Episode
My Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
1:03:42
Published: Wed Apr 05 2023
Description
We managed to somehow convince Abby's grandparents to join us on our sectional and share the stories from their lives. They told us what is was like growing up in a small town, how they met, life before modern luxuries and Terry's polio diagnosis as a child. Make sure to rate our podcast and leave a review if you can, it really helps us out!
Chapters
Two people discuss their meeting and eventual marriage, all while navigating life with polio.
00:00 - 00:29 (00:29)
Summary
Two people discuss their meeting and eventual marriage, all while navigating life with polio.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
A person expresses their admiration for their grandparents, who have raised them and have a special bond with them.
00:29 - 02:20 (01:50)
Summary
A person expresses their admiration for their grandparents, who have raised them and have a special bond with them. The grandparents take trips to the grocery store just to get out and the person enjoys visiting them because they are pleasant to be around.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
The transcript excerpt provided lacks a clear topic or theme, and consists mainly of disconnected phrases and incongruous sentences.
02:20 - 05:39 (03:19)
Summary
The transcript excerpt provided lacks a clear topic or theme, and consists mainly of disconnected phrases and incongruous sentences.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
The hosts discuss the life and background of Griffin's great-grandparents, including where they grew up and how they met, and their importance in their lives.
05:39 - 07:56 (02:17)
Summary
The hosts discuss the life and background of Griffin's great-grandparents, including where they grew up and how they met, and their importance in their lives.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
A couple shares their experience of dealing with the possibility of having twins in their second pregnancy, and their reactions to family members who have had twins.
07:56 - 09:05 (01:09)
Summary
A couple shares their experience of dealing with the possibility of having twins in their second pregnancy, and their reactions to family members who have had twins.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
A discussion about identical twins playing jokes, and whether there was a quintessential "falling in love" moment for the hosts.
09:05 - 11:11 (02:05)
Summary
A discussion about identical twins playing jokes, and whether there was a quintessential "falling in love" moment for the hosts.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
The speaker shares their personal experience with polio which started with flu-like symptoms and high fever before developing into weakness.
11:11 - 13:49 (02:38)
Summary
The speaker shares their personal experience with polio which started with flu-like symptoms and high fever before developing into weakness.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
The transcript provided is an unintelligible sentence with no clear meaning or context.
13:49 - 16:55 (03:05)
Summary
The transcript provided is an unintelligible sentence with no clear meaning or context.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
A man shares his experience recovering from polio and how he received help from his community, including basketball players and fellow classmates.
16:55 - 19:34 (02:39)
Summary
A man shares his experience recovering from polio and how he received help from his community, including basketball players and fellow classmates.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
A nostalgic conversation about high school memories, including pizza dates, skating, and reminiscing on simpler times.
19:34 - 21:57 (02:23)
Summary
A nostalgic conversation about high school memories, including pizza dates, skating, and reminiscing on simpler times.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
A man who was delivering Pepsi at a gas station recalls the moment he heard the news that the president had been shot and how he witnessed people’s reaction to the news.
21:59 - 24:47 (02:48)
Summary
A man who was delivering Pepsi at a gas station recalls the moment he heard the news that the president had been shot and how he witnessed people’s reaction to the news.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
A discussion about the limited career options for married women in the past, where some professions barred women from working after marriage.
24:47 - 27:27 (02:39)
Summary
A discussion about the limited career options for married women in the past, where some professions barred women from working after marriage.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
The life during the war was full of challenges, from people protesting against the war to people being sent over against their own will, and to people being rationed during the war years.
27:27 - 30:11 (02:43)
Summary
The life during the war was full of challenges, from people protesting against the war to people being sent over against their own will, and to people being rationed during the war years.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
The speaker reflects on the courage it must have taken for people in the Civil Rights Movement to stand up for what was right and how it relates to current events today.
30:11 - 33:51 (03:40)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the courage it must have taken for people in the Civil Rights Movement to stand up for what was right and how it relates to current events today.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
The difficulty of teaching kids about historical events and technological advancements is discussed, along with personal anecdotes about learning drills and first experiences with computers.
33:51 - 38:12 (04:20)
Summary
The difficulty of teaching kids about historical events and technological advancements is discussed, along with personal anecdotes about learning drills and first experiences with computers.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
A cautionary tale about the dangers of hacking and how it can impact your personal relationships and online security.
38:12 - 39:54 (01:42)
Summary
A cautionary tale about the dangers of hacking and how it can impact your personal relationships and online security.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss Facebook posts that suggest sharing in order to prove one's belief in God, as well as the old-fashioned practice of talking on the phone and the intrusiveness of monitoring someone's Facebook account.
39:54 - 42:22 (02:28)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss Facebook posts that suggest sharing in order to prove one's belief in God, as well as the old-fashioned practice of talking on the phone and the intrusiveness of monitoring someone's Facebook account.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
The speaker brings up the difference between talking on a home phone versus using FaceTime for hours when growing up and dating.
42:22 - 44:36 (02:13)
Summary
The speaker brings up the difference between talking on a home phone versus using FaceTime for hours when growing up and dating. The conversation ends with laughter about dating.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
Hosts discuss memorable movies from the past and the peculiar habit of eating peanuts, shells included, while watching them.
44:36 - 46:32 (01:56)
Summary
Hosts discuss memorable movies from the past and the peculiar habit of eating peanuts, shells included, while watching them.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
The speaker expresses gratitude for having the example of their parents' marriage and family values while growing up.
46:32 - 51:15 (04:42)
Summary
The speaker expresses gratitude for having the example of their parents' marriage and family values while growing up. They discuss the challenges of modern-day relationships and how witnessing their parents' ups and downs helped prepare them for the realities of marriage.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
The speaker discusses how social media and technological advancements have created generational differences in behavior and communication styles, particularly in terms of PDA and relationships with grandparents.
51:15 - 54:54 (03:39)
Summary
The speaker discusses how social media and technological advancements have created generational differences in behavior and communication styles, particularly in terms of PDA and relationships with grandparents.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
A conversation between two people praising the grandmother for her kindness and her exceptional ability to remember people's stories and details about their lives.
54:55 - 58:37 (03:41)
Summary
A conversation between two people praising the grandmother for her kindness and her exceptional ability to remember people's stories and details about their lives.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
In this podcast snippet, the host uses the expression "getting lit" to refer to partying and encourages the audience to hit the like and subscribe buttons, while acknowledging their aversion to air travel.
58:37 - 1:00:11 (01:34)
Summary
In this podcast snippet, the host uses the expression "getting lit" to refer to partying and encourages the audience to hit the like and subscribe buttons, while acknowledging their aversion to air travel.
EpisodeMy Grandparents on Surviving Polio, How They Met & Life Without AC
PodcastThe Unplanned Podcast with Matt & Abby
The hosts congratulate a listener on their upcoming wedding and discuss the possibility of attending, considering the listener's pregnancy.
1:00:11 - 1:00:41 (00:29)
Summary
The hosts congratulate a listener on their upcoming wedding and discuss the possibility of attending, considering the listener's pregnancy.