Amber and Jen recap their year‑end celebration, dish up crowd‑pleasing recipes (buffalo chicken dip, potato smashers, brownies), and relive a hilarious pumpernickel prank and the mystery of a stolen tin pail of dog waste.

They also debate whether meteorology is a real science, spar over neighborhood parking etiquette, discover Pirate's Booty and microwave bowl 'huggies', and preview guest Lainey Davis in a warm, funny episode.

This week on Neighbors Neighboring, Amber and Jen recap a busy holiday hang, share Jen’s standout impression, and debate New Year’s resolutions and 'quasi-lutions.' They clash over holiday decorations, discuss Dry vs. Damp January, and tease upcoming podcast upgrades.

In Neighborhood Court they rule on unannounced drop-ins — charming or unhinged — and deliver a Silver Lining shout-out to neighbor Natalie for checking on someone after reported gunshots in the area. Short, funny, and heartfelt neighborhood talk as 2026 approaches.

This week on Neighbors Neighboring, meet Amber's favorite accent partner, Michael Duddie. You'll hear why "Everybody Loves Michael," plus his long list of podcast pet peeves and upbeat tips for bringing caroling back to your neighborhood.

Grab a cup of coffee and join Amber and Jen for a festive, funny, and heartfelt holiday conversation about community, hospitality, and neighborhood traditions.

This week, Amber and Jen break down their epic neighborhood cookie exchange (complete with standout bakes) before spiraling headfirst into holiday chaos. Think Amazon packages delivered to wildly unhinged locations and Amber’s journey with a “dark warm green” paint color that looked perfect…until it didn’t.

They also tackle the great real vs. fake Christmas tree debate (including the marital stress test of managing a real tree) before heading to Neighborhood Court to rule on Ring cameras: home security essential or full-blown neighborhood surveillance device? Grab a mug of hot cocoa and settle in for some laughs.

Amber and Jen welcome neighbor Betsy Lawrence, a celebrated singer, voice teacher, and songwriter. They discuss her opera and academic background, teaching career, and songwriting process (including the inspiration for future pop hit, ‘Katie’s Hot Dogs’). Betsy shares an out of body experience that informed her creative process and how she balances her 9-5 with her passion projects (burning the midnight oil).

Listeners are in for a special treat as Amber and Betsy team up to sing a song they co-wrote at the end of the episode. Today’s episode is a special one, continuing our series on getting to know the neighbors.

Learn more about Betsy at https://betsylawrencemusic.com/

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re back to catch up on the Pittsburgh airport’s glow-up, smart-home hacks, and a delicious debacle - forthcoming cookie-party prep on Pinetree.

In true N2 fashion, delightful debates erupt: Why are people barefoot on planes? Which French fry reigns supreme? And why do long facial hairs appear out of nowhere after 40? Jen also pitches a holiday gift-wrapping pop-up...which might become her entire December personality.

Amber and Jen host a Friendsgiving special with their husbands, sharing candid and funny stories about Thanksgiving food preferences, heated blankets, eccentric snacks, and a notorious can of fermented fish.

Expect playful banter, holiday memories, quirky confessions, and conversations about reality TV dreams as the group celebrates friendship and the chaos of the season.

This week we’re talking about the depression that is daylight savings, breakfast in bed movie marathons, and the suburban Olympic sport that is dodging skyscraper-sized leaf piles. We relive the latest basement karaoke night (yes, we sang Butterfly in the Sky for all the neighbors), dissect whether Reese’s Cups count as marital property, hear about Amber's birthmark laser treatment, and Jen unleashes a much-needed drug store rant. Plus, Tucker the Podcat drops by, and home-reno heats up (literally… heated floors).