Triplet Double is a real and unfiltered look at life with five kids under five, including a set of triplets. Hosted by Isaiah Hernandez, the show shares honest conversations about parenting, family, and the realities of raising multiples. Isaiah also brings on other parents of twins, triplets, and more to share their stories, challenges, and lessons learned along the way. Each episode offers relatable insight for anyone navigating family life, whether you’re planning to start a family, expec ...
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Experience a journey in drumming with Darren Matthes, one of the Internet's first, most prolific and popular drum show hosts. drumcast.tv is for drummers of every age, style and skill level and covers a wide range of information on drums and drumming technique, from fundamental to advanced. Darren presents it all in a laid-back style while answering questions from viewers and sharing insights into how to get the most out of your time behind the drum kit. Call the drumcast.tv toll-free voicem ...
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After years of wide-eyed blogging about the surreal 1980s perfection of Francine Pascal's Sweet Valley High book series (and the surprising psychodrama that lurks below the town's perfectly-tanned surface), host Marissa Flaxbart is now forcing people to read the series with her. But beyond its obsession with the ubiquitous-yet-obscure book series, SWEET VALLEY DIARIES is a podcast about nostalgia — '80s nostalgia in particular — and the ways this nostalgia can (spectacularly, hilariously) fa ...
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Triplets & Nutrition: A Conversation with AJ
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1:03:18In this episode of Triplet Double, Isaiah talks with AJ Hakala, a triplet dad from Wyoming whose path to parenthood included early pregnancy losses, a rare mono-tri identical triplet pregnancy, an emergency cerclage, and weeks spent near a Denver NICU as his daughters arrived early. AJ walks through the reality of navigating a high-risk pregnancy, …
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From IVF to Triplets: A 26-Week Miracle Story
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1:13:47In this episode of Triplet Double, Isaiah talks with Jeremy from Orlando about his and his wife’s long road to becoming parents. After facing infertility challenges and going through multiple rounds of IUI and IVF, they were surprised to learn they were having triplets — two identical boys and a girl. Jeremy shares what those months were really lik…
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Vaginal Triplet Delivery at 37 Weeks!
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1:04:41In this episode of The Triplet Double Podcast, host Isaiah Hernandez sits down with Fred, a Houston-based father whose incredible story defies medical norms — a spontaneous triplet pregnancy that ended in a 37-week vaginal delivery. Fred opens up about the shock of finding out mid-flight that his wife was expecting triplets, the emotional rollercoa…
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From 3 Kids to 6: Life After Identical Triplets
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1:04:02In this heartfelt episode of Triplet Double, Isaiah Hernandez talks with Kraig, a father of six from Wisconsin—including identical triplet boys—to talk about what life looks like when your family size doubles overnight. Kraig opens up about navigating miscarriage, the shock of finding out they were having mono-tri identical triplets, the NICU exper…
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In this week’s episode of Triplet Double, Isaiah talks with fellow triplet dad Steve from Rhode Island, who shares his incredible story of discovering they were expecting identical triplets during COVID and delivering at just 27 weeks. Steve opens up about the fear, faith, and support that carried his family through one of the most challenging time…
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When IUI Leads to Triplets: Todd’s Journey to Fatherhood
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48:17In this episode of Triplet Double, host Isaiah Hernandez sits down with Todd Balkin, a triplet father from Dallas, Texas, to talk about his family’s incredible journey through IUI (intrauterine insemination) and what it’s really like raising three little ones at once. Todd opens up about how he and his wife navigated infertility, the emotional ups …
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Parenting is a lot of work, and it’s not something that can always be documented on social media (probably for the best). Between the noise, the mess, and the moments that never make it to the camera roll, there’s a whole side of family life that most people never see. Even our friends and family only catch small glimpses of what our days actually …
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Life With Triplets: A Conversation With Colin
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1:17:11What happens when you walk into the doctor’s office fearing the worst and walk out expecting triplets? In this episode of the Triplet Double Podcast, host Isaiah Hernandez sits down with fellow triplet dad, Colin, to talk about his family’s incredible journey. Isaiah and Colin open up about: Navigating infertility and the surprise of triplets The a…
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Our First Guest: Triplet Dad Life With Kevin Nguyen
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1:26:20In this episode of the Triplet Double Podcast, Isaiah sits down with Kevin Nguyen, known on TikTok as @TripletDadLife, to talk about the journey from IVF to becoming a father of three at once. Kevin shares the highs and lows of pregnancy, NICU stays, and sleep training, along with how he’s grown a TikTok following of over 150,000 by live-streaming …
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Sleep Training Twins or Triplets? Here's What Helped Us
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40:56In this episode of the Triplet Double Podcast, Isaiah shares his family’s real journey through sleep training five kids under five — including triplets and two toddlers. From rocking his firstborn to sleep every night, to creating bedtime rituals, and eventually finding a modified Ferber method that worked for the triplets, Isaiah opens up about th…
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In this episode of Triplet Double, host Isaiah Hernandez, a dad of five kids under five including spontaneous triplets, reflects on the end of an exhausting but unforgettable season: 17 months of bottles. He looks back on the long nights of feeding three babies every two to three hours, the endless cycle of washing and prepping bottles, and the sup…
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Movie Parents, Real Lessons: Superman (2025)
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8:53In this special short episode, Isaiah Hernandez shares the powerful parenting wisdom found in James Gunn’s new Superman movie. Drawing inspiration from Ma and Pa Kent, Isaiah reflects on how ordinary people can raise extraordinary kids—not through power or perfection, but through presence, kindness, and consistency. Whether you're raising one child…
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In this episode of The Triplet Double Podcast, host Isaiah Hernandez, a dad of five under five including triplets, shares everything he wishes he knew before bringing home multiples. Whether you're expecting twins, triplets, or even quads, this is your crash course on what it really takes to prepare. Isaiah covers the essential baby gear that made …
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Messed Around And Got A Triplet Double
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1:07:12In this premiere episode of the Triplet Double podcast, host Isaiah Hernandez shares his heartfelt journey of discovering he and his wife were expecting triplets. He candidly discusses the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy, the challenges of a high-risk pregnancy, and the experiences of navigating through numerous medical appointments and specia…
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Sweet Valley News & Help Rebuild the Palisades Library/Support LAPL Staff
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10:27Support the Palisades Branch Recovery Fund Support the LAPL Staff Emergency Support Fund Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart
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A correction email about ROSA'S LIE and truly the most epically hyperbolic Reader of the Month winner to date! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart
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When there's an exclamation point in the name of the book, you know it's going to be a good one. But will KIDNAPPED BY THE CULT! ever deliver on the promise of its title? Find out with filmmaker Sam Wineman as he falls in love with every character in Sweet Valley and Marissa dreams up some new cult-themed merch. Advertising Inquiries: https://redci…
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Christian Dueñas is back for more on Rose Jameson/Rosa Jimenez. We also imagine an all-boys Jesuit version of Sweet Valley High and read a particularly purple Reader of the Month letter. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart
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Welp, Season 9 is starting with a bang. We've got another racism book on our hands. Thankfully, no one gets hurt this time (though a certain Nana Jimenez would probably be pretty darn hurt if she found out what her granddaughter did with her cake!). Christian Dueñas, host of the brand new music show PRIMER, is our guest and guide through this wild …
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SUPER STAR: BRUCE'S STORY w/Jack & Tanner
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1:26:38Oh-h My-y God, we've got an EXTREMELY special episode at long last! As only the Super Star books can, BRUCE'S STORY brings you a ridiculous Sweet Valley Saga from the POV of one of its richest and least likable characters. Bruce Patman (or, if you prefer, "Pac-Man") sits at the center of this one, looking really dumb but in a way that's unsettlingl…
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Don't forget about the Reader of the Month letter from book 80! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart
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Episode #80: THE GIRL THEY BOTH LOVED
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1:30:54It's another mis-titled misadventure of random characters, and this time All Time Favorite guest Don Flaxbart is here to simultaneously despise the book and read deep into the twisted heart of its male lead. A thrilling, dirt-bike filled mega finale to Season 8 of Sweet Valley Diaries! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…
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Extra #79: Maybe Elizabeth Isn't the Best Character Judge
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18:03Bryanna McGeough joins Marissa again and shares her criteria for choosing with Sweet Valley books to read and her personal tales of being an Elizabethan high school journalist. Plus, Reader of the Month for October 1991! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart
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What could be worse than having a twin brother who stole a car? For Sarah Eastborne, the answer is: that twin brother getting clean, being released from his rehab facility, and coming to live with you. Social worker and BSC/SVH reader Briana McGeough joins us to discuss this book, which also shoehorns in some info about 12-step programs. Advertisin…
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Extra Drama #78: Jackson's Funtime Fashions
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20:42Claire and Marissa explore the dreamworld of Jessica Wakefield. Plus, a particularly lyrical Reader of the Month essay. Come along, if you choose! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart
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At long last, we will find out if Scott Trost is as sexist as he seems. Or, we'll at least find out if his TRUE self is sexist. Like, maybe society made him sexist? Or something? Todd will explain it to you, ladies. With special guest Claire Sharood! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…
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I got my hands on a US edition of CHEATING TO WIN, but it didn't arrive until after last week's extra drama came out. I'm between two short weekend trips, so please accept this dramatic reading as this week's little episode! Follow Sweet Valley Diaries on Instagram and TikTok Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…
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Extra Drama #77: They Never Did Sweet Valley Babies
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15:00Guest Tabatha Myers tells us about her history with Sweet Valley; then, a close look at the copyright pages of a British edition of CHEATING TO WIN, and a call for ghostwriter intel. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart
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The latest in our series of Very Special Episodes, this is the one about accidentally being on sports enhancing drugs some shady dude sold you in a baggie. Lifelong SVH reader Tabatha Myers joins Marissa to get super serious on this very serious and seriously handled subject. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…
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Let's rap about the ethical implications of beauty pageants! Plus, the second Reader of the Month wants to make sure you know she doesn't LOOK like a bookworm. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart
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In this book, Jessica asks Elizabeth how being named the prettiest, smartest, and most talented can be demeaning. And she has a point. Kind of. In a book that is both frivolous and substantive, and which is unafraid to let a gray area issue be solidly gray, we find identical twins once again at odds. Denise Boylan joins Marissa to laugh at them. Ad…
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More excuses for Amy's behavior, tips for how to look like you're paying attention, and the first ever SVH Reader of the Month! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart
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"Tennis" anyone? Marissa is joined this week by Brian Duss for a Very Special Episode. Why so special? For starters, we learn Amy Sutton has some hidden depth of character. But mostly it's because we're getting some **sound trumpets** explicitly gay characters! Alas, "explicit" only in one sense of the word. But still. *** Advertising Inquiries: ht…
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Mary Kate and Marissa share stories from middle and high school and beyond about the effects of diet culture, generational baggage around eating and weight, and trying not to perpetuate a cycle. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart
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Only the very best of friends agrees to read the Robin books. This week, Marissa's BFF since high school, Mary Kate Battles, is back for more punishment as we watch Robin destroy herself. Fully 70 books after her maltreatment in POWER PLAY, this one attempts to atone for that sin, but fails at every turn, because it's 1991. CW: Eating disorder, bod…
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Catch Up With: ROBIN WILSON (and Book 46: DECISIONS Replay)
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1:19:27Episode 74 has been delayed by a week, so this seemed like a great time to try something new! Marissa catches you up on a character's arc over the series. In this case, Robin Wilson, whose first appearance in Book 4 made a thud so resounding that it's echoed through the entire series. Robin is the star of Book 74, so why not get up to speed by list…
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Extra Drama #73: I Don't Know If This Was Handled Well
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19:37As our first Gen Z guest, Phoebe explains the concept of "Warrior Cats" to Marissa. Also, how is Sweet Valley High like the Duggar Family? What's Jessica really up to? And more questions Marissa's guests can't stop asking her/answering for her. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart
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It's a camera. Regina's legacy is a Nikon film camera. And when you take a photo with the camera, and squint at the negatives just so, maybe you'll see Regina's ghost giving you a thumbs up for thwarting a drug cartel. Phoebe Danaher is here to help Marissa explain all this, and to spotlight our scary, older, date-of-the-month, Chad! Advertising In…
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Extra Drama #72: Two Cool Cats, Not Interested in Drama
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1:00:22All of the name-dropping, none of the star-fucking Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart
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Sometimes when a rock star has a teen girl living in his house it's actually not an issue. How is this possible? Well, the teens of Sweet Valley might have it twisted, but Gabe Mara and Marissa will explain it all. Some music in this episode comes from Purple Planet. "Toumani Diabate Plays the Kora" Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran…
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Extra Drama #71: How to Make Jessica Wakefield Famous
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19:20Is being famous really so great? What IS Eric Parker's talk show? Can one night on television launch a whole career in entertainment? These are the kinds of questions Jessica Wakefield should have been asking, but instead Marissa and actual professional actor Alex Jennings are asking on her behalf. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand…
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Don't let the apparent middle-agedness of the cover model fool you -- that's 16-year-old Jessica Wakefield all dolled up for her star turn on the Eric Parker's national evening talk show. Or, at least it's one of those Wakefield girls. Actor Alex Jennings (THE GOLDBERGS) returns (#7: DEAR SISTER was her last appearance) to talk all this out. Advert…
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Extra Drama #70: Emotional Hostage Situation
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13:03Jordan Crucchiola is back, and she gets a dose of the Feeling Seen treatment as Marissa asks what Sweet Valley High student she felt most seen by. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart
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Today's esteemed guest, is Jordan Crucchiola is the host or co-host of several podcasts -- AUGHTSTERION, DISASTER GIRLS, and of course, the one that Marissa produces, FEELING SEEN! And she's the perfect person to discuss this tale of Claire Middleton, the girl who would be quarterback. Will Ken Matthews's head be turned (now that he can see again)?…
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Extra Drama #69: Ms. Jacobi's Experiment in Prejudice
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9:02Hey! It's a little more from Book 69, FRIEND AGAINST FRIEND! Instead of snappy conversation, today's episode is a little update on the show and an extended passage from the book. After Andy Jenkins was attacked, sociology teacher Ms. Jacobi takes it upon herself to teach her students that prejudice can be easy, arbitrary...and enticing! But also ba…
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What could be better than a kind of hamfisted '90s attempt at tackling racism? Almost anything? Well, good (if shocking) news: that's not what this is. Neil Freemount and Andy Jenkins star in a very special episode of Sweet Valley Diaries: FRIEND AGAINST FRIEND. Huge thanks to Kali Baker Johnson. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…
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Andy Greene is back and we're talking bands, band battles, battles with band instruments, and bad band boys. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart
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High school juniors Dana Larson and Aaron Dallas have sworn off of love forever. To address this crisis, Elizabeth and Todd concoct a scheme as disappointingly chaste as it is poorly conceptualized, then take sides on a bet over whether it will work. Meanwhile, Jessica and Lila agree to be roadies for a new band in town, sight unseen. Just another …
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Now that The Parent Plot is behind us, Marissa, Rebecca, and Sommer talk about their relationship to a film that, despite its similar title, was clearly NOT the source material for Sweet Valley High #67. Apologies to the Lohan Stans, this one is for the Mills Maniacs. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…
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Rebecca Russell and Sommer Austin are back for one last ride as we bring the Wakefield Trial Separation Saga to an end...and say a fond farewell Ned Wakefield's mayoral bid, too! Will Jessica and Elizabeth join forces to trick their parents into falling back in love? Or is all their scheming totally pointless and things just play out the same way a…
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