Best LLC | First Date Stories Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 137 - The Racquetball Date (year 1980) 6:37

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I have had two unsuccessful athletic dates, athletically speaking, so you would think I would know better than to accept a date to play racquetball when I've never played before... This is the story about my racquetball date during my freshman year at college. Music from#Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/chameleon License code:J…

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Episode 136 - Where Are You? (Year 2010) 5:51

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Our parents always taught us the importance of being punctual, so when my brother is late to meet us for dinner, we know something is up. This is the story. Upbeat Funk Background | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Tunetank - Pixabay Royalty Free Music for YouTube, Video & Podcast | Tunetank

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Episode 135 - My Physical Therapist Story (year 2010) 6:45

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When I hurt my neck in exercise class, I go to physical therapy for six weeks. The therapist and I begin to chat, and he shares with me a very interesting story. Music – "Learn to Fly" by Josh Woodward. Free download: https://www.joshwoodward.com/

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Episode 134 - I Only Have Eyes For You (year 2010) 6:22

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When my husband and I go out to dinner one evening, we see someone from his past, and it becomes a very memorable moment. This is the story. Music from #Uppbeat (freefor Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/limitless-travel License code:IAF75LPRPNP3ZQZI

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Episode 133 - Our New Dishes (year 2009) 6:59

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We're upgrading our kitchen and decide that we should get some new dishes. And if you are wondering how getting new dishes can become a memorable moment, you'll just have to listen to the story. Dancing Funky | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Tunetank - Pixabay

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Episode 132 - A Different Approach (year 2009) 5:55

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My younger son calls me early in the morning from college; he's crying and very upset. When he finally tells me what's wrong, I immediately remember when I was in a similar situation during my time at college. This is the story. Tourism | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Grand_Project - Pixabay

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Episode 27 Encore - Happy Halloween (year 1995) 5:41

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Just for fun, I am re-publishing my Halloween episode from two years ago. Here's a quick summary of where we were at the time. It's 1995, my boys are seven and five years old. The last three years of my first marriage were spent living in London. My boys and I have just moved back to my hometown on our own, and tonight is their first Halloween. And…

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Episode 131 - The Actress (year 1992) 6:29

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One of the other moms from my son's class is a professional actress, her husband an award-winning set designer, and I am totally fascinated by this. This is the story. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/savanna-pridelands License code: MAEQ8YMQ1YUQMJLD

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Episode 130 - The Driving Lesson (year 1992) 7:30

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My husband tells me that his company will provide us with a car in London, but it will be a stick shift, so I learn to drive one shortly before we move. But I learn very quickly once we get here, that driving in London is nothing like driving at home. This is the story. Music – "ADVENTURES OF THE DEAF DREAMER"by Josh Woodward. Free download: https:…

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Episode 129 - I Just Can't (year 2018) 6:36

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When my mom comes to the realization that she just doesn't have the energy to attend my nephew's wedding, her grandson, we are all heartbroken. This is the story. By the Riverside | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Grand_Project - Pixabay

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Episode 128 - The Running Date (year 1979) 6:37

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I'm in my freshman year of college and meet a nice boy a few weeks into it. He shows me what a truly nice guy he is on our very first date, a running date. This is the story. "Serge Quadrado Music" Spy Jazz | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay SergeQuadrado - Pixabay

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Episode 127 - A Gradual Transition (years 2008 - 2009) 6:09

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My younger son is a freshman at college. He chooses a university approximately 20 minutes from our house, but because he wanted the full college experience, he lives on campus, well, sort of..... This is the story. lemonmusicstudio - Pixabay Easy Rise | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

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Episode 126 - The Journey Begins (year 2007) 6:15

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My younger son is a senior in high school and it's time to discuss college plans. My husband and I are a little concerned when he shares his idea with us. This is the story. Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/ The Best Day | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay AudioCoffee - Pixabay

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Episode 125 - An Early Morning Phone Call (year 2007) 6:30

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My older son is away at college and gets sick for the very first time away from home. And it's my voice he wants to hear to help him feel better. This is the story. Sunshine Groove | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay OctoSound - Pixabay

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Episode 124 - A Car Story (year 2007) 6:06

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My younger son is now driving the car we purchased last year for my older son to drive to his college math classes. And this evening, he calls me after his play rehearsal to tell me that the car is missing. This is the story. (This episode references an earlier story called My Son Gets a Car, episode 107) Chase | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Coma-M…

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Episode 123 - A Brilliant Mind (year 2007) 6:03

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My older son is away at college, and we speak to one another at least once a week on Sundays. This week he tells me he has a foreign language requirement, and I am shocked when he tells me what language he intends to take. This is the story. Shopping Day | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Grand_Project - Pixabay…

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Episode 122 - The Inconsiderate Dinner Guests (year 1992) 6:20

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Husband Number One invites two co-workers from the London office to our apartment for dinner, and it does not go very well. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/ocean-cruise License code: KMMCFQVPNZWUVAXB

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Episode 121 - Learning the Lingo (year 1992) 6:21

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We've been in London for several weeks now, and although they do speak English here, it's not quite the same English as we speak in The States. This is the story. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/sandbox-serenade License code: LXRTD43VFEIGHIG1

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Episode 120 - An Official Dress Code (year 2018) 6:51

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My mom lives in an independent living facility, and they suddenly implement an official dress code in their dining room. My mom thinks she knows why they did this. This is the story. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/itty-bitty-8-bit License code: WOYVQZCTKSFHPXBA…

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Episode 119 - It Wasn't Me (year 1979) 6:37

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I get a part time job as a cashier the second half of my senior year in high school. Things are going great, but then I have a really bad day. The Funk Intro | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay MomotMusic - Pixabay

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Episode 118 - New Year's Eve 2006 (year 2006) 6:47

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My older son, who's a freshman at college, is visiting for winter break, and when he tells me how he would like to celebrate New Year's Eve this year, I am not happy about it. This is the story. Fun Times Together | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Musictown - Pixabay

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Episode 117 - Our First Winter Break (year 2006) 6:16

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My older son, who is a freshman at college, is home for his first winter break. He and I have a very important discussion about my expectations of him while he is home. This is the story. Wiggle Wobble | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay GoldenSoundLabs - Pixabay

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Episode 116 - My Ex-Husband's Son (years 2006 - 2021) 6:15

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My ex-husband and his wife are having a baby, and my feelings about this are not at all what I thought they would be. This is the story. Music: www.purple-planet.com

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Episode 115 - A Quick Goodbye (year 2006) 5:51

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It's time to take my older son to college and I am very surprised at how quickly he says goodbye to us. This story tells how that goes. Music– "Already There" by Josh Woodward. Free download: https://www.joshwoodward.com/

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Episode 114 - Hold The Door (year 2006) 5:58

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Tonight is my older son's graduation from high school. Everyone is very excited, that is until, his phone rings. This is the story. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sonda/the-valley License code: 50LYUZXCP9FER1L3 lemonmusicstudio - Pixabay Midnight Blues | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay…

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Episode 113 - My Little Genius (year 1992) 6:40

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My older son was born with an academic gift. This story tells how I find out about it, and my earliest memory of him using his talent to solve a problem that's very important to him. Music: www.purple-planet.com

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Episode 112 - Seating Arrangements (year 1992) 6:32

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We've been living in London for a few weeks now. This story tells what our lives are like there and is also a great example of my older son's very quick wit. Two Finger Johnny by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5008-two-finger-johnny License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license…

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Episode 111 - The Deep Sleep (year 2018) 6:46

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My mom has been sleeping A LOT. And when her caregiver can't awaken her, it starts a chain of events. This is the story. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/all-i-need License code: PHGU4DJLRMHRUOVM

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Episode 110 - Sitting On The Bench (years 1977 - 1978) 6:41

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When I find out that I should have some extracurricular activities on my resume for college, I decide to try out for some sports teams. This is the story. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/pecan-pie/just-now License code: N2HZM1AT3HQVQ4Q5

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Episode 109- The Surprise Party (year 2005) 6:24

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My mom is turning 70 this year. My brother, who lives a plane ride away, suggests we give her a surprise party. Although I am not one who likes to entertain, I decide to go for it, and I'm really glad we did. This is the story. Story music by: Serge Quadrado Music Funny Friends | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay SergeQuadrado - Pixabay…

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Episode 108 - First Play (year 2005) 6:14

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My younger son is in the tenth grade and things are going great for him this year. He develops a passion for acting and performs in his very first play. This is the story. Game Music (Minecraft Roblox Fortnite Background Intro Theme) | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay HitsLab - Pixabay

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Episode 107 - My Son Gets A Car (year 2005) 6:25

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When my older son turns 16 and gets his driver's license, he asks us for a car of his own. We of course say, absolutely not, but then he finds a way to make it happen. This is the story. Walking Happy | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay lemonmusicstudio - Pixabay

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Episode 106 - That's Life (year 2005) 6:03

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My older son is gifted in math; I like to think he got this gift directly from his grandpa's fingertips when he was a baby. Today he learns that gift or no gift, he needs to follow the rules, just like everyone else. (To hear the story of how I like to think he got this math talent, listen to episode 42, A Gift from Grandpa) Urban Go | Royalty-free…

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Episode 105 - The Bicycle Part Two (year 2004) 6:55

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Husband Number One buys a bicycle for himself in 1992, and it causes a big argument between us. It's now 2005, and the same bicycle causes a big argument again. (The original story, The Bicycle, from 1992, is episode 81) Cheating | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay lemonmusicstudio - Pixabay

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Episode 104 - My Ceramic Cat (year 2004) 6:49

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I buy a ceramic cat as a souvenir while on vacation in Niagara Falls, Canada. You'll just have to listen to the story to find out why this is memorable. Upbeat Big Band - Entertainment Play | Royalty-free Music - PixabaySonican - Pixabay

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Episode 103 - Living in London (year 1992) 5:44

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So, week one in London is done and we all settle into our new routine. This is how it goes for me. Music from#Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/take-on-the-world License code:OZ4WS73K8XJJMMWA

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Episode 102 - Week One in London (year 1992) 6:14

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Husband Number One and I, along with our two young sons arrive in London. We are supposed to live there for the next two to three years. This story is about our first week there. Education Music (Knowledge Learning Study Background Intro Theme) | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Hitslab 120-240 Hopeful Music For Youtube Videos Music | No Copyright Song…

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Episode 101 - Please Come (year 2017) 5:56

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Although my mom now has 24/7 care, my husband and I still feel uncomfortable leaving her for a week to go on vacation, so I call my brother and ask if he and my sister-in-law can come spend a week here. Sonican - Pixabay Nova Notes - Upbeat Corporate Loop | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

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Bonus 5 - Bonus Episode (A Fun Game With My Kids) 11:12

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In celebration of my 100th episode, I play a fun game with my two sons and daughter-in-law. We each ask a trivia question about ourselves and the other three try and guess the answers.

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Episode 100 - My Friend's Brother (year 1978) 6:01

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I make a new friend at school and meet her older brother for the first time that summer, and I am totally infatuated with him. moodmode - Pixabay In Jazz | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

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Episode 99 - You Are Everything Good (year 2004) 6:39

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My younger son is experiencing difficulty with his schoolwork. And when it starts to affect his self-esteem, he and I have a very important discussion about it. Happiness Is Somewhere Close | Royalty-free Music - Pixabaylemonmusicstudio - Pixabay

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Episode 98 - My Mother's Second Boyfriend (year 2003) 5:47

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My mom has a new boyfriend. This is the night that we all meet him for the first time. Breeze In My Hair | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay SergePavkinMusic - Pixabay

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Episode 97 - Our One Big Fight (year 2003) 6:31

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My marriage to husband number two is going great, except for this one day, when I get really angry with him. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/the-brotherhood License code: U8KUYYPGFCWEZI9L

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Episode 96 - A Cowardly Exit (year 2003) 5:54

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My mom's live-in boyfriend of 13 years breaks up with her in a very cowardly way. Rock me Better | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay music_for_video - Pixabay

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Episode 95 - A Generous Boy (year 2002) 5:51

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My younger son uses his own money he earned from babysitting to support a very good cause. I am so proud of him. Shape Up | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Alex_MakeMusic - Pixabay

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Episode 94 - Afternoon Pickup (years 2001 - 2005) 5:48

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My older son is granted special permission to continue school in our original school district and I need to pick him up every afternoon. I never expected to love it so much. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/thank-you License code: 5R6AJD6NFHRMTRA4

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Episode 93 - He's Walking Out the Door (years 2001 - 2005) 7:20

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The boys and I move into my new husband's house, which unfortunately is in a different school district. My older son is granted special permission to continue in his original school district which results in some chaotic mornings. Fun Happy 50s Pop | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Musictown - Pixabay

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Episode 92 - Moving Day (year 1992) 6:44

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We're moving to England. Our flight leaves this evening, and this is how we spend our day. Uplifting Upbeat Acoustic Guitar | Royalty-free Music - PixabayAshot-Danielyan-Composer - Pixabay

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Episode 91 - The Going Away Party (year 1992) 6:18

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Husband number one and I, along with our two young sons, are moving to London in a few weeks. His co-workers have organized a going away party for him and he talks me into attending with him. Optimistic Visions - Hopeful Uplifting Music | Royalty-free Music - PixabaySonican - Pixabay

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Episode 90 - 24/7 Care (year 2017) 5:54

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My mom's Parkinson's symptoms are much worse now and she needs someone with her all the time. She makes the difficult decision to have round the clock care. Optimistic Dreams | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay moodmode - Pixabay