That's My Spouse

I'm a couple days late again but this one is worth the wait.  If you listen to this one you can tell I'm a little jealous of the birds living free in my front yard, we have a current car transmission situation developing and I took my youngest to see Sing 2.  

Sorry, this one is so late but things have been crazy as usual.  In this episode I talk about our trip to Frankenmuth, MI, I have high hopes for the Bengals in the Super Bowl and Julie and I have our first ever double grease stain day.  

Sorry listeners this one is short.  Not a lot happened so I didn't have much to talk about.  

Better late than never.  In this episode I talk about the historic Bengals win, my dog vac dream and Julie comes back for a segment where I try to convince her in becoming a pizza venture capitalist.  

I'm back at it again.  In this episode I close out 2021 and make plans for 2022.  

Hi everyone I'm back.  Sorry for the delay in the show but everything has been crazy around here.  In this episode I talk about Julie leaving the show, my new job, the homeless family we encountered on Thanksgiving and I take a shot at hot tub people.  

Join Jason and Julie as they discuss the blunders of everyday life.  

Join Jason and Julie as they discuss the blunders of everyday life.  We could all use a little comedy during these crazy times.  Come laugh along with us.  

Join Jason and Julie as they discuss the wonders and blunders of everyday life.  We could all use a little comedy during these crazy times.  Come laugh along with us.  

Join Jason and Julie as they discuss the wonders and blunders of everyday life.  We could all use a little comedy during these crazy times.  Come laugh along with us.  

The Great American Road Trip is complete!  It was a long trip so we have a bonus episode for you this time.  Here is part 2.  

The Great American Road Trip is complete!  It was a long trip so we also have a bonus episode for you this week. 

Join Jason and Julie as they discuss the wonders and blunders of everyday life.  We could all use a little comedy during these crazy times.  Come laugh along with us.  

Join Jason and Julie as they discuss the wonders and blunders of everyday life.  We could all use a little comedy during these crazy times.  Come laugh along with us.  

Join Jason and Julie as they discuss the wonders and blunders of everyday life.  We could all use a little comedy during these crazy times.  Come laugh along with us.  

Join Jason and Julie as they discuss the wonders and blunders of everyday life.  We could all use a little comedy during these crazy times.  Come laugh along with us.  

We could all use some comedy during these crazy times.  Come and laugh along with us!

Ever feel like you were in the opening scene for a horror movie?  In this episode, Julie shares her recent creepy experiences while alone at work and along with her near-death experience while driving with Jason in a roundabout.  Along the way they celebrate the introduction of Jet's butter garlic sauce, share some disasters while driving in reverse, explore a bad smell in the car, and remember "The People's Elbow."  We could all use some comedy during these crazy times, come laugh along with us!  

Spring has arrived!  How did you celebrate spring break this year?  In this episode, Jason and Julie recount their spring break adventures from witnessing arrests to accidentally dropping a $20 in the token machine.  Julie shares her March Madness struggles while Jason ponders what it's like to be the tourney sweat-wiper.  Later, real life hits as Jason struggles with math homework and the kiddo recovers from surgery.  We could all use some comedy during these crazy times.  Come laugh along with us!  

Are you a morning person?  In this episode, Julie has to start going into work early again and the family's morning falls apart.  Jason's attempts to hide the disaster don't work out so well.  Jason's bad week continues as he has a debacle at the dentist office and manages to paint a window open.   We also honor one of our favorite times of the year - March Madness and Spring Break.  We could all use some comedy during these crazy times.  Come laugh along with us!  

In our one-year anniversary episode, we celebrate with some good old-fashioned laughter.  Jason reveals some treasures he picked up at the secondhand store and shares his thoughts on speed reading.  We weigh investing in Crypto currencies and learn of our parents' secret stash.  Jason is invigorated by listeners' appreciation of his latest fantasy farm idea and has some plans to expand camp.  We could all use some laughter during these uncertain times.  Come laugh along with us!

What's your worst hotel stay ever?  A discussion of a must-see true crime documentary leads to remembering some of our worst.  Jason floats his latest idea, Fantasy Farm, reveals his much-anticipated list of what not to do when you rob a bank, and reflects on his overnight stay at the hospital.  We could all use some comedy during these crazy times, come laugh along with us!    

What's the creepiest unexplained thing you've encountered?  In this episode, Jason shares his unexplained moment in a vacant house that's sure to give you chills.  Jason also shares his newfound influencer status, we ponder why anyone would be buying a weedwhacker in January, and Julie's dad gives Jason shit for not hanging a door.  We also investigate the case of a dumb local criminal and his baffling decisions while robbing a bank.  We could all use some comedy during these crazy times.  Come laugh along with us!  

What dumb things did you do as a teenager?  In this episode, we marvel at the chance our daughter took without even considering the potential risk and share her unbelievable emotional response to a tik tok.  Jason updates his "what not to do when you murder someone list" and finally notices the slow drain on his bank account, $7 at a time.  We recap our latest favorite true crime show, Manhunt: Deadly Games, share Julie's parking debacle,  and Julie share's her pet peeve.  We could all use some comedy during these crazy times.  Come laugh along with us.   

Don't drink and Prime?  In this episode, Jason reveals his latest purchase and we debate whether or not it will float.  We also uncover proof that Facebook is listening (and Jason's inevitable purchase because of it) and Jason wins the hat light battle once and for all.  Along the way, we review our latest Netflix binge, Cobra Kai, reminisce about New Year's Eve, and debate what's appropriate TV for a 12 year-old.  We could all use some comedy during these crazy times.  Come laugh along with us!

Did you find time to unwind over the holidays?  In this episode, we discuss our holiday adventures and misadventures.  From thoughtful Christmas gifts to the gift that was missing under the tree,  from car battery debacles to future Christmas requests, from teeny weenies to the Kabby Christmas Miracle, the 2020 holidays were an adventure.  We could all use some comedy during these crazy times.  Come laugh along with us.  

Have you ever had a movie scene play out in real life?  In this episode, fiction meets reality for Jason and Julie in the most hilarious way.  Also in this episode, Jason also finds out that Julie's been keeping a secret, we reminisce about Jason's Thanksgiving injury a year ago, and Jason shares his latest invention.    We could all use some humor during these uncertain times.  Come laugh along with us!  

Remember Jared from Subway?  In this episode Jason decides on his next spokesperson gig and has a short-lived food resolution that's, once again, foiled by microwave pizza.  Jason and Julie share their big adventure to Costco and Jason reveals his mom's latest big plan.  Along the way we share our thoughts on the latest must-binge Netflix series, the Queen's Gambit. We could all use some comedy during these crazy times, come laugh along with us.  

Are you disappointed with Taco Bell's new menu?  Don't worry, Taco Belly is coming!   In this episode, Jason mourns the loss of the Mexican Pizza but has a plan to replace it.  We also celebrate the unbelievable return of our cat after a 6 week disappearance, Jason struggles with CPAP instructions, and we learn about Grass Masters, Jason's short-lived business at age 12.  Along the way we have a lot of laughs.  We could all use some comedy during these crazy times.  Come laugh along with us!

How many times a year (or a week) do you lose your car keys?  In this episode, Jason hunts for missing keys, relives his glory days by landing an Ollie (without getting hurt), and shares his hunting fears.  We share some parental insights, lament how obnoxious 7th graders can be, and agonize over dinner prep.  Along the way Julie tries to convince Jason to de-winterize the camper for Christmas and we review  some must-see murder shows.  We could all use some comedy during these crazy times.  Come laugh along with us!

Has 2020 messed with your mornings?  In this episode, Jason gets busted oversleeping  - twice but redeems himself as the new Bill Belichick.  While Julie shares some fun (or not so fun) ideas for Halloween, Jason pulls a shady fantasy football move, regrets (maybe) an impulse buy, and Jason meets the late great Bo Schembechler.  We could all use some comedy during these crazy times.  Come laugh along with us!

What home projects have you undertaken lately?  In this episode, Jason recounts his building adventures "up North" for a quirky friend of a friend, we ponder urinal etiquette, and we theorize how accidental shooting deaths happen.  Jason shares his frustrating fantasy football season so far, reveals his new big purchase, and wonders if he needs spousal insurance.  We also unpack our daughter cutting her own hair (for the third time) and ask important questions like whether or not you can bake pancakes.  We could all use some comedy in these crazy times.  Come laugh along with us!  

How would you react if you heard your spouse quietly crying out for help in the middle of the night?  In this episode, we hear Jason's reaction to this situation, which might not be what you'd expect.  Julie gets to say, "I told you so," when Jason is injured in an ill-advised race, Jason explores his favorite instrument, and raves about his favorite pair of socks.  We also explore the baffling inadequacies of Google Meet and wonder how Jason's bag of nickels is doing in this coin shortage.  Julie challenges Jason to a picky eater test with 25 easy meals from Taste of Home.  We could all use some comedy during these crazy times.  Come laugh with us!

Parents, what's in your kid's lunchbox?  In this episode we look at examples of "lazy mom's lunches" on the internet and ponder what exactly bloggers' definition of lazy is.  We also share Jason's recent brush with the law, remember Julie's close calls with nature, and recount living through our own true crime moment.  Along the way we reveal our favorite Seinfeld-throwback restaurant, reflect on a lobster lasagne fail, wonder how much daily water is enough, and lament Jason's unlucky shirt run.  We could all use some comedy during these crazy times.  Come laugh along with us.  

What are your road trip must-dos?  In this episode we recall the second half of the Great American Road Trip and discuss our adventures, activities, and lessons learned. We start our adventure traveling from Salt Lake City to Moab, Utah where we visit Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park where we experience our best camping of the trip and Jason learns what a cooler is.  We continue on to Colorado Springs where the kids (and Jason) hit the wall and decide it's time to do things and not see things. We move through Kansas City where Jason loses a race and finish at our last stop in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. Jason is still bitter about not renting a boat for the famous lake.  We wrap up the episode by sharing lessons learned and our top tips for a great road trip.  Come and laugh along with us! 

What place do you most want to visit in the US?  In this episode, we share our experiences on the Great American Road Trip, our much anticipated, 2 years of planning, 11 state camping road trip. We discuss the first half of our trip this week, from the scary driving in the Black Hills of South Dakota to the beauty (but cold!) of the natural wonders of Yellowstone.  We share a must-see accidental find in Lava Hot Springs Idaho, recount our misadventures at the Great Salt Lake, and end the episode in the pristine streets of Salt Lake City.  Join us to hear about the adventures (and misadventures) of life on the road. We could all use some comedy during these uncertain times.  Join us for a funny take on marriage and parenting. Come laugh along with us.    

What are your favorite road trip games?  In this episode, Julie gives some great ideas for road trip games while Jason shares his beef with meat soup and reveals that he finally watched Top Gun.  Along the way we discuss saws and toilet seats, ponder how a trip to CVS could cost $70, and Jason reflects on his experience trying out for America's Got Talent.  We could all use some comedy during these uncertain times.  Join us for a funny take on marriage and parenting. Come laugh along with us.    

How do you keep your kids entertained on road trips?  In this episode we discuss activities to try on a road trip with the kids.  Along the way Jason tries to reinvent maps, we compare road trips back in the day to road trips now, and we reflect on the generational difference between the kids.  Jason laments the uneven road trip driving split while Julie admits her jealousy that Jason can sleep anywhere.  

What is your worst road trip fail?  In this episode, we reflect on some of our past travel adventures and mishaps from Jason trying to surf in California, to the turnpike disaster that could have been, to Jason's run-in with Canadian border patrol.  We also update our listeners on the new fishing equipment, remember Julie's favorite car, and Jason shares his ideas for making outlet malls better.  We could all use some comedy during these uncertain times.  Join us for a funny take on marriage and parenting. Come laugh along with us.     

How many fishing lures are too many?  Are they really effective?  In this episode, we reflect on Jason's recent Bass Pro Shop purchases and remember our first trip to bass pro shops.  We look at why taking the freebie for a time share purchase is a bad idea, analyze our recent horseback riding adventure, and marvel at bullfrogs in nature shows.  We discuss preparations for our upcoming road trip, share ideas for ways to keep the kids occupied while on the road, and Jason vents about the broken air conditioner.  Jason shares how his morning breakfast turned into a workplace disaster and reminisces about a college contact lens mishap that ended a friendship.  We could all use some comedy during these uncertain times.  Join us for a funny take on marriage and parenting. Come laugh along with us.    

What's your canoeing disaster story?  In this episode we share some canoeing tips that are probably worthless and remember some of our own canoeing disasters.  We reflect on Julie's bad luck the one time she skipped school and Jason shares a bad idea from his childhood, confesses his painting mistake, and ponders the liner etiquette for men's shorts.  Underwear or no underwear?  We share our adventures back at a restaurant for the first time as Jason reveals his new diet plan while enjoying his delicious Dayton-style pizza. We could all use some comedy during these uncertain times.  Join us for a funny take on marriage and parenting. Come laugh along with us.    

Since you've been a parent, how many times have you thought, "Oh my gosh, I'm turning into my mother (or father)"?  In this episode, we reflect on the quirks that we've gotten from our parents, ponder the backstory of the amazing My Pillow, and look at Jason's fight or flight response.  We continue our look at things to do with kids this summer with a look at the pros and cons of tubing, analyze Jason's unique fear, and Jason shares a brilliant strategy to stop the kids from fighting. We could all use some comedy during these uncertain times.  Join us for a funny take on marriage and parenting. Come laugh along with us.    

What's the worst job you've ever had?  In this episode, with guest couple Trisha and Steve Vermeersch, we explore the worst jobs ever.  From dictatorial bosses to pay so low you cry to goofs so bad you just walk away, we've had some crazy experiences. We also reveal the winner of the most helicopter parent moment ever, examine Jason's DIY kayak idea, and reveal the product parents never knew they needed but shouldn't have to live without. We could all use some comedy during these uncertain times.  Join us for a funny take on marriage and parenting. Come laugh along with us.  

What TV series do you and your spouse both enjoy?  In this episode, we sadly say goodbye for now to Mind Hunter and discuss the struggle to find a series we both like.  We learn about Jason's unique collection, recall the difficulty adjusting to a new stove, and provide some new ideas for fun ideas at home.  You also won't want to miss Jason's epic "I need readers" moment.  We could all use some comedy during these uncertain times.  Join us for a funny take on marriage and parenting. Come laugh along with us.  

Do you have any weird fears or phobias?  In this episode we analyze the roots of Julie's fear of attack geese and tight spaces, lament the loss of cuteness as kids grow, and look at how clouds are made through a kids' eyes.  We explore the proper way to fly a kite, share a recent scare, look at a weird societal norm that (thankfully) has changed, and Jason recommends his unusual pick for the greatest love story of all time.  We could all use some comedy during these uncertain times.  Join us for a funny take on marriage and parenting. Come laugh along with us.  

What would you do if there was an intruder in the house?  In this episode, we examine Jason's reaction to noises in the night, discuss our recent fishing expeditions, and remember the time that Jason and the kids were fugitives.  We suggest two fun activities to try with your family (or at the next party you host), ponder ice cream trucks in the seventies, look at Julie's run in with a wasp, and listen with disbelief to Jason's most embarrassing moment.  We could all use some comedy during these uncertain times.  Join us for a funny take on marriage and parenting. Come laugh along with us.  

How many of you have been having trouble falling asleep lately?  In this episode we discuss Jason's sleep issues, lament the nuances of the Barbie Dreamhouse app, and explore the reasons behind the shortest teaching career in history.  We recommend a surprising documentary, share the adventures of dishwasher installation, and remember a fun game from childhood to teach your kids. We could all use some comedy during these uncertain times.  Join us for a funny take on marriage and parenting. Come laugh along with us.  

How have you been filling your days during this time at home?  In this episode we give some recommendations about what to watch and what not to watch, discuss our recent movie watching fails, and share a top 5 list inspired by our love of true crime.  We reminisce about our favorite childhood games and fails, share some ideas to try with the kids, and Jason makes an important admission.  We could all use some comedy during these uncertain times.  Join us for a funny take on marriage and parenting. Come laugh along with us.  

How many times have you heard Dad I'm So Bored in the past 30 days?  In this episode we talk about a dad who did something to answer that common quarantine question and the website he created.  We also discuss a fun online card game site for adults to try perhaps while tasting the new White Claw flavor pack that we review in this episode.  Along the way we analyze our unusual eating habits, lament the laziness that's come along with lockdown, and learn more about Jason's musical talents.  We could all use some comedy during these uncertain times.  Join us for a funny take on marriage and parenting. Come laugh along with us.  

What's been on your mind during these unprecedented times?  Maybe you've been pondering how your tween can Facetime anywhere?  Or perhaps you've been wanting to declutter but can't seem to get started?  In this episode we explore tweens' lack of discretion while Facetiming, provide valuable decluttering tips, and discuss next moves with our 401K.   We also reminisce about awkward middle school hair, lament the production shutdown of Corona Beer, and look forward to camping trips after the lockdown is lifted.   We could all use some comedy during these uncertain times.  Come laugh along with us.