Podcasts

Vermont Moms now has a podcast for everyone! We have 4 podcasts where we discuss parenting, books, pop culture, and so much more! And we have a whole entire podcast devoted to all things Bridgerton! We are the superfans you most want to connect with- promise!​

Burning for Bridgerton

Grab your bonnets, we're heading back to the regency era! Join us here on Burning for Bridgerton as we dissect and over-analyze each episode of Bridgerton on Netflix and it's spinoffs.

But the Book Was Better

Join Claire – self proclaimed book nerd and Julie – a streaming obsessed, as they read books, then watch their screen adaptations. They’ll break down each book… and debate which was better. (It’ll be the book, it’s always the book.) Tune in to find out!

Tell Me More

A deep dive on all the random ideas, concepts, people, places and things that cross our mind. We are prepared to do all the digging for you on the internet (and beyond) and present (like old school research project style). We are Chelsea and Julie, and we will be your fact finders for each episode. So get ready… we’re going deep… like page 12 of the Google search deep.

Whose Kid is That?!?

We are experts in imperfect parenting. We’ve seen it all, hopefully. Join us each week as we drink, laugh, and share the most ridiculous situations our kids have gotten into. In case you were wondering, we are definitely not parenting experts and you should definitely take any and all advice we give with a grain of salt. If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know – you are not alone!

Latest Episodes

3.8 Fan Mail

This episode is brought to you by Girls Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. Click here to sign up for their summer camps Click here to register for the Camp […]

17. Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie: The Book vs. The Movie

Read This: Watch This: Death on the Nile (2022) on Amazon Prime Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: Not too much. I recognized the title of the […]

3.7 It’s Chauffeur Season

Youth sports are, a lot. In this episode, Val and Julie talk about their lives being taken over by their kids’ activities. Here for it… 3.6 So your toddler is […]

26. Aquarius’ Up In This House

Listen to Tel Me More on:    Tell me more, a deep dive on the Aquarius Zodiac sign. Sources: Aquarius Sign Symbol Zodiac Signs: Learn The Names, Symbols, And More! […]

3.6 So Your Toddler’s Ready for PoopCamp?

In this episode, Val walks us through exactly how she potty trained her daughter in 3 days! Here for it… Sad Sandwich Potty training chart – From PJs and Paint Portable […]

16. Fleishman Is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner: The Book vs. The Show

Read This: Watch This: Fleishman is in Trouble on Hulu Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: I saw some previews for it when the show came out […]

3.5 Walk This Way with Kailee Noland aka The Movement Mama

In this episode, Val and Julie are joined by Kailee Noland, aka The Movement Mama, to talk about PT, early childhood development, milestones, and toddler shoes. As a Pediatric Physical […]

25. When Twin Flames Burn Out: Megan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly

    Listen to Tell Me More on:        Tell me more, a deep dive on Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly. Our Sources: Megan Fox – Wkipedia […]

3.4 No thank you, Bluey

Bluey is making Val feel bad about how often she plays with her kids. Julie offers her another way to look at it… Here for it… Bluey Marble Run Blocks […]

15. Spare by Prince Harry plus Harry & Meghan on Netflix: The Book vs. The Show

Read This: Watch This: Harry & Meghan on Netflix Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: Big royal follower, but mainly for the tea. I definitely got my […]

3.3 Money, Money, Money with Cat Moller

Julie and Val are joined by Cat Moller, owner of SidePony Boutique in Hinesburg, VT. Catherine is an avid learner, musical fanatic, and crafter extraordinaire. Catherine has two kids (Liam, […]

24. Dazed and Confused, 30 Years Later

Listen to Tel Me More on:    Sources: Alright, Alright, Alright: an Oral History of Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused by Melissa Maerz The Confused Breakfast: Dazed and Confused (podcast episode) ‘Dazed […]

3.2 Taking Risks

When Julie’s son told her he wanted to take a risk… she let him. Find out what he did and what the outcome was. Here for it… Vengeance Liam’s pajamas […]

Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering – The Book vs. The Show

Read This: Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering Watch This: Tell Me Lies on Hulu Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie:  I was seeing a lot of friends […]

3.1 A Hairy Situation

Julie and Val are back after a longer-than-anticipated holiday break! We’re talking about all the sicknesses going around school, messy hair, and lice… yuck! Here for it… 2.9 Parenting an […]

23. Unwrapping Jennette McCurdy & I’m Glad My Mom Died

    Listen to Tell Me More on:      Tell me more, a deep dive on Jennette McCurdy and her memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died. Our Sources: I’m […]

Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp and Die Hard – The Book vs. The Movie

Read This: Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp Watch This: Die Hard on Prime Video Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: My husband does not ever stop talking about […]

Time For Me to Come Home by Dorthey Shackelford and Travis Thrasher – The Book vs. The Movie

Read This: Time for me to Come Home by Dorothy Shackleford and Travis Thrasher Watch This: Time for Me to Come Home for Christmas on Hallmark Why We Made this Selection […]

22. What’s up with Jessie James Decker and the pic of her ripped kids?

    Listen to Tell Me More on:       Tell me more, a deep dive on Jessie James Decker and the picture of her kids’ absolutely ripped abs. […]

21. Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates: What’s reality and what’s fiction?

  Listen to Tell Me More on:       Tell me more, a deep dive into Blonde, the book, and the movie. Read: Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates Watch: Blonde […]

2.16 Season 2 Holiday Finale Extravaganza

In this final episode of season 2, Julie and Val chat about taking a break over the holidays. They share… Their holiday traditions What their kids are asking for as […]

Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates – The Book vs. The Movie

Read This: Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates Watch This: Blonde on Netflix Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: Heard about the standing ovation at the Venice film festival […]

2.15 Pumping, Poop, and Podcasting with Alice from The Prosecutors

In our latest episode of Whose Kid is That?!?, we were joined by Alice, one-half of the team over at The Prosecutors podcast! Alice is a native Texan, a graduate of […]

20. Updates: Anna Delvey, Nick Cannon, Pam Anderson, and more!

    Listen to Tell Me More on:       We’ve covered nineteen topics so far and since recording… many of them have been extremely busy! In this episode, […]

2.14 Airing our grievances with Spirit Week

In this episode, Julie has an absolute meltdown over preparing her kids outfits for Red Ribbon Week. Other topics: The Phillies To hear the full discussion of this crazy story, […]

Mr. Malcolm’s List by Suzanne Allain – The Book vs. The Movie

Read This: Mr. Malcolm’s List by Suzanne Allain Watch This: Mr. Malcom’s List on Prime Video Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: Seemed like both the book and […]

2.13 Differences in disciplining your first and your second

In this episode, Val is talking about how she disciplines her two kids differently. Other topics: Packing anxiety Halloween fun Dress alterations – what should it cost? To hear the […]

19. The Westfield Watcher vs. The Watcher on Netflix

Listen to Tel Me More on:   Sources: The Cut – The Watcher A family bought their dream house. But according to the creepy letters they started to get, they weren’t […]

2.12 What We’re Into {November 2022}

Want to know what we’re into this month? In the latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? podcast, Julie and Val ran down everything they’re into right now. From what […]

BONUS: Inside Bridgerton by Shonda Rhimes & Betsy Beers (Plus season 3 updates and a break down of the Queen Charlotte Spin-off trailer)

Listen to Burning for Bridgerton on:        In this bonus episode, we’re talking about the brand new book, out TODAY – October 25, 2022 – by Shonda Rhimes […]

2.11 10 Things I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago at My Baby Shower

10 Things I Wish Someone Told Me 10 Years Ago at My Baby Shower (and if you did, but I was too stubborn to listen, I apologize) In our latest […]

18. 5 Things We Didn’t Know About the JonBenet Ramsey Case

Listen to Tell Me More on:   Our Sources: JonBenet Ramsey’s half-brother recalls the day of the murder: ‘This case can be solved’ JonBenet Ramsey Murder Fast Facts John Ramsey’s […]

2.10 Was it a malicious fart?

What would you do if your child bent over in front of you… in public… and farted in your face because they hadn’t gotten their way. Tune in to find […]

Normal People by Sally Rooney – The Book vs. The Show

Read This: Normal People by Sally Rooney  Watch This: Normal People on Hulu Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: I actually watched the show about two years ago […]

2.9 Parenting an Introvert as an Extrovert with Jemima Talbot

Jemima Talbot, owner of Vermont Mom, joins us to talk about her experience parenting an introvert as an extrovert. Other topics we discuss… School germs Surviving busy weeks Work appropriate […]

17. Digging Up Dirt on Sophie, Countess of Wessex

Listen to Tell Me More on:   Our Sources:  Prince Edward – Wikipedia Everything You Need To know about Edward, Queen Elizabeth’s Most Secretive Son Sophie, Countess of Wessex – Wikipedia Prince […]

2.8 What We’re Into {October 2022}

Want to know what we’re into? In the latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? podcast, Julie and Val ran down everything they’re into right now. From what they’re watching, […]

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn – The Book vs. The Movie

Read This: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Watch This: Gone Girl movie on Prime Video Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: I actually read the book just before the […]

2.7 Just eat your fries and leave us alone, kid!

Julie let her kids eat a plate of fries and watch YouTube on her phone while out to dinner… is that okay? Other topics we discuss… Back-to-school morning routines School […]

16. Tori Spelling Tells All

Listen to Tell Me More on:   Our Sources: Tori Spelling – Wikipedia What Happened To Aaron Spelling’s $600 Million Net Worth? Charlie Shahnaian – IMDB Tori, Tried and True […]

2.6 How an old luggage tag saved the day!

Val’s back from Disney and she’s sharing a crazy story about lost luggage! Other topics we discuss… Julie’s upcoming trip to Quebec City Julie’s kid’s first day of school Target […]

Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan – The Book vs. The Show

Read This:  Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan Watch This: Anatomy of a Scandal on Netflix Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: I literally cannot remember how we […]

2.5 Using Your Zodiac Sign to Name Your Child with Sophie Kihm

How to Use Zodiac Names with Sophie Kihm In our latest episode of Whose Kid is That?!?, we were joined by Sophie Kihm, Editor-in-Chief at Nameberry – the world’s largest website devoted […]

15. Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and THAT Plane Ride

Listen to Tell Me More on:   Our Sources: Brad Pitt Has ‘Positive Attitude’ Despite ‘Sad Situation’ with Angelina Jolie FBI Report: Source Brad Pitt’s Side of the Story: He […]

2.4 What we’re into {September 2022}

Want to know what we’re into? In the latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? podcast, Julie and Val ran down everything they’re into right now. From what they’re watching, […]

Bonus: Fleetwood Mac – Rumors, Fun Facts, Corrections, and More

  Listen to Tell Me More on:     BONUS EPISODE! Yes, we’re still talking about Fleetwood Mac. Tune in for… Follow-up questions and comments Weird stories from Mick’s memoir […]

2.3 Help me back-to-school! I forget how…

The Ultimate Back-to-School Checklist! Julie is sending her kids back to school for the first time in 2.5 years after homeschooling for the past two school years! It’s overwhelming, almost […]

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han – The Book vs. The Show

Read This: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han Watch This: The Summer I Turned Pretty on Prime Video Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Claire: I’ve heard […]

2.2 Sad Sandwich

In this episode, Val shares a scary story from daycare drop-off. Tune in for… Love Island 90 Day Fiancé Paramount + All That Never Have I Ever on Netflix Links: […]

14. Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham: the real life couple that inspired Daisy Jones and the Six (Part 2)

  Listen to Tell Me More on:       Our Sources: Articles How Fleetwood Mac Influenced ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ Stevie Nicks publicly responds to Lindsey Buckingham’s Fleetwood […]

2.1 What Happens in Atlantic City Doesn’t Stay in Atlantic City

Mom’s Night Out in Atlantic City: A travel guide you {probably shouldn’t} follow Last month, a few of The Basic Moms were together for a night out in Atlantic City. […]

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens – The Book vs. The Movie

Read This: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Watch This: Where the Crawdads Sing (currently only in theatres) Listen to This: Tell Me More: The Dark Side of Delia […]

13. Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham: the real life couple that inspired Daisy Jones and the Six (Part 1)

  Listen to Tell Me More on:       Our Sources: Articles How Fleetwood Mac Influenced ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ Stevie Nicks publicly responds to Lindsey Buckingham’s Fleetwood […]

The Godfather by Mario Puzo – The Book vs. The Movie (and Show)

Read This: The Godfather by Mario Puzo Watch This: The Godfather on Paramount+ The Offer on Paramount+ Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie and her family has […]

12. Nick Cannon won’t stop having kids!

Listen to Tell Me More on:   Our Sources: Nick Cannon Confirms He’s Having More Kids This Year Amid Abby De La Rosa’s Pregnancy NICK CANNON Gets Father’s Day Shout-Out […]

Deep Water by Patricia Highsmith – The Book vs. The Movie

Read This: Deep Water by Patricia Highsmith Watch This: Deep Water on Hulu Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: I knew about this book because I follow […]

1.23 What We’re Into (Season 1 Finale)

In the finale episode of season 1 of the Whose Kid Is That?!? podcast, Julie and Val ran down everything they’re into right now. From what they’re watching, what they’re […]

11. Saturday Night Live Hookups

Listen to Tell Me More on: Our Sources: Background On the May 14 episode of SNL (episode 20 of season 47 to be exact) Selena Gomez made a joke in […]

1.22 Such a Good Boy

In this episode, Val shares that her 14-year-old dog passed away and she talks about how she explained pet loss to her 6-year-old and 2-year-old. Random Other Topics: Dry skin […]

Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter – The Book vs. The Show

Read This: Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter Watch This: Pieces of Her limited series on Netflix Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge Claire: No actual background info. I […]

1.21 To Homeschool or Not to Homeschool, That is the Question.

“Mommy, I Want to be a Normal Boy” To Homeschool or Not to Homeschool A little over two months ago, my 8-year-old son came to me and said, “Mommy, I […]

10. MLMs, Pyramid Schemes, Direct Sales… Oh My!

Listen to Tell Me More on:        Our Sources: ‘LulaRich’: We Researched the LulaRoe Onboarding Package 2021 so You Don’t Have To MLM Truth Amway – The Dream […]

1.20 Pick Me a Winner, Buddy!

How to Help Your Kids Through the End of the School Year Blues In the latest episode of Whose Kid is That?!? Val shared that her 5-year-old son was displaying […]

Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakaur – Book vs. Show

Read This Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakaur (2003) Watch This Under The Banner of Heaven on FX or Hulu Why We Made this Selection and Background Knowledge […]

1.19 Whose Husband is That?!?

The RIGHT Way to Make a PB&J Sandwich In a recent episode of Whose Kid is That?!? Julie and Val dished on their husbands’ quirks. Julie shared that the most […]

9. Mormon #MomTok Swinging Drama

  Listen to Tell Me More on:         Tell me more: the Mormon #MomTok Swinging Drama Our Sources: Why are so many of the most influential moms […]

1.18 There’s no wine left! (Val drank it all) with our #1 fan, Mike D.

Interview with Father and Grandfather, Mike D. On our most recent episode of Whose Kid is That?!? we interviewed Val’s Dad! Check out our interview with Val’s Dad: Q: Mr. […]

1.17 High Fives All Around

Church Can Be Hysterical In our most recent episode of Whose Kid is That?!? Julie shared the details of her son’s First Holy Communion. She also told the story of […]

8. The Dark Side of Delia Owens (author of Where the Crawdads Sing) featuring Kayse Gale

    Listen to Tell Me More on:       Trigger Warnings: murder, poaching, racism, rape, child abandonment Our Sources: The Hunted: Did American conservationists in Africa go too […]

1.16 The Sass is Strong in this One

What do you do about a sassy child? That’s what we discuss this week. Plus a recap of Val’s vacation and Mother’s Day. And, an idea about red carpet bingo […]

1.15 Confession: My 8-Year-Old Still Sleeps in My Bed

Get This Kid Out of My Bed!!! In our most recent episode of Whose Kid is That?!? Julie made a confession – her 8-year-old still sleeps in bed with them! […]

7. Ryan Reynolds: He dated who?

Listen to Tell Me More on: Our Sources Ryan Reynolds – IMDB Ryan Reynolds – Wikipedia All the Celebs You Completely Forgot Ryan Reynolds Dated 9 People Ryan Reynolds Dated […]

1.14 Poopy Party

In this episode, Val asks a very important question… when does the potty talk stop? Unfortunately, the answer is never. And, it only gets more elaborate. All the things… The […]

1.13 It Just Gets Worse

It Just Gets Harder: A Parenting Rant Now that my kids are getting older, my husband and I have been giving them a bit more freedom. One of those freedoms […]

6. Heidi Montag and the Raw Meat Diet

    Listen to Tell Me More on:       Heidi Montag was recently photographed all over eating raw bison heart out of a zip lock bag.  What is […]

1.12 The Tale of the Kindergarten Bully

Bullying Starts So Young: What Can We Do As Parents? In our most recent episode of Whose Kid is That?!? Val shared the story of her 5-year-old, Kindergartener being bullied […]

Season 2 Finale Tea Party Extravaganza featuring Chelsea & Val

Listen to Burning for Bridgerton on:        In this episode, we’re joined by our very special guests, Chelsea – host of Tell Me More: A deep dive on… and Val […]

1.11 Finding Your Passion (When You’re 9)

Got a Loner? Here are 6 Activities They May Be Into In the most recent episode of Whose Kid is That?!? Julie shared that her son is struggling to find […]

S2, E8: The Viscount Who Vexed Me

Listen to Burning for Bridgerton on:        Episode Title: The Viscount Who Loved Me Netflix Description: Anthony lashes out as he awaits news of Kate, while Eloise turns […]

5. Celebrity Sex Tapes

Listen to Tell Me More on: Our Sources: Justice for Pamela – The Atlantic Pam and Tommy: The Untold Story of the World’s Most Infamous Sex Tape – Rolling Stone History of […]

S2, E7: Post Wedding Jitters

Listen to Burning for Bridgerton on:        Episode Title: Harmony Netflix Description: Scandalous rumors swirl around the Bridgertons and the Sharmas. The queen’s ire over Lady Whistledown lands […]

S2, E6: A Wedding to Remember, Indeed!

Listen to Burning for Bridgerton on:        Episode Title: The Choice Netflix Description: Anthony’s duty to his family wars with his desire for Kate. Edwina ponders her future […]

1.10 Did Picasso Piss Off His Parents?

How to Get Eyeliner Out of Anything! Because, kids. Some kids will draw on anything. Walls, ceilings, and furniture. When you’re a kid, your whole world is a canvas, right? […]

S2, E5: Wet T-Shirt Contest… But Make it Regency

Listen to Burning for Bridgerton on:        Episode Title: An Unthinkable Fate Netflix Description: Rattled by Anthony’s hasty nuptial plans, Kate receives advice from Lady Danbury. Eloise spars […]

S2, E4: Victory… for Edwina

  Listen to Burning for Bridgerton on:        Episode Title: Victory Netflix Description: As guests gather for the Bridgertons’ ball, Anthony and Kate clash during a hunting party, Colin revisits […]

S2, E3: Ain’t Nothin But a Bee Stang

Listen to Burning for Bridgerton on:        Episode Title: A Bee in Your Bonnet Netflix Description: The Sharmas arrive at the Bridgerton’s country estate, where Anthony seeks to […]

1.9 Sweet Haircut, Bro!

Oh No! So Your Kid Cut Their Own Hair In a recent episode of Whose Kid is That?!? Val shared that her 5-year-old cut the front of his own hair… just before […]

S2, E2: High School Talent Show

Listen to Burning for Bridgerton on:          Episode Title: Off to the Races Netflix Description: Facing heated competition and a prickly foe, Anthony steps up his courtship […]

4. Jessica Seinfeld

  Listen to Tell Me More On:       Who is she? Our Sources: Jessica Seinfeld – Wikipedia Mom’s the Word For Seinfeld Gal – Wants Kid Soon to Seal […]

S2, E1: Capital H Hoe

Listen to Burning for Bridgerton on:       A recap of Season 2, Episode 1: Capital R Rake Netflix Description: Anthony begins his search for a wife. Eloise braves […]

1.8 What’s That Smell?

The Problem With Turning Red by Pixar In a recent episode of Whose Kid is That?!? Julie shared that her 9-year-old son is beginning to stink. A tell-tale sign that puberty is […]

1.7 When Mommy has a Meltdown

What Not to Do in Portland Maine with Kids Recently Julie and her kids had the opportunity to travel to Portland, Maine with her husband on a work trip. Julie […]

3. Anna Delvey

  Listen to Tell Me More On: Who is she? Fake German Heiress Real name – Anna Sorokin or Anna Sorokina Arrested in 2017 for grand larceny, theft of services, […]

1.6 How Rude!

Has your child ever done something that could be perceived as “rude”? In this episode, we discuss what kid behaviors are even considered rude in these post-Covid days. All the […]

1.5 My Kids, the Conspiracy Theorists

Got Young Conspiracy Theorists? Check out these books, shows, podcasts, and more! In a recent episode, Julie shared that her kids are turning into young conspiracy theorists. They love all […]

2. The Olsen Twins

  Listen to Tell Me More On:   Who are They? Our Sources Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen – Wikipedia The Olsen Twins Have Given Their First Magazine Interview In Years – Elle […]

1.4 Keep Your Pants On

2 Reasons Your Kids Might Hate Wearing Clothes Do your kids walk into the house and immediately strip to their diapers or underwear? It’s not uncommon for either of us […]

1.3 Do Kids See Dead People?

In our latest episode of Whose Kid is That?!? we spoke about how kids seem to be more open to spirits. In the episode, both Julie and Val shared some […]

1. Jamie Lynn Spears

Listen to Tell Me More On: Who is she? Nickelodeon child star Younger sister of Britney Spears Famously became pregnant at 16 Our Sources Things I Should Have Said by Jamie […]

1.2 But why CAN’T I marry my sister?

Explaining the 3 Types of Love to Your Child What do you do when your 5-year-old asks you why he can’t marry his little sister? This can be a tough […]

1.1 Mommy, what’s a strip club?

What do you do when your 7-year-old looks up at you, eyes wide, and asks, “Mommy, what’s a strip club?” When this happened in my home, my initial reaction was […]