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Disturbin' the 'Burbs is a weekly-ish podcast—hosted by the dynamic-duo husband & wife team of Jim and Jen Sharon—all the way from the bustling suburbs north of Seattle, Washington. The podcast is part tabloid, part life experiences, with a mixture of current events and pop culture infused with a co…

Jen Sharon, Jim Sharon


    • Aug 24, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
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    • 35 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Disturbin' the 'Burbs Podcast

    Episode 35 - White Lotus + Surreal Estate + Missed Connections + New Music + Weekly Fortune Cookie!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 36:15


    This episode we chat about HBO's The White Lotus (warning spoilers)—what a crazy, beautiful messed up show! We follow that up with a quick chat about SyFy Networks new haunted real estate series—Surreal Estate!  We introduce a new segment; Craigslist Missed Connections, and listen to new music from Robert Plant and Allison Krause, a remix of Sia's Titanium, and another remix of Elton John's Cold Heart—featuring Dua Lipa.  And finally we wrap up the show with this week's Fortune Cookie!  Hope you enjoy!+ALSO - if you're enjoying Disturbin' the 'Burbs, please SHARE with your friends! Help us grow the show! Thanks! Call or Text the Disturbin' the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you'd like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you'd like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com.  Please subscribe to Disturbin' the ‘Burbs available on your favorite podcast networks. Visit us at www.disturbintheburbs.comExecutive Producer: Jim SharonHosts: Jim Sharon & Jen SharonAssociate Producer: Jen SharonFAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONO RECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS PODCAST OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT DISTURBINTHEBURBS@GMAIL.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.

    Episode 34: It's Time For A Pop Culture Cruise!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 42:25


    Time for a new episode! It was great going to the theater for a true Hollywood blockbuster—Disney's Jungle Cruise!  We chat about the movie and a number of other pop culture topics—such as Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak's new Silk Sonic song “Skate”, Disney Plus' Mysterious Benedict Society, Rihanna and her new billionaire status, the Doobie Brothers, your weekly fortune cookie, and Jen wraps things up with her review of the latest season of the Bachelorette.  Hope you enjoy!+ALSO - if you're enjoying Disturbin' the 'Burbs, please SHARE with your friends! Help us grow the show! Thanks! Call or Text the Disturbin' the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you'd like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you'd like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com.  Please subscribe to Disturbin' the ‘Burbs available on your favorite podcast networks. Visit us at www.disturbintheburbs.comExecutive Producer: Jim SharonHosts: Jim Sharon & Jen SharonAssociate Producer: Jen SharonFAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONO RECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS PODCAST OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT DISTURBINTHEBURBS@GMAIL.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.

    Episode 33: Nice Melon(s) + Pop Culture Grab Bag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 25:41


    We survived Heatpochalypse and lived to talk about it! Plus Mount Rainier drops a load! And if things couldn't get much worse we discuss the courtroom tragedies that are currently catching our attention this week... but all is not doom and gloom-as Wakanda is back in the headlines! Jen is giddy about a specific beverage and we give a quick listen to a new track from Lake Street Dive.  We wrap up this weeks episode with top foods for your 4th of July cookout - and take the watermelon + mustard challenge! Hope you enjoy!+ALSO - if you're enjoying Disturbin' the 'Burbs, please SHARE with your friends! Help us grow the show! Thanks! Call or Text the Disturbin' the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you'd like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you'd like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com.  Please subscribe to Disturbin' the ‘Burbs available on your favorite podcast networks.Executive Producer: Jim SharonHosts: Jim Sharon & Jen SharonAssociate Producer: Jen SharonFAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONO RECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS PODCAST OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT DISTURBINTHEBURBS@GMAIL.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.

    Episode 32: Guaranteed Fresh and Locally Sourced

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 32:39


    American holidays get ranked, Jen talks about our recent outing to the movie theater—YES—an actual movie theater! Where we enjoyed the latest offering from John Krasinski (such a good movie)…Big news in upcoming movies—Indiana Jones 5 is currently in production—woo hoo!  Lots of speculation of what this one is going to be about…Jim talks about a new reality competition show currently in production and the unfortunate ailment that has brought the show to a screeching halt. We chat about one of the latest movie offerings from Disney—Cruella, and wrap up this week's show reviewing one of our favorites; Lego Masters.  Hope you enjoy!+ALSO - if you're enjoying Disturbin' the 'Burbs, please SHARE with your friends! Help us grow the show! Thanks! Call or Text the Disturbin' the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you'd like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you'd like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com.  Please subscribe to Disturbin' the ‘Burbs available on your favorite podcast networks.Executive Producer: Jim SharonHosts: Jim Sharon & Jen SharonAssociate Producer: Jen SharonFAIR USE COPYRIGHT NOTICE The Copyright Laws of the United States recognize a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states:“NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONO RECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS AUDIO IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS PODCAST OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT DISTURBINTHEBURBS@GMAIL.COM SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY. THANK YOU.

    Episode 31: Viva México & Favorite 80s Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 78:55


    Back from vacation—Jim and Jen recap all the highlights from their adventure in Mexico… Jim helps promote Seth Rogen’s new book—Yearbook—which inspired a trip down the rabbit hole of 80s movies.  And of course an episode of Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t talk about all the shit we’ve been watching on tv lately.  Thanks for listening!  Hope you enjoy!+ALSO - if you're enjoying Disturbin' the 'Burbs, please SHARE with your friends! Help us grow the show! Thanks! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Pop Culture Happy Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 60:46


    Ack!!  It's been a month since our last episode!  Apologies listeners!  At the beginning of this episode, Jen has some shocking news that she shares with Jim... then the conversation turns to covid vaccinations, upcoming travel plans,  and of course an episode of DtB wouldn’t be complete without the usual pop-culture conversation—so we talk about what notable things we've been watching over the last month. Hope you enjoy listening to this episode!+ALSO - if you're enjoying Disturbin' the 'Burbs, please SHARE with your friends! Help us grow the show! Thanks! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Why Are You Tickling Me, Katy Perry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 71:37


    Jim and Jen open the show by celebrating 20 years of marriage—and pop the cork on a 25 year old bottle of champagne that was given to us on our wedding day.  Our verdict?  We weren’t that impressed… Next Jim recounts a recent dream that he had that involves a secret adventure at Disneyland and a very handsy Katy Perry that wouldn’t leave Jim’s fat rolls alone. And—an episode of DtB wouldn’t be complete without the usual pop-culture conversation—so we talk about what we’ve been watching and what songs are being added to our Spotify music playlist this week.  We wrap the episode with our version of the Not-So-Newlywed Game.  Hope you enjoy listening to this episode!+ALSO - if you're enjoying Disturbin' the 'Burbs, please SHARE with your friends! Help us grow the show! Thanks! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    The Legend of Spiderzilla

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 75:09


    This episode is JAM-PACKED with complete and utter nonsense.  We cover everything from dog puke to monster spiders... and find ourselves going down the rabbit hole to talk about misconceptions and interesting facts about dreams... and it wouldn't be a complete episode without talking about movies, TV, and music!  Hope you enjoy the show!+ALSO - if you're enjoying Disturbin' the 'Burbs, please SHARE with your friends! Help us grow the show! Thanks! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    The Great Pineapple Pizza Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 60:22


    Jen categorizes this episode perfectly…'Entertaining Banal Minutiae’…in fact we may adopt this title for a while! We talk far too long about our love for pizza—and the ongoing debate of putting pineapple on your pizza… we uncover a few things that happened this day in history and wrap up the show with our DtB Watch List and Listen List! Hope you enjoy this jam-packed episode! +ALSO - if you're enjoying Disturbin' the 'Burbs, please SHARE with your friends! Help us grow the show! Thanks! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Ep26 - The Annual Pet Peeves Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 57:41


    Just in time for Valentine's Day—it's our annual Pet Peeve Show! We covered a lot in this episode—the Superbowl, Chinese New Year, new shows and movies to watch, tons of songs added to our Spotify music playlist, this day in history, and of course wrapping things up with listener pet peeves and more! Hope you enjoy this jam-packed episode! +ALSO - if you're enjoying Disturbin' the 'Burbs, please SHARE with your friends! Help us grow the show! Thanks! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Ep25 - We Came in Like a Wrecking Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 58:47


    Happy 2021 Everyone! Sorry it’s been a while, but we’re back with an all-new mind-numbing Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs episode! It’s only been a week since the inauguration of a new president—and that day is still very fresh in our memories! Jim and Jen talk about their favorite moments of the inauguration, as well as catch everyone up with what’s going on in their lives! And what would an episode of DtB be like without our listener favorites! We talk about what’s on our watch list—as well as talk about new music that we’ve discovered recently. And announce that we’ve also created a new Spotify Playlist aptly titled Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs—look for us on Spotify!+ALSO - if you're enjoying Disturbin' the 'Burbs, please SHARE with your friends! Help us grow the show! Thanks! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Ep24 - A Very Covid Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 45:31


    Happy Thanksgiving!! Just a quick little episode packed full of Thanksgiving jokes and trivia! Please be safe this Thanksgiving—and thanks for listening!+ALSO - if you're enjoying Disturbin' the 'Burbs, please SHARE with your friends! Help us grow the show! Thanks! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Ep23 - The Ghost Chronicles vol.2 - 1 Year Anniversary Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 151:00


    Happy Halloween!! It's our Anniversary Episode! That's right—we started the podcast a year ago today! This episode is JAM PACKED with more ghost stories from our listeners! We also have a Halloween Q&A in addition to rating the trick or treat candy from our youth. And of course what good would our episode be without wrapping up with a new batch of DtB Horoscopes. Thanks for listening this year—we hope you enjoy the episode!+ALSO - if you're enjoying Disturbin' the 'Burbs, please SHARE with your friends! Help us grow the show! Thanks! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Ep22 - The Ghost Chronicles vol.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 81:38


    It’s Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs anniversary month!! This episode is PACKED with new movies to watch, horror movies that were filmed in our hometown—Seattle, and ghost stories from our listeners! This is a really fun episode—hope you enjoy!+ALSO - if you're enjoying Disturbin' the 'Burbs, please SHARE with your friends! Help us grow the show! Thanks! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Ep21 - The Half-Assed Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 69:01


    On today's episode, Jim and Jen chat about their recent trip over Labor Day weekend... they discuss a brilliant new life-altering product idea called 'Vanity Toes'... and who doesn't like pizza? But have you ever been afflicted by 'pizza tummy'? Next they chat about top sports movies and this episodes 'watch list'. The episode is wrapped up with Horoscopes and Harry Potter pick-up lines. Hope you enjoy! +ALSO - if you're enjoying Disturbin' the 'Burbs, please SHARE with your friends! Help us grow the show! Thanks! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Ep20 - The Marginally Epic Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 56:28


    It’s our 20th episode!! Still bringing you marginally entertaining content! On today's episode, Jim and Jen chat about the milestone of 20 episodes - and look towards the future of Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs… With their year anniversary looming, there’s plenty of fun stuff in store for the podcast in the month of October! And as usual, they talk about what they’re currently watching on the boob-tube—and horoscopes. New to this episode is the Question of the Week sent in from listeners around the globe.+ALSO - if you're enjoying Disturbin' the 'Burbs, please SHARE with your friends! Help us grow the show! Thanks! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Ep19 - Pop Culture Happy Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 42:51


    After a two-month hiatus, Jim and Jen are back! They've got more listener-submitted calls to play, movies to discuss, and this week's hand-crafted horoscopes to wrap things up—hope you enjoy!+ALSO - if you're enjoying Disturbin' the 'Burbs, please SHARE with your friends! Help us grow the show! Thanks!Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Ep18 - Pop Culture Holiday Picnic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 68:08


    On today's episode, Jim and Jen chat about their favorite time-wasters during the state-mandated coronavacation... They've got more listener-submitted calls to play, movies and music to discuss, and this week's hand-crafted horoscopes to wrap things up—hope you enjoy! +ALSO - if you're enjoying Disturbin' the 'Burbs, please SHARE with your friends! Help us grow the show! Thanks! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Ep17 - Pop Culture Circus Spectacle vol.3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 74:39


    You can stop holding your breath! The new episode has finally arrived! Jim & Jen chat about where they want to travel once the Coronavirus travel ban is lifted—and what their perfect weekend would look like. We listen to a few listener call-ins and then chat about our movie and music picks of the week. We wrap up the episode with re-vamped weekly horoscopes that you're sure to enjoy! +ALSO - if you're enjoying Disturbin' the 'Burbs, please SHARE with your friends! Help us grow the show! Thanks! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Ep16 - Pop Culture Circus Spectacle vol.2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 68:07


    It's time for another installment of Disturbin' the 'Burbs Pop Culture Circus Spectacle! Jim and Jen cover this weeks picks for TV and movies, food, and Horoscopes - AND we listen to a few calls from our listeners and friends! Hope you enjoy this episode!

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Ep15 - Pop Culture Happy Hour vol. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 60:01


    It's time for Disturbin' the 'Burbs Pop Culture Happy Hour! Jim and Jen talk about their latest picks for TV, Movies, Music, Food, and Books—and even toss in your weekly horoscope! Hope you enjoy! +ALSO - if you're enjoying Disturbin' the 'Burbs, please SHARE with your friends! Help us grow the show! Thanks! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Ep14 - Self-Isolation Rituals and a Greasy Bag of Dicks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 39:30


    Coronavirus, self-isolation, quarantine entertainment, and a bag of Dick's! It's hard to focus and talk about anything other than the current pandemic that we're smack in the middle of at the moment—so bear with us as we once again talk about Coronavirus and what it's like for us to self-isolate and not go a little stir-crazy... we haven't been in the studio for a new session for a hot minute so we're getting our bearings on this one... Hope you enjoy! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Ep12 - Tom Hanks has COVID-19? We're Doomed!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 65:57


    Coronavirus, Preppers and Haunted TVs—Oh My! Things are a little surreal right now—especially smack in the middle of the Seattle area where COVID-!9 has had a huge impact on their daily lives. Jim and Jen chat about Coronavirus and the domino-effect it's having on the nation. They even get their son Carter to join in the discussion for a little while to see how it's affecting him. Everyone has turned into a 'Prepper' snapping up toilet paper and water in massive quantities. Jim and Jen lightly explore what in means to be a prepper and what you'd need to survive an apocalyptic situation. They wrap up the episode discussing Jim's recent experience with a haunted TV. Hope you enjoy this episode! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Ep11 - Awesome Art Chat with Tanya Sharp!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 121:24


    Settle in folks! This is a great conversation with our friend and local creative talent, Tanya Sharp! Jim and Tanya’s paths crossed a little over 14 years ago when they both worked at a small Seattle-area creative agency. Jim waxes nostalgic and tells a couple of humorously shameful stories of their time working together. Tanya recently took a trip to Disneyland with her family, and shares a few stories from that trip. We finish up the conversation by talking about Tanya’s creative journey in the Seattle area—focusing on her involvement with the Edmonds Art Commission and her voluntary work with the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and the struggles they face getting art education to the masses. This was a fun one! Hope you enjoy! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Ep10 - Valentine's Day - The Hate Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 64:17


    Hey Lovers! Just in time for Valentine’s Day—it’s our special ‘Hate’ Episode! Jim and Jen talk a little about day-drinking… the Oscars… politics… the coronavirus… and finally, Valentine’s Day and our favorite Seattle area restaurants… The conversation quickly goes south as Jim and Jen launch into talking about their pet peeves—and things they hate… don't worry—there’s still plenty to laugh about. Hope you enjoy our 10th Episode! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Ep9 - January Round-Up & PNW Urban Legends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 39:45


    The last couple of weeks have been a little crazy in the Pacific North West—and the US in general… Jim and Jen take a few minutes to chat about every thing that’s been going on since their last episode. They also talk about the PNWs biggest elusive celebrity—Bigfoot! Plus a handful of other legendary creatures known to reside in the western states. Enjoy! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Episode 8 - UFOs—Are They Real?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 31:31


    Jim and Jen discuss a recent article they stumbled on regarding UFO sightings in Washington state... They also briefly discuss some of their favorite sci-fi movies! If you've ever had a UFO sighting or have seen something you can't explain, email us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Episode 7 - A Cloying Conversation with Jim & Jen - So Long 2019!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 49:45


    Jim and Jen take a look back at their personal highlights of 2019 for posterity—and have a few laughs along the way. Here’s hoping everyone has taken stock in everything that happened in your own lives—and are looking forward to a fun and prosperous 2020 with lots of memories! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Episode 6 - Interview with Kim & Bobby Arispe - Liberal Libations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 87:22


    Jim and Jen had the wonderful opportunity of having an in-depth conversation with Kim & Bobby Arispe… Kim recently published a beautifully crafted book called ‘Liberal Libations’—which can be described as a passion project—chronicling their collective journey into discovering craft cocktails. We talk about this fabulous book in detail as well as a host of other related topics. Enjoy! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Episode 5 - Pint-Sized Podcast/Top Ten Christmas Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 25:20


    We’re trying out a new format for episode 5! Don’t worry—we’ll still have long-form interviews with interesting folks…and conversations between Jim & Jen, but in an effort to bring you more ‘snack-able’ content, we’re trying an additional format we’re going to call ‘Pint-Sized Podcasts’! We’ll try to keep these episodes to a single-topic and limit the podcast to 15-20 minutes for easy and quick aural consumption! So with this first attempt at a pint-sized podcast, Jim & Jen talk about their respective Top Ten Christmas Movies! Enjoy! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Episode 4 - Imps & Monsters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 49:15


    Justin Hillgrove (Imps & Monsters, Imp Lands, Junk Spirt Games) is an über-talented artist hailing from the thriving metropolis of Snohomish, WA. Justin joins Jim and Jen in the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs studio for a chat about how he got started and the inspiration behind the characters he lays down on canvas. Despite tech issues with Jen’s mic, this was a fantastic episode! Enjoy! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Episode 3 - The Tree That Saved Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 47:41


    Jim and Jen are at it again... we're already mid-November and all we can think about is Christmas and the sheer volume of decor that we put up around the house during the holiday season! Plus there's a great story about one specific Christmas tree and its untimely demise—and the tree that took it's place—not only saving Christmas, but most likely our marriage too! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Episode 2 - Christmas Lights! An Interview with PNWCL

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 39:59


    Jim and Jen entertain their first guest in the DtB Studio! It's Jason from Pacific Northwest Christmas Lights! If you're fans of Christmas light displays, then you'll find this episode entertaining and interesting as Jason talk about how he started PNWCL and his passion for finding awesome light displays around the PNW! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

    Disturbin' the 'Burbs - Episode 1 - Halloween Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 51:11


    Jim is joined by his wife Jen for Episode 1. They talk about the history of Disturbin' the 'Burbs and try to have a coherent conversation regarding their aversion to scary movies and where that fear may have manifested itself over the years. There might even be a couple of stories about personal paranormal experiences! Overall this isn't too bad for Episode one if you can ignore Jim's frequent heavy breathing and tendency to ramble... Regardless we hope you're entertained with this first episode! Call or Text the Disturbin’ the ‘Burbs Hotline at (206) 800-6405 with your questions or if you’d like some advice—or have a dirty little secret you’d like to share! You can also reach us at disturbintheburbs@gmail.com

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