In this episode, we’re talking about the Comfort Crisis — that modern phenomenon where even the tiniest, dumbest inconvenience feels like a personal attack. It’s holiday season, the country’s a mess, and somehow the thing that destroys us is dead headphones at the gym or when Alexa stops playing your music. Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It’s story time!
Y’all asked for more field trips and we delivered! Ever wondered what it looks like behind the scenes at a body building competition? Well, you’re in luck! This episode takes you on a 3-day field trip (aka vlog) leading up to Tait’s body building competition. You’ll experience all the feels: grumpiness, fear, nervousness, tears, gratefulness & elation! This is an emotional roller coaster so criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It’s story time!
Most of us were raised to believe joy is something you earn — after the chores, after the work, after everyone else is happy.
In this episode, we unpack the cultural “social script” that wired us for obligation over joy — and how that’s left so many adults walking around on emotional low battery.
We’ll talk about why joy feels indulgent, how to rewrite your internal permission slip, and what actually changes when joy stops being a reward and starts being the standard. Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It’s story time!
So, you finally decided to go to the gym… but the machines look like medieval torture devices and everyone else seems to know exactly what they’re doing? Yeah, we’ve all been there.
In this episode, we’re walking you through the gym basics — no fitness snobbery, no overcomplicated routines. Just the beginner’s playbook for how to lift with confidence, avoid injuries, and actually enjoy getting stronger.
We’ll show you how to use the most common upper and lower body machines, give you 3 ab exercises that target your core (not your lower back!), and talk through those mental blocks that keep so many newbies from ever walking through the gym doors. Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It’s time to be a Baddie in the gym!
Workout 1: Upper Body w/Abs
Workout 2: Lower Body w/Abs
Remember when people bragged about burnout like it was a badge of honor? Yeah… turns out no one’s impressed anymore. We unpack how the internet’s favorite personality trait — being busy — got a reality check and we share our embarrassing "hustle hard" moments so you can learn from our mistakes. Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It's story time!
DJing, photography, notary work, biking, scrapbooking — our résumés are stacked with temporary obsessions. This episode is a roast and a requiem for all the hobbies that started strong and ended in dust. But even when you go all-in, the spark doesn’t always last. We talk about the high of the hustle, the quiet of the burnout, and the funny ways we keep trying to reinvent ourselves anyway. Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It's story time!
You ever get so mad you try to prove a point that no one’s watching and then instantly regret it? In this episode, we share some of our most famous arguments we’ve never shared publicly & how we argued ourselves into cardio, starvation & humiliation. Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It’s story time!
Small Crimes, Tall Tales. Whether it’s stacking carts, dialing fake wake-up calls, or forcing dad into church duty, these stories remind us: petty is powerful! Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It's story time!
Not all revenge needs fireworks. Sometimes it’s just moving a weight plate, hiding a fridge drawer, or having a potato wedge showdown — and that’s exactly why it’s so good.
In this episode, we dive into five hilariously satisfying tales of petty revenge:
Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It's about to get petty up in here!
Want to stop overthinking every text, caring what people think, or replaying that embarrassing moment from 2016? In this episode, we share 10 simple confidence hacks anyone can try today.
From crazy socks to the 5-year rule, these tiny shifts add up to big confidence gains — without the cheesy self-help vibes.
👉 Learn how to:
🎧 Listen now and start feeling more confident in everyday life.
If you’ve ever bought a fancy planner only to abandon it in a drawer by February, this one’s for you. We’re talking about why routines fail (hint: it’s not because you’re lazy), the myth of motivation, and how to actually build habits that don’t collapse the moment life gets busy. Expect funny personal fails + practical hacks that make sticking to routines way less intimidating! Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It’s story time!
That song you always pick for karaoke? It’s saying more about you than you think! Your go-to track is a shortcut to how you process heartbreak, handle attention, and whether you secretly love or hate the spotlight. We get into why some people belt ballads like confessions, why others hide behind crowd-pleasers, and how your pick can reveal if you’re the main character… or just vibing in the background. Criss cross applesauce, Fam! It’s story time!
We’ve all had a little hater energy—but how do you stop scrolling, comparing, and secretly side-eyeing everyone else’s wins? In this episode, we share real ways on how to stop being a hater: self-awareness, celebrating others, focusing on your own goals, and shifting into gratitude. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Why them and not me?”—this one’s for you! Because it’s not about pretending you’ve never been a hater (we all have), it’s about learning how to stop being one—without losing your edge!
Why do people hate on others for no reason? It's not always jealousy...sometimes it's insecurity, boredom, or just straight-up projection. In this episode, we unpack the psychology behind haters, roast our own hater moments and share tips on how to chill out & mind your damn business. Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It's story time!
You know those moments that happened years ago but your brain still likes to bring them up uninvited—usually at 2 a.m. when you’re trying to sleep? Yeah… we’ve got more of them directly from our fans! In this Part 2, we’re digging up the most painfully awkward, socially catastrophic, “please let the earth swallow me whole” stories from our past. If you thought Part 1 was bad, this one will make you grateful you weren’t there… and also kind of wish you were. Lol! Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It's story time!
Dodgeball, Rejection & Pooping in Public. You haven’t lived until you’ve been emotionally wounded by a 10-year-old boy in front of your entire class after nailing him in the face with a dodgeball. Or until you’ve fallen in front of a moving car, pretended you were fine, and limped 8 blocks like you weren’t just destroyed physically and emotionally. This episode is a no-filter roller coaster ride through our most embarrassing memories that live rent free in our heads forever! Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It’s story time!
We’re talking designated bed zones, brownie justice, and the emotional damage of someone watching your show without you. It’s all fun and games until someone grabs the edge brownie and shuffles the playlist mid-song. Listen in as we name, rank, and defend our most harmless (but entirely serious) hills to die on. Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It’s story time!
Vacation, but make it dysfunctional! Today’s stories include: a grandma who unintentionally starts a turf war, a surprise third wheel to Bali, and one couple trying to keep their romantic getaway mom-free. We also weigh in on the sacredness of snack rations and whether RSVP deadlines apply to family members who think they’re above the law. Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It’s story time!
In this episode we unpack the mental gymnastics of (mostly) men who mysteriously lose all motor function when asked to literally anything. This episode is a masterclass in baffling, frustrating, and sometimes hilarious stories of grown folk who weaponize incompetence like its a second language. Featuring bonus content: the ex who claimed "I can't do the laundry. I'm left-handed & the washer is on the wrong side of the dryer." Ummm, SIR??? Criss cross apple sauce, Fam. It's story time!
Who the heck am I anymore? It hits you somewhere between your newborn son pooping on your face & hiding in your car to take a conference call: I don't know who I am outside of these little crumb snatchers! In this episode, we break down the unspoken identity crisis of parenting - or taking care of a loved one (aging parents)...the loss, the burnout and the quiet moments where you miss the old you. But don't you worry, we're also here with lots of validation (no, you are NOT crazy) and solutions that will help you find yourself again...even if it's while you take a solo trip to Sephora! Criss cross apple sauce, Fam! It's story time!