Honest conversations about life. The whole truth and nothing but the truth.
The Coffee Talk with Billy & Jenn podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking authentic and engaging conversations. From the moment I started listening, I was hooked. Billy and Jenn have a natural chemistry that shines through in each episode, making it feel like you're sitting down and having a heartfelt conversation with close friends.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the vulnerability and openness displayed by both hosts. They are not afraid to tackle difficult topics and share their own personal experiences, creating a space where listeners can feel understood and supported. Whether they're discussing church hurt, personal struggles, or just sharing funny anecdotes from their lives, Billy and Jenn's authenticity is refreshing.
Another great aspect of this podcast is the humor and lightheartedness that Billy and Jenn bring to their conversations. Despite discussing serious topics at times, they always manage to infuse the episodes with laughter and joy. Their banter is playful yet insightful, keeping the podcast entertaining from start to finish.
As for any potential downsides, I honestly struggled to find any major negatives about this podcast. However, one minor criticism could be that there are moments when the conversation veers off track or becomes slightly disorganized. While this may not bother some listeners, those who prefer a more structured format might find it distracting.
In conclusion, The Coffee Talk with Billy & Jenn podcast is an absolute gem. It offers a unique blend of vulnerability, humor, and wisdom that keeps listeners engaged throughout each episode. Whether you're looking for encouragement, advice, or just a good laugh, this podcast delivers it all. I highly recommend giving it a listen - you won't be disappointed!
Can you believe it's almost June already!?! We're halfway through 2025 and this feels like the perfect moment to “drop-the-mic!” Or at least we're gonna try in this THROWBACK episode from Season 5 - where the conversation is not only delightfully entertaining, but ALSO surprisingly beneficial! _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
The Studio records off-site-live-on-location in an undisclosed-area-somewhere-in-Seattle.
In this post-Mother's-Day episode, Billy asks Jenn's advice as a mom and the Studio's input about their mom. It's all here: wisdom, wise cracks, inspiration & irony. _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
It's the week of Mother's Day, so the title speaks for itself!
The studio discusses how you can know the difference between having a negative outlook in life AND simply managing your expectations. Billy & Jenn don't necessarily see eye-to-eye, but they “manage” to keep from being “negative” about it
This throwback episode from Season 4 is “pure gold!” (in our opinion)
This one gets hilariously HEATED almost immediately when the Studio starts a conversation on what makes an apology actually sincere. Billy & Jenn are on opposite ends of the conversation; Vic-the-sound-chick seems to be the voice of reason, while Lil' Renren is content to just “pass!”
Coffee Talk Studios has a lot to say on this topic and after it gets kinda heavy, Billy attempts to lighten-the-moment with a “speed round of honesty” - which makes for some good laughs & shocking confessions! _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
Ever think, “Maybe I'm doing it wrong?” What if you're not necessarily doing it wrong, but you're just in the part that makes most people quit! How would you even know the difference? This episode gives exactly two-and-a-half ways to determine whether it's right or wrong. Are you just in the “messy middle” or are you needing to change course? Listen & find out!
This one's really FUN & FUNNY, but also pretty INSIGHTFUL & REAL as the Studio discusses a myriad of topics ranging from: what are the dreams they've given up on…to…what's the formula for coming up with the best “on-the-spot insult”
This episode is a throw-back to four years ago on the topic of marriage…How to stay that way
As much disdain as Billy shows towards Jenn's dog, Capone, he can't deny that dogs in general demonstrate some very admirable qualities. In fact, humans would be better people if they simply acted more like dogs! _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
Jenn comes up with a list of “a-million-little-things” that make a relationship great! And while Billy agrees with most of ‘em, he kinda takes issue with a few of ‘em…which Jenn kinda takes issue with him taking issue…and on and on it goes!
Billy & Jenn record this episode while celebrating their 28th Anniversary in Palm Springs! There's a vast difference between nurturing yourself & numbing yourself. Don't just make moves or you'll end up in the wrong places. Make the right moves. Don't avoid hard things or you'll end up “soft.” Just choose your “hard.” Don't call it success if it comes without peace. That's not success…that's sabotage! _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
In this throwback episode from the winter of 2023, the assertion is made that excuses are like armpits... everyone has more than one and they stink! Billy & Jenn ask the question: What if we could turn an EXCUSE into an EPIPHANY? Imagine the possibilities if instead of seeing our situation as a deterrent or discouragement, we saw it as a catalyst for moving ahead!?! _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
It's the week of Valentine's Day♥️ and Vic-the-Soundchick has questions that Billy & Jenn are only too happy to weigh-in on! > Is it an over-rated holiday? ABSOLUTELY!> Is it a red flag if you refuse to celebrate it with someone you love? ABSOLUTELY!> Does Billy think Jenn should get naked after their Valentine's date? (You can fill in the blank)
The Coffee Talk Studio runs down their default reactions to various everyday life scenarios and even though the truth is somewhat devious and almost sinister, it's also incredibly relatable and hilariously accurate! _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
Coffee Talk throws-it-back to 2023 for one of the funnest (and funniest) episodes of Season 5! After listening to this one, you'll be the most interesting person in every conversation, GUARANTEED! (Well, not really, but still…
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Take notes on this one, fellas! Jenn & Vic “the sound chick” explain to Billy and the entire male species, in no uncertain terms, exactly what women want — and it might just be the secret to a happy and more fulfilling relationship with your significant other! Also - it's funny!
It's the beginning of Season 7 and Coffee Talk Studios is contemplating the New Year with 3 questions: what do you want to STOP doing, START doing and CONTINUE doing going into 2025. _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
In the last episode of season 6, Coffee Talk Studios competes against one-another in a spirited game of “Christmas Deuces!” ✌️
The coffee talk crew is back in studio and they don't waste anytime diving into an opinionated conversation about the 5 Secrets to Self-Sabotage…and to be clear, you don't want to implement these secrets; do the opposite, in fact! _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
It's Christmas time and we're all about the holidays! Here's a throwback episode from December of 2022 and a great reminder, as Billy & Jenn discuss the pitfalls of COMPARISON and how to combat the phenomenon of feeling like you're losing just because “they're” winning. _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
In this pre-Thanksgiving episode, Billy & Jenn jump on the recent, ridiculous trend of admitting (more like confessing) difficult truths — followed by shutting down ANY opportunity for the other person to ask questions or respond…because that's a “sign of health” in a relationship, right?!? Brace yourself - this is funny and eye-opening for sure! HAPPY THANKSGIVING! _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
This episode is all about exposing “blind spots” and it gets personal and potentially problematic real quick! (Which leads to a ton of laughs and ultimately some pretty useful insights). _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
Billy & Jenn record live-on-location and it gets unintentionally explicit almost instantly (Jenn's fault)!
Coffee Talk Studios runs down some of their most difficult life-scenarios over the years and offers insights on how they got through them without losing their way! _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
Jenn starts the episode coming in HOT and things hilariously digress into the “explicit” (not actually but potentially). Then Billy drops a little southern wisdom that steals the show: “Never wallow with a ‘pig' in the mud…because you'll both get dirty and the pig actually likes it.” _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
This episode HAS IT ALL: the studio almost catches on FIRE (true story), Lil'Ren keeps getting “exasperated” (not really), Billy won't stop singing (anger issues) and Jenn & Vic-the-sound-chick come up with the BEST fire-side conversation questions! (False, Billy does). _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
This episode asks tough moral and personal questions followed by shockingly fast responses from the Coffee Talk crew. As it turns out, the right answer isn't always the most ethical…or is it? You decide. ” _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
Power - Money - Sex …If we allow them to control us, they bring about the worst kind of pain and discomfort in life! Billy & Jenn elaborate on some controversial topics and discuss what they believe to be the remedies…Humility - Gratitude- Discipline _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
In this episode from 2021, Billy & Jenn discuss their personal TABOO TOPICS of “politics, porn and pastors,” because if we can't be honest with ourselves then who can we be honest with? As it turns out - no matter how bad things seem to be - there's still hope and peace to be found! _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
Jenn & Lil'Ren just arrived back from NYC and Billy decides to immediately ask her deep questions about life - partly because he just wants to talk with her AND ALSO because after traveling all day from the East Coast to the West Coast - who knows what her answers will be?!? What we do know - is this is gonna be fun!
You know those sayings that just ring true - make complete & total sense - but are so common that we often dismiss them as being cliche or even slightly patronizing? Well, maybe we should revisit a few of ‘em and apply that wisdom to our lives! _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
The whole Coffee Crew is back in studio and laughing is their top priority…so it's back to evaluating the wisdom of Psychology (or in some cases, its absurdity)! Prepare to laugh or at the very least…smile!
It's the first episode from the new location of Coffee Talk Studios and Billy & Jenn find themselves discussing how to find and achieve the “simple life.” Not that life will ever be perpetually simple or easy…but we do have the power and the opportunity to “live at ease” and enjoy the simple things in life. _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
This throwback episode from 2022 is STILL a timely reminder today: don't allow the “noise” of culture & society to rob your personal peace & confidence. Silence is golden… so stay golden! _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
This episode is kinda hilarious upfront and really helpful towards the end! Why do some people give up, while others just keep going? CoffeeTalk Studios discusses 3 possible reasons: 1.It's difficult 2.It's TOO difficult 3.It's difficult in MORE than one way _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
It's been a couple of years since Vic-the-Soundchick INTERROGATED (or some might say, “interviewed”) Billy & Jenn. It's unscripted, unedited, unpredictable and kinda unruly!
Billy gets an impromptu therapy session from the rest of the Studio, Jenn just wants to “ride the train” and Vic (the sound chick) is reminded of a dramatic teenage runaway!
Truly an episode for the history books! Billy's mom, Cricket, joins the coffee crew on the beach for an enormous amount of laughs along with an emotional and moving conversation on how to get through unspeakable grief.This one is a beautiful paradox - we hope you enjoy it as much as we did! _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
In this episode, Jenn's mother (Susie) joins CoffeeTalk Studios as they talk about everything from moving out of ‘The Ranch,' raising kids and staying sexy, to the ‘Clowns & Cults' of the church world and where we go from here… it's eye-opening and equally entertaining! _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
Jenn turns 45 and Billy gets her talking about 4 of her guiding principles in life and then gets her to answer 5 questions! This one's really inspiring - because Jenn lives life inspired! _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
Billy & Jenn talk all-the-things “post wedding day” and then try to wrap their minds around the mental phenomenon of “looping.” WHY do we do it and HOW can we break the cycle of lunacy in our own heads? _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
It's wedding week! Life is going a million-miles-an-hour and we're loving every second of it! This episode offers the BEST ADVICE for anyone who's married (or plans to be). It's not complicated but it is profound. Don't skip it - Just do it! _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
This week the coffee crew discusses the vast difference between QUITTING & STOPPING (one is reactionary, the other is strategic), and Jenn spontaneously comes up with a brilliant new term for giving-up! _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
Billy drops some of his current favorite quotes and the Studio responds in perfect “coffee-talk” fashion! Also, Jenn comes up with a brilliant new philosophy or principle or practice… we're not sure, but whatever it is, it's GENIUS! _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
In this throwback episode from Season 4, Coffee Talk Studios goes back in time to give life-advice to themselves… before they knew what they know now! Also this episode contains the most ridiculous (yet valid) rant on the necessity of chapstick! _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube
Coffee Talk is celebrating 300 episodes!?! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! We're replaying the 3rd episode recorded back in 2018 - which was literally another lifetime for us! We didn't know it back then, but many of the ideas presented in this episode would serve as defining attributes for us today - in how we live out faith, operate in business and do life with others! #cheers _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube