We all had to start somewhere. In this mini episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna look back at the jobs that shaped them — from early paychecks to the experiences that stuck (for better or worse).

Spoiler: their paths were very different. And yes… Ashley claims one of the weirdest jobs. We’ll let you decide

We’re talking about:
💼 The first jobs that taught us how to work
😅 The roles that tested our patience (and sanity)
🧠 The lessons that still show up today

Plus:
🎲 A game of Worth It or Not Recommend
📝 And a little reflection: what would you tell your “worst job” self?

This one is part throwback, part therapy, and a reminder that even the worst jobs usually teach you something.

🎧 Listen now — and think back to the jobs that made you.

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40 years. Four decades. A lot of questionable trends.

In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna take a trip back through time — breaking down the last 40 years in 10-year increments: 1996, 2006, 2016, and 2026.

We’re talking about:
- What was cool (and what absolutely was not)
- The trends that didn’t age well (hello Ed Hardy)
- The things we thought were the future… and weren’t (we did not see Blockbuster ever going away!)

This episode is a full dose of nostalgia — from glitter everything and Lisa Frank to MySpace, sitcom TV, and Napster.

Plus:
- A What the Duck where Ashley leans fully into her “old lady hobbies”
- A game of Cool, Cringe, or Ahead of Its Time featuring Producer Cindy!

If you love a good throwback (and a little perspective on how fast things change), this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now and tell us: which era had your favorite trends?

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Why didn’t anyone tell us this?

In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna get into all the things we had to learn the hard way — about life, work, growing up, and everything in between.

We’re talking about:
- The lessons nobody said out loud (but probably should have)
- The expectations we had vs. reality
- The “permission slips” we didn’t know we needed and are finally giving ourselves
- A game of Taboo or Just Uncomfortable (spoiler: there’s a lot to unpack)

Plus: A "What the Duck" you won’t forget, featuring fake funerals and airplane malfunctions.

This episode is equal parts relatable, reflective, and a reminder that sometimes the most important lessons are the ones no one prepares you for.

🎧 Listen now and tell us: what’s something nobody told you?

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Welcome to Deanna and Ashley's home offices!

In our first virtual episode, we Duck Debate. This one is all about the unpopular opinions and boy, do we have a lot of them.

We debate the important topics, like:
✈️Does the middle seat get both armrests (the ducks are very divided on this one!)
🤖 Is it time to give up on AI?
💄 Should you wash your face every night?
♨️ What's going on with microwaves?

Debate along with us and let us know: do you agree with our unpopular opinions?

🎧Listen to Duck Debate, Unpopular Opinions: Mini. Available on all major streaming platforms.

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What screen raised you? Because the answer might explain… a lot.

In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna discuss the fact that didn’t just grow up in different eras — they grew up on different screens.

We’re talking:
📺 Appointment TV vs. binge culture
🧠 How the screen you grew up on may have shaped your attention span
🦙 Crime-fighting llamas (yes, this happened)

We also dig into how storytelling — and advertising — have evolved: From slow burns and cliffhangers to instant hooks, “Stay tuned” to “don’t scroll”.

Plus, play along with a round of Guess the Theme Song 🎶

🎧 Listen now and tell us: what screen raised you?

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What would your camera roll say about your life? Would it reveal the messy parts?

In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna dig into the things we all experience but rarely admit out loud — the messy moments in work, life, and the in between that don’t quite make it into the highlight reel.

We’re talking about:
📱 The things we all pretend don’t bother us
🧠 The quiet thought: “I thought this would feel different.”
🦆 A round of "Content, Group Chat, or Vault?" where we decide what stays private and what makes the internet
📸 A game of "Rewrite the Caption" where we expose the real story behind perfectly polished posts

Along the way, we also ask: which generation is best at pretending everything’s fine?

This episode is equal parts relatable, reflective, and just messy enough to feel honest.

🎧 Listen now and tell us: what’s a “messy part” you wish people talked about more?

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February… you had a lot going on.

Between the Grammys, the Super Bowl, Punch, a flood of new reality TV shows, and everything else fighting for our attention, it felt like culture was moving at full speed. Naturally, we have thoughts.

In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna unpack the moments that defined the month and the conversations that came with them.

We’re talking about:
🏆 Big pop culture moments from the Grammys and Super Bowl
🙉 Punch the Monkey (obvi)
📺 The current reality TV takeover
🌿 A surprising life hot take… about plants
🔍 A new segment called “Currently” where we share what’s capturing our attention right now (play along with us!)

This episode is part pop culture recap, part marketing perspective, and part Ducks-style commentary on what’s happening in the world around us.

🎧 Listen now and tell us: what are you currently obsessed with?

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It’s back — you asked, we answered.

Welcome to another round of Ask Us Anything on Ducks Unplugged. The questions? Varied. The answers? Even more so.

In this mini episode, we’re covering topics like:
🔥 How to stay motivated when momentum dips
📺 What reality TV show we’d absolutely be cast on
🤖 Insider tips for getting more out of AI (yes, we’re sharing the good stuff)
🦆 And a few unexpected turns, because… that's just us

These episodes are powered by you — so thank you to everyone who submitted questions. We love when this podcast turns into a two-way conversation.

🎧 Listen now and see if we answered yours.
And if not? Start thinking about what you want us to answer next.

Send us your thoughts or questions!