Murphy, Sam & Jodi

Jodi always tells her kids the story of the day they were born on their birthdays - but this year, for Taylor, she'll get more details. Like, labor and delivery details.  

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Fictional characters that mean something to you!  Jodi found all the single men, and it's Grateful Friday. 

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Can't keep up with the jargon at work? Murphy knows it ALL - so we let him teach us. So funny!

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SO many fun music stories: Ed Sheeran, Dolly Parton, David Bowie AND Green Day.  Also, the Muppets!

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The crazy place a venomous snake showed up at a high school! Jodi shares how Phoebe is throwing Taylor a birthday party that's a surprise but not a surprise, and Murphy is confused about how to pull this off. Plus teachers get real about why Open House night is a bundle of nerves.

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The wild story about a camper who lost some hearing after hours surrounded by cicadas, plus the everyday sounds that quietly threaten your ears. Jodi and Murphy revisit their no-proposal story and why a strong marriage beats a big moment every time. And there's a ton of big-screen fun ahead, from Hunger Games and Harry Potter to It's a Wonderful Life turning 80.

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Murphy opens up about seller's REGRET - specifically since he & his siblings sold their Dad's 1966 Corvette Stingray, and how they arrived at the difficult decision.  

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Jodi makes the case that dressing a little up (or down) is just being true to yourself, so never apologize for it. A 1st teacher's 'handle with care' note has parents talking about how much teachers really do care. Plus, meet the man who's reunited 200 class rings with their rightful owners, and get some warm encouragement for Sam's shelter dog search.

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Jodi answers some burning questions:  How she feels about not being proposed to, what almost scared her away from Murphy - and why she can't call him her soulmate.  

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Jodi's cozy Saturday-night photo of Murphy with his new rolling desk lit up social media, so we shared all your funny comments. We tee up today's after-the-show where Jodi finally opens up about that non-proposal and the whole "soulmates" thing. Also - airplane snack hacks!

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Do you have to accept a Facebook friend request from someone you DON'T know? The surprising response from neighbors when a mom asks them to let her autistic son trick-or-treat in the Summer! Plus a genius hosting trick for serving steak to a crowd. 

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With Jodi traveling, Murphy and Sam turn the tables into a special "Ask the Husband" podcast with DMs from you about their marriage. Murphy opens up about who's really the boss, how they keep work and home separate, and the unspoken way he knew Jodi was the one. An honest peek behind the curtain of a  29 year, three-way radio marriage while Jodi is away :-)

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Good news for anyone who misses a workout — turns out you really can catch up on exercise over the weekend! Plus Sam's mom, Miss Judy, took a spill at church and came home with four staples and a plan to remove them herself?! Also, the 3-6-9 Dating Rule. 

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Deep reading—just 30 minutes a day of a real story, not scrolling—can actually help you live longer and keep your brain sharp! Murphy admits his struggle with this, so we pinpoint what could help him.  Also - books we couldn't put down!

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Keep the Wow Wednesday is here and your WOW stories are awesome, so we celebrate you!  Also - how to self publish the book that's been living in your head. How and where to see ALL of the original Harry Potter films on the big screen this month, and the Morning Pick Me Up story is about how easy it CAN be to make a new friend.  

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Murphy & Jodi's daughter, Phoebe, is working with the show this summer - and watching Jodi guide her sparks a real talk about how parenting has to change as kids grow up. Murphy, Sam and Jodi swap stories about age-appropriate guidance and building confidence instead of being heavy-handed. 

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Sam's finally getting closer to adopting a new best friend, and Jodi coaches him through the shelter jitters. A touching email reveals just how much Sam's neighborhood waves mean to a listener's mom facing early Alzheimer's. Also, what is damaging your hearing? And how to get through the "August Scaries." 

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