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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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Birthdays Aren’t What They Used to Be
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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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Marriage, Parenting, and Choosing Your Battles
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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The Great Copy-Paste Crisis
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?
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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Join Emily and Jason Morrow, your favorite crunchy comedy duo, as they dive into the hilariously contrasting worlds of a crunchy mom and her not-as-crunchy husband.
Each episode, the they explore a variety of life's quirks and conundrums, from parenting and personal wellness to bizarre daily occurrences - like that time an entire community of preppers came after them - and everything in-between. Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even be inspired as these two navigate their discussions with humor and heart.
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