Marriage Advice on Reddit? 

In this episode, find out about Jim’s awesome, super athletic move he made at Easter and then Jim and Julie tackle the tricky (and tempting) habit of venting about your spouse to others. When is it okay to bring in outside help—and when does it quietly chip away at trust? They break down why keeping conflicts private matters, how oversharing can backfire, and the right way to seek wise counsel without throwing your partner under the bus.  

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Unwritten Rules: IYKYK

Wedding vows: Beautiful. Romantic. Completely incomplete. Because no one mentions the real stuff—like whose side of the bed is legally protected territory or how one sigh can start a full-blown debate. Julie and Jim dive into the unwritten rules that somehow became non-negotiable.

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Feels So Right

In this episode, Julie and Jim break down the 5 neuroscience clues your body gives when you’re with the right partner—from the chemistry of smell to the magic of touch. Turns out love isn’t just blind… it’s biological. So if your partner smells weirdly amazing and their voice calms your soul, congratulations—you’ve found your person!  

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Pain Potential and Personality Types
 
In this episode Julie’s seeing double, then we take a detour into what suffering might be trying to teach us, debating whether you can truly spot potential and if “Otrovert” is a real personality type. 

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The Smell Test... 

Julie and Jim follow their noses into the strange world of smell. Why do some people secretly love the scent of gasoline or skunk while everyone else is gagging? It turns out our noses detect particles in the air—but our brains turn those particles into nostalgia. Julie and Jim explore why the nose knows.

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Man Rules? 

Jim is running the show tonight and he has some new “Man Rules” he would like to propose.

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Pretty Please

Jim & Julie dive into intellectual intimacy. They’re talking curiosity,  disagreements without disrespect , and why great conversation is so sexy. 

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Couples that Play Together Stay Together

Experiential intimacy isn’t just about candlelight and slow jams — it’s about shared moments, spontaneous adventures, and holding hands for a walk around the block. Julie and Jim talk date nights, routines, breaking out of autopilot, and the real question: should  people be having full conversations during a stand-up comedy show? 

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Married with Benefits 

Physical intimacy in marriage. Yes, we’re going there. Julie and Jim break down how connection in the bedroom actually starts everywhere else. Warning: may cause spontaneous hand-holding.

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Cupid called to say Pay Attention

It’s the month of love, so we’re going beyond flowers and chocolate into the real heart of marriage: emotional intimacy. Julie and Jim unpack why connection matters — plus the live case study where Jim proves selective hearing is alive and well.

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