Josh and Jo Podcast

Josh and Jo “discover” the greatness of a self-reflective songwriting effort from pop superstar Taylor Swift. This fun “POPCAST” is a fun, lighthearted attempt to break down not only a wildly popular hit song but also serves as a tip of the cap to those of us that enjoy some self-reflection from time to time.

Ceko and Josh lament the death of their Xbox and saying goodbye to Rainbow 6.  Post Xbox mortem, Ceko educates Josh and Jo on life as a tweenager, taking on tough questions on life with divorced parents, shuttling between two households and things that affect kids these days. While all is not perfect, Ceko tackles life with optimism and gratitude while working hard “not sucking” at communication....

Unscripted and unafraid, Josh and Jo share their views on random, but important, topics including partners who are “smothering,” overbearing, and when your friends don’t like your partner.  And, a few ways to spice up your sex life to keep it from going stale.  Listen to one of Josh’s experiences role playing as a doctor and the time when Wonder Woman made a cameo!

Celebrated and criticized. Josh and Jo talk the history of porn, how it’s enjoyed, where best to find it, and how a roll of die can lead you on a new adventure 😉! We discuss how our humble introductions to porn by hunting under our parents’ bed for underwhelming magazines graduated to fruitful internet foraging.

Do you often get blindly swept up and enter “please my new partner at any cost” mode at the onset of a new romantic endeavor? Does that habit tend to leave you feeling like you’ve lost your identity and/or sense of self? Josh and Jo delve into these thoughts and prep you with a detailed discussion about how to venture forth while being true to yourself.

You/Me.  Me/You.  Us.  Our Love Languages.  How we give and receive love.  Are two people compatible if their love languages are not the same?  Jo’s “aha!” moment when Josh explains that Love Languages are not just to give to another, rather, it’s equally important to express it to ourselves.

Josh and Jo recording from the Chicken Tikka Masala Room and discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of dating apps. When and what makes you swipe left or right? Do you read the bios or just swipe based on their looks? Do filtered photos or political statements turn you on or turn you off? Boobs? Middle Finger? Dead Fish? Are dating apps encouraging multi-dating? Do people lie in their profiles? Ca...

Introducing, LIVE, Ceko!  Understanding the world through the eyes of a 12-yr-old is enlightening. Period. Ceko lets us peek behind the curtain and talks about Josh’s parenting style, their life as father and son, coach and athlete, closest confidant and being best friends. What can we learn from this stellar kid and what would he tell other parents on how to approach their kid to achieve bet...

Part 2 of 2 of the Masturbation episode with our guests, “Les,” “Sylvia,” and our trusted sound engineer, “Ana.” Important questions we ask each other include, “How many minutes does it take to get to completion and how many calories do you burn self-loving?” and “How did you learn about masturbation and sex when you were young?” On a more serious note: As parents, we are faced with the challenge...

Relationship Escalator wrap up. What we learned and how we feel.  MastErbation… MastUrbation… Po-tay-toe… Po-tah-toh… something went off! We present a short history of how cultures viewed masturbation. Some did it openly. Some viewed the act as sinful and required to be confessed to a priest on Sunday. One country had an annual festival when the pharaoh spilled his "goods" into the Nile to sy...

In 2017, Amy Garhan released, “Stepping Off the Relationship Escalator: Uncommon Love and Life,” about a societal assumption that in relationships, you have to follow an order to ensure that the relationship is valid as defined by society. Is it for everyone? Josh and Jo discuss the prospects of jumping back onto the escalator. And... why do some think having intercourse can be followed by expecta...

BROzilian Waxing discussion wrapped up (Part 1 because we need more statistics to solve the burning questions!). Josh brings us behind the curtain and tells us how he feels about the cojones being used as a playground… Joshua’s Joshua Tree solo hike, the importance of spending time alone for self-reflection, recharging, the deadlines we unnecessarily impose on ourselves, and experiencing cool thin...

Josh and Jo discuss, well, we argue outright about manscaping techniques and whether men get their “nether regions” completely waxed or clean shaven. Josh subscribes to trimming. However, he vehemently argues that heterosexual men VERY RARELY go completely hairless. He even uses his singular lifeline phone call for the year to try get some answers. Calling on Gillette and European Wax Center to be...

Josh and Jo share their views on Brian Atlas’s podcast, “@whatever.”  Brian makes bold (maybe a lot judgey?) statements such as: “It’s attractive when women have less sexual experience…”. Josh says, “That’s a hard NO.” Brian continues and says, “As a man, if you know how to lead… a dominant man… you can take a girl who is a virgin and have fantastic sex with her…”. Jo’s reaction, “Wait, what?...

Part 2 of 2 on Polyamory. Further reflecting on Josh’s personal journey which was filled with happiness, pain and lessons learned. In the words of @Gavinrossdale of @bush, “The only way out is through.” Poly or monogamy, how much of our relationships are about the sex? Questions? Want to share your experience? Email at joshandjo12866@gmail.com or insta @joshandjo12866. On the lighter side, we reve...

“ENM” and “Poly” are labels people who are actively dating are seeing more commonly in the apps.  What is Ethical NonMonogamy or “ENM?” What is Polyamory? Josh and Jo discuss if we are all, in some form or another, participate in a polyamorous relationship. How much of this is about the sex?  Is there a “How To” book for people who are interested in exploring polyamory? In this episode,...

We are all about the other four-letter word today:  L-O-V-E.  It's all about love... loving... being in love... different types of love... eros, philia, storge and agape... love between partners and lovers... love between friends... love between family.  Songs we love and you should listen to: 1. Wildfire by Cautious Clay (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3gTM-AB2Go). 2. Waiting for...

Josh and Jo explore two highly popular break-up songs that swept the nation and had everyone singing!  Our take:  One is psychotic and the other mature; both expressing deep pain of a momentary love.  The songs are: “Drivers License,” by Olivia Rodrigo and “ABCDEF-U,” by Gayle.  Which one did you identify with in your last break up?  Maybe both?  What was your break-u...

First, the polar vortex hits our Saratoga Springs which leads to a discussion about the Vagina Coat (how did this happen to Jo?!). Photo of said coat and Josh “demonstrating” his skills can be seen on Instagram:  @joshandjo12866! The origins of Female Promiscuity and why we need to know. On a more serious topic: Is Closure a myth? Is it necessary to move on? Or should we hang on to the beauti...

What is Orgasm Gap and how can the data help sexual partners achieve fulfillment? Josh and Jo share painful, heartbreaking experiences and, ask each other, “How do we deal with ‘ghosts’ of ex-lovers who haunt our hearts and minds?” Can we really move forward without anger and only remember the good parts – even if they decide to disappear? And, what’s the value of forgiveness? Do we ever really he...

Running into a nude beach while in Miami... (aaahhh!!!!).  Josh explores Jo's thoughts on if guys should pay on the first date... Should he ask before he kisses you? What should be the norm when it comes to dating in the modern world and are we truly living up to today's cries for gender equality?  Josh and Jo also begin to touch on ghosts of relationships past and Part 1 on the somewhat...

Bo Burnham’s, “If you want love… lower your expectations!” Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llGvsgN17CQ  Josh and Jo ask why we are attracted to bad boys and bad girls, what men and women find sexy, do we want them or need them; and why do women show off their "assets" and does that help or hurt their chances of finding love? What are dealbreakers in a relationship and are they stupid? I...

Reflecting on errors past with great humility.  Answering the question from our viewers about why people fake orgasms.  Is there such thing as "The One?"  The importance of asking ourselves the question, "Is it compelling?"   Josh and Jo dig deeper into the human psyche and give you something to think about.

Love and relationships are all-consuming -- for all of us.  We think about it all the time.  Whether its euphoria from New Relationship Energy (NRE) or angst and anxiety from not knowing the status of a new relationship ("Are we, or aren't we a couple?"), Josh and Jo talk through challenges and present a different way of thinking that will hopefully help us figure it out...