<?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[Parents Off the Clock]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Parents Off the Clock — the podcast where real conversations begin after the kids are asleep.</p><p>We’re a husband and wife navigating careers, marriage, parenting, and life, and this channel is our space to talk honestly about it all. No filters. No perfect parenting. Just real discussions about what it means to raise kids, build a life, and stay connected in the process.</p><p>Each episode dives into topics like:</p><p>• Parenting in real life (the good, the hard, and the funny)</p><p>• Marriage and communication after kids</p><p>• Balancing demanding careers and family</p><p>• Mental health, stress, and growth</p><p>• Late-night conversations parents actually have</p><p></p><p>🎥 New video podcast episodes weekly</p><p>🎙️ Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts</p><p>If you’re a parent trying to balance it all — or just need a place where the conversation feels real — you’re in the right place.</p><p>We’re parents…</p><p>off the clock.</p><p></p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 01:56:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/HuEMdwEH.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Parentsofftheclock]]></author><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:21:40 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Parentsofftheclock]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><itunes:author>Parentsofftheclock</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to Parents Off the Clock — the podcast where real conversations begin after the kids are asleep.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re a husband and wife navigating careers, marriage, parenting, and life, and this channel is our space to talk honestly about it all. No filters. No perfect parenting. Just real discussions about what it means to raise kids, build a life, and stay connected in the process.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode dives into topics like:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Parenting in real life (the good, the hard, and the funny)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Marriage and communication after kids&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Balancing demanding careers and family&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Mental health, stress, and growth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Late-night conversations parents actually have&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎥 New video podcast episodes weekly&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙️ Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re a parent trying to balance it all — or just need a place where the conversation feels real — you’re in the right place.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re parents…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;off the clock.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Parentsofftheclock</itunes:name><itunes:email>parentsofftheclock@yahoo.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"><itunes:category text="Parenting"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Relationships"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4ccdbccf-8748-4341-ab92-15ba0e5f4532/logos/e2cb8b65-c3e8-4446-b7d0-2fca2ca678d8.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 14: The Parents Take on the Hot Ones Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The episode features a hot and spicy challenge inspired by the Hot Ones podcast. We discuss parenting challenges, embarrassing childhood stories, and secrets we hope our kids never find out. We also share our experiences with hot sauces and discuss solo vacations and me-time in the relationship.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Hot and spicy challenge inspired by Hot Ones podcast</li><li>Parenting challenges and secrets shared</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Hot and Spicy Introduction</li><li>07:28 Shea Quandra's Hot Tropic 1400 Scoville Units</li><li>13:06 Mango Serrano Hops 27,000 Scoville</li><li>18:42 Smoke It Apricot 104,000 Scoville</li><li>24:40 Last Dab 2,693,000 Scoville</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">085707ec-cb14-458e-9ab4-f82a38fcc353</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Parentsofftheclock]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1cb300080314eb9d6b02bf8d222d9bb80fc96f6608276a5ff63695d53b8a3694/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwODU3MDdlYy1jYjE0LTQ1OGUtOWFiNC1mODJhMzhmY2MzNTMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0Y2NkYmNjZi04NzQ4LTQzNDEtYWI5Mi0xNWJhMGU1ZjQ1MzIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTYxMThkZWUwYjY3NjAxZmI4MzlkYzIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkZmM2NGJkYWI2Yzk5NzRjNTczNWIwL3BhcmVudHNvZmZ0aGVjbG9ja3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xNV9fMTktOS0zMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="35446012" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4ccdbccf-8748-4341-ab92-15ba0e5f4532/episodes/085707ec-cb14-458e-9ab4-f82a38fcc353/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The episode features a hot and spicy challenge inspired by the Hot Ones podcast. We discuss parenting challenges, embarrassing childhood stories, and secrets we hope our kids never find out. We also share our experiences with hot sauces and discuss solo vacations and me-time in the relationship.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Hot and spicy challenge inspired by Hot Ones podcast&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Parenting challenges and secrets shared&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Hot and Spicy Introduction&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;07:28 Shea Quandra&apos;s Hot Tropic 1400 Scoville Units&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;13:06 Mango Serrano Hops 27,000 Scoville&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;18:42 Smoke It Apricot 104,000 Scoville&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;24:40 Last Dab 2,693,000 Scoville&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:24:37</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4ccdbccf-8748-4341-ab92-15ba0e5f4532/logos/e2cb8b65-c3e8-4446-b7d0-2fca2ca678d8.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 14: The Parents Take on the Hot Ones Challenge</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 13: Parents React Off The Clock ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers various aspects of parenting, including viral trends, toddler behavior, screen time, childhood entertainment, parenting challenges, humor, discipline, me-time, and toy and screen time regulation. The speakers share their experiences and perspectives on these topics, providing insights and relatable anecdotes.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Viral Parenting Trends</li><li>08:16 Toddler Behavior</li><li>13:19 Childhood Entertainment</li><li>21:58 Me Time Before Kids Wake Up</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ad28de42-f798-433b-a6c2-7d28ad5ade5b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Parentsofftheclock]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:56:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/034cf3d46bef82ab9fbab625c4c863cd3063022f33c69bc328d816e82ef2b001/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhZDI4ZGU0Mi1mNzk4LTQzM2ItYTZjMi03ZDI4YWQ1YWRlNWIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0Y2NkYmNjZi04NzQ4LTQzNDEtYWI5Mi0xNWJhMGU1ZjQ1MzIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTYxMThkZWUwYjY3NjAxZmI4MzlkYzIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkNmY4MTgwZWE5OTZkNTBmZDBiNjMwL3BhcmVudHNvZmZ0aGVjbG9ja3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC05X18yLTUxLTM2Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="27940301" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4ccdbccf-8748-4341-ab92-15ba0e5f4532/episodes/ad28de42-f798-433b-a6c2-7d28ad5ade5b/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers various aspects of parenting, including viral trends, toddler behavior, screen time, childhood entertainment, parenting challenges, humor, discipline, me-time, and toy and screen time regulation. The speakers share their experiences and perspectives on these topics, providing insights and relatable anecdotes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Viral Parenting Trends&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:16 Toddler Behavior&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;13:19 Childhood Entertainment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;21:58 Me Time Before Kids Wake Up&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:19:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4ccdbccf-8748-4341-ab92-15ba0e5f4532/logos/e2cb8b65-c3e8-4446-b7d0-2fca2ca678d8.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 13: Parents React Off The Clock </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 12: The GOOD and BAD of Daycare]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the necessity of daycare for working parents, the guilt associated with it, the positive impact on parental well-being, the challenges and downsides of daycare, comparison with nanny care, the vetting process for nannies, motivation for working in daycare, parenting styles, the impact of daycare on children, and the worst part of daycare. The key takeaways include the necessity of daycare for working parents and the benefits of socialization and education provided by daycare.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Daycare is a necessary solution for working parents</li><li>Socialization and education are key benefits of daycare</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Necessity of Daycare</li><li>06:09 The Positive Impact of Daycare</li><li>16:08 The Downside of Daycare</li><li>23:36 The Vetting Process for Nannies</li><li>29:31 Parenting Styles and Daycare</li><li>37:51 The Worst Part of Daycare</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">40473cce-b13f-4991-8c85-24666ac93b02</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Parentsofftheclock]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e24999c624a67724e24799bb22e80f4f6a1aab923cbf191b8ddf6dbd290eff8d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0MDQ3M2NjZS1iMTNmLTQ5OTEtOGM4NS0yNDY2NmFjOTNiMDIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0Y2NkYmNjZi04NzQ4LTQzNDEtYWI5Mi0xNWJhMGU1ZjQ1MzIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTYxMThkZWUwYjY3NjAxZmI4MzlkYzIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljZDYyOTIwNDA0ZjhjMGQyOTQ3ZDExL3BhcmVudHNvZmZ0aGVjbG9ja3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0xX18yMC0yMy0xNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="59862143" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4ccdbccf-8748-4341-ab92-15ba0e5f4532/episodes/40473cce-b13f-4991-8c85-24666ac93b02/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the necessity of daycare for working parents, the guilt associated with it, the positive impact on parental well-being, the challenges and downsides of daycare, comparison with nanny care, the vetting process for nannies, motivation for working in daycare, parenting styles, the impact of daycare on children, and the worst part of daycare. The key takeaways include the necessity of daycare for working parents and the benefits of socialization and education provided by daycare.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Daycare is a necessary solution for working parents&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Socialization and education are key benefits of daycare&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Necessity of Daycare&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:09 The Positive Impact of Daycare&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;16:08 The Downside of Daycare&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;23:36 The Vetting Process for Nannies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;29:31 Parenting Styles and Daycare&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;37:51 The Worst Part of Daycare&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:41:34</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4ccdbccf-8748-4341-ab92-15ba0e5f4532/logos/e2cb8b65-c3e8-4446-b7d0-2fca2ca678d8.png"/><itunes:title>Episode 12: The GOOD and BAD of Daycare</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 11: Discipline VS Grace]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the topics of parenting styles, discipline, and the challenges of gentle parenting. It explores the balance between discipline and grace, the impact of parenting on behavior, and the normalization of child behavior. The discussion also touches on the challenges of public discipline and the generational differences in discipline approaches. The conversation delves into the challenges of understanding and managing children's behavior, the approach to disciplining emotional overload, and the various parenting styles and approaches. It provides insights into the complexities of parenting and the need for a balanced and empathetic approach to discipline and emotional regulation.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Discipline and Grace</li><li>Parenting Styles Discipline and emotional overload</li><li>Parenting styles and approaches</li><li>Understanding and managing children's behavior</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Normalization of Child Behavior</li><li>30:03 Parenting Styles and Approaches</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">dce9ef1b-ba5f-4c97-b750-8a8240857755</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Parentsofftheclock]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5f9af2f614689df5a5c3a6a90be36dbdeaf482b4b9d8df7ad92cc9beaf1a0379/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkY2U5ZWYxYi1iYTVmLTRjOTctYjc1MC04YTgyNDA4NTc3NTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0Y2NkYmNjZi04NzQ4LTQzNDEtYWI5Mi0xNWJhMGU1ZjQ1MzIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTYxMThkZWUwYjY3NjAxZmI4MzlkYzIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljM2ZhNTY3NzJlZWY4OTk2ZTYyMGFkL3BhcmVudHNvZmZ0aGVjbG9ja3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yNV9fMTYtOC02Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="63199338" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4ccdbccf-8748-4341-ab92-15ba0e5f4532/episodes/dce9ef1b-ba5f-4c97-b750-8a8240857755/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the topics of parenting styles, discipline, and the challenges of gentle parenting. It explores the balance between discipline and grace, the impact of parenting on behavior, and the normalization of child behavior. The discussion also touches on the challenges of public discipline and the generational differences in discipline approaches. The conversation delves into the challenges of understanding and managing children&apos;s behavior, the approach to disciplining emotional overload, and the various parenting styles and approaches. It provides insights into the complexities of parenting and the need for a balanced and empathetic approach to discipline and emotional regulation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Discipline and Grace&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Parenting Styles Discipline and emotional overload&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Parenting styles and approaches&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Understanding and managing children&apos;s behavior&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Normalization of Child Behavior&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;30:03 Parenting Styles and Approaches&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:43:53</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4ccdbccf-8748-4341-ab92-15ba0e5f4532/logos/e2cb8b65-c3e8-4446-b7d0-2fca2ca678d8.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 11: Discipline VS Grace</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 10: A Meteor Or A Missile!?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>A meteor strike in Ohio sparks a discussion about the event, its impact, and the conspiracy theories surrounding it. The conversation delves into the experience of the event, the lack of investigation, and the skepticism around the official explanation. The conversation delves into the emotional impact of war and conflict, exploring the fear, empathy, and human suffering associated with it. It also touches on the complexities of international relations and the desire for peace and security. The participants express their concerns about the impact of war on innocent lives and the need for a peaceful resolution.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Meteor Strike</li><li>09:02 Conspiracy Theories and Skepticism</li><li>29:05 Hope for Lighter Times</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">00ce0f35-e835-4e3e-b70e-8190343a6900</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Parentsofftheclock]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:28:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/cafc54d1a3118aebddf3b43e9211c2e3d0b8bc889489cf100db4d6d9e31a00c3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwMGNlMGYzNS1lODM1LTRlM2UtYjcwZS04MTkwMzQzYTY5MDAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0Y2NkYmNjZi04NzQ4LTQzNDEtYWI5Mi0xNWJhMGU1ZjQ1MzIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTYxMThkZWUwYjY3NjAxZmI4MzlkYzIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliYjNmZjA2MmJhMzA1OGJmMWMyNDMxL3BhcmVudHNvZmZ0aGVjbG9ja3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xOV9fMS0xNC00MC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="40220151" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4ccdbccf-8748-4341-ab92-15ba0e5f4532/episodes/00ce0f35-e835-4e3e-b70e-8190343a6900/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;A meteor strike in Ohio sparks a discussion about the event, its impact, and the conspiracy theories surrounding it. The conversation delves into the experience of the event, the lack of investigation, and the skepticism around the official explanation. The conversation delves into the emotional impact of war and conflict, exploring the fear, empathy, and human suffering associated with it. It also touches on the complexities of international relations and the desire for peace and security. The participants express their concerns about the impact of war on innocent lives and the need for a peaceful resolution.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Meteor Strike&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;09:02 Conspiracy Theories and Skepticism&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;29:05 Hope for Lighter Times&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:56</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4ccdbccf-8748-4341-ab92-15ba0e5f4532/logos/e2cb8b65-c3e8-4446-b7d0-2fca2ca678d8.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 10: A Meteor Or A Missile!?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 9: Nobody Warns You: Freriendships Change After Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation explores the impact of marriage and children on friendships, highlighting the challenges of balancing family, work, and maintaining meaningful connections. It delves into the dynamics of evolving friendships, the prioritization of family over friendships, the importance of investing in relationships despite time constraints, navigating changes in friendships, and the challenges of making new friends as an adult. The conversation delves into the dynamics of building strong work relationships, approaching friendships organically, navigating old and new friendships, the concept of being a social butterfly versus selective engagement, balancing social interaction and boundaries, and a discussion on exposure and comfort in specific environments. The participants emphasize the importance of organic and selective approaches to friendships, as well as the need to maintain boundaries and comfort levels in social settings.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Friendships evolve with marriage and children</li><li>Balancing friendships with family and work is challenging Approaching friendships organically</li><li>Selective social engagement</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Dynamics of Friendships After Marriage and Children</li><li>09:53 Investing in Friendships Despite Time Constraints</li><li>15:33 Challenges of Making New Friends as an Adult</li><li>22:14 Navigating Old and New Friendships</li><li>28:10 Balancing Social Interaction and Boundaries</li><li>34:22 Discussion on Exposure and Comfort</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3bd93293-59f3-42b7-bcde-daf38e05a80a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Parentsofftheclock]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3c1dec499f95b6d48c236bdf90e2a9d7f3b6103ea8bb494785a4850bca592c18/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzYmQ5MzI5My01OWYzLTQyYjctYmNkZS1kYWYzOGUwNWE4MGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0Y2NkYmNjZi04NzQ4LTQzNDEtYWI5Mi0xNWJhMGU1ZjQ1MzIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTYxMThkZWUwYjY3NjAxZmI4MzlkYzIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliMWJhYTc1YzAwNDMyYjQwNTgyYjUzL3BhcmVudHNvZmZ0aGVjbG9ja3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0xMV9fMTktNTUtMzQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="49367188" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4ccdbccf-8748-4341-ab92-15ba0e5f4532/episodes/3bd93293-59f3-42b7-bcde-daf38e05a80a/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores the impact of marriage and children on friendships, highlighting the challenges of balancing family, work, and maintaining meaningful connections. It delves into the dynamics of evolving friendships, the prioritization of family over friendships, the importance of investing in relationships despite time constraints, navigating changes in friendships, and the challenges of making new friends as an adult. The conversation delves into the dynamics of building strong work relationships, approaching friendships organically, navigating old and new friendships, the concept of being a social butterfly versus selective engagement, balancing social interaction and boundaries, and a discussion on exposure and comfort in specific environments. The participants emphasize the importance of organic and selective approaches to friendships, as well as the need to maintain boundaries and comfort levels in social settings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Friendships evolve with marriage and children&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Balancing friendships with family and work is challenging Approaching friendships organically&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Selective social engagement&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Dynamics of Friendships After Marriage and Children&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;09:53 Investing in Friendships Despite Time Constraints&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;15:33 Challenges of Making New Friends as an Adult&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;22:14 Navigating Old and New Friendships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;28:10 Balancing Social Interaction and Boundaries&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;34:22 Discussion on Exposure and Comfort&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:17</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4ccdbccf-8748-4341-ab92-15ba0e5f4532/logos/e2cb8b65-c3e8-4446-b7d0-2fca2ca678d8.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 9: Nobody Warns You: Freriendships Change After Kids</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epispde 8: Sex After I Do... And Kids Too]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the topics of sex after marriage and sex after kids, exploring the challenges and changes in intimacy and body image. It also addresses the impact of stress and weight gain on intimacy, providing insights into the dynamics of physical and emotional connection in relationships. The conversation delves into the impact of parenthood on body image insecurities and the challenges of maintaining attraction and intimacy. It explores the dynamics of libido mismatch, the concept of scheduling sex, and the importance of open communication and intimacy in relationships. The conversation delves into the challenges of maintaining intimacy after having children, the role of scheduling and mental stimulation, insecurities, family planning, surgical procedures, and the consequences of neglecting intimacy in a relationship. It emphasizes the importance of open communication, reassurance, and support in addressing insecurities and maintaining intimacy.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Sex after marriage</li><li>Sex after kids Body image insecurities</li><li>Impact of parenthood on intimacy Scheduling intimacy can be a practical approach to maintaining a healthy sex life after having children.</li><li>Open communication, reassurance, and support are essential for addressing insecurities and maintaining intimacy in a relationship.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Spicy Topic: Let's Talk About Sex</li><li>10:05 Intimacy and Body Image</li><li>19:34 Weight Gain and Stress</li><li>25:28 Pregnancy and Attraction</li><li>35:04 Scheduling Sex and Intimacy</li><li>40:13 The Importance of Mental Stimulation</li><li>45:30 Long-Term Solutions and Insecurities</li><li>51:09 The Consequences of Neglecting Intimacy in a Relationship</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f9263010-b07e-4d01-a022-6f6675287ec9</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Parentsofftheclock]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:36:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fd9ea88560f02a780d17355daa1fb088574a753b5baa59cd68fca23f27205017/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmOTI2MzAxMC1iMDdlLTRkMDEtYTAyMi02ZjY2NzUyODdlYzkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0Y2NkYmNjZi04NzQ4LTQzNDEtYWI5Mi0xNWJhMGU1ZjQ1MzIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTYxMThkZWUwYjY3NjAxZmI4MzlkYzIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhODg0YWIzZmUyNmI4MzhkNjJiYWJkL3BhcmVudHNvZmZ0aGVjbG9ja3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy00X18yMC0xNC01MS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="76892308" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4ccdbccf-8748-4341-ab92-15ba0e5f4532/episodes/f9263010-b07e-4d01-a022-6f6675287ec9/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the topics of sex after marriage and sex after kids, exploring the challenges and changes in intimacy and body image. It also addresses the impact of stress and weight gain on intimacy, providing insights into the dynamics of physical and emotional connection in relationships. The conversation delves into the impact of parenthood on body image insecurities and the challenges of maintaining attraction and intimacy. It explores the dynamics of libido mismatch, the concept of scheduling sex, and the importance of open communication and intimacy in relationships. The conversation delves into the challenges of maintaining intimacy after having children, the role of scheduling and mental stimulation, insecurities, family planning, surgical procedures, and the consequences of neglecting intimacy in a relationship. It emphasizes the importance of open communication, reassurance, and support in addressing insecurities and maintaining intimacy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sex after marriage&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sex after kids Body image insecurities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Impact of parenthood on intimacy Scheduling intimacy can be a practical approach to maintaining a healthy sex life after having children.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Open communication, reassurance, and support are essential for addressing insecurities and maintaining intimacy in a relationship.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Spicy Topic: Let&apos;s Talk About Sex&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;10:05 Intimacy and Body Image&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;19:34 Weight Gain and Stress&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;25:28 Pregnancy and Attraction&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;35:04 Scheduling Sex and Intimacy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;40:13 The Importance of Mental Stimulation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;45:30 Long-Term Solutions and Insecurities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;51:09 The Consequences of Neglecting Intimacy in a Relationship&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:53:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4ccdbccf-8748-4341-ab92-15ba0e5f4532/logos/e2cb8b65-c3e8-4446-b7d0-2fca2ca678d8.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Epispde 8: Sex After I Do... And Kids Too</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 7: Raising The New Generation Kids. Part 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the challenges of choosing schools based on diversity, the impact of adversity and struggle on personal growth, and the importance of facing racism and societal division. It also explores the concept of racial superiority and the need for societal unity in the face of adversity and diversity. The conversation delves into the challenges of raising kids in today's society, the decrease of the supportive village, and the impact of social media and technology on parenting. It highlights the difficulties of finding a supportive community and the need to navigate through the complexities of modern parenting.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Adversity and Diversity</li><li>Facing Racism</li><li>Societal Division Raising kids in today's society</li><li>Challenges of finding a supportive village</li><li>Impact of social media and technology on parenting</li></ul><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fc2db818-f9d9-4db3-8f08-fdfc1ddae84d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Parentsofftheclock]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/58795dc13f55c183bae07473a877e50bc1509f19be2f86a04a3fa1e3a600f16d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmYzJkYjgxOC1mOWQ5LTRkYjMtOGYwOC1mZGZjMWRkYWU4NGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0Y2NkYmNjZi04NzQ4LTQzNDEtYWI5Mi0xNWJhMGU1ZjQ1MzIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTYxMThkZWUwYjY3NjAxZmI4MzlkYzIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5ZjdhN2UyMjk3YzNiMzZmMGQxNjc0L3BhcmVudHNvZmZ0aGVjbG9ja3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0yNV9fMjMtNDEtMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="49449943" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the challenges of choosing schools based on diversity, the impact of adversity and struggle on personal growth, and the importance of facing racism and societal division. It also explores the concept of racial superiority and the need for societal unity in the face of adversity and diversity. The conversation delves into the challenges of raising kids in today&apos;s society, the decrease of the supportive village, and the impact of social media and technology on parenting. It highlights the difficulties of finding a supportive community and the need to navigate through the complexities of modern parenting.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Adversity and Diversity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Facing Racism&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Societal Division Raising kids in today&apos;s society&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Challenges of finding a supportive village&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Impact of social media and technology on parenting&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4ccdbccf-8748-4341-ab92-15ba0e5f4532/logos/e2cb8b65-c3e8-4446-b7d0-2fca2ca678d8.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 7: Raising The New Generation Kids. Part 2</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 6: Raising The New Generation Kids. Part 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the challenges of raising children in today's society, addressing the impact of social media, influence of famous personalities, and the struggle to maintain innocence in the face of overwhelming influence. It also explores the importance of parental guidance, communication, and the need to teach independence and responsibility. The conversation covers a range of topics including parental communication and boundaries, technology restrictions and barriers, the impact of social media on youth, sexuality and self-expression, gender identity and expression, parental guidance on sexuality, teaching self-value and respect, educating on sexual health and responsibility, teaching social etiquette and manners, decline of social skills in youth, encouraging outdoor activities, physical activity and childhood development, outdoor play and social interaction, encouraging outdoor play in children, and balancing technology and outdoor play.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Impact of social media on children's behavior and culture</li><li>The importance of parental guidance and communication Effective communication and setting boundaries are crucial in managing device usage and technology access for children.</li><li>Encouraging outdoor play and physical activity is important for childhood development and social interaction.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters: </p><ul><li>00:00 - A Day in the Life</li><li>10:04 - Impact on Behavior and Culture</li><li>15:06 - Managing Desire and Influence</li><li>20:26 - Technology Restrictions and Barriers</li><li>25:33 - Teaching Social Etiquette and Manners</li><li>31:39 - Outdoor Play and Social Interaction</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">09a4e41f-d72a-46e0-8651-efde5f8ea22b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Parentsofftheclock]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6bd67eada1e8b2f83316960354b7203aa8da87fa89cc02707a2333927b80a679/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwOWE0ZTQxZi1kNzJhLTQ2ZTAtODY1MS1lZmRlNWY4ZWEyMmIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0Y2NkYmNjZi04NzQ4LTQzNDEtYWI5Mi0xNWJhMGU1ZjQ1MzIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTYxMThkZWUwYjY3NjAxZmI4MzlkYzIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5NjI4MzViNDYwMzcxNDU3MzNhNGVkL3BhcmVudHNvZmZ0aGVjbG9ja3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0xOF9fMjEtNTktMzMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="44858244" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the challenges of raising children in today&apos;s society, addressing the impact of social media, influence of famous personalities, and the struggle to maintain innocence in the face of overwhelming influence. It also explores the importance of parental guidance, communication, and the need to teach independence and responsibility. The conversation covers a range of topics including parental communication and boundaries, technology restrictions and barriers, the impact of social media on youth, sexuality and self-expression, gender identity and expression, parental guidance on sexuality, teaching self-value and respect, educating on sexual health and responsibility, teaching social etiquette and manners, decline of social skills in youth, encouraging outdoor activities, physical activity and childhood development, outdoor play and social interaction, encouraging outdoor play in children, and balancing technology and outdoor play.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Impact of social media on children&apos;s behavior and culture&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of parental guidance and communication Effective communication and setting boundaries are crucial in managing device usage and technology access for children.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Encouraging outdoor play and physical activity is important for childhood development and social interaction.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 - A Day in the Life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;10:04 - Impact on Behavior and Culture&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;15:06 - Managing Desire and Influence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;20:26 - Technology Restrictions and Barriers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;25:33 - Teaching Social Etiquette and Manners&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;31:39 - Outdoor Play and Social Interaction&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:31:09</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4ccdbccf-8748-4341-ab92-15ba0e5f4532/logos/e2cb8b65-c3e8-4446-b7d0-2fca2ca678d8.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 6: Raising The New Generation Kids. Part 1</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 5: Challenges of Navigating Careers With a Family ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the challenges of balancing career aspirations with family obligations, exploring the pursuit of career growth, continuous education, and the impact on family time. It also addresses the feasibility of pursuing new paths and the challenge of time management in the context of parenting and career development. The conversation delves into the complex dynamics of career aspirations, satisfaction, and the impact of financial considerations on family planning. It explores the evolving nature of career goals, the competitive drive, and the balance between financial success and family life.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Work-life balance</li><li>Career aspirations</li><li>Family obligations Career aspirations and satisfaction</li><li>Competitiveness and ambition</li><li>Financial considerations and family planning</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Challenge of Time Management</li><li>32:03 Evolving Career Goals and Ambition</li><li>37:04 Financial Considerations and Family Planning</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d533d97f-1806-4163-9651-41618fbf0aa0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Parentsofftheclock]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8a18726877680e4c8c6dfdbabbe0200c63027b84aa0a046f2e3e5f9f54e3edd6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNTMzZDk3Zi0xODA2LTQxNjMtOTY1MS00MTYxOGZiZjBhYTAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0Y2NkYmNjZi04NzQ4LTQzNDEtYWI5Mi0xNWJhMGU1ZjQ1MzIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTYxMThkZWUwYjY3NjAxZmI4MzlkYzIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4Y2NkNGZmYzExMDdiMjUyYzE5NDY5L3BhcmVudHNvZmZ0aGVjbG9ja3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0xMV9fMTktNDEtMTkubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="58951201" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the challenges of balancing career aspirations with family obligations, exploring the pursuit of career growth, continuous education, and the impact on family time. It also addresses the feasibility of pursuing new paths and the challenge of time management in the context of parenting and career development. The conversation delves into the complex dynamics of career aspirations, satisfaction, and the impact of financial considerations on family planning. It explores the evolving nature of career goals, the competitive drive, and the balance between financial success and family life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Work-life balance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Career aspirations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Family obligations Career aspirations and satisfaction&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Competitiveness and ambition&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Financial considerations and family planning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Challenge of Time Management&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;32:03 Evolving Career Goals and Ambition&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;37:04 Financial Considerations and Family Planning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:40:56</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4ccdbccf-8748-4341-ab92-15ba0e5f4532/logos/e2cb8b65-c3e8-4446-b7d0-2fca2ca678d8.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 5: Challenges of Navigating Careers With a Family </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's Game Night!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation revolves around a game that serves as the ultimate date night activity for couples. It involves rapid-fire questions, dares, personal preferences, intimate revelations, and playful interactions. The game leads to awkward questions, embarrassing moments, and controversial topics, creating a mix of humor, laughter, and intimate moments.</p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4eedb6df-50b2-4a5c-981a-8a1ec2ad6200</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Parentsofftheclock]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e403b31a3e6fd465eae48b40da3b5962fb602405bc3013cca408943b5943e3f9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0ZWVkYjZkZi01MGIyLTRhNWMtOTgxYS04YTFlYzJhZDYyMDAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0Y2NkYmNjZi04NzQ4LTQzNDEtYWI5Mi0xNWJhMGU1ZjQ1MzIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTYxMThkZWUwYjY3NjAxZmI4MzlkYzIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4M2UxMTdhMDkxM2UzNjE2NjdhMGIxL3BhcmVudHNvZmZ0aGVjbG9ja3Mtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi01X18xLTE1LTE5Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="49597274" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation revolves around a game that serves as the ultimate date night activity for couples. 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