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. 18h ago

    Haunted Houses, Football Heartbreak, and Christmas Coming Early

    Alyssa and Mike catch up on a little bit of everything: a peek into a very serious podcast recording, a tough football weekend, Halloween attractions, and the early pull of Christmas decorating. After visiting Petrified Forest’s kid-friendly daytime event, Alyssa wonders what makes the nighttime version so frightening. The conversation turns to haunted-house warnings, waivers, scare actors, and whether a jump scare could trigger a fight-or-flight reaction. Then it’s on to cool fall mornings, Christmas trees, holiday traditions, and the decorations that are already tempting them. A relaxed, funny chat for anyone who enjoys seasonal traditions, family stories, and a little spooky talk—without necessarily wanting to be grabbed in the dark. Timeline 00:29 Welcome to the episode01:38 Peeking in on a serious podcast recording06:46 The lighting feature Mike wishes the recording setup had10:02 A rough weekend for football fans17:10 Petrified Forest’s kid-friendly daytime event19:33 Haunted trails, waivers, and scare-actor safety24:17 Halloween decorations around the neighborhood26:32 A rare, cool Florida morning29:28 Halloween plans and the Christmas decorating debate33:27 A festive craft idea for the family35:06 Life-size Rudolph decorations—and their price tag37:19 Christmas music in October39:00 Wrap-up and what’s nextHashtags #TalkingTuesday #Halloween #HauntedAttractions #FamilyPodcast #ChristmasDecorating #FloridaLife #Podcast

    Haunted Houses, Football Heartbreak, and Christmas Coming Early
  2. 1d ago

    Marvel Mondays: Doctor Doom, Tony Stark, and the Leaks Pointing to Secret Wars

    Doctor Doom may be leaving clues everywhere—and Mike and Brandon are decoding them. From a New York Comic Con display that looks like Doom’s trophy room to a toy leak hinting at a Tony Stark connection, this episode explores the rumors and MCU details that could shape Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars.Then they revisit Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever to examine the Ten Rings’ mysterious signal, Doctor Strange’s multiverse choices, Namor’s potential future, and the debate over T’Challa’s legacy. They also discuss possible *Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.* connections, Daredevil, Vision Quest, and more Marvel rumors.Which clues are meaningful setup—and which are just fan theories? Watch the full discussion and share your own predictions in the comments. Subscribe to Marvel Mondays for more Marvel theories, news, and movie breakdowns.Timeline00:00 This week’s Marvel homework00:37 Doctor Doom’s rumored trophy room01:53 The possible Venom connection03:15 Does a toy leak hint at Tony Stark as Doom?04:39 Could Spider-Man join Doom?05:47 Revisiting Shang-Chi07:12 The Ten Rings’ mysterious signal08:42 Could the beacon connect to Doom or Kang?12:12 No Way Home and the multiverse13:45 Doctor Strange’s sacrifice line16:40 Clea, incursions, and Secret Wars19:07 Wakanda Forever and the recast debate20:49 Shuri’s Black Panther journey26:28 Ironheart’s introduction34:30 Zodiac and the *Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.* theory38:45 Daredevil and street-level Marvel41:12 Vision Quest and Doomsday42:38 The Latverian witches rumorHashtags#Marvel #MCU #DoctorDoom #AvengersDoomsday #SecretWars #ShangChi #SpiderManNoWayHome #WakandaForever #MarvelTheories #MarvelMondays

    Marvel Mondays: Doctor Doom, Tony Stark, and the Leaks Pointing to Secret Wars
  3. 5d ago

    True Crime Stories: Philadelphia House of Horrors, a Botched Execution: and Nick Reiner updates.

    Three true crime cases, a chilling investigation, and a death penalty case that took an unexpected turn. Alyssa and Mike discuss the latest developments in the Philadelphia “House of Horrors” investigation, Krista Pike’s botched execution attempt, and the Nick Reiner case.In this episode:Philadelphia police are investigating whether multiple missing women may be connected to a house where investigators found IDs, disturbing videos and photos, weapons, writings, and cremated remains. The case remains unresolved, and the hosts discuss what the evidence may—and may not—show.Krista Pike’s execution attempt failed after two injections, sending her to a hospital. Alyssa and Mike consider the legal and ethical questions now facing the case, including whether Tennessee should attempt another execution.The hosts share an update on the Nick Reiner case, including the dispute over grand jury transcripts, prosecutors’ decision not to seek the death penalty, and the question of whether a trust can be affected by California’s Slayer statute.Timeline00:00 Opening and this week’s true crime case roundup00:45 Philadelphia “House of Horrors” investigation01:36 The property owner and earlier police search02:05 Missing women connected to the investigation03:02 The Blair Tanzelli ID and the owner’s son03:32 Evidence found at the house04:31 Questions about why the case wasn’t investigated further sooner05:31 Could the videos have been staged?06:16 What investigators have—and have not—confirmed07:38 Circumstantial evidence and the investigation08:25 The cremated remains09:38 How much digital evidence has been reviewed11:34 The son’s charges12:06 Krista Pike and the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer13:04 The crime and Pike’s death sentence14:57 Pike’s time on death row15:38 The failed execution attempt16:26 The hospital and legal response17:40 Could Pike’s sentence be commuted?18:25 Legal questions about another execution attempt20:03 The moral and emotional debate21:06 A faith-based perspective on the death penalty22:20 Whether the original sentence should stand23:56 Speculation about the injection24:37 The execution process and possible explanations26:40 Tennessee pauses executions as the case is reviewed28:54 The costs and what may happen next29:27 Nick Reiner case update30:33 The fight over grand jury transcripts32:03 Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty32:32 The trust and California’s Slayer statute35:30 What remains unresolved in the case37:26 Closing thoughts and listener questionsShare your thoughts in the comments: What should happen next in the Krista Pike case, and should the Nick Reiner trust be affected by the Slayer statute?#TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeCases #CaseUpdate #Philadelphia #DeathPenalty #LegalNews #AMPodcast

    True Crime Stories: Philadelphia House of Horrors, a Botched Execution: and Nick Reiner updates.
  4. Oct 6

    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
  5. Oct 1

    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

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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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