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Today, we’re talking about what the internet expects of us. Why do people keep asking us to comment on the assassination of Charlie Kirk? The conflict in Gaza? Insert so many other current events here. It’s a conversation about knowing our own thoughts and what we’re supposed to do with them through Really Very Crunchy. 

Our video mentioned in the episode:
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00:00 Messy eaters

05:35 Who is sick more often?

06:37 Internet backlash

08:31 The non-SAHMs 

13:20 Speaking on politics

16:58 Not sure what to do with RVC

21:57 Politics in homeschool groups

25:45 Mission field

29:28 Thinking about the followers

30:27 The weight of the world

32:59 Our reaction to Charlie Kirk

38:26 Local community is suffering. 

42:13 Charlie Kirk assassination bringing us to a dark place. 

49:13 People have forgotten how to connect

50:56 Stand up for the right reasons.

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In this episode of The Really Very Crunchy Podcast, Jason and Emily share their review of the new Peacock TV show The Paper. As lifelong Office fans, they discuss how the series measures up, what works comedically, and where it fits in the current landscape of television. They also talk about the state of the sitcom in today’s world, how streaming has changed the way shows are made and watched, and why capturing the magic of a classic workplace comedy is so difficult.

00:00 Jason’s Solo?

01:06 TV used to be an event.

06:41 Sitcoms inspire us.

08:16 The Paper (The Office Spinoff)

11:00 Language in sitcoms…

12:39 Streaming is a problem…

15:03 Reviews said what?!

17:08 No buzz anymore…

19:55 We’ve lived a lot of sitcom moments.

22:34 The one where our bikes were stolen…

28:42 Boystown - The Sitcom

30:43 City Council Meetings - Basically Parks & Rec

34:39 We made a sitcom. 

36:42 Thank YOU

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Episode Description:

In this episode of The Really Very Crunchy Podcast, Jason and Emily dive into all things birthdays. From the debate over practical vs. non-practical gift ideas, to why some people celebrate their birthday all month long. They also share stories from YOU and some of your worst birthday gifts. Whether you are team “low-key celebration” or team “birthday month takeover,” this conversation will have you laughing, nodding along, and maybe even rethinking your next party.

00:00 Intro

02:25 Jason lost a year…

03:50 Korean age

05:29 Advantage of being the oldest.

07:40 We are baseball coaches now.

11:53 Homeschool Co-op

13:49 When did Jason stop playing with toys?

15:16 Major League chances…

17:19 Insurance and Jason’s kidney disease.

18:00 Celebrating your birthday month?

22:57 We never wake up our kids.

24:24 We sleep with a fan?

29:06 Practical gifts vs. non-practical gifts

36:36 The worst gifts ever. 

43:18 Who is harder to shop for?

47:44 Life insurance for an Apple Watch?

52:11 The gift YOU can give. 

53:27 Upcoming events!

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This week we are recording from our car, so sorry in advance for the audio. But we have a good topic for you: choosing your battles. We talk about when it makes sense to dig in and fight for something that really matters, and when it is better for your sanity, marriage, or parenting to let it go. From the small arguments that are not worth the energy to the big moments that shape life together, we share some laughs, a few stories, and hopefully give you something to think about the next time you face a battle of your own.

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Why does every town in America feel exactly the same? You pull off the highway and it’s the same Applebee’s, the same Walmart, the same McDonald’s, the same beige strip malls with the same parking lots. In this episode, Jason and Emily wonder out loud: is this what it was supposed to be? We talk about how copy-and-paste towns strip away character and community, what we miss about places that actually feel unique, and whether it’s possible to find (or build) something different in a world of sameness.

00:00 The Cracker of Cracker Barrel 

02:38 America has become copy & paste.

04:52 Cracker Barrel’s maple syrup problem. 

06:31 Modernism in America.

09:05 Capitalism?

11:02 Regulations can be really bad…

12:56 We’re too far gone. 

15:01 It’s not supposed to be this way. 

17:37 Emily’s theory. 

21:27 The future looks bleak. 

24:01 Emily knows whose fault it is. 

29:05 sigh…

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Should we stay or should we go? In this episode, Jason and Emily wrestle with the big question so many families face: do you settle into the home and life you already have, or do you uproot everything in pursuit of something “better”? It’s the tension between being grateful and content where you are, while also dreaming about more space, a different town, or a new chapter. Join us as we talk about the pros, cons, and deeper heart questions behind making (or not making) a big move.

00:00 We went out to eat!

02:44 Our kids bought hatchets.

06:21 We couldn’t believe this happened.

11:45 Library books in the bathroom?

13:11 Would you ever move to Nashville?

14:46 We were looking at a house…

19:13 The Dave Ramsey Method

22:00 We are the problem. 

24:16 A new house. 

28:30 Housing prices are nuts.

30:38 Factory farmed meat rant. 

33:00 Emily brings a lead test kit.

36:06 Why RVC exists…

37:02 Our house is awkward.

39:26 Clarity from a shooting.

40:52 What about core memories?

45:46 My way or the kids’ way?

46:58 Jason shouldn’t be home…

49:00 Jason wants to move.

51:49 Emily just wants visitors. 

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This week, Emily takes the lead to talk about something every parent wrestles with (whether we admit it or not): guiding our kids toward a career path, even when they’re still years away from driver’s licenses and first jobs. Should we be steering them early, or letting them wander?

00:00 Emily doesn’t feel well

01:46 Terrain Theory

04:38 Jason’s Starbucks Mug

05:41 Emily’s Beautiful Drinking Jar

09:46 Who sells these things?

11:37 The dangers of Dawn Dish Soap.

12:58 Emily’s leading the podcast today.

16:53 It’s natural to interrupt people.

18:08 How parents influence their children.

20:09 Students can’t have water bottles.

23:40 Teachers can’t pay for classroom supplies.

25:37 Back to back to school signs…

27:09 Influencing your kids’ careers. 

28:22 Emily chokes on her own words…

29:07 Knowing what you want…

32:31 Hidden secret of grocery store displays

34:57 Ministry jobs are hard.

36:59 Father-son occupations. 

42:28 Emily wanted to be a soldier. 

45:23 Emily hands over the reins. 

46:34 When the world changed…

47:49 Homeschool field trips are different. 

50:54 Kids have no idea. 

54:54 Emily’s epiphany. 

55:18 Gen Z.

01:02:53 The way parents should go…

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Rejection happens to everyone, but that doesn’t make it any less awkward, humbling, or downright hilarious in hindsight. In this episode of The Really Very Crunchy Podcast, Emily and Jason share their funniest and most cringe-worthy rejection stories, from celebrity “no’s” that left our inbox feeling lonely, to job applications that went absolutely nowhere, to those relationship rejections we swore we’d never talk about (until now).

(00:00) Intro

(01:40) Rejected by Carrie Underwood

(02:54) Rejected by John Crist

(05:53) Rejected by Relient K

(06:49) Rejected by Switchfoot

(09:12) Not famous enough…

(10:20) Rejected in relationships

(16:02) Rejected in job interviews

(18:16) Rejecting each other

(21:40) What is rejection?

(22:48) Not caring

(23:36) Rejected by publishers

(29:40) Emily’s dark joke

(30:50) The End

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Why buy new when you can thrift? In this episode, Emily dives headfirst into her love of thrifting, digging through racks, the joy of the hunt, and that magical feeling when you score something amazing for just a few dollars. She shares her all-time best thrift store finds,  what makes secondhand shopping so special, and why it’s the ultimate sustainable, budget-friendly, and personality-packed way to shop.

Emily's best thrift finds:

The Couch

The Painting

The Table

(00:00) Emily’s Ailments

(02:47 ) Teaching our son about traffic safety

(04:03) This keeps Jason up at night…

(05:41) What does Emily love about thrifting?

(06:20) Our town’s terrible book outlook

(08:36) What is twaddle? 

(10:43) Back to - What does Emily love about thrifting

(11:25) The state of thrifting today

(14:14) Facebook Marketplace woes

(18:50) You can’t get this anywhere else!

(20:15) Thrifting clothes

(21:41) Price vs. Vibe

(23:33) Emily is impossible to shop for

(26:16) Our favorite thrift finds

(35:25) Rapid fire questions

(40:26) Wasting Emily’s time…

(43:30) Hacking the system

(47:40) The End

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That episode about the murder in Emily’s childhood, and how it made her so afraid of death:

Anxiety Nearly Broke Me

https://pod.link/1743468035/episode/f1a62a79a167c534d48c5ef33b16eab2

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Episode Description:

This week Emily and Jason wade through the attic (and their feelings) to talk childhood keepsakes. They confess their own nostalgia bins are embarrassingly light and unpack the weird regret of not hanging onto more tiny treasures. Along the way they tackle questions every parent eventually faces:

* How much memory clutter is healthy clutter?

* When does sentimental value turn into straight-up hoarding?

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