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In the follow-up to our episode about money-saving hacks and nesting with Becca Russo we get into the nitty gritty of how to save money, how to nest, and how to save money while nesting!Patti and Charlotte start with a check-in. Check-in topics include:A deep dive into naps.Charlotte’s half-marathon training tips (they involve donuts and the Nike Run Club App)Patti’s progress on her 2026 goal of learning to do an underwater flip kick.Our etiquette anxiety in different sports.Dog behaviorGoing to the No Kings protest with Margot (who was featured in our episode on protest!)At 28:00 we report back on our homework.Patti shares her adventures in couponing;Charlotte has been making use of credit card rewards.We talk about the Space Doula quiz and go in depth into Patti’s results.We talk about our nesting challenges, including how to follow through when you’re not a born nester.We talk strategies for reducing analysis paralysis.How many episodes in a row can Charlotte mention the man who's always on her mind--Vincent D’Onofrio from Law and Order: Criminal Intent?Patti helps Charlotte do a root cause analysis into the clothing piles that impact her nesting.We give ourselves assignments after the assignment and set a time for co-nesting to make sure we’ll do it.We talk Trusted Housesitter as a money-saving tool.And then we wrap things up with a discussion of accessibility and the LOIS scale!Links:https://spacedoula.com/https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/Logo design by Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialInstagram: @canweinterestyouinEmail us your interests! [email protected]: canweinterestyouin.com

This week we welcome Becca Russo, Patti’s longtime family friend, to the show to talk about not one, but TWO of her interests—money-saving hacks and nesting (which go together quite well, honestly).We start with a check-in and learn that Charlotte continues to set increasingly lofty running goals, based mainly on the snacks and the merch provided at those races. We hear about Becca’s wild schedule as a fitness instructor and how it suits her perfectly. And Patti shows us what real talk about how we're doing can look like.We have a lively, delightful conversation in which we touch on a little bit of almost everything, including Becca’s artistic pursuits; exclamation points and women; manifesting and visualization (and how not to do it). We talk about some of our favorite topics, including mental health, creativity, reality tv.Becca tells us about crowdsourcing her interests by asking family and friends what she’s obsessed with (love this strategy!). She shares her money-saving hacks, including her many side hustles and the lengths she would go for a discount. We talk about her motivations for saving a buck, which go way beyond finances. We get into the ethics of doing minor scams on big companies. And we talk about nesting, feng shui, and the joys of temporary wallpaper.Links:https://spacedoula.com/https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DD71Y3JY?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_4&th=1Logo design by Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialInstagram: @canweinterestyouinEmail us your interests! [email protected]: canweinterestyouin.com

Patti and Charlotte debrief on the wonderfully thoughtful watercolor painting assignment that Jaime Lynn Henderson gave them in the previous episode.This episode begins with an extended catch-up, during which Charlotte tells us about the Halloween she dressed as Gary Oldman’s character from the Apple TV show, Slow Horses (a show Charlotte plugs every chance she gets). We dissect our tolerance for awkwardness and discover we are on opposite ends of the spectrum on this front. We talk about Patti’s upcoming trip to Disney World (for which her niece made art to give to the characters--too cute!).At the 18:00 mark, we get into The Assignment, which was:1. do one freestyle watercolor2. do one watercolor of something you love3. compare how you felt doing each4. be very, very proud of yourself afterwardsWe talk about all the parts of the assignment, from how and where we procured the supplies, to the nitty gritty of our art anxieties (you know it’s a good assignment when it shows up in our dreams).Then we get into the actual process of painting, of the mental shifts needed to make art, of the materials and how those matter, for emotional reasons as much as anything else.We talk about our freestyle techniques, and how it felt not to have any limits beyond the page and the materials.Then we unveil our portraits. Can you guess what beloved things we painted? (No, not our dogs. And yes, our dogs were mad at us because of it)Did we, indeed, feel very, very proud afterwards? (Yes, of course, that was the assignment) And we wrap it up with a discussion on accessibility and the Level of Integration Score (LOIS).The episode ends a little abruptly due to technical difficulties, but if we could have recorded more, we would have said a big THANK YOU to Jaime Lynn Henderson for her amazing homework selection and for getting us into painting!!Logo design by Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialInstagram: @canweinterestyouinEmail us your interests! [email protected]: canweinterestyouin.com

In this episode, Jaime Lynn Henderson tells us about the interest she has nurtured since childhood—drawing and painting. We learn how she went from being a child doodler and mega-fan of Bob Ross to reality tv contestant to having her first solo gallery show just last month.We start the show with a check-in, during which we hear about how everybody is *really* doing. At the 8:22 mark we dig into painting and drawing, and Jaime’s artistic journey. She tells us about art school. “the cushiest, bougiest time of your life.” (Frankly, it sounds amazing and we want to go to there).Then, Patti’s dream comes true—we find out we’re talking with a real life Bravo reality show star! Jaime was a contestant on the show Work of Art: the Next Great Artist and we hear all about it.We learn about Daydream Diaries, Jaime’s first solo art show, which happened just last month! She gives us the behind the scenes details of how a gallery show gets set up. Paseo Arts AssociationOther topics we discuss include what parts of drawing are innate and what are teachable, creative processes, and where does our creativity come from?If you’ve ever felt a pull to draw or to paint, take a listen and do the homework with us! Here it is: get some watercolors (or watercolor pens, because that’s a thing now), then do activity #1 - paint something from your own imagination; and activity #2 - set up something you love, and paint it, focusing on the shape, color, the light that hits it. Then, notice and compare how it feels to do each exercise; and finally, be very, very proud of yourself afterwards!Links:https://www.thepaaok.org/blog/daydream-diaries-the-paa-members-show-and-who-and-where-we-arewww.jaimelynnhendersonart.comhttps://www.bravotv.com/work-of-artLogo design by Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialInstagram: @canweinterestyouinEmail us your interests! [email protected]: canweinterestyouin.com

CONTENT WARNING: We discuss the conditions and treatment of dogs in breeding situations and puppy mills. Dog rescuer extraordinaire Stefanie Klatt returns to the show to grade us on our homework. Ok, there’s no grading involved, but she does teach us about the legislative and systemic factors impacting animal rescue.But first, we talk about the Puppy Bowl! We are super excited that they included senior dogs this time, and we shout out the best names (hi RuPaw and Lobster Roll).Then we get into the homework. We talk about the licensing requirements for rescues/shelters versus breeders. We learn about why it’s important to do your research before buying a dog from a pet store or a breeder, as well as the legislative changes that would help better ensure quality of life for these animals. We also learn the number one state for puppy mills.We discuss the stories we have around dog ownership and how some of these stories need to be questioned, for example, seeing certain pets or breeds as status symbols.We dip our toes into the No Kill shelter debate, as well as the beef between (some) shelters and rescue orgs.Then we talk accessibility and the LOIS scale.And even though this is some heavy material, we still have stories about the cute buddies who are the reason for these episodes—dogs!Links:Highway 50 Freedom Ride - https://hwy50freedomride.org/Colorado Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act - https://ag.colorado.gov/animal-welfare/pet-animal-care-and-facilities-actNo Kill Colorado - https://www.nokillcolorado.org/Bailing out Benji - https://bailingoutbenji.com/Goldie’s Act (content warning - videos on the site show neglected dogs) - https://www.goldiesact.org/Pet Finder - https://www.petfinder.com/Logo design by Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialInstagram: @canweinterestyouinEmail us your interests! [email protected]: canweinterestyouin.com

For the past thirteen years, Stefanie Klatt has been all about dog rescue. She’s driven up and down the state of Colorado to transport dogs, read Shakespeare aloud to a foster, and spent her weekends at adoption events. She tells us how she went from fostering her first dog, Libby, to being on the board of My Fairy Dawg Mother.We learn about the intensity and emotional toll that this work can have, as well as the enormous rewards. We talk about the supportive dog rescue community, foster fails, and the intricacies of dog naming (everybody wants a Pancake!). Our homework doesn't involve fostering dogs, but...you never know what we'll do for extra credit.Charlotte and Patti’s dogs, Janine and Bosco, join us for the interview (they don’t say much, but their moral support is key).Links:https://hwy50freedomride.org/https://dogrescuecolorado.org/Logo design by Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialInstagram: @canweinterestyouinEmail us your interests! [email protected]: canweinterestyouin.com

In an homage to the DIY, lo-fi sound of Guided By Voices, we kick things off right in the middle of our pre-intro chitchat, say our hellos later on, and at 13:07, get to the main course—the indie rock band, GBV (as everyone in the GBV chat calls them).Along the way, our vocal range is huge, in spite of two out of three of us having lost our voices (ironic?) earlier this winter. We talk about:The Winter Olympics sports we would compete in if we had the skills and no fear of injury.Brian tells us where  the U.S. stands internationally in breakdancing.Patti and Charlotte’s assignment was to listen to the Guided By Voices albums Bee Thousand and Thick, Rich, and Delicious. They go above and beyond to find out all the juicy gossip, including band drama (don’t call it a breakup, call it a personnel change); whether Bob Pollard is a hoarder or just prolific; the enduring allure of the band.We ask and answer questions about music and existence:What does it mean “to rock”?How do you (like, you specifically) listen to live music?And finally, we talk accessibility and give our ratings for the LOIS (Likelihood of Integration Scale, 1-100).References:Bee Thousand: https://guidedbyvoices.bandcamp.com/album/bee-thousandThick, Rich, and Delicious: https://guidedbyvoices.bandcamp.com/album/thick-rich-and-deliciousBooks:Closer You Are: The Story of Guided by VoicesMood Machine: the Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist, by Liz PellyOther Links:https://people.com/who-is-rebeca-andrade-all-about-the-brazilian-gymnast-8686852https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-grand-unified-theory-of-cultural-stagnation/id1594471023?i=1000738432969The Mountain Goats, The Sunset Tree: https://themountaingoats.bandcamp.com/album/the-sunset-tree-20th-anniversary-remasterThe inspiration for Charlotte’s goal for 2026: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nba/bulls-matas-buzelis-best-player-ever-quote-28-points-summer-league/Logo design by Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialInstagram: @canweinterestyouinEmail us your interests! [email protected]: canweinterestyouin.com

In our first episode of 2026, we’re joined by Brian Seemann to talk about Guided By Voices, the indie rock band he discovered as a teenager and has followed for decades.We start the episode by catching up on how we’re *really* doing and, as it turns out, this involves sports mascots, happy worms, and the world’s little known need for more hype people. Then we talk Friendsgiving, because we recorded this back when all the holidays were still ahead of us.At the 13:10 mark we get into all things Guided By Voices (and to answer your question, no, it’s not a Christian band). Brian tells us about Robert Pollard, who started the band when he was an elementary school teacher in the 1980s and has kept it going (minus, like, a short breakup) ever since. We also learn about the magic of their live shows, including the scissor kicks. Oh, the scissor kicks.Brian gives us his origin story--how he discovered the band in the ‘90s, when learning about music was vastly different from how it is now (there were no algorithms in sight). He tells us about connecting with other lovers of Guided By Voices, and the devoted fandom the band has developed over the years.We talk about music as art versus music as background sound. We talk about the process of creation and what makes a work of art resonate with an audience. Fair warning, we also rag on the band Sublime a lot. Then Brian gives us our homework. Luckily for us, it involves listening to music and no scissor kicks.References:https://www.gbvdb.com/home.aspLogo design by Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialInstagram: @canweinterestyouinEmail us your interests! [email protected]: canweinterestyouin.com

It's the end of 2025! Charlotte and Patti recap the past year of the podcast (a retrospective, if you will). We talk about what we learned about ourselves one year into starting a podcast as friends and podcasting amateurs.We each give our top picks for the following categories:Most memorable episodeMost surprising episodeInterest that challenged us the mostInterest we adopted into our own livesEpisode we’ve gotten the most feedback onAlong the way, we discuss podcast therapy, Woke Santa, how this podcast is changing lives (mostly ours). What are we looking forward to for 2026? What big plans do we have for the podcast?Plus, Charlotte updates us on the Turkey Trek and eggnog chugging, and Patti updates us on her children’s volleyball coaching career.We'd love to hear your answers to the above questions and whether you've started any of these interests. We want to hear about it!Logo design by Marielle MartinSong Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialInstagram: @canweinterestyouinEmail us your interests! [email protected]: canweinterestyouin.com

Javier Delgado joins us for the follow-up to our episode on celebrity gossip. We do a check-in, on how we’re *really* feeling. Then (at the 6:23 mark), we talk about our homework, which was to look at a ton of celebrity gossip (of course), and imagine how a publicist would spin it a few decades ago. We go waaay beyond the scope of the homework and cover a wide range of celebrity gossip-related topics, and celebrities (including Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Tom Sandoval, Lisa Barlow, Grocery Store Joe, and more!).We talk about gossip in the age of social media, and how it’s changed what it means to be a celebrity today, as well as the role of the paparazzi. We discuss the most interesting gossip headlines we’ve seen recently, including where politics and celebrity gossip collide—the Epstein emails. This leads to a discussion on sexual abuse scandals, and how exposure of these issues (in the form of gossip, for example) can positively impact other survivors.  We revisit the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni situation and Javier gives us the updates, including the recently released video clips. If you love The Real Housewives, we’ve got lots of talk about the best Housewives and all their drama. We discuss reality tv’s renaissance, including the evolution of The Bachelor franchise. Javier and Patti introduce Charlotte to the tv show, The Traitors, on Peacock. Then we talk about a bunch of the Bravo shows, and make plans to go to BravoCon, in Las Vegas.Accessibility of celebrity gossip is up next, and we bring back the LOIS - Level of Integration Score (1-100). And finally, we learn which celebrity is rocking out to Hilary Duff’s new song in prison.Logo design: Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_video
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In this episode, we get the inside scoop on celebrity gossip from Javier Delgado, former social media content creator to the stars, as well as longtime celebrity gossip connoisseur. He tells us about his love of entertainment news, and how it’s evolved over the years.We start the episode with some catchup, including learning how Javier and Patti know each other, and about the film Patti and friends made about Javier (which should definitely have a cult following). We learn about what working in the entertainment industry has to do with social work (more than you think!).Then we get into celebrity gossip through the decades:The ’90s - Golden Age of Who Wore It Best? People and US Weekly. Publicists spinning, always.The 2000s - The dawn of blogs, websites, and scrutinizing celebrities. (Bonus: Which tiny celebrity did Charlotte dress as for Halloween?)The 2010s and beyond - How social media has changed celebrity gossip. Even the word celebrity started to take on a new meaning with the age of reality stars.Then Javier tells us what it’s like to post on Instagram for celebrity accounts. We talk ALL ABOUT the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni drama: the accusations, the feuds, and the receipts!And we get some very fun homework!Logo design by Marielle MartinSong Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialInstagram: @canweinterestyouinEmail us your interests! [email protected]: canweinterestyouin.com

We start the episode with Charlotte and Patti's first catchup in a while. Patti tells us about the new role she accidentally volunteered for. Charlotte tells us the lengths she’ll go for free eggnog.Our follow-up to the grassroots marketing episode begins at 14:30.We talk about our interview with Alaina Shearer, podcast host, brand strategist, founder of the agency, Good Now, and former Congressional candidate (and that’s not even close to her whole bio!) and what we learned from talking with her.Then, our homework:Watch a vision boarding TED talk - we chose Draw Your Future, Patti Dobrowolski - and create a vision/symbol of what we stand for.We record our process of drawing Can We Interest You In...?'s present state and our desired future state for the podcast. To see what we’ve drawn, check out our posts on Instagram and Blue Sky.We cover a lot of ground, including:The gamification of hobbiesPure enthusiasm! as a vision for the podcast, rather than growth for growth’s sakeSaving democracySome solid options for a new name for InstagramSafety pins versus paper clips as political symbols and/or merchShould our new mascot be a cooler version of Clippy, ye olde Microsoft “helper”?Our internal reactions to the visioning processDid you try drawing your vision too? Let us know how it turned out!Links from the episode:Draw Your Future, Patti Dobrowolski, TEDxRainier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zESeeaFDVSwYouTube birding documentary; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl-wAqplQAoThe Atlantic article on the birding documentary, Listers: https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2025/10/listers-documentary-ebird-hobbies/684620/?gift=pLCL5Im1s3meqYpH0lMpRqeFE5rqMjvIOScqwB7U2Wg&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shareThe poem, “Lost,” by David Wagoner - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/browse?volume=118&issue=4&page=35For more info on Jim Hamilton’s “Falling” comic book: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHZVx7tvkXR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Logo design: Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBluesky: @CanWeInterestYouIn.bsky.socialEmail us your interests! [email protected]: CanWeInterestYouIn.com

Brand strategist, podcast host, and former Congressional candidate, Alaina Shearer joins us to talk about her interests - grassroots marketing/branding and messaging with a purpose. She tells us about her passion for helping small and medium sized businesses grow, with the goal of freeing people from their corporate jobs.She teaches us about DIY branding (which you can do even as an individual to figure out your personal brand), including how to create organic content and choosing a platform. We learn about her early claim to fame, the Miss Single Mama Blog (RIP).We talk about Alaina’s podcast, ⁠Citizen Rebel,⁠ which focuses on how and why we should speak up as business owners or executives, and how to signal that you or your business is a safe space. How and why should we be making everything political? (Including Murder She Wrote!)We also cover:What could big brands be taking a stand on that could make a difference?What brands does Alaina think are taking a stand and telling their story really well?What are the benefits of speaking out authentically, and the perils of staying quiet?Can we make weaponizing privilege for democracy (rather than personal gain) a thing?And of course, our homework!Citizen Rebel Podcast: ⁠https://citizenrebel.transistor.fm/episodes⁠Find Your Voice 6-Week Group Cohort:⁠https://www.goodisnow.com/classes⁠No Kings Protest Info:⁠https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/⁠Logo design: Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialEmail us your interests! [email protected]: CanWeInterestYouIn.com

Our follow up to the Murder She Wrote episode begins with a mystery in the library that we can’t solve, but Jessica Fletcher surely could. Molly Cohn joins us again to debrief about our homework—Patti made herself a MSW bingo board, and Charlotte and Molly played the MSW drinking game. We run the gamut of topics in this episode, from Jessica’s sweaters and Angela Lansbury’s delicious pettiness, to existential themes and the way JB Fletcher invites people to join her in the present moment, counteracting the oft weaponized tool of nostalgia. We talk about the possibility of a MSW reboot (Hollywood, we’ve got suggestions), and who could possibly fill Angela Lansbury’s shoes. We hear about the creepiest VRBO Charlotte’s ever been to. Then we talk accessibility and what’s it’s like to look back on the show now, in 2025.There are spoilers for the following episodes of Murder She Wrote:Death Stalks the Big TopSnow White, Blood RedMurder Among FriendsMagnum on IceLogo design: Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_video
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September’s here, which means it’s time to get cozy! Break out your classiest brooch and join us as Molly Cohn interests us in the ‘80s/‘90s tv show, Murder She Wrote. We talk about the enduring appeal of the show that put cozy murder on the map, and, of course, its writer/detective heroine, Jessica Fletcher, aka JB Fletcher, aka Angela Lansbury, aka BABE.We learn about:The high fashion and campiness of MSW.JB’s embrace of technology (more than just typewriters!).Angela Lansbury as backdoor humanitarian. Her storied film career. Her diet book. Her photo shoot in a tub. What? Yes, you read that right.JB Fletcher’s one million nieces and nephews.All the silly men she encounters.MSW bingo parties.Comfort, grandmas, Space Dad.That there exists an action doll of JB Fletcher and it is en route to Molly’s house.How Jessica lives in her values, maintains boundaries, and speaks the truth, all while circumnavigating gender roles.Why she should be taller than all men!The murder rate of Cabot Cove, Maine, and why Jessica is always putting herself in danger.And finally, the excellent homework: The Murder She Wrote Drinking Game! (copyright Molly Cohn)Angela in Virtual Reality:https://share.google/images/K8mjFoK4BfsOLJAm1Diet/exercise video of Angela:https://youtu.be/lE7icznIxLc?si=tXtQjFU5ZPy6etVLLogo design: Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_video
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We’re back, wearing new and still fabulous protest shirts, to talk about our protest homework. We talk about the various ways we’ve been protesting and what we’ve seen other people doing.Patti has been photographing the forms of protest she sees out and about in St. Louis. She’s also signed up with her local Indivisible group and helping out another local org that supports immigrants.We talk about the scary changes we’re seeing in the United States, and what can be done to address these changes. Such as...nokings.orgCharlotte has been watching an Indivisible series of trainings on nonviolent resistance. She also read Fahrenheit 451 for the first time (how did she make it this far without reading it? Who knows, she might have only pretended to read it when it was assigned in school). She talks about DOGE being the cause of the end of her creative writing summer camp, and how this will fuel her rage for decades to come.Margot also took it upon herself to do some homework—to bring the hope instead of the boom. Will she be successful? You tell us, after you listen to our newest episode!Logo design: Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialEmail us your interests! [email protected]: CanWeInterestYouIn.com

Let's get into some good trouble!!Charlotte and her friend Margot Holmes show up to record at the library dressed for the occasion to talk about...Protest. How timely, but when isn't it, really?After working with a population of "troubled" teens in a residential setting, Margot learned about the systemic racism at play at the policy and organizational level in her grad school experiences. Seeing how these things were so deeply connected led Margot to HAVE to speak out.Some topics covered include: the importance of tension and joy in protest, Black Lives Matter (BLM), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Heather Cox Richardson, different types of protesting based on your time, energy, and skills, TABOR Amendment, Acts of Beauty and Defiance, Project 2025, capitalism, boycotting, building community.And of course- the homework! Charlotte to find a way to protest with her writing Patti to get signed up with Indivisible and find a way to be an buddy/allyCheck out Instagram and Bluesky to see photos of the great t-shirts, Margot's sign, and beautiful guide dog Jennifer.How are you protesting? Share with us on social, leave a comment. This is an exception to Charlotte's pet peeve, we're not baiting you...I swear!Logo design: Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: ⁠@canweinterestyouin.bsky.social⁠Instagram: ⁠@canweinterestyouin⁠Email us your interests! [email protected]: CanWeInterestYouIn.com

Grab your ironing and turn on this podcast! Ivy Koelliker is back and we dig right into the results of our homework. We are quickly reminded that this personal style thing is a journey.Charlotte typed the words "fashion clothes" into her browser as a starting point and found that the Instagram Explore section was serving up only dogs.Both Patti and Charlotte downloaded the Indyx App. Ivy shares a great tip on how to get flattering photos of your clothes on a flat surface.And some additional topics discussed include: an outfit formula, capsule collections, the personal style quiz, where should we shop, justifying the purchase of a banana clutch, using our personal style words as a framework for new items, keeping clothes for a life you used to have, the very of its time book Color Me Beautiful, is Charlotte an Autumn or Winter? are Ivy and Patti two ends of Spring?, levels of formality, selling clothes, how Internal Family Systems really works with this interest.Ivy's style words: unexpected, classic, practicalCharlotte's style words: classic, simple, relaxed, comfy, fun, ParisianPatti's style words: relaxed, androgynous, classicWhile we're not willing to follow Steve Jobs and Elizabeth Holmes into the black turtleneck uniform approach yet, we did come to appreciate the importance of ditching the clothes we don't wear to remove emotional and mental barriers to embodying our personal style.⁠Allison Bornstein 3 Word Method Video⁠I⁠ndyx blog about some different methods of finding your personal style⁠⁠Levels of formality video (Hannah Louise Poston)⁠Indyx App: ⁠https://www.myindyx.com/⁠Check out Ivy's wonderful outfits @vineofivy on Instagram  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vineofivy/⁠Share our podcast with a friend, leave us a review, follow us on social, send us a message.Logo design: Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: ⁠@canweinterestyouin.bsky.social⁠Instagram: ⁠@canweinterestyouin⁠Email us your interests! [email protected]: CanWeInterestYouIn.com

Charlotte's childhood friend Ivy Koelliker joins us on this episode to interest us in finding our personal style. All the fun, none of the baggage/shame!A generational shared love of fashion (Hermes scarves and pirate shirts) and the move to a smaller closet started Ivy on the journey to research more about finding her personal style. She shares with us some tools and resources that have helped her along the way and gives us such a great homework assignment!This is a process and will take time, which requires a bit of a mind shift and also makes it feel less daunting.Allison Bornstein 3 Word Method VideoIndyx blog about some different methods of finding your personal styleLevels of formality video (Hannah Louise Poston)Indyx App: https://www.myindyx.com/PoshmarkThredUpIs this episode a perfect and totally intentional tie in to our Internal Family Systems episodes?Check out Ivy's wonderful outfits @vineofivy on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/vineofivy/Share our podcast with a friend, leave us a review, follow us on social, send us a message.Logo design: Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialInstagram: @canweinterestyouinEmail us your interests! [email protected]: CanWeInterestYouIn.com

Erin Boreo is back! Charlotte and Patti report on their Internal Family Systems (IFS) homework--reading and listening to Richard Schwartz's book, No Bad Parts, and listened to episodes of the podcasts The One Inside: An Internal Family System Podcast and Purely IFS.We discuss how our parts showed up in different ways in the homework, in our lives, and even our art! How does the popularity and language of IFS bring out our skeptical parts?[24:00-34:00] And then...Erin guides us (and you) through a meditation from No Bad Parts. We share what comes up for us before moving into a review of the accessibility of IFS.Interested in trying IFS therapy? Find therapists in your area on Psychology Today, IFS Institute, TherapyDen or Open Path. If you're in the Denver area, Erin is on Psychology today and accepting new clients.Some other ways to engage in IFS on your own are through podcasts, YouTube, and apps, including Insight Timer.Logo design: Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialInstagram: @canweinterestyouinEmail us your interests! [email protected]: CanWeInterestYouIn.com

On this week's episode we have Erin Boerio, the therapist with oh so many interests we can't wait to have her back for another topic!She tells us about Internal Family Systems (IFS), a very cool modality with a not so cool name.What is it? How did Erin get into it? Can it uncover why we throw tantrums like our 4 year old self?Side topics touch on include: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), blending (not the makeup kind), the 8 C's of Self, parts, protectors, exiles, Dick Schwartz, unburdening, an IFS cruise.How will Charlotte and Patti and all of their parts react to the homework? What homework will they choose to do? Lose sleep? Avoid? Make an indecent proposal? Tune in to our follow-up episode to find out. Subscribe/follow our show to ensure you don't miss an episode!Logo design: Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialInstagram: https:www.instagram.com/canweinterestyouin/#Email us: [email protected]

We have our first return guest. Chyanne joins us for the follow up our homework. And is there perhaps a cameo by a future anime-obsessed? Listen to find out.Homework recap!Charlotte had the best of intentions on watching anime, but ended up reading two books instead. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind- Volume 1 and Spy x Family- Volume 1Patti (sort of) read The Elusive Samurai- Volume 1 and watched the first two episodes of The Apothecary Diaries on Netflix.Chyanne does a wonderful job of providing summary teasers of the media we consumed while also recapping why each were assigned to us.We share our first impressions on the style including sound effects, humor, and art styles, before discussing accessibility.As Nicole Byer said in her interview with Jackie Johnson on Why Won't You Date Me, interests aren't dorky, interests should be celebrated!Join us each week as we do just that.Follow us, leave a rating and review, share with a friend.Logo design: Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialEmail us your interests! [email protected]: CanWeInterestYouIn.com

On this week's episode we jump right in with Chyanne Husar to learn about her obsessions, Anime and Manga.Subjects covered include: The difference between anime and manga, Chyanne's travels to Japan, pets named after anime characters, (Princess Mononoke, Naruto)  before learning SO MUCH.Some of the many genres include Dragon Ball (battles) vs Miazaki (battle for life), leveling up, reincarnation, video games, slice of life.How to consume?While Netflix is an option to be able to watch some, a subscription to crunchyroll is world opening. Reference wikipedia for a list of the filler episodes to avoid.Manga can be purchased as beautiful, colorful and pricey books, or Shonen Jump's app offers a digital way to read up.Then Chyanne smoothly steps into the role of manga librarian and suggests media to consume based on our interests:Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindSpy x FamilyThe Apothecary DiariesThe Elusive SamuraiBocchi the Rock!Reach out to Chyanne at [email protected] our podcast with a friend, leave us a review, follow us on social, send us a message.Logo design: Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/canweinterestyouin/#Email us your interests! [email protected]: CanWeInterestYouIn.com

On this week's episode, we start by sharing updates on our recent travel. This section might as well be titled, "Can We Interest You In...Europe?"20:57- We then discuss our conversation with Marissa Joy about erotica. Patti plays hard to get and tries to avoid talking about the homework assignment by bringing up other podcasts and focusing on leaving one's job to pursue a passion. Charlotte makes the first move and asks the hard question to get us started. How did the homework go? Patti tells us about her experience recording audio erotica. Charlotte shares lines from her written erotica.This episode confronts the important questions: Is Charlotte attracted to killer orcas now? Is there a market for audio erotica read awkwardly and in sheer terror? (Asking for a couple of friends.) Has our conversation with Marissa changed us forever?Subscribe to Marissa's ⁠Subtack⁠ for her writing, follow her on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠.References:Yowei's podcast Proxy looks at our relationship with work and our jobs/careers.Share our podcast with a friend, leave us a review, follow us on social, send us a message.Logo design: Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialEmail us your interests! [email protected]: CanWeInterestYouIn.com

Content warning for any parents of Charlotte and Patti - maybe listen to this one on mute?ExplicitOn this week's episode we talk about animals, a pilgrimage through Spain, trips to Rome, Michaelangelo gossip, and Mont Saint Michel, France, before writer Marissa Joy shares her interest with us...Erotica!The introduction to this interest began with a crush, but not in the way you would think. Marissa shares her path reading and writing erotica. Her story has all the corporate elements of the George Clooney movie Up in the Air, then takes a unique twist that's both sexy and inspiring.Some topics covered include: literary erotica and romance, quitting jobs without a safety net, being a triple threat (writer, actor, sexual person), how to structure time when you're self-employed, orcs vs orcas. Then Marissa gives us our spicy homework. (It's a stretch for us both!)Subscribe to Marissa's Subtack for her writing, follow her on Instagram and TikTok.Podcast mentioned: Too Stupid to LiveBook mentioned: Made for Love by Alissa NuttingLogo design: Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialEmail us your interests! [email protected]: CanWeInterestYouIn.com

On this week's episode we share with you some of the audio from the afternoon in Marielle's studio (aka her garage) completing our homework assignment. Charlotte was physically there to bring our bowl design to life and Patti watched via video conference. Check out our amazing bowl on BlueSky!Discussion topics include: fascination and admiration with Marielle's curiosity and persistence, following our interest in doing this podcast, the love of trees, YouTube and Reddit as resources First Time Flippers on DIY Network.Episode of Radiolab mentioned: http://www.wnycstudios.org/story/from-tree-to-shining-tree/And then we discuss the process of making a bowl that Charlotte walked through at Marielle's studio!We end with a chat about compost.Logo design: Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialEmail us your interests! [email protected]: CanWeInterestYouIn.com

This is another fun one! We have Marielle Martin, designer of our logo and an all around interesting and interested person, to tell us about wood turning. What is it? How did she get interested in it? What a gift confidence is for life! We also learn about some of her other interests.Check out some of her amazing pieces on this week's BlueSky post: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialLogo design: Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialEmail us your interests! [email protected]: canweinterestyouin.com

On this week's episode we dive into one of Patti's interests for the past 16 years, the Chiditarod, an "epic urban shopping cart race." The 20th anniversary of the event was March 1, 2025, so we talk about its origin story, fundraising for food insecurity, Hercule Poirot, and fun sabotage. No homework for us this time, because Patti already aced hers.Interested in donating or joining the cause?Donate: https://give.classy.org/pattimmcgParticipate: https://chiditarod.org/register/Check out photos on our BlueSky account! @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialEmail us with questions, comments, to share your interests: [email protected] design: Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialEmail us your interests! [email protected]: CanWeInterestYouIn.com

On this week's episode we start out with some catch up and cover  interests for the new year, Oliver Burkeman's book 4,000 Weeks, Lunar  new year traditions and celebrations, Goods Unite Us app, the economic  blackout on 2/28/25 , a trip to Hawaii and seeing Melissa Ethridge and the Indigo Girls.We'd LOVE to hear from you about your New Year interests. Email us or hit us up on social!45:57 we begin our homework check in!Buy Jim Hamilton's book Falling: Amazing Survival Stories  Julie Kopec's story in more detail on episode 222 of My Favorite Murder podcastTouching the Void movie, with spoilersLogo design: Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialInstagram: @CanWeInterestYouInEmail us your interests! [email protected]: CanWeInterestYouIn.com

Content warning: There is talk of suicide in this episode that may  be triggering for some listeners. If you or someone you know is  experiencing suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the National Suicide  Prevention Lifeline at 988 in the US. The mention of this takes place  from 39:00-47:30.Jim Hamilton, author of Falling: Amazing Survival Stories and uncle to Charlotte shares some of his interests with us. Long falls, writing, illustration!Stories of long falls include Nicholas Alkemade, Juliane Koepoke, cats, Kevin Hines.Get Jim's book from his website greenharbor.comWatch his episode of The History Channel's The Unexplained on NextflixCheck out The Haiku Year , written by Jim and Charlotte on www.lulu.com/shop Logo design: Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialEmail us your interests! [email protected]: canweinterestyouin.com

On this week's episode we start out with some catch up and cover  field trips, weddings, training for runs (relay and marathon), the power  of stretching and more!We then revisit  Patti's interest, the library, get an update from Charlotte on her  homework, and follow quite a few enjoyable tangents.Here's the link to Charlotte's shoutout on the Chgo Bulls Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6KGtaTFzxaeWoRekoTatal?si=jwarRL_mRWehXoFTCPLX4ADISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded in spring 2024, so some dated references.Logo design: Marielle MartinSong: Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky: @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialEmail us your interests! [email protected]: canweinterestyouin.com

On this week's episode we start out with some catch up and cover day 1 viewing of 2024 March Madness (men's basketball), St. Patrick's day celebrations, a puppy parade!, golf cart gangs, and more!Then, host Patti shares her interest, the library, with co-host Charlotte. Some items covered include the library as entry into community, access to  so many resources, worms, haunted dolls, and of course the homework assignment.DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded during the 2023 NBA season, so some dated references.Stay with us! The sound quality improves in future recordings.Logo design by Marielle MartinSong Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialEmail us your interests! [email protected]: canweinterestyouin.com

On this week's episode we start out with some catch up and cover an NBA game IN PERSON with binoculars, train travel, the Chiditarod (https://chiditarod.org/), Grand Lake, CO, Husarchitecture (https://www.husarchitecture.com/), becoming a basketball monster, the Locked On Bulls Podcast, "adopting" Julian Phillips and more!DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded during the 2023 NBA season, so some dated references.Stay with us! The sound quality improves in future recordings.Song Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialEmail us your interests!  [email protected]: canweinterestyouin.com

Host Charlotte shares her newish interest in basketball with co-host Patti. Some items covered include approaching sports as a reality show, March Madness, NBA players being baby boys (maternally), Caitlin Clark and the assignment that Charlotte gives Patti. This episode was recorded during the 2023 NBA season, so some dated references.Stay with us! The sound quality improves in future recordings.Song Upbeat Drums with Stomps and Claps by music_for_videoBlueSky @canweinterestyouin.bsky.socialEmail us your interests!  [email protected]: canweinterestyouin.com

Hosts Charlotte and Patti want to know your weird and wild obsessions, the hobbies you've taken just a little too far. On this podcast, guests will share their interests and try to sell us on them.