PLATE & PONDER: Dialogue & Debate w/ Empty Nesters, Jen & Chris Fenton
Join a powerhouse married couple—empty nesters turning their kitchen table into a hub for unfiltered conversations on life's big questions. She's a dedicated inner-city charter school director, elected official, and former school board president; he's a seasoned media executive, professor, and author. Together, with decades of experience in parenting, politics, public service, and purpose, they sip wine, share a meal, and dive deep into current events, cultural shifts, geopolitical headlines, and the hilarious highs and lows of empty-nest life.
Expect candid debates, heartfelt stories, intriguing interviews, belly laughs, and no-holds-barred insights that challenge your views and spark your curiosity. Perfect for fans of thoughtful political podcasts, relationship dynamics, and real-talk commentary.
Unscripted. Unfiltered. Unapologetically real. Grab a seat—new episodes weekly. Download & Follow now to join the conversation!
Episodes
SPRING BREAK MAYHEM: Johnny Drama, AI Slop, Innovative VC, & Hollywood Madness ft. Hudson Waldorf!
Reigniting Community, Faith, Values, & Patriotism in a Fractured World with Bryon Bos
RIP Eric Dane & James Van Der Beek: Their Lasting Wisdom, Girl Scout Cookie Scams Exposed, & 4th Grade Life Lessons
PLATE & PONDER - "Florida's MrBeast, GREG COHEN, Talks AI, Raising Kids, & Real Estate"
Epstein Files Exposed: AI, Mentorship & Hollywood Insights with Producer Emile Gladstone
PLATE & PONDER - "Live from London! UK Cabs & Slang, Epstein Issues, Royals, & Morrissey"
PLATE & PONDER - "Childhood Bestie: Billy Mac & True FL GOAT: Dr. Mac - (Not Trump) & Empty Nesting Strategies"
PLATE & PONDER - "Super Bowl Halftime Episode w/ Bad Bunny, Brodkins, & Brady"
PLATE & PONDER - "Bitcoin Bonanza, Dairy Queen Dreams, & Doggy Day Care"
PLATE & PONDER - "Grammys Fashion, Jeffrey Epstein, & Reddit for AI Agents"
PLATE & PONDER - "News-Cycle A.D.D., Heated Rivalries, & Jim Cameron"
PLATE & PONDER - "Bernie Sanders, Sundance, Blizzards, Spring Break, & Internships"
PLATE & PONDER - "TikTok, Netflix, China, & Knowing Your Spouse"
PLATE & PONDER - "Live It Up! You'll Never Regret 'Being There'"
PLATE & PONDER - "ICE... ICE... Baby... BIG Problems & Potential Solutions"
PLATE & PONDER - "Golden Globes, Iran, Minnesota, & Beautiful Sunsets"
PLATE & PONDER - "The 2026 Kickoff & HOW BOUT THEM CANES!"
PLATE & PONDER - "Reflections on 2025 / Epic Family Holiday Retreat / Would You Rather?"
PLATE & PONDER - "2025: Reflections, Resolutions, & Resilience"
PLATE & PONDER - "Our Christmas Eve Extravaganza Episode"
PLATE & PONDER - "The Epstein Files, Incompetency Accolades, & Epic Surf Sessions"
PLATE & PONDER - "Tin Foil Hat Conspiracy OR Incompetence?"
PLATE & PONDER - "You can't handle the truth!"
PLATE & PONDER - "Lauren Crotty Is in Da House -- The All SEC Episode!"
PLATE & PONDER - "Flynn's Birthday Extravaganza & Why Dogs Are Awesome"