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
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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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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The Confidence Curve
Ever notice the most confident person in the room isn’t always the most knowledgeable? Julie & Jim unpack the Dunning-Kruger Effect and the surprising truth about confidence vs. competence — and how it shows up in everyday life.
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Snowpocalypse 2026
Jim sounds off on the Steelers’ latest coaching move while Julie prepares for what weathermen predict could be the snowstorm of the decade. If you’re snowed in too, we’ve got entertainment covered with a simple couples game that’s guaranteed to spark some fun conversation.
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