Everyday Macaroni

Joy Alford-Brand
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This podcast is all about our fun, family adventures as a modern, blended family.

  1. 6D AGO

    The "D" Word with Lisa Johnson

    Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we thought we would have a fun chat with Lisa Johnson, high conflict divorce coach, advocate, author and podcaster!  If you or someone you know is navigating a difficult divorce, this episode is the one for you.  It is full of information about what it is like to go through a difficult divorce while helping your children stay grounded and happy.  We start with Lisa’s story as she discusses her own history and experience with the legal system before establishing a coaching business to help others with the same process.  Lisa is a positive person with a knack for distilling a tough topic into relatable techniques designed to help you navigate the legal system with your sanity intact. You can find Lisa and her partner, Chris Barry, here: Website  https://beentheregotout.com/ Book  https://a.co/d/70gn92q Podcast  https://beentheregotout.buzzsprout.com/ IG https://www.instagram.com/been_there_got_out/ YT https://www.youtube.com/@BeenThereGotOut Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/BeenThereGotOut Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

    1h 3m

  2. JAN 16

    An American in Paris

    Happy New Year!  We are starting off the year by giving you something to think about and possibly plan for, living the life of your dreams… in Europe.  Come with us as we chat with the lovely and adventurous Susan Richardson as she puts her dream of living in France in motion.  She is a delight to chat with so settle in and enjoy her tales of traveling throughout Tuscany and Provence over the holidays and dream of where you can spend your holidays in 2026! Check out Susan’s hotel in Florence: https://www.lungarnocollection.com/ Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

    55 min

  3. 12/31/2025

    Underwear Olympian - A Tribute

    Welcome to 2026!  Can you believe the New Year is upon us?  To kick things off, we thought we would offer a special tribute episode in honor of our dad Dwight Alford, aka The Badger.  In this episode, we tell some fun stories about underwear, (yes, the theme continues), including our favorite story about the time he got locked out of his house in his underwear.  That is a real wildlife thriller, for sure!  You won’t want to miss it and stay tuned for more fun episodes in 2026! Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

    34 min

  4. 12/16/2025

    Three Wise Men and a Bag of Underwear - Holiday Blast from the Past

    Three Wise Men and a Bag of Underwear - Holiday Blast from the Past For our last episode of the year, we are reposting one of our favorite holiday specials from 2022.  This episode tells fun stories about our dads and some holiday gifts featuring… you guessed it, underwear!  We want to thank you for supporting us and sharing some holiday cheer that we all could use right about now.  Happy holidays, from our family to yours! Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! Check out the “Rules of Underwear Giving” Fruit of the Loom video here: https://www.adforum.com/talent/40724-ralph-watson/work/34506868 #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/

    37 min

  5. 12/02/2025

    Pizza on Earth and Goodwill Toward Men – 2025 Holiday Special

    Happy Holidays!  This year’s holiday special is a delicious one.  If you are feeling nostalgic for a big family Christmas, we have just the guest for you.  Erica D’Arcangelo is joining us to talk about her big Italian family and their pizzeria D’Arc’s Pizza in western Pennsylvania.  We talk about Christmas dinners at the shop with 7 fishes, midnight mass and meatball sandwiches at midnight.  There is nothing more wonderful than food, family and fun at the holidays and this podcast has it all.  Oh, and we talk about pizza, too! Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/ https://www.astoryaboutpizza.com/ https://darcspizza.com/ IG @ericadarcangelo @astoryaboutpizza YouTube @astoryaboutpizza TikTok @dacspizza Facebook @A Story About Pizza

    1h 3m

  6. 11/17/2025

    Eating the Universe - A Conversation with Stephanie Cotsirilos

    As we get ready for Thanksgiving, I don’t think we could have a better guest on the show than Stephanie Cotsirilos, actor, author, lawyer and just a lovely person with so many amazing stories to tell.  While Stephanie says the themes underlying her stories are assimilation, displacement and injustice, I think if you look closely enough you will also hear something else.  You will see she is profoundly grateful for her family, her life and her amazing education that took her from Brown to Broadway and beyond! As you sit down to eat with family, loved ones or friends, take a minute to reflect on the universal truths that we are more alike than we are different and that as a part of the human family, we all deserve justice and equality.  I’m so proud of this episode and our conversation with Stephanie.  We know you will enjoy it and please make sure to support her by getting your own copy of her amazing book, My Xanthi. Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/ https://www.stephaniecotsirilos.com/ https://www.instagram.com/scotsirilos/ https://www.facebook.com/Stephanie.Cotsirilos.Author/

    1h 10m

  7. 11/02/2025

    The Mama Gut, A Bag of Doughnuts & Learning to Thrive

    This episode is very important to all of us here at Everyday Macaroni because we have personal experience with complex kids and how they spice up the family dynamic, in such a good way!  Michelle Choairy is one amazing woman with an incredible story that begins in Brazil and is still ongoing as she is living in California, raising a family with a complex kid and embarking on her mission as an advocate for families in her same situation. You will not want to miss this inspiring story of a mom who uses her own amazing experience to help others navigate life with complex kids.  Thank you, Michelle for sharing your journey with us and for all that you do! Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Choairym Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle.choairy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellechoairy/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@michelle.choairy   Website: www.specialeducationconcierge.com Book-a-Call: https://specialeducationconcierge.com/sec-book-a-call

    1h 12m

  8. 10/16/2025

    Fours Just Want to Have Fun – Double Birth Orders & How to Simplify Your Life

    Do you have siblings you are always arguing with or are you an only child who likes to hang out with your parents?  Have you ever wondered why your older brother or sister is bossy or your little sister refuses to take anything seriously?  If you’ve ever been frustrated by your family, this episode might be the key to understanding what’s going on around the dinner table. Dr. Robert Hurst spent 35 years as an orthodontist and using his birth order theories to help his patients have the best possible experience with their braces and retainers.  After all his years of experience and testing his theories, he wrote a book that explains birth order in the simplest possible terms.  If you want to get along better with your parents or siblings, you should pick up a copy of his book today.  You can get it by clicking on the link below! Don’t forget, we are so excited to share our stage with anyone who has a family story, recipe or memory to share so let us know if you are interested in being on our show.  You can comment, DM, email us or call the macaroni fun phone and we’ll make it happen!  We can’t wait to hear from you! #sandwichgeneration #spanish #comedy #familyfun #Genxer Look for us on the following platforms: IG - @everydaymacaroni YouTube - Everyday Macaroni Shop for macaroni merch at https://everydaymacaroni.com/shop/ Life’s Fingerprint: How Birth Order Affects Your Path Throughout Life https://lifesfingerprint.com/ https://a.co/d/2ZOwpSf

    1h 22m
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This podcast is all about our fun, family adventures as a modern, blended family.

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  • Creator
    Joy Alford-Brand
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Everyday Macaroni