Sara has finally succumbed to the allure of Crocs. The relentless bad news has Sara considering escaping to the woods, and is drawn to the show Alone as such. Alone brings up the subject of bears, so this is a perfect opportunity to share an in

28: If You Feel The Light Push Toward It

Jul 1st, 2022 1h 12m

Sara and Caitlin cut right to the auntiecore chase: no aunt can ignore the recent flood of shitty SCOTUS decisions, especially the overturning of Roe v Wade. A thoughtful, rage-y, and tearful discussion about the abortion debate, where we go wh

27: Thunder & Writing

Jun 27th, 2022 1h 23m

Sara is dogsitting and describes how LA lightning just hits different. A recent trip to Costco scored savings and sweatpants, Caitlin struggles to find pants long enough, and Sara discovered a workout app tailored to her needs. Caitlin once got

26: River Writing & Lazy Nips

Jun 21st, 2022 55m 50s

After letting a previously recorded episode go stale, Sara and Caitlin reunite to discuss a cathartic conversation, a camping trip to Northern Idaho, a harder-than-expected recovery from surgery, and the debut of her new solo show, Going Up. Ca

25: Getting Something Off My Chest

Jun 2nd, 2022 1h 19m

Recorded last week, Sara and Caitlin share their initial reactions to the shooting in Uvalde, ponder the possibility and power of a general strike, and wonder how many guns someone might need while living on a farm. Then, Sara shares about her

24: Angry & Large

May 23rd, 2022 1h 23m

Sara recaps her experience working with Arsenio Hall and Caitlin details a grill restoration. Sara's garden is thriving, and they discuss how they manage pests outside vs. inside. The Roe v Wade news is demoralizing, and they ponder how they ca

23: Going Full Circle on Full Circle

May 17th, 2022 1h 14m

A lovely little conversation about keeping yourself together while hurtling towards destruction. An update on the garden, Sara's gig with Arsenio Hall, getting back into performing, and finding perspective in the cosmos.

22: Bed Crumbs & General Meetings with Joe Randazzo

Apr 16th, 2022 1h 16m

Beloved Schaefer Shakedown announcer and comedy writer Joe Randazzo joins Sara and Caitlin for a chat about the mess that comes with kids, writer's rooms, general meetings, divorce, collecting as a hobby, and saying "I love you."

21: Screen Printing & Bee Sweaters

Apr 9th, 2022 1h 26m

Sara and Caitlin are wearing auntiecore shirts, so Sara asks Caitlin about her screen printing process. They discuss the necessity of cleaning up after one's self and the rise of Dish Boy. And then a cathartic conversation about a ridiculous Gr

20: Slow Drip & Slow Observation

Mar 30th, 2022 1h 30m

Sara talks about rain and drip irrigation in the garden, and her strategies to control pests. Then she discusses the skill of observation, the second slap heard round the world, and the benefits of silence.

19: Tomatomania & Stand Ups on Film

Mar 18th, 2022 1h 20m

Sara went to something called "Tomatomania" and Caitlin has an achy wisdom tooth. Sara recaps a lunch with a new friend which leads to a discussion of the double standards when it comes to legendary women comedians, the way fictional comedians

18: Fruit Trees and Meat Rivers

Mar 11th, 2022 1h 16m

Sara recaps her trip to Florida which leads to a discussion about retirement on the homestead. Caitlin details her fruit tree situation, Sara answers a fan question about digitizing old home movies, and the two compare pizza dough recipes. Fina

17: Playing Piano & The Shoehorn

Feb 25th, 2022 1h 26m

Sara and Caitlin discuss winter in Joshua Tree, Sara's hobby that's just for her, a church talent show gone wrong and a romantic video. Then, they delve into the topic of hacky transphobic jokes and a legendary comedian who has let them down.

16: Defining Auntiecore

Feb 19th, 2022 1h 2m

Sara is pleased to announce that Caitlin Gill will be joining the podcast as Vice President. Catching up on their weeks, they discuss base boards, both miniature and regular-sized. They try to define "auntiecore" and the role of the aunt in soc

15: Beginner Homesteading with Caitlin Gill

Feb 11th, 2022 1h 18m

Sara reports back about some reading she's been doing and reflects on finding her inner cheetah. Then, a delightful conversation about taking a break from stand up, the desert life, and starting a homestead with comedian and t-shirt maker Caitl

14: Sowing the Seeds (of Doubt)

Feb 5th, 2022 1h 14m

Sara thinks about February in a new way, details her seed starting operation, discusses "unexpected emotional breakdown movies," and digs into recent debates over misinformation, censorship, and "doing your own research."

13: A Little Yarn with Annette O'Toole

Jan 28th, 2022 1h 21m

A magical and harrowing couple of weeks left Sara exhausted. To restore balance she turned to tiny crochet. Then, actress and master knitter Annette O'Toole joins to discuss the best places to buy yarn, the boundless benefits of knitting, and w

12: Shredding Dead Leaves & Bad Takes

Jan 14th, 2022 1h 8m

To begin, Sara takes you on a little adventure in her backyard and completes the task of shredding 40 gallons of dead leaves. Then, she breaks down a bad article about the "new rules" of Hollywood, and ends with a solemn prayer.

11: No Regretsy

Jan 6th, 2022 1h 24m

It's 2022 and thanks to a week of weird bad luck and pandemic whiplash, Sara's future looks blank. Sara shares her tips for starting an Etsy shop, ponders pandering, and reflects on female comedians and sex jokes. Finally, Sara's friend Kim sha

10: The Perils of Handmade Holiday Gifts

Dec 23rd, 2021 1h 12m

Sara is back! After a brief litany of excuses and promises for 2022, Sara delves into the world of holiday gift-making and shares some handmade gifts that listeners have created for loved ones. Then, Sara's sister Ross joins to discuss what it'

9: Twenty Years

Sep 23rd, 2021 1h 2m

Sara faces off with a black widow spider and calls the Comedy Human Resources helpline. But mainly, she's thinking about shared grief.

8: Fully Cozy & The Complications of Upcycling

Aug 31st, 2021 1h 8m

Autumn has come early in Sara's mind. She considers a name for the fandom, leads us on a guided meditation, and Bethy Squires returns for another installment of HobbyWatch to talk about the ethical minefield of upcycling, vintage, and fast fash

7: Compost Tea & Malaise

Jul 31st, 2021 54m

Sara has been in a rut, but compost tea and fungi are bringing her back to life. She tells you how to get a TV show on the air in 3 easy steps, recaps her miniature comedy show at the HaHa Hole, analyzes Bo Burnham's latest special, and conside

6: Comedy Dolls

Jul 4th, 2021 1h 12m

The search for dolls that resemble comedians, as well as the search for women comedians on recent lineups.

5: Ultra Very Light Dusty Rose

Jun 12th, 2021 59m 26s

Sara is naming names, using an intricate code of DMC embroidery floss colors. She discusses the recent cancellation of a toxic gatekeeper and the culture of silence in her business. Schaefer comin'.