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