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Let's Be Realistic

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On a podcast about conspiracies, history, weird phenomena and sometimes true crime, Patrick and Nicole give their realistic takes. Join us for a thrilling ride of true stories and the weirdest things you’ve never heard of.

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Episodes

  1. 30. Farewell Tour

    This is the final installment of the Let's Be Realistic podcast. This week, Patrick and Nicole talk about their favorite moments on the pod, how much they love their listeners, and why this is the end of LBR. <3

  2. 29. Positive Outcomes

    This week, Patrick and Nicole are intentional about finding great things that could come from this Corona Virus craziness. Tune in to hear some of the ways you can make positive, lasting changes that make this whole thing almost worth it.

  3. 28. Don't Worry, Be Happy

    ANNIVERSARY EPISODE! We've been at this for a whole year now, and we've taken this opportunity to appreciate some things that are keeping us sane. This week, we're being optimistic and grateful for the things we have, especially our listeners!

  4. 27. Quit the News

    More spice this week as Patrick and Nicole continue to discuss the newest developments with Corona Virus. We also talk about the things that are getting us through 'sheltering in place' and keeping us grateful for what we have.

  5. 26. Silver Linings

    This week, we talk about our struggles living in the Corona Virus twilight zone. BUT we also talk about everything we're grateful for, the things we've been doing to combat going insane and how God is in control even when the world is out of control.

  6. 25. Spicy Corona

    Listen. We get pretty opinionated on this one. This week, we talk about the Corona Virus, what we think, and how we're handling it. We also talk about politics and religion, so buckle up.

  7. 24. Nightmare Island

    CORONA VIRUS! Just kidding, we talk about Corona Virus, but this episode is all about the heinous history of Poveglia Island. If you want to hear a true story about the things that horror movies are made of, then look alive!

  8. 23. Champagne Problems

    Tune in to hear a "symphony of the worlds smallest violins". Nicole and Patrick talk about their terrible moving experience, while highlighting some listeners' experiences even worse than their own.

  9. 22. Little Old Lady Killer

    La Mataviejitas - This week Nicole tells the story of the Lucha Libre who is one of Mexico's most notorious serial killers: Juana Dayanara Barraza Samperio. Join us for a tale you that will not believe happened in real life.

  10. 21. Building 7

    Conspiracy? This week Patrick and Nicole discuss the collapse of Building 7 on 9/11 and how the "official story" just doesn't add up.

  11. 20. The Man Who Shot His Own Sausage

    Darwin Awards. This week, Nicole tells Patrick about the Darwin Awards, and highlights some of her favorite winners.

  12. 19. Ice Cream Cone Pockets

    WEIRD LAWS. This week Patrick and Nicole discuss which of the US's weirdest laws are legit, and which are fake.

  13. 18. Pickle Ornaments and Hometown Murders

    Patrick enlightens us about the history of Christmas lights, while Nicole talks about her horrifying hometown murder.

  14. 17. Riff Raff

    This week we're throwing it back to OG LBR Podcast. Patrick and Nicole talk about their most heated fight ever, and how the holidays always seem to be stupid-stressful.

  15. 16. Mirrored Aviators and Questionable Morality

    This week, things get spicy as Nicole and Patrick discuss the Stanford Prison and Milgram experiments.

  16. 15. Lady Death and Conscientious Objecting

    Patrick teaches us about badass female Russian snipers, and Nicole talks about Herbert Mullin who killed 13 people to 'prevent a major earthquake in California'.

  17. 14. Stingy Jack and Matilda Housing Whiskey

    This week, Patrick teaches us about where Jack O Lanterns came from, while Nicole talks about the ever-mysterious SPONTANEOUS HUMAN COMBUSTION. Happy Halloween!

  18. 13. Get Your Goat with a Dog Named Chips

    Exciting changes on LBR this week! Nicole tells the story of the disappearance of Tom and Eileen Longeran, while Patrick explains the stories of some of the most heroic war dogs.

  19. 12. Cue and Eh?

    This week Patrick and Nicole answer some of your best questions. Patrick also gives an update about his trip to Haiti with Leve Project. Featuring: an interruption by Miranda who cannot find her belongings without help.

  20. 11. Moments with Mir

    Nicole's foul-mouthed sister joins the podcast this week, setting a new record for the number of obscenities used in a single episode. Join us as we laugh to some of her best family stories!

  21. 10. Everybody Hates Christians

    Confession time. Patrick and Nicole talk about being Christian in 2019 and how religious people ruin the party for everyone. FEATURING a coffee review segment from Miranda!

  22. 9. F Word

    FAILURE. This week, Patrick goes deep about his troubles with the law and how you have to work to improve yourself. Nicole sits back and listens to story time.

  23. 8. Wish I Would've Known

    Patrick and Nicole banter about the things they wish they would have known earlier in life. This week, we incorporate a lot of listener responses, AND big news about an exciting new small business partnership!

  24. 7. Try to Break Your Bed

    Sex and fitness are the topics of this episode. This week Patrick and Nicole delve a little deeper into sex and how to keep the spark alive when things get dull. This one also features the most sarcastic fake ads in the world. :)

  25. 6. Episode Number Sex

    Buckle up because this one is spicy! Patrick and Nicole get real about sex in relationships vs. sex while single. This episode should definitely have a parental advisory.

  26. 5. So Many Obligations

    This is a discussion about balance and prioritizing what matters. We all struggle with taking time for ourselves after working, cooking, cleaning, taking care of the kids, house, pets, etc. This week Patrick and Nicole talk about compromising, shifting household responsibilities and learning to…

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  27. 4. Two Terminations and a Layoff

    This week, Nicole tells her story about being terminated from Wells Fargo (along with 5,300 others), and how it's possible to move on from traumatic job situations. Patrick and Nicole talk about the awkwardness of quitting a job, and how to overcome 2-week notice anxiety.

  28. 3. Vegetable Medley

    This week we're recording from the Outer Banks, North Carolina. We have a shorter episode covering a medley of topics ranging from travel and vacation, to North Carolina, being generous and dog training.

  29. 2. Payday Loan on a '94 Jeep

    This week, we talk about realistic ways to implement and stick to a budget. Budgeting is doable on any income, and tackling debt is a truly attainable goal. Listen as we discuss some of budgeting's major pitfalls and myths.

  30. 1. Luggage

    On the first episode of Let's Be Realistic, Patrick and Nicole talk honestly about relationships, marriage, baggage and everything in between.

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On a podcast about conspiracies, history, weird phenomena and sometimes true crime, Patrick and Nicole give their realistic takes. Join us for a thrilling ride of true stories and the weirdest things you’ve never heard of.

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On a podcast about conspiracies, history, weird phenomena and sometimes true crime, Patrick and Nicole give their realistic takes. Join us for a thrilling ride of true stories and the weirdest things you’ve never heard of.

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