Best Jen Shaver Podcasts (2025)

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Don't Get Me Started on the Life Sandwich 19:19

11d ago19:19

19:19

The hosts immediately delve into the concept of the sandwich life, defining it as the "in between period" where individuals often find themselves caring for aging parents on one side and their adult children on the other, all while navigating their own lives and relationships, particularly their marriages.The discussion in this episode touches upon…

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Don't Get Me Started on Aging 31:00

25d ago31:00

31:00

Bridget and Jen, two vibrant women navigating their fabulous 50s, share laughter, stories, and wisdom about life's adventures. Prepare for a candid and hilarious conversation as Bridget and Jen delve into the weird, the unexpected, and the downright funny things that happen as we get older—physically, mentally, and socially.This episode tackles the…

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Don't Get Me Started on the '80s 32:29

1M ago32:29

32:29

Hosts Jen and Bridget embark on a fun discussion about trends and fads of the 1980s. Throughout the episode, Jen and Bridget explore a wide array of '80s trends, including perms, with personal anecdotes about salon experiences and home perms gone wrong. They recall popular sources for fashion inspiration like Cosmo and 17 magazines and discuss spec…

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Don't Get Me Started on the Fountain of Youth 28:55

2M ago28:55

28:55

In this episode, hosts Bridget and Jen, two vibrant women in their fabulous 50s, delve into the topic of aging and various approaches to it with their signature blend of laughter, stories, and wisdom. They immediately establish a non-judgmental tone, emphasizing that everyone should figure out what works best for them. The conversation kicks off wi…

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Don't Get Me Started on Our Listeners 29:13

2M ago29:13

29:13

Did you take part in our listener surveys? If not, you can vote next time by following us on our socials!Hosted by Jen and Bridget, two vibrant women in their fabulous 50s. They share laughter, stories, and wisdom about life's adventures, covering topics like relationships, health, family, and finding joy. With free-spirited and organized perspecti…

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Don't Get Me Started on Saying No! 23:59

2M ago23:59

23:59

Do you have too much on your plate? Do you have trouble saying no? This particular episode delves into the art of saying no without guilt, a skill they recognize as crucial for women juggling multiple priorities. They explore the reasons why saying no can be challenging, often stemming from a desire to please others or societal expectations. The ho…

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Don't Get Me Started on Reinvention (Again) 22:52

2M ago22:52

22:52

Have you hit 40, 50, 60, or even 70 and felt like the you you are is completely different from the you you were? Do you feel like a complete and utter life change would be a good idea? Bridget and Jen, two women in their fifties share stories and wisdom on navigating life's challenges and embracing change. This particular episode centers on the top…

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Don't Get Me Started on Friendships 22:43

2M ago22:43

22:43

Have you had trouble making friends in your fifties? Or perhaps you've found friends, but don't feel like you fit in?Welcome to Don't Get Me Started, the podcast where two vibrant women in this fabulous fifty plus chapter share laughter, stories, and wisdom about life's adventures. Finding joy, Bridgit and Jen bring their free-spirited and organize…

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Don't Get Me Started on Valentine's Day 27:18

3M ago27:18

27:18

Keep your peace this Valentine’s Day with heartfelt, hilarious, and relatable stories from Bridgit and Jen! As we get older, Valentine’s Day can become more complicated—expectations shift, priorities change, and let’s be honest, sometimes we’d rather skip the crowded restaurants and overpriced flowers.So, how do you celebrate? Is Valentine’s Day a …

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Don't Get Me Started on Health and Wellness 25:02

3M ago25:02

25:02

Have you struggled with weight loss? Have you starved yourself, or dieted to the point where you've felt your body worsening? Well, it's time to pour a drink and get comfy on the couch because Bridgit and Jen are discussing everything related to weight loss. They discuss dieting, starvation, and the other harmful ways of "weight loss" vs. the actua…

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Don't Get Me Started on Relationships 26:40

3M ago26:40

26:40

Are you in a marriage? Perhaps you have children? What are your relationships like in your life, and how have they impacted you? How have they evolved and grown?It's time to pour yourself a drink, get comfy in your pajamas, and join Jen and Bridgit for their conversation on the relationships in their life. They'll talk about their marriages, kids, …

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Don't Get Me Started on My Reinvention of Self 27:17

3M ago27:17

27:17

What was your life like at 30? Were you the same person by 40? How about 50?Pour yourself a favorite drink, get comfy, and join Jen and Bridgit for candid, laugh-out-loud conversations about life over 50. From relationships and reinvention to health, family, and savoring the small joys, they dive into it all—no topic is off-limits (seriously, none)…

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Meet Jen and Bridgit 34:57

4M ago34:57

34:57

It's time to meet your hosts Jen and Bridgit, your guides through midlife. From families to passions, don't get us started!Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and join Bridgit and Jen for heartfelt, hilarious, and totally relatable conversations about navigating life over 50. From relationships and reinvention to health, family, and finding joy in…

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Don't Get Me Started Trailer 0:54

4M ago0:54

0:54

🎙️ Don’t Get Me StartedGrab your favorite drink, settle in, and join Bridgit and Jen for heartfelt, hilarious, and totally relatable conversations about navigating life over 50. From relationships and reinvention to health, family, and finding joy in the little things, no topic is off-limits (and we mean no topic).With Bridgit’s free-spirited vibes…

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#20 - The Great Johnny Cash Christmas Robbery & Kidnapping 16:12

5M ago16:12

16:12

The time when Johnny Cash and his friends and family were all kidnapped and robbed on Christmas at gunpoint, and how it affected Cash's perspective on life in the future.

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#19 - Hero: The Many Deaths of Billy Joe Shaver 20:02

6M ago20:02

20:02

From suffering a heart attack mid performance on stage, to playing Russian roulette with an automatic pistol, these are the many times Outlaw country legend Billy Joe Shaver cheated death, and lived to become a hero.

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#18 - The REAL Story Behind Waylon Jennings and the Cocaine Bear 20:25

7M ago20:25

20:25

This topic was also explored in Country History X Episode #6, originally published in May of 2021. Around the release of the "Cocaine Bear" feature film, new revelations came to light. This episode clears up continued previous misconceptions with new reporting.

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#17 - How The Tragic Death of Johnny Cash's Brother Jack Shaped His Career 16:14

12M ago16:14

16:14

When Johnny Cash was just 12, the gruesome death of his older brother and hero Jack significantly affected his life, turning the young boy into The Man in Black, shaping his approach to music, and fueling his addictions through guilt.

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#16 - The Rise and Fall of the Conway Twitty Empire 29:50

1y ago29:50

29:50

Conway Twitty had forty #1 songs in country music, more than anyone but George Strait. He was one of the most successful country artists in history. In his era, he was like the Elvis of country. So why don't you hear as much about him as you do other big stars? One major reason is a bitter estate dispute that saw his assets and his iconic "Twitty C…

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#15 - The Tragic Death of Country Icon Gary Stewart 16:10

1+ y ago16:10

16:10

Gary Stewart is one of the most underrated performers, singers, and songwriters in country music history. When his wife and songwriting partner Mary Lou passed away, Gary Stewart couldn't carry on, making for one of the most heartbreaking love stories in country music history.

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#14 - Did Merle Haggard Really Escape From Jail 17 Times? 27:06

3y ago27:06

27:06

Merle Haggard was one of country music's most famous former convicts, though most of his crimes were petty. The reason he landed in the notorious San Quentin Prison was due to how many times he escaped from smaller facilities and local jails. But did he really escape 17 times as is claimed?

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#13 - Garth Brooks vs. The Super Bowl 19:10

3y ago19:10

19:10

In 1993, Garth Brooks and the Super Bowl would clash. It was like King Kong vs. Godzilla, with these two titans of American culture squaring off for all time. And ultimately, one side had to win.

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#12 - Did Vern Gosdin Really Try to Murder His Producer? 25:56

3+ y ago25:56

25:56

There is only one artist in this history of country music whose singing is so revered, he's referred to simply as "The Voice." But the career of Vern Gosdin also may contain one of the most sinister secrets in the history of country music. Did Vern Gosdin really contract two men to murder his producer Gary S. Paxton?…

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#11 - The Lost Bloodline of Hank Williams & The Search For Hank IV 22:50

3+ y ago22:50

22:50

Could it be that the most important and influential bloodline in country music actually has a lost branch? Meanwhile, a 4th generation of performers has emerged to keep the bloodline going.

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#10 - Marty Robbins Saves the Life of NASCAR's Richard Childress 20:14

3+ y ago20:14

20:14

A story of courage and character, and how a split second decision by country legend Marty Robbins on the racetrack forever changed the destiny of numerous people who would go on to help shape American culture.

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#9 - Country Music's Most Important (& Valuable) Artifact 20:36

4y ago20:36

20:36

Arguably the most important artifact in country music---and most certainly the most valuable one---is not an instrument as one might assume. Instead it is a work of art, and one that holds special importance, has an incredible story, and was never officially finished.

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#8 - Randy Travis Versus Lib Hatcher 33:00

4y ago33:00

33:00

For his Hall of Fame career, Randy Travis's ace-in-the-hole behind-the-scenes was his manager, his biggest believer, his staunchest champion, his eventual wife, and eventually, his biggest and most catastrophic adversary, Elizabeth "Lib" Hatcher. This is their story.

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#7 - Johnny Cash, Joseph Stalin, & the Great Morse Code Crack 18:01

4y ago18:01

18:01

How none other than Johnny Cash was the first person to intercept the World-changing news of Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin's death, and communicated it to the Free World while stationed in Germany as a Morse code interceptor for the Air Force.

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#6 - Waylon Jennings and the Cocaine Bear 21:55

4y ago21:55

21:55

The story of Waylon's notorious relationship with cocaine told through the improbable tale of a police officer and lawyer turned drug smuggler from Kentucky, and a cocaine-eating bear.

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#5 - The Death of Keith Whitley 21:20

4y ago21:20

21:20

The tragic life and death of Keith Whitley who died at the age of 34 due to alcohol abuse, and the conspiracy theories that surrounded it, told through the eyes of his widow Lorrie Morgan.

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#4 - The Mafia, and the Toby Keith & Rascal Flatts Restaurants 21:07

4y ago21:07

21:07

How a member of the Mafia turned government informant used the United States Witness Protection Program as a shield to allegedly bilk MILLIONS of dollars from hundreds of people and entities through the Toby Keith and Rascal Flatts restaurant franchises.

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#3 - Charlie Rich BURNS John Denver 27:08

4y ago27:08

27:08

Charlie Rich whipping out his lighter, and burning the card announcing John Denver as the 1975 CMA Entertainer of the Year is considered one of the great moments of protest in country music history. But was his intent to protest John Denver's win, or something else?

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#2 - John Prine, and the Perfect Country and Western Song 19:19

4y ago19:19

19:19

Many know the "perfect Country & Western song" is "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" performed by David Allan Coe, and written by Steve Goodman. But what many don't know is that John Prine was a co-writer of the song. This is the story of why his name was left off the iconic song, and how it was written.…