#111 Letting the Thoughts Loose

About this episode

Jason and John discuss pet ownership, work frustrations, and various cultural topics while engaging with their audience.

Jason and John kick off the I Shower After Work Podcast from their job trailers with Jason overtired and fired up, debating whether Jason’s wife should get a cat despite their high-energy dog Ripley and concerns about litter boxes, nighttime chaos, and the dog hurting the cat; John shares practical advice for introducing pets and suggests the cat appeal is a lower-maintenance companion. They vent about long work weeks, John’s delayed motorcycle pickup from St. Paul Harley despite otherwise good service, and Netflix raising prices again while streaming still beats cable. The conversation bounces through the Renaissance Festival as “Comic-Con” with in-character people and the absurdity of zip-tying swords, Tenacious D’s cover of “Wicked Game,” targeted ads after their Big Pharma episode, and fake “construction” thirst-trap videos. They close with a Gen Z–style monologue pitching the trades, shouting out John’s daughter taking the JATC entrance exam. Question for listeners: What is one hobby, purchase, or life choice you love but know is quietly eating your time or money? Drop it in the comments and we’ll read the best ones on air. 00:00 Fired Up Cold Open 00:56 Haircut and Jobsite…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jason, John

Topics covered

• pet ownership
• work-life balance
• streaming services
• Renaissance Festival
• hobbies
• trades

Keywords

• cat debate
• high-energy dog
• Netflix price increase
• Renaissance Festival
• trades
• hobbies
• Big Pharma

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Netflix, St. Paul Harley, JATC

Books & works: Wicked Game

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