<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Northwest Nerd &amp; Southern Belle is a tale of two friends who met long ago and have much to catch up on. Join us for light-hearted conversations about everyday topics between two 40-something friends.</p>]]></description><link>https://sites.libsyn.com/474711</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:22:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/CLUOF7eb.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></author><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:59:13 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Kids & Family]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><itunes:author>The Northwest Nerd &amp; Southern Belle</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Northwest Nerd &amp;amp; Southern Belle is a tale of two friends who met long ago and have much to catch up on. Join us for light-hearted conversations about everyday topics between two 40-something friends.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>The Northwest Nerd &amp; Southern Belle</itunes:name><itunes:email>rachaelmitchell@me.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"/><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Relationships"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/podcastcoverart01.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Carrie Gets All The Cute Colors]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Struggling with figuring out your <i>colors</i> — literally? You’re not alone. Turns out, there's a whole world of color theory, consultant services, and surprising truths about what shades make us look alive or like we just survived a flu season. Spoiler alert: rust is not your best friend, and black isn’t always slimming—who knew?</p><p>In this episode, we dive into the hilarious chaos of discovering your <i>personal palette</i> with a side of witty banter. You’ll discover why some women pay big bucks for color analysis, how it can boost your confidence, and why rust might just be the color of mechanical failure (and your new favorite shade when properly muted). Plus, we explore how knowing your <i>season</i> could make dressing as easy as ABC—if only you believe in fairy tales and Tupperware franchises.</p><p>We break down the secrets behind color consultants, share funny stories about trying to look “vibrant” after illness, and debate whether our best colors are just what help us feel good or something deeper. Whether you’re tired of wasting money on trendy makeup, battling the “muted rust” trap, or just want a good laugh at how seriously we take our palettes, this episode is your new colorful BFF.</p><p>Perfect for anyone who’s ever wondered why they look better in navy than in red (or secretly dreams of being a “blue autumn”), this episode offers playful insight AND practical tips—minus the confusing math or the Pinterest perfectionism. Glow up your wardrobe, boost your confidence, and maybe even laugh at your own bananas color choices.</p><p>And hey—if you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Eh, I look like I’m aging in reverse,” then this is your sign to embrace <i>your</i> colors and ditch rust for coral. Because life’s too short to wear boring shades—or to settle for a sweatshirt that makes you look like you’ve been struggling from the flu for way too long.</p><p>Tune in, get inspired, and start thinking in new hues. Your wardrobe will thank you... and so will your mood.</p><p>It's witty, relatable, painfully funny, and surprisingly enlightening—just like your best friend’s makeup drawer.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5de51218-d85b-4cb6-9779-123c9347d1a0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c58dcaac34572fdfd20f5f6ae0db410472d1dd7b5a7b36cffc99084813ae384b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1ZGU1MTIxOC1kODViLTRjYjYtOTc3OS0xMjNjOTM0N2QxYTAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3ZWFlMTljYjQxMTMxOWM2MmQ4MDQzL3JhY2hhZWwtbWl0Y2hlbGxzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTItMV9fMi0zNi0yNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="25156237" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Struggling with figuring out your &lt;i&gt;colors&lt;/i&gt; — literally? You’re not alone. Turns out, there&apos;s a whole world of color theory, consultant services, and surprising truths about what shades make us look alive or like we just survived a flu season. Spoiler alert: rust is not your best friend, and black isn’t always slimming—who knew?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we dive into the hilarious chaos of discovering your &lt;i&gt;personal palette&lt;/i&gt; with a side of witty banter. You’ll discover why some women pay big bucks for color analysis, how it can boost your confidence, and why rust might just be the color of mechanical failure (and your new favorite shade when properly muted). Plus, we explore how knowing your &lt;i&gt;season&lt;/i&gt; could make dressing as easy as ABC—if only you believe in fairy tales and Tupperware franchises.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We break down the secrets behind color consultants, share funny stories about trying to look “vibrant” after illness, and debate whether our best colors are just what help us feel good or something deeper. Whether you’re tired of wasting money on trendy makeup, battling the “muted rust” trap, or just want a good laugh at how seriously we take our palettes, this episode is your new colorful BFF.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Perfect for anyone who’s ever wondered why they look better in navy than in red (or secretly dreams of being a “blue autumn”), this episode offers playful insight AND practical tips—minus the confusing math or the Pinterest perfectionism. Glow up your wardrobe, boost your confidence, and maybe even laugh at your own bananas color choices.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And hey—if you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Eh, I look like I’m aging in reverse,” then this is your sign to embrace &lt;i&gt;your&lt;/i&gt; colors and ditch rust for coral. Because life’s too short to wear boring shades—or to settle for a sweatshirt that makes you look like you’ve been struggling from the flu for way too long.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in, get inspired, and start thinking in new hues. Your wardrobe will thank you... and so will your mood.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It&apos;s witty, relatable, painfully funny, and surprisingly enlightening—just like your best friend’s makeup drawer.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:35:18</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/5de51218-d85b-4cb6-9779-123c9347d1a0/images/1154774b-b758-4fec-be6c-4bf94585e7ac.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Carrie Gets All The Cute Colors</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deal or No Deal: 2026 Trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most of us underestimate the power of tiny shifts—and in this episode, The Nerd &amp; Belle reveal how embracing just a few unexpected trends could transform your 2026. From decoding viral Pinterest predictions to debunking the wildest aesthetic crazes, they show you why trusting your instincts beats hype every time.</p><p>Ever wondered if a splash of muted color or a daring new scent ritual could elevate your style and well-being? You’ll discover how understanding your personal color palette can boost your confidence, why certain buzzy trends like alien core or cabbage rebrands are less about fashion and more about cultural signals, and how simplicity remains the best strategy amidst all the noise.</p><p>Join two friends as they humorously dissect the trends Pinterest and pop culture are touting for 2026—like glacier aesthetics, mismatched glam, and fragrance layering—and why most of it is just playful distraction. They break down the science and psychology behind these predictions, revealing which trends are worth your attention and which are best ignored. Plus, stay tuned for surprising insights on how small, authentic choices—like a favorite Coldplay cover or understanding your color season—can have a big impact.</p><p>This episode is perfect for trend skeptics, style explorers, and anyone tired of feeling overwhelmed by the endless, often silly, predictions about the future. Whether you’re planning your wardrobe, wellness routine, or just need a good laugh, Rachael and Sara remind you that authenticity and simplicity still win.</p><p>Get ready to rethink what’s truly worth following—and how you can create your best year yet by trusting yourself more. Don’t miss out on the subtle shifts that could make all the difference in 2026.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0b2a7b9a-508a-415a-9f36-f2ab0a481ade</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 01:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/39e91282cd20245d8c4aa164d2ad16032c54b3d404ca34ec9102c187b814e8b6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwYjJhN2I5YS01MDhhLTQxNWEtOWYzNi1mMmFiMGE0ODFhZGUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3ZTVjZWZmODA2YzFlNTAwMjg0ZDI2L3JhY2hhZWwtbWl0Y2hlbGxzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTEtMzFfXzIwLTUwLTcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="19391046" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Most of us underestimate the power of tiny shifts—and in this episode, The Nerd &amp;amp; Belle reveal how embracing just a few unexpected trends could transform your 2026. From decoding viral Pinterest predictions to debunking the wildest aesthetic crazes, they show you why trusting your instincts beats hype every time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ever wondered if a splash of muted color or a daring new scent ritual could elevate your style and well-being? You’ll discover how understanding your personal color palette can boost your confidence, why certain buzzy trends like alien core or cabbage rebrands are less about fashion and more about cultural signals, and how simplicity remains the best strategy amidst all the noise.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join two friends as they humorously dissect the trends Pinterest and pop culture are touting for 2026—like glacier aesthetics, mismatched glam, and fragrance layering—and why most of it is just playful distraction. They break down the science and psychology behind these predictions, revealing which trends are worth your attention and which are best ignored. Plus, stay tuned for surprising insights on how small, authentic choices—like a favorite Coldplay cover or understanding your color season—can have a big impact.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is perfect for trend skeptics, style explorers, and anyone tired of feeling overwhelmed by the endless, often silly, predictions about the future. Whether you’re planning your wardrobe, wellness routine, or just need a good laugh, Rachael and Sara remind you that authenticity and simplicity still win.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get ready to rethink what’s truly worth following—and how you can create your best year yet by trusting yourself more. Don’t miss out on the subtle shifts that could make all the difference in 2026.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:21</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/0b2a7b9a-508a-415a-9f36-f2ab0a481ade/images/c765f7f6-2809-4059-8643-16c6fcdddb95.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Deal or No Deal: 2026 Trends</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Homecoming: The Belle Celebrates Her Sisterhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Belle recounts the tale of her Kappa reunion to the general bewilderment and education of the Nerd. </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">901541b9-742d-4a55-b3b0-1460cbc74871</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:45:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/231a369f206a5e8631b7dda3b94ef0eab7a3f963f2d371a1aaa0541a4b623f12/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5MDE1NDFiOS03NDJkLTRhNTUtYjNiMC0xNDYwY2JjNzQ4NzEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3ZTgyMmYyZGMxMzg5OWZhZjhjMzAwL3JhY2hhZWwtbWl0Y2hlbGxzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTEtMzFfXzIzLTI5LTMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="17390950" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Belle recounts the tale of her Kappa reunion to the general bewilderment and education of the Nerd. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:23:41</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/901541b9-742d-4a55-b3b0-1460cbc74871/images/1e228f1c-2eff-4b2a-9ced-390cbb6272b0.png"/><itunes:title>Happy Homecoming: The Belle Celebrates Her Sisterhood</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Nailed the Dilly Dally]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If anyone is counting there was more than a 6-month lapse in episodes of our much-anticipated podcast. We'd like to point out that we nailed our Dilly Dally summer and both the friendship and podcast survived. </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">68293ece-7a2c-493b-b8d8-52cad7792f92</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4a59835afeb8d618ae74c3471985f30ecf1d9bf76eba9e4d3cffb8033db066a9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2ODI5M2VjZS03YTJjLTQ5M2ItYjhkOC01MmNhZDc3OTJmOTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3ZTgzZTBmNjVkYzg1NzFlNjY2MzgxL3JhY2hhZWwtbWl0Y2hlbGxzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTEtMzFfXzIzLTM2LTE1Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="14366529" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If anyone is counting there was more than a 6-month lapse in episodes of our much-anticipated podcast. We&apos;d like to point out that we nailed our Dilly Dally summer and both the friendship and podcast survived. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:29:56</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/68293ece-7a2c-493b-b8d8-52cad7792f92/images/63faeabd-82c2-4992-8da6-2ea1aca6950c.png"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>We Nailed the Dilly Dally</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blue Cuckoo: What Not To Give on an Important Anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Nerd &amp; Belle discuss the tradition and oddity of Hallmark anniversaries and what gifts are good and which ones to avoid. </p>]]></description><link>https://aa805c6e-eb0c-4d04-8b79-df162a5c13b3.libsyn.com/mp3-hallmark</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d09538d4-c959-47ec-8e7a-94a3a61871ca</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:40:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/03e3a77b7b898e22211bfec103d0450db07e41a47eb9f8ef7224f92697840c8d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2NWRiMzQ5OC1hOTFkLTRmYTYtOTM3ZC1jNDFjZDFiMjY5ZGIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8zNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDcvZXBpc29kZXMvNjVkYjM0OTgtYTkxZC00ZmE2LTkzN2QtYzQxY2QxYjI2OWRiL21wM19oYWxsbWFyay5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="42436694" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Nerd &amp;amp; Belle discuss the tradition and oddity of Hallmark anniversaries and what gifts are good and which ones to avoid. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:28:58</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/65db3498-a91d-4fa6-937d-c41cd1b269db/_New_Episode_Podcast_Cover_Stretched-9.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Blue Cuckoo: What Not To Give on an Important Anniversary</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Textiquitte]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Nerd &amp; Belle discuss the intricate details of text messaging. They parse out the time suck and lack of boundaries surrounding group texts and create better goals going forward. </p>]]></description><link>https://aa805c6e-eb0c-4d04-8b79-df162a5c13b3.libsyn.com/textiquitte</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cfa0a1af-a21c-4235-9068-fcab4cb1c225</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:53:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/14a5b5a0dc6c4751272f0e89b9e7afc92bd6581353ba0bcd90dafdaad9062475/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhNzJkNDM5NS05YzY5LTRkMTItYjE4ZS0yNDIxMmYwOGJhY2IiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8zNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDcvZXBpc29kZXMvYTcyZDQzOTUtOWM2OS00ZDEyLWIxOGUtMjQyMTJmMDhiYWNiL21wM190ZXh0aW5nX2V0aXF1ZXR0ZS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="29143335" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Nerd &amp;amp; Belle discuss the intricate details of text messaging. They parse out the time suck and lack of boundaries surrounding group texts and create better goals going forward. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:19:44</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/a72d4395-9c69-4d12-b18e-24212f08bacb/_New_Episode_Podcast_Cover_Stretched-5.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Textiquitte</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hey There, 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Nerd &amp; Belle discuss their goals for 2024. Some are achievable, some most likely are not. You be the judge to see what these friends can--and cannot--accomplish in the coming year. </p>]]></description><link>https://aa805c6e-eb0c-4d04-8b79-df162a5c13b3.libsyn.com/hey-there-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">25b5119b-1ef1-4345-93c1-7b8f3dd1eaab</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/942a11539319b5d522d10a021505d4d98480cf5219e14e23ec887a42b29d2ca0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiZjE1MjRlMC1iZGUzLTRiY2MtODJhYS02YTQ2ZTQzNjA0ZjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8zNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDcvZXBpc29kZXMvYmYxNTI0ZTAtYmRlMy00YmNjLTgyYWEtNmE0NmU0MzYwNGYyL25ld195ZWFyc19tcDMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="45964562" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Nerd &amp;amp; Belle discuss their goals for 2024. Some are achievable, some most likely are not. 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Belle round up a funny series of topics going deep about the difference between guilty pleasures and self indulgences. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:36:08</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/da213c05-a77f-44d3-bddb-2c869ba76e8c/_New_Episode_Podcast_Cover_Stretched-4-20240124-xxduqoea17.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Guilty Pleasures &amp; Princesses</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[You've Got A Friend In Me with special guest, Brandon Janous]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Nerd &amp; Belle chat with their friend Branon Janous about life, death, solo parenting, and friendship. </p>]]></description><link>https://aa805c6e-eb0c-4d04-8b79-df162a5c13b3.libsyn.com/youve-got-a-friend-in-me-with-special-guest-brandon-janous</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4d2220d2-17ff-4a33-9f8b-3140d52a8f9a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:42:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/33505dea6d6009a81c4cba480ce6f0d8e21189fdd6e323dfe0ef84fb6175a450/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxN2I1NWVhMy0yM2Q2LTQ1NWUtODI5YS01Y2JmZjg5NmE3YjYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8zNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDcvZXBpc29kZXMvMTdiNTVlYTMtMjNkNi00NTVlLTgyOWEtNWNiZmY4OTZhN2I2L2JyYW5kb25fbmV3X21wMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="76711646" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Nerd &amp;amp; Belle chat with their friend Branon Janous about life, death, solo parenting, and friendship. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:52:46</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/17b55ea3-23d6-455e-829a-5cbff896a7b6/_New_Episode_Podcast_Cover_Stretched-3-20240111-oebaby5f45.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:title>You&apos;ve Got A Friend In Me with special guest, Brandon Janous</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Christmas One]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Jingle all the way to the tree farm, mountains, or....Home Depot as the Nerd &amp; Belle breakdown Christmas.</p>]]></description><link>https://aa805c6e-eb0c-4d04-8b79-df162a5c13b3.libsyn.com/the-christmas-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">85843367-53d0-45c3-8db5-b3e5b6d61db1</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/defad0cbc7f6f57a4ffcf7e6b83fb807d2c3eb1b8574d55fa26a9f014828a039/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2MjNkNjhhYi04NDBjLTRjNDQtYjdhNC05YjQ4MWMwNTBmYTYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8zNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDcvZXBpc29kZXMvNjIzZDY4YWItODQwYy00YzQ0LWI3YTQtOWI0ODFjMDUwZmE2L2NocmlzdG1hc18yX21wMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="55556767" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Jingle all the way to the tree farm, mountains, or....Home Depot as the Nerd &amp;amp; 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The Nerd &amp;amp; Belle tell their stories of first impressions and memories of bumbling through life, friendship, and the political trail. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:44:32</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/1e6ab724-69a3-4908-b22e-8595d4e08a51/_New_Episode_Podcast_Cover_Stretched-2.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Origin Story</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tricky Sitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Belle gives her best lipstick beauty secret before the Nerd &amp; Belle dive into discussing uncomfortable, tricky social situations and their proper solutions. </p>]]></description><link>https://aa805c6e-eb0c-4d04-8b79-df162a5c13b3.libsyn.com/tricky-sitch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">37ddc514-2e84-4753-a1d9-2edd19e91ac5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:50:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9915185256ece33ebbbb58738107661839be9d5b01166fa8b036ccbc97971fac/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3MDZlMjA3YS05ZWFlLTQ0MTAtYjQ3OS0xZDUyZGQ0Y2MxY2UiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8zNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDcvZXBpc29kZXMvNzA2ZTIwN2EtOWVhZS00NDEwLWI0NzktMWQ1MmRkNGNjMWNlL1RyaWNreV9TaXRjaF9tcDMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="43668127" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Belle gives her best lipstick beauty secret before the Nerd &amp;amp; Belle dive into discussing uncomfortable, tricky social situations and their proper solutions. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:29:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/706e207a-9eae-4410-b479-1d52dd4cc1ce/_New_Episode_Podcast_Cover_Stretched-5-20240207-5fzx04bt28.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Tricky Sitch</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bringing a House Back from the Dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Belle can't believe the nasty garbage The Nerd climbs through to remodel and flip a house. Listen in for all the gory details. </p>]]></description><link>https://aa805c6e-eb0c-4d04-8b79-df162a5c13b3.libsyn.com/bringing-a-house-back-from-the-dead</link><guid isPermaLink="false">91893b5f-8580-44d4-a9fa-8bf1a9f8c09d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/45ea1122628b67e8d15f92b1e8f4fd8d31a0566c4aec4089592b8edbfa9ceabc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3NWZkNGFiMS0xNGY4LTRiZDEtODU0Yi00YTZmMWU2ODJkYzAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8zNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDcvZXBpc29kZXMvNzVmZDRhYjEtMTRmOC00YmQxLTg1NGItNGE2ZjFlNjgyZGMwL21wM19ob3VzZV9yZW1vZGVsLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="40333126" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Belle can&apos;t believe the nasty garbage The Nerd climbs through to remodel and flip a house. Listen in for all the gory details. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:30</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/75fd4ab1-14f8-4bd1-854b-4a6f1e682dc0/_New_Episode_Podcast_Cover_Stretched-13.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Bringing a House Back from the Dead</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check Your Panty Line]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Nerd &amp; Belle discuss style: the standards, comfort, and colors. What was meant to be a conversation about how to help the Nerd's lack of style becomes a deeper conversation about unrealistic beauty standards, The Nerd's deep love of comfort, and the Belle's effortless choice of clothing and colors. </p>]]></description><link>https://aa805c6e-eb0c-4d04-8b79-df162a5c13b3.libsyn.com/check-your-panty-line</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a9ced724-9a06-448c-a4d4-1b2f161d7703</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:47:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b42288bbaeab6a541f80bd825bbaeee16ecb9cc6b45d2ce4c33aa36f041224c2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0N2ViNDI3Yi0xYzFhLTRjZjktYjVjMy0xYjdjMjA5MGFhZTEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8zNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDcvZXBpc29kZXMvNDdlYjQyN2ItMWMxYS00Y2Y5LWI1YzMtMWI3YzIwOTBhYWUxL21wM19zdHlsZS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="66508259" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Nerd &amp;amp; Belle discuss style: the standards, comfort, and colors. What was meant to be a conversation about how to help the Nerd&apos;s lack of style becomes a deeper conversation about unrealistic beauty standards, The Nerd&apos;s deep love of comfort, and the Belle&apos;s effortless choice of clothing and colors. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:45:43</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/47eb427b-1c1a-4cf9-b5c3-1b7c2090aae1/_New_Episode_Podcast_Cover_Stretched-11.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Check Your Panty Line</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hooray/No Way (Part 1)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Nerd &amp; Belle play a fun game to reconnect after missing out on so many years of friendship. In this game, the Belle grills the Nerd on a wide variety of topics--from casseroles to turtlenecks and everything in between. Is each item a "hooray" or a "no way" according to the Nerd &amp; Belle? Hear the two friends weigh in and discuss the pros and cons of life's most pressing topics. </p>]]></description><link>https://aa805c6e-eb0c-4d04-8b79-df162a5c13b3.libsyn.com/hoorayno-way-part-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">c3be23d5-cf79-44e9-9418-27bc1b898c8b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/63edb51e07b9216a7233db65094db4fc9922e685558a5c431001181b51294bf8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkMDlkMDA1OC0xODI3LTRkOGQtYTVhOC0wOWRjMzQxNTA2MzYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8zNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDcvZXBpc29kZXMvZDA5ZDAwNTgtMTgyNy00ZDhkLWE1YTgtMDlkYzM0MTUwNjM2L21wM19jYXNzZXJvbGVfLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="37778079" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Nerd &amp;amp; Belle play a fun game to reconnect after missing out on so many years of friendship. In this game, the Belle grills the Nerd on a wide variety of topics--from casseroles to turtlenecks and everything in between. Is each item a &quot;hooray&quot; or a &quot;no way&quot; according to the Nerd &amp;amp; Belle? Hear the two friends weigh in and discuss the pros and cons of life&apos;s most pressing topics. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:25:45</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/d09d0058-1827-4d8d-a5a8-09dc34150636/_New_Episode_Podcast_Cover_Stretched-6.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Hooray/No Way (Part 1)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Won't You Be My Neighbor?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Nerd &amp; Belle discuss living in a neighborhood. Sounds like a bore until you hear the Belle believing the girls down the street can do better and the Nerd needs to take notes about her 13-year-old's side hustle. These days we could all use some Southern charm to smooth over the world's division and polarity, and it starts with us! We challenge each other to neighborly tasks and the Nerd really hopes the Belle makes good on her challenge. </p>]]></description><link>https://aa805c6e-eb0c-4d04-8b79-df162a5c13b3.libsyn.com/wont-you-be-my-neighbor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5a8c28de-27f6-4cdd-8827-939e1989ca70</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4d9a0e6c9d8892ee13a14b973be755fa2ef3a9c5450cdbe4108d9e8a3d341076/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2NjI5NTEzYS00YWUwLTQzYzMtYjZlMi04ZDgzODM4YWNmODQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8zNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDcvZXBpc29kZXMvNjYyOTUxM2EtNGFlMC00M2MzLWI2ZTItOGQ4MzgzOGFjZjg0L21wM19uZWlnaGJyaG9vZF9wb2RfMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="43801623" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Nerd &amp;amp; Belle discuss living in a neighborhood. 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We challenge each other to neighborly tasks and the Nerd really hopes the Belle makes good on her challenge. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:29:55</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/6629513a-4ae0-43c3-b6e2-8d83838acf84/_New_Episode_Podcast_Cover_Stretched-4.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Won&apos;t You Be My Neighbor?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fake Road Trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If the Nerd &amp; Belle went on a road trip who would do what? Episode #3 unpacks how this road trip would go down. Stories and plans spill out and take the shape of a very fancy, expensive, pink, and snack-filled road trip. Wind down the road with the Nerd &amp; Belle as they plan an epic, very organized road trip with fun around every turn. </p>]]></description><link>https://aa805c6e-eb0c-4d04-8b79-df162a5c13b3.libsyn.com/fake-road-trip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cd54e519-faca-4cdd-9174-e7ef93257e96</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:05:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3de88306fb557a931de2c8ce57f43e32ac67282ede8e5c9a7d43e7ae94da5386/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4YzcwZjg2MC0wZjg4LTRlYjktODI3YS04NzBkNDI1YTA2N2YiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8zNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDcvZXBpc29kZXMvOGM3MGY4NjAtMGY4OC00ZWI5LTgyN2EtODcwZDQyNWEwNjdmL21wM19yb2FkX3RyaXAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="36615672" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If the Nerd &amp;amp; Belle went on a road trip who would do what? Episode #3 unpacks how this road trip would go down. Stories and plans spill out and take the shape of a very fancy, expensive, pink, and snack-filled road trip. Wind down the road with the Nerd &amp;amp; Belle as they plan an epic, very organized road trip with fun around every turn. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:24:55</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/8c70f860-0f88-4eb9-827a-870d425a067f/_New_Episode_Podcast_Cover_Stretched-3.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Fake Road Trip</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hooray/No Way (Part 2)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>How are the Nerd &amp; Belle feeling about controversial topics like self-checkout and piercings? Determine your own policies on these important issues with The Northwest Nerd &amp; Southern Belle. </p>]]></description><link>https://aa805c6e-eb0c-4d04-8b79-df162a5c13b3.libsyn.com/hoorayno-way-part-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8eafb079-d2d6-4167-a1fb-65989eb81b19</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2909548a40430a61d9e0fd6c26143ca3a57de83074e606aef7e16ba11c72ff62/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhZTc1NDEyNC05Mzc2LTQ1MjktOTY1Ni1lMjY1M2IxMGQ1YzMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8zNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDcvZXBpc29kZXMvYWU3NTQxMjQtOTM3Ni00NTI5LTk2NTYtZTI2NTNiMTBkNWMzL2hvb3JheV8yX21wMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="37801046" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;How are the Nerd &amp;amp; Belle feeling about controversial topics like self-checkout and piercings? Determine your own policies on these important issues with The Northwest Nerd &amp;amp; Southern Belle. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:25:46</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/ae754124-9376-4529-9656-e2653b10d5c3/_New_Episode_Podcast_Cover_Stretched-10.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Hooray/No Way (Part 2)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle Podcast!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>So here's the deal...we met in our 20's but barely kept in touch for the next 20 years. We've rekindled our friendship flame and we have <strong>SO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT</strong>. Join us for the big deals and minutiae of everyday life. We're here for it and we hope you are too. </p>]]></description><link>https://nerdandbelle.com</link><guid isPermaLink="false">eb8a5456-e0a3-4fec-baa7-35c7285bff18</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ba571c65c5d49698d2ba59bb9e18c71011dd225dfc5bef7e6346035aec470551/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhZGU0MWM0MC1iNmJkLTRkMTAtYWY1ZC00ZGRiMTU2OTdlNjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8zNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDcvZXBpc29kZXMvYWRlNDFjNDAtYjZiZC00ZDEwLWFmNWQtNGRkYjE1Njk3ZTY0L1BvZF9UcmFpbGVyXzItdjIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="2274783" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;So here&apos;s the deal...we met in our 20&apos;s but barely kept in touch for the next 20 years. We&apos;ve rekindled our friendship flame and we have &lt;strong&gt;SO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT&lt;/strong&gt;. Join us for the big deals and minutiae of everyday life. We&apos;re here for it and we hope you are too. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:06</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/ade41c40-b6bd-4d10-af5d-4ddb15697e64/New_Episode_Podcast_Cover-2.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:title>Welcome to the Northwest Nerd &amp; Southern Belle Podcast!</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rachael Reads: Meet Jodi Cowles]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Nerd interviews her friend, business partner, and author Jodi Cowles to discuss books, Jodi's recent projects, and the plight of the unknown author. </p>]]></description><link>https://aa805c6e-eb0c-4d04-8b79-df162a5c13b3.libsyn.com/rachael-reads-meet-jodi-cowles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">29319bbd-a682-4df7-8bab-35fc2425efcd</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7459d9db4e353a7cb327633eff9cd365eadee91afe846a3c915763e0b0c0bdd6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNDNhZjIyNS1lNmUyLTQxYTEtYmIyMC0wNzg0YWVmNzM1NzgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8zNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDcvZXBpc29kZXMvZDQzYWYyMjUtZTZlMi00MWExLWJiMjAtMDc4NGFlZjczNTc4L2pvZGlfcG9kX2ZpbmFsLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="39005458" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Nerd interviews her friend, business partner, and author Jodi Cowles to discuss books, Jodi&apos;s recent projects, and the plight of the unknown author. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:26:36</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/d43af225-e6e2-41a1-bb20-0784aef73578/_New_Episode_Podcast_Cover_Stretched-6-20240221-73lu6v74g6.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Rachael Reads: Meet Jodi Cowles</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surprise! It's a Wedding!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Belle had an eventful fall. On this episode of the pod, The Nerd and Belle update the listeners on The Belle's wild plans for an unconventional wedding. So unconventional, the groom didn't even know about it. In typical Belle fashion, she pulled it off despite some adversity and tied the knot to the love of her life. </p> <p>Get all the deets here.</p>]]></description><link>https://aa805c6e-eb0c-4d04-8b79-df162a5c13b3.libsyn.com/surprise-its-a-wedding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">155752d2-60ea-46cf-b7b1-a19cf94da9b6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:32:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2b4347fa77edaac8177c0ade72999a181b3c0cb9b1af51f0e4b4d302b8e3a7bb/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmYjYyZmZhYy0yNWU2LTQ4YmQtYmEwMi1hOTE2YTU1NzU4MTAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8zNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDcvZXBpc29kZXMvZmI2MmZmYWMtMjVlNi00OGJkLWJhMDItYTkxNmE1NTc1ODEwL01BUlJJQUdFX21peGRvd24ubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="48161739" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Belle had an eventful fall. On this episode of the pod, The Nerd and Belle update the listeners on The Belle&apos;s wild plans for an unconventional wedding. So unconventional, the groom didn&apos;t even know about it. In typical Belle fashion, she pulled it off despite some adversity and tied the knot to the love of her life. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Get all the deets here.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:33:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/fb62ffac-25e6-48bd-ba02-a916a5575810/__IG_Episode_Podcast_Cover_-2.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Surprise! 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The Belle got drug tested and lives to tell. </p>]]></description><link>https://aa805c6e-eb0c-4d04-8b79-df162a5c13b3.libsyn.com/the-adventures-in-drug-testing-daily-routines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0111990e-26b1-4893-843c-e01259cd0af9</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:31:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e54048017da310b13166e656ea61d6452201a77c18f2be1186c79b5a2c749046/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxMTlmYjViNC0xYzU5LTRhYTAtOTZmYi1iNzY2M2ZkZWNiY2MiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8zNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDcvZXBpc29kZXMvMTE5ZmI1YjQtMWM1OS00YWEwLTk2ZmItYjc2NjNmZGVjYmNjL2RydWdfdGVzdGluZV9hbmRfcm91dGluZV9wb2QubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="51722242" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Who loves a good story? 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She was diagnosed in March and got the full meal deal of treatment until she finally made it through and treatment ended in February of 2025. She felt so bad to drop the ball on the Belle and the podcast, but there was just no way she had the energy or stamina to continue on the pod during treatment. </p> <p>Thankfully, though still recovering, The Nerd is CANCER FREE and thankful to be here. Cancer was no joke, a very terrible road, and not one she wants to repeat. </p> <p>This episode was recorded in the middle of treatment so we are posting it very late, but hopefully it shows in real time what we were dealing with. We were sad to have to take a break and we hope to be a lot more consistent going forward!</p>]]></description><link>https://aa805c6e-eb0c-4d04-8b79-df162a5c13b3.libsyn.com/when-cancer-tried-to-ruin-the-podcast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67fb7fd2-27be-4b44-9bde-83504e45316d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 23:14:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/94948eed61b927dc8883b4ec9a105c3d5f4cf47228dd94f75d107b672fea4424/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NDliNjBjYS1mYTIxLTQ4N2UtYjM3OC0zZjQxM2VkNjRmYTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8zNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDcvZXBpc29kZXMvNTQ5YjYwY2EtZmEyMS00ODdlLWIzNzgtM2Y0MTNlZDY0ZmE1L0NhbmNlcl9FcGlzb2RlX21wMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="45519424" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;We bet you thought you&apos;d never hear from us again....well, we&apos;re back, but not without some bumps and bruises. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Last summer (2024) The Nerd (Rachael) was in the thick of treatment for breast cancer. She was diagnosed in March and got the full meal deal of treatment until she finally made it through and treatment ended in February of 2025. She felt so bad to drop the ball on the Belle and the podcast, but there was just no way she had the energy or stamina to continue on the pod during treatment. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Thankfully, though still recovering, The Nerd is CANCER FREE and thankful to be here. Cancer was no joke, a very terrible road, and not one she wants to repeat. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This episode was recorded in the middle of treatment so we are posting it very late, but hopefully it shows in real time what we were dealing with. We were sad to have to take a break and we hope to be a lot more consistent going forward!&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:31:07</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/549b60ca-fa21-487e-b378-3f413ed64fa5/__IG_Episode_Podcast_Cover_.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode><itunes:title>When Cancer Tried to Ruin the Podcast</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministry Menagerie]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Happy Birthday to the Nerd! The Nerd is doing her best with Lent and The Belle is trying to find her best ministry: a pumpkin ministry, a Beyonce birthday ministry...and The Nerd is freeing her from all of them.</p>]]></description><link>https://aa805c6e-eb0c-4d04-8b79-df162a5c13b3.libsyn.com/ministry-menagerie</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4e5cb523-7faa-40f7-8cea-7194d7b63211</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:50:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4edf3a319c6079ba5b4698d5e7f643394fa7e678c7a3f8b0823cd07e8399ec24/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2MzQ5YzkwOC0yZTBiLTQxMzAtYWI3YS03NjMyYjMyNjA0YTciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8zNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDcvZXBpc29kZXMvNjM0OWM5MDgtMmUwYi00MTMwLWFiN2EtNzYzMmIzMjYwNGE3L21lbmFnZXJpZV9taW5pc3RyeV9wb2RfbXAzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="47530237" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Happy Birthday to the Nerd! The Nerd is doing her best with Lent and The Belle is trying to find her best ministry: a pumpkin ministry, a Beyonce birthday ministry...and The Nerd is freeing her from all of them.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:32:31</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/6349c908-2e0b-4130-ab7a-7632b32604a7/_New_Episode_Podcast_Cover_Stretched-8-20240315-1k64kug5av.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Ministry Menagerie</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[If I Were A #Hashtag]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Nerd &amp; Belle reconnect with a question, "How would your friends describe you in #hashtags?" They've missed a lot of each other's lives so they're giving each other the highlights. The Belle would like zero people in her garage and it's the first place the Nerd wants to explore. </p>]]></description><link>https://aa805c6e-eb0c-4d04-8b79-df162a5c13b3.libsyn.com/if-i-were-a-hashtag</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4f05f7ed-cfc9-4def-83b8-3906bcbea763</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:54:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4b5f61d9479de802818080d2a3dd6c5de8e444a3576e5c8c637f072600020451/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlOTgxZTgxOC03NTk5LTQ5YzAtOWI5Mi1iOTljYTc1MGY2ZGMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8zNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDcvZXBpc29kZXMvZTk4MWU4MTgtNzU5OS00OWMwLTliOTItYjk5Y2E3NTBmNmRjL21wM19oYXNodGFnLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="30803113" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Nerd &amp;amp; Belle reconnect with a question, &quot;How would your friends describe you in #hashtags?&quot; They&apos;ve missed a lot of each other&apos;s lives so they&apos;re giving each other the highlights. The Belle would like zero people in her garage and it&apos;s the first place the Nerd wants to explore. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:20:55</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/e981e818-7599-49c0-9b92-b99ca750f6dc/_New_Episode_Podcast_Cover_Stretched.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>If I Were A #Hashtag</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Life: Dog Barf & Garbage Debates]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Belle has a hot-off-the-press story to tell about her dog, Frank (named after Benjamin Franklin) and The Nerd wants to talk about recycling. This is as real as it gets.</p>]]></description><link>https://aa805c6e-eb0c-4d04-8b79-df162a5c13b3.libsyn.com/real-life-dog-barf-garbage-debates</link><guid isPermaLink="false">c698cc5e-124f-4069-8dad-460dc361f02f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5bf1a738e1c972a7ee69bccc13fa5c242ccbe9c0e27756c2f709e6b5be08fc18/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzOGJmOTQ4MS1lYTUzLTQzOTAtOWYxNC0xNWMzNDQyZjRlOGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8zNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDcvZXBpc29kZXMvMzhiZjk0ODEtZWE1My00MzkwLTlmMTQtMTVjMzQ0MmY0ZThkL2dhcmJhZ2VfYmFyZl9wb2QubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="38603653" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The Belle has a hot-off-the-press story to tell about her dog, Frank (named after Benjamin Franklin) and The Nerd wants to talk about recycling. This is as real as it gets.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:26:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/38bf9481-ea53-4390-9f14-15c3442f4e8d/_New_Episode_Podcast_Cover_Stretched-14.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Real Life: Dog Barf &amp; Garbage Debates</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's a Dilly Dally summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Getting back at it feels so good, and we're on a roll. Join us for a random, funny episode where we discuss a little bit of this and that...skincare don't care, "we do not care club," summer bathing suits and making friends with influencers at waterparks, and how awesome it is being in our mid 40's. </p> <p>Let's not underestimate The Belle. </p> <p>We play a rousing game of "Yay or Nay" and we get fired up about dressing like the Statue of Liberty, headbands, Barbara Bush hair, Sharpie makeup, hot dogs, and the rise of the Dilly Dally summer. </p>]]></description><link>https://aa805c6e-eb0c-4d04-8b79-df162a5c13b3.libsyn.com/its-a-dilly-dally-summer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d252953b-23eb-4cc2-b0d1-a2248c4b50ee</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Northwest Nerd & Southern Belle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 22:15:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4932222461ca5bcc89a7ce697ccdfe8cdb521441add29c6024098e1767cab275/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmZjE5YjY4OS1kN2FkLTQ3NzYtYjlkMS1hN2Y4OGY1NWE2MGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NTVmYmM1YzQ0ZWIyY2FmNzBjOTcyYWMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8zNThiNDY0NS1jNzA4LTQxODUtOTNjNC0xY2QxZjliMTgxNDcvZXBpc29kZXMvZmYxOWI2ODktZDdhZC00Nzc2LWI5ZDEtYTdmODhmNTVhNjBhL2RpbGx5ZGFsbHlfbXAzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="55447748" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Getting back at it feels so good, and we&apos;re on a roll. Join us for a random, funny episode where we discuss a little bit of this and that...skincare don&apos;t care, &quot;we do not care club,&quot; summer bathing suits and making friends with influencers at waterparks, and how awesome it is being in our mid 40&apos;s. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Let&apos;s not underestimate The Belle. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We play a rousing game of &quot;Yay or Nay&quot; and we get fired up about dressing like the Statue of Liberty, headbands, Barbara Bush hair, Sharpie makeup, hot dogs, and the rise of the Dilly Dally summer. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:38:23</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/358b4645-c708-4185-93c4-1cd1f9b18147/episodes/ff19b689-d7ad-4776-b9d1-a7f88f55a60a/__IG_Episode_Podcast_Cover_-3.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode><itunes:title>It&apos;s a Dilly Dally summer</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>