Join Lisa and Jim for conversations about storytelling, books, reality TV, pop culture, creativity, Brooklyn life, folklore, spirituality, cooking gluten-free, holistic living, and whatever else sparks our curiosity. New episodes are recorded weekly from the Oceanside Library podcast studio.
New Episodes Now Available!
Missed an episode? Catch up on every conversation from our comeback season. New episodes appear at the top, and the complete Season Two archive will stay right here on this page.
September 4, 2026
What would happen if the internet disappeared for an entire week? Lisa and Jim look back at how we managed before everything was online.
What would seven days without the internet actually look like? Lisa and Jim revisit the days before online reservations, GPS, instant answers, streaming, social media and smartphones became part of everyday life. From finding directions and buying tickets to settling an argument without Google, Seven Days of Dis-May looks at what we gained from the internet, what we may have lost, and whether we could really go back.
August 27, 2026
From unforgettable television theme songs to movie openings we never skip, Lisa and Jim revisit the openings that became part of pop culture.
Some openings are so memorable that you know exactly what you're watching from the first few notes. Lisa and Jim look back at classic television theme songs, narrated openings and movie beginnings that became part of the experience. Why do some openings stay with us for decades, and has the modern “Skip Intro” button changed the way we experience them?
August 20, 2026
Some friends grow up together, some meet at work, some start out as rivals, and some become the family we choose. Lisa and Jim talk about friendship in real life and revisit memorable television friendships from shows including Friends, The Golden Girls, Star Trek, Seinfeld, Cheers and That '70s Show.
August 14, 2026
Pizza is more than dinner, especially when you grow up in Brooklyn. Lisa and Jim talk pizza memories, neighborhood favorites, New York pizza culture and the never-ending arguments over what makes a great slice. It's food, nostalgia and plenty of opinions served up in one conversation.
August 6, 2026
Remember when choosing a movie meant walking through the aisles of a video store? Lisa and Jim rewind to VHS tapes, video rentals, Blockbuster nights and the ritual of picking one movie everyone could agree on. Then they look at how streaming changed movie night and ask whether unlimited choice actually made choosing something to watch any easier.
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A brand-new episode of Life According to Lisa (and Jim too!)
New episodes every Friday, featuring conversations about pop culture, television, storytelling, books, Brooklyn, and the magic hidden in everyday life.
We started in 2021, and we’re back with new episodes recorded at the Oceanside Library’s podcast studio. Hit follow on Spotify so you don’t miss the comeback season. Set up notifications too! You can also rate each show.
Featured in the News
Life According to Lisa (and Jim too!) was featured in the Oceanside/Island Park Herald, sharing the story of how our everyday conversations, 24 years of marriage, and love of storytelling and pop culture grew into a weekly podcast.
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