The Julie & Jim Traber Podcast
Jim, an east coast ex Big Leaguer who now hosts a successful , opinionated sports radio show and his wife Julie, a southern raised preacher‘s daughter, got together 25 years ago and it’s been a whirlwind ever since. This podcast will cover the good, the bad, and the ugly of life, marriage, and sports. From vacations done right and family recipes gone wrong. The ups and downs of parenting and grand-parenting! Nothing is off limits…especially sports!
Episodes
Attached at the Hip?
What do women really need to feel loved and secure in a marriage? Julie and Jim unpack Tony Robbins’ six core relationship needs for women . They also tackle an important question: Should getting married mean giving up the hobbies, passions, and friendships that make you who you are? It’s an honest, funny conversation about building a marriage where love grows right alongside two individuals.
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Solid Gold
Julie and Jim take a quick relationship quiz. Is a solid marriage automatic —or something you build? The good news: it doesn’t matter if you’ve been married two years or thirty. A great marriage isn’t about luck; it’s about paying attention to the little things that make a big difference.
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Thank you for being a friend
Julie and Jim hit the road for Colorado, where hot springs, giant sand dunes, and a case of altitude sickness made for a trip they won’t forget. Plus, a conversation about why having great friends is still one of life’s biggest blessings.
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We will be back next week with an all new Episode of the Julie & Jim Traber Podcast, where Jim & Julie will discuss their vacation to Colorado. In this episode, we will revisit, Season 1, Episode 31, Originally released May 2nd, 2022 - "What's On Your Bucket List?!?"
Celebrating Julie’s Dad's 80th birthday this weekend has the Traber’s discussing all the things they still want to accomplish before they hit the B...
The Vegas Limit
How long is too long in Las Vegas? Julie doesn’t hesitate to answer. Then, Jim weighs in with his surprisingly passionate takes on fashion, which are always fun, and he may attempt to sing the Gilligan’s Island theme song. Plus, Julie and Jim look back at all the things they were sure would be a bigger deal as adults—but somehow aren’t. . Expect laughs, nostalgia, and plenty of op...
These 2 Episodes were originally from Season 1, Episodes 4 & 5..
After retiring from baseball, Jim dreamed of one day becoming a color analyst for Major League Baseball. In part 1 of this two-part episode, Jim and Julie talk about the unlikely events that led to Jim becoming the Arizona Diamondbacks TV analyst in 2001 …The year they won the World Series.
It’s been 20 years since the Arizona Diamondbacks won t...
Double Standards
What happens in Vegas does not stay in Vegas if Jims telling the story… In this podcast catch up on Jim’s big win in the WSOP senior event . Get the results on the ‘Should soup come out first or with the meal’ poll we did and then a lively debate about women and why they are expected to keep the house clean and men aren’t ?
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Bus Rides to Big Leagues
What’s it really like chasing a dream through the minor leagues? In Part 2, Jim shares the highs, lows, and realities of life on the baseball backroads, the unforgettable moment he got the call to the big leagues, and the path that eventually took him to Japan. It’s an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the perseverance, excitement, and disappointments that shaped his baseball career.
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Before the Big Leagues
Before the sports radio career, before the opinions, and before the legend of Jim Traber, there was a kid with a glove and a dream. In Part 1 of Jim’s baseball journey, Julie and Jim take you back to the beginning—from Little League and high school ball in Columbia MD to the life-changing decision to attend Oklahoma State. Hear the stories, the struggles, the turning points, and the people who hel...
Fourth Quarter
The air conditioning goes out at the Traber house, and suddenly survival mode kicks in. Then Julie and Jim talk about the idea that life, like basketball, has four quarters.
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Hobbies to Hubby
Do gamblers make better partners? The answer might surprise you. Julie and Jim dive into a debate about risk-takers in relationships, plus a look at the hobbies women find most attractive in men. Did your favorite pastime make the list? And which of Jim’s hobbies actually caught Julie’s attention back in the day? Prepare for a few laughs, a little disagreement, and maybe some unexpected relationship adv...
Smells Suspicious
Something in Jim’s car smells absolutely awful… but figuring out what caused it took a while. This episode takes a turn from mystery smells to marriage survival as Jim and Julie ask: could your relationship survive one of those intense immigration marriage interviews?
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Kids Say the Smartest Things
Schools out and kids everywhere are celebrating. In keeping with that theme, Julie and Jim discuss some pretty great marriage advice from some pretty smart second graders. Also, there is an ongoing fight, excuse me debate, in the Traber house and we’d love your suggestions!
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Stuck in the Middle
Turns out the middle child may be disappearing faster than leftovers at Jim’s midnight snack run. Julie and Jim dive into the “extinction” of the middle child. From peacemakers to professional button-pushers, we’re talking birth order, family dynamics, and what happens to society if the middle child disappears?.
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Circus Energy
Pizza Rustica, a trip to the circus with the grandbabies, and Jim Traber’s unwavering confidence collide in this episode - this one’s got a little bit of everything and a lot of laughs.
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In It To Win It
Find out how Jim embarrasses himself at the mall and then buckle up as he and Julie dive into marriage advice from an unexpected source—a top divorce attorney. Inspired by The Mel Robbins Podcast with James Sexton, they unpack the simple, everyday choices that keep love alive.
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You Are What You Eat
Whatever you feed grows. Whatever you starve dies—even in marriage.
Jim and Julie unpack the quiet lies we may unintentionally feed every day—“he will never change,” “she doesn’t appreciate me ”—and how those thoughts slowly steer a relationship off course.
What happens when you stop feeding the negativity and start feeding the truth—about love, grace,...
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 c...
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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