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Talkin' Trader Joes

by Mark and Steve

Comedy

Co-Hosts Mark and Steve unpack the nuances of Trader Joe's culture and products.

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 135 Dating on Lockdown/Debut of TJ's 2020 Anthem/Special Guest Dr. Ron Babbage

    Our hosts pour their hearts out, debuting their dueling 2020 summer anthems "Always Joes" & "Unite". Dr. Ron Babbage unpacks how the Coronavirus has affected the culture at Trader Joe's, and a new romance energizes Mark.

  2. Ep. 134 Corona Frenzy/TJ's Guided Meditation/Joe Coulombe

    Mark and Steve explore shifting norms at TJ's due to the Corona Virus, mourn the death of Trader Joe's founder Joe Coulombe & Steve offers a guided meditation-- taking us through a rejuvenating visit to Trader Joe's.

  3. Ep. 133 How to Talk to Your TJ's Crush

    Mark and Steve cover a lot of ground in this wide-ranging episode. They hash out some recent conflicts. We hear a clip from Mark's unreleased solo episode. Mark gives some expert advice on how to talk to your TJ's crush. They also get into bag ethics and usage.

  4. Ep. 132 TJ's Threatens Us With Legal Action

    Mark and Steve feel besieged after receiving a strongly worded message from Trader Joe's Lawyers. They begin to process what this means for the podcast and attempt to weather this crises in the Trader Joe's fan community. Later in the episode, Mark and Steve share some basic tips on check-out...

  5. BEST OF: Ep. 131 The Pumpkin Crises

    Don't miss this explosive new episode. Mark & Steve talk about the change of seasons, unpack how your preference for Carne Asada or Al Pastor reveals a lot about your personality, and dive into some very controversial territory-- taking on Trader Joe's CEO Dan Bane directly.

  6. Ep. 130 Behind the Pod: A Visit from Maggie & Jake Gyllenhaal

    We dip behind the scenes of episode 130 and share a visit from two of our favorite actors...

  7. BEST OF: Ep. 130 The Wild Salmon Energy

    The big 130 is here! Steve offers an overview of his typical Trader Joe's experience: a no-holds-bar, deep-dive into a pro's TJ experience. Mark and Steve get deep with the salmon, exhorting the listener to embody "bear energy" and Mark gets political re: TJ's watermelon. This under consideration...

  8. BEST OF: Ep. 129 Space Dynamics @ Trader Joe’s

    Co-hosts Mark and Steve cover "Space Dynamics"/The long-running TJ's & Whole Foods Rivalry/Signage/Befriending An Insider/An intriguing Dream

  9. BEST OF: Ep. 128 Levels of Trader Joe’s Consciousness

    This episode talks about the different levels of Trader Joe's consciousness & co-host Mark gives us a tour of his last visit to Trader Joe's.

  10. Ep. 26 The Wonderful World of Joe

    Hosts Mark & Steve share a free form conversation covering Trader Joe's culture and cuisine. Coffee Preferences/ Three Buck Chuck?/ World Tour of Joe's Products

About this show

Co-Hosts Mark and Steve unpack the nuances of Trader Joe's culture and products.

Hosted by

Mark and Steve

Categories

Comedy Improv

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Talkin' Trader Joes have?

Talkin' Trader Joes has 10 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on April 23, 2020.

What is Talkin' Trader Joes about?

Co-Hosts Mark and Steve unpack the nuances of Trader Joe's culture and products.

How often does Talkin' Trader Joes release new episodes?

Talkin' Trader Joes publishes monthly, based on its 10 episodes since September 2019.

Who hosts Talkin' Trader Joes?

Talkin' Trader Joes is created and hosted by Mark and Steve.
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