New year, same bunch of dorks. Kelly, Darek and Tim return to discuss a revolutionary new diet craze. Kelly introduces the show’s potential 4th co-host, Joyce, the ghost of her home’s previous owner, and the crew reveal the core motivation for returning to the microphone - ritualistic sports mascot sacrifice. Welcome to 2024!…

Kelly, Darek and Mitchel Thunderbutt (aka Tim Chang) are back after Darek finally faced his demons and figured how Descript, nee Squadcast, works. Tim shares his new passion project with his nephew, known as emoji-stories. Kelly ruminates about the horrors our driveway cameras capture, and unleashes the terror of 1970s Grimace upon her co-hosts and…

In this Chang-less episode of Bitter Coffey, Kelly forgets how to do a show intro and Darek provides a dad-specific perspective of July 4th fireworks. Kelly and Darek explore a very questionable Etsy purchase that occured after taking a sedative.

With a brand new "Podcaster Machine" up and running, Kelly, Darek, and Tim are back at it to discuss meme exchanges as an accurate measure of friendship, and commercials about "hand pills." Tim shares his feelings surrounding the stress of playing cribbage, and Darek's childhood memories of the TV show "Alf" are crushed with a single Google search.…

With COVID and pneumonia in our rearview mirror, Darek and Kelly welcome a new permanent third co-host to the show. Darek takes several hits like a champ for a technical issue that none of us caught, Kelly is easily the worst birdwatcher on the Seacoast, and Tim dazzles us with a collab with Ron from Ron's Automotive. We, and that Glossy Ibis, are …

In yet another episode where we forget to thank the Palardy Foundation, Darek and Tim are joined by musician and our intro & outro music creator Tim Chang. Topics include Kelly's melotonin dreams, Darek's work-related, on-the-fly microphone skills and Tim's experience with "Business Chinese."

Kelly and Darek establish a pattern that could be viewed as recording on a consistent basis, taking a deep dive into Rhianna's halftime show, Kelly's obsession with hold music, and Darek's new responsibilities as an Oatfluencer.

With improved sound and some new boom arms, Kelly and Darek discuss Lesbian Bird Watching, the whimsical days of MySpace, and introduce their listeners to a new game to play on road trips or your daily commute. Big thanks to Tim Chang for being a musical miracle.

After a series of schedule conflicts and chainsaws, Kelly and Darek return to their respective studios for their first NH-VT podcast. With topics ranging from Woodstock babies to extreme weather, both hosts are willing to overlook the lack of sound quality due to Kelly's mic deciding to take the day off. We hope you will overlook it, too.…

In a world where no good deed goes unpunished, Kelly shares her experience of getting yelled at for returning a lost wallet and Darek explains why closed-captioned TV is his only option. Proper orgy scheduling is explored, and Darek develops a new term for the garbage on a neighbor's lawn.

Friend, Chang Report host, and musician Tim Chang joins Kelly and Darek in the studio to wish longtime listeners Colyer and Kevin a happy birthday. This turned out to be a "high energy" episode that somehow covers topics from golf, faulty ignitions, 90s rooftop parties and Cookie Jarvis.

In this non-Sting produced episode, Darek and Kelly celebrate longtime listener El Diablo's birthday and new(ish) listener Elizabeth's well-deserved vacation, Kelly and Darek characteristally bounce from topic-to-topic, discussing proper golf attire, ASMR, and Joni Mitchell.

Back from a trip to Ireland and the OR, Kelly and Darek welcome Glad, a returning on-air guest (also Darek's mom) and John, a longtime listener (and Glad's drummer) to the show. A flurry of topics are discussed, but since Kelly is still only able to type with one hand, you'll just have to trust us that it's a fun episode.…

Papi lends his whining skills to this episode of Bitter Coffey, in which Kelly & Darek discuss the historical significance of the podcast, a nosy anti-vax neighbor, and Paw Patrol's support of Roe v. Wade. Kelly loses the ability to speak earlier than usual, and Darek gets an update on The Pretzel Kids.…

Kelly and Darek barrel through a jam-packed double episode, where they live scroll through TikTok, critique two Billie Eilish songs, engage in The Great Cheeseburger vs. Hamburger Debate, and discuss the increased murder potential as a result of automatic garage door openers. Tim Chang absolutely steals the show in his retelling of The Best St. Pat…

Darek and Kelly return from their hiatus, add fuel to the fire surrounding the Great Sticker Debate. Darek tries on some fake grad school eyeglasses Kelly wonders if a leprechaun can fit in a shoe box. Show intro & outro music genius Tim Chang picks up his phone for a chat to discuss Wordle, Heardle, and crime-fighting chipmunks.…

Against all technological odds, and in the face of an extremely dramatic snow squall, Kelly and Darek celebrate Shamrock Shake season with tales of a late night visit from an all-female EMT crew while ruminating on Olympic shenanigans and Super Bowl halftime. The Chang Report focuses on terrible ideas in television remakes, and a hypothetical excha…

Darek and Kelly are back in the studio after Darek's battle with All Things COVID. A discussion about football leads to a rambling musical journey about favorite parts of songs, and a boycott of just about everything. Tim Chang's original, shiny and new show theme music will debut next week due to Kelly's technical incompetence under pressure.…

Darek and Kelly begin Season 5 and 2022 with a tribute to Betty White. Michele joins the show to break down Kelly's musical instrument-induced breakdown. Tim Chang invites listeners to begin using a new catch phrase, and Darek offers movie reviews on mediocre movies, past and present.

In this holiday edition and season finale of Bitter Coffey, Darek accepts what could be candy from strangers when Kelly refuses to answer the door and Tim shares a hot take on recycling. Happy Holidays, y'all!

Darek flexes hard on recent purchases for his new home, and Kelly shares her discomfort after revisiting 1980s sitcoms. The Chang Report offers insight and wisdom in the midst of grocery store tension caused by crouton options.

With Tim Chang on vacation to properly celebrate Eastern Daylight Time, Kelly struggles to function in the studio as a left-handed person, and Darek shares a holiday-driven potential spike in peppermint flavor in candy. Kelly curses in order to test the boundaries of Apple podcast censors, while Darek throws out a bid for a new logo for the show.…

Kelly experiences a series of mini nervous breakdowns during the recording of this episode, and Darek manages to keep the show together as his co-host falls apart. Tim shares some real talk about the politics of parades, and a new catch phrases is born.

In an unplanned focus on All Things Pumpkin Spice, this episode is the result of Darek and Kelly's return to their tradition of a pre-show pizza. Darek offers validation to Kelly's accidental crime spree, and Tim provides insight and truth on aggressively-decorated houses for Halloween.

Kelly lost her show topic notebook, so she relies on Darek and Tim Chang to carry the show. A brief discussion on lip-syncing turns into Kelly revisiting why she dislikes Mariah Carey, and Darek debuts his 1940s radio announcer voice, unaware that his daughter is playing with a hammer in the backyard.…

Kelly and Darek introduce the best new segment on the show, The Chang Report. Darek offers an update on the home ownership front, while Kelly shares she is free of both fleas and ticks. And at long last, technology finally allows your hosts to share their vocal acumen with a stranger named Astrid.

Michele Palardy of the Palardy Foundation briefly joins the show and offers a glimpse of what it's like to live with Kelly. Both Darek and Kelly learn new farmer terms as a result. Darek carries the show due to Kelly's restrictive eating, discussing both house hunting and house cake, one of which might smell like cat urine.…

Bitter Coffey alum Darek Fanton sits in the second chair for a rapid-fire episode that covers a lot of ground. Kelly jumps from topic to topic and Darek tries to reel her in. He is not successful.

In an effort to help alleviate the stress of a pandemic, we decided to meet up to record a show with the hope it would provide some sort of distraction for our listeners (and ourselves). Just days later, the world went sideways once again as a result of the tragic and senseless murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Like you, we’re outraged an…

Kelly and Darek are joined by super siblings Tim and Lisa Chang to consume and discuss carbs of every shape and size. Tim recounts the origin story of he and Darek’s friendship, reveals his controversial snackfood opinions and is somewhat bemused by both the weather and people of Northern Vermont. Kelly takes issue with putting salt in coffee and t…

Bravely overcoming a serious case of “doughnut throat”, our hosts chat about the resurgence of roller derby, awkward vocal tics, and trace the very short origin story of Kelly’s favorite new catchphrase. Leaf couch season continues with a special shout out to Instagram’s #freechairproject and the suggestion of a special new merch item. Things concl…

After a bit of a newborn-related hiatus, Kelly and Darek are back to regale you with tales of their best years ever, share some significant life updates, reflect on their distinct experiences with the Champlain Valley Fair and Y2K and Kelly saddles Darek with a dodgy nickname. Along the way, Kelly shares a newly identified pet peeve and Darek gets …

Our hosts are joined by rock star in attitude and profession, Gladys Douse (who also happens to be Darek’s mother). Glad shares her experiences as a lifelong Vermonter who now lives in North Carolina, as well her musical journey and evolution. The group also chats about the lie that is the storied baby shower nacho bar, sun couch season, perms and …

As Darek embarks on paternity leave, we close out Season 1 of Bitter Coffey with some (arguably TOO much) excitement about Winooski’s upcoming road vaginas, engage in a robust punctuation debate that would damage most friendships, and with the help of guest-host Mo Citro, further explore our odd fascination with Celine Dion. At one point in the sho…

On this episode of the definitely still a “comedy” podcast Bitter Coffey, Kelly hatches a plan to start a band with Darek’s Mom, reads a letter from friend of the show Morgan, and our hosts offer some very dubious relationship advice. We also discover that one poor listener has been suffering through the podcast (more than most) at 1.5 speed, which…

Mo Citro somehow finds the mental strength to return for another episode of Bitter Coffey! Following a delightful pretzel chicken dinner, our hosts discuss the lie that is instant cake mix and discover that celery water rids your body of more than just toxins. Kelly shares the greatest personal ad in history, discusses her distaste for incorrect pl…

Darek and Kelly are joined by Mo Citro for a wide ranging episode full of figurative and literal key changes. Mo and Kelly share the origin (and near demise) of their friendship, we discover that Kelly is more like her weird Aunt than she would like and that the Vermont high-school bowling scene is booming. Finally, we’re treated to a harrowing tal…

On this week’s episode we explore the special relationship that Kelly shares with the folks at Vermont Gas, talk about the current state of customer “service” and delve deep into Kelly and Darek’s podcast libraries. You’ll also learn a valuable lesson about how to scare off an intruder and more than you’d ever want to know about one of the members …

It’s a love-filled episode of Bitter Coffey as Kelly and Darek reflect on the strangeness that is Valentine’s Day. They talk about the guy who fought a mountain lion and lived to tell the very subdued story. Darek also offers some pointed advice about attending concerts and laments the terrors of driving in Boston. Finally, our hosts explore which …

We’re back, and we’re full of gluten! On this episode of Bitter Coffey, Kelly and Darek address some of the feedback about their “desert island” bands, explore the fashion phenomenon that is Shooties, discuss methods for dismissing guests who have overstayed their welcome and tease an upcoming conversation about The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. There’s a…

Bitter Coffey is back from its holiday hiatus and Kelly and Darek are firing into the new year hopped up on Hibiscus Cloudberry Polar seltzer. On this episode Kelly gets stuck in an elevator, has a useless conversation with Comcast and shares some incredible Christmas gifts from Boredwalk T-Shirts. There’s also talk of cars that sound like trombone…

On this very special, injury free, episode of Bitter Coffey, we’re in the Christmas spirit, we’re making major life announcements and we’re experimenting with our first ever cold close. Is that even a thing? Find out after the outro music! Also, the subscriber mugs have arrived and Kelly has a new Twitter handle. There’s also talk about the differe…

Another episode, another unfortunate injury. Kelly tells the origin story of her hurt shoulder (spoiler, it has to do with Fox News). She also shares the story of meeting her friend Cedric (AKA iTunes reviewer ced0882). Kelly and Darek send a special shout out to Kelly’s neighbor, and fan of the show Devon, discuss their beloved pets, their shared …

On this episode of Bitter Coffey it’s officially Snow Couch Season! Kelly suffers a “debilitating” hot tea injury, and points out that giving blood is a perfect excuse to take a nap. Continuing the healthcare theme, it turns out that cold and flu season is accurately named and that a gluten free lifestyle is about as much fun as you’d expect. Kelly…

On this episode of Bitter Coffey, Kelly and Darek talk about the challenges of eating healthier, reminisce about their respective drivers ed experiences, discuss names that shouldn't be applied to children, develop an exciting new game show inspired by repetitious streaming television commercials, draw parallels between raking leaves and nuclear pr…

On episode 4 of Bitter Coffey, Darek and Kelly talk about the launch of the pod, read some listener email, make a surprise discovery about house balls, talk about Kelly's passion for demonstrations and share their love for the Great British Baking Show. We also make an announcement about a special giveaway!…