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Underwhelmed

Christie Wheeler (Rotational Cohosts- Lisa Iker, Pinina Morgan, Alex Heller, Mike Berran)

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Underwhelmed is a weekly podcast designed to entertain and help the everyday, mildly inappropriate, semi-successful adult live their best life. Each week the extremely relatable and unapologetically basic aspiring, aspiring comedian, Christie Wheeler, teams up with a different guest cohost to discuss one of life’s many underwhelming (or overwhelming) experiences, dillemas, or questions. The mission is simple- to provide a safe space to vent, joke, and laugh about first world problems, while ...
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Christie and Alex are joined by Heidi Busche, relationship expert, speaker, and author of the book Relationship Ready: How I Stopped F*cking Randos And Started Cupcaking My Soul Mate. The ladies chat about Heidi’s experiences, sobriety, and what she has learned that can help other women. To find out more visit www.heidibcoaching.com. Heidi can be f…
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Christmas has come and gone, but our thoughts on the 2019 Countdown to Christmas will last forever! In the final part of our three part Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Critique, Christie and Lisa, critique the final eight Hallmark Countdown to Christmas movie premieres without the help of Joe (who was out galavanting around Texas)! Movies discussed…
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We're still full of Christmas Cheer as we bring in this New Year!! In Part 2 of our Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas Critique, Christie, Lisa, and Joe discuss and critique the second eight Hallmark Countdown to Christmas movie premieres! Movies discussed are: Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2; A Christmas Duet; Check Inn to Christmas; The C…
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’Tis the season for Hallmark Christmas Cheer! In Part 1 of our Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas Critique, Christie, Lisa, and Joe come together to discuss some elephants in the room (like Lori Loughlin) and the first 8 Countdown to Christmas movie premieres! Movies discussed are: Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses, Merry & Bright, Christmas Sca…
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This episode is a bit different than the rest, primarily because a preschool cookie exchange put Christie to the test. So sit back and enjoy this slightly festive tale, where Christie and and Pinina podcast while they bake and just try not to fail. Background music is "A Christmas" by Draganov Veaceslav. Provided by Song Freedom and used with permi…
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They may not have always been southern belles, but these days you would be hard pressed to find someone that would describe either Christie or Alex as anything but that. Both ladies originated in the Northeast, but are now embracing that southern living (Christie in Richmond, VA and Alex in Nashville, TN). Since moving to their respective southern …
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Did you know that there are over 3500 subscription boxes out there to choose from? Well, Christie and Lisa didn’t! Inspired by an underwhelming Fall Fab Fit Fun box, join the ladies for a discussion where they unbox the world of subscription boxes! Christie and Lisa discuss Food and Wine Boxes (15:40; Blue Apron, Hello Fresh, Dinnerly, Freshly, Win…
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This episode's title says it all- We Watched the Teen Choice Awards So You Don't Have To! Christie and Lisa sit down to discuss the 2019 Teen Choice Awards, hosted by Lucy Hale and David Dobrick, and came to find out that they have absolutely no idea what is going on with people under the age of 21. From Web Stars, to the Jonas Brothers, to Taylor …
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It may have been Christie's Everest to get this posted, but we can promise you this episode focused on Reality TV is sure to please! Christie and Alex catch up on the current state of reality TV, discuss the recent reality TV reboots, share their own ideas for new reality TV programs, and much more! Maybe they one day be just like Johnny Bananas! T…
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Christie and Lisa go back to the very roots of Underwhelmed and share a myriad of stories that one could label as either overwhelming or underwhelming. It is safe to say that they are just not whelmed, so join us for a conversation about Christie losing her mind and being beaten down by life (but she's not broken), and Lisa winning at life by doing…
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This week Christie and Alex take a stab at some investigative journalism to try and uncover the truth behind WTF is going on in the Dominican Republic. Why have there been so many American tourist deaths caused by pulmonary edema? Is it a serial killer? Is it the pesticides or mini-bar? Or is it the mamajuana? Tune in to hear some hard hitting fact…
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In honor of the Class of 2019's commencement celebrations, Christie and Lisa discuss their high school experiences. The ladies discuss the fashion, the makeup, dating, activities, and lack of communication. A must listen for any of you high school graduates of the early 2000's! Music is "Like High School" by Matt Duke. Provided by SongFreedom and u…
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Christie and Lisa review the dramatic season finale of Law and Order SVU that is strikingly similar to one they have seen before. They also discuss their thoughts and feelings on Season 20 and share their hopes and dreams for Season 21. Lisa can be found on Instagram at www.instagram.com/lisaiker Christie can be found on Instagram at www.instagram.…
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Christie and Alex discuss everything and anything that is dining out. Their conversation includes issues restaurant patrons experience, server issues, as well as the age old game theory- the Dining Dilemma. Transition music is "Diamond Girl" by Colour Riot and provided by Songfreedom. Used by permission. Christie can be found on Instagram at https:…
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Christie and Lisa discuss what it means to be a dog parent, different ways to be a good dog parent, and their own bundles of joy! Music is “Living the Good Life” by Andrew Simple and is provided by Song Freedom. Used with permission. Lisa can be found on Instagram at www.instagram.com/lisaiker Christie can be found on Instagram at www.instagram.com…
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We're all a little weird, aren't we? Join Christie & Alex for a fun conversation about the weird things kids do, the weird things other people do, and the weird things they do! Transition music is "Crazy Things" by Dustin Paul and provided by Songfreedom. Used by permission. Christie can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/realchrist…
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After a brief update on Mike's trip to the North American Trucking Convention, Christie and Mike discuss everything and anything related to airline travel. Be sure to buckle your seatbelts for this exciting episode! Transition music is "Fly High” by The DNC and provided by Songfreedom. Used by permission. Mike can be found on Instagram at https://w…
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Ripped from the headlines and inspired by the of the recent college admissions scandal, Christie and Lisa are joined by past guest, Joe, for a very important discussion about past and present bad moms. Music is “So So Bad” by Blue Stahli and is provided by Song Freedom. Used with permission. Joe can be found on Instagram at www.instagram.com/joseph…
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Christie and Alex discuss different tips and tricks that you can use to help upgrade your daily life and make it a little fancier! Transition music is "Money” by The King’s Horses and provided by Songfreedom. Used by permission. Christie can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/realchristiewheeler Alex can be found on Instagram at: ht…
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This week Christie is joined by Pinina and her husband, Jacob, to discuss the evolution from the WB to the CW. Transition Music is “Villainous Empire” by Jack Trammell and provided by SongFreedom. Used with permission. Jacob can be found at: Instagram- https://instagram.com/jacobmorganrva Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/MorningStarProductionsVA/…
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This week Christie and Lisa team up to discuss one of their favorite pastimes, gambling! They share the details of their favorite games (blackjack, roulette, craps, keno, lottery tickets, and bingo), tips and tricks for you to use, and some hysterical gambling and casino related stories. Casino sounds provided by SoundSnap. Christie can be found on…
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This week Christie and Alex are also joined by Alex's friend Daniel for an exciting conversation about Scientology! They discuss the basics of Scientology (as they understand it) and the rumors that surround the organization. Alex and Daniel also share the details of their recent trip to Scientology's Nashville Celebrity Center. Transition music is…
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Winter is here and Christie and Lisa are not it’s biggest fans. Join them for a discussion all about how to beat the winter blues. The ladies discuss tips and tricks they discovered via google, as well as their own remedies, and TV and book suggestions to pass the time. Transition music is "Spread a Little Happiness” by Nathan Angelo and provided b…
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In January's 5th Week Bonus Episode, Christie spotlights some of her favorite stories and conversations with the 4 rotational cohosts: Lisa, Pinina, Alex, and Mike. Transition music is "Feelin Good Ooh La La” by The DNC and provided by Songfreedom. Used by permission. Christie can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/realchristiewheel…
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This week Christie looks to Week 4 Cohost, Mike to see how large of a divide there is between Elder Millennials and Younger Millennials. Will they agree or disagree when it comes to very important issues and questions about pop culture, professional careers, and dating/relationships? Listen to find out! Topics include: The New Gillette Ad, Internet…
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This week, Christie and Alex are excited to talk everything and anything wedding related! They are both more than happy to share their opinions on what they like and what they don't (i.e. a lack of open bar). The ladies are sure that this episode will help people planning a wedding avoid some cringe-worthy mistakes, as well as provide some comfort …
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Christie and Pinina sit down to discuss ways not to kill your husband. Transition Music is “Wanna Start Something” by Delta Thieves and provided by SongFreedom. Used with permission. Pinina can be found at: Instagram- https://instagram.com/tictactoeartistry Facebook- https://facebook.com/TicTacToeArtistry/ Christie can be found on Instagram at http…
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Kick off 2019 the right way by joining Christie and Lisa for a conversation full of conflicting feelings about New Years Resolutions. Do they love them? Do they hate them? Do they even know? Christie also provides her idea for Anti New Years Resolutions and Lisa gives a history lesson on the New Years Resoltuons and their humble beginnings. Lisa ca…
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Join Christie and her family, The Wojnos, for a joyous Festivus Celebration! Music is “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” by Gyom and is provided by Song Freedom. Used with permission. Christie can be found on Instagram at www.instagram.com/realchristiewheeler Stay Underwhelmed & Join the Conversation: Website: www.underwhelmedpodcast.com Email: info@u…
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Hallmarked: Season of Opinions, the second part of a two-part Hallmark Christmas movie discussion series, features a lively conversation with Christie, Lisa, and Lisa’s friend, Joe. The trio reviews all of the 2018 Hallmark Christmas movies that have premiered thus far, and discuss which upcoming premieres they are most excited for. They also final…
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In Hallmarked, the first part of a two-part Hallmark Christmas movie discussion series, features a lively conversation with Christie, Lisa, and Lisa’s friend, Joe. The trio discuss the basic Hallmark Christmas movie plot, typical characters you can expect to see, and what makes some movies better than others. Lisa can be found on Instagram at www.i…
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Christie is joined by her mother, Debbie Wojno, to share all the details on how to enter Underwhelmed Podcast's Gifts To Regift Holiday Giveaway! For more details and your chance to win, visit the official giveaway webpage- http://www.underwhelmedpodcast.com/underwhelmeds-gifts-to-re-gift-giveaway-2018.html Music is "Holiday Celebration" by Judson …
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This week Christie is joined by return guest cohost, Alex Heller, for a truly insightful discussion that attempts to answer the age old question, “What is a Cool Mom?” The two chat about what a Cool Mom might look, act, and parent like, as well as what might make someone definitely NOT a Cool Mom. Alex can be found at https://instagram.com/lexmeist…
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This week Christie is joined by fan favorite, Lisa Iker, for a conversation about one of their favorite programs, Dateline. Their discussion is full of twists and turns, much like their favorite Dateline episodes. The ladies break down the anatomy of Dateline, including episode titles, b-roll, character development, real and manmade plot twists, in…
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This week Christie is excited to be joined by one of her closest childhood friends and fellow Staten Island native, Jennifer DeMeis. Since there are a lot of preconceived notions about Staten Island, the ladies sit down to help clear up some confusion about this forgotten borough! They also try to answer the very important question, “Why does Pete …
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Christie is joined by Pinina Morgan of TicTacToe Artistry for Part Two of the Two Part Podcast Series about all things makeup and beauty. In Part Two, Pinina wraps up her long story about how she got into the industry, shares the details of her "Five Minute Face", distinguishes which makeup brushes are used for what, explains how makeup should be a…
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Christie is joined by Pinina Morgan of TicTacToe Artistry for a Two Part Podcast Series about all things makeup and beauty. In Part One, Pinina shares her story about how she got into the industry, as well as common mistakes people make when it comes to skincare and makeup and how to fix them! Pinina can be found at: Instagram- https://instagram.co…
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This week Christie is excited to be joined by her first guest cohost that has come from the Underwhelmed Podcast Cohost Search, Alex Heller! Join Christie and Alex as they get to know one another a little bit better during a discussion about all things Reality TV. Topics include early Reality TV, the pros and cons of being a Reality TV Star, how to…
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This week Christie is excited to be joined by her longtime friend from college, Kelly. Christie has solicited Kelly to share the truth about what she can expect if she does have a second child. The conversation takes a couple turns and is sure to be one that both parents and non-parents will both enjoy. ** Word to the wise- the best part is at the …
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This week Mike Berran makes his second appearance on Underwhelmed Podcast! Since his last appearance, Mike has both received a promotion at SiriusXM that has allowed him to meet and work with even more celebrities, as well as gotten himself a girlfriend! During their discussion about the do’s and don’ts of meeting famous people, Mike’s mom, Aunt Tr…
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This week Christie is excited to be joined by her husband, Kevin, as he makes his debut on Underwhelmed Podcast! Kevin is more than happy to sit down and talk about an extremely hot and exciting topic- Bitcoin and crypto currency. Christie was sure to make this conversation a lively one, even though it that included time spent talking about things …
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This week Christie is joined by her sister, Kim, and best friend, Kerri, for a discussion about how to not only be a Maid of Honor, but the best Maid of Honor ever! The ladies discuss the responsibilities (and costs) that come with this prestigious title, as well as how their personal experiences differ. Topics include: wedding planning, bridal sho…
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In the very first episode of the new chapter of Underwhelmed Podcast, Christie is joined by her friends and former coworkers, Lisa and Alli. All three of the ladies currently work in some area of recruiting and are here to share their inside tips and tricks when it comes to job hunting during this lighthearted conversation. Get excited, because the…
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This week Christie and Nicole have a very important announcement to share- Nicole is leaving the podcast. Don’t worry though, your favorite podcast, Underwhelmed, isn’t going anywhere! In this mini-episode, the ladies are happy to answer your FAQ’s and Christie discusses her plans to continue on “Kelly Ripa Style”. Be sure to stay tuned for updates…
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This week Christie and Nicole talk to Peter Madrigal from Vanderpump Rules! Don’t be fooled though, Peter is more than a pretty face. Aside from managing SUR in West Hollywood, CA, he is also the co owner a hair product line, Hairo Styling Products, and is the ambassador for a new casino customer service app, Casino Scouts. The ladies are happy to …
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Once again, Underwhelmed proves to be your best source for travel recommendations, tips, and tricks. This week Nicole shares the details of her recent trip to London and Christie isn’t shy to chime in with her tips from the time she spent in London a mere 15 years ago. Topics of their in-depth discussion include: London’s Traffic, The London Eye, R…
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Last month Christie and Nicole attempted to have a discussion about what they wish they would have learned in school with Christie’s sister-in-law, Colleen (aka Colleen from Potomac with the small kitchen), while Christie and Colleen were on the Wheeler family vacation. Unfortunately, the Dynamic Duo experienced a myriad of issues ranging from scre…
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Well, you've been on the edge of your seat waiting to hear all about the end of the LA trip. Wait no longer! In this episode the dynamic duo discusses their last night in the City of Angels and their BIG celebrity sighting in Part Two of their LA Recap! An outing to a fancy LA establishment did leave Christie and Nicole with an unexpected question …
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If you are thinking about planning a trip to LA, look no further! This week, Christie and Nicole are recording from their Airbnb in West Hollywood during their jammed packed weekend in the City of Angels. In the first part of this two-part recap, Dynamic Duo provides a detailed summary of the first two days of their three-night trip. They also deci…
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This is Part Two of our very first crossover podcast with DecantDC! Part One can be found at- https://apple.co/2tRgPlD. This week Nicole and Christie teamed up with Dana and Sarah from DecantDC to try out four different wines and discuss how exactly one makes friends as an adult. The ladies chat about the different ways they have tried to make new …
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