Lumpia and Latkes

Happy Halloween! 'Tis the season for ghosts aplenty! Mitch and Jay tackle All Hallows' Eve by recounting scary movies and their trick-or-treating days. At "The Coffee Table", Jay reads another "5 Minute Mystery" and Mitch speaks on the concept of earning. So far, we are 0.5 out of 3--will this new mystery put us at 1.5? To wrap up the week, Mitch has a new take on school fundraising and Jay reads...

Yes, you read that title right. This "Topic of the Week", we wanted to try to play a game that was on clearance at "Kroger" and (an iteration) was used in the South Korean variety show "Running Man": "Slip It In". Mitch and Jay use random phrases/words/sentences in ad-libbed stories and attempt to guess each other's slips. At "The Coffee Table", Jay reads another "5 Minute Mystery" and Mitch has a...

Is bending the rules to get ahead in life wrong or is it just playing the game in a system rigged against us? Mitch and Jay have a list of "Unethical Life Hacks" that we mostly do not recommend. At "The Coffee Table", Mitch has a lesson on lessons and Jay has another "5 Minute Mystery". Wrapping up this episode, Jay has more inexplicable emojis and Mitch talks Vegas for "This, Ya Call News?".

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 where we are starting things off with part 2 of our conversation on "Retail Work Revelations". This latter half goes over Self Checkout, scams/criminal activity, public restrooms, and more. Our new middle segment broadens our discussion to include more coffee table books in "The Coffee Table". This episode brings up Carpe Diem and a play-along mystery. In "...

"Cleanup in aisle 5, Bob. Cleanup in aisle 5." As 2 people who have their fair share of retail work experience, Mitch and Jay both agree that there are some things you just don't know about retail until you've become part of that system. Hear our Part 1 of our "Retail Work Revelations". "Would You Rather?" has us discussing fourth versus shorts, "Donkey Kong" versus "Halo", belly button versus mim...

Facebook, TikTok, X, BlueSky, RedNote, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, Threads, and so many other choices to consume all the Social Media. Something so ingrained in the pop culture zeitgeist must be discussed and so we did. Hear what Mitch and Jay have to say: the good and the bad. Nail versus razor blades, the battle of bodily wastes, 1980's tech, and more are up for debate in "Would You Rather?"....

Mind your manners! A unique and solemn situation brings about discussion of proper decorum and manners. Mitch and Jay weigh in on these concepts that many take for granted as "common sense is not common". Sarcasm versus complaints, hopping versus walking backwards, confetti versus glitter, and more are up for consideration in "Would You Rather?". We close out on "This, Ya Call News?" where Jay has...

Without a doubt, one of the first things that comes up when you picture yourself winning the lottery is: where am I going to live? If Mitch and Jay had access to unlimited capital: what, where, and with whom would they live? We discuss existing dream homes as well. Future versus past, ancestors versus descendants, edit versus record, and more come up in "Would You Rather?". In "This, Ya Call News?...

10, 15, 20 percent? Maybe more? In the service industry: tipping is the proper thing to do, but when it is added automatically to a transaction does it lose meaning? Jay and Mitch weigh in on the always hot button issue "Tipping" for "Topic Of The Week". In "Would You Rather?", it's soap versus butter, bone versus nails, famous people etiquette, and more. To wrap it up in "This, Ya Call News?", Mi...

*Explicit Content Warning for "This Ya Call News?"* Ms. Scarlet...in the hall...with the rope. Ever wanted to be "in" the game of "Clue"? Opportunity (and motives) await at a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre near you. Mitch shares his experience with one he recently completed. Bird versus dog, expectorant versus wind, work problem versus home problem, and more are discussed in "Would You Rather?". Wr...

So, you've heard our last episode about work motivation and now you want to see what job opportunities are out there. You've got an interview, but how to make it a successful one? Mitch and Jay talk about "Nailing The Interview" for this week's "Topic Of The Week". Aliens, toilet versus tantrum, itch versus number 1, and more come up in "Would You Rather?". For "This, Ya Call News?", Mitch has an...

Unless you have won the lottery (or are taken care of), you probably have a job. Because you have a job, you have all the stressors that come along with it. When is enough truly enough? This week, Mitch and Jay welcome their former coworker Gerald to discuss "Work And Work Ethic". In "Would You Rather?", it's dinner choices, fame versus power, handwriting versus typing, and more. Gerald speaks abo...

We wrap up the convo on MBTI from the prior week. After, we switch gears to this week's topic: "Awesome" Google Reviews. You probably use Google Reviews to make decisions where to shop or eat, but have you ever deep dove into them to see the sh*tshow? We did and it's quite something. Mashed potatoes vs. maple syrup, pickle juice vs. mustard, gastrointestinal conflict, and more are discussed in "Wo...

Personality tests have been around for ages and have had a recent resurgence in the pop culture zeitgeist. One such test is called the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator or MBTI for short. This week, Mitch and Jay compare and contrast their results and the results of America as a whole. For "Would You Rather?": we discuss instant knowledge, pets, time, and more. In "This, Ya Call News?", Mitch has sports...

"I'm sorry, Dave. I can't allow you to do that." We take security for granted using our banking cards: at the gas pump, at the ATM, at the register--and that is just scratching the surface. Find out what steps you can take to be more aware and safeguard yourself against these and other situations for everyday security. In lighter fare, we take on sneeze versus pee, "American Idol", phone tapping a...

Classic comedy lives or at the very least we gave it a shot. This week we try something a little different in place of "Topic Of The Week" with help from Abbott and Costello as well as The Smothers Brothers. In "Would You Rather?", we talk being stuck in a room, money matters, workplace surveillance, and more. To close us out, Mitch has a big boat and Jay has a bear in "This, Ya Call News?".

"In 500 feet, make the next left, for sheezy." David joins us again for part 2 of our views on driving in "Topic Of The Week": we discuss a driver's best friend - the GPS, real maps, and dash cams. 60 versus 100, pick it up versus let it be, and at fault versus hit are the choices in "Would You Rather?". To close out the episode in "This, Ya Call News?", Mitch has a follow up to the Sperm Race and...

We welcome our first ever guest to the show: David, a coworker and more seasoned Service Technician. We begin by talking about driving and driver courtesy for our "Topic Of The Week"--we speak from a place of extended experience thanks to our jobs which keep us on the road for a good chunk of our days. In "Would You Rather?", it's the battle of shoes versus contacts, rattlesnakes versus landmines,...

If you've got "Pac-Man Fever" or have a need to "Do The Donkey Kong", then this episode is for you. Load up your card with credits or insert coins for our "Topic Of The Week": Arcades. Aliens versus Invisibility, "Clapper" versus Plastic Covers, Knife versus Crowbar, and more for "Would You Rather?". Mitch has an incredible inedible and Jay has high art for this week's "This, Ya Call News?". Conta...

"Would You Like To Play A Game?" You have one hour to escape and Jay and Mitch are here to help: Escape Rooms is our "Topic Of The Week". In "Would You Rather?" we tackle New Year's versus Thanksgiving, Marital Bliss, Putting the Air in Air Jordans, and more. Mitch starts us off with party time at the schoolyard and Jay has a thrift store donation for "This, Ya Call News?". Contact Us: https://www...

Crying babies and the pleasantly plump: the "Topic of The Week" - Airports And Airplanes continues in a more heated discussion than usual in this part 2. In "Would You Rather?": we ask ourselves about the best fish dish, prom woes, and spinning versus dancing. Rounding out this episode, Jay has an unconventional way to impress your significant other and Mitch has turtles for "This, Ya Call News?"....

It's a bird! It's a plane!...It is indeed a plane. From baggage to TSA to choosing the right seat, Jay and Mitch throw in their two cents on this ever popular mode of travel. For "Would You Rather?", we start off with more nipple action and pose the question: "To lie or not to lie?". Closing out this week in "This, Ya Call News?", Jay has to go to the DMV and Mitch has a sports report. Contact Us:...

Are 3rd party food delivery apps worth the tradeoffs that come with them? These apps make lunch and dinner options plentiful, but at what costs? Topic of the Week: Delivery Apps. "Would You Rather" returns as a regular segment of the show. This episode is the right way to count, licking the unlickable, and more. And to close out this week, Mitch has a report on a lottery winner(?) and Jay has a fr...

Welcome to our show: "Lumpia and Latkes". This is an introductory episode for a little insight into who Jay (Lumpia) and Mitch (Latkes) are as well as the show format overview. Contact Us: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575155257383

Our inaugural episode, we tackle the hypotheticals put forth by "Would You Rather: The Outrageous Book of Bizarre Choices". So many classic comparisons from...glass versus grill...to roach versus rat--this book goes weird places and so does our conversation. In this edition of "This, Ya Call News?", Mitch has reports of airplane trouble and Jay has fortune cookies. Contact Us: https://www.facebook...