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The Peddicords & the Pandemic

The Peddicords & the Pandemic

By Adam Peddicord

Our 3rd grade son chronicles the impact of the coronavirus on our lives, his extended family, and his friends.

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Day 361 - Back to School! (Part-time at least)

The Peddicords & the PandemicMar 08, 2021

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Day 361 - Back to School! (Part-time at least)

Day 361 - Back to School! (Part-time at least)

We're back after an extended hiatus as we celebrate heading back to part-time in-person class learning. Hear from the star what he's experienced, what stood out, and what he's looking forward to now that we've reached this milestone. It's a fun, reflective, and hopeful outlook from a 10 year old who can't wait to see his friends in this episode of the Peddicords and the Pandemic.
Mar 08, 202113:47
Day 58 - Coronavirus & Mom Part Deux!!!

Day 58 - Coronavirus & Mom Part Deux!!!

Our 3rd grader chronicles how his life, and those of his family and friends, have been impacted by the coronavirus. On this mother's day he interviews his Mom. Hopes, dreams, fears, love, and yes, farts. This episode has everything you'd expect in a dialogue between a mother and her first born after being cooped up together for nearly 60 days. Happy mother's day!
May 11, 202012:20
Day 55 - Coronavirus & the Coronavirus Survivor!!! (Chris Cooley)

Day 55 - Coronavirus & the Coronavirus Survivor!!! (Chris Cooley)

Our 3rd grader chronicles the lives of those under social distancing and government restrictions. In today's podcast, he interviews coronavirus survivor Chris Cooley. Chris shares what it felt like to catch, live with, and recover from the virus. We were honored to have him join and tell his story here.
May 08, 202014:57
Day 46 - Coronavirus & The Ultimate Overlord!?! (Mom's pal Emilie)

Day 46 - Coronavirus & The Ultimate Overlord!?! (Mom's pal Emilie)

We chronicle our lives under social distancing and government restrictions due to the coronavirus. Today our oldest interviews one of his Mother's besties (and Mom to his fellow classmates) Emilie McFarland. Fighting kids, burning toasters, and spouses running naked through the halls. This episode has it all!
Apr 29, 202013:33
Day 43 - Coronavirus & Captain Kahler!!! (Mom's BFF Kara)

Day 43 - Coronavirus & Captain Kahler!!! (Mom's BFF Kara)

We chronicle our lives under social distancing and government restrictions due to the coronavirus. Today our oldest interviews his mom's BFF pilot Kara Kahler. Aerobatics, learning to fly, and farting etiquette in an airplane. It's a gas!
Apr 26, 202017:30
Day 38 - Coronavirus & Ms. Kiki!?! (pal Kaia)

Day 38 - Coronavirus & Ms. Kiki!?! (pal Kaia)

We chronicle our lives under social distancing and government restrictions due to the coronavirus. Today our oldest interviews his friend & #1 competitor Ms. Kiki Kaia. If you're interested in hearing two 3rd graders trying to outdo each other in jokes, reading poweress, culinary taste, and pop culture than this is your show!
Apr 26, 202012:40
Day 36 - Coronavirus & my 3rd Grade Teacher (Mrs. Dawdy)

Day 36 - Coronavirus & my 3rd Grade Teacher (Mrs. Dawdy)

We chronicle our lives under social distancing and government restrictions due to the coronavirus. In this episode our oldest interviews his 3rd grade teacher to see how she's coping with transitioning to remote teaching while balancing her family's well being. Zoom meeting, pizza, getaway wishes, and more!
Apr 16, 202015:05
Day 22 of 45 - Coronavirus & Poppa!!! (pal Aven)

Day 22 of 45 - Coronavirus & Poppa!!! (pal Aven)

We chronicle our lives under social distancing and government restrictions due to the coronavirus. Today our oldest interviews his Poppa (and BFF) Aven about how it's impacted him and how he's staying positive. The conversation includes all you'd hope for in a discussion between hyper competative nine year old friends, including competing over who does chores better (score for the parents!).
Apr 03, 202011:29
Day 21 of 45 - Coronavirus & my BFF!!! (pal Ryder)

Day 21 of 45 - Coronavirus & my BFF!!! (pal Ryder)

We chronicle our lives under social distancing and government restrictions due to the coronavirus. Today our oldest interviews his BFF about how he's doing, tormenting their parents, and "cool stuff". It's everything you'd hope for from a nine year old interviewing another nine year old. Enjoy!
Apr 02, 202011:36
Day 20 of 45 - Coronavirus & the X-Man!!! (pal Xavier)

Day 20 of 45 - Coronavirus & the X-Man!!! (pal Xavier)

We chronicle our lives under social distancing and government restrictions due to the coronavirus. In today's episode our oldest interviews classmates and friend the X-Man. It's everything you'd expect from a conversation between two nine year olds. Football, food, and pranking their parents. We hope you enjoy it! (Apologies for the sound quality of the recording. We are exploring getting better resources to help us.)
Apr 01, 202009:21
Day 18 of 45 - Coronavirus & Baggy Dragy (aka sister Juliet)

Day 18 of 45 - Coronavirus & Baggy Dragy (aka sister Juliet)

We chronicle our lives under social distancing and government restrictions due to the coronavirus. Today our oldest interviews his younger sister and it goes about as well as you'd expect with a 9 year old questioning their 6 year old sibling. Enjoy!
Mar 30, 202009:41
Day 17 of 45 - Coronavirus & Burning Woman!!! (aka cousin Erica)

Day 17 of 45 - Coronavirus & Burning Woman!!! (aka cousin Erica)

We chronicle our lives under social distancing and government restrictions due to the coronavirus. Today our oldest interviews nurse and cousin Erica. Hear about how it's impacted her, her patients, and what in the world Burning Man is.
Mar 29, 202016:19
Day 16 of 45 - Coronavirus & Dr. Feel Good!!! (aka cousin Seth)

Day 16 of 45 - Coronavirus & Dr. Feel Good!!! (aka cousin Seth)

We chronicle our lives under social distancing and government restrictions due to the coronavirus. Today our oldest interviews ER doctor and fast car lovin' cousin Seth about how he's doing and what we can do to help the healthcare community.
Mar 28, 202013:33
Day 15 of 45 - Coronavirus & the Tablehopper!!! (aka cousin Marcia)

Day 15 of 45 - Coronavirus & the Tablehopper!!! (aka cousin Marcia)

We chronicle our lives under social distancing and government shutdowns due to the coronavirus. Today our oldest interviews his cousin and world-renowned food writer, San Francisco's own Tablehopper. Warning, this episode contains a PG rated story about a naked guy talking Italian to himself in the park. (Hey, it's San Francisco? What'd you expect?)
Mar 27, 202016:40
Day 14 of 45 - Coronavirus & FIRE!!! (with Aunt Goob)

Day 14 of 45 - Coronavirus & FIRE!!! (with Aunt Goob)

We chronicle our lives under social distancing and government restrictions due to the coronavirus. In this episode, our oldest interviews his aunt in eastern Washington about her strange nickname origin and what she's doing now that she's no longer allowed to work. (Hint:. it involves burning something while we're recording.)
Mar 26, 202012:38
Day 13 of 45 - Coronavirus & Uncle Goofball?!?

Day 13 of 45 - Coronavirus & Uncle Goofball?!?

We chronicle our lives under social distancing and government restrictions due to the coronavirus. Today our oldest interviews his uncle who works in eastern Washington as a corrections officer. Learn how he is coping with the changes and how he got such an odd nickname.
Mar 24, 202012:10
Day 12 of 45 - Coronavirus & Uncle "Forever Young" Carrot!

Day 12 of 45 - Coronavirus & Uncle "Forever Young" Carrot!

We chronicle our lives under social distancing and government restrictions due to the coronavirus. Today our oldest interviews his uncle about how the virus has impacted his life, and how he manages to look so young!
Mar 24, 202010:22
Day 11 of 45 - Coronavirus & Auntie Pel!

Day 11 of 45 - Coronavirus & Auntie Pel!

We chronicle our lives under social distancing and government restrictions due to the coronavirus. Today our oldest interviews his aunt (Lacey the "wise") about the impact of the virus on her life. Listen for how she dodges the incriminating questions at the end!
Mar 23, 202012:13
Day 10 of 45 - Coronavirus & Aunt Fifi!

Day 10 of 45 - Coronavirus & Aunt Fifi!

We chronicle our lives under social distancing and government restrictions due to the coronavirus. Today our oldest interviews his aunt in Oregon about how the virus is impacting her life and why in the world she has such strange nicknames.
Mar 22, 202012:56
Day 9 of 45 - Coronavirus & Mommy!

Day 9 of 45 - Coronavirus & Mommy!

We chronicle our lives under social distancing and government restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. In this episode our oldest interviews his mother about the impact these changes are having on her, and gets her to open up about the things she did as a kid.
Mar 21, 202010:50
Day 8 of 45 - Coronavirus & "Funcle" Scott (aka Scotty Two Shakes)

Day 8 of 45 - Coronavirus & "Funcle" Scott (aka Scotty Two Shakes)

We chronicle our lives under social distancing and government restrictions. In this episode our oldest interviews his uncle (the self proclaimed "Funcle") about the coronavirus impact on his life, and tries to get an edge in speaking wise over an overtired two year old.
Mar 20, 202013:08
Day 7 of 45 - Coronavirus & Grandpa "Jazz Hands"

Day 7 of 45 - Coronavirus & Grandpa "Jazz Hands"

We chronicle our lives living under social distancing and government shutdowns due to the coronavirus. In this episode our oldest interviews his eastern Washington grandfather to see how he's coping.
Mar 19, 202010:30
Day 6 of 45 - Coronavirus & (Caramba!) Grandma Karen

Day 6 of 45 - Coronavirus & (Caramba!) Grandma Karen

We chronicle our lives under the social distancing requirements brought about by the coronavirus. Today Kai interviews Grandma Karen in southeast Washington about the how she's coping in rural USA. We apologise for the quality of the audio. Remote locations make it difficult at times.
Mar 18, 202010:60
Day 5 of 45 - Coronavirus and School at Omi & G's

Day 5 of 45 - Coronavirus and School at Omi & G's

We chronicle how the coronavirus has impacted our lives. Today the kids report on how their grandparents took over for their teachers while Mom & Dad were working.
Mar 17, 202010:50
Day 4 of 45 - Coronavirus & Grandpa ("G")

Day 4 of 45 - Coronavirus & Grandpa ("G")

We chronicle day 4 of 45 we're under social distancing requirements and government shutdowns. The kids interview their maternal grandfather (the one and only "G") about how the Coronavirus has impacted his life, and share their stories of the day.
Mar 16, 202011:13
Day 3 of 45 - Coronavirus & Grandma ("Omi")

Day 3 of 45 - Coronavirus & Grandma ("Omi")

We chronicle our lives under social distancing and government shutdowns due to the Coronavirus. Hear our oldest interview his grandmother about her concerns with the virus, how she's coping, and the decisions we had to make before seeing her.
Mar 15, 202010:03
Day 2 of 45 - Coronavirus & Snow!?!

Day 2 of 45 - Coronavirus & Snow!?!

Chronicling our lives under social distancing and government shutdowns due to the Coronavirus. We made it through day one, how'd we do day two? Hear from our youngest and oldest about the wonderful world of homeschooling and figuring things out on the fly.
Mar 14, 202010:02
Day 1 of 45 - Coronavirus Just Got Real

Day 1 of 45 - Coronavirus Just Got Real

Our family chronicles our journey living under government restrictions due to the Coronavirus. The parents do the interviews, the kids (3rd grade & Kindergarten) give the answers.
Mar 13, 202010:01