The A Block

Multi-Tasking Women Feb 08, 2023

The A Block is back in action. Jacqueline and Claire settle in after a turbulent and vomit laden start to the evening to discuss some very pressing topics such as…

Is Leo dating another child?
Jen and Ben, trouble in paradise?
Grammys - did we watch, what do we think?
Cheer drama? Be ready to be scandalized
Plus, a question for the ages: Robyn. Why?
Send us your chili recipes, so Claire can win her cook off.

Zoos gonna Zoo Jan 18, 2023

The first episode of 2023 is here and The A Block is picking up right where it left off... with chaos. Highlights from Hayley, Jacqueline and Claire's latest conversation:

We ask the hard questions like
What can’t we throw away?
Do we care about Prince Harry anymore?
Is Britney okay?
Did Miley slay?
What will happen to RHOSLC once Jen Shah is gone?

And so much more!

Join us! Send us questions to theablockpod@gmail.com, Twitter @theablockpod or on Instagram at @theablockpod. You can hear each episode on the Kentucky Sports Radio feed and also by subscribing to The A Block on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Interested in partnering with us on the show? Reach out to advertise@on3.com.

Pathetic Losers Who Are Also Stupid Dec 22, 2022

Holidays got you feeling too happy? Look no further than this bummer of an episode of The A Block! Well, okay, it’s not that bad but we aren’t exactly feeling FULL of the holiday spirit.

We discuss holidays as an adult, getting sick during the holidays and more mundane holidayness for you to dig into.

Plus we get into the Harry and Meghan of it all, Hayley steps into the light and rages against social media and we all bid farewell to something we hope stays the hell in 2022.

Thank you, to angel Andy Parsons for our special gifts. Merry Christmas!!!!!!

Join us! Send us questions to theablockpod@gmail.com, Twitter @theablockpod or on Instagram at @theablockpod. You can hear each episode on the Kentucky Sports Radio feed and also by subscribing to The A Block on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Interested in partnering with us on the show? Reach out to advertise@on3.com.

Where are my thumbs? Dec 07, 2022

The A Block is BACK. We catch up on Claire’s falling down, Jacqueline’s latest binges and Hayley’s battle to hydrate. Women of industry indeed! Plus lots and lots of juicy goss:

Balenciaga, what were thinking?
Meghan & Harry, spare us!
TJ & Amy, congrats people are finally watching
Kirstie Alley dead at 71

We’re now recording every other week because ya girls are booked and busy, but we love you just the same!

Who IS Russell Crowe? Nov 23, 2022

The girls are back, back, back again with a brand new episode of The A Block in which EVERYONE is getting federal prison time! Huh? Let us explain.

We take on the prison industrial complex in one breath and detail our favorite cough syrups we abused as children in the next.

Tune in for chaos, a few show recommendations and LOLs

SEXY BABIES Oct 27, 2022

And let’s cut to the chase, you know we’re talking all things MidnighTS. Breaking down our initial reactions, favorite songs, lines, and those music videos.

Plus RIP to a true short king, Leslie Jordan.

Take a break from Taylor and listen to us for while!

Join us! Send us questions to theablockpod@gmail.com, Twitter @theablockpod or on Instagram at @theablockpod. You can hear

MIDNIGHTS ERA Oct 24, 2022

We reminisce on a week together and the fallout we are now experiencing as a result. Claire is in (unrequited) love but living in squalor. Jac is exhausted, but at least her under eyes are well-hydrated. And Hayley apparently had enough of us because she’s MIA!!!!

Of course we dive in on some juicy topics:

Bravo bravo f-ing bravo
A basic salad dressing recipe causes a stir
James Corden = cretin
And we are SO ready for Taylor’s Midnights ERA!!!!!

Manifesting Tom Brady Oct 05, 2022

Hey-oooooooo! The A Block girls are at it again! This week we’re breaking down all the hot goss, including - *gasp* - divorce lawyers called in for Tom and Gisele! And:

The newly-released Christmas movies we’re most excited about #CorgiChristmas
A surprising wine find
Jacqueline’s soup dreams
A (small-chested) bra update
Positive self-talk to help make it through the next day (see: hour)

Happy listening!

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Call me Marilyn Sep 28, 2022

The A Block bares it all on this episode and by “all” we mean OUR SHOULDERS. A true scandal.

Listen as we do a tight 10 on coffee mugs, discuss harmless lies, the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show, dating app questions, bras and streaming recommendations.

We thought we had nothing to talk about but when has that ever stopped us?

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All men have is audacity Sep 22, 2022

Ya girls are back for the first full podcast under King Charles III’s reign and we’ve got lots to discuss…

Just Trudeau honors Queen (Elizabeth)
Claire details how to ask for a kiss
A couple of idiots married to Victoria’s Secret models make questionable (at best) decisions
A Serial update 8 years in the making
podcast and streaming recommendations and so much more!

Put on your sweatshirt and biker shorts and settle in for what some have described as “a time!”

SPIT ON US HARRY Sep 10, 2022

You’re all thinking it.

We start with the breaking news of the death of Queen Elizabeth. A true end to an era.

Then, we get deep and discuss the passage of time, adjusting and finding true happiness…but don’t worry, darling, because we take a total left turn into spit-gate, the bravo-verse and a few reading recs from Miz Jac.

Join us!

Send us questions to theablockpod@gmail.com, Twitter @theablockpod or on Instagram at @theablockpod. You can hear each episode on the Kentucky Sports Radio feed and also by subscribing to The A Block on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Capitalism Really Popped Off Sep 01, 2022

The A Block is BACK, LADIESSSS! Your 3 favorite gals return from a crazy schedule-induced 2 week break! This week it’s all about...

Tik Tok audio we can’t stop singing
Thank God we’re not Addison Rae
Media we’ve been binging on our 2-week break
Ready for many, many Midnights with our girl Taylor
Love

YOU RAISE ME UP Aug 11, 2022

The A Block is reunited and we’re trying our best!

We’ve got thoughts on phone habits, appropriate movie conversation and where to find the most non-toxic comment section on the internet: TIKTOK!

Plus we bask in the comfort of routines, discuss the need for an Armie Hammer documentary, drop some balls, give an excellent podcast rec, and dive in to the wedding of the decade.

Women in STEM Aug 04, 2022

The A Block features just two lone soldiers this week. Hayley Harmon is out, but don’t worry, the ride is as wild as ever with Jacqueline Nie and Claire Crouch. Highlights:

Jac and Claire talk CO2 emissions
#TheSlap
A little Real Housewives before taking a turn to Hobbytown USA where we find out we are, in fact, anthropologists.
Jac has a chat about Love Island UK
Self care and fav things!
The next time we ask a question, you WILL answer.

The Crew: Us, Tom, Bradley, Taylor Jul 28, 2022

It's another week of The A Block which means you're in for another wild ride with Hayley Harmon, Jacqueline Nie and Claire Crouch. Highlights from this podcast roller coaster:

We go deep on our orthodontia journeys (or lack thereof)
We bare our souls by revealing embarrassing DMs
We trade crying at work stories
We force ourselves to fall in love with each other all over again by tackling the 36 Questions that lead to love

Chris Evans, hit me up Jul 21, 2022

From puberty to hair loss, this episode of The A Block has. levels. y’all. Highlights:

Thoughts on sweat
Our latest PR strategy for Harry and Meghan
Claire shoots her shot with Chris Evans
What’s worse: being rich or beautiful
A lil T-Swift, true crime talk and Ultimate Girls Trip
What more could you ask for?

ALSO - SEND US YOUR RELATIONSHIP QUESTIONS!

So, how many times have you been married? Jul 14, 2022

Claire Crouch, Jacqueline Nie and Hayley Harmon are back for another exciting edition of The A Block. Join us on this latest episode where we invoke the words of the great Jon Taffer! It’s got everything:

First date stories
More local news woes
Camp v Prison, which is worse?
Third Trimester Thompson strikes again
Really good recommendations for ya mind, body and soul

A Butler, Thanks Jul 07, 2022

The A Block is riding the storm out. Central Kentucky thunderstorms knocked Jacqueline Nie off the podcast prematurely, but Claire Crouch and Hayley Harmon are still going strong to touch on a variety of things, such as...

Fawning over Elvis...
... and every 90s heartthrob you probably forgot about but will be thinking about tonight
Clothing confidence
Claire realizes a childhood trauma
Hayley houses some thunder and lightning. Listen now to make it make sense.

Two Poops on the Floor Jul 01, 2022

The A Block is now an ice cream podcast. In honor of national Ice Cream Month the girls go IN on their definitive ice cream rankings. Highlights from a holiday weekend extravaganza:

A little exercise talk because *balance*
Very important updates on Harry & Meghan
The latest in true crime
Reality show roundup
Of course, some great favorite things/self care talk
Light bragging on lactose tolerance

I Love That For You Jun 23, 2022

Happy podcast day! The A Block returns to revitalize your soul. The girls get real about body image, food and walking the line between YOLO and being healthy. They also have a little fun talking…

BREAK MY SOUL
The new J-Lo Netflix special, Halftime
AND a bunch of recommendations

Suri Cruise's Birth Certificate Jun 16, 2022

This week's listeners of The A Block are being challenged. Try and follow our psychotic train of thought. We dare you. Highlights:

Breakfast talk
Hayley’s first bout with heartburn
For the umpteenth week in a row, there is a fecal matter convo
Stop trying to make FETCH happen
The latest TIKTOK craze
Homework Assignment!

Yuckiness Portal Jun 09, 2022

This week's edition of The A Block starts out strong with Chrisley update, a Royal roundup (shoutout Prince Louis!) and bad highlights. No, the show highlights aren't bad; just of the hair variety. What else is on this week's slate:

Claire Reads a Story
We dip our toe in some IUD talk, then make a hard turn into alcohol
Reality tv fun!

Rainy Day Bone Jun 02, 2022

The A Block is back with plenty of ridiculous thoughts, opinions and this week you'll even receive a deodorant recommendation. What can't this trio talk about? More highlights from this week's episode:

The trial of the century ends
The male audacity to defraud the IRS
Mormon mommy TikTok drama

The Rebel-ion May 26, 2022

The A Block girls are back in action. Join us. Let us be your break from the doom scrolling. Highlights:

Burping
Spying
Positive self-talk
Kravis gets married in gaudy fashion.
Yes, we watched Rebel Wilson’s Netflix movie and we have thoughts.

We Stan Mexican Pizza May 19, 2022

The A Block is back and better than ever, just like Mexican pizza. Hayley Harmon, Jacqueline Nie and Claire Crouch are back to talk about a variety of topics from around the world of pop culture and much, much more. Highlights:

Preaching the importance of SPF
Celebrating the return of Mexican Pizza
Reading recommendations
The latest in reality TV couple news
We contain multitudes

Greasy & Stinky May 12, 2022

The A Block is back with an entertaining and enlightening recap of the exciting Kentucky Derby. They aren't just talking Derby to you, there is much, much more. Highlights:

The Staircase - Colin Firth is a creep
Early 2000s nostalgia
Social Media woes
And Jack Harlow…would you hit it?

I'm So Silly May 09, 2022

The A Block may have slightly gotten lost in the shuffle during Kentucky Derby/Mother's Day weekend, but Claire and Jacqueline still have you covered for the 15th straight week of the show. The two discussed a few things just before their producer took an out-of-office break, like...

Their favorite Met Gala looks
Podcast suggestions
Reality TV Roundup
Love for Trader Joe’s

Naked with Sneakers On Apr 28, 2022

Are you ready for The A Block? Hayley Harmon, Jacqueline Nie and Claire Crouch are back with more of their favorites things, TV recommendations and so much more in another jam-packed episode. Highlights:

Johnny vs Amber
Colby and Madlyn
Pain and suffering
Advice for living a more productive lifestyle and conducting the perfect fake phone call.
We love you!
Thank you!

Where is Carol? Apr 21, 2022

Do you like television? Well, the A Block's got it. British, new releases, reality trash -- Hayley, Claire and Jacqueline are all unintentionally on the same page and it's a thing of beauty. That's not all the trio dishes on this week. Highlights:

Favorite things
Self care
Revolve Fest
Sitting on your bed like a psycho.
Please join us. It’s SOMETHING and that’s not NOTHING.

Introducing... The Podfather Apr 14, 2022

The A Block girls are back this week to discuss everything from the world of pop culture. Claire is out, but Hayley and Jacqueline are here to tell you 2000's nostalgia is alive and well. Highlights from the show:

Britney Spears is pregnant
J.Lo & Ben are engaged (Thank you Craig Conover)
Brooklyn Beckham gets married
Jacqueline and Hayley take shelter
The girls have FINALLY found some true crime documentaries you don't want to miss.
Favorite things and self care!

High School Valley Girls Apr 07, 2022

Hayley Harmon, Claire Crouch and Jacqueline Nie are over the slapping this week on a new edition of The A Block. The trio isn't, however, over talking about their lives, problems, celebrity gossip and whatever the hell else they feel like talking about.

- Does thrifting smell?

- Can you name the capitals?

- Bruce Willis retires from acting

- We (Jacqueline and Hayley) will watch the Kardashians for you

- The Bad Vegan recap

As always the girls end with their favorite thing of the week and self care!

Slaps 'n Suds Mar 31, 2022

The trio is whole once again as Hayley Harmon triumphantly returns alongside Claire Crouch and Jacqueline Nie on The A Block. Of course, the crew has gotta talk about the slap heard ‘round the world! The drama from The Oscars is not all they discuss this week. Highlights:

The definitive seltzer rankings.
Your girls are well rounded!
A very important question from a listener is answered.

Join us! Send us questions to theblockpod@gmail.com, Twitter @theablockpod or on Instagram at @theablockpod.

This is a Book Podcast Now Mar 24, 2022

On this week's edition of The A Block, Jacqueline and Claire hold down the fort and spontaneously become... LITERARY! A sneak peak of what else you'll find in this week's exciting episode...

Book Recs
Royal Watch
Scammers Galore
And more!

Man, Oh Man Mar 17, 2022

Hayley Harmon, Jacqueline Nie and Claire Crouch are ready to rock and roll for another exciting edition of The A Block. Here's what's in store for this week's show:

Covid anniversary
Social media is for normals only
Living in the absolute tundra
Breaking Kanye news

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Look at WE! Mar 10, 2022

Hayley Harmon, Jacqueline Nie and Claire Crouch are back for another exciting edition of The A Block. What do the girls have in store for us this week? Here's a little preview:

A demented game of Marry, F@$&, Kill
Are you too hot for Covid?
And we knew that blonde B was lying

KENTUCKY MULES ONLY Mar 03, 2022

You wanted it so we’ve got it. An episode all about ~changes~

It’s not always pretty but we know firsthand making a big life change can definitely be worth it. We get real, go in and hopefully give some (decent) advice.

Plus The A Block girls pepper in some favorite things, self-care and Jacqueline *finally* has the face shaving tea you’ve been craving.

Join us! Send us questions to theblockpod@gmail.com, Twitter @theablockpod or on Instagram at @theablockpod. You can hear each episode on the Kentucky Sports Radio feed and also by subscribing to The A Block on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT ADULT TWINS Feb 24, 2022

The gals get very visual on this week's episode and ask all the pressing questions of the day like…

What is it about adult twins ?
Are there rebel-heads?
What did sam hunt do?
Is love blind or cuckcoo?
What happens to tampons when you die
And how much staring do you need in the morning

Join us! Send us questions to theblockpod@gmail.com or Instagram at @theablockpod

Three Plus Six Equals Nine Feb 17, 2022

In the latest edition of The A Block, Hayley Harmon, Claire Crouch and Jacqueline Nie do math. And NAIL it! It’s another jumbo-size episode that also features...

Pouring one out for the couple we never asked for but deserve: Aaron Rodgers + Shailene
Kanye learns about Caps Lock
Figure Skating is scandalous.
Please do not swipe right on a man who requires a loan.
Homework: Watch Inventing Anna on Netflix!

And Just Like That... The Olympics are Back Feb 10, 2022

The A Block girls are back and talking like they haven’t spoken to anyone else in a full week. Highlights from another outstanding episode:

-Jacqueline dishes on all things Housewives

-The Gals make a case for Season 2 of "And Just Like That"

-Claire declares her love for a certain Olympian

-Hayley finally washes her face

Ep. 9: (Taylor's Version) Feb 03, 2022

Catch up with Claire, Jacqueline and Hayley to see what they've been up to since the first episode of The A Block's resurgence! The girls finally have an opportunity to discuss a topic they've been dying to talk about: Taylor Swift's re-recordings. It's just one of the many highlights from their tour through the world of pop culture. Highlights:

A broadway show ticket debacle
Claire reads the girls their Chinese New Year meanings
Rihanna's surprise pregnancy
What is going on with the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City??

Ep. 8: If you can't tone it, tan it Jan 27, 2022

The gals are back with a super-sized episode of The A Block. Catch up with what Hayley Harmon, Jacqueline Nie and Claire Crouch have been up to and hear the latest from the world of entertainment. Highlights from your new favorite thing about Thursdays.

Answering an important question: “Should I do the splits?”
The biggest problems with local TV news.
Britney and Jamie Lynn Spears go back and forth.
Kanye and Julia Fox are a thing?
Shaving your face is proper self care.

Reintroducing The A Block, with Hayley Harmon, Claire Crouch and Jacqueline Nie Jan 20, 2022

The A Block is BACK. The powers that be could not stop Hayley Harmon, Claire Crouch and Jacqueline Nie from returning to the KSR airwaves.

Two years after its initial inception, The A Block is returning to Kentucky Sports Radio. A podcast that touches on a variety of topics from around the world of entertainment, every Thursday the former Lexington TV news vets will share insights into the world of pop culture while sharing general nonsense.

Prepare for lots of laughs as the lovely ladies share stories from their lives each and every week. Enjoy a brief introduction this week before they dive back in headfirst.

Ep. 7: Hello to our No. 1 Fan! Nov 19, 2019

The A Block team is on the road from Continental Sewing, surrounded by gifts galore ahead of the holiday season. The gang shares some sewing secrets and touches on a variety of topics, like...

-- J-Lo's unbelievably large candle budget.

-- A highly recommended docu-series.

-- Advice for the Royal Family.

-- Taylor Swift vs. Big Machine Records

-- We have a new Real Housewives show.

-- The self-care tips of the week.

Ep. 6: The Sale Ends Today! Nov 11, 2019

The entire gang is finally back together. Hayley, Jacqueline and Claire catch up with another exciting edition of The A Block by touching on a variety of topics, from baby turtles to Christmas decorations. Highlights:

-- Winter, GO AWAY!

-- Oh no, not a Tennessee fan.

-- A very important debate on La Croix.

-- Top Five Thanksgiving Sides

-- When is it too early to Christmas?

-- See ya later, Instagram likes.

-- This week in self care #TreatYoSelf.

Ep. 5: A Community of Passwords Nov 06, 2019

Are you ready for some A Block? The lovely Hayley Harmon returns but the crew is still down to only two for one more week. Find out why and enjoy a discussion about a wide range of topics, like...

-- Positive takeaways from a bad time.

-- Random celebrity sightings in Lexington.

-- That time Hayley was a talent escort at the CMAs.

-- Are we ready to buy yet another streaming service?

-- Why millennials are comfortable going into debt during the holidays.

-- Hayley's conflicted feelings on the Kentucky-Tennessee game.

-- The A Block's Favorite Things!

Ep. 4: ABCatastrophe Oct 30, 2019

Jacqueline and Claire have given Hayley Harmon the boot! Okay, maybe it's just a one-week absence. Even though they're one woman down, just like the tango it only takes two to podcast. Buckle up and prepare to hear about...

-- Did Claire lose another phone at Kroger Field?

-- What's more fun, the marching band or Bill Meck's tailgate? Both are pretty LIT.

-- The latest on the Real Housewives of NJ. A memorable sit-down with Andy Cohen.

-- Claire's connection to Selena Gomez.

-- John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are the BEST.

-- There's a new ABC song. Bring your torches and pitchforks.

-- Soup SZN.

Ep. 3: Shocked and Delighted Oct 21, 2019

In the third installment of The A Block, Hayley, Jacqueline and Claire dig deep to discuss mental health issues that do not get talked about enough. The trio is an open book throughout this insightful conversation. The serious talk is accompanied by plenty of laughs and...

-- Life-changing pumpkin cold brew coffee.

-- Who attended Jennifer Lawrence's wedding.

-- There's a new documentary on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

-- Things are not always as they seem.

-- The debut of a dynamite segment: "Our Favorite Things."

Ep. 2: Hmm . . . Could it be love? Oct 14, 2019

Back by popular demand, The A Block returns to fill you in on everything from the wild world of Instagram. Hayley Harmon, Claire Crouch and Jacqueline Nie discuss drama from the English soccer world, a rogue CEO, and...

-- What they love about Lynn Bowden.

-- Rumspringa at a Notre Dame football game.

-- "As Three Six Mafia once said..."

-- Internet trolls are put on blast.

-- Hallmark released the incredible details of their new Christmas movies.

-- A new money-saving shopping app.

Ep. 1: Welcome to The A Block Oct 03, 2019

There's a new podcast in town. Introducing The A Blockwith Hayley Harmon, Claire Crouch and Jacqueline Nie. The talented ladies explain what The A Block is and touch on a variety of topics, from updates on the royal family to Kroger Field struggles, you'll hear all of that and...

-- "Podcast names are harder than naming a child."

-- How their careers led them to Lexington.

-- Do they approve of Justin Bieber's wedding attire?

-- The Kardashians are at it again.

-- Has someone already started watching Hallmark Christmas movies?

-- European Road Trip!

-- How to eat a cupcake and record a podcast at the same time.