Expensive Science Baby

Episode 98: Southern Babyidas

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 06:02:00 +0000

Chris manages to wrangle Amee into the hot chair after an extended hiatus. This week we try to catch everyone up on some movies, TV, lives, and of course, babies. Why are our babies turning Southern?!?!

Episode 97: Depression Hour With Chris

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 08:36:00 +0000

Hey, are you having a good day? Are things going well right now? Don't listen to this. It's too fracking depressing. Instead, try Star Trek Discovery, or maybe go see the new Queen movie. That was good! Hey, warned you!

Episode 96: Well There Goes That!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 6 Nov 2018 05:12:00 +0000

Amee and Chris come to terms with what could be and grapple with more crapola. Plus, cat's do things, babies Trick or Treat, and the world moves forward. Come on in for a spell.

Episode 95: BIG Changes!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 06:52:00 +0000

WE'RE BACK! Ready to talk and laugh and well, probably laugh some more. Chris and Amee return to talk babies, TV, movies, IVF, you know the drill. Plus, a special announcement that could send the Banks household upside down and inside out! An Expensive Science Baby day, is a good day. Come good 'day with us!

Episode 94: Summer Over Yet?

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 04:42:00 +0000

Amee and Chris return! Yes, AMEE returns to talk summer, shows, thoughts, feelings, and babies. Plus, zoos, rides, infections, oh my. Come on join us, friends!

Episode 93: Chrisfest 2018

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 06:25:00 +0000

Chris joins your world for a small while, while Amee undergoes "Hell Week"! So much to do and say, and I doubt we'll do or say any of it! But, we'll have fun while trying. Come along on a solo voyage to the original Isle of Banks.

Episode 92: End Times?

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 06:11:00 +0000

Amee and Chris prove they still exist by returning to the mic forever... forever! Plus, Amee questions the listeners, Chris should get 4 hours sleep, P has a birthday, and babies learn to do their best tigger impressions! I know I love you, you know I love you, but do you know you love you?

Episode 91: 'Merica!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 3 Jul 2018 04:22:00 +0000

Amee and Chris return to spread 4th of July cheers to your ears. (Super rhymer supreme) This week Amee never stays home, Chris sheds it up, and the babies discover the love of H2O. I love to share, my teddy bear, I love to share with you. I love to share with all of my friends, I love to share it's true.

Episode 90: My WIfe the Bobcat

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 05:50:00 +0000

How many cats can you cat in a cat-cat? I don't know either. This weak Amee performs, Chris shed stresses, and one baby learns to lead with his hand! This crazy ride of life is best when experiencing it together. Jump on in the car!

Episode 89: Save All The Frogs!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 29 May 2018 06:12:00 +0000

Amee and Chris return that the frogs most desperate moment. Plus, brothers like brothers, all the food is gone, and a distant insult from the remote country of meatballs and Vikings sends Chris into a downward spiral of shame and self-loathing. If you were a taco, I wouldn't even wait until Taco Tuesday to eat you.

Episode 88: Infection Reflection

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Thu, 17 May 2018 05:43:00 +0000

Weeeeeeeee'rrrrreeeee Back! After our exclusive three year tour of Europe, Scandinavia, and the Sub-Continent! This week Mother's Day is full of infections, babies are full of thoughts, and Chris is just, well, just full of it. Come put our pod in your ear!

Episode 87: Make Sure You Include "Awareness"!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 04:24:00 +0000

Spring is in the air, cats are catting, babies are babying, and podcasts are podding. This week Amee researchers the male anatomy, Chris recognizes genius, and babies decide it would be better to live outside! Come on in friends.

Episode 86: We're Doing This!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 06:07:00 +0000

The banksesssss return to the land of podcasting after surviving April Snow-pocalypse! Episode 86 brings you creatine levels, Star Wars rage, baby lead, and a host of other strange things to perplex and confound. Parenting level 100! Come on in for a listen, friends!

Episode 85: 52 Weeks And 2 Days!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 01:30:00 +0000

Quick, what do you get for the babies that have everything? Answer, more socks! It's a beautiful Wintery-Spring day in the great state of Minnesota and Amee and Chris are here to talk babies, TV, cats, and well, more babies! Come on in and join us for an hour of... enjoyment? Plus, shots, shots, shots... shots shots!

Episode 84: Rainy Days Are Awesome

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:37:00 +0000

Amee and Chris return during a rainy day of awesomeness! But, can Chris convince his wife that rain and cold are good things? I doubt it. Plus, babies are babying, cats are catting, and the world is worlding. Come friend with us!

Episode 83: I'm Currently Talking to Ryan

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 05:32:00 +0000

Amee and Chris decide podcasts are fun and launch back into the good old days of outlines and babies! Plus, Amee no longer gets to sing Technotronics, Chris likes toy stores, Adonis pretends to be Neil Armstrong, Leander just loves everyone, and the cats continue to do cat things. It's a great big, beautiful world and were living in it. Come play!

Episode 82: We Really Don't Care For February

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 06:56:00 +0000

Amee and Chris talk about random stuff in order to get through this crappy month. BUT, that doesn't mean our random stuff can't be fun, right? Eh? We got this. Tonight Amee gets closer to making her boobs drier, Chris wants to build a giant shed, and the babies fight for domination via eating and walking. Which wins? Find out on this episode of Expensive Science Baby!

Episode 81: Clamoring For It

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 6 Feb 2018 06:24:00 +0000

Football season is over, baseball season is soon, Expensive Science Baby season never ends! Come on in friends as we take a look at infertility, babies, TV, and a host of other things. Can Chris and Amee's relationship survive carbohydrates? Dun, Dun, Dun!!!!!

Episode 80: Boobepticmie

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 08:13:00 +0000

Amee and Chris return to talk life on the open waves, boobs that nearly fall off, and babies that can't tell time. What more could you want? A cat? Should we give you a cat? Do we have any spare cats? Amee?

Episode 79: Dexter?

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 9 Jan 2018 08:45:00 +0000

Amee and Chris return with harrowing tales of babies doing all the things! Plus, Amee dreads her upcoming vacation, Chris thinks one of his children is plotting his demise, and the babies continue to discover interesting things about their legs. It's 2018, we're living in the future, come live with us a bit!

Episode 78: A Very Baby Christmas

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 06:49:00 +0000

Expensive Science Baby rings, are you listen'en, in the cribs, babies are pooping, a beautiful sight, we're happy tonight, recording another ESB podcast! It's the holidays and we're ready to run around being giddy. Tonight Amee doesn't sleep, then has all the sleeps, Chris gets called old, and the babies meet Santa! Santa!!! It's a beautiful time to share with friends and family. Come share with us!

Episode 77: 8 Months

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 03:05:00 +0000

One woman who struggles with the physics of pumping milk, one man whose voice sucks and doesn't know how to raise children, two beautiful twin boys who are exploring their worlds, and three cats that run it all. May not be your paradise, but it's close to mine. Come on in friends.

Episode 76: Crappy Croup

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 02:29:00 +0000

Weeeeeeeee'reeeee baaaaack. What can turn a Thanksgiving holiday into a sleepless worry-fest? What can turn a seemingly nondiscript trip to Target to a "Go Get Fucked Fest"? Tune in to find out which one of us went just a little crazy this week. Plus, crawling?!?!?

Episode 75: Turkey Gobble Gobble

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 05:38:00 +0000

Amee returns in half form as she fights off the many, many viruses assaulting her body. Plus, Chris laments the loss of turkey, Amee didn't see Justice League, and one of the boys discovers an all new world. I dreamt of a world where we were all family, now THAT would be a hell of a turkey day. Gobble Gobble!

Episode 74: All Depressed And Stuff

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 05:49:00 +0000

Amee makes yet another triumphant return and Chris just can't hold in the feels... so lashes out with love. We takl way too much about sexual assault (not Chris's), milking oneself (not Chris), and trying to feel creative through depression (Chris's). It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood and neighbors are a must. Come move in next door.

Episode 73: All The Hallows Eve

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 05:28:00 +0000

It's time for spooky ghosts, scary skeletons, and creepy, crawling babies! Amee and Chris are back even though a nor'easter has invaded the home. Tonight Stranger Things 2 returns, David S. Pumpkins is a thing, and the energy level is through the roof! Come on in the pumpkin-spiced podcast is all warm and cozy.

Episode 72: All I Want For Christmas

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 05:38:00 +0000

Amee and Chris return for another round of happiness. Today; a trip is survived, a van is used, non-green food is consumed, and there is a tooth sighting! Plus, it's Global Cat Day, go pet a random cat!

Episode 71: Sleep Training!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 05:56:00 +0000

Amee and Chris are back in full force, well, half force to bring tales to astonish and amaze (or mildly entertain). This week Chris turns a magical age, Amee begins her first full week back at work, and the boys try this new thing called sleeping. Come on in for a bit!

Episode 70: Free Fallin'

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 3 Oct 2017 02:18:00 +0000

The long awaited return of the better half of ESB comes screaming into your ears like a baby that just can't quite reach that damn toy over there! Amee returns to work, babies start daycare, and Chris just wants to sleep. It's a shitty news week, let's try to cheer each other up with a little happiness. Let's go!

Episode 69: ... Too Easy

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Episode 69! So of course Amee wouldn't touch it with a ten foot stick! Chris spends the night like he spent most of his teenage years, solo! Cats have never been so cornered, TV has never been so TV'ed, and the podcast has never been so lacking of the female perspective. Look out friends, all this testosterone is going to be hard to get through.

Episode 68: Twining with The Twins

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 05:41:00 +0000

This is a podcast. It is not the best podcast, nor is it the worst. It talks about babies, baseball, boobs, balloons, and even a few non "B" topics. Such as; cats, corners, feelings, parenting, science, and above all else, two kids that are awesome and two kids that try to do their best. We laugh, we cry, we eat, we Expensive Science Baby!

Episode 67: Acapella

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 06:31:00 +0000

What happens when you take 2 parts Amee, 2 parts Chris, 3 parts science, and 3 parts money? No, really, what happens? I have no idea. But, I do know that Amee, Chris, and the boys are back for another episode of Expensive Science Baby! This week the duo succumbs to tiredness and runs the show acapella! Plus, Chris reveals a smelly secret and Amee wrestles with her imminent return to the world of the work. Let's have some fun!

Episode 66: I Need A Nap

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 05:09:00 +0000

Amee and Chris have a pseudo-triumph return after a week of sleeplessness, illness, and probably some other -ness in there as well. This week Amee spins the tale of the Great Head Adventure, Chris wears a shirt hated by all Russians, and the babies troll their parents with the possibility of teeth! It's a beautiful, tired day, let's see if The Banks's can finish their dream of living in a van down by the river!

Episode 65: Strangers in the Knight

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 05:36:00 +0000

What's better than one episode of Expensive Science Baby? Two episodes of Expensive Science Baby! But, we still only have one. Oh well, still good! Come join us as Chris gets sad, Amee gets social, and the babies get to try something completely new and different. You are loved and appreciated. Let's roll!

Episode 64: A Cabin In The Woods

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 8 Aug 2017 05:20:00 +0000

Amee and Chris return with more baby stories then you can shake a stick at. Well, a small stick anyhow. Plus, do babies dream? If so, do they dream of images or just feelings? And if just feelings, do they dream of feeling purple? Did this sentence not make sense? How dare you. Let's go!

Episode 63: Duo Hamburger!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 1 Aug 2017 05:19:00 +0000

We did it! We survived another week to bring you more exciting "entertainment". This week Amee actually listens to Chris once, Chris admits he doesn't listen to Amee, and both spend their days and nights listening to babies wail. Plus, Amee's TV report, cats cornering everything, and more Game of Thrones than you can toss a dwarf at. Of all the podcasts in all the world, you walked into mine. So let's dance!

Episode 62: The Podcast That Lived

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 05:18:00 +0000

Amee and Chris pull out a miracle and manage to podcast (and podcast well) on "the worst week Chris has had in two years." Plus, Amee tries to see how high she can get her temperature, babies have had enough of Amee's boobs, and Chris burns all the friendly bridges he has in life. It's Tuesday, you don't have a job, you've got nothing to do, I'm gonna get you pod.

Episode 61: Persephonee's Birthday

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 05:28:00 +0000

It's one of those melancholy days over here at Expensive Science Baby, but we won't let that stop us from sharing all our unwise words with you! Come find out what new gift the cats got, what Game of Thrones character Amee drafted, and what Chris did this time. We'll try to laugh more than we cry as we celebrate the Little One's eighth birthday on, Expensive Science Baby!

Episode 60: The One With The Friends

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 05:56:00 +0000

Amee and Chris are back and ready to fight... well, we paused the recording for the actual fight, but you get it. Plus, babies do stuff, Amee plans out a future melancholy moment, and Chris tries to take on two babes at once! It's summer, summer, summertime, time to relax and unwind... with Expensive Science Baby!

Episode 59: Flying Mice

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Mon, 3 Jul 2017 22:58:00 +0000

It's American Independence Day weekend, why not celebrate it with two people who love 'Merica? Well, one does. I won't tell you which one. Today we try to decipher cat noises, decoded baby cries, and figure out what each of us is saying to one another as well! Plus, one of the baby discovers a seriously laughing matter! One day the sun will swallow the earth and everything on it. So, let's build a rocket to get the heck out of here. A rocket of podcasts!

Episode 58: Bug Murderer

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 05:24:00 +0000

The Banksssss are back at full strength after Chris tracks down Amee at a hidden resort in Titicaca. In a court of law she would be held libel for the murder of millions of bugs. meanwhile, Chris reaches for 100, babies play rolly-polly, and Zelda rips up a shoulder. Ice cream, you scream for it, I scream for it, we all scream for it.

Episode 57.5: Solo Adventures

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 05:48:00 +0000

Amee flees the country, Chris discovers his writing style is based entirely on American Gods, and babies sleep in the cribs. You know, like they do.

Episode 57: Working 9:00 - 5:00

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 02:48:00 +0000

The Bankseseses bounce back to the internet air waves complete with yelling babies. Amee deals with the postpartums, Chris forgets about sleep, and Amee actually leaves the house without the babies! What?! It's one of the weeks, let's hang out together.

Episode 56: A Smile is Worth A Gazillion Cries

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 6 Jun 2017 04:24:00 +0000

Amee, Chris, and the two pooping machines are back with another go! Amee tries to educate a disinterested Chris in the ways of the Bachelorette, Chris continues to derp through life, and one of them looses something precious. Come on people, Acountabiabuddy the hell out of Amee!

Episode 55: Clone Punching

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 30 May 2017 04:52:00 +0000

A mysterious woman demands Amee's child, but is that really such a big deal? Plus Amee demands Memorial Day be respected, Chris gets annoyed and video editing, and the babies do baby things.

Episode 54: Getting It Right

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 23 May 2017 03:21:00 +0000

Always mess with their minds. Today Expensive Science Baby part A holds Expensive Science Baby part B accountable. Plus the return of trash TV, the great Minnesota heat wave of 2017, and crankiness and sex expectations mix as week six rolls around. What the hell is a Wonder Week? And why am I on poop watch? Answers to all these questions and more as year two of Expensive Science Baby oozes on... like poop.

Episode 53: Dirty Feet

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 16 May 2017 04:23:00 +0000

Episode 53 brings you everything you could possibly want out of life... and if you believe that I have some great land to sell you in Florida! It's Tuesday morning, time to get through the week with a little Expensive Science Baby!

Episode 52: 1 Boy, 1 Girl, 1 Year

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 9 May 2017 04:38:00 +0000

What has 5 X chromosomes, 3 Y, and is 1 year old? Expensive Science Baby! That's us. We move further into child development and totally judge all other parenting styles. Then we compare infertility journey notes with the founders of fruitfulfertility.org. Plus Amee's TV segment, Chris tries not to spoil Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 2, and more Cat Corner than you can shake a stick at. Shake a stick at? Why is that a thing? It's one year and we're feeling saucy, (well, Chris is) come join along!

Episode 51: Sleep Deprivation

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 2 May 2017 02:04:00 +0000

Expensive Science Baby approaches a year, Amee and Chris find themselves with shorter than normal fuses as sleep becomes a highly valued commodity. Plus, May Day comes and goes, babies poop and cry, and Amee has a run in with the mother of all baby wipe boxes. It snowed today so grab your shovel and dig into some Expensive Science Baby!

Episode 50: Nursing Babies

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 06:37:00 +0000

Episode 50 blows into your ears like the Minnesota Wild trying to win a playoff game! Amee's dreams of nursing cats have been dashed against the rocks of reality as she is forced to only nurse childrens. Meanwhile, Chris's vacation suffers from a distinct lack of video games. And the house is plagued by a new nefarious foe! We're podcasting while nursing babies over here, why not come join us!

Episode 49: Baby Week 1... WTF?

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 04:02:00 +0000

Week 49 brings us week 1 as the two intrepid adventures become four. This week we talk male contraception, review some weird ass baby stuff, and Chris tries not to be depressing the entire show. They were sperm and egg less than a short year ago and now try and have hair... it's weird. Come join the family!

Episode 48: Baby Time X2

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 03:16:00 +0000

A short episode this week as Chris and Amee try to figure out what to do with two babies. Because while two heads may be better than one, it's rough when those heads yell and cry and can't tell you what's up. But... Babies!!!

Episode 47: The Ultimate Episode

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 4 Apr 2017 01:36:00 +0000

It's T-minus 3 days B.B.B.C.E. (Before baby boys current era) and we're ending on a bang. Cats are being cornered, women are losing their rights in Iowa, and Amee feels like she's ready to explode. What's a podcast to do? Why launch a patreon page of course! That, and have some fun as the boys of summer take the field. I don't know much, but I know I love you... and am ready to roll out another Expensive Science Baby! Come on, let's go!

Episode 46: Non-Premature Penultimate Podcast

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 02:44:00 +0000

There are babies!!!... in this world. Unfortunately for Amee, none of them reside with us currently. What we DO have is a fun show filled with a woman measuring over 45 weeks pregnant, a man determined to tread lightly around her, and three cats that demand food constantly. "Any day now..." they keep saying. While they're saying it, let's have some fun!

Episode 45: Get Out of me!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:00:00 +0000

Weeeee're ba-ack! Despite Amee's objections, she is still a vessel for unborn children. So what do we do? Another episode of ESB of course! Amee is ready to explode, Chris hauls things, and both disagree with each other over talking to strangers. It's the first day of Spring so let's put a little spring in your step with another Expensive Science Baby!

Episode 44: This List, This List, Unstoppable!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 02:12:00 +0000

People are talking, talking about Amee... and she don't like it! Episode 44 back in your ear holes to deliver a smorgasbord of randomness. Amee realizes her face is pregnant, Chris figures out he is not an introvert, and the babies get prepped for their inevitable roles in life. "Any day now!" h yelled from across the parking lot. "Any day now!" Let's have some fun!

Episode 43: Once More Unto the Breach

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 7 Mar 2017 17:10:00 +0000

We're getting close here at ESB as the final countdown continues. Amee rediscovers pancakes, Chris is helping, and the cats just don't stop. The world is full of beauty and light, genius and discovery, laughter and life. Not here, but we'll still try to make it fun. Nerves are frayed and the clock counts down, come help us keep pace!

Episode 42: Tiny Plate

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 01:17:00 +0000

42! The answer to the question of life, the universe, and everything! We've made it. Finally, answers to questions we don't know! Amee's pregnancy brain goes into overdrive, Chris takes on an important task, and they both start to think about plans within plans. Plus, tiny plate takes center stage. We have way too much fun doing these, hop on and join us!

Episode 41: A Hard Day's Night

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 04:38:00 +0000

We're counting down the weeks here on Expensive Science Baby and hoping you take the ride with us. Amee gets close to the Girl Scouts, Chris continues to do his best Bob Ross impression, and both of them try to get through a painful month. We laugh, we cry, we live, no big whoop. Let's go!

Episode 40: Cantaloupe, Flip Fantasia

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 16:39:00 +0000

Expensive Science baby hits The Big 4-0! Amee thinks about packing a bag and getting the hell out of dodge, Chris continues to be aloof, and the cats get traumatized. Amee's TV minute, Chris's Melancholy Minute, and a whole heaping helping of love served up on episode 40 of Expensive Science Baby!

Episode 39: Amee At A Low

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 7 Feb 2017 05:56:00 +0000

Episode 39 comes at you straight in the face with an epic lineup of music here-to-little seen! Chris still can't decide if he'll be able to like the boys while Amee worries about a constant pain. (for once, not Chris!) There's a heap of love inside, come get some!

Episode 38: Crabby Eggplants

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 01:27:00 +0000

The time is nearing for life to emerge. Amee has been placing feathers all around the house while Chris tries to figure out how to play video games with a baby in each arm. Plus, Amee puts the smack down on Chris's refusal to scrub. Lives are on the line people! Come have a looksie.

Episode 37: In A Row?

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 05:17:00 +0000

Amee, Chris, A, and L are back for a brand spanking new show. Women are marching, boys and growing, Amee is hungry, and Chris is still... sexy? Get hyped!

Episode 36: Activate the Advocate to Vacinate

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 02:25:00 +0000

Episode 36 roars into the station with the power of 17 goats jacked up on Greek yogurt! Baby name guesses, way to much Bachelor, a movie review, and foods. Plus, we talk vaccination and Amee makes a bold statement about dealing with her to-be children. Why deny us the joy that is your ears? Why!?

Episode 35: The Naming Episode!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 06:19:00 +0000

Episode 35 swings into your hearts with the protein shakes, dice rolls, cats having corners, and all good things. Plus, Baby A and Baby B get new names! It's snowing outside, hearts are light, and humans are being grown over here. With Science! Come join us.

Episode 34: Plans Within Plans

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 3 Jan 2017 06:10:00 +0000

It's 2017. Yup. Confirmed. The year has come and gone, but we're still here. You should come hang out, we'll be sure to talk about cats, and food, and TV... and occasionally a science baby or two! Amee stays on track, Chris morns another year, and they both get to break in a new machine.

Episode 33: All I Want For Christmas...

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 04:14:00 +0000

Have you ever wanted something so bad that you literally willed it into being? Me either. But, we do have a fun show this week as we come to a pseudo-climatic conclusion to The Great Snip Debate! Plus, apparently the greatest joke ever to hit Amee's ears. Christmas has come and gone, but we're still with you. Come hang out by the fire and grab a cat with Expensive Science Baby!

Episode 32: Love me!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 06:07:00 +0000

It’s the holiday season! So dup da do, and didaly dot! Chris and Amee break into the holiday spirit by having a… “Lively” discussion about the snip-snip. Amee makes a decision, Chris remains unconvinced, but completely convinced about Star Wars! Plus, the team has a real talk about surviving Christmas. Love for all here on Expensive Science Baby!

Episode 31: The Great Snip Debate!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 03:56:00 +0000

Episode 31 rolls into existence with the first part of the great circumcision debate! To snip or not to snip, that is the question. Chris gets all Minnesotan at an epic gift and Amee meets Dr. McDreamy. Plus an epic snow cat is born, name elimination continues, and more TV talk then you can shake a stick at. It's a cold, snowy day at the Banks Household, can we come in?

Episode 30: I Want Candy

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 6 Dec 2016 03:40:00 +0000

Eegah, what a show! Episode 30 rolls in with tales to amaze and astound. (or at least waste some of your time) Amee regales her gestational diabetes test, Chris finally gets to add a song to the playlist, and both of them try to deal with cleaning out P's room. Plus cat corner, TV review, infertility in the NEWssssssss, and so much more. Come hang out, won't you?

Episode 29: Gender Revelation... Complete!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 04:24:00 +0000

A big, big episode as Amee and Chris find out baby #2's gender! Plus, the potential children's positions become clear as magical ultrasonic waves show a picture of Amee's insides! Who comes up with this technology?!? It's a fine day over here at Expensive Science Baby, come celebrate with us!

Episode 28: Gobble, Gobble

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 05:32:00 +0000

It's a turkey kind of week and things are happening? Will the babies be born as highlanders? Will Amee gain all the weight? Will Chris die an excruciating death to a sooouuuna? Eat some turkey and gather the family around for an all new Expensive Science Baby!

Episode 27: Stress Level 5!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 02:48:00 +0000

Well, we did it America! Are we great yet? Amee rants as best she can through clogged sinuses and Chris goes along on the journey. On the bright side, there is always TV and movies to talk about! Plus, Infertility in the News, Cat Corner, and all the other gems along the way. It's a new day in America, come hang out with us for a bit.

Episode 26: Vote For Pedro

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 8 Nov 2016 03:22:00 +0000

The expensive science babies continue to grow as America runs headlong into the possible highest level of stress! Amee and Chris ramble on about voting, TV, and cats, before briefly mentioning the pregnancy. Tomorrow America as we know it may end, mine as well spend it with a little Expensive Science Baby!

Episode 25: Spooky Shenanigans

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 1 Nov 2016 08:05:00 +0000

Amee and Chris return from the wild west with tales of adventure and daring! Plus, an ambulance ride, a black cat, and a big win. It's all here waiting, put on your favorite costume and listen to the Halloween episode of Expensive Science Baby!

Episode 24: Gender Revelation... Kind of

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 04:13:00 +0000

Boy and girl, or girl and girl, or boy and boy? So many possibilities. Episode 24 brings answers! Well, some answers. It's week 13 for Amee and answers lead to more questions. Plus, is it Vegas time yet? There are two people, two symbionts, and three cats ready to roll, come join the party!

Episode 23: Nursing Cats

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 03:13:00 +0000

Like sand through an hourglass, so are the days of Amee's pregnancy. We're back with all types of new segments and fun! Plus, be sure to stay tuned for Amee's dream revelation!

Episode 22: My God, It's Full of Cats

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 4 Oct 2016 04:19:00 +0000

What happens when Chris throws the gauntlet down on Cat Corner? Will the internets respond? Or will it finally be cut once and for all? Oh, and Amee is still pregnant and stuff... Infertility in the NEWsssss, Cat Corner, Amee's Feels, it's all here in episode 22 of Expensive Science Baby! Come hang out.

Episode 21: Chris's Cat Corner?!?

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 03:48:00 +0000

Week 10 is upon us (Week 8) and Amee is up to her old shenanigans with the feelings and the growing of babies. Meanwhile, Chris meets his old nemesis, Cat Corner, and faces the threat head-on! Life will find a way, come join us!

Episode 20: Expanded Cat Corner

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 06:25:00 +0000

Episode 20 brings Chris and Amee back to the doctor for the 8 week visit. Amee tries to expand Cat Corner and Chris makes a horrible suggestion. This party is just getting started, come join us!

Episode 19: We Did It!?

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 04:02:00 +0000

Amee and Chris have so much to share they had a hard time even starting! Amee has a round trip ticket on the worry train and Chris wonders if she is getting fat... Big mistake. Big. Huge. I have to go shopping now.

Episode 18: Mass Exodus

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 6 Sep 2016 05:39:00 +0000

The episode where we see how many people can get fed up with us! Amee worries constantly, Chris is still hungry, and the cats demand more than one single corner! Come along on the ride, won't you?

Epsiode 17: It Takes Two, To Tango

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 03:52:00 +0000

It's Test Tube Tuesday friends and Chris and Amee are back with big, big news! Come join us as we talk life, love, and... limericks?

Episode 16: The Reveal... The Future?

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 05:24:00 +0000

Chris and Amee find out the results of all their hard work, well, Amee's hard work over the past 16 weeks. The first round of IVF comes to a close, like Chris's mouth around a taco supreme, with hope for the future, while the cats continue to be feline-like. Want to join us? Hope you do!

Episode 15: Putting Everything Back In!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 9 Aug 2016 04:55:00 +0000

What goes up, must come down, and what comes out has to be put back in. Amee gets a bunch of stuff shoved in her, Chris formalizes his Bob Rossianness, and the cats continue to interrupt the podcast! The time has come to finalize IVF's first run. Come join the dice rolling fiesta!

Episode 14: The Amee Harvest

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 2 Aug 2016 04:50:00 +0000

It's Harvest Season in the Banks household and we're harvesting all 'dem eggs! Amee cheers for imaginary dots, Chris pokes his wife, and cat corner becomes bat corner! Come join us as we find ourselves deep in the fray.

Episode 13: Penultimate Before Penetration

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 05:06:00 +0000

Amee staggers through more meds on her way to retrieval, Chris can't decide on Burger King or Taco Bell for dinner, and a new cat enters the picture. This is the last episode before retrieval and transfer! Let's do it!!

Episode 12: Stupid Meds! aka Grumpy Amee!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 05:26:00 +0000

Amee feels the full effects of these stupid drugs. Chris tries to push past his own meds, and the cats come close to fighting a hawk! Join us as Expensive Science Baby ramps it up to 11!

Episode 11: Surgery, Shots, and... Science!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 02:37:00 +0000

Amee comes out of surgery, Chris has to give blood, and cats decide if they want to eat us. IVF is in full swing and money, money, money! Come along and join the journey. #socksofdignity

Episode 10: Shots, Shots, Shots, lots of Shots, Shots, Shots!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 5 Jul 2016 05:36:00 +0000

Things get going in a BIG way! Amee sticks it to herself, Chris misses a very important appointment , and IVF is off to the races. Come join us for another "exciting" episode of Expensive Science Baby!

Episode 9: My prediction? Paaaaaain.

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 05:12:00 +0000

Episode 9! The one where stuff happens! Amee has her trial transfer, Chris is all sad and shit, and bills don't pay themselves. Come along and learn as we learn to make dat baby.

Episode 8: Amee (and Neo) Wants A Snack!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 02:33:00 +0000

Expensive Science Baby is back! Amee stresses over her imminent test (and lack of food), Chris talk Father's Day, and Cat Corner is evidently here to stay! Come along on the journey friends.

Episode 7: Cat Corner?

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 7 Jun 2016 04:07:00 +0000

SPA test results are in! Chris runs in some mud, Amee drinks for entertainment. Monies are being spent and planning is a thing. Plus a crapload of infertility in the Neeeews. Come along, won't you?

Episode 6: Chris has a SPA day!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 31 May 2016 16:17:00 +0000

Chris's SPA day dominates the conversation as we discuss his HHE (Human-Hamster Embryos!) Amee prepares for the birth control... because, you know, we're trying to have a kid... makes sense. Come join us!

Episode 5: The One Before the One Where Stuff Happens

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 24 May 2016 07:03:00 +0000

Chris prepares for his SPA day, Amee talks bodily fluids, and they both decide gorillas are a thing. A grand old time for all.

Episode 4: A Hamster-Hybrid Army!

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 17 May 2016 07:45:00 +0000

Episode 4 where Amee and Chris discover the unnerving and shocking truth behind the SPA test! Amee learns money might not be that easy to "Attain" and Chris learns spontaneous probably isn't the best adjective to use to talk with Amee about difficult subjects.

Episode 3: Money, Sperm, and News

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Wed, 11 May 2016 15:35:00 +0000

A lull of a week, we talk a bit about Chris's one job in this process, infertility in the news, and dip into our first ever mailbag!

Episode 2: Stress Level Scale

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Tue, 3 May 2016 19:46:00 +0000

Week two, "The Duse", of trying to make a baby. Amee talks stress and urine! Chris discovers how close Gattaca is and we make a financial decision that will have consequences for years to come! Come try to make a baby with us.

Episode 1: Virgin Episode

bankscj@gmail.com (Amee and Christopher Banks) — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 01:42:00 +0000

What the #@!^ is IVF? Why does it cost so much? Why do people hate Batman V Superman so much? Two of these questions addressed in the virgin episode of Expensive Science Baby! Come along on our wallet draining adventure!