The Sassy Sisters

Lisa & Rita

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From Southeast Pennsylvania... Welcome to The Sassy Sisters. The podcast where everyday moments become something special. Join hosts Lisa and Rita as they celebrate the small joys of life, share stories, traditions, and plenty of laughs along the way. From family moments to everyday surprises, nothing is too small to be worth talking about. So grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and enjoy the conversation.

1d ago

Oktoberfest, German Traditions & Family Memories

Prost! 🍻 Join Lisa and Rita of The Sassy Sisters Show as they celebrate Oktoberfest at the Vereinigung Erzgebirge (VE Club) in Warminster, Pennsylvania! The sisters explore their German-American heritage, sharing stories about traditional Bavarian food, beer, music, dirndls, and the history of Oktoberfest. They also revisit cherished family memories, discover the VE Club's history, and introduce Sadie in her adorable hot dog costume! Topics include: Oktoberfest in Warminster, PennsylvaniaGerman-American Heritage & Family TraditionsOktoberfest History & $17 German BeersTraditional German Food, Music & DirndlsVE Club History & SportfestFamily Memories & Honoring Their MotherSadie's Oktoberfest Hot Dog CostumeHalloween Plans & Spooky OctoberA celebration of German traditions, family history, laughter, and Oktoberfest fun! Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Oktoberfest 00:48 German-American Heritage 01:20 Why Oktoberfest Starts in September 02:07 Oktoberfest Beer Prices 03:01 German Beer Traditions 04:05 Visiting the VE Club 04:46 Traditional Dirndls & Souvenirs 06:13 VE Club History & Sportfest 07:18 Traditional German Food 08:18 Family Memories & Traditions 09:50 Halloween Plans 11:25 Closing Thoughts #SassySistersShow #Oktoberfest #GermanHeritage #WarminsterPA #GermanTraditions #FamilyStories
5d ago

Back to School: Then vs. Now | Growing Up in the ’60s & ’70s

In this episode of The Sassy Sisters Show, Lisa and Rita go back to their school days in the 1960s and 1970s - from handmade school clothes and rotary phones to passing notes, school lunches, classic toys, after-school TV and plenty of memories along the way. They compare going back to school then vs. now, revisit old photos and fashion, remember Dick and Jane, crayons and paper-bag book covers, and share stories from swimming, tennis and growing up. 00:00 Back to School with the Sassy Sisters 00:30 What We Loved About Going Back to School 01:46 Finding Out Who Was in Our Class 02:07 The Rotary Phone Era 03:40 Brownie Uniforms & Childhood Memories 04:16 Old School Photos & 1970s Fashion 06:28 Learning to Read with Dick and Jane 07:39 Chalkboards & School Worksheets 08:21 The 64-Pack of Crayons 09:33 Pink Erasers & No. 2 Pencils 10:54 Passing Notes Before Texting 12:13 Covering Textbooks with Paper Bags 13:13 High School Photos & Fashion 14:58 The Flintstones, Lassie & After-School TV 16:44 Classic Toys Then and Now 18:42 What Kids Are Reading Today 19:42 Legos: Then vs. Now 21:05 Back to School with Rodney Dangerfield 23:36 School Lunches: Then vs. Now 24:21 Bologna, PB&J & White Bread 25:46 Lunchables & School Snacks Today 27:53 Food Allergies & School Parties 28:43 Honoring the Lunch Ladies 29:49 Rita's Swimming Days 30:47 The Short-Lived Tennis Career 32:35 Guess the Classic Movie Quote 35:51 What's Coming in October 36:44 See You Next Time
Aug 23

Our Love of Dogs, Butterflies & a Jukebox

In this episode of The Sassy Sisters Show, Lisa and Rita celebrate the dog days of summer and National Dog Day by sharing the stories of the dogs they love - including Sadie, their beloved miniature dachshund, and Tess, a rescue dog with an incredible story. Sadie joins in the Shark Week fun, while the sisters talk about her life as a dachshund, the health challenges she's faced and why she's affectionately known as their "million-dollar dog." But the animals don't stop there. The sisters head to the Jersey Shore, take their Snackle Box to the beach (and quickly discover why hungry seagulls and an open box of snacks aren't a great combination!), and visit Twisties by the Bay in Strathmere, New Jersey, complete with its old-school Jersey Shore atmosphere, jukebox and famously creepy coconut heads. Lisa also shares her experience raising monarch butterflies, explaining the fascinating journey from monarch egg to caterpillar, chrysalis and finally butterfly. In this episode: 🐶 National Dog Day and the dogs we love 🐾 Sadie the miniature dachshund ❤️ Rescue dog stories and pet adoption 🦈 Sadie's Shark Week adventures 🏖️ Jersey Shore summer fun 📍 Strathmere, New Jersey 🥥 Twisties by the Bay and the scary coconut heads 🍪 Snackle Box beach snacks 🐦 A Snackle Box vs. hungry seagulls 🦋 Raising monarch butterflies 🌱 Monarch eggs, caterpillars and chrysalises ☀️ Summer life, family stories and plenty of Sassy Sisters laughs Whether you're a dog lover, dachshund owner, rescue dog supporter, Jersey Shore fan, nature lover or simply looking for some fun summer conversation, come spend the dog days of August with the Sassy Sisters. Happy National Dog Day! 🐶❤️ Tell us about your dog in the comments - we'd love to hear their name and story. And don't forget to like, subscribe and share The Sassy Sisters Show for more conversations, adventures, snack reviews, travel, family stories and everyday fun with Lisa and Rita. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Dog Days of August 01:14 Snackle Box Goes to the Beach 01:46 Seagulls Attack the Snackle Box 03:31 Mango Habanero Snack Taste Test 04:07 Dollar Store Summer Finds 04:36 Twisties by the Bay - Strathmere, NJ 05:03 The Scary Coconut Heads 05:55 History of Twisties & the Jersey Shore 08:51 Sadie Celebrates Shark Week 10:16 Dogs, Sharks & National Dog Day 10:46 Sadie's Dachshund Story 13:08 The "Million-Dollar Dog" 13:40 Tess the Rescue Dog 14:12 Happy National Dog Day 14:41 Lisa's Monarch Butterfly "Maternity Ward" 15:09 How to Raise Monarch Butterflies 16:11 From Caterpillar to Chrysalis 17:32 How Long Does Egg to Butterfly Take? 19:45 The Sassy Sisters vs. Kylie Kelce 😂 21:25 Tell Us Your Stories 22:10 See You in September
Jul 31

Beach Bikes, Fireworks & Family Chaos

As summer continues, the Sassy Sisters are back with another fun-filled conversation, sharing stories from their July adventures, Fourth of July celebrations, and a memorable sisters' getaway to Ocean City, New Jersey. In this episode, Lisa and Rita look back on a Phillies game with family, their famous Snackle Box challenge, a bike ride along the Ocean City Boardwalk, a visit to the historic Flanders Hotel, nostalgic trips through old-fashioned candy stores, and plenty of hilarious moments along the way. They also share stories from their Independence Day celebrations, unexpected beach adventures, and why sometimes the best memories come from things not going according to plan. Topics include: ✅ Fourth of July Celebrations ✅ Ocean City, New Jersey Boardwalk ✅ Sisters' Beach Getaway ✅ Phillies Game & Snackle Box Challenge ✅ Historic Flanders Hotel ✅ Ocean City History & Hidden Catacombs ✅ Emily's Café & Historic Architecture ✅ Vintage Candy & Salt Water Taffy ✅ Boardwalk Bike Ride Adventures ✅ Ocean City Fireworks ✅ Beach Vacation Stories ✅ Nostalgic Candy from the 60s & 70s ✅ Summer Travel Ideas ✅ Family Traditions & Funny Memories Whether you're planning a trip to Ocean City, New Jersey, love discovering local history, enjoy nostalgic conversations, or simply want to spend some time with the Sassy Sisters, this episode is full of laughter, summer memories, and charming stories from the Jersey Shore. Subscribe for more monthly conversations, travel adventures, local discoveries, history, lifestyle discussions, and small celebrations with the Sassy Sisters. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome & July Celebrations 00:50 Phillies Game & Snackle Box Challenge 03:05 The Story Behind the Historic 13 Colonies Map 04:50 Sisters' Trip to Ocean City, New Jersey 06:35 Breakfast Mishaps & Boardwalk Bike Ride 11:00 Discovering the Historic Flanders Hotel 13:20 Interview at the Flanders Hotel 15:20 Touring Emily's Café & Hotel History 17:20 The Hidden Catacombs Beneath the Flanders Hotel 20:05 Vintage Candy & Boardwalk Nostalgia 27:40 Fourth of July Fireworks Stories 34:10 Quiet Holiday vs. Beach Celebrations 37:00 Closing Thoughts
Jun 20

1776, Street Art & Two Missed Trains

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Sassy Sisters head to Philadelphia for a day filled with history, storytelling, missed trains, and unexpected discoveries. In this episode, Lisa and Rita explore Historic Philadelphia, take a guided walking tour through Independence Mall, visit famous Philadelphia landmarks, and attend a performance of the musical 1776. Along the way, they uncover stories about Benjamin Franklin, Independence Hall, the Declaration of Independence, Market Street, colonial-era pins, Philadelphia architecture, and the people who helped shape American history. They also unexpectedly meet mural artist Aloysius McElwain while exploring Center City. Topics include America's 250th Anniversary, Historic Philadelphia, Independence Hall, the musical 1776, Benjamin Franklin, the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia landmarks, Market Street history, the Dream Garden mural, Philadelphia street art, public murals, and Fourth of July celebrations. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Philadelphia 01:02 America's 250th Anniversary & Independence Mall 02:48 Historic Philadelphia Walking Tour 04:02 Benjamin Franklin Stories & History 05:31 Independence Hall & The Declaration of Independence 07:07 The Musical 1776 09:20 Philadelphia Landmarks & Museums 11:22 Market Street & Historic Architecture 13:33 Lunch at the Curtis Building & Dream Garden 14:39 The Story Behind Colonial-Era Pins 16:04 Meeting Mural Artist Aloysius McElwain 20:43 Philadelphia Street Art & Public Murals 24:02 Fourth of July Celebrations & Closing Thoughts Subscribe for more monthly conversations, travel adventures, local discoveries, history, lifestyle discussions, and small celebrations with the Sassy Sisters.
May 22

Unreality TV, Snackle Boxes & Coconut Bikinis

Summer is here, and the Sassy Sisters are ready for it! Join Lisa and Rita as they chat about unreality TV, snackle boxes, coconut bikinis, celebratory champagne, and all the little things that make summer fun. Expect laughs, stories, and plenty of sisterly sass along the way.
Apr 10

Spring Stories, Easter Treats & Sparkling Wine

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Sassy Sisters Podcast. In this springtime conversation, sisters Lisa and Rita chat about March Madness excitement, Easter traditions, shopping adventures, and a fun taste test of unique Peeps flavors including cotton candy, Dr Pepper, and tropical punch. They also share stories about seasonal finds, the search for the perfect bathing suit, and celebrate the start of spring with a glass of sparkly wine. From family updates to everyday moments, this episode highlights the simple things that make life enjoyable. Pour a glass, relax, and enjoy a warm and lighthearted conversation about spring, traditions, and everyday life. Because with the Sassy Sisters, even the smallest stories are worth talking about.
Mar 15

St. Patrick’s Day, Lightbulbs, and a Little March Madness

Welcome to the very first episode of The Sassy Sisters! In this debut episode, sisters Lisa and Rita sit down for a warm, relaxed conversation just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. From family traditions to everyday moments that make life special, the sisters share stories, laughs, and a little bit of seasonal fun. In their first episode, Lisa and Rita celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with corned beef and cabbage, a little March Madness, and a surprisingly complicated trip to the light bulb store. It’s the beginning of many conversations to come. Because with the Sassy Sisters, even the smallest stories are worth talking about.

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From Southeast Pennsylvania... Welcome to The Sassy Sisters. The podcast where everyday moments become something special. Join hosts Lisa and Rita as they celebrate the small joys of life, share stories, traditions, and plenty of laughs along the way. From family moments to everyday surprises, nothing is too small to be worth talking about. So grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and enjoy the conversation.

Creator

Lisa & Rita
Years Active

2026
Episodes

8
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Lisa & Rita 2026
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