K&J

21: Racism, Protests, COVID-19

June 24th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  29 mins 18 secs

covid-19 pandemic, current events, george floyd, injustice, racism

Kevin and Jay talk about current events in the country, including the sin of racism and the protests that have erupted after the killing of George Floyd. They also discuss the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic.

20: Food, Glorious Food

June 10th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  35 mins 35 secs

eating habits, food

K & J take a lighthearted look at the foods they love to eat and love to talk about. Learn about J’s particular tastes and K’s eating habits when he was younger. You’ll hear about peanuts, chicken, and more chicken. It’s a fun show that’s not for culinary experts!

19: Recovering from COVID-19, and the Good, Bad, and Ugly of a Pandemic

May 20th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  23 mins 13 secs

coronavirus, covid-19, sickness

K&J has been on a mini hiatus while Kevin heals from COVID-19, but today he and Jay reunite over the phone to bring you another show. They revisit the topic of the coronavirus, highlighting some of the good that has come out of the darkness of this pandemic. Kevin talks about how his father tested positive shortly before Kevin contracted the disease, and shares how he's dealt with being sick. COVID-19 has certainly changed the way we live, both for better and for worse. What's some good that you've seen come from from this pandemic so far?

18: More Music!

April 29th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  34 mins 50 secs

bands, female artists, music, solo acts

If you listened to the last episode then you know that Kevin and Jay only scratched the surface in their discussion on music. In this episode, they continue the conversation and talk about their favorite female artists, favorite solo acts, and their own musical experiences including Jay’s time in numerous bands. It’s another lively show--join in on the fun and feel the power of music!

17: Turn Up the Music

April 22nd, 2020  |  Season 1  |  42 mins 18 secs

boston, queen, the beatles, the monkees, u2, van halen

There are few things K & J are as passionate about as music…so buckle up for a lively discussion! From a battle about who the best Beatles member was to the origin story of the band Boston, this episode shapes up to be one of the most energetic episodes so far. Other groups mentioned include The Monkees, Queen, Van Halen, and U2. Join in on the fun and see who you side with when it comes to musical tastes!

16: Travel

April 15th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  33 mins 42 secs

travel

During this time of social distancing and stay-at-home directives, we thought it would be fun to look back at all the trips we've taken for CatholicTV and in our personal lives. From trips to Israel, France, Nicaragua, Honduras, Africa, and Ireland, there is a lot to talk about!

15: Blooper Time

April 8th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  35 mins 51 secs

bloopers

Any CatholicTV viewers—and especially those who have seen This is the Day and the Telethon—know that sometimes things don’t go as expected. In this episode we reminisce about some of those times when things got crazy, both in front of and behind the camera. With over 50 years combined time at CatholicTV, K & J have a lot to talk about when it comes to bloopers. Enjoy this fun look at some big miscues!

14: Facing Adversity

April 1st, 2020  |  Season 1  |  36 mins 20 secs

Whether it’s struggles with jobs, family, or even the loss of a loved one, adversity and heartache affect us all. In this episode we talk about the many hardships we've experienced and how we have dealt with them. We’ll give you a hint; faith plays an important role! This is another more serious but important discussion that will hopefully strike a chord with you.

13: Life During a Crisis

March 25th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  33 mins 42 secs

covid-19, pandemic

In these unsettling and uncertain times, it’s easy to sometimes feel anxious and scared. In this special episode, K & J discuss what people may be feeling during the current COVID-19 pandemic. They focus on issues such as making your children feel safe, turning to prayer, and adjusting to a new normal. Crisis can be hard but what we do during it can shape our lives in the years to come.

12: It’s All About Movies

March 18th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  42 mins 46 secs

film, movies

There is no better time than during these challenging days to gather family and friends to watch a movie at home. And there is no better time to talk about movies than on this episode of the K & J show! Brian Swift, co-host of the Never a Dull Movie podcast joins us at the mics to talk everything movies. Topics include favorite movies, sequels, movie stars and movie series……And, in a Grexly first, four podcast hosts will be at the mics together at the same time as Kelsey from the Daughters podcast makes a surprise visit toward the end of the show. It’s going to be a very fun episode! So before you put that movie on, gather your family and friends around to listen in to this week’s show!

11: Lent!

March 11th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  29 mins 57 secs

bishop robert reed, lent

In this episode, K & J discuss the many ways our faith lives can be enriched by a good Lenten journey. Along with fasting, prayer, and almsgiving ,the two discuss other little things that might enhance your Lent. Bishop Robert Reed stops by the Grexly studios during this episode to lend some insight into the Lenten discussion!

10: TV Shows: Then and Now

March 4th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  39 mins 20 secs

television, tv

Did you have a favorite television show growing up? Perhaps it was I Love Lucy, Happy Days, or The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Or maybe it was Parks and Recreation or the many different versions of Law and Order. In this episode, Jay and Kevin take a fond trip down memory lane and revisit the shows they loved growing up along with some newer shows they now enjoy. They also discuss the state of television today and how it has changed over the years.

9: Hobbies

February 26th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  33 mins 34 secs

hobbies

Having hobbies can reduce stress, stimulate the mind, and create a positive flow in your life. In this episode, Kevin and Jay take a look at some of the hobbies they had growing up and some of the hobbies they have now. They share some funny stories related to their hobbies, including the much-anticipated revealing of Jay’s “frog story.” For that alone, this is a must-listen episode!

8: Disagreement & Anger

February 19th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  30 mins 30 secs

anger, family tension

Jay and Kevin tackle a question that seems to be on many people's minds these days; why is there so much anger in the world?! From social media rants to friends and families not speaking to each other, to the toxic political climate, it seems like anger is everywhere. Kevin and Jay discuss anger and possible ways to defuse this volatile environment. They also try to answer the age-old question; can you still be friends with people you don’t agree with?

7: Sports Figures: Heroes, Celebrities or just Athletes?

February 12th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  41 mins 41 secs

professional athletes, sports

Should professional athletes be held up as heroes? How have sports figures changed over the years? Who were some of your favorite athletes growing up?
Has the celebrating in sports become too excessive? Jay and Kevin discuss all these questions and more on today's episode.

6: Marriage

February 5th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  24 mins 44 secs

marriage

With over 48 years of marriage experience combined, Jay and Kevin talk about what they feel makes a good marriage. From the example of their parents to good communication to the give and take, Jay and Kevin discuss what has helped them sustain healthy marriages throughout the years. Listen in to hear if Kevin and Jay do a good job or end up in trouble with their spouses!