The premier episode of the Sour Plums podcast features discussion on the following topics (and more):

Opening Monologue: When and how a vocal minority lost their minds and why reasonable voices need to be louder

Plum Problems: Asynchronous vs Synchronous Learning (Snow Days)

Would You Rather: another Dollar General or another car wash open in Plum?

Grammar Hammer: Smear Campaign defined

Blind Rankings: 5 Super Bowl halftime shows ranked

Voicemails: messages from Jimmy McBride, Dr. Richard Head, Carly, and Anita Mann

Final Word: What the podcast will become

Episode 1 - Not On Channel 23

The much-anticipated second episode of the Sour Plums podcast features discussion on the following topics (and more):

Early reviews: What Plum residents are saying about Sour Plums.

Sponsors: Thank you to Tresco Concrete and Continental Comb Barbershop for sponsoring this episode. Show them some love!

Plum Problems: Street parking in Holiday Park and surrounding neighborhoods. Plus, what backing into parking spaces says about you.

Good in the Hood: Special guest Jimmy McBride joins the show to talk about how Plum Inside Scoop gets involved in the community. 

Would You Rather: Go to prison for 5 years or be in a coma for 10 years?

Grammar Hammer: Drew spells 5 commonly misspelled words for Mike and Jimmy and asks them to pronounce them. Can anyone say "rural" without sounding dumb?

Blind Rankings: 5 types of sandwiches ranked. Do you agree with Drew?

Voicemails: messages from Jimmy McBride (really), Mario Francesco (seriously), and MaryBeth Tedrick (for a fun cause).

Plum Shoutouts: PTO volunteers and girl's wrestling team and individuals

Episode 2 - Rural Charcuterie

Former Pitt Panther point guard Carl Krauser brings the energy while sharing stories about his March Madness experiences, offers advice for young basketball players, and lets us know how our Plum athletes can train with him. 

Also on this episode:

Tipping—when and how much?
Better sporting event—Super Bowl or March Madness?

Would You Rather: earn just enough money to live or get rich by doing something that disappoints your family?

Blind Rankings: Ice cream flavors

Grammar Hammer: importance of annunciating “egg hunt” which leads to a debate on a controversial adult Easter egg hunt in Plum

And much more!

Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: Continental Comb, Tresco Concrete, Jen Mascaro Team, and the Mario Francesco Corporation!

Episode 3 - The Carl Krauser Special

On this episode of Sour Plums...

Plum Problems: No school for the solar eclipse? The problem with community page referrals and how to make them better. Will the hot start by the Pirates last?

Good in the 'hood: Plum Borough School District Athletic Director Drew Karpen joins the show to talk about his first year on the job and his goals for the future of Plum athletics.

Would You Rather: Push a newly deceased obese man down a water slide or respectfully help him down five stories of stairs?

Blind Rankings: 90s and early 2000s sitcoms.

Grammar Hammer: the proper past tense of "text" and one thing to never send Drew in a text. 

And much more!

Episode 4 - Heart Attack Slide

On this episode of Sour Plums...

Plum Problems: School board member walks out of meeting before important votes for the community. Dereliction of duty?

Good in the 'hood: Plum's Pivik Elementary Physical Education Teacher Keith Nonnenberg joins the show to talk about his involvement on the "We're All Mustangs Here" committee that determines how the Pat McAfee Fund gets spent on Plum sports organizations.

Would You Rather: Be abandoned in the middle of the ocean in a row boat or in the middle of the desert barefoot?

Blind Rankings: Who's the best sidekick of all-time?

Grammar Hammer: How to pronounce often, gala, Italian, caramel, and 12th.

And much more!

Episode 5 - The Pat McAfee Money

On this episode of Sour Plums...

Plum Problems: How early is too early to mow the lawn in the morning? Who wins in a 100m race + eating one hot dog: Joey Chestnut or Usain Bolt?

Good in the 'hood: Former Philadelphia Flyer and Columbus Blue Jacket R.J. Umberger joins the show to talk about growing up in Plum, his journey to the NHL, and why he continues to give back to the Plum community. 

Would You Rather: Eat everything for free or travel anywhere for free for the rest of your life?

Blind Rankings: We rank action movie stars!

This or That: To celebrate the opening of the new Sheetz in Plum, we choose between menu items and store offerings. 

And much more!

Episode 6: Freakz in the Sheetz | Guest R.J. Umberger

Plum Mustang sophomore softball and basketball star Riley Stephans joins the show to talk about the FOUR NO-HITTERS she pitched this season and shares her team and personal goals for her final two high school seasons.

Plum Problems: School board member censured. Pros and cons of the new Sheetz.

Grammar Hammer: Censure vs Censor.

Would You Rather: Fight 100 duck-sized horses or one horse-sized duck?

Blind Rankings: We are joined by show super fans and contest winners Jaime Caliguiri and John Kraemer to rank fictional athletes from movies!

Thank you to our sponsors: Amili's Pizzeria, Tresco Concrete, Continental Comb, and The Jen Mascaro Real Estate Team.

Episode 7: The Secret Sauce & Contest Winners | Guest Riley Stephans

Plum Middle School Principal Dr. Adam Szarmach joins the show to discuss some of the highlights of his first year in the role and his thoughts on the academic and athletic futures of the 8th grade class.

Plum Problems: Volume settings and cheese rolling.

Would You Rather: Wear wet socks all day or have a popcorn hull stuck in your teeth all day?

This or That (Music Edition): Nirvana or Pearl Jam, Taylor Swift or Olivia Rodrigo, Notorious B.I.G. or Tupac, and Backstreet Boys or Boyz II Men?

Blind Rankings: We are joined by contest winner Jimmy Garris to rank popular cookies!

Plum Shoutouts: To the 2024 high school graduates and the Plum Middle School students, staff, and faculty for their amazing achievements!

Thank you to our sponsors: Amili's Pizzeria, Tresco Concrete, Continental Comb, and The Jen Mascaro Real Estate Team!

Episode 8: Grandma Hate & Cookie Debate | Guests Dr. Adam Szarmach & Jimmy Garris

Justin Newman joins us to discuss his roles as Director of Youth Basketball at the Sampson Family YMCA and voice of the Plum Mustangs boys basketball, softball, baseball, and volleyball teams.

Plum Problems: Street parking best practices, reactions to fireworks on Plum community pages.

Would You Rather: Be the best in the world at one thing or above average at everything?

Grammar Hammer: New rules on how to define biweekly, bimonthly, and biannually.

Blind Rankings: We rank five 90s wrestling stars.

Plum Shoutouts: 5th and 6th grade youth basketball teams honored by the Plum Council. 

Thank you to our sponsors: Lelulo's Pizzeria, Tresco Concrete, Continental Comb, and The Jen Mascaro Real Estate Team!

Episode 9: Big Cat's Coming Out...Party | Guest Justin Newman

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Episode 3 - The Carl Krauser Special

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