Dysfunction Junkies

Dysfunction Junkies

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  • Why Pajamas And Slippers Suddenly Feel Acceptable Everywhere

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    Pajamas at a hotel breakfast buffet. Fluffy slippers in the grocery store. Boxer shorts in a public lobby. We’ve been traveling more, and we can’t stop noticing how fast “bed clothes” have become normal clothes. If you’ve ever wondered when public dress codes quietly disappeared, we’re right there with you, and we’re not trying to be fancy. We’re trying to understand what changed and why it bothers some of us so much.

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    Dysfunction Junkies has all rights to the songs "Hit the Ground Running"   created by Ryan Prewett and "Happy Hour" created by Evert Z.

    33 min
  • Flash Back Friday: What Are We Really Celebrating On St. Patrick’s Day

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    Leprechaun “traditions” can get unhinged fast: green toilets, green marshmallows, and kid pressure. Our St. Patrick’s Day flashback is equal parts funny and horrifying. Listen and reply: parade or stay home?

    #dysfunctionjunkiespodcast #stpatricksday #flashbackfriday #blarneystone #irish #cornedbeef #ireland #leprechauns #podcast


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    Dysfunction Junkies has all rights to the songs "Hit the Ground Running"   created by Ryan Prewett and "Happy Hour" created by Evert Z.

    31 min
  • Why Spring Cleaning Breaks Us And How To Fix It

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    Why do we cling to clutter we don’t even like? We dig into the history of spring cleaning, the emotions behind stuff, and smart ways to make progress without burning out. Ready to try one tiny change today? Which one?

    #dysfunctionjunkiespodcast #podcast #springcleaning #dysfunction #declutter #openthewindows

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    Dysfunction Junkies has all rights to the songs "Hit the Ground Running"   created by Ryan Prewett and "Happy Hour" created by Evert Z.

    42 min
  • No Offense, But Your Red Flags Are Showing

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    Ever met a one-upper who turns every chat into a contest? Tired of “I had it worse” and “I knew that already”? We’ve got stories, humor, and practical scripts to spot narcissistic talk and keep your cool. Stream it now and share: what comeback actually worked for you?

    #dysfunctionjunkiespodcast #oneupper #narcissitictalk #ihaditworse 

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    Dysfunction Junkies has all rights to the songs "Hit the Ground Running"   created by Ryan Prewett and "Happy Hour" created by Evert Z.

    31 min
  • Dysfunction Junkies CARE: Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

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    Happy March Dysfunction Junkies! It's time for another episode of Dysfunction Junkies CARE.  This month we are featuring Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. If you love animals, you must tune in to learn more about this amazing organization. From Angel Canyon in Southern Utah to your couch: meet the sanctuary saving thousands of dogs, cats, and more—and how you can join the mission. Volunteer, adopt, or spread the word. Which role fits you best right now?

    #dysfunctionjunkiespodcast #animals #animalresuce #bestfriendsanimalsanctuary #kanabutah #dogs #cats #horses #rabbits #nokill #animalsanctuary #animalshelter #petadoption #volunteer







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    Dysfunction Junkies has all rights to the songs "Hit the Ground Running"   created by Ryan Prewett and "Happy Hour" created by Evert Z.

    6 min
  • Seventies TV, Dysfunction And Delight

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    A spotless living room, a perfect bow on every problem, and a smile that never cracks—early TV taught us that’s what family looks like. Then the 70s kicked the door open. We trade tidy myths for the glorious mess of All in the Family, Mary Tyler Moore, MASH, Good Times, and the gleeful chaos of The Love Boat and Fantasy Island. By the end, we answer a simple question with layered truth: did those shows make us feel normal—or finally seen? Press play for sharp takes, a few guilty-pleasure confessions, and a reminder that the best TV doesn’t fix life; it helps us name it. If this trip through TV history sparked a memory, leave a review, subscribe, and tell us your top three retro shows!

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    Dysfunction Junkies has all rights to the songs "Hit the Ground Running"   created by Ryan Prewett and "Happy Hour" created by Evert Z.

    40 min
  • Thankful Sunday: From Football’s End To Fresh Starts

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    It's Thankful Sunday. The heart of the episode beats in our thank-yous. Moving states takes stamina, and we spotlight the people who made it happen: southern Utah’s Sonya Stauffer and Northeast Ohio–Pennsylvania’s Malinda Koncar, two realtors who navigated details, deadlines, and the unexpected with calm and care. We also shout out Letters by Lantern Light for bringing weekly cozy mysteries to our community, proving that storytelling and small businesses can lift podcasts and listeners together. Then we zoom out to our listener map, celebrating California, Pennsylvania; Austintown, Ohio; Council Bluffs, Iowa; and Huntsville, Ohio. Every pin marks someone choosing us during a commute, a chore, or a quiet night in—and we feel it. And because gratitude lands best when it leads to action, we’re championing the American Heart Association this February: heart health basics, real tools, and CPR skills that save lives. Hit play to hear the stories, meet the people behind Kerry's move, and add your city to our growing map. If this episode made you nod, laugh, or message a friend, share it, subscribe, and leave a review—then tell us: what your Thankful for?

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    Dysfunction Junkies has all rights to the songs "Hit the Ground Running"   created by Ryan Prewett and "Happy Hour" created by Evert Z.

    10 min
  • The Weird, Wild, And Surprisingly Beloved “Dysfunctional” Foods Of Childhood

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    Ever look at a deli case and wonder who actually buys that speckled mystery loaf? We’re taking a no-filter tour through the “dysfunctional” foods that fed our families and shaped our taste buds: the buttermilk sipped straight from a glass, the kombucha and kefir bubbling like science projects, and the deli counter icon we love to fear—Dutch loaf. From pig’s feet in jars to scrapple fried to a perfect sear, we explore why certain flavors stick, how thrift became tradition, and where nostalgia meets hard pass. Stream now for laughs, memories, and a surprising amount of food anthropology. Then tell us your most controversial family favorite—especially if you’re tuning in from outside the U.S. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves weird food history, and leave a review with the dish you’ll go to bat for.

    #dysfunctionjunkiespodcast #scrapple #buttermilk #dutchloaf #food #kombucha #keifer #pigsfeet #spam #liveronions

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    Dysfunction Junkies has all rights to the songs "Hit the Ground Running"   created by Ryan Prewett and "Happy Hour" created by Evert Z.

    35 min
  • Valentine’s Eve Flashback Friday

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    It's Flashback Friday and we flashback to our #1 downloaded episode our first Valentine's Day Episode.  With Love, Enjoy!

    #dysfunctionjunkiespodcast #loveisintheair #love 

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    Dysfunction Junkies has all rights to the songs "Hit the Ground Running"   created by Ryan Prewett and "Happy Hour" created by Evert Z.

    39 min
  • Rethinking Valentine’s Day: We Skip the Pre-Set Menu and Make Romance at Home

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    Freeze outside, warm up inside. We take Valentine’s Day back from the crowded prix fixe grind and rebuild it around ease, laughter, and real connection. From indoor picnics on a blanket to a surprisingly perfect date at a local cooking school, we share practical ways to skip the chaos and keep all the romance. If you’ve been burned by limited menus, rushed service, and too-loud dining rooms, this is your permission slip to choose calm over clamor. If this resonated, be sure to tune in and share it with a friend who hates crowded holidays. Be sure to leave a quick review to help others find the show. Your support keeps the conversation going and the blankets cozy.

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    Dysfunction Junkies has all rights to the songs "Hit the Ground Running"   created by Ryan Prewett and "Happy Hour" created by Evert Z.

    29 min

About Dysfunction Junkies

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Two high school besties reconnect and commiserate their stories as they navigate the dysfunctions of life from marriage, families, illness, death of childhood families, and creating healthy…