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Listen in as Margaret and Bridget, iconic Mom-daughter duo, talk about their worlds: relationships, life during the pandemic, funny family stories, school experiences (they are both women in STEM!) and more. Margaret grew up in urban Philadelphia in a small row home and lots of older brothers. Bridget spent her childhood years in an idyllic Central Pennsylvania town where the cows are many and the stoplights are few. They've recently found a middle ground together in the Philadelphia suburbs, and are here to talk about their journey through the qualms of the mother-daughter complex. sylvaniagals@gmail.com
Episodes
Jun 27, 2021
Jun 27, 2021
47 min
The Gals spend time with world-traveler, anthropologist and academician, Yancey, to let him talk about his experiences of culture and peoples and food and scenery and much more from his globe-trotting life. Currently living in Australia, Yancey adds context to the act of submersing one-self into another culture. In this special extended episode he also spends time offering his reflections on one of his and Bridget's iconic forebearers. Enjoy.
Jun 20, 2021
Jun 13, 2021
Jun 13, 2021
32 min
You've heard of her but how well do you really know her?
This week the gals delve into one of Bridget’s pandemic passions, the poetry behind the lyrics behind the music of one of her generations most iconic artists who happens to also be a native Sylvania Gal. Sit back and soak up the words as the Gals discuss some curated passages from the Taylor Swift vault.
Jun 6, 2021
Jun 6, 2021
34 min
This week the Gals enjoy a spirited conversation with self-proclaimed Philly Gal, Lauren, to chat about life in the city, twenty some years of waitressing, world travels and much, much more.
May 30, 2021
May 30, 2021
32 min
This week the gals tackle the thorny and multi-tentacled business of social media and connectivity apps, the impact it has on their lives and well as society in general. This episode was inspired by Bridget's watching of the documentary The Social Dilemma and image it portrays of big tech companies and the addictive technologies they create.
May 23, 2021
May 23, 2021
34 min
Join the gals as they converse with Matt, nephew, cousin and avid backpacker with no-nonsense credentials. Having thru hiked the 2200 mile Appalachian trail in 2014, Matt answers questions about his impending adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and the months of planning and training involved. Enjoy
Matt's Blog: https://goingthereforathing.blogspot.com/
Matt's Pack: https://lighterpack.com/r/cfn34d
May 16, 2021
May 16, 2021
35 min
In this episode the gals wax nostalgic on adventures at campgrounds across the states including Maine, Massachusetts, South Dakota, Indiana, New York, Tennessee and of course PennSylvania.
May 9, 2021
May 9, 2021
30 min
Come away with the gals as they opine about one of their favorite and most memorable activity, camping in the great outdoors. They have lots of practice doing this as a family over the years and they are here to share their experiences, discuss what makes it so enticing and, alternatively, what makes it so challenging.
May 2, 2021
May 2, 2021
34 min
Welcome back to this week's conversation during which the gals discuss some personal interactions with marginalized people and grapple with one of the more intractable problems of our society and culture. As usual the two generations offer differing perspectives on the plight of the homeless and their struggle for permanence, acceptance and respect.
Send us an email sylvaniagals@gmail.com
Apr 25, 2021
Apr 25, 2021
37 min
Listen as the gals chat and reminiscence about their high school experiences at all girls schools and all that would entail, the fun, the stressful, the amusing, what's changed and what's stayed the same. They relive memories on uniforms, classes, extracurriculars and more with a lively and upbeat conversation