It’s the last Monday of October and the Awesomes have REALLY shown up with incredible recommendations for the week ahead! Join Meg and Kyle as they discuss Netflix’s Midnight Mass, the music Meg is playing on repeat, and the story behind two of the most viral videos on TikTok right now. Plus SO MUCH Awesome goodness! Join them and the Awesome Nation in our online communities to tell us what you are into right now: on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout and Awesome Today groups! Midnight Mass on Netflix AMERICA review: Midnight Mass is Catholic horror at its finest Aleteia: What Midnight Mass gets right and wrong about the Catholic faith Big Macs & Burgundy: Wine Pairings for the Real World Get Booked podcast Practical Magic Nathaniel Rateliff And It’s Still Aliright Against the Odds podcast Awesome Megan’s cute Chico’s dress (currently sold out) Etsy shop with Taylor Swift ornaments Mini crock pot Fairwin Men’s ratchet belt

Pour a cup of coffee (or maybe a little glass of wine!) because it’s time to chat! This week, Meg is thrilled to be joined by Rebekah AND Kelly for some much-needed good-friends conversation. Kelly brought some fun and fascinating questions, and all three take turns digging in and answering. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts, too! Wanna get in on that texting fun with Meg and the Sorta Awesome team? Come join the Super Star Awesomes and get the texting perk along with bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, a Super Stars-only Facebook group, and more! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME for 20% off your first purchase Truebill: Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at truebill.com/AWESOME Moink: Go to Moinkbox.com/AWESOME to get FREE bacon for a year SHOW NOTES: Kelly’s AotW: Chobani Flips Rebekah’s AotW: Qwirkle Meg’s AotW: Mika Grace Kelly Ryan Reynolds/Will Ferrell viral TikTok Mika My Name is Michael Holbrook Kelly Corrigan Hello World Swimsuits Rebekah loved this summer: Retro bikini and floral ruffle two piece You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

We are rolling into mid-October, and Meg and Kyle have the heads-up on some fun things to check out in the week ahead, plus some brilliant recommendations from the Awesomes! They've got TV talk, books for your TBR, and of course, Adele's new single! Join them and the Awesome Nation in our online communities to tell us what you are into right now: on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout and Awesome Today groups! The Universal Christ, Fr. Richard Rohr The Showings of Julian of Norwich, translation by Mirabai Starr The Love Hypothesis, Ali Hazelwood When God Proves Faithful, Adrienne Terrebonne Easy On Me, Adele Baking Impossible on Netflix Formula 1: Drive to Survive on Netflix

Do you have that eldest daughter energy? Are you in your 30s, but your parents still refer to you as the baby? Ever wondered if your kids will grow up with certain personality traits based on when they were born? This week, Meg and Rebekah do a super-sized deep dive into ALL THINGS birth order! Not only do they discuss traits of each of the types of birth order personalities, they also provide some questions for us to ask ourselves for growth and healing. Listen to this one before you gather with family for the holidays! Wanna get in on that texting fun with Meg and the Sorta Awesome team? Come join the Super Star Awesomes and get the texting perk along with bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, a Super Stars-only Facebook group, and more! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME for a free one month trial LinkedIn: Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/AWESOME Grove: Get a FREE starter set with your first order at grove.com/AWESOME SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: Criminal podcast (check out episodes 15, 51, and 71 especially!) Rebekah’s AotW: Neck Heating Pad The Birth Order Book: Why You Are the Way You Are You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

What songs would YOU put on a playlist that explained what it was like to be a teen in the 90s? Meg and Kyle take up that challenge, plus they share tons of food talk, and the power of journaling even if you don't have fancy journals and pens. Let's start this week off with awesome! Mel's Kitchen Cafe Instant Pot Creamy Ziti Little People Christmas Story set Join them and the Awesome Nation in our online communities to tell us what you are into right now: on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout and Awesome Today groups!

FRIENDS! It’s here! Meg and Kelly are thrilled to bring you the AWESOME LIST for Fall 2021! From shackets to apples to fall scents to the very best fall tea, they’ve got everything you need to have a gorgeous autumn season (and maybe even a Practical Magic Fall!). Don’t miss their list, and you definitely want to hear the very unexpected reveal in Kelly’s Awesome of the Week! Wanna get in on that texting fun with Meg and the Sorta Awesome team? Come join the Super Star Awesomes and get the texting perk along with bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, a Super Stars-only Facebook group, and more! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Billie: Go to mybillie.com/awesome to get the best razor you will ever own and for free shiping always! Bombas:  Go to bombas.com/AWESOME and get 20% off your first purchase EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.99 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code awesome199 First Leaf: For six bottles of wine at $29.95 and free shipping, go to tryfirstleaf.com/awesome SHOW NOTES: Past Sorta Awesome Fall List episodes: Ep. 262: The AWESOME List for Fall 2020! Ep. 215: Awesome List for Fall 2019 Ep. 166: The Awesome List Fall 2018 Meg’s AotW: Layering necklaces Kelly’s AotW: Days of our Lives revisit the craziest storyline of its history Kelly’s List Shackets: Kelly is eyeing this one from Target (affiliate link) First Kiss apples Pumpkin goodness at Trader Joe's: Kelly recommends many of the items on this inclusive list of fall goodness at TJ's. Wintering by Katharine May Watch Frogger - a Wipeout-style game show based on the classic '80s arcade game - with your family. Bonus: Disney's Doogie Kamealoha M.D. is also cute and fun. Meg’s List Sweater vest (affiliate link) Alison Lumbatis blog: 5 Ways to Wear It: Sweater vest Quill and Ink Collection Poesie Perfumes Sling pack for fall Practical Magic series by Alice Hoffman Vermont Maple Ginger Tea You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Being a new mom - whether it's your first baby or your fifth - is such a tender time, and it's a time when women need support in so many ways. That means it's a great time to "be the awesome" for each other, and today's episode in the Extra Awesome series will introduce to you an Awesome who has made this her mission in life! Shaunta Caine is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and she is passionate about supporting new moms in many ways, and especially in breastfeeding. Listen to her conversation with Meg about how an unexpected and painful chapter in her life led Shaunta to discover a calling that is touching the lives of so many women! You will love hearing her hopeful, inspiring words for all of us in the Awesome community! SHOW NOTES: Count the Kicks app Follow Shaunta and her work at @mamataymilkmaid on IG! Join the Awesome Nation in our online communities on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout!

Hello October! Who doesn’t love this month with its cooler, temps, spooky stories, and delicious goodies? Meg and Kyle are starting off the month with a highly-bingeable Netflix series, some deep and thought-provoking spiritual reading, and a homemade pizza fest. Plus they have some fantastic recommendations for you from the Awesomes that will bring some sparkle to these autumn days! Join them and the Awesome Nation in our online communities to tell us what you are into right now: on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout and Awesome Today groups! Slow Cooker Korean BBQ tacos Al Rawabi School for Girls The Big Leap Autumn Sweater skin oil from Black Hearted Tart TikTok famous bathrobe Mandy’s Gourmet Salads Taco Bell’s Creamy Jalepeno Sauce copycat Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

What is UP with teens these days? Should we be freaking out about Gen Z? We’re here to tell you that the only freaking out should be a GOOD freak out because this generation of teenagers is pretty amazing! Join Meg in a conversation with her sixteen year old daughter Dacey who returns to the show this week to answer questions from the Super Star Awesomes! From her recommendations for getting into geek culture to how teens can best feel supported by the adults in their lives, you will learn so much from all that Dacey has to say! Wanna get in on that texting fun with Meg and the Sorta Awesome team? Come join the Super Star Awesomes and get the texting perk along with bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, a Super Stars-only Facebook group, and more! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE on the App Store or Google Play Truebill: Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at truebill.com/AWESOME LinkedIn: Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/AWESOME SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: Decoder podcast You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

There's nothing quite like parenting to remind us of how much we have yet to learn. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have some go-to prayers to rely on when you need support in the trenches of parenting? Kayla Craig tapped into that need with her wildly popular Instagram account Liturgies for Parents, and today, she joins Meg for a conversation about how and why parents are turning to time-tested liturgical approaches to prayer. Kayla introduces us to her book To Light Their Way, and even shares a poignant prayer of blessing for the Awesomes! Find all of the preorder bonuses (SO GREAT!) for Kayla's book on her website! Order To Light Their Way here Follow Kayla on IG and on her Liturgies for Parents account Join the Awesome Nation in our online communities on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout!

We’re rounding out September 2021, and we thought it would be a good time to check in with some things we are into right now, and you know we want to hear from you, too! In this conversation, Meg and Kyle talk about what what they are into these days, and there’s a surprising amount of YouTube involved. From sunny, beachy Bahamas to soaring the friendly skies, their free time has been filled with daydreaming. Join them and the Awesome Nation in our online communities to tell us what you are into right now: on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout and Awesome Today groups! SHOW NOTES Rogan, ThisBahamianGyal (10 Best Bahamian Foods video) Gone with the Wynns Anne Helen Petersen newsletter What Got Left Out of LulaRich (interview with Meg Conley) The Daily Connoisseur interview with Dr. Patty Tae (Jennifer’s book Lessons from Madame Chic)

Last month, we asked Awesome digital organizer Lisa Mast to come hold our hands and help us get our photos and other digital memories organized. Good news, friends! Lisa is back this week for another conversation with Meg that is an absolute game-changer for what to DO with all of your amazing photos! She has a list packed with ideas to share with the Awesome Nation that go beyond the basic photo book or calendar. NOW IS THE TIME to get started on your photo projects for the holidays, but seriously, these ideas for telling your story thourgh photos can be used year-round! SHOW NOTES: Lisa’s AotW: This is Ashlynn (podcast) and Ashlynn Mitchell (IG) Meg’s AotW: LuLaRIch on Amazon Prime Episode Resource Page on Lisa’s website Mpix: Lisa’s decide-once recommendation for photo prints and photo books. Use code awesome2521 for 25% off an order through October 8, 2021. This discount is valid for 25% off your order. The promo code is valid for one use per customer and cannot be combined with other offers except free Standard shipping on orders of $35 or more. E-Gift Cards are not eligible for this promotion. The promo code must be entered at checkout to receive the discount. Offer expires October 8, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. (Central). Minted: Simple, designer photo calendar templates and beautiful printing. Get a FREE photo calendar when you add 10 personal dates, just pay shipping. Shutterfly: Photo Wall Calendars at Shutterfly  AlbumStomp: Simplify photo book design with AlbumStomp. Use code SCISSORTAIL for 20% off AlbumStomp through October 31, 2021. Canva: Use Canva to design anything, including photo books. Get a free premium element to use with a free account. Scissortail Digital: Have a custom photo book designed for you at Scissortail Digital. Use code SORTAAWESOME for a free premium softcover photo book with the purchase of a hardcover photo book or Senior Memories bundle by October 17, 2021 Laurel & Bleau Jewelry: Laurel & Bleau Jewelry Custom Handwriting Collection. Use code SORTAAWESOME10 for 10% off any item through October 15, 2021 Pinhole Press: Design photo gifts for all ages, especially kiddos at Pinhole Press. Use code SCISSORTAILDIGITAL20 for 20% off any Pinhole Press order through October 24, 2021 Just Go Travel Studios: Use your photos to create beautiful custom, vintage-style travel posters at Just Go Travel Studios. Buy 2, Get 1 and Free Shipping - automatically applied, no code needed Simply Cards or PostSnap: Send custom photo postcards in the mail directly from your phone with Simply Cards or PostSnap. Amazon Echo Show 8 (1st gen.) (2nd gen.): Enjoy your photos and all the smart device features with an Amazon Echo Show 8 (1st gen.) or Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd gen.). Perfect if you use Amazon Photos! Pix-Star Frame: Easily share photos to a digital frame with Pix-Star Frame SnapShopOnline: Photography courses for all ages at SnapShopOnline (relaunch coming this fall) You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Lisa at her website Scissortail Digital or on Facebook or Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

It’s the start of a fresh new week, and the Awesome community is bursting with recommendations to make the days ahead a lot more awesome! From fall recipes to great TV to the perfect cup of tea for the fall, Meg and Kyle have got tons of recs you will love! Plus they take on some r/AskReddit debates, and we can’t wait to hear your thoughts! SHOW NOTES: Come From Away (AppleTV link for Sorta Awesome) With You Forever, Chloe Liese (more from her) The Fellowship of the Ring on Spotify Other Words for Home Taylor Swift Essentialized Meg’s Class of 95 playlist Elastic shoe laces Garlic Parmesean Spaghetti Squash Friday Night Chili Vermont Maple Ginger Tea TikTok can opener trick Come talk all things Awesome every day on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout and Awesome Today groups!

Who’s the teacher that made a difference in your life? Chances are, there’s at least one teacher that comes to mind for you, and this week, we are celebrating all those awesome teachers who are changing lives every day. Listen to Meg and Kelly’s conversation recalling the teachers who most profoundly impacted them, as well as their own fond (and funny!) classroom teaching memories. PLUS they share an incredible resource that is free for teachers everywhere and give the Awesomes a special assignment! Also, this is a fantastic time to become a Super Star Awesome! There are so many fun things happening for Super Star supporters of this show through Patreon. Bonus episodes, ad-free episodes (!), and texting for starters. Come check out what we've got going on and let your awesome shine even brighter by becoming an official Super Star on Patreon! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME for a free one month trial LinkedIn: Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/AWESOME Grove: Get a FREE starter set with your first order at grove.com/AWESOME Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/AWESOME and download the Zocdoc app to sign up for free and book a top-rated doctor. American Girl: Get a one time 15% off your order of Bitty Baby products with promo code AWESOME at americangirl.com SHOW NOTES: Kelly’s AotW: Apple TV’s The Morning Show (Start your Apple TV+ free trial using our affiliate link!) Meg’s AotW: ilia mascara Kids in Need Foundation Every Teacher, Every Day Watch this short video that showcases Every Teacher, Every Day! You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

It’s Monday, let’s get into it! Meg and Kyle have some suggestions for you to watch, read, listen to, and amp up your lifestyle in the week ahead. Then Kyle delivers on his promise to find some of the most unfortunate names in recent history! SHOW NOTES: Zack Morris is Trash by Funny or Die on YouTube Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo Meg on Bookend Homeschoolers, Season 2, Episode 7: Community Just for You? I Got Love, Mother Mother Metaphysical Milkshake podcast Dyson toy vacuum Bird of Paradise Come talk all things Awesome every day on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout and Awesome Today groups!

Phone calls? Sometimes. Texting? Sure. But we use our cell phones and mobile devices for so much more than that every single day! This week, Meg and Rebekah do a deep-dive into the wonderful world of apps and share the ones that have changed their lives in the most awesome ways! Also, this is a fantastic time to become a Super Star Awesome! There are so many fun things happening for Super Star supporters of this show through Patreon. Bonus episodes, ad-free episodes (!), gift exchanges (!!), and texting for starters. Come check out what we've got going on and let your awesome shine even brighter by becoming an official Super Star on Patreon! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Billie: Go to mybillie.com/awesome to get the best razor you will ever own and for free shiping always! Bombas: Go to bombas.com/AWESOME and get 20% off your first purchase EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.99 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code awesome199 Quip: Go to GETQUIP.com/AWESOME5 and get $5 off a Mouthwash Starter Kit American Girl: Get a one time 15% off your order of Bitty Baby products with promo code AWESOME at americangirl.com SHOW NOTES: Meg’s AotW: The Ultimate Book of Outfit Formulas (and sign-up for the Fall 2021 Capsule here!) Rebekah’s AotW: The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas Kindle Unlimited Free Trial Sorta Awesome Hangout Group conversation about apps! Past AotW App Roundup: Voxer Marco Polo Overcast Instacart Walmart Groceries Chatbooks Ballz Hormonology Meg’s Apps: Mint Kindara Snapseed Sam’s Club Rebekah’s Apps: Clue The Weather Channel The Libby App by Overdrive Hoopla Tidy Apps Recommended by Awesomes: My therapy Flora Restaurant apps: Sonic, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Panera, Wendy’s Universal Tabata Peloton SwitchParents Xfinity You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Rebekah on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Every weekend, millions of Americans enjoy Eva Pilgrim's upbeat presence as co-host of Good Morning America's Weekend Edition. Today, Eva joins Meg for the Extra Awesome series! We know you'll love Meg's conversation with her as they talk about Eva's brand new book, Walter Does His Best: A Frenchie Adventure in Kindness. They cover a lot of ground in this bite-sized bit of Awesome including the importance of kindness in our world, Eva's any-day-now baby watch, and even a little bit of skin care obsession. Walter Does His Best is in bookstores now, and it makes a great addition to home or classroom libraries! Find Walter Does His Best on Amazon or Bookshop. You can follow Eva on Instagram at @evapilgrim and you can find Walter there @walterunleashed, too. (PS - this is the CosRX snail mucin cream that Meg loves!) Come talk all things Awesome in the everyday on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout

Happy Monday, happy September, and happy Labor Day, Awesomes! It's Monday, and Meg and Kyle are kicking off this week with streaming recommendations that lean nostalgic. They bemoan the Topo Chico shortage, celebrate a MacBook rescue, and explain that pregnant emoji ladies meme. Finally, they check in with the 10th dentist for some outrageously unpopular opinions! NOTES: The Lies that Bind, Emily Griffin Bartender Song, Rehab Drunken Lullabies, Flogging Molly Outfit Formulas Fall 2021 Capsule Maybelline Superstay Matte Crayon Pylies Heavy Hand Cream Physicans Formula All Star Face Palette Eudoia Wheat Straw set Kate Spade candy stripe planner Magic Candle Company Come talk all things Awesome every day on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout and Awesome Today groups!

As the great Joni Mitchell sang, you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone! This week, Meg and Sorta Awesome Regular Julie Tepperman take up the hallowed internet tradition of going through their "empties" - the products they love so much that once they're gone, it's an immediate re-purchase. They talk through everything from beauty and skincare to favorite beverages and office supplies and more! Also, this is a fantastic time to become a Super Star Awesome! There are so many fun things happening for Super Star supporters of this show through Patreon. Bonus episodes, ad-free episodes (!), gift exchanges (!!), and texting for starters. Come check out what we've got going on and let your awesome shine even brighter by becoming an official Super Star on Patreon! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE on the App Store or Google Play SHOW NOTES: Julie’s AotW: The Comfort Book by Matt Haig Meg’s AotW: @join_jules on IG and TikTok JULIE’S LIST: Benefit High Brow eyebrow highlighter: Amazon | shoplist Benefit they’re real remover: Amazon | shoplist Benefit Gimme Brow Volumizing Eyebrow gel: Amazon | shoplist Urban decay sin eye shadow: Amazon | shoplist Lune and aster eyelid primer: shoplist Bite beauty agave daytime lip balm: Amazon | shoplist Fresh soy face wash: Amazon | shoplist Beauty counter face oil: shoplist  Chi silk infusion: Amazon | shoplist LaRoche Posay Lipikar AP body lotion: Amazon | shoplist Glysomed hand lotion: Amazon La roche posay ultra light sunscreen spf 50 (for face): Amazon | shoplist Barkeeper’s friend: Amazon Dishwashing gloves: Amazon Dish soap: Amazon Pens (.035 mm black gel ink extra fine ballpoint pen, box of 12): Amazon Rhodia notebooks: Amazon Knock knock list: Amazon Harney and sons apricot tea: Amazon   MEG’S LIST: No7 concealer: Shoplist Thrive Causmetics Liquid Lash Extensions Shoplist Benefit Gimme Brow Amazon | Shoplist Burt’s Bees Overnight Intensive Lip Treatment Amazon | Shoplist Paula’s Choice Wrinkle Defense Sunscreen Amazon | Shoplist Vanicream mouisturizing cream sensitive skin Amazon | Target Kopari deo Dr. Bronner’s peppermint soap Amazon | Target Grove sponges (Grove.com/awesome) Mr. Clean Multisurface cleaner Amazon | Target SAM-e Omega 3 migraine combo: Magnesium chelated pills or powder & Vit B complex Throat Coat tea Amazon | Target You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Julie on Instagram and Facebook! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

We're changing things up a bit this Monday, Awesomes! Life has been chaotic to the max for Meg and Kyle, so instead of your usual Monday conversation about what to watch, read, listen to, and laugh about in the news, this episode is just low-key chitchat. They manage to touch on joining the cult of Ted Lasso, ponder the world of flashlight hobbyists, and reveal the Sword of Awesome. Happy listening, friends! Come talk all things Awesome every day on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout and Awesome Today groups!

This conversation started with co-host Kelly in her kitchen, thinking about how much she LOVES her Kitchenaid Stand Mixer and how she wishes she had done herself a favor and gotten one so much sooner! Meg and Kelly discuss a list of those items that bring so much help and delight, and they are kicking themselves that they didn’t buy one sooner! We are THRILLED to announce that our latest Super Star perk is texting with us! Through the Community app, we are able to send texts to our community and communicate back and forth via texting. No bots, no AI, just your friends at Sorta Awesome texting you! When you sign up to become a Super Star supporter of Sorta Awesome on Patreon, you’ll get access to texting, over 150 bonus episodes to download and binge, new monthly episodes created just for our Super Stars (including our Sorta Spicy series!), and access to our exclusive Facebook group. All for $5/month! Sign up to become a Super Star Awesome here! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME for 20% off your first purchase Moink: Go to Moinkbox.com/AWESOME to get FREE bacon for a year Nutrafol: Get $15 off your first month’s subscription at Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code AWESOME. Free shipping on every order! Truebill: Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at truebill.com/AWESOME Billie: Go to mybillie.com/awesome to get the best razor you will ever own and for free shiping always! SHOW NOTES: Kelly’s AotW: Spiced chickpeas and tofu from this recipe Meg’s AotW: @restroomrituals on IG Kelly’s List: Kitchen-Aid stand mixer PEET Electric shoe and boot drier Bras that fit. Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME for 20% off your first purchase (Also, see the subreddit thread A Bra That Fits.) Digital food thermometer: Here's the one I have (But if you don't need one to stay in the oven, you could go with this cheaper and smaller model) Meg’s List: MUSICOZY Sleep Headphones Bluetooth Headband FENUN Fly Traps, Gnat Trap, Moth Traps Jansport Fifth Ave Fanny Pack White sneakers Adidas Originals Sleek Sneaker You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Ever wondered exactly how a podcast like Sorta Awesome gets made? This week for Extra Awesome, Meg takes you behind the scenes of producing Sorta Awesome by answering some questions from Super Star Awesome Heather. From microphones to editing and everything in-between, she has answers to lots of common podcast production questions! Be like Heather! Become a Super Star and get access to hours of exclusive episodes to download and binge, our Super Stars ONLY Facebook group, AND texting with Meg and the team! Patreon.com/sortaawesome SHOW NOTES: Blue Yeti mic AT 2005 mic ZOOM H4N Audacity Libsyn Art19 Come talk all things Awesome in the everyday on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout

Why not start the week with something that's going to be a game-changer? It's Monday and Meg and Kyle have some great finds for you to watch, read, and listen to AND their lifestyle finds include some real game-changers from the Awesome community! And instead of news this week, they talk about how to change the game for shaving your face - great tips for any person who needs some help in the shaving department! Come talk all things Awesome every day on Instagram or in the Sorta Awesome Hangout and Awesome Today groups! SHOW NOTES: SHOP THE SORTA AWESOME MERCH SHOP! The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot, Marianne Cronin Lucy Parker books Nathaniel Rateliff and the Nightsweats Survivor Dawn Powerwash Spray Salad Chopper Bowl

This is the time of year for freshly sharpened pencils, brand new backpacks, and books! And if we are talking books and reading, you know that Sorta Awesome regular Katie Proctor is back! This week, Meg and Katie have a whole list filled with inspiration for that back to school mood. From middle grade books that can’t stop gushing about to young adult picks of all kinds to the books from their own school days that they remember fondly, they have something for EVERYONE in this conversation! We are THRILLED to announce that our latest Super Star perk is texting with us! Through the Community app, we are able to send texts to our community and communicate back and forth via texting. No bots, no AI, just your friends at Sorta Awesome texting you! When you sign up to become a Super Star supporter of Sorta Awesome on Patreon, you’ll get access to texting, over 150 bonus episodes to download and binge, new monthly episodes created just for our Super Stars (including our Sorta Spicy series!), and access to our exclusive Facebook group. All for $5/month! Sign up to become a Super Star Awesome here! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Headspace: Go to headspace.com/AWESOME for a free one month trial Grove: Get a FREE starter set with your first order at grove.com/AWESOME Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/AWESOME and download the Zocdoc app to sign up for free and book a top-rated doctor. LinkedIn: Post your first job for free at linkedin.com/AWESOME American Girl: Get a one time 15% off your order of Bitty Baby products with promo code AWESOME at americangirl.com SHOW NOTES: Katie’s AotW: Broken Horses (memoir by Brandi Carlile)  Amazon | Bookshop Meg’s AotW: Chameleon: High Rollers Classics: Harry Potter Amazon | Bookshop Anne of Green Gables Amazon | Bookshop The Hundred Dresses Amazon | Bookshop A Separate Peace Amazon | Bookshop Middle grade:  Nevermoor series by Jessica Townsend  Amazon | Bookshop The Wednesday Wars by Gary D Schmidt Amazon | Bookshop Okay for Now by Gary D Schmidt Amazon | Bookshop Just Like That by Gary D Schmidt Amazon | Bookshop Restart by Gordon Korman Amazon | Bookshop The Unteachables by Gordon Korman Amazon | Bookshop Track series by Jason Reynolds  Amazon | Bookshop The Crossover by Kwame Alexander Amazon | Bookshop Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga Amazon | Bookshop Starfish by Lisa Fipps Amazon | Bookshop El Deafo by CeCe Bell Amazon | Bookshop My Storied Year by Katie Proctor Amazon | Bookshop YA: Simon Vs the homosapien Agenda by Becky Albertalli  Amazon | Bookshop The poet x by Elizabeth Acevedo  Amazon | Bookshop With the fire on high by Elizabeth Acevedo  Amazon | Bookshop Legendborn by Tracy Deonn  Amazon | Bookshop Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia Amazon | Bookshop The Extraordinaries Amazon | Bookshop and Flash Fire by TJ Klune Amazon | Bookshop The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness Amazon | Bookshop Adult: Rush - Lisa patton  Amazon | Bookshop House in the Cerulean Sea TJ Klune Amazon | Bookshop You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Katie at her website or on Facebook and Instagram! And be sure to check out her latest book Hand in Hand! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Grab your shopping cart and hit the aisles of Trader Joe's with us, friends! For this episode in the Extra Awesome series, Meg is joined by Kate Nixon Anania who returns to Sorta Awesome to talk about all the awesome at Trader Joe's right now. From food finds to household to the best in TJ's beauty, they cover what they are loving (and a few things they don't recommend, too!). Ep 185 Be More Awesome with your money! Extra Awesome: Let's go to Trader Joe's! Trader Joe's YouTube channel Trader Joe's meals for busy moms Trader Joe's subreddit Find Kate's book Twenties in your Pocket - Amazon and find more from her on her website twentiesinyourpocket.com For more awesome in the everyday, follow Sorta Awesome on Instagram or join our community in the Sorta Awesome Hangout