Best Getaroom Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 74 - Don't Look Back In Anger, I Heard Ya Say 28:59

3+ y ago28:59

28:59

Anyway, here's Wonderwall. On this episode we talk about a recent trip we took to the Great Salt Lake and what was good about it, and what went wrong and how that could have lead to hard feelings between us due to frustrations. We also laugh for several minutes straight over an unintended sexual innuendo, which I am still laughing about as I write …

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Episode 73 - Advice We Would Give To Ourselves 30:45

3+ y ago30:45

30:45

On today's episode we give a quick update on our last episode about how we have implemented our plans and if they're working. Then we get a little more light-hearted this week and get into our topic, which is advice we would give to our newlywed selves to make our marriage a little bit easier. We discuss things like school, work, money, Roseanne (t…

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Episode 72 - Discussing the Elephant in the Bedroom... 41:22

3+ y ago41:22

41:22

On this episode we get deeply personal as we share a real discussion we had with each other over our sex life. We recorded our discussion just in case, and now we're being our bravest selves and posting it for all to hear the process as we communicate our concerns in a loving way and try to come up with solutions. Be prepared to hear more than you …

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Episode 71 - Unsolicited Parenting Advice 54:07

3+ y ago54:07

54:07

On this weeks episode we talk about getting a new cat, an ER visit with our 12 year old daughter with a heart condition, and having a meltdown over not wearing a mask in a public place. Eventually we make our way to this weeks topic and discuss mom and dad shaming and unsolicited parental advice. We talk about what it means to shame other parents a…

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Episode 70 - The Best of a Bad Year 30:59

3+ y ago30:59

30:59

On this episode we talk about our year in review. We discuss how we managed to get through a tough year and why we had to rely on each other more than ever, what we learned while being stuck at home, and the things we have come to appreciate. And for some reason we also explain why Die Hard is apparently an aphrodisiac , so you'll definitely want t…

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Episode 69 - Elf on the Shelf Dilemma 27:31

3+ y ago27:31

27:31

On this episode we discuss our feelings about the Christmas tradition of the Elf on the Shelf and whether or not it is time to move on from it. By the end of the episode we actually make a definitive decision about if we will continue suffering over it, or finally let it go, so listen for that.By Rochelle And Scott Brunson

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Episode 68 - Some Junk We're Thankful For 40:01

3+ y ago40:01

40:01

On this episode we talk about the gratitude that we have for each other, not only during the current pandemic, but especially during it. We tell each other specific things the other does for our family and our house that we appreciate. And finally we express our gratitude for the situation we are in, in which we are fortunate enough to get to stay …

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Episode 67 - Having Friends As An Awkward Couple 40:33

4y ago40:33

40:33

On today’s episode we talk about how homeschooling is going, and Halloween costumes past and present. We discuss at length why we love having “couple” friends, and tell the story of an attempt to make friends while living in Boise. And finally we talk about why we love the relationships we have with our current group of friends and why it works for…

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Episode 66 - Contraceptive Perspective 34:58

4y ago34:58

34:58

On this episode we briefly discuss Ivy’s clinic adventures, before diving into birth control. We talk about 12 different forms of birth control and how they work, and how well they work. We also talk about which ones we’ve had personal experience with. Obviously this episode gets into some things that may be offensive to some listeners, so listener…

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Episode 65 - Malcolm Is Great, 2020 Blows 33:05

4y ago33:05

33:05

On this episode we talk about celebrating our youngest child’s birthday, our daughter, Ivy’s clinical appointments at the children’s hospital, and the overwhelming and tough time we have been having this year. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (1:00) We talk briefly about Ivy’s clinical appointments. (5:45) Our youngest child is no longer a…

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Episode 64 - The 5 Love Languages 35:23

4y ago35:23

35:23

On this episode we discuss the 5 Love Languages, based on the book by Gary Chapman. We talk about what each love language means, and we talk about which one we believe the other person has. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (1:00) Scott is getting sick of being with the same ol’ people. But we went on a quick socially distant vacay. (3:15) …

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Episode 63 - Allow Your Kids To Be Themselves 38:14

4y ago38:14

38:14

On this episode we get really fired up about allowing our kids to be themselves and choose their own path through life, and how allowing them to do that, isn’t about your own happiness, it’s about your child’s happiness. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (1:30) Spoiler Alert: We preface this episode by talking about Schitt’s Creek and the e…

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Episode 62 - Marriage Myth: Having Kids Will Save A Marriage 16:30

4y ago16:30

16:30

In this bite sized mini episode we talk about whether or not having children can save your marriage. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (1:20) School started this week. It hasn’t been horrible. (6:15) Will having a baby save your marriage? (8:15) When tv characters have a baby, they complicate the task of recording a tv show, just like in re…

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Episode 61 - Marriage Myth: Happy Couples Don't Fight 40:22

4y ago40:22

40:22

On this episode we discuss another marriage myth that states that happy couples don’t fight. We talk about why it’s important how you fight in order to work through problems without making things worse. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (1:00) School is about to start. We spent our summer working on our yard and house, with no vacations. Bu…

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Episode 60 - Marriage Myth: Married Life is Boring 27:17

4y ago27:17

27:17

On this episode we get back to our marriage myths and discuss whether married life can be boring. We also talk about Schitt’s Creek, going back to school, and family vacations. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (1:00) The kids created a variation of tag called Corona tag. (2:20) We are currently watching Schitt’s Creek as a family and lovin…

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Episode 59 - Parenting Pitfalls: How To Not Ruin Your Child's Childhood 43:33

4y ago43:33

43:33

On this episode we discuss mistakes we’ve made as parents as well as some things we might be doing right. We also talk about asking the kids what they do and don’t like about our parenting. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (1:15) We’re all going to get through this crappy school year together. (3:00) We talk about weird language trends. (4…

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Episode 58 - 17 Years Of BULL...iss! 43:38

4y ago43:38

43:38

On this episode we talk about our 17 years of marriage, and give some advice (kind of). We also reminisce on our stupidity in the early years, and surviving the suburbs with animal neighbors. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (0:20) We recorded this episode on our 17th wedding anniversary. We discuss some random details from our wedding day…

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Episode 57 - Pioneer Day / Tay Tay Day Day 40:09

4y ago40:09

40:09

On this episode we discuss the weird Utah holiday that Scott didn’t realize was a Utah thing until he was near adulthood. We also discuss the arrival of Taylor Swifts new album and why it’s the best thing to come out of 2020 so far. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (1:00) It’s a Utah holiday – Pioneer Day. (4:00) Scott thinks pubes equals …

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Episode 56 - Date Night: Deep Dive Edition 39:35

4y ago39:35

39:35

On this episode we talk about date night again, with more details than our old date night episode. We talk about a date we had a few years ago where one of us ended up in the emergency room, but we still had a great time. We also update with some at home date ideas since many people can’t go out right now. Specific topic discussed in this episode: …

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Episode 55 - Ghosts Vs. Aliens 38:01

4y ago38:01

38:01

On this episode we talk about making sacrifices in order to keep our family healthy. We also discuss in ridiculous detail why Rochelle believes in ghosts, while Scott believes in UFOs. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (0:45) We didn’t have a festive 4th of July. (2:00) We are still social distancing and it feels like it is never ending. (2…

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Episode 54 - Overcoming The Opinions Of Others 29:15

4y ago29:15

29:15

On this episode we discuss being called child abusers and why we don’t let other people’s opinions get us down. We also discuss the hot button issue of having to wear masks in public and why you should just shut up and do it. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (1:00) Random discussion involving gravel, stepping stones, and murder podcasts. (…

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Episode 53 - Teaching Kids To Work 37:47

4y ago37:47

37:47

On this episode we discuss teaching our kids to do chores and giving them an allowance and why we’re not super good at it, but we’re trying. We also talk about learning to do chores when we were kids, and some memorable moments. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (0:45) Scott’s getting good at Photoshop. (1:45) Having a chill summer that inc…

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Episode 52 - Hey Jealousy 25:27

4y ago25:27

25:27

On this episode we discuss grown up play dates, getting old, and jealousy after Scott is openly hit on 3 times. We hope you enjoy this light-hearted episode in times of extreme tension everywhere. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (1:00) Rochelle got to have a social distant play date. (1:40) Scott had a birthday and is skirting the line of…

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Episode 51 - Marriage Myth #10: Your Sex Life Gets Boring After Years of Marriage 28:10

4y ago28:10

28:10

This week we discuss how we spent Memorial Day, school finally being over, and saving our elderly neighbor. We also get into our 10th marriage myth to find out if sex gets boring after years of marriage. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (0:40) We spent Memorial Day at a ghost town in Utah. (4:00) School is officially out for Summer for us …

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Episode 50 - Echo the Mermaid 36:11

4y ago36:11

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As we are feeling extra anxiety this week and not sleeping well, we decided to do a light-hearted episode about our daughter Echo in honor of her birthday. We talk about her wild side, her short fuse, and why we call her an animal whisperer. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (0:35) Do you feel like quarantine has got you down? (01:15) Spoil…

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Episode 49 - Marriage Myth #9: Your In-Laws Have To Love You 35:27

4y ago35:27

35:27

On this episode we talk about being in quarantine for 60 days and why Rochelle had a breakdown and cried twice in one day. We also discuss our next marriage myth to decide if your in-laws have to love you, and other difficult things with parents. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (0:50) Two months worth of quarantine for us. (1:20) Rochelle…

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Episode 48 - Marriage Myth #8: You'll Never Be Lonely Again 29:40

4+ y ago29:40

29:40

On this episode we discuss our 8th marriage myth where we decide whether or not one can be lonely within their marriage. We also discuss our plans for Mother’s Day and why we are grateful we don’t have toddlers or babies during the Coronavirus pandemic. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (1:00) Scott got his very first hat ever is our big ne…

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Episode 47 - Marriage Myth #7: Can You Change Your Spouse? 32:36

4+ y ago32:36

32:36

On this episode we discuss virtual birthday parties, wearing a bikini to a funeral, and whether or not you can change your spouse. Join us to find out if we’ve changed together or separately, and if we’ve tried to change each other in the last 17 years. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (1:00) Highlights of the week: shaving our cat, moving…

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Episode 46 - Marriage Myth #6: The 7 Year Itch 42:31

4+ y ago42:31

42:31

On this episode we get back to discussing marriage myths with our number 6 myth about the 7 year itch. We talk about whether we believed in it, and how after doing a bunch of research on it, we may have changed our minds. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (1:50) We talk about bringing our friend a gift after she had a traumatic injury. (4:3…

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Episode 45 - Trying To Stay Sane During Corona Crap Life 39:32

4+ y ago39:32

39:32

On this episode we discuss some of the stuff we do to stay sane and not flip out on each other and the kids during the crappy Coronavirus situation we are all living in right now. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (1:00) Just finished our 4th or 5th week of quarantine. (2:15) We fantasize about the day when we don’t talk about the Coronavir…

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Episode 44 - Our Laid-Back Parenting Style 45:43

4+ y ago45:43

45:43

On this episode we talk about how we spent our spring break and breaking the news about the truth of the Tooth Fairy and Santa Claus. We also talk extensively about our parenting style and what has worked for us, being the parents of 5 children between the ages of 7 and 15. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (1:20) Spring break adventures in…

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Episode 43 - Is Coronavirus An April Fool's Joke? 39:47

4+ y ago39:47

39:47

On this episode we discuss April Fools Day, homemade masks, and helping each other out during these difficult and uncharted times. We talk about how we have been helping ease the burden and how we are surviving the quarantine that we have been under for 3 weeks. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (0:30) Brought our friends a gift, while keep…

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Episode 42 - Dexter's QuaranTEEN Birthday Episode 35:10

4+ y ago35:10

35:10

Our second oldest child is about to celebrate his 13th birthday while our family is under quarantine, due to the Coronavirus outbreak. We discuss Dexter’s difficult toddler years, and how much things have changed since those hard years. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (1:00) New term of homeschooling is starting, we’re trying not to stres…

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Episode 41 - Marriage Myth #5: Every Conflict Has A Solution 22:46

4+ y ago22:46

22:46

On this episode we discuss being quarantined in our home, homeschooling, and if every conflict has a solution. We also bring up celebrity marriages, and Jeopardy, so you don’t want to miss this episode. Specific topic discussed in this episode: (0:30) Rochelle loves our cheesy intro, Scott does not. (1:40) Longest week of our collective lives as so…

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Episode 40 - Trying To Have Fun In The Pre-Apocalypse 33:05

4+ y ago33:05

33:05

On this episode we interrupt our regularly scheduled marriage myth to bring you a light hearted break from the uncertain state of the world to joke about disaster movies and loving music our parents forced us to listen to when we were kids. We will return to our marriage myth episode next week, so look out for that. Specific topic discussed in this…

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Episode 39 - Marriage Myth #4: A Good Marriage Comes Naturally 30:36

4+ y ago30:36

30:36

By Rochelle And Scott

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Episode 38 - Marriage Myth #3: Kids Needs Should Have Priority 29:50

4+ y ago29:50

29:50

By Rochelle And Scott

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Episode 37 - Marriage Myth #2: Never Go To Bed Angry 30:45

4+ y ago30:45

30:45

By Rochelle And Scott

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Episode 36 - Marriage Myth #1: All You Need Is Love 33:32

4+ y ago33:32

33:32

By Rochelle And Scott

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BONUS: Valentines Day Love List 32:20

4+ y ago32:20

32:20

By Rochelle And Scott

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Episode 35 - Positive Thinking: The Cure For The Common Hangover 31:24

4+ y ago31:24

31:24

By Rochelle And Scott

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Episode 34 - Couple Retreat Adventures and The Little Things 26:12

4+ y ago26:12

26:12

By Rochelle And Scott

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Episode 33 - Why Roasting Each Other is the Secret to a Healthy Relationship 17:16

4+ y ago17:16

17:16

By Rochelle And Scott

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Episode 32 - Failing At The (Not-So) Newlywed Game 36:52

4+ y ago36:52

36:52

By Rochelle And Scott

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Episode 31 - 10 Best Thing From The Last 10 Years 29:13

4+ y ago29:13

29:13

By Rochelle And Scott

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Episode 30 - Christmas Can Be Rough 9:06

4+ y ago9:06

9:06

By Rochelle And Scott

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Episode 29 - Our Road To Financial Stability 23:58

4+ y ago23:58

23:58

By Rochelle And Scott

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Episode 28 - Is Marriage Advice From the 50's Still Relevant Today? 28:34

4+ y ago28:34

28:34

On this episode Scott and Rochelle discuss an article we recently read that gives 1950’s relationship advice, and whether or not they think any of the tips are still relevant today. To read the article click here. Specific topic discussed in this episode: Having a better week, getting a new Christmas tree (0:50) Lying to the kids about the demise o…

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Episode 27 - How We Deal With Anxiety 23:27

4+ y ago23:27

23:27

On this episode we discuss why the recent Holiday and the activities that go with it triggered the anxiety that Rochelle has struggled with for the last 20 years. We also discuss how Scott can support her when things get overwhelming and give everyone a few examples of what not to say when someone you love has an anxiety attack. We also give sugges…

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Episode 26 - Traditions: Tossing Out The Crap, Keeping The Good 22:03

4+ y ago22:03

22:03

With Thanksgiving on the horizon we talk about traditions that we’ve kept from our childhoods, and the one’s we’ve decided to toss to the curb where they belong. We also discuss some of the random, everyday crap we are grateful for. Happy Thanksgiving. Specific topic discussed in this episode: Recent news, Thanksgiving coming up, etc. (0:45) Planes…

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