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We're just two guys who don't understand much, but try to explain everything.

Joey & Jon


    • Apr 6, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 59 EPISODES


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    57. TMNS: A Mega-podcast Exposed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 52:38


    We're back!! We took last week off during what felt like a hailstorm in the entertainment world. Two of the most controversial events happened that took over social media: Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, and 'Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed' was released. This week, instead of covering a state like normal, we are diving deep into both events. Who was in the wrong between Will & Chris? Is all the backlash deserved? What are our honest thoughts on the Hillsong exposé?! Listen and find out!

    56. We died of dysentery

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 50:56


    On today's episode, we take a look at the beautiful state of Oregon! Having both driven through it multiple times, we don't have a lot of first hand experience there.. BUT we pull what we do have and combine it with everything we discovered for a very full and off the rails episode. From not being able to pump your own gas to the truth about Bigfoot, we cover it all. We also talk about the day the internet gets unplugged forever and the accuracy of our instagram polls. Enjoy!

    55. Country roads, take me home

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 48:25


    On today's episode, we take a trip to the great state of West Virginia! From the creation of MULTIPLE national holidays to Moth Man and Steve Harvey, we try our best to uncover all the secrets that West Virginia has to offer. Does Joey feel like it's the most haunted state of all time? Possibly. Did Jon not realize it was actually state before this episode? Also, possibly. We also have quite a few disagreements that will need some outside support to help settle later on in the week. Enjoy!

    54. Hattie Bays Featuring Ava Liv Mabry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 60:42


    On today's episode, we're joined by our friend Ava Liv Mabry! Ava is a Tennessee native and singer/songwriter. We get to talk with her about her passion for music and performing, as well as how she got started in her music career! We loved having Ava on to chat and learn about all the things that make Tennessee earn all 10 of it's state songs. You can find all of Ava's music including her new single, "Beautiful", on Spotify, Apple, Pandora, and wherever else you get your music! Be sure to follow her on all socials at @avalivsmusic!

    53. Uff Da Featuring Sam Delos Santos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 53:18


    On today's episode, we are joined by our great friend Sam Delos Santos! Sam is a Lieutenant in the Navy and a Doctor of Clinical Psychology. She recently moved to San Diego after finishing her Doctoral Program in the beautiful state of Minnesota! Today she takes us on a journey through all things Minnesota. We cover everything from the miserably cold winters, sayings ONLY used by Minnesotans, the iconic Minnesota state fair, and so much more. We also chat about Jon & Joey's rollercoaster crypto investments. Enjoy!

    52. Amish Paradise

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 51:53


    On todays episode, we're talking about the home state of the "almost Super Bowl winners", Ohio! Ohio is one of the most interesting states we've covered so far, and there is a TON to unpack here. From sports teams, to Dave Chapelle and Thomas Edison to the Amish, we cover as much as we can in this episode. We also start off talking about the Super Bowl, the halftime show and the ridiculous commercials. Buckle up for a fun one! This is also the first episode we recorded with video as well. Keep an eye on our Youtube for that!

    51. Viva Las Vegas Featuring Alex Hofstrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 53:00


    On today's episode, we have our very own sound producer Alex Hofstrand on the show. Aside from mixing the audio for our podcast, Alex is the guy who makes sure sound systems work right before being used on tours, in studios, and other venues! He also just so happens to be born in our state of the week: Nevada. From Las Vegas to Area 51, we're talking about all the things Nevada is known for, and some that it SHOULD be known for. Enjoy!

    50. Who's the Boss?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 42:52


    On today's episode, we're taking a deep dive in our first East Coast state: New Jersey. Birth place of "The Boss" Bruce Springsteen, Kevin Spacey, and a million other celebrities who we assumed were from California. Not Tony Danza, though (as fact checked live on air). After quite a few rabbit trails, we get into the two sides of Jersey, ridiculous laws, The Sopranos & Jersey Shore, and make our best attempt at what we think a New Jersey accent sounds like. Enjoy!

    49. Big Island Energy Featuring Matt Emmanuel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 50:20


    On today's episode we have our very first guest of the year, Matt Emmanuel! Matt is an experienced film maker from the Bay Area and joins us to discuss his home state of Hawaii! We get to know Matt, hear about all the Celebrities he has worked with in his career so far, and jump into our deep dive of Hawaii. Why do we call it Hawaiian pizza? Who is the biggest Diva of a celebrity he has worked with on set? Was Obama really born on the big island?! Listen and find out! Enjoy state 2/50!

    48. Meet me in California

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 50:01


    On today's episode, we kick SZN 2 off with our beautiful home state of California! There is so much about it that makes no sense, it was hard to cram it all into one episode. We're bringing you some interesting facts that you might not have known, and exploring one of its most famous vacation spots: Lake Tahoe. Are people frozen on the bottom of the lake? Is it a dormant volcano? Why is Sacramento the state capital and not LA?Listen to find out!

    Season 2 Introduction!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 3:25


    New year, new us. Listen to hear what we have planned for 2022!

    47. The Podcast of the Century

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 32:01


    On today's episode, we're taking a stroll down memory lane and listening to some of our favorite moments from the podcast this year! Some of these clips make us laugh just as hard the second time around as they did the first. Hope you enjoy, and have a Merry Christmas!

    46. Into the METAverse

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 58:56


    On today's episode, we're talking about the Metaverse, NFT's, Crypto and the digital future. We talk about virtual meetings, virtual real estate, virtual concerts, and everything else they are slowly starting to introduce through the Metaverse. Today's episode is surprisingly both interesting and educational!

    45. Follow us down the rabbit hole

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 44:21


    On todays episode, we put on our tin foil hats and talk about some crazy conspiracy theories. We talk about Flat Earth, Hollow Earth, and The Simulation theory. We dive into each one and come up with our own theories, some that may or may not ruin our credibility. Enjoy!!

    44. The Real Housewives of TMNS make a return ft. Sigrid & Katie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 61:19


    On today's episode, we got our lovely wives back on the show to discuss holiday traditions! Some funny, some sentimental, and some that only happen every couple years. First we talk about how Thanksgiving went this year, and have some follow up taste testing from episode 43. We also talk about traditions we had as kids that we will either try to continue or put to rest once and for all. Which one of us performed talent shows at Christmas and which one of us had to perform a flute solo in front of the entire church? Listen to find out!

    43. We're about to go HAM

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 64:27


    It's our Thanksgiving episode!! Today we talk about a lot of things that circled back to our favorite part of any holiday: The food. We break down why some of your favorite thanksgiving foods are either incredible, or don't belong on a plate with NO in between. Enjoy, and Happy Thanksgiving!

    42. I hate spoilers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 38:07


    On today's episode, we talk about the best and worst things about movie trailers. Some have revealed too much, some revealed too little, and some deceived us completely (looking at you, Stomp The Yard). We also talk about Joey being hit with copyright infringement, the new Spiderman Trailer, and we briefly cover the Jake Gyllenhaal/Taylor Swift fued.

    41. The Great Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 38:39


    On todays episode, we kick things off with a HEATED debate about when its appropriate to put up Christmas lights, and how long you should keep them up. We then talk about how people in different parts of the country call the same item different names. From calling Soda "Pop", and calling a grocery cart a "buggy" to mispronouncing "bag" in the PNW and Canada, we dive into one of the things that truly makes no sense to us. The question stands: Who calls these items by the correct name?!

    40. Debunking our childhood ft. Jervaja Lewis!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 54:15


    On today's episode, we have the one and only Jervaja Lewis on the show! Jervaja is a California native who recently moved to Texas. She's a video producer, dance instructor, foodie, and so much more. We dive deep into the many things we were taught as kids that turn out to either be lies or stretches of the truth. Many of which (we realized on this episode) not all of us knew were lies! Enjoy, and be sure to subscribe so you get notified when the next episode drops!

    39. Exposing ourselves as hypocrites

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 33:53


    On todays episode, we talk about the "comedy dream team" Kevin Hart and The Rock. We also talk about crying in the movie theatre, actors who should retire ASAP, which of the Fast and Furious actors are terrible, and how much of a movie you can miss in the theatre before giving up watching the rest. Many of these make no sense

    38. The Hairline Chronicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 36:34


    On Today's episode, we talk billionaires sending us to Mars, Joey's new baby, Squid Game, binge-able TV shows, a new member of our "When they cry, we cry" actors list and a whole bunch more. Jon chooses to end the episode with insult after insult before the recording stops.

    37. Bye Bye Facebook

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 36:22


    On today's special lunch time episode, we dive deep into why Facebook & Instagram shut down for a few hours. From conspiracy theories, to what likely happened, we leave no stone unturned. We also talk about Jon trying to get the attention of Fast Food instagram pages, and trying to get Wendy's to roast us. We question how long we'd be able to survive without Social Media completely, and the crime spree in Joey's neighborhood. Enjoy!

    36. How to get away with murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 36:29


    On today's episode, we talk about everything from OJ, to Fantasy Football, to the story of how Jon ruined Joey's baseball career when tee-peeing went wrong. We censored part of the story for legal reasons, but quickly realized we gave ourselves away 2 minutes later. Enjoy this wild ride!

    35. Are you afraid of the dark?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 41:43


    On todays episode, we talk about our deepest darkest fears! Some that are reasonable, and some that make absolutely no sense. We also talk about using our kids to get out of commitments, how we are now streaming in 11 countries, tv shows from the 90's, and everything in between! Enjoy this late week episode!

    34. We get political

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 48:48


    On todays episode, we get political! This is your fair warning, you might hear things on this episode that you don't agree with! If you do, don't worry, we still love you and hopefully you stick around. From Steve's Blues Clues reunion, to posts about 9/11, to opinions on Biden & Trump, we tackle it all. We're calling this is our "blowing off the steam" episode!

    33. Don't domesticate that

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 34:41


    On today's episode, we talk about some of the strangest and most ridiculous pets that people choose to own. From Hissing Cockroaches, to Tigers, we cover all the wildest and most frustrating ones, and share our personal experience with weird pets. We also talk about Joeys recent snake attack, marvel marathons, and shouting "I did not murder him!" at a kids camp.

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    32. The Rise and Fall of Elon Musk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 39:24


    On today's episode, we talk about the rise of Elon Musk, and the guys debate whether or not he needs to be stopped. We also talk about how we recently wasted a scammers ENTIRE day in our DM's. We talk enneagrams, Joey's moving process, and Jon's annoyance with back to school traffic. Merch is still available on Etsy, just search TMNSpodcastmerch

    31. Our mid-year review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 39:29


    On today's episode, we're talking about our least favorite things that have happened in 2021 so far, in our mid year review! We also celebrate Jon's Birthday, and talk about the fact that he turns 31 on episode 31 on the ACTUAL day the episode drops. We talk Pepsi vs Coke, 7-11 food, and restaurants that microwave their food in the "kitchen", among other things. Enjoy!

    30. Move it or lose it, Sister!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 29:53


    On today's episode, we recap our respective vacations from last week. Jon questions why tanning is a thing, and invites hallmark movie enthusiasts onto the podcast. Joey talks the craziness of buying his new house, how he had to break into a safe to buy it and how he was run off the road by an angry driver. We get into some of the unwritten rules of the road that everyone should know.

    29. YE or NAY?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 44:29


    On todays episode, we're talking all about the new Kanye West album, Donda. We discuss the theatrical nature of all of Kanyes album releases, his rise to fame, and our favorite albums. We also talk about the Olympics and of course, a movie that needs no introduction: Space Jam 2.

    28. Adulting 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 31:25


    On today's episode, your favorite 30 year olds talk about the harsh realities of becoming an adult. From buying everything on your own, to making doctor appointments, we cover a few of the things we wish we were warned about before having to deal with them full time. Among other things, Jon shares with us a recent purchase he made that might change his life, and we talk about how we narrowly avoided death from free fish given to us at a Safeway. Enjoy!

    27. The Real Housewives of TMNS ft. Sigrid Ary & Katie Zitlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 54:16


    On today's episode, we welcome two special guests into the studio. Our wives, Sigrid & Katie joined the podcast this week! They introduce themselves and tell the story of how they met us, and how the guys slid in their DMs in a strangely similar way. We also talk about some of the holidays we celebrate in America that make NO sense. 

    26. Myths & Legends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 44:57


    On today's episode, we become Mythbusters. We'll be discussing some of the myths and legends we heard our whole lives that made no sense. Spoiler alert: all of them turn out to not be true at all. We also talk about the heat wave thats engulfed the PNW and a few life changing moments from our 20's.

    25. Animation Explained ft. Philip White!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 52:34


    On today's episode, we have our very first guest! Philip is a teacher, youtuber, director, animator, curriculum writer, and so much more. We dive deep into Philips endeavors as well as the animation world, and what it takes to work on an Pixar movie.

    24. How much is enough?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 36:14


    On today's episode, we recap the Mayweather vs Paul fight and discuss the latest fad that celebrity boxing matches have become. We also weigh in on the infamous Paul brothers and their inexplicable rise to fame, and what could be next for them. We share a BIG announcement for episode 25 at the end!

    23. In loving memory of the grossest things ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 32:08


    On today's episode, we're talking about some of the most unsanitary things that USED to be normal that no longer exist. From re-using cups at restaurants, to wet bathroom door handles, nothing is off limits. Fair warning, this episode might give you the chills. Enjoy episode 23!

    22. Do you know why I pulled you over?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 38:26


    On today's episode, we're talking about our lengthy criminal records! Not really, just about the many many times we've been pulled over! Most of which were valid, some left us scratching our heads, and many left us laughing at. We jump right into it this week. Merch is still available and flying off the shelves, link in IG bio!

    21. Say goodbye to Skinny Jeans

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 44:18


    On today's episode, we talk about the fashion trends of the last 70 years that make no sense. From Bell Bottoms to Girbaud's to Skinny Jeans, every era had its bad fashion trends and we're coming for them all. Listen to us break down each decade and give our EXPERT opinions as two podcast Fashion Icons. We also talk about how filing taxes on the very last day might be the smartest decision you can make.

    20. The Mandela Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 33:13


    On todays episode, we talk about The Mandela Effect. Have things been wiped from the internet, or do we ALL collectively remembering wrong? We cover some of the most mind blowing ones and give our perspective on them.

    19. We've figured out the algorithm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 46:25


    On today's episode, we do a deep dive into the biggest mystery of the internet: The Algorithm. We do our best to explain what it is, who it serves and why. Jon talks about a surprising gift that came with his new house, and we talk about the most irritating man on instagram; Gary Vee.

    18. The People vs TMNS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 36:49


    Happy Cinco De Mayo! On today's episode, we share with you a list that we created 10+ years ago: Actors who make us cry. We break down the movies of the top 4 actors who, when they cry, we ALL cry. We share a slight technical difficulty that resulted in a lost episode, and Jon breaks down the new MBJ movie.

    17. Comedies that molded us

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 37:47


    On today's episode, we talk about our top 3 comedy movies of all time (more like our top 3 family friendly comedies of all time). We also talk about annoying things people do that should result in a prison sentence. Merch is now available! Link in instagram bio.

    16. Tellers Tell All

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 39:41


    We get into it and do a deep dive into the banking industry. Settle in and buckle up... we're exposing big banks and sharing our behind the scenes experiences as tellers!

    15. What about that Finale though?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 41:22


    On today's episode, we rank the series finale's of some of our favorite shows on a tier list. From The Office to Game of Thrones, we break down the ending of some of the greatest TV shows and put them against the tier list rankings. Joey shares one of the most embarrassing stories of his life that happened over the weekend. We also speculate if there are farms in Russia that are factoring out memes shared by people ages 60+. Merch link now in our IG bio!

    14. Worst actors of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 31:40


    On today's episode, we bring you our picks for the worst actors of all time. Some people have amazing careers in Hollywood and it just doesn't make sense to us. We also announce our MERCH giveaway that is LIVE on instagram!

    13. The Devil Wears Prada

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 36:55


    On this weeks episode, we talk about the infamous Preachers and Sneakers instagram. We talk about some of the top Pastors that can't help but wear overpriced clothes & shoes on stage. We question whether these outfits are gifts, sponsored fits or just bad financial decisions as we dive into the "why" behind what they're doing. We also talk about "relationship guru" Derrick Jaxn making headlines with his scandal. Pre-order the man behind @preachersandsneakers Ben Kirby's book today!

    12. Dad jokes are our currency

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 34:04


    On todays episode, we talk about the few things about becoming a Dad that make no sense. From stepping on legos to sneezing un-naturally loud, we cover a few of our favorite Dad-isms. We talk about how oddly personal concerts are, the true ending of the Sopranos and go on man other tangents. Jon refers to Joey's clapping as "hitting two bread loaves together" and Joey retracts his previous statements about the new Justice League movie. Listen toward the end to hear our merch announcement!

    11. His Royal Freshness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 43:33


    On today's episode, we talk about the Royal Family, the recent interview with Oprah, and why none of it makes any sense. We break down who the royal family is, then get straight into the drama surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Jon tells us about his two week journey to getting his garage door fixed, and Joey reveals what his online alias is.

    10. Worth the hype?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 38:46


    On today's episode, we talk about a few things that were overhyped in the last couple years and question whether that hype turned out to be worth it. From Marvel movies, to Taylor Swift's new albums, to the Popeyes chicken sandwich, we go hard on all the hypes of 2020-2021. We also celebrate having our 10th episode, and talk about how we should teach a class on surviving your 20's with no money.

    9. Please don't eat that

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 37:27


    On today's episode, we talk about food mixtures that shouldn't go together. We bring a list of foods that a lot of people enjoy that are a little sketchy, in a segment we call "With me or my enemy". We talk about the Mars rover, the moon landing, and how other podcasts already might be copying us.

    8. That won't stop Covid

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 34:33


    On todays episode, we talk about some of the bad COVID protocols stores and restaurants have in place. We also talk about the snow storm that took over the US, and Jon also shares how his debit card info was stolen.

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