Murphy, Sam & Jodi

Jodi always tells her kids the story of the day they were born on their birthdays - but this year, for Taylor, she'll get more details. Like, labor and delivery details.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fictional characters that mean something to you!  Jodi found all the single men, and it's Grateful Friday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can't keep up with the jargon at work? Murphy knows it ALL - so we let him teach us. So funny! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SO many fun music stories: Ed Sheeran, Dolly Parton, David Bowie AND Green Day.  Also, the Muppets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crazy place a venomous snake showed up at a high school! Jodi shares how Phoebe is throwing Taylor a birthday party that's a surprise but not a surprise, and Murphy is confused about how to pull this off. Plus teachers get real about why Open House night is a bundle of nerves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wild story about a camper who lost some hearing after hours surrounded by cicadas, plus the everyday sounds that quietly threaten your ears. Jodi and Murphy revisit their no-proposal story and why a strong marriage beats a big moment every time. And there's a ton of big-screen fun ahead, from Hunger Games and Harry Potter to It's a Wonderful Life turning 80. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Murphy opens up about seller's REGRET - specifically since he & his siblings sold their Dad's 1966 Corvette Stingray, and how they arrived at the difficult decision.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jodi makes the case that dressing a little up (or down) is just being true to yourself, so never apologize for it. A 1st teacher's 'handle with care' note has parents talking about how much teachers really do care. Plus, meet the man who's reunited 200 class rings with their rightful owners, and get some warm encouragement for Sam's shelter dog search. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Jodi answers some burning questions:  How she feels about not being proposed to, what almost scared her away from Murphy - and why she can't call him her soulmate.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jodi's cozy Saturday-night photo of Murphy with his new rolling desk lit up social media, so we shared all your funny comments. We tee up today's after-the-show where Jodi finally opens up about that non-proposal and the whole "soulmates" thing. Also - airplane snack hacks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A listener reveals what Sam's friendly neighborhood waves mean to his mom, who is battling early Alzheimer's, and it moves the whole crew. Jodi confesses to hitting the upper 90s in Murphy's too-responsive car while he worked like Kermit in the passenger seat. Plus, Sam wonders if his Office Depot scissors joke was rude or just a bomb, and we hear the sweet viral story of a Wendy's worker who foun...

We dig into the comments and voicemails we couldn't get to on air this week, from first-day-of-school photos to Murphy's love-hate relationship with his insulin pump. Then it's an all-out sandwich debate, from Caprese to Cuban to a nostalgic meatloaf on sourdough. Plus after-school conversation tips and Sam's mom and her adventure with head staples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Do you have to accept a Facebook friend request from someone you DON'T know? The surprising response from neighbors when a mom asks them to let her autistic son trick-or-treat in the Summer! Plus a genius hosting trick for serving steak to a crowd.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Jodi traveling, Murphy and Sam turn the tables into a special "Ask the Husband" podcast with DMs from you about their marriage. Murphy opens up about who's really the boss, how they keep work and home separate, and the unspoken way he knew Jodi was the one. An honest peek behind the curtain of a  29 year, three-way radio marriage while Jodi is away :-) See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Good news for anyone who misses a workout — turns out you really can catch up on exercise over the weekend! Plus Sam's mom, Miss Judy, took a spill at church and came home with four staples and a plan to remove them herself?! Also, the 3-6-9 Dating Rule.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deep reading—just 30 minutes a day of a real story, not scrolling—can actually help you live longer and keep your brain sharp! Murphy admits his struggle with this, so we pinpoint what could help him.  Also - books we couldn't put down! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keep the Wow Wednesday is here and your WOW stories are awesome, so we celebrate you!  Also - how to self publish the book that's been living in your head. How and where to see ALL of the original Harry Potter films on the big screen this month, and the Morning Pick Me Up story is about how easy it CAN be to make a new friend.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murphy & Jodi's daughter, Phoebe, is working with the show this summer - and watching Jodi guide her sparks a real talk about how parenting has to change as kids grow up. Murphy, Sam and Jodi swap stories about age-appropriate guidance and building confidence instead of being heavy-handed.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam's finally getting closer to adopting a new best friend, and Jodi coaches him through the shelter jitters. A touching email reveals just how much Sam's neighborhood waves mean to a listener's mom facing early Alzheimer's. Also, what is damaging your hearing? And how to get through the "August Scaries."  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a 6 1/2 hour road trip, Jodi got a front-row seat to Murphy working through his calendar, to-do list, and emails with his AI assistant. Jodi is usually anti-AI, but watching it lay out his stacked week actually won her over. But. This assistant needs a name.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get into how paint colors set the mood and can make or break a home sale. Then Sam needs a ruling on whether his Office Depot scissors joke was funny or flat. Plus Jodi confesses how fast Murphy's "too-responsive" car got her going on a road trip - AND  we celebrate Murphy's birthday away from home.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down the sneaky hidden wedding costs that blow up your budget, from vendor tips to feeding the photographer. Then it's Girl Talk Tuesday as Jodi and Murphy get real about working with your spouse and whether you can really do it. Plus we meet Bird Call Boy Samuel Henderson, chat unicorns with Sam, and Murphy's new rolling desk gets on Jodi's clutter radar. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Dog behavioralists reveal the surprising things our pups wish we'd stop doing, from hugging to staring them down. Then we meet 96-year-old Grandma Draniak, who's refusing to stop the parties at her nursing home. Plus, an update on our sweet old rescue dog Champ, who's bounced back and is now getting spoiled with peanut butter, nuggets, and a food upgrade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

This show is a team, but who answers to whom? Sam does Jodi's "evaluation" and she's shocked to learn his professional takeaways.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We break down a sneaky new donation scam that counts on you being distracted at the tap-to-pay reader. Jodi opens up about what it's really like being married and working together, plus how Keith Urban helped end a mad day. And we've got early buzz on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a Costco churro-croissant treat, and 3 Things to Know today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.