HOW WELL DO WE KNOW EACH OTHER? // RELAX

[@amberjones9946]

Loving the phone calls with Mr Stocklin. He’s so well spoken.

[@ionaaaaaaa]

I just started listening but it makes me soooo happy to know Mr. Stocklin will be back in this episode!!!

[@michellebirriel5134]

TINNITUS: I have to comment here. I am an audiologist. It is super normal to get a few seconds of ringing in your ears occasionally. Don’t freak out! It can be a sign of hearing loss but it can also mean nothing. As long as you don’t get other symptoms with it such as; ears clogged, ear pressure, hearing changes suddenly, then there is nothing to worry about it. Exposure to loud sudden sounds, loud sounds for extended periods of time, change in medication, diet, stress, certain health conditions etc can be a reason for tinnitus. It is not of concern if it is not constant and/ or suddenly frequently reoccurring. But yes! Ear protection is a fact! It will save you from having hearing loss caused by loud noise. It’s the only and easiest way to preserve your good hearing but it will not stop age related hearing loss. Oh!!! OMG do not put anything in your ears! You do not need to clean them out and no q tips ever! ❤ love you guys and this podcast!

[@BelleTeteRouge07]

Thank you so much for commenting!! Stress and meds are my culprits for sure 💜

[@pdub707]

I have never ending tinnitus. I assume it is neurological dysfunction due to ME/CFS. Told my doctor. He didn't care. It's been going on for 10+.

[@melissacoviello2886]

As a hearing aid wearer I would say I have to go to the ENT once every 6 months or so to have them clean out the wax in my ears, but that’s common if you wear hearing aids. Same with my boys and my husband (also who wear hearing aids).

[@karligranger9175]

I have a question: what if my ears clog every once in a while and every time I go swimming it feels like I have water in my ears for DAYS

[@michellebirriel5134]

@@pdub707have you gone to an ENT or audiologist? I’d recommend it. It will hopefully give you clarity.

[@alyssasweeney1536]

🍪🍪 Colleen, why don't you just buy a toaster oven for your office to cook your 2-3 cookies at night?! It will come with its own mini cookie sheet and you won't have to clean Erik's crumbs off!!! It will be the easy bake oven of your dreams, really 😃🍪❤

[@lolasworld8814]

Eric: Which avenger would you be? Colleen: I don’t know what that means. Got me laughing and crying on the floor 😂

[@ashleybrindley6353]

I just have to say I absolutely looovveee Erik’s father what an intelligent man 😮😂 I could listen to him talk about stuff all day please get him on the podcast 🤣🙏🏻

[@JackieHall71]

Erik, your dad is the absolute best! He is Brilliant. Poppa Stocklin for the win... again. :)

[@eloiselancsweert]

OMG PLEASE DO A GAME WHERE YOU GUYS TRY TO GUESS THE FULL MEANING BEHIND ACRONYMS, like BCC in an email etc, like what does each letter stand for! Could be really fun ◡̈

[@Divinetruth144]

Bring Erik's Dad on the podcast! I would love to hear more about...EVERYTHING 😂. He is a genius 😊 Love the podcast ❤

[@Jerri88510]

I absolutely love your calls to Erik's dad! Thank you so much for bringing this podcast back! ❤

[@jacquelinemorgan9160]

As a big fan of Marvel (the avengers) and Colleen, I legit cackle laughed at “ What avenger would you be?” “I don’t know what that means.”

[@SarahELynchDesigns]

Wetzels website says Wetzels Dogs were introduced in 1996. The first store was founded in 1994 in Cali, the second store opened in Hollywood in 1995 and then the third store was opened in Westfield Garden State Plaza (NJ) in 1996.

[@seriouscraftinskillz]

We need a segment where we can ask Erik’s dad questions ❤ smart man 👏🏼

[@createconsiderconnect3356]

Has to be one of my favorite episodes so far! Just love to see your banter & the obvious love you have for each other 💜

[@traci1188]

Let me just say, I love the quality of the camera you guys are using and the background is so funky and cute with the fun lighting. Makes my week when I see you guys have posted :)

[@ashleycampailla]

I am from CT. As soon as Eric starts talking about anything in my area, I am so thrown off. I have been to that mall. I have been to that Wretzels Pretzels, and I know exactly what he is talking about when he talks about Filenes and JC Penny. I can picture the area in my head. Surreal.

[@kelseyburns222]

We NEEEED a segment with Erik’s dad as a guest like have him zoom or something. He is amazing. Love you all sm. I have so many things I wanna pick his brain about! So many questions , evolution, space, life , literally everything is interesting to hear him talk about! He is the all knowing yoda!

[@robinhorsford3598]

you guys really made me laugh this episode! love the bickering honestly hahah and the questions were too funny. love your chemistry, so nice to have the podcast back!

[@mollycollins09]

I’m dying!! Colleen - I don’t know what that means - and that’s it. Conversation over. 😂😂

[@jos4222]

Could we all comment a random topic every week, then on the following episode you choose a topic, call Carrot’s dad, and find out how much he knows about it? That man is so smart but doesn’t sound arrogant-smart at all. He sounds so nice!

[@kristennicoletalbot]

Man oh man did I ever miss these podcasts, just loving these episodes you guys, they seriously brighten my weeks ontop of Colleen's vlogs its just so so nice to have my favorite people back 🖤

[@libertyadrianamusic]

Can you guys PLEASE put bloopers at the end of episodes!! Love you guys, you’re so funny!

[@natashasingh513]

Erik’s dad is just the absolute best human! He really knows everything. You should have a Stump the Stocklin segment where we try to figure out what he can’t answer 😂. Also, the green chairs are cute, but I really loved Erik’s big brown chair and your navy chair you had last week. They look so much more cozy :). Love you guys and the podcast!

[@RenataEnResumen]

THE SUPERPOWER for Colleen is stop or slow or control time!! She would love that!!

[@raualeex29]

I’ve had tinnitus for at least the last 13-14 years now. If I remember correctly it came right after I came back down from Mont Blanc, when my ears started to get used to the normal pressure again, I started having it. Went to the doctor to investigate and after and MRI they found that I have a conflict between to 2 neurons that produces the constant ringing. By now I don’t even hear it much anymore, it’s just there. It’s sometimes very loud when it is very silent. And it indeed intensifies after being in loud environments. But for me it is not tied to hearing loss luckily.

[@MelissaCardenas]

My husband developed tinnitus last year and it’s been horrible and debilitating for him. I’m so glad you guys are helping to raise awareness so other people can protect their hearing!

[@juliagregory4540]

When Erik said “what Avenger would you be” and Colleen quickly said “I have no idea what that means” and moved on😂😂 that really got me laughing 😂

[@connieb4372]

The baking sheet situation... Erik.. I feel ya.. if there are a few crumbs, no big deal.. grease, on the other hand does need to be washed off but the way around this is to first put down foil that overhangs the sides and completely covers the cookie sheet, followed by a piece of parchment paper and generally, this will keep all offending grease off of the pan and you just wad the whole mess up and throw it away and put the cookie sheet up. Viola!

[@LupitaGVera]

Answers with Erik’s dad is my new favorite segment of this podcast ❤

[@AlexD58]

I know someone who has had Tinnitus for over 20 years. It gets worse when he’s stressed. He did work around large concert stages for a while too. For some it gets so bad that it drives them nuts. I wish there was a cure or a solution. Don’t worry, Erik. Anyway, I also wear jeans and bras a few times before washing them unless they get dirty/sweaty (obviously). I love Wetzel’s! Oh my gosh! Glad to see your podcast return!

[@Rachel-jk4es]

Hey Colleen!! I think the superpower you’d want is to be in two places at once. Then you could tour/ travel/ do broadway/ or just be creative alone in your office AND still be with your kiddos.

[@rachelflores0724]

Speaking of super powers, I think that Colleen would like teleportation or telekinesis. Teleportation because when she’s doing her tours, she can just pop from city to city without needing a tour bus and then no airport hassle. As well as if she forgets something at home. No problem, just teleport back. Telekinesis because if she sits down but forgets to grab her phone or food, etc., she simply brings it over with her mind. I personally would want teleportation. No more expensive planes tickets or waking up for early morning flights :)

[@alwayzjello]

Colleen! You don't reuse TOWELS? I don't think I've ever been more shocked at something you've said. Ever. I mean, to each their own, but this shocks me.

[@hollyhiggins1553]

YES!!!

[@IBeMadisonSmiley]

We need a Eric's dad episode where we meet him and learn his history and how he became so intelligent!

[@chescarockwellgabriel]

Carrot, your dad’s awesome! Keep his segment coming please!

[@samanthakavanagh7034]

43:51 oh. My. God. I have never heard anyone express this so perfectly. I'm always anxious when I'm trying to fall asleep because I'm scared I won't be able to fall asleep and if I don't fall asleep I'll get more anxious and then I won't be able to breathe and I'll die. A very irrational fear but causes me true anxiety- every. Single. Day.

[@StephRosebud]

Oh man, this is a hilarious episode! The cookie sheet debate… “How much hair… I mean the place is lousy with razors!” … and I also said out loud that Carrot - I mean Erik- would be a terrier! 🤣

[@thlagerquist]

It warms my heart that Carrot was writing notes for the podcast even when the podcast wasn’t occurring ❤

[@Christina.huckabay]

As someone who washes every dish in my house of four.. they don’t wanna know what goes down in there. 😆

[@JamesTalksMovies]

Erik, I would love to have your dad be there for me while I was growing up! You and Colleen have probably learnt more from him than a lot of people have. lol

[@mikalynhunt]

I feel like the perfect superpower for colleen would be to be multiple places at once or to have super good memory or pause time.

[@baileynishay]

Colleen, I love your hat. That was the first thing I thought when I turned on the podcast.❤

[@IconTawn]

Just here to vouch for Colleen’s being excused from P.E for theater! As a fellow Californian, it was a whole thing. Our teacher had to make an announcement at the beginning of each year telling people it’s not an easy out and basically drop out now if they want to pass 😂 he wasn’t wrong either!

[@theamanuel8825]

Colleen, what about teleportation? You can go to any beach in the world look for rocks but then still go home the same day. Or go to a Taylor Swift concert and not pay for a hotel because you can teleport home at the end of the night!

[@SCK222]

About the ringing in your ears that goes away: I have it, not often but I had it more than 5 times and I know exactly what you mean. Starts loud, high frequency, fades out, gone. My colleague told me once that this means that this exact frequency you are hearing is “dying” so you hear it for the last time. Could be completely wrong 😂 but every time I have it I go aaaawwww another one gone. And Tinnitus - a very different topic. I’ve had it stress related for around 1,5 months and it was horrible. Started with a deep drone sound, kind of like a vibration sound and even feeling, and after a month it switched to a high pitch sound which bothered me a lot less. Now it’s gone. I thought I was going insane.

[@shanzeyburki]

how did your tinnitus stop? i'm struggling here 🥲

[@SCK222]

@@shanzeyburki I think for me it was somehow stress related and it just slowly “faded” away. In the beginning I also had super sensitive hearing, like if a filter was missing. Everything was soooo loud so I wore earplugs a lot and I think grey noise helped. There are videos on KZbin for tinnitus relief with some tricks that might help - didn’t help for me though! But give it a try! Good luck, I’m sure it will go away 🫶🏻

[@mrsdamonsalvatoreee]

Erik’s baking sheet logic is wild!!!!

[@SheldonMoonsmom2019]

Excited to listen to this on my drive to work tomorrow! I love you both so much!

[@MissChristineMusic]

Erik getting all existential with the dirty baking sheets. Love it.

[@irasingh7914]

colleen i think one super power you'd like is stopping/freezing time because you always think something will take 5 minutes to finish but it always takes up more, so freezing time will be like the perfect solution.

[@SallyH247]

Omg! That would be the superpower I'd want! But I'd want ageing to freeze as well so that if I were to freeze time for like a whole day, that wouldn't slowly catch up with me and make me age quicker than everyone else who was frozen. And i'd want to be able to freeze/unfreeze specific people so that I wasn't always alone when frozen - yikes I've thought about this way too much lol

[@Alyssa-Michelle]

I really like your set up. The lights, the green chairs and that wooden stool/table. I love it! Its giving cozy cottage core ❤. And I personally love your hat, both of you.

[@avery9239]

i definitely say “all of the sudden” edit: i definitely also say “all the sudden…blah blah blah” but never “all a sudden”

[@playwithmeinsecondlife6129]

I love you guys Colleen and Erik! I look forward to the podcast every week!

[@laurawithnou]

Eric's dad again hitting us with the knowledge college ✌️🤘

[@Daisyandizzysmomma]

Hi guys! Going back to the cookie sheet convo, it made me think about how Colleen is the ultimate chocolate chip cookie connoisseur. In the next episode you guys should rank the top 5 chocolate chip cookies you’ve had. I am also a huge cookie lover, so interested to hear what y’all have to say.

[@mrsbritt1987]

Hey, I know most people keep their baking sheets in the bottom drawer under their oven/stove. That’s actually a warming drawer so you can put things down there to keep them warm after they’ve been cooked like rolls or pies or whatever! But at least all the food that Eric leaves on the baking sheets will still be warm if he wants to go back for seconds lol!

[@leahvigs]

your “i learned to swim in a motel 6 swimming pool” is me!! my ex and i used to go to a taco bell that was next to my doctors office and every time we’d drive up i’d just aimlessly stare out the window and go “that’s my doctor” 😭 i didn’t realize i said it so many times until he randomly was like “i know, that’s the 15th time you’ve told me that”

[@monicaaa7]

next episode should be just you reading your notes app

[@katieclarke6476]

Please can we have Erics dad on a guest at some point, and also he needs his own podcast ❤

[@KaliPaigeStyles]

Colleen, as an (almost, graduate soon) pharmacist, tinnitus is also a side effect of some medication, not always hearing issues.

[@Laura-on3gt]

LITERALLY just put a button bag in my “button jar”as you were saying this! And I’ve never had to use them, ever!

[@victoriawinter2572]

First of all, I am obsessed with Erik’s dad and could listen to him talk forever! But also, I’m 31 years old and have had tinnitus first many many years. Probably since a teenager. I went to lots of small venue band shows as a teen and one in particular was EXTREMELY loud and I happened to be right next to the speaker. I’m guessing that’s where the tinnitus started. But I will say I only notice it when it’s dead silent. It rarely affects my quality of life. As long as I have a sound machine while I sleep I’m good. The only times it reeeeallly bothers me is if I’m in nature and trying to soak in something magnificent and the ringing ruins it. Maybe it’s worse for lots of other people but I wouldn’t be too afraid of it. Also I know exactly what you’re talking about with the random ringing because that happens to me too. I would love to know why that happens too.

[@rachelthomas4276]

The baking tray goes back unwashed if it’s just crumbs, but Colleen is right that even if you put something that leaks juices on foil, the juices still get onto the baking tray and bake on, then you need to wash, not put back dirty 🤢. I’m also a rarely wash the bra type girly. Not sure what my rationale is but for some reason my brain doesn’t think it gets dirty, kind of like not washing a belt (yep I know it’s touching skin). I love the parts of your podcast when you bicker about everyday things that annoy each other. It’s so relatable. LOVE THIS PODCAST! 💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@thatgirlinokc3975]

Everyday Sometimes 😂 Erik defending his use of cookie sheets is hilarious!

[@MorganWhitney-j4y]

I work for Veterans Benefits Administration as a rater, tinnitus is one of the most commonly claimed issues with Veterans. Tinnitus can be caused by excessive noise exposure, however it can be intermittent due to things like infections in the ear. If you experience random ringing without any known cause, but it doesn’t last more than a few minutes you’re probably ok, likely due to virus or some sort of inflammation in your ear. If it is consistent, meaning continuous without a break for relief, over a long period of time, let’s say a weeks or longer, and you otherwise have no symptoms of illness, that’s when I would consider that persistant tinnitus, likely due to excessive exposure to loud noises, based on my experience as a rater that reviews dr notes daily. I hope that helps. I am not a dr but I work with drs daily that review Veterans with tinnitus.

[@IconTawn]

Colleen! Super power- freeze time?? Everything could literally take only five minutes. Or less!

[@hollyhiggins1553]

YOU GET A NEW TOWEL AFTER EVERY TIME YOU USE IT?! I wash my shower towel once a week… no way this is a thing

[@ashdenny5423]

Hi Colleen! Ringing in the ear can be caused by stress or anxiety! But I agree- maybe check with the doctor just in case!

[@cayleighpounds3668]

we NEED erik back in his leather chair!! where did the big purple chair of yours go from a few episodes back? they give such a cozy vibe💜

[@Emmalilymae2]

Love love love love you people.... y'all are my medicine right now... Hearing y'all voices is absolutely amazing......I literally wait for you to post and every episode comes out really really good. Love you guys a lot.❤️

[@Allicia41]

As for the baking sheet, I cover it with foil every time I use it so I don’t have to wash it lol

[@Beefarm12]

It would be great if Erik can give acting advice, monologues, agents, a small segment on the dos and don’ts of acting.🙏

[@nessapenguin]

I think Colleen would appreciate the power to freeze time. She could just get everything she wants done in 'time' and not have to stress about it. No more being late either.

[@laurenabruce]

I love the ever-evolving podcast chairs 😆

[@ExitLight]

According to denim experts, you should only wash your jeans once or twice per year. Between washes you are supposed to spot clean unless you’re super sweaty and dirty.

[@amylauren3058]

I have random ringing in my ears, I thinking everyone does. I was always told ringing in your left ear means someone is talking bad about you, ringing in your right ear someone is talking good about you. Haha I actually watched an older podcast about you guys and the Q-tips last week. I can't do one in each ear at the same time Colleen! I am like Eric - use both sides one at a time.

[@brandeerodriguez8536]

I do the same thing that Erik does with baking sheets. If I cook meat on it. I WILL wash it but if I’m cooking a frozen pizza, garlic bread, etc. I just put it back in my oven

[@brgari]

I need clarification on the cutting tags off. How do you tell the front from the back of most of your clothes?

[@anonymouse0221]

I've had constant tinnitus since age 7 or 8. I remember asking my mom one night why my ears make noise. She looked very confused. I have no idea why I developed tinnitus. I didn’t have ear infections as a child, never a head or neck injury, no loud noises that I can remember. No clue. I really only notice the noise at night when it's quiet. Only a few times after an illness it's gotten louder but thank goodness it was only temporary.

[@Leela1210]

I live in CT and I would just love to meet Erik's dad and ask him 10000 random questions😂 I don't think I've ever heard someone so knowledgeable in so many different areas!

[@stormiefox1]

My superpower would be to make a clear straight path to my destination. I hate traffic and having to go different directions to get to a point. Or to just teleport!

[@hilditaladelbarrio7038]

Please tell me that you saw Wikipedia attributed the pretzel dog to Erik “Stockland.” I fixed it to the correct spelling but sadly, today, it was gone. No matter. I saw it and can’t unsee it - the pretzel dog was Erik’s brainchild.

[@Alison-og4xz]

Erik PLEASE WRITE THAT MONOLOGUE

[@blumebauer]

I didn’t have to go to gym in high school either Colleen. I was on the flag team and that counted as PE because we did so much marching and physical activity.

[@savannahkay244]

my dad has tinnitus! he has worked in construction for many many decades, and it’s really hard for him! however, i’m only 19 and have never been in prolonged extreme loud noises, and sometimes i get it! don’t worry, sometimes it just happens and some people say it means someone is talking about you. it’s an old myth. love you guys! 🩷

[@sabinakhadr]

When I was in HS in the Bay Area I trained in classical ballet 6 days a week and it took me over a YEAR for my school to accept it for PE credit. Your school sounds way more reasonable 😂

[@KR-xu5zj]

Love you guys!!! Your podcast is literally my favorite thing to listen to while doing anything. You guys are too funny and sweet. Keep it up!

[@karinmitschang9734]

I have multiple tinnitus problems, but just don't think about it. It's only while falling asleep or when I'm stressed that it acts up. I watch asmr falling asleep, that helps. Also, I miss the big armchair

[@faithhopelove560]

Colleen would want the super power to be everywhere all the time so she could see ALL the special moments with the kids! And I knew she bought too many kids clothes. LOL

[@gianaaav]

such a funny episode 😭🥰

[@Chilblike]

Hey guys ! The ear ringing thing doesn't necessarily mean that you have a serious condition like some types of tinnitus. I experience it from time to time and it is perfectly normal. It is called sudden brief unilateral/bilateral transient tinnitus. (one ear or two ears at the same time). It's more common to be only one ear at a time. It is pretty common and can be "worsen" by stress, caffeine, lack of sleep or other very common experiences. It should be cause for concern if it lasts for more than one minute and happens multiple times a day. Basically it's the human equivalent of "going off line" like for a moment your ear canal is randomly twitching and "recalibrating" itself ! Hope this helps! PS: I'm French so sorry for the language errors ^^

[@MonicaTheMad]

I love Erik in a baseball cap waaaaaay more than in a toque like last time.

[@kelseyburns222]

I want to see you guys talk about teaching acronyms. Im in my fourth year of college to become a special education teacher and I was kind blow. There are SO many. Look some of these up and try to guess them!!! FAPE, IEP, IDEA, ADHD, ADD, OCD, OT,PT, ADA,ELL,ENL, APE,ASD, BIP, CBA/CBM, CSE, EIS/EIP, ESL, IEPT, LRE, OHI, RTI, SEL. I also think all parents should know what each of these are before their kids go into schooling. If their child is going to receive services, have a disability or anything schools often use these acronyms and don’t explain to the families what they mean.

[@christinagarcia142]

Not Colleen doing the chicken dance when she guessed what type of dog Erik is correctly

[@tisalo]

Erik’s dad is the best! Also, Colleen’s super power would obviously be time manipulation so she can have more hours in a day.

[@karleeleavell]

14:38 I have used the blunt end of a bobbi pen for yearssssssssss!! Even in my babies ears and nose boogies then you can make sure your not pushing the wax further into the ear

[@samh1520]

Two things: You should get that viral ear camera and use it on the podcast, I have it, it works. It's amazing. Second: not to get woowoo on yall, but I've heard that random ringing like that could be a sign of something from the "other side" trying to connect with you

[@maceyraegan2932]

Ok I would absolutely freak out if you put this in an episode. I think it is a really good question. Ok, so I’ve always used the bottom drawer of the oven for pans, like you said. But I have seen people say it is used for keeping food warm after you make it 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ idk but I want to see what you and Erik think.

[@lalaleelaw]

I'm in Texas and I, also, never stepped foot in our gym for any PE class. I chose band, and like choir and theater, it substituted for our PE credits.

[@Datsmamichula]

Erik and the sleeping thing I can totally relate 😩🤦🏻‍♀️ I hate it so much !

[@christenknight777]

The ringing in the ears is also common with seasonal allergies. It's caused by the fluid moving inside your ears and can also cause you to feel lightheaded. It's called a eustachian tube dysfunction and can be treated with nasal steroids and allergy meds like Zyrtec and Allegra.

[@Gabis_Space]

Basically everyone gets ringing in their ears. We always say that someone was talking about you but not in a bad way. My family always tease each other about it. You are perfectly fine I promise. ❤

[@haileyjackson9973]

Where the heck did you get that swords from on the wall? Is it real? Would you use them as a weapon if a robber came in? Ps love your background. I always love to see all the interesting things.