Bonanza premiered in 1959 and lasted for 14 seasons (so it totally counts as a 70’s television show…but more importantly it is one of our favorite shows so we just had to talk about it). It had one of the best dads on television and Katy, Kelli

Wekk Podcast – Ep 84 – Miranda

Sep 21st, 2019

Kellie introduced Katy and Mandy to the British sitcom Miranda and all three of their lives may never be the same. So much gratitude to Miranda Hart, the star and creator of the show, for making something so wonderful and giving us permission t

Wekk Podcast Ep 83 – 1969

Aug 20th, 2019

Were you born in 1969? Katy and Kellie were. So for our first episode of season three we decided to celebrate all things fifty years old (and some quite a bit older). Learn about things that happened in 1969 (moon walking, protesting, murdering

Wekk – Ep 82 – Strawberry Festival

Jul 9th, 2018

Start your morning off right with Katy, Kellie, and Mandy as they relive their experience at the California Strawberry Festival in Oxnard, CA. Belly laugh with them as they entertain each other with science facts and (in the case of Katy) non-f

Wekk – Ep 81 – Beer, Books, & Tea – Moving Pictures

Jun 11th, 2018

Katy and Kellie break down what they loved (Kellie) and didn’t love (Katy) about Moving Pictures – the next in the Discworld Series by Terry Pratchett. The imagery – wizards on a wheelchair…ladies holding tiny apes whilst climbing buildings – a

Wekk – Ep 80 – We took a class!

May 7th, 2018

Join Katy, Kellie, and Mandy as they talk about a class they took on how to handle a handgun. For many different reasons (which we talk about in the episode) we wanted to take this class and we each came away from it feeling much more knowledga

Wekk – Ep 79 – Season Three!!

Apr 19th, 2018

We’re back! Katy, Kellie, and Mandy are back and dishing about what is coming up in season three. We are setting off on entirely new adventures and we’re taking you with us. We have a desire to enjoy all that life can throw at us and everything

Wekk – Ep 78 – Beer, Books, & Tea – Eric

Sep 28th, 2017

Join Kellie, Katy, and Mandy in a conversation about what has them freaked out, thinking, and pondering this week. And then stick around for a discussion about the 9th Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett – Eric. Music – Ben Sound – Ben Sound Mus

Wekk – Ep 77 – Growing up 70’s – Ironside

Sep 2nd, 2017

Katy, Kellie, and Mandy chat about the latest news – Terry Pratchett’s unfinished work, Cassini spacecraft, and Venus – and then discuss a fantastic book – The Flavor Thesaurus by Niki Segnit – as well as Katy’s penchant for creating meals she

Wekk – Ep 76 – Beer, Books, & Tea – Guards! Guards!

Aug 19th, 2017

Enjoy a laugh (or two, three, four…) with Kellie, Katy, and Mandy as they discuss a You Tube channel all about dead people, a song that will never, ever, end (or at least not for a thousand years), and the name of the AI who will eventually kil

Wekk – Ep 75 – Who in the world are we?

Aug 4th, 2017

This week it is a “get to know us” episode. Have you ever wanted to sit at a table with friends, laugh hysterically, and drink horrible beer? Well, we’ve got you covered. Who puts maple syrup in their tea? Who likes ice cream with beer? Who is

Wekk – Ep 74 – Growing Up 70’s – WKRP in Cincinnati

Jul 21st, 2017

Gross news about bugs, facts about coffee naps, a run down of the D23 highlights, and a revelation about which of us would snort chocolate (and MORE) in our first section. In the second segment (starts at 30:00) Kellie and Katy delve into the w

Wekk – Ep 73 – Beer, Books & Tea – Pyramids

Jul 6th, 2017

In our first segment we chat about Olive Oil Regulations, Critical Role Podcast (yay!), What Remains of Edith Finch, English Heritage You Tube Channel, and the Netflix series, Anne with an E. Kellie also has a fantastic funny news story and we

Wekk – Ep 72 – History of Food, Yo!

Jun 23rd, 2017

Have you ever wondered about ranch dressing, english muffins, and jelly beans? We had and we wanted to share what we found out about the history of those foods. It’s some fun stuff, y’all. From cowboy lore, to massive global corporations operat

Wekk – Ep 71 – Kellie’s Corner – Wonder Woman and American Gods

Jun 9th, 2017

This week Wekk went a little crazy. We talk about dieting and ‘carb flu.’ A podcast called Pod Save America is recommended as well as Sense 8 on Netflix. Jill Lepore’s article in the New Yorker on her mother and Jane Franklin (Ben Franklin’s li

Wekk – Ep 70 – Growing up 70’s CHiPs

May 26th, 2017

This week we start off with a discussion about Imposter Syndrome. Credit to Neil Gaiman who recently blogged about it and prompted the discussion. Katy, Kellie, and Mandy realized they all suffer from it to varying degrees. Then we talk about M

Wekk – Ep 69 – Beer, Books & Tea – Wyrd Sisters

May 12th, 2017

Besides learning more about Kellie than we intended (adding Kellie’s neurosis to the regular segments) Mandy, Katy, and Kellie share the books they want to be reading, the shows they think you should be watching, and discuss some stupid news. T

Wekk Podcast – Ep 68 – Growing up 70’s – Happy Days

Apr 28th, 2017

Welcome to Wekk 2.0. In our new format you can enjoy a lively discussion of recent news, books, and television in the first half, as well as some great recommendations for podcasts or websites you should know about. Then we’ll give some shout o

Beer, Books & Tea – Sourcery

Apr 14th, 2017

What makes a hero? Circumstance? Bravery? Being an orangutan? Katy and Kellie chat about the fifth book in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series – Sourcery. This one had some heavy themes – end of the world type subjects – and a very frustrating j

Growing up 70’s – The Brady Bunch

Apr 7th, 2017

Katy and Kellie cover The Brady Bunch in this week’s episode. Katy has wonderful memories of watching the show as a kid…Kellie – not so much. Also, Katy drank waaaaaay too much and insults pretty much everyone. She apologizes. And then finally,

Wekk Main – Ep 67 – 2 Year Wekkiversary!

Mar 31st, 2017

We’ve been doing Wekk for two years! We’ve learned some wonderful things, we’ve met some wonderful people, and we are proud of everything we’ve accomplished. Thank you all for being a part of it! Music courtesy of Alex Brandenburg. http://www.a

Wekk Main – Ep 66 – Stupid News

Mar 17th, 2017

There are too many stupid news stories on television today so Kellie and Katy decided to share some even stupider news. You’re welcome. *But seriously…these are wacky times. We found some factually true but outrageously funny news stories and h

Growing up 70’s – Barney Miller

Mar 10th, 2017

Barney Miller was created by improvisational artists and had a cast of talented actors. The show lasted eight seasons and, while female roles were scarce and no one should watch the first season, the impact of the show has lasted for a generati

Beer, Books, & Tea – Mort

Mar 3rd, 2017

Kellie and Katy review the fourth book in the Discworld series – Mort. This story tackles serious issues and has some wonderful characters – one of the best character introductions so far. Between a duel in a room full of hourglasses to a giant

Little Things – Can Meditation Make You Happy?

Feb 24th, 2017

Katy meditates for the first time and so much more in this week’s episode of Little Things. This week’s question is, “Can Meditation Make You Happy?” Kellie, Kevin, Mandy, and Katy all have different experiences with meditation. Stay tuned all