George and Jess Podcast

Yep. We're officially old. How do we know? Well, we have both noticed a lot of college-aged kids/Gen Z/young adults under 30 sporting mustaches. We laughed when we caught ourselves saying 'I don't understand why kids these days have brought back mustaches'. (Insert face palm). Today, we're talking about fads of days gone by and also a little about aging. And in a real plot twis...

Earlier this summer we sat down with photographer Josh Madson to hear the vision behind his Mankato Community Collage photography project. Now, the exhibit has launched at the Coffee Hag in Mankato. We're talking to Josh about what it took to create this stunning display and what's next for him and his talent. http://www.joshmadson.com/

We talk a lot about wellness (which you know if you've listened to a few of our 350+ episodes), today we're sharing an app that one of the trainers at JP Fitness suggested. The Yuka app allows you to scan your food and cosmetics. It will give your products a score between 1-100 and also give you a breakdown of why the ingredients score the way they do. It's not about perfection, but aw...

Second life is a term that refers to the 'Act II' of your life. Maybe your kids are grown up or you've done a job you don't love for decades and you're deciding to finally take the plunge and try that thing you've always wanted to. More people are finding this joy in second life. We're talking about it this morning and why it's not too late.

Maybe it's the remnants of that first day of school feeling from years gone by, but something about September feels like a fresh start. New routines, a new season, the promise of crisp fall air and the joy of the holidays looming. Some fresh starts bring growing pains, so if you're not living in a apple cider bliss right now, that's ok too. We're talking about transitions and routi...

Our oldest of off to middle school today. He will attend a beautiful new(ish) school - but it’s big. Like waaaay bigger than his little neighborhood elementary school. He’s so excited- we’re admittedly a little nervous. We’re talking about that and kids and cell phones today. Happy 1st Day of school (in our hometown) 📚🚌✏️

If you're growing a cannabis plant you may have noticed some changes recently, as the amount of daylight, temperature and seasons change - your plant will reflect its environment. Matt from the CBD Centers is on today with tips for growing in this seasonal transition.

Labor Day marks the unofficial last weekend of summer. Despite record temperatures, a lot of people are feeling the fall vibes. From apple orchards to mums, the signs of fall are all over social media. Jess is holding on to summer moods for a little while longer. We're also talking about the mess Burning Man festival attendees are dealing with after record rains stranded thousands in the deser...

Ok, maybe not EVERYONE but the so-called 'flat-Earth' conspiracy is gaining steam. Honestly, if an Alien walked into the living room and told me he had proof the Earth was flat, I'd probably just shrug. George is deep into the flat-Earth algorithm and he has deets to share from 'the edge'...

These Gen Z-ers keep us young, don't they? Or at least they keep us on our toes trying to keep up with the latest -cores and -aesthetics. The new 'look' for fall is #gloomygirl. We're breaking it down (George does not get it) :)

It's back to school season and that seems to translate to chaos for many. Schedules, routines, things to buy, drop off times... and this is on top of the loads we're already juggling at work or elsewhere. Jess is sharing her big back to school mom-fail (in hindsight, it's really not that big) and the lessons she found in it.

The Great Minnesota Get Together as its fondly called, kicked off last week. We took a leap of faith and loaded up the kids and headed north for the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday. It was the perfect storm of the first weekend of the fair and very mild temperatures. According to local NBC affiliate Kare 11, the total headcount for Saturday was 212,850 people. We're talking about the fair and...

JP Fitness Trainer, Ivan is on the pod today. George and Ivan are chatting about supplements - what's helping and what might be less helpful to you reaching your fitness goals. From pre-workouts to protein powders, get the low down on supplements this morning. *This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or p...

Mackenzie Scott has given away hundreds of millions of dollars in 2023 alone. She received over thirty billion dollars in her divorce settlement from Jeff Bezos. We're talking about the joy that comes from giving (at any level) and what we would do if we ever had extreme wealth.

Hot enough for ya? The sweltering summer continues across much of the country and where we are in Minnesota, the humidity is stifling. So, we're doing the most Minnesota thing ever - talking about the weather. But only for a minute because George brings to our attention at TikTok trend that is wild. People are keeping bedside or under the bed snack drawers. To eat in their beds. We're gett...

We're back after a long weekend in KC! Tune in for our travel review of America's heartland as well as a recap of the Billy Joel + Stevie Nicks concert. Spoiler alert: it was AMAZING. Side note: who is ready for the kids to go back to school?

Kids love their birthdays and it’s totally cute and cool. Why don’t more adults lean into their special day? Jess loves birthdays, she’s been celebrating hers all week and it’s not until Saturday. 🤣 We’re chatting birthdays a little astrology and other Friday fun.

In honor of back to school happening across the country this month and next, we're reflecting on our favorite teachers and the impact they have had. George also talks about moving around a lot as a kid and Jess shares what it was like having the same teachers as her parents. Plus, Jess recalls a moment of independence when we traveled to New York City at 17 years old.

When you travel, are you someone who looks for local accommodations and food or do you stick with the tried and true brands you know? We have stuck pretty close to home over the last year with the exception of a couple work trips for Jess so we are VERY excited about our upcoming weekend away. We try to find smaller boutique hotels and local places to eat and shop. So far (fingers crossed) that ha...

If you've been following along for the past few episodes, you've heard the saga of the vintage Halston dress that Jess was planning on wearing for her birthday this weekend at the Billy Joel concert. Sadly, it's not going to happen. On the topic of vintage clothes, in a weird twist of fate, George is sharing a story about a leather jacket that found him at a vintage store this week. Do...

Our kids were with Grandma and grandpa on Sunday, we're talking about the eerie quiet of an empty house as parents of young kids. Plus, Jess celebrated National Left Handers day yesterday, any lefties in the pod audience?

Could you go 3 days with no Instagram? To some, it may sound silly. For others, it may sound impossible. For Jess, is has not been an easy feat. But after feeling distracted and unable to focus, this week she decided to step away from the app for awhile. She's sharing her realizations and observations today on the pod. Plus, the wildfires in Hawaii and the scary predictions for hurricane seaso...

It's been nearly 10 days since Minnesota's recreational cannabis law went into effect. Of course there are not dispensaries open yet with the exception of the Red Lake and White Earth tribal nations. But, you can grow your own and legally possess. Matt and Keith with the CBD Centers are back today to help you troubleshoot your growing techniques. Keith helps George identify a problem with...

Jacob Drummer with Drummer’s Garden Center and Floral is our guest on the pod today! He’s sharing tips for prepping your lawn for fall including how to choose and prepare the plants you will transition to indoor plants for the cold season.

Remember last week when we talked about Gen Z and their 'lazy girl jobs'? Not so fast, 82% of employed Gen Z's want time off for mental health days because they report being burned out and stressed at work. We're talking about mental health days and why our systems aren't set up to take them (at least not without guilt and feeling like you need to check in or be available). Als...