Live Laugh or Runaway

This is the episode that started it all. Originally aired on November 11, 2019. This is the debut podcast for Live Laugh or Runaway. Gary and Georgi share some funny thoughts about the different ways sound can comfort or annoy you. They also go a little behind-the-scenes talking about how they prepare topics for the show. Thanks for listening!

A great question came in from a listener asking, should my relationship be work or should we just get along. There is a whole lot to unpack in this question, ya know things like trust, perserverance, patience...all the fun stuff. Thanks for listening!

Georgi is onto a new show all about people who survived crazy circumstances and she wants Gary to watch them too. They also had some friends over recently who shared some very interesting stories about bees which made Gary think about what pet bees would be like. Thanks for listening!

Why are apologies so hard to come by? Seems like a fairly easy thing to do. Gary and Georgi dive into this listener question about saying I'm sorry. Turns out that there is way more to an apology than just two words! Thanks for listening!

Something you see in TV shows all the time is how they never end their calls with goodbye, they just hang up. Who just hangs up? Gary and Georgi tackle this unrealistic aspect of shows and then go on to reminisce about how you used to have to call the movie theatre to get the show times. Thanks for listening!

Tackling the elephant in the room.... Conflict resolution! We all know relationships don't have conflicts.... pfft. Gary and Georgi tackle this hot topic in the only way they know how. Thanks for listening!

This classic episode first released on December 3, 2019 and includes special guest Anya! Oh the joys of road trips! Thanks for Listening!

This week a listener asks about the 2-2-2 Rule which involves going on a date night every two weeks, spending a weekend away every two months and taking a week-long vacation away every two years. Gary and Georgi also explore the Olive Theory from How I Met Your Mother which is where the idea that Person 1 loves olives and Person 2 hates them, that’s what makes them so compatible. Thanks for listening.

Their dogs are part of the family and Georgi is very protective of them so sometimes the Mama Bear comes out. They also found out that learning to dance can lead to strange sore muscles. Thanks for listening!

Gary and Georgi are back with another listener question around how to avoid the relationship rut. They dive into this one head first and head straight for "Don't be Selfish" territory. Thanks for listening!

Ah yes, the dark, cold Wisconsin January winter days has Georgi longing for hibernation, but alas it tis not to be. Instead Gary and Georgi decide to take up dancing and started learning the Lindy Hop. But before they can dance, they figured you better stretch...ergo Yoga Time! Thanks for listening!

Let's talk about how you can take advantage of the New Year reset and set your relationship on a positve path for 2023! It's time to bust the rut and advance your relationship! Thanks for listening!

Happy New Year! 2023 is upon us and of course we all like to take time to set unrealistic expectations of ourselves. Oh and we also like to get health club memberships that we will never use! Thanks for listening!

This week Gary and Georgi tackle a listeners question about having tough conversations. Should to you have them? What if they are taken in the wrong way? What's the deal with the knife title? Why isn't the plural version of knife knifes? Thanks for listening!

Yes, it is that time of year again.... Hallmark Christmas movies! Georgi loves them and Gary can't help but pick them apart. Climbing ladders in high heels, ridiculously over the top gestures, and so much fake snow! Thanks for listening!

Gary and Georgi are back with a new relationship edition episode where they will attempt to answer the question about how to keep your relationship fresh. Thanks for listening!

Ever have someone join you in a hot tub and ask if you mind if they workout? That is exactly what happened to Georgi's sister recently. Georgi also shares about her near death experience at a Colorado Hot Springs Resort. Thanks for listening!

In their first Relationship Edition episode, Gary and Georgi dive into the age old challenge of communication. They have talked to each other everyday for over twenty years, but has there ever really been any communication occurring? Thanks for listening!

Gary and Georgi share their Thanksgiving experiences like having Georgi's Dad bring lawn chairs for people to sit on... doesn't everyone do that? They also banter about the challenges of being old and trying to play a game that moves fast. Thanks for listening!

Gary and Georgi are diving into a new segment focusing on Relationship advice. Whether it is their daughters or Georgi's adult students, everyone is looking for some advice on their relationship challenges. Gary and Georgi apply their unique humor and experience to share advice on how to survive your relationship. Thanks for listening!

Georgi explores how when you get a compliment that causes you to question your life choices and Gary realizes sometimes what you hear in your heard actually is actually not as funny when you say it out loud. Thanks for listening!

If your not not trying to get murdered then you are trying to get murdered, at least that is what we are kinda of saying to our young women. Gary and Georgi explore this crazy concept that seems a bit too pervasive. Also Georgi shares her fight or flight reaction to someone breaking into the house (or at least that is what she thought was happening). Thanks for listening.

Whoever invented the mammogram must have not had the need for one! Join us as Georgi talks about this necessary but seriously needing modernizing procedure. Gary runs off toward ghost hunting and sentient robots. They're baaaaaack!!

If you wait long enough, your favorite style may come back around again. Apparently Little House on the Praire style dresses are back in favor in some popular department stores. Gary also insists (again) that the mullet is back baby! We also find out that Blu the cat is higher in the pecking order than Leo the Great Dane. Thanks for listening!

You ever stop in the middle of doing something and realize that what you are doing is really inconvenient? Gary realized that there are many things he does on any given day that could be made less inconvenient, but yet doesn't change. Gary and Georgi also talk about two new phrases we say but aren't sure where they came from! Thanks for listening!

Don't you hate it when you miss trash day? Well Gary just missed the truck because his day had a rough start. And just when you thought we were past all this stealing, well something happened again! Just another day in paradise! Thanks for listening!

Happy Valentine's Day 2021! Oh and yes, it is still freezing out because today's high was -1. But on the bright side, Gary accidentally stole some shelf brackets but later he and Georgi spent some time watching a 3 hour musical! What could be more fun than that? Thanks for listening!

Still adjusting to our new studio setup and remembering one of our first podcasts about mysophonia. We also somehow wander into the history of beds from hay to water to air. Are waterbeds still a thing? Yup and Costco sells them, of course they do.  Enjoy!

After a longer than expected hiatus, we are back with a new episode. In this episode, Gary and Georgi talk about what has been happening since the last episode way back in April 2020. New business, COVID fatigue and a venture into Politics.... all that and more!   Episode 34

Well it's been a lot of weeks in COVID-19 lockdown and things are getting a little weird, but hey we are all in this together! This episode jumps off talking about Vajamas, yeah we didn't know they were a thing either. Georgi claims she said pajamas, but Ari and I both hear Vajamas and it turns out they are a real thing! Who would have thought? Oh and we also talk about how cookies are now good to have for breakfast too...aka the breakfast cookie. Thanks for listening!

Checked your credit score lately? Does it cause tension in your relationship too? Gary and Georgi start recording right in the middle of a credit score check conversation. What's the deal with credit scores anyway and what about the parts of the world that don't have access to credit? Microbusiness loans fill the gap. Also Georgi gets informed by a small child that Oscar is gray just like she is and also he has wrinkles just like her forehead. Wha??? Enjoy this episode!

There have never been so many people out walking dogs and playing with their kids in the grass. Seems like the stay at home order is definitely causing us to truely disconnect and get outside. But then there are the busybodies who are sticking their nose in everyone else's business. Hey, settle down there judgy person, you might not have the whole story. Thanks for listening!

Every go through the Walgreens Drive-up to pick up your prescription? Notice how all your personal info is broadcast halfway across the parking lot? We are super appreciative of being able to drive-thru to get our meds, but it has to be embarassing for some people. This conversation leads into a whole health care discussion, so buckle up!

It all started with Gary's excitement about Jean-Luc Picard is back in a new Star Trek series and it quickly moved into horror shows and demons. Georgi and Gary share some unexplainable experiences, like Déjà vu and then a presence that won't let you move. Join us for as they share some more crazy stories.

Gary has picked up where he left of 26 years ago and started building Radio Controlled Airplanes. Georgi tagged along to the indoor fly meeting and learned just about everyones personal story of how they got into the hobby. She was also warned about becoming an "airplane widow".  Then Georgi shares about a True Crime podcast she listened to where the advice from the police for this girl who was being stalked was to get a whistle. Thanks for joining us!

A week in at home and Gary reached his breaking point. Working a bazillion hours, trying to finish a gazebo roof, refinishing cabinets has all taken it's toll and resulted in a country song about how nobody wins slammin doors. Also Gary and Georgi we able to donate extra masks and gloves from Elite Nail School to the University of Wisconsin Hospital after they reached out to local businesses asking for donations of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Join us for another crazy episode!

Today the podcast becomes Live Laugh or DIY!  We talk about what you can do with your downtime while social distancing during COVID-19. There are a lot of things you can do, like clean your house, have your kids clean your house, paint your kitchen cabinets, put in artifical turf in the backyard.... You might even get your spring cleaning done before spring!  Join us as we cope with not leaving the house.

We're back after a short hiatus and we are talking COVID-19. For the love of all that is good, please stay home peeps! We discuss the challenges of COVID-19 and what you can do to help. Join us!

Do you ever look around and think we really need an adult and then realize that you are the adult? When did we all become adults? Georgi takes some time to explore that and then Gary remembers working for Peaches in the Loss Prevention department at the Army Air Force Exchange. Enjoy!

Gary shares about how one of his friends is working to uncover a possible conspiracy within the local gov't. Then Georgi shares one of her favorite instagram influencers, @dudewithsign. The way he points out the obvious is hilarious! Enjoy!

Georgi found this article about 50 secret things that everyone does and shares the ones she relates to. Turning the music down so you can see better when driving...really?  And then Gary shares how the FUF has changed their lives for the better! Enjoy!

Ahh...sailing on the big blue seas! Nothing better than taking a cruise vacation. You unpack once and get to visit several different ports and countries. Gary and Georgi share how they got into cruising and the amazing and crazy experiences they have enjoyed over the years!

Hands down Gary's favorite place to visit is Kwik Trip. They have revolutionized what used to be a necessary evil into an oasis you look forward to visiting every week! Winter is just getting underway and Georgi has been frozen for weeks. She would live like a bear and hibernate if she could....oh how she longs for warmth... Don't worry Georgi, only 3 more months of winter, you got this!

Georgi has discovered her next favorite thing ever.... Kin Euphorics: All Bliss, no booze. Gary shares how he came home from playing hockey to a night of relaxation courtesy of Kin. This new drink has Georgi all sorts of excited and as we all know, when Georgi is excited, we all get to go along for the fun! Enjoy!

Do you like to know what's happening in your neighborhood? Curious about whose dog or cat is missing this week? Also special guest Anya Halverson joins the episode where she and Georgi offer a public sercvice announcement for nail clients. Long story short...relax people! Enjoy!

Have you ever been greeted less than enthusiastically when you entered a restaurant? Is friendly customer service a thing of the past? Business owners, Gary and Georgi, explore this interesting topic. Also it's 2020! Are you entering the roaring 20s or the boring 2020s? Better get your action plan ready! All this and more in this episode!

Imagine waking up to the sound of two giant dogs fighting...Well Gary and Georgi didn't have to imagine it as that is exactly what happened earlier this week and that is a crazy way to start the day! Also it's New Years Eve, good by 2019 and hello 2020! Gary and Georgi explore new years traditions and resolutions. What's your new year's rez?

Three great danes, two bunnies, one cat...we live in a zoo and everytime we go to record, the zoo goes crazy!  Gary and Georgi also talk about how Christmas went and the gift of positivity! Enjoy!

How old do you have to be to get excited about getting a hair trimmer? Do you know the difference between lash extensions and a lash uplift? Gary and Georgi share some fun grooming stories. Also do you like real or fake christmas trees? Do you like the real or fake santa? They have some fun christmas tradition stories to share on this very special Christmas Eve episode!

Craftsman are worth their weight in gold and should be appropriately paid for their work, but sometimes you just want to save the $$ and do it yourself. This episode Gary talks about the things he has built at home over the years. Georgi is off and running with her latest addiction, the complaining free zone. She listened to a podcast about how you can change your life by committing to a 21-day complaining free regiment! This is gonna be wild!

Do you ever think about the strange things you say? This episode, Gary and Georgi explore the odd sayings like 'It's the LEAST I can do' and 'No good deed goes unpunished'. Georgi also shares her observations on edgy swearing...is it really edgy anymore with everyone doing it?

Have you noticed the cut off shirts, socks over pants and an increase of jean jackets lately? Have we stepped back into the 1980s? And why do some establishments force you to have at least two drinks in order to enjoy the show? Gary and Georgi explore these topics and more!

When you have an addictive personality like Georgi, anything can become an addiction! Even laminating things....chores list, schedules, client notes, the cat.... Gary also shares what really causes him to lose focus while watching TV shows and movies. Hint: Empty Coffee Cups.  Enjoy!

What? Three? THREE? Yup, we have three Great Danes and this episode we share how we ended up rescuing Kota, our third Great Dane. We also share how we could not have been successful without the Magic Man, Jayson Fogle, owner of Focused Dog Training.

Gary and his youngest daughter, Anya, have been taking roadtrips across the country since she was 10 years old. Anya stops by and shares some of the funny stories that came from those trips. How did Georgi react when Gary and Anya were chasing down a tornado in South Dakota? It might not be what you expect!

Remember the Fonz from the Happy Days television show? Remember how he could never say "I'm sorry" or "I'm wrong"? Georgi talks about what she calls, the Fonzie Syndrome. Then Gary shares a story about how a woman was tragically mauled by her rescued Great Danes, but the story appears to be too coincidental...maybe the husband did it? Also Gary talks about health club memberships. We all have the greatest intentions, but it's just so much work!

When you travel for work, you get to meet very interesting people from all over the world. When you travel with your co-workers, you get to see a whole new side to them. Gary shares some stories from his work travels. Also, how much more lazy can we get? You can have everything shipped to your door, including your groceries. Georgi talks about the challenges of grocery shopping and how grocery delivery is the way to go! Oh and one more thing, Georgi has been having nightmares because she broke her True Crime podcast rule and decided to look at the pictures...

What would your walls say if they could talk? Gary and Georgi share some of the secrets their walls contain from unexpected baths to things moving around the house mysteriously to being stuck 24/7 in the house.

As a former Police officer in the U.S. Air Force, Gary was a little too eager to write tickets when it came to a pregnant woman and also there was the story about some missing pants. Georgi dives into her obsession with True Crime podcasts and why it is better to listen vs watch them.

We give kids a lot of freedom nowadays....maybe too much? Gary shares some recent stories he heard about parenting. Remember when online dating meant you needed to put an ad in the paper? Should older gentleman really be using shirtless photos for their online dating profile picture? Georgi explores these topics and more.

Halloween is such a fun time of the year, all the little kids with costumes going to strangers houses begging for candy....good times! What does a bowling ball and a bowling pin have to do with Halloween? It might have something to do with Georgi rolling down a hill... Are there questions that should never be asked on your honeymoon? How about "Where do you want to be buried?" Gary asked Georgi that on the way to their honeymoon. What do you think Georgi thought about that?

This is the debut podcast for Live Laugh or Runaway. Gary and Georgi share some funny thoughts about the different ways sound can comfort or annoy you. They also go a little behind-the-scenes talking about how they prepare topics for the show. Thanks for stopping by!