Serving Jerry Garcia and Other Stories
We've heard about the famous people mom met as a kid, but this week, we're learning about how she met Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia while tending bar in Ft. Lauderdale. Plus, a return to Las Brisas and horseback riding!
Carlos Santana's House and Other Stories
Mom went to a lot of parties growing up. One of them was at Carlos Santana's house. It did not go..... smooth. Also, more fun from the Borscht Belt.
The Borscht Belt and Other Stories
Alan King and the Borscht Belt are the main focus this week. Why those two things? What do they have in common? Is the Borscht Belt part of a line of cold soup garments? These questions and more are answered this week!
Running from Alligators and Other Stories
Mom likes to dance. She likes to go to museums. She likes to travel alone. She doesn't like gators, but she knows how to get away. All that and more. Plus, Kelly doesn't mind who she dances with.
Sneaking Cigarettes and Other Stories
Mom started smoking as a teen and never stopped. She moved to NYC in the 70s, but left a few years later. Also, she saw Bowie around NYC. If there's one takeaway from this episode, it's that 1970s New York was a weird and wild place.
Poker Dealing and Other Stories
In this episode, we go back to the Seminole Indian Casino, where mom learned to deal cards. We go deep into the casino industry, learn about the perils of pissing off player's, where to turn for help, and the most important word a dealer can shout. Get ready, and watch how much you drink!
Horse Breeding and Other Stories
This week, mom's going camping, and she's bringing the dog! Then, we learn some more about horseback riding, and what goes into picking out a new dog. Plus, a tiny bit of burger talk.
Yogi Berra’s Wife and Other Stories
From the Pat Sajak to 30,000 feet above land, mom's stories take us to all sorts of wild places. This week, we hang out with Valerie Harper and make friends with George Steinbrenner. Did you know Yogi Berra was married? I mean, I assumed so…
King Zog of Albania and Other Stories
From the trails of Long Island and back to Woodstock, mom has more stories to tell. This week, we start off on a serious note before jumping into more stories of growing up. There's horses, Janis Joplin, muddy hippies, and more. Come along!
Globe-Trotting and Other Stories
In this debut episode, we get a whirlwind tour of some of mom's stories and some of her travels. From bumping elbows with celebrities while on vacation, to partying with rock stars at home, we get a taste of all the places Mom has been and some of the people she's met along the way. Plus, 3,500 dollars in cash!