Best Shebops Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Brand New Lizard 15:41

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3d ago15:41

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Turi’s new job as electronics customer service representative “Steve in India”. Marshmallow confessions, and the end of the little neighborhood zoo. Marci is getting a new pet. Hint: it is not a goat…and it will require a HUGE amount of preparation.By Shebops Productions

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Open Mic Night 15:34

7d ago15:34

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The forgotten anniversary, or “Here. I found this in the freezer.” The risks of open mic nights. Neutering—for dogs or maybe people. The surprise rate increase, and how it could be different.By Shebops Productions

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Your Good Excuse 14:57

10d ago14:57

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The person who gives you the best excuse to do (or not do) that thing you wanted to do (or not do) in the first place. The limit of your allergies. Marci’s heat wave. The “not fair” files: Documentaries you have to explain BEFORE you watch them. Plumbing, or weather—choose one.By Shebops Productions

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Keeping Your Marriage Fresh 14:22

14d ago14:22

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Is your pet making you accident prone? Marci’s walking into doors, and Turi may have a broken jar. Love. Anniversaries. Two different things. When you promise dinner, but don’t specify the time.By Shebops Productions

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Back to Front 15:37

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If you think you have problems when you put your sweater on inside out...Marci has it a whole lot worse. A preview for people whose lives and bodies are still spicy. More things are unfair. How to dress your clumsy dog.By Shebops Productions

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Who Said It Was Fair 15:43

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Sometimes the universe doesn't operate on a level playing field. What we learned in preschool. Song lyrics that are saving us now. The Thunderbirds at the Chicago Air and Water Show have wrought chaos at Turi's house. Marci admits to liking the Hamburger Helper Hand on her daughter's but...or at least preferring it to the ear guages.…

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Don't Tell Us That 15:37

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It's a build your own adventure—with water—at Marci’s house. Announcing our new YouTube acronym. How many coolers of ice can you dodge when your refrigerator breaks down? What NOT to say to a prospective landlord: the list has just expanded. Marci’s goat takes revenge, and her husband secretly loses his resolve.…

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While You Sleep 15:08

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The podcast’s technical hiatus, explained non-technically. The death of the inanimate. Marci spends a day waiting to be chewed out. Thanks for reminding us we don’t have memories. Why Marci became a journalist. Hint: it has nothing to do with journalism. What we bought Jeff Bezos for his wedding.By Shebops Productions

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The Liver Man 15:41

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The multifunction device, and why it sucks...or lights up...or makes music... Corner coaching in Las Vegas, Joe Rogan, and The Liver Man. Marci’s childhood of martini making. The best garage sale find ever. Waiting for a pet you don’t really like to die.By Shebops Productions

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Venting Spleen 14:49

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Turi hates being diplomatic. Marci hates spelling errors in major news sites and papers. We hate a lot of meaningless stuff. Sometimes you just have to vent a little spleen…Get off my lawn!By Shebops Productions

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In Sickness and in Health 15:12

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When your whole household is down with an ugly virus, you learn some interesting things about people’s digestions. When DO you need a stair lift? An infomercial with a potentially deadly price. The P-Diddy trial. What not to eat off the ground.By Shebops Productions

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So What if You Hate It? 15:28

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“What kind of people need to pay full price for things?” We are flummoxed. as The Rolling Stones almost sang: You can’t always get [the price] you want. Also why would a person with a boring job but no obligations be afraid to try something s/he might like? Sleeping on the couch.By Shebops Productions

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Scare Your Kids With Art 15:43

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When you inherit something ugly. Decorating for the fear factor: that thing you hung up in your kids’ room thinking it was “cheerful”. Bathroom art. Shaving…and when to skip it. The Chippendale Dancers and one revolting photo session.By Shebops Productions

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It Was an Accident 14:30

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Monsoon season hits, also known as the festival of mud. Mud and Jello wrestling—gone but not forgotten. Why green M&M’s are like broccoli. The meanest mom. You have to pay.By Shebops Productions

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Having Elon Musk's Baby 15:43

3M ago15:43

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What, exactly, would you need (other than the geneticly provided equipment) to make you, or someone you know, willing to have Elon's baby? Genetic advantages. The worship of sleep.By Shebops Productions

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Almost All About Peeing 12:53

3M ago12:53

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After a relatively benign first two minutes, we descend into tastelessness, and discuss peeing. Outdoors. Indoors. Do not eat within an hour of listening to this installment of the podcast.By Shebops Productions

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Eat This and Die 15:40

3M ago15:40

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Why people eat things that will kill them (Turi has a tempting moment). A level of hell: calling a tow truck that never comes. What is your dashboard trying to tell you?By Shebops Productions

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Accidental Pregnancy Pt 2 (That's Not How It Happened) 11:33

3M ago11:33

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For years, Turi has given the wrong story about Marci’s pregnancy. Here’s the wrong story. Why it’s a bad idea to bring certain people to a wedding. The fantasy of becoming a parent. Marci explains why grandchildren are different. The first Haboob (that’s a dust storm, but haboob sounds better). Marci’s very strange adaptive cookware. Changing the …

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Accidentally Pregnant (Part 1) 11:54

4M ago11:54

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The Marauding Cattle of Marci Persky Road. Who stole the cattle guard [hint: meth involved]? When your addict friend has a deeply held paranoid theory, or, how to put a meth addict to work. When family planning goes awry.By Shebops Productions

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Smell This 11:23

4M ago11:23

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Sometimes, a TV commercial takes you to places you’ve never been—and makes you wish it hadn’t.By Shebops Productions

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Confessing to Everything 15:44

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Sooner or later, all your unpleasant habits and bad deeds will be known. And we probably did them first. There will be blood—all colors—and other bodily fluids. Goatless.By Shebops Productions

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Stocker-uppers vs. Make-doers 15:36

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If you don’t know which you are, your family will find out….after you die. Marci’s mariachi marathon in Mexico.By Shebops Productions

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Marital Enhancements 14:12

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Things to throw out before you die. Disposing of a marital enhancement. Some people cannot be given financial advice. Does this dog-discouraging spray really taste as bad as it claims (there’s only one way to find out.)By Shebops Productions

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The BS Dire Wolf 15:11

5M ago15:11

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Marci is refusing to learn new technology. It will make a fine epitaph. Resurrection of the Dire Wolf, and Marci’s childhood. Turi’s various categories of hokum.By Shebops Productions

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Everything is "Cherry Cherry" 15:26

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When the equipment that’s made for old people—is for you. The “dumb phone” solution. Should you warn someone who is about to see a crappy play/movie/concert. Can you date someone when you hate their taste? When “The Song Remains the Same”….and that song…is “Cherry Cherry.” Marci has joined an online community of bots. Working out for a “donut marat…

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Let Them Eat BAD Cake 15:23

5M ago15:23

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Marci’s Only Fans new computer challenge. Marci’s Law bad day. Pizza that’s too fancy, cake on the floor, and deceptive frosting practices.By Shebops Productions

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Dog-proof Astroturf 14:31

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Are there really nice people? Prove it. Romper Room and DEI. Fear of puppets and masks. Alarmed by children’s’ TV. The dangers of small household items. Fun with filth. The usual parts of life…with some novelty cucumbers. Celebrate spring at the dump. How to get out of being over-volunteered.By Shebops Productions

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Kinky Trad Wife 15:46

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Computer, or cat toy? Marci is planning a birthday escape to Mexico…which last time didn’t go so well. Are “trad wives” really that traditional? “Mission Impossible” meets “Leave it to Beaver.” Diseases you learn about from drug ads. Here. Wear this apron.By Shebops Productions

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A Tranche of Stupid 13:11

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Why not “Do your own research” and finds their own “Alternative Facts” weather when the road is closed down? A BIG helping of not-good decision making, with a serving of wishful thinking to follow. Your medical history, on a four inch screen. Marci gets a craving.By Shebops Productions

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Crying in your Crypto 12:32

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Dog training—an Israeli Army approach. How Turi would respond to training…if she were a dog. No crying in your spilled crypto—a news account reinterpreted. Marci worries about the stock market, and makes a decision. Beta-tested babies: the next generation.By Shebops Productions

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Just Pee Anywhere 14:38

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A blizzard means semi trucks are strewn across Arizona’s highways, but Marci is safe in her own bathroom…unless anyone else is there. Why would someone run up and down the aisle of an airplane with no clothes on? Where to pee: a tough decision.By Shebops Productions

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2 Kinds of Bloodbath 15:53

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When the British Royals decide to junk a (literally) bloody tradition, it give you hope. The DC firings—in inimitable the words of Tina Turner, “We can do this nice and easy….or we can do this nice and rough.” That college you or your kids didn’t get into? You can feel better about it now. Bringing out your inner snob…

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Wet Spot 13:01

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Feeding your husband dog food for dinner…or is it the other way around? Whoops—did you leave that open? The house sitter attempts a new task. Water everywhere, and the telltale spot.By Shebops Productions

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Don't Put it in Writing 15:23

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“Information Addicts Anonymous” is something you may want to join. When you send out a little more “news” than you had planned. Paranoia in the pressroom. Unweighted blankets as romantic deterrents.By Shebops Productions

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Admit You Lost It 12:15

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Gated communities and “The Sovereigns” of rural Arizona. The post office makes an admission, and accomplishes…nothing. Customer service can only get you so far. Who is the more effective complainer. The “Wife Line”, and an explanation of the unrequested D--- Pic.By Shebops Productions

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When the Stereotype Explodes 12:46

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When is a microphone like a blind dog? Non-partisan political content that’s mostly schadenfreude. When somebody (erroneously) imagines you are their date. Also, how to figure out that you are on a date. What happens when the stereotype disappears?By Shebops Productions

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Sorry, Can't Hear You 15:03

7M ago15:03

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Ear pods may end, or save, your marriage. When you go on vacation, you learn a few things about your partner—like which one of you needs to argue with the navigation app. Marci’s dog brings back a trophy.By Shebops Productions

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Fancy Underwear 15:07

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Turi picks the wrong thing to read. Nobody is sleeping. Small accomplishments. When you need subtitles even though the movie is in English. The wrong underwear, and when not to wear it. When do you wear the RIGHT underwear.By Shebops Productions

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Get Rid of the Poison 15:31

7M ago15:31

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Marci refuses to ask for help, and gets covered with toxic toner. Computer printers are not for kids…say the kids. The thing you should have sold that on E-bay. Turi discovers she has a house full of poison, but is it as dangerous as what Marci found in her bathroom?By Shebops Productions

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Gut Check, Literally 15:46

7M ago15:46

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The last (we hope) of the puking puppy chronicles. Lambchop the puppet. You will know you are losing your mind by checking out your pantry. Adventures in mailing stuff. The Screen Actors Guild Awards, reviewing the reviewing.By Shebops Productions

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How Much for That Snow Shovel? 15:52

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It would be great if we could class up the podcast this week…but unfortunately, we are mostly worried (still) about puking pets, freezing family, and how you get a snow plow on the interstate going 60 miles an hour.By Shebops Productions

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The Chicken Butt Warmer 14:42

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A new feature for the last, ageing chicken in the flock. Marci considers a “divide and conquer” strategy in the Goat vs Dog dilemma. Turi puts the Small Cutie on a hiatus. Yes, you can be sick of your own kid. Teething baby upgrade.By Shebops Productions

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The Puking Puppy Project 11:58

8M ago11:58

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Marci does not want to admit where the puppy—the one her husband was not enthusiastic about getting in the first place, has chosen to eject his mix of chicken and tumbleweed. Yes. Tumbleweed. There’s also been an incident of cat smuggling.By Shebops Productions

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Date Night Part 2 15:14

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Strange attire for six below, and it’s even stranger at a cemetery. Romance and date night…for the young. High heels on ice. The mystery of the missing Detroit Lions jacket. Take this furnace and get the heck out. Mink Schmink.By Shebops Productions

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Date Night Part 1 12:22

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Losing your inner editor, or “no, I won’t indemnify you.” Spilling the tea, or “who would I tell” is a very bad idea. What “date night” means when you live on an Arizona mountain in the middle of nowhere. That piece of paper you could have put on your phone, but didn’t.By Shebops Productions

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New Year's Ice Storm Part 2 14:41

8M ago14:41

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Turi’s takeaway from watching the “Golden Globes”: who lets people go out of the house wearing a traffic cone? Her husband would. So would Marci’s. Important lesson: If it has spaghetti sauce stains on it, it’s NOT new. The dumbest repeating marital arguments, and how to keep them going. A new rule for eating old food.…

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New Year's Ice Storm Part 1 13:31

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How long does it take to chip ice off one entire minivan? Marci’s new heater is missing its owners’ manual. A trip back to the pot-fueled 70’s, courtesy of the junk drawer. What not to drive to a funeral.By Shebops Productions

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The End of the "Year Ender" 15:03

8M ago15:03

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Marci remembers with loathing the standard end-of-the-year newsroom assignment. The list of people who died can prove useful. Free AstroTurf, and other social media amusements. The REAL danger of bootleg streaming services is not what you think.By Shebops Productions

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Missing and Disgusting Parts 11:41

9M ago11:41

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Marci throws some parts away. Turi learns the source of “them apples”, as well as a name for a part she wished she’d never heard of.By Shebops Productions

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Be Emphatically Wrong 15:20

9M ago15:20

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It would be great if you got an injury from a non-embarrassing accident, but how often does THAT happen? If you’re going to commit to your argument, it helps if you don’t find out later that you were absolutely wrong. Look! Up in that lifted truck—it’s….a goat. Is that candy, or are you trying to kill someone?…