KNOCK IT OFF Podcast

You Gotta Let Kids Make Their Own MistakesOr, do you? Audio version of written post on knockitoff.substsck.com👚 Get yourself some KNOCK IT OFF merch.☕️ Buy us a coffee. Kara may or may not blow it at Starbucks.📸 Follow us on Instagram @knockitoff.substack for even more KNOCK IT OFF content!**Our posts may contain affiliate links, meaning we get a small percentage of the amount purchased through a link at no additional cost to you.**Thanks for listening to KNOCK IT OFF! Subscribe for free at knockitoff.substack.com to receive new posts every week and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knockitoff.substack.com

Fork Found in KitchenNo-spend February fails; swimsuit woes; double entendres; reunions that heal; busting on name tags; rose fungus; encouragement for creatives; running stories; insults; and flower walksTis the week for our unscripted conversation & recommendations!We have an unscripted convo (rather than writing) about once a month. During this convo, we ridicule each other while discussing books and other things we are currently loving. Why? Because we’ve never felt so alive.For all links, go directly to the post on knockitoff.substack.comThanks for listening to KNOCK IT OFF! Subscribe for free at knockitoff.substack.com to receive new posts every Sunday and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knockitoff.substack.com

Cheers to 3 Years, Knockers!Can you believe it? Today, Knock It off turns THREE.On March 26th, 2023, two sisters living in the ‘burbs of Florida released our very first piece, titled “It’s F.A.C.!” to introduce ourselves to the world. Share our humor vibe. Explain why we are the way that we are.From there, we have journeyed through pieces on:Childhood memories* The orange tree that sparked a sister duel* Sacagawea walks into a bankParenting vulnerabilities* I want to remember you this way* Mean girls are out* Walking the tightropeParenting humor* Congratulations, you are our mystery reader!* How to survive the weekend kid birthday circuitTravel adventures* We are going to Chicago* 15 American observations following a 7-day adventure to England with children* What to expect on an Everglades airboat tour* Our unwitting visit to the haunted Driskill hotelCultural trends* Charcuterie: the ultimate party flex (our most popular post to date?)* The Stanley tumbler* Dorm makeover madness (why didn’t this get more traction?)Hair tutorials and nightmares* You gotta put some mousse on it* Bleach leakHow to turn 40* The strange thing that happens when you turn 40* Not ‘Just Another Birthday’Marriage Advice* You won’t believe these romantic texts from our husbands!* Life’s a kayak — get in* Who is this new guy at my gym?Movie / Documentary dissections* A big flaw in ‘Father of the bride’?* Are we being catfished by ‘Unknown number’?* Movie review: Mixed nutsClearly, we run the gamut. No topic off limits, no leaf unturned.A real variety show, if you will.Because the crowd bellowed for more, we introduced our original unscripted conversation on January 28, 2024, titled “Jingle Bells and Milky Ways”From there, about once a month, we rolled out a fresh take. Over time, these delightful conversations have taken on a life of their own with dedicated segments on:Starbucks addictionsFarming with Millennials - Kara gardening / Bethany chicken updatesTurn a phrase like Truman Capote - elevating our metaphorical gamePedigree of Paula - highlight a high performing woman of communityTayvis - our parasocial relationship with Taylor and TravisSnoop Dogg Update - always relevantSweaty Betty & Dare to Kare - our exercise journeysAsk Bethany - always cringe, forever unanswerable, NEVER from our diariesTaste of Kara - newest findsOur personal favorites include:I’m running Mojave (2/25/24)Taking it in the Shorts (6/16/24)Don’t Bust One on It (8/11/24)It’s so Moist Here (9/16/24)Proof of Life (3/30/25)Sweata Weatha (9/21/25)We even began surprising you with actual guests on the show. We didn’t even pay them to be there! Well, perhaps compensation occurred in the form of Taco Bell (see first title) or a Knocker hat.Burnt Bean Burrito (11/16/25) - special guest Ashlee AndersonYou’re having a Fantasy! (12/21/25 - live audience consisting of our mother and her bestie, SHEEZ)Put Her on a Leash (1/19/26) - special guest Eileen PitcockStay tuned for our next unscripted convo, further commemorating this historical event.From F.A.C. to “I love your shoes!” our hard knockers have showed up time and time again, ready at attention. For that, we salute you.If you have a recommendation, review, or request regarding the future of Knock it Off, you know what to do. Drop us a cawwwwment! We always read, and rarely laugh at them.We hope you take a moment to click through memory lane with us, and know that we are deeply thankful for each and every one of you.Long live the Knockers!👚 Get yourself some KNOCK IT OFF merch.☕️ Buy us a coffee. Kara may or may not blow it at Starbucks.📸 Follow us on Instagram @knockitoff.substack for even more KNOCK IT OFF content!**Our posts may contain affiliate links, meaning we get a small percentage of the amount purchased through a link at no additional cost to you.**Thanks for listening to KNOCK IT OFF! Subscribe for free at knockitoff.substack.com to receive new posts every week and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knockitoff.substack.com

I Love Your Shoes!Audio version of written post on knockitoff.substack.comThanks for listening to KNOCK IT OFF! Subscribe for free to receive new posts every week and support our work.Follow us on Instagram @knockitoff.substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knockitoff.substack.com

Not ‘Just Another Birthday’Audio version of written post on knockitoff.substack.comThanks for listening to KNOCK IT OFF! Subscribe for free to receive new posts every week and support our work.Follow us on Instagram @knockitoff.substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knockitoff.substack.com

In Defense of a Mental Health Day for ChildrenAudio version of written post on knockitoff.substack.comThanks for listening to KNOCK IT OFF! Subscribe for free to receive new posts every week and support our work.Follow us on Instagram @knockitoff.substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knockitoff.substack.com

Ask Bethany: U5 Sports ProdigyHe could be going all the wayAudio version of written post on knockitoff.substack.comThanks for listening to KNOCK IT OFF! Subscribe for free to receive new posts every week and support our work.Follow us on Instagram @knockitoff.substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knockitoff.substack.com

The Hills of LongingAudio version of written post on knockitoff.substack.comThanks for listening to KNOCK IT OFF! Subscribe for free to receive new posts every week and support our work.Follow us on Instagram @knockitoff.substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knockitoff.substack.com

It doesn’t seem fair. On Friday, Catherine O’Hara passed away at the age of 71. We’re still reeling from the death of Diane Keaton in October last year, and now this. Both of these women served as our on-screen secondary mothers. Their untimely deaths, so close in time, hit hard.Sure, Catherine was perhaps the most neglectful mother, twice accidentally leaving her fictional son alone while her family gallivanted the globe, but that’s part of what made her so . . . relatable. We found oddly familiar comfort each time she shrieked “KEVIN!!” as sheer terror took over upon the realization that her son was missing. She was imperfect and she was human. Somehow, she made us laugh as she declared to the police that losing her son was becoming a McCallister family travel tradition. And she showed us true mother’s love when she moved mountains to find her son, even enduring the Kenosha Kickers (Polka-Polka-Polka!) in the back of a rental truck. (RIP John Candy.) She made us cry when she embraced her on-screen son (Macaulay Culkin) in only the way a true mother could. She spoke at his 2023 Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony: “Thank you for including me, your fake mom who left you home alone not once, but twice, to share in this happy occasion. I’m so proud of you.” Reacting to her death, he wrote, “Mama, I thought we had time. I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you. But I had so much more to say. I love you. I’ll see you later.”And who could forget Catherine’s depiction of pretentious Delia Deetz in Beetlejuice? Just try to watch the “Day-o” scene without smiling, we dare you. The idiocy is unmatched. We believe those in showbiz call that “comedic gold.”But perhaps our favorite on-screen mother played by Catherine was Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek. Dubbed by yours truly as one of the Six Best Moms of the Millennial Generation, we wrote in May of 2025 that she was:Easily a favorite character for her theatrics and phrase turns. She solidified wearing the wig and designer clothing to the small town diner as an achievable reality. She demonstrated her artistic genius by salvaging The Crows Have Eyes III. Perhaps an accidental mother, she grew over time from not knowing her own daughter’s middle name to forming deep bonds with both children. She gradually set aside her narcissism in favor of true love and connection with her family. Who cares if that’s not really possible- it left us with all the warm fuzzies and simultaneous cheek pain from laughing.It’s no wonder she swept just about every major award for this performance (including an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a SAG Award), and we will forever be grateful to Eugene and Dan Levy for talking her into it.Her fifty (plus) year career is too remarkable to attempt to summarize here, but above all, this on screen moment could be our favorite. A digital creator had (what appeared to be) a chance encounter with her at the airport and asked her, “You’ve been in so many legendary roles. When all is said and done, which one role would you most like to be remembered for?” She replied, simply, “Mother of my children.”Catherine, thank you for the memories, and thank you for being you. We will miss you so very much.❤️ If you enjoyed this post, please click the like button at the bottom - it helps others discover our stuff!🗣️ Maybe leave us a cawwwwment below!👚 Get yourself some KNOCK IT OFF merch.☕️ Buy us a coffee. Kara may or may not blow it at Starbucks.🫶🏼 Or, consider sharing it with a fellow Catherine lover. 📸 Follow us on Instagram @knockitoff.substack for even more KNOCK IT OFF content!Thanks for reading KNOCK IT OFF! Subscribe for free to receive new posts every week and support our work.**Our posts may contain affiliate links, meaning we get a couple of pennies (at no additional cost to you) if you purchase an item through a link.** This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knockitoff.substack.com

Put Her on a LeashNespresso problems; rose bushes; bird watching; The Underdoggs; hay allergies; Christmas tree posing; race losing; thigh hanging; & pizza hacksTis the week for our unscripted conversation & recommendations!We have an unscripted convo (rather than writing) about once a month. During this convo, we ridicule each other while discussing books and other things we are currently loving. Why? Because we’ve never felt so alive.For all links, go directly to the post on knockitoff.substack.comThanks for listening to KNOCK IT OFF! Subscribe for free at knockitoff.substack.com to receive new posts every Sunday and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knockitoff.substack.com

The Golden Gifts of 2025Audio version of written post on knockitoff.substack.comThanks for listening to KNOCK IT OFF! Subscribe for free to receive new posts every Sunday and support our work.Follow us on Instagram @knockitoff.substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knockitoff.substack.com

Our First 2026 Goal Surprised Us BothAudio version of written post on knockitoff.substack.comThanks for listening to KNOCK IT OFF! Subscribe for free to receive new posts every Sunday and support our work.Follow us on Instagram @knockitoff.substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knockitoff.substack.com

We Thought it Would Be a Good Idea to Bring Six Children to a Three-Hour-Long Retirement PartyAudio version of written post on knockitoff.substack.comThanks for listening to KNOCK IT OFF! Subscribe for free to receive new posts every Sunday and support our work.Follow us on Instagram @knockitoff.substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knockitoff.substack.com

You're Having a Fantasy! Retirement talk; Taco Bell runs; Elf on the Shelf; Bearistas; trellises; Eggonomics; Snoop news; Tayvis talk; shoes off homes; and holiday madness Tis the week for our unscripted conversation & recommendations!We have an unscripted convo (rather than writing) about once a month. During this convo, we ridicule each other while discussing books and other things we are currently loving. Why? Because we’ve never felt so alive.For all links, go directly to the post on knockitoff.substack.comThanks for listening to KNOCK IT OFF! Subscribe for free at knockitoff.substack.com to receive new posts every Sunday and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knockitoff.substack.com

What to do with a Season-Spirit MismatchAudio version of written post on knockitoff.substack.comThanks for listening to KNOCK IT OFF! Subscribe for free to receive new posts every Sunday and support our work.Follow us on Instagram @knockitoff.substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knockitoff.substack.com

Five Holiday Traditions That Stand the Test of TimeAudio version of written post on knockitoff.substack.comThanks for listening to KNOCK IT OFF! Subscribe for free to receive new posts every Sunday and support our work.Follow us on Instagram @knockitoff.substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knockitoff.substack.com

Walking the Tightrope Words of love for my youngestAudio version of written post on knockitoff.substack.com👚 Get yourself some KNOCK IT OFF merch.☕️ Buy us a coffee. Kara may or may not blow it at Starbucks.📸 Follow us on Instagram @knockitoff.substack for even more KNOCK IT OFF content!Thanks for listening to KNOCK IT OFF! Subscribe for free at knockitoff.substack.com to receive new posts every Sunday(ish) and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knockitoff.substack.com

Dear Lucifer Audio version of written post appearing on knockitoff.substack.com 👚 Get yourself some KNOCK IT OFF merch.☕️ Buy us a coffee. Kara may or may not blow it at Starbucks.📸 Follow us on Instagram @knockitoff.substack for even more KNOCK IT OFF content!Thanks for listening to KNOCK IT OFF! Subscribe for free at knockitoff.substack.com to receive new posts every Sunday and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit knockitoff.substack.com