PLATE & PONDER: Empty-Nesting with Jen & Chris Fenton
Jen & Chris FentonJoin a powerhouse married couple—empty nesters turning their kitchen table into a hub for unfiltered conversations on life's big questions. She's a dedicated inner-city charter school director, elected official, and former school board president; he's a seasoned media executive, professor, and author. Together, with decades of experience in parenting, politics, public service, and purpose, they si... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 72 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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Amazing podcast! Fun, witty, real and full of wisdom & heart! I feel like I’m hanging at the table with them. Thank you for the upbeat lift when I listen!
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Plate & Ponder is funny, honest, and incredibly relatable. The banter is hilarious, the disagreements are familiar, and the affection underneath it all is unmistakable. It truly is a case of the humor in life keeping us grounded…especially when you don’t have it all figured out. I get it! It feels like pulling up a chair at a dinner table where the conversation is honest, funny, and surprisingly comforting.
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Two high-visibility hosts navigate empty-nester life with candid banter, thoughtful politics, and what feels like a long dinner conversation. They thread personal stories with sharp takes on current events, education, geopolitics, and culture, all while keeping a warm, family-friendly vibe. Across episodes, listeners get unfiltered opinions, practical life updates, and occasional interviews that blend personal experience with broader trends, making it appealing to those who value thoughtful discourse, relationship dynamics, and real-world impact from public-facing hosts. A standout angle is the duo's emphasis on domestic production, public service, and navigating media/Cultural shifts—delivered with humor, transparency, and a readiness to c... more
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