In the heartfelt finale of the So Much podcast, hosts Becs and Erin bid an emotional farewell as Becs prepares to leave Palmas, marking the end of their beloved show. Kicking off with Becs' signature dad jokes, the episode dives into the big announcement of her departure, reflections on their favorite European adventures, and breaking the news to Erin. The duo shares laughs over Becs' upcoming travel plans, her quirky humor, and a touching "Soul Steep" moment, while reminiscing about their love for Palmas. With fun segments like casting their movie doppelgängers, choosing animal sidekicks, and a rapid-fire Q&A where Becs answers for Erin, this episode is a bittersweet celebration of their journey, filled with humor, heart, and a nod to Becs' unique perspective.

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• 00:00 Becs has jokes
• 01:20 The Big Announcement
• 02:40 What was our favorite part of our Europe trip?
• 06:45 Breaking the news to Erin
• 07:45 Becs upcoming travel plans
• 14:00 Becs bad Dad jokes
• 15:45 Soul Steep announcement
• 23:10 For the love of Palmas
• 25:30 Becs is on the spectrum
• 29:00 Who would portray us in a movie?
• 34:30 Talking animal sidekick
• 36:00 Rapid Fire Flipped (Becs answers for Erin)

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Kelli Schutrop, a vibrant newcomer to Puerto Rico, joins hosts Erin and Becs to share her journey of settling into Palmas del Mar with an infectious, golden retriever-like enthusiasm. She recounts how she and her family chose Palmas as their new home, drawn by its community and island allure, and reflects on the surprises and challenges of the move, from navigating cultural differences to embracing the slower pace. Kelli, a fractional CMO and LinkedIn trainer, weaves her professional expertise into the conversation, offering insights on building connections in a new place. Her stories highlight serendipitous moments, like attending events that unexpectedly shape her path, and she shares a tip for a “newbie survival kit” to help others ease into Puerto Rican life.

The episode takes playful turns as Kelli dives into lighthearted topics, from her love for a particular Puerto Rican spot to her stance on karaoke and secret dance moves when no one’s watching. She opens up about quirky personal confessions, like a guilty-pleasure song and a fictional character who would play her in her life story, keeping the mood fun and relatable. Kelli also touches on her kids’ adjustment to island life and her family’s open-ended plans for staying in Puerto Rico, blending optimism with adaptability. From WhatsApp group favorites to imagining who’d play her in a movie, Kelli’s warmth shines through, capped by a nod to her dream destination, Cinque Terre, Italy, tying her adventurous spirit to her new chapter in Palmas.

TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:00 Pronouncing Schutrup
• 00:40 Meeting Kelli
• 03:50 Kelli’s Inner Golden Retriever-esque
• 07:00 Fractional CMO & LinkedIn training
• 08:30 How did you choose Palmas?
• 13:00 What has been the most surprising or challenging about moving here?
• 18:55 If you were to create a ‘newbie survival kit’ for someone moving to Puerto Rico, what’s one must-have item or tip you’d include based on your experience so far?
• 20:00 Do you have a favorite WhatsApp group?
• 22:30 Sometimes you are called to attend an event & there is a reason…
• 24:15 Super Power Goof-ups
• 27:00 Karaoke? Yay or Nay?
• 30:00 What is one place in PR you’ve already fallen in love with?
• 34:25 What is something you can say at your job that you can also say in bed?
• 35:20 What is a song or band you secretly love but wouldn’t admit in public?
• 37:00 If you could swap lives with a fictional character for a day who would it be & why?
• 39:20 What’s your go-to dance move when nobody is watching?
• 40:35 How has the kids' transition to PR been?
• 41:45 How long are you planning to stay in PR?
• 42:20 Who is playing you in the movie of your life?
• 44:20 Rapid Fire
• 46:30 Cinque Terre, IT

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Joyce Sharkey, a long-time visitor to Palmas del Mar, shares her deep connection to the Puerto Rican resort community, reflecting on 35 years of experiences. She describes her early days visiting Palmas, painting a picture of a quieter, less developed paradise, and contrasts it with the vibrant community it has become. Joyce highlights what she loves most about Palmas today—its blend of natural beauty, tight-knit community, and modern amenities—while noting the significant changes, such as expanded infrastructure and a more diverse social scene. Her stories emphasize a sense of belonging, with her growing family finding joy in the traditions and memories built there over decades.

Joyce also dives into her involvement with the Palmas Ladies Community Club (PLCC), where she’s played an active role in fostering community spirit through charitable and social initiatives. She recounts a standout PLCC event that left a lasting impact, showcasing the group’s commitment to enriching Palmas. Beyond community work, Joyce shares insights from her career, offering practical advice, and reflects on parenting changes over time. She rounds out her story with personal touches—like her favorite Palmas restaurant and go-to spot for guests—while offering tips for newcomers on embracing the island’s charm, all woven with nostalgia for the evolving power grid and travel challenges of yesteryear.

TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:00 35 years visiting Palmas
• 04:50 What was Palmas like when you first started visiting?
• 08:30 From then to now, what do you love most today about Palmas?
• 09:35 What has changed the most in Palmas over the years?
• 12:20 Joyce’s growing family
• 15:35 Career experiences & advice
• 20:30 Getting started in the PLCC
• 22:25 Most memorable event the PLCC has done
• 26:00 Favorite Palmas restaurant
• 27:00 Favorite spot to take guests
• 28:00 How long do you typically stay in Palmas?
• 28:40 Rapid Fire
• 31:35 WhatsApp in Palmas
• 34:30 Changes in parenting
• 35:55 How was the power grid back then?
• 36:20 Actually getting to Palmas back in the day
• 40:35 Advice to someone moving here
• 42:30 Humacao Interiors Shout-out

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In the podcast, guest Rachel Hamilton shares her cannabis journey, kicking off with a fun chat about jazz before diving into personal experiences. Hosts Erin and Becs recount how they met Rachel, setting up her reflections on a key moment in her cannabis path. The conversation explores cannabis’s health benefits, emphasizing its therapeutic potential, and shifts to surprising facts about wheatgrass’s nutritional value. Rachel dives into her deep interest in cannabis’s complexities, introducing the High-Tea Society, a community blending cannabis culture with social connection.

The discussion turns playful as Rachel picks her must-have cannabis product for a desert island scenario and debunks a major misconception about cannabis, clearing up a common myth. Erin, Becs, and Rachel also dive into quirky cannabis trends, highlighting the industry’s oddities. A lively rapid-fire cannabis segment keeps the energy high, followed by relaxed tea talk. The hosts and Rachel muse humorously on how cannabis might have influenced historical periods like the Wild West or Roaring 20s. The episode wraps with tips on cooking with cannabis and Rachel’s multifaceted role as a yoga instructor and beyond, linking her wellness journey to her cannabis advocacy.

TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:00 Jazz singer?
• 00:25 Rachel Eckels or Hamilton?
• 03:00 Finding Palmas
• 04:30 Getting married in PR
• 07:05 Rachel & Erin meeting
• 08:00 Rachel tells an important part of her journey
• 14:30 Health benefits of cannabis
• 17:50 Things you may have never known about wheatgrass
• 20:15 Going down the cannabis rabbit hole
• 23:15 High-Tea Society
• 25:10 Stranded on a desert island - what cannbis product would you want to have with you?
• 26:10 What’s the wildest misconception about cannabis that you’ve heard?
• 28:25 What’s the most out there cannabis trend out there that made you raise an eyebrow?
• 32:50 Cannabis Edition Rapid Fire
• 34:00 Tea talk
• 37:15 How do you think cannabis would have changed history if it was around in the Wild West or Roaring 20s?
• 42:00 Cooking with Cannabis
• 44:00 Yoga Instructor & beyond

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This episode of "There's So Much I Don’t Know About You" launches with an air of intrigue as the hosts continue to tease the mystery guest, dubbed "The Man, The Myth, The ???," keeping listeners hooked from the start. The hosts circle back to peeling away the mystery guests’ layers, asking what people get wrong about them and revealing a wild journey from turning a $25 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card to owning a 1985 Mercedes Benz, showcasing their unpredictable life story.

Our special guest reflects on a variety of random questions by Becs ( & Jordan). Quirky topics, cheeky commercials & subtle hints sprinkled throughout the episode give you hints to the mystery guest's identity. We end with a rapid-fire Q&A session & a plug to sponsor the “So Much” podcast. You will leave this episode buzzing with curiosity and laughs about this enigmatic figure.

TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:00 The Man, The Myth, The ???...
• 01:05 Opening Commercial
• 03:00 Pet Peeves
• 04:55 Chinchorreo
• 09:20 So Much Palmas Pub Crawl
• 11:00 Safe vs. Unsafe Booze
• 15:20 Karoke? Yes or No?
• 19:00 Who is our mystery guest?
• 21:00 What’s one thing people think they know about you, but are totally wrong about?
• 21:50 From a $25 Dunkin Donuts Gift Card to a 1985 Mercedes Benz
• 25:00 If your life was a movie, who would play you?
• 29:05 What’s a project or moment in your career that makes you go “Wow, I did that!”
• 31:55 Push Gifts?
• 32:30 Weird or niche hobby you have?
• 34:35 East End Art Guild Community Commercial
• 35:05 What do you like to do for vacation?
• 41:20 Hint Giveaway
• 42:10 If you weren’t doing what you are “known” for, what would you be doing?
• 43:30 What’s something you collect?
• 44:25 Bringing it all together
• 46:25 Time traveling
• 49:40 Completely random nickname?
• 50:30 Rapid Fire
• 55:10 Sponsor the So Much Podcast

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This episode of "There's So Much I Don’t Know About You" kicks off with an engaging surprise guest, setting a playful tone for the episode. Early on, Becs delivers a spot-on Owen Wilson impression that sparks laughter, while the guest reveals their love for golf and introduce us to their alias names for the show, Jack and Diane. The conversation quickly shifts to their experience in Puerto Rico (PR), exploring how long they’ve been there and diving into the quirks of a place called Palmas. The episode flows into a discussion about Palmas groups and how the guest first learned about this intriguing community, blending humor with curiosity about its social dynamics and even touching on a "Darwinism effect" that shapes its evolution.

Food takes center stage as they discuss favorite Palmas restaurants, dream cuisines for the area, and the guest’s magical baking skills—highlighted by a "Muffin Man" reference and their go-to midnight snack. It’s a rollercoaster of laughs, quirks, and unexpected revelations that keeps the energy high throughout.

TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:00 Guess Who?
• 01:40 Becs Owen Wilson impression
• 02:25 This person golfs
• 03:40 Meet Jack & Diane
• 04:55 How long in PR?
• 06:30 Palmas vs Stupid ?’s
• 07:20 Do you have an inner monologue?
• 08:20 Palmas groups
• 13:00 Calling us out
• 14:50 How did you learn about Palmas?
• 18:00 The Darwinism effect of Palmas
• 19:30 Smut Sluts new podcast
• 21:50 Commerical Break - Peter’s Pee Pee Pads
• 22:30 Is there a noise that drives you crazy?
• 26:00 Super Power Goof-ups
• 27:30 Staring Contest
• 28:30 Favorite Palmas restaurants
• 30:10 What type of cuisine would you like to see in Palmsas
• 32:10 The Muffin Man? Magic in Your Mouth
• 33:40 What else does he create?
• 35:40 What is your go-to midnight snack?
• 37:30 Favorite series to watch
• 38:30 PLCC Commerical break
• 39:10 Back to TV Shows
• 41:30 Pescaderia storytime…
• 43:30 Tell us a story that had you in stitches laughing uncontrollably
• 45:50 Becs Haunted House
• 46:45 Automobile accidents in Palmas
• 49:40 Becs can’t keep up with the accent
• 52:45 Golf cart flipping the next week after car wreck
• 53:45 PSA: Don’t drive with Jackass’

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In this episode, we sit down with Joe Wiens—former actor, current musician, low-key lifeguard, and full-time Palmas character. From performing a Dave Matthews Band cover of “Satellite” to writing a Covid-inspired anthem titled “Drink Vicariously” (which, yes, is as amazing as it sounds), Joe walks us through the winding, hilarious, and heartfelt path that led him from side gigs and screen time to sunsets and songcraft in Puerto Rico.

We talk about his early dreams, why Chicago PD will always be part of his story, and how the Palmas Farmers Market helped launch him into the local music scene. He shares his favorite Palmas house party moments, his animal sidekick of choice (think: musical spirit guide), and his surprising knack for teaching music to kids and adults alike.

Plus, don’t miss our rapid-fire questions and a surprise duet with Erin of Dawes’ “All Your Favorite Bands”—a perfect closer to an episode filled with warmth, laughter, and unexpected left turns.

You’ll laugh, you’ll vibe, you might even go find Joe on Spotify. And honestly? You should.

TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:00 Meet Joe Wiens
• 00:45 What did you want to be when you grew up?
• 05:15 Chicago PD
• 09:55 Introducing Joe?
• 10:45 Nicknames
• 13:00 Side jobs & becoming an actor
• 18:30 How did you get started in music?
• 19:20 DMB Cover of Satellite
• 21:40 Covid
• 22:45 Joe’s Covid Song - Kicked the Weed, the Cocaine & the Heroine
• 29:10 What brought you to PR?
• 31:30 Getting his lifguard certification
• 37:35 Why’d you move to PR?
• 41:15 Getting his start in Palmas at the Farmers Market
• 44:15 Fav Palmas House Party?
• 46:00 Teaching music to children & adults
• 48:30 Talking animal sidekick
• 50:55 Spotify music & Instagram for updates about where to find Joe
• 52:00 Rapid Fire
• 53:30 Favorite Band - Dawes duet with Erin “All Your Favorite Bands”

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We welcomed Courtney McComas from Evolution Wellness Martial Arts (EWMA) in our latest episode. Courtney shared the origin story of EWMA and explained the distinct differences between Judo and Jiujitsu. She detailed the eclectic class offerings at EWMA, which now include foot stepping, sound healing, and more, aiming to foster both physical prowess and spiritual growth. We delved into philosophical discussions about self-actualization, Courtney's vision for a community garden, and reflections on her personal journey that led to the creation of EWMA.

The episode took an entertaining turn with Courtney discussing her and Curtis's vision for making Palmas a Blue Zone, where health and longevity are prioritized. Playful questions revealed what daily task Courtney would comically replace and imagined her as mayor of a Monopoly-ruled town. Courtney's unique talents, like Mongolian Throat Singing, and her multiple musical abilities were highlighted. The episode concluded with a rapid-fire segment, surprises from her 30th birthday, and a preview of what EWMA has planned for 2025.

TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:45 Meet Courtney McComas, Evolution Wellness Martial Arts

• 04:35 When did this idea emerge?

• 06:30 What’s the difference between Judo & Jiujitsu?

• 09:00 Classes offered as of Dec 2024 include foot stepping, sound healing, Judo, Jiujitsu & more

• 12:30 Self-actualizing as humans

• 14:40 Future community garden space

• 16:40 Courtney’s past life

• 20:00 Is it both you & Curtis behind the vision of EWMA?

• 21:00 Mongolian Throat Singing!

• 24:00 Making Palmas a Blue Zone

• 25:15 If you could replace one daily task with a ridiculous alternative, what would it be?

• 26:55 You wake up one morning to find out you’ve become the mayor of a town where every law is based on the rules of Monopoly.

• 29:05 If your life had a theme song that played every time you entered a room, what would it be, and how would you feel if it was something really embarrassing, like "The Chicken Dance"?

• 29:55 What happened to the Palmas band?

• 31:25 Something unique about Courtney - tune in to find out!

• 32:35 Rapid Fire

• 34:00 Unpacking Rapid Fire

• 36:30 30th Birthday Surprise

• 48:40 How many instruments do you play?

• 49:10 What to expect from EWMA in 2025

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