Talkin' Trader Joes

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Ep. 135 Dating on Lockdown/Debut of TJ's 2020 Anthem/Special Guest Dr. Ron Babbage

2020-04-2327:58

Our hosts pour their hearts out, debuting their dueling 2020 summer anthems "Always Joes" & "Unite". Dr. Ron Babbage unpacks how the Coronavirus has affected the culture at Trader Joe's, and a new romance energizes Mark.

Ep. 134 Corona Frenzy/TJ's Guided Meditation/Joe Coulombe

2020-03-1722:49

Mark and Steve explore shifting norms at TJ's due to the Corona Virus, mourn the death of Trader Joe's founder Joe Coulombe & Steve offers a guided meditation-- taking us through a rejuvenating visit to Trader Joe's.

Ep. 133 How to Talk to Your TJ's Crush

2020-01-0621:48

Mark and Steve cover a lot of ground in this wide-ranging episode. They hash out some recent conflicts. We hear a clip from Mark's unreleased solo episode. Mark gives some expert advice on how to talk to your TJ's crush. They also get into bag ethics and usage.

Ep. 132 TJ's Threatens Us With Legal Action

2019-12-1813:42

Mark and Steve feel besieged after receiving a strongly worded message from Trader Joe's Lawyers. They begin to process what this means for the podcast and attempt to weather this crises in the Trader Joe's fan community. Later in the episode, Mark and Steve share some basic tips on check-out etiquette.

BEST OF: Ep. 131 The Pumpkin Crises

2019-10-1914:16

Don't miss this explosive new episode. Mark & Steve talk about the change of seasons, unpack how your preference for Carne Asada or Al Pastor reveals a lot about your personality, and dive into some very controversial territory-- taking on Trader Joe's CEO Dan Bane directly.

Ep. 130 Behind the Pod: A Visit from Maggie & Jake Gyllenhaal

2019-10-1701:47

We dip behind the scenes of episode 130 and share a visit from two of our favorite actors...

BEST OF: Ep. 130 The Wild Salmon Energy

2019-09-1919:58

The big 130 is here! Steve offers an overview of his typical Trader Joe's experience: a no-holds-bar, deep-dive into a pro's TJ experience. Mark and Steve get deep with the salmon, exhorting the listener to embody "bear energy" and Mark gets political re: TJ's watermelon. This under consideration for a 2019 Emmy - "Best Podcast Episode".

BEST OF: Ep. 129 Space Dynamics @ Trader Joe’s

2019-09-0414:45

Co-hosts Mark and Steve cover "Space Dynamics"/The long-running TJ's & Whole Foods Rivalry/Signage/Befriending An Insider/An intriguing Dream

BEST OF: Ep. 128 Levels of Trader Joe’s Consciousness

2019-09-0418:521

This episode talks about the different levels of Trader Joe's consciousness & co-host Mark gives us a tour of his last visit to Trader Joe's.

Ep. 26 The Wonderful World of Joe

2019-09-0407:591

Hosts Mark & Steve share a free form conversation covering Trader Joe's culture and cuisine. Coffee Preferences/ Three Buck Chuck?/ World Tour of Joe's Products

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