The Junk Drawer Chronicles
Welcome to a podcast just as messy as that catch-all in your kitchen. Each week, I'll dig around the junk drawer to find an object that will serve as the day's topic. News, pop culture, TV film; you name it, I've crammed it in here. So come on in, rummage around, and see what treasures we unearth.
Episodes
19 episodes
Baseball Cards
Today, my guest is Cincinnati-based comedian Tabari McCoy! Join us as we discuss Tabari's baseball card collection, dumb folks, dating and relationships, and the deliciousness of nougat. This episode is the laugh you'll need to get you through ...
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1:00:16
Invitations
You are cordially invited to our next episode when I share my favorite invitation story: how, by sheer luck, I ended up in a buffet line with some swanky folks! Of course, Mike will share his stories about some swanky buffets that didn't requir...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:01:07
Receipts
We're back from Chicago...again! Join us for the continuing saga of us running around the city, sampling food, standing in merch lines, and finally finding the film locations we tried to find the first time.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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54:04
Patches, Posters, and Picks
It was a summer of nothing...until it wasn't. Join Mike and me as we recap our recent trip to the Windy City, which involved more walking than we've done in months, medieval torture, $36 in cookies, and a visit to a huge shiny bean.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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58:41
Uno-fficial Signs from the Universe
When my guest, Jessica, was at a crossroads in her life, unsure of her direction, she found a sign in a most surprising place. Join us as we discuss leaps of faith, finding our paths, and navigating uncertainty.
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59:38
Rewind, Play, Repeat: VHS Tapes
Today, Mike shares one of his favorite movies from his VHS collection. We'll talk about our Top 5 favorite movies from our pre-teen eras, and believe me, you won't guess a few of them. Mike proclaims which movie he believes was robbed for Best ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:06:04
Toy Collections and Gen X Reflections
Today, Mike and I are tackling important issues like toys, movies, television shows, and some of my gripes. Learn why I almost got pinched by the Christmas ornament police, my new favorite group to follow on social media, and my recommendation ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:03:09
Airplanes and Garden Hose Water
Welcome back! It's a Part Two episode with Alicia! She saved my fanny this week due to a house of illness. So, while I recuperate, enjoy our discussion about her woodworking skills, our Gen X summers growing up, and our editorial gripes and fat...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:04:30
Rubberbands, Man!
Alicia is back today with her bottomless bag of trinkets, which includes an item that is most certainly in everyone's junk drawer. We'll also learn more about her kitchen skills and why I love duct tape, and we'll share our current book, TV, an...
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53:04
We're Back(stage)!
It's summer, and that means it's concert season around here. Join me as I talk with Mike about backstage shenanigans, the best (and worst) concerts he has seen, our summer concert plans, and getting back on the podcast train after a brief hiatu...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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59:41
Missing Pieces
Today, Mike stops by the podcast lair to talk about his latest hobby obsession, the crazy discount bin store in our neighborhood, more autograph stories, and our summer plans.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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53:35
Step Away from the Sour Belts
It's mini-episode day! Join me as I recap the week, give the rundown about the shows I'm currently binging, explain why snack delivery is dangerous, and pull out the infamous trunk of fun for another step back in time.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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25:23
The Mother of All Episodes
Join me for a special Mother's Day treat as I talk with my mom, Joyce! We take a journey through time, from her early days living on her own to her rock and roll grandma era today, and the journey begins with a little pair of German haircutting...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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54:53
Frames, Lock Picking, and the Great Outdoors
Today, I'm talking with my friend Jeremy, who has a junk bowl instead of a junk drawer. It may be smaller than a drawer, but the items inside offer a peek into what Jeremy enjoys the most.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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41:36
Red Pens and Word Nerds
Today, I'm talking with my friend and long-time coworker, Alicia, about editorial pet peeves, visiting spooky locations, baking, writing, and everything else we can fit into an hour.
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1:09:46
The Trunk
Today, join me as I recap the eclipse, chat about recent events, and unlock my house's most notorious junk drawer—it's so large it's not even a drawer!
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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32:20
Tape Measures and Tangents
Join me as I talk with my friend Adrienne about unused tape measures, interior design, the color wheel, and my interest in junk drawers.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:05:23