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The Parlour with Lori and Lisa
by Lori Nichols and Lisa Gardner
Pour a hot cuppa, pull up a chair, and settle in for thoughtful, curious, and unfiltered conversation. Each episode, Lori and Lisa unpack the news they’re paying attention to, explore culture and politics through a human lens, and share reflections on everyday life — with warmth, humor, and honesty. This is a #SlowMedia podcast for listeners who want context over outrage, curiosity over certainty, and conversation over commentary. From current events and social issues to personal stories and fascinating guests, The Parlour is a space to think out loud, listen deeply, and enjoy the process along the way. If you love original dialogue, lived experience, and kitchen-table conversations that connect the personal to the political, this is an invitation to your seat in the Parlour. Thank you for joining us! #politics #culture #currentevents #womenwhopodcast #smartconversations #social issues #newsandcomme
Episodes
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Hanta! Hanta! HANTA!
Hanta, Hanta, Hanta! For California Governor we are endorsing Xavier Becerra! https://www.xavierbecerra2026.com/ Water talk We're Watching: Testaments Margo's Has Money Trouble Unchosen 8647 Come on now!...
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A Conversation with Abel Chavez for Congress!
While Lori is taking a much needed break, Lisa is holding down the fort with our first candidate conversation of 2026! Today, we welcome Abel Chavez , candidate for Congress. Abel is running to bring big, practical change to Capitol Hill and to everyday families across California. Abel Chavez…
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Happy Frickin' New Year - A newsletter!
Yes! It's a week into 2026 and if you're vibing with us, let's keep keeping it REAL! We are declaring 2026: The Year of Paying Attention to Good Things! Welcome to The Parlour with Lori and Lisa! This is our 101st episode, we wish you a happy everything and thank you for continuing to listen.…
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New Year's Eve Retrospective...and Prospective!
On this New Year's Eve 2025, we take a trip back to visit our origin story, chat about all the things, and look forward to 2026! But, FIRST thank you to all our listeners, guests, friends, clients and family for your support of The Parlour with Lori and Lisa as we celebrate this 100th episode!...
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Love and Light, Short and Sweet!
On our minds! EU and Abortion: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20251211IPR32167/my-voice-my-choice-meps-support-citizens-initiative-on-accessible-abortion Iowa Trump voter denied safe abortion: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSGjBzsDK0w/ Museum rec:...
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What are you grateful for?
Listen and Learn about Susanne Katchko and her work telling the stories of Holocaust survivors: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86729503583?pwd=UQaZ0fhYj38wQ4Iii1PGoDzGllTMYI.1 Private Social Club in Fresno: https://www.fresnobee.com/living/food-drink/article312025690.html Thank you, Steve for running!...
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Quick Chat!
#MaryBruce profile in courage! follow her: https://www.instagram.com/marykbruce/?hl=en https://apnews.com/article/media-trump-saudi-arabia-epstein-khashoggi-mbs-6cb0300433689c914250e475c4ae8483 Look for the body language:...
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We Watch, Wait, Listen and Learn
We start with shop talk and roll right into it! Will this be a defining moment when the #MAGA spell is broken and people flee the current Republican party? Will #MTG rise in the ranks to break the conservative cock block they've had on allowing women to truly lead? Is all this a giant puppet…
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Shoot, Arsehole, +i+!
Welcome to the Parlour with Lori and Lisa, Season 5, Ep. 1. We were taking a little break, but are back and ready to bring you regularly scheduled episodes. Thank you for joining us! Okay, so the episode title needs a little context. We were talking about how other women podcasters curse way more...
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Welcome to the Parlour, Lindsey Ian Cole!
Thank you for joining us in the Parlour, Lindsey Ian Cole! #GRACE is a running word in this interview. https://www.tiktok.com/@lindseyiancole https://open.spotify.com/artist/4TbmcKf0dCNs6SBsLvbgGM?si=VViO5q_tSCWLy9Cyj12lfQ&nd=1&dlsi=9a57e65c8ab44672 https://www.instagram.com/lindseyiancole/?hl=en...
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Hungry? Join us for Breakfast Club #ASMR
STOP MAKING EXCUSES FOR BAD PEOPLE!!! PLANNED PARENTHOOD:...
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General Ranting!
We're looking forward to welcoming Lindsey Ian Cole to the show next week! So watch for that! https://www.tiktok.com/@lindseyiancole?lang=en General Boycott: In and Out Project Esther: https://www.heritage.org/progressivism/report/project-esther-national-strategy-combat-antisemitism Mehdi Hassan...
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#Mayday90 - If we're tired...
How are others are doing? Fear and privilege. KNOW THEM: https://www.the-disappeared.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLkp15leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhmL24gMoFpTGWUoSQesKuPxXpeOt1boxsZYCVh8fHwDpaRhIL2gfL4DVNcH_aem_QpTPJeLDzoLpzym8pjdC7w Will be saying goodbye to NPR and PBS:...
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#Mayday90 Up with the Roosters!
Aloha! We are an ocean away today, as Lisa dials in from the Big Island, so please forgive the cacophany of waking with the wild roosters! also, #skyisFALLING Literally... Today we talk Floods, FEMA, Farmworkers, #FAFO , Floyd, Family, Friends and more!...
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Welcome to the Parlour, Scot Loyd!
Today, we welcome Scot Loyd, a Scholar in race, religion, culture & communication. He is also a writer and historian! Scot has a forthcoming book titled, "The God I Was Given". Find more information about Scot here: ScotLoyd.com You can hear his new podcast here: https://scotloyd.podbean.com/...
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#Mayday90 - Deconstructing All the Things
Happy Juneteenth! https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/juneteenth#First https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/juneteenth#:~:text=U.S.%20President%20Joe%20Biden%20signs,signed%20into%20law%20in%201983 https://www.tiktok.com/@corybooker/video/7517648487652117790?_r=1&_t=ZT-8xL8mQS3f8x What...
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#Mayday90 Shooting the breeze on a Friday night
Who's following the soap opera of D'Elon? We're following AB 84 re: Charter Schools. https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_202520260ab84 https://abcnews.go.com/US/father-killed-3-daughters-active-dad-system-failed/story?id=122550676 Support the show The Parlour with Lori and Lisa comes...
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Welcome to the Parlour, Joce!
We love the people in our lives and want you to meet them, too! We are thrilled to introduce you today to, Joce Ryder! To book a reading with Joce Ryder, email them at [email protected] . Show notes, information and links Joce recommends: https://www.mediumcurious.com/...
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#Mayday90 - Chrisleys in the Coal Mine
The Chrisleys are another tube of lipstick on the pig of MAGA politics and more mayhem to come. https://www.yahoo.com/news/outrage-erupts-trump-chrisley-pardon-040929096.html https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/chase-chrisley-breaks-silence-parents-pardons-rcna209412 Grifters in office: Kristi...
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#Mayday90 - Gilead/America - watching it burn
We asked chatGPT, "Why does it seem like the united states government is against its citizens today?" Here is what the magic 8 ball delivered: https://chatgpt.com/share/682df261-24d4-8012-8a17-a681a60869ed Interesting! Because at some point we were not able to inquire! and speaking of not…
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#Mayday90 - Ramping up with Refugees!
South Africa Refugees: https://www.npr.org/2025/05/09/nx-s1-5391815/first-afrikaners-granted-refugee-status-due-to-arrive-in-u-s https://www.npr.org/2025/05/12/g-s1-65988/episcopal-church-white-afrikaners-ends-partnership-u-s-government https://acretrader.com/resources/how-it-works Lisa says, "Go...
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#Mayday90 - Short and sweet today!
WE jump right in today! Probable Cause to do what???? Take our phones at check points and use our data against us. Is this already happening? Let us know! Doing the right thing in all the things, especially business. #Fresno, and all cities, we have questions about solo massage practitioners…
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#Mayday90 Introduction to Our First Series
Mayday 90 For 90 days, beginning May 1, 2025, follow us as we pay attention more closely to the Trump Administration's Affect on United States Americans. On this episode, we wade into a handful of topics we will be following, ever mindful that priorities may shift, some stories and readily...
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Self Care, Survival of the Fittest and Soft Landings
Top of mind: Social Security: https://www.11alive.com/article/news/state/georgia-social-security-offices-to-close/85-98ad5cdb-1748-4ddf-9956-802bf11316d7 Nebraska: https://flatwaterfreepress.org/tariff-trouble-nebraska-companies-farmers-trapped-in-middle-of-brewing-trade-war/ Trudeau:...
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#FresnoFresnoFresno
We're excited to work together again! Join us as we chat about all things under the sun. One never knows what will be popping up, in, out or down! Pop! Pop! Pop! Tonight we're taking it easy! #PjPackingParty Lori is winding down from a long day at work and Lisa is packing ready to go for the two...
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Story time
Let's read an article Lori recommends: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/11/trump-end-birthright-citizenship-how-to-project-2025-mass-deportation/ Let's create safe POLITICAL SPACES! A 4th space! What's coming and is here now!...
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FAFO - FIRE ALARM NOW, People!
While we share some exciting work related news, Lori and Lisa jump in and share what's top of mind in our political meets personal world. Thank you, Jessica Anderson for your always easy to understand takes: https://www.instagram.com/p/DF-DD5xRCUt/ Well, well, well......
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Thursday Coffee Talk!
Eggs = Lack of empathy. We shoot the breeze today and keep it real. Thanks for listening and staying engaged. Support the show The Parlour with Lori and Lisa comes to you with our takes on current events, politics, human interest stories, all things close to our hearts, and so much MORE! Thank…
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Friday Pop Up!
Recorded on Friday, 1/10/25! So much to get into! Just the Facts, Ma'am Los Angeles Fire Talk - We want better protections against these natural disasters from our politics and NOT divisions Everyone please catch up and read a book about Henrietta Lacks called, The Immortal Life of Henrietta…
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Tuesday am Coffee Talk!
Thank you for joining us today, Tuesday, May 14th, 2024. One of the ongoing stories we follow is the movement to boycott and/or block businesses or individuals, for whatever reasons. Today, we started to see movements to start blocking or boycotting churches. As you may know, we've been calling…
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1/8/25 Happy-ish New Year!
Women we love-because they are being themselves: Nikki Glaser: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/nikki-glaser-golden-globes-hosting-joke-regrets-1236102260/ https://www.tiktok.com/@blueeyedkaylajade Biden:...
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WAKE UP WEDNESDAY!
Rise and shine and .... #FollowtheMoney We are in our feels about the outlook of our future for numerous personal and public. Thank you for joining us in conversation this morning as we reflect on the current state of affairs. #findhappiness # We like to be wrong. #ickywomanoftheweek:...
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The Breakfast Club! When it rains...
it Bomb Cyclones! We're watching this come in and hope everyone is ok out there! https://www.sfchronicle.com/weather/article/california-atmospheric-river-storm-bomb-cyclone-19930313.php BOOK recommendations: https://www.tiktok.com/@morghowell/video/7434735098445974826...
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11/13/24 - 1 week after...We're freestyling today!
We catch up today, reflecting on the recent political state of things. BLINK! BLINK! BLINK! and on personal things. Thank you for joining us! Love, Lori and Lisa Support the show The Parlour with Lori and Lisa comes to you with our takes on current events, politics, human interest stories, all...
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Death by a 1000 cuts....
Our post mortem for the November 5th, 2024 Election begins. Join us in a somber, sobering conversation as we make sense of it all. We'll see you soon and look forward to hearing from you. Thank you, Lori and Lisa Support the show The Parlour with Lori and Lisa comes to you with our takes on…
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Breakfast Club - Ballot edition!
The BALLOT BOXES are on fire: https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/ballot-box-fires-oregon-washington-early-voting-safety-rcna177743 VOTE! We fill out our ballots and chat about election things. Do you have a plan to vote?...
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The Boat is on FIRE!
We hop into the wayback machine and share a quick story about how we feel about the current times with a shared story. Trying not to panic we review a gaggle of current news stories that have us on the edge of our seats... Tennessee:...
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We have coffee and we have talk...Let's go.
Welcome to the chat as we catch up on the latest... Lori shares about her past weekend: https://www.loudersound.com/features/the-10-bands-that-defined-aftershock-festival-2024 Prop 33: Yes or No? Let us know your thoughts. Astrology:...
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Good Morning, Dread!
Climate and election dread is on our minds... sigh...moving on. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/09/hurricane-milton-florida-landfall-storm-surge https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/10/under-god-christian-nationalism-package/ Election 2024 things! vote for MORSE:...
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Coffee Talk
Happy Wednesday! Lori tells us about her recent trip to https://louderthanlifefestival.com/ and how Hurricane Helene affected her. trump's gofundme for Helene victims! We have questions. https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4910566-trump-gofundme-hurricane-helene/ Fact checking the debate:...
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The sky is falling...no really!
Dock workers strike: https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/shippers-scramble-workarounds-ahead-threatened-us-port-strike-2024-09-25/ Price gouging: https://www.tiktok.com/@giyohnly1/video/7418381304888053035?_r=1&_t=8q1Gl47eU9L https://www.commondreams.org/news/kroger-profits Tariffs:...
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Sunday Afternoon Coffee Talk
Welcome! We start off with some beauty hypes! What we're using: Senegence: Lip Color w/ gloss. Fire and Ice w/ Sugar Cookie gloss. Thank you, Lori for tuning me on to this. https://web.senegence.com/en_us/variant-lipsense-lip-color.html Lisa is drinking: Costa Coffee - Thank you, Lori! YUMMMY Two...
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Breakfast Club!
Welcome to our new series - Wednesday Breakfast Club! Today we start with Lori sharing some new finds: Murdle: https://murdle.com/ Immortal Dark: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/204593711-immortal-dark and her new endeavor: Inkless stretch mark removal PLUS she coins a new #: #sweatyoddness…
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Hey! Hey! Together again!
Hi Everyone! Welcome to what we hope will be a once a month event, hanging out together and shooting the breeze! In this episode, recorded last Thursday, 8/29/24, we're back to Lori's living room/Parlour, where we reconnect over various topics! If you'd like to join us in Fresno on our once a...
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Coffee Talk with Lori and Lisa 8/14/24
WE come in hot with coffee and talk about: Prison Reform: Lori introduces us to: https://www.paroleproject.org/ https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-secrets-uncovered/season-11/episode-11/videos/lester-holt-explores-inmate-labor-at-angola WE Love FRESNOLAND: https://linkin.bio/fresnoland/ Ancient…
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Quick Chat 8/13/24
We shoot the breeze on a little break in our afternoon! Support the show The Parlour with Lori and Lisa comes to you with our takes on current events, politics, human interest stories, all things close to our hearts, and so much MORE! Thank you for following our media journey and be sure to look...
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Real QUICK Talk with Jane!
Hi All, Welcome back to The Parlour! We have been jamming here, there and everywhere, and can't wait to catch up! Lori is with clients today and Lisa is home preparing for a fundraising event this Sunday, but let's take a little break together! We welcome Lori's client Jane to this episode, and…
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Happy Tuesday Afternoon - May 7th, 2024!
Welcome back to The Parlour! Let's get into it with our latest specialty- catch up edition! We discuss a bunch of topics including college campus protests, and about the term "outside agitator" and its history....
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Playing catch up!
Lori and Lisa have entered into a crazy busy season! Lori is preparing to head out on tour in Europe after years long hiatus and Lisa is winding down her whole home remodel, and trying to figure out life as an empty nester! Thank you for catching up with us and look for new episodes coming soon...
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Monday Afternoon Catch Up!
It's been another spell since we've been together, but we check in and say "Hi!" and chat the latest! Supreme Court and their latest Protest Amendment: https://www.vox.com/scotus/24080080/supreme-court-mckesson-doe-first-amendment-protest-black-lives-matter The 4B movement is Lisa's Roman Empire,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Pour a hot cuppa, pull up a chair, and settle in for thoughtful, curious, and unfiltered conversation. Each episode, Lori and Lisa unpack the news they’re paying attention to, explore culture and politics through a human lens, and share reflections on everyday life — with warmth, humor, and honesty.
This is a #SlowMedia podcast for listeners who want context over outrage, curiosity over certainty, and conversation over commentary. From current events and social issues to personal stories and fascinating guests, The Parlour is a space to think out loud, listen deeply, and enjoy the process along the way.
If you love original dialogue, lived experience, and kitchen-table conversations that connect the personal to the political, this is an invitation to your seat in the Parlour.
Thank you for joining us!
#politics
#culture
#currentevents
#womenwhopodcast
#smartconversations
#social issues
#newsandcomme
HOSTED BY
Lori Nichols and Lisa Gardner
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Pour a hot cuppa, pull up a chair, and settle in for thoughtful, curious, and unfiltered conversation. Each episode, Lori and Lisa unpack the news they’re paying attention to, explore culture and politics through a human lens, and share reflections on everyday life — with warmth, humor, and...
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