Lee Lee's Valise IntoTheMystic

08/29/2026

Before there was a “Skip Intro” button, there were television openings we couldn’t wait to watch. 📺🎶

This week, we’re talking about the theme songs, opening credits, narrations, and movie openings that became part of pop culture.
From The Brady Bunch, Gilligan’s Island, and Cheers to The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, James Bond, and more...

Which theme can you STILL sing by heart?
And which opening would you NEVER skip?

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 22: Here’s the Story...
Listen now on Spotify & YouTube!

✨ Take the Cannoli and Leave the Magic. ✨


 
 
 


08/28/2026

It’s Friday, and that means a NEW episode is here! 🎙️📺

Remember when the opening credits were part of the fun? When you knew every word to the theme song and wouldn’t DREAM of skipping it?

This week, we’re going back to the TV themes, opening credits and movie openings we still remember decades later.

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 22: Here’s the Story...
Now on Spotify & YouTube!

08/21/2026

Thank you for being a friend. ❤️
Some friends grow up together. Some meet at work. Some start as neighbors, or even rivals. And some become the family we choose.
🎙️ Episode 21: Thank You for Being a Friend
This week on Life According to Lisa (and Jim too!), we're celebrating friendship and some of TV’s most unforgettable duos and groups, from The Golden Girls and Friends to Seinfeld, Cheers, Star Trek and more.
Why do some TV friendships feel so real? And why do we actually miss them when the show ends?
Because friendships aren't measured by how they begin. They're measured by how long they stay in our hearts. ❤️
🎧 On Spotify & YouTube
📖 The Brooklyn Witch: The Battle for Brooklyn�www.thebrooklynwitch.com
✨ Take the Cannoli and Leave the Magic. ✨


https://open.spotify.com/episode/0SToma4cBfbrCEl3yKxtWV?si=My8XPlfnTumIAgaz7e_e1w

08/21/2026

Thank you for being a friend. ❤️
Some friends grow up together. Some meet at work. Some start as neighbors, or even rivals. And some become the family we choose.
🎙️ Episode 21: Thank You for Being a Friend
This week on Life According to Lisa (and Jim too!), we’re celebrating friendship and some of TV’s most unforgettable duos and groups, from The Golden Girls and Friends to Seinfeld, Cheers, Star Trek and more.
Why do some TV friendships feel so real? And why do we actually miss them when the show ends?
Because friendships aren’t measured by how they begin. They’re measured by how long they stay in our hearts. ❤️
🎧 On Spotify & YouTube
📖 The Brooklyn Witch: The Battle for Brooklyn
www.thebrooklynwitch.com
✨ Take the Cannoli and Leave the Magic. ✨

08/15/2026

08/15/2026

Sometimes the best ideas don’t come from a business plan...

They begin with a simple conversation.
Jim and I are incredibly honored to be featured in this week’s Herald for our podcast, Life According to Lisa (and Jim too!).

What started as everyday conversations about books, storytelling, television, pop culture, Brooklyn, food, creativity, and the memories that shape us has grown into a weekly podcast that continues to surprise us with every episode.

If you’ve followed me through the years from Lee Lee’s Valise to writing The Brooklyn Witch to speaking at libraries and now podcasting, you’ve been part of this journey. I truly appreciate every person who has supported my creative adventures along the way.

A heartfelt thank you to Abigail Grieco and the Oceanside/Island Park Herald for sharing our story.

We’re excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait to keep the conversations going.

🎙️ Life According to Lisa (and Jim too!) is available on Spotify and YouTube.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GxBvh2V6rCTYan8JcqJBw?si=T03rMBvQTMeAr0M8D-E-Bg

08/15/2026

📰 Featured in the Herald!🎙️

Sometimes the best ideas don't come from a business plan...

They begin with a simple conversation.
Jim and I are incredibly honored to be featured in this week's Herald for our podcast, Life According to Lisa (and Jim too!).

What started as everyday conversations about books, storytelling, television, pop culture, Brooklyn, food, creativity, and the memories that shape us has grown into a weekly podcast that continues to surprise us with every episode.

If you've followed me through the years from Lee Lee's Valise to writing The Brooklyn Witch to speaking at libraries and now podcasting, you've been part of this journey. I truly appreciate every person who has supported my creative adventures along the way.

A heartfelt thank you to Abigail Grieco and the Oceanside/Island Park Herald for sharing our story.
We're excited for what's ahead and can't wait to keep the conversations going.

🎙️ Life According to Lisa (and Jim too!) is available on Spotify and YouTube.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GxBvh2V6rCTYan8JcqJBw?si=T03rMBvQTMeAr0M8D-E-Bg

08/14/2026

🍕 In Pizza We Crust 🍕
Pizza isn’t just food...
It’s Friday nights.
It’s birthday parties.
It’s Little League.
It’s first dates.
It’s family movie nights.
It’s the neighborhood pizzeria where everyone knew your order.
This week on Life According to Lisa and Jim too!, we’re celebrating the slices, the memories, and the legendary pizzerias that shaped our lives. We also settle a few great pizza debates...
🍍 Does pineapple belong on pizza?
🍕 Fold it... or use a knife and fork?
🏆 Which pizzeria belongs in the Pizza Hall of Fame?
Because in the end...
Every slice tells a story.
🎙️ Listen now on Spotify and YouTube.
📚 While you’re there, check out my novel, The Brooklyn Witch: The Battle for Brooklyn. Go to: theBrooklynwitch.com
✨ Take the Cannoli and Leave the Magic.

08/07/2026

Before Netflix, movie night began at the video store.
This week, Lisa and Jim remember Blockbuster, neighborhood rental shops, membership cards, late fees, “Be Kind, Rewind,” New Release walls, and the Friday-night ritual of choosing one movie everyone could agree on.
Streaming gave us convenience.
But did it take away the community, anticipation, and togetherness that made movie night feel special?
Season 2, Episode 19:
Video Killed the Radio Star… But Streaming Killed the Video Store! Listen on Spotify or visit TheBrooklynWitch.com to learn more!

08/01/2026

🏡 Never Go Against the Family.
What makes a television or movie family unforgettable?
In this week’s episode of Life According to Lisa (and Jim too!), Episode 18, we’re celebrating the iconic families that made us laugh, cry, and wish we could pull up a chair at their dinner table.
From sitcom classics to unforgettable movie families, we’re sharing our favorites, our memories, and asking one big question:
If you could become part of one fictional family... whom would you choose?
🎙️ Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts or visit: TheBrooklynWitch.com
✨ Take the Cannoli and Leave the Magic.

If you could become part of one fictional family... whom would you choose?