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The place we stop to talk about the quirks and funny things we do that make us unique and bring us together all at the same time.

KJ


    • Aug 15, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 98 EPISODES


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    #96 A Ladybug Called Bob with Jessy Vanpoperinghe (the.worried.wanderer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 57:46


    Send us a Text Message.Jessica loves hiking and talking to bugs. We're hoping to organize a group hike with Jessica and we'll all summon our high-school personas. You're invited.

    #95 The World Licker (with Miya Alger)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 48:29


    Send us a Text Message.You've never met anyone with such a proclivity for licking inanimate objects with incredible significance. Listen to find out what the heck I'm talking about. 

    #94 Serious Ankle Girth (with Abby Baumgarten)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 69:30


    Send us a Text Message.Abby is wonderful, and apparently has girthy ankles, as do both Kade & KJ, so we have that going for us.If you don't like hair in your food, don't listen. But also, listen anyway.

    #93 A Shilling for Your Leg! (with Shane)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 46:12


    Send us a Text Message.We loved our first Idioms episode, so we decided to do another one! Shane returns as our resident Research expert, and enlightens us once again.

    #92 We Don't Want Chewy Juice with Chelsie Dort (lifewiththedorts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 65:49


    Send us a Text Message.After a hiatus, we're back! Chelsie was on our bucket list, and we loved talking to her!!! Down to earth and conversational, we had ourselves... a conversation. If you like pulp, you're wrong. 

    #91 Shaky Knees & a Bucket of Balls (with Bedford Dort)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 66:45


    If you're into oversized jerseys and jean shorts, stick around. Bedford kept us smiling for the entirety of the episode. And apparently if you've never golfed, here's your sign..

    #90 Yummy Lumpy Mush

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 41:21


    We often discuss the strange and nostalgic smells and scents that surroud us. For this episode, we decided to really hone in on that. We asked our audience for their favorite smells. Enjoy

    #89 Hot Mess but Kinda Cute (with Therese Marzouk)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 70:52


    Today's episode was someone who came to us TOTALLY out of the blue, and she's delightful. Therese is charming and 100% geek just like Kade & KJ. Instant Family.

    #88 The Legend of The Horse-Sized Duck (with Nicole)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 43:43


    In case you wanted to spend about 45 mintues listening to our useless, yet entertaining opinions on things completely irrelevent to normal life, here's your favorite episode!! Oh, and Kade's lovely wife Nicole is here!

    #87 Coyotes in the Bathtub (with Sid Lewis)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 57:36


    One of the most interestinng people that exists (we're pretty sure) is KJ's Father-in-Law, Sid. If you like stories about taking a squat in the woods, or happen to have an affinity for taxidermy, he's your guy.

    #86 Storyteller, Matriarch (with Grandma)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 62:38


    Tales of loss, courage, love and family are shared with us in this special episode with our grandma. 

    #85 Crazy To Meet You!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 39:15


    Several different hosts come in to this episode! We are discussing the craziest ways people have met and fallen in love! 

    #84 Relationship Advice: Finest & Foulest

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 48:50


    With Her delightful husband Chesley, Karlie  discusses several occasions of both terrible and decent relationship advice! Don't worry, Kade will be back. 

    #83 The Hot Dog Dropper (With Kirsten)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 51:14


    As a hot dog lover, I can't relate. 

    #82 Her Name is Cookie (with.. Cookie)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 48:22


    Another Gem from the east coast! Cookie is a friend of Nancy's (a previous episode), and she was JUST as much fun. If you need a new sweater, just say the word. 

    #81 The Rustier, The Better (with Cody Norman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 54:08


    A hometown shoutout! Cody comes from the same roots as Kade & KJ, and we go way back. If you need some advice on your farm equipment, he's your guy. There's a story in here somewhere about him getting kicked by a horse.. 

    #80 Much Ado About Nancy (with Nancy Newman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 56:40


    A Jersey Girl through and through, Nancy brought a new flavor to the podcast! It's an experience in and of itself, so give it a listen! Also, put your shopping cart in the recepticle please. 

    #79 Silky Tag Toucher with Jason Dunnigan (The Modern Dad)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 67:26


    Kade & Kj were so excited to have The Modern Dad on TQS! A long time social media favorite, he was so fun to interview, and we hope you love listening to his awesome stories! Hope you like lady rappers. 

    #78 Tinker VS. Piddlefart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 40:58


    Is it a sequel? Is it just part 2? stick around and find out! Kade & KJ explore some of the revised questions and give their own answers! 

    #77 Learn Me Something New

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 56:50


    Kade & KJ delve into a new, refreshed list of questions for future guests. This will be a good look at how things might have shifted a little on TQS, but we remain the same, quirky humans trying to make connections! 

    #76 Holly Jolly Fire & Ice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 45:12


    Our 2023 Holiday Episode! Kade & KJ go over the magic of Christmas morning, but also touch on the fact that Christmas is a struggle for some people. Whatever your take might be, we're glad you're here. Enjoy!

    #75 The Real Mrs. Reel (with Elise)

    Play Episode Play 42 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 59:04


    Another friend from the book club! From a haunted office, enjoy our friend Elise! 

    #74 Don't Forget to Call w/Tom Bambara

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 50:52


    Tom showed up into our life and told us stories. He's a passionate creator, he's a comedian, and he cares a LOT about his people. Listen and enjoy. 

    #73 A Tall Glass of Water W/Brooke Eliason (thefemalefoodie)

    Play Episode Play 53 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 72:01


    We got the female foodie on the podcast! We were so excited to talk to Brooke. She's a professional foodie, and she was gracious to come and chat with us. Hope you're hungry.. for a good time. 

    #72 Eyes on the Skies (With Michael Pecak)

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 50:59


    Michael is an ambitious man. A professional in music, turned fanancier with a flare for the night sky. He was so intersting, and we loved him. 

    #71 Happy Flappy Hands (with Carlie Palmer-Webb)

    Play Episode Play 53 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 68:40


    What do you do when you get excited? Apparently some people try to fly away, but we are obviously land mammals. Carlie was so fun, and we hope you enjoy!

    #70 Milk levels (with Gustav Lindquist)

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 60:24


    You're probably familiar with his work and don't even know it. He works in the shadows, but we love him all the same. You may never have met anyone named Gustav,.. Until now. 

    Halloween Bonus - Jack of the Lantern

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 10:49


    A tale of Jack, and how he became the name of the lantern.

    #69 The Ghost Talks Pt. 2

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 34:53


    We did another spooky episode for Halloween! Kade & KJ read listener submissions about real-life paranormal encounters. Don't look into the night, or into the dark corners..

    #68 The Toes of the Dead (with Shane)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 44:35


    Shane is back! He gives us a deep dive on the history of Halloween. If you've ever wondered why the Holiday is what it is.. well.. Give us a listen.

    #67 I Dreamed a Terrible Dream

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 34:18


    We've all had our share of nightmares. We asked if you'd share your share with us! We read stories about the nightmares our listeners have had. Some made us giggle, and some made us wanna disappear forever.

    #66 A Name in the Devil's Book (with Elizabeth Kent)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 59:41


    You know what witches look like, right? That's what I thought.. But Liz is an expert, so unless you're her, you actually don't. We discuss witchcraft throughout history, as well as a bit on the Salem Witch Trials. Welcome to Spooky Season 2023.

    #65 Bigfoot Hunters, Beware

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 30:16


    Ever wondered if it's Illegal to bite someone's limbs off, or sleep with your shoes on? Well now you know. 

    #64 Is Your Sponge Even Pink, Bro? (With Shana Donovan)

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 64:47


    She's married to our little brother.. Pray for her. Let's accelerate the appearance of our laugh lines as we listen to our conversation with Shana. If you don't like your kitchen sponges in pink, then you're doing it wrong.

    #63 It Tastes Just Like Cheese (With Samantha Kemp)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 59:10


    If you're looking for a game to play, Sam can give you a couple Ideas. A sister to a friend of Kade's, Sam was excited to be on the podcast and we loved talking to her! Tootie Frootie!

    #62 Screwdrivers in the Garden (with Preslee Ricci)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 62:27


    Preslee is another of KJ's family circle, and asked to come be on the podcast! Make sure you pronounce her last name correctly..

    #61 Say it or Be it (with Kate Lyman)

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 71:46


    She lives in a town with a cooler name than where you live. She's a nutrition/fitness coach, and she is the mexican national Spikeball champion. You didn't even know what that is, did you?

    #60 Bread Lessons for the Every-Day Criminal

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 49:09


    We all eat strange things, and we're gonna talk about it. After an audience submission post, we go over the weird things you eat that you didn't know were weird until you were told it's weird. Say that 7 times fast..

    #59 Mr. Bonsai (with Chaison Clawson)

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 67:40


    Chaison & Chesley grew up thick as thieves. Come listen to a couple old pals talk about good times and growing up. Hope you aren't a huge fan of Crocs..

    #58 The Great Melon Divide (with Katie Krejci)

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 71:48


    Katie was kind enough to grace us with her presence! A full-time homesteader and content creator, we loved her outlook on life. I hope you aren't too passionate about watermelon..

    #57 Dad Bods For the Win (with Jake Lewis)

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 62:38


    Jake actually asked US to be on our podcast! We were so excited that he reached out, and it was a delight to talk to him.  We hope you enjoy the convo as much as we did! Dad bods unite!  

    #56 Avocados Are Gross (with Michael Ulloa)

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 70:02


    Michael hails from Scotland, and we are so glad he joined us. His hollistic approach to health and fitness is what sets him apart. He's a personal trainer, a dad, and a lover of fish & chips. 

    #55 In the Treetops (with Kim)

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 50:28


    Our oldest sister Kim has been mentioned time and time again over the life of TQS, and she's finally here to defend herself. A little reminiscing, and a fun talk over-all. 

    #54 Legend of the Ear Licker (with Amanda Auler)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 71:54


    I hope you like people who write books, cuz that's who we're talking to. Amanda was 100% delightful, and we're so glad she came to talk to us. Go check out her book Daughter of the Sun! And watch out for ear-licking strangers.

    #53 Skunk in the Distance (with Shane)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 58:07


    He's back! Our Brother Shane joins us for a classic TQS interview! Get to know him better than you did before. You might enjoy it a little bit. 

    #52 Axe-Wielding Van Pirates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 49:14


    An interesting dive into the strange encounters we (and our audience) have had with strangers. A few good stories, and a little get-to-know-you with Kade and KJ!

    #51 Petrichor (with Stockton Williams)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 60:37


    Few things spark the cringe like 9th grade musicals. Stockton and Kade are old friends, and they're about to talk about it a little bit. Don't know what Petrichor is? listen and find out. 

    #50 We Forgot the Cake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 51:51


    The Quirk Stop is 1 year old! 50 episodes, 365 days, and we're so excited. KJ and Kade discuss the highs and lows of podcasting for a year. It's been an awesome journey, and there's plenty more to come! 

    #49 Drivin' Stick With a Fish (with Anneleise Atkinson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 66:09


    She's a storyteller, 100%. Anneleise was so much fun to have on the show! If you like to be regaled with strange tales, this one's for you. 

    #48 A Boy and His Steinway (with Josh Wright)

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 59:29


    Josh Wright is a world-class pianist, and he also happens to have been Kade's teacher once upon a time. What is it like inside the brain of someone like him?? Listen and find out. 

    #47 The Parkour Kid (With Peter Compton)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 67:20


    Peter is full of energy and had so much good to spread! If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a football, you're not alone.

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