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March 17, 2020

Ep 83 Medical Tongs

Ep. 83 Medical Tongs Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench… and we’re spending our lock down writing – join us! It’s time for #RandomWriteClub – there are 3 writing prompts in this episode – ...

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March 17, 2020

Ep 82 Podiversary - The Lost Episode

Ep. 82 Podiversary - The Lost Episode Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench… and we’ve been doing it for 2 YEARS, and somehow, we still have audio and technical issues that cause delays… Than...

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Feb. 22, 2020

Ep 81 Write Club Serenade

Ep. 81 Write Club Serenade Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench… and we’ve been doing it for 2 YEARS! What?? AND a plethora of new writing submissions thanks to our #Sharpie Kayla! It’s time...

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Feb. 11, 2020

Ep 80 Dead Ants

Ep 80 Dead Ants Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. We are sad about Bambi… but it leads to some conversations about pushing a main character into a big life change. Tell us about an acron...

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Feb. 4, 2020

Ep 79 Ask Me About My T-Rex

Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. Today we go deep into dino culture, lid drawers, knobs, glue boxes and all the things you love about us, mostly. We also do a writing prompt about a san...

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Jan. 29, 2020

Ep 78 Pipila Returns

Ep 78 Pipila Returns Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. It’s last week’s lost episode, the one we believe the aliens abducted! Re-tooled and edited and here for your listening joy. If you...

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Jan. 15, 2020

Ep 77 Here We Go Yo!

Ep. 77 Here We Go Yo! Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and sometimes we procrastinate on the bench. Today we are glad to be back, writing and brainstorming about 2020 goals. And of course, popcorn.   #BENCHWRITECLUB writ...

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Dec. 3, 2019

Ep 76 Bench Cheeseball

Ep. 76 Bench Cheeseball Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. We missed you #Benchlings! Today Siana reveals a holiday cheese ball, we read your submissions to the #BenchWriteClub and more… ...

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Nov. 14, 2019

Ep 75 I Like to Boogie

Ep. 75 I Like to Boogie Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we still procrastinate on the bench! Today's episode is a little late, and we blame Tricia's left foot. Did you know November is Epilepsy awareness month? We h...

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Oct. 31, 2019

Ep 74 Haunted Bench Part 2

Ep. 75 Haunted Bench Part 2 Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and its part 2 of #AlltheHorror on the Bench! Happy Halloween – enjoy these ghost stories and original works – and maybe a treat or two… muah ha ha ha! Be sure...

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Oct. 30, 2019

Ep 74 Haunted Bench Part 1

Ep. 74 Haunted Bench Part 1 Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and once again it’s time for #ALLTHEHORROR on the Bench! Today we feature original stories, a haiku, a ghost story and a song! We got it all folks. Make sure y...

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Oct. 25, 2019

Ep 73 We Want Candy!

Ep. 73 We Want Candy! Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and today we talk about CANDY on the Bench! We are joined by so many amazing people, please go check out a new show this week! And of course, be sure to follow @Allt...

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Oct. 18, 2019

Ep 72 The Devil in the Cabinet

Ep. 72 The Devil in the Cabinet Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate, as you know! Today it’s time for a bonus #ALLTHEHORROR episode on the Bench! We are joined by Tim Gibson of The Cabinet Podcast. Make...

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Oct. 8, 2019

Ep 71 Scary Reel Stories

Ep. 71 Scary Reel Stories Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench it’s time for #ALLTHEHORROR on the Bench! Today we are joined with the amazing human, Drew Hallum from @ReelFeelsPod to talk about the classic stories “Scary Tal...

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Oct. 1, 2019

Ep 70 FLASHBACK to Polybius Rises

Ep. 70 FLASHBACK to Polybius Rises Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench it’s time for #ALLTHEHORROR on the Bench! For this glorious month of October, we will be releasing episodes every week that have some sort of spooky spi...

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Sept. 25, 2019

Ep 69 Old Fries and a Flashy Pin

Ep. 69 Old Fries and a Flashy Pin Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and sometimes we procrastinate… but not the past few weeks! It’s Siana’s 18-year anniversary (WOW) so a bit of reminiscing leads to the old hamburger sto...

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Sept. 11, 2019

Ep 68 Eh, Screw it!

Ep. 68 Eh, Screw it! Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and this weekend our Bench goes on the road to the Outlier Festival! If you’re local to LA, please join us along with Justine from @mixtapemontage and Tammie & Brice...

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Sept. 6, 2019

Ep 67 LATE Haiku for you!

Ep. 67 Late Haiku for you! Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. This episode is new, but late, so very late. Some info is outdated - for instance, if you use CODE "Bench" (case sensitive) ...

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Aug. 9, 2019

Ep 66 Hobnobbin

Ep. 66 Hobnobbin Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. Today starts with a distraction intro that eventually comes back around to one of our favorite authors, Margaret Atwood. Then we waste...

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Aug. 2, 2019

Ep 65 Egg Chips & Accents

Ep. 65 Egg Chips & Accents Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. Here we are with maybe the best chips ever – if you like eggs, that is. Today’s tangent has to do with Tricia’s crotch watchi...

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July 18, 2019

Ep 64 Creepy Roach Hashtags

Ep. 64 Creepy Roach Hashtags Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and we procrastinate on the bench. Today is a compilation of some announcements, outtakes and a revisit to the time we went over hated hashtags – which, it tu...

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July 9, 2019

Ep 63 Jury Doody

Ep. 63 Jury Doody Welcome to the bench! We write on the bench, we snack on the bench and guess what? We are professional procrastinators and proud of it. Tricia did some writing during her Jury Duty, all about Woody, Gayle and this big bug she tried to s...

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July 3, 2019

Ep 62 A Room of One's Own

Ep. 62 A Room of One’s Own Welcome to the bench! FINALLY – June Bench Write Club in July! We want to say thank you for your patience, for listening, responding and coming back to us – it may be mushy, but this process and family bring us so much joy!   J...

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June 13, 2019

Ep 61 Amanda Smart

Ep. 61 Amanda Smart Welcome to the bench! We are two frustrated writers with no time to write. How to procrastinate now? In addition to the podcast, we have many techniques! Snacks, travel stories, random-ness, etc. However, we do a writing prompt each e...

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