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Take a journey and share a few laughs with two best friends as they explore the worlds and themes that make us who we are.

Russ & Jordan

  • May 3, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 14 EPISODES


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Understanding Us Episode 14: The Lost YouTube Special

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 53:54


Join Jordan, Russ and Daniel as we go down the YouTube rabbit hole in this Lost Episode of Understanding Us. The guys get into the Good the Bad and the Ugly of YouTube from the original video sharing platform of America's Funniest Home Videos to the craziness of modern YouTube "Stars". Sit back and join in the conversation with us!

Understanding Us Episode 13: Game Of Thrones

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2017 45:35


The Gods are pleased to announce that the boys are back, and they're talking all things Game Of Thrones! Grab a horn of ale or goblet of wine and join Jordan and Russ along with Daniel and special guest Christina (Russ' wife) as we break down our favorite characters, fights, and GOT plots. We answer all the tough questions, like where in all of Westeros would you live, and with WHOM?? Find out our answers and many more in our latest episode!

Episode 12: Dads

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2016 64:43


Jordan and Russ have been away awhile, too long in fact and they've lost all of their sponsors. A celebrity telethon is needed to raise funds and keep the show going! Jordan is also a new father and to celebrate, we talk all things dads. A break down of the best and worst TV and movie Dads as well as Dads that are both good AND bad? Russ preps Jordan for his first Father's Day, and we discover why Disney Dads are so ugly and fat. Happy Father's Day from UU!

Episode 11: Christmas Movie Off

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2015 73:43


Wit Jordan out on FMLA, Russ is transported by Santa to the Prancing Pony Where he discusses the UU top four movie list with Producer Daniel and Two special Guests: Russ' wife Stina, and Jeff Morin from such fame as our Jurassic Park Episode. Grab a Peppermint Mocha and Join the Fun, Yule Love It!

Episode 10: Rainy Day #1

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2015 53:15


Jordan and Russ dive deep into the UU vault and revisit the very first time we sat down together to record anything, EVER. We talk Public Restrooms, Chefs eating your food, Hotel remotes, sidewalk surgery robots, and fast food salad bars, Enjoy!

Episode 9: Video Gamedom

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2015 63:13


Like listening to people talkin' 'bout Vidja games?? Of coarse you do! Join Jordan and Russ as they High Score their way through the years of video game consoles, and games that your parents hated and probably still do! 

Episode 8: Halloween

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2015 61:23


Grab your pillowcase and come trick or treating with Jordan and Russ through the strange planet that is: Halloween! We discuss costumes, our favorite movies and break down our top ten candies. (No bullshit toothbrushes in our take!)

Episode 7: The Walking Deadtacular

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2015 78:21


How long could you survive in a Zombie apocalypse? Who would you take with you from the cast of the walking dead? What is your weapon of choice?? We help answer all of these crazy questions in our Walking Deadtacular!

Episode 6: The WWE Universe

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2015 65:32


Love it or Hate it, we've landed in the WWE galaxy! Join us as Jordan takes the helm for the first time and we make our way through this strange universe with our second ever guest Dylan! What?!

Episode 5: Restaurant Special

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2015 73:25


Eat your Heart Out Guy Fieri! We're going on an entirely different style of Restauruant adventure. Join Jordan and Russ as they breakdown the Restaurant Biz form the floor up; through Diners, Fast Food, and Buffets!

Episode 4: Leonardo Dicaprio Special

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2015 78:49


No academy award?? No problem. Take a cosmic trip through the palnets (and there are alot of them) that are Leonardo Dicaprio's career. From Beginnings in "Rosanne" to "The Revenant" the latest new movie that's not out, but already our favorite! A complete journey, seen through the eyes of Understanding Us. Gaw-Leeeeeee!

Episode 3: The Jurassic Park Universe, and Our First Guest

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2015 72:03


Just like the real Jurassic Park the hosts break down in Isla Nublar and are left to deal with explaining the Jurassic Universe without the help of the experts. Plus we have our first guest on the show. Enjoy!

Episode 2: Full House, Plus Jordan Drops a Bombshell!?

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2015 73:12


Jordan and Russ have landed in the Full House Galaxy! They talk all things Full House, look ahead to Fuller House, and explore the idiosyncrasies of each character. Plus Jordan drops a bombshell!? You've never heard heard Full House like this before!

Episode 1: Launch Special

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2015 59:17


In episode one (Our first EVER) we talk about starting our podcast, and the journey that it took to finally get to launch. We meet our akward producer Daniel, and look ahead to where this journey will take us....

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