Episodes

Ep. 36 Days of the Week This is a throwback episode we recorded before the wildfires in CA, which is why we are still talking about Halloween and why we seem surprised that Thanksgiving is coming so fast. However, we thought we’d still release it, for yo...

Ep. 35 Fires and Evacuation It’s been quite a week, but we are safe in California, after a lot of stress. We wanted to check in and share some resources for donating if you want to give support. We also believe humor is healing, especially for us! Also -...

Ep. 34 Bench Origin Inception Welcome to the bench! We are two longtime friends and writing partners, occasionally writing and always chatting about our favorite snacks and/or drinks. Sometimes we can’t think of words until it’s too late… but we do have ...

Ep33 Scary Tales #BenchWriteClub #AlltheHorror Welcome to our last #AllTheHorrorcollaboration on the bench! Tonight, cuddle up with some hot cocoa (or maybe something stronger…) around the fire – it’s time for scary tales that may keep you up tonight. We...

Ep 32 Mel Brooks and the Banshees #AlltheHorror Welcome to #AllTheHorroron the bench! Today we are joined by Melissa of the Brook Reading Podcast (@BrookReadingPod ). Together we tackle a bit of Ray Bradbury, a writing prompt that elicits very different ...

Welcome to the bench! We are two longtime friends and writing partners, occasionally writing and always chatting about our favorite snacks and or drinks. Sometimes we fight, ok? Deal with it! Today’s writing prompt is especially creepy, and not for kids!...

Ep30 #AllTheHorror – Demon Roomies Welcome to the bench! We are two long time friends and writing partners, chatting about our favorite snacks. And also procrastinating… eventually we’ll finish something! This episode is another special collaboration for...

Episode 29 #AllTheHorror – Just a Poe Boy Welcome to the bench! It’s getting a little spooky over here – just in time for Halloween! Join our first All the Horror episode, the first of 31 halloweenie shows brought to you by indie podcasters. Come for a P...

Episode 28 – PBJ Writing Method Welcome to the bench! We are 2 frustrated writers with no time to write. How to procrastinate now? In addition to the podcast, we have many techniques! Snacks, travel stories, random-ness, etc. However, we do a writing pro...

Episode 27 – 2 Girls Walking Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and you guessed it - we procrastinate on the bench! First of all, we wanted to point out that it’s National Suicide Prevention Month, and that if you need a r...

Episode 26 – Stress Apple Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and you guessed it - we procrastinate on the bench! Today we talk about where we were on 9/11 and try to not be too serious while remembering that day. Also, Sia...

Episode 25 – A Very Brady Write Club Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and you guessed it - we procrastinate on the bench! Today we announce our new Network – PODFIX! We are so excited to be a part of this great group of ...

Episode 24 – This bench walks into a bar… Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and you guessed it - we procrastinate on the bench! Today’s show is sponsored by bars… bars you eat, bars you walk into and pick up lines, of cou...

Episode 23 – Days of our Podcast Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our podcast! Join us for a very soapy jaunt down the bench memory lane, including some dramatic writing prompts that may shock you! There’s also some snacking (what!?),...

Episode 22 – Late night bench Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and tonight we stay up WAY past our betime! Join in the delirium, the snacking and the song parodies. Stay for the Mime chat and get to know our weirdness o...

Episode 21 – Yoo-Hoo with a Hyphen Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and don’t worry, we still procrastinate… This episode is quite a ride, starting with a chocolate drink, nostalgia for college radio shows and a lot of ...

Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and you guessed it - we procrastinate on the bench! Today we are joined for coffee and (gluten free!) muffins by activist, author and friend Stephanie Hammerwold for our monthly #BenchWri...

Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench but most of all, we procrastinate on the bench! Today hilarity ensues while we discuss balls, tiny wishes and even a teeny genie. Join us as we experience pretty much every emotion on th...

It’s time for the episode you’ve been (literally) waiting for! After 2 weeks off, we are finally back with the launch of the #BenchWriteClub! In addition, there will be chicken #snackbook fun, along with a dash of Southern Comfort as we remember Mama Sue...

Episode 16 - Socks a plenty! We have a lot of socks! And an attacking white board! And so so many snacks! But most importantly, we have a big writing announcement. It’s time to keep up the momentum of writing prompts and join the BENCH WRITE CLUB! Yes, ...

It’s been a rough day for a month! It’s been so rough, our list for this week includes a bunch of things that suck and one of them is brown rice pasta. Find out why Tricia has a fear of marshmallows and what really sucks about needing contacts and glasse...

Episode 14 is finally here! After a week off we're back! Join us (and a bit of whiskey) for a rant about #hashtags, an awful #snackbook for post Memorial Day and some amazing writer submissions. Apologies for a bit of background noise and maybe some slu...

It's time for Episode 13! We are a bit late for Mother's Day, but we honor it by not only being moms, but by listing out our favorite film and tv moms. Listen as Tricia flubs almost every tv and film reference she makes - a dance we do a lot. Snacks this...

It's time for episode 12, full of robust snacks ranging from bad to worse! We join our friends @nastysnackspod in a journey of disgusting treats. It's pretty gross guys. Then we get to the writing, join us and send in your writing prompt or response to 2...