Charting Local Adventures and Trend Challenges

Hosts Jen and Rachel of 'So This Happened' return to discuss a myriad of topics in a fun and dynamic episode. They reminisce about past summer experiences, joke about starting quirky businesses like a bug-themed food truck, and share local festival stories from Wichita. The duo also dive into a light-hearted game challenging Rachel to guess popular TikTok trends. The episode serves as a blend of local culture, personal anecdotes, and engaging banter.

00:00 Welcome Back to So This Happened

00:31 Summer Memories and Bug Burgers

01:47 Business Ideas and Wine Reviews

06:00 Somewhere Fest Adventures

13:39 Trolls, Tattoos, and Travel Tales

21:35 Introduction to Social Media Trends

22:53 Explaining the TikTok Challenge Game

23:56 Scoring System Breakdown

25:43 First Challenge: Rat Girl Summer

28:50 Second Challenge: Girl Dinner

30:29 Third Challenge: Girl Math

31:29 Fourth Challenge: Lucky Girl Syndrome

34:01 Fifth Challenge: Apparently Trend

39:37 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

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Catching Up, Summer Fun, and Mosquito Bites

In this episode, the hosts catch up after a week apart, discussing their recent activities including a delightful lunch with family, attending a minor league baseball game, and a company outing. They describe their mixed feelings about the summer heat, sharing anecdotes about fun events and the practical challenges posed by the weather. The conversation touches on the highlights of summer, including grilling, gardening, and outdoor activities, but also dives into their mutual disdain for mosquitoes. The episode concludes with a light-hearted discussion about trying bug-based foods and updates on their podcast's progress and future plans. Tune in for a mix of personal stories, humor, and summer vibes.

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

00:17 Catching Up on the Week

00:45 Lunch with Brenda

01:57 Baseball Game Outing

07:01 Women's Network Presentation

09:54 The Wilds at Public

15:13 Cooling Off in the Jungle

15:21 The Struggle with Summer Heat

17:06 Office Space Heater Wars

18:00 Summer Essentials: Neck Fans

18:56 Summer Loves: Baseball and Grilling

21:44 Gardening Joys and Challenges

25:26 Mosquitoes: The Summer Menace

28:02 Bug Burgers: Would You Try One?

29:45 Podcast Updates and Social Media

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A Decade of Wine Wednesdays: The Origin Story

In the inaugural episode of their podcast, lifelong friends Jen and Rachel reminisce about their unique friendship that began over a decade ago in the midst of a Kansas thunderstorm. They share humorous anecdotes about their neighborly adventures, including impromptu visits, shared pets, and their iconic 'Wine Wednesdays'. The duo also discusses trying out the 'spicy sauvy B' wine trend and their experiences with a memorable bachelorette party at the Courtyard Wichita Old Town’s Rock Island suite. Listeners are invited to share in the laughter, memories, and wine as Jen and Rachel finally bring their long-discussed podcast dream to life.

00:00 Introduction and Friendly Banter

00:29 How We Met: A Thunderstorm Tale

01:27 Neighborly Adventures and Wine Wednesdays

04:31 The Portal and Morning Dog Escapades

07:00 Spicy Sauvignon Blanc Trend

10:34 Courtyard Wichita Old Town Experience

12:58 Launching Our Podcast: A Four-Year Journey

After that.. Jen's phone storage was full and the episode ended early. So THIS Happened....

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