Neighbors Neighboring

Ep 19 - Natalie Next Door: Bravo Reunions, Sunscreen Hacks, and Tuscan Tales

This episode of Neighbors Neighboring brings longtime neighbor Natalie into the conversation — a Bravo superfan and neighborhood problem-solver — to dish on Bravo must-sees, share a Korean sunscreen recommendation for sensitive skin, and reminisce about annual trips to Italy and family life there.Hosts Amber and Jen keep the chat light and neighborly with rapid-fire questions, dog stories, wine talk, and travel tips, delivering a cozy, gossip-filled episode about community, beauty, and wanderlust.

Ep 18 - Listener Submission: Keep Your Advice (and your hands) to Yourself!

This episode Amber and Jen catch up on life, furniture woes, and a few on-air retractions. They share their first listener submission — a shocking story about a neighbor who crossed boundaries — and take it to Neighborhood Court to debate unsolicited advice and privacy.They close out with tales about YouTube ads, travel kindness moments, and plans for upcoming guests. Expect humor, judgment, and a memorable listener story.

Ep 17 - Hockey Heat & Home Slippers: Lainey Davis on Love, Loot, and Local Life

This week on Neighbors Neighboring, Pittsburgh-based best-selling romance author Lainey Davis joins Amber and Jen to discuss her writing journey, upcoming releases, and life in the city. They cover everything from cozy house slippers and plantar fasciitis to frustrations with single-stream recycling and the legend of Pirate’s Booty.Listeners also get a peek into Lainey’s hockey romance fandom, indie publishing and audiobook insights, community events, and the connected world of Pittsburgh authors—plus rapid-fire fun and neighborly banter.

Ep 16 - Pirate’s Booty, Microwave ‘Bowl Huggies’ & Neighborhood Parking Wars

Amber and Jen recap their year‑end celebration, dish up crowd‑pleasing recipes (buffalo chicken dip, potato smashers, brownies), and relive a hilarious pumpernickel prank and the mystery of a stolen tin pail of dog waste.They also debate whether meteorology is a real science, spar over neighborhood parking etiquette, discover Pirate's Booty and microwave bowl 'huggies', and preview guest Lainey Davis in a warm, funny episode.

Ep 15 - Quasi-lutions, Unannounced Drop-Ins & Jen’s Incredible Impression

This week on Neighbors Neighboring, Amber and Jen recap a busy holiday hang, share Jen’s standout impression, and debate New Year’s resolutions and 'quasi-lutions.' They clash over holiday decorations, discuss Dry vs. Damp January, and tease upcoming podcast upgrades.In Neighborhood Court they rule on unannounced drop-ins — charming or unhinged — and deliver a Silver Lining shout-out to neighbor Natalie for checking on someone after reported gunshots in the area. Short, funny, and heartfelt neighborhood talk as 2026 approaches.

Ep 14 - Everybody Loves Michael — A Christmas Special!

This week on Neighbors Neighboring, meet Amber's favorite accent partner, Michael Duddie. You'll hear why "Everybody Loves Michael," plus his long list of podcast pet peeves and upbeat tips for bringing caroling back to your neighborhood.
Grab a cup of coffee and join Amber and Jen for a festive, funny, and heartfelt holiday conversation about community, hospitality, and neighborhood traditions.

Ep 13 - Cookie Swap Showdown, Xmas Tree Talk & Ring Cam Commentary

This week, Amber and Jen break down their epic neighborhood cookie exchange (complete with standout bakes) before spiraling headfirst into holiday chaos. Think Amazon packages delivered to wildly unhinged locations and Amber’s journey with a “dark warm green” paint color that looked perfect…until it didn’t.
They also tackle the great real vs. fake Christmas tree debate (including the marital stress test of managing a real tree) before heading to Neighborhood Court to rule on Ring cameras: home security essential or full-blown neighborhood surveillance device? Grab a mug of hot cocoa and settle in for some laughs.

Ep 12 - Meet Betsy! Singer - Songwriter - Neighbor

Amber and Jen welcome neighbor Betsy Lawrence, a celebrated singer, voice teacher, and songwriter. They discuss her opera and academic background, teaching career, and songwriting process (including the inspiration for future pop hit, ‘Katie’s Hot Dogs’). Betsy shares an out of body experience that informed her creative process and how she balances her 9-5 with her passion projects (burning the midnight oil).
Listeners are in for a special treat as Amber and Betsy team up to sing a song they co-wrote at the end of the episode. Today’s episode is a special one, continuing our series on getting to know the neighbors.
 
Learn more about Betsy at https://betsylawrencemusic.com/

Ep 11 - French Fry Faves, Air Travel Shoe Crimes & Holiday Cheer Check-In

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re back to catch up on the Pittsburgh airport’s glow-up, smart-home hacks, and a delicious debacle - forthcoming cookie-party prep on Pinetree.
In true N2 fashion, delightful debates erupt: Why are people barefoot on planes? Which French fry reigns supreme? And why do long facial hairs appear out of nowhere after 40? Jen also pitches a holiday gift-wrapping pop-up...which might become her entire December personality.

Ep 10 - Friendsgiving Unplugged: Husbands, Heated Blankets & Hot Takes

Amber and Jen host a Friendsgiving special with their husbands, sharing candid and funny stories about Thanksgiving food preferences, heated blankets, eccentric snacks, and a notorious can of fermented fish.Expect playful banter, holiday memories, quirky confessions, and conversations about reality TV dreams as the group celebrates friendship and the chaos of the season.