Over the past 15 months, Jessie (“M” for Mom) and Ben (“B”) have recorded a series of short podcast conversations on a variety of topics. Today they are releasing them to share with the world to spread a little holiday joy. Enjoy!

Episode 1 (9/21/24): This pilot episode explores the format and introduces the co-hosts, “M” (for Mom) and “B” (for Ben).

Episode 2 (10/8/24): Episode 2 features an exploration of one of the greatest children’s books of all time.

Episode 3 (6/6/25): Join M & B as they talk through the end of the school year and the start of summer.

Episode 4 (9/25/25): In this very special episode, M & B introduce you to the concept of a “Peace Room,” which has gone on to be a key element of the podcast series.

Episode 5 (10/5/25): In the season of the Feast of St. Francis, M & B talk about their love for animals and how the local “Blessing of the Animals” at church impacted them.

Episode 6 (10/17/25): B, an avid reader, talks about why books are so special and magical.

Episode 7 (10/23/25): This spooky episode features all things Halloween, in honor of B’s favorite holiday (well, tied for 1st place with Christmas, as he has recently articulated!)

Episode 8 (11/6/25): Join the groove with M & B as they discuss B’s recent discovery of jazz music and emergence as a superfan.

Episode 9 (11/19/25): M & B muse about the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

Episode 10 (11/30/25) This special double episode, in honor of the final episode of the season, features back-to-back conversations on Thanksgiving and B’s experiences as a sports fan.