One Hundred Things in a Jar

Episode 60 begins with Mike announcing a shocking discovery made in the home that confuses Megan. Or does it really ? The whole fishy conversation shifts to a dream Mike had that has him a bit rattled before moving on to the tougher aspects of being a parent and letting go. Things lighten up on the subject of selfies and how bad Mike and Megan are at taking them, the importance (and sexiness) of listening , and  focusing on the good parts of tough times. With so many topics the jar is almost forgotten but offers up a question on the future of technology which instead leads to nostalgic memories of past breakthroughs  like VCRs, tape decks and rotary phones as the two ponder what the future holds in terms of constant email , virtual reality and the future man vs robot wars. Maybe Teleportation Man™️ will be the hero we all need to show us the way and save us all! Only time will tell on this packed episode of One Hundred Things In A Jar! 

Mike is wearing his “safety coat“ in an attempt to feel more secure while letting his deepest thoughts out. It doesn’t really work. Megan gets to play therapist (again) for the first 20 minutes of the episode until the mood gets lighter when the conversation shifts to the royal family, television finales and true crime television. Megan’s joined a writers guild and  doesn’t want  Mike to join it. There’s some banter about not so great sex dreams, the Muppets and some more therapy talk before Megan voices her aggravation concerning the recent Dr Seuss controversy. The jar gives the opportunity to discuss embarrassing bad habits. Mike uses the opportunity to call Megan out for mean-girling him  back in college regarding some of his former habits until he zeroes in on Megan in an attempt to even the score. Once again it doesn’t really work. There’s plenty more in this double length episode , so don’t break the habit - give the latest episode of 100 Things in a Jar a listen today! 

It’s another snowy day in Mike and Megan’s neck of the woods, and the squirrels continue to lurk. What does it all mean? Are the squirrels actually communicating? What, exactly, was Mike feeling while watching that spooky Netflix show about the afterlife? Will Megan find a way to quiet her husband's snoring forever? And how, praytell, did Mike ever survive three rounds of pregnancy? Your faithful hosts try to answer these burning questions and more in episode 58 of 100 Things in a Jar. 

Well, it’s been a while. Long enough to grow and deliver another human, actually. But Mike and Megan are back, hopefully more regularly now that the dumpster fire of 2020 is behind them. This episode features your intrepid hosts covering a range of topics including the benefits of having 12 fingers, secret squirrel revolutions, the “new normal” of COVID living, and the perks of mentioning Disney World on a podcast. They also delve into weightier things, like loss and grief, perspective and the afterlife, and whether or not “soulmates” are a thing. You’ve waited so patiently—as long as it took your mama to grow you—and now you’ve been rewarded with a fresh episode of 100 Things in a Jar, new but not improved, exactly the same baloney as before. You’re welcome. PS: Disney! Disney! Disney! 

Megan kicks off the latest episode of 100 Things In a Jar with a startling hygienic admission before the conversation shifts to Mike's 43rd (but 1st in quarantine) birthday celebration and all the good things that came from it. All is going smoothly until Megan shames Mike regarding a discovery she made behind the couch which segues into a discussion on some very strange and weird bad habits of the past. Mike feels the need to explain that he doesn't hate people and what makes him most uptight and depressed about the pandemic and quarantine before the jar slaps the pair with the fact that if not for COVID-19, they would be celebrating a wonderful family vacation in the happiest place on Earth instead of getting sappy watching fireworks on TV. Will a Disney family vacation be the same when the moment comes? Will anything be the same? These topics and more are all discussed in Episode 56 of 100 Things In a Jar.

Note: This episode was recorded April 28

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Mike and Megan are back with their second "Quarantine Edition" of the show, and the natives may be getting a little restless. Mike has been eating better and become more self aware after listening to himself in the previous episode, but too much awareness may have caused a disagreement about the location of their workout earlier in the day. The workout never happened which led Megan to painting a new esoteric lawn sign further confusing Mike. Luckily the increased time together is allowing the two to settle their bickering and "level the mountain". After some conversation on pandemic related anxiety, taxidermy and tales from Mike's delivery boy past, the jar poses the age old question of Philly vs. New York. Whether your name is Jen, Joan or John we hope you jawn...make that join us for Episode 55 of 100 Things In A Jar! 

CLOSING SONG - "Philly Dog" The Mar-Keys

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Along with the rest of the world, Mike and Megan find themselves quarantined and have been cooped up so long they finally have no choice but to return with a brand new episode! The show predictably starts off with some pandemic conversation and quarantine predictions before taking a hard turn into the different ways Mike and Megan are spending their time while stuck in the house, which includes Mike's hilarious attempts of hiding his overeating while Megan continues to work out and lead a healthy lifestyle. Further conversation leads Mike to accuse Megan of being in love with one of their kid's teachers as the two pick their dream Quaran-teams. The jar presents the two with the topic of vacation far from home or ironically right where you are. Wherever you are and whomever you are with during this time, we hope you find listening to Episode 54 an essential part of your time indoors. 

Episode 53—make that LIII—begins innocently enough with the revelations that Mike is a leaf (or is it a feather?) floating through life, and Megan has been keeping a secret book of amazing thoughts (not really). But the episode soon takes an unfortunate turn into what TED talks are and what big ideas Mike might share if he gave one of these so-called TED talks. Mike protests Megan's answer, but then proves his co-host's point when he almost unwittingly shares a story involving a public park, a well-placed copy of the New York Daily News and a gastrointestinal emergency. Oh shit! The jar saves the episode from going completely down the toilet—at least momentarily—with a question about whether aliens exist. All Mike and Megan know is that E.T. was awesome and David Duchovny was pretty hot on the X-Files. In the spirit of solidarity, Megan closes the episode with her own unhappy memory of pooping in public thanks to an ill-timed bout of food poisoning. Hopefully you don't think this episode stinks, but we promise you it will be your current number one favorite. Or maybe number two.EPISODE WINE - Menage a Trois Midnight Dark Red BlendCLOSING SONG - "Mississippi" Dixie ChicksLISTEN TO 100 THINGS IN A JAR ON ITUNES, STITCHER, SPOTIFY AND GOOGLE PLAY! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW at ITUNES or wherever you enjoy our show.Follow us and get in touch on FACEBOOK at 100 THINGS IN A JARE-mail us comments, show suggestions and whatever else you deem appropriate at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Episode 52 begins with a quick apology to the listeners for not being able to produce an episode last week. At first the usual suspects—namely exhaustion and busyness—are blamed for the lapse, but after further discussion it’s revealed that Mike and Megan haven’t really been talking. (A typical phase for married couples, that makes for some real awkwardness when you’re married to your podcast partner.) Thankfully, they could now laugh about it and the conversation is flowing again. Your hosts get into a discussion about uncomfortable commutes, trading places, and Mike’s outdated and very sad pants before Megan reads a new Journal Kernel. In other news, Megan’s in the market for tap shoes and Mike is looking to build miniature houses. The jar wants to know about preferred pizza and ice cream flavors, which leads to an impromptu round of Newlywed Game and a painful pronunciation of the word "ricotta". Whether you enjoy mint chocolate chip, cookies and cream or whoopie pie, we think you’ll all enjoy this sweet edition of 100 Things In A Jar.EPISODE WINE - CARNIVOR CABERNET SAUVIGNONCLOSING SONG - "SO MUCH TO SAY" by Dave Matthews BandLISTEN TO 100 THINGS IN A JAR ON ITUNES, STITCHER, SPOTIFY AND GOOGLE PLAY! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW at ITUNES or wherever you enjoy our show.Follow us and get in touch on FACEBOOK at 100 THINGS IN A JARE-mail us comments, show suggestions and whatever else you deem appropriate at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Episode 51 kicks off with Megan giving kudos to Michael for "getting it" when it comes to her emotional labor. After Michael is more than happy to accept this praise, the talk shifts to Mike's progress so far in the New Year and what he has been learning in the process. Despite his Grandma's advice, all seems to be moving along nicely. From there, the talk shifts to Marie Kondo, the dangers of HGTV and Mike's fear of public speaking. Megan's case of the Januarys has her writing pithy journals, searching for her old drama high school VHS tapes, buying some tap shoes and giving into some flights of whimsy. The jar gives one of the most ridiculous topics to date which leads Mike and Megan to ranking Pixar movies, debating proper bed making techniques and how to correctly enjoy bread and butter. In case you're wondering who is writing the synopsis - my way is the right way. There's that and a whole lot more so when you're done kissing your clothes and you're allowed to use your phone again, remember there's no wrong way to tune in, download and enjoy Episode 51 of 100 THINGS IN A JAR!!! EPISODE WINE - RYAN PATRICK REDHEAD RED CLOSING SONG - "GOLDEN STATE" by Eddie Vedder and Natalie MainesGOOD NEWS! IN ADDITION TO ITUNES AND STITCHER, WE ARE NOW ON SPOTIFY AND GOOGLE PLAY! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW at ITUNES or wherever you enjoy our show.Follow us and get in touch on FACEBOOK at 100 THINGS IN A JARe-mail us comments, show suggestions and whatever else you deem appropriate at [email protected]. Thanks for listening.