This That And The Other

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Join Jody and Amanda as they dive into the joys and challenges of everyday life while navigating the rollercoaster of marriage, parenting, faith, and everything in between.

  1. 17H AGO

    61. The Viral 6 7 chant and it's possible evil meaning, Blackberry Winter, ChatGPT vs Grok, And More

    Send a text We bounce from neighborhood chaos and gross public moments to the internet rabbit hole behind the viral “6’7” chant and why it makes us think twice as parents. We also talk weather swings in Alabama, the best ways to use ChatGPT and Grok, and the everyday tech headaches that shape how we live online.  • technical difficulties and the neighbor cockatoo “pterodactyl” sound  • a sporting goods store story that turns disgusting fast  • what “6’7” means online and why kids repeat it  • concerns about hidden origins of viral slang and the need to research trends  • faith and protecting kids, including Matthew 18:6  • fire pit hot dogs and Alabama weather whiplash  • what “Blackberry Winter” is and when it hits  • ChatGPT vs Grok for writing, business help, and real time sourcing  • TikTok algorithm changes and how it affects sales and lives  • using X to keep up with war news and spot propaganda  • avoiding phone updates, new emojis, and managing storage  Go to our YouTube account and our TikTok and please follow. Please. Follow, like, comment. Yep. Subscribe.  -find us on Instagram @thisthatandtheother_pod -follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/dgPq18Zsy1VxMzze/?mibextid=WC7FNe -look us up on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thisthatandtheotherpod?_t=8ksSLeCk8A3&_r=1 -subscribe on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/@ThisThatAndTheOtherPodca-qg9cn -contact us at jratliff33@yahoo.com -listen every Monday wherever you get your podcasts -also listen to Jody and his two buddies at Three Wheels No Direction Podcast every Monday and Thursday https://open.spotify.com/show/6URaZdKPqAOYrWovnrMnES?si=ZIsj6OqdQGywymW_O9H4sQ -Thank you so much for listening If you are interested in the nails or any of Amanda's social media, she talks about here is her link. https://linktr.ee/Manda772

    37 min
  2. 4D AGO

    60. Fundraising At Stop Signs, Expired Licenses, Tag Renewals, Roadblocks, And More

    Send a text We weigh the ache of an unsolved case against the limits of tech, then veer into everyday frictions: trusted weather voices, expired licenses, tag fees, surveillance, and why kids should never be fundraising in traffic. We end on catfish, long evenings, and the small rituals that keep us steady. • stalled updates and grief in a missing-person case • why a trusted local weatherman feels like safety • rights at roadblocks versus being cooperative • license renewals, bad reminders, and simple fixes • sticker shock on tags and what fees really fund • plate readers, privacy trade-offs, and oversight • fundraising at stop signs and child safety • better ways to back youth sports without risk • time change, longer light, and fishing plans • catfish feeding, TikTok clips, and spring goals Send us a text message. Give us a topic, tell us what you love about the show, whatever. Anything. We'd like to hear from you. -find us on Instagram @thisthatandtheother_pod -follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/dgPq18Zsy1VxMzze/?mibextid=WC7FNe -look us up on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thisthatandtheotherpod?_t=8ksSLeCk8A3&_r=1 -subscribe on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/@ThisThatAndTheOtherPodca-qg9cn -contact us at jratliff33@yahoo.com -listen every Monday wherever you get your podcasts -also listen to Jody and his two buddies at Three Wheels No Direction Podcast every Monday and Thursday https://open.spotify.com/show/6URaZdKPqAOYrWovnrMnES?si=ZIsj6OqdQGywymW_O9H4sQ -Thank you so much for listening If you are interested in the nails or any of Amanda's social media, she talks about here is her link. https://linktr.ee/Manda772

    30 min
  3. MAR 9

    59. Viking Poop, Balloon Man's Megacolon, Alabama HB363, Time Change, And More

    Send a text We weigh the trade-offs of daylight saving, then jump into two wild medical-history stories before unpacking Alabama’s new law on disrupting church services. A storm rumbles outside while we argue for steady time, civil protest, and stronger church security. • why clock changes still divide people • storms and everyday preparedness • the Balloon Man’s megacolon and Hirschsprung disease • what a Viking coprolite reveals about diet and parasites • spam texts, privacy, and boundaries • Alabama’s Class C felony for disrupting worship • protest rights versus sanctuary safety • the role of church leaders and security Check us out everywhere, Monday and Thursday. Don’t forget, send us a text. Give us a follow. Like and share. Go to TikTok. Subscribe. Go to YouTube. Follow us. -find us on Instagram @thisthatandtheother_pod -follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/dgPq18Zsy1VxMzze/?mibextid=WC7FNe -look us up on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thisthatandtheotherpod?_t=8ksSLeCk8A3&_r=1 -subscribe on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/@ThisThatAndTheOtherPodca-qg9cn -contact us at jratliff33@yahoo.com -listen every Monday wherever you get your podcasts -also listen to Jody and his two buddies at Three Wheels No Direction Podcast every Monday and Thursday https://open.spotify.com/show/6URaZdKPqAOYrWovnrMnES?si=ZIsj6OqdQGywymW_O9H4sQ -Thank you so much for listening If you are interested in the nails or any of Amanda's social media, she talks about here is her link. https://linktr.ee/Manda772

    27 min
  4. MAR 5

    58. Turning Fifty, Hitchhiking With Thor, Wearing Two Shirts, Cheap Water Bottle Lids, Sweating, And More

    Send a text We mark a fiftieth birthday with jokes about time, then get real about aging, safety on the road, and the petty frustrations that reveal what we value. From hitchhikers to undershirts to water bottle lids, we unpack how small choices shape comfort, faith, and everyday sanity. • turning fifty with aches, surgery recovery, and a mind that still feels twenty • hitchhiking ethics, risk, and the pull to share faith with strangers • the church “Thor” story and reading safety cues fast • two shirts vs one, undershirts for modesty, sweat, and layering control • deodorant fails, skin sensitivity, and practical sweat management • bottled water lids that leak, brand quirks, and why function should beat labels • invite to text us topic ideas and vote on short “Jody’s rants” Y’all text us. Wherever you’re listening, tap “send us a text” in the description, type what you want to tell us, and hit send. We’re still having issues with Apple Podcasts not releasing our last six episodes; check us out everywhere else. -find us on Instagram @thisthatandtheother_pod -follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/dgPq18Zsy1VxMzze/?mibextid=WC7FNe -look us up on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thisthatandtheotherpod?_t=8ksSLeCk8A3&_r=1 -subscribe on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/@ThisThatAndTheOtherPodca-qg9cn -contact us at jratliff33@yahoo.com -listen every Monday wherever you get your podcasts -also listen to Jody and his two buddies at Three Wheels No Direction Podcast every Monday and Thursday https://open.spotify.com/show/6URaZdKPqAOYrWovnrMnES?si=ZIsj6OqdQGywymW_O9H4sQ -Thank you so much for listening If you are interested in the nails or any of Amanda's social media, she talks about here is her link. https://linktr.ee/Manda772

    29 min
  5. MAR 2

    57. Olive Garden Tragedy, Nancy Guthrie, Pets In Home Depot, Is Tipping Broke, And More

    Send a text We react to a shocking Olive Garden tragedy, unpack a high-profile missing-persons case, debate tipping culture from history to economics, and set some firm lines on pets in restaurants and stores. We keep it candid, practical, and open to your views. • kitchen safety risks and sanitation after extreme incidents • public speculation versus restraint in an active investigation • the origins of tipping and prohibition-era shifts • whether tips should be banned, pooled, or priced in • fairness for servers versus back-of-house pay • tip creep at counters, salons and convenience stores • store rules, dress codes and practical hygiene • dogs in restaurants and big-box stores • service animals versus personal pets and liability • listener feedback request via text link in episode description Make sure to follow, hit that notification to where you'll get a alert when these things drop -find us on Instagram @thisthatandtheother_pod -follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/dgPq18Zsy1VxMzze/?mibextid=WC7FNe -look us up on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thisthatandtheotherpod?_t=8ksSLeCk8A3&_r=1 -subscribe on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/@ThisThatAndTheOtherPodca-qg9cn -contact us at jratliff33@yahoo.com -listen every Monday wherever you get your podcasts -also listen to Jody and his two buddies at Three Wheels No Direction Podcast every Monday and Thursday https://open.spotify.com/show/6URaZdKPqAOYrWovnrMnES?si=ZIsj6OqdQGywymW_O9H4sQ -Thank you so much for listening If you are interested in the nails or any of Amanda's social media, she talks about here is her link. https://linktr.ee/Manda772

    34 min
  6. FEB 26

    56. Disney Deaths, Parking Fees, Bacon, Farmers Almanac, And More

    Send a text Apple blocks our recent drops, so we steer listeners to other platforms and keep rolling. We swap stories about a stubborn yard, hospital parking, and why so many deaths at Disney World. • Apple Podcasts delay and where to listen instead • sudden weather swing and plans for the yard • dormant grass, winter weeds, and glyphosate timing • post-op check and navigating a confusing hospital layout • parking deck fees, kiosk quirks, and captive costs • cafeteria gap and the $8.69 bacon shock • quick, efficient doctor visits as a bright spot • Farmers’ Almanac ending and what tradition means • CDs to streaming, how do creators get paid now • Disney fatalities context and real sources of risk • parade close call and crowd safety • closing asks for support across platforms Check us out on YouTube and subscribe so we can unlock lives. Go to these locations and just hit that like or that subscribe button or that five-star button. If you like us, just hit it. -find us on Instagram @thisthatandtheother_pod -follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/dgPq18Zsy1VxMzze/?mibextid=WC7FNe -look us up on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thisthatandtheotherpod?_t=8ksSLeCk8A3&_r=1 -subscribe on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/@ThisThatAndTheOtherPodca-qg9cn -contact us at jratliff33@yahoo.com -listen every Monday wherever you get your podcasts -also listen to Jody and his two buddies at Three Wheels No Direction Podcast every Monday and Thursday https://open.spotify.com/show/6URaZdKPqAOYrWovnrMnES?si=ZIsj6OqdQGywymW_O9H4sQ -Thank you so much for listening If you are interested in the nails or any of Amanda's social media, she talks about here is her link. https://linktr.ee/Manda772

    30 min
  7. FEB 23

    55. Cemetery Lights, Oven Tie-Down Fail, Bad Bunny, Grocery Pickup Parking, And More

    Send a text We trade quick stories that spiral into bigger questions: why common sense slips under pressure, why fandom fades when loyalty is sold, and why small public courtesies matter more than ever. From a toppled oven to a glowing cemetery and chaotic curbside pickup, we laugh, vent, and look for better choices. • gas station meetup and the oven tie‑down fail • why bungees lose to wind and weight • guilt vs boundaries when help runs out • losing interest in NFL and NIL’s effect on college loyalty • halftime confusion, language gaps, and aging taste • 80s trivia and billboard nostalgia as shared culture • cemetery lights, memorial design, and quiet spaces • grocery pickup misuse and self‑checkout fatigue • training gaps, teen workers, and critical thinking • swearing in media, tone, and choosing better words • release cadence, ratings, and live Q&A plans Give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify. You can go to YouTube. If y’all will start following us on YouTube, we’ll start doing lives on there. Give us a follow on whatever platform and give us a rating. Text us ideas or comments and we’ll call you out on the next episode if we have to for something bad. Don’t park in my parking place to pick up groceries. -find us on Instagram @thisthatandtheother_pod -follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/dgPq18Zsy1VxMzze/?mibextid=WC7FNe -look us up on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thisthatandtheotherpod?_t=8ksSLeCk8A3&_r=1 -subscribe on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/@ThisThatAndTheOtherPodca-qg9cn -contact us at jratliff33@yahoo.com -listen every Monday wherever you get your podcasts -also listen to Jody and his two buddies at Three Wheels No Direction Podcast every Monday and Thursday https://open.spotify.com/show/6URaZdKPqAOYrWovnrMnES?si=ZIsj6OqdQGywymW_O9H4sQ -Thank you so much for listening If you are interested in the nails or any of Amanda's social media, she talks about here is her link. https://linktr.ee/Manda772

    32 min
  8. FEB 19

    54. Waffle House Hustle, Universe 25 Experiment, D.B. Cooper Who? And More

    Send a text We set a new two‑a‑week plan, share a Valentine’s date at Waffle House that turns into a masterclass in urgency, and unpack Universe 25 to ask why abundance alone can’t keep a society alive. Heavy news gets a pause while we focus on what actually holds a community together. • why we’re spacing releases to avoid stale takes • lessons from watching Waffle House teamwork up close • tipping quirks and friction in small systems • media throttling claims and why we wait on fast news • Santa in February and the pull of habit • Universe 25 setup, findings, and limits • personal space, social roles, and behavioral sink • lifespan context and why design still matters • teasing a future DB Cooper deep dive • loss, health costs, and life when plans collapse Check us out. We’re gonna try and do two a week now -find us on Instagram @thisthatandtheother_pod -follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/dgPq18Zsy1VxMzze/?mibextid=WC7FNe -look us up on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thisthatandtheotherpod?_t=8ksSLeCk8A3&_r=1 -subscribe on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/@ThisThatAndTheOtherPodca-qg9cn -contact us at jratliff33@yahoo.com -listen every Monday wherever you get your podcasts -also listen to Jody and his two buddies at Three Wheels No Direction Podcast every Monday and Thursday https://open.spotify.com/show/6URaZdKPqAOYrWovnrMnES?si=ZIsj6OqdQGywymW_O9H4sQ -Thank you so much for listening If you are interested in the nails or any of Amanda's social media, she talks about here is her link. https://linktr.ee/Manda772

    33 min

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Join Jody and Amanda as they dive into the joys and challenges of everyday life while navigating the rollercoaster of marriage, parenting, faith, and everything in between.