The A and M Podcast

A and M Podcast

Ever wondered what happens when a Gen X parent and their Millennial kid try to make sense of the world together? Join us for lighthearted takes, hilarious disagreements, and honest convos about life, culture, and growing up in two totally different decades. It’s the perfect mix of nostalgia, sarcasm, and “wait, what did you just say?” Subscribe for weekly episodes packed with cross-generational chaos and laughs.

  1. 16h ago

    Everyday Phrases That Make Less Sense the More You Think

    Why do we say “working like a dog” when dogs don’t have jobs—and what’s really behind “the proof is in the pudding”? Alyssa and Mike take a funny, curious look at everyday phrases that get stranger the more you think about them.From “to be frank” and “tuna fish” to “head over heels,” “sweating like a pig,” and “cat got your tongue,” they explore the odd origins and stories behind familiar expressions—and share plenty of laughs along the way. They also compare old-school TV viewing with today’s on-demand world and debate whether slang belongs in the dictionary.In this episode:The curious logic behind “working like a dog”Why people say “tuna fish” and “chai tea”What “you can’t have your cake and eat it too” really meansHow “head over heels” may have started as “heels overhead”The surprising story behind “sweating like a pig”Where “spitting image” and “cat got your tongue” come fromA nostalgic look at watching TV before rewinding and on-demandTimeline00:00 Welcome and the topic: phrases that make less sense the more you think about them01:41 “To be frank”05:11 “Working like a dog”08:20 “Tuna fish,” “chai tea,” and other redundant phrases14:21 The nine-month pregnancy debate17:17 “You can’t have your cake and eat it too” and “the proof is in the pudding”19:58 “Head over heels”21:19 “Sweating like a pig” and “sleeping like a baby”23:52 “Cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey”25:41 “Spitting image”26:56 “Cat got your tongue”28:54 TV then and now, plus slang in the dictionary33:06 Wrap-upWhat everyday phrase makes you stop and wonder where it came from? Share it in the comments!#FunnyPodcast #Language #WordOrigins #EverydayExpressions #Podcast

    Everyday Phrases That Make Less Sense the More You Think
  2. 5d ago

    True Crime Stories: Michelle Parker

    Michelle Parker: The Disappearance That Still Raises QuestionsIn 2011, Michelle Parker disappeared in Orlando after dropping off her young twins. That same day, an episode of The People’s Court featuring Michelle and her former fiancé, Dale Smith Jr., aired over a dispute about a $5,000 engagement ring. The timing, the unanswered questions, and the evidence discovered afterward have kept this case in the public eye.Mike and Alyssa walk through the known timeline, including Michelle’s last confirmed sightings, messages that raised concern among her family, the discovery of her Hummer and phone, and the evidence investigators have discussed publicly. They also consider why circumstantial evidence can be difficult to interpret—and why a case can remain unresolved without decisive proof.This discussion distinguishes confirmed details from speculation. No one is presumed guilty, and no allegations are presented as fact.Timeline00:00 — Introducing Michelle Parker’s disappearance01:59 — The People’s Court episode and ring dispute02:59 — Michelle’s last known movements and the twins’ drop-off04:10 — Her son comes home to an empty house05:01 — A text message raises questions for her family06:14 — The investigation and the limits of available evidence07:02 — The Hummer and phone are found08:31 — Circumstantial evidence and unanswered questions10:35 — Phone activity, the missing-person report, and traffic-camera footage13:28 — Questions about the Hummer’s removed decals14:54 — Forensic evidence and why the case remains unresolved#MichelleParker #TrueCrime #ColdCase #UnsolvedMystery #Orlando #MissingPersons #TrueCrimePodcast

    True Crime Stories: Michelle Parker
  3. Sep 22

    Things I'm Getting Too Old to Pretend are Fun!

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION - Ready to publishAlyssa and Mike are calling it: some things are just not fun anymore. From plans that start after 7 PM to standing in one place, loud restaurants, uncomfortable shoes, and the brutal regret of staying out too late, this episode is a hilariously relatable deep dive into the everyday habits adults quietly stop pretending to enjoy.They kick things off with a conversation about the shift from FOMO to JOMO, then break down the signs that you might officially be “too old for this”—including late-night plans, Sunday-night outings, sleeping anywhere but your own bed, and the emotional damage of realizing you have to leave the house again because you forgot milk. Along the way, they get into the little things that make adulthood feel very real: preferring a destination before you leave the driveway, choosing the seat over the standing-room concert, and the universal rage of a long checkout line.You’ll discover:Why 9 PM starts feeling like bedtime adjacentThe exact reason Sunday night never really counts as the weekend anymoreWhy hotel beds, fluffy duvets, and personal comfort rituals matter more than everHow one long line can make a good shopping haul suddenly not worth itWhy cooking a complicated meal can feel less like fun and more like a stress testAlyssa brings the sharp, no-nonsense perspective of someone who knows exactly what her limits are, while Mike adds the perfect counterbalance with his own set of “absolutely not” adult preferences. Together, they turn a simple TikTok prompt into a surprisingly funny and honest debate about sleep, noise, comfort, spontaneity, and the strange new joys of staying home.Perfect for anyone who has ever chosen pajamas over plans, left a party early, or looked at the clock and thought, “Yeah, that’s enough excitement for one night.”Hashtags:#AMPodcast #GettingTooOldForThis #JoyOfMissingOut #JOMO #Adulting #RelatablePodcast #PodcastHumor #StayingIn #LowKeyPlans #WorkLifeBalance #PodcastEpisode #FunnyPodcast

    Things I'm Getting Too Old to Pretend are Fun!
  4. Sep 21

    Marvel Mondays: Doomsday Homework Part 2

    Marvel Mondays goes deep on the Avengers timeline and the clues it may be hiding for Avengers: Doomsday. Mike and Brandon break down what their rewatch of The Avengers, Infinity War, and Endgame really suggests about the future of the MCU—and why the biggest setup may be hiding in plain sight.What starts as a simple homework assignment turns into a surprising theory session about Captain America’s story arc, Loki’s evolution, branch timelines, the TVA, and the ripple effects of Endgame’s time-travel rules. If you’ve ever wondered whether the MCU’s biggest ending actually planted the seeds for the next catastrophe, this conversation connects the dots in ways that may change how you look at those films.You’ll discover: Why Captain America and Loki may be the two most important characters leading into DoomsdayHow Endgame’s time travel creates more problems than it solvesWhy the Tesseract may be more important than the movies ever made it seemWhat rumored Avengers: Doomsday footage could reveal about Loki, Steve Rogers, and Doctor DoomHow branch timelines and incursions could shape the MCU’s next major conflictWhether Doctor Doom’s origin could create a dark parallel to Iron Man’s storyWhy the Endgame timeline may be far more complicated than fans realizeMike and Brandon also explore rumors involving Doctor Doom, Robert Downey Jr., Loki, anchor beings, alternate universes, and possible post-credit scenes. Together, they ask the questions Marvel fans actually care about:What happened to all the alternate timelines? What does Loki really control? Could Steve Rogers’ choice create the incursion that leads to Doomsday? And how much of Endgame was secretly setting up what comes next?If you love MCU theory-crafting, multiverse chaos, and spoiler-heavy speculation about where Marvel is heading, this episode is essential listening. It’s part breakdown, part prediction, and part “wait… that actually makes sense.”Watch now and decide for yourself whether the MCU has been building toward Avengers: Doomsday this whole time.#MarvelMondays #AvengersDoomsday #Marvel #MCU #Loki #DoctorDoom #CaptainAmerica #AvengersEndgame #InfinityWar #MarvelTheory #MCUTheory #MultiverseSaga #MarvelFans #SuperheroMovies #MarvelNews

    Marvel Mondays: Doomsday Homework Part 2

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Ever wondered what happens when a Gen X parent and their Millennial kid try to make sense of the world together? Join us for lighthearted takes, hilarious disagreements, and honest convos about life, culture, and growing up in two totally different decades. It’s the perfect mix of nostalgia, sarcasm, and “wait, what did you just say?” Subscribe for weekly episodes packed with cross-generational chaos and laughs.

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