This is a Date

Jo
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Jo and Luke are a married couple who wait till the baby is down and then sit on the couch to chat about all things marriage, parenting, and pop culture. Jo is more up-to-date on what's going on in the general zeitgeist and loves to get Luke's hot (lukewarm?) takes as someone with basically no context. At the end of the day, this is not really about creating a perfect podcast. This is a date.

  1. 2d ago

    14. I'll Show You A Diphthong: Luke Was Injured, Favorite Colors Are a SCAM, and You've Probably Been Mispronouncing this Word Your Entire Life

    An earring-related household injury, a potentially devastating marital revelation about the pronunciation of the word “suggest,” and the growing suspicion that having a favorite color is actually just a societal construct. This week, we're discussing things that are inexplicably disconcerting, questioning our entire understanding of each other, and catching up on all the latest pop culture drama, from Martha Stewart's Halloween costume to the Mormon Wives universe and the Met Gala. Plus, a little DWTS Disney Night recap, because obviously.

  2. 6d ago

    13. I love you, Toilet: Vocal Stims, The Best Parts of Parenting, and Should Married Couples Share a Bedtime?

    Halloween has arrived, Wallace is suddenly afraid of witches, and apparently Luke is the only member of this family who doesn't get to eat any pears. This week, we're talking about household vocal stims (RIP Vine and Dubsmash), debating whether married couples should have a shared bedtime, and putting Jo through the ultimate test of whether she'd be fit for war. We also get unexpectedly sentimental about the best parts of becoming parents, from discovering your inner Mama Bear to seeing the stars through your toddler's eyes for the first time. Plus, Luke teaches Jo the proper order of adjectives, we uncover the government conspiracy surrounding sticks, and Culture Corner brings us BoyThrob, Jay-Z, Selma Blair, and the latest Dancing with the Stars drama involving Connor Wood and Jennifer Lawrence. All that, a little England slander, and a questionable amount of discussion about the word "round." Just another date.

  3. Oct 23

    12. The Worst Night of My Life: Irrational Childhood Fears, Answering Partner Questions You Haven't Heard Before, and DWTS Recap

    In this episode, Luke and Jo open with funny and lighthearted banter about Jo's bad night, which started with a bad experience on Facebook market place and ended with her driving around lost in a new area, turning what should have been a one-hour trip into a two-hour trip. She jokingly calls it "the worst night of her life."  Luke shares a hot take on buffet lines, noting that there are two types of people: those who wait patiently to grab things until they are right in front of them, and those who impatiently reach ahead past the person in front of them to grab items. Luke notes that this is indicative of living in a state of urgency. The two joke that the reason Jo might do something similar in a buffet line (or cut people off in traffic) is not due to an undue sense of urgency, but instead, a general lack of awareness.  In his new segment "Luke Looks it Up," Luke discusses work vehicles and the legality of putting yellow lights on cars, noting that he wishes he could put yellow lights on Jo's car to caution other drivers.  Jo mentions that she has been working on developing branding and merch for the podcast, and the two discuss their need for a tagline, calling on listeners and fans of the show to send in ideas (with the promise of free merch to whoever provides the tagline they end up using). In their "Parent Corner" segment, the two discuss Halloween and whether or not they want to be a family who celebrates Halloween. They note their toddlers seeming lack of fear of anything spooky or genuinely scary like the grotesque Halloween decorations down the street, and laugh that he is instead terrified of common household items like Luke's drill.  Jo surprises Luke with their Halloween costumes and does a live unboxing to get his genuine reaction.  The two discuss funny, irrational childhood fears they remember having, and how some of them were unwittingly instilled by their parents.  In their "Marriage Moment" segment, the two answer hilarious "partner questions you've never heard," which is a tiktok and instagram trend.  They discuss proper grocery store etiquette, voicing complaints about Gen Z employees working the check out.  The two do a quick "Culture Corner" segment in which Jo discusses some current pop culture headlines, including: the upcoming "The Family Stone" sequel with Sarah Jessica Parker, Paul Rudd spotted visiting "Art of Play," the curiosity shop in Brooklyn where Kelly Clarkson recently called out the small business owner for giving her the "Pretty Woman" treatment, and finally, that Christina Applegate was apparently misdiagnosed with MS.  The two close with a deep dive recap of Dancing with the Stars (DWTS), noting the the drama surrounding pro Val Chmerkovskiy and judge Carrie Ann Inaba, that ultimately got Val suspended for Tuesday's episode. Jo discusses Alan Bersten stepping in, noting that former pro Gleb Savchenko was smack talking him online. The two discuss the best (and weirdest) moments from dedication night.

  4. Oct 16

    11. Poop Has Hit the Floor: Potty Training, Conspiracy Theories, and Unconventional Parenting Techniques (Plus TV Recap)

    In this episode, Jo and Luke open with jovial banter, discussing the trials and triumphs of potty training their toddler, laughing over the new normalcy of cleaning poop off the floor.  They briefly discuss strange interactions with strangers via Facebook Marketplace, noting Karen-like behavior.  They discuss road rage and their experiences in a lighthearted way.  They then discuss recent headlines about Kelly Clarkson calling out a small business in Brooklyn, The Art of Play, for allegedly treating her like Julia Roberts character in Pretty Woman. They discuss the back-and-forth statements between Clarkson and the shop before ruling a verdict.  In other news, they discuss the recent arrest of Selma Blair, who allegedly had an altercation while on board a Delta Airline flight, that including biting and injuring a flight attendant and passenger.  They then discuss ridiculous conspiracy theories about rocks, and discuss why the calendar months don't line up numerically with the Latin root of the month names (it all goes back to the Roman Empire).  In a "Parenting Corner" segment, the two laugh about unconventional parenting methods they've observed in one another, and note things their toddler is currently obsessed with (including the Laurie Berkner Band and Biscuit the Dog books). They conclude with a TV recap which includes discussion of the new season of The Kardashians on Hulu, the new season of Chad Powers, the new season of Abott Elementary, and finally, the latest episode of Dancing with the Stars (DWTS), including discussion of following online drama between Carrie Ann Inaba, Jenna Johnson, and Val Chmerkovsky.

  5. Oct 9

    10. It's Our Anniversary: Looking Back on Eight Years of Marriage, Spooky Snoring, and a DWTS Recap

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  6. Oct 2

    9. WE MOVED: What Is Your Aesthetic Wrinkle, And Are Men Becoming More Chalant?

    In this episode, Luke and Jo discuss their recent move and how their young son is adapting. They share in some light-hearted and humorous banter and discuss what different categories they have saved in their "saved" content on Instagram. They then discuss the differences in how men and women communicate, joking about how these trends come into play in their own marriage.  Next, they discuss the trend of having an "aesthetic wrinkle," noting that everyone has something about themselves that works against their general vibe, brand, or aura. They also discuss the trending topic of being a non-chalant vs. a chalant man. They discuss whaat this means and how society has shifted from seeming to prefer one type of man to another.  They discuss a few trending news stories like a recent murder case in which a worship pastor who was having a torrid love affair with a young woman on his worship team, has been accused of murdering his wife. This dark case takes a humorous turn when his AI-generated love song is played as evidence in court, and peoplpe stifle their laughter.  Jo concludes the episode with a rapid-fire Dancing with the Stars recap!

  7. Sep 21

    8. We're Doing It Live: Reading Out Loud to Your Partner: Cute or Cringe? Plus SLOMW and DWTS Recap (Feat. Special Guest Marissa Burgess)

    In this episode, Jo and Luke discuss silly marital conflicts, jokingly bringing their issues to the court of public opinion. They talk about whether reading out loud together as romantic partners is cringe or cute, wondering if other married couples don't do this. They then play a game in which they see if they can come up with each other's top likes and dislikes as a light-hearted test of their compatibility. They discuss things that members of the opposite sex do that they find strange but secretly endearing. They then discuss a recent news story about Joanna Wietrzyk, a Hyrox competitor, who had diarrhea during the race, sparking controversy in the Hyrox community and a call for new guidelines.  Then, Jo interview special guest, Marissa Burgess, in a reality TV segment, where the two discuss both Season 5 of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and the two-night premiere of Dancing with the Stars. They recap both and give their opinions and hot takes on who their favorite and least favorite cast members are and why, heavily discussing Taylor Frankie Paul and the surrounding Bachelorette scandal.

  8. Sep 8

    7. Breaking Badly: We Watched the Raygun Documentary so You Don't Have To, What We're Watching in September, and our DWTS Predictions

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About

Jo and Luke are a married couple who wait till the baby is down and then sit on the couch to chat about all things marriage, parenting, and pop culture. Jo is more up-to-date on what's going on in the general zeitgeist and loves to get Luke's hot (lukewarm?) takes as someone with basically no context. At the end of the day, this is not really about creating a perfect podcast. This is a date.

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  • Creator
    Jo
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 This is a Date
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    This is a Date

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