Props with Pop

Welcome back to Props with Pop! Thanks for tuning in this week, we are discussing bestie baggage. We talk about all kinds of stories, ranging from bridesmaid drama to being excluded in the group chat. Pops sheds some helpful guidance and light on all of the stories shared. Thanks to you for writing these in. We really appreciate helping out when we can. Here are the stories shared:Olivia, 29F - demoted from being the maid of honor to now a bridesmaid.Alex, 24M - experiencing being excluded from the group chat where his friends are planning events and brunch outings without a direct invite to him.Maya, 22F - her best friend continues to bail on plans and she is debating continuing the relationship with her.James, 31M - experiencing burn out from his other friend who continues to call him daily complaining about his own romantic relationship.If you are experiencing anything like this, please email propswithpop@gmail.com and we will be happy to share our advice. Follow us on social:Instagram: PropswithPopFacebook: PropswithPopReddit: PropswithPopX: @TotalGDaddyMoveGmail: Propswithpop@gmail.com Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

This episode holds a special place in Pop’s heart. We discuss the great things the older generation can teach us; and the many ways in which the younger generation could benefit from their knowledge and advice. Here are the topics we discussed: Patience - The one thing we younger folks need to work on Benefits - It’s mutually beneficial to learn from the different generations Smart vs. Wise - What makes you one which Be Particular - What it means and how it can help youThe Golden Rule If you are experiencing anything like this, please email propswithpop@gmail.com and we will be happy to share our advice. Follow us on social:Instagram: PropswithPopFacebook: PropswithPopReddit: PropswithPopX: @TotalGDaddyMoveGmail: Propswithpop@gmail.com Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.Ft Music by Louis Armstrong - What a Wonderful World 

Back again with a new episode, and this one is all about the wedding budget! People are experiencing those awkward money related conversations with not only their friends but also their families too. We start the show by sharing what Pops did during his wedding experience, including where he went on his honeymoon back in the day. Then Becs & Pop go right into the stories they found on Reddit. They range from bride expecting friends to cover most of the cost.Here are the stories shared today:Bride wants me to spend $1700 to be a bridesmaid - https://www.reddit.com/r/bridezillas/s/wDRZRYoe4Y  Paying for daughter’s wedding while she and fiance are financially unstable  - https://www.reddit.com/r/AITA_WIBTA_PUBLIC/s/eOPG6N2xYY You're already going for the wedding so why would I pay you? - https://www.reddit.com/r/ChoosingBeggars/s/YdMliFFGYs What purchase ended up saving you money? - https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/s/4xHKz4kgsZ If you are experiencing anything like this, please email propswithpop@gmail.com and we will be happy to share our advice. Follow us on social:Instagram: PropswithPopFacebook: PropswithPopReddit: PropswithPopX: @TotalGDaddyMoveGmail: Propswithpop@gmail.com Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

Welcome back to Props with Pop, a podcast show with a young and old perspective! This episode is a bit different as people have written in to Becs & Pop about their own workplace struggles. People shared different stories about what is going on in their place of work such as working too late, navigating the work life balance and other water cooler drama. The two try to help their fellow listeners by giving their advice and takes on what they should do next. Here are the stories shared today: Laura, 34 mom as a project coordinator, working late and wanting to attend her 9-year old’s soccer game.Marcus, 37 male with an accounting job, fed up with paying for food he didn’t eat at monthly workplace birthday celebrations.Danielle, 31 female working in marketing, picking up the slack from one of her party-animal younger co-workers. Kevin, 42 male working in IT, getting pinged on the work app in all hours of the night from a younger co-worker who doesn’t understand work life balance yet. If you are experiencing anything like this, please email propswithpop@gmail.com and we will be happy to share our advice. Follow us on social:Instagram: PropswithPopFacebook: PropswithPopReddit: PropswithPopX: @TotalGDaddyMoveGmail: Propswithpop@gmail.com Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

This week Becs & Pops slap silly with baby on board stories. These two are in a goofy mood as they talk about unplanned birthing stories, unexpected situations and more. With a new member to the family, the whole family dynamic changes and some family members may not be so involved like others. If you are experiencing something and would like our advice on it, please email us at propswithpop@gmail.com. Here are the story links shared today:I (F26) accidentally had my baby at my friend’s (F31) house, and now she’s pissed. How do I solve this? -  https://www.reddit.com/r/relationship_advice/s/4bB51Ado5J AITA for telling my sister her "miracle baby" isn’t special and she needs to stop acting like she’s the only person who’s ever had a baby? -  https://www.reddit.com/r/AITAH/s/QbdH1PKpUq AITA For "Failing" To Take Care of My Sisters Dog While She Was In Labor - https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/s/nv9iVNkCLe AITA for telling my wife that she needs to get over me missing the birth of our daughter -  https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/s/xw4qOsEtYT Follow us on social:Instagram: PropswithPopFacebook: PropswithPopReddit: PropswithPopX: @TotalGDaddyMoveGmail: Propswithpop@gmail.com Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

Everyone has moved at one point in their life or another. This week, Becs & Pops talk not only about moving tips, but they also share their personal experiences with moving including working with moving companies, teams of movers and relocation after years in the same place. Becs then tells some stories found on Reddit about people asking for moving tips and setting boundaries. Pops shares his personal experience moving for the first time since the early 1990’s. A lot can change since then. Check out our moving story links in this episode: Moving for the first time - https://www.reddit.com/r/lifehacks/s/PHA3q0vjtX Considering moving for a fresh start… is it worth it? - https://www.reddit.com/r/DecidingToBeBetter/s/XkVfrRsji2I broke up with my boyfriend after he gave me the silent treatment for four days because I said no to his friend moving into my apartment. - https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueOffMyChest/s/Rz2z9hr8Wy What’s the best and worst age (of a child) to move? - https://www.reddit.com/r/Parenting/s/c8nCOYF2iCRequest: moving houses quickly and efficiently - https://www.reddit.com/r/lifehacks/s/y7ZcNibmOZ  Follow us on social:Instagram: PropswithPopFacebook: PropswithPopReddit: PropswithPopX: @TotalGDaddyMoveGmail: Propswithpop@gmail.com Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

Have you ever experienced a hurricane or natural disaster? This episode discusses not only the personal experiences Pops & Becs went through when dealing with the latest hurricane season, but also talks about the many ways in which you can prepare for the worst. Alec (Bec’s fiancé) also joins in on the conversation by explaining meaningful tips (and props) you can do before and after the hurricane. The three share insightful conversation about specific things you can do, especially before the storm touches down, to put you and your family at ease for the during and aftermath. Learn from us and please be prepared for this hurricane season. Here are some resources available to learn more:What flood zone am I in? Learn here > https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search What are the hurricane categories? https://www.weather.gov/mfl/saffirsimpson Post-Disaster Claim Guide > https://content.naic.org/sites/default/files/publication-post-disaster-claims-guide.pdf How a disaster gets declared? Per FEMA > https://www.fema.gov/disaster/how-declared How to buy flood insurance? https://www.floodsmart.gov/ Follow us on social:Instagram: PropswithPopFacebook: PropswithPopReddit: PropswithPopTwitter/X: @TotalGDaddyMoveGmail: Propswithpop@gmail.com Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.

This special episode was recorded live at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park. Becs & Pops welcome a special guest, Alec (Bec’s fiancé). The family camped at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park during a long weekend in spring and recorded their experience. Alec brought his state of the art telescope and the three of them had a blast stargazing. They talked about the moon, Jupiter, nebulas, star clusters, and even saw other galaxies far, far away. Tune in this week for this very special episode. Resources about the live discussion:Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park - https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/kissimmee-prairie-preserve-state-park Camping at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park - https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/kissimmee-prairie-preserve-state-park/experiences-amenities Jupiter’s Storm, Red Dot, is Getting Smaller - https://www.sciencealert.com/the-mystery-of-jupiters-shrinking-great-red-spot-might-be-solved The American Astronomical Journal - https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/1538-3881/aaae01 NASA’s Webb Takes Star-Filled Portrait of Pillars of Creation - https://www.nasa.gov/universe/nasas-webb-takes-star-filled-portrait-of-pillars-of-creation/ Jupiter Has 95 Moons - https://science.nasa.gov/jupiter/jupiter-moons/ Beehive Cluster - https://www.constellation-guide.com/praesepe-m44-the-beehive-cluster/ Follow us on social:Instagram: PropswithPopFacebook: PropswithPopReddit: PropswithPopTwitter/X: @TotalGDaddyMoveGmail: Propswithpop@gmail.com Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.