J+J: The Garage

Jen and John regale us with some more local vibes and do a fair job mixing metaphors around finding direction. John is very heart-happy and talkative in this episode, mostly because of https://reel-big-fish.com/news/ Reel Big Fish's reunion announcement.Open question to the Lombard Park District; "When you planted those tulips, did you just dig a level amount down then scatter a shit-ton of bulbs then cover it with the requisite amount of dirt?"[Ed. The sensory nodes in the nose are called "olfactory organs".The song John was incorrectly referring to is "I know you too well to like you anymore" from Reel Big Fish's stellar release "Candy-Coated Fury".White/silver hair has no natural UV resistance and is highly susceptible to sun damage.]#findTheDirection #garibaldis #nostalgiaSells #northParkMall #bartlettPointeGarageSale #lilaciaParkLombard #lombardParkDistrict #rushMedical #smellBetter #greySweatpants #peopleOfWalmart #reelBigFish #vansWarpedTour #ginBlossoms #iKnowYouTooWellToLikeYouAnymore #candyCoatedFury #serenityPrayer #bubbaTheSalcutaTortoise #thePitt #googleMaps #silverInHerForties #outtakesFromTheGarage #mentalHealthMatters

John and Jen pine about their spring cleaning outdoor activities. They're particularly proud of opening their adult children's palates and overcoming their setbacks.[Ed. To confirm, Jennifer's heart rate was indeed in the "stressful" category on 03/31/2026 according to her oura ring.And sweet potatoes mature 90-150 days after plantingAnd dancing Jesus was still in the kitchen]#stompSetbacks #jjTheGarage #springCleanup #menards #sweetPotatoVines #hibiscus #lilacBush #invasiveSpecies #attackOfTheKillerHydrangeas #lintRoller #newfLife #elkAntlers #backgroundBarking #bubbaTheSalcutaTortoise #princessLeiaTheEnglishBulldog #temuSize #homeImprovement #voglioTheChihuahua #ahsokaTheNewfoundland #charminGiantRoll #theGrudge #dancingJesus #whenWeWerePoor #jewelOsco #samsClub #weeklyAdMailers #laughingCowCheese #friedCheese #sinners #sinnersForDummies #hamburgerHelper #velveeta #outtakesFromTheGarage #mentalHealthMatters

J & J welcome Patrick back to the garage for his third guest appearance on the podcast. They discuss a few topics that cross generations. They compare cast/crew personalities, police officer stuff and Harry Potter Houses.Patrick can be seen live 4/11/26 @ Babs Comedy Club in Forest Parkand oftentimes, Playtime with Patrick and Preston, andonline later in 2026 on Instagram with The_Dive_In#dealWithCurrentEvents #jjTheGarage #princessLeiaTheBulldog #threwOutHerBack #gauzeMustache #noseDouche #neilMed #genX #superMario2 #pitfall #metroid #itsAChick #contra #auditions #improv #metaRayBans #harryPotter #greekChickenTacos #stuffedPickles #poutine #marsCheeseCastle #handmaidsTale #minnesota #southland #the_Dive_In #lastChanceMillington #fiji #universalClubLevel #druryInn #butterBeer #harryPotter #justiceForSlytherin #karaoke #ghostbustersFrozenEmpire #hallmarkMovies #ope #homestead #whatsLeft #stoplightParties #nashville #newYorkTurk #newMicrophone #edDebevics #monstersUniversity #theColumbia #1905Salad #cigarShoppe #mentalHealthMatters

John and Jen open season 4 with a podcast recorded during Super Bowl LX. Jen is already blocking time for after her first fiscal year end as a supervisor. John can be noted as causing a lot of "can't even" with his co-host.[Editor's note: Whilst Costco has upped the sample game, they do not yet offer a similar feature to "Scan and Go" at Sam's Club. Their version is currently in a pilot program in select markets and will soon be available nationwide.Also, Google Assistant can be credited with complimenting the considerate driver whom uses voice-to-text and has manners...via Android Auto.]#superBowlParty #jjTheGarage #superBowlSunday #superBowlLX #milanOlympics2026 #samsClub #freezeDriedSkittles #sneakingInToCostco #superBowlCommercials #stealingBabies #quiltClub #theCraft #countTheOrnaments #googleAssistant #puertoRico #milwaukee #ginBlossoms #milwaukeeAdmirals #sunflowers #vacationPlanning #noseJob #MKEbaconfest #preventativeCare #vocalTremors #neurologist #ope #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

J & J close out season 3 with outtakes from their latest episode with Rogue from the garage. It's mostly a rant about internal facing cameras and auto insurance. We'll hope to catch you up with season 4 soon, stay tuned!#amateurShow #jjTheGarage #rogue #nathanFillion #kaitlinOlsen #highPotential #poweredByAi #invasionOfPrivacy #myMommyWorksAt #brokenKia #adhdLoud #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

J & J share their spotify wrapped, last google searches and photo rolls live when this was recorded in late 2025. They informally ask Reel Big Fish and Gin Blossoms to play some sort of 50th birthday party. Please subscribe and we'll figure out how to notify you when new episodes drop!Update: We did take the trip to Canada for our 7th Anniversary. We also bought an oscillating heater for the garage. As of 2/6/2026, though, we're back above freezing.[Editor's note: Capybaras and sulcata tortoises can live together but the google says it is nearly impossible to maintain.The podcast co-hosted by the future Mr. Swift is called "New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce"]#trustEachOther #jjTheGarage #spotifyWrapped2025 #soulAsylum #ginBlossoms #addisonAdvantage #addisonMichigan #alpacas #bubbaTheSulcata #spotifyForCreators #ledZeppelin #terriClark #sherylCrow #myHumps #melissaEtheridge #aliciaKeys #pinkFloyd #theChicks #ladyGaga #taylorSwift #newHeights #chrisStapleton #fleetwoodMac #reelBigFish #rumplestiltskin #spinningYarn #folklore #theErasTour #dudeDad #windyCityWheelers #voloMeatMarket #mcHenryRiverwalk #goebbertsPingreeGrove #23Mansion #homeAloneHouse #christmasVacation #ahsokaTheNewf #texasRoadhouse #theGrinch #dogProfilePics #nashville #chicagoBears #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

J & J welcome Rogue back to the garage in this episode recorded in Autumn of 2025. They all discuss voice acting, flex spending, practicing arguments and a Midwest phrase.[Editor's note: The "Fuck This House" guy is Deric Cahill and he is on socials.]#neverTooLateToChangeYourMind #jjTheGarage #voiceActing #backstage #jackDouglas #genZ #artOfWar #highPotential #theWalkingDead #theRookie #thePitt #westernStar #kiaThieves #smackingTheFob #hotGlueBurns #smartDriverDiscount #EvSoupEaters #milwaukeeAutoShow #foreigner #krampus #grinch #beardJewelry #manGrooming #earlyGreys #dericCahill #larryTheCableGuy #charlieBerens #ope #knockoffBlackberry #talkToYourself #snotRocket #mentalHealthMatters

J & J suggest their listeners wander for mental health. They share their amazon carts with each other and try their googling powers live.[Editor's note: This is the first of four episodes recorded in 2025 for season 3. The holidays were busy, and the editor often fills his time. Many apologies.]#wander #jjTheGarage #lakeGeneva #farmersAlmanac #punnyRoadSigns #blindspotChecker #kuipersAppleCiderDonuts #telemundoUnivision #alaskaLicensePlate #hrVideos #menards #rainForestCafe #beetlejuice #ralphWiggum #simpsonsYellow #finalDestination #zepWallCleaner #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

John praises Jen's follow through towards her personal goals, including annual participation in the Great Cycle Challenge. They took a trip to New England this past Labor Day and share some highlights....and Jen did get the Halloween blow-up that she wanted.[Editor's note: while it is creepy, taking a picture of a license plate is not itself illegal. If you use the picture with malicious intent (stalking), you can incur penalties. Otherwise, it is generally safe to post a license plate publicly, as long as there is no other personal identifiable information.]#followThrough #jjTheGarage #theMask #flannelWeather #cardigan #samsClub #cvsDiscountShopping #laborDayTravel #girlMath #newEngland #greatCycleChallenge #snappedDerailleur #onePeloton #brosOvertalking #licensePlateGame #freeCarwash #freeStarbucks #excelsior #tomfoolery #walkingSticks #gallonOfTea #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

J & J talk about their bucketlist item; visiting the state fair. While it was still fresh, they converse around Princess Leia, English Bulldog, whom also attended said trip, the various events they attended sweatily, and the inconsistencies of the grandstand's plastic cup policy.[Editor's note: John incorrectly identified a "thrust stage" as an "ego stage" . Synonyms include "open stage" and "platform stage" but alas, not "ego stage"]#doYourBucketlistYo #jjTheGarage #ilStateFair #hotBalls #roadTripWithBulldog #bulldogsInTheHeat #bulldogsInTallGrass #sherylCrow #snoopDogg #warrenG #bradPaisley #egoStage #thrustStage #defLeppard #dariusRucker #patrickNewson #ginBlossoms #bucketOfDonuts #demolitionDerby #pigMisting #ribEyeSandwich #cowboyPotatoes #hellmannsMayo #thatShitIsBananas #natalieMerchant #reelBigFish #seniorPrices #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

J & J recap a strenuous July with a little help from BB. They're dealing with typical Midwest problems like watering the plants during a flood watch, getting that first tow hitch and opossums showing up under your car. And yes, we welcome Tik Tok to our fleet![Editor's note: According to Google AI, "Champagne wishes and caviar dreams" was the signature closing phrase of Robin Leach's show "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous"]#mentalHealthUpdate #jjTheGarage #styRhymes #whatUpThug #imJen? #shesSoHeavy #iDontKnowThatSong #eBike #weilFoot&Ankle #cornSweat #ginBlossoms #garagePartyWithZombies #butWhatAboutTheHangingBasket #jenTheMarketplaceMarketingGuru #newVacuum #makeVanLookNew #whereDidTheGiftCardsGo #starterTow-er #alpacas #goodSellBadSell #trustMeImAnEngineer #yellowTintedCarColours #seatWarmers #rtfm #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

This contains the outtake track from Patrick's session in the garage from June of 2025#aforementionedBonusContent #channelYourCreativityBonus #ddpYoga #dudeYoga #daBears #jjTheGarage #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

J & J welcome Patrick back to the garage studio. They discuss creativity from it's core to making money. BB crashes the show late in the episode with talks around her new tattoo. The climax is of course as Jack and Jillian reveal something BB is quoted as saying was a "therapeutic breakthrough"[Editor's note: Patrick previously appeared in Season 1 Episode 15 titled "Don't wait to be happy (happy birthday, Patrick)" that was released on 5/2/2023)A full leg tattoo from thigh to the ankle is called a "leg sleeve", not "leg", "pants" or "pant leg".Please mind the editor, he'll have the outtakes bonus episode to y'all right quick.]#dontWaitToBeHappy #channelYourCreativity #jjTheGarage #couchShopping #wallHuggers #ottawaClearanceOutlet #karaFun #beginnerKaraoke #badKaraokeers #toriAmos #alanisMorisette #jewel #norahJones #robThomas #ginBlossoms #badEnglish #bluesTraveler #spinDoctors #dishwalla #tonic #verticalHorizon #barenakedLadies #hootieAndTheBlowfish #countingCrows #ravinia #sharkCoochieBoard #soulAsylum #itHappensInAddison #familyTripsWithTheMeyersBrothers #weDidntStartTheFire #fdr #newMonaLisa #grease #beautySchoolDropout #dennys #choir #singingTree #danceMonkey #comedyVault #kidsImprov #onlyGonnaTellYouThisOnce #pickingSwitches #scanAndGo #samsClub #tsaPre #jewelOsco #wildFork #emmanuelTheOstrich #englishBulldog #theWalkingDead #zombiePlan #zombieSurvivalGuide #maxBrooks #survivalMars #totalRecall #andySamberg #sneakyTattoo #hohohoCollegeFunds #santaMrsClaus #thumbtack #thereSomeHosInThisHouse #acetone #expiredFireExtinguisher #cartoonTagline #casaDeFuegoClub #thuggishTree #jeffWard #tilYouHearItFromJen,Bitch #footFollowup #omgNotVeryDoctory #cocoon #bombPops #newBandaid #mentalHealthMatters

J & J spend a half hour-ish talking about getting in to old people stuff. Highlights include Jillian calling out Jack for checking her blind spot.If you have seen a runnng Geo Metro (1989-1997), please let the J's know!#embraceTheInnerOldie #jjTheGarage #howDoesPitfallEnd #handMassager #doesThisLookInfected #textYourSurgeon #doubleFootSurgery #geoMetro #whoGetsAG6 #licensePlateGameApp #yugoGoBoom #boxTruckGoBoom #breakfastClub #sparklingWater #entenmannsDonuts #onlineScriptHolder #theBadTouch #capersAllergy #breatheRightStrips #frankensteinBoots #circulatingIceMachine #transferChair #downhillRedWagonRace #mysteryGolf #badBluetoothListeners #wordsWithFriends #handsFree #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

For this season's first guest, we welcome Rogue. Rogue is a family friend with a loud passionate voice who shares the zoomer truck-driver perspective that makes him so unique.[Editor's note: Google AI tells me Rogue is correct that emissions testing is not required in some counties and zip codes in Illinois."Mother, Mother" (1996) by Tracy Bonham is partially sung by Jillian.Sylvester Stallone's character Rocky Balboa in Rocky Balboa (2006) monologues the speech that Rogue paraphrases.]#boxingWithRogue #jjTheGarage #johnLocke #covidWasAThing #elderZoomers #preABS #noBrakes #jurisdiction? #happyEaster #happyMothersDay #whiteGloveTreatment #kneePads #momWasRight #momPower #callYourMom #tracyBonham #grandmaTexts #bigFonts #lasik #polarizedLenses #audiobooks #frontline #marcoKloos #ericVall #givingUpOnJack #jurassicPark #dilophosaurus #polePosition #howDoesPitfallEnd #truckDriverHero #stabbyRims #madMax #billboardLawyers #hydrangeas #randomPussyWillow #vegetationKiller #rockyBalboa#throatPunchThursday #smileAtStrangers #doICreepYouOut #momBladder #jackWasntPayingAttentionAgain #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

Our duo forgoes a guest in this episode to just push out some new content. They gush about their working vacation they took in March and even took in a show at the Grand Ole Opry for its 100th anniversary.Also, the gauntlet has been dropped for the next pizza podcast garageoke theme for their next guest.[Editor's note: The hike J+J referenced was completed at Pomona Natural Bridge in the Shawnee National Forest.We are aware that the math of their progress in The Walking Dead is incorrect.]#pushingThisPodcast #jjTheGarage #dutyHeeHee #marketingDepartment #theWalkingDead #cpap #doubleKing #kiaOptima #32mpg #13thFloor #garthBrooks #grandOleOpry #nashville #terriClark #sisterSadie #garyMuleDeer #jimmyFortune #ryanHeard #kelseyTindell #ridersInTheSky #garageoke #itWasntCovid #shawneeNationalForest #makandaIllinois #nationalDeepDishPizzaDay #burntCheese #handOverHand #whatHappenedToJacksMathBrain #surpriseHaunting #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

J + J wax poetic on the foibles of how their middle age is showing. Is it just them or does 2025 feel like going downhill with no brakes?And Jack has been quoted as "missing winter" in this episode.[Editor's note: Capybaras [sic.] are native to South America and are the world's largest rodent. The movie 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) starring John Goodman is referenced without name. Panic Room (2002) starring Jodie Foster is referenced by name. ]#yourAgeIsShowing #jjTheGarage #mid40s #frankensteinToes #americanHealthCareSystem? #bestWorstNews #ouraRing #fsaEligible #angryBowling #blingyHearingAids #dogYoga #40sDateNight #milwaukee #baconfest #carbliss #justinTimberlake #manCrush #blakeShelton #garcade #johnHeffron #happyHour #capybaras #greenThumb #arkansas #johnGoodman #10CloverfieldLane #panicRoom #purge #surpriseHaunting #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

J + J show how life is muy importante through various topics. They also debut a new podcast drinking game; every time Jillian pours a drink, you take a drink! ...and the blowups have been unfrozen. [Editor's note: At episode drop, there was only ~1" of snow covering downtown Fargo. ] #lifeMuyImportante #jjTheGarage #belindaCarlisle #drinkingGame #liveNation #lawniePass #chrisStapleton #tinleyPark #bucees #unidirectional #albuquerque #fargo #windyCity #crabLights #menards #diy #willyWonka #caretakerAnxiety #caretakerFatigue #kiaSedona #secretSpanish #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

J + J revisit a familiar topic with some pace of life commentary. [Editor's note: Jillian misidentified "Crossing Jordan" (2001-2007), starring Jill Hennessy. ] #tryPacingYourLife #jjTheGarage #lasikEyeballs #garageKaraoke #whiteElephant #unpaidDogGroomingInterns #karaokiingTheDogs #yugeTV #crossingJordan #cardedInYourFourties #camoVsSleeppants #flannelOnFlannel #menards #sexyAndIKnowIt #tossToss #Wicked #hannahMontana #wahlHomeHaircutting #whiteChicks #chapstickHair #spotifyForCrreators #postMalone #jackBlack #youreWelcome #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

J + J open their third season with a random blitz. Somehow the book of faeces memories weave through most of the stories. Overall though, they're happy to see 2025. [Editor's note: Jack is referring to cousin Louisa (played by Jess Darrow) in the movie Encanto (2021), specifically the song "Surface Pressure". ] #introToModgePodge #jjTheGarage #wifeIsAlwaysRight #fleeceThermals #pacasSocks #starvedRock #flameThrowerSnow #intruderBark #midwestWinters #holdernessFamily #cologuard #krampus #garageWreath #clearAmericanSparklingWater #lost4minutes #johnHeffron #2025 #heartHappyConcerts #charlieBerens #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

J + J wrap up 2024 with minimal face palms. Jack learned that he could trust Jillian and should just listen to her. It's good advice. [Editor's note: Jack is referring to cousin Louisa (played by Jess Darrow) in the movie Encanto (2021), specifically the song "Surface Pressure". ] #listenToYourWife #jjTheGarage #noThatsYourJob #noHulkSmash #restoreFurniture #noviceVsProfessional #warmEnoughTo... #covidChristmas #encanto #yearNumerology #ripKitchenCounter #potatoHead #whoompThereItIs #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

J + J insist that our listeners remember to build some restorative time into vacation time. [Editor's note: The things that hang over roads, which Jack calls "drag hangars", to warn trucks about low clearance ahead are typically called "low clearance warning signs" or "overheight warning systems". ] #useVacationToRest #jjTheGarage #epcot #tiredCandidPhotos #myStarkey #schweddyBalls #whittierAlaska #pauleyShore #chickenBurger #iBlueMyself #taintTalk #hotToGo #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

J + J welcome BB back to the garage studio for her first official recording. They discuss the dogs, brakes, uni, and the irresistable diet coke fountain drink. It was fun. [Editor's note: Dutch Boy paint is sold with Arm & Hammer to prevent stanky walls. ] #allDownhillFromHere #jjTheGarage #welcomeBB #backgroundCicada #dontRileUpTheDogs #instantKarma #girlMath #ByeStratfordSquareMall #thosePoorMechanics #justAddTayTay #dutchBoy #cookieMonster #BattleForChicken&Rice #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

J + J haven't been ok. and that's ok. They cry at Counting Crows concerts. They invest far too much time playing the license plate game. no regerts. Especially not of keeping score whilst within the silent treatment. [Editor's note: I was sitting on this episode for a while. Sorry. Kinda. And Bumblebee is a Chevrolet Camaro ] #itsOKtonotbeOK #jjTheGarage #vibrationPlate #girlMath #countingCrows #classicAlternative #rem #didYouJustSayIndiana #pityStates #newYorksNewPlates #5deer16armadillo #bucees #gasStationBriskit #multipleUranuses #kevinSmithSilentBob #theStateTheater #gargoylean #tooZuuly #vixen #arcada #thankYouRonOnesti #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

Jillian impressed Jack on their first road trip of the year. Jack appalled Jillian at the neurologist. They messed up telling the neurologist joke so the penguin question escalated again. They attended their first lawnie pass concert of the year and just go on to the next thing. [Editor's note: Paula Abdul did not perform. Jack was sad.] #goOnToTheNextThing #jjTheGarage #discountTire #whataburger #temu #addToAmazonCart #reviewAndMeasure #clearlyNotaRealDinosaur #preStagingYourOwnHouse #justGotOurTaxBill #reflexes'em #peahen #bootcutJeans #cinchAtTheAnkle #jnco #synonymBrain #nkotb #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

More of Jack's murky back story is revealed. Believe it or not he was said to have thunder thighs. He's also thoroughly guilty of car dancing to "Womanizer". [Editor's note: Jillian misspoke with a "context" instead of "content". She noticed. Jack didn't care. Then there's the editor. I should get a different job.] #doWeirdThingsInYourCar #jjTheGarage #caraoke #iSurvivedCovid #highSchoolMusicalDays #newfoundlandSong #trustYourOlderSelf #loudTyper #trapperKeeper #babyMetal #theGoatBatavia #itsBritneyBitch #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

Jack pines for garage sale season whilst poohpoohing Jillian's quest for a decorative washing bowl. But at least he takes selfies for her. Stay tuned to find out if they fix their ceiling! [Editor's note: The word Jack was looking for was "candid". "ala carte" is clearly wrong. ] #selfEntertain #jjTheGarage #zombieSurvivalGuide #iLoveYouMom #purposelyForgetful #gargamel #scoobyDooVillian #c2e2 #arrestedDevelopment #pneumothorax #requiemForaDream #stanleyCupPose #surpriseDaytonVisit #theSonAndHisNewf #thatMeansBroke #iWasntListening #threeMonthSalary #temuDinosaur #thriftShop #twoWeeks #nes #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

J + J bring "LB" into the garage studio for their first guest of season 2. Long hoping the serenity prayer on the wall would sink in, they find instead some other kernels of wisdom from their eldest. Recorded on the eve of a national total solar eclipse, we're happy to say LB and Jillian were not raptured. [Editor's note: More information on the Texas-based Ox Ranch can be found at https://www.drivetanks.com/ ] #totalEclipseoftheHeart #jjTheGarage #adultingAdult #intex #rollinInTheMinivan #parentalPrivelege #drivetanks.com #disneyAsAdults #screwYouImAnAdultImmaBuyWhatIWant #bricksAndMinifigs #dontLetItGetToYou #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

Jillian shares her lament that she wont have to check Jack's pulse anymore...she can just listen. Either Jillian drove this episode off the rails, or Jack is on fire. You decide. [Editor's note: The "two flights of stairs" requirement was for the cardiologist to "allow" "sexual activity" to "resume". Sorry. Not Sorry. And for future reference, Jack has dared Live Nation to be at full staff at the first concert in May. Editor will keep you posted.] #tikTokDontStop #jjTheGarage #tikTokWatches #tinnitus #cochlearImplants #lottoDreams #foggyMirrorCheck #boobLift #2Weeks #moneyPit #cheaperThanSolarcane #comfortLevelNaked #chrisFarleyRoads #nkotb #ginBlossoms #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

Jack had some trouble in this one. He gives his mom a righteous shout out for a birthday time warp and proceeds to extend his anecdotes to embarrassing areas. Sorry. Not Sorry? Maybe next winter, he can find Jillian some snow. #powerCleaningActivated #jjTheGarage #weightedBlanket #windowUnit #spam #ickyPaperStraw #luxembourg #pneumothorax #tacomaFD #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

Jack may have 4 todo lists, but Jillian really gave him angst with the daily one. The list includes their vintage rain oil lamp, which begged a few questions; Can you scrub away the haunted? Does goo gone work on ghosts? and Who reads the warning labels? [Editor's note: Please ensure you have the correct context when you're listening to the part about Jillian needing a good stripper. ] #doTheTodoList #jjTheGarage #britneyWorkBitch #theInternship #sousVide #dontTarotontheAirplane #witchKit #booksForChristmas #bigBrownDog #selfAwareDork #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

J + J open season two by discussing their first passport destinations. They encourage that you turn those passport dreams into memories, for surely, wherever you go, there will be Smashmouth. [Editor's note: Since age and time itself can be relative, yes, your parents were old when they were in their 40s. ] #firstPassportDestinations #jjTheGarage #pieceOfShip #wheresTheParm #sanPellegrino #Stanley #gpsMyself #ginBlossoms #isMyCarAntiqueYet #ginBlossoms #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

Jack & Jillian preview season two with some news and introductions to this year's travel itinerary and restrictions. #openTheirHearts #jjThewGarage #atlasObscura #momBladder #hoka #bodyPillows #swiftiesRepresent #theGoodRochester #whoSmellsaDeadBody #thirtyMinuteTrailerWhyNot #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

J + J + J want to wish our listeners the happiest of Christmases. Jo returns as a special guest star! In this bonus episode, witness the transformation of Jillian from grinchy to not-quite-as-grinchy! The Js discuss other Grinch thematics and even find something it has in common with Krampus. Princess Leia, (bulldog or pig?) fills out the cast in this hilarious episode. [Editor's note: There is in fact film in National Lampoon Christmas Vacation(1989) of Chevy Chase's character stapling stringed Christmas lights to the roof of the house. Jack is wrong. ] #bonusEpisode #happyChristmasEverybody #guessWhosBack # donnerMicrophones #wtfParrot #whereAreYouChristmas #blackFriday #pinterest #patchwork #warmChristmas #darkSide #christmasVacation #it #tooColdForNudity #redSentra #bakedWithLove #momsRecipe #lazyBaker #paperChains #heartHappy #rainOilLamp #dndDice #kesha #nkotb #dontShareABlanket #christmasBreakfast #aleynaCouture #funnyGrinchQuotes #swacket #onTheLine #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage Audio provided via YouTube from the movie How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000). Jack & Jillian give all credit for this audio to the brilliant minds at Universal, the vision of Ron Howard and the sensational comedic prowess of Jim Carrey.

J + J close out season one welcoming 2 of their most loyal listeners and friends Debbie and Mike to the garage. They all discuss topics around aging and dealing with the loss of a father. Debbie, whom introduced Jillian's parents, felt the loss of Jillian's father Bill. Mike, whom lost his own father and subsequently became the charismatic 24 year old he is today. Overall, it wasn't a complete trainwreck! All of us at the channel wish y'all a very happy thanksgiving! [Editor's note: The editor will neither confirm nor deny that Mike is 24, nor whether Jack and Jillian went to Black's Beach.] #episode25 #seasonOneFinale #5000DollarScarf #queenReveal #queenWithAdamLambert #adamSandler #mooseKnuckle #risotto #heartHappy #klutzyJillian #sappyJack #spam #spamHusband #frunchRoom #aceHardware #pythonPy #weirdGoogling #nudity@ThisAirBnB #vanillaJillianCallback #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage #bonusContentTeaser

J + J wrap their last episode of season one as a duo with many conversations around heart happiness. They encourage their listeners to try and connect with their inner empath and pay a little heart happiness foward. [Editor's note: Credit to Jillian on the last outtake. In all 24 episodes, she's not taken a bike to the face despite one being 4 inches from her face - hanging from the ceiling of the garage - at all times. ] Stay tuned for J+J's season 1 finale dropping on 11/21/23 with two of our best friends in the world! #episode24 #keepYourHeartHealthy #happyHeart #sadHeart #heartHappiness #empath #swampButtHot #surpriseGifts #menards #target #blackFridayPlans #bulldogV.Tortoise #newfiepalooza #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

J+J center a lot of this episode on hot sweaty concerts. Common threads and callbacks include Vanilla Ice, Kesha and New Kids on the Block. [Editor's note: The famous concrete mixer referred to in the Saint Louis area is "Ted Drewes Frozen Custard".] #episode23 #musicInYourHeart #vanillaIceOrBust #nkotbPromotions #ke$ha #keytar #cultureClub #totalRecall #sweatyGoodbyes #tenaciousD #cherryBlack #soundOfSilence #whiteysIceCream #tedDrewes #swampButtHot #charlieBerens #patTomasulo #justinTimberlake#mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

In this episode, celebrate Halloweens past and present. They get lost a couple times on the journey but reflect on their credo "be better than last year" [Editor's note: "Griswoldian." "...make krampus hornier." I quit. ] #episode22 #beBetterThanLastYear #wickedWitchCackle #nola #closetWalmartShoppers #diyVibe #ghostTrend #schoolSpirits #fallOfTheHouseOfUsher #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

J + J recover from episode 20 with a trend-setting hangover. They insist that you make your own trends and embrace your own style, for most trends will surely come full circle. [Editor's note: Trust me, I'm an engineer.] #episode21 #followYourOwnTrends #rbfTrendy #jeanJacketFlashMob #diamondRingTattoo #climbingThruHatchbacks #matchingWeddingRings #whereInTheWorldIsJillian #oopsTattoo #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

For J +J's first remote podcast recording, they visit Matt & Stacey. Together, they discuss the stressors of having 4 children and the (lack of) management of time. They ask important questions like; What colour am I on the calendar? Where do the forks go? Can we have dinner without gas coming out of one of you? and What is sleep? [Editor's note: Editor can neither confirm nor deny any legalities regarding toll roads and rental cars in the case of car insurance liability. Please contact your insurance agent for proper policy coverage information. Nor does he care to comment on the Chicagoan accent of pluralizing proper nouns.] #episode20 #dontPlanYourLifeToTheMinute #theSecondStopSign #25ForksForChristmas #iForkingLoveYou #popUpCamperStillCounts #itsASmallWorld #pleadTheFifth #jewels #uUpWyd #budLightSeltzer #whiteClaw #donnerMicrophones #coorsLight #snoopDogg #macklemore #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheBarn And a very happy 20th Wedding Anniversary Eve to Stacey and Matt!

Jack and Jillian recall fond memories from recent barn weddings. They encourage their listeners to try and enjoy other people's moments whether it is a wedding, your wife's inner monologue or someone else's questionable architectural decisions. [Editor's note: The correct "past" verb tense for "ride" is "rode" or "have ridden".] #episode19 #enjoyOtherPeoplesMoments #whisperedBougie #980000degrees #theUntellableBarnTripStory #jeepersCreepers #stayOnThePavedRoad #aboveAverageTalker #theBikeScavenger #theBikeSamaritan #tornadoStories #schittsCreek #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

Jack and Jillian are back! This is a self-care episode. Your likes and dislikes may include their examples, custom food orders, crunchy hair and recliners. [Editor's note: Editor cannot comment on the validity of the comment "stress is a reason for not being able to breathe".] #episode18 #beKnowledgeableAboutYourLikes #preventativeSelfCare #wellWellWelcome #carBuyingTangent #pneumothoraxAgain #thisMonkeysGoneToHeaven #ginBlossoms #pulseOxWhatever #atTheDrivein #dancingHotDog #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

After a number of months off, editor finally finished this episode. It's been a while. They try to relate some empathetic means to be more effectual around anxiety. Jillian even drops her anxiety with a lip quiver. Bottom line, everyone should be Magic Miked upon. [Editor's note: The first outtake features a noise that can be best described as Jack rocking gleefully in his chair. ...and editor must say that the reason for the podcast's hiatus was not because Jack called Jillian "vanilla".] #episode17 #beComfortable #watchAnxiety #whatHappensInVegas #quickChangeReference #elevatorSurprise #strangerDanger #tayTayErryDay #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

Jack and Jillian try to do two things; not spoil the new Guardians of the Galaxy movie, and relate diving stories to mental health. Jack shares his parking rule (OCD much?). Jillian shares her brilliant calendar trick. They both share accident stories from their earlier years. #episode16 #everyoneDrivesDifferent #driveUber #firstCarStories #teaser #niceVanFiveStars #thePeeStairs #guardiansofTheGalaxyVol3 #episode20GuestPlug #weStillTellThemEarlier #whatsWrongWithTheVan #wasntLikeThatLastNight #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

Jack and Jillian welcome friend and local favourite comedian Patrick Newson to the garage as their 3rd guest. They make him eat hawaiian pizza. For some reason, Jack dies on his "katty corner" hill. Jillian and Patrick serenade the plastic record clip. Speaking of ghost dicks, Jack shares a legit fond memory of Patrick. B joins the chat when we shift to pancakes. Patrick relates dating to avocado toast. Patrick talks about how/why the Thompson Twins are now ruined for him. [Editor's note: The Odeum Expo Center was 100% demolished as of early 2023. It was located in Villa Park from 1981-2022 and was a swell place to get COVID tests done drive-thru. Jillian went to craft faires there. Jack saw Rammstein perform there. Patrick punched someone holding a chainless chainsaw there.] Patrick can be heard on Stupids Talking Stupid. They rank. Give them a listen. Also on sugarbeets. #episode15 #dontWaitToBeHappy #stupidsTalkingStupid #nonConsensualPizza #pizzaMolestation #highwaiianPizza #alsoIsASandwich #phineasAndFerb #largestCulDeSacEver #theGoodDennys #lawnParking #daddyIssues #scarySexToys #friendZonedAtAnOrgy #betterHealth #danceRegrets #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

Jack and Jillian deliver some of their favourite special memories that they cherish. Main topics include wedding books, yucky leftover booze, station wagons, the new used cars, sale ad mailers, candles and the garage. [Editor's note: Jillian meant jump-scare not scare-jump.] #episode14 #enjoyTheSpecialMoments #iDontWannaEatLiver #basementRager #usedCarStories #justBringAllThePartsBack #twerkinOnYoMomma #kidsSayTheDarndestThings #teaser #stupidBulldogTricks #adamSandlerThrowback #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

Jack tries to give the reins to Jillian to steer the episode. Jack would have been a star in the era of slapstick humour. And don't tell son that he has a upgrade. #episode13 #moveYourBody #yakCleats #pneumothorax #airKayak #firstWorldProblems #itsAn80sSong #jillianHasLeftTheBuilding #carKaraoke #taylorDayne #throwDatAssInACircle #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

Jack and Jillian try and relate back to ancient times of olde in the era of ye paye telephonicum. Then bring it back to some metaphor about trusting in yourself despite how circumstances change though times and generations. Sometimes your "serendipity" moments may take decades to materialize. We really like our new Donner Microphones! Be sure to stay tuned directly after the episode for outtakes from the garage! [Editor's note: Jack & Jillian recommend the movie Aliens in the Attic (2009) I've been told Jillian meant "announce", not "renounce". I've also been told Jack meant "You don't need to go to Harvard to be an electrician".] #episode12 #findYourWay #retroactiveJealousy #puertoRicoOrBust #workLifeBalance #theMetro #candyman #andyCohen #jimCarrey #vera #itsALoveStory #BlessThisBrokenRoad #mentalHealthMatters #outtakesFromTheGarage

Jack and Jillian explain how the garage studio began via intense pinteresting. Jack gets electrocuted, that time was icicle lights. The Christmas season's lights going up was a learning experience. Your hobby can be decorating your home for no one but yourself. Indulge hobbies that make you happy. [Editor's note: Please listen to Iliza Shlesinger on the Netflix for a classicly funny bit about pinterest. The Darth Vader with Santa Hat holding death star inflatable plays a clip from the Imperial March by John Williams] #episode11 #hobbiesAreOK #weDontTalkAboutPinterest #chewn #christmasVacation #mentalHealthMatters

Bonus Content from the garage recording sessions featuring guest star "Jo". #decadesofFriendship #bonusContent #outtakesFromTheGarage #90s #NKotB #mooses