & Why Some Southerners Still Say “Daddy” | Ep. 35
Building a chicken coop sounded like a fun weekend project… until it wasn’t. This week, Scarlet and Mitchell are fresh off several exhausting days of construction as they finally finish their backyard chicken coop and move the flock into their new home. Along the way, they discover that chickens...
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Avalanche of ADHD, Anxiety, and Doing Too Much
Mitchell and Scarlet are back for another episode of Doing the Most, and true to form, they start with a simple conversation about raspberry sherbet and somehow end up exploring ADHD, hyperfocus, gardening obsession, medication names nobody can pronounce, and the growing list of projects taking...
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Chickens, Neighbors, and Steel Plates
After a short break, Scarlet and Mitchell are back with an episode that proves life never really slows down. From surprise backyard chickens and first-year homesteading lessons to frustrating neighbors and Oregon driving habits, this episode is packed with the everyday chaos that comes with doing...
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Squirrels, Financial Freedom, and $2,000 Lettuce
In this episode of Doing the Most, Scarlet and Mitchell wander through one of their classic kitchen-table conversations, covering everything from ASMR rabbit holes to accidental squirrel warfare, backyard gardening ambitions, and the sobering math of financial independence. What starts with a...
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A House is Just a Collection of Projects (Send Help)
Welcome back to Doing the Most!Mitchell and Scarlet hit the big 3-0… barely. Between shifting sunlight, unfinished house projects, and existential debates about flavored coffee, this episode is a beautifully chaotic slice of real life. If you’ve ever owned a home, started a “quick project,” or...
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Costco Samples, Time Spirals & The Dreamer vs. The Realist
This week, Scarlet and Mitchell wander from ginger beer reviews to existential time audits—with a pit stop at Costco’s sample aisle (arguably the most dramatic place in retail). What starts as a casual chat about feeling “off” turns into a surprisingly deep exploration of how we spend our time……
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#28: The DJ Deck Effect (Expectation vs. Reality)
This week, we’re going old school—no cameras, just conversation. What starts as a story about a surprise DJ controller purchase quickly spirals into something deeper: the gap between who we think we’ll be when we buy something… and who we actually are once it’s sitting in the corner collecting...
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#27: Stuffocation, Smash the Patriarchy & Toenail Confessions
In this episode of Doing the Most, Mitchell and Scarlet spiral through clutter, change, grocery store anxiety, toxic masculinity, existential dread, and… toenails. Yes. Toenails. What starts as a reflection on a year of “maybe we should move” energy turns into a deeper conversation about stuff,...
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#26: Pillow Talk Edition (It’s not what you think)
In this episode, Mitchell and Scarlet return with classic Doing The Most energy: slightly tired, heavily caffeinated (tea counts), and fully prepared to unpack everyday absurdities. What begins with cozy restaurant observations spirals into backyard wildlife diplomacy and eventually lands in a…
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#25: Doing the Least (Without Actually Doing the Least)
Mitchell and Scarlet are back for Episode 25, marking just over a year of Doing the Most. This episode trades chaos for contemplation as the conversation turns toward time, clutter, consumerism, work, purpose, and the quiet urge to live with more intention… even while surrounded by piles…
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#24: Doing the Most About Food, Stuff, and Trying to Do Less
In Episode 24 of Doing the Most, Mitchell and Scarlet settle in for a long, winding, very familiar conversation about clutter, Costco misadventures, food opinions that spark debate, and the constant tension between wanting a simpler life while continuing to do… the most. This episode blends...
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#23: : Holiday Burnout, Too Many Vacuums, and the Snowman Cookie Jar Incident
What started as a casual New Year’s Day recording turned into an accidental one-year reflection on habits, holidays, clutter, burnout, and the strange little rituals of adult life. Mitchell and Scarlet look back at how much has changed since Episode 1 and what stubbornly hasn’t. The result is a...
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#22: Birthday Cake, Broken Drains, and the Long Road Out of Mayberry
In this deeply personal, wildly meandering, and unexpectedly heartfelt episode, Scarlet and Mitchell take listeners on a winding ride through home repair victories, surprise workplace cake, grief, faith, family history, and the true story behind Scarlet’s journey out of fundamentalist church...
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#21: Gluttony Season, Lost Cats, Restaurant Etiquette & Holiday Chaos
In Episode 21 of Doing the Most, Scarlet and Mitchell dive head-first into the whirlwind of late-November life: holiday overeating, chaotic family traditions, questionable restaurant behavior, and the multi-day saga of their missing cat, Kennedy. This episode is a cozy mix of humor, chaos, and...
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#20: Staycations, Home Repair Nightmares & The Curse of Stuff-itis
Welcome to Episode 20 of Doing the Most!Scarlet and Mitchell are back — caffeinated, chaotic, and fresh off a “staycation” that went absolutely nothing like planned. From dreams of productivity to real-life drywall sagging, leaks, existential crises, and a whole lot of straddling in the shower...
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#19: Toilet Signs, Daylight Savings, and Doing the Most
After a short break, Scarlet and Mitchell are back behind the mics for Episode 19 of Doing the Most! This week’s episode blends cozy fall vibes with relatable rants, existential musings, and a dash of humor from everyday life. They dive into everything from the absurdity of CAPTCHA tests to the...
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#18: Lines, Flights, and Doing the Most
Scarlet and Mitchell are back for another bi-weekly (not fortnightly!) episode filled with relatable chaos and cozy conversation. From fall family outings and pumpkin patch crowds to Q&A questions about dream actors and impossible flights, the duo covers everything from rinse aid mysteries to...
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#17: Staycation, Wipes, and Cascada Thermal Springs
Scarlet and Mitchell talk life with five cats, the endless search for the best hygiene wipes, and their first overnight trip away together. From cat chaos at home to a rejuvenating stay at Portland’s eco-friendly Cascada (wellness sanctuary + hotel), they share laughter, wellness reflections, and...
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#16: Sweet 16, Demons & Mothballs
Scarlet and Mitchell mark their “Sweet 16” with an episode that mixes heartfelt reflection and household hilarity. They dive into journaling, ADHD distractions, and how K-Pop Demon Hunters sparked deeper conversations about trauma, politics, and humanity. On the lighter side, they debate…
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#15: Lost Luggage, Worst Day Ever & Yellowjackets
Scarlet and Mitchell are back with stories of chaos, comedy, and travel gone wrong. Scarlet recounts her “worst day ever” — from solo parenting struggles to a painful yellowjacket sting — while Mitchell relives the drama of losing (and eventually finding) his luggage with a CPAP machine inside....
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#13: Panic Attacks, Pinky Rings & Pizza Sauce
Scarlet and Mitchell are back with a chaotic, heartfelt episode featuring everything from Avon rings and childhood fashion disasters to hummingbirds, birdwatching, and burnt-out dinner routines. Mitchell shares a very real health scare at work—a possible but unconfirmed panic attack that...
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#12: Birthday Moms, Buttery Tees & Church Without the Church
Scarlet and Mitchell reflect on their son’s 4th birthday, the pressure of “birthday parent culture,” and how their own childhood parties shaped them. They also go off the rails (in the best way) about buttery-soft t-shirts, skating rink nostalgia, and Mitchell’s idea for a non-religious community...
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#11: CPAPs, Squirrel Drama, and Transformer Tantrums
In this episode of Doing the Most with Scarlet and Mitchell, we cover everything from sleep apnea gear and absurd nighttime routines to bird feeder sabotage by a squirrel named Shirley. Mitchell details his CPAP setup, Scarlet vents about parenting toy meltdowns, and we reflect on becoming more...
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#10: Soul Friends & Six Fans
We’re in the double digits, y’all! In this milestone episode, we go deep on adult friendships—why they’re hard, how they change, and what “soul friends” really are. Plus: forgotten corrections, spontaneous memory dives, old lady hairdos, and an actual count of the fans in our house (hint: it’s...
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#9: Graduation, Dead Birds, & Intervention
We are back with stories of baby birds, graduation ceremonies, and an unexpected decluttering intervention. Scarlet forces Mitchell to face his “emotional hoarder” tendencies in a hilarious showdown over an old poster and some random books. They also explore why some men never stop coughing, how…
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#8: Pies, Leaks, and Dental Trauma
In this slice-of-life episode, we dive into the everyday chaos of homeownership, dental checkups, plumbing woes, and the ultimate Portland pie experience, called Lauretta Jean's. It’s part vent session, part food review, and 100% real-life energy. Whether it's rants about iPhone keyboard flaws or...
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#7: Snorking, AirBnB, and Body Hair
Back at it, after our vacation to Arizona! Too much to catch up on and too little time. Do you, or someone you know, struggle with thick mucus residing in the nasopharyngeal region, exacerbated by seasonal allergies, and requiring obnoxious snorting-like noises to clear the aforementioned mucus?...
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#6: Time, Parenting, and the Birds!
Not unexpectedly, a fortnight has not changed the world, nor us, by much. This time however we get a little touchy-feely as we discuss time and parenting, along with some of life's struggles to find fulfillment and actualization. What would you do with $100 million dollars? What would you do if...
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#5: There’s a Swing in My House!
So what do you do when it is cold and rainy outside? As it turns out, Scarlet has remedied that situation by having Mitchell assemble a porch swing.... in the family room. Which, as it turns out, is yet another wonderful place for cats, namely Kennedy, to now sit. (Well, actually, swing.) This...
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Episode 4: “Don’t look at me!!”
Famous words from a three and half year old: "Don't look at me!!" Oh, Dr. Becky, I need to stop podcasting and read your book before it is too late. Our boy is not out of control. In fact, the problem is more likely to be the nuts that are raising him... or trying to. This fortnight's episode...
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Episode 2: Tea, Skid Marks, and Laundry Service?
Well, we did it. We made a second episode, despite the fact that we are full time nurses with full plates. And did I mention the five cats, the teenager, and the toddler? In this episode we check in on Project Skid Mark, the semi-experiment to see how skid marks actually come to be. We also do a...
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Doing the Most – Introductions
Well, it's out now. I think. First episodes are always the hardest to get published quite frankly. (Second episodes are usually hardest to record, by the way.) It has been a long road to get here, but, I hope the road continues and smooths out. Only time will tell if we stand the test of time....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
One toddler, two nurses, three couches, four coffee makers, five cats, and seven vacuums… recipe for fun? Oh yes, so much fun that we decided to podcast about it so you might know you are not alone in Doing the Most.
HOSTED BY
Mitchell Milliron
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One toddler, two nurses, three couches, four coffee makers, five cats, and seven vacuums… recipe for fun? Oh yes, so much fun that we decided to podcast about it so you might know you are not alone in Doing the Most.
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