JJ Meets World

Host J.J. Gordon and Producer Tucker Lucas
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Comedian and radio host J.J. Gordon joins a rotating cast of real-life characters to explore our world using the art of conversation! For more episodes, or to help support, the podcast visit our website at www.jjmeetsworld.com!

  1. Flashlights, Fish Guts, and Fargo Politics

    7H AGO

    Flashlights, Fish Guts, and Fargo Politics

    In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker recap a packed Memorial Day weekend full of lake cabin revelations, dock work, set building, crawl space cleaning, and surprisingly detailed fish-cleaning techniques.

    39 min
  2. Meatball Buffet Wedding

    MAY 19

    Meatball Buffet Wedding

    This week, JJ tests Tucker's inherited swap-meet instincts with a game of Facebook Marketplace Challenge, featuring a suspicious Big Bird cookie jar, an outdoor wedding bar, church pews, a Kool-Aid Man comic book, an Old Style beer sign, and a build-a-body Inspector Gadget Happy Meal toy. Then the conversation wanders through the agony of selling things online, a mysterious pair of valuable designer sunglasses, Trader Joe's sesame crackers, IKEA's retail trap, Swedish meatballs, and JJ's master plan for Tucker's future wedding.

    22 min
  3. The Trailer Park Is Closed

    MAY 11

    The Trailer Park Is Closed

    JJ returns from nearly 24 hours of chaperoning teenagers on a drama trip from Fargo to Minneapolis, complete with bus bathrooms, trash bag confusion, Mall of America supervision, and the strange joy of watching students get blown away by live theater. Then the conversation shifts into Trailer Park Boys, underground movie theaters, houndstooth jackets, quotable dirtbag Shakespeare, and whether future generations can still discover weird media organically without an algorithm handing it to them.

    28 min
  4. Story Lords, Skin Checks, and Suspicious Dad Holsters

    MAY 5

    Story Lords, Skin Checks, and Suspicious Dad Holsters

    JJ and Tucker kick things off with a deeply uncomfortable but very funny trip to the dermatologist, as JJ recounts waiting over a year for a full body skin check only to discover the suspicious spot on his shoulder was simply an age spot. From there, the conversation spirals into dad fashion choices, questionable coats, detective-style phone holsters, childhood style phases, and the strange confidence of people who simply do not care what they look like. Then it's a nostalgic dive into educational television, including Story Lords, Take a Look, The Puzzle Place, public broadcasting, bizarre puppet intros, forgotten classroom videos, punk rock theme song covers, and the surprisingly intense music of childhood learning shows. Plus, JJ wraps up a play and previews a theater trip to the Twin Cities to see Sleuth and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

    30 min
  5. From PB&J to Snoopy: A Pop Culture Spiral | JJMW-E494

    APR 28

    From PB&J to Snoopy: A Pop Culture Spiral | JJMW-E494

    In this episode of JJ Meets World, the conversation starts with a simple question—chunky or smooth peanut butter—and quickly spirals into a surprisingly deep dive into food, culture, and iconic comic strips. The guys break down peanut butter brands, the process behind making it, and why it feels uniquely American. From there, they explore peanut allergies, regional food traditions like boiled peanuts, and even unconventional combinations like peanuts in Coca-Cola. Then things shift into pop culture, with a wide-ranging discussion about the legacy of Peanuts, Charlie Brown, and Snoopy, including theories on how the comic got its name. They compare it to Garfield, unpack merchandising empires, and revisit classic adaptations, cartoons, and internet-era reinterpretations. #JJMeetsWorld #MusicalTheater #Suffs #Broadway #TheaterPodcast #Directing #Filmmaking #Acting

    35 min
  6. U.S. Constitution Pizza Clause

    APR 21

    U.S. Constitution Pizza Clause

    In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker finally tackle one of the most important topics of our time: pizza. From Chicago deep dish vs New York style to thin crust, Detroit-style, and stuffed crust, nothing is off limits. The conversation dives into the origins of pizza obsession (shoutout to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), the evolution of crust styles, and why pizza might be the ultimate "canvas food." Along the way, things take a surprising turn into the U.S. judicial system, including a real-life court opinion that uses pizza to explain federal law.

    30 min
  7. Keep Marching

    APR 13

    Keep Marching

    JJ shares a transformative theater experience after seeing the touring production of Suffs, the Tony-winning musical about the women's suffrage movement, and explains why it deeply moved him. He and Tucker discuss the power of art to inspire change, the importance of preserving live theater through filmed productions, and how musical storytelling can shape generations. Later, JJ gives a behind-the-scenes look at directing The Shark Is Broken, including how his cast evolved once they got in front of an audience—and the chaotic rehearsal stunt involving hidden Diet Cokes, American cheese, and improvised Star Wars references that helped break them out of a creative rut.

    35 min
  8. Shot Him by the Omelette Bar

    APR 7

    Shot Him by the Omelette Bar

    JJ kicks off this episode with a full breakdown of one of the worst brunch experiences he's ever had—and on Easter, no less. From chaotic reservations and banquet hall confusion to raw carrots, questionable gravy, and a total lack of breakfast food, this brunch buffet becomes a case study in how not to run a dining experience. The conversation expands into what actually makes a great brunch, how to recommend the best spots in Fargo-Moorhead, and what it means to act as an "unofficial concierge" for your city. Along the way, JJ and Tucker riff on branding disasters (what is a "lawless brunch"?), improv comedy gold involving cowboy pride parades, and the fine—but critical—difference between hot fudge and chocolate syrup.     0:00 – Intro & Warning: This Episode Will Make You Hungry 1:06 – JJ's Easter Brunch Disaster Begins 4:15 – Reservation Chaos & Red Flags 6:22 – The Buffet Reveal (It Gets Worse) 8:09 – Raw Carrots, Egg Salad, and Regret 10:04 – No Breakfast Food?! 12:31 – Why This Ruined the Whole Day 14:33 – $30 for Banquet-Level Food 15:19 – JJ as Fargo's Unofficial Concierge 17:26 – How to Recommend the Perfect Brunch Spot 18:15 – "Lawless Brunch" Makes No Sense 18:50 – Improv Scene: Cowboy Pride Parade 20:14 – Walking Out of a Bad Buffet 21:14 – The Art of the Strongly Worded Letter 22:39 – The Hot Fudge vs Chocolate Syrup Incident 23:51 – Choosing the Episode Title

    26 min
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Comedian and radio host J.J. Gordon joins a rotating cast of real-life characters to explore our world using the art of conversation! For more episodes, or to help support, the podcast visit our website at www.jjmeetsworld.com!

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  • Creator
    Host J.J. Gordon and Producer Tucker Lucas
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    507
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © J.J. Gordon and Tucker Lucas 2018
  • Show Website
    JJ Meets World

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