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It's A Twin Thing
by The Somers Twins
People are always telling us how they wish they had a twin, so we decided to make a podcast so all the twin-wannabes out there can join our family! Join us for heart-to-heart conversations, hilarious debates, and interviews with everyday heroes who are making the world a better place. We guarantee lots of laughs and an equal amount of food for thought as we discuss the things that amuse, confuse, and inspire us. We promise, life is better with a twin (or two) by your side!Visit our blog: https://linktr.ee/thesomerstwins Follow us on Instagram: @thesomerstwinsofficial
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Back to Fall, Y'all!
We're ba-aaack! Aspen is turning green and possibly burning banana bread while Ashley realizes a childhood dream and finally cures her baby fever on today's episode of It's A Twin Thing! Join us as we talk about adulting and the perils of decision-making, ponder (again) how old we look, and get into an in-depth digression about the Little Women characters. We also reveal who failed at last month's challenges, give our review of the classic horror movie we finally watched, and attempt a mind-reading game that is much harder than it sounds. WANT MORE? Follow It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Tiktok and Instagram at @itsatwinthing
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Season 3 Update!
Stay tuned for Season 3 of It's A Twin Thing! Be sure to follow, share, and/or leave us a review! In the meantime, listen to your favorite past episodes and find our content on YouTube, Tiktok, and Instagram at @thesomerstwins.
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The 100th!
We are celebrating our 100th episode at It's A Twin Thing with a game of one-hundred questions, rapid-fire style! From the #1 thing on our bucket lists to the story of the time Ashley tried to pull a Hannah Montana, Aspen and Ashley reminisce on their best, weirdest, and most embarrassing memories and look ahead to the future of the show. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO JOIN THE FAMILY! Catch up on all episodes HERE Find us on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram @thesomerstwins
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Bonus Episode: Aspen VS. Ashley Highlights
We are getting ready to celebrate our 100th episode next week, so as a special bonus to find out who the REAL best half of the Somers Twins is, we have put together our favorite moments from this summer's head-to-head countdown to 21 challenges. If you missed some of these special episodes, now's your chance to catch up and decide for yourself who is the MVP of the Somers Twins! WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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The Saga
Aspen and Ashley have come down with a serious case of Somers' luck as they share their saga of a week and give an update about their long-anticipated trip to the Twinsburg festival. They also discuss whether they really are clones of each other, why Ashley is going to get travel life insurance, and bring back weekly challenges! WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Twinspiration Interview: TWINS Patricia Talverna and Lily Dadgag
We have our second-ever interview with twins on this week's episode of Twinspiration! Lily is a military spouse and entrepreneur who, along with her sister Patricia, began SYT Launch to serve entrepreneurs like herself. Not only do we learn the inspiring story behind their business, but we discuss all things being twins, from the time they traded places at school to how they separate their personal and professional relationship. WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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A Hypocrite and An Olympic Game
Aspen and Ashley are headed to the Twinsburg festival, but first its time to play Olympics trivia, discuss the woes of looking young, and debate the proper time for stores to put out their Halloween decorations. Ashley has a major life update, Aspen grapples with her conflicting views on Halloween and Christmas, and Ashley tells an embarrassing story. We also share the awkward reason we get a free meal at Golden Corral, discuss whether its weird that we live with our parents, and learn surprising Olympic records! WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Twinspiration: Human Design Chart Reading with Dr. Marie Gasper-Hulvat
The incredible Dr. Marie Gasper-Hulvat joins us on today's episode of Twinspiration to explain why we are the way we are. Marie does a live reading of our human design chart while sharing the different human design types, what the chart means in relationships, and how human design charts apply differently to twins. She also challenges us on keeping our brains from getting in the way of a crucial life decision, we get to the bottom of our people-pleasing tendencies, and learn how even she used to believe astrology was fake. To learn more about Marie, visit: www.soulstarattunement.com/about To follow along with our human design chart, visit our Instagram at @thesomerstwinsofficial Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Potatoes, Potatohs
Ashley doesn't think potatoes are a vegetable on today's episode of It's A Twin Thing...But the truth is more complicated than you think! We also debate whether ketchup should be refrigerated, discuss the proper pronounciation of the word "regina," and overthink our parents' birthday gifts. Plus, Ashley is in love with Golden Corral, and Aspen reveals the present she got Ashley that she's embarrassed about. WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Twinspiration: Author Nikki Mitchell
Nikki Mitchell of Poison Apple Press joins us to talk about her journey of becoming a middle-grade fairytale book author. From a childhood passion for reading sparked by the Harry Potter series to giving up creative writing for journalism, Nikki shares the inspiring story of how she ultimately found her way back to doing what he loves. She also discusses dealing with imposter syndrome, taking on the financial risk of self-publishing, and what it was like marketing her first book in the middle of a pandemic. In the intro, Aspen exposes Ashley for being late to the interview. About Nikki: https://poison-apple-press.com/ Inspirational Inute Story: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/88-year-old-proud-foster-mom-retires-after-raising-over-40-children/ WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Thank You For Subway
Aspen and Ashley discuss the dilemma of overthanking on today's episode of It's A Twin Thing! They also share updates about their 21st birthday, answer whether you should plug your nose when something smells bad, and ponder why they talk so fast. Ashley accusses Aspen of apologizing too much, Aspen wonders whether they'll see fireworks this Fourth of July, and neither of them know what proscuttio is. WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Twinspiration: Andrea Mason on Going From Victim to Victorious
Global motivational speaker and accountability coach Andrea Mason joins us on today's episode of Twinspiration to share how she learned to overcome adversity and take victory in her life. Andrea discusses growing up feeling different from everyone else, overcoming an autoimmune disorder, and how she ultimately found her passion for helping others. We also talk about why accountability is more complex than it seems, how to find the good in everyone, and the importance of taking time for gratitude. Learn more about Andrea: https://www.andreamasons.com/ WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Countdown to 21: THE FINALE!
We're now just minutes away from our 21st birthday, and we have been counting down with daily episodes recorded live where we go head-to-head in birthday themed challenges. The catch: after 21 episodes, the champion gets to choose the loser's first drink, which they'll have to drink live on air! Who will emerge as the REAL best half of the Somers Twins?It all comes down to today! We test our knowledge of classic cocktails in this decide-it-all episode! WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Memory Drama (Countdown to 21: Day Twenty!)
We're now just two days away from our 21st birthday, and we are counting down with daily episodes recorded live where we go head-to-head in birthday themed challenges. The catch: after 21 episodes, the champion gets to choose the loser's first drink, which they'll have to drink live on air! Who will emerge as the REAL best half of the Somers Twins?Today, we test each other on our lines from past shows we've been in! WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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In What Year... (Countdown to 21 Day 19)
We're twenty-one days away from our 21st birthday, and we are counting down with daily episodes recorded live where we go head-to-head in birthday themed challenges. The catch: after 21 episodes, the champion gets to choose the loser's first drink, which they'll have to drink live on air! Who will emerge as the REAL best half of the Somers Twins?Today, we try to remember what year evnts in each other's lives happened! WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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The "Twins"-leywed Game (Countdown to 21 Day 18)
We're twenty-one days away from our 21st birthday, and we are counting down with daily episodes recorded live where we go head-to-head in birthday themed challenges. The catch: after 21 episodes, the champion gets to choose the loser's first drink, which they'll have to drink live on air! Who will emerge as the REAL best half of the Somers Twins?Today, we have a special guest back to host a "twins" version of the Newleywed Game. Let's find out which one of us knows the other best! WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Whisper Challenge (Countdown to 21 Day Seventeen)
We're twenty-one days away from our 21st birthday, and we are counting down with daily episodes recorded live where we go head-to-head in birthday themed challenges. The catch: after 21 episodes, the champion gets to choose the loser's first drink, which they'll have to drink live on air! Who will emerge as the REAL best half of the Somers Twins?On today's episode, we play the whisper lip-reading challenge! WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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SPECIAL GUEST! (Countdown to 21 Day 16)
We're twenty-one days away from our 21st birthday, and we are counting down with daily episodes recorded live where we go head-to-head in birthday themed challenges. The catch: after 21 episodes, the champion gets to choose the loser's first drink, which they'll have to drink live on air! Who will emerge as the REAL best half of the Somers Twins?On today's episode, a special birthday guest joins us and we find out which of us knows our Dad best! WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Celebrity (Countdown to 21 Day 15!)
We're twenty-one days away from our 21st birthday, and we are counting down with daily episodes recorded live where we go head-to-head in birthday themed challenges. The catch: after 21 episodes, the champion gets to choose the loser's first drink, which they'll have to drink live on air! Who will emerge as the REAL best half of the Somers Twins?On today's episode, we see who can guess the most celebrities and famous characters from our childhood! WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Coke VS. Pepsi (Countdown to 21 Day 14)
We're twenty-one days away from our 21st birthday, and we are counting down with daily episodes recorded live where we go head-to-head in birthday themed challenges. The catch: after 21 episodes, the champion gets to choose the loser's first drink, which they'll have to drink live on air! Who will emerge as the REAL best half of the Somers Twins?On today's episode, we find out who knows each other best with a Would You Rather of popular brand rivalries! WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Birthday Trivia! (Countdown to 21: Day Thirteen)
We're twenty-one days away from our 21st birthday, and we are counting down with daily episodes recorded live where we go head-to-head in birthday themed challenges. The catch: after 21 episodes, the champion gets to choose the loser's first drink, which they'll have to drink live on air! Who will emerge as the REAL best half of the Somers Twins?On today's episode, we find out how much we know about the history of birthdays with some general birthday trivia! WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? (Countdown to 21: Day Twelve)
We're twenty-one days away from our 21st birthday, and we are counting down with daily episodes recorded live where we go head-to-head in birthday themed challenges. The catch: after 21 episodes, the champion gets to choose the loser's first drink, which they'll have to drink live on air! Who will emerge as the REAL best half of the Somers Twins?On today's episode, we play Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader (and embarrass ourselves a few times!) WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Countdown to 21 Day Eleven: Pass the Popcorn
We're twenty-one days away from our 21st birthday, and we are counting down with daily episodes recorded live where we go head-to-head in birthday themed challenges. The catch: after 21 episodes, the champion gets to choose the loser's first drink, which they'll have to drink live on air! Who will emerge as the REAL best half of the Somers Twins?On today's episode, we play a speed round of Pass the Popcorn and see who can guess the most movies. Ashley also gets mad at Aspen for reading too slow! WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Countdown to 21 Day Ten: The Price is Right
We're twenty-one days away from our 21st birthday, and we are counting down with daily episodes recorded live where we go head-to-head in birthday themed challenges. The catch: after 21 episodes, the champion gets to choose the loser's first drink, which they'll have to drink live on air! Who will emerge as the REAL best half of the Somers Twins?On today's episode, we see who can guess the price of popular alcohol types! WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Countdown to 21 Day Nine: The Gifts of Birthdays Past
We're twenty-one days away from our 21st birthday, and we are counting down with daily episodes recorded live where we go head-to-head in birthday themed challenges. The catch: after 21 episodes, the champion gets to choose the loser's first drink, which they'll have to drink live on air! Who will emerge as the REAL best half of the Somers Twins?On today's episode, we try to remember the gifts we've gotten from each other on three randomly chosen birthdays! WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Countdown to 21 Day Eight: Finish the Song Lyrics
We're twenty-one days away from our 21st birthday, and we are counting down with daily episodes recorded live where we go head-to-head in birthday themed challenges. The catch: after 21 episodes, the champion gets to choose the loser's first drink, which they'll have to drink live on air! Who will emerge as the REAL best half of the Somers Twins?On today's episode, we have to finish the lyrics of songs from our childhood! WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Countdown to 21 Day Seven: Nostalgic Slogans
We're twenty-one days away from our 21st birthday, and we are counting down with daily episodes recorded live where we go head-to-head in birthday themed challenges. The catch: after 21 episodes, the champion gets to choose the loser's first drink, which they'll have to drink live on air! Who will emerge as the REAL best half of the Somers Twins?On today's episode, we name the famous brands from our childhood based on their slogans! WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Countdown to 21 Day Six: Younger or Older Challenge
We're twenty-one days away from our 21st birthday, and we are counting down with daily episodes recorded live where we go head-to-head in birthday themed challenges. The catch: after 21 episodes, the champion gets to choose the loser's first drink, which they'll have to drink live on air! Who will emerge as the REAL best half of the Somers Twins?On today's episode, we guess whether we are younger or older than popular inventions, people, movies, and more from the early 2000s! WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Countdown to 21 Day 5: How Aspen Ruined Our Birthday Parties
We're twenty-one days away from our 21st birthday, and we are counting down with daily episodes recorded live where we go head-to-head in birthday themed challenges. The catch: after 21 episodes, the champion gets to choose the loser's first drink, which they'll have to drink live on air! Who will emerge as the REAL best half of the Somers Twins? On today's episode, we see who can remember the most birthday parties from our childhood, and then reminisce on how Aspen's ruined the last five years of birthdays. Stay tuned to find out if she'll keep the trend going! WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Countdown to 21 Day 4: Childhood Toys
We're twenty-one days away from our 21st birthday, and we are counting down with daily episodes recorded live where we go head-to-head in birthday themed challenges. The catch: after 21 episodes, the champion gets to choose the loser's first drink, which they'll have to drink live on air! Who will emerge as the REAL best half of the Somers Twins? On today's episode, we face off to see who can guess the most toys from our childhood! WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Countdown to 21 Day Three: Dream Birthday Cakes
We're twenty-one days away from our 21st birthday, and we are counting down with daily episodes recorded live where we go head-to-head in birthday themed challenges. The catch: after 21 episodes, the champion gets to choose the loser's first drink, which they'll have to drink live on air! Who will emerge as the REAL best half of the Somers Twins? On today's episode, we try to guess each other's dream birthday cake! WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Twinspiration: Playwright Cynthia Ochoa
We are honored today to be joined by playwright and graduating MFA student Cyntha Ochoa as she shares with the world how it's never too late to follow your dreams. Cynthia tells the incredible story of how she went from being pulled out of high school at age 15 to pursuing a Master's degree nearly four decades later. She discusses being bullied as a child and early hardships growing up in Mexico with a single mother, the fear she experienced when she decided to pursue her GED, and what inspired her to go to college. Cynthia also talks about her creative process, how she learned to have confidence in herself, and what it was like seeing her groundbreaking play "Broken Shells" onstage. WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Countdown to 21 Day Two: Name That TV Show
We're twenty-one days away from our 21st birthday, and we are counting down with daily episodes recorded live where we go head-to-head in birthday themed challenges. The catch: after 21 episodes, the champion gets to choose the loser's first drink, which they'll have to drink live on air! Who will emerge as the REAL best half of the Somers Twins? On today's episode, we see if we can guess famous TV shows and movies based on the names of their bars. WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Countdown to 21 Day One: 2003 Trivia Challenge
We're twenty-one days away from our 21st birthday, and we are counting down with daily episodes recorded live where we go head-to-head in birthday themed challenges. The catch: after 21 episodes, the champion gets to choose the loser's first drink, which they'll have to drink live on air! Who will emerge as the REAL best half of the Somers Twins? On today's episode, we compete in a round of 2003 trivia. WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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The Door Dilemma
Ashley's sick again during today's episode of It's A Twin Thing, but that doesn't stop Aspen from embarrassing her in a harder-than-in-seems spelling bee! Aspen and Ashley ruminate over the proper length of time to hold a door open and give a PSA to men about holding doors for women. They also debate whether easy Mac and Cheese is actually easy, Aspen shares her disgusting childhood cooking experiment with cheese, and they wonder why people always call them Amber and Autumn. Plus, Aspen talks about knee braces for six minutes straight, Ashley spells chrysanthemum wrong, and we share our USC admission and graduation videos from last week's challenge! Aspen's Video: https://youtu.be/FawJ_Xd8I0k (Ashley's Video is Coming Soon!) WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Twinspiration: Mother/Daughter Actors and Hallmark Stars Mia Marina and Cora Bella
Actress Mia Marina joins us today with one of our youngest guests ever, 9-year-old Cora Bella, to talk about navigating their professional and family lives as mother and daughter and Cora's recent starring role in the Hallmark movie "Branching Out"! They each share how they first found their passion for performing, Mia discusses juggling different hats as a mom and an actor, and Cora recalls the difficult auditionn process for her first feature film. We also compare twin and sibling competitiveness, learn how Mia has observed the industry changing since she started out, and hear about Cora's favorite moments from set. FIND A "BRANCHING OUT" SHOWTIME: https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/branching-out WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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The (Non) Graduation Episode
Aspen and Ashley are about to *not* graduate from USC as they share why they think they've brought a curse upon their class to cause their high school and college graduations to be cancelled. Aspen ponders whether skipping a grade threw off the universe, and Ashley convinces Aspen that she didn't cause COVID. Ashley interrupts the podcast to tell everyone how good her hair smells, and we debate which toiletries are appropriate to share and whether it's worse to use your mom's or your sister's razor. Aspen also gives bad advice on awkward social interactions, we reminisce on our favorite college memories, and Ashley plays the piano for last week's challenge. WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share It's A Twin Thing on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Twinspiration: Musician and Jazz for Peace Founder Rick DellaRatta
It's our first musical guest on It's A Twin Thing! From paperboy to professional musician to philanthropist, our guest Rick DellaRatta shares his inspirational story of how he is working to change the world through music. Rick talks about how music influenced him as a kid, what made him fall in love with jazz, and the fateful moment when a poem written during 9/11 changed his life. He talks about his favorite memories working with charities around the world and why he believes in the power of music, and improvises a song for us while sharing his now-famous poem. To learn more about Jazz for Peace, visit https://jazzforpeace.org/ WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow, review, and share on Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts! Find us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @thesomerstwins
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Soda Bottles and Bathroom Breaks
Aspen and Ashley lament the absurdity of college professors prohibiting students from going to the bathroom, debate whether it's okay to drink straight out of a bottle, and overthink what to do with their hands on this episode of It's A Twin Thing. Plus, Aspen uses ChatGPT for the first time, we give unsolicited endorsements of our new favorite caffeine fix, and Ashley gets caught in a lie about last week's challenge. WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow It's A Twin Thing for new episodes every Wednesday: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MDtfUbLa5l15W0HxAnDUYFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube at @thesomerstwins
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Twinspiration: TWINS! Kristen Jablonski and Kari Lui
It's double the fun on today's episode of Twinspiration, where we (finally) get to interview other identical twins! Kristen and Kari are both nurses and firm believers in the twin bond. We ask them about everything we've always wondered if it's a "twin thing" or an "us thing," and they share the highs and lows of being twins. We talk trying to be your own person and create your own identity, twin rivalry, and the challenge of being apart from each other. We also relate about the weird things people ask us, compare twin trickery stories, and discuss marriage and family life as twins. WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow It's A Twin Thing for new episodes every Wednesday: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MDtfUbLa5l15W0HxAnDUY Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube at @thesomerstwins
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Lost Puppies
The Los Angeles Metro is confusing and Aspen and Ashley are lost puppies on today's episode of It's A Twin Thing! We recount our latest adventure trying to take public transportation to Rodeo Drive, and reveal what was the only store we actually went into once we got there. Ashley then tests Aspen on her knowledge of expensive clothing prices, and Aspen ponders why she's more outgoing when Ashley is with her. We also get into a heated discussion about crackers, debate the meaning of calling someone a "mess," and agree that Aspen is usually wrong about most things. Ashley updates us on what it was like giving up social media for a week, we weigh the ideas of moderation versus quitting cold turkey, and we both get challenges for next week that we don't think we can do. WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow It's A Twin Thing for new episodes every Wednesday: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MDtfUbLa5l15W0HxAnDUY Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube at @thesomerstwins
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Twinspiration: Dadpreneur Gabriel Thomas Spartan
Gabriel Thomas Spartan, proud father, author, content creator, and founder of First Time Parent, joins It's A Twin Thing to share his story of how a series of videos he set out to make for his daughter turned into starting his own company. Gabriel talks about the excitement of finding out he was going to be a dad, the process of creating a book series from his daughter's point of view, and how he hopes to inspire other parents. We also discuss his perspective on being a father in the parenting business, his hopes for his dauther's future, and overcoming unexpected challenges. To learn more about Gabriel, visit the First Time Parent website HERE or check for discounts at www.groupon.com/deals/first-time-parent WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow It's A Twin Thing for new episodes every Wednesday: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MDtfUbLa5l15W0HxAnDUYFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube at @thesomerstwins
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Twinacism
On today's episode, we explain the (made-up) concept of twinacism and how a recent incident led to Ashley being falsely accused of cheating. We also ponder why we have identical leg pain, reminisce on how snow days have changed since we were kids, and debate whether Ashley should send emails in the middle of the night. Listen to the end to hear us read our letters from last episode's challenges (and find out our verdict on donuts!) WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow It's A Twin Thing for new episodes every Wednesday: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MDtfUbLa5l15W0HxAnDUYFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube at @thesomerstwins
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Twinspiration: Ranger Kielak's Walk Across America
On March 10th, Ranger Kielak embarked on a journey to walk all the way from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific, and we had the pleasure of sitting down with him just days before he began to learn all about his Walk Across America! Ranger shares with us how he first came up with the idea, the mental and logistical considerations that went into making the commitment, and how he's spent the last two years planning for his walk. We also discuss navigating the unknown that he can't plan for, the impact he hopes to make, and what he's most nervous for. You can follow Ranger's Walk Across America, learn more, or make a donation here: https://withinrangecoaching.com/walk-across-america/ WANT MORE FROM THE SOMERS TWINS? Be sure to follow It's A Twin Thing for new episodes every Wednesday: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MDtfUbLa5l15W0HxAnDUYFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube at @thesomerstwins
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An Honor To Not Be Nominated
Why is one of Aspen's biggest fears being nominated for an award? On today's episode, we contemplate whether it would be worse to win or lose at the Oscars, Ashley shares why she never wants to give an acceptance speech, and Aspen describes how the SAG awards has trapped her in her apartment. Then, we give updates on last episode's challenges. Tune in to hear about Aspen's first Hinge date, and to find out what the punishment is for failing a challenge! WANT MORE? Be sure to follow It's A Twin Thing for new episodes every Wednesday!Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube at @thesomerstwins
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Twinspiration: Adaptive Clothing Designer Keisha Greaves
Today we have the pleasure of speaking with entrepreneur and fashion designer Keisha Greaves, owner of the adaptive clothing line "Girls Chronically Rock." Keisha courageously shares what it was like to be diagnosed with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy in her twenties, and her journey from denial to becoming a proud disability advocate. Keisha turned her lifelong love of fashion into an avenue for helping others by starting her own clothing line for women with chronic illnesses. She also discusses some of her most memorable accomplishments, being the first adaptive clothing wear at New York Fashion Week, and her hopes for the future of adaptive fashion. Learn More About Keisha: https://girlschronicallyrock.com/ WANT MORE? Be sure to follow It's A Twin Thing for new episodes every Wednesday!Find us on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube at @thesomerstwins
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Chamber Of Overthinking Narcissists
On today's episode, Aspen learns that she's been mispronouncing "chamber" her whole life and Ashley explains why she's afraid being a twin has made her a narcissist. We also discuss our biggest pet peeve in movies and TV shows, Ashley is tested on her slang knowledge, and Aspen asks for advice about whether she should go to graduation. Aspen updates us on her goal to stop complaining, and we share some "what to watch" recommendations. Then, new for Season 2, we introduce weekly challenges that we will be giving to each other at the end of each episode! What will our first challenges be? WANT MORE? Be sure to follow It's A Twin Thing for new episodes every Wednesday!Find us on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube at @thesomerstwins
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Twinspiration: Actor and Producer Pam Renall
We are so excited to have actress, producer, and our on-screen stepmom Pam Renall join us this week on Twinspiration! Pam shares the inspirational story of she found her way back to acting after a career as an executive, discusses what it was like starting a production company and learning as she goes, and explains why she believes everyone should just be themselves. We also talk about toddler Aspen and Ashley's secret language, Pam's favorite on set memories, and why our dog should not be a show dog. WANT MORE? Be sure to follow It's A Twin Thing for new episodes every Wednesday!Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube at @thesomerstwins
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Star Struck
Today on It's A Twin Thing, we get sidetracked pondering whether or not we'd like to work with our favorite actors. Ashley shares which aging stars she hopes to have the chance to work with, and Aspen admits why people who are shorter than her make her nervous. A rumor Aspen heard about Meryl Streep leads us to talk about why we might unfairly judge people, and Ashley explains why the airport is the worst place to form an opinion of someone. We also lament losing our memories, why texting each other is stressful, and Aspen shares her nightmare involving improper grammar. WANT MORE? Be sure to follow It's A Twin Thing for new episodes every Wednesday!Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube at @thesomerstwins
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Twinspiration: Rachel Barbe (How Book Clubs Can Save the World)
On the first Twinspiration episode of Season Two, we are thrilled to reconnect with one of our most influential teachers from high school: Rachel Barbe! Rachel joins us to recount her experience giving a TEDTalk on why book clubs can change the world. She shares her wisdom about the power of literature, the influence of reading in her own life, and what was surprising about preparing for a TEDTalk. We also discuss book bans, her path to becoming a teacher, and Rachel tries to see if she can tell Aspen and Ashley apart. Listen to Rachel Barbe's full TEDTalk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrNXAlU0qHI WANT MORE? Be sure to follow It's A Twin Thing for new episodes every Wednesday!Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube at @thesomerstwins
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
People are always telling us how they wish they had a twin, so we decided to make a podcast so all the twin-wannabes out there can join our family! Join us for heart-to-heart conversations, hilarious debates, and interviews with everyday heroes who are making the world a better place. We guarantee lots of laughs and an equal amount of food for thought as we discuss the things that amuse, confuse, and inspire us. We promise, life is better with a twin (or two) by your side!Visit our blog: https://linktr.ee/thesomerstwins Follow us on Instagram: @thesomerstwinsofficial
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