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Dandelions: A podcast for Women is a monthly podcast from writers, media personalities and friends Molly Snyder and Julie Davidson. Molly and Julie believe women and dandelions have a lot in common: strong, bright, hearty and resilient (both keep popping up even when they get stomped on). During the episodes, the Milwaukee-based women unearth the darkest of topics in the lightest, fluffiest and funniest ways possible. The show features local and national guests.

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United States

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Dandelions: A podcast for Women is a monthly podcast from writers, media personalities and friends Molly Snyder and Julie Davidson. Molly and Julie believe women and dandelions have a lot in common: strong, bright, hearty and resilient (both keep popping up even when they get stomped on). During the episodes, the Milwaukee-based women unearth the darkest of topics in the lightest, fluffiest and funniest ways possible. The show features local and national guests.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Blending families like the Brady Bunch

6/1/2021
Three women share three very stories about their blended families.

Duration:00:57:24

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City flowers: When urban folks live in harmony with nature

5/13/2021
Molly and Julie interview two women who live in the city, but have a big part of their heart in nature. Katie Rose grew up on a farm and it deeply affected how she operates her restaurant, Goodkind. Amy Scales and her family live in a densely populated neighborhood but spend much of their time running the Scales Family Farm.

Duration:00:41:11

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Adults who love Disney World

4/2/2021
Sometimes adults, even adults without kids, get caught up in the magic of Disney World. In this episode, Molly and Julie interview two Disney fanatics who share what it is they adore about the Happiest Place On Earth.

Duration:00:41:47

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The pandemic does strange things to people

2/24/2021
It all started with a picnic table for her yard squirrels, and before long, Dandelions co-host Julie Davidson - along with anonymous neighbors and friends worldwide - began to correspond with and bestow gifts upon a squirrel named Sly. It seems we're all craving silliness and lightheartedness these days.

Duration:00:49:21

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Talking bookstores, surviving pandemics and the beauty of dandelions with a kickass entrepreneur

2/4/2021
Molly and Julie interview Cris Siqueira about her new indie bookstore, Lion's Tooth, what it's like trying to open a business during a pandemic and why dandelions are forever.

Duration:00:52:09

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2020: Reflections and silver linings

12/28/2020
Molly and Julie talk with guests who dramatically changed their lives and / or their perspectives in 2020.

Duration:00:49:05

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First-Generation Americans find love and ridicule throughout life

11/25/2020
Molly and Julie talk to two women who were raised in the United States by parents who were born in foreign countries.

Duration:00:54:33

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Beyond DNA: Personal stories of adoption

10/26/2020
As an adoptive mom and an adoptee, Molly and Julie have a lot of thoughts and feels on the subject of adoption. Their two guests contribute greatly to a heartwarming and honest exploration of the subject.

Duration:01:07:02

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The wild and wacky 2020 real estate market

9/28/2020
Dandelions co-host Julie Davidson, who is also a realtor, and real estate extraordinaire Julie Olsen share stories and insights about the unprecedented and sometimes hilarious happenings in homebuying during a pandemic.

Duration:01:01:20

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Coming out of the broom closet: Two real-life witches tell all

8/31/2020
Ever wonder what it means to be a witch? Or what happens during a coven ritual? Or why witches are wrongly associated with Satan? Two High Priestesses of Magick share their fascinating stories in an effort to shed light on what is sometimes perceived as a dark topic.

Duration:00:59:36

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Memories of our grandmothers

7/27/2020
Molly, Julie and guests Julie Ferris and Jennifer Morales share memories of their grandmothers – from the heartwarming to the hilarious.

Duration:00:47:57

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Raising and celebrating kids of color

6/29/2020
Julie has two black teenaged sons; Molly is the mother of a 17-year old son of color. Together they share heartbreaking and empowering stories of raising them in the midst of racism. They also interview Isabella Busby, a black teenager who stood up to an angry white adult during a peaceful protest.

Duration:01:04:03

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Talking death with a funeral director and a medium

2/22/2020
Molly and Julie take on death in a fearless and fascinating way by inviting a licensed funeral director of 16 years and a woman who makes a living communicating with the dead to the same table.

Duration:00:57:08

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Unconventional Celebrations

1/27/2020
Our guests this month exemplify the beauty of celebrating ALL milestones – especially when they are different from the social norm. Lisa shares her story about throwing a rollicking "sperm donor party" and when Ellie's husband got snipped, the childless couple had a "no-baby shower."

Duration:00:48:49

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All the Funny

12/27/2019
LOL along with Molly, Julie, Velia and Roxie as they share what they find funny, what they don't find funny, and what they find funny, but probably shouldn't. Or should they?

Duration:00:49:53

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Everyone is addicted to something

11/25/2019
Food, drink, drugs, exercise, Netflix, sex – all of these things can be addicting. In this episode, Molly, Julie, Kristi and Nicky get real and share their myriad addictions – and their stories just might sound similar to your own.

Duration:00:54:45

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Hair

10/28/2019
A frizzy-haired Italian-Jew, an African American with natural hair, an "all-American" blond and a woman who went through chemotherapy sit down at one table to talk about women's hair.

Duration:00:48:05

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Money fights!

9/27/2019
Every couple has them and they can get really ugly, but what can we do? Molly and Julie get down and dirty about their money foes and woes, and they also interview Dr. Megan McCoy who is about to become one of the first certified "financial therapists". Tune in for truthful talk on an "unpolite" topic.

Duration:01:07:19

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Is Monogamy Right For Women?

9/13/2019
In this episode, Molly & Julie debate the issue of monogamy and whether or not humans, particularly women, are meant to be monogamous. Dr. Tracy weighs in with her professional opinion.

Duration:00:45:29

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A quick peep of "Dandelions: A Podcast For Women"

9/4/2019
In 30 seconds, Molly & Julie share why you should PICK "Dandelions: A Podcast For Women."

Duration:00:01:09