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Welcome to Ponytails & Paperbacks - the podcast where fresh blowouts meet late-night paperbacks and unapologetic opinions.
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- Aug 16, 2026
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- Jul 20, 2026
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Weekend Reflection and Rants (opens the original)
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Aydan and Cynthia catch up with Ashley and reminisce about recording during a power outage, then swap weekend stories: Cynthia angrily mowed the lawn while upset that Jeffrey didn’t notice she was mad, they shopped tax-free weekend for kids’ shoes and cleats, and she ignored a former coworker at Sam’s. They discuss early school routines, Kane starting high school and driving, and a Beech Mountain trip to see Lord Huron, including ski-lift rain, beer tap mix-ups, mountain bikers, and Mike getting
Silent Treatment, Rainy Lake Adventures, Book Recaps and A New School Year. (opens the original)
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Two hosts catch up after missing a week, discussing a lingering car brake noise despite dealership checks, recent trips to Edisto and a chaotic pontoon rental on Lake Murray where a torrential storm terrified the kids, prompted a prayer after finding a “message in a bottle” about Jesus, and contrasted with Mike enjoying the experience. They share back-to-school feelings, shopping, uniforms, expensive branded requirements, kids’ reluctance to drive, and encouraging a teen to consider a low-pressu
Vow Renewal Recap, Book Talk, and Back-to-School Anxiety (opens the original)
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Aydan, Brooke and Cynthia reunite after two weeks, with Cynthia providing tech support, and congratulate Aiden on her 10-year vow renewal, sharing highlights like intense dancing to a K-pop song, great food, family moments, and Mike’s detailed, humorous ceremony remarks. They discuss swapping hair services for a coordinator, wanting sponsorships, and realizing they should start promoting their now-13-episode podcast after hearing early audio improvements and a relative binge-listen. Weekend reca
Softball Seasons, Shield Of Sparrow and Stormy Catch-Ups. (opens the original)
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The Ponytails and Paperbacks hosts welcome Ashley back while noting Brookie is absent, discuss how youth softball/baseball and potential travel ball dominate their schedules, and recommend leagues (favoring Trenholm/Trentham over Blythewood/Sandhill). They dive into Shield of Sparrows (slow-burn payoff, Odessa/Ransom dynamic, dual POV in book two, and anticipation for later reveals), then recommend Taylor Jenkins Reid titles—especially The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones & The Six
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