Frankie and Jess

Frankie and Jess
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  1. 3D AGO

    When Staying Starts Hurting You

    (Disclaimer: Strong language and adult content) This episode starts with a quote about toxic marriages being worse for your health than smoking or drinking… and turns into a much bigger conversation about relationships, emotional patterns, and the things we inherit without realizing it. We talk about: why some people stay in unhealthy relationships for way too long how kids absorb more than we think the emotional patterns passed down through generations and what happens when you finally stop betraying yourself just to keep the peace It’s not about glorifying divorce. It’s about recognizing when something is damaging your mental, emotional, and physical well-being—and having the courage to be honest about it. There’s also a deeper conversation about vulnerability, parenting, emotional connection, and how many of us grew up in homes where people loved each other… but didn’t really talk. And somehow, the episode also detours into TSA confiscating an Oscar. So yeah… it’s one of those shows. @listentofrankieandjess on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/listentofrankieandjess?igsh=MXhmam9maWJ5emczdA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr @listentofrankieandjess on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@listentofrankieandjess?_t=ZT-8xrjEduwb6r&_r=1 @Frankieslc on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frankieslc?igsh=MWl4NjVubHZ0MTN2Zw== @jessfergie14 on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessfergie14?igsh=dWhnMzBkdWludGVl @frankieslc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frankieslc?_t=ZT-8xrjZu12GVB&_r=1 @jessfergie14 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jessfergie14?_t=ZT-8xrjeo4YzAz&_r=1 Thanks to Salt Lake's own Super Bubble for the music on The Frankie and Jess Podcast! SuperBubbleBand.com Please Support Our Sponsors: Tell them, Frankie and Jess sent you! vwsouthtowne.com softminkyblankets.com (FrankieandJess50 for 50 percent off regular priced items) utahfacialplastics.com lifetime.com cottonwoodgarage.net redriverhealthandwellness.com gohebervalley.com fearfactoryslc.com connecthomeservice.com Mention Frankie and Jess to save 10% mintmadeskincare.com mintsushiut.com justingredients.com FrankieandJess10 code to save 10% modernandchicboutique.com use our code frankieandjess (all lower case) flydancefitness.com  odysseydance.com https://linktr.ee/snappopparty?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=20cc5532-145f-4781-997b-f40dfc75d353 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 1m

  2. 4D AGO

    Questions I Should’ve Asked Sooner

    (Disclaimer: Strong language and adult content) For Mother’s Day week, Frankie (and Jess) sits down with his mom, Mary who’s turning 88—and has a conversation they’ve never really had before. Not surface-level stuff. The real questions. From growing up in Detroit during the Attack on Pearl Harbor blackouts…to childhood memories that randomly resurface decades later…to what it was like being one of five kids in a completely different era… There are stories in here you can’t make up. But underneath all of it is something bigger: The realization that there are things we don’t ask our parents… until we finally do. And sometimes, it’s later than we think. They talk about family, loss, parenting, what her parents got right (and what they didn’t), and the kind of perspective that only comes with nearly nine decades of life. It’s funny. It’s honest. It’s a little heavy in the best way. And it’s one of those conversations you’re just glad happened. @listentofrankieandjess on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/listentofrankieandjess?igsh=MXhmam9maWJ5emczdA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr @listentofrankieandjess on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@listentofrankieandjess?_t=ZT-8xrjEduwb6r&_r=1 @Frankieslc on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frankieslc?igsh=MWl4NjVubHZ0MTN2Zw== @jessfergie14 on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessfergie14?igsh=dWhnMzBkdWludGVl @frankieslc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frankieslc?_t=ZT-8xrjZu12GVB&_r=1 @jessfergie14 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jessfergie14?_t=ZT-8xrjeo4YzAz&_r=1 Thanks to Salt Lake's own Super Bubble for the music on The Frankie and Jess Podcast! SuperBubbleBand.com Please Support Our Sponsors: Tell them, Frankie and Jess sent you! vwsouthtowne.com softminkyblankets.com (FrankieandJess50 for 50 percent off regular priced items) utahfacialplastics.com lifetime.com cottonwoodgarage.net redriverhealthandwellness.com gohebervalley.com fearfactoryslc.com connecthomeservice.com Mention Frankie and Jess to save 10% mintmadeskincare.com mintsushiut.com justingredients.com FrankieandJess10 code to save 10% modernandchicboutique.com use our code frankieandjess (all lower case) flydancefitness.com  odysseydance.com https://linktr.ee/snappopparty?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=20cc5532-145f-4781-997b-f40dfc75d353 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    59 min

  3. 5D AGO

    Real Life Hits Different When You See It Up Close

    (Disclaimer: Strong language and adult content) We kick things off with a simple reminder about being present—but that quickly shifts into a bigger conversation about the people who show up when life gets real. From unexpected kindness (and porch drop-offs that hit harder than expected) … to losing your voice and being forced to slow down… to reconnecting with friends and realizing how small—and strong—this community really is… And then it takes a turn. We talk about the reality behind The Christmas Box International—what happens to kids when there’s nowhere else to go, and why the people doing that work are built different. It’s heavy. It’s eye-opening. And it sticks with you. Plus: A packed weekend from Heber to Park City Events like Pedals & Prosecco and why they matter A close call at the ballpark (literally) Axel’s hockey, family time, and life in motion And an update on the growing Parkinson’s investigation happening in West Valley Real life. The good, the hard, and everything in between. @listentofrankieandjess on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/listentofrankieandjess?igsh=MXhmam9maWJ5emczdA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr @listentofrankieandjess on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@listentofrankieandjess?_t=ZT-8xrjEduwb6r&_r=1 @Frankieslc on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frankieslc?igsh=MWl4NjVubHZ0MTN2Zw== @jessfergie14 on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessfergie14?igsh=dWhnMzBkdWludGVl @frankieslc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frankieslc?_t=ZT-8xrjZu12GVB&_r=1 @jessfergie14 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jessfergie14?_t=ZT-8xrjeo4YzAz&_r=1 Thanks to Salt Lake's own Super Bubble for the music on The Frankie and Jess Podcast! SuperBubbleBand.com Please Support Our Sponsors: Tell them, Frankie and Jess sent you! vwsouthtowne.com softminkyblankets.com (FrankieandJess50 for 50 percent off regular priced items) utahfacialplastics.com lifetime.com cottonwoodgarage.net redriverhealthandwellness.com gohebervalley.com fearfactoryslc.com connecthomeservice.com Mention Frankie and Jess to save 10% mintmadeskincare.com mintsushiut.com justingredients.com FrankieandJess10 code to save 10% modernandchicboutique.com use our code frankieandjess (all lower case) flydancefitness.com  odysseydance.com https://linktr.ee/snappopparty?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=20cc5532-145f-4781-997b-f40dfc75d353 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min

  4. APR 30

    Showpourri #3: Love, Connection, and Real-Life Stories

    (Disclaimer: Strong language and adult content) This one is about connection - real, honest, and sometimes hard. We revisit our conversation with Sonnet Hintze, a licensed marriage and family therapist, where we talk about what it actually takes to build a strong, lasting relationship. From communication to connection to intentional time together - it’s practical and relatable. Then we share a deeply personal conversation with Shauna Lake, who chose our podcast as the first place to openly share her story. It’s vulnerable, powerful, and a reminder that everyone is carrying something and that sharing it can create real connection. Two conversations that hit in very different ways. Both grounded in honesty and human experience. If you want to hear the full episodes: • Sonnet Hintze — May 29, 2025• Shauna Lake — June 4, 2025 @listentofrankieandjess on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/listentofrankieandjess?igsh=MXhmam9maWJ5emczdA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr @listentofrankieandjess on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@listentofrankieandjess?_t=ZT-8xrjEduwb6r&_r=1 @Frankieslc on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frankieslc?igsh=MWl4NjVubHZ0MTN2Zw== @jessfergie14 on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessfergie14?igsh=dWhnMzBkdWludGVl @frankieslc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frankieslc?_t=ZT-8xrjZu12GVB&_r=1 @jessfergie14 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jessfergie14?_t=ZT-8xrjeo4YzAz&_r=1 Thanks to Salt Lake's own Super Bubble for the music on The Frankie and Jess Podcast! SuperBubbleBand.com Please Support Our Sponsors: Tell them, Frankie and Jess sent you! vwsouthtowne.com softminkyblankets.com (FrankieandJess50 for 50 percent off regular priced items) utahfacialplastics.com lifetime.com cottonwoodgarage.net redriverhealthandwellness.com gohebervalley.com fearfactoryslc.com connecthomeservice.com Mention FrankieandJess to save 10% mintmadeskincare.com mintsushiut.com justingredients.com FrankieandJess10 code to save 10% modernandchicboutique.com use our code frankieandjess (all lower case) flydancefitness.com  odysseydance.com https://linktr.ee/snappopparty?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=20cc5532-145f-4781-997b-f40dfc75d353 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 3m

  5. APR 29

    Showpourri #2: Pressure, Purpose, and What Really Matters

    (Disclaimer: Strong language and adult content) This one goes deeper than you’d expect. We revisit our conversation with Nick Bjugstad from the Utah Hockey Club/Mammoth, recorded just before he was traded to St. Louis. It hits a little different now—especially with the team making its first playoff run. We talk about the pressure of being a professional athlete, the expectations, and how it all impacts both his career and his family. We miss him… and yeah—Go Mammoth! Then we shift into a powerful conversation with Josh Whatcott, whose journey from 22 years in law enforcement into the world of positive psychology brings a completely different perspective on change, healing, and what it takes to build a life with intention. Two very different paths.Same question underneath it all: What actually matters? If you want to hear the full episodes: • Nick Bjugstad — May 21, 2025• Josh Whatcott — May 22, 2025 @listentofrankieandjess on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/listentofrankieandjess?igsh=MXhmam9maWJ5emczdA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr @listentofrankieandjess on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@listentofrankieandjess?_t=ZT-8xrjEduwb6r&_r=1 @Frankieslc on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frankieslc?igsh=MWl4NjVubHZ0MTN2Zw== @jessfergie14 on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessfergie14?igsh=dWhnMzBkdWludGVl @frankieslc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frankieslc?_t=ZT-8xrjZu12GVB&_r=1 @jessfergie14 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jessfergie14?_t=ZT-8xrjeo4YzAz&_r=1 Thanks to Salt Lake's own Super Bubble for the music on The Frankie and Jess Podcast! SuperBubbleBand.com Please Support Our Sponsors: Tell them, Frankie and Jess sent you! vwsouthtowne.com softminkyblankets.com (FrankieandJess50 for 50 percent off regular priced items) utahfacialplastics.com lifetime.com cottonwoodgarage.net redriverhealthandwellness.com gohebervalley.com fearfactoryslc.com connecthomeservice.com Mention FrankieandJess to save 10% mintmadeskincare.com mintsushiut.com justingredients.com FrankieandJess10 code to save 10% modernandchicboutique.com use our code frankieandjess (all lower case) flydancefitness.com  odysseydance.com https://linktr.ee/snappopparty?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=20cc5532-145f-4781-997b-f40dfc75d353 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min

  6. APR 28

    Showpourri #1: Sex, Stigma, and Empowerment

    (Disclaimer: Strong language and adult content) This Showpourri episode goes right at conversations most people still struggle to have. We revisit our conversation with Jordan Rullo, a board-certified clinical health psychologist and certified sex therapist, where we break down the stigma around sex in relationships and what it actually means to be sex positive, neutral, or negative. It’s honest, eye-opening, and one of those conversations that shifts perspective. Then we shift into an equally powerful conversation with Jenny Groberg—TBI survivor, CEO, and advocate for women. Jenny shares her journey, the challenges she’s overcome, and how those experiences shaped her mission to empower women at every stage of life. Two very different conversations. One common thread: growth, awareness, and real-life strength. If you want to hear the full episodes: • Jordan Rullo — May 14, 2025• Jenny Groberg — May 15, 2025 @listentofrankieandjess on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/listentofrankieandjess?igsh=MXhmam9maWJ5emczdA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr @listentofrankieandjess on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@listentofrankieandjess?_t=ZT-8xrjEduwb6r&_r=1 @Frankieslc on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frankieslc?igsh=MWl4NjVubHZ0MTN2Zw== @jessfergie14 on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessfergie14?igsh=dWhnMzBkdWludGVl @frankieslc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frankieslc?_t=ZT-8xrjZu12GVB&_r=1 @jessfergie14 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jessfergie14?_t=ZT-8xrjeo4YzAz&_r=1 Thanks to Salt Lake's own Super Bubble for the music on The Frankie and Jess Podcast! SuperBubbleBand.com Please Support Our Sponsors: Tell them, Frankie and Jess sent you! vwsouthtowne.com softminkyblankets.com (FrankieandJess50 for 50 percent off regular priced items) utahfacialplastics.com lifetime.com cottonwoodgarage.net redriverhealthandwellness.com gohebervalley.com fearfactoryslc.com connecthomeservice.com Mention FrankieandJess to save 10% mintmadeskincare.com mintsushiut.com justingredients.com FrankieandJess10 code to save 10% modernandchicboutique.com use our code frankieandjess (all lower case) flydancefitness.com  odysseydance.com https://linktr.ee/snappopparty?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=20cc5532-145f-4781-997b-f40dfc75d353 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min

  7. APR 23

    Life Lately… And How Much We’ve Changed

    (Disclaimer: Strong language and adult content) Life doesn’t slow down… it just changes. In this catch-up episode, we’re talking about everything from the past week—the fun, the random, the frustrating… and the moments that make you realize how much you’ve actually grown. We get into: Reflecting on 20 years together and how perspective shifts over time Doing life with your people—movie nights, community, and connection Taking better care of your mental, emotional, and physical health Real-life stuff like taxes, parenting, and trying to figure it all out And looking back at some of the wildest things we did in our radio days… and realizing we’d never do half of that now Because somewhere along the way…you grow, you slow down a little, and you start seeing things differently. And honestly? That’s part of the beauty of it. @listentofrankieandjess on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/listentofrankieandjess?igsh=MXhmam9maWJ5emczdA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr @listentofrankieandjess on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@listentofrankieandjess?_t=ZT-8xrjEduwb6r&_r=1 @Frankieslc on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frankieslc?igsh=MWl4NjVubHZ0MTN2Zw== @jessfergie14 on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessfergie14?igsh=dWhnMzBkdWludGVl @frankieslc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frankieslc?_t=ZT-8xrjZu12GVB&_r=1 @jessfergie14 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jessfergie14?_t=ZT-8xrjeo4YzAz&_r=1 Thanks to Salt Lake's own Super Bubble for the music on The Frankie and Jess Podcast! SuperBubbleBand.com Please Support Our Sponsors: Tell them, Frankie and Jess sent you! vwsouthtowne.com softminkyblankets.com (FrankieandJess50 for 50 percent off regular priced items) utahfacialplastics.com lifetime.com cottonwoodgarage.net redriverhealthandwellness.com gohebervalley.com fearfactoryslc.com connecthomeservice.com Mention FrankieandJess to save 10% mintmadeskincare.com mintsushiut.com justingredients.com FrankieandJess10 code to save 10% modernandchicboutique.com use our code frankieandjess (all lower case) flydancefitness.com  odysseydance.com https://linktr.ee/snappopparty?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=20cc5532-145f-4781-997b-f40dfc75d353 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 1m

  8. APR 22

    I Thought This Was Normal… Until It Broke Me

    (Disclaimer: Strong language and adult content) What if the thing you love doing…is also the thing slowly breaking you? In this episode, Celene Beth Olsen is back—and this conversation goes deeper than anything we expected. With nearly a decade in the true crime space, Celene is an independent filmmaker, producer, and mental health coordinator whose work is rooted in lived experience and trauma-informed storytelling. A Nicaraguan Mexican American raised in Park City, Utah, she spent ten years with the Sundance Film Festival—shaping her perspective on what independent film can and should be. Her work spans major series like In Pursuit with John Walsh, The Playboy Murders, The Real CSI: Miami, and The Real Murders of Orange County and Los Angeles. She’s also the voice behind True Crime & Hollywood: A Personal Tale—a podcast exploring trauma through honest conversations with survivors and storytellers. But this episode goes beyond the résumé. We talk about: The 10-year journey behind her film Killing Theodore* Why the film industry is shifting—and what it means for creators The emotional cost of working in true crime Because behind the storytelling…there’s something people don’t see. The weight. The trauma. The impact of sitting with stories most people never hear. At one point, it caught up to her. And it forced a shift—personally and professionally. From sobriety…to becoming a certified mental health coordinator in the documentary space… this is a conversation about what it really takes to tell stories ethically—and what happens when you don’t. 🎧 Listen to Celene’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-and-hollywood-a-personal-tale/id1765299017 📲 Follow her work: https://www.instagram.com/killingtheodorehttps://www.instagram.com/celenebethhttps://www.instagram.com/thesundancekidfilm @listentofrankieandjess on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/listentofrankieandjess?igsh=MXhmam9maWJ5emczdA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr @listentofrankieandjess on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@listentofrankieandjess?_t=ZT-8xrjEduwb6r&_r=1 @Frankieslc on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frankieslc?igsh=MWl4NjVubHZ0MTN2Zw== @jessfergie14 on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessfergie14?igsh=dWhnMzBkdWludGVl @frankieslc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frankieslc?_t=ZT-8xrjZu12GVB&_r=1 @jessfergie14 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jessfergie14?_t=ZT-8xrjeo4YzAz&_r=1 Thanks to Salt Lake's own Super Bubble for the music on The Frankie and Jess Podcast! SuperBubbleBand.com Please Support Our Sponsors: Tell them, Frankie and Jess sent you! vwsouthtowne.com softminkyblankets.com (FrankieandJess50 for 50 percent off regular priced items) utahfacialplastics.com lifetime.com cottonwoodgarage.net redriverhealthandwellness.com gohebervalley.com fearfactoryslc.com connecthomeservice.com Mention FrankieandJess to save 10% mintmadeskincare.com mintsushiut.com justingredients.com FrankieandJess10 code to save 10% modernandchicboutique.com use our code frankieandjess (all lower case) flydancefitness.com  odysseydance.com https://linktr.ee/snappopparty?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=20cc5532-145f-4781-997b-f40dfc75d353 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  • Creator
    Frankie and Jess
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    398
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