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JJ Meets World
by Host J.J. Gordon and Producer Tucker Lucas
Comedian and radio host J.J. Gordon joins a rotating cast of real-life characters to explore our world using the art of conversation! For more episodes, or to help support, the podcast visit our website at www.jjmeetsworld.com!
Episodes
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The American Dream | JJMW-E519
JJ and Tucker take a long look at the state of the housing market and what it means for people trying to buy their first home. The conversation covers rising home prices, mortgage rates, HUD properties, FHA and VA loans, closing costs, inspections, real estate commissions, starter homes, and why...
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McDonald's Monopoly and A Very Die Hard Christmas | JJMW-E518
Tucker celebrates JJ's birthday with the return of McDonald's Monopoly, leading to a live round of property peeling, prize speculation, Monopoly strategy, app complaints, doomscrolling, jet skis, soda cup engineering, and the strange psychological power of a really effective fast-food promotion....
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Building Communities That Save Lives | JJMW-E517
If you or someone you know needs immediate emotional support, call or text 988. More information about suicide prevention and AFSP programs is available through AFSP.org. Tristan Ross joins JJ Meets World for an extended conversation about suicide prevention, mental health, grief, and the work of...
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Monopoly Fever and Red Bull Memories | JJMW-E516
In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker talk about the return of McDonald's Monopoly, their favorite versions of the classic board game, and whether younger generations still have any love for ruthless Monopoly competition. The conversation then takes a more serious turn into…
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The Game Show GOAT | JJMW-E515
Who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of game show hosts? In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker revisit the personalities who defined game shows across generations, including Bob Barker, Alex Trebek, Pat Sajak, Vanna White, Richard Dawson, Mark Summers, Gene Rayburn, Steve Harvey, Drew...
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The Night Watcher, Omaha Steaks, and Mannequin Pussy | JJMW-E514
In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker talk about the Fargo Night Watcher, local comedy sketches, Omaha Steaks, door-to-door sales, knife pitches, donut logic, vampires, mail carriers, neighbors, and the complicated emotional reality of unexpected human interaction. They also get into...
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Card Catalogs, Jukeboxes, and Big Ass Fans | JJMW-E513
In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker talk about the specific objects they have always wanted in their homes, from walls of DVDs and vintage library card catalogs to old jukeboxes, baseball card storage, used books, and the strange appeal of highly organized little drawers. The...
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Remembering Dolly Parton | JJMW-E512
In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker remember Dolly Parton through the music, movies, philanthropy, humor, and humanity that made her one of the most beloved entertainers in American culture. The conversation touches on her early career with Porter Wagoner, the stories behind "Jolene"...
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Garth Brooks, Tom Segura, and Divorce | JJMW-E511
In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker investigate a mysterious T's Coffee Talk mug, which leads into Trisha Yearwood, Garth Brooks, country music fandom, celebrity marriage rumors, and a very funny misunderstanding about which public divorce they are actually discussing. JJ also makes...
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The Classiest Nut | JJMW-E510
In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker debate what makes something classy, from cashews and pistachios to country clubs, yacht clubs, decorative soap, fancy towels, and the confusing social rules of guest bathrooms. The conversation moves through Fargo Country Club, Moorhead Country…
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Ceremonial Key to Your DMs | JJMW-E509
JJ and Tucker turn the microphone toward artificial intelligence, podcast SEO, ChatGPT, privacy, Star Trek, banking, cash, Myspace, social media, and one unforgettable Yoo-hoo story. That leads into a deeper conversation about AI privacy, personalization, search history, digital memory, and the...
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Hercules, Hard Days, and H2O | JJMW-E508
In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker dig into gardening, meaningful work, Fargo water, aquarium plants, Disney animation, and the strange little connections between growing things and feeling grounded. The conversation begins with JJ reflecting on a recent visit to Farm in the Dell in...
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Slip & Slide and the Presidential Fitness Challenge | JJMW-E507
In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker stretch their way into a nostalgic conversation about Presidential Fitness Tests, elementary school gym class, sit and reach records, pull-ups, push-ups, shuttle runs, the nine-minute run, childhood fitness trauma, shoes, Slip 'N Slide memories…
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Super Punch-Out, The Good Son, and Macaulay Culkin's Dark Side | JJMW-E506
In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker take a nostalgic, chaotic trip through Super Nintendo games, Super Punch-Out, '90s child stars, Macaulay Culkin, Elijah Wood, The Good Son, Richie Rich, The Pagemaster, Streets of Rage, Donkey Kong Country, and morbid family humor. The episode…
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Captain With No Ship | JJMW-E505
In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker set sail on a very nautical conversation about boat ownership, North Dakota boat registration, pontoon prices, captain hats, skipper terminology, lake memories, cruise ships, ocean fears, and deserted island survival. JJ explains why he is selling...
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JJ Reads His Amazon and Google Reviews | JJMW-E504
In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker dive into the strange, funny, and surprisingly revealing world of Amazon reviews, Google reviews, star ratings, customer service, local businesses, and online reputation. The conversation starts with a serious question: if someone offers you…
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The Harry Potter Shared Reality Experience | JJMW-E503
In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker break down JJ's wild one-day trip from Fargo to Los Angeles to see Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in an immersive Cosm shared reality theater experience. JJ and his sister Chrissy wake up at 3:30 in the morning, fly from Fargo to Minneapolis...
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She Tracked Down Her First Love 30 Years Later | JJMW-E502
In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker revisit a dramatic Dear Abby letter from December 11, 1996 about first love, lost opportunities, failed marriages, emotional closure, and the person who got away. JJ and Tucker unpack whether the woman was grieving a real relationship or an…
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Cult Movies, Video Stores, and Fargo's Weird New Mascots | JJMW-E501
In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker dive into underrated movies, cult classics, video store nostalgia, Fargo pop culture, local mascots, and the strange ways entertainment has changed in the streaming era. JJ kicks things off with a passionate defense of Clifford, the 1994 Martin…
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500 epizodas | JJMW-E500
Today is our 500th episode of JJ Meets World, and I'd like to mark the occasion by talking about one of my favorite dudes. JJ and I became friends in 2001 over a McDonalds breakfast after we had camped out overnight with a group of friends for the movie Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. JJ,...
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The George Clooney of Fargo | JJMW-E499
JJ and Tucker talk about the humbling realities of aging, from nose waxing and gray beard compliments to the possibility of becoming Fargo's own George Clooney. They also get into homeownership, appliance repair, mystery household smells, utility company inspections, and the joy of paying...
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Flashlights, Fish Guts, and Fargo Politics | JJMW-E498
In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker recap a packed Memorial Day weekend full of lake cabin revelations, dock work, set building, crawl space cleaning, and surprisingly detailed fish-cleaning techniques.
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Meatball Buffet Wedding | JJMW-E497
This week, JJ tests Tucker's inherited swap-meet instincts with a game of Facebook Marketplace Challenge, featuring a suspicious Big Bird cookie jar, an outdoor wedding bar, church pews, a Kool-Aid Man comic book, an Old Style beer sign, and a build-a-body Inspector Gadget Happy Meal toy. Then…
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The Trailer Park Is Closed | JJMW-E496
JJ returns from nearly 24 hours of chaperoning teenagers on a drama trip from Fargo to Minneapolis, complete with bus bathrooms, trash bag confusion, Mall of America supervision, and the strange joy of watching students get blown away by live theater. Then the conversation shifts into Trailer…
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Story Lords, Skin Checks, and Suspicious Dad Holsters | JJMW-E495
JJ and Tucker kick things off with a deeply uncomfortable but very funny trip to the dermatologist, as JJ recounts waiting over a year for a full body skin check only to discover the suspicious spot on his shoulder was simply an age spot. From there, the conversation spirals into dad fashion...
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From PB&J to Snoopy: A Pop Culture Spiral | JJMW-E494
In this episode of JJ Meets World, the conversation starts with a simple question—chunky or smooth peanut butter—and quickly spirals into a surprisingly deep dive into food, culture, and iconic comic strips. The guys break down peanut butter brands, the process behind making it, and why it feels...
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U.S. Constitution Pizza Clause | JJMW-E493
In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker finally tackle one of the most important topics of our time: pizza. From Chicago deep dish vs New York style to thin crust, Detroit-style, and stuffed crust, nothing is off limits. The conversation dives into the origins of pizza obsession…
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Keep Marching | JJMW-E492
JJ shares a transformative theater experience after seeing the touring production of Suffs, the Tony-winning musical about the women's suffrage movement, and explains why it deeply moved him. He and Tucker discuss the power of art to inspire change, the importance of preserving live theater…
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Shot Him by the Omelette Bar | JJMW-E491
JJ kicks off this episode with a full breakdown of one of the worst brunch experiences he's ever had—and on Easter, no less. From chaotic reservations and banquet hall confusion to raw carrots, questionable gravy, and a total lack of breakfast food, this brunch buffet becomes a case study in how...
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Kiss, You Have To | JJMW-E490
Ryan Gosling returned to Saturday Night Live and delivered one of the funniest sketches in recent memory—and we had to break it down. In this episode of JJ Meets World, we analyze the now-iconic "Donathan" wedding sketch and explain exactly why it works. From sketch structure and comedic...
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Peanut Butter and Politics | JJMW-E489
JJ and Tucker react in real time to shocking news: CBS News Radio shutting down after 100 years — and what that means not just for national media, but for local stations, small markets like Fargo, and the future of journalism itself. They break down: How local radio depends on national news...
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Just Dance | JJMW-E488
This week on JJ Meets World, we dive into the surprising cultural dominance of Just Dance—a franchise that has quietly become a massive global juggernaut. From school carnivals to YouTube dance sessions, we break down why this game continues to thrive across generations. We also explore how the...
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The Fast Food Internet Meltdown | JJMW-E487
JJ and Tucker kick off this episode of JJ Meets World with a deep dive into fast-food breakfast, and the surprising truth behind the Burger King Foundation and its scholarship programs. From there the conversation spirals into a hilarious investigation into whether chicken sandwiches have lost...
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There's Rules in a Scary Movie | JJMW-E486
JJ and Tucker break down the entire Scream franchise — from Wes Craven's 1996 horror classic to the controversial new release Scream 7. What went wrong? Is Scream still relevant in the era of superhero movies, torture porn horror, and AI-driven storytelling?
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One Large Pizza Please | JJMW #485
JJ is in full marital meltdown mode after a simple Casey's pizza order spirals into chaos. What started as frozen pizza indecision turns into missing toppings, no phone number, a 25-minute lecture from "Jack Frost," and a full-blown fight with Jill. Now the house is empty, the dog is gone, and JJ...
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Tucker's Thick Blood | JJMW #484
Tucker opens up about newly confirmed high cholesterol after a blood panel scare, frustration with unreadable medical metrics, and why seeing the wrong number in the "green space" finally forced a reality check. JJ shares lessons from his own health and weight-loss journey, breaking down...
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Muscular Turtle Adults | JJMW #483
JJ and Tucker break down the origins of TMNT as a gritty comic parody, how it was sanitized into a cartoon juggernaut, and why the toys, arcade games, movies, and NES ports still matter. Along the way, they revisit formative childhood memories, rank Turtle video games, defend the Jim Henson...
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Celebrating Catherine O'Hara | JJMW #482
Catherine O'Hara was one of the most singular talents in comedy history. From her groundbreaking work on SCTV, to unforgettable performances in Home Alone, Beetlejuice, A Mighty Wind, Best in Show, and her iconic turn as Moira Rose on Schitt's Creek, O'Hara shaped generations of comedy lovers. In...
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Gluteal Amnesia: Did My Butt Never Drop? | JJMW #481
In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ confronts the horrifying realization that his butt may be slowly disappearing—or worse—may have never fully existed in the first place. What begins as a legitimate inquiry into "gluteal amnesia" and dead butt syndrome quickly devolves into medical…
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You Don't Know That Word | JJMW #480
Board games are supposed to bring people together—but some of them feel more like intellectual flexes than friendly competition. This week, JJ and Tucker dive deep into the board games that secretly say more about you than the game itself. From Scrabble's smug superiority complex, to Monopoly…
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The Case for Applebee's | JJMW #479
Tucker and JJ return to familiar territory—Applebee's—to discuss chain-restaurant loyalty, imaginary (but very tempting) Applebee's credit card perks, and the long-term psychological impact of good ranch dressing. Along the way, JJ pitches a Wikipedia project cataloging Applebee's limited-time...
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The Actor's Nightmare | JJMW #478
In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker talk about recurring anxiety dreams, starting with the classic "actor's nightmare" of being unprepared, missing costumes, or forgetting lines just moments before going on stage. The conversation touches on other stress dreams, including missed...
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Junior Mints Are the Iceberg of the Titanic of Concessions | JJMW #477
JJ walks through how he unexpectedly became the concessions mastermind for a high school theater production—and what running a real concession stand actually teaches you about marketing, pricing, psychology, and human behavior. The conversation breaks down why movie theater popcorn works, how…
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Home Alone: A Christmas Story | JJMW #476
Why do some Christmas movies only get better as we grow older? In this holiday episode of JJ Meets World, JJ Gordon and Tucker Lucas dive deep into the Christmas movies that shaped their childhoods — and why films like Home Alone and A Christmas Story land completely differently as adults. They...
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The Stinkiest Episode | JJMW #475
The crew dives headfirst into a mystery that no homeowner wants to face: a house smelling like it's been sprayed by a skunk. What starts as a bizarre and embarrassing odor problem turns into a deep exploration of HVAC systems, air exchangers, furnace filters, and a little-known issue called Dirty...
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Netflix vs Paramount: The Warner Brothers War | JJMW #474
In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker break down the massive news shaking the entertainment industry: Netflix has announced a planned $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. — bringing HBO, DC, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and decades of iconic film and television history under one...
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JJMW #473: Office Christmas Party Shenanigans
In this festive episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker dive into the unwritten rules of office Christmas parties, the art of planning unforgettable events (without becoming a party tyrant), and the real danger of losing a king-sized Snickers bar in your own house. From Mad Men, The Office, and...
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The Turkey Truck Hoarder | JJMW #472
In this episode, JJ and Tucker take listeners on a zig-zag journey through holiday traditions, turkey disasters, childhood money memories, coin collecting, unclaimed property treasure hunts, and pop culture nods from West Wing, Salute Your Shorts, Mother, and In & Out. For more episodes of JJ…
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The Hunt for the Baja Blast Pie | JJMW #471
In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker dive head-first into holiday food, bizarre culinary experiments, JJ's attempt to pitch a Hallmark-style movie, Tucker's terrifying contact-lens mishap, and the ambitious beginning of Tucker's 2025 Zordon cosplay build. The guys also get deep about...
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Selling Out, Ranch Life & The Council of Tuckers | JJMW #470
JJ and Tucker have moved into a brand-new studio… and immediately realized how expensive it is. To keep the show alive, they take on a roster of sponsors — including a Wisconsin bear-only law firm, a political anti-bee awareness initiative, cyborg crime-fighters from 3092, and more. Along the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Comedian and radio host J.J. Gordon joins a rotating cast of real-life characters to explore our world using the art of conversation! For more episodes, or to help support, the podcast visit our website at www.jjmeetsworld.com!
HOSTED BY
Host J.J. Gordon and Producer Tucker Lucas
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