Contrary Gardens

Sometimes you go to a grocery store and sometimes you change your air filters and sometimes you have a lot of coffee.

Sometimes.

Well, this time in particular, all those things happened.

Enjoy.

love you.

Gather round, Marebians. I have a car story.

I won't be told what to call things. I gotta be me.

Enjoy this movie talk and for God's sake, please stay hydrated, Marebians!

I am back.

Getting healthy, going to the gym, renovating my condo, got a new job, and I was in a short film at the Vero Beach Film Festival.

Happy Summer!

Enjoy my rant. :)

So much has been happening, but here's a story about a busted water heater, some more info on the film festival showing the short film I am in, always some SAG awards talk and a fun murder mystery party I attended and won an award in.

I know.

It's all so glamorous, I can hardly stand it!

Also, yay Chiefs!

enjoy. :)

As we bring another year to a close, it's time for some reflection with good friends. Danielle and I talk about Christmas, therapy, books, and nutrition.

Happy New Year to all my Contrary Guardians. May 2023 bring you and yours tons of great health, happiness, hugs and most of all, laughter.

Hey! Would you like to leave me a comment or maybe you have a question that you need answered. Why not leave me a voicemail? It's easy. Just click on the message icon here or go to the link on my website: marytischbein.com or longislandmary.com

:)

What's more fun than having a friend over for a drink and a chat? Well, recording it and releasing it out into the world, of course.

This week, my friend, Danielle stopped by and we chatted about her new job, scuba diving, yup, you read that right, and her upcoming podcast.

Hey! Would you like to leave me a comment or maybe you have a question that you need answered.

Why not leave me a voicemail? It's easy. Just click on the message icon here or go to the link on my website: marytischbein.com or longislandmary.com

Happy New Year!

Love you!

I'm gifted with a super sensitive nose, but the cause of the nasty smell in my condo somehow evaded me for 2 weeks. Ew.

We got into a film festival!

It's the holidays. Yup.

Wanna leave me a voice message that may end up on a future episode?

Well as soon as I figure out how to do that...it's on!

merry merry. Love you!

To most people this is the holiday season, but to me, it's awards season, my favorite season of all.

In this episode, my brilliant nephew Maxwell, the filmmaker, and I discuss the nominations for the 2023 Golden Globe Awards. 

And somehow, Kristen Stewart comes up!

Merry Merry and enjoy. :)

Sometimes my friends come over and I record our conversations.

It's all on the up and up, I swear.

Enjoy this tete a tete with comedian and writer, Robin Savage.

Need a brain palate cleanser? I got you. Distractions are magic.

Here are a few that worked for me.

You're welcome. love you!

What happens when 2 funny ladies get together and chat?

Well if you have listened to Contrary Gardens before, you know!

But this is a new guest, a good friend of mine that cracks me up on the regular.

Meet Mary.

She's a hoot. 

Enjoy Part 1 of our chat about all kinds of weird stuff. 

I would like the grim reaper to take a break and leave the old Hollywood actresses that are still alive, alone.

Thank you.

Also, I kinda sorta did standup, maybe. 

;)

This was another one of those weeks. 

I am super glad you stopped by to hear what's rolling around in the old gray mare's brain.

You look really pretty today. Or handsome. 

Don't stay thirsty. That's stupid. Stay hydrated.

love you!

This week's topics include:

Manatee County has once again dodged a bullet (a huge hurricane).

Tina Fey has been fixing society for years, planting little seeds of change, watering them, trying, and we're just not paying attention. Well, I am. But are the rest of you? I mean, Jyna and Robin are, too, still, but what about YOU? Give credit where credit is due. When I say Tina Fey is my Jesus, it's not just her ability to write funny stuff.

A small movie that came out in 1973 kicked off my Pygmalion obsession. 

and so much more!

love you. mare

Judy Gold is a national treasure.

It's gonna rain this week. 

#hunkerdown #herecomesian #dohashtagsworkinpodcastdescriptions

You know how I love to run and have a bunch of cats? Yeah, no, that's not me. That's Robin Savage. 

She's a funny lady. 

Besides the exercise and the pets, and taking care of her family, she also finds time to be a comedian. 

Enjoy our silly conversation. 

(Please note: no cats or geckos were harmed during the taping of this podcast)

:)

I love having guests on my podcast.

This week, my friend Taya Gaines stops by to teach me about some conspiracy theories she has been investigating.

I'm open minded, but I am also a bit of a skeptic. 

Does Taya convince me? 

Listen and find out!

Queen Elizabeth died this past Thursday. She was 96. 

How can I make this about me? 

Oh, I find a way. :)

This week's rant is personal.

Oh, the other episodes aren't? 

Well, yeah, they are, but this one really hits close to home.

Uh huh. No. Really. Oh, just listen and you'll see for yourself.

love ya!

The cast and creators of Jyna Johnson's It's Funny To Me Productions of the "Sketchy Television Christmas Special" hang, talk, drink and snack while getting ready to watch the Really Late Night Sketchfest 2022 Live on YouTube. 

Jyna Johnson, Daniel Aken, Robin Savage and I are excited to see our show in this fest and while we are waiting, we delve into some silly shit, including:

How did this "Sketchy Television" phenomenon begin?

Who is your favorite sketch performer?

Why does Daniel know how to fall into a pile of boxes so well?

This and so much more on the 1st of a 3 part podcast series with my very special and hilarious guests.

Enjoy. :)

On Wednesday, I thought it was Thursday, and by Friday, I was done. Last week was like a really bad roller coaster. It went upside down so many times, and I hate that. Where the fuck are my sunglasses? 

Ya wanna know my current favorite podcasts? Well, I'm gonna tell ya!

I have some actresses that I really adore, and a singer. You know who they are: Kate, Sandy, Kathryn and Amy. This week, I tell you what they're doing these days.

This and so much more on the latest episode of Contrary Gardens!

Hey Hey Hey!!

I cooked!

So CPAC, huh? Yeah.

And guess what? The evil assholes defunded a library in Michigan. Bet you can guess why. Grrrrr. I have thoughts.

Keep coming back. It's only going to get more and more real.

- Mare's on a Tear.

I read a book!

What the hell is that noise?

Every heartbeat belongs to... Amy Grant.

Join me for another fun episode of Contrary Gardens!!

Welcome back!

You all look so pretty and/or handsome today.

New season, new theme music, same host.

Find out why I took a break, some words I can't pronounce, gay subtexts in our media, and so much more on this new episode of your favorite podcast, Contrary Gardens!

This week I am trying something new, we are making the podcast available on video. 

It was fun to make and I do love a chance to edit. 

I hope you enjoy it and that you can feel free to spread the word. 

Tell your friends and family, who don't mind a bit of cursing, and we can spread the fun.

Happy Weekend, my people!

mare :)

I took a quiz to see if I am codependent.

I am going to take another quiz later on, to see if I am left-handed. 

It's obvious quiz results day!

Also, I have an update on my guest bathroom. 

Did you get me an egg bagel?

Episode 15 marks a return to the closet recording, no guests, just a little complaining and a little about the Oscars.

I gotta share my view of the Oscars, even though it's all been said. 

Also I guessed 11 out of the 23 winners, so that's not too bad.

Enjoy!!

Check out Comedian and author Robin Savage and your favorite podcaster (that would be me) as we shoot the shit and tell stories from our glory days in standup comedy. Well, I don't know if I would call them glory days, but we definitely had some laughs. 

Tune in to hear us ramble about weird open mics, home renovations and cats.

Full disclosure: a couple Michelob Ultras were consumed prior to taping, and they were delicious. 

Yes, I am still looking for sponsors.

We made it to the finale of the 2022 Awards Season with tonight's telecast of the Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars.

Listen in to catch my predictions for all the major categories, even some technical ones that are not being presented live, but will be edited into the telecast.

Who will you be wearing?

I will be wearing flannel pjs. 

and I'm keeping them.

This 13th episode of Contrary Gardens is dedicated to my nephew Jason Tischbein, taken from us in 2017 by diabetes. Happy Birthday in Heaven, Jas. 

Things and stuff and stuff and things. Save us a good table in the back.

Hug your people. Love you!

Well well well. 

If it isn't awards season. 

Here come the Oscars and have I got a treat for you Contrary Gardians and Marbians. 

Shhh, it'll catch on.

I have my filmmaker nephew Maxwell Keller here to tell you all his Oscar predications and he even provides a special rant about the snubs.

It's a 2-parter!

Enjoy every morsel. 

love you!

Things continue to happen. It's getting exciting. What? You think I'm gonna give it away here? Oh please. If you wanna know what's going on, you can listen to the podcast. I will be grateful to you forever, and a day.

It's award season! Forgive me for saying the BAFTAs are today, that's wrong! The BAFTAs are next week, March 13. The Independent Spirit Awards are on today, March 6th. oops!

Are you doing something different with your hair? It's cute!

Go. Listen. 

Love you!

What a week!

Actually, it wasn't that bad.

We have lots of things to look forward to and it could always be worse. They keep telling me that. I shall believe them.

Give this extended episode a listen and know that I appreciate you all. 

Sending appropriate hugs, with your consent only, of course.

mare out.

Hey Gang! 

I hope you enjoy my latest rant about a few funny things that flittered through my brain and also a quick version of an unexpectedly shitty doctor visit. I am fine! All is well with your girl. I had to go for a follow up mammogram and ultrasound which revealed that I am fine. But the Care Industry needs a better screening process for intake nurses, and better education for nurses who call patients with results. Let the doctor do it if you don't know what you're talking about. Also, fuck Intercoastal Medical Group and their new policy of letting patients know that if they are there for an annual exam, don't ask any questions outside that scope or you will be charged a co-pay. I have no problem paying the co-pay, I have a problem being told that my wellness exam will be limited and I am not being told what those limits are. We all have questions when we go to the doctor, taking part in your health care is one of the most important things you can do in your life. I believe in a holistic approach to health, treat the entire body and brain and psyche and soul. I will have questions, and my previous primary care physician was wonderful and caring and full of answers. I don't know if my new doctor is cool because I only saw her once last year and she was a little weirded out about relocating to Florida and she let me know she is kinda lonely. I shouldn't know that! Pull it together Sister, this is about me. Anyhue, I am now looking for a new doctor who's ready to support me in my quest to get healthier. But it won't be anyone associated with IMG. I will admit that my Physicians Assistant was great, but she is not the one making the policies, that's in the hand of the man who owns and runs the business, and he is a piece of shit.

Have a listen and let me know what you think.

Mare out. :)

A brand new episode, fresh out of the closet!

This week I rant about the Olympics, podcasting madness and the Sunday paper.

Grab a hot cup of Joe and settle in for a fun ride through my mind.

- Mare :)

Hey Mare, how's the home renovation going? Whatcha got going on? 

Mary L's suggestion for this week - the topic of hibernation!!

Grieving. Don't half-ass it. Process it fully.

And a special announcement! ooooh!

Trigger Warning: I discuss the topic of suicide in this episode for the final 4 1/2 minutes, beginning at the 11:22 mark. 

If this topic is something you wish to avoid, please stop listening at 11:22. 

Thanks!

This week I delve into disgusting habits old people have, minimalism and books I should read. 

Not everybody loves award shows, but I'm not everybody! I love 'em! Happy Awards Season! I also want to wish you a very Happy National Bagel Day, and let's discuss books. Kate Beckinsale did not get a nomination for her performance in Jolt yet, but it's early. Fingers crossed.

My family came down from NYC and we went to Universal Studios!

I took a home covid test. drumroll......

I am still talking about SAG-AFTRA!