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OFM #131: Lowe’s Whore - redux

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:12:58 +0000

Because of some sort of Internet snafu, podcast 131 hasn’t shown up where it should. We’re re-posting it this week because 1) we wouldn’t want people to miss out and 2) we couldn’t get a podcast done in time this week. Stay tuned next week for a new podcast.

Report on Tom and Tanel’s big weekend. An interesting visit to Lowe’s followed by one of the strangest trivia games ever. A girl makes her Moms proud. Giving words power. Captain Evil really is evil. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OFM #135: Licking Balloons

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:35:19 +0000

We’re late so the show notes will be brief - we talk about Punkalicious’ party, another party, Pat being anti-social, and Alex (sort of). Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

Our First Marriage #134: Historically

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:35:22 +0000

We have a new listener! Yeah us! We’re so easily impressed. Send us topics and vote for us on iTunes. Guys never get help with the kids. A pregnancy update. Why gestation is 9 whole months. Yet another TV show that is a sad commentary on society. A bit on iron and sleep. Discussing baby names. The importance of flags. Theresa and Pat went to the Redneck Riviera - a report. Taking the kids go-carting causes… issues. Moments in your life that make all the difference. Setting limits. Torturing your children when they make bad decisions is a good parenting technique - according to Tom and Theresa. Meat makes you smart, not eating makes you live longer. Not sure what that means. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #133: You Know

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:04:55 +0000

A recap from the fallout of the Andry’s weekend without kids and how Theresa and Pat are recovering. A bit about the importance of physical activity, some about the moral responsibility of parents, and, of course, Tom mentioned a threesome. Hey, someone has got to do it. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OFM #132: Best Pork Ever

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:13:47 +0000

Theresa and Pat have all the kids (yeah for Tom and Tanel!) so the Andry’s are a bit more relaxed and happy this week. What kids can understand. A report on how the kids are handling being away from their parents for the first time. A question from a listener that isn’t Bob. Tom apparently needs to brush up on his reading comprehension skills. New haircuts. Bumper stickers are confusing. Kindergarten graduations… opinions? Do kids get held back anymore. Mall rent-a-cops are getting even lazier… if that’s even possible. Tom looks like a criminal. When no one knows the answer, you can be the expert. Someone loves pork more than Tom and Pat. The only thing holding Theresa back is slobber. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OFM #131: Lowe’s Whore

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Fri, 22 May 2009 11:25:58 +0000

OFM #130: A Martini and a Smile

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:59:43 +0000

Pat and Theresa fly solo, or duo… Whatever. Pat doesn’t like to talk to strangers. Kids, learn from him! Don’t buy Theresa flowers. The world would be much better if women would just greet their men with a Martini and a smile at the end of each day. Pat learns a vaulable shopping lesson. Who wants to go camping with 30 five year olds? Not us. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OFM #129: Two Years and Counting

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 06 May 2009 21:42:13 +0000

Though we didn’t mention it on the podcast, this marks two years for us. Topics include messy games, musicals, strip aerobics, and going to Perkins. A car accident and it’s repercussions for teaching your children about responsibility. Who makes the best pizza? You’d be surprised at Abigail’s choice. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OFM #128: Mormon Hippies

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:30:00 +0000

Date night reports. God, we’re boring. Kid’s are like dogs - a follow up. Making the kids walk - illegal or just ill-advised? Driving kids is dangerous. Why people don’t like cops. Update on Little Baby Oops. Having a baby when you are old. Making your amniocentesis doctor laugh is a bad idea. Tom ruins some statistics topics. To what lengths would you go to increase your intelligence? A really funny story. Breast pumps should be outlawed? Is it OK not to breastfeed? Why we are here. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OFM #127: Just Add Lard

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:32:36 +0000

What’s on the plate tonight? Lard baby. Yummy, yummy lard. Abagail has a boyfriend - and this one everyone can see. A funny story about Martin. A date night conversation gets a little blue - thanks Pat. Being a “bad parent” might just make you a good one. Easter grass apparently is something you need to shop ahead for. Pat doles out some righteous punishment. Pat makes friends… right? Humor Sunday… is that a day of obligation or not? A column by Carolyn Hax has Tom up in arms. Are kids like dogs? Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

Our First Marriage #126: Sweeping Decks

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:15:56 +0000

A review of Twilight - the book and the movie. Pregnant golf. Hate sweeping. Your kids talking about people. What is OK, what isn’t. How to deal. Theresa is a hero. A crazy, crazy hero. Flexi leashes are bad - but not as bad as the people that use them. What do pediatricians know? Not much it seems. Wrestling at the park - to watch or stop the carnage, that is the question. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

Our First Marriage #125: Hear This

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:13:23 +0000

Check out all the new intro/outro fun. That’s Punkalicious and Capt. Evil. Tanel’s back (finally) and we have definitely missed her. This Andry might be a little more twitchy than the others. Tom laments the podcast. Tanel is clean (in case you were wondering). How to get things moving. A bad parenting story. A link between smoking and engineering. Tanel’s been busy. Theresa and Pat’s recent family visit included an RV, Disney, camping, Rock Band (of course), and one tantrum. Angry cleaning. Reviews of using an RV, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and having house guests “help.” Retarded goats. Disney is trying to take over the world (and apparently succeeding). Punkalicious is a savant… unfortunately its in soccer instead of something that will make us rich. Tom was home with the kids for spring break - oh, the horror. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

Update - I’ve started a Facebook Page. There is also a Group. Please join both.

OFM #124: The Line

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:06:34 +0000

Pat and Theresa are off to Disney in an RV. Expect a full report on the next podcast. Tanel is still out of commission but hopefully will be back for the next podcast. We’re on Facebook now - check us out and join our group. Tom will be your friend - we can’t make any promises about the other three. What Tom has learned from Facebook. Punkalicious has a girlfriend who is about to be mad at him. Is it OK to bring a book to your children’s sporting events? Tom has a workaround. Is soccer a sport? Jacque has become quite the T-ball player. He’s one to watch (’cause something is always happening near him). Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #123: Stupid Box

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:44:16 +0000

Tanel sat out this one - just wasn’t up to it this week. A few autism topics. Is there a new way of early diagnosis in the future? If you ignore a problem, will it go away? Is it better for the kid? The group weighs in. How much advocacy for your kids is too much? Standing up for your kids. There are things that can hurt your kids, and worring about things that can hurt your kids is one of them. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

Our First Marriage #122: Naked Swedes

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:01:18 +0000

Capt. Evil did something funny - and got wet. Nakedness and your kids - when is it too much? When is a fight not about nachos? Becoming that crazy parent you make fun of. Do you list your dog on your homeowners insurance? We’d advise no. Punkalicious busted Tom playing Rock Band - sort of made him proud. T-ball and lice, apparently there’s a connection. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

Our First Marriage #121: Boobcast

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:15:47 +0000

First yearly boobcast. Theresa takes one for the team. Tanel starts off serious with a bit about milk production. Breaking in your pediatrician. Generational differences in parenting styles. There aren’t enough positive stories about breastfeeding. Breastfeeding and dating from Salon.com. How to breastfeeding can save your life. Driving and breastfeeding - problem or spectator sport? Dangerous driving stories. Do boobs have bones? Punkalicious weighs in. Sibling fighting. When is a child too old to breastfeed? Preview of next podcast. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OFM #120: First Rule of Desserts

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:11:36 +0000

Changes in the podcast and site. Who’s a geek? Theresa has a good wife moment. Can you give too much praise? Is competition a good thing? What loosing teaches you. Desserts and how to get them. The toothfairy has been slackin’ lately. Someone should call her boss. How we are trying to save money (and make good transitions). Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #119: Selling Babies

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:50:18 +0000

Pat puts out a call to all our listeners. We’re working to improve the podcast and need your help. Breastfeeding and pumping at work? Is it really a perk? What’s the deal with selling babies and why does the conversation keep turning to organs? Is two years old young enough not to remember things? Nope. Fairytales - Grimm or Goose? Theresa weighs in. Inappropriate movies. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OFM #118: Wearing Valentina

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:24:22 +0000

Sinus infections are worse than delivering a baby, but you can get a clean house out of it. Nose colonics. Valentine’s Day at school pretty much sucks. Sending sick kids to school. Abigail’s singing career is taking off. Too bad it already needs a Parental Advisory sticker. Salma Hayek’s recent breastfeeding has gotten a lot of press; Pat has a unique take on it. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OFM #117: Tanel MIA

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:50:23 +0000

Tanel is sick so she didn’t make it for this podcast. Some talk of Disney World - can you do it on the cheap? Tom and Tanel did, with a little help from some friends. Punkalicious’ favorite ride may say something about him. Theresa has trouble putting her novel on Twitter. Fun things to do with bacon - or maybe not. What do cheerleaders eat? Not much. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OFM #116: School Woes

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:18:04 +0000

Tom loves figure skating. How often should kids play video games? Books on CDs - ways to get kids to read before they are really able. Wanna catch a movie? No thanks, I already got my fill at school. If your first grader doesn’t do all of their homework, you’re a loser. Helicopter parents. Tanel made Punkalicious puke, what a bad parent. That’s OK since Theresa embarrasses Abigail by dressing her like the kindergarteners. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OFM #115: Ready, Set, Peace!

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:32:29 +0000

Holy Mackerel, the Announcement to end all Announcements. Basically Tom gets to become a drunk. Possible Music lessons. American Idol - Can it really be true that the Andry’s watch it habitually? Should you help others, or just wait for them to humiliate themselves? Tom and Tanel are jumping on the Peace Train - via PowerPoint. Tom and Tanel get a culinary experience as a present from Theresa and Pat. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OFM #114: Nickname Confusion

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:38:35 +0000

Theresa and Pat join us… permanently. Theresa and Pat nickname their kids. More thanks to Rock Band 2. A brief talk of nicknames. Tanel had a proud mom moment only slightly offset by Tom’s proud parent moment. When kids fight over a toy, do you buy a second one? If so, do you buy the same version or a better version. Are you a good parent? A cheesepuff story. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OFM #113: The “Look”

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:00:05 +0000

Pat and Theresa want to know a bit about Tom’s autistic brother so Tom recaps. If you want to know more detail, listen to the original four part series of podcast interviews with Tom’s parents entitled Interview with Parents of an Autistic Child (1, 2, 3, 4). How does a couple survive something like an autistic child? Living close to family. Theresa talks about some stuff which is a great primer for what their kids are like. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OFM #112: It is Pronounced

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:10:14 +0000

Pat and Theresa have officially joined the podcast. Look forward to more episodes with them from now on. We discuss food and the correct pronunciation of said food. Bob and Bobette and family. Christmas debrief with a bit of a focus on Tom’s autistic brother. Plus lots of other stuff. We’re back to our regular schedule so expect weekly podcasts from now until the next major holiday. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OFM #111: Nancy the Octopus

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:53:53 +0000

Kids have it hard - though they make the best of it. Childrearing is tough – especially when they don’t want to sleep. Someone is writing a book - it isn’t who you think. Renting or buying? The economy decides. Christmas gifts this year – Santa is probably going to disappoint. Giving in order to get. A new recipe online – this one is a good one (though not as easy as the title makes it sound). Shopping for pots and pans - things to keep in mind. We are going to be out of town on and off for the next few weeks. Expect updates sporadically if ever. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OFM #110: Tie a Rope to Him

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:31:20 +0000

We have a new listener (maybe) so we review their party. A few comments on parties in general. An apology from Tom. Infection fun. What watermelon tastes like. Remembering things differently. Fight or Flight. A fight breaks out at an “upscale” party. Drinking and dieting don’t mix. Slow is fast. Things that suck about losing weight. Quick book review. Some upcoming segments. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #109: Bags of Ice

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:22:47 +0000

Thanksgiving with Pat and Theresa is a bit echoy. We’ll be working on this in the future. A discussion of names and birthday parties. Having someone run your birthday party gets a thumbs up. Kids got beat up at Pat and Theresa’s house. Facial hair. Thanksgiving. Getting rid of kids is akin to therapy. It also keeps the house clean. Pat does Thanksgiving right. A childish interruption. Kids and computers. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #108: Upside-down Santa

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:48:01 +0000

The family that rocks together, stays together. Tanel made a pie… of sorts. What do you put in your baby’s bottle? Tanel came across something new. Montessori parents are a diverse group. Captain Evil does something cute… at least Tom thinks so. Punkalicious throws Tanel a curve ball and she gets all engineer on him. Tom got too graphic with him. Tom’s first experience with Collard Greens. Which son takes after who? Tanel is confused about the amount of meat that is consumed in the US. Update on Tom’s father. Denis Miller has a radio show? A new exercise (at least new to Tom and Tanel) that they are absolutely NOT going to try. Ripping the bandaid off approach for an embarrassing situation. The correct answer was cravat… cravat. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OFM #107: That’s Not Salad!

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:35:42 +0000

Some serious family news - people getting hurt and going under the knife all over the place. There is no telling how your kids will turn out. Tom has a proposal for Bob and Bobette. Tom has another assplosion story. Tom needs to train his stomach… or re-train it rather. How early can you screw up your kids? Way earlier than Tom and Tanel thought. Staying involved with your child’s schooling is important. T-ball will NEVER END! Coaches are thieves. Eating dinner as a family. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #106: Sucking Less

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:44:05 +0000

This week’s podcast take 2. Who killed George Washington. Jesus should be here by 2012… just in case you wanted to put it on your calendar. Who is the most oppressed? A particularly bad transition. Why is Captain Evil going to bed earlier? Differences of opinion. Halloween party debrief. Tanel puts her foot in her mouth and Tom can’t help but point it out… in public. Lessons learned. A connection between rainy weather and autism? Tom is skeptical. A boring section on statistics because sometimes Tom doesn’t know when to shut up. Tom makes a bad joke. How to get your money out of your supermarket club store (Sam’s Club, Costco, etc.). Cereal is overpriced. Do kids mimic your eating habits or not? Punkalicious got a bad report from school. Captian Evil throws a fit - no ice cream for YOU! What do you reward? Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #105: Exaggeration exacerbation

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:11:45 +0000

Fighting about what you are fighting about. Making Halloween work for you. Money sucks right now. Date night… what’s that again? And another thing! Funny thing how gas is the only high point right now. A slight digress into the commodities market. We ended up with 110% by the way. A listener question is answered… maybe. We’ll wait for his response to be sure. Check below for a pic of the kids and Tanel in costume. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #104: Window Shopping

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:00:27 +0000

Tom gives up on potty-training Captain Evil. Private schools don’t get to have days off. Bad parent at school meeting. An invite to Pat and Theresa. Halloween plans. Star Wars: Clone Wars is horrible. Tom and his recent role playing game experience. Coke Zero vs. Diet Coke. Tom acts like a girl. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #103: Soccer “Mom”

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:00:44 +0000

Who loves whom more? Tanel reviews Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. Tom reviews On Writing by Stephen King. An incident on the soccer field. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #102: And Another Thing!

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:04:34 +0000

Weight loss update. Talking less to save your relationship. A review of John Rosemond (as requested on OFM.com). Punkalicious needs to expand his diet - our solution. Your responsibility when you invite your friends to do something with you. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #101: Sucky Birthdays

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:32:58 +0000

Fixations and how to get them from people that don’t want you to have them. The best way to keep your kids from watching TV. Do kids lie or do they just not know the truth? Getting to the truth. Moving is hard on kids. Gifts and fake birthday parties. Pat shoots himself. Thanks to Pat and Theresa for helping us celebrate this momentous occasion. Here’s to 100 more. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #100: Clearing out a room

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:01:12 +0000

Frebreze, smoked meats, and waking up early. Tanel gets hungry. Pat tries to take over but Theresa interrupts. Pat sums up the OFM experience. Theresa takes one for the team. Pat reviews OFM… in multiple parts. Pat and Theresa’s daughter is due for some beatings - probably paying for an easy infanthood. Some of Pat’s favorite OFM moments. Tom doesn’t like vegans (surprise). Pat gets an invite (old news by now). Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #98: Listentoable

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:38:25 +0000

Our mission. A quick political discussion. Inappropriate touching. A review of the Kiss Her for the Kid album Prettier than Me. Uncomfortable conversations with a five year old. There are no good parenting headlines. Mother microwaves baby. A story about a very bad parent. Tanel tries to find the good in them apparently just to piss Tom off. Can you rehabilitate a bad parent? Discussion ensues. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #99: Tom’s Right

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:13:07 +0000

We know this is the 99th podcast and it is out before the 98th. Because of technical difficulties, we’re releasing this one first. Next week we will have the 98th with the 100th the following. Tanel has a story which starts off dramatically. It is quickly derailed by a discussion of who is right. Tanel still hasn’t checked the ear-infection thing because she’s afraid Tom will be right. Canadian’s are bossy (at least the artsy ones are). Tanel’s story continues. Living through your kids. Talking about racism. The plague is back… or really it never left. Why one parent didn’t vaccinate. What the Internet is full of. The insurance companies are making vaccinations worse. They do have their uses though. Tom’s language is a little loose on this one - sorry. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #97: Your kids learn from you

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:16:44 +0000

Ultra-talented versus Ultra-driven. Is weightlifting in the blood? Soccer has started - and this time we don’t suck. Retarded parenting = bad kids. Deal with it. Setting precedents is important. The Internet is your friend. Really. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #96: Spending Free

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:15:07 +0000

iTunes sucks. Bob rocks. Jon helped out. Pat rules. Captain Evil is sick. Tubes are good. Canada makes us jealous. India is aggravating. Books are sexist. This podcast is not long. This and the next podcasts came out pretty short so expect an extra episode tomorrow. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #95: Be Like Me

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:45:00 +0000

Tanel gets emotional. Getting fired is a good thing? Promoting someone out of a job. Poor parenting causing illness. Tom’s new weight loss plan. The Bob series of books are pretty cool. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #94: Group Experience

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:52:45 +0000

Tanel’s protégé is getting canned. A few words of thanks. Why our Amazon order is so late. Check out John Dies at the End. It rocks. Exercise equipment lies. Fat people on TV. Our weight loss plan. A purchase that Tom will not make. A bit about Tom’s recipes. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #93: The Real You

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:12:16 +0000

Scientists are stupid. Update on our diets. Theresa broke OFM. Tom feels better about the podcast. Dealing with your family. The faces you wear. Giving your child the same name as a friend of someone you know is weird. Punkalicious’ party report. Tanel kills some poor girl’s dream of kids. For shame. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #92: Diaper Hats

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:29:55 +0000

What do those notes on the back of cars that say “In Loving Memory of…” mean? What’s the deal with that? Tom has a theory. How to piss off a stoner. Captain Evil is 2 and it really sucks. Potty training update. A bad pool game. Not liking your child. Trying to give your children equal attention. Throwing a party for the kid at a coffee shop? WTF?! Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #91: Our Lady of Perpetual Patience

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:06:07 +0000

Where we’ve been these last few weeks and a discussion about the future of OFM. Tanel is reading a new book. Look for a review soon. Tanel is making a cake for Punkalicious’ 5th birthday party. Party prep = fights. Tanel’s cake was a huge hit even if it wasn’t up to Tom and Tanel’s standards. What cake is for. Who has the least patience? We are on a diet which should increase the incidence of fighting on this podcast OR we’ll get drunk really easily and laugh a bunch. Everything in the house is broke and the school we are sending Punkalicious to is doing worse. Great. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #90: Hating your kids

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:21:01 +0000

Punkalicious and Captain Evil have gone crazy. Possessed by the Devil, on the crack pipe… we don’t know. It all started with a visit from Pat and Theresa. The potty training has taken a huge hit and now we are well into the “I do it myself” stage. The older one is lying and talking back. How does that affect your relationship with your spouse and kids? Not positively. A brief discussion about corporal punishment. If you pay people to watch your kids, there are some things you shouldn’t have to deal with. We’ll be at Tom’s parents next week so if you have any questions about raising an Autistic child, let us know ASAP. Punkalicious is having a rock-climbing party. Look for a report on that soon. Tanel has made a decision about presents at a birthday party. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OFM #89: Change of pace

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:09:10 +0000

Tanel’s voice is extremely hoarse. A change in the podcast schedule. Tanel is using Clive Barker as a reference for books to read Punkalicious?! Tom is looking for just about any flimsy excuse to play Lego Indiana Jones before giving it to the Punk for his birthday. Is Raiders of the Lost Ark appropriate for a four year old? Punkalicious is full of questions. Tom’s full of way to complicated answers. Tom promised to be on Ustream last weekend but it didn’t work out. You would have been looking at the back of a bunch of heads. We promise to be available near the 100th episode. Punkalicious invented a new cereal. Some relationships are like spoiled milk. At some point you just have to pour it down the sink. Staying together for the kids is stupid. Kids are smarter than you give them credit for. When you are rational, you have a hard time predicting what crazy people are going to do. Googles + Captain Evil = Awesome. Potty training update - btw, since then, he’s had a setback. When will it END?! Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #87: Butterfly Tattoos

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:37:19 +0000

It’s the end of date night. Captain Evil got sick with… who knows? What’s up with that? Tom can sleep through anything. Punkalicious has been exploring his “creative” side recently. He’s also continued the tradition of lying. Tom put a little fear of God into him. Date night reviewed. What’s the point of date nights? How do you know you’ve been married for a long time. Kids complain about stupid stuff. Saying “I love you” to your kids makes them better? Well, it’s worth a shot. Being with your kids all day long doesn’t mean you actually played with them at all. Stress leaks. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.

OurFirstMarriage #86: Egg Genocide

tanel@ourfirstmarriage.com (Tanel and Tom Andry) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:00:54 +0000

Punkalicious has started lying. Great fun. Placing blame at this age is pretty normal (unfortunately lots of people haven’t grown out of this stage yet). Tom and Tanel are still fighting about the day Tom took off unnecessarily. Finding a good babysitter is hard - keeping one is harder. Potty training has stagnated - they are trying a different tactic. Books-a-Million sucks. At least for ordering online. Nagging is a passing phenomenon? For Tom and Tanel it is. What about you? Let us know below (feel free to sign in under a moniker so your better half doesn’t know it is you). Kids are great for dropping hints. Tom is Internet famous… at least over at the IHMMB forum. As of this writing, Tom still hasn’t had the time to read the thread yet but he will. A discussion about the “controversy” and how Tom and Tanel feel about it. When you make certain life choices, others get to make fun of you for it. That’s just the way it is. The dangers of posting on a female-dominated message board. The difference between Tom and a troll. The last “guy” that hit on Tanel. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us on Podcast Alley. Want to know more about Tanel, Tom, Punkalicious, or Captain Evil? Click here.