One Hundred Things in a Jar

Bette Midler was right: Ya gotta have frieeeennnnds. Especially the kind who send in quizzical topics like the one Michael and Megan pull out of the jar this week. But before that little piece of paper inspires a wide-ranging conversation about everything from erotic wedding dance lessons to the pleasure of impromptu dinner parties, Megan shares a Very Special Journal Kernel that prompts Mike to call for a drunken fight with a villain from her past. Whether you’re a Janet Jackson on the dance floor, or more of an Elaine Benes, you’re plenty cool enough to join your hapless hosts out on the rhythm rug for another episode of 100 Things in a Jar.

EPISODE WINE: 2014 NOBLE VINES 667 PINOT NOIR (again)

CLOSING SONG: “CAN I KICK IT”  A Tribe Called Quest

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The jar offers a compelling question about music, but episode 25 quickly delves into the murkier waters of first loves, teenage dreams and the advice Mike should have given Britney Spears but never did. For good measure there’s also a listener-submitted F, Marry, Kill (plus a bonus “Walking Dead” edition), a sad-but-promising Journal Kernel, and the horribly awkward line Megan uttered when she finally met the object of her prepubescent obsession (hint: he was in a 90s boy band). Quick, someone call Sarah from Honda. We need help!

 EPISODE WINE:  2014 Noble Vines 667 Pinot Noir

 CLOSING SONG: “The Soundtrack of Your Life” A Girl Called Eddy

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The moment Mike and Megan always feared finally happens on Episode 23 as the jar gives them a topic related to the current political landscape. The timing couldn’t be any worse as Megan starts the episode by announcing she has given up reading any and all news having to do with the state of the world, in an attempt to stay positive. That leads Mike to put his minor in psychology to work as he plays armchair therapist while being sure not to interrupt and just listen, so as not to be punched by Antoinette. Look, they don’t have all the answers and they sure as hell don’t know what Trump whispered to Michelle Obama, but they do have lots of other things to say about surviving a zombie apocalypse, possible part-time jobs in the sex industry and gross hotel stays, so perk up your ears and listen closely to this latest installment of 100 Things In A Jar.

EPISODE WINE – 2015 GNARLY HEAD 1924 LIMITED EDITION DOUBLE BLACK RED WINE BLEND

CLOSING SONG – “CRY ALL DAY” WILCO

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The podcast is 21 episodes old, but there’s a case of arrested development as all of Mike and Megan’s technology has failed forcing them to record with limited resources. After recapping what was a wonderful vacation spent together at Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival, a round of F, Marry, Kill and another stellar installment of Megan’s Journal Kernels, the jar gives a crappy joke. Mike suffers a mini panic attack, but Megan calms things down as the conversation goes into weightier topics like trying new things, dreamers dreaming and how much time they have to become as successful as Megan Mullally and Vinny Pastore. Whether in the jungle or at a bruhrerry, coloring with crans, or hanging with the mare, fire up the grill (but don’t burn the house down) and enjoy this grown up installment of 100 Things In A Jar.

EPISODE WINE – 2014 TOASTED HEAD CABERNET SAUVIGNON

CLOSING SONG – “RUSH” BIG AUDIO DYNAMITE

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Episode 20 starts with an embarrassing admission from Megan and quickly spirals into Mike singing a variety of songs and testing out some lyrics for a new musical. After an impromptu  game of F, Marry, Kill the jar brings up the issue of thank you notes and cursive, topics Megan the writer are very passionate about. Mike attempts to refute her, but is so blown away by the strength of her argument he winds up wanting to become a hippy who writes random thank you notes to people he doesn’t even know. There’s that and much more, so put down your newfangled technologies, grab a meatball sandwich with your favorite UPS delivery man and hey, don’t worry about your lawn FFS.  You’re doing the best you can, so thank you!

EPISODE WINE – OLD TRUE ZIN

CLOSING SONG – “THANK YOU FRIENDS” BIG STAR

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Guilty pleasures are the topic of Episode 19 and Mike and Megan share the foods, booze, entertainment and rituals they enjoy partaking in when nobody else is looking or judging. Also included in this episode is another installment of “Megan’s Journal Kernels”, the time Mike wanted to set up Megan with a total psychopath and how Mike transformed from a handsome, smiling high school graduate into a cheese eatin’, port swillin’ goblin who scared girls. All that and much more are featured here on this episode. Use your “me time” anytime you want, maybe have a few bowls of Fruity Pebbles, and enjoy this episode BIG TIME!!!!

CLOSING SONG – “TONIGHT” NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

EPISODE WINE – 2014 LEESE-FITCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON

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In this episode Mike and Megan tackle the subject of turning 40 and all it entails, such as realizing your mortality (or not), becoming more sure of yourself, feeling a greater need to connect and the simple joy of  watching kids singing. Aging isn’t all bad as Megan and Mike look back on younger days when Mike looked like a lesbian woman and Megan appeared to be a gay man. The hosts also get to play their first listener generated F, MARRY, KILL game! It’s all part of life’s rich pageant. Oh by the way, hey John, give Mike a call!

CLOSING SONG – “I NEED NEVER GET OLD” NATHANIEL RATLIFFE & THE NIGHT SWEATS

EPISODE WINE – 2014 FAMIGLIA BIANCHI MALBEC

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It’s down to the wire for Michael and Megan, who recorded this episode a mere 12 hours before its release. Adulthood and all its trappings – exhaustion, depression, lawn maintenance, beach getaways – have gotten in the way of recording. But nothing would prevent them from episode 16. And thank goodness, because the topics that come up are nothing to sneeze at: the meaning of life and the point of paying taxes – with a little covfefe thrown in for good measure. 

EPISODE WINE – CANOE RIDGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON “THE EXPEDITION” 

CLOSING SONG – “ONCE IN A LIFETIME” TALKING HEADS

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