Wwkd

Episode 20! We've made it through another deca-pod (it's a real word, trust us). We enjoy a "balanced" medium dry Riesling from Haslett 1852 Vineyards as we read your listener whines. Topics include: shoplifters, fireworks, airline drama, overly-insistent men, and dating site scammers, with some tangential conversations just for funsies. We also feature a listener crafting project and share some listener good news. For our own good news, J is happy her ankle saga is almost over and K is happy for more help at work. Cheers! Want to be featured on our next listener episode? Email us your whines, projects, or good news to wwkdpod@gmail.com! Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! A reviewer will be randomly selected to get a get a gift from us when we reach 10 reviews!

Episode 19! We're back together after almost a month of traveling, so forgive both the length and the randomness of this episode. J shares a new wine-cocktail with K called a Hugo, made with elderflower liqueur, prosecco, mint, and lime - perfect for a refreshing summer drink. We then share stories of our travels (the good and the bad) including whether the trains in Germany actually run on time, the lack of A/C in Europe, feeling overextended and trying to make travel plans, flight delays, and forgetfulness. We each started new projects - K is making something just for her and J has started crocheting toys. J also gifts K with some new knitting supplies. We're both happy we got to travel recently, even if it wasn't all perfect. Cheers! Next week is our 20th episode! Submit listener whines to wwkdpod@gmail.com to be featured on the show!

Episode 18! We’re legal adults! This week we enjoy a rosé from Wine Cube, who boast making seriously fun wines that are good for all your portable wine needs. We then discuss how our bodies are slowly starting to fail us, including mysterious back and knee pain, the challenges of maintaining fitness as we head into middle age, elusive sleep, not being able to bounce back from a night out like we used to, and feeling like we’re not hitting the “milestones” of our peers. We then highlight some Pride-inspired crafts for the end of Pride month so that you can continue to celebrate LGBTQ+ folx throughout the year! In good news, K celebrates a successful green thumb and J is thankful for healthcare (once again). Cheers!

Episode 17! We get ready to travel by enjoying a crisp and fruity Riesling from Schmitt Söhne wines of Longuich, Germany. After some refreshers on German phrases, J shares her many anxieties with K about prepping for international travel including making sure she has all the things she needs, attempting to not overpack, going to a new place by herself, and worrying about her cat while she's gone. K also whines about not knowing what to pack for a new kind of travel experience and whether she should bring a small blender on a plane. We then talk about what kinds of yarn projects travel well and K shares that she's finished another pair of knockers for Knitted Knockers. J's craft project this week includes fabric paint and glitter to make acceptable footwear for the wedding she's in. K is happy for a friend getting ordained and J is looking forward to some time away from work. Cheers! Submit your whines to wwkdpod@gmail.com and we might feature you on Episode 20! Be one of the first ten people to review the pod

Episode 16! We enjoy "The Stinger," a lemon ginger mead from 1634 Meadery in Ipswich, MA. K laments all things grocery shopping, especially at Costco, including cart etiquette, lack of efficiency at check out lines, and parking lots while J wonders why stores keep moving items to new locations, why people are buying everything at Target all at once, and whether Target cashiers will ever stop asking her if she wants a Red Card. K finished one knitting project and is on to another and J gives an update on Meta, the official podcast blanket. J is prepping for her vacation to Disney by claiming fastpasses and K is happy about a successful retreat facilitation. Cheers! Submit your whines to wwkdpod@gmail.com and we might feature you on Episode 20! Be one of the first ten people to review the podcast on iTunes and we'll enter you to win a thank you gift from us!

Episode 15! We veer off of wine this week to enjoy cans of our favorite Boston-based unfiltered cider, Downeast. In a continuation of our complaints about pet-ownership, K talks about her cat's nighttime escapades and inability to use any of the THREE litter boxes present in her apartment. We also discuss our cats' desires to eat things they shouldn't, like plastic bags, plants, and baked goods, and the unpleasantness of finding cat vomit. We then talk to our friend Ilene, who tells us about sewing reusable menstrual pads including why you should use them, how they help people in developing nations, and how to take care of them. Links with more information available below! PLUS tons of period puns! Our good news this week includes K feeling good about herself and J enjoying a favorite TV show. Cheers! How to get involved: Days for Girls

Episode 14! Our friend Bethaney joins us this week to drink one of her favorite wines, a crisp sauvignon blanc from @prophecywines called "High Priestess," which she describes as "summer in a glass." We then discuss our experiences of challenging the patriarchy. Topics include: hair, sex ed, being a woman in a male-dominated profession, lady-like behavior (or lack thereof), and how to BE BOLD! J gives an update on her ankle saga (including many healthcare provider appointments), as well as progress on the granny square blanket (now dubbed "Meta," the official podcast blanket). K is almost done with another baby blanket and contemplates her next project, and Bethaney tells us about the awesome tattoo-inspired cross stitch she just completed from The Stranded Stitch. K celebrates her cousin graduating from high school, J is excited for a visit from her brother, and Bethaney is counting down the days until summer break! Cheers!

Lucky Episode 13! We reunite after two weeks of no recording (hence the long-ish episode) and enjoy a tart, refreshing, summery Rhubarb wine from @willowspringvin, a family-owned MA winery. J recounts her most recent occurrence of being a klutz, and K and J share their histories of being accident prone, including why neither one of us runs or play sports that require coordination, getting injured on a trampoline and in parking lots, and generally just finding unique ways to hurt ourselves. K finished the CA baby blanket AND the cowl and has started ANOTHER baby blanket and J made progress on stitching those granny squares together. K is thankful for J and her husband watching the kitties while she was on vacation and J is thankful for finally graduating! Cheers! Check out Crush Wine Festival happening on July 14 in Randolph, MA!

Episode 12! Our pal, Christine, joins us on this week's episode. We enjoy a crisp sauvignon blanc from @proudpour called "The Oyster" which helps restore oyster reefs around the U.S including @oysterprojectma. We then discuss the differences we share with our partners and how, even though it's sometimes a challenge, they help us grow and think about the world in new ways. Topics include: the great outdoors, Marvel movies, sports, cars, and 90's grunge music, as well as an extended tangent on the merits of @renttherunway. J talks about tiny terrariums as an extracurricular crafting project, Christine shares her newfound interest in macrame, and K used all her crafting time for CPE applications this week. Our good news includes a new baby for our southern California friends, finding time for self care via #yogawithadriene, and having time to work on a craft project and hang out with friends! Cheers!

Episode 11! We drink another theologically-themed wine, Our Daily Red, from @ourdailywines, a red blend that is certified organic AND sulfite-free! K's college friend and sorority sister, Becca, joins us on this week's episode in which our whine starts with customer service-related complaints and then quickly changes course to theme park expectations and the decision that Disney does customer service best! Becca tells us about her Disney Princess amigurumi crochet project, K's continues working on a cowl, and J is STILL connecting granny squares. We're thankful for warmer Boston days, flowering trees and allergy meds, and family members not being sick (for once!). Cheers!

Episode 10! We've made it to double-digits, y'all! We drink an actually pink rose from Cupcake vineyards (although not with the recommended prosciutto-wrapped honeydew melon or arugula salad), gush over a listener's gift to us, and read listener whines they sent in, including: the harsh realities of online dating profiles, not being other people's maids, a strong-willed child and her love of snow boots, and stories of European pedestrian rage. We also talk about the wonderful organization, Project Linus (projectlinus.org), which provides sick and traumatized children with hand-made blankets and how you can become a blanketeer, and share our gospel moments of 50% off Easter candy and looking forward to reunions. Cheers!

Episode 9! We drink cans of Archer Roose's REDsurrection (known as "pure sass in your glass"), mourn the untimely death of J's phone by accidental immersion, gripe about the state of roads in MA and unexpected tire repairs/replacement, learn about K's newest project (it's NOT a blanket!) and J's progress on mattress stitching 200+ granny squares together, and are thankful for husbands who act as chauffeurs and responsible coworkers. We're also looking for your whines and/or projects to feature on an upcoming episode - email them to us at wwkdpod@gmail.com! Cheers!

Episode 8! Prepare yourself for a very Boston episode! We drink an oh-so-classy, bold, and jam-y Cabernet Sauvignon from Barefoot on Tap (aka boxed wine!), talk about Red Sox season and its effects on parking, traffic, and the MBTA, learn about the Rotunda Foundation's "Tentacles for Tinies" initiative for premature infants (more info: rotundafoundation.ie), and are thankful for Marathon Monday and travels to northern Maine. Cheers!

Episode 7! We welcome our friend, Kaitie, as a guest to the podcast, drink a fizzy Pear Nectar Mead from @cravemead, talk about work-creative balance, the value of creativity, and Kristen and Kaitie's love for Marvel Movies, learn about Kaitie's passion for inappropriate fiber arts, celebrate Jess' granny square milestone, and express our thankfulness for downtime at work, modern medicine, and self-acceptance. Cheers!

This week J & K enjoy a refreshing Seyval Blanc and discuss one of the most Millennial issues (email). J continues her plight to bring K over to the crochet community and also shares her experience as an unexpected guest on John Hodgman's Instagram Stories last week!

With the help of their FIRST GUEST, J and K and K's mom enjoy a lovely (and very purple) Pennsylvania rose, discuss the perks and perils of being a night owl or an early bird, and overall laugh and joke and release endorphins. Join us!

There's a fight with a bottle of bubbly (we prevail). Kristen laments gift giving for her husband who is the perfect gift giver. Jess celebrates her mastery of crocheted granny squares. It's a good time.

This week, Jess and Kristen betray white wine for a Merlot, simultaneously fawn over and complain about their fur babies, and Jess continues to teach herself how to crochet.

Jess & Kristen are back! This week they enjoy a regional winery's Gerwurztraminer, lament the illegality of happy hours, and scratch their heads at other Massachusetts laws that are genuinely on the books. Kristen makes a breast and Jess tries her hand at crocheting. To support Knitted Knockers, go to knittedknockers.org and donate, become an affiliated crafter, or both!

HERE WE GO! It's our first full episode. To start off, Kristen and Jess introduce you to them, their friendship, and how they decided to start a podcast (spoiler: it involved beer and the statement, "We should start a podcast!"). They drink an exotic sauvignon blanc who's makers want you to call them. Just for fun. Then they recount some of the trials and tribulations of both contacting customer service and working in customer service. The ladies cover their current knitting projects and wrap things up with a little good news to end on a high note.