2 Girls on a Bench the Podcast

Episode 149 Keep Writing, Keep Snacking We write on the bench, we snack on the bench, we procrastinate on the bench, and we get sentimental on the bench. But we’re still hilarious, we’ll always have that!   Please follow us on TikTok and Instagram – watch for #BenchWriteClub prompts and all things we think are funny (spoiler alert, it’s the same stuff you already love about us or at least what we think you love about us!)   Most importantly - don't give up before you start - KEEP WRITING!   Find us everywhere here! www.benchpodcasts.com

Episode 148 Girls That Slay Yeet We write on the bench, we snack on the bench, we procrastinate on the bench, and it turns out Tricia was right about the Hunt for Red October on the bench. She wanted to make sure everyone knew that. She was also very wrong about the meaning of yeet. Today we have some #BenchWriteClub announcements, including MORE Bench coming to you in the future!   Watch for #SnackbookTastings on our upcoming reels, including today’s snack. Also, regarding communion wafer snacks – they are called Obleas and are traditional Mexican snacks sometimes made Cajeta inside (caramel).   Speaking of social media - please add us on Threads and Instagram!   **** Do you want to participate in our next writing prompt? Help us write our upcoming Aud-comTM (audio-comedy) or join in on the latest prompt! Find all the information on our website: www.benchpodcasts.com under Write Club! Its’s free, fun, and fancy!**** Find us everywhere here! www.benchpodcasts.com

Episode 147 Jimmy-Wa We write on the bench, we snack on the bench, we procrastinate on the bench, and we low-key trend set new dances on the bench, obviously. Today we read your #BenchWriteClub submissions for “Steve the Devil Roommate.” Woo-wee-mama!   THANK YOU to our Aud-ComTM contributions from: MaryEllen - @me_brady Kayla - @KaylaStorytella Stephanie Hammer - @HRHammer Bret-Jordan - @bjkdrvr8   Please add us on Threads and Instagram!   **** Do you want to participate in our next writing prompt? Help us write our upcoming Aud-comTM (audio-comedy) and more! Find all the information on our website: www.benchpodcasts.com under Write Club!**** Find us everywhere here! www.benchpodcasts.com

Episode 146 So Many Balls We write on the bench, we snack on the bench, we procrastinate on the bench, and today we want you to know that we are on Threads, so follow us there and on Instagram! We are looking forward to all your #BenchWriteClub submissions for “Steve the Devil Roommate.” The next submission is due July 28th and it’s easy to join in… go here. It’s fun and only takes a few minutes we promise!   Shout-out to @HRHammer – we are so lucky we got to visit IRL! She brought us amazing homemade pastries and participated in all our shenanigans.   Our snack today cracked us up, but was also tasty and nutritious. You can look up more about the brand here: https://tomandluke.com/   If you can donate to our lovely friend Haley’s gofundme to help with her fight against cancer, please visit her blog for lots of ways you can help! @thejunkyardqueen   **** Do you want to participate in next month’s prompt? Help us write our upcoming Aud-comTM (audio-comedy)! Find all the information on our website: www.benchpodcasts.com under Write Club! The next prompt is due on July 28th and we will read your submissions on the next episode.**** Find us everywhere here! www.benchpodcasts.com

Episode 145 Doubling Down We write on the bench, we snack on the bench, we procrastinate on the bench, and today we double down and read your #BenchWriteClub submissions for “Steve the Devil Roommate.” Remember - the next submission is due July 28th and it’s easy to join in… go here. You know you want to!   THANK YOU to our Aud-ComTM contributions from: MaryEllen - @me_brady Kayla - @KaylaStorytella Stephanie - @HRHammer Bret-Jordan - @bjkdrvr8   If you can donate to our lovely friend Haley’s gofundme to help with her fight against cancer, please visit her blog for lots of ways you can help! @thejunkyardqueen   **** Do you want to participate in next month’s prompt? Help us write our upcoming aud-comTM (audio-comedy)! Find all the information on our website: www.benchpodcasts.com under Write Club! The next prompt is due on July 28th and we will read your submissions on the next episode.**** Find us everywhere here! www.benchpodcasts.com

Episode 144 Gucci S’mores We write on the bench, we snack on the bench, we procrastinate on the bench, and today we write our own #BenchWriteClub prompt for “Steve the Devil Roommate.” Remember - the next submission is due June 30th! It’s easy… go here. A special thank you to Kayla - @KaylaStorytella and MaryEllen - @me_brady for working hard to bring more writers for the fun!   If you can donate to our lovely friend Haley’s gofundme to help with her fight against cancer, please visit her blog for lots of ways you can help! @thejunkyardqueen   Shout-out to https://www.littlesweetbaker.com/smores-bars/ for the great s’mores bar recipe! @littlebakeblog   **** Do you want to participate in next month’s prompt? Find all the information on our website: www.benchpodcasts.com under Write Club! The next prompt is due on June 30th and we will read your submissions on the podcast July 4th.**** Find us everywhere here! www.benchpodcasts.com

Episode 143 Sponsored by Napkins We write on the bench, we snack on the bench, we procrastinate on the bench, and today we announce the next #BenchWriteClub prompt for “Steve the Devil Roommate.” Today the snacks have made us even more delirious and we are pleading for your reviews. Did you know you can even review us twice?? If your review is more than a few years old, toss us another. Anything you share on social media, with other writers, with friends… (maybe on our website) it all helps and means so much to us!   **** Do you want to participate in next month’s prompt? Find all the information on our website: www.benchpodcasts.com under Write Club! The next prompt is due on June 30th and we will read your submissions on the podcast July 4th.****   Find us everywhere here! www.benchpodcasts.com

Episode 142 Snacking Again We write on the bench, we snack on the bench, we procrastinate on the bench, and yes, today is the first #BenchWriteClub for “Steve the Devil Roommate" (aka STDR). We are SO excited!   THANK YOU to those who submitted to our #BENCHWRITECLUB collective prompt this month – we had so much fun reading your “Steve the Devil Roommate” entries! May STDR dialogues written by: Kayla - @KaylaStorytella MaryEllen - @me_brady Stephanie Hammer - @HRHammer Bret-Jordan - @bjkdrvr8   ****Feeling left out? Do you want to participate in next month’s prompt? Find all the information on our website: www.benchpodcasts.com under Write Club! We will announce next month’s prompt is on June 6th and it will be due on June 16th.****   You can still donate to Live Stream for the Cure – more info here: https://allmylinks.com/livestreamforthecure Find us everywhere here! www.benchpodcasts.com

Episode 141 Old Lady Corner Time for ANOTHER new episode… consecutively! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench, we procrastinate on the bench, and yes, we are getting OLD on the bench. We have a ton of info for you today about our new #BenchWriteClub. ****NEW #BENCHWRITECLUB collective prompt announced today – join us in writing an audio comedy called “Steve the Devil Roommate”! Find all the information on our website: www.benchpodcasts.com under Write Club! This month’s prompt is due May 19th.**** We will be on Livestream for the Cure on May 19th from 12 am-1 am ET/ 9 pm – 10 pm PT. Join us here on Twitch. ALL info about the event is here: https://allmylinks.com/livestreamforthecure Donations can be made at https://fundraise.cancerresearch.org/fundraiser/3744472 Donations go directly to the Cancer Research Institute and are tax-deductible. 88 cents of every single dollar go towards research into immunotherapy to train the body's immune system to fight cancer. Find us everywhere here! www.benchpodcasts.com

Episode 140 Bench Reboot It’s the Bench part duex… the sequel, the reboot – whatever – we’re BACK! We still write on the bench, we always snack on the bench and we obviously procrastinate on the bench. We are newly committed to our new schedule, our new #BenchWriteClub, and snacking! ****NEW #BENCHWRITECLUB collective announced on this episode – join us soon in writing an audio comedy called “Steve the Devil Roommate”! Trust us, it’s hilarious.**** We will be on Livestream for the Cure on May 19th from 12 am-1 am ET/ 9 pm – 10 pm PT. Join us here on Twitch. ALL info about the event is here: https://allmylinks.com/livestreamforthecure Donations can be made at https://fundraise.cancerresearch.org/fundraiser/3744472 Donations go directly to the Cancer Research Institute and are tax-deductible. 88 cents of every single dollar go towards research into immunotherapy to train the body's immune system to fight cancer. Find us everywhere here! www.benchpodcasts.com

Episode 139 Frisky Gravy We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench.  Happy Thanksgiving from the bench and our special guest, Bret aka Jordash!   November #BENCHWRITECLUB thank you to Kayla, Hammer, & Katie! Also Bret!   Check out Polly’s Paradise Soap here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/pollysparadisesoap/ and follow @PollyLlc on twitter!  Start ordering for the holidays now! Find us everywhere here! www.benchpodcasts.com

Episode 138 –Juicyladas We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench.  Catch up with us on this more recent episode, where we all get a little juicy-lada! And #BenchWriteClub is back! Also….continue to watch for the Bench Rant coming up in our feed, if you want to get really real with us.   November #BENCHWRITECLUB DUE 11/18 Email submissions to 2girlsonabench@gmail.com, 250 word limit Prompt: There I was just standing there when what I wanted to do was forbidden.   Check out Polly’s Paradise Soap here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/pollysparadisesoap/ and follow @PollyLlc on twitter!  Start ordering for the holidays now! Find us everywhere here! www.benchpodcasts.com

Episode 137 Shit gets real We are BACK! AGAIN… We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. Yes, we had another unexpected hiatus – but we are here, yes a bit delirious, but at least it’s new content. This episode is a little outdated but go with it. Also, watch for the Bench Rant or Rant on the Bench coming up in our feed, if you want to get really real with us. Check out Polly’s Paradise Soap here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/pollysparadisesoap/ and follow @PollyLlc on twitter!  Start ordering for the holidays now! Find us everywhere here! www.benchpodcasts.com

Episode 136 Smelly Popcorn Time for #BenchWriteClub on the bench, along with the talking, procrastinating, and snacking. So. Much. Snacking. Today’s snack is brought to you by Drew of the Reel Feels Podcast. There’s some very interesting flavors in this surprise snack. Thank you to all our writers, and to Kayla for bringing a friend! MAY #BENCHWRITECLUB – Thank you to: Kayla @KaylaStorytella, Bret-Jordan @bjkdrvr8, Hammer @HRHammer, and Julia @JuliaVAshley We will be on Livestream for the Cure on May 19th  (TOMORROW) from 11pm-12am ET! Join us here! Donations can be made at https://fundraise.cancerresearch.org/fundraiser/3744472! Donations go directly to CRI and are tax-deductible. The Cancer Research Institute is rated over 96% on Charity Navigator. 88 cents of every single dollar goes to research into immunotherapy to train the body's immune system to fight cancer. Check out Polly’s Paradise Soap here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/pollysparadisesoap/ and follow @PollyLlc on twitter!  Find us everywhere here! www.benchpodcasts.com

Episode 135 Sparkle Trash It’s our April episode just under the wire! As you know, we write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. Today Tricia comes up with a new business, we talk about Spring and announce #BenchWriteClub. DO IT! MAY #BENCHWRITECLUB DUE 5/13 Email submissions to 2girlsonabench@gmail.com, 250-word limit Prompt: Hey! Watch it! You’re scaring her? Me? Scaring her?!? We will be on Livestream for the Cure on May 19th from 11pm-12am ET with Mel from Brook Reading Pod! Join us here! Remember, early donations can be made at https://fundraise.cancerresearch.org/fundraiser/3744472! Donations go directly to CRI and are tax-deductible. The Cancer Research Institute is rated over 96% on Charity Navigator. 88 cents of every single dollar goes to research into immunotherapy to train the body's immune system to fight cancer. Check out Polly’s Paradise Soap here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/pollysparadisesoap/ and follow @PollyLlc on twitter!  Find us everywhere here! www.benchpodcasts.com

Episode 134 The Edge of Beautiful We are BACK! Welcome BACK to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. We are finally back people – after a very long and unexpected hiatus – join us for more writing, more snacking and more laughs! We missed you! Check out Polly’s Paradise Soap here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/pollysparadisesoap/ and follow @PollyLlc on twitter!  We will be on Livestream for the Cure on May 19th from 11pm-12am ET with Mel from Brook Reading Pod! Join us here! Remember, early donations can be made at https://fundraise.cancerresearch.org/fundraiser/3744472! Donations go directly to CRI and are tax-deductible. The Cancer Research Institute is rated over 96% on Charity Navigator. 88 cents of every single dollar goes to research into immunotherapy to train the body's immune system to fight cancer. Find us everywhere here! www.benchpodcasts.com

Episode 132 Holiday Party 2021 Happy Holidays everyone! Thank you to all of our friends in this crazy podcast world, we appreciate each and every one of you. We will be live on Facebook New Year’s eve at 7 pm PT, 10 pm ET – please join us! Check out Polly’s Paradise Soap here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/pollysparadisesoap/ and follow @PollyLlc on twitter!  Find us everywhere here! www.benchpodcasts.com

Ep. 132 Jor-Dash Thanksgiving Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. Today goes a lot of places, from stories of friends to jello salad to a lot of turducken scenarios… with our special guest, benchling, writer and friend, Bret! We wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving, from our Bench to yours!   November #BENCHWRITECLUB – thank you for contributing: Kayla our #Sharpie @KaylaStorytella Bret aka Jor-dash @brjordandtf Steph the Hammer @HRHammer Shelley @wayouttheatre Chad of DTF @CasterOfPod,  or #RadChad   Check out Polly’s Paradise Soap here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/pollysparadisesoap/ and follow @PollyLlc on twitter!   Find us everywhere here! www.benchpodcasts.com

Ep. 131 Gobble Gobble Flashback Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. Today we dive deep into Thanksgiving Write Club past – and it’s a big bird, you may just chuckle…   November #BENCHWRITECLUB is due 11/19! Prompt: Convince someone to eat your least favorite Thanksgiving food. Email it to 2girlsonabench@gmail.com (no more than 250 words, try to keep it to 3 minutes of writing)   **Don’t forget – leave a review on itunes & get a kazoo – email us!**   Check out Polly’s Paradise Soap here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/pollysparadisesoap/ and follow @PollyLlc on twitter!   Find us everywhere here! www.benchpodcasts.com

Ep. 130 Hit Me Sergeant Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. Today we go deep into Halloween recaps, DJ Tricia, and urination. Just you wait, you don’t even know you need this - but you do.   November #BENCHWRITECLUB is due 11/19! Prompt: Convince someone to eat your least favorite Thanksgiving food. Email it to 2girlsonabench@gmail.com (no more than 250 words, try to keep it to 3 minutes of writing)   **Don’t forget – leave a review on itunes & get a kazoo – email us!**   Check out Polly’s Paradise Soap here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/pollysparadisesoap/ and follow @PollyLlc on twitter!   Find us everywhere here! www.benchpodcasts.com