Keep in Touch with Anna & Kate
Keep in Touch with Anna and Kate is a podcast that we created to discuss ways to stay connected with friends and family both locally and long distance. Each episode focuses on a different topic relating to keeping in touch - group trips, party planning, handmade gifts, etc. We also explore ways to make friends through different communities, from crafting to homeschooling to athletic clubs. We hope you will enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording these episodes! If you do enjoy it, please share it with others! *Music by Stefan Kartenberg (Guitale...Happy Place) *Keep in Touch with us at annaandkatepodcast@gmail.com
Episodes
27 episodes
No More Small Talk, Part III (feat. Niiamah)
This episode we explore the concept of "cancel culture," what it means and how it has changed over time. We discuss the possibilities of a culture of rehabilitation and renewal and how, in some scenarios, we might benefit from an approach that ...
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1:10:35
Missed Connections (feat. Christina & Jonathan)
Ever tried connecting friends you thought might really get along and it just didn't work out? This episode we explore what it is that make some connections a success and some a miss. Whether it's timing, location, or even just the circumstances...
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1:00:19
Friends at Work (feat. Melissa)
This episode we discuss the joys and challenges of having coworkers who are also friends. Whether it's enjoying pie on Pi Day together or sharing a coffee between meetings, we agree that have friends at work can be a positive aspect of any job....
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1:04:30
Spreading Love and Connection
It's almost Valentine's Day and while things might be just...fine...we wanted to remind ourselves of ways that we can check in with friends and loved ones and let them know how important they are! In this episode we do some catching up, talk ab...
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44:55
New Year, New Episodes!
Greetings Listeners! Despite a long hiatus (due to pandemic life, a cross-country move, etc.), we are back and brushing up on our keeping-in-touch skills! In this episode, we check in with each other on what's new, including fun activities and ...
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38:48
No More Small Talk, Part II (feat. Niiamah)
In this episode we have a second conversation with Niiamah after two months. We explore a variety of topics concerning conversations that are out of our comfort zones and give listeners a toolkit to draw on to be more confident and courag...
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1:26:14
Community, Craft & Confetti (feat. Natalie)
If you listened to our "Snail Mail," episode, you know we love sending friends mail and handmade gifts. To continue the discussion of letter writing, this episode we chatted with Natalie, a lettering artist and owner of a stationary and craft s...
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1:21:12
Rhythm & Relationships (feat. Nick)
While we are definitely not performers ourselves, we love attending shows and miss the pre-pandemic days of live theater and performing arts! This episode, we chat with Kate's friend Nick about his experiences in the performing arts world from ...
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1:13:43
Get Your Game On (feat. Preston)
Whether you're an avid Magic the Gathering player or just play the occasional game of Monopoly, games can be a great way to bring people together and have a lot of fun! In this episode, we check in with Kate's friend Preston about all the diffe...
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1:28:32
Introvert Interactions (feat. Erin)
While Anna and I are pretty outgoing, not all of our friends are as extroverted or in need of social interaction as we are. To get some perspective on this, we decided to chat with Anna's friend Erin, a self-proclaimed introvert, about what int...
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52:53
Sweat & Solidarity: Making Friends through Club Sports (feat. Emily)
While maybe not as easy during pandemic life, one great way to meet new people and create new friendships is through athletic groups. This episode, we talk to our friend Emily about her experiences with sports groups and particularly with the r...
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Sharing Our Gratitude for Friendship & Community
As states begin to re-open and we return to some semblance of "normal" life, we wanted to take a moment to appreciate all the amazing ways that people supported their friends, families and communities during stay-at-home life. We also wanted to...
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1:10:06
Lessons on Friendship from a Homeschool Mom (feat. Hawley)
Becoming a mom can certainly change the dynamic with friendships and making new friends, so we wanted to explore the opportunities and challenges of connecting with friends after having kids. In this episode, we check in with Kate's friend Hawl...
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54:31
No More Small Talk, Part I (feat. Niiamah)
While Anna and I keep in touch between Texas and San Francisco, we know that there are others out there keeping in touch from much longer distances apart. In this episode, we connect with Anna's friend Niiamah who is from the US and is currentl...
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53:32
Checking In on Mental Health (feat. Darren)
Since we're all riding the struggle bus these days, we thought it was important to check in on our mental health and explore the ways that we can take care of ourselves and others as we figure out how to navigate life during a pandemic. We talk...
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1:09:26
Exploring Identity & Isolation (feat. Senem)
In this episode we explore the challenges of living alone and creating a new individual identity when moving on from a long-term relationship, which are further intensified by the current conditions of self-isolation. We check in with Senem, a ...
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43:47
[Re]Connections (feat. Brenda)
Thinking about taking a chance on a new experience or meeting new people? In this episode we check in with Anna's friend from high school "nerd camp," Brenda. We talk to Brenda about recently reconnecting with Anna and deciding to take a chance...
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44:10
Just Checking In
After more than a month of stay-at-home life, we check in with each other to see how things are going in our respective cities and what new activities we have been doing to keep busy. We discuss the challenges of enormous puzzles, the joys of c...
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38:50
Social Distancing for Extroverts, Part II
As Stay-at-Home life continues, we are back to offer more ideas for how to stay sane and stay connected during this challenging time. We also have some follow-ups on activities from Part I that we tried with varying degrees of success (spoiler ...
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1:11:44
Social Distancing for Extroverts, Part I
What happens when two extroverts are stuck at home during a global pandemic? We put our heads together and try to find every possible way to stay busy and connected! Whether you are single and need a break from the quiet or have kids and need a...
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56:41
Event Prep Pro-Tip, Part II (feat. Beth)
Continuing our discussion about hosting events, we check in with Anna's friend Beth about her monthly group dinners and brunches. Beth shares all her tips and tricks for hosting a successful dinner party or brunch - including the value of a goo...
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41:06
Event Prep Pro-Tip, Part I
Planning to host a dinner party or coordinating a group outing? While not professional event planners, we do host a lot of parties and group events and wanted to share our thoughts on the art of event prep. We break down the steps for before, d...
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1:00:42
There's an App for That (feat. Jeff)
Thinking about organizing a group trip or group event? Looking for ways to connect with new people in your area? In this episode, with the help of our friend Jeff, we discuss the pros and cons of various apps and websites in helping facilitate ...
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1:00:27
Snail Mail / Gift Exchange, Part II (feat. Elea)
Continuing our discussion of handwritten letters and gifts for friends, we check in with Kate's friend Elea, (an architect and artist who has amazing handwriting), to hear some of her ideas for handmade gifts. From etched glass to origami to ou...
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