The Pirate Life Podcast

The Pirates discuss the "Future" app. It's an exercise app with a live coach who personalizes specific workouts for each person who joins. Find out how the app worked, who stuck with it, and the pros and cons based on Pirate reviews/feedback. 

The Pirates discuss positive news and people impacting the world, as well as local communities. There are plenty of positive news stories, it's just not mainstream news and needs to be sought out.

Please share more positive news stories at thepiratelifepodcast.com or on The Pirate Life Podcast facebook page. Spread Positivity and Kindness and share with the world. <3

The Pirates discuss Valentine's Day, the meaning and how it's celebrated. There is also a fun Valentine trivia competition! 

The Pirates discuss an article about sought after employees and talk about how to be one! 

The Pirates finalize the 2024 lifelist and discuss the words chosen for 2023 and the new words for 2024. Will Producer Paul join any of the adventures? Will YOU join any adventures? 

The Pirates brainstorm ideas for their 2024 Lifelist. What kind of adventures will be added? How many? Where? Listen to Part 1 to find out.

The Pirates discuss the holidays... the memories, traditions, best and worse parts, and what changed over the years. 

NOTE from the Pirates (after recording): We apologize (in advance) for a few errors during recording... we had already left the studio once the errors were found. We did our best to adjust and recover what we could. Thanks for understanding!  

The Pirates talk about morning routines and the possible benefits of having a morning routine... or not. Is it try to wake up with tons of coffee and hope for more energy? Or is it wake up with tons of energy to go work out and start the day? Everyone is different and what works for one may or may not work for someone else. Listen for tips on how to make a morning routine work for you. 

The Pirates discuss different vitamins and supplements, as well as who takes what and when.  

Disclaimer: Every person is different. Anything discussed in this podcast is not expert or professional advice, just opinions based on personal experiences. Please consult a physcian prior to taking or adding any type of vitamin, supplement, or medicine. Do your own reasearch to determine what is best for you personally.

Thanks for listening.

The Pirates have a conversation about toxins and chemicals harmful to our bodies and give suggestions how to avoid these toxins for better health. 

Environmental World Group website - www.ewg.org

Skin safe - www.skinsafeproducts.com

Ask the Dentist - www.askthedentist.com

The Pirates play a game called "Adventure Trivia". Find out about this game and how much is really known about adventure in this episode. 

The Pirates reply to listener requests for advice. Some questions were asked and the best suggestions to help are provided by the "expert" Pirates. 

The Pirates reach a MAJOR milestone of 100 Episodes. For this special celebration, the listeners share what living "The Pirate Life" means to each of them. 

From all of us at the Pirate Life Podcast...

Yo ho ho! THANK YOU! We appreciate all the support on this ship and every single matey we encounter! Please keep listening, laughing, and adventuring with us! Arrrrrrrrgh!! 

Where's Adrienne? Due to unforeseen circumstances, all Pirates are not aboard the ship in this episode... but Producer Paul has taken over as Captain! 

The remaining crew members discuss insights about the podcast (and life), share some personal stories, and continue the voyage of discovery. 

The Pirates discuss manifestation and whether or not it is a real thing. Has anything ever been manifested? Is it like magic? Is it a scam? How does it relate to a higher power or where people are supposed to be in life? Can it be negative, as well? 

The Pirates discuss TBIs and why it hits close to home with a personal story and request for help. Traumatic Brain Injuries impact people's lives in many different ways. Some people may never recover from them. Some people are okay for a while, then the injury resurfaces to impact them later in life. 

The Pirates are fundraising and asking for donations ... please help at this link: 

https://www.gofundme.com/f/maranda-needs-treatment-to-make-her-walk-better

We appreciate any and all donations... every little bit helps. Thank you! 

Find more info on TBIs at biapa.org

The Pirates discuss the good, bad, and ugly of running by recapping some memories of running and providing some do's and don'ts for training. 

The Pirates make a game out of discussing words used in their various careers (construction, academic, and legal/finance). Determining the meanings of these different words is quite comical. It all started with a beach adventure where a discussion about a "gasket" intrigued curiosity!

The Pirates discuss and taste some new foods with natural ingredients. Certain drinks, snacks, cheeses, dips are labeled as "bad" foods, but can be made with all natural ingredients. Find out which food are healthier and taste delicious and which ones (if any) are hard pass. 

The Pirates discuss doing random acts of kindness and encourage everyone to always be kind. 

The Pirates review the book "Never Finished" by David Goggins. A hero to one, intimidating to another; motivator to all who want to listen. Who loved it? Who will run an Ultra because of reading it? What lessons are learned? Listen to hear what the book was about and how/if it made an impact. 

The Pirates discuss podcasting for four years and how they have grown and changed. Listen to find out what is different now from back then! 

The Pirates play a fun game involving abbreviations! Knowledge is tested because this isn't only text abbreviations... seems that EVERYTHING is abbreviated these days! Or is it just new age? Abbreviations actually go back way before texting was a thing! Play along while you listen, and let us know how well you did on the test of abbreviations!

The Pirates learn more about their personalities. Adrienne loves to share her homework; therefore, all mateys take three different personality tests. Two of which are on the more serious side and one just for fun. It's interesting to see the similarities and differences in each test result. The "fun" test will shed some light on the Pirate "characters"! Join the fun by listening and then taking the tests to see how your specific personality relates to each Pirate personality! 

The Pirates discuss some new things they dived into and are learning about. There are many differences in the things being discovered, but the common theme is all about always learning for continuous growth. Maybe you can learn something new by listening to the various topics (such as Aruba, yoga, spanish, etc.) explored in this episode!

The Pirates discuss Loving Hearts in relation to February being heart month. Personal experiences are shared relating to heart surgeries, heart disease, and regular check-ups. Ways to keep your heart healthy (including Love) are also discussed. Find out about the Heart Association (www.heart.org) and what fun things (past and present) were done to help the organization. 

And remember... LOVE should be celebrated EVERY day, not just Valentines Day. 

We are sending LOVE to all of you, FOREVER! <3

The Pirates talk about careers and how they got where they are today. Three very different occupations with some of the struggles in each one are discussed, as well as a few mentors who were inspiring and pushed for greatness! 

The Pirates chit chat about random things like the holidays, current events in life and just every day stuff! Listen to hear about Shawna the elf, Adrienne becoming a doctor and Denise being sick for the holidays. There are also other fun stories about flooding, doctors, brunches and gifts!! 

The Pirates end 2022 and preview the 2023 lifelist. What fun things will be accomplished in 2023? New words are chosen for the new year... and a recap of the words for 2022 is also included in this episode. Hear what Producer Paul has to say, as he also participates in this epidsode! Happy New Year in 2023!! 

The Pirates discuss their adventure to Punta Cana for another teaching vacation. This trip was a fun experience with a lot of memories regarding some crazy things that happened along the way! Always a good time and lots of laughs with these girls! 

The Pirates discuss the overnight beach trip they took in mid-August. There were some fun times and some crazy Pirate antics including a new zumba class, some time at the beach and the duckaneer. Oh yeah, and of course, it's always an adventure actually getting to the destination! 

The Pirates discuss creativity and what it means to be creative. This conversation leads to a some interesting insight about paperclips... ultimately making this podcast a rare, but fun, creation! 

The Pirates discuss sleeping and dreaming. Learn some facts about sleep, how a sleep study is done, and dream "themes". There might be some interesting pirate dreams discussed, as well!

Shiver Me Timbers! Get ready to laugh with the Pirate Mateys as they celebrate International "Talk Like a Pirate" Day by doing just that! Listen to learn some Pirate talk/quotes, new Pirate names, and a few interesting facts abouts Pirates. 

The Pirates discuss using the 1st Phorm Health/Fitness app, what it's about and how it works. Who's idea was this? Who should try it? Does it work? Discover more about the app in this episode! 

The Pirates discuss listening to one of Ed Mylett's more emotional podcasts and being intrigued by his new book "The Power of One More". Along with three fresh copies of the book (all ready for Ed's signature), there are also some exciting tidbits of learning shared, as well as a ton of appreciation for being able to do "one more" podcast!

In a fun role reversal, Producer Paul takes the lead and grills the pirates on everything from favorite books, to biggest mistakes, to how we met our significant others! Find out how we respond when we are put on the spot and learn a few new things about us along the way! 

The Pirates discuss another Pirate Intention, "Make a Muscle". This intention actually is what started this trio and is a huge part of living the Pirate Life. There are a lot of shout outs to some important people (both past and present) who contribute(d) to this intention. Find out why this intention has such a "strong" impact on the Pirate Life!

The Pirates knock two things off the lifelist and at the same time... they find their "wings"! What the heck does that mean? Since when do Pirates have wings? The latest newest exciting adventure is all about FLYING!!

The Pirates update the status of their 2022 lifelist and discuss upcoming adventures. What fun things are in the works? What still needs to be scheduled? Is Diggerland in the near future? 

The Pirates discuss stress relief and realize that being together helps them so much if stressed out ... Laughing always helps (and there's a lot of that happening), but what are some other ways to deal with stress? 

The Pirates discuss their varying tastes in music and provide a top 10 list of their favorite bands. Will there be a common theme, or will it be 30 different bands? Are you ready to hear the playlists? Can you guess who is Number One?? 

The Pirates introduce and interview Producer Paul. They ask him questions to see what he knows about them and  learn some fun facts about him as well.  

The Pirates are always talking about Zumba, but what is it? Why do they love it? Is it fun? Learn about Zumba and its health benefits, too! 

The Pirates discuss Yoga and a book called "Yoga and the Quest for the True Self". Find out why this book was chosen. There may just be another big (learning) adventure in the works!! 

The Pirates try another on air taste test... Biosteel sports drink. Will this be a new sponsor, or is this just for fun? 

The Pirates discuss their words for the new year and figure out what they want to add to the lifelist for 2022! What fun adventures will they attempt to complete this year? 

The Pirates make their first official public appearance as presenters at the Steamtown Music Awards! In episode 62, they recap their adventure at this annual award show!

The Pirates play fun question games which will help you get to know them better. Friend ratings, top three, and choose one! Who is the overthinker? It doesn't matter, you know they will have fun with it no matter what!! 

The Pirates share news that may or may not excite the others, along with a "name drop". They discuss life list events that have been scheduled. There are also some ramblings about some more funny stuff that happened on their vacation. Find out where the fox fits in the story. 

The Pirates review Ed Mylett's podcast with Mel Robbins regarding her "High Five Habit" (new book). Find out what they Pirates think about this podcast discussion and this new idea about making a "high five" to yourself a new habit or part of your morning routine. And you don't want to miss them doing it LIVE right here during this podcast!! 

The Pirates discuss what they are going to achieve in the last 90 days of the year. They briefly review the year and discuss where are they with the word the selected for the year? Do you remember what the words were for each of them? Do they? Have they met their goals, or will they? What about the life list? Are there any new goals? 

The Pirates had to improvise for vacation and chose to live out "Plan C". Where did they end up and how the heck did they get THERE? Find out how they made the best of it and turned it into another fun filled adventure! 

"Share Your Booty" is another one of the 10 Pirate Intentions that is discussed in this episode. Find out what inspires them to share, donate, volunteer, and be generous. There are some great "booty" stories and memories, as well as lots of laughs, as usual. 

The third of the ten Pirate Intentions, Shipmates Always Welcome... which Pirate is the best at this intention?  The Pirates talk about how this intention is what actually started the Pirate Life and how including people can change a person's life, as well as help people learn and grow, even if it isn't always a "favorite" person being included! 

The next Pirate intention is finding joy in random places. How do the Pirates do this and why is it important? They discuss some interesting ways to find joy in the little things everywhere they go! 

The Pirates discuss their lack of motivation and ways to fight this funk. What should they do to get back on track? Do they have a big enough goal? Will they accomplish it? Can you help them figure out how to get motivated again? 

Pirate Intention #1 is Seek Adventure. What does this mean? How and why do they do it? What are some of their favorite adventures? Tune in to find out why seeking adventure became one of the ten Pirate intentions. 

The Pirates discuss Burnout. What causes it, how to prevent it, and ways to deal with it. 

The Pirates celebrate their 50th Episode by reminiscing and reflecting on their podcast journey to date.

Do you know their favorite episode? What's yours?

They have titles now, can you guess what they are?

Do you know who they want as a sponsor? and who they love?

Find out in the BIG 5-0!!!!! 

The Pirates discuss Shasta Nelson's concept of Frientimacy and take a quiz to see where they fall on each of the "frientimacy" requirements. Are they the same? Does the quiz show them as compatible? Let's find out where they fall on the frientimacy scale!!  

The Pirates have a general conversation about "stuff". Interesting stuff, random stuff, life stuff... just generalized stuff. 

The Pirates determine and try to finalize the 10 Intentions of living the Pirate Life. As they evaluate and combine, they realize they may need assistance figuring out the final intention...can YOU help? 

For the first time, the Pirates try a new fun thing called Kokology. What is it? How does this trial go? Is it an easy or hard thing for them? No matter what happens, they definitely have fun with it and there are probably going to be some laughs with this one!! :) 

The Pirates discuss ideas for their next big adventure trip since their adventure to Australia will most likely be postponed until next year. They each choose some fun ideas for adventures and want their fans (listeners) to vote to help make the final decision. 

The Pirates discuss some of the natural healing methods they use to relax. They mention things such as massage, Reiki, salt rooms, sound healing, meditation, and laughter (and we all know they do a lot of this last one)!! 

The Pirates interview their first guest on the podcast, Host of the "Livin the DREAM" podcast, Matt Scoletti. Find out what "DREAM" means, all about Matt, and what he's about, as he laughs and learns about the Pirates, as well. 

The Pirates discuss their next BIG adventure... a trip to Australia! Find out what they have researched (including interesting "stuff" about kangaroos), ideas of where to visit, what to do there, and they even throw in some fun Australia trivia!

The Pirates discuss what was accomplished on their 2020 lifelist and create the new one for 2021. Do you remember what was on the list? The year of 2020 certainly was a crazy time; did they get anything done? Did they get ALL of it done like they did in 2019? What about the words they chose?

What fun new adventures will be on the new 2021 list? What word will they each choose for this year? 

So much to find out!! 

The Pirates discuss the Waking Up App by Sam Harris; what it's about, how they use it and whether or not they would recommend it. 

The Pirates discuss the meaning of minimalism and how they started and where they currently are on the minimalist journey. 

One Pirate teases the other two with a taste test of something unknown... stating it's condiments, which the other two do not like at all. Will they have to taste relish and mayo? What will they think of the "mystery" food otherwise known as "condiments"? 

The Pirates discuss the book titled "Irresistible" regarding addiction to technology, among other things. They talk about their own addictions (technology and others) and what they learned from the book. They also monitored their phone usage and relay the results. 

The Pirates use the Best Self Company card decks (Edison deck and Deeper Talk deck) to answer random questions about "life". Find out what they wanted to know when they were younger, how they will fix problems with $100, and what some of the best life decisions they ever made. 

The pirates discuss how to be safe while running, hiking, or just in general. They also share what they do to stay safe and give tips on ways to protect yourself.

The Pirates discuss their jobs/careers, the path that got them there and how they feel about what they do. 

The Pirates try out the new Rise App from Rachel Hollis to see what it is all about. Hear what they think, if/how they used it and if they will continue to use it in the future. 

The Pirates try intermittent fasting. Hear about their experience, how they did it, and what they learned. 

Also, don't forget to help make Adrienne's birthday wish come true!! She has a special birthday request! :)

The Pirates discuss technology and how it has changed over the years, how its affected and/or changed their every day life, and differences in generations with technology.

The Pirates spend a week doing deliberate Random Acts of Kindness and discuss what they did, how it was done, and why this was so much fun. 

The Pirates discuss traveling by sharing some experiences and fun memories of adventures, as well as tips and advice learned over the years. 

Discussion about individual values and The Pirate Life Values. Adventure and Friendship are just the beginning ... what else does it take to be a Pirate and live the Pirate life? 

In Honor of the Graduating Class of 2020, the Pirates take a trip down memory lane to discuss their high school years and graduations. They talk about their different schools, what they did for fun (in and out of school), how different things were back then and how those years developed their futures. 

Congratulations Class of 2020 ... Be proud of yourselves; even though things are "different" for you this year, you still have a lot to celebrate. 

The Pirates discuss a podcast by Ed Mylett interviewing Kyle Cease; where Kyle talks about flow and how it feels when everything is "in flow". Another topic discussed is resistance; how to accept things people tend to resist. An example of the cup versus the waterfall is mentioned. They also debate whether they can be silent for one minute versus Kyle being in silence for 2 hours a day! 

The Pirates discuss the COVID19 quarantine and how they are dealing with it individually. They discuss both the positives and the struggles, as well as the good they are seeing in the world and their local communities. Find out how you can live the Pirate Life from home and who the Pirates would LOVE to have as a quarantine partner, if they could choose anyone! :) 

As noted at the beginning of the podcast, we thank all essential workers during this time, as well as send our love to all who have been affected by the virus. 

Podcasting for one year! We discuss our favorite episodes, what was learned in the past year, and what is coming up in the next year! Also, some special guests who we've inspired stop by to say hello and Producer Paul also says hello, as well! 

The Pirates discuss volunteering for the American Heart Association Masquerade Ball, Improv class, and participating in new charities this year. 

Get to know the Pirates! We provide answers to fun, random questions and answer "this or that" about ourselves and each other! 

We give a status update on our personal goals, discuss the Handgun Safety course we took (completed life list item), and discuss several charities and which new charity we are going to support and/or participate in this year. 

We discuss our individual goals for 2020 and the word we each chose for the year.

Happy New Year!! :)

We completed our 2019 life list! We discuss our upcoming adventures we added to the Pirate Life List for 2020!

The Pirates re-live and laugh about more of their Costa Rica Birthday Adventures. Part 2!

We discuss the first part of our annual birthday adventure...this year we are in Costa Rica! ;) 

One of our listeners suggested we discuss failure. This episode talks about failure and how to learn from it. 

We discuss the self betrayal and how easy it is to betray yourself rather than hold yourself accountable ...to yourself! 

We discuss Ed Mylett's podcast interview with Michael Bayer about his book regarding being your best authentic self and how to accomplish this. 

We do the "create your character" activity, and authentically share our best/worst self characters we created. 

Ed Mylett's podcast with Michael Bayer: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDHqZ9_CM0k

Best Self - Be You, Only Better by Michael Bayer

https://www.coachmikebayer.com