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Neighbors Neighboring
Amber Battaglia & Jennifer Schiffman
Neighbors Neighboring is a comedy/lifestyle podcast where real-life neighbors Amber and Jen turn everyday suburban chaos into the group chat you actually want to be in.
Rooted in Mt. Lebanon, just outside Pittsburgh, but relatable anywhere, Amber and Jen overanalyze the low-stakes drama happening close to home: neighborhood etiquette crimes, local characters, wellness rabbit holes, beauty myths, parking debacles, party postmortems, fashion confusion, and the tiny social mysteries that somehow deserve a full investigation.
Warm, witty, and unapologetically opinionated (but never mean) Neighbors Neighboring is proof that you don’t have to be famous to be fascinating, and that the best reality TV is often unfolding right next door.
- 20 episodes
- weekly
- Avg 51 min
- English
- NNAugust 25 · 49 min
Why Is There So Much Drama in Community Gardens?
Send us Fan Mail It's the Neighbors Neighboring one-year anniversary, and Amber and Jen are celebrating with a new format...plus a story that proves community gardens are secretly organized crime. Twenty plots, a hundred-person wait list, a 95-year-old "garden kingpin," plot squatters, surprise City Hall audits, and a possible rat. It's unhinged in the best way. Along the way: the origin of their new "Chinny Wag" segment (and how Bowen Yang got credit for it), Jen's giant childhood oil portrait she never mentioned before, elderly parkour for graceful falling, and a heated debate over whether lettuce actually has nutrients. Thank you for being with us for an entire year! We love you, neighbors.
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- NN#48August 18 · 55 min
Dating & Drama: Ghosting Over 40 & Operation Dirtbag
Send us Fan Mail Ghosting after "exclusive" is apparently a whole epidemic among adult men, and Amber and Jen have had enough...well, we've had enough on behalf of unmarried friends. This week they break down Operation Dirtbag: the real story of Jen and her friend group staking out a guy at a bar after he blocked one of their own, then slid into her friend's DMs a month later. They also confess their latest Instagram impulse buys (a one-size caftan that swallowed Amber whole, a wine sampler that tasted like an Italian vacation, and dig into a Reddit story about a neighbor who stole a missing cat and the unexpected arrest that followed. If you've ever been ghosted, been suckered by an Instagram ad, or had a genuinely unhinged neighbor, this one's for you.
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- NN#47August 11 · 1 hr 1 min
Ta-Tas, Hoo-Has & Wellness Retreats
Send us Fan Mail Amber and Jen sit down with Jen's personal healer, Bethany Schaub. Bethany is a massage therapist, Reiki master, and owner of Transcend Bodyworks. Bethany breaks down what Reiki actually is and the biggest misconceptions about massage (spoiler: nobody cares if you shaved your legs). Amber shares an infamous Mexico spa story that involves a washcloth doing way too much work. Then they get into Bethany's latest passion project: her work with 3 Roots Rising, the Costa Rica wellness retreat she's running with two lifelong friends, complete with chakra work, silent breakfasts, ecstatic dance...and actual breaks to enjoy your time away from home however you'd like to. The next 3 Roots Rising Costa Rica retreat will take place March 21-26, 2027. You can find Bethany & more information about the retreat at: https://transcendbodyworks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/p/3-Roots-Rising-61573609720213/ Bethany is offering a retreat discount for listeners as well.
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- NN#46August 4 · 54 min
Green Gummy Bears, Thank You Notes, and an Apology
Send us Fan Mail Amber and Jen are back with a full docket: sidewalks, snacks, and a public apology. First up, we address a genuine betrayal. It turns out green Haribo gummy bears are strawberry, not lime. Jen issues a heartfelt retraction to Red Nose Charlie after last week's clown scare. Then the two dig into thank you note etiquette: when a handwritten note is required, when a text is fine, and why nobody should guilt anyone into sending one. Plus: new sidewalks in the neighborhood and an alarmingly early back-to-school season.
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- NN#45July 28 · 53 min
Neighborhood Chaos: Weird Sightings & the Golf Cart Solution
Send us Fan Mail Amber and Jen are back with *another* take on the same episode (Amber didn't hit record the first time. Yes, really.), and this one's a rollercoaster. They're talking neighborhood sightings that'll haunt you: a dude in the rubber clown nose, a woman on a mobility device with zero lights at night, kids on motorized bikes popping wheelies at intersections. But between the apocalyptic vibes (forest fires, parasitic lettuce, air so bad you can't breathe), they hatch the greatest community idea ever: the **Pinetree Jitney** ... a shared golf cart for the neighborhood. They also dive into astrology birth charts, debate whether they're control freaks, analyze their own defense mechanisms, and give out early shout-outs to their swag shop early supporters. It's funny, it's honest, it's slightly unhinged, and it's exactly why you love these two.
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- NN#44July 21 · 43 min
My Neighbor Got Me to House-Sit for SIX WEEKS
Send us Fan Mail Amber and Jen tackle a real dilemma: a Reddit user's neighbors left for six weeks and expected daily package hauling the entire time...thanks to an out-of-control Amazon Vine habit. How long is too long to house-sit for a neighbor, and where's the line between being helpful and getting used? Plus: Amber's Ring camera catches something that looks suspiciously like a UFO at 3am, a debate over why a Friday off beats a Monday off every time, and dental appointments gone wrong. Oh, and don't miss this genius trick for turning a chip bag into a bowl. It's your new party trick.
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- NN#43July 14 · 1 hr 2 min
Anthrocon, Furries & the Malibu Dog Hotel Lawsuit
Send us Fan Mail This week, Amber and Jen welcome their real-life neighbor Alysha for a conversation that starts with local Pittsburgh life and ends in full Neighborhood Court. Alysha talks about moving back to Pittsburgh from L.A., raising free-range-ish kids, being a CMU trained engineer turned local-food helper, and working with Three Rivers Grown, a Pittsburgh-area distributor focused on truly local products from farms and producers within 250 miles. The conversation covers CSAs, farmers markets, Clarion River Organics, local produce in Pittsburgh restaurants and grocery stores, and why the city’s food scene still has room to protect what makes it special. Then the group turns to one of Pittsburgh’s most beloved July traditions: Anthrocon. They unpack furries, Therians, costumes, fandom, and why Pittsburgh has fully embraced the furry convention. Finally, Neighborhood Court is in session for the Malibu Dog Hotel lawsuit, where a homeowner is suing over barking from a luxury dog hotel that has been operating in some form for generations. Also in the mix: microneedling, more queen-ager energy, dog poop etiquette, Pittsburgh public transportation, and the joy of neighbors who become actual friends. Follow Neighbors Neighboring for funny local stories, lifestyle chaos, and neighborhood opinions from the group chat next door.
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- NN#42July 7 · 49 min
Chain Restaurant Joy, Surprise Parties & UK neighbor Chaos
Send us Fan Mail This week, Jen attempts to convince Amber that Texas Roadhouse is basically a dive bar with better staffing. They have it all - friendly service, birthday singalongs, cinnamon honey butter, chicken critters, and the “country carb plate”. From there they go down a path that leads into Pittsburgh food oddities, including pizza shops that serve everything, ranch dressing standards, sweet sauce opinions, and why a good side dish can carry the whole meal. Then the conversation turns to surprise parties: are they thoughtful, chaotic, or a social trap in disguise? A Reddit story about a woman accidentally decorating the wrong house for a surprise party opens the door to surprise-party trauma, birthday party expectations, and the need to look photo-ready when people yell “surprise.” Also in the mix: Amber scraping her car in the driveway, accidentally introducing herself as Amber "Badalia", a UK stone thief caught by a trail of blood in the snow, the great Oreo debate, cat ledge panic, and the forthcoming launch of Neighbors Neighboring merch. Follow Neighbors Neighboring for funny lifestyle chaos and comedic neighborhood stories.
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- NN#41June 30 · 53 min
Fourth of July Fireworks & Pancake Mix Panic
Send us Fan Mail This week, Amber and Jen take Fourth of July to Neighborhood Court: cute summer tradition or suburban chaos with explosives? From Pittsburgh fireworks, parade energy, glow sticks, and dads in flag shirts to driveway mortars, dumpster fires, nervous pets, and “Gary from down the street” in cargo shorts, they weigh the joy against the judgment. Also in the group chat: the breakfast debate of a lifetime, Dutch baby pancakes versus biscuits and sausage gravy, a terrifying cat parkour incident, a Reddit neighbor story involving a mystery white powder that turns out to be pancake mix, and why movie pedestrians should never run toward gunfire. Warm, weird, and wildly specific, this episode is for anyone who loves funny neighborhood stories, lifestyle tangents, suburban drama, and women overanalyzing the tiny moments that make life ridiculous. Follow Neighbors Neighboring and share this episode with the neighbor who has strong opinions about fireworks.
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- NN#40June 23 · 55 min
World Cup Airbnb Bagpipes, Upstairs Bowling & Gifts for Dad
Send us Fan Mail This week on Neighbors Neighboring, Amber and Jen are catching up on chaos, including: an asthmatic cat, frozen shoulder, gala dresses, and the emotional roller coaster of trying to buy gifts for men. Then, in Stories from the Hood, they unpack the viral Boston-area World Cup Airbnb story where Scottish soccer fans brought bagpipes, kilts, early-morning beers, and unexpected neighborhood joy to one very lucky street. Plus: a Reddit noise complaint involving upstairs neighbors who were apparently literally bowling inside their apartment, hotel room revenge, and a Father’s Day caviar gift that feels very 1%. A funny and relatable podcast for anyone who loves neighborhood stories, suburban chaos, everyday absurdity, and best-friend banter. Follow Neighbors Neighboring on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @NeighborsNeighboring. Watch full episodes and shorts on YouTube @NeighborsNeighboringPod.
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- NN#39June 16 · 55 min
The Pickleball Court That Sent a Millionaire to Jail
Send us Fan Mail This chaotic catch-up between Amber and Jen was weeks in the making. After both recently passing through the Denver Airport, we’re reunited and ready to discuss conspiracies, Belucifer, hotel shower handles that require an engineering degree, Airbnb side-eyes, conference-hotel boutiques, and the proper way to microwave leftovers. Then Neighborhood Court takes on a wild Tampa story (because of course its Florida) about a millionaire homeowner, a million-dollar backyard project, angry neighbors, zoning drama, and a pickleball court dispute that somehow landed one very determined gentleman in jail. Grab your coffee and settle in.
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- NN#38June 9 · 1 hr 4 min
Teen Neighbor Drama & Facebook Marketplace Goons
Send us Fan Mail Amber and Jen welcome Amber’s longtime close friend, Andrea, for the first official BFF Edition...things get chaotic quickly. Andrea joins the neighborhood group chat from Portland with stories about friendship, Oregon State, massage therapy, dance, and the kind of bond that materialized in a full-circle friendship boomerang with Amber. Then Neighborhood Court is in session for a wild neighbor drama involving teenagers (we're calling them a-holes), loud music, trespassing, car lurking, a broken fence, home security cameras, a landlord, and one deeply questionable moment you'll have to hear to believe. The ruling: community grace has limits, and climbing on someone else’s car is rarely tolerable. Also in this episode: murder mystery party tips, why adults need more costume parties, Facebook Marketplace communication crimes, and the reminder that sometimes donating your stuff is better than negotiating with goons on the internet. Listen for: comedy, neighborhood drama, suburban chaos, friendship stories, Facebook Marketplace fails, party etiquette, neighbor etiquette, murder mystery parties, and the kind of group chat energy you actually want to be part of.
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- NN#37June 2 · 47 min
Commune or Cult? And the Audacity of Door-to-Door Sales
Send us Fan Mail Is it a commune, a cult, or just the dream of living near people you actually like? This week on Neighbors Neighboring, Amber and Jen are back in the neighborhood group chat to discuss queenagers, modern communal living, eco-enclaves, kibbutz energy, and whether the “wellness community” is one charismatic founder away from becoming suspicious. Neighborhood Court is in session for a wild story about a North Carolina neighborhood overtaken by vultures after one couple "allegedly" fed the birds food scraps and even a deer carcass. Naturally, this leads to a full ruling on bird feeders, wildlife feeding, backyard animals, crows, cardinals, seagulls, ducks, and Jen's rage against all birds. Amber also brings a Sidewalk Side-Eye involving a mysterious assessment notice followed by the audacity of a door-to-door pest control salesperson who insulted neighbors, refused to leave, and asked one man if he was “not the breadwinner.”
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- NN#36May 26 · 53 min
Peach Truck Mania & a Bounce House Betrayal
Send us Fan Mail Is The Peach Truck worth the hype... or is it just seasonal fruit with excellent marketing? Amber and Jen turn suburban life into relatable banter as they dig into Peach Truck obsession including the loyalists, the parking lot pickup culture, and one very personal grudge involving Peach Truck traffic and a missed eyebrow appointment. Then the neighborhood drama escalates with a wild story about a birthday party, a bounce house, and a neighbor accused of unplugging the inflatable while kids were still inside. Also in this episode: the mystery of “The Lobster Times,” airport phone-call oversharing, adults at children’s birthday parties, CPR skills, grocery store heroics, and why liking someone’s Instagram post is basically a tiny emotional support hug. Follow Neighbors Neighboring for suburban storytelling, neighborhood drama, and everyday chaos taken way too seriously (in the best way possible).
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- NNMay 20 · 1 min
Block Party Beginnings
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our trailer episode! Neighbors Neighboring is a comedy/lifestyle podcast where real-life neighbors Amber and Jen turn everyday suburban chaos into the group chat you actually want to be in. Rooted in Mt. Lebanon, just outside Pittsburgh, but relatable anywhere, Amber and Jen overanalyze the low-stakes drama happening close to home: neighborhood etiquette crimes, local characters, wellness rabbit holes, beauty myths, parking debacles, party postmortems, fashion confusion, and the tiny social mysteries that somehow deserve a full investigation. Warm, witty, and unapologetically opinionated (but never mean) Neighbors Neighboring is proof that you don’t have to be famous to be fascinating, and that the best reality TV is often unfolding right next door.
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- NN#35May 19 · 51 min
Are Street Trees Preventing Crime Now?
Send us Fan Mail Hey, neighbors. Join us for a recap of Bryan’s fabulous 50th birthday and the Blood Cancer United gala. We're also getting ready for our disco murder mystery in WVA Manor - wigs, glitter, accents. We're ALL IN. (visit https://www.mymysteryparty.com/ to bring the party to your own street) We also take a hard look at public FaceTime etiquette (BIG NO), the unreliability of No-Wait apps and hard-to-get donuts (will we wait...or won't we). But, neighbors, the star of this show is our township's street-tree survey. You're not going to want to miss this hard look at suburban arborism and the opinions that separate us all.
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- NN#34May 12 · 1 hr 16 min
Skin Health & Aesthetic Procedures with SkinLaB
Send us Fan Mail Hey, neighbors. This week, Amber and Jen are joined by Mistica and Melissa from SkinLaB for a hilarious and helpful conversation about skin health, aesthetic procedures, skincare myths, and why we all need to be de-influenced just a little bit. And if you're watching on YouTube, yes, that's rosé in our glasses. Jen is radiant after her recent microneedling session and Amber is loving her laser experience. We talk SPF, washing your face, Botox, dermaplaning, and the difference between chasing trends and making smart, personalized choices for your skin. SkinLaB shares some fave skincare essentials: •A good quality vitamin C serum (Skinceuticals CE Ferulic is their favorite and is the most well-studied) •Retinol (Skinbetter AlphaRet Overnight is a great place to start) •Mineral SPF (any brand you like as long as it has zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide. Zinc percentage ideally should be 10% or more) You can add in other active ingredients as needed depending on individual skin problems and goals, but this is the best place to start! Find our guests on instagram @skinlabpgh @mistica_pa @melissa.the.aesti
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- NN#33May 5 · 51 min
When Bylaws Turn Into Bye-Bye Laws
Send us Fan Mail This week, Amber and Jen take HOA horror stories to Neighborhood Court after a rogue rule-enforcer turns bylaws into full-on bye-bye laws. We're talking bogus fines, suspicious packages, mandatory Halloween candy distribution, driveway-kiss controversy, doorbell camera receipts, and one plot twist that sends the whole neighborhood into celebration mode. Also in the group chat: DoorDash versus Grubhub drama, pet insurance math, catio dreams, Pittsburgh wedding cookie tables, a pop culture quiz featuring true crime and Summer House, and the very important question of why hyper-realistic statues in Pittsburgh borough Bridgeville feel so real. It’s suburban drama, lifestyle tangents, neighborhood etiquette, and friendship podcast energy at its best. Follow Neighbors Neighboring, leave a review, and send us the neighbor story you cannot stop telling.
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- NN#32April 28 · 49 min
Mower Etiquette, Swimsuit Rage & Suburban Line-Crossing
Send us Fan Mail This week, Amber and Jen take on beauty standards, compression swimsuits, body makeup, and the summer lawn mowing etiquette that can turn a peaceful neighborhood into a rage spiral. After vacation, Jen is being served swimsuit ads that promise to cinch, smooth, and erase every normal human feature, which leads to a very necessary rant about comfort, body confidence, bikinis, cellulite, and letting the dimples dip. Then Neighborhood Court is in session for one of suburbia’s most divisive questions: what time is too early (or too late) to mow your lawn? Also in the group chat: rooster wake-up calls, NFL Draft basics, Steelers colors, Amazon dress wins, Coachella camping logistics, neighborhood game night drama, and Brad Pitt in F1. It’s a funny, warm, opinionated episode. Follow Neighbors Neighboring and share this episode with the neighbor who uses his/her leaf blower at the most undesirable times. Get the viral Amazon dress here --> https://a.co/d/05h3W2FU
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