Made Ya Smile
Melinda Whitten and Carrie Varnell are on a mission to make you smile. A little useful, a little random, a lot of fun! It's like a palette cleanser for your brain!
Episodes
202 episodes
Holes in Our Floors and Holes in Our Brains
After 28 years of friendship, you’d think we’d have seen it all—but apparently, the floor of Melinda’s kitchen had other plans. This week, we’re diving into the mystery of the unexpected kitchen holes (yes, you read that right) and the chaos of...
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Empty Nests, Full Lives
They say "little kids, little problems; big kids, big problems," but nobody tells you about the weird middle ground where the house is quiet, the birds have flown, and yet you're still navigating the emotional gymnastics of parenting adults!
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49:53
Don't Take This the Wrong Way, But...and Other Things We Think You Shouldn't Say
In this episode: Melinda Gets Kicked Out of Apple; Watch Your Words; You Idiom
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42:32
Menopuase: Congratulations, This is Your Personality Now
In this episode: After-Christmas Catch-Up; Our Menopause Starter Pack
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50:40
I Was Able to Pick Out Clothes For Her, But Only Because She Picked It Out First
In this episode: Merry Christmas! Fix Your Attitude; Melinda Buys Carrie a Present; Thoughts on Zachariah
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Stay Fresh Cheese Bags
In this week's episode: cheese bag zippers, manufacturers sneaky ways, Gen Z and their authenticity. It'll all make sense in the end. Probably.
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54:00
You Need To Treat Gladys Like Otis the Town Drunk
In this episode: UNHINGED Life Hacks 🛠️; Holiday Fire Safety 🔥🚒
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53:52
You Can't Bite the Dentist
In this episode: Melinda's Mishap with an Umbrella; Carrie Reminds us to Wonder
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49:01
One Day Those Girls are Going to Grow Up
In this episode: Keeping Up with the Joneses; Dopamine is Dope; 1 Timothy 6:6-7
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45:52
Three Blind Mice and One Just Had an Eye Infection
In this week's episode: Creepy Nursery Rhymes; Melinda Has an Art Show Coming Up and Also Halloween Candy; Ephesians 6:10-13
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39:20
I'm Tender and I Don't Like You
In this week's episode: Birthday Freebies; Why Haven't They Fixed That Yet- Dentist
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44:52
You Said Halloweenie 🤭👻
In this week's episode: Fall Trends; We Can't Stop Talking About Seasonal Decor; Why Haven't They Fixed the Driver's License Renewal PlaceCheck out our Fall Playlist!https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6F06UuJZYw8Ku9AxWHC...
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52:35
Well Done Good and Faithful Servant, You Coulda Put Barcodes on Your Stuff
In this episode: Egg Shell Hack; Conspiracy Theories x2; Fall Porch Competition 2025
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40:46
Mama, Snowball is Cold
In this episode, we talk about the very dark allegedly children's movies from the 80's and how to (and how not to) teach your children about difficult things.
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32:53
There's a Chance I May Have Broken a Rib in the Massage Chair
In this episode: What We'd Put in a "Later in Life" Kit; How to Be a Good Grandma
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38:32
What Were We Talking About? Oh Yeah...Memory Loss
In this episode: Menopause and Memory; Airline Safety Guidelines
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38:03
Secretary of Diet Coke Distribution
In this episode: Building our Administration's Cabinet; The Jerk Who Stole Melinda's Parking Space
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33:30
I Can Be Ruthless with Other People's Stuff
In this episode: National Clutter Awareness Week
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39:17
Just Eat a Piece of Cheese and Call it a Day
In this episode: Information That Lives With Us; Counting Down to Fall; Food Fatigue
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40:03
Just Tell Me, Are We Preppers?
In this episode: Tweezers and the TSA; Who's your action star apocalypse team?
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The Made Ya Smile Podcast
Melinda Whitten and Carrie Varnell are on a mission to make you smile. A little useful, a little random, a lot of fun! It's like a palette cleanser for your brain!
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