Everyone's favorite youngest sister, Caroline, returns to wreak havoc. Emily and Caroline ring in the New Year with a moving musical number. Emily and Matt finally move and tear Penelope away from her love interest, Vincent. Dad's Amazon account gets "hacked." Kaitlin and Scott encounter a seemingly unbelievable series of unfortunate Christmas break events. And Scott gets an "encouraging word" from the Lord. Welcome to 2024, folks.

OG SWE listeners may remember an early episode from the SWE Vault called Glory Days. Well, you’re in for a real treat because Kaitlin’s cousins, Lauren and Suzy, are back for Glory Days…Part Two. The girls dive into topics like skin care, hair care, foot amputations (gross), and New Year’s resolutions.

Kaitlin and Scott fly solo in this week’s SWEpisode and gather under the warm light of their Christmas tree for a cozy fireside chat. Kaitlin gives updates about a recent health challenge. Scott returns home after being away for work and nearly wipes out the entire Fabletics inventory. Kaitlin gets embarrassed by a shepherd (you’ll see). And Scott has some exciting news to share about his nephew.

The Chicola sisters are back with their usual shenanigans, and this time are joined by a very, very, very, very, very, very, very special guest. She's one of a kind. She's on in a million. And you'll have to listen to find out who it is. This episode is...well, it's something special.

This week on So…What Else: Matt and Scott reconsider their dislike of rompers only to learn they have gone out of style. Scott buys his first pair of sneakers. Everyone finally figures out how tall they are. Emily knocks over a mic. Matt flawlessly describes what a heatless hair curler is. Kait and Scott have achieved the impossible and found a show they can watch together. We’re all in love with Kirk Cousins. And the annual Christmas gift exchange is getting a makeover. Enjoy!

Emily's long-awaited, triumphant return to the pod. Daylight savings is stupid. Kaitlin and Scott unpack how using the Aro has positively impacted their lives. How does one eat a sandwich during a 50-mile bike race? Daylight savings is stupid. The crew ROASTS Emily because she deserves it. Scott has no idea what food is, what it's made out of, or how to use it for basic survival. Daylight savings is stupid.

Emily misses recording because she's ill (and a big baby). Scott, for reasons unbeknownst to any human being, confesses his unjust hatred of cookie dough. The Elliotts head to Disney World and Kait can't get enough of the Frozen ride. Matt and Emily finally closed on their new home and are now entrenched in a major (and some might say, completely unnecessary) flooring debacle. Happy Halloween party people!

Scott bravely battles an over-wintering(?) swarm of bees. Emily nearly loses an appendage at work. Kaitlin calls a baby girl a boy...in front of the baby's mother. Scott begins a new exercise journey that involves eating brownies while working out. And Emily reveals Matt's obsessive hoarding of white shoes. Happy 100th Birthday Scott! We love you!

Kelsey Baty sits down with Kaitlin to have a raw, heart-to-heart about the recent loss of each of their mothers. Both Kelsey’s mom and Kaitlin’s mom bravely fought glioblastomas. K & K talk about the challenges of walking the journey with their moms, the pain of losing them, how the experience has impacted their faith, and how they have picked up the pieces and begun to move forward in the midst of their grief.

Kaitlin finally joins the dark side and embraces Walmart for her shopping needs. Scott and Caroline save Penelope (a dog) from certain explosive doom. Matt and Emily reflect on their experience at a recent Jonas Brothers concert while Kaitlin and Scott decide they’re too old for concerts. The whole gang shares some grocery delivery mixups and (slimy) mishaps.

The crew sits down to reflect on mom’s cancer journey, life over the last couple of months, and how the family is coping as they learn to navigate life after this devastating loss.

Joey Odom is the co-founder of Aro, a technology platform designed for families looking to reduce screen time and increase quality time together. It’s one one-part app, one-part device, and helps you achieve your goals of time away from your phone to connect more with the people that matter most. 91% of adults keep their phones within arms reach 24 hours a day. Joey joins us to chat about practical ways we can learn to control our screen time while not ridding our homes of technology.

Inés Franklin is an author, podcast host, speaker, founder of Trochia Ministries, and on the teaching team at Mariners Church in Southern California. Inés shares her life story and the challenges of growing up in poverty in Puerto Rico, as well as the hardships of going through multiple divorces. She spent years carrying around shame but has learned over time to accept God’s grace and forgiveness. Inés shares incredible insights about suffering that provide healing and hope for those still finding their way or doubting their faith. 

SWE headquarters is issued a boil water advisory after a water main break in town. Kaitlin and Emily are panicking while Matt and Scott don’t think it’s a big deal. Kaitlin tells a childhood story about Emily that may or may not involve poop. Kaitlin and Scott argue over the cleanliness of a bathroom sink. The gang thinks recycling is a scam and paper straws are the worst thing to ever happen to society. 

Youngest Chicola sister, Caroline, makes her bi-annual appearance on SWE for this week's sister episode. Kaitlin rats out Caroline’s secret tattoo to their dad. Emily confesses to returning products to stores after using them and has no idea what a tree trunk is. Caroline hits the world's biggest bush with her car. And Kaitlin still feels guilty about accidentally cheating on a test in 4th grade.

Kaitlin and Emily fall in love with AI renderings of their potential (not real) future children. Jon Bellion makes us all cry with his new cover of a throwback Switchfoot song. Matt and Scott profess their love for Ryan Reynolds. Kaitlin deserves to be canceled because she thinks Taylor Swift is overrated (kidding….sort of). And Scott thinks he knows how to pronounce “Mario” correctly. This episode is a dumpster fire. Enjoy!

Christine Boye bravely shares her story of receiving a devastating cancer diagnosis at 32 years old and just a few days later learning she was pregnant with her third child. In the midst of her pregnancy, she underwent surgery and chemotherapy treatment. A few years later she learned that her cancer had metastasized to other parts of her body. And yet, Christine is such a source of encouragement, hope, and joy. Her story is not only one of learning to survive, but learning to thrive despite her circumstances.

After 10 years of marriage, Kaitlin and Scott have some serious complaints about each other's habits in the kitchen. Emily loses her patience at Matt's complete inability to get a sentence out. We dive deep into some questionable giving tactics by a megachurch. And...what would a SWEpisode be without a discussion about gooey chocolate chip cookies?

Kaitlin embraces her new "Dance Mom" identity. Scott also embraces his new "Dance Mom" identity. Matt gets a new tattoo. And we discover why Emily has a hard time being celebrated. All that, and so much more on this week's SWEpisode.

Sheila Wray Gregoire is BACK and she's here to talk about her new book, She Deserves Better: Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Sex, Self, and Speaking Up, where she helps parents talk to girls about modesty messages, sex, dating, and consent. Sheila is an author, speaker, wife, mother, and host of the Bare Marriage podcast.