<description>&lt;p&gt;Another year of this world famous podcast! Hear us yap and yap about all our faves of 2024 and some of what we're looking forward to in 2025 (with a very brief moment at the top for good ol' December)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DECEMBER&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HIGH:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;AA: &lt;/strong&gt;Christmas Family time + a white christmas! Grateful for the luv in my life + murder mystery new years&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;MM: &lt;/strong&gt;New Goodwill in DC lol&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LOW:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;AA: &lt;/strong&gt;what am I doing with my life &lt;3&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;MM: &lt;/strong&gt;parking ticket fest&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BEST OF 2024&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MOVIE:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;AA: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Wicked / Blink Twice&lt;/em&gt; (worst: &lt;em&gt;Love Lies Bleeding&lt;/em&gt; holy shit)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;MM: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;My Old Ass&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TV SHOW:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;AA: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Shrinking&lt;/em&gt; (duh) + &lt;em&gt;Bad Sisters &lt;/em&gt;+ &lt;em&gt;Traitors &lt;/em&gt;(recency bias tho?)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;MM: &lt;/strong&gt;Boring but honestly same!!! Minus traitors plus &lt;em&gt;Hacks&lt;/em&gt; season 3&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BOOK:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;AA: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Blue Sisters &lt;/em&gt;by Coco Mellors&lt;em&gt; + All The Colors of the Dark &lt;/em&gt;by Chris Whitaker&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;MM: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;All Fours &lt;/em&gt;by Miranda July + &lt;em&gt;Chain Gang All Stars&lt;/em&gt; by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenjah (other five star reads: &lt;em&gt;Martyr,&lt;/em&gt; &lt;em&gt;The Round House, The Friend, The Night Watchman, Small Things Like These, Concentrate, Clear, Sandwich, There Are Reason for This&lt;/em&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WORST BOOK:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;AA: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Men Have Called Her Crazy by Anna Marie Tendler&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;MM: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokpokki&lt;/em&gt; by Baek Se-hee&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ALBUM:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;AA: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Weird Faith &lt;/em&gt;by Madi Diaz + &lt;em&gt;The Secret of Us &lt;/em&gt;by Gracie Abrams (&lt;em&gt;Cowboy Carter&lt;/em&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;MM:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt; Brat &lt;/em&gt;by Charli XCX (my preference is for the remix album) (honorable mentions: &lt;em&gt;Stick Season (Forever)&lt;/em&gt;, Noah Kahan, &lt;em&gt;Cowboy Carter&lt;/em&gt;, Beyonce; &lt;em&gt;Tiger’s Blood&lt;/em&gt;, Waxahatchee; &lt;em&gt;What A Relief, &lt;/em&gt;Katie Gavin; &lt;em&gt;The Secret of Us, &lt;/em&gt;Gracie Abrams)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SONG:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;AA:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt; Starting Over At the End &lt;/em&gt;by JOSEPH&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;MM: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Right Back to It &lt;/em&gt;by Waxahatchee / &lt;em&gt;The Baton &lt;/em&gt;by Katie Gavin&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CONCERT:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;AA: &lt;/strong&gt;Madi Diaz + All Things Go MUNA / Hozier / Japanese Breakfast / Holly Humberstone + JOSEPH @ Sixth and I&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;MM: &lt;/strong&gt;Joseph @ Sixth and I / Brandi @ The Anthem / Betty Who @ Lincoln Theater (wait I forgot about all of these and same)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MEAL:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;AA: &lt;/strong&gt;Mr Tuna &lt;3&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;MM: &lt;/strong&gt;Burrito from Uptown 66&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BREAKFAST:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;AA: &lt;/strong&gt;beyond boring&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;but Siggi’s in the summer with peaches, raspberries, and &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://nantucketbakeshop.com/collections/frontpage/products/simply-granola"&gt;Nantucket Bake Shop&lt;/a&gt; cranberry granola - sometimes honey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;MM: &lt;/strong&gt;only counts as breakfast on a technicality but &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.paulspelmeni.com/"&gt;Paul’s Pel’meni&lt;/a&gt; in Madison, WI&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LUNCH:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;AA: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.yumegaarukara.com/"&gt;Yume Ga Arukara cold noodles&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;MM:&lt;/strong&gt; Eggplant sandwich from &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://idealsdeli.com/"&gt;Ideals&lt;/a&gt; &amp; lobster roll from Sesuit Harbor Cafe (&lt;3)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DINNER:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;AA: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.damenewyork.com/"&gt;Dame in NYC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;MM:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.entrenosmiami.com/"&gt;Entrenos in Miami&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DESSERT:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;AA: &lt;/strong&gt;hawaiian roll ice cream sandwich w/ vanilla bean gelato, caramel, butter, and salt from Mr. Tuna&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;MM: &lt;/strong&gt;Passionfruit pie from &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://doubtingthomas.la/"&gt;Doubting Thomas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PURCHASE:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;AA: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://food52.com/shop/products/9297-vintage-inspired-persian-vinyl-mats"&gt;Vintage Inspired Persian Runner for the Kitchen&lt;/a&gt; or Airpods Max&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;MM: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&amp;#38;ai=DChcSEwjCifHMh_OKAxXPXEcBHQ9VJZYYABAEGgJxdQ&amp;#38;co=1&amp;#38;gclid=Cj0KCQiAkJO8BhCGARIsAMkswygWHZLb0qfrABWXdJ_5HtGiY3oAgKcxVIJDbI8kyjHmn5zEBiJf5F0aAoXTEALw_wcB&amp;#38;ohost=www.google.com&amp;#38;cid=CAESVuD2maDNSSOU4mckKolRHZRsnIeJU_uVc6naS38BhRRsz7Tp7o91nmVpAwysBq8Zx4YP9lHjySteoSKhLPgv_q4NMvo4Gce2OFLSbZ4CGZnHJyTZJdps&amp;#38;sig=AOD64_2GCq3rDLCIQ-iCkLsoU2LPmHENIg&amp;#38;ctype=5&amp;#38;q=&amp;#38;ved=2ahUKEwjlsObMh_OKAxWRFVkFHRyoK3QQ9aACKAB6BAgHECo&amp;#38;adurl="&gt;CarKit&lt;/a&gt; for our old dumb car&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;DISCOVERY:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;AA: &lt;/strong&gt;yin yoga / sound baths / restore yoga in general&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;MM: &lt;/strong&gt;builder gel nails&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;TRIP:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;AA: &lt;/strong&gt;Maine&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;MM: &lt;/strong&gt;Canada&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;#1 RECOMMENDATION:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;AA: &lt;/strong&gt;Cupping&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;MM: &lt;/strong&gt;Buy a kitchen timer and put it on your desk (I have &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ozeri-The-Kitchen-and-Event-Timer-KT1-L/303412869?source=shoppingads&amp;#38;locale=en-US&amp;#38;srsltid=AfmBOoqE4zIZWNj8-d_unQoJg7nnOYWWxL2qzjlHNKd3uy-MaORbE6NsJwk&amp;#38;gQT=1"&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt; but I covet &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://target.com/p/time-timer-mod-timer-lime-green/-/A-86937792?ref=tgt_adv_xsf&amp;#38;AFID=google&amp;#38;CPNG=Toys+-+Target+Plus&amp;#38;adgroup=87-10&amp;#38;gQT=1"&gt;this one&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What completely ordinary thing are you most grateful for right now in your life?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;MM:&lt;/strong&gt; The cup known in our home as &lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.rei.com/product/232245/hydro-flask-all-around-travel-tumbler-40-fl-oz?sku=2322450007&amp;#38;store=169&amp;#38;CAWELAID=120217890018699367&amp;#38;CAGPSPN=pla&amp;#38;CAAGID=113279951513&amp;#38;CATCI=pla-366418484527&amp;#38;cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_2322450007%7C366418484527%7CBA%7C71700000074422505&amp;#38;gad_source=1&amp;#38;gclid=Cj0KCQiAkJO8BhCGARIsAMkswyhJxIC1KfyRViiKCRmA7JpMk-sGQbLuF1p5_zmkLdOIE8q3OjjGQ8caAq1xEALw_wcB&amp;#38;gclsrc=aw.ds"&gt;Cup™&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* &lt;strong&gt;AA:&lt;/strong&gt; pockets of community&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in to the next episode for our culture speed round! ily&lt;3&lt;/p&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit &lt;a href="https://inyoursparetime.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&amp;#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1"&gt;inyoursparetime.substack.com&lt;/a&gt;</description>

Spare Time the Pod

Alissa Avilov & Marie McGrath

Best of 2024 (ft. December)

JAN 13, 202575 MIN
Spare Time the Pod

Best of 2024 (ft. December)

JAN 13, 202575 MIN

Description

<p>Another year of this world famous podcast! Hear us yap and yap about all our faves of 2024 and some of what we're looking forward to in 2025 (with a very brief moment at the top for good ol' December)</p><p></p><p><strong>DECEMBER</strong></p><p><strong>HIGH:</strong></p><p>* <strong>AA: </strong>Christmas Family time + a white christmas! Grateful for the luv in my life + murder mystery new years</p><p>* <strong>MM: </strong>New Goodwill in DC lol</p><p><strong>LOW:</strong></p><p>* <strong>AA: </strong>what am I doing with my life <3</p><p>* <strong>MM: </strong>parking ticket fest</p><p></p><p><strong>BEST OF 2024</strong></p><p><strong>MOVIE:</strong></p><p>* <strong>AA: </strong><em>Wicked / Blink Twice</em> (worst: <em>Love Lies Bleeding</em> holy shit)</p><p>* <strong>MM: </strong><em>My Old Ass</em></p><p><strong>TV SHOW:</strong></p><p>* <strong>AA: </strong><em>Shrinking</em> (duh) + <em>Bad Sisters </em>+ <em>Traitors </em>(recency bias tho?)</p><p>* <strong>MM: </strong>Boring but honestly same!!! Minus traitors plus <em>Hacks</em> season 3</p><p><strong>BOOK:</strong></p><p>* <strong>AA: </strong><em>Blue Sisters </em>by Coco Mellors<em> + All The Colors of the Dark </em>by Chris Whitaker</p><p>* <strong>MM: </strong><em>All Fours </em>by Miranda July + <em>Chain Gang All Stars</em> by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenjah (other five star reads: <em>Martyr,</em> <em>The Round House, The Friend, The Night Watchman, Small Things Like These, Concentrate, Clear, Sandwich, There Are Reason for This</em>)</p><p><strong>WORST BOOK:</strong></p><p>* <strong>AA: </strong><em>Men Have Called Her Crazy by Anna Marie Tendler</em></p><p>* <strong>MM: </strong><em>I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokpokki</em> by Baek Se-hee</p><p><strong>ALBUM:</strong></p><p>* <strong>AA: </strong><em>Weird Faith </em>by Madi Diaz + <em>The Secret of Us </em>by Gracie Abrams (<em>Cowboy Carter</em>)</p><p>* <strong>MM:</strong><em> Brat </em>by Charli XCX (my preference is for the remix album) (honorable mentions: <em>Stick Season (Forever)</em>, Noah Kahan, <em>Cowboy Carter</em>, Beyonce; <em>Tiger’s Blood</em>, Waxahatchee; <em>What A Relief, </em>Katie Gavin; <em>The Secret of Us, </em>Gracie Abrams)</p><p><strong>SONG:</strong></p><p>* <strong>AA:</strong><em> Starting Over At the End </em>by JOSEPH</p><p>* <strong>MM: </strong><em>Right Back to It </em>by Waxahatchee / <em>The Baton </em>by Katie Gavin</p><p><strong>CONCERT:</strong></p><p>* <strong>AA: </strong>Madi Diaz + All Things Go MUNA / Hozier / Japanese Breakfast / Holly Humberstone + JOSEPH @ Sixth and I</p><p>* <strong>MM: </strong>Joseph @ Sixth and I / Brandi @ The Anthem / Betty Who @ Lincoln Theater (wait I forgot about all of these and same)</p><p><strong>MEAL:</strong></p><p>* <strong>AA: </strong>Mr Tuna <3</p><p>* <strong>MM: </strong>Burrito from Uptown 66</p><p><strong>BREAKFAST:</strong></p><p>* <strong>AA: </strong>beyond boring<strong> </strong>but Siggi’s in the summer with peaches, raspberries, and <a target="_blank" href="https://nantucketbakeshop.com/collections/frontpage/products/simply-granola">Nantucket Bake Shop</a> cranberry granola - sometimes honey</p><p>* <strong>MM: </strong>only counts as breakfast on a technicality but <a target="_blank" href="https://www.paulspelmeni.com/">Paul’s Pel’meni</a> in Madison, WI</p><p><strong>LUNCH:</strong></p><p>* <strong>AA: </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.yumegaarukara.com/">Yume Ga Arukara cold noodles</a></p><p>* <strong>MM:</strong> Eggplant sandwich from <a target="_blank" href="https://idealsdeli.com/">Ideals</a> & lobster roll from Sesuit Harbor Cafe (<3)</p><p><strong>DINNER:</strong></p><p>* <strong>AA: </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.damenewyork.com/">Dame in NYC</a></p><p>* <strong>MM:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.entrenosmiami.com/">Entrenos in Miami</a></p><p><strong>DESSERT:</strong></p><p>* <strong>AA: </strong>hawaiian roll ice cream sandwich w/ vanilla bean gelato, caramel, butter, and salt from Mr. Tuna</p><p>* <strong>MM: </strong>Passionfruit pie from <a target="_blank" href="https://doubtingthomas.la/">Doubting Thomas</a></p><p><strong>PURCHASE:</strong></p><p>* <strong>AA: </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://food52.com/shop/products/9297-vintage-inspired-persian-vinyl-mats">Vintage Inspired Persian Runner for the Kitchen</a> or Airpods Max</p><p>* <strong>MM: </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&#38;ai=DChcSEwjCifHMh_OKAxXPXEcBHQ9VJZYYABAEGgJxdQ&#38;co=1&#38;gclid=Cj0KCQiAkJO8BhCGARIsAMkswygWHZLb0qfrABWXdJ_5HtGiY3oAgKcxVIJDbI8kyjHmn5zEBiJf5F0aAoXTEALw_wcB&#38;ohost=www.google.com&#38;cid=CAESVuD2maDNSSOU4mckKolRHZRsnIeJU_uVc6naS38BhRRsz7Tp7o91nmVpAwysBq8Zx4YP9lHjySteoSKhLPgv_q4NMvo4Gce2OFLSbZ4CGZnHJyTZJdps&#38;sig=AOD64_2GCq3rDLCIQ-iCkLsoU2LPmHENIg&#38;ctype=5&#38;q=&#38;ved=2ahUKEwjlsObMh_OKAxWRFVkFHRyoK3QQ9aACKAB6BAgHECo&#38;adurl=">CarKit</a> for our old dumb car</p><p><strong>DISCOVERY:</strong></p><p>* <strong>AA: </strong>yin yoga / sound baths / restore yoga in general</p><p>* <strong>MM: </strong>builder gel nails</p><p><strong>TRIP:</strong></p><p>* <strong>AA: </strong>Maine</p><p>* <strong>MM: </strong>Canada</p><p><strong>#1 RECOMMENDATION:</strong></p><p>* <strong>AA: </strong>Cupping</p><p>* <strong>MM: </strong>Buy a kitchen timer and put it on your desk (I have <a target="_blank" href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ozeri-The-Kitchen-and-Event-Timer-KT1-L/303412869?source=shoppingads&#38;locale=en-US&#38;srsltid=AfmBOoqE4zIZWNj8-d_unQoJg7nnOYWWxL2qzjlHNKd3uy-MaORbE6NsJwk&#38;gQT=1">this one</a> but I covet <a target="_blank" href="https://target.com/p/time-timer-mod-timer-lime-green/-/A-86937792?ref=tgt_adv_xsf&#38;AFID=google&#38;CPNG=Toys+-+Target+Plus&#38;adgroup=87-10&#38;gQT=1">this one</a>)</p><p><strong>What completely ordinary thing are you most grateful for right now in your life?</strong></p><p>* <strong>MM:</strong> The cup known in our home as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.rei.com/product/232245/hydro-flask-all-around-travel-tumbler-40-fl-oz?sku=2322450007&#38;store=169&#38;CAWELAID=120217890018699367&#38;CAGPSPN=pla&#38;CAAGID=113279951513&#38;CATCI=pla-366418484527&#38;cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_2322450007%7C366418484527%7CBA%7C71700000074422505&#38;gad_source=1&#38;gclid=Cj0KCQiAkJO8BhCGARIsAMkswyhJxIC1KfyRViiKCRmA7JpMk-sGQbLuF1p5_zmkLdOIE8q3OjjGQ8caAq1xEALw_wcB&#38;gclsrc=aw.ds">Cup™</a></p><p>* <strong>AA:</strong> pockets of community</p><p></p><p>Tune in to the next episode for our culture speed round! ily<3</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://inyoursparetime.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">inyoursparetime.substack.com</a>