Murphy, Sam & Jodi

Listener Juan is asking for a management book recommendation. And of course, Murphy over delivers 😀 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're loving the grown-up gift ideas, from Play-Doh Blooms bouquets to that X Files Lego set. Then we introduce you to Mr. Gill, the 92-year-old Chick-fil-A dining room attendant whose work ethic and warmth will melt your heart. Plus we chat quiet hours at Sephora, quiet train cars, and whether you wash new clothes before wearing them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jodi revisits her "Girl Talk" Facebook Live all about friendship, and why so many adults struggle to make friends once school is behind them. Also - how to KNOW when friendship is right.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dig into why more people are happily single than ever and the surprising benefits of thriving alone! Sam sends 3 of his rare Luke Skywalker cards off for grading after one sold for $600,000. Plus, why raccoons are getting so comfortable around us they may soon be practically domesticated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jodi shares the beautiful trend of "empty weekends" — leaving 1 weekend a month completely unscheduled so you can recharge and do whatever feels good in the moment. This podcast will give you ideas of how to do yours.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teachers are already back in classrooms - what are they doing? Sam ropes us into signing a birthday card for his mom, Miss Judy, turning 87. Plus a Morning Pick-Me-Up on how cultural outings can actually make you feel younger See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murphy gets a surprise 5 years in the making! His Dad's 1966 Corvette Stingray is back - and it roared up to the front door this weekend. This podcast has heart, and HOT wheels! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murphy gets a surprise 5 years in the making when the current owner brings back his dad's 1966 red Corvette! Plus, why Warren Buffett"s advice in the AI age, and Jodi shares her weird-but-wonderful coleslaw recipe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting TOO CLOSE to wild animals in National Parks? The final word on how far away to be.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Constant notifications. Being ON all the time. Technology. It has us all wishing we could go back to a simpler time. We can. MS&J help you get intentional about it, while staying connected.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grateful Friday stories, the star-studded FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony - AND we dig into how far you really should stay from wild animals, from grizzlies to those aggressive Grand Canyon squirrels in National Parks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murphy & Jodi take their girls (Taylor and Phoebe) for a Bday getaway that turned into 1 of their favorite family vacations ever! Here are the highlights and reasons it meant to much.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The greatest gift a family can give Mom on vacation, McDonald's new sauce, and in the Morning Pick Me Up - How to stop overthinking and make decisions more easily.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam is back from his vacation with his son Sammy, and he's got Chicago on the brain! He walks us through the deep dish versus tavern pizza debate, that hidden Billy Goat Tavern with its "cheeburger, cheeburger" fame, and the highlights from Wrigley Field to the Willis Tower ledge. Even our resident non-museum guy admits the Art Institute won him over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Back from summer vacation! Jodi shares the unexpected favorite part of their New York family trip,  Sam did something brave (or dumb?) while he was away - AND Murphy puts his foot in his mouth with a pregnant woman.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Science says an eye mask, noise-canceling headphones, and even your favorite lovey can help you finally catch some shut-eye on the red-eye. Jodi cleans Nana's house while Nana plays DJ, and Sam has a Luke Skywalker card that could be worth a fortune. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We addressed the elephant in the room about whether Sam is single and looking to mingle. All the new personalized wedding trends, from family trees to potluck dinners and dogs as flower girls. Plus Jodi shared little tweaks any man can do to boost his attractiveness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam admits to owning shapewear he's never worn, and you get the biggest mistakes people make (hint: it's really smoothwear). Sam also survives a bathroom invasion at 2AM. Plus we celebrate Champ's 13th birthday, warn you about vaping squirrels, and reminisce about discontinued foods you'd love to have back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gen Z is flooding malls again and reviving physical media in search of real-world community. Jodi and Murphy confess their weird couple hobby of touring houses they'll never buy, plus the color analysis that has Jodi rethinking her whole closet.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murphy shares the simple two-part secret behind the organizing advice he gave daughter Taylor, and why priority and choice beat any complicated system. We get real about how parents' sideline behavior can rob kids of the fun and friendships they signed up for. Plus Sam finally researches his van-life retirement fantasy and discovers reality has other plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

The reason low-tech "cozy" classic toys are winning over kids and parents again. Phoebe teaches Jodi a brilliant new term — "thrifting blindness." Plus the strange (and sad) story of squirrels drawn to littered vape pens, Murphy's Retreat Weekend, and your sweet messages about the pets we've loved and lost. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jodi takes daughter Taylor to pick out her very first pair of glasses and reminds us why face shape matters. We dig into how music shapes baby names, from Caroline to Gabriela. Plus Jodi throws Champ a sweet 13th birthday party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch Up, Laugh & Hang Out! The Murphy, Sam & Jodi WEEKEND SHOW PODCAST - 7/4 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dig into the most common and expensive things dogs and cats swallow, from chocolate to string, and swap stories about our own pets' pricey vet bills. Jodi mourns the canceled Madonna biopic that Julia Garner was set to star in, and we chat about revenge bedtime procrastination and your brain's built-in personal GPS. Plus, listeners share their amazing $1 thrift store scores, from Vera Bradley b...

We rank the calmest therapy dog breeds for anxiety, and yes, chihuahuas didn't make the cut. Jodi gets us hooked on Netflix's creepy new movie The Last House plus a heavy Epstein documentary and a lighter summer read. And there's a company that brings a flock of sheep to eat your grass, and people are taking days off work just to watch the 'sheepover.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...