In Our Life Podcast

About In Our Life Podcast

This podcast is where hosts Charley and April share some of their life experiences with you, the listener. Join us as we discuss travel, family, loss, sports, and even some of the challenges we've faced as an interracial couple living in the South. We hope to enlighten and entertain you as you bear witness to the things we love (and even some we don't) that happen to be In Our Life.

Publisher

Charley and April Kellum

Category

society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Aug 2020

Latest episode

1 Apr 2024

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Apr 2024

   Aamani Brown

   On this episode Charley and April spend time with Aamani Brown the CEO of AB Createz. They discuss education, marketing, and business strategies. They highlighted techniques that she uses to keep her business relevant. In the regular podcast segment “You’re on the List”: Charley, April & Aamani share their top 5 reasons why they are looking forward to Spring. AB Createz Storefront: https://www.abcreatezshop.com/ AB Createz IG: https://www.instagram.com/abcreatez_/ Savannah State University https://savannahstate.edu/ Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade https://savannahsaintpatricksday.com/ Cochran, Georgia https://www.cityofcochran.com/ For more episodes, go to https://www.inourlifepodcast.com/episodes

2. 

   18 Dec 2023

   Benjamin C. Smart

   In this episode Charley and April spend time with a good friend, special guest, Benjamin Smart. He discusses his career path, family, and shares his top 5 Christmas movies, and much more. WGVS 91.9 https://cah.georgiasouthern.edu/commarts/majors/mmfp/wvgs/ Charley’s radio show “Walk up music” Pepper - https://youtu.be/KRXty8lDUW0?si=cFlODVFikIGNWrP2 Ben & Baggs in The Morning Opening song - https://youtu.be/S5xAtsXb8Vs?si=ryfH0Qv6-zFhjIWq Croque Glace – Brioche Ice Cream Sandwich (EPCOT France) https://disney.urbantastebud.com/croque-glace-epcot/ Communications Department at Georgia Southern https://cah.georgiasouthern.edu/commarts/ Aurora Borealis - Iceland https://www.visiticeland.com/article/northern-lights-in-iceland Matterhorn - Switzerland https://www.zermatt.ch/en/matterhorn Sound of Music https://youtu.be/6f0T6UV-HiI?si=vHH4c9RRFNCdlR8Z Georgia College and State University https://www.gcsu.edu/ Scooter Cooler https://amzn.to/3uYIowx 12 team Playoff https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2023-12-03/how-12-team-college-football-playoff-will-work-teams-schedule-bids Home Alone 2: Lost in New York - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/home-alone-2-lost-in-new-york Miracle on 34th Street: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/miracle-on-34th-street Jack Frost - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/jack-frost-1998 A Christmas Story Christmas (sequel) - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/a-christmas-story-christmas Charley’s Top 5 Christmas Movies 1. A Christmas Story - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/a-christmas-story-1983 2. National Lampoon’s Christmas - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/national-lampoons-christmas-vacation 3. Elf - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/elf 4. The Santa Clause - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-santa-clause 5. It’s a Wonderful Life - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/frank-capras-its-a-wonderful-life Honorable Mention: Die Hard - https://www.justwatch.com/us/search?q=ie%20Hard April’s Top 5 Christmas Movies 1. A Charlie Brown Christmas - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/a-charlie-brown-christmas 2. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer 3. Polar Express - https://www.justwatch.com/us/search?q=Polar%20Express 4. Santa Claus is Coming to Town - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/santa-claus-is-comin-to-town 5. Home Alone - https://www.justwatch.com/us/search?q=Home%20Alone Honorable Mention: Friday After Next - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/friday-after-next Ben’s Top 5 Christmas Movies 1.  Emmet Otter’s Jug-band Christmas - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/emmet-otters-jug-band-christmas 2. Scrooged - https://www.justwatch.com/us/search?q=Scrooged 3. Just Friends - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/just-friends 4. The Holiday- https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-holiday 5. Santa Claus The Movie - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/santa-claus-the-movie Honorable Mentions: A Christmas Story - Link in Charley’s Top 5 Love Actually - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/love-actually Atlanta Quest - https://www.atlantaquest.org/ We may receive a small monetization for the purchase of these Amazon affiliate products at no cost to you. Thank you for your support!

3. 

   2 Dec 2023

   College and the Future

   In episode 7 Charley and April cover their college experiences, sending your child off to college (or elsewhere), and their top 5 reasons college students call home. Fort Scott Community College: https://www.fortscott.edu Ten quick to learn trades: https://www.bestcolleges.com/trades/quick-jobs Welding Certification information: https://www.aws.org/Certification-and-Education/Professional-Certification/ Cosmetology Programs in GA: https://www.cosmetology-license.com/georgia/top-ten-cosmetology-schools-in-georgia Military Enlistment Opportunities: https://www.navy.mil https://www.goarmy.com https://www.marines.com https://www.airforce.com Volunteering Opportunities: https://gastateparks.org/ParkVolunteer https://www.aspca.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-aspca-adoption-center https://aging.georgia.gov/get-involved/volunteer-my-community https://www.feedingamerica.org/take-action/volunteer https://georgiawildlife.com/about/volunteer Swiftie Fan video from Outkick: https://youtu.be/3w2SY4Et85Q?si=aYa11dF7D8P1jxwE Comment Spotlight from “We Gotta Go Camping” Where to find us: Podcast website: https://www.inourlifepodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inourlifepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inourlifepodcast Discord: https://discord.com/channels/1176759284772638791/1176970932343033956 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/inourlifepodcast Email: inourlifepodcast@gmail.com

4. 

   1 Nov 2023

   Fall Holiday Season

   In episode 6 Charley and April cover topics that include: Halloween, Sports, their hobbies and their top 5 favorite and least favorite Thanksgiving foods. What’s up: Podcast website: https://www.inourlifepodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inourlifepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inourlifepodcast Current Events: Hangover II: Picture with Alan and the boys https://www.facebook.com/thehangover/photos/pb.100068450887915.-2207520000/10150195197280765/?type=3 Trainee | Progressive Commercial with Jamie and Imani JoKoy: https://jokoy.com/ Sports: The Prettiest Little Stadium in America: Hype video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cy1HyGMONBt/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Internet info.:https://www.exploregeorgia.org/statesboro/sports-racing/sports-venues-facilities/gsus-allen-e-paulson-stadium# Beautiful Eagle Creek and ECB: Hobby Time: Bubble Head’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Bubble_Head_740 Cason’s Boatworks: https://www.casonsboatworks.com/ USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/ Earth Lady 8B’s Instagram channel: https://www.instagram.com/earthlady8b/ Earth Lady 8B’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEh6l-zt4_C-ASOfHE3mHcg We’re on the list: Turkey Fryer: https://amzn.to/3tPwgO7 Video that’s Funny to Us: Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw1LrwKpf1J/ We may receive a small monetization for the purchase of these Amazon affiliated products at no cost to you. Thank you for your support!

5. 

   9 Jul 2023

   Top 15 Quarterbacks

   Charley and April give and discuss their individual top 15 QBs lists in this episode, as well as their Bottom 5 QBs lists. Do you agree with us? Let us know why or why not! Click on the blue microphone (on inourlifepodcast.com/5) and sound off!

6. 

   24 Dec 2020

   Race

   Show Notes Site of our summer “quarantine”: Eisenhower / Locations / State Parks / KDWPT - KDWPT (ksoutdoors.com) Jerry’s Thriftway: Jerry's Thriftway | Ad Specials (mythriftway.com) (https://osagecity.mythriftway.com/ads) Cosmo article: 12 Unexpected Struggles Interracial Couples Face (cosmopolitan.com) The originator of “Do Right”: HEAD MAN - Sports Illustrated Vault | SI.com

7. 

   28 Aug 2020

   Family Vacations

   Show Notes Planning UPDATE: The packing list! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VZjGBC8gj53U0mh0BuZ7VHKkXg_3PYfc9skmatB93gA/edit?usp=sharing Know your family: What do they like to do? Where haven’t they been yet? Which destinations are age-appropriate? Budget: What can you reasonably afford? Drive vs fly? Benefits of either? Drawbacks? https://www.travelingmom.com/travel-tips/is-it-cheaper-to-drive-or-fly/https://www.moneycrashers.com/cross-country-trip-travel-kids-fly-or-drive/ (https://www.moneycrashers.com/cross-country-trip-travel-kids-fly-or-drive/) Try this tool: http://www.costtodrive.com (http://www.costtodrive.com/) When are you going? Consider time of year when planning your trip. Do you have family and/or friends nearby? 21 Best Family Vacation Destinations https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/best-family-vacations-in-the-usa/ 10 Best Family Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts in the U.S. https://www.tripstodiscover.com/best-family-friendly-all-inclusive-resorts-united-states/ 20 Best Affordable Family Vacation Destinations: https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/best-affordable-family-vacations/ 10 Waterparks Worth Traveling For (Your Kids Will Thank You): https://www.purewow.com/travel/best-american-waterparks 48 U.S. Spots to Visit with Your Kids Before They Grow Up: https://redtri.com/family-friendly-vacation-ideas/ What was your favorite vacation destination? Why? What destination is next on your to-do list? Also, why? Contact us and let us know at: https://www.inourlifepodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/inourlifepodcast

8. 

   15 Aug 2020

   Traveling to Las Vegas

   SHOW NOTES Hoover Dam helicopter tour and Info: https://www.papillon.com/ https://www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/service/index.html Lake Tahoe: https://visitinglaketahoe.com/ Lake Mead Information: https://www.nps.gov/lake/index.htm Mandalay Bay: https://mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com/en.html?kbid=2584521&ecid=PS_BB_HO_EV_ED_LV_MB_100818&ef_id=:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!4737!3!!e!!o!!mandalay%20bay%20-%20las%20vegas Las Vegas Wedding Chamber of Commerce: https://www.weddingchamber.vegas/ Caesar’s Palace Weddings: https://www.caesars.com/las-vegas/things-to-do/weddings Wedding Report - Las Vegas Metro area ranked 3rd: https://wedding.report/index.cfm/action/wedding_statistics/view/market/id/29820/idtype/m/location/Las_Vegas_Henderson_Paradise__NV/ Las Vegas Proper ranks 1st in the US: http://www.stevierayentertainment.com/fun-wedding-facts/ Caesars Rewards-You can sign up for your very own Caesars Rewards account here: https://www.caesars.com/myrewards MLife-Not to be outdone, you can sign up for MGM Resorts’ rewards program here: https://www.mgmresorts.com/en/mlife-rewards-program.html?kbid=2584521&ecid=PS_BB_HO_EV_ED_LV_MGMRI_091018&s_kwcid=AL!4737!3!323101869960!e!!g!!mlife%20rewards&ef_id=WwIBDQAAAE54vxAl:20200814235014:s 30 Casinos on the Strip and 51 Casinos in the Strip “Area”: https://gamboool.com/how-many-casinos-are-on-the-las-vegas-strip ALL the Harrah’s: https://www.caesars.com/harrahs Caesars property in Cincinnati (it’s actually closed, sorry): https://www.yelp.com/biz/horseshoe-cincinnati-casino-cincinnati Wahlburgers Las Vegas: https://wahlburgers.com/vegas Giordano’s: https://giordanos.com/locations/las-vegas-nv/ Public Transportation | The Deuce: Multi day pass: https://www.vegasunzipped.com/the-deuce/ Bellagio Fountain Show: https://bellagio.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/fountains-of-bellagio.html Southwest Airlines: https://www.southwest.com/?ref=southwestairlines.com April’s Top 5 Must Do/Must See: Fremont Street/Coney Island Bellagio Fountains The Venetian Caesar’s Palace (especially the Pool) Going out on the Strip at night Charley’s Top 5 Must Do/Must See: Las Vegas Sign Fremont Street Experience Bellagio Fountains Forum Shops at Caesar’s “Go” Day pool at the Flamingo Honorable Mentions: The High Roller Shows (Jabbawockeez, The Prince Tribute) Deals can be found, but you must be careful. People will be handing out fliers, and they ARE PERSISTENT! Remember, something for nothing doesn’t exist. If you’re getting discounted or “free” tickets, you’re most likely paying with your time (#timeshare). Grand Canyon: https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm Airport Shuttle: https://www.airportshuttlelasvegas.com/airport-shuttle/ Connect with us!!! https://www.inourlifepodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/inourlifepodcast

9. 

   14 Aug 2020

   Long Distance Relationships

   SHOW NOTES What is the definition of a Long-Distance Relationship (LDR)? An intimate relationship between partners who are geographically separated from one another (also called a LDRR- Long Distance Romantic Relationship) Average numbers for those in LDRs: The average LDR is separated by 125 miles Average number of visits: 2x per month Average phone calls 1 every three days In our relationship’s beginning, we were separated by roughly 124 miles – right at the average! However, we communicated more often than the average. We made use of social media and texts daily, as well as calling once every 2-3 days. Our visits were usually around 2-3 per month, so just over the average there as well. These numbers held for us until the ever-popular DTR (Define the Relationship) moment. Challenges for LDRs are: Lack of Communication: Communication is the key for any relationship’s health, but especially so in an LDR. Don’t suffer in silence! Unresolved Fights – don’t let arguments dwell too long. Be sure to tell each other how you feel about the issue, including your interpretations of things that were communicated/miscommunicated. One of our examples of miscommunication: “You’ve gotta do better.” Infrequent Visits: If you’re in an LDR with a LOT of distance between you, get creative. Use of teleconference apps may be necessary (more on this later). Not making time for your SO: If you are dating someone with children, you’re going to have to be understanding about time they spend with their kids. When it’s a newer relationship especially, you’re going to have to EASE into spending time around the younger ones. It won’t be immediate – take your time. Also remember, when you’re in a relationship (LD or not), Boys’ nights & Girls’ nights out ARE expected to be curbed to an extent to allow you to spend time with your SO. Not Trying: Duh Time Difference: This could be due to great distances or just simply working opposite schedules. Get creative. Carve out time to spend with each other as you can. Whether you take a day to go on an excursion or get together for a nice dinner out. If the time difference is due to distance, have a virtual dinner together, making an appointment if necessary. Take time to make time. We went on a Mimosa crawl when we both had a single day off. After the crawl, we had dinner and went back to the hotel and napped/hung out/grabbed some snacks. In the morning, we enjoyed a nice breakfast, drove our separate ways, and got back to our separate schedules. Growing Apart: Growing apart is a direct result of not successfully negotiating the other challenges (poor communication, not making time for each other, not trying, etc…). If you are growing apart, you’re growing toward someone else (possibly even yourself). Expensive to visit each other: Perhaps meeting in the middle would be an option? (there’s always Vegas) Feeling Lonely: If you find yourself feeling lonely, communicate with your partner and work to resolve these feelings. Worried my partner would meet someone else: Possibly this is from relationships prior to the DTR (see above). Time together helps this worry to ease. Unplanned Changes: over 2/3 of LDRs fail due to changes that were unplanned for. LDRs success rate is 60%, compared to 59% of marriages. The average time for an LDR to break down is 4.5 months. We talk about our LDR story. More LDR statistics “Commuter Marriages” 7 things you should never tolerate in a Long-Distance Relationship Predictability One-word texts The suggestion of an open relationship Excessive flakiness Being hung up on mid-argument Too much jealousy Silence Tips for spicing up your LDR Take a road trip together (longer than a 3-hour drive one way) Start that communicating! No holds barred: feel out those forbidden topics of religion, politics, conspiracy theories. Find out where your SO has not been and GO THERE! Experience firsts together! These will be VERY memorable, and you will both cherish these trips together! Footnote: in our first 6 months of our LDR, we went to Las Vegas (first for me), MLB game in Tampa Bay (first for both of us), Riot Fest in Chicago (first for both of us), Took the girls to a music festival in Jacksonville, FL (the girls’ first concert). TAKE TRIPS AND EXPERIENCE FIRSTS, PEOPLE! Don’t be shy about using Groupon to inspire/help pay for your excursions. There are great deals to be had! We talk for a bit about our family vacations (giving inspiration?). Utah Mobile Biloxi New Orleans Galveston Remember, the trips only need to be special, not necessarily expensive. It’s the little things that matter. Charley’s advice is two-fold: Communicate fearlessly. Travel together to experience those firsts. April’s advice Be thoughtful, even to include small gifts (even something as innocuous as a couple guitar straps. Treat the other person how you want to be treated

10. 

    14 Aug 2020

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