Best Deanna and Chris Ley Podcasts (2024)

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#120 THE FAVORITES: One Hundred Years From Now 37:43

1y ago37:43

37:43

This week, we are loading up one of our all time favorite episodes. This one - Episode #3 from April 5, 2021 - is loved by many and still talked about often. Enjoy! Join Deanna for a walk down Memory Lane as she and Chris share books that have impacted their lives. They talk about where Chris got all of his trivia knowledge, the bookmobile, a poem …

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#119 One Loving Gesture At A Time 45:25

1y ago45:25

45:25

Deanna and Chris share Part II, III, and IV of their Wilmington trip before chatting about their fun #AdventureUs time shopping at local farmers' markets and u-picking (and u-eating) peaches and blackberries. From there, Deanna takes us to Indianapolis, Indiana where she explains that city's rich history and the touristy things they can do there - …

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#118 A Measure of Peace 53:28

1y ago53:28

53:28

Chris and Deanna pat themselves on the back for having the best trained dogs in the podcasting world. They talk about their amazing roadtrip out to Wilmington, North Carolina and their two very memorable hikes, all thanks to ChatGPT - one up a mountain and another that resembled the Hunger Games. From there, Chris flies us to Munich, Germany where …

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#117 THE FAVORITES: The Man With The Golden Heart 51:23

1y ago51:23

51:23

This week, we are loading up one of our all time favorite episodes. This one - Episode #37 from November 29, 2021 - is still in Chris's Top Tens. Enjoy! Chris talks about being thankful for his pre-turkey turkey nap before their Thanksgiving festivities begin, while Deanna makes plans to watch more horrible holiday movies - movies that were made to…

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#116 THE FAVORITES: Good Boy 48:02

1y ago48:02

48:02

This week, we are loading up an all time favorite episode of one our Neighbors in our Good 'Hood. This one - Episode #63 from May 30, 2022 - is one of Elyce's Top Tens. Enjoy! Deanna and Chris chat about the amazing time they had taking Aria to her first Cardinals baseball game and all the fun that went along with it. Deanna then introduces everyon…

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#115 A Lifelong Dream 52:09

1y ago52:09

52:09

Chris and Deanna chat all about a deck makeover project that has expanded their living space and given them an idea on what to do if their day gigs don't work out. They also share about their very sweet house guest before Deanna whisks us away to The Big Apple where we experience all the sights and sounds of what it has to offer. It's there that we…

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#114 THE FAVORITES: From Rescued To Rescuer 40:13

1y ago40:13

40:13

This week, we are loading up one of our all time favorite episodes. This one - Episode #13 from June 21, 2021 - is still in Deanna's Top Tens. Enjoy! Chris and Deanna talk about how their Happy Place is like Calgon (Take me away!) and how they have very differing opinions on what makes for a good "Yard Work Day". Deanna shares very inaccurate infor…

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#113 The Power Of Empathy 50:45

1y ago50:45

50:45

With a busy, fun-filled week behind them, Chris and Deanna share all about the amazing houseguests they entertained, as well as their first visit to The Armory STL downtown. Chris then takes us to Woodland, California where we learn all about the history of Yolo County and the fun things to do while visiting that town. It's there where we meet this…

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#112 Your Beacon Of Hope 1:06:15

1y ago1:06:15

1:06:15

Between working on the deck, planting plants, cleaning the garage, mowing the lawn, and taking walks where some hitchhiking ticks got a ride on the CoCo Bus, it's been an outside kind of week for Chris and Deanna. It's after that that we learn all about LaCrosse, Wisconsin and all the fun touristy things it has to offer before meeting this episode'…

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#111 Class Acts 54:12

1y ago54:12

54:12

From being a lumberjack who felled an 800-foot tree to spending time at the CityPark watching the St. Louis SC soccer team scrimmage, Chris’s week one-upped Deanna’s for sure, but she WOWs him with her mapigator skills when he tried to quiz her on this week’s destination of Atlanta, Georgia. It’s there that we learn the very-interesting history of …

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#110 The Power To Create Change 58:15

1y ago58:15

58:15

Silliness ensues in Chris and Deanna's back-and-forth to start this episode. From fake echoes to Goofy gulps, the entire conversation is laughable. After that, Deanna takes us to Greenville, North Carolina where they tour the city, seeing all the fun sights that it has to offer. It's there that we meet Jimmy Donaldson, a 25-year-old who's taken the…

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#109 It Could Mean More Than You Know 45:17

1y ago45:17

45:17

Quite the variety of topics in this episode as Chris and Deanna chat all about their plan-free weekend, how Chris isn't a napper, their super cool experience at CityPark, and forest bathing. From there, Chris shares the unbelievable and heartbreaking details of what Lamar Johnson has experienced over the last 28 years and how he never gave up hope …

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#108 Stepped Up 44:37

1+ y ago44:37

44:37

Deanna's "Ugly Laugh" makes another appearance right out of the gate, which has a very-tired Chris wondering how to respond. Thankfully, she pulls it together in enough time to quiz him on our nation's symbols (which he doesn't do too bad on!). From there, Deanna takes everyone only 37 minutes away to a phenomenal, world-renowned place that's doing…

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#107 A True Inspiration 35:23

1+ y ago35:23

35:23

SQUASH TALK! You'll be enthralled with Deanna's dedication to having a discussion about "squarshes" and Chris's ability to redirect the conversation to anything but. You'll learn a ton as Chris jets us away to the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain hearing all the things they can do with the extra fourteen grand in their pockets. From there, prepare …

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#106 Age Is Only A Number 1:02:49

1+ y ago1:02:49

1:02:49

An unexpected week off comes with an explanation and apology, and then a quick catch-up on what's been happening in Deanna and Chris's lives before Deanna shares her 4,794-word story for the first time ever with you, our Neighbors. Get ready, because she's channeling her inner Jules Verne by taking us all around the world in 80 days with two of the…

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#105 Keep Him Safe 30:38

1+ y ago30:38

30:38

With an Easter egg hunt, a surprise (shhhhh!) birthday part for a friend, a photo shoot, and their very first St. Louis SC MLS soccer game on tap, it's indeed bound to be a jam-packed Saturday for Chris and Deanna. No time to go on and on about it though... she wanted to hear this week's story from him! And while they can't technically travel to wh…

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#104 What You're Supposed To Do 47:41

1+ y ago47:41

47:41

Deanna shares that Chris now has something new to add to his resume... Cat Food Eater. Bet you can't wait to hear the not-so-good-but-for-a-GOOD-cause story behind that! Deanna then takes us to Naples, Florida where we hear all about its history and what it's known for, as well as how it's had a rough relationship with Mother Nature over the years …

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#103 He Lives Up To His Name 36:15

1+ y ago36:15

36:15

LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! Deanna talks about why she can't get that song out of her head. Chris's funny impersonations are in full effect, and of course they have to talk about the return of Ted Lasso. Then Chris takes us to La Petite Roche, Arkansas where we learn all about rich-in-history city, as well as the fun things to do while visit…

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#102 Pretty Remarkable 55:09

1+ y ago55:09

55:09

Deanna and Chris are in sing-songy moods as they kick off this episode. They chat about how Chris gets around and their shared annoyance of Snow White. Leavin' on a jet plane, they head to Decatur, Georgia where Deanna shares the history of the town, as well fun things to do while visiting. It's there that we are introduced to urban shepherd John W…

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#101 A Trip Down Memory Lane 1:10:23

1+ y ago1:10:23

1:10:23

Join Chris and Deanna as they reminisce about the last 100 episodes of THE GOOD ALL AROUND US. They each pick ten episodes that the other person has told since this podcast's inception, chatting about why each are so meaningful to them still to this day. There are a lot of laughs - and, yes, even some tears - as they go through their favorite stori…

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#100 Appreciate The Little Things 45:22

1+ y ago45:22

45:22

"HAPPY 100TH TO US! HAPPY 100TH TO US! HAPPY 100TH EPISODE! HAPPY 100TH TO US!" Chris and Deanna celebrate this being their 100th episode and chat all about their week. Deanna shares some interesting and fun facts about the number 100, how there's a rise in the amount of people living to be 100+ these days and the why behind it, and how those livin…

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#99 Make It Every Day 57:30

1+ y ago57:30

57:30

ACHOO! Sniffle. Sniffle. A little cold can't keep Deanna away from The Happy Place this week. She shares a pre-cold story about going on an eagle hunt with her mom and how amazing the day was which prompts Chris to tell an oldie-but-goodie joke that goes well with that conversation. From there, Chris shares all about an organization that doing amaz…

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#98 The Reward Is Far Greater 55:16

1+ y ago55:16

55:16

Deanna barely gets a word in edgewise as Chris talks all about his newest Netflix fave "Cunk On Earth", which is a witty mockumentary tracing the history of civilization. With the dinner of his choice on the line, Deanna then quizzes Chris on twenty Valentine's trivia questions before taking us to Charlotte, North Carolina where we learn all about …

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#97 Take Charge and Keep Cool 44:06

1+ y ago44:06

44:06

MAKE TODAY AMAZING is the theme of this episode. Deanna and Chris have a blast chatting all about that and how it's now Aria's responsibility to make that happen. They also talk all about the RV show they went to last weekend and all the fun they had. Then Chris takes us - by plane, not by foot - to Tampa, Florida where we hear one family's harrowi…

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#96 Quite A Miracle 42:53

1+ y ago42:53

42:53

Chris and Deanna are both in rare form this episode (the Ugly Laugh makes an appearance), so buckle up, Neighbors. While Deanna's week was a blur that went by in a flash, Chris shares all the things that he did this week and all the people he spent time with, including the furry friends he got to pet at CARE STL. Deanna then takes us a mere eightee…

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#95 A Merry Christmas After All 40:09

1+ y ago40:09

40:09

The clutter-filled HAPPY PLACE is the topic of discussion as Chris and Deanna kick off this episode. Then Chris planes, trains, and automobiles us to Buffalo, New York and gives us a ton of great info on that town which is rich in history and fun facts. We also get serenaded by him in honor of one of Buffalo's famous people. From there, Chris intro…

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#94 Transformed By The Trail 1:03:05

1+ y ago1:03:05

1:03:05

Deanna and Chris kick off the New Year in a GOOD way with this very special episode. Chatting about their EPIC, eleven-day, 3,200 #RoadTrippinInto2023 vacation, we learn how the idea of this episode came about as they were hiking in the second largest canyon in the US (which can be found in Texas!!!). It was from a realization of how much being on …

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#93 A #HAPPYUPYOURLIFE Look Back at Episodes #31-#45 52:08

1+ y ago52:08

52:08

THE GOOD ALL AROUND US has a ton of LOOK BACK fun in store for you this week! Previously only released to the Neighbors in our Good 'Hood* as a bonus episode in February 2022, join Chris and Deanna as they take you on a journey to revisit episodes #31-45. Walk down Memory Lane as they share with you Behind The Episode GOODies for each one and an in…

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#92 It's What We Do 47:29

1+ y ago47:29

47:29

It’s the holiday season, and Chris and Deanna chat all about it and what they’d like their New Year to include. Chris then takes us to the beautiful Salt Lake City, Utah where we learn about the area and what makes it so amazing. It’s there that we meet Travis Haussener and hear how his day backcountry skiing became a life-and-death situation in an…

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#91 A Face For Good 48:54

1+ y ago48:54

48:54

Chris opens up the episode by talking about how he's spent his last couple days spinning tracks at two fun events, and how he's now a gold lamé boot salesman. They chat about their fun chili cook-off and ugly sweater party and who won The Golden Ladle. Then, Deanna tells us how GIFs came to be (and how to pronounce that word), as well as how GIFs a…

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#90 Giving A Chance 43:35

1+ y ago43:35

43:35

Happy anniversary! Happy anniversary! Happy anniversary! HAAAAAAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Deanna and Chris chat all about how it's their 27th wedding anniversary (best two years of Chris's life! LOL!). They share how they've recently started taking dance lessons and the fun that goes along with that. Then Chris takes us to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where w…

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#89 More Than A Name 48:56

1+ y ago48:56

48:56

"Again! Again!" Chris shares that he and Aria have a new thing - listening to The Santa Wrap by Rayvon. It's catchy, Neighbors... Google it. You can thank him later. After refusing to accept that 2023 is right around the corner, Deanna chooses instead to chat with us about the rise of TikTok and how #CookTok took off during the pandemic. She shares…

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#88 Art For Others 31:31

1+ y ago31:31

31:31

Chris and Deanna are back in The Happy Place, bringing you a new episode that's sure to tug at your heart strings. Hear what they've been up to and how they've spent the last three weeks. Then come along as Chris takes on a road trip up to Dubuque, Iowa where we meet Arsh Pal, a twelve-year-old who has been giving back in the most amazing of ways. …

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#87 A #HAPPYUPYOURLIFE Look Back at Episodes #16-#30 1:33:43

1+ y ago1:33:43

1:33:43

THE GOOD ALL AROUND US has more LOOK BACK fun in store for you this week! Previously only released to the Neighbors in our Good 'Hood* as a bonus episode in October 2021, join Chris and Deanna as they take you on a journey to revisit episodes #16-30. Walk down Memory Lane as they share with you Behind The Episode GOODies for each one and an inside …

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#86 A #HAPPYUPYOURLIFE Look Back at Episodes #1-#15 1:18:46

1+ y ago1:18:46

1:18:46

Buckle up for some fun! We are taking a trip in the Way Back Machine! Previously only released to the Neighbors in our Good 'Hood* in June 2021, this BONUS episode will take you on a Look-Back Journey through how THE GOOD ALL AROUND US came to be - from how Chris got the initial idea and how it got its name to how the format came to be and how each…

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#85 When You Choose Love 40:33

2y ago40:33

40:33

Deanna has decided that hiking is her third job, and Chris shares how he's out of words for the day. She and Chris chat about how Halloween has taken ova' and is the only holiday that has become a month-long celebration. From there, Deanna takes us to Haiti where we meet 22-year-old Jimmy Amisial. Another amazing example of TRPATRT - the right plac…

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#84 Momma's Boy 35:25

2y ago35:25

35:25

Banter abounds on this amazing episode! Chris and Deanna have a great time chatting about open windows, unwritten rules, great speaking voices, lawyer jokes, transitions to new positions, funny looking faces, and thousand-yard stares. From there, Chris takes us to the land of the Kiwis. Buckle up, Neighbors! We're going to New Zealand! It's there t…

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#83 I'll Run With You 52:37

2y ago52:37

52:37

Chris tells us all about his CHRIS DAY. From having a "blast" to the trunk or treat where he heard super funny jokes, it was a great day for him indeed. Deanna then takes us to Cincinnati, Ohio where we meet Mike Fremont, a world record holder (a few times over) who took up running as a way to cope with a devastating loss. His story will leave you …

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#82 Shoulder To Shoulder 56:00

2y ago56:00

56:00

Deanna has Chris choose which "Story Time" he thinks our Neighbors would want to hear - Deanna Walks Through a Marsh or Deanna Runs for a Plane Twice. He chose the former and she proceeds to go into detail on how "Chasing Sunsets" got her into a tricky predicament. Snakes, bacteria, and leeches, OH MY! Chris shares shocking mental health statistics…

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#81 The Perfect Time 45:39

2y ago45:39

45:39

Deanna and Chris chat about how they have a fantastic day of celebrating ahead of them, and she shares a surprise she's planned for him which will for sure happy up his birthday weekend. She then takes us to Sydney, Australia to meet the the Blooms, a family whose lives were upended by a horrific accident that forever changed everything in 2013, es…

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#80 Meant To Be 42:12

2y ago42:12

42:12

Fall is in the air, which only means one thing in The Happy Place... Return of The Robe. Deanna learns what Chris did when he was left to his own devices while Deanna was sleeping. He started a radio station - The Oasis - on the new AMP app. Tune in on Tuesdays at 8pm CST and take a listen to some fabulous music he's procured for his show. From the…

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#79 From Field To Field 1:02:33

2y ago1:02:33

1:02:33

After an amazing week of being out and about around town attending fantastic local events - like the SLSO Concert and the Great Forest Park Balloon Glow - Deanna and Chris encourage listeners get out and support local events in their own neck of the woods. Deanna also talks about how blessed she was to volunteer at a paintball event for a friend's …

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#78 Be Kind 49:10

2y ago49:10

49:10

Chris and Deanna talk all about how useless knowledge comes in handy at trivia nights, not playing hooky to see a Cardinals baseball game, Albert Pujols's quest to hit 700, slips, trips and falls in search of a latte, and the fact that black ants do bite. Then they hop in the car and take a road trip to Cumming, Georgia, but not before stopping at …

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#77 Strangers Can Become Family 42:11

2y ago42:11

42:11

Deanna and Chris chat about how excited they are about the -BER months beginning and how it's their favorite time of the year. Let pumpkin spice everything and the Christmas creep commence! Deanna then educates us on baby name timing, the most popular names over the last 100 years, and the origins and characteristics of the names Chris and Deanna b…

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#76 One Tough Little Gal 53:18

2y ago53:18

53:18

Quite the variety of conversation between Deanna and Chris to start off this episode - from National Dog Day to being outnumbered, from pets receiving inheritances to our elderly car, from Chris's speed skating background and his alternate persona Super Sexy Park Ranger. Entertainment at its finest! From there, Chris shares all about the fascinatin…

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#75 These People Are My Why 1:09:33

2y ago1:09:33

1:09:33

Deanna and Chris can't stop talking about pickleball. Chris is now officially ambidextrous, and he of course has to brag about it. They chat about their fun night out to dinner and how Aria wasn't impressed with the monkeys at the zoo. From there, Deanna forces us to learn more about the thing that has been the cause of fear and anxiety in educator…

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#74 HappyTown USA 1:08:35

2y ago1:08:35

1:08:35

It takes Chris and Deanna a minute to remember what they did during their blur of a week; hanging out with friends at a concert in the park while rockin' out to Rock Opera and then playing pickleball... and then we learn all about Chris's quirkities when it comes to sticky hands and spiders. Then buckle up because the format of this podcast is VERY…

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#73 The Luckiest Two People On Earth 50:11

2y ago50:11

50:11

Deanna and Chris talk all about the fun the had celebrating "The Weekend of Dee" and how they're excited for this upcoming weekend's plans of going to a charity fundraiser prom and the Cardinals vs. Yankees game. Deanna then shares how meet-cutes and marriage were a topic of conversation at a recent meeting, which leads into a discussion about the …

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#72 Everybody Made It Out 45:08

2y ago45:08

45:08

Chris and Deanna talk all about DEANNA DAY and how Facebook makes someone feel super special on their special day. She gives Chris a hard time about his TikTok usage before chatting about their plans to continue her birthday celebration this weekend, as well as what her 5-0 had better look like. Then Chris takes us to Moss Point, Mississippi where …

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#71 A Great Big Bear Hug 51:34

2y ago51:34

51:34

Deanna has Chris share with listeners how he injured his rotator cuff this week. He uses the opportunity to give a shout-out to the medical staff at DePaul Hospital's ER. From there, Deanna talks about their love for survival shows which leads to a discussion about their new obsession, Alone. Their chat about how the contestants of that show protec…

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