• Super Bowl, Backhanded Compliments & Vodka Shortages
    Feb 16 2026

    It's Week 3 of your February Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Look Closer” by David Ellis.

    Jon and Sarah start with a recap of their Super Bowl weekend: teammates catching up, someone forgot where their event was, and Ketel One forgot the game would be busy. Then, was that a backhanded compliment or a flat out insult? Don’t tell Jon he looks like that one guy, and much more. Enjoy!

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    48 Min.
  • Red Flag On The Play
    Feb 9 2026

    It's Week 2 of your February Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Look Closer” by David Ellis. Is Halloween the best day to commit a crime? Plus, the safest Holiday, a tough gig for a magician, and so much more. Enjoy!

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    44 Min.
  • Don’t You Know?
    Feb 2 2026

    It's Week 1 of your February Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Look Closer” by David Ellis.

    With the book set in Chicago, Jon & Sarah have a lot to say about many fun times spent in that city, and for Jon - a not so fond memory of his worst football game ever. Then, how badly can you misread a situation? What do you think you know that you don’t know, and can you admit when you’re wrong? Plus, so much more. Enjoy!

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    47 Min.
  • “Summer Island” by Kristin Hannah - Full Discussion
    Jan 26 2026

    It's Week 4 of your January Book Lisp, which means it’s time for Jon & Sarah to discuss this month's read, “Summer Island” by Kristin Hannah.

    Jon & Sarah share all their thoughts on “Summer Island.” Ruby was frustrating, Dean really hit the gas on marriage, and Nora had lots of layers. Plus, do people who give advice always have to be perfect? What did we learn from Eric? And much more. Enjoy!

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    48 Min.
  • The Joke is Not on You
    Jan 19 2026

    It's Week 3 of your January Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Summer Island” by Kristin Hannah.

    From late night talk shows, to sitcoms - and everything in between, Jon and Sarah discuss the ups and downs of stand-up comedy. Plus, you don’t need to be the class clown to be funny, don’t try your bits on them at a party, what is your happy place, and much more. Enjoy!

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    50 Min.
  • The Thought Still Counts
    Jan 12 2026

    It's Week 2 of your January Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon and Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Summer Island” by Kristin Hannah.

    Jon and Sarah discuss the novelty of handwritten notes, and Sarah reveals she loves a wacky Greeting Card. How much has radio changed over the years? Plus, the pressure to “make it” by a certain age, family members who come through in the hard times, and much more. Enjoy!


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    46 Min.
  • Side Hustle and Comedy Bustle
    Jan 5 2026

    It's Week 1 of your January Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon & Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Summer Island” by Kristin Hannah.

    Jon and Sarah discuss the random side hustles they had while trying to make it in their careers. Sarah shares some of the worst open mics she ever did. Are one way tickets to LA a good idea? And much more. Enjoy!

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    43 Min.
  • “Christmas Presents” by Lisa Unger Full Discussion
    Dec 29 2025

    It’s week 5 of your December Book Lisp and with last week off for the Holidays, it’s time for Jon & Sarah to discuss “Christmas Presents” by Lisa Unger.

    Jon and Sarah ponder if Harley was good guy - and if he was actually helpful. Should Badger have copped to giving the gifts sooner? Plus, Sarah loved the “page turner” style of writing, Jon’s dad had a solid way of making kids respect his home, and much more. Enjoy!

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    45 Min.