Slacks to Sweats Podcast
by Sam & Amber
(Formally The Crude Twins) Slacks to Sweats Podcast brings real talk with humor and heart. We dive into career transitions, work-life balance, personal growth, and everyday challenges. Whether you're leaving the 9-to-5, chasing entrepreneurship, or just figuring life out, we share honest stories, insights, and laughs to inspire resilience and connection. Tune in for authentic conversations that remind us that even in tough times, there’s always room for growth, joy, and a good chuckle.
Episodes
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#M213 The Pfister Hotel 👻 | Milwaukee’s Most Haunted Hotel & Haunted Wisconsin History
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we’re checking into one of Wisconsin’s most famous haunted locations: The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee! 🏨👻 Opened in 1893, this historic luxury hotel is known for its elegant architecture, rich Milwaukee history, and reputation for paranormal...
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#229 Haunted Wisconsin 👻 | The State’s Most Chilling Legends, Ghost Stories & Paranormal History
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we’re diving into Haunted Wisconsin and some of the state’s most chilling legends! 👻 From eerie ghost stories and mysterious creatures to haunted landmarks, unexplained encounters, and creepy local folklore, we’re exploring the spooky tales that...
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#M212 Goosebumps Books 📚👻 | 90s Nostalgia, R.L. Stine & Childhood Reading Memories
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we’re taking a nostalgic trip back to our childhood to revisit one of our favorite book series from the 1990s: Goosebumps by R.L. Stine! 📚👻 From creepy covers and spooky plot twists to unforgettable monsters and stories that kept us turning…
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#228 90s Halloween Traditions 🎃 | Nostalgic Halloween Memories We Want to Bring Back
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we’re taking a nostalgic trip back to the 1990s to revisit the Halloween traditions we grew up loving and think need to make a comeback! 🎃👻 From trick-or-treating around the neighborhood and homemade costumes to classic Halloween parties, spooky...
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#M211 Halloween Traditions in Wisconsin from the Past 🎃 | Vintage Halloween History & Midwest Nostalgia
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we’re taking a nostalgic trip back in time to explore Halloween traditions in Wisconsin from the past! 🎃👻 From old-fashioned trick-or-treating and homemade costumes to Halloween parties, community celebrations, spooky folklore, and vintage fall...
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#227 90s Halloween Movies 🎃 | Classic Spooky Movies & Millennial Nostalgia
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we’re taking a nostalgic trip back to the 1990s to talk about the Halloween movies that made spooky season unforgettable! 🎃👻 From family-friendly Halloween classics and creepy Disney Channel Original Movies to witchy adventures, supernatural...
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#M210 History of Wisconsin’s Most Haunted Places 👻 | Haunted History & Ghost Stories
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we’re exploring the history of some of Wisconsin’s most haunted places! 👻 From historic buildings and old hotels to eerie landmarks surrounded by ghost stories and local legends, we’re taking a look at the history behind these spooky Wisconsin...
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#226 Remember When Halloween Was the Best Night of the Year? 🎃 | 90s & 2000s Halloween Nostalgia
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we’re taking a nostalgic trip back to when Halloween felt like the best night of the year! 🎃👻 Before adulthood, busy schedules, and endless responsibilities, Halloween meant picking out the perfect costume, trick-or-treating through the...
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#209 Wisconsin’s Creepiest Abandoned Schools 👻 | Forgotten Places & Haunted History
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we explore some of Wisconsin’s creepiest abandoned schools and the stories left behind in these forgotten buildings. From empty classrooms and aging hallways to local legends, mysterious histories, and reported paranormal activity, we’re taking a...
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#225 Why Millennial Moms Love Fall 🍂 | Fall Nostalgia, Cozy Traditions & 90s Childhood Memories
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we’re talking about why Millennial moms love fall so much! 🍁 From growing up with 90s and early 2000s fall traditions to pumpkin patches, Halloween, changing leaves, cozy sweatshirts, fall baking, seasonal decorating, and everything that makes...
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#M208 90s Saturday Morning Cartoons 📺 | Nostalgia, Classic Cartoons & Growing Up in the 90s
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we’re taking a trip back to one of the best parts of growing up in the 1990s—Saturday morning cartoons! 📺🥣 Before streaming and endless on-demand options, Saturday mornings meant waking up early, grabbing a bowl of cereal, and settling in for…
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#224 Fall Traditions We’re Bringing Back 🍂 | Nostalgic Autumn Traditions & Cozy Fall Memories
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we’re bringing back the fall traditions we loved growing up! 🍁 From cozy autumn activities and decorating for the season to pumpkin picking, baking, Halloween traditions, family time, and simply slowing down to enjoy the little things, we’re…
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#M207 10 Wisconsin Fall Facts 🍂 | Autumn Traditions, History & Fun Facts
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we’re celebrating one of our favorite times of year with 10 fun and interesting facts about fall in Wisconsin! 🍁 From Wisconsin’s beautiful changing leaves and crisp autumn weather to pumpkin patches, apple orchards, harvest traditions, football,...
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#223 Halloween in the 90s Was Elite 🎃 | 90s Halloween Nostalgia, Traditions & Memories
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we’re taking a nostalgic trip back to the 1990s because, honestly… Halloween in the 90s was elite! 🎃 From trick-or-treating around the neighborhood and classic Halloween costumes to carving pumpkins, watching spooky movies, collecting candy,...
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#M206 Wisconsin Lighthouses | History, Shipwrecks & Great Lakes Maritime Stories
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we’re shining a light on the fascinating history of Wisconsin lighthouses! With miles of shoreline along Lake Michigan and Lake Superior, Wisconsin has a rich maritime history filled with lighthouse keepers, shipwrecks, dangerous waters, and…
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#222 Remember When Fall Felt Magical? | 90s & 2000s Millennial Fall Nostalgia
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we’re taking a nostalgic trip back to a time when fall just felt different. 🍂 We reminisce about growing up in the 1990s and early 2000s and the little things that made autumn feel so magical—from crisp mornings, changing leaves, school days,...
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#M205 The Beast of Bray Road | Wisconsin’s Legendary Werewolf Mystery
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we explore one of Wisconsin’s most famous legends—the Beast of Bray Road. This mysterious creature has been part of Wisconsin folklore for decades, with reported sightings and stories surrounding Bray Road near Elkhorn, Wisconsin. We dive into the...
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#221 Halloween in the 90s & Early 2000s | Millennial Halloween Nostalgia
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we’re taking a nostalgic trip back to Halloween in the 1990s and early 2000s! We reminisce about childhood costumes, trick-or-treating, Halloween parties, candy, decorations, scary movies, school celebrations, and all the little traditions that…
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#M204 Scholastic Book Fair Nostalgia | 90s & 2000s Childhood Memories
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we’re taking a nostalgic trip back to the Scholastic Book Fair! If you grew up in the 1990s or early 2000s, you probably remember the excitement of getting that Scholastic Book Fair flyer, picking out books at school, and hoping you had enough…
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#220 Fall Bucket List | Cozy Autumn Activities, Traditions & Things to Do
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we’re talking all about our fall bucket list! From pumpkin patches, apple picking, bonfires, and scenic drives to cozy nights at home, seasonal baking, Halloween traditions, and enjoying the beautiful fall colors, we’re sharing some of our favorite...
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#M203 How Wisconsin Became America’s Dairyland | Wisconsin Dairy History & Farming
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we explore how Wisconsin became known as America’s Dairyland. We take a look at the history of dairy farming in Wisconsin, how the state’s agricultural industry grew, and why cheese, milk, and dairy became such an important part of Wisconsin’s...
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#219 Millennials & Nostalgia | 90s & 2000s Childhood Memories, Trends & Culture
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we’re diving into the nostalgia that comes with being a Millennial. From growing up in the 1990s and early 2000s to the movies, TV shows, music, toys, technology, fashion, and childhood experiences we remember, we take a trip down memory lane. We...
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#M202 History of Wisconsin Dells | From Natural Wonders to a Midwest Vacation Destination
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we take a trip through the history of Wisconsin Dells, one of Wisconsin's most famous tourist destinations. We explore how the stunning Wisconsin River, sandstone rock formations, and scenic landscapes helped shape the area into the vacation...
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#218 Going Back to School in the 90s & Early 2000s | Millennial School Nostalgia
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we're taking a nostalgic trip back to what it was like going back to school in the 1990s and early 2000s. From school supplies and lunch boxes to classroom routines, fashion, technology, music, and the little things that made school life so...
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#M201 Summerwind Mansion Wisconsin | Haunted History, Ghost Stories & Abandoned Legend
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we explore the mysterious history of Summerwind Mansion, one of Wisconsin's most famous haunted locations. We discuss the mansion's fascinating past, the stories behind its reported paranormal activity, and how it became a legendary destination for...
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#217 Why Summer Used to Feel Endless | Millennial Nostalgia & Childhood Summers
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we take a nostalgic trip back to the summers of our childhood and talk about why summer used to feel endless as millennials. From riding bikes until sunset and spending days outside to family vacations, neighborhood adventures, and life before...
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#M200 Coyote Ugly (2000) | Why We Love This Iconic Movie & 2000s Nostalgia
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we talk about one of our favorite movies, Coyote Ugly (2000). From the unforgettable soundtrack and memorable performances to the themes of chasing dreams and finding confidence, we share why this film has remained one of our favorites. Join us as…
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#216 Marketing Slacks to Sweats | Our Podcast Journey, Brand Growth & Lessons We've Learned
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we share our experience marketing Slacks to Sweats and growing our podcast and brand. We talk about our content creation journey, social media, building our community, promoting our digital products, and the lessons we've learned along the way.…
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#M199 Summerfest Wisconsin | The World's Largest Music Festival & Milwaukee Tradition
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we explore Summerfest, the iconic music festival held on Milwaukee's lakefront. We dive into the festival's history, memorable performances, local traditions, and what makes Summerfest one of Wisconsin's biggest attractions. Whether you're a…
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#215 Alter Egos | Identity, Self-Expression & Embracing Different Sides of Yourself
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we dive into the idea of alter egos and how different sides of our personalities can show up throughout life. We discuss confidence, self-expression, stepping outside your comfort zone, and whether having an alter ego can help you grow personally…
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#M198 Old World Wisconsin | Living History Museum, Historic Buildings & Wisconsin Heritage
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we explore Old World Wisconsin, the state's largest living history museum. Step back in time as we discuss its historic homes, working farms, costumed interpreters, and the stories of the immigrant communities that helped shape Wisconsin. Join us…
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#214 Benefits of Spending Time in Nature | Mental Health, Wellness & Outdoor Living
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we talk about the benefits of spending time in nature and why getting outdoors can have such a positive impact on your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. From peaceful walks and hiking trails to unplugging from technology and appreciating...
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#M197 Abandoned Paradise Springs Resort Wisconsin | History, Ruins & Hidden Gem
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we explore the abandoned Paradise Springs Resort in Wisconsin, a once-popular getaway that has become one of the state's most intriguing forgotten places. We dive into the resort's history, its rise and decline, and what remains of the historic...
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#213 Pros and Cons of Owning a Home | Homeownership, Finances & Real-Life Experience
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we discuss the pros and cons of owning a home. From building equity and creating a space that's truly your own to the responsibilities of maintenance, repairs, and financial commitments, we share our honest thoughts and personal experiences with...
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Happy Fourth of July | Wishing You a Safe & Fun Independence Day 🇺🇸
In this special episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we want to wish all of our listeners a happy, fun, and safe Fourth of July! Whether you're spending the day with family and friends, enjoying a backyard barbecue, heading to the lake, or watching fireworks, we hope your Independence Day is...
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#M196 Fourth of July Traditions | Independence Day History, Fireworks & Summer Fun
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we celebrate the Fourth of July by exploring the history of Independence Day, fun facts about the holiday, and some of our favorite traditions. From backyard barbecues and fireworks to family gatherings and small-town celebrations, we share what...
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#212 Marketing Slacks to Sweats | Growing Our Podcast, Brand & Creative Business
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we take you behind the scenes of marketing Slacks to Sweats and growing our podcast and brand. We discuss our content strategy, social media marketing, audience engagement, branding, and how we're expanding through digital products and creative...
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#M195 Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls | 90s Comedy Classic & Movie Nostalgia
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we revisit one of our favorite movies, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. From Jim Carrey’s unforgettable performance and outrageous comedy to the movie’s most iconic scenes and quotable moments, we discuss why this sequel remains a fan favorite. Join...
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#211 Wanting More Out of Life | Finding Purpose, Growth & Chasing Bigger Dreams
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we talk about the feeling of wanting more out of life and what it means to pursue growth, purpose, and fulfillment. From career aspirations and personal development to building dreams beyond the everyday routine, we share our honest thoughts and...
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#M194 Fox River Wisconsin | History, Wildlife & the Waterway That Shaped a State
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we explore the history and significance of the Fox River, one of Wisconsin’s most important waterways. From its role in Native American history and early trade routes to its impact on industry, transportation, and community development, we uncover...
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#210 Jeffrey Dahmer | Milwaukee True Crime Case, Investigation & Lasting Impact
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we discuss the case of Jeffrey Dahmer, one of the most notorious criminals in Wisconsin history. We examine the timeline of the crimes, the investigation that led to his arrest, and the lasting impact the case had on Milwaukee and beyond. Through a...
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#M193 National Railroad Museum Wisconsin | Train History, Railroads & Green Bay Heritage
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we explore the National Railroad Museum, one of the largest and most respected railroad museums in the United States. We dive into its history, famous locomotive exhibits, and the important role railroads played in shaping Wisconsin and the nation....
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#209 Venting vs Gossiping | Understanding the Difference in Everyday Conversations
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we explore the difference between venting and gossiping. When does sharing frustrations become harmful talk? We discuss the intentions behind venting, the impact of gossip, and how to communicate feelings in a healthy and respectful way. Through...
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#M192 Abandoned Melvina Railroad Depot | Wisconsin Railroad History & Forgotten Places
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we explore the abandoned Melvina Railroad Depot and the history behind this forgotten piece of Wisconsin's railroad past. We discuss the depot's role in connecting communities, the importance of rail travel in rural Wisconsin, and what remains…
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#208 Marketing Slacks to Sweats | Building Our Podcast, Brand & Community
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we take you behind the scenes of marketing our podcast and growing the Slacks to Sweats brand. We discuss our approach to social media, audience engagement, content creation, brand identity, and promoting our digital products. We also share the…
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#M191 Memorial Day Reflections | Honoring Heroes, Family Traditions & Gratitude
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we talk about the meaning of Memorial Day and why it’s an important time for remembrance and reflection. We discuss honoring those who served, family traditions, holiday weekend memories, and the balance between celebration and gratitude. Join us…
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#207 Corporate Life vs Mom Life | Balancing Career, Motherhood & Identity
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we dive into the realities of corporate life versus mom life. From office routines and professional pressure to parenting chaos and emotional labor, we share our personal experiences navigating both worlds. Join us for an honest and relatable...
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#M190 Step Brothers Movie Review | Why We Love This Comedy Classic
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we talk about one of our favorite comedy movies, Step Brothers. From the outrageous humor and unforgettable quotes to the hilarious chemistry between Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, we revisit what makes this movie such a cult classic. Join us as…
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#206 Habits & Breaking Bad Patterns | Personal Growth, Mindset & Change
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we talk about habits—how they’re formed, why they’re hard to break, and the role they play in everyday life. From unhealthy routines to mindset shifts and building better patterns, we share personal experiences and honest reflections on growth and...
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#M189 Nicolet Roche Trail Wisconsin | Scenic Hiking, Nature & Outdoor Adventure
In this episode of the Slacks to Sweats Podcast, we explore the Nicolet Roche Trail in Wisconsin—a scenic hiking destination known for its unique rock formations, forest views, and peaceful outdoor atmosphere. We dive into the trail’s history, natural beauty, and why it’s a favorite spot for…
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About this show
(Formally The Crude Twins) Slacks to Sweats Podcast brings real talk with humor and heart. We dive into career transitions, work-life balance, personal growth, and everyday challenges. Whether you're leaving the 9-to-5, chasing entrepreneurship, or just figuring life out, we share honest stories, insights, and laughs to inspire resilience and connection. Tune in for authentic conversations that remind us that even in tough times, there’s always room for growth, joy, and a good chuckle.
Hosted by
Sam & Amber