The Julie & Jim Traber Podcast

These 2 Episodes were originally from Season 1, Episodes 4 & 5.. After retiring from baseball, Jim dreamed of one day becoming a color analyst for Major League Baseball.  In part 1 of this two-part episode, Jim and Julie talk about the unlikely events that led to Jim becoming the Arizona Diamondbacks TV analyst in 2001 …The year they won the World Series. It’s been 20 years s...

Double Standards  What happens in Vegas does not stay in Vegas if Jims telling the story… In this podcast catch up on Jim’s big win in the WSOP senior event .  Get the results on the ‘Should soup come out first or with the meal’ poll we did and then a lively debate about women and why they are expected to keep the house clean and men aren’t ?   Se...

Bus Rides to Big Leagues  What’s it really like chasing a dream through the minor leagues? In Part 2, Jim shares the highs, lows, and realities of life on the baseball backroads, the unforgettable moment he got the call to the big leagues, and the path that eventually took him to Japan. It’s an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the perseverance, excitement, and disappointments tha...

Before the Big Leagues Before the sports radio career, before the opinions, and before the legend of Jim Traber, there was a kid with a glove and a dream. In Part 1 of Jim’s baseball journey, Julie and Jim take you back to the beginning—from Little League and high school ball in Columbia MD to the life-changing decision to attend Oklahoma State. Hear the stories, the struggles, the tur...

Fourth Quarter  The air conditioning goes out at the Traber house, and suddenly survival mode kicks in. Then Julie and Jim talk about the idea that life, like basketball, has four quarters.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hobbies to Hubby Do gamblers make better partners? The answer might surprise you. Julie and Jim dive into a debate about risk-takers in relationships, plus a look at the hobbies women find most attractive in men. Did your favorite pastime make the list? And which of Jim’s hobbies actually caught Julie’s attention back in the day? Prepare for a few laughs, a little disagreement, and may...

Smells Suspicious Something in Jim’s car smells absolutely awful… but figuring out what caused it took a while.  This episode takes a turn from mystery smells to marriage survival as Jim and Julie ask: could your relationship survive one of those intense immigration marriage interviews?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kids Say the Smartest Things  Schools out and kids everywhere are celebrating. In keeping with that theme, Julie and Jim discuss some pretty great marriage advice from some pretty smart second graders.  Also, there is an ongoing fight, excuse me debate, in the Traber house and we’d love your suggestions!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stuck in the Middle  Turns out the middle child may be disappearing faster than leftovers at Jim’s midnight snack run. Julie and Jim dive into the “extinction” of the middle child. From peacemakers to professional button-pushers, we’re talking birth order, family dynamics, and what happens to society if the middle child disappears?.  See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Circus Energy Pizza Rustica, a trip to the circus with the grandbabies, and Jim Traber’s unwavering confidence collide in this episode - this one’s got a little bit of everything and a lot of laughs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In It To Win It Find out how Jim embarrasses himself at the mall and then buckle up as he and Julie dive into marriage advice from an unexpected source—a top divorce attorney. Inspired by The Mel Robbins Podcast with James Sexton, they unpack the simple, everyday choices that keep love alive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You Are What You Eat Whatever you feed grows. Whatever you starve dies—even in marriage. Jim and Julie unpack the quiet lies we may unintentionally feed every day—“he will  never change,” “she doesn’t appreciate me ”—and how those thoughts slowly steer a relationship off course. What happens when you stop feeding the negativity and start feeding...

Marriage Advice on Reddit?  In this episode, find out about Jim’s awesome, super athletic move he made at Easter and then Jim and Julie tackle the tricky (and tempting) habit of venting about your spouse to others. When is it okay to bring in outside help—and when does it quietly chip away at trust? They break down why keeping conflicts private matters, how oversharing can backfir...

Unwritten Rules: IYKYK Wedding vows: Beautiful. Romantic. Completely incomplete. Because no one mentions the real stuff—like whose side of the bed is legally protected territory or how one sigh can start a full-blown debate. Julie and Jim dive into the unwritten rules that somehow became non-negotiable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feels So Right In this episode, Julie and Jim break down the 5 neuroscience clues your body gives when you’re with the right partner—from the chemistry of smell to the magic of touch. Turns out love isn’t just blind… it’s biological. So if your partner smells weirdly amazing and their voice calms your soul, congratulations—you’ve found your person!  ...

Pain Potential and Personality Types   In this episode Julie’s seeing double, then we take a detour into what suffering might be trying to teach us, debating whether you can truly spot potential and if “Otrovert” is a real personality type.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Smell Test...  Julie and Jim follow their noses into the strange world of smell. Why do some people secretly love the scent of gasoline or skunk while everyone else is gagging? It turns out our noses detect particles in the air—but our brains turn those particles into nostalgia. Julie and Jim explore why the nose knows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man Rules?  Jim is running the show tonight and he has some new “Man Rules” he would like to propose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pretty Please Jim & Julie dive into intellectual intimacy. They’re talking curiosity,  disagreements without disrespect , and why great conversation is so sexy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Couples that Play Together Stay Together Experiential intimacy isn’t just about candlelight and slow jams — it’s about shared moments, spontaneous adventures, and holding hands for a walk around the block. Julie and Jim talk date nights, routines, breaking out of autopilot, and the real question: should  people be having full conversations during a stand-up comedy show?&nbsp...

Married with Benefits  Physical intimacy in marriage. Yes, we’re going there. Julie and Jim break down how connection in the bedroom actually starts everywhere else. Warning: may cause spontaneous hand-holding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cupid called to say Pay Attention It’s the month of love, so we’re going beyond flowers and chocolate into the real heart of marriage: emotional intimacy. Julie and Jim unpack why connection matters — plus the live case study where Jim proves selective hearing is alive and well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Confidence Curve Ever notice the most confident person in the room isn’t always the most knowledgeable?  Julie & Jim unpack the Dunning-Kruger Effect and the surprising truth about confidence vs. competence — and how it shows up in everyday life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Snowpocalypse 2026 Jim sounds off on the Steelers’ latest coaching move while Julie prepares for what weathermen predict could be the snowstorm of the decade. If you’re snowed in too, we’ve got entertainment covered with a simple couples game that’s guaranteed to spark some fun conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sitcom Therapy Julie and Jim take a trip down sitcom memory lane, sharing the shows that made them laugh the hardest. Listeners chime in with their favorites too—because nothing connects us quite like a good laugh. Consider this your reminder to turn off the news, turn on a rerun, and laugh with your favorite person. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.