Two Noras and a Mic
Oh hello! We’re Nora and Nora and we’re glad you’re here!
From parenting and local faves to current trends and recipes, we are two Noras discussing it all with a whole lot of laughter along the way. As we raise our families in the west suburbs of Chicago we invite you to listen weekly as we dish about all the highs and lows and ridiculous amount of tomfoolery that ensue on this journey. Follow us wherever you get your podcasts as we check out new local spots, interview all sorts of interesting people, and catch up with each other! It’s like inviting two friends over to visit and catch up with without all the hassle of getting ready for company. Leave the entertaining to us and be sure to tune in for a new episode each Monday.
Episodes
184 episodes
Ringing in 2026!
The holidays are over, the house is quiet, and the batteries—literal and social—need a recharge. We open the door on that in-between mood: the relief of wrapping paper cleared, the small panic when a favorite tool (hi, Dyson) dies, and the surp...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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32:36
Wrapped And Ready
The shortest day of the year brought big energy: we kicked off with solstice coziness, then plunged into a Chicago adventure that ended with a minivan reversing down Lower Wacker so we could make the Nutcracker!We trade laughs and real ...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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29:48
Let it Snow!
December hits different when the lights go up early and the shopping falls behind. We open with that honest tension—trees trimmed, carts half‑filled—and a little serendipity: Sidewalk Surfer, the skate shop Nora grew up admiring, just landed on...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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31:53
Our Topic was Skating...but our Brains Had Other Ideas
The first big snow didn’t drift in; it dropped like a hammer. We swap white‑knuckle drives and holiday detours, laugh about leaves buried under ice. Then curiosity takes over: a Japanese “human washing machine” promises micro-bubble bliss, Lond...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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41:00
Talking turkey...and bears and backs
A bear behind a dollar store counter isn’t how most holiday chats begin, but that’s where ours goes—straight into the absurd, the timely, and the surprisingly useful. We start with a lightning round of cultural curiosities: a 17-year-old who tu...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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36:05
All Cleaned Up!
The best conversations start with a small spark, and ours begins with World Kindness Day before ricocheting through weather whiplash, missed northern lights, and two jaw-dropping world records: 374 bagpipers blasting ACDC and a PE teacher drill...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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33:04
Yuck
Apple pie mac and cheese. You made a face, didn’t you? We did too—and that knee-jerk reaction became our door into a bigger, funnier, and surprisingly useful conversation about comfort, boundaries, and what our ick tells us about how we live.
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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27:53
Superstitions...and Penny Problem Solving
A stubborn cold, a cursed bottle cap, and a Halloween cape with a thousand wrinkles set the stage for a conversation about the tiny beliefs that steer our choices. We laugh our way through dubious trends like “hot chocolate” electrolytes and th...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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33:53
Trick-or-Treating: From Soul Cakes to Snickers Bars
A weekend full of music and family sets the stage for a bright, candid tour through Halloween as it really happens: costumes that may not arrive, kids sprinting between porches, and parents juggling logistics with a smile. We kick off with the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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31:10
Noras of the Rings
A snack aisle scuffle turns into a masterclass on design, trademarks, and how a crimped edge can be worth millions. We unpack the Uncrustables vs Trader Joe’s lawsuit with equal parts curiosity and skepticism, comparing packaging, shapes, and t...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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36:09
Nailed it!
This week has flown by...From that joyful chaos, we zoom into the strange and delightful: a Taco Bell 50K where hundreds run 31 miles and eat at nine fast-food stops, and a science-backed case for why dancing might be the brain’s favorite reset...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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23:41
Let There Be Light!
A candy collaboration, a robot named Dot, and a light switch you control from bed—today’s ride is all about the small levers that quietly shape a calmer life. We start with a straight-talking taste test of the Reese’s x Oreo mashup, separating ...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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32:55
Leaf It to Us!
When the leaves start changing color, something magical happens to our environment and our spirits. We dive into the fascinating science behind autumn's spectacular color show, revealing Mother Nature's specific recipe for vibrant fall foliage:...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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32:33
Yay! Doughnuts!
Two friends named Nora dive deep into the simple joys and unexpected facts of everyday life in this delightfully wandering conversation that feels like eavesdropping on your wittiest friends.They kick things off discussing National Chee...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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31:02
The Lunchtime Chronicles
Ever wonder why some conversations just flow while others feel like pulling teeth? We kick off this episode exploring a fascinating New York Times study that reveals the secret to meaningful connections isn't finding similarities—it's creating ...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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37:45
Turtlenecks!
Fall has officially arrived, and we're celebrating with our signature blend of random observations and seasonal musings! Fresh off our annual Chardy Party (complete with a giant bottle of Rombauer and an unexpected second wave of late-night rev...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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34:17
Video Games
Remember when video games were simple pixelated adventures where building digital burgers or catching frogs occupied us for hours? The Noras take us on a delightful journey through gaming history, from the early days of Intellivision (with a su...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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42:07
Questions
Curiosity might have killed the cat, but it's definitely keeping our conversations alive! In this lively episode, we dive into the fascinating world of questions - why we ask them, how many we should be asking, and what they reveal about us.
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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28:44
Let's Take A Minute
Ever feel like you're drowning in back-to-school chaos? You're not alone. In this refreshingly honest conversation, we explore the art of "taking a minute" during life's most overwhelming moments – particularly that jarring transition from summ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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26:25
Vacation Vibes: From Road Trips to Shark Encounters
Zooming across states but still connected, the Noras dive into the bittersweet final moments of summer in this heartfelt conversation about family, adventure, and unexpected discoveries.We kick things off with a lively debate about back...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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33:48
Mixtapes, Mac & Cheese Lip Balm, and MAFO Moments
Remember waiting anxiously by the radio, finger hovering over the record button, ready to capture that perfect song for your mixtape? That deep musical nostalgia kicked off our conversation this week as we explored how our relationship with mus...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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34:10
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!
Nothing kicks off summer quite like a deep dive into ice cream preferences and a candid taste test of Lady Gaga's questionable beverage choice. We start with updates on the helicopter "wiener drop" event we'd been anticipating - complete with t...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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33:59
Noras...We Have the Meats!
Two friends named Nora take listeners on a delightful journey through the quirky side of summer, beginning with a hydration challenge that's led to frequent bathroom breaks and the surprising sacrifice of a beloved afternoon Diet Coke. Their co...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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30:58
Bubbles!
Ever wondered how champagne gets those magical bubbles? Or why bubble wrap is so satisfyingly poppable? Join the Noras for a fizzy, fun exploration of everything bubbly while we catch up after the holiday weekend!They start with Fourth ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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29:07
Two Noras and Best Selling Author Annabel Monaghan Pt. 4
What happens when your entire identity has been scripted? In this captivating conversation with bestselling author Annabelle Monaghan, we dive deep into her fourth novel, "It's a Love Story"!Annabelle reveals how Jennette McCurdy's raw ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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33:24