Follow along as this husband and wife duo give you unfiltered advice from two different perspectives. No topic goes unspoken, from sex, money, relationships, the good the bad, and the ugly. Alex and Jon will give it to you straight.
It’s the season finale! And…there’s nothing new about it. Alex and Jon are still answering your burning questions about cheating, friendships, and intimacy. Maybe next season we can see more questions on movies, music, and the best way to roast a chicken. Spice it up a little bit! But for now, enjoy the advice and silly Jon-isms of this finale of the season. We’ll see you soon! Ciao, Ciao! Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro45:27 - He Cheated And She’s Staying48:11 - The Sex is Gone51:31 - Gym Bro-No You Don’t56:47 - Supporting Someone with loss58:44 - No Inheritance For You!01:00:25 -…
He’s fallen in love with someone else…should I stay? Alex and Jon don’t have time for questions like this anymore…BUT they’re still going to answer them because they love you. In this week’s episode, we’re breaking up and breaking down relationships with exes, sister in-laws, and friends of over ten years. Sometimes the best advice is to just leave and other times…it’s to just go. There’s a difference, we promise.Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro29:50 - I Want To Move Home32:00 - How Do I Mend Family Relationships?34:34 - Maid of Dishonor 39:05 - He’s In Love With Another Woman42:31 -…
Would it kill you to give a little more romance? Even a pat on the back would be nice at this point. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss all things romance, babies, and staying at home. All your questions you have “behind closed doors” are answered and Alex and Jon are ready to give it to you straight. Be grateful. At least SOMONE is trying to give it to you ;) Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro29:17 - My Coworker Was Promoted Over Me31:17 - New Stay-At-Home Mom34:28 - My BF Is Having A Baby…Without Me37:20 - Having A Baby After Loss41:39 - I Can’t Stay Home Long-Term50:31 - I…
We’ve all sent a drunken text to an ex…but while you’re in a relationship? In this week’s episode, we’re discussing relationships in all forms: parental, friendly, and romantic. Every form matters but they all require different skills and Jon and Alex are here to help you navigate through each one. They’re still working on their relationships with Lucy…which seems mostly one sided since all she does it take…but she gives so much cuteness it doesn’t even matter. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro39:18 - Moving For Wife’s Parents41:30 - Unfriending Your Coworker 42:56 - My Friend Ghosted…
We’re leveling up in 2026! Making big moves in our career, family, and financial situations. If you’re thinking of starting your own business, time to turn on this episode and pay attention to what Jon and Alex have to say. They work together, have started businesses together, and their best move of all, parents to sweet Lucy. So if you can trust anyone to upgrade your life, its these two.Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro36:57 - Am I A Lazy or Productive Parent?43:02 - Financial Struggle With A Newborn45:26 - Choosing A Career Path48:29 - Working From Home51:15 - I Want To Switch…
It’s the first episode of 2026! It may be a new year but it seems like all of our problems are still the same. The same clingy mother-in-laws, marriage ultimatums, and fake instagram accounts. But no worries, Alex and Jon are here for all of them. However, for the new year, let’s make a resolution to have new problems! That means more exciting episodes! We’re going into “manifestation mode” for this one. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro32:03 - How Do I Put Myself Out There?35:28 - Moving In with the In-Laws37:37 - Let’s Manifest!41:34 - I Have a Low Social Battery43:33 - I Want To…
So many people want to know what is “okay” these days. Is it okay for your husband to post thirst traps? Is it okay to want a hot body over having a baby? Is it okay to have a 20 year age gap with your partner? Luckily for you, Alex and Jon have all the answers. In this week’s episode, they dive into all the juicy questions they didn’t have time to answer from this year’s topics. It’s the last episode of the year so enjoy the last of Alex and Jon before we head into 2026!Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro35:43 - Do You Ever Really Move On?40:40 - Different Spending Habits42:58 - Babies…
Jon isn’t the only guy being a Scrooge this year. In this week’s episode, Jon and Alex answer all your holiday questions before the big celebrations commence! Is Santa real? Do I have to attend my holiday work party? Why is Fantastic Four the movie of the year? The important topics get addressed this episode! Whether you’re more of a downer like Scrooge or more uppity like Buddy The Elf, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode to get your last minute advice before the holidays.Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro42:17 - Where’s The Balance?44:04 - Gift Cards Are Supreme45:11 - My…
It’s the season of giving! But Jon says stop. STOP BUYING GIFTS! People have to much stuff anyway and in this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss the culture around gift giving and how out of control it is. It’s time to start spending money on experiences and not on toasters! If it were up to Jon, everyone would get coal. Luckily, Jon is not Santa Claus and he has Alex to give the perfect gift on behalf of both of them.Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro46:42 - Gifts for Nieces and Nephews48:59 - Do I Get Him A Gift?48:41 - Teacher Gifts52:51 - I Do A Lot For My Friend’s Kids55:51 -…
One, two, three-some! It’s the more the merrier this holiday season! This week’s episode we’re diving into sex, threesomes, and swingers. Alex and Jon have definitely considered an open marriage…if one of them was dead. No judgements for couples that do! Jon just doesn’t like to share and Alex can’t have more people falling in love with her.Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro38:03 - Sex Postpartum39:25 - Are Foot Fetishes Weird?40:37 - I Want To See My BF’s Butthole43:30 - How Do You Teach Sex?46:43 - My Husband’s Into Voyeurism51:22 - Mismatched Sex Drive55:35 - Swingers01:02:15 -…
Sometimes all you want from family is attention..and all of it. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon once again tackle your questions from “How do I get more attention?” to “Was Dr.Seuss on drugs?”. I think we can all agree he was on SOMETHING when writing his books, right? Alex seems to think so since all she does now is read to Lucy. Jon can’t focus on reading because he’s too busy defending crimes like vandalism. If you can’t tell, this episode has a range of topics so there’s something for everyone! Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro37:43 - You Can’t Hold My Baby40:42 - We’re…
"Can we get a family photo? Just without you?”. The in-laws are ON ONE this episode. Thanksgiving is this week and Alex and Jon are here to help you stay thankful during the holiday season. From requesting photos without you to believing the earth is flat, family members are really testing the limits to their relationships with our listeners. It’s the holidays so even though we are thankful to be around our loved ones, we are sometimes thankful to leave. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro43:49 - Are You Having Children?47:22 - The Earth is Flat, Kids!52:41 - A Sibling Quarrel 54:23 -…
There’s nothing better than relaxing into the holiday season…unless you’re around family, of course. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon deal with holiday drama from petty in-laws to boyfriends that will never become husbands. It would be a holiday miracle if everyone got along during this season but you can’t make everyone happy. Once you accept that the holidays come with drama, you can actually relax into the experience because you can’t have joy without a little bit of sadness.Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro51:08 - Holiday Swap52: 17 - I’m Not Going To Thanksgiving54:45 - Your…
How do you confront your MIL? How do you back out of a wedding? How do you sleep with a newborn? These are questions that Jon and Alex try to answer on this week’s episode. With little to no sleep, our new parents tackle wedding woes, passive-aggressive mother-in-laws, and a cake story that will might make you never trust a bakery again. But on a brighter note, Koby is in physical therapy! So the gang is doing alright…they could just use more sleep. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro34:36 - Do I Get Them A Gift?39:28 - We Caught Her Stealing!42:47 - GBF Wedding44:25 - My Friend…
Have you ever wanted to scream at your boss “I QUIT!” and storm out of your office? For most of us, it’s a common fantasy but we refrain because we have bills to pay. So when quitting your job is not the answer, you can turn to Alex and Jon for the best advice on how to handle your workplace conflicts. But this week, it’s actually Glinda and Elphaba all the way from Oz giving you sage words of wisdom. Yes, Halloween has passed but dressing up is always fun. Going to work though? Not always. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro37:32 - I’m Not Getting Promoted39:28 - I Hooked Up With An…
You want to pack on the PDA? Nope, sorry, that’s a boundary. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss boundaries for your friends, family, and your significant others. Boundaries help keep a relationship healthy bu is too many just a relationship killer? They also have a real conversation about resentment during new parenthood. Having a baby isn’t hugs and kisses all the time! Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro32:23 - My Friend’s Sister Snapped!37:40 - My Husband Doesn’t Fit In40:19 - I Want To Do A Maternity Shoot43:18 - My Mom Needs Her Own Life48:22 - Packing On The PDA51:23 -…
Relationship break-ups are tough but friendships break-ups? Those might be worse. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon tackle friendships head on from being distant with each other to hiding pregnancies. Can’t we all just get along? I guess not anymore. Also, if Jon and Alex seem all over the place today…it’s because they are. Don’t blame them!! It’s Lucy’s fault! That sweet angel baby.Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro30:46 - I Didn’t Know My Friend Was Pregnant 33:40 - Self-Obsessed Friend36:22 - I’m Having An Affair…With My Girlfriend38:49 - You Can’t Be Slur-ious! 44:45 - Husband’s…
No one makes my baby cry…EVER. Even if you’re their doctor. In this week’s episode, emotions are high and sleep is still low. How can one baby feel like 20 extra people? Alex asks this question in this week’s episode while Jon gets angry with their pediatrician for making Lucy cry. As you can see, new parenthood is settling in very nicely with Alex and Jon. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro33:56 - I Wanted A Push Present41:10 - Will A Baby Change My Relationship?47:00 - I Don’t Want Family At The Hospital 50:49 - MIL Doesn’t Get “Boundaries”57:40 - Where Did All My Friends Go?01:01:58…
Welcome to the world, Lucy Grey! Alex and Jon had a baby and she’s more perfect than you could ever imagine. In this week’s episode, they discuss their trip to the hospital and what it’s like to finally have their daughter in their arms. Yes, it's a bunch of sleepless nights and a complete change of lifestyle, but they couldn’t be happier. Even in the throws of new parenthood, they still have time to answer your questions and give advice. Take it lightly, though. They’re running on negative 10 hours of sleep. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro41:09 - Lady Bits42:09 - Most Unexpected…
Apparently, your soulmate is supposed to look like you…I guess Alex and Jon prove that theory. In this week’s episode, we’ve got one crazy story for you after another. We’ve got cheating, we’ve got herpes, and we’ve got threesomes! The ultimate trifecta. For some, three’s a crowd but for others…it’s standard. The only third thing Alex and Jon are adding their relationship is their beautiful baby girl! She’s set to arrive any day now so this is the last episode before Jon and Alex are thrust into the world of parenthood. Today’s stories may be wild but they’re nothing compared to the journey…
If you like it, put a *bigger* ring on it. Guys, listen up! Wedding rings are just like cars. They deserve an upgrade every few years. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon talk ring upgrades, prenups before marriage, and issues with having a codependent partner. If you break it down, marriage is very simple: take charge, make decisions, and upgrade your rings. Did we just solve marriage? Probably not but this is a good place to start. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro37:21 - The Seven Year Itch39:35 - He Wants A House and A Prenup44:59 - If You Like It, Put a Bigger Ring On It48:48 -…
Has body positivity gone too far? To answer this question, we have our first guest on the podcast, Victoria Garrick Browne! A fellow content creator, mental health advocate, and founder of the Hidden Opponent, Victoria is hands down the most impressive person Alex and Jon have ever met. She joins the pod to share insightful points on body positivity, the “myth” of will power, and how to encourage your partner to live a healthier lifestyle with you. It’s Alex and Jon like you’ve never seen them before: serious and focused. Jon tries to impress Victoria with his volleyball experience but it’s…
Is my wife lazy or is she just pregnant? Careful how you answer this one. In today’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss all things pregnancy as Alex nears her due date! BABY IS IMMINENT! From being a fitness mom to a “lazy bum”, there’s no right or wrong way to be pregnant. As long as you pump and dump after drinking, you’re doing it right. Milk is replaceable! But a night in with a glass or wine…or two…priceless.Submit your questions here!0:00- Intro39:29 - What If Alex and Jon Were Related?41:31 - Get A Job? Or Get Pregnant? 43:05 - Fitness Advice for Expecting Moms46:10 - My Wife is Lazy…I…
If you could change one thing about your wedding, what would it be? Alex and Jon answer this question in today’s episode! Weddings are supposed to be one of the best days of your life but it’s not always what is cracked up to be. From upset in-laws to kids running around, it can actually be the most chaotic day. The only thing Jon remembers from his wedding is how Alex looked. Sweet, right? Well…take a listen because Jon’s head is on the chopping block.Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro37:33 - What To Splurge On? Skimp On? 42:12 - I Bought My Sister’s Wedding Dress47:32 - I Was Demoted…
Getting divorced sucks. But getting divorced before you’re 30? Kind of chic. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon talk about break ups, divorces, and dating married men. It’s all fun and games until he doesn’t leave his wife. But don’t worry! Alex and Jon are still happily married. They do talk about what they would do if they ever got divorced. Alex would be fine…but Jon? He can’t afford to lose Alex so he’s on his best behavior…for the rest of his life. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro35:41 - I Want To Save My Marriage38:52 - His Ex-Wife Still Has His Last Name41:40 - They Got Back…
What should you get your best friend for their birthday? According to Jon: Nothing. Zip. Zilch. Nada. In today’s episode, we’re talking MONEY, HONEY and the expectations surrounding gift giving. Jon gets pretty heated in this one, so you may want to lower the volume on your speakers. If you take one thing from this episode, it’s this: Do not buy Jon gifts. Ever. Alex will gladly accept though! 0:00 - Intro28:32 - How Do I Make More Money?31:21 - I’m Buying a House, Not Your Friendship33:46 - Do I Need to Bring a Birthday Gift?40:28 - My Groomsman Ditched My Wedding 43:28 - My Mom Runs My…
“You know you’re adopted, right? I’m telling mom!” In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss sibling relationships and how you can be best friends as kids and enemies as adults. Your “built-in best friend” doesn’t sound so great when they’re stealing your inheritance or picking the same baby names as you. People say Alex and Jon look like siblings and although they swear they’re “husband and wife”…it makes you think why they always argue…like children. 0:00 - Intro33:21 - I Want More Alone Time35:26 - Do I Need To Have Two Kids?39:37 - Siblings as Coworkers 41:41 - I’m Not Sharing My…
Trying to keep the spark alive in your relationship? Used every match in the box but nothing ignites? Maybe it’s time to give up…or just listen to Alex and Jon. In this week’s episode, they talk about ways to reinvigorate your relationship, from the 2-2-2 rule all the way to metal rods in…male parts. It sounds painful…but you know what hurts even more? Not having sex. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro33:51 - Nothing Sexier Than A Burrito36: 39 - Now You Three Me, Now You Don’t38:54 - Stuck In Routine41:49 - Couch Confessions47:41 - My Boyfriend’s Poor Hygiene 52:23 - Am I…
“I DON’T WANT TO BE YOUR FRIEND ANYMORE” We’ve all heard that at some point as children, but as adults? In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss friendships and all the intricacies and nuances that come with forming and retaining relationships in adulthood. Friendships aren’t as easy as they used to be. Alex could use fifteen more friends while Jon wants fifteen less. The only new person Jon wants in his life is his daughter…and that’s pushing it!Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro32:44 - I Don’t Want Any Friends34:50 - I Can Get Pregnant. My Friend Can’t. 36:52 - How Do I Make…
Peeping on your partners phone? You’re not going to like what you find…In today’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss snooping through phones, travel woes, and peeing in front your partner. Is there no greater joy than the comfort of peeing while your partner watches? Alex thinks so but Jon wishes he had married someone more private.Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro30:06 - I Want Him To Pee In Front of Me! 34:03 - Should We Travel Before Kids?36:43 - You Cruise You Lose 40:02 - My Husband Needs to STFU50: 14 - I Found Something On His Phone58:16 - Sayonara, Sister! 1:05:01 - Why Is Divorce…
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