Neighbors Neighboring

Amber Battaglia & Jennifer Schiffman

Welcome to Neighbors Neighboring, the podcast where two back-patio philosophers turn the everyday absurdities of suburban life into laugh-out-loud storytelling. This podcast is a reminder of how important it is to connect - not just online, but in real life. Check in on a neighbor, share a cup of coffee…maybe you'll find a new best friend in the process. It happens - this pod is living proof.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Ep 21 - Snowed-In Feuds & Yard Chickens: Episode 21 Gets Wild

    Hey friend — pull up a blanket and settle in. This episode is a cozy, unfiltered chat about altitude sickness, cabin-fever weather, TikTok chaos, snow shenanigans that end with a buried car, muddy neighbor revenge, and whether backyard chickens are actually worth the trouble. We’re laughing, we’re scandalized, and we’re passing around virtual Gluten-Free Cheez-Its. Come hang with Amber and Jen for Episode 21 of Neighbors Neighboring — it’s like gossip over coffee, but with more snow and fewer rules.

    46 min

  2. 3 FEB

    Ep 20 - Denny's Crash and Dramatic Neighbor Meltdowns

    Today on Neighbors Neighboring, Amber and Jen unpack holiday slowdowns, a painful podiatry visit, Billy Blanks’ Taibo comeback, a car crashing into Denny’s, dramatic neighbor meltdowns, mail hijinks, and the ongoing quest for a cat. They close with shout-outs to local small businesses and a tease of next episode’s guests. Check out the PHI Pilates at https://www.phipilates.com/studio/

    48 min

  3. 27 JAN

    Ep 19 - Natalie Next Door: Bravo Reunions, Sunscreen Hacks, and Tuscan Tales

    This episode of Neighbors Neighboring brings longtime neighbor Natalie into the conversation — a Bravo superfan and neighborhood problem-solver — to dish on Bravo must-sees, share a Korean sunscreen recommendation for sensitive skin, and reminisce about annual trips to Italy and family life there. Hosts Amber and Jen keep the chat light and neighborly with rapid-fire questions, dog stories, wine talk, and travel tips, delivering a cozy, gossip-filled episode about community, beauty, and wanderlust.

    51 min

  4. 20 JAN

    Ep 18 - Listener Submission: Keep Your Advice (and your hands) to Yourself!

    This episode Amber and Jen catch up on life, furniture woes, and a few on-air retractions. They share their first listener submission — a shocking story about a neighbor who crossed boundaries — and take it to Neighborhood Court to debate unsolicited advice and privacy. They close out with tales about YouTube ads, travel kindness moments, and plans for upcoming guests. Expect humor, judgment, and a memorable listener story.

    46 min

  5. 13 JAN

    Ep 17 - Hockey Heat & Home Slippers: Lainey Davis on Love, Loot, and Local Life

    This week on Neighbors Neighboring, Pittsburgh-based best-selling romance author Lainey Davis joins Amber and Jen to discuss her writing journey, upcoming releases, and life in the city. They cover everything from cozy house slippers and plantar fasciitis to frustrations with single-stream recycling and the legend of Pirate’s Booty. Listeners also get a peek into Lainey’s hockey romance fandom, indie publishing and audiobook insights, community events, and the connected world of Pittsburgh authors—plus rapid-fire fun and neighborly banter.

    59 min

  6. 6 JAN

    Ep 16 - Pirate’s Booty, Microwave ‘Bowl Huggies’ & Neighborhood Parking Wars

    Amber and Jen recap their year‑end celebration, dish up crowd‑pleasing recipes (buffalo chicken dip, potato smashers, brownies), and relive a hilarious pumpernickel prank and the mystery of a stolen tin pail of dog waste. They also debate whether meteorology is a real science, spar over neighborhood parking etiquette, discover Pirate's Booty and microwave bowl 'huggies', and preview guest Lainey Davis in a warm, funny episode.

    45 min

  7. 30/12/2025

    Ep 15 - Quasi-lutions, Unannounced Drop-Ins & Jen’s Incredible Impression

    This week on Neighbors Neighboring, Amber and Jen recap a busy holiday hang, share Jen’s standout impression, and debate New Year’s resolutions and 'quasi-lutions.' They clash over holiday decorations, discuss Dry vs. Damp January, and tease upcoming podcast upgrades. In Neighborhood Court they rule on unannounced drop-ins — charming or unhinged — and deliver a Silver Lining shout-out to neighbor Natalie for checking on someone after reported gunshots in the area. Short, funny, and heartfelt neighborhood talk as 2026 approaches.

    47 min

  8. 23/12/2025

    Ep 14 - Everybody Loves Michael — A Christmas Special!

    This week on Neighbors Neighboring, meet Amber's favorite accent partner, Michael Duddie. You'll hear why "Everybody Loves Michael," plus his long list of podcast pet peeves and upbeat tips for bringing caroling back to your neighborhood. Grab a cup of coffee and join Amber and Jen for a festive, funny, and heartfelt holiday conversation about community, hospitality, and neighborhood traditions.

    53 min
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Welcome to Neighbors Neighboring, the podcast where two back-patio philosophers turn the everyday absurdities of suburban life into laugh-out-loud storytelling. This podcast is a reminder of how important it is to connect - not just online, but in real life. Check in on a neighbor, share a cup of coffee…maybe you'll find a new best friend in the process. It happens - this pod is living proof.

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  • Creator
    Amber Battaglia & Jennifer Schiffman
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Neighbors Neighboring