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Happy Halloween, neighbors! Amber and Jen show up in full sequins, wigs, and gold hoops (their disco murder mystery party costumes) for a spooky story game: three tales from the hood, and only Amber knows which one is a hoax. 

First up - the HOA sets up a Halloween "border patrol" to keep out trick-or-treaters from other neighborhoods (read by Jen as Lady Whistledown) then our second story features a Halloween-obsessed neighbor who answers the door in character. The final tale will startle listeners with visions of spooky Halloween decorations that l...

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In this week's story from the hood, a girl wanders through the woods, finds a cute butter-yellow farmhouse and a friendly woman with a silver tooth, then comes back with witnesses to find nothing but a rotting ruin. Amber and Jen continue spooky season with this ghostly tale that may just give you chills, plus Amber's own haunted hotel room experience (and the phone call years later that confirmed it). 

Also on the docket: recurring dreams (elevator cranes, Care Bears, crumbling teeth), the old-person alter egos you didn't know you needed, a...

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Amber's friend and a former HOA president, Josh Stewart, joins Neighbors Neighboring to confess what really happens when you run the neighborhood: a cloudy pool on opening weekend, furious neighbors, and one very fast resignation. 

Josh is a level-two sommelier and the founder of a wine club. He leads a live pod tasting that ends with a wine glass trick revealed. 

Plus: a Reddit story about door-to-door visitors who picked the wrong yard (and the wrong garden hose), a crash course in seasonal color analysis, which game show each of...

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A neighbor bangs on the door demanding the Halloween decorations come down because his wife has arachnophobia. But the spiders are purple, fuzzy, and have googly eyes. Hmmmmm. Does this make sense?!?!

This week's Stories from the Hood also features a 17-year-old who gets her neighbors blacklisted by every local babysitter after they try to break her vacation nanny deal (good thing it was in writing). 

Plus: which movie deserves a sequel with the original cast (we're down for Dirty Dancing & The Goonies), the case against bathing in cologne, c...

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It's eggplant season (if you've been a long-time listener, you know what that means!) and Jen finally spills the secret she's been keeping from Amber (spoiler alert - she hired a cat psychic to find out why Parker's behavior is increasingly more mischievous). The answer? Much to Jen's dismay, pretty much what Google would say. 

Amber has her own bombshell too. Strawberries ARE NOT actually berries, but bananas are, which is big news for Jason and may change minds about the green gummy bears.

In Stories from the Hood, n...

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A guy buys the cheaper corner lot, then tells his neighbors which bushes they're allowed to plant...because their yard is the only thing between him and the lake view. Well, they planted twenty HOA-approved palms. Amber and Jen get into this Story from the Hood and one about a garden-theft that ends with a grown man getting hosed down over a handful of tomatoes. 

Our question of the week reveals the first cars Jen and Amber called their own. Amber shares an unexpected update on the pickleball millionaire (FYI - h...

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Amber and Jen dig into one of the best stories from the hood yet, starting with a guy whose neighbor "Karen" turns his backyard pool into her personal water park then hands him a typed list of pool rules for HIS OWN pool. Savage.

They also unpack a neighborhood snooping scandal that ends in glorious googly-eyed revenge, and finally crack the case on why there are so many olive oil stores (spoiler: it's probably a drug front). 

Along the way: the childhood phobias that honestly still hold up, Amber's a...

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Meet Tiffany Song...Amber and Jen's actual next-door neighbor on Pinetree, and a therapist who's spent 20 years treating OCD and phobias, including emetophobia (fear of vomiting), which she says is the most-Googled phobia name there is. 

She breaks down exposure and response prevention therapy, "safety behaviors," and why cold and flu season (or back-to-school) can quietly wreck your peace of mind. 

Then it's a hard swerve into the fun stuff: a 14-hour flight to Seoul, palace tours, Korean food, and the neighborhood mystery of a scream that turned out to...

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Amber and Jen are furious about an HOA that forced a dad to tear down the treehouse he built with his sons during the pandemic...and rightly so. This episode covers neighbor drama stories, including a petty revenge package thief, why e-bikes continue to divide the masses (and our position is backed by Pennsylvania law), and a beautiful silver lining about neighbors who show up for each other. 

From HOA overreach to hilarious petty justice, this is the chaos and community that makes Neighbors Neighboring tick.

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It's the Neighbors Neighboring one-year anniversary, and Amber and Jen are celebrating with a new format...plus a story that proves community gardens are secretly organized crime. 

Twenty plots, a hundred-person wait list, a 95-year-old "garden kingpin," plot squatters, surprise City Hall audits, and a possible rat. It's unhinged in the best way. 

Along the way: the origin of their new "Chinny Wag" segment (and how Bowen Yang got credit for it), Jen's giant childhood oil portrait she never mentioned before, elderly parkour for graceful falling, and a heated de...

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Ghosting after "exclusive" is apparently a whole epidemic among adult men, and Amber and Jen have had enough...well, we've had enough on behalf of unmarried friends.

This week they break down Operation Dirtbag: the real story of Jen and her friend group staking out a guy at a bar after he blocked one of their own, then slid into her friend's DMs a month later.

They also confess their latest Instagram impulse buys (a one-size caftan that swallowed Amber whole, a wine sampler that tasted like an Italian...

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Amber and Jen sit down with Jen's personal healer, Bethany Schaub. Bethany is a massage therapist, Reiki master, and owner of Transcend Bodyworks. Bethany breaks down what Reiki actually is and the biggest misconceptions about massage (spoiler: nobody cares if you shaved your legs).

Amber shares an infamous Mexico spa story that involves a washcloth doing way too much work.

Then they get into Bethany's latest passion project: her work with 3 Roots Rising, the Costa Rica wellness retreat she's running with two lifelong friends, complete with chakra work, silent...

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Amber and Jen are back with a full docket: sidewalks, snacks, and a public apology.

First up, we address a genuine betrayal. It turns out green Haribo gummy bears are strawberry, not lime. Jen issues a heartfelt retraction to Red Nose Charlie after last week's clown scare.

Then the two dig into thank you note etiquette: when a handwritten note is required, when a text is fine, and why nobody should guilt anyone into sending one.

Plus: new sidewalks in the neighborhood and an alarmingly early back-to-school...

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Amber and Jen are back with *another* take on the same episode (Amber didn't hit record the first time. Yes, really.), and this one's a rollercoaster.

They're talking neighborhood sightings that'll haunt you: a dude in the rubber clown nose, a woman on a mobility device with zero lights at night, kids on motorized bikes popping wheelies at intersections. But between the apocalyptic vibes (forest fires, parasitic lettuce, air so bad you can't breathe), they hatch the greatest community idea ever: the **Pinetree Jitney** ... a shared golf cart for the neighborhood.<...

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Amber and Jen tackle a real dilemma: a Reddit user's neighbors left for six weeks and expected daily package hauling the entire time...thanks to an out-of-control Amazon Vine habit.

How long is too long to house-sit for a neighbor, and where's the line between being helpful and getting used?

Plus: Amber's Ring camera catches something that looks suspiciously like a UFO at 3am, a debate over why a Friday off beats a Monday off every time, and dental appointments gone wrong.

Oh, and don't miss this...

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This week, Amber and Jen welcome their real-life neighbor Alysha for a conversation that starts with local Pittsburgh life and ends in full Neighborhood Court.

Alysha talks about moving back to Pittsburgh from L.A., raising free-range-ish kids, being a CMU trained engineer turned local-food helper, and working with Three Rivers Grown, a Pittsburgh-area distributor focused on truly local products from farms and producers within 250 miles.

The conversation covers CSAs, farmers markets, Clarion River Organics, local produce in Pittsburgh restaurants and grocery stores, and why the city’s food sc...

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This week, Jen attempts to convince Amber that Texas Roadhouse is basically a dive bar with better staffing. They have it all - friendly service, birthday singalongs, cinnamon honey butter, chicken critters, and the “country carb plate”.

From there they go down a path that leads into Pittsburgh food oddities, including pizza shops that serve everything, ranch dressing standards, sweet sauce opinions, and why a good side dish can carry the whole meal.

Then the conversation turns to surprise parties: are they thoughtful, chaotic, or a social trap in disg...

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This week, Amber and Jen take Fourth of July to Neighborhood Court: cute summer tradition or suburban chaos with explosives?

From Pittsburgh fireworks, parade energy, glow sticks, and dads in flag shirts to driveway mortars, dumpster fires, nervous pets, and “Gary from down the street” in cargo shorts, they weigh the joy against the judgment.

Also in the group chat: the breakfast debate of a lifetime, Dutch baby pancakes versus biscuits and sausage gravy, a terrifying cat parkour incident, a Reddit neighbor story involving a mystery white powder that turn...

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This week on Neighbors Neighboring, Amber and Jen are catching up on chaos, including: an asthmatic cat, frozen shoulder, gala dresses, and the emotional roller coaster of trying to buy gifts for men.

Then, in Stories from the Hood, they unpack the viral Boston-area World Cup Airbnb story where Scottish soccer fans brought bagpipes, kilts, early-morning beers, and unexpected neighborhood joy to one very lucky street.

Plus: a Reddit noise complaint involving upstairs neighbors who were apparently literally bowling inside their apartment, hotel room revenge, and a Father’s Da...

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This chaotic catch-up between Amber and Jen was weeks in the making. After both recently passing through the Denver Airport, we’re reunited and ready to discuss conspiracies, Belucifer, hotel shower handles that require an engineering degree, Airbnb side-eyes, conference-hotel boutiques, and the proper way to microwave leftovers.

Then Neighborhood Court takes on a wild Tampa story (because of course its Florida) about a millionaire homeowner, a million-dollar backyard project, angry neighbors, zoning drama, and a pickleball court dispute that somehow landed one very determined gentleman in jail. Grab your coffee an...

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Amber and Jen welcome Amber’s longtime close friend, Andrea, for the first official BFF Edition...things get chaotic quickly.

Andrea joins the neighborhood group chat from Portland with stories about friendship, Oregon State, massage therapy, dance, and the kind of bond that materialized in a full-circle friendship boomerang with Amber.

Then Neighborhood Court is in session for a wild neighbor drama involving teenagers (we're calling them a-holes), loud music, trespassing, car lurking, a broken fence, home security cameras, a landlord, and one deeply questionable moment you'll have to he...

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Is it a commune, a cult, or just the dream of living near people you actually like?

This week on Neighbors Neighboring, Amber and Jen are back in the neighborhood group chat to discuss queenagers, modern communal living, eco-enclaves, kibbutz energy, and whether the “wellness community” is one charismatic founder away from becoming suspicious.

Neighborhood Court is in session for a wild story about a North Carolina neighborhood overtaken by vultures after one couple "allegedly" fed the birds food scraps and even a deer carcass. Naturally, this leads to a fu...

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Is The Peach Truck worth the hype... or is it just seasonal fruit with excellent marketing?

Amber and Jen turn suburban life into relatable banter as they dig into Peach Truck obsession including the loyalists, the parking lot pickup culture, and one very personal grudge involving Peach Truck traffic and a missed eyebrow appointment.

Then the neighborhood drama escalates with a wild story about a birthday party, a bounce house, and a neighbor accused of unplugging the inflatable while kids were still inside.

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Welcome to our trailer episode! Neighbors Neighboring is a comedy/lifestyle podcast where real-life neighbors Amber and Jen turn everyday suburban chaos into the group chat you actually want to be in.

Rooted in Mt. Lebanon, just outside Pittsburgh, but relatable anywhere, Amber and Jen overanalyze the low-stakes drama happening close to home: neighborhood etiquette crimes, local characters, wellness rabbit holes, beauty myths, parking debacles, party postmortems, fashion confusion, and the tiny social mysteries that somehow deserve a full investigation.

Warm, witty, and unapologetically opinionated (but never mean) Neighbors...

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Hey, neighbors. Join us for a recap of Bryan’s fabulous 50th birthday and the Blood Cancer United gala. We're also getting ready for our disco murder mystery in WVA Manor - wigs, glitter, accents. We're ALL IN. (visit https://www.mymysteryparty.com/ to bring the party to your own street)

We also take a hard look at public FaceTime etiquette (BIG NO), the unreliability of No-Wait apps and hard-to-get donuts (will we wait...or won't we).

But, neighbors, the star of this show is our township's street-tree survey. Yo...

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Hey, neighbors. This week, Amber and Jen are joined by Mistica and Melissa from SkinLaB for a hilarious and helpful conversation about skin health, aesthetic procedures, skincare myths, and why we all need to be de-influenced just a little bit. And if you're watching on YouTube, yes, that's rosé in our glasses.  

Jen is radiant after her recent microneedling session and Amber is loving her laser experience. We talk SPF, washing your face, Botox, dermaplaning, and the difference between chasing trends and making smart, personalized choices for your skin. 

Skin...

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This week, Amber and Jen take HOA horror stories to Neighborhood Court after a rogue rule-enforcer turns bylaws into full-on bye-bye laws.

We're talking bogus fines, suspicious packages, mandatory Halloween candy distribution, driveway-kiss controversy, doorbell camera receipts, and one plot twist that sends the whole neighborhood into celebration mode.

Also in the group chat: DoorDash versus Grubhub drama, pet insurance math, catio dreams, Pittsburgh wedding cookie tables, a pop culture quiz featuring true crime and Summer House, and the very important question of why hyper-realistic statues in Pittsburgh borough...

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This week, Amber and Jen take on beauty standards, compression swimsuits, body makeup, and the summer lawn mowing etiquette that can turn a peaceful neighborhood into a rage spiral.

After vacation, Jen is being served swimsuit ads that promise to cinch, smooth, and erase every normal human feature, which leads to a very necessary rant about comfort, body confidence, bikinis, cellulite, and letting the dimples dip.

Then Neighborhood Court is in session for one of suburbia’s most divisive questions: what time is too early (or too late) to mo...

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This week, Amber and Jen are joined by Cassie Ruby-Nemec of PHI Pilates for a funny and delightfully useful conversation about Pilates, physical therapy, hypermobility, posture, and why so many of us have no idea where our bodies are in space.

Cassie, a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist and nationally certified Pilates teacher, explains how rehab-focused Pilates can help people move with more awareness, what to look for in a safe Pilates studio, and why adding heavy weights to reformer Pilates may not be the genius fitness trend it appears to be.<...

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This week, Amber and Jen dive into apartment neighbor mysteries, creepy ex-boyfriend drama, parking lot etiquette, and the smile tips that may or may not deliver full Muppet joy.

After Jen’s latest injury, a curling iron burn caused by “cat-like reflexes,” the neighbors get into spring refresh mode, a Whole Foods parking lot side-eye, and the rules of pedestrian behavior when a car is already halfway out of the spot.

Then it’s time for Stories from the Hood: a listener write-in about an ex who somehow became the upst...

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This week, Amber and Jen welcome Carla Higgins, a certified yoga and barre instructor, registered dietitian, and owner of MindBody Yoga and Barre in Pittsburgh borough, Bridgeville, for a wellness conversation that is calming, funny, and wonderfully practical.

Carla shares her journey from corporate dietitian life at Heinz to supplements, health coaching, functional nutrition, and opening a yoga studio during the chaos of COVID.

They talk about why yoga should feel informative, not performative; how barre builds strength and endurance; and why yoga can be more of a “work-in” than...

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This week, Amber and Jen are back with a classic neighborhood spiral: in this story from the hood a shared driveway dispute somehow leads to 232 calls to the police.

Before Neighborhood Court rules on who took things too far, they recap Jen’s lovely SoHo trip, New York bagels that hit different, Pinetree Ladies Night, a wildly agitated bartender, and the wedding RSVP question every couple should steal.

Then, more stories from the hood: an upstairs renter who narrates his life like a one-man comedy show, complete with applause, ac...

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This week, Amber and Jen welcome Jen's husband, Jason, and neighbor Joe...the founding members of Pinetree Road’s very unofficial Suburban Dad Patrol.

What starts as a conversation about dog barking, kids screaming, off-leash pets, pet poop etiquette, wind chimes, neighbor favors, and unsolicited advice quickly becomes the origin story of a low-speed neighborhood patrol launched after a mysterious loud bass offender — also known as the sonic supervillain — started rattling windows across the block.

The dads (well, Jason isn't actually a dad) explain their Volvo patrol car, the search...

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This week, Amber and Jen take on grocery store etiquette, produce problems, and why a hotel-style bedroom might be the lifestyle upgrade we all deserve.

First, there’s a feline friend update with Jen, including new-cat-parent anxiety, high ledge terror, pet sitter vacation planning, Instagram plans, and the official rise of even MORE cat content from the pod.

Then Sidewalk Sideeye turns into a full grocery store rant: carts blocking aisles, produce restocking traffic jams, tiny cart strategies, fridge clean-out rules, old leftover protocol, and one very questionable spaghetti sq...

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Hey friend — Amber just got back from the Audies in NYC and has nonstop stories: dressing-room fails, purple compression socks, hilarious sidewalk sightings, and a rescue cat named Parker who’s already stealing hearts. Come hang — it feels like we’re chatting over coffee (or a bagel) about all the best small-life moments.

There’s drama, there’s cozy cat content, and a few ridiculous observations you’ll laugh about. Trust me, you’ll want to stick around for Parker’s Instagram updates.

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Hey friend — this episode is a cozy mix of real-life moments: we’re heading out to meet a chunky gray cat who might become family, navigating neighborhood drama over fences and burn pits, and celebrating small wins like a new reformer and a killer makeup lesson.

There’s also hot reality TV takes, a sweet porch-goose story that made us cry, and all the small, messy stuff that makes life funny and human. Come hang out — it’s like chatting on the couch with your best pals.

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Hey neighbor — come hang with us as Allison and Marie from A Toast to Horror crash our Valentine’s Day episode with their killer Drunken Monkey cocktail, sisterly chaos, and movie talk that ranges from cozy to utterly terrifying.

Grab a drink, settle in, and let’s swap horror faves, neighborhood pet peeves, and the best (and worst) cocktail pairings — it’s like chatting with friends on the porch.

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Hey friend — if you’re tired of late-night Googling and want a vacation that actually feels relaxing, this chat with Kate Stevens is for you. She’s a Disney pro, Europe expert, and your go-to for packing tricks, smart splurges, direct-flight hacks from Pittsburgh, and why agents don’t secretly jack up prices. Cozy up and let Kate help you plan a trip you’ll actually enjoy.

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Hey friend — pull up a blanket and settle in. This episode is a cozy, unfiltered chat about altitude sickness, cabin-fever weather, TikTok chaos, snow shenanigans that end with a buried car, muddy neighbor revenge, and whether backyard chickens are actually worth the trouble.

We’re laughing, we’re scandalized, and we’re passing around virtual Gluten-Free Cheez-Its. Come hang with Amber and Jen for Episode 21 of Neighbors Neighboring — it’s like gossip over coffee, but with more snow and fewer rules.

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Today on Neighbors Neighboring, Amber and Jen unpack holiday slowdowns, a painful podiatry visit, Billy Blanks’ Taibo comeback, a car crashing into Denny’s, dramatic neighbor meltdowns, mail hijinks, and the ongoing quest for a cat. They close with shout-outs to local small businesses and a tease of next episode’s guests.

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