After 100+ episodes and five full seasons of podcasting we discuss what we do on the mic that bothers us. We catch listeners up on life since season five and share some recent happy memories, share quirky things we love, and rank America's top snack foods. We also share about visiting Taylor Swift's childhood home, and the 2025 World Series (TheVictory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando).
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Isthere anything you have heard on our podcast that bothers you?
MatthewMcConaughey Poems & Prayers https://greenlights.com/
What'sthe happiest memory you've had since the end of season five?
Beetlejuicehttps://beetlejuicebroadway.com/
Hamiltonhttps://hamiltonmusical.com/
Shrekthe Musical https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3070936/
Whatdo you love that no one else gets?
MatchboxTwenty https://matchboxtwenty.com/
Hemorrhage(In My Hands) by Fuel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbHfgXJKn1Y
Bath& Body Works https://www.bathandbodyworks.com/
ThistleFarms https://thistlefarms.org/
DollarTree https://www.dollartree.com/
DollarGeneral https://www.dollargeneral.com/
WerthersOriginal https://www.werthers-original.us/
MagicCandle Co. https://magiccandlecompany.com/
ChesapeakeBay Candle https://chesapeake.yankeecandle.com/
Top12 Snacks in the US
Gushers
Annie'sOrganic Fruit Snacks
Reese'sPeanut Butter Cups
Goldfish
SourPatch Kids
Lay's
Rolos
ChexMix
KettleCooked Potato Chips
Oreos
CheezIt
M&Ms
Route11 https://www.rt11.com/
Couchcrumbs: fallen tree damage to our home
Propyour feet up: extended family trip, Dylan's birthday party, visitfrom Macy & Joey, visited grandmother, Nate Bargatze, stopped byTaylor Swift's childhood home, World Series
A new season, a new color scheme!
Join us NEXT THURSDAY, November 6th as we launch into a new season of The Victory Couch. Listen in to learn how we've been, what's going on in this current season of life, and what new shenanigans your favorite Randos are up to.
Thank you for listening and we'll see you next week.
-Rick and Julie Rando
Thanks for listening to another round of The Victory Couch- Upholstery. We trust revisiting topics from our previous seasons has allowed you time to mend and renew as we head into a new season.
Info. coming soon regarding Season 6 of The Victory Couch!
As we continue the journey to mend and renew on The VC-Upholstery, this time we are discussing rest--- what it means to rest well, and lessen anxious thoughts and feelings.
Thank you for joining us in between seasons for this specialmini-season format of The Victory Couch, Upholstery. We hope these gentle reminders will encourage you to disconnect with what doesn't really matter and CONNECT with those who do (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando).
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Season Two, Episode 23: about outdated slang, tips to rest better when battling anxiety, lessons we hpe our kids learn observing our friendships, and the balance of boundaries
https://open.spotify.com/episode/363RccimdN2SuIGhyMQK7m?si=HfpLxMUeTpaz124bOrIYWw
As we continue the journey to mend and renew on The VC-Upholstery, this time we are discussing what we think our kids learn about watching us do friendship with others.
Today we share what lessons we think our kids have picked up on while watching us up close with our friendships.
Thank you for joining us in between seasons for this specialmini-season format of The Victory Couch, Upholstery. We hope these gentle reminders will encourage you to disconnect with what doesn't really matter and CONNECT with those who do (The Victory Couch ishosted by Rick and Julie Rando).
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Season Two, Episode 23: about outdated slang, tips to rest betterwhen battling anxiety, lessons we hpe our kids learn observing ourfriendships, and the balance of boundaries
https://open.spotify.com/episode/363RccimdN2SuIGhyMQK7m?si=HfpLxMUeTpaz124bOrIYWw
As we continue the journey to mend and renew on The VC-Upholstery, this time we remind ourselves to check the words we use and remind our kids to do the same. Today we share the lessons learned while watching a baseball game-- which had nothing to do with what we saw on the field.
Thank you for joining us in between seasons for this specialmini-season format of The Victory Couch, Upholstery. We hope these gentle reminders will encourage you to disconnect with what doesn't really matter and CONNECT with those who do (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando).
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Season Two, Episode 21: about the sounds of summer, the power of our words, lessons learned, and summer concerts
https://open.spotify.com/episode/081HbQ3hJaIpEoBBCSSvsb?si=oeY0KlcoSZyUcy79U9pLrQ
As we continue the journey to mend and renew on The VC-Upholstery, this one brings a little sparkle, a lot of appreciation,and some jazz hands to our life. Today we share the lessons learnedwhile being theatre parents. Whether you are one, or aren't, we hopesomething you hear today connects with you. At the very least, wehope it encourages you to buy a ticket to see your next high school,middle school, or community theatre production soon!
Thank you for joining us in between seasons for this specialmini-season format of The Victory Couch, Upholstery. We hope thesegentle reminders will encourage you to disconnect with what doesn'treally matter and CONNECT with those who do (The Victory Couch ishosted by Rick and Julie Rando).
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Season Two, Episode 17: about our dislike for beets, a wishfulrandom acts of kindness day with Shaq, and what we've learned frombeing theater parents
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GRfTqSiH69Dj1ZCQ1dJwg
As we continue the journey to mend and renew on The VC-Upholstery, this one was humbling. Today we revisit wisdom aboutparenting well by PARTNERING with your kid, inviting them into therelationship rather than being simply their authority figure.
Thank you for joining us in between seasons for this specialmini-season format of The Victory Couch, Upholstery. We hope thesegentle reminders will encourage you to disconnect with what doesn'treally matter and CONNECT with those who do (The Victory Couch ishosted by Rick and Julie Rando).
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Season Two, Episode 16: about Father's Day gift ideas, fictitiousspells for modern life, wisdom over time and graduation memorieshttps://open.spotify.com/episode/55sBt111UfWLxY7Okomff8?si=n-NAzlhCQpmjCwUlyblCPg
As we continue this format today, we provide examples ofintentionality in day to day life to create more mindful moments for yourself, and those in your family.
Join us in between seasons for this special mini-season format of The Victory Couch, Upholstery. We hope these gentle reminders will encourage you to disconnect with what doesn't really matter and CONNECT with those who do (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando).
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Season Two, Episode 14: about Star Wars, mindfulness for themodern family, and pondering our alternate life
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WiGwjbli2GCtKL3ao0Msl?si=kN7DLxVcQLqzV6FCRjjI0A
As we continue this format today, we dive into how we find the good in tough days and what we both enjoy about the other person, and HOPE they continue for years to come.
Join us in between seasons for this special mini-season format of The Victory Couch, upholstery. This is one to share with those you do life with--- especially for the couples out there trying to share life and do it well (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando).
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Season Two, Episode 13: about reality TV, inspirational movies, go-to karaoke songs, and what your spouse does best
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xn0wtFhZ2WBSJpkoRz61r?si=vh-gYBocRoS82NrdmxAMsQ
As parents of a child with multiple food allergies we've learned a lot over the years. We've learned to stay educated, to educate others, and to be an advocate for safety in the world of caring for children with food allergies. Join us in between seasons for this special mini-season format of The Victory Couch, upholstery. This is one to share those in your life who are effected daily by what it's like to live with food allergies, or love someone who does (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando).
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Season Two, Episode 12: about food allergies, American cookies, and what Gen Z does better than us
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QOQ4WBW8IRRcKiZA0d355?si=a32ZA8ODTmqi7-m1SoZh3w
Bugabees https://thebugabees.com/
As we continue this format today, we dive into the world of team sports and discuss what lessons are in this world. Join us in between seasons for this special mini-season format of The Victory Couch, upholstery. This is one to share with the athletes in your life and those of us who parent them (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando).
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Season Two, Episode 11: about the value of sports, TV for couples, a big fish and a bad haircut
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5waZsE720YFlZD6c5SlrzM?si=cVyV5DeZSHSdohZdUFaVxQ
This time we break out singing and sharing our favorite love songs, pet peeves, what we'd be bad at, weird food combos, the origin of story of Fallen Pollen....Rick's favorite list from Season Five is fairly extensive. Enjoy his favorites and see if they match with YOUR favorite moments. (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando).
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Listento the Full Episode referenced – Season Five: Episode 10
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gIwtubhDOR5VQfgQM93JY?si=I_ey6BNQRH-gSmw14N4ElQ
ViralWhitney Houston challengehttps://youtu.be/LBoTPxIeBUE?si=OThYaq6zjpgHEIZs
Listento the Full Episode referenced- Season Five: Episode 15
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3c7Zu5ssEzlAukYIrQ8AN4?si=KjxGuCmTS3C2KSEVUT_5vg
Listento the Full Episode referenced- Season Five: Episode 7
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3B4DHkVbMTfZdppDbOoBZM?si=J5j7UpsMTWK55dBcNZhT1w
Listento the Full Episode referenced- Season Five: Episode 4
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Y7l8kp8ikSNQMduBmBAri?si=ZuDwmHEiTLGJA-uxe5SDOQ
Listento the Full Episode referenced- Season Five: Episode 1
https://open.spotify.com/episode/07sd67J1UzaGNhJW1GJKa1?si=YLeYfEiMQBe7qfZTeZGUfA
From Annie F. Downs and Mary Kate Morrisey moments in NYC, to what we might be like as farmers and everything in between-- listen in as we recap our favorite moments from the last twenty episodes from Season Five (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando).
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Listento the Full Episode referenced – Season Five: Episode 2https://open.spotify.com/episode/3LdKkJnhkW8SmC2YH4ee7N?si=oheywPbPQ6ql3KRokhja8Q
MaryKate Morrisey https://www.instagram.com/maryspacekate/?hl=en
AnnieF. Downs https://www.anniefdowns.com/
Listento the Full Episode referenced- Season Five: Episode 9https://open.spotify.com/episode/31JQMEEoXV6Rlq9BCShhIq?si=Oag2l6MfTJC-0jTdBorsgw
Listento the Full Episode referenced- Season Five: Episode 12
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jdTxyzpxPlLuPBzNiPn1Y?si=jY7b45rjQ1q7rsGTXOJKrQ
Time travel back with us to the first day we met, and squish on in as we discuss if we hold true still to those first impressions. Also shared are our least favorite classes in school, what we need to survive beyond the basics (music is the big one for us both), and which foods are MUST HAVE items at the local county fair (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando).
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On the tens
What are some first impressions from the first day we met AND do those first impressions still hold true after 20+ years?
What were your least favorite classes in high school or college?
When surviving, other than what's on the general list to survive-- what would you add?
What do you consider a MUST HAVE fair food?
Couch crumbs: missing you for the first half of the summer, not feeling 100%, HVAC replacement for the studio
Prop your feet up: summer popsicles, beach day, Hamilton, attending and taking in Rick's Grandmaster exam/demo, time together on Rick's birthday, fishing trips, Lawson's birthday
Join us for a very special week as we welcome our friends, Grandmaster Anthony & Kelly Hockley from South Australia. We discuss their dating roots, what has kept their relationship strong, and what makes being a grandparent just the best. We also compare both our countries, dive deep into the mutual love of Disney, share a bit of the back story of Anthony's martial arts career and how he and Rick met (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando).
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Virginia Andrews https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V._C._Andrews
Silverspoons
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083479/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
The Dukes of Hazzardhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078607/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
Couch crumbs: flights and getting sick during travel, Murphy's law moments
Prop your feet up: spending time with “American family,”finally getting to the US
Join us for another summer week on the couch as we reflect on reality TV of the past and what (if anything) we've learned from it. We also discuss bucket lists, the pros and cons to being a small business family, and answer our teen prompted question about which activities we didn't do in our youth we wished we would've tried.
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Sorry we will miss you this week as we are "out of the office," making memories with our family. Listen in next week for the latest episode of The Victory Couch.
Join us this week as Rick is asked to rate Julie's hairstyles of the last 20+ years together. While not as uncomfortable about discussing teen advice for tattoos and piercings, this one made Rick squirm a little BUT he came out unscathed. Just a little friendly couple nostalgia today....also, we take it back to songs of the past that remind us of one another. We also discuss 4th of July foods and habits we would like to break. Squish on in....(The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando)
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Is there a song/songs when you hear them that instantly remind you ofme?
Unwell, Matchbox Twentyhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt14173774/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
Hemorrhage, Fuel https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21444672/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
FeelsLike Home, Chantal Kreviazuk https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0471092/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
The Power of Love, Huey Lewis & The News https://youtu.be/wBl2QGAIx1s?si=zKZEXmLwugS_I9DB
Beautiful Mess, Diamond Rio https://youtu.be/5H2Dy_sNSdQ?si=1U_sTnHIWWr2TyE7
Here Without You, 3 Doors Downhttps://youtu.be/kPBzTxZQG5Q?si=biYWZiltIVzCLBmy
The Chicks https://thechicks.com/
Alanis Morrisette https://alanis.com/
Butter, BTS https://youtu.be/WMweEpGlu_U?si=VqwMXYafSabGiGa0
According to Food & Wine let'sdiscuss the most purchased foods for July 4, 2024.
Taylor Swift Kate Plus 8 SNL bit: https://youtu.be/2122YO0cbg0?si=uDxlfai0Ki-Jiec0
What's one habit you would personally like to break?
Couch crumb: birthday planning indecisiveness, young lady fighting illness
Prop your feet up: new creative ideas launching at KMK, Beetlejuice Jr.
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Is there a song/songs when you hear them that instantly remind you ofme?
Unwell, Matchbox Twentyhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt14173774/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
Hemorrhage, Fuel https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21444672/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
Feels Like Home, Chantal Kreviakhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0471092/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
The Power of Love, Huey Lewis & The News https://youtu.be/wBl2QGAIx1s?si=zKZEXmLwugS_I9DB
Beautiful Mess, Diamond Rio https://youtu.be/5H2Dy_sNSdQ?si=1U_sTnHIWWr2TyE7
Here Without You, 3 Doors Down https://youtu.be/kPBzTxZQG5Q?si=biYWZiltIVzCLBmy
The Chicks https://thechicks.com/
Alanis Morrisette https://alanis.com/
Butter, BTS https://youtu.be/WMweEpGlu_U?si=VqwMXYafSabGiGa0
According to Food & Wine let's discuss the most purchased foods for July 4, 2024.
Taylor Swift Kate Plus 8 SNL bit https://youtu.be/2122YO0cbg0?si=uDxlfai0Ki-Jiec0
What's one habit you would personally like to break?
Couch crumb: birthday planning indecisiveness, young lady fighting illness
Prop your feet up: new creative ideas launching at KMK, Beetlejuice Jr.
Were you a Pound Puppies kid or a Care Bears kid? He-Man or G.I. Joe? Today we take you back to the 80s to be nostalgic, or if you're younger...to learn. We also go through our favorite moments in Friends guest star history, share about our first jobs, and discuss what we're looking forward to this coming fall (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando).
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Which 80s toys on this list did you have (or did you want)?
Cabbage Patch Kids
Pound Puppies
Hardee's
Rainbow Brite
Barbie and the Rockers
Care Bears
My Little Pony
Poppels
Glo-worm
Easy Bake Oven
Game Boy
Mr. Potato Head
Supersoaker
Hot Wheels
Simon
Rubix Cube
He-Man
Teddy Ruxpin
Power Wheels
Micro Machines
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle figures
View-Master
G.I.Joe
California Raisin figures
What do these celebrities have in common?
Reese Witherspoon
Brad Pitt
Julia Roberts
Christina Applegate
Bruce Willis
Ben Stiller
Charlie Sheen
Billy Crystal
Brooke Shields
Susan Sarandon
Paul Rudd
Tom Selleck
Helen Hunt
Anna Farris
Alec Baldwin
Winona Ryder
Sean Penn
Gary Oldman
Freddie Prince Jr.
Isabella Rossellini
Danny DeVito
Hank Azaria
George Clooney
Jon Lovitz
Which guest star did it best?
With fall approaching what are the top 3 things you're most looking forward to?
Name some of your first jobs.
Peebles
Wet Seal
Couch crumbs: the dome of heat, very very full days lately
Prop your feet up: local theater this weekend, outdoor movie night scheduled