feed02.fireside.fm Sun, 17 May 2026 17:17:12 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Talking Monroes http://talkingmonroes.com Sun, 17 May 2026 18:15:44 -0400 The Talking Monroes podcast provides a fresh and funny look at being married, raising kids, and living your best life together. We bring our unique stories and experiences to listeners and provide a little advice, a lot of laughter, and maybe a few things to think about. Take a listen and let us help you make it through the day...it's the least we can do for you! en-us © 2026 Aaron & Nicole Monroe episodic Exploring Marriage, Relationships, and Life Aaron Monroe The Talking Monroes podcast provides a fresh and funny look at being married, raising kids, and living your best life together. We bring our unique stories and experiences to listeners and provide a little advice, a lot of laughter, and maybe a few things to think about. Take a listen and let us help you make it through the day...it's the least we can do for you! false marriage, relationships, leisure, husband, wife, advice, commentary, society, culture, raising kids, Aaron Monroe aaron@talkingmonroes.com Episode 2.3: 2026 Relationship Trends http://talkingmonroes.com/14 92196973-4d18-44d5-ae26-5595b31fa1c0 Sun, 17 May 2026 17:00:00 -0400 aaron@talkingmonroes.com (Aaron Monroe) full 2 Aaron Monroe Modern dating is wild… ghostlighting, AI companions, hookup culture, slow dating, and relationship “ROI”?! In this episode of Talking Monroes, Aaron and Nicole react to the biggest relationship trends of 2026 while mixing in real talk, laughs, marriage insights, and the chaos of everyday life. From dating apps to growing together through every season, this episode is funny, honest, and way too relatable. 58:37 false In this fun and fast-moving episode of Talking Monroes, Aaron and Nicole dive headfirst into the wild world of modern relationship trends. From “ghostlighting” and “Banksying” to AI companions, hookup culture, slow dating, and financial transparency, they unpack what dating looks like in 2026 and compare it to their own relationship journey. Along the way, they trade laughs, challenge each other’s perspectives, and share real talk about marriage, communication, social media, trust, and growing together through different seasons of life.

Between spring cleaning chaos, gardening adventures, crocheted blankets, and rapid-fire relationship questions, this episode blends humor, authenticity, and heartfelt insight into what really makes relationships last. Whether you are single, dating, married, or somewhere in between, this conversation is a reminder that real connection still matters in a world full of trends, apps, and distractions.

Tune in for good vibes, honest conversations, and a few relationship buzzwords you probably wish you never learned.

]]> relationships, modern dating, relationship trends, marriage, couples podcast, dating culture, relationship advice, communication, love, marriage podcast, relationship goals, dating apps, Tinder culture, ghostlighting, slow dating, emotional connection, healthy relationships, couples conversations, real talk, podcast episode, family life, millennials, Gen Z dating, relationship humor, modern love, social media relationships, financial transparency, intimacy, authentic relationships, Talking Monroes In this fun and fast-moving episode of Talking Monroes, Aaron and Nicole dive headfirst into the wild world of modern relationship trends. From “ghostlighting” and “Banksying” to AI companions, hookup culture, slow dating, and financial transparency, they unpack what dating looks like in 2026 and compare it to their own relationship journey. Along the way, they trade laughs, challenge each other’s perspectives, and share real talk about marriage, communication, social media, trust, and growing together through different seasons of life.

Between spring cleaning chaos, gardening adventures, crocheted blankets, and rapid-fire relationship questions, this episode blends humor, authenticity, and heartfelt insight into what really makes relationships last. Whether you are single, dating, married, or somewhere in between, this conversation is a reminder that real connection still matters in a world full of trends, apps, and distractions.

Tune in for good vibes, honest conversations, and a few relationship buzzwords you probably wish you never learned.

]]> In this fun and fast-moving episode of Talking Monroes, Aaron and Nicole dive headfirst into the wild world of modern relationship trends. From “ghostlighting” and “Banksying” to AI companions, hookup culture, slow dating, and financial transparency, they unpack what dating looks like in 2026 and compare it to their own relationship journey. Along the way, they trade laughs, challenge each other’s perspectives, and share real talk about marriage, communication, social media, trust, and growing together through different seasons of life.

Between spring cleaning chaos, gardening adventures, crocheted blankets, and rapid-fire relationship questions, this episode blends humor, authenticity, and heartfelt insight into what really makes relationships last. Whether you are single, dating, married, or somewhere in between, this conversation is a reminder that real connection still matters in a world full of trends, apps, and distractions.

Tune in for good vibes, honest conversations, and a few relationship buzzwords you probably wish you never learned.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/fWM7Xs0P+rEVzIcjK ]]> Nicole Aaron Episode 2.2: Legacy http://talkingmonroes.com/13 97fb2f7a-6174-42d4-986b-5f42319c949a Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400 aaron@talkingmonroes.com (Aaron Monroe) full 2 Aaron Monroe Duke lost. Aaron yelled. Nicole was trying to crochet. Somehow that led to a full conversation about wills, lilac trees, family reunions, and what you actually leave behind when you’re gone. Turns out legacy isn’t money…listen to find out what it is.​​​ 56:34 false March Madness, colleges, Duke losing at the ladt minute is somehow the perfect setup for a conversation about legacy.

Aaro and Nicole get into what legacy actually means when you didn’t grow up in one place: no land, no hometown, just stories you carry with you.

The money talk is honest – wills, conditions, billionaires giving it all away, and why waiting until you’re dead is terrible timing.
But the real legacy? Showing up. Arguing well. Building a home that didn’t just happen to you.

Legacy is love. Nicole said it last. She wins.

]]> legacy, family, march madness, marriage, kids, success March Madness, colleges, Duke losing at the ladt minute is somehow the perfect setup for a conversation about legacy.

Aaro and Nicole get into what legacy actually means when you didn’t grow up in one place: no land, no hometown, just stories you carry with you.

The money talk is honest – wills, conditions, billionaires giving it all away, and why waiting until you’re dead is terrible timing.
But the real legacy? Showing up. Arguing well. Building a home that didn’t just happen to you.

Legacy is love. Nicole said it last. She wins.

]]> March Madness, colleges, Duke losing at the ladt minute is somehow the perfect setup for a conversation about legacy.

Aaro and Nicole get into what legacy actually means when you didn’t grow up in one place: no land, no hometown, just stories you carry with you.

The money talk is honest – wills, conditions, billionaires giving it all away, and why waiting until you’re dead is terrible timing.
But the real legacy? Showing up. Arguing well. Building a home that didn’t just happen to you.

Legacy is love. Nicole said it last. She wins.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/fWM7Xs0P+QeFq5X8i ]]> Nicole Aaron Episode 2.1: Back At It - Tabletopics http://talkingmonroes.com/12 e53366be-57c5-4746-aaa3-13cc9ef5d61c Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0400 aaron@talkingmonroes.com (Aaron Monroe) full 2 Aaron Monroe Seven years, one hiatus, zero regrets. Aaron and Nicole are back behind the mics—older, grandparent-er, and armed with a fresh stack of Table Topics cards. The couple that started it all with question cards picks right back up: swapping childhood stories, debating whether honesty should come with a warning label, and dropping the marriage advice they actually live by. Plus: a granddaughter reveal, a raw egg prank from the 1970s, and the Japanese word that saved more than a few arguments. 51:45 false They're baaaack.

After a seven-year "hiatus" (their word, not ours), Aaron and Nicole return to the podcast that almost wasn't. The twist? Nicole - the one who pulled the plug on Season 1 - is the one who wanted back in. Aaron's not letting her forget it anytime soon.
Season 2 kicks off exactly where Season 1 began: with a stack of Table Topics cards and absolutely no script. Aaron's got the Couples deck. Nicole's got the Family edition. What follows is an hour of real, unfiltered conversation between two people who've clearly spent a lot of life together...and still manage to surprise each other.

In this episode:

  • The seven-year gap explained: What changed, who blinked first, and why they're recording in a brand-new space with Meta glasses and Bluetooth hearing aids
  • Grandparent status unlocked: The biggest Easter egg of the episode drops casually mid-conversation
  • The raw egg story: Aaron's grandfather Silas, a stoic Cleveland public-works man, had one party trick that went hilariously wrong (or maybe right...) at a family dinner
  • 'Brutally honest' vs. just honest: A surprisingly deep detour into whether authenticity or kindness matters more, and Nicole's answer that some people just can't handle it
  • The marriage playbook: Real advice from a couple who does an annual three-day marriage retreat: protect your relationship from outside opinions, put the marriage before either person, and learn when to say the Japanese word ma ('give me a minute') before words become weapons
  • "We're on the same team": The Simon Sinek-inspired reframe that pulls them back from the edge when arguments start feeling like battles
  • Would you steal a UPS truck for your spouse?: Nicole's answer hasn't changed. Aaron's still offended.

Funny, warm, occasionally chaotic, and completely unscripted - this is Aaron and Nicole catching up with their listeners and each other. If you're new here, this is the perfect place to start. If you've been waiting seven years, welcome back. They missed you too.

Grab your own set of Table Topics cards and play along.

]]> tabletopics, marriage playbook, managing disagreements, honesty They're baaaack.

After a seven-year "hiatus" (their word, not ours), Aaron and Nicole return to the podcast that almost wasn't. The twist? Nicole - the one who pulled the plug on Season 1 - is the one who wanted back in. Aaron's not letting her forget it anytime soon.
Season 2 kicks off exactly where Season 1 began: with a stack of Table Topics cards and absolutely no script. Aaron's got the Couples deck. Nicole's got the Family edition. What follows is an hour of real, unfiltered conversation between two people who've clearly spent a lot of life together...and still manage to surprise each other.

In this episode:

  • The seven-year gap explained: What changed, who blinked first, and why they're recording in a brand-new space with Meta glasses and Bluetooth hearing aids
  • Grandparent status unlocked: The biggest Easter egg of the episode drops casually mid-conversation
  • The raw egg story: Aaron's grandfather Silas, a stoic Cleveland public-works man, had one party trick that went hilariously wrong (or maybe right...) at a family dinner
  • 'Brutally honest' vs. just honest: A surprisingly deep detour into whether authenticity or kindness matters more, and Nicole's answer that some people just can't handle it
  • The marriage playbook: Real advice from a couple who does an annual three-day marriage retreat: protect your relationship from outside opinions, put the marriage before either person, and learn when to say the Japanese word ma ('give me a minute') before words become weapons
  • "We're on the same team": The Simon Sinek-inspired reframe that pulls them back from the edge when arguments start feeling like battles
  • Would you steal a UPS truck for your spouse?: Nicole's answer hasn't changed. Aaron's still offended.

Funny, warm, occasionally chaotic, and completely unscripted - this is Aaron and Nicole catching up with their listeners and each other. If you're new here, this is the perfect place to start. If you've been waiting seven years, welcome back. They missed you too.

Grab your own set of Table Topics cards and play along.

]]> They're baaaack.

After a seven-year "hiatus" (their word, not ours), Aaron and Nicole return to the podcast that almost wasn't. The twist? Nicole - the one who pulled the plug on Season 1 - is the one who wanted back in. Aaron's not letting her forget it anytime soon.
Season 2 kicks off exactly where Season 1 began: with a stack of Table Topics cards and absolutely no script. Aaron's got the Couples deck. Nicole's got the Family edition. What follows is an hour of real, unfiltered conversation between two people who've clearly spent a lot of life together...and still manage to surprise each other.

In this episode:

  • The seven-year gap explained: What changed, who blinked first, and why they're recording in a brand-new space with Meta glasses and Bluetooth hearing aids
  • Grandparent status unlocked: The biggest Easter egg of the episode drops casually mid-conversation
  • The raw egg story: Aaron's grandfather Silas, a stoic Cleveland public-works man, had one party trick that went hilariously wrong (or maybe right...) at a family dinner
  • 'Brutally honest' vs. just honest: A surprisingly deep detour into whether authenticity or kindness matters more, and Nicole's answer that some people just can't handle it
  • The marriage playbook: Real advice from a couple who does an annual three-day marriage retreat: protect your relationship from outside opinions, put the marriage before either person, and learn when to say the Japanese word ma ('give me a minute') before words become weapons
  • "We're on the same team": The Simon Sinek-inspired reframe that pulls them back from the edge when arguments start feeling like battles
  • Would you steal a UPS truck for your spouse?: Nicole's answer hasn't changed. Aaron's still offended.

Funny, warm, occasionally chaotic, and completely unscripted - this is Aaron and Nicole catching up with their listeners and each other. If you're new here, this is the perfect place to start. If you've been waiting seven years, welcome back. They missed you too.

Grab your own set of Table Topics cards and play along.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/fWM7Xs0P+jUwXkhF8 ]]> Nicole Aaron Episode 11: The Dog Days of Summer http://talkingmonroes.com/11 740837d4-2b80-46ae-894c-1e0845a63662 Sun, 05 Aug 2018 23:00:00 -0400 aaron@talkingmonroes.com (Aaron Monroe) full 1 Aaron Monroe We use this episode to discuss the origin of the Dog Days, some of the things you should avoid like bloodletting or vomiting (and for husbands, also avoid your wives), talk about a few of the cool things that we do to make the Dog Days enjoyable. 49:16 false In this episode we discuss the Dog Days of Summer. That period of time between summer vacation and going back to school that makes us all miserable. There's nothing on TV, the kids camps are over, and it's either hot and sticky or it rains every day. In other words...it's is the worst part of the summer! We use this episode to discuss the origin of the Dog Days, some of the things you should avoid like bloodletting or vomiting (and for husbands, also avoid your wives), talk about a few of the cool things that we do to make the Dog Days enjoyable.

Join us to hear Nicole dazzle us with her knowledge (there is a Canis Minor), tell us about how when she was a kid she used to do slave labor for her Grandparents during the Dog Days, and listen to Aaron talk about the brotherhood High School football players feel by sweating their butts off and missing out on cool activities in the pursuit of wins. Also, make sure to pay attention when Nicole starts monloguing on why teachers deserve the summer off and Aaron plays a violin for her.

]]> dog days, astrology, kids, fun, summer, sports, teachers In this episode we discuss the Dog Days of Summer. That period of time between summer vacation and going back to school that makes us all miserable. There's nothing on TV, the kids camps are over, and it's either hot and sticky or it rains every day. In other words...it's is the worst part of the summer! We use this episode to discuss the origin of the Dog Days, some of the things you should avoid like bloodletting or vomiting (and for husbands, also avoid your wives), talk about a few of the cool things that we do to make the Dog Days enjoyable.

Join us to hear Nicole dazzle us with her knowledge (there is a Canis Minor), tell us about how when she was a kid she used to do slave labor for her Grandparents during the Dog Days, and listen to Aaron talk about the brotherhood High School football players feel by sweating their butts off and missing out on cool activities in the pursuit of wins. Also, make sure to pay attention when Nicole starts monloguing on why teachers deserve the summer off and Aaron plays a violin for her.

]]> In this episode we discuss the Dog Days of Summer. That period of time between summer vacation and going back to school that makes us all miserable. There's nothing on TV, the kids camps are over, and it's either hot and sticky or it rains every day. In other words...it's is the worst part of the summer! We use this episode to discuss the origin of the Dog Days, some of the things you should avoid like bloodletting or vomiting (and for husbands, also avoid your wives), talk about a few of the cool things that we do to make the Dog Days enjoyable.

Join us to hear Nicole dazzle us with her knowledge (there is a Canis Minor), tell us about how when she was a kid she used to do slave labor for her Grandparents during the Dog Days, and listen to Aaron talk about the brotherhood High School football players feel by sweating their butts off and missing out on cool activities in the pursuit of wins. Also, make sure to pay attention when Nicole starts monloguing on why teachers deserve the summer off and Aaron plays a violin for her.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/fWM7Xs0P+rvfRJbVH ]]> Aaron Nicole Episode 10: Vacation Highlights http://talkingmonroes.com/10 8c365388-5c34-4821-b293-3898d5b575f7 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 19:00:00 -0400 aaron@talkingmonroes.com (Aaron Monroe) full 1 Aaron Monroe We discuss our recent vacation and all of the fun things we did. Nicole does her best to derail this episode from the very start, but I keep her on track and we make some very interesting discoveries. 37:48 false Fresh off of two vacations, Nicole and I discuss all of the fun and interesting things we did. Over three weeks we went to a resort in Orlando, visited friends in Tampa, hosted a Family Reunion, and enjoyed some rest before the 4th of July holiday. Listen to the episode to find out why I can't drink Margarita's anymore, hear about the great event I should have remembered but didn't, the absolute feast we cooked on vacation, and important travel tips that will make your next vacation more enjoyable!

]]> vacation, holiday, travel, orlando, tampa, family reunion, cooking, family, pool, resort Fresh off of two vacations, Nicole and I discuss all of the fun and interesting things we did. Over three weeks we went to a resort in Orlando, visited friends in Tampa, hosted a Family Reunion, and enjoyed some rest before the 4th of July holiday. Listen to the episode to find out why I can't drink Margarita's anymore, hear about the great event I should have remembered but didn't, the absolute feast we cooked on vacation, and important travel tips that will make your next vacation more enjoyable!

]]> Fresh off of two vacations, Nicole and I discuss all of the fun and interesting things we did. Over three weeks we went to a resort in Orlando, visited friends in Tampa, hosted a Family Reunion, and enjoyed some rest before the 4th of July holiday. Listen to the episode to find out why I can't drink Margarita's anymore, hear about the great event I should have remembered but didn't, the absolute feast we cooked on vacation, and important travel tips that will make your next vacation more enjoyable!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/fWM7Xs0P+7K2Hq0KG ]]> Aaron Nicole Episode 7: Family Traditions http://talkingmonroes.com/7 87102960-c1a9-4ecb-bf20-75f6b371c6c8 Tue, 15 May 2018 22:00:00 -0400 aaron@talkingmonroes.com (Aaron Monroe) full 1 Aaron Monroe There is no question that tradition is the cornerstone of a family, but what really is a tradition? How do you start (or stop) one? How do they differ from rituals? What the significance of a tradition anyway? All great questions that we answer in our newest episode! Listen in to find out about the tradition that Aaron was not invited to...twice, how the NCAA tournament leads us to family gambling every year, and why it takes us 3+ hours every Christmas to open gifts! 51:35 false There is no question that tradition is the cornerstone of a family, but what really is a tradition? How do you start (or stop) one? How do they differ from rituals? What the significance of a tradition anyway? All great questions that we answer in our newest episode! In this episode we make sure you understand what traditions are, their significance to your family and your children, and share some of our traditions with you. Listen in to find out about the tradition that Aaron was not invited to...twice, how the NCAA tournament leads us to family gambling every year, and why it takes us 3+ hours every Christmas to open gifts!

]]> There is no question that tradition is the cornerstone of a family, but what really is a tradition? How do you start (or stop) one? How do they differ from rituals? What the significance of a tradition anyway? All great questions that we answer in our newest episode! In this episode we make sure you understand what traditions are, their significance to your family and your children, and share some of our traditions with you. Listen in to find out about the tradition that Aaron was not invited to...twice, how the NCAA tournament leads us to family gambling every year, and why it takes us 3+ hours every Christmas to open gifts!

]]> There is no question that tradition is the cornerstone of a family, but what really is a tradition? How do you start (or stop) one? How do they differ from rituals? What the significance of a tradition anyway? All great questions that we answer in our newest episode! In this episode we make sure you understand what traditions are, their significance to your family and your children, and share some of our traditions with you. Listen in to find out about the tradition that Aaron was not invited to...twice, how the NCAA tournament leads us to family gambling every year, and why it takes us 3+ hours every Christmas to open gifts!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/fWM7Xs0P+Mh5b3f-N ]]> Aaron Nicole Episode 6: Table Topics Revisited http://talkingmonroes.com/6 d54f114c-7cd0-4e28-99fb-f54fc92d0608 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 21:45:00 -0400 aaron@talkingmonroes.com (Aaron Monroe) full 1 Aaron Monroe We had so much fun asking and answering questions that we did it a second time! A few friends of the show said they loved hearing us ask and answer questions so we decided to do it again! This time we stepped things up a little bit and we incorporated questions from Table Topics Couples and Family editions. I wasn't sure how it would go, but I believe this is our best show yet! Be sure to listen closely to find answers to the age old questions of Which is more important Intelligence or Common Sense, Where is the best place to live (Beach or Mountains), and find out which one of our kids is a rebound kid. JUST KIDDING...they're all rebound kids! I'm sure we'll do another Table Topics episode in the future, but if you don't want to wait until then for some fun questions, check out the Table Topics website and order some cubes for yourself: https://www.tabletopics.com/ 55:07 false There's no doubt that we have an incredible time making Table Topics episodes! The questions are great and they lead us into conversations that we might never have gotten to.

This episode led into so many different areas; find out who my favorite athlete is, find out what Nicole's favorite picture is, figure out if Nicole wants to have a sharp mind or a fit body when she's older and much much more! This is a no frills, straight-forward episode that will have you laughing along with us! Check it out and let us know what you think!

]]> There's no doubt that we have an incredible time making Table Topics episodes! The questions are great and they lead us into conversations that we might never have gotten to.

This episode led into so many different areas; find out who my favorite athlete is, find out what Nicole's favorite picture is, figure out if Nicole wants to have a sharp mind or a fit body when she's older and much much more! This is a no frills, straight-forward episode that will have you laughing along with us! Check it out and let us know what you think!

]]> There's no doubt that we have an incredible time making Table Topics episodes! The questions are great and they lead us into conversations that we might never have gotten to.

This episode led into so many different areas; find out who my favorite athlete is, find out what Nicole's favorite picture is, figure out if Nicole wants to have a sharp mind or a fit body when she's older and much much more! This is a no frills, straight-forward episode that will have you laughing along with us! Check it out and let us know what you think!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/fWM7Xs0P+DSp3FXz5 ]]> Aaron Nicole Episode 5: Interracial Relationships http://talkingmonroes.com/5 81cfb359-eec2-4d69-9a3a-3762a7fc28e9 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 07:00:00 -0400 aaron@talkingmonroes.com (Aaron Monroe) full 1 Aaron Monroe While interracial relationships are still not incredibly common, it isn't unusual to see two people of different races dating. We explore the changing views on interracial relationships and discuss our personal experiences in this episode. 52:22 false For our fifth episode we take on the challenge of tackling a more serious topic: interracial relationships. Spurred by the beautiful movie Loving and a thought-provoking article of one man’s experience of dating interracially, we decided to expand our knowledge on interracial relationships and explore our own experiences as an interracial couple. We found that a lot has changed in the 24 years we’ve been married including the fact that as a society, we’ve begun to expand our normal views of what “interracial” means from the traditional views of black and white to include other races.

This episode is interesting, informative, and at times a little awkward, but we do our best to tackle a tough topic with the honesty, dignity, and the quirky Talking Monroe’s humor it deserves! Please listen and let us know your thoughts!

]]> For our fifth episode we take on the challenge of tackling a more serious topic: interracial relationships. Spurred by the beautiful movie Loving and a thought-provoking article of one man’s experience of dating interracially, we decided to expand our knowledge on interracial relationships and explore our own experiences as an interracial couple. We found that a lot has changed in the 24 years we’ve been married including the fact that as a society, we’ve begun to expand our normal views of what “interracial” means from the traditional views of black and white to include other races.

This episode is interesting, informative, and at times a little awkward, but we do our best to tackle a tough topic with the honesty, dignity, and the quirky Talking Monroe’s humor it deserves! Please listen and let us know your thoughts!

]]> For our fifth episode we take on the challenge of tackling a more serious topic: interracial relationships. Spurred by the beautiful movie Loving and a thought-provoking article of one man’s experience of dating interracially, we decided to expand our knowledge on interracial relationships and explore our own experiences as an interracial couple. We found that a lot has changed in the 24 years we’ve been married including the fact that as a society, we’ve begun to expand our normal views of what “interracial” means from the traditional views of black and white to include other races.

This episode is interesting, informative, and at times a little awkward, but we do our best to tackle a tough topic with the honesty, dignity, and the quirky Talking Monroe’s humor it deserves! Please listen and let us know your thoughts!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/fWM7Xs0P+oqTpJ6nq ]]> Aaron Nicole Episode 4: Our Origin Story http://talkingmonroes.com/4 247aaaaa-7dd4-41e3-905b-fdb0a14de4db Wed, 28 Feb 2018 20:00:00 -0500 aaron@talkingmonroes.com (Aaron Monroe) full 1 Aaron Monroe This is the origin story of us, Nicole and Aaron. Listen in and find out how a yearbook signing, a random phone call, and fireworks all led us to the altar! Find out why we don't believe in fairy tale marriages and what a few of our favorite movies are based on the famous lines we share in the episode... 40:37 false Well we have made it to the end of our three part series! You now will know our final super powers; we're kind of like the Wonder Twins, or the Justice League...maybe even the Suicide Squad to a certain extent.

This episode focuses on how we went from two very different teenagers into one couple. We talk about all of the choices we made that gave us staying power, the things that we happened upon that have helped to give depth to our relationship, and the out and out random nature of our coupling. It's our longest episode to date and it's filled with great anecdotes, advice, and laughs!

]]> Well we have made it to the end of our three part series! You now will know our final super powers; we're kind of like the Wonder Twins, or the Justice League...maybe even the Suicide Squad to a certain extent.

This episode focuses on how we went from two very different teenagers into one couple. We talk about all of the choices we made that gave us staying power, the things that we happened upon that have helped to give depth to our relationship, and the out and out random nature of our coupling. It's our longest episode to date and it's filled with great anecdotes, advice, and laughs!

]]> Well we have made it to the end of our three part series! You now will know our final super powers; we're kind of like the Wonder Twins, or the Justice League...maybe even the Suicide Squad to a certain extent.

This episode focuses on how we went from two very different teenagers into one couple. We talk about all of the choices we made that gave us staying power, the things that we happened upon that have helped to give depth to our relationship, and the out and out random nature of our coupling. It's our longest episode to date and it's filled with great anecdotes, advice, and laughs!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/fWM7Xs0P+a_3eGOhO ]]> Aaron Nicole Episode 3: Aaron's Origin Story http://talkingmonroes.com/3 f714095c-cb93-4c31-bea5-14b072026bbf Sat, 17 Feb 2018 12:00:00 -0500 aaron@talkingmonroes.com (Aaron Monroe) full 1 Aaron Monroe This is the second of a three part series where we discuss our origins and what made us who we are. In this episode we explore Aaron's origin story, his childhood, and the life altering experience that made him the superhero he is today! Listen and find out what Game of Thrones has to do with his origin story and why you should never try to start a fire with gas!. 28:01 false Aaron and Nicole's origin stories are incredibly different. While Nicole spent a majority of her life in Connecticut, the Nutmeg state was more of a hub for Aaron; returning every few years after living in other places. The experience of living in other places, and returning to somewhere that was familiar help to shape Aaron's unique story. It also gave him a number of funny stories and an interesting super power that may be shared by some, but only mastered by one (or so he likes to believe)!

Listen in to find out more about the pseudo-host of the podcast and the man who has never met a stranger!

]]> Aaron and Nicole's origin stories are incredibly different. While Nicole spent a majority of her life in Connecticut, the Nutmeg state was more of a hub for Aaron; returning every few years after living in other places. The experience of living in other places, and returning to somewhere that was familiar help to shape Aaron's unique story. It also gave him a number of funny stories and an interesting super power that may be shared by some, but only mastered by one (or so he likes to believe)!

Listen in to find out more about the pseudo-host of the podcast and the man who has never met a stranger!

]]> Aaron and Nicole's origin stories are incredibly different. While Nicole spent a majority of her life in Connecticut, the Nutmeg state was more of a hub for Aaron; returning every few years after living in other places. The experience of living in other places, and returning to somewhere that was familiar help to shape Aaron's unique story. It also gave him a number of funny stories and an interesting super power that may be shared by some, but only mastered by one (or so he likes to believe)!

Listen in to find out more about the pseudo-host of the podcast and the man who has never met a stranger!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/fWM7Xs0P+7j9R7JUP ]]> Aaron Nicole Episode 2: Nicole's Origin Story http://talkingmonroes.com/2 8174e8ae-676a-41f7-9bce-d39cc4f8663a Sat, 03 Feb 2018 22:00:00 -0500 aaron@talkingmonroes.com (Aaron Monroe) full 1 Aaron Monroe This is the first of a three part series where we discuss our origins and what made us who we are. We explore Nicole's start, her childhood, and the life altering experience that have made her the superhero she is. Listen and find out how she got the nickname "MF". 25:32 false Rare is it that you get to learn new things about a friend you've known for over 30 years. Rarer still is finding out new things about your spouse after you've been together for almost twenty-five years. In the first part of a three episode series, I have the pleasure of hearing fresh stories and learning new things about Nicole. In a funny, reflective, and sometimes unexpected episode Nicole battles through her introverted nature to share some wonderful insights about her life. She'll also teach you about glamping (who knew that was a thing????).

Thanks to Mike Koenig of soundbible.com for the sound effects.

]]> Rare is it that you get to learn new things about a friend you've known for over 30 years. Rarer still is finding out new things about your spouse after you've been together for almost twenty-five years. In the first part of a three episode series, I have the pleasure of hearing fresh stories and learning new things about Nicole. In a funny, reflective, and sometimes unexpected episode Nicole battles through her introverted nature to share some wonderful insights about her life. She'll also teach you about glamping (who knew that was a thing????).

Thanks to Mike Koenig of soundbible.com for the sound effects.

]]> Rare is it that you get to learn new things about a friend you've known for over 30 years. Rarer still is finding out new things about your spouse after you've been together for almost twenty-five years. In the first part of a three episode series, I have the pleasure of hearing fresh stories and learning new things about Nicole. In a funny, reflective, and sometimes unexpected episode Nicole battles through her introverted nature to share some wonderful insights about her life. She'll also teach you about glamping (who knew that was a thing????).

Thanks to Mike Koenig of soundbible.com for the sound effects.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/fWM7Xs0P+224C4b1f ]]> Aaron Nicole Episode 1: Table Topics http://talkingmonroes.com/1 19b212ab-8050-477a-ba9e-0248d59197c8 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 aaron@talkingmonroes.com (Aaron Monroe) full 1 Aaron Monroe We have fun asking each other some questions from Table Topics for Couples. 20:26 false Our first podcast is us having some fun testing out a gift Nicole got for Christmas. We ask some fun questions and get some unexpected answers. Along the way we find out some interesting things about each other and what we think is important to lasting relationships.

]]> Our first podcast is us having some fun testing out a gift Nicole got for Christmas. We ask some fun questions and get some unexpected answers. Along the way we find out some interesting things about each other and what we think is important to lasting relationships.

]]> Our first podcast is us having some fun testing out a gift Nicole got for Christmas. We ask some fun questions and get some unexpected answers. Along the way we find out some interesting things about each other and what we think is important to lasting relationships.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/fWM7Xs0P+jdP6Wm53 ]]> Aaron Nicole