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Neighbors Neighboring
by Amber Battaglia & Jennifer Schiffman
Welcome to Neighbors Neighboring, the podcast where two back-patio philosophers turn the everyday absurdities of suburban life into laugh-out-loud storytelling. This podcast is a reminder of how important it is to connect - not just online, but in real life. Check in on a neighbor, share a cup of coffee…maybe you'll find a new best friend in the process. It happens - this pod is living proof.
Episodes
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The Pickleball Court That Sent a Millionaire to Jail
This chaotic catch-up between Amber and Jen was weeks in the making. After both recently passing through the Denver Airport, we’re reunited and ready to discuss conspiracies, Belucifer, hotel shower handles that require an engineering degree, Airbnb side-eyes, conference-hotel boutiques, and the...
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Teen Neighbor Drama & Facebook Marketplace Goons
Amber and Jen welcome Amber’s longtime close friend, Andrea, for the first official BFF Edition...things get chaotic quickly. Andrea joins the neighborhood group chat from Portland with stories about friendship, Oregon State, massage therapy, dance, and the kind of bond that materialized in a...
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Commune or Cult? And the Audacity of Door-to-Door Sales
Is it a commune, a cult, or just the dream of living near people you actually like? This week on Neighbors Neighboring, Amber and Jen are back in the neighborhood group chat to discuss queenagers, modern communal living, eco-enclaves, kibbutz energy, and whether the “wellness community” is one...
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Peach Truck Mania & a Bounce House Betrayal
Is The Peach Truck worth the hype... or is it just seasonal fruit with excellent marketing? Amber and Jen turn suburban life into relatable banter as they dig into Peach Truck obsession including the loyalists, the parking lot pickup culture, and one very personal grudge involving Peach Truck...
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Block Party Beginnings
Real life. Real opinions. From the people next door. Welcome to Neighbors Neighboring, where hosts Amber and Jen, two neighbors (and friends) take everyday life way too seriously - in the best way. From lifestyle debates and social norms to friendships, family dynamics, pop culture, and the small...
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Are Street Trees Preventing Crime Now?
Hey, neighbors. Join us for a recap of Bryan’s fabulous 50th birthday and the Blood Cancer United gala. We're also getting ready for our disco murder mystery in WVA Manor - wigs, glitter, accents. We're ALL IN. (visit https://www.mymysteryparty.com/ to bring the party to your own street) We also...
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Skin Health & Aesthetic Procedures with SkinLaB
Hey, neighbors. This week, Amber and Jen are joined by Mistica and Melissa from SkinLaB for a hilarious and helpful conversation about skin health, aesthetic procedures, skincare myths, and why we all need to be de-influenced just a little bit. And if you're watching on YouTube, yes, that's rosé…
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When Bylaws Turn Into Bye-Bye Laws
Hey, neighbors. This episode includes the story of a power-hungry HOA leader gone wild (meet Carol), Amber grills Jen with a pop-culture quiz, and we confess that hyper-realistic statues keep freaking us out. Also: wedding cookie tables, DoorDash disasters, cat shenanigans, and a kid’s lemonade...
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Mower Etiquette, Swimsuit Rage & Suburban Line-Crossing
Hey, neighbors! Amber and Jen are back with some fresh tea: from rage‑inducing compression swimsuits and body‑makeup ads to embracing the two‑piece life and feeling good in your skin. New neighborhood chaos coverage includes the great lawn‑mower debate, mysterious hoots and prowlers, an Amazon...
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Pilates & PT with Cassie from PHI Pilates
Neighbors, Cassie from PHI Pilates joins the pod to talk about why some physical therapy misses the mark and how thoughtful Pilates (plus tools like laser and shockwave therapy) can help improve mobility, ease pain, and support your body for the long haul. From hypermobility to hip creases, this...
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Weird Noises, Nicknames & Silly Social Media Smile Hacks
Hey neighbor - Amber and Jen are back with a curling-iron mishap, a haunting 11:47 p.m. drag, and all the small-town chaos you didn’t know you needed. Come for the cringe burns and Whole Foods firsts, stay for the porch plans, parking drama, and surprisingly effective smile tips that’ll give you...
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Yoga Hot Takes & Zen Vibes with Carla
Hey friend! This episode is pure Zen this week. We hang with Carla Higgins, a caffeinated mama, yoga + barre instructor, and registered dietitian who went from Heinz corporate life to teaching people how to feel good in their bodies. We chat honest stuff: yoga as a “work‑in,” barre basics,...
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NYC Bagels, Unhinged Bartenders & a One-Man Show
Hey friend — Amber and Jen are back and spilling everything: Jen’s SoHo bagel pilgrimage (yes, they really do hit different), the Four‑Hour flight delay, and the Biscoff cookie situation. We also recap Pinetree Ladies Night (featuring an aggressively stressed bartender), the guy upstairs who...
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Suburban Dad Patrol vs. The Sonic Supervillain
Grab your coffee and settle in — this episode introduces the Suburban Dad Patrol, two neighbors on a mission to keep the block safe, silly, and surprisingly tender. Expect loud bass tales, low-speed stakeouts, and a lot of laughter, all wrapped in genuine neighborhood care. It’s like hearing your...
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Grocery Store Etiquette & Hotel Vibe Bed-making Habits
This week on Neighbors Neighboring, Amber and Jen unpack the sacred rules of grocery-store etiquette, reflect on the new-cat chaos, and decide whether the bedroom is a place to embrace hotel vibes at home or basic blankets. Frank and absurdly relatable as always. Grab a coffee and settle in for…
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The Audie Awards & Compression Socks
Hey friend — Amber just got back from the Audies in NYC and has nonstop stories: dressing-room fails, purple compression socks, hilarious sidewalk sightings, and a rescue cat named Parker who’s already stealing hearts. Come hang — it feels like we’re chatting over coffee (or a bagel) about all…
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Ep 24 - Fences, Burn Pits & Neighbor Drama: How to Play Nice (or Not)
Hey friend — this episode is a cozy mix of real-life moments: we’re heading out to meet a chunky gray cat who might become family, navigating neighborhood drama over fences and burn pits, and celebrating small wins like a new reformer and a killer makeup lesson. There’s also hot reality TV takes…
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Ep 23 - Sisters, Scares & Cocktails — A Toast to Horror x Neighbors
Hey neighbor — come hang with us as Allison and Marie from A Toast to Horror crash our Valentine’s Day episode with their killer Drunken Monkey cocktail, sisterly chaos, and movie talk that ranges from cozy to utterly terrifying. Grab a drink, settle in, and let’s swap horror faves, neighborhood...
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Ep 22 - Skip the Stress — Why a Travel Agent Is Your Vacation Superpower
Hey friend — if you’re tired of late-night Googling and want a vacation that actually feels relaxing, this chat with Kate Stevens is for you. She’s a Disney pro, Europe expert, and your go-to for packing tricks, smart splurges, direct-flight hacks from Pittsburgh, and why agents don’t secretly…
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Ep 21 - Snowed-In Feuds & Yard Chickens: Episode 21 Gets Wild
Hey friend — pull up a blanket and settle in. This episode is a cozy, unfiltered chat about altitude sickness, cabin-fever weather, TikTok chaos, snow shenanigans that end with a buried car, muddy neighbor revenge, and whether backyard chickens are actually worth the trouble. We’re laughing…
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Ep 20 - Denny's Crash and Dramatic Neighbor Meltdowns
Today on Neighbors Neighboring, Amber and Jen unpack holiday slowdowns, a painful podiatry visit, Billy Blanks’ Taibo comeback, a car crashing into Denny’s, dramatic neighbor meltdowns, mail hijinks, and the ongoing quest for a cat. They close with shout-outs to local small businesses and a tease...
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Ep 19 - Natalie Next Door: Bravo Reunions, Sunscreen Hacks, and Tuscan Tales
This episode of Neighbors Neighboring brings longtime neighbor Natalie into the conversation — a Bravo superfan and neighborhood problem-solver — to dish on Bravo must-sees, share a Korean sunscreen recommendation for sensitive skin, and reminisce about annual trips to Italy and family life…
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Ep 18 - Listener Submission: Keep Your Advice (and your hands) to Yourself!
This episode Amber and Jen catch up on life, furniture woes, and a few on-air retractions. They share their first listener submission — a shocking story about a neighbor who crossed boundaries — and take it to Neighborhood Court to debate unsolicited advice and privacy. They close out with tales...
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Ep 17 - Hockey Heat & Home Slippers: Lainey Davis on Love, Loot, and Local Life
This week on Neighbors Neighboring, Pittsburgh-based best-selling romance author Lainey Davis joins Amber and Jen to discuss her writing journey, upcoming releases, and life in the city. They cover everything from cozy house slippers and plantar fasciitis to frustrations with single-stream...
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Ep 16 - Pirate’s Booty, Microwave ‘Bowl Huggies’ & Neighborhood Parking Wars
Amber and Jen recap their year‑end celebration, dish up crowd‑pleasing recipes (buffalo chicken dip, potato smashers, brownies), and relive a hilarious pumpernickel prank and the mystery of a stolen tin pail of dog waste. They also debate whether meteorology is a real science, spar over...
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Ep 15 - Quasi-lutions, Unannounced Drop-Ins & Jen’s Incredible Impression
This week on Neighbors Neighboring, Amber and Jen recap a busy holiday hang, share Jen’s standout impression, and debate New Year’s resolutions and 'quasi-lutions.' They clash over holiday decorations, discuss Dry vs. Damp January, and tease upcoming podcast upgrades. In Neighborhood Court they...
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Ep 14 - Everybody Loves Michael — A Christmas Special!
This week on Neighbors Neighboring, meet Amber's favorite accent partner, Michael Duddie. You'll hear why "Everybody Loves Michael," plus his long list of podcast pet peeves and upbeat tips for bringing caroling back to your neighborhood. Grab a cup of coffee and join Amber and Jen for a festive,...
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Ep 13 - Cookie Swap Showdown, Xmas Tree Talk & Ring Cam Commentary
This week, Amber and Jen break down their epic neighborhood cookie exchange (complete with standout bakes) before spiraling headfirst into holiday chaos. Think Amazon packages delivered to wildly unhinged locations and Amber’s journey with a “dark warm green” paint color that looked perfect…until...
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Ep 12 - Meet Betsy! Singer - Songwriter - Neighbor
Amber and Jen welcome neighbor Betsy Lawrence, a celebrated singer, voice teacher, and songwriter. They discuss her opera and academic background, teaching career, and songwriting process (including the inspiration for future pop hit, ‘Katie’s Hot Dogs’). Betsy shares an out of body experience…
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Ep 11 - French Fry Faves, Air Travel Shoe Crimes & Holiday Cheer Check-In
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re back to catch up on the Pittsburgh airport’s glow-up, smart-home hacks, and a delicious debacle - forthcoming cookie-party prep on Pinetree. In true N2 fashion, delightful debates erupt: Why are people barefoot on planes? Which French fry reigns...
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Ep 10 - Friendsgiving Unplugged: Husbands, Heated Blankets & Hot Takes
Amber and Jen host a Friendsgiving special with their husbands, sharing candid and funny stories about Thanksgiving food preferences, heated blankets, eccentric snacks, and a notorious can of fermented fish. Expect playful banter, holiday memories, quirky confessions, and conversations about...
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Ep 9 - From Autumn Obstacles to The Law of Leftovers
This week we’re talking about the depression that is daylight savings, breakfast in bed movie marathons, and the suburban Olympic sport that is dodging skyscraper-sized leaf piles. We relive the latest basement karaoke night (yes, we sang Butterfly in the Sky for all the neighbors), dissect…
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Ep 8 - Shower Wars and Skincare Secrets: A Neighborly Confession
Amber and Jen catch up after travel, debating morning vs. evening showers, swapping skincare tips, and sharing funny bathroom confessions — from toilet paper preferences to hiring cleaners. They also spill travel stories about Waymo self-driving cars and wild Uber rides. The episode moves into...
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Ep 7 - Meet Traci! + Pretzels, Karaoke & Backyard Lore
This episode introduces Traci, the beloved neighbor who helped create the street’s traditions - from the legendary neighborhood crawl and blackout karaoke to caroling, game nights, and colorful group texts. Listen for funny stories about matching MeUndies, backgammon rivalries, pretzel-fueled...
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Ep 6 - Beantown Banter, Halloween Ambush, and Podcat Drama
Amber and Jen are back with a week of charming chaos to share. Between Tucker the Podcat’s surprise endoscopy (and the stomach-turning vet bill), a rowdy audiobook retreat featuring karaoke and just a hint of mold, and a Halloween “ambush” that Jen's dad never saw coming - it’s giving seriously...
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Ep 5 - Rental Sweater Rukus, Gala Glam, and the Cat Distribution System
In this lively episode Amber and Jen celebrate listeners, share neighborhood updates from mouse remediation and a broken sprinkler to a surprise rescued kitten, swap fashion stories (including a cashmere sweater with a big reveal and gala hair trials), recap a Ben Folds symphony show, and plan...
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Ep 4 - Birthday Desserts, RenFest Revelry, and the Great Shoe Rant
Amber and Jen recap a whirlwind of neighborhood life: a low-key birthday dinner that turned into dessert indulgence, a shockingly effective Thai salt stick deodorant demo, and a last-minute formal outing. They also share RenFest highlights, Manorpalooza musings, a passionate rant about...
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Ep 3 - Mouse Mayhem to Maine Magic
Amber shares a frantic mouse-in-the-house saga, disappointment in her pets and the solution that blooms; Jen recounts her dreamy Maine getaway with popovers, Acadia hikes, and a double rainbow; plus stories from girls’ weekend, a quirky airport gala prep, and a tip that will delight baby and...
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Ep 2 - The Cheese Chronicles: Travel Tales, Meet the Pod-Cats, and Other Antics
Amber and Jen catch up on everything from the undisputed fact that Amy Bradley is trapped somewhere in the Caribbean to post-travel tales from Portland to Park City. The pod-cats make their first appearance as we unpack (literally and figuratively) Amber's rave reviews about Tillamook baby loaves...
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Microphones, Margaritas & the Beginning of the Neighborhood Group Chat
It's time for Neighbors Neighboring with Amber and Jen a casual, cozy episode where they chat about a bookstore event, obsessing over microphone gear, recent vacations (butterfly encounters and snorkeling stories included), travel plans to Maine and beyond, neighborhood heroics, upcoming events...
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Block Party Beginnings: Launching Neighbors Neighboring
Real life. Real opinions. From the people next door. Welcome to Neighbors Neighboring, where hosts Amber and Jen, two neighbors (and friends) take everyday life way too seriously - in the best way. From lifestyle debates and social norms to friendships, family dynamics, pop culture, and the small...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Neighbors Neighboring, the podcast where two back-patio philosophers turn the everyday absurdities of suburban life into laugh-out-loud storytelling. This podcast is a reminder of how important it is to connect - not just online, but in real life. Check in on a neighbor, share a cup of coffee…maybe you'll find a new best friend in the process. It happens - this pod is living proof.
HOSTED BY
Amber Battaglia & Jennifer Schiffman
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Welcome to Neighbors Neighboring, the podcast where two back-patio philosophers turn the everyday absurdities of suburban life into laugh-out-loud storytelling. This podcast is a reminder of how important it is to connect - not just online, but in real life. Check in on a neighbor, share a cup of...
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