PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with 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!
PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris Fenton
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We hit it all in this epic episode:
We glaze: Apple Fritters, REO Speedwagon, Roller Skating Parties, Kings & No-Kings, Old Fashioned Glazed Donuts, Protests, Coldplay, Cole Crotty, Phil Brodkin, USC, Dr. Lawrence Flechner, Dirk Diggler, 70's vibes, Surf Sessions, No-Pants, Dogs, College Football, Cote Du Rhone, Ritalin, Burnt Orange Teams, Vandy, Rebuilding Inner City Programs, Dolphins, Ohtani, Samarium-Colbalt Magnets, Soy Beans, Dangerous Minds, Coolio, Morgan Freeman, The Boss, Paul Thomas Anderson, Israel, Peace in the Middle East, Mancrushes on Tom Cruise, Iron Claw, and more!
We didn't glaze: Too-many-protests, Government shutdowns, Miami Hurricanes, Notre Dame, 405 Freeway, Pants, LSU, Coach Firings, China, Xi, Beijing, Trade Wars, Rare Earth Supply Chain Choke Points, Bad Dads, Humble Brags, A.D.D., Focus, and more!
GAME ON!!!!!!!!!!
