J+J: The Garage

Jen and John regale us with some more local vibes and do a fair job mixing metaphors around finding direction. John is very heart-happy and talkative in this episode, mostly because of https://reel-big-fish.com/news/ Reel Big Fish's reunion announcement.

Open question to the Lombard Park District; "When you planted those tulips, did you just dig a level amount down then scatter a shit-ton of bulbs then cover it with the requisite am...

John and Jen pine about their spring cleaning outdoor activities. They're particularly proud of opening their adult children's palates and overcoming their setbacks.

[Ed. To confirm, Jennifer's heart rate was indeed in the "stressful" category on 03/31/2026 according to her oura ring.

And sweet potatoes mature 90-150 days after planting

And dancing Jesus was still in the kitchen]

#stompSetbacks #jjTheGarage #springCleanup #menards #swe...

J & J welcome Patrick back to the garage for his third guest appearance on the podcast. They discuss a few topics that cross generations. They compare cast/crew personalities, police officer stuff and Harry Potter Houses.

Patrick can be seen live 4/11/26 @ Babs Comedy Club in Forest Park

and oftentimes, Playtime with Patrick and Preston, and

online later in 2026 on Instagram with The_Dive_In

#dealWithCurrentEvents #jjTheGarage #pri...

John and Jen open season 4 with a podcast recorded during Super Bowl LX. Jen is already blocking time for after her first fiscal year end as a supervisor. John can be noted as causing a lot of "can't even" with his co-host.

[Editor's note: Whilst Costco has upped the sample game, they do not yet offer a similar feature to "Scan and Go" at Sam's Club. Their version is currently in a pilot program in select markets and will soon be a...

J & J share their spotify wrapped, last google searches and photo rolls live when this was recorded in late 2025. They informally ask Reel Big Fish and Gin Blossoms to play some sort of 50th birthday party. Please subscribe and we'll figure out how to notify you when new episodes drop!

Update: We did take the trip to Canada for our 7th Anniversary. We also bought an oscillating heater for the garage. As of 2/6/2026, though, we'r...

J & J welcome Rogue back to the garage in this episode recorded in Autumn of 2025. They all discuss voice acting, flex spending, practicing arguments and a Midwest phrase.

[Editor's note: The "Fuck This House" guy is Deric Cahill and he is on socials.]

#neverTooLateToChangeYourMind #jjTheGarage #voiceActing #backstage #jackDouglas #genZ #artOfWar #highPotential #theWalkingDead #theRookie #thePitt #westernStar #kiaThieves #smackin...

J & J suggest their listeners wander for mental health. They share their amazon carts with each other and try their googling powers live.

[Editor's note: This is the first of four episodes recorded in 2025 for season 3. The holidays were busy, and the editor often fills his time. Many apologies.]

#wander #jjTheGarage #lakeGeneva #farmersAlmanac #punnyRoadSigns #blindspotChecker #kuipersAppleCiderDonuts #telemundoUnivision #alaska...

John praises Jen's follow through towards her personal goals, including annual participation in the Great Cycle Challenge. They took a trip to New England this past Labor Day and share some highlights.

...and Jen did get the Halloween blow-up that she wanted.

[Editor's note: while it is creepy, taking a picture of a license plate is not itself illegal. If you use the picture with malicious intent (stalking), you can incur penalties. ...

J & J talk about their bucketlist item; visiting the state fair. While it was still fresh, they converse around Princess Leia, English Bulldog, whom also attended said trip, the various events they attended sweatily, and the inconsistencies of the grandstand's plastic cup policy.

[Editor's note: John incorrectly identified a "thrust stage" as an "ego stage" . Synonyms include "open stage" and "platform stage" but alas, not "ego ...

J & J recap a strenuous July with a little help from BB. They're dealing with typical Midwest problems like watering the plants during a flood watch, getting that first tow hitch and opossums showing up under your car. And yes, we welcome Tik Tok to our fleet!

[Editor's note: According to Google AI, "Champagne wishes and caviar dreams" was the signature closing phrase of Robin Leach's show "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous...

J & J welcome Patrick back to the garage studio. They discuss creativity from it's core to making money. BB crashes the show late in the episode with talks around her new tattoo. The climax is of course as Jack and Jillian reveal something BB is quoted as saying was a "therapeutic breakthrough"

[Editor's note: Patrick previously appeared in Season 1 Episode 15 titled "Don't wait to be happy (happy birthday, Patrick)" that was re...

J & J spend a half hour-ish talking about getting in to old people stuff. Highlights include Jillian calling out Jack for checking her blind spot.

If you have seen a runnng Geo Metro (1989-1997), please let the J's know!

#embraceTheInnerOldie #jjTheGarage #howDoesPitfallEnd #handMassager #doesThisLookInfected #textYourSurgeon #doubleFootSurgery #geoMetro #whoGetsAG6 #licensePlateGameApp #yugoGoBoom #boxTruckGoBoom #breakfastClub ...

For this season's first guest, we welcome Rogue. Rogue is a family friend with a loud passionate voice who shares the zoomer truck-driver perspective that makes him so unique.

[Editor's note: Google AI tells me Rogue is correct that emissions testing is not required in some counties and zip codes in Illinois.

"Mother, Mother" (1996) by Tracy Bonham is partially sung by Jillian.

Sylvester Stallone's character Rocky Balboa in Rocky Balb...

Our duo forgoes a guest in this episode to just push out some new content. They gush about their working vacation they took in March and even took in a show at the Grand Ole Opry for its 100th anniversary.

Also, the gauntlet has been dropped for the next pizza podcast garageoke theme for their next guest.

[Editor's note: The hike J+J referenced was completed at Pomona Natural Bridge in the Shawnee National Forest.

We are aware that th...

J + J wax poetic on the foibles of how their middle age is showing. Is it just them or does 2025 feel like going downhill with no brakes?

And Jack has been quoted as "missing winter" in this episode.

[Editor's note: Capybaras [sic.] are native to South America and are the world's largest rodent. The movie 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) starring John Goodman is referenced without name. Panic Room (2002) starring Jodie Foster is referenced...

J + J show how life is muy importante through various topics. They also debut a new podcast drinking game; every time Jillian pours a drink, you take a drink!

...and the blowups have been unfrozen.

[Editor's note: At episode drop, there was only ~1" of snow covering downtown Fargo. ]

#lifeMuyImportante #jjTheGarage #belindaCarlisle #drinkingGame #liveNation #lawniePass #chrisStapleton #tinleyPark #bucees #unidirectional #albuquer...

J + J revisit a familiar topic with some pace of life commentary.

[Editor's note: Jillian misidentified "Crossing Jordan" (2001-2007), starring Jill Hennessy. ]

#tryPacingYourLife #jjTheGarage #lasikEyeballs #garageKaraoke #whiteElephant #unpaidDogGroomingInterns #karaokiingTheDogs #yugeTV #crossingJordan #cardedInYourFourties #camoVsSleeppants #flannelOnFlannel #menards #sexyAndIKnowIt #tossToss #Wicked #hannahMontana #wahlHomeHa...