George and Jess Podcast

Wallet Hub has released its annual ranking of stressed out states and Minnesota tops the list as the least stressed out state in the country. The report uses a combination of indicators to draw its conclusions like unemployment rates, rates of divorce, and financial stressors among others. Read the full report here .

The cottagecore, Grandma chic and coastal grandmother trends of summer have given way for fall + winter decor trends. Are you ready for 'Grandpa chic' or vintage country club? We'll explain and give you ideas for incorporating it into your home this season! Plus, the movement to move trick-or-treating to the last Saturday in October is growing...will our kids have outgrown trick-or-tre...

Victoria's Secret the popular lingerie store of our youth is trying to get back to its roots. The chain is bringing sexy back to their marketing efforts after what some are calling 'going woke' and others just call body inclusivity. Today's discussion is more about how brands stay relevant with younger customers, if nostalgia is enough and what advertising overall does for the coll...

AI is everywhere - our phone apps, our Google docs, graphic design software... but we've had a couple of experiences recently that lead us to believe creatives are safe from being replaced for now. Today we're talking about our run in with a computer generated voice over and the AI headshots that have everyone sharing their photos saying 'who is this?'

We're back after another day off due to illness! Jess and Clara were down for the count battling this flu bug that seems to be sweeping our community. Jess is back on her feet and we're talking about the upcoming Mankato Marathon races this weekend. Have you ever pushed yourself to try a long-distance race? Jess has run several half-marathons, George says he got his fill of running in the...

Recapping our weekend: Taylor Swift movie, 'Virginia' harvest, New Moon Solar Eclipse sound healing and Jess is battling the family's first round of the fall 'crap'. We're also talking about trick-or-treating and the surprisingly contentious idea to move it to the last Saturday in October rather than October 31st.

Welcome to a Friday episode, we're back after a day off. George is struggling with the fall cold that seems to be sweeping through as the weather changes. We're talking about some large wild animal sightings in our area this week, the Eras Tour movie and the solar eclipse this weekend.

October 10th is World Mental Health Day, we're talking about the state of the mental health of the collective as well as arming yourself with tools that work for you. We are all different and what works for one person might not work for another. We're also discussing barriers to mental health services like access and availability.

Jess is recommitting to her fitness routine and apparently inadvertently asked George a loaded question. She asked him to keep her accountable to her routine - today he's sharing why he refuses along with his approach to staying accountable.

Jon Jamieson and Chris Hager from JP Fitness are guests today on the pod. The pair are talking about starting your wellness routine now rather than waiting for the onslaught of 'new year, new me'. Not only will you feel great, but starting a workout routine before the holidays is a great way to finish the year strong. Working with JP Fitness guarantees your voice will be heard. During your...

We're talking about Pamela Anderson arriving at Paris Fashion Week last week, sans makeup. When a celebrity goes outside of the normal expectations, it gets people talking and Pamela was no different. So, we're asking you this: if you are a person who wears makeup regularly, if you didn't feel like it was expected (by society or just those around you), would you still wear it?

Matt Little with the CBD Centers is our guest today. He's talking about the harvest season for those growing outdoor cannabis plants. He's also giving the inside scoop on the upcoming cannabis laws and dispensary opening south of Twin Cities.

'On October 3rd he asked me what day it was'.... Yesterday was a day celebrated by Millenials, 'Mean Girls Day'. George asked 'what is the deal with today and Mean Girls?' Don't worry, fellow Millenials, he gets educated. Also, this weekend's football games may be T-Swiftless, we'll tell you why.

Can we all stop shaming and judging each other? A digital content creator has gone viral for shaming a mom in the park for being on her phone. He doesn't have children. This is problematic on a lot of levels. We're talking about the public shaming culture and why it needs to stop.

Major retailers are having huge sales this week. It seems like a ramp up to... holiday shopping? How do you feel about getting into the holiday spirit when the calendar turns to October? Also, George is breaking down why some professional football fans aren't digging the Taylor-Mania.

Millenials are leading a trend known as a 'sleep divorce'. It's when otherwise happy couples choose to sleep in separate bedrooms. Tune in to hear the leading cause for a 'sleep divorce' and find out which one of us would be more open to their own bed.

Experts continue to urge parents to wait to allow their kids to get a cell phone. With a middle school aged child in our house, this is an ongoing conversation in our family. We're sharing some startling comments recently made on the Today Show that may make you think twice about cell phones for kids. Aaaaand a T-Swift and T-Kelce update...because we can't not. :)

Ok so by now you know that Jess is a huge Taylor Swift fan (a.k.a. A Swiftie) and that George is a huge football fan. So, worlds collided on Sunday when Taylor Swift attended rumored boyfriend, Travis Kelce's Kansas City Cheifs game. This isn't a Taylor Swift Podcast or a sports podcast but today it is.

Do you consider yourself 'crunchy'? It's a lifestyle that was coined in the 2010's and has since become widely shared on social media. The crunchy lifestyle is choosing to live more naturally. Some call themselves 'scrunchy' which is somewhat-crunchy. We're diving into the lifestyle this morning and sharing how Jess is going srunchy with household products.

It's your turn, ladies. After the 'Roman Empire' trend swept TikTok last week, now women are weighing in with their Roman Empire - the obscure thing that occupies their free thoughts. We're recapping the week on this Friday morning.

House of Colour is an international company based in London. Cheryl Sonnek is the latest franchisee of the brand providing color analysis to customers. She is our guest today on the podcast talking about why knowing 'your colors' can expand your horizons when it comes to shopping and help you feel most comfortable in your own skin. Find more about House of Color here. House of Color Mankat...

What's your go-to coffee order? We're talking gourmet coffee, settling for Folgers (no offense, Folge) and our fall flavor picks. Plus, the weird thing Midwesterners do when they turn down someone's offer because it feels more polite. Hear Jess' example of this and also how she is getting creative with Halloween decor from the thrift store.

Isn't there something so wonderful about eating foods that were freshly harvested? We're sharing about some awesome farmer's market finds (hello, gourmet mushrooms!). George is also talking about harvesting 'Virginia' our cannabis plant along with the many uses of cannabis.

Depending on who you ask, you may answer this question with a blank look and pure confusion OR you may give a number and timeframe for how often you think about the Roman Empire. This is trending on social media - women asking their husbands or boyfriends how often they think about the Roman Empire. Tune in to find out the strange reasons behind why people (not just men) are thinking about the Rom...

On yesterday's episode we talked briefly about aging and being empowered to do so on your terms. We're diving into that discussion further today. Including facing your own mortality and acknowledging that the choices you make today will affect your health in the long term. Plus, how society's expectations play into the conversation of aging.