Babbling About Ice Storms to Ice Shootings

Babbling About Ice Storms to Ice Shootings

Author: Johnna Grimes January 27, 2026 Duration: 28:09
#208: A winter storm might make us think about groceries, generators, and the warmth we take for granted—but the real shock lands when a life is taken on camera. We move from icy roads in the South to a deadly confrontation in Minnesota, where VA nurse Alex Peretti was shot while filming a protest. No music, no fluff, just a careful walk through what’s visible on multiple videos, what the law allows, and what ethics demand when power meets the public. We lay out the confirmed facts: legal co...

Johnna Grimes hosts Babbles Nonsense, a podcast that feels like a series of thoughtful, meandering conversations with a curious friend. Each episode springs from whatever has recently captured Johnna's attention-a quirky observation, a personal wonder, or a broader cultural question. She treats the show as a kind of verbal diary, giving listeners an authentic peek into her train of thought, whether she's exploring a topic solo or inviting insightful guests to add their own unique layers to the discussion. You'll hear a genuine mix of perspectives that never feels forced or overly produced. The result is a listening experience that comfortably straddles several realms, from society and personal culture to informal education and pure leisure. Tuning in means joining a space designed for connection and reflection, where the goal isn't to force a single takeaway but to share in moments of joy, spark inspiration, or simply enjoy a good laugh. It’s the kind of podcast that reminds you how interesting everyday thoughts can be when given a little room to breathe. Johnna’s approach makes complex ideas accessible and mundane topics fascinating, all wrapped in a warm, engaging tone that keeps you coming back.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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Swamped, Grateful, And Still Babbling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:44
#206: Six years in and still rolling—today’s check-in is short, honest, and full of gratitude. After a week where work swallowed every break, I paused to celebrate the show’s milestone, admit the strain that almost kept…
Babbling About Holiday Whirlwind And Cozy Upgrades [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:42
#205: The year starts with a swirl of twinkle lights, back roads, and choices about what comfort really looks like. We open up about juggling split holiday plans, laughing through Dirty Santa with Mal’s big-hearted famil…
Babbling About Five Shifts For A Sustainable 2026 w/ Meenu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:55
#204: Forget the January hype cycle. We’re building a year that actually works by changing how we decide, not how much we do. Together we unpack five practical shifts that outlast resolutions: setting value-based goals,…
Christmas Without The Filter w/ Ivy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:35
#203: Not every December needs tinsel-level perfection. We open the gift box on real holiday life—the joy, the mess, and the logistics no one puts on a card—and invite you to build a season that actually fits. With Ivy a…
Babbling About Why We Label Instead Of Communicate w/ Meenu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:29
#202: The internet made it easy to slap a diagnosis on anyone who annoys us, but that habit is burning out our relationships. We dig beneath the buzzwords to ask better questions: What’s the difference between harm and d…
Babbling About Grown Men, Boyish Things [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:55
#201: Tired of feeling whiplash from dating that starts strong, then fades by month three? We’re pulling the curtain back on the pattern so many women recognize: consistent texts, thoughtful questions, future talk, and t…
Babbling About Turkey, Traffic, and Trying to Be Social [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:49
#200: Holiday magic rarely arrives tidy, and that’s exactly why this week felt so good. I switched my usual Nashville trek to host my aunt in Huntsville, crammed a work sprint into a pre-holiday marathon, and wrestled a…
The No-Meltdown Holiday Survival Guide w/ Meenu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:29
#199: Holiday gatherings can be beautiful and brutal at the same time, and that’s exactly where we spend our time: the messy middle. We unpack a practical, compassionate playbook for handling family dynamics, nosy questi…
Babbling About Why Having A Boyfriend Is Embarassing w/ Meenu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:21
#198: Is it actually embarrassing to have a boyfriend or are we finally refusing to shrink our identities for a relationship status? We dive into the viral question with life coach MMeenu, exploring how women’s autonomy,…
Babbling About Birthdays and Gratitude [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:40
#197: Skip the grind, choose the pause. That was the heartbeat of turning 38, and it changed how the week unfolded. I front-loaded the chores, cleared the calendar, and took a true day off with my pup, a warm couch, and…