
Hooking Up with Jordan and Ron
Meeting adult friends in the modern world
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Episodes
21 episodes
Season 3 Episode 3 - Allison Mertzman, Disney Planner Extraordinaire Part 1
Allison Mertzman, Ann Arbor born and raised, moved to LA for 15 years, and is now back in Ann Arbor (like many of us!) shares her experiences as Disney travel planner with her own company, moving across the country, motherhood, family, and more...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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19:51

Season 3 Episode 2 - Jared and Julia - NYC to A2
Jared and Julia Hoffert talk with us about moving from NYC to Ann Arbor, what the change was about, maintaining theater and opera lives, raising their daughter in NYC vs MI, and other odds and ends. A fun episode with friends.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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21:34

Season 3 Episode 1 - Welcome Back and general stuff
Jordan and Ron talk about terrible weather during the winters in Ann Arbor, how a year passes so quickly, and catch up with life in general.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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21:05

Season 2 - Episode 8 -- Superfan Joey, Long Distance relationships, Grad School talk
Our self-proclaimed "superfan" Joey joins us live in the studio - and we discuss long-distance relationships, graduate school, and decisions about where to live. A fun episode! As usual Like and Subscribe wherever you listen to our podcast!&nbs...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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20:31

Season 2 Episode 7 -- Social Overwhelm and Red Flags in Texting
Jordan discusses post-holiday social overwhelm, and Ron discusses red flags when texting with someone you are interested in. Some book recommendations are discussed.Drop us a line at HookingUpWithJordanAndRon@gmail.com - tell us what yo...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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21:33

Season 2 Episode 6 - Ron and Jordan discuss Dating Apps Part 2
Ron and Jordan pick up where they left off with the original episode and talk about Dating Apps part 2! They also discuss what's new in Ann Arbor. Let us know what you think, drop us a line at HookingUpWithJordanandRon@gmail.com and as usual li...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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21:06

Season 2 - Episode 5 -- Margo, "Heckin' Divorce!"
This episode's guest, Margo, talks frankly about her current life, career, friendships, and divorce. Drop us a line at HookingUpWithJordanAndRon@gmail.com - let us know what makes you a good friend -- ask a question, suggest a gues...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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20:18

Season 2 Episode 4 -- Craig VanKempen, therapist
Join us when our guest Craig VanKempen, a SE Michigan based therapist discusses friendships, dating, meeting people. If you want to get in touch with Craig, contact him at CraigVK@IntegrativeEmpowerment.comYou can contact Jordan and Ron...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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21:33

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Stand up comedian Ryan Brown
Join us as Ryan discusses his life and comedy post-divorce, the world of comedy, and friendships. See Ryan Brown throughout the SE Michigan area. Visit and subscribe to his YouTube channel!
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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20:58

Season 2 Episode 2 - Eric - New Friends, Old Friends, Small-Town friends
Eric discusses a friendship that rekindled after 15 years, and his moving to a very small town in Minnesota and what it's like to try to make friends there. We also discuss the arts, music, and some other fun things. And he calls Ron "Rob" and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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21:00

Season 2 Episode 1 -- We're Back!
We're back! A brand new season of podcasts. And we want to hear from you! Email us at HookingUpWithJordanAndRon@gmail.com ! We talk about season one, what's coming this season, and what we did during the summer and what we have com...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:18

Episode 10 - John - Fitness Trainer
John joins us to discuss his career, life growing up, bicoastal living, fitness training/dancing/acting...and a bit of Disney!
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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20:23

Episode 9 - Friends after a Brain Injury
4 guests with Brain Injuries discuss what it was like to weather the rehabilitation process vis-a-vis friends -- did they stick around? Did they have to make new friends? How? Where? A fascinating look at friendships after a traumatic incident....
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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20:11

Episode 8 - Antonio, "Gamer Guy"
Antonio discusses social aspects of gaming, highlighting Smash meetups. We hit on normalizing friendships as adults, and alternative ways to meet friends socially through the common interest of a hobby, such as video gaming.
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20:43

Episode 7 - Josh - "Trivia Guy"
Join us as we speak with guest star Josh, a host of trivia nights throughout the area, as we discuss trivia nights in general, and social aspects of game nights, meeting people, teams, and how to get involved!
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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20:24

Episode 6 - Colby - friendships after having children
Colby discusses changes and similarities after having children when it comes to friends, maintaining relationships, and rediscovering yourself after post-natal crisis of self. Also, she's Jordan's sister.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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20:25

Episode 5 - Lisa, Addiction
A special episode on friends, dating, myths and realities during Addiction Recovery. Washtenaw County Resources:https://www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/washtenaw...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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20:04

Episode 4 - Bartender Connie
Jordan and Ron discuss the dating scene from the point of view of a Bartender from one of Ann Arbor's most popular night spots.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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20:04

Episode 3 - Brian Cowan, Flight Attendant
Jordan and Ron talk with Brian Cowan about meeting friends as a Flight Attendant and relationships in general in the adult world.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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19:51
