Episode 144: How to Raise Money for Charity

Emily’s raising money for the Richmond SPCA so we’re talking fundraising, celebrity endorsements, eating the rich, and Dolly Parton kicking life’s ass. Donate to Emily’s 5k for the Richmond SPCA by following this link! https://support.richmondspca.org/team/337716

Thanks so much to Brooke Robertson for the music this week! Check her out at brookerobertsonmusic.com and give her a follow @brookerobertsonmusic on Instagram!

Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the BLM Movement

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/

Intro/Outro Music: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Episode 143: How to Pee Standing Up

This one’s for our biologically ill-equipped standing urinators. Who doesn’t want to pee standing up? Urinal users are the only ones who get cake. We don’t think that’s fair here at Downtime so we’re breaking down the barriers. Stand Peeing For All!

Thanks so much to Sean McVerry for the music this week! If you loved Up and Out, make sure to go stream the rest of his new album Death of a Golden Boy on your favorite streaming platform! Hit up his website seanmcverry.com and go follow him on socials! @seanmcverry

Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the BLM Movement

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/

Intro/Outro Music: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Episode 142: How to Wrap up 2020

We’re going through a whole year of Downtime! This is the episode where the Downey Siblings look back and do their own performance review. Did they do a good job? They decided to answer that themselves instead of looking at their own itunes reviews.

Thanks so much to Corry Loveday for the music this week! Find him at the link below or on his social media also below! corryloveday.com @corryloveday

Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the BLM Movement

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/

Intro/Outro Music: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Episode 141: How to Overcome Your Fear of Birds

Happy New Year! 2021 is going to be a time for us all to come together. Why not start with making amends with our avian brethren? Thanks again to Taylor for joining us from over at Are We Friends! Check him and his cohosts out! are-we-friends.com @_arewefriends

Thanks so very much to Ryan Hall for providing the tunes this week! if you enjoyed THAT’S NOT HOW IT WORKS go ahead and check out more from Ryan on his bandcamp (linked below ) as well as on his instagram @theryanhalll ! theryanhall.bandcamp.com/music

Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the BLM Movement

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/

Intro/Outro Music: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Episode 140: How to Fix the 12 Days of Christmas

Song sucks. We fixed it. It’s marginally better now, but still too long. Oops.

Thanks so much to Worry Club for providing the music this week! Check them out on Instagram @worryclub or hit up the link and get yourself some Worry Club Merch!! linktr.ee/WorryClub

Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the BLM Movement

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/

Intro/Outro Music: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Episode 139: How to Make it Snow

Some of us still have to risk life and limb going physically into work to stay afloat and could use a day off, others of us, just want to see that cold white stuff falling down because it gives us the warm and fuzzies inside. Whatever your bag, cozy up with us while we MAKE. SNOW. HAPPEN.

Click the link! Just do it, don’t ignore it just because you’ve become jaded and think that every stray link is going to give your computer a virus. The only virus this link will give you is Bopitis, a.k.a. the sudden irresistible urge to bop. Thank you so much to Hannah Trager for the tunes this week! CLICK THE LINK. Follow her @hannahtrager. https://open.spotify.com/artist/4I6iiEugySXXoOYYmQpgb0?si=fbdO4pqeRmCXpziOSvZSvA

Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the BLM Movement

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/

Intro/Outro Music: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Episode 138: How to Make a Holiday Card

Grab a camera, a nice blazer, and some holiday cheer, it’s time to make a Holiday Greeting Card.

Big Love and Little Hollywood just released their WHOLE ALBUM and it’s streaming everywhere, so if you loved Lost Arcade, be sure to find Big Love and Little Hollywood on your favorite streaming platform and follow them on Instagram @biglovelittlehollywood !!!

Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the BLM Movement

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/

Intro/Outro Music: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Episode 137: How to Get a PS5

It’s the holidays again and you know what that means… Scalpers buying up all the good stuff off the shelves in order to reserve it all for the rich people who can afford to buy it at a premium. It’s what the holidays are all about. If you’ve been staring at nowinstock.net for the past month and are still PS5-less, come suffer with us.

And enjoy some music from the lovely Meryl Rudy! This week we’ve got Carolina Springs (feat. Sara Gougeon) find her on IG @merylrudymusic and give her a follow there, and then check out her Spotify and be sure to follow to be notified whenever she drops that new good stuff! https://open.spotify.com/artist/5D0fFHHBDqY6PuxnZgbcMc

Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the BLM Movement

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/

Intro/Outro Music: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Episode 136: How to Save the Post Office

Whatever you do, tread very lightly past this point. We’re messing with time and if we cause too much trouble here, we could create a worm hole and destroy reality as we know it.

Thanks so much to Donnie for providing more kickass music as always! If you liked So What I Love You, then you’re gonna like everything else Donnie does so GO FOLLOW HER. NOW. @whothefisdonnie on Instagram and Twitter, and on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7p5vwStNJm81m1pevrwhh5

We failed to mention it in this episode but we are still committed to use our voices to support and uplift the Black Lives Matter movement so, here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/

Intro/Outro Music: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Episode 135: How to Pick a Sign-Off

This was a totally different episode when we first sat down to record it. But you know what? When your favorite weatherman gets a horrible illness, sometimes you have to course correct and figure out what other celebrities you can more comfortably sock right in the jaw.

We are so thrilled to be featuring Lost In The Moment by Yael Karoly this week! Go to yaelkaroly.com to hear all of her stuff! Also follow her on social media @yaelkaroly!

We failed to mention it in this episode but we are still committed to use our voices to support and uplift the Black Lives Matter movement so, here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/

Intro/Outro Music: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Episode 134: How to Create James Bond Cinema

Sometimes, when a daddy podcast and a mommy podcast love each other very much, they have to do an episode together because your cohosts don’t have functioning electricity. Come relax with us and avoid doomscrolling this election day with just some bozos talking about James Bond.

Thanks so much to Alex Hamburger and José Luiz Martins for providing our music this week! If you enjoyed Amelia, head to the following link where you can find more their mailing list, ways to purchase their music, and where to stream! https://alexhamburger.com/

You can always find more from Jorge and Brian on their podcast Are We Friends at are-we-friends.com or on our Twitch show Outlaws and Old Ones! Twitch.tv/theoutlawsnetwork

We failed to mention it in this episode but we are still committed to use our voices to support and uplift the Black Lives Matter movement so, here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/

Intro/Outro Music: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Produced by: Mike Turnwall mike.turnwall.com

Episode 133: How to Survive a Slasher

The Gator Boy Begins. The Outlaws thought they were gonna have a nice small party in the swamps near Hilton Head, SC. Little did they know, the Gator Boy was waiting below for its offering of Hard Seltzer and Pot Brownies. What do these unruly teens need to do to survive the night? Find out now…

If you loved Bumper Stickers by the Belle Curves as much as we did, you can find their entire EP of protest music titled “The Belle Curves 2020” by following the link below! Show them some love! thebellecurves.bandcamp.com/music

Thanks again to Shannon, Jorge, and Taylor for helping us out with our final spooky episode of the season! You can find them all (Shannon sometimes) on Are We Friends (are-we-friends.com) and you can also find them on our TRPG Streaming show “Outlaws and Old Ones” by following our Twitch channel! (twitch.tv/theoutlawsnetwork)

We failed to mention it in this episode but we are still committed to use our voices to support and uplift the Black Lives Matter movement so, here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/

Intro/Outro Music: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Produced by: Mike Turnwall mike.turnwall.com

Episode 132: How to Be Witched

What does it mean to be witched? How does one begin the process of being witched? We gotta be honest here, we thought of this title after we had already recorded the episode and also, this is more of a general Witch Fan-Cast anyway.

A big round of applause is due for Temme Scott for her incredible performance of her song A Lot to Lose. You can check out the remainder of her debut album Trust You, Trust You by using this link! temmescott.com

Thanks again to Taylor for joining us this week from all the way over at Are We Friends. Check them out on Instagram/Twitter @_arewefriends or on their website are-we-friends.com

Head to homesteadhemp1787.comm and use code “DOWNTIME” at checkout for 20% off your order!!! Get them CBD goodies!

We failed to mention it in this episode for the first time in a long time, but we are still committed to use our voices to support and uplift the Black Lives Matter movement so, here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/

Intro/Outro Music: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Produced by: Mike Turnwall mike.turnwall.com

Episode 131: How to Defeat All Monsters

Everyone knows what to do when zombies, werewolves, or vampires come around, whether you have the wherewithal to do so remains to be seen. We’re here to prepare you for the other stuff. The REAL stuff. Just as many people are dressing as ladybugs and sexy cats for halloween, but George Romero never made any movies to show you how to take them out. Watch out, George, this is what we were born to do.

Quick go to the link below, or go to @johntuckermusic on instagram or tiktok and tell John Tucker you heard his song Vacation on Downtime and that he’s great and you’re gonna listen to the rest of his EP Summertape. It would make us look good and we want him to like us. You understand. www.johntuckermustlive.com

Intro/Outro Theme: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Produced by: Mike Turnwall mike.turnwall.com

Head to homesteadhemp1787.comm and use code “DOWNTIME” at checkout for 20% off your order!!! Get them CBD goodies!

Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the Black Lives Matter movement.

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/

Episode 130: How to Have a Safe Halloween

There’s a lot of people out here talking about how Halloween is cancelled, we at Downtime are here to say, “To hell with those people!” Come listen in on our brainstorming sesh on how to make this Halloween not just good, but better than any previous Halloween.

Thanks so much to Gatton for the music this week! Follow @gatt0n on instagram or head to linktr.ee/gatton for more!

Intro/Outro Theme: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Head to homesteadhemp1787.comm and use code “DOWNTIME” at checkout for 20% off your order!!! Get them CBD goodies!

Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the Black Lives Matter movement.

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/

Episode 129: How to Be an Adult

We know you’re tired of hearing people equate your level of “adulthood” to how much money you have. We’re here not to stop that cycle, but at least to cry about it with you.

Thank you thank you thank you to the lovely Gabrielle Grace for providing her amazing music for us this week! If you loved ‘We’ll Be Alright’ go follow her in instagram @_gabrielle_grace_ or you can follow her on Spotify by using the following link! https://open.spotify.com/artist/04I7vAN53FF1W4I3c0kdnS?si=qNFSd4ahSkaSa3C-KIhcEw

Intro/Outro Theme: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the Black Lives Matter movement.

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/

Episode 128: How to Build a Robot

Well, it’s really more like, ‘How to Design a Robot’… because to explain how to build a robot through an audio medium would probably be awful to listen to honestly, and not very funny. Also, we’re just not very smart, so we super don’t know how to build a robot. Anyway, enjoy the show.

Thanks so much to Teshia LeSane for the music this week! If you want to get this woman on the radio as much as we do, you’ll go to the following website to hear more and follow her @teshiamusiclesane. Show her some love! www.teshiamusiclesane.hearnow.com

Intro/Outro Theme: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the Black Lives Matter movement.

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/

Episode 127: How to Not Get Eaten

Any day I’m not devoured by some horrific beast is a good day.

Thanks to Monster Jaw for our music this week! Also thanks for getting back together, we’ve missed you. If you enjoyed Fury In You, head to the following link to find more great music! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cey4SGoeOTM

Intro/Outro Theme: Ethan Gustavson

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the Black Lives Matter movement.

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/

Episode 126: How to Pick an Emergency Contact

My emergency contact is the nice lady at the Whole Foods cheese counter.

Thanks so much to That Brunette for the great music this week. If you liked Coolest Girl and you’re craving more, head to the link below to find them on Spotify! Make sure to follow That Brunette and get alerted when the EP “Millennium Fig” drops this Friday 8/28. Also, follow That Brunette on Instagram @is_thatbrunette open.spotify.com/artist/7xMBhndeM73vxv8ygwW0g2?si=5oANdRcnQ362YHAlGNvQ7A

Intro/Outro Theme: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the Black Lives Matter movement.

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

themadmommy.com/black-owned-etsy-shops/

Episode 125: How to Leave Your Husband

This marriage has been a long and winding road. But, I’ve thought long and hard about this. I know we’re in a bowling alley in front of all of our friends right now and it seems like it might not be the time or place but it’s the time and place for me and I need you to respect that. If I don’t hit this spare, I need you to leave.

Thanks so much to Sam Varga for the music this week! If you loved Mayday, hit Sam up on Instagram @samvargamusic and find him on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/61isyxdjkwhjEJnr13ERtL?si=6PUEHIxuQCSk1rGWpxK0lw

Intro/Outro Music: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

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