Who's Cane Fonda? What's it like to have the world try to kick your ass to an extreme humbling level. Our guest today is a bad bitch with mama bear vibes and major will to thrive in the face of the impossible. Mandy is a powerhouse that stays sarcastic and humble. We are all in a place where we can look back with admiration while she looks back in awe and new strength. Raw honest storytelling is one of the reasons Shannon and Mandy became friends in the first place so it seems only fitting to...

Three whole years ago this podcast was only a twinkle in our eyes and an introduction episode in the drive. Our audio has gotten better and perhaps we’ve gotten wiser? With every guest we learn something so I think that tracks. A nice sister episode where we pump each other up about the accomplishments happening quite literally as we speak. A bit of a New Years resolution touch base too. We hear those of you that have asked for a bit more about us and we are truly trying to sit in the...

Another trip down memory lane? You betcha!! Have you ever been to a super mega ultra amazing pool party? What about an epic costume party? OK, do you just simple love to party? Then you will like this episode a bunch. Bon takes us on a journey with Kris and band life of yesteryear. With celebrity karaoke and music from so many incredible humans that it's almost impossible to name a favorite. But if you do have a favorite band there is a solid chance Kris has touched production on one or more...

As self proclaimed sisters in law of anxiety and “organization” and piles. Last minute complex tasks? We got it. The art brain is real you guys. There’s some body talk and we describe and compare butts. What should you wear or not wear to Coachella? You might not want to get your fashion tips from us. Unless you’re meeting us at Alt Summit and then get those chartreuse slides out!! Angie talks stationary store dreams and gives us permission to use our hoarded paper and beautiful notepads....

You want more musical talent? Tour talk and band swooning You got it! Perhaps you are an elder Emo or you had scene hair at some point. You.Will.Relate. Roaming charges and T9 texting ( NOKIA!!!). Land lines and getting into conversations with friends moms. We talk about tattoo daydreams and fishing adventures. Brandon tells us what it's like to have a band fraternity brotherhood that generations of listeners are devoted to still as we speak. FTF? Next-door to Jesus (extra question mark)....

Hello party people! This is your periodic episode of just us. Two sisters asking your questions of one another. Plus some other random mumbo jumbo. Do we talk about cilantro? Is Shannon validated for her long time hatred of you-know-who? What is the perfect forever meal? It’s a silly time and a little treat for your ears. We appreciate all of you for writing in your thoughts and questions. Please continue to do so and we will continue to whip out these surprise sit downs where we laugh at one...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to quite literally be raised by wolves? Well it's very possible you'd grow up to be one of Portlands funniest people and one of our favorite funny people on the entire west coast. Arlo is not just a seriously funny comedian, they have a roster of writing, television appearances and movie roles under their belt too. Perhaps one of the most casually charming actors we've had the joy of hanging out with. Arlo is and endless well of childhood stories. Some...

Encore of one of our very favorite episodes! Please take a moment to congratulate our lovely friend Carly on her recent marriage to her hunky husband. They are incredibly cute together and we wish them all the happiness in the world! Enjoy this throwback to pre-pandemic times and trips to California sunshine. I cannot tell you how much we miss it there!! ::insert Wayne's World style back in time sound effects and gestures here:: A triple threat that isn't in the Disney tween genre. She's one...

Once upon a time in Tokyo there was a musical show that was canceled on account of rain. OK, it was a huge typhoon. And allllll themusic players gathered calmly in the city. OK, they came into town bored and hungry and ready to party! And that's where this episode originates. Shannon met our extra ordinary guitar player in the crazy whirlwind of a modeling contract in Japan. The rest is history! No really, so much time passed between then and now that it's practically historical. But this...

Love is in the air. Are we sitting at a romantic table with candles and a violinist nearby setting the tone? Nah, we are in the basement recording amazing facts, food science and more! Because Valentine’s Day has gotten weird y’all! The evolution of this Halmark holiday and the crazy interesting symbolism and stressful pressures of gift giving has made us dive deep into some real stuff. Really important things like what it means to have a ribbon tied a certain way on a bouquet of daisies. We...

Are you in a club? Is it s****y? You are probably going to love this so much. Crafting, TikTok, comedic crossdressing, and again we talk about puppets. Bon and Shan get excited about events and craft tours while Sam plans a s****y craft West Coast adventure. Perfomative joy in the most caffinated way. There's an exclusive reveal with BREAKING NEWS energy. The pandemic cannot keep creative people down! And this episode is living, breathing and giggling proof. Stories from journals past are...

Do you like miniatures? Have you ever pondered the ins and outs of puppeteering? Or perhaps you might be a fan of both hiking and LED lighting in the woods. Did you also already know about The Witch House? OK, you are going to loooooooove this guest. You actually probably already do love him and his art on the interwebs. Balloon love language with a side of retail daily grind and a smirk. Mike is a delight and we are truly destined to be IRL friends because of allllll the common parallels and...

This episode is highly educational. Because we read facts from the internet and we know the internet never misleads anyone. It’s a good thing these are all silly fun facts. Reasons for the season no matter when the New Year starts wherever you hail from. We talk about the superstition and promises in eating certain foods at the start of the new calendar. How many ways can you ensure wealth in your future? You’ll find out. Plus!! We read journal entries from young Bon and Shan. We’re talking...

Thanks for joining us in reliving these memories from 2019! A throwback to a simpler pre-pandemic time with a gal we hold super dear. Thank you for finding our early audio charming if you are new around here and for those of you long time listeners, wow we got better eh?! Merry everything and we bring new episodes fresh for your ear holes in 2022! We appreciate you all. Musical brilliance and an actual sunshiny voice on this guest. Jess is someone you cannot help but smile listening to....

Today's guest has become internet famous for her beloved spiders and we are humongous fans of each mini robo muppet that she shares her home with. We talk about barn parties and kitties but the best pets aside from spiders is a very specific goat. While we get into bugs over and over again but the nostalgia is rich and colorful. Are you a fan of Hanson? If so you can sit with us all day and discuss which brother is the best. Is there a bonus Hanson? You'll have to listen and find out....

It's not everyday that you get to interview a massively talented touring musician who has a lot of interest in being a really good human. Zach is a Portland loving Alaskan who has a really infectious smile that lights up his whole face and sets the tone for the first part of this two part special. First we get into family love, travel chaos and long term friendships. As a bassist in a band so many people know from the radio and commercials and more, it's so refreshing to know how much he...

This episode is a real circus of sarcasm. Puns and also top notch voice work have never shared such a beautiful hour together until now. You may think you hear new music from Bono but no! It’s Tobin! He’s not just a Jew Who Loves Trees. He is deeply interested in interesting things. The wit and charm of this show was taken to an all time high. The amount of things Boni Google searched was also at an all time high. We discussed the importance of what babies are made of. There was chatter of...

An episode so nice we have to run it twice! Because she's the podfather we love so dearly and it was one of our most beloved episodes of all time. Again we thank you for your support and love and tolorance of a rerun. This home stretch of wedding time is no joke! xoxo Yat sisters. On this glorious month of Spooktober we felt it perfectly appropriate to feature our favorite goth. Our Pod Dad. The best gal to get downright creepy with. We touch on superstition, costumes and even crows who may...

This trio of friends are like family so this episode is humongous! It’s jam packed with laughter and love. Todd and Rachel and Alie, Oh My! Each of our guests has a unique and special tale about their marriage and each of them have more wise words for our soon to be wed host. Boni is working through her lead up to “I do” and all of this feels like really solid therapy as well as advice. It just goes to show how everyone looks back fondly at their day of union and chuckles about at least one...

Wedding bells are in the near future for our hostess duo because Boni is tying the knot and Shannon is part of her bridal squad! What better way to gear up emotionally for this special party of parties? Let’s ask some of our betrothed guests how they did the damn thing. On this part of our compilations series we’re talking with Sarah Hunt and Christine Lakin! Two very smart and funny gals with strong wills. While the end goal of being married was similar, these two wedding days couldn’t be...

This episode is special to our hearts for many reasons. This very driven creative has her hands in a tons of candy jars. Quite literally. Because she owns SEVERAL candy stores!! But the main reason we fell madly in appreciative love with Andrea is that she is a parent of an autistic son just like Shannon. And she is a power artist with big dreams just like both sisters. Are you a fan of candy dots, or runts bananas, or (again) push pop shivs? If you love sweets you will be drooling about soda...

The sisters YAT dive into some past. Thoughts on sunset viewing versus archery. What would you do with your clone? This becomes a very clear window into deep personality differences and a psychological facets. Why is everything always about being able to do more work? Wheezing laughter? We haz it. This episode is all the questions we could fit into a reasonable show length. Beach zen is an ultimate vacation. Pranks and trips and ideas galore. If you’re curious about what Boni and Shannon were...

Fresh out of lockdown and right into showbiz hustle and bustle! Chelsea had to turn on the charm in front of her idols while wielding hot glue guns and power saws. Making it is decidedly the crafting Olympics and Boni shares what a shameful faux palace dating reality hell she was on. Shannon spills some behind the scenes to food competing and Chelsea tells her sassy wardrobe secrets. There are wistful plans for highway sign street team action and the ladies get into travel and vacation...

It's a two-fer episode! This interview gives you a behind the scenes look at podcast pals in their native habitat. There are all the puns you've been pining for because these hosts of Completely Arbortrary are into it. If you thought we would...branch out from such jokes, you're nuts! Ok, but seriously though we have another round of childhood stories and relatable sagas. One music man and one arborist nerd out with us about their paths to making their show and the fun route to friendship....