Put a Cork In It

Well well well, we all knew this day would come eventually but WOW is it so sad to say goodbye to Put a Cork In It. What started out as a hobby during a global pandemic, ended up becoming a piece of joy in Monica and Austin’s lives. We laughed, we talked through hard things and we had a BLAST doing this podcast. To the oh-so-loyal listeners, we love you SO much. Thank you for encouraging us along the way, offering feedback, and simply listening to two average people shoot the breeze. We love you all, and we will miss you & we hope every time you hear Intentions by JB, you think of us ;)

This one is for the people who have lived with alllll kinds of roommates. With this kind of topic, we had to bring on Hope Dorman, a woman who has had many roommates and knows the ins and outs of what it means to live with the messy, the dirty, and the people who are both (yikes)! Our conversation did include whether or not being messy could be "hot" to a guy or gal looking to date... things got weird ok!? We dove into all the things on this episode and it was honestly so light and refreshing to record, so we hope you feel the same way listening!

I mean WOW, lots to prepare yourself for with this episode: Mon shares an update on her love life, there is an epic debate on the High School Musical movies, and last but not least, we discuss the people who can’t shut up about high school memz... To cover all these things, we decided to bring on Ben Schutte, a guy who had a great high school experience but knows when to keep quiet about it or when it is simply just not relevant. Man, this episode will keep you on your toes - thanks for listening!

There is a HEAVY emphasis on the weight that comes with being an Enneagram 2 on this episode... so if you think that sounds boring or amazing please still listen because the way that Mon gets roasted at the end of this episode is UNREAL. But anyways, Maddie McCoy joins Austin and Monica on this week's episode to discuss the concept of friends who are too "TMI" about their lives or other peoples' lives - aka people who simply overshare.  We think this episode is funny, super real, and honestly probably pretty relatable for a lot of people out there who are deemed the "reliable friend". WE HOPE YOU LOVE IT!

Simply put, this episode is just PACKED with hot takes and Austin trying to let Mon know that she is just dead wrong. But I mean what IS the purpose of the new app Be Real because it is taking over the phones of young adults ERRYWHERE....  Tune in for the debate of a lifetime and feel free to offer your opinion aloud with us as you listen to this ep in your car, run or wherever you find yourself listening to episode two of SEASON 4! 

WOW WOW WOW! Starting off SEASON 4 with the most impressive guest we have ever had, Beautiful Beats (Eddie). This conversation was genuinely full of so much insider information about what it is REALLY like being an "influencer" as well as the incredible story of how Eddie made it big as a producer. We cannot wait to have you guys listen to this one because MAN is this a good way to kick off a brand-spankin' new season!!!!

Ending season three with a BANG! Carter Albers is one of the most entertaining and hilarious people on the planet and having him on the podcast was a no-brainer. We tried something new this week: no main topic, just some smaller, fun topics to discuss. Let us know what you guys thought of this new format - we need your feedback! Hitting the Season 3 Finale is truly bittersweet. We had so much fun with our guests this season and just felt so lucky to see our viewership grow bigger than ever. Thank you for listening every week, once a week, or even once a year! We love you guys and love that we get this outlet to create something - WE LOVE YOU!

This expression is so often used incorrectly but in Addie Brown's case, it describes her situation perfectly. We all dream of going to a well-known college but when it comes to sports, sometimes that dream has to be altered. We wanted to bring on Addie to share how has made the MOST out of her time at IU East, but it took a village of people who lived far away and a whole lot of initiative, to get her to where she is now: thriving in the midst of awesome community. This episode truly reveals that God's timing is unbelievable AND cute, single boys do exist in Richmond, IN!?

Man oh MAN, this do be an epidemic in our generation and it is the dilemma of "situationships". Have you ever felt the heartbreak of a relationship ending but in reality, there was never a relationship at all? No title. No commitment. But it hurts just the same? We had to bring on the wisest man in ALL relationship history, Michael Archiable, and better yet - he is a returner on PACII! This was such an organic, informational and inspiring podcast. We hope you dig Michael's legendary relationship analogies and theories, they are kinda life-changing. 

What a HOT topic we have this week. You might be cringing hearing this phrase or maybe getting engaged in the Spring was or is your dream, so come one and all! There was no one better to bring along for this conversation other than Ellie Bruns because of her "chill" energy when it comes to dating and marriage. The push to get married quickly or rushing a relationship timeline is becoming more and more of a theme in this generation so we had to talk about all the ins and outs! We are simply #pumped for y'all to hear this one!!!! 

Sheeeesh, this is a good episode. I love a good love story with some unique variables, aka an age difference. There is really nothing like digging into the question of if an age difference really changes the ins and outs of a relationship or if it is barely there. Brett Reichwein was the perfect person to explain how a gap in age did and did not affect the way he and his wife (fellow guest of PACII, Carrie Reichwein) interact as a couple.  We laughed a LOT, learned a lot, and provided the perfect advice to the young men out there looking to chase after the "cougars". 

Monica might actually meet Justin Bieber by simply knowing this week's guest... This episode is truly incredible because of the inside scoop we give you guys into how to "make it" in the music industry. Phoebe Wang gives us all the information we never knew we needed when it comes to becoming friends with famous people and living the LA lifestyle, but still being a normal human being. We cannot even handle the name dropping that happens in this conversation, it is just INSANE.

Believe it or not, there may be such a thing as a good clique, but is there a time when the clique must disband? Does getting older mean letting go of a core group of friends? We get to the bottom of such riveting questions with the help of Jason Herbert, the dude with the quality friend group that has yet to have a member leave the squad. We spoke about it all, including Jason being the poster child for Enneagram 9s and ~those~ friends who hang out with their S.O. too much (yikes). Cannot wait to have you all listen in to this one! P.S. THANKS FOR 5K STREAMS! YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST EVER.

Ooooh baby, this is just a really good one you guys. Setting up two people is truly an art form and so much goes into it that we thought that making a podcast about it was definitely neccessary. We brought on Emily Santen because of her experience in being set up and of course, Mon shares some TOUGH almost-setups she has been a part of. This episode is really hilarious, practical and we hope you love it!!!

Never EVER has the podcast seen this much severe roasting of Monica’s dating game… so prepare yourselves. The topic was supposed to be about developing friendships with your co-workers and being friends, but it turned into a LOT more and things got pretty intense. Angus Mowry brings the heat on his co-worker Mon, but also displays how close you can get to the people you work with, to the point where they begin to feel like family.

Queue ‘California Gurls’ by Katy Perry because we brought on the one and only Meghan Pottle. This has been a loooong awaited episode because of how much we have wanted to tap into all of Meghan’s west coast knowledge and experiences. By the end of the episode, Austin and Mon may have been won over to the west side (except for when it comes to dating)…

WOW, it feels good to be back with all of you after a good ole' fashioned Christmas break. We are really excited to bring on Matt King to talk about his transition from being a collegiate basketball player to just a regular twenty-something trying to figure out how to be an adult. There are so many unique insights to learn about the world of a post-college athlete and of COURSE, we relate all of it to relationships (duh). This episode is just fun to listen to and we hope you feel a part of the conversation the whole time. WE LOVE YOU PACII FAMILY! 

Yeah yeah, it's an ominous title but we promise this episode is worth every minute. When the topic of "second chances" became a topic, only one name really came to mind, Avery Brown. This guest is special because Mon has known Avery almost his whole life and saw his life be changed through the rollercoaster ride that God guided him on. We love the rawness of this episode and we hope it provides a lot of food for thought - enjoy the ride!!!! 

We are back with a bangin’ episode after a Thanksgiving hiatus and we are getting into the thick of it (aka relationships). We are so glad we brought on Mon’s favorite friend, Bethany Rutledge, to dig into the question that haunts us all when it comes to our friends of the opposite sex: can you truly be “just friends”? We debate a lot of different scenarios that come with this topic and give you the advice you’ve been waiting for when debating if your friendship with that one guy/girl could maybe be more? TUNE IN AND ENJOY!

We are switching up the language with this episode because we are talking about music baby! We brought on the humble yet talented Brady Bohl to share his journey, that started as an interesting hobby but quickly turned into a side gig (literally, he does gigs all around Columbus, OH). We so enjoyed this sweet story and we hope you do too! Check out Brady's website to find out where you can see this superstar LIVE: https://www.bradyallenmusic.com/  PSA: No new episode next week, Happy Thanksgiving PACII Fam :)