We Both Love Soup

It has been a crazy start to 2026. The girls talk about saying goodbye to loved ones and hello to new hips. Elle has declared it the year of the bike while Dylan is healing and trying not to spend more online shopping than her $200k medical bills. Online shopping has become a load bearing structure so they review some great products and services ranging from covering your ass to covering your skin.

On today's episode, the girls reflect on the disaster that was 2025. If that year were a drink, it would be colonoscopy prep. They talk about hopes and plans for the coming year, including lots of biking, healing and praying for the great, big, beautiful obituary. Much snerdling will be needed along the way.

On today’s episode, the girls embrace defining themselves as Otroverts and emphasize the sweetness of doing nothing.  Time to enjoy some adult chocolate milk while discussing a few midlife reckonings.  Are you where you thought you would be?  In the immortal words of Bruce Springsteen “Talk about a dream, try to make it real.”

The girls are getting sick of mourning losses-  our furry family members, parents and freedoms.   So to lighten the mood, they play a few rounds of “Would you rather”.   Language or Music?  Dinosaur or Dragon?  Insult or Compliment?  

It’s our 40th episode and it’s been a crazy month with more craziness ahead for Dylan, Elle and Miranda.  Lots of travel, exercising while avoiding the heat, and watching good movies.  Superman is indeed Super.   We found the perfect self tanner and under eye concealer and Dylan has joined a perfume cult.Brett joins in the discussion this month  about Things we are tolerating less and less-  Loud places was a unanimous choice!

It has been a rough month (heck a rough year) for the girls.   So much loss around us.   Turns out hobbies are one of the keys to happiness. What else can we add to our lives?   Dylan, Elle and Miranda talk about questions they would like to hear Trump supporters answer, especially in light of the recent atrocities.  So much is happening that cannot be undone.   When we look back years from now, will we be proud of how we acted?  Will you?

It’s a good day for some health updates so that you too can soar like an eagle!  Take care of your breasts and they will take care of you.  Join the girls as they vow to add more experiences to their lives so that time can slow the heck down!

Our producer Zack joins in again along with Miranda, Elle and Dylan. You know we are hating the political landscape but let’s add our healthcare system, crowds, spam call, that pets don’t live longer, locking grocery carts and wind! But we are loving on things like butterflies, clothing rental, extra ricotta on our pizza, media archiving, crocheting, new pants, TRX, biking alone, Divorced Dads Banger playlist on Spotify and Chobani cinnamon coffee cake creamer.

Producer Zack joins in this episode and talks about his Coachella 2025 experience while the girls talk about the "online retail therapy" they are using to try to drown out the madness. Beauty from Bees has them buzzing but tanning pills, not so much.

Instead of March Madness, the girls are embracing Starch Sadness and all forms of potatoes to make it through this crazy month.  No matter what is going on in your life there is some form of potato that can make it better- fries, mashed potatoes, Vodka or all 3.Elle and Dylan detour off the political crazy train and talk about a favorite topic- animals. They discuss “adopt don’t shop” and Dylan and Miranda defend their doggo choices.   They recommend some great rescue organizations to support (Best Friends, North Shore Animal League, Frosted Faces and more) and will keep you updated on Miranda’s search for a kitty to adopt into their family.

The girls record their first morning podcast and somehow the topic of balls, dicks and dildos arises. Dylan is on a major health kick on her way to becoming a Bioniq woman  and they are hell bent on voting with their dollars now.

The girls decide to check in on our health. Dylan talks about taming the “food noise” with GLP-1 micro dosing, her upcoming Function blood testing and personal training to get her Hannah Waddingham arms in time for her 40th reunion. Elle cruised her way to relaxation and cycled for her survival as she tries to out smart her body and crazy vertigo. Dylan’s new found mono vision has her seeing the reality of her skin and finding a fully grey eyelash- What fresh hell!

It is our 1 year anniversary and Elle continues to suffer from menopause mayhem while the collapse of America has begun.  The girls talk about The Let Them Theory book and how strategies from the book could be useful- Especially the making friends section.  Time to be “weirdly above it all” and “go first”.

The first episode of season 2 has the girls comparing the start of 2025 to 2020. Fires are burning, the political climate is a wreck, and there is violence everywhere. Dogs and cats living together, mass hysteria. Maybe we picked a bad month to stop sniffing glue...

Elle and Dylan chat about the how they spent Christmas and their favorite gifts and activities. Unfriendly neighbors tried to harsh their holiday spirit but at least there was no nipping while hosting. They put on their positive pants  and declare their  intention words  and their mantras for 2025.  What bad habit are you going to break ?  What good habit are you going to make?  How can we do more than just survive in 2025?

The girls lighten it up for the holiday season and talk about beloved family traditions and awesome gift ideas.  Pink blob cookies taste better than they sound and a men’s portable urinal is not a treasured gift exchange present.

The country’s gone mad and the girls are sad. Thankfully they have each other and their families to help them through.  Vote Aldi!

Dylan talks about literally throwing money away in a moment of brain fog. The girls spiral again about the election and drown their sorrows with the Lefty Ladies at book club.   What do you do when your get up and go has got up and went?  What’s in your middle age starter kit? 

In episode 26, Dylan and Elle talk about a shopping adventure and their upcoming birthday month plans.   Elle struggles with her “Napp Flap”  and they lament how much time they have spent doomscrolling lately. Bonus-  you get to hear what a chinchilla sounds like in this episode.   Can you mimic it better than they can?

For their 25th episode (Woot!) the girls are back together discussing family interactions, vacations and political craziness.  They introduce a new segment called Happening Holiday Gifts  and Dylan considers getting into the “home” honey business.

The girls have been apart (which rarely happens) and they are eager to catch up and talk about recent trips they have taken, elder care woes,  more attempts at making friends, and picklefest weirdness.  And of course,  complain about how loud life has gotten.

The burden of organizational necessity and weaponized incompetence plagues Dylan. The girls talk aboutkeeping themselves and their parents safe from online scams and physical assaults.  They are excited about a visit from several podcast listeners from NorCal.

Dylan and Elle continue their quest to make more friends. The girls discuss the political climate and the need to censor themselves to save relationships. They declare death to Coors, Project 2025 and loud places and sing the soul soothing praises of “pebbling."

Join Elle and Dylan as they chat about what advice they would give their younger selves if they had a 'Tardis.'

Dylan and Elle come down from altitude to talk about how wonderful the wedding was including things that could have gone better and the things that were absolutely amazing. 

Final wedding preparations are in full swing and Dylan and Elle talk about all things hair extensions and toupees.  They discuss how awesome Jon Stewart is and how to hide reading smutty books.

Elle and Dylan pretend they are retired for a day and talk about what they think retirement might look like for them.  They begin their quest to drink all 21 cocktails in the Summer SIP program and get hit on in a creepy way in the process. 

In Episode 17, Dylan and Elle visit Mexico in person and in spirit.  They lament being accused of freeloading- “They will do anything for chips, salsa and Margaritas, but they wont do that.”

In Episode 15, Dylan and Elle grouse about things they will no longer tolerate (like crowds, lines and stupid people).   The girls discuss being your own advocate when it comes to  medical care and pain management.  No pain would be your gain!

In episode 14, Dylan and Elle talk about ways they are getting ready for weddings and summer.  How can you tackle the flat ass and the rogue chin hair.  If you can’t tone it, tan it!

In the 13th episode of We Both Love Soup, Dylan and Elle go on camera for the first time, talk about environmentally friendly tips, review the latest moisturizers and beauty products, and plan out a daughter's wedding party.

Episode 12 has Dylan talking about fixing herself up for the upcoming wedding while Miranda recommends more slugging.  Elle is off her meds on her way to being “squeaky clean on the inside”.  The girls list a myriad of menopause maladies and talk about some possible solutions that do not involve unaliving someone.

Dylan and Elle talks about the 80's, failing another escape room and the perils of living your 'authentic' self.

On the tenth episode of We Both Love Soup, Dylan & Elle catch up on the eclipse and review several new products including Crepe Erase, Ondo Socks, and Wrinkles Schminkles.

In episode 9, taxes have Dylan & Elle feeling quite broke but that does not stop them from talking about large purchases they made and if they were worth it.  Dylan avoids getting her boobs squished and Elle feels sorry for realtors- not!

In Episode 8, Dylan talks about Oprah’s weight loss drug special show and her dismaying jury duty experience. They both dish about a few of their favorite influencers.   Elle gets up close and personal in San Diego with her favorite influencer - Charlie Berens and declares herself a clothes whore.  Dylan talks about her sourdough bread making experience and her quest for the ultimate “crumb shot”.

In Episode 7, presidential fitness patch earners Elle and Dylan detail their love affairs with EBikes and they rant about “those damn kids”and their throttle EBikes.  They give you the skinny on pickleball and Elle declares herself pro uniboob much to Dylan’s dismay. 

In Episode 6, Elle and Dylan discuss Dylan’s failed “friend connection”, their Mexican Michelin Star Restaurant experience, Election nonsense and an in-depth discussion about makeup and the dreaded makeup graveyard. Change your lip color, change your world?

In Episode 5, Elle and Dylan discuss the ways they keep their minds sharper than the average bears and have fun while doing so.  Elle and Dylan dish about wedding attire and Dylan’s 80s wedding dress being sacrificed to the wedding planning gods.

In episode 4, Elle and Dylan talk about the difficult topic of assisting aging parents and the tough decisions to be faced. Dylan breaks bad on Kelly Osbourne and wishes her friends would become 'slackers.'

In the 2nd episode of We Both Love Soup, Dylan explains her experiences with Ozempic and Elle changes hairdressers. Drama ensues!

Join us for the debut episode of We Both Love Soup! We explore the art of making friends later in life, hosts Elle Schaeffer and Dylan Schulz share their own journey of friendship that started from a chance encounter on NextDoor. With humor, heart, and a shared love for soup, these Gen X gals tackle the challenges of adulthood while embracing their inner goofballs. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes where we dish about family drama, weight loss, favorite products, and more. Follow us on Instagram @webothlovesoup_podcast and reach out to us at [email protected]