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The Sidekey Podcast
by xavierleon2009
The Sidekey podcast is hosted by Xavier and Kimberly Leon. We're a married couple who has been married for 10+ years, raising two young kids in sunny Las Vegas, Nevada. In this podcast we will be discussing everything that we find interesting including life in Vegas, raising kids in Vegas, Family, Music, Movies, Culture, Pop Culture, Books and more. This will be a very dynamic podcast and the topics of discussion will change as we refine the show and gain more experience getting our Podcast off the ground. We hope you enjoy!
Episodes
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Cooking Like a Mexican Mom
On this episode of The Sidekey Podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain on our journey as a couple. We dive into our growth over the years, from the missed opportunities of our early days to the communication breakthroughs that made us the team we are today. Plus, Kim exposes X’s kitchen secrets.…
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Book Talk: The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo
On this episode X and Kim deep dive into a book called, "The Most Fun We Ever Had" by Claire Lombardo. They go on to explore the intricate family dynamics and emotional complexities of the Sorenson family, discussing themes of love, betrayal, and the challenges of familial relationships. Through…
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Unpacking the Conspiracy of Women's Pockets
In this episode of the Sidekey Podcast, hosts X and Kim delve into a variety of topics, starting with a conspiracy theory about the historical absence of pockets in women's clothing, which they trace back to fashion trends and societal control. They then transition to discussing Kid Cudi's latest...
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Back with a Vengeance: The Sidekey Podcast Returns!
In this episode of the Sidekey Podcast, X and Kim reflect on their time away from recording, share personal updates, and delve into deep discussions about life, technology, and parenting. They explore the concept of living forever, the impact of technology on fear, and the importance of...
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House Plants, Open Communication & Coffee Dance Parties
On this episode, Kim and X discuss various aspects of their lives, including the struggles of keeping their plants alive, updates on their daughter's tennis tournaments, family dynamics in sports, the impact of technology in daily life, an the challenges of online shopping. They also delve into...
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Book Talk: "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros
In this episode of the Sidekey Podcast, hosts X and Kim dive into the captivating world of 'The Fourth Wing' by Rebecca Yarros. They explore the journey of Violet Soren Gale, a young woman thrust into the dangerous environment of a war college where dragons and rebellion shape her fate. The...
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Celebrating 11 Years Together With Our Kids!
On this episode of the Sidekey Podcast, X and Kim catch listeners up on their lives as it's been a while since a new episode has been released. Our hosts share that they recently celebrated their 11 year anniversary by going to the Flavors of Aloha Festival where they got to hit up some of their...
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Life Lessons, Religion & Individuality
In this conversation Kim and X explore various themes including personal growth, the impact of religious upbringing, feelings of loneliness, and the complexities of family dynamics. We share humorous anecdotes about injuries and reflect on societal changes regarding language and behavior. Our...
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Life Update: From Soccer Fields to Tennis Courts!
In this conversation we discuss our recent experiences with youth soccer tournaments and how excited we were to finally see our son win his first tournament. We also discuss how much fun it was to visit St. George, Utah for a tournament and getting the opportunity to see some old friends from our...
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Book Talk: "The Book of G" by Lily Archer
In this episode, Kim and X discuss their recent book club read, 'The Book of G' by Lily Archer, a Disney fan fiction that reimagines the character Gaston from 'Beauty and the Beast'. They delve into the plot, character dynamics, and themes of love, identity, and fantasy, while also sharing their...
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Parenting in the Fast Lane: Juggling Sports and Family
In this episode of the Sidekey Podcast, X and Kim discuss their anticipation for the Super Bowl, team rivalries, and their busy lives as parents juggling sports tournaments. They delve into the halftime show featuring Kendrick Lamar, share insights on Simone Biles' journey, and reflect on the...
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Go-To Breakfast Orders!
In this engaging conversation, X and Kim explore a variety of topics ranging from their breakfast preferences to deeper reflections on age and personal growth. They share humorous anecdotes about food, including a light-hearted debate on whether a hot dog qualifies as a sandwich. The discussion...
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Book Talk: "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid
In this episode, Kim and X discuss the devastating impact of the recent fires in Los Angeles, expressing their concern for those affected and the challenges faced by the community. They transition into a lighter topic, sharing their experiences with a new book club and diving into a detailed...
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New Year, Childhood Fears!
In this episode, Kim and X reflect on their holiday experiences, discussing family traditions, Christmas movies, and New Year's celebrations. They share personal anecdotes about childhood fears and aspirations for the new year, including goals related to work and personal habits. The conversation...
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Bonus Episode: A Winter Break Conversation With Solomon
In this engaging conversation, a father and son discuss various topics ranging from soccer challenges at school, their shared experience watching the Harry Potter movies, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They delve into character discussions from both franchises, explore the quirky world of...
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Damn You’re Mexican?! Un Poquito!
In this episode, the hosts explore a variety of topics ranging from pop culture references like Skibbity Toilet and Afroman to a deep dive into Kendrick Lamar's latest album and its impact. They discuss the journey of a mariachi singer featured on the album, share personal anecdotes about fashion...
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Have You Ever Wanted to Change Your Name?
On this episode our hosts start off by talking about a new Ben Stiller movie called The Dink, which is about pickleball and tennis. Our hosts then share that they finished the Harry Potter saga with their older son Solomon before Kim asks X the hard-hitting question, “Have You Ever Wanted to…
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Boxing Match or Elderly Abuse?
On this week’s episode our hosts kick off the show by talking about the Tyson vs. Paul fight that went down last week. Since our hosts live a very busy life they recorded this episode on a Saturday morning before soccer games. So, listeners get to hear X interview their kids Solomon and Malia...
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Ultra 85, Vegas Kine Tings & Kindergarten Memories
On this week’s episode our hosts start off by talking about a new book that X just started called, “Ultra 85” by Logic before they go on to talk about the Challenge, Incredibles, Grammy Nominations and Vegas Kine Tings, which includes a strip club here in Las Vegas offering Kamala Harris money to...
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We're in Mom and Dad Mode Right Now!
On this episode Kim and X start off by talking about Indoor Soccer, Tennis, Halloween and Nevada Day. This prompts a brief discussion about what they used to do for Pie and Beer (Pioneer) day growing up in Utah. Believe it or not, they were doing two completely different things. Some would say…
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Keeping It Real!
On this week's episode Kim and X start off by talking about taking their kid's to their first concert ever. They went to see Fia and Maoli at the Theater at Virgin Hotels here in Las Vegas, Nevada. Then our hosts talk about Desperado, Adam Sandler and the Simpsons before they discuss whether they...
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Harry Potter, Thrifting & a Donald Trump Statue
Our host's start off this week's episode with a Pharmacy Talk before Kim asks X if he has a favorite meal that he likes to cook. As the show goes on our hosts talk about being judged for thrifting, a Donald Trump Statue and Kim gives listeners another 60 second challenge. RIP to Maggie Smith...
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She’s Leaning Back Like a Cholo
On this episode our hosts discuss their experience of attending their first Las Vegas Lights game on the same weekend that they took their kids to the Brickfest Expo at the World Market Center. As the Oakland A’s wrapped up their last season in Oakland, the City of Las Vegas received some hateful...
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Kitty Foreman Is My Spirit Animal
On this episode Kim asks X what his favorite Music Video is. This leads our hosts to talk about two new albums that they are enjoying called "That Ain't No Man That's the Devil" by Jessie Murph and "Cowboys and Dreamers" by George Strait. Have you heard the new album called "A Whole New Sound" by...
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Labor Day Weekend, Tony Time is Over and Football is Back!
On this week’s episode our hosts talk about Labor Day Weekend Shenanigans which include a visit to the mob museum in Downtown Las Vegas, Soccer Games, Fantasy Football Drafts and the Unfinished Beef between Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi. Our hosts also provide a recap of last week’s episode of the...
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Nurys and Horacio Forever
On this episode X shares a rhyme that he wrote with Kim at the beginning and end of the episode. Our hosts share their opinions on the 2nd episode of the Challenge Season 40 before they share a couple recent singles and albums that they’re enjoying listening to. Do you know who Fia is? If not, we...
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I’ll Be at The Strip Club When I Die
On this week’s episode our hosts talk about a couple of comedians that they follow. Kim opens the show with a hard-hitting question for X before they deep dive into a book that X recently finished. He listened to the Audiobook titled “Leslie F*cking Jones” by Leslie Jones and gives his insight…
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First Day of School and a Critical Thinking Lesson
On this week’s episode our hosts start off by talking about their weekend shenanigans before asking each other some personal questions. We also get their opinions on the final events from the Olympics, the Sidekey way before X gives us a lesson about Critical Thinking and how he applies it in his...
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It’s Never Equal for Women, Even When it’s Just Women
On this week’s episode our hosts open it up by celebrating Kim’s birthday! They celebrated her day with their kids by going to the Pinball Hall of Fame on the Strip. If you have been to Las Vegas but haven’t checked this place out our hosts highly recommend it. Especially if you have kids! Our...
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You’re Like the Katie Ledecky of Reading Books
Book talk is back in this episode as Kim shares some information with listeners about a book that she read with her book club for the month of July. The book is called “Caraval” by Stephanie Garber. Our hosts also talk about a new movie they watched with their kids over the weekend called “Young...
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Why Aren't People Personable Anymore?
On this week’s episode our hosts start off by celebrating X’s 33rd birthday before asking each other their questions of the week. Once our hosts get warmed up Kim shares her opinion on a Netflix Documentary she recently watched called “The Man with 1000 Kids.” Then our hosts share their opinions…
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Bonus Episode: Did You See This on Youtube?
This is a bonus episode with our nine-year-old son, Solomon. Tune in to hear Papi X and Solomon talk about the random things a 9-year-old kid going into 5th grade likes to talk about. You get to hear a very candid conversation between father and son while topics discussed are Soccer, Legos,...
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Summer Olympics, Cement Homes to the Moon & History of the Middle Finger
On this week’s episode our hosts talk about the summer Olympics and what sports they enjoy watching the most as Paris 2024 kicks off later this month. X then shares some information about a company called ICON who is building cement homes in Austin, Texas and has partnered with NASA to start...
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Where There is Life There is Hope (Donde Hay Vida Hay Esperanza)
On this week’s episode our hosts start off by talking about the next tattoos that they want to get. Kim tries to convince X to get her face tattooed on him while X low key dodges that suggestion. Then, our hosts get into deep conversation about a book that X just finished called “Trejo, My Life…
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Eddie Aikau (Hawaiian Legend), "Keep it in the Family" by John Marrs & Joey Chestnut vs. Nathan's
Our favorite hosts are back with season 2 of the Sidekey Podcast! While our hosts were on vacation they watched a documentary on Disney Plus called "Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau" (2013) and although X grew up hearing stories of Eddie, this documentary was very eye opening for our hosts.…
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Get to Know Your Hosts Part 2!
Join our hosts as they wrap up season 1 of the Sidekey Podcast with a "Get to Know Your Hosts Part 2" episode! On the season finale our hosts talk about family, their favorite episodes and topics from season one, their go to karaoke songs, childhood memories that make them smile and more. What do...
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Summer Plans, Weekly Gripe, "Reality Check" by Mike Sorrentino & Lopez vs. Lopez
Our hosts start off with their weekly gripe before spending most of the episode discussing a book they recently finished together called, "Reality Check: Making the Best of the Situation - How I Overcame Addiction, Loss, and Prison" by Mike Sorrentino. If you don't know who Mike Sorrentino is, he...
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What am I supposed to do? Push their life alert button!
On this week's episode our hosts start off by discussing their daughter winning her first tennis medal as her team took Silver in last week's tournament before Kim gives us an update on Bookclub. This month Kim and her friends read "The Idea of You," by Robinne Lee and then watched the movie that...
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The Sidekey Podcast: Was it Smut? It was probably the Baby-Sitters Club
On this week’s episode our hosts talk about a variety of different things including Mother’s Day tradition, the Tom Brady Roast on Netflix and Reggie Bush getting his Heisman trophy back. Throughout the show we learn new things about our hosts as well, did you know that they are fans of MTV hits...
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The Sidekey Podcast: Kendrick vs. Drake, Cinco de Mayo, “The Idea of You” by Robinne Lee and the Change Health Care Hack
On this week’s episode our hosts begin by talking about the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef before X gives a little history lesson about Cinco de Mayo. X also shares a little bit about the Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia fight that occurred in Las Vegas over Cinco de Mayo weekend before our hosts…
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The Sidekey Podcast: 10 Year Anniversary Celebration at the Holo Holo Fest!
In this weeks episode X and Kim share what they did to celebrate their 10 year anniversary together! They celebrated by enjoying a staycation and attended the 3 day Holo Holo Music Festival at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. Our hosts spent a total of 4 nights at the Four Queens on Fremont...
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The Sidekey Podcast: Pool Time, Ganjaland, UFC and Banned Vapes
Our hosts enjoyed their first weekend in the pool this year and celebrated 4/20 with friends who partake by playing a board game called Ganjaland! Kim then shares some Cannabis world records with listeners before X shares his perspective on Max Hollaway recently winning the “BMF” belt at UFC 300....
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The Sidekey Podcast: Are Truffle Fries Overrated?
X is back home from another work trip and our hosts are stoked for summer. In this week’s episode listeners will get a life update from our hosts' busy schedules. While in Utah X got to go see his first Bollywood movie in theaters, it’s called “The Crew.” Our hosts then talk about a book called...
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The Sidekey Podcast: Kim's Related to Butch Cassidy!
In this week's episode our hosts start the episode off by talking about one of Kim's great, great, great uncles. The infamous Butch Cassidy. Kim also brings a fun fact to the pod this week before our hosts deep dive into a discussion about Circuit City and parental restrictions on their sons cell...
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The Sidekey Podcast: Born a Crime
In this week’s episode our hosts discuss a book that X recently finished called "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah. Did you know Trevor used to burn CDs and pirate music using dial up internet? He also pretended to be Busta Rhymes’ Hype man at a talent show…
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The Sidekey Podcast: Get to Know Your Hosts!
In this week’s episode our hosts celebrate Episode 10 by having a "Get to Know Your Hosts" episode. They start the episode off by talking about how they met before they go into a deeper discussion about what they do for a living. Throughout the episode a lot of facts are shared about their growth...
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The Sidekey Podcast: Mount Kilimanjaro, Sí!
In this weeks episode X shares some facts that he learned from listening to the audiobook, "Adversity for Sale" by Jay "Jeezy" Jenkins. As our hosts have a blast being back on the show this week Kim shares some information she learned through a Netflix documentary that she watched called "The...
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The Sidekey Podcast: Captain Insano Shows no Mercy!
Our hosts start off this weeks episode by talking about two new albums that Kid Cudi has released this year. The albums are called Insano and Insano (Nitro Mega). It's clear that our hosts have been following Kid Cudi's career for over a decade and that they love his newest albums. As the show...
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The Sidekey Podcast: Where is Wendy Williams?
In this weeks episode X and Kim start off by talking about the crazy weather that came through the Las Vegas Valley over the weekend and the fact that they had soccer tournament games to attend while dealing with a broken washer. Lets just say that it was a hectic weekend for our hosts. Kim then...
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The Sidekey Podcast: Just Let Me Live!
In this weeks episode X and Kim start off by giving us a life update. In short, they have a busy March ahead of them. On top of that, Pharmacy Talk is Back and we learn that the current Medical Director of the Nevada Department of Corrections doesn't have a license to practice in the state of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Sidekey podcast is hosted by Xavier and Kimberly Leon. We're a married couple who has been married for 10+ years, raising two young kids in sunny Las Vegas, Nevada. In this podcast we will be discussing everything that we find interesting including life in Vegas, raising kids in Vegas, Family, Music, Movies, Culture, Pop Culture, Books and more. This will be a very dynamic podcast and the topics of discussion will change as we refine the show and gain more experience getting our Podcast off the ground. We hope you enjoy!
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