PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris Fenton
Join a powerhouse married couple—empty nesters turning their kitchen table into a hub for unfiltered conversations on life's big questions. She's a dedicated inner-city charter school director, elected official, and former school board president; he's a seasoned media executive, professor, and author. Together, with decades of experience in parenting, politics, public service, and purpose, they sip wine, share a meal, and dive deep into current events, cultural shifts, geopolitical headlines, and the hilarious highs and lows of empty-nest life.Expect candid debates, heartfelt stories, intriguing interviews, belly laughs, and no-holds-barred insights that challenge your views and spark your curiosity. Pe...
Fred Durst Playboy Mansion Parties vs Crashing Black-Tie Ritz Weddings: The Debate!
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Jen and Chris settle into classic empty-nest mode and immediately go deep on the pure, unapologetic joy of reality shows—the downtime, the zero-brain-power relaxation, and why they might just be the perfect modern marriage maintenance tool.
From there the gloves come off in a lively (and highly relatable) debate over who is actually more annoying. Chris makes his case, Jen makes hers, and listeners get to cast their own vote.
The conversation turns nostalgic and wildly entertaining as they compare their all-time best date memories. Chris insists it was th...
“Will Someone Finally Take the Blame? Press Secretaries, Family Retreats, Greek Ambassadors, Leo & Tobey, & Dad Bods
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In this episode of Plate & Ponder, Jen and Chris dive into the maddening pattern of leaders and officials prioritizing self-protection over honesty. They unpack why so many refuse to be transparent, own mistakes, or actually help society solve hard problems and prevent bad outcomes—using the day’s news as Exhibit A. America’s brand-new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, made a disastrous debut: a truncated ~14-minute briefing where she stumbled through prepared remarks, mixed up “my president” and “my husband,” took questions from only a handful of friendly outlets, and then exited stage l...
Oscars, Clemson Awesomeness, Dog Pooping Pisa, Bucket-List Road Trips, Skittles, & How Bout Them Canes!
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In this unhinged empty-nest episode of Plate & Ponder, Jen and Chris dive into Oscar voting season just as Jen’s longtime crush on Robert Pattinson collides with an upcoming screening with him. They celebrate the McGill Redbirds’ undefeated lacrosse season, swap stories from their Southeast road trips, and unpack why Chris still gets emotional about Clemson University.
The conversation turns to the real value of bucket-list trips with fellow empty-nesters, then pivots to the Miami Hurricanes’ actual chances of winning a national championship. Amid the serious talk, they pause to admire (and fo...
Sunset Marquis MTV Afterglow, John Mayer's Sphere Wonderland, & Hard Lessons We Owe Our Kids
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Jen and Chris Fenton sit down the day after the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards and serve a classic Plate & Ponder mix of glitter, grit, and empty-nest parenting. They kick off with the simple luxury of lunch at the Sunset Marquis while L.A. is still buzzing from Madonna, Swift, Snoop, and the rest of the VMA circus—proof that sometimes the best part of awards season is the quiet table the morning after.
Then the conversation splits, hot and cold. Jen is all-in on John Mayer taking “Your Body Is a Wond...
Madonna & Naked Eyes, Wanting to Live Forever, Dogs & Earthquakes, Classless College Football Celebrations, & Reuniting Empty-Nesters!
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The ground literally moved under the South Bay this morning — a 3.6 quake just off Hermosa Beach at 8:40 a.m. that rattled plates, nerves, and every empty-nester who suddenly remembered how fast everything can shift. Jen and Chris sit down with coffee still in hand and unpack the shake, the “did you feel it?” texts, and why a minor jolt can feel like a midlife wake-up call.
Then they turn to this weekend’s college football mess: Texas’ Colin Simmons drawing a flag for simulating a bathroom break after a sack, and USC’s Desm...
Our Kids Figured Out Adulthood / We Still Can’t Figure Out the TSA.
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This one is equal parts industry hope, parental pride, and travel-comedy trauma.
Jen and Chris start with the news hanging over every working room in town: the Paramount/WBD deal is finally closed:
After years of stalled slates, cautious greenlights, and too many talented people waiting by the phone, they talk about what they actually want next — not just bigger corporate headlines, but cameras rolling again. Crews working. Writers in rooms. Productions that feel possible. The hope is simple and specific: that a closed deal means an open slate. AM...
BREAD & CIRCUS Episode w/ Manning, Trump Tweets, Weather, Ed Sheeran, & Oreos
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We dedicate this episode to the GREAT FRED C. COHEN...
We cover it all on this one... And sorry about the long pause... And just know that's a pet-peeve of mine for podcasts I love too! We'll be back more regularly... But what did we cover? How bout 83 markets now! Thank you Botswana for joining the crew. El Salvador too! And how about the BREAD & CIRCUS trying to take our attention away from issues that do affect us all: The Iran Conflict, The Russia & Ukraine Conflict, and the Future of AI t...
Rizz, Aura & the 70-Photo Female Approval Team: Decoding Gen Z During a California Heat Wave
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Jen and Chris Fenton are back in the kitchen—and this time, the house is actually theirs. With both 19-year-olds officially settled into sophomore year of college, the Fentons have fully reclaimed empty-nest life: no more last-minute Target runs for dorm stuff, no more competing for bathroom time, and plenty of space to actually finish a conversation. The freedom feels almost illegal.
The first order of business? Celebrating the household appliance that has apparently upgraded their son from “surviving” to “almost thriving.” After months of microwave meals and questionable takeout, the lacrosse h...
Chalk Dust, Woodshed Spankings, Teenage Chaos, & Teachers We Loved: Back-to-School Stories
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For sure, Chris spent more time in "The Woodshed" getting disciplined than the average kid...
So grab your lunch trays and settle in, empty-nesters—Jen and Chris Fenton are cracking open the yearbooks, dusting off the memories, and serving up pure Back-to-School week chaos on this unforgettable episode of Plate & Ponder. From the pure pandemonium of first-day jitters and locker jams to the teachers who made us laugh until we cried (and the ones who left permanent marks on our souls), the Fentons take us on a wild ride through elementary an...
Double Drop-Off Disruption: Penn State WHITE-OUT, Who Irritated Whom, & Where Did Dad Go?
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S3E1 of Plate and Ponder: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris Fenton just dropped and it’s pure parental survival comedy gold.
Twitter Quote of the Week: "Sure, kids at Penn State were selling blow to the Athletic Director, but at least they weren't getting blown by the Athletic Director. I call that progress."
Two kids. Two campuses. One epic college move-in chaos storm.
Jen and Chris navigate the wild differences between on-campus dorm life and off-campus freedom while Chris willingly becomes the family’s designated punching bag—absorbing every...
FedEx Can Suck It: Border Shipping Insanity, Junk Mail, & the Kid With No Meal Plan
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Jen and Chris are back… and they are venting. Hard. What was supposed to be pure empty-nest bliss has been completely hijacked by back-to-school chaos as their son Dylan prepares to live off-campus at McGill for the very first time. Cue the FedEx horror stories, the pure insanity of shipping anything across the border, and the shocking realization that the United States Postal Service might actually be more competent—because at least you can talk to a real human behind a counter. They dig into the absurdity of junk mail still existing in 2026, remi...
Jim Carrey’s Life Lessons, Mensch John Cena, Ghosting to Break-up, Colonoscopies, & Kid Chores
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In this candid episode of Plate & Ponder: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris Fenton, the duo unpacks the wisdom Jim Carrey would give his 20-year-old self—and how those same lessons apply to raising (and still guiding) their own young adult kids. They celebrate just how much of a genuine mensch John Cena continues to be, then dive into the modern dating dilemma: why younger generations see ghosting—or at best a curt text—as an acceptable way to end a relationship. On the personal front, Chris shares the less-than-glamorous news that he’s due for his...
Friday Night Lights at JFK, World Cup Halftime Critiques, Bieber vs. Madonna & Matt Damon’s Mensch Moment
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Apologies again for the Beijing Black Out midway thru our last episode! Hope we make it up here!!
Stranded on the JFK tarmac for three hours, Chris turned a travel nightmare into movie magic with Friday Night Lights - again - and Jen agrees. They rave about the cast’s powerful performances and how the film hit different in that unexpected setting. The conversation then shifts to the latest World Cup halftime show, where they break down Justin Bieber’s electric 9/10 performance but give him a 3/10 for reading the room, while marv...
Delta Pilot's Balls-Out Move Saves the Day! Dog Recovery! NYC Pizza Legends! And Birthing Centers?
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NOTE: Beijing shut us off mid sentence at the 21 minute mark... So instead of starting up again and frustrating Jen, we'll cover much more on Part Deux of this epic episode!!!
In this laugh-out-loud "first half" of our latest episode we dive headfirst into Chris’s recent travel chaos and the absolutely balls-out move his Delta pilot pulled to save the day. We also give a heartfelt update on their beloved dog Flynn’s recovery journey, share our favorite Starbucks coffee fake-out hacks, and debate the very best pizza spots in NYC —...
Dog Farts, Flynn’s Near-Death Surgery, & Empty Nest Chaos: Jen & Chris Fenton Spill It All
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Dog Farts, Flynn’s Near-Death Surgery & Empty Nest Chaos: Jen & Chris Fenton Spill It All | Plate & Ponder
From hilarious and absolutely pungent - during episode - dog farts to heartbreaking emergency surgery, Jen and Chris Fenton get real about the beautiful mess of empty nesting. They open up about their beloved dog Flynn’s terrifying brush with death and the powerful moment the whole family came together during his life-saving surgery — especially how much Flynn means to Chris. Despite the “empty” house, they reveal why their nest still feels completely full… just with a...
"I Turn My Underwear Inside Out" – Secrets on Decluttering, Lifelong Friendships & Finally Getting Organized
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Empty Nesting Just Got Real: From Inside-Out Underwear Hacks to Life-Changing Decluttering, Deep Friendships & Raising Kids Who Actually Work Hard
In this laugh-out-loud yet deeply insightful episode of Plate & Ponder: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris Fenton, the hosts sit down with power couple Geoff Suddleson (Uber Agent & Partner at United Talent Agency) and Amy Suddleson (Founder & CEO of The Nimble Nest), along with their incredible daughter Maddy (UCLA Theater & Film standout and Delta Gamma legend).
From the raw, honest trials and tribulations of empty nesting to the surprisingly...
Butt Rockets, July 4 Chaos, Elon Musk’s 55th, USA’s 250th & the Art of Empty Nesting!
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Get ready for fireworks, belly laughs, and real talk in this unforgettable episode of Plate & Ponder: Empty Nesting w/ Jen and Chris Fenton!
Jen and Chris kick things off with the most ridiculous (and painful) 4th of July story you’ll hear all year — the legendary tale of getting a bottle rocket shot straight in the butt. Yes, it’s as wild as it sounds, and it sets the tone for a celebration of freedom, family, and fearless fun.
From there, the conversation takes a meaningful turn as they explore...
LA’s Burning Again, Toothpaste Won’t Roll & We Just Graded Our Marriage?!
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In this unfiltered episode of Plate & Ponder, Jen and Chris Fenton tackle the chaos that is Los Angeles right now — from the latest fire ripping through the city and the frustrating mistrial in the Palisades arson case to the ongoing crisis of homes still not being built.
On a much lighter (and funnier) note, they obsess over their favorite Below Deck star, Chef Ben, swap hilarious stories about awkwardly pretending to remember people who clearly recognize you, and go full rant mode about modern toothpaste tubes that refuse to be rolled all...
"Wow, Okay" – Jen Is Back! 65lbs of Bikinis, Kids Hate Taxes, & Spencer Pratt Recap - Balls and Strikes!
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Jen and Chris Fenton are back with another raw, hilarious, and surprisingly deep episode of Plate & Ponder.
They kick things off in classic empty-nest fashion — swapping stories about Dylan’s first full-time paycheck and his very Gen-Z request that Dad “figure out how to get the taxes back,” plus Kaylie’s legendary overpacking for Costa Rica (yes, we’re talking 65 pounds of bathing suits). From there, the conversation takes a sharp, entertaining turn into bigger cultural territory: the unexpected authenticity of Spencer Pratt, the brutalist architecture of the Obama Presidential Library, the many diff...
Tribalism, Gaslighting, & Willful Blinders: The Lost Art of Balls & Strikes
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Left Home Alone by Their Parents, Surrounded by Sharks: Chris, Jon, & Taylor Fenton Discuss the BarBell Theory!
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In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Plate & Ponder, Chris is joined by his brother Jon and Jon’s daughter Taylor (a UCLA student) for a special family reunion. The trio dives into some of the wildest childhood stories from Chris and Jon’s upbringing — including the time their parents left them home alone for two full weeks while they traveled to Japan, and the unforgettable (and slightly terrifying) adventures of taking rowboats out into the ocean surrounded by sharks.
From there, the conversation shifts to the present as Jon, Chris, and Ta...
We Pulled Plastic from Flynn’s Ass + Jen’s Sister Allison Invades from London for Slang, Cravings, Morrissey Karaoke
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DOG BUTT RETAINER RESCUE + TRANSATLANTIC CHAOS!
We pulled a plastic MOUTH RETAINER out of Flynn the dog’s ASS… LIVE on air.
Jen’s badass sister Allison crashes our LA studio from London for the ultimate sister showdown: UK food cravings, the latest British slang that’ll have you gobsmacked, and a savage “Who Knows Jen the Best?” contest. Chris goes full Morrissey karaoke with “Hairdresser on Fire” AND “Unhappy Birthday.” Winston Churchill drank ALL DAY, every day… and still made it to 90. We roast ladies’ eComm “returns” addiction, mourn t...
Jams Your Parents Left You to Handle Alone: The Over-or-Under Parenting of College Kids Ep.
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Episode Summary – Plate & Ponder: Empty Nesting with Jen & Chris Fenton
In this laugh-out-loud, tear-jerking, and wildly relatable episode, Jen & Chris Fenton sit down at the table (plates fully loaded) to tackle the biggest question every empty-nester is secretly Googling:
How do you parent college kids who are “technically adults”?
They go full debate mode on over-parenting vs. under-parenting, then things get REAL when Jen asks Chris, “What jams did you get into as a kid that your parents literally couldn’t help you with?” Chri...
Michael Jackson’s Bob Fosse Obsession, “Michael” Biopic, Pizzeria Mozza Meatballs, & Why the Car Buying Process Sucks
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Grab a glass of wine (and maybe order some takeout) because Jen & Chris Fenton are back with another heartfelt, hilarious, and deliciously real episode of Plate & Ponder: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris Fenton!
Chris can’t stop geeking out over the brand-new Michael Jackson biopic Michael and Michael’s lifelong infatuation with dance legend Bob Fosse—complete with moves, music, and the kind of choreography that still gives them chills. Then the mood flips to pure family joy as they relive the epic Faux Father’s Day surprise Jen and the kids threw fo...
"BAD COUNSELORS" - 1200 American Reasons this Film ROCKS & the Stories Behind It!
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Jen comes back to cohost this special (Trailer Link:) BAD COUNSELORS episode to mostly keep me in check from sounding too much like an infomercial, but honestly, I'm so inspired by this film that I'm not sure she was successful.
In this episode we talk about how we beat the odds - the decade long process from idea to movie screen with BAD COUNSELORS. In fact, not only did we break records -- we CRUSHED them. From first reading the script on November 18, 2024 (and guess what? we exposed the original title...
Kids Crash Our Empty Nest. Chaos Results. Chris Goes SOLO & Drops Balls & Strikes on the US-China Summit!
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8 DAYS of non-stop DMs and texts from you legends screaming “WHERE’S THE NEW EPISODE?!”
The empty nest? Officially CRASHED. Both kids are back home for the summer and the Fenton household is pure chaos.
So I (Chris) said screw it — grabbed the mic solo, jumped straight into my wheelhouse with zero script and maximum flair, and delivered the most unfiltered take you’ve heard on last week’s “historic but ho-hum” US-China summit.
No holding back. No bias. Just straight-up balls-and-strikes commentary with laughs, eye-rolls, and the kind of real talk...
"Empty Nest Whiplash: College Kids Home, Dirty Rooms, Full House Joy & Mother's Day Magic"
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In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Plate & Ponder: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris Fenton, the empty nest gets flipped upside down when the college kids come home for a visit. Jen and Chris share the wild whiplash of going from peaceful empty-nesting to full-house chaos — dirty rooms, mountains of laundry, late curfews, a barking dog, and a constant stream of friends coming through the door.
Amid the beautiful mess, they celebrate the pure joy and deep love of a full house and having their family back under one roof. The conversation al...
Randomness & Full Nest Frenzy: Packing Wars, Salt-Free Hell & Britney Over Trump (We Still at War?)
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And tonight, we typed in to Grok to see what AI thinks of the episode... And, you know what, it gave a pretty darn good summary of how random and fun this episode was:
"This title nails the whole episode vibe in one punchy, curiosity-sparking line: the end of empty-nesting summer chaos, the Jen-vs-Chris packing showdown (snowflakes vs. survival skills), Chris’s brutal no-salt detox meltdown, the head-scratching national news priorities (weather and Britney over Trump and Iran), and that perfect 80s music tangent about why we all secretly miss those te...
"Midnight Train to Simpler Times: Keep Believing, Craving the 80's, & No More Assassination Attempts!"
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Why the heck is EVERYONE obsessed with the 80s & 90s right now?
In this raw, heartfelt episode of Plate & Ponder: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris Fenton, we crack open ONE single verse from Journey’s legendary “Don’t Stop Believin’” — “Just a small-town girl, livin’ in a lonely world… She took the midnight train goin’ anywhere / Just a city boy, born and raised in South Detroit…” — and it unlocks EVERYTHING about why analog life felt so free, hopeful, and simple compared to today’s digital chaos.
Then we go heavy: the third assassina...
"Empty Nest, Empty Vault: 40 Years Since Geraldo's Epic Al Capone Flop, Epstein, Butler, PA & Trump, Missing Scientists, Charlie Kirk's Killer, & More Iran Chaos!"
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Jen & Chris Fenton are back at the table for the most jam-packed, jaw-dropping Plate & Ponder yet!
They kick things off with a spectacular celebration of the 40th anniversary of Geraldo Rivera’s live TV disaster — cracking open Al Capone’s vault on national television… only to find… nothing. Pure comedic gold that still has America laughing (and side-eyeing every “bombshell” reveal).
From there it’s a wild ride through the headlines you can’t look away from:
The chilling mystery of 11 elite American scientists who simply vanished The Epstein files that sti...Spencer Pratt for LA Mayor! Ryan Gosling is Handsome AF in Project Hail Mary, & Chris's 100% Made-in-the-USA Film Saves a Hollowed-Out Hollywood!
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Plate & Ponder: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris Fenton
Empty-nesting just got loud, proud, and unapologetically fun!
Jen & Chris are back at the table breaking down:
The ultimate battle of Men’s Volleyball GOATs (sparks flew) - Zach & Andrew Chapin (Pepperdine vs USC - 2X)...Spencer Pratt’s bold-as-hell, no-filter chase for Mayor of Los Angeles Why Ryan Gosling looks ridiculously handsome and absolutely crushes it in the massive new blockbuster Project Hail Mary — Chris is calling it one of the most entertaining, pure-Hollywood movies in years. NO LEFT / NO...Tiger Woods, Britney Spears & Eric Swalwell Walk Into Our Empty Nest! Rory!!
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Plate & Ponder: Empty Nesting just dropped the most unhinged family dinner table rant you’ll hear all week.
In this episode, Jen & Chris Fenton are officially feeling the empty-nest vibes—college internships, final exams, and the wild new Company Retreat Series are hitting different now that the kids are launching.
Then the conversation takes a hard left:
Tiger Woods’ Masters magic was missed (and the golf drama that had Chris yelling at the TV). BUT HOW BOUT RORY!Britney Spears’ latest chaos (because of course it came up) E...MELANIA JUST BROUGHT EPSTEIN ROARING BACK / FENTONS AREN'T HOLDING BACK!
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MELANIA JUST BROUGHT EPSTEIN ROARING BACK... AND THE FENTONS ARE NOT HOLDING BACK!
Plate & Ponder: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris Fenton just dropped their most explosive episode yet — and it’s the kind of kitchen-table chaos that’s about to flood your feed.
Empty-nest power couple Jen and Chris are back, plates in hand, diving fork-first into the week’s wildest headlines:
Melania Trump’s bombshell statement that just reignited the entire Epstein saga (yes, it’s back, baby — and the tin-foil hats are officially ON ) Iran tensi...Ambrosial Cuisine, Copenhagen Anarchists, Hotel DJ's, Karen Bass Follies, & Swedish Spas
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Jen & Chris Fenton are back with a Plate & Ponder: Empty Nesting episode that’s pure chaos, deliciousness, and “wait… WHAT?!” energy!
We just returned from Denmark & Sweden, and we’re spilling EVERYTHING:
Ambrosial Cuisine that ruined us for American food forever. Boy were these restaurants AMAZING:
https://www.papisaluhallen.se/ @papisaluhallen @felixbratt
https://maven.dk/en/maven-english @restaurantmaven
https://cofoco.dk/en/restaurant/donna @cofocodk
<...Copenhagen Live: Iran War, Michelin Food Secrets (Danish HOT DOGS!), Skinny Danes, & Walt Disney's Fascination with Tivoli!
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Chris flies solo from Copenhagen in this explosive Plate & Ponder episode that’s blowing up feeds for all the right reasons.
We’re going deep on the Iran conflict while stuffing our faces with Michelin-starred Danish magic that’ll make you book a ticket tomorrow. Then we spill the real tea on why Danes are naturally skinny — it’s NOT the gym, it’s the diet (and yes, it works).
Next: Tivoli Gardens — the actual insane fairytale park that inspired Walt Disney (you’ll never see Disneyland the same way again). We al...
Mardi Gras Debauchery: A Discussion with Dream Daughter, KAYLIE FENTON (ft. Megan)!
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MARDI GRAS MAYHEM MEETS EMPTY-NESTING REAL-TALK WITH OUR AMAZING DAUGHTER, KAYLIE FENTON!
(And a guest starring call-in from Megan!)
Buckle up, because the latest Plate & Ponder Empty Nesting episode is an absolute RIDE!
We sat down with our daughter for a no-holds-barred Father-Daughter debate on New Orleans and Mardi Gras… and things got WILD fast.
We’re spilling it ALL:
The jaw-dropping floats and bead-chasing chaos.
Topless women, drunken idiots, overdoses, and the unclassy party side nobody talks about.
Fraternity (NOT FRAT...
Iran at War, ER Nightmares, High School Heartbreak, Civil Discourse, Trump, & Choosing Joy
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Plate & Ponder w/ Special Guests FARNAZ GOLSHANI & DR. LAWRENCE FLECHNER: “The Forbidden Dinner Table Bomb: Iran at War, ER Nightmares, High School Heartbreak, Civil Discourse & Why We’re Still Choosing Joy”
What happens when the most dangerous conversation in America collides with the most terrifying moments of parenthood?
In this raw, unfiltered dinner-table episode, we finally pull up a chair to the forbidden topic: Iran, the escalating war, and why nobody’s allowed to talk about it without getting canceled. But we don’t stop at geopoli...
Tanking Oscars Ratings, Celebs on Ozempic, Fenton's A.D.D., & the Unpaid TSA
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PLATE & PONDER EPISODE DROPS — CHAOS MODE ACTIVATED!
Chris Fenton’s MASSIVE A.D.D. is running the show (apologies to Jen who has to keep the show on track... sort of!) as he bounces from topic to topic like a pinball on Red Bull!
He roasts the annoyances of getting OLD (yes, he now owns his own blood pressure machine — full grandpa era unlocked ), drags Hollywood for its jaw-dropping lack of self-awareness (everyone please get out of THE BUBBLE - for the sake of our Industry!), tears into th...
OSCARS OPULENCE: Hollywood's Job Massacre, Iran War Drums, Union Fury, Ellison's Empire, & Crickets
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OSCARS CHAOS UNLEASHED: Hollywood's Imploding Empire Exposed!
In this explosive episode of PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris Fenton, we dive headfirst into past & current issues inside Hollywood as well as various past Academy Awards meltdowns – from jaw-dropping controversies (oh, yeah, who can forget Will Smith or Harvey Weinstein) and red-carpet scandals to the brutal downsizing that's gutting Tinseltown. Thousands of jobs vanishing overnight? We break down the film industry's mass layoffs, union strikes igniting fury across studios, and the seismic Warner Bros. acquisition by Paramount that's reshaping Hollywood's power map.
Turbulent Travels, Robotic Revolutions, Epstein, Iran, Nostalgia, & AI Disruption
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An Explosive Episode: Pondering Turbulent Travels, Robotic Revolutions, Epstein, Iran, Nostalgia, & AI Disruption!
And, even better, JEN FENTON IS BACK!!!
Buckle up, foodies and thinkers! In this mind-bending episode of Plate & Ponder: Empty-nesting with Jen & Chris Fenton, we dive fork-first into a whirlwind of chaos, conspiracy, and cutting-edge craziness that'll leave you hungry for more.
We kick off with Turbulent Travels – those nightmare delays turning airports into battlegrounds! With NOLA Airport being GROUND ZERO.
Then, brace for Ro...
