Chittin' and Chattin'

Sydney and M
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Hey y’all—ready to sip some tea, ramble about everything, and dive into whatever is happening in our brains? Good, because neither are we… but we’re doing it anyway. Grab a drink, get cozy, and hang out with two besties navigating life, healing through their trauma, and laughing through the chaos (tissues may be required). Each episode features our Sips of the Week, plus stories from our travels, concert adventures, and whatever else we’re currently overthinking. If you love honest conversations, a little messiness, and feeling like part of the friend group—this one’s for you.

  1. 6d ago

    That Man Was a Serial Killer...

    We’re back with another spooky stroll, but this time we’re switching things up with Sweet Treats of the Week instead of our usual sips! We kicked things off at the New Albany Sugar Shoppe, grabbed some goodies, and made our way over to the New Albany Amphitheater to taste-test our treats and hang out for a bit. Because what’s better than sugar, spooky stories, and a little downtown adventure? M shares some spooky lore from the Sugar Shoppe, then Syd reads us another story from the book we introduced last week — and this one takes us to Bardstown, Kentucky, just a little ways from home! We wander back through downtown, admire some historic homes, and somehow manage to acquire a tomato straight from someone’s vine. Don’t ask questions… just know it happened. We eventually make our way back to Mickey’s Coffee Shop, where we started our last episode, but we’re cutting you guys off right before we head inside! Head over to our socials for a little walkthrough of the adventure AND to see what sips we ended up grabbing at Mickey’s. Get cozy, grab a sweet treat, and come wander with us as we keep the spooky vibes going! If you're nearby and feeling adventurous, head to New Albany Sugar Shoppe and join us on our journey as you listen to the chaos. As always, thanks for healing out loud with us! ✨

  2. Oct 1

    Spooky Stories, Cozy Sips, and Sweet Treats

    Our sips of the week came from Mickey’s Coffee Shop in New Albany, Indiana — M went for a maple spiced chai while Syd got a cookie butter cinnamon latte, and honestly… both were giving FALL. We sat outside, soaked up the cozy vibes, and M cracked open Kentucky Hauntings: Homespun Ghost Stories and Unexplained History for a little spooky storytelling. After the first story, we started our walk toward New Albany Sugar Shoppe, because obviously every haunted adventure needs a little sugar. On the way, Syd read us another story about a Chime Child, which somehow turned our spooky little walk into a surprisingly sentimental one. The story had us both reminiscing about loved ones and sharing some really sweet memories along the way. We made it to the Sugar Shoppe, grabbed some goodies, and you’ll have to tune in NEXT WEEK to see what we got! Another episode of spooky stories, sweet memories, caffeine, chaos, and healing out loud with your besties. 🫶 Thanks for healing out loud with us. 🤎

  3. Sep 22

    POV: You're on a Roadtrip With Us

    ☕️ WE’RE ON THE ROAD, YOU GUYS!! 🍂 Sips of the Week are coming with us this time because Chittin’ & Chattin’ is ON THE ROAD AGAIN! We’ve got homemade coffee, Witches Brew Alani, and of course WATER because apparently hiking requires us to pretend we’re responsible adults. 😂 This episode is a little different because we’re bringing you along for the whole mini road trip to Clifty Falls State Park in Madison, Indiana! You get to ride shotgun with us as we make our way down the backroads, admire all the tree farms and corn fields, and repeatedly yell “YOU GUYS” because FALL IS COMING and we are WAY too excited about it. 🍁🎃 Sydney is testing out her new Luna 360 camera and… well… let’s just say the joystick has given her entirely too much power. 😂 Watch her look like a toddler proudly showing you every single pretty tree and corn field along the way while we embrace the absolute chaos of the two of us trapped in a car together. We also fall in love with Madison, Indiana and immediately decide we need to come back for a proper trip because there is SO much we want to explore. And apparently a future visit MUST include the Red Pepper… which is conveniently right beside the Red Pepperoni. Priorities. 😂 Halfway through, we pause the episode and pick things back up on our drive home after our hike! If you haven’t seen our Clifty Falls adventure yet, go check out last week’s episode because we tackled Indiana’s StairMaster and had an absolute blast.🌲 Then, naturally, we have to discuss how Sydney somehow ceviche’d herself AKA accidentally gave herself a citrus burn, M discovers that Syd is apparently the QUEEN of escape rooms, and we spot M’s DREAM CAR… because obviously a simple road trip needed several rabbit holes. And somehow, after all of that, we end up at the same place we always seem to find ourselves: ✨ BE HAPPY. CHOOSE HAPPY. ✨ Life is weird, the road trips are chaotic, the cameras have joysticks, and sometimes you accidentally marinate yourself in citrus… but there is still so much good to notice along the way. We love you guys! Thanks for healing out loud with us. 🤍🍂

  4. Sep 10

    We Saw a Boulder and Made a Decision

    This week's Sips of the Week are Witches Brew Alani + WATER because your girls went on a HIKE! We’re coming at you from Clifty Falls State Park, AKA Indiana's stair master, in Madison, Indiana, on the most perfect early-fall morning. We tackled Trail 5 through Tunnel Falls (because -shocker- we both have to work tonight) and somehow managed to squeeze in a little adventure before clocking in. M gives us a little history on Clifty Falls, we talk all things hiking necessities, ramble down approximately 47 different conversational rabbit holes, and somehow end up standing on top of a boulder that is literally taller than M. Sooo… are we professional rock climbers now? 🧗‍♀️😂 We go up, down, and quite literally ALL around before slowing things down and getting a little sentimental. We talk about choosing happiness every single day, taking the leap, making the change when you know something isn’t making you happy, and remembering that life is WAY too short to keep living a life that doesn’t feel like yours. Sometimes you just have to take the first step—literally and figuratively. There’s no better time than now. 🫶🏼🍂 Thanks for healing out loud with us. 🤎

  5. Sep 4

    Hammocks and Heat Rashes

    SEASON 2 IS HERE, BESTIES—and we’re officially taking Chittin’ and Chattin’ ON THE ROAD! 🏕️✨ For our first episode in our new era, we’re cozying up in a hammock at Tom Sawyer State Park with a cup of raspberry oolong tea… and apparently an entire cross-country team decided to make a guest appearance in the background. 😂 September is officially here, which can only mean one thing: FESTIVAL SEASON. With Louder Than Life and Bourbon & Beyond right around the corner, Syd is sharing all of her festival tips, tricks, must-haves, necessities, and traditions to help you survive (and thrive) through the chaos. And since we’re officially taking this podcast on the road, we need YOUR help! We want to hear your favorite hiking spots, camping spots, parks, overlooks, and cozy outdoor locations where you think we should set up our next episode. 🌲⛺️ So grab your favorite sip, come hang out with us, and welcome to Season 2 of Chittin’ and Chattin’—now with more nature, more adventures, and probably a whole lot of unexpected background characters. 💕

  6. Aug 29

    Good Golly Miss Dolly, We're Trying

    Hi friends! This week looks a little different, because the day that Dolly left this world, so did our video-to-audio compatibility… 😭 We’ve spent ALL WEEK trying to fix this snaky little thing called audio drift, but unfortunately, we had to call it and upload this one audio-only. We deeply apologize that you don’t get to see our ridiculous facial expressions throughout the episode—but don’t worry! If we get it fixed, we’ll just re-upload with video! 😂 Thank you guys for always being so loving, patient, and understanding as these two girls navigate the craziness that comes with doing this podcast. We appreciate you more than you know. 🥹💕 ANYWAY… our Sips of the Week are Bananas Foster Black Tea, which was a birthday gift to M from one of our listeners!! 🥹🍌☕ And speaking of birthdays… M turns 30 THE DAY THIS EPISODE IS RELEASED!!! 🎂✨ So naturally, in between fighting technology and mourning our video, we’ve also been preparing for M to officially enter her 30s. And, of course, we couldn’t let this week pass without talking about the absolute amazingness that is Dolly Parton and all the joy she brought into this world. 💕🌸 So thank you for your patience, your love, and for sticking with us through the technical difficulties. Grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and let’s jump into another week of Chittin’ and Chattin’! 🫶

  7. Aug 21

    If You Give a Neuro-Spicy Brain a Cookie

    This week’s Sips of the Week went HARD with a homemade salted caramel mocha freeze—complete with M’s frozen coffee ice cubes because apparently regular ice just wasn’t enough. We paired our frozen coffee creations with gluten-free Oreos and cookies, which naturally led to the VERY important question: how do you eat your Oreo? And from there… somehow we ended up discussing favorite colors, Steven Universe, and whether M knows who Amethyst is (spoiler: she does not ). One childhood rabbit hole leads to another as we reminisce about Kipper the Dog, SpongeBob quotes, and Syd’s questionable childhood decision to have a Megan Fox poster in her room. We also talk about the untimely passing of Hayden Panettiere and spiral into some fun facts about our neuro-spicy brains. And listen… if you had a strong emotional connection to If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, you might need to hear this one. 👀 Syd also shares a story about accidentally blurting out her INTERNAL THOUGHTS to a police officer… thoughts that probably should have remained safely inside her brain. 🫠 We have another update in the ongoing saga of Syd’s ever-changing taste buds (raw tomatoes AND crab legs?! Who is she?!), and we’re officially going FBI detective mode to track down a mysterious buffet M remembers from her childhood in Colorado. Of course, we’ve got an AITA-style Spill It, Bestie, and we have some VERY strong feelings about who was the a-hole. Plus, we have a brand-new puzzle on the website that neither of us has managed to beat yet. In our defense, we were both half asleep when we tried it… so technically, the puzzle hasn’t won. 😌 Come hang out, get cozy, sip along, and prepare for approximately 47 completely unrelated rabbit holes. 🐇☕️

  8. Aug 14

    Buckle Up Buttercup... The Moon Knows

    Sips of the Week are farmers market vibes with blueberry iced tea and lemonade for a little homemade Arnold Palmer! 🫐🍋 And in a shocking confession, Sydney reveals she HATED tea her entire childhood… despite being raised a southern bumpkin. Naturally, one conversation spirals into another, and suddenly we’re hearing the absolutely hilarious story of how basic training somehow changed Sydney’s opinion on mustard. We talk about working our booties off, Sydney’s growing excitement for Louder Than Life, and—because apparently our brains refuse to stay on one topic—her STRANGE dreams. Those dreams lead us straight into our true crime detective era, complete with random license plates being saved in our Notes app like we’re solving a case. 🕵️‍♀️ Then M takes us on a little moon fact journey because we’re entering a new moon, and apparently the moon has been keeping tabs on us this whole time. 🌙 We dive into what it means that Sydney was born under a waning crescent moon while M was born under a waning gibbous, and let’s just say… some things hit a little too close to home. We also celebrate our website and how cool it’s been watching this little podcast grow. AND we got our first submission through the website!! 🥹💌 We love seeing you guys become part of this crazy little corner of the internet with us. With M’s birthday VERY VERY soon, we get a little deeper and talk about healing, learning to love every part of yourself, and realizing that YES, you are absolutely allowed to celebrate yourself. 🎂✨ Sydney also shares a few relationship tid-bits that she doesn’t hear talked about nearly enough—but are things she wholeheartedly lives by. Basically… blueberry tea, mustard, dreams, crime-solving, moon magic, self-love, birthdays, and a whole lot of spiraling. Just another episode of Chittin’ and Chattin’. ☕️🌙💗

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Hey y’all—ready to sip some tea, ramble about everything, and dive into whatever is happening in our brains? Good, because neither are we… but we’re doing it anyway. Grab a drink, get cozy, and hang out with two besties navigating life, healing through their trauma, and laughing through the chaos (tissues may be required). Each episode features our Sips of the Week, plus stories from our travels, concert adventures, and whatever else we’re currently overthinking. If you love honest conversations, a little messiness, and feeling like part of the friend group—this one’s for you.

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  • Creator
    Sydney and M
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sydney and M
  • Show Website
    Chittin' and Chattin'