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Stacy and Carol open the episode of “Start a List” by chatting about short hair preferences, comments they’ve received about haircuts, and funny childhood hair incidents, then introduce the topic: a list-style trip through memorable hairstyles and hair experiences. They reminisce about bangs gone wrong, parents cutting hair at home, and growing up in the 1980s when big hair, perms (Tony/Lilt), teasing, picks, and heavy hairspray (including White Rain and a hairspray-filled brush handle) were common, along with trends like “wings,” the Dorothy Hamill cut, Farrah Fawcett layers, Molly Ringwald’s bob, Faith Hill’s short cut, and “The Rachel.” They discuss early experiences with coloring hair, Sun-In, and at-home dye jobs, including Stacy’s accidental eggplant-purple hair that required salon bleaching, plus a failed at-home frosting/highlighting attempt that turned hair translucent white and then was dyed to tone it down. They talk about letting gray grow out during COVID to save money, note small changes like frizz and wiry hairs, and share hair facts (hair contains trace gold, grows about six inches a year, and may lose pigment about 13 days after a stressful event). The episode ends with more 80s styling memories, and an invitation for listeners to share their own hair stories before they wrap up with the show’s catchphrase.

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Stacy and Carol host episode eight of their podcast and catch up on family life as grandparents, including Carol helping care for her dad and grandson. Stacy shares that their rescued doodle, Phoebe, is approaching one year with them, which leads to a discussion of funny pet stories and pet ownership. Carol cites pet-related stats: 26% of owners throw pet birthday parties, 17% get pet tattoos, and 45% let pets sleep in the bed; Stacy admits she is planning a “gotcha day” party for Phoebe. They recount mishaps including Carol’s cat biting Stacy’s young son Lewis, causing his hand to swell and require antibiotics, and Stacy being dragged down a sidewalk by Perry’s dog Rusty, resulting in injuries and an infected foot. They also talk about wildlife encounters (albino skunks removed professionally, deer, turkeys, groundhogs, and snakes—including a snake in Carol’s kitchen and one falling into Stacy’s house). Stacy describes how Phoebe expects nightly routines like a pup cup and sandwich cheese, and shares other doodle antics such as stealing a whole hot dog, shredding towels, staining its beard with spaghetti sauce, and eating expensive raw tilapia. Carol tells a story about a chihuahua that had a veterinary procedure to reduce barking but later seemed to regain its bark, mentions a luxury pet airline called Bark, and discusses storm anxiety in dogs that led to major home damage (shredded baskets, ripped carpet, and destroyed door trim). Carol also shares pet-sitting a bird that repeatedly rang a bell and said “monkey bird,” and a story about her 90-year-old dad’s rescued puggle, Pugsley, who chased deer, caused him to fall, and then helped him get up, which her dad described as a miracle. They invite listeners to share their own stories and announce their podcast now has a Buzzsprout website with links to Apple, Spotify, and YouTube; they are nearing 500 downloads and thank listeners for sharing. They close with their sign-off encouraging people to detach and relax.

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In this week's episode of Start a List, Carol and Stacy recall the many different diets they have tried over the years. Admitting that they are all 100% user error! Laughing and discussing this real life struggle which many can relate to. They also hint at all of the exercise tools and gadgets they have purchased and tried. Stacy admits she has so many she could open her own gym. A funny and lighthearted episode that will have you rolling with laughter.