J+J: The Garage

Jillian impressed Jack on their first road trip of the year. Jack appalled Jillian at the neurologist. They messed up telling the neurologist joke so the penguin question escalated again. They attended their first lawnie pass concert of the year and just go on to the next thing. [Editor's note: Paula Abdul did not perform. Jack was sad.] #goOnToTheNextThing #jjTheGarage #discountTire #whatabur...

More of Jack's murky back story is revealed. Believe it or not he was said to have thunder thighs. He's also thoroughly guilty of car dancing to "Womanizer". [Editor's note: Jillian misspoke with a "context" instead of "content". She noticed. Jack didn't care. Then there's the editor. I should get a different job.] #doWeirdThingsInYourCar #jjTheGar...

Jack pines for garage sale season whilst poohpoohing Jillian's quest for a decorative washing bowl. But at least he takes selfies for her. Stay tuned to find out if they fix their ceiling! [Editor's note: The word Jack was looking for was "candid". "ala carte" is clearly wrong. ] #selfEntertain #jjTheGarage #zombieSurvivalGuide #iLoveYouMom #purposelyForgetful #gargamel...

J + J bring "LB" into the garage studio for their first guest of season 2. Long hoping the serenity prayer on the wall would sink in, they find instead some other kernels of wisdom from their eldest. Recorded on the eve of a national total solar eclipse, we're happy to say LB and Jillian were not raptured. [Editor's note: More information on the Texas-based Ox Ranch can be found...

Jillian shares her lament that she wont have to check Jack's pulse anymore...she can just listen. Either Jillian drove this episode off the rails, or Jack is on fire. You decide. [Editor's note: The "two flights of stairs" requirement was for the cardiologist to "allow" "sexual activity" to "resume". Sorry. Not Sorry. And for future reference, Jack h...

Jack had some trouble in this one. He gives his mom a righteous shout out for a birthday time warp and proceeds to extend his anecdotes to embarrassing areas. Sorry. Not Sorry? Maybe next winter, he can find Jillian some snow. #powerCleaningActivated #jjTheGarage #weightedBlanket #windowUnit #spam #ickyPaperStraw #luxembourg #pneumothorax #tacomaFD #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

Jack may have 4 todo lists, but Jillian really gave him angst with the daily one. The list includes their vintage rain oil lamp, which begged a few questions; Can you scrub away the haunted? Does goo gone work on ghosts? and Who reads the warning labels? [Editor's note: Please ensure you have the correct context when you're listening to the part about Jillian needing a good stripper. ] #do...

J + J open season two by discussing their first passport destinations. They encourage that you turn those passport dreams into memories, for surely, wherever you go, there will be Smashmouth. [Editor's note: Since age and time itself can be relative, yes, your parents were old when they were in their 40s. ] #firstPassportDestinations #jjTheGarage #pieceOfShip #wheresTheParm #sanPellegrino #Sta...

Jack & Jillian preview season two with some news and introductions to this year's travel itinerary and restrictions. #openTheirHearts #jjThewGarage #atlasObscura #momBladder #hoka #bodyPillows #swiftiesRepresent #theGoodRochester #whoSmellsaDeadBody #thirtyMinuteTrailerWhyNot #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

J + J + J want to wish our listeners the happiest of Christmases. Jo returns as a special guest star! In this bonus episode, witness the transformation of Jillian from grinchy to not-quite-as-grinchy! The Js discuss other Grinch thematics and even find something it has in common with Krampus. Princess Leia, (bulldog or pig?) fills out the cast in this hilarious episode. [Editor's note: There is in...

J + J close out season one welcoming 2 of their most loyal listeners and friends Debbie and Mike to the garage. They all discuss topics around aging and dealing with the loss of a father. Debbie, whom introduced Jillian's parents, felt the loss of Jillian's father Bill. Mike, whom lost his own father and subsequently became the charismatic 24 year old he is today. Overall, it wasn't a...

J + J wrap their last episode of season one as a duo with many conversations around heart happiness. They encourage their listeners to try and connect with their inner empath and pay a little heart happiness foward. [Editor's note: Credit to Jillian on the last outtake. In all 24 episodes, she's not taken a bike to the face despite one being 4 inches from her face - hanging from the ceilin...

J+J center a lot of this episode on hot sweaty concerts. Common threads and callbacks include Vanilla Ice, Kesha and New Kids on the Block. [Editor's note: The famous concrete mixer referred to in the Saint Louis area is "Ted Drewes Frozen Custard".] #episode23 #musicInYourHeart #vanillaIceOrBust #nkotbPromotions #ke$ha #keytar #cultureClub #totalRecall #sweatyGoodbyes #tenaciousD #c...

In this episode, celebrate Halloweens past and present. They get lost a couple times on the journey but reflect on their credo "be better than last year" [Editor's note: "Griswoldian." "...make krampus hornier." I quit. ] #episode22 #beBetterThanLastYear #wickedWitchCackle #nola #closetWalmartShoppers #diyVibe #ghostTrend #schoolSpirits #fallOfTheHouseOfUsher #men...

J + J recover from episode 20 with a trend-setting hangover. They insist that you make your own trends and embrace your own style, for most trends will surely come full circle. [Editor's note: Trust me, I'm an engineer.] #episode21 #followYourOwnTrends #rbfTrendy #jeanJacketFlashMob #diamondRingTattoo #climbingThruHatchbacks #matchingWeddingRings #whereInTheWorldIsJillian #oopsTattoo #ment...

For J +J's first remote podcast recording, they visit Matt & Stacey. Together, they discuss the stressors of having 4 children and the (lack of) management of time. They ask important questions like; What colour am I on the calendar? Where do the forks go? Can we have dinner without gas coming out of one of you? and What is sleep? [Editor's note: Editor can neither confirm nor deny any...

Jack and Jillian recall fond memories from recent barn weddings. They encourage their listeners to try and enjoy other people's moments whether it is a wedding, your wife's inner monologue or someone else's questionable architectural decisions. [Editor's note: The correct "past" verb tense for "ride" is "rode" or "have ridden".] #episode19 #e...

Jack and Jillian are back! This is a self-care episode. Your likes and dislikes may include their examples, custom food orders, crunchy hair and recliners. [Editor's note: Editor cannot comment on the validity of the comment "stress is a reason for not being able to breathe".] #episode18 #beKnowledgeableAboutYourLikes #preventativeSelfCare #wellWellWelcome #carBuyingTangent #pneumoth...

After a number of months off, editor finally finished this episode. It's been a while. They try to relate some empathetic means to be more effectual around anxiety. Jillian even drops her anxiety with a lip quiver. Bottom line, everyone should be Magic Miked upon. [Editor's note: The first outtake features a noise that can be best described as Jack rocking gleefully in his chair. ...and ed...

Jack and Jillian try to do two things; not spoil the new Guardians of the Galaxy movie, and relate diving stories to mental health. Jack shares his parking rule (OCD much?). Jillian shares her brilliant calendar trick. They both share accident stories from their earlier years. #episode16 #everyoneDrivesDifferent #driveUber #firstCarStories #teaser #niceVanFiveStars #thePeeStairs #guardiansofTheGal...

Jack and Jillian welcome friend and local favourite comedian Patrick Newson to the garage as their 3rd guest. They make him eat hawaiian pizza. For some reason, Jack dies on his "katty corner" hill. Jillian and Patrick serenade the plastic record clip. Speaking of ghost dicks, Jack shares a legit fond memory of Patrick. B joins the chat when we shift to pancakes. Patrick relates dating t...

Jack and Jillian deliver some of their favourite special memories that they cherish. Main topics include wedding books, yucky leftover booze, station wagons, the new used cars, sale ad mailers, candles and the garage. [Editor's note: Jillian meant jump-scare not scare-jump.] #episode14 #enjoyTheSpecialMoments #iDontWannaEatLiver #basementRager #usedCarStories #justBringAllThePartsBack #twerkin...

Jack tries to give the reins to Jillian to steer the episode. Jack would have been a star in the era of slapstick humour. And don't tell son that he has a upgrade. #episode13 #moveYourBody #yakCleats #pneumothorax #airKayak #firstWorldProblems #itsAn80sSong #jillianHasLeftTheBuilding #carKaraoke #taylorDayne #throwDatAssInACircle #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

Jack and Jillian try and relate back to ancient times of olde in the era of ye paye telephonicum. Then bring it back to some metaphor about trusting in yourself despite how circumstances change though times and generations. Sometimes your "serendipity" moments may take decades to materialize. We really like our new Donner Microphones! Be sure to stay tuned directly after the episode for...

Jack and Jillian explain how the garage studio began via intense pinteresting. Jack gets electrocuted, that time was icicle lights. The Christmas season's lights going up was a learning experience. Your hobby can be decorating your home for no one but yourself. Indulge hobbies that make you happy. [Editor's note: Please listen to Iliza Shlesinger on the Netflix for a classicly funny bit ab...