You, Me & Mike — Ep. 214: "This Episode is All Your Fault"
Hosts: Jenn Todryk & Mike Todryk
Date: January 14, 2026
Episode Overview
In this lively and freewheeling episode, Jenn and Mike Todryk dive into their “Jar of Weird Questions” tradition, answering a variety of quirky, thought-provoking, and downright hilarious listener-submitted questions. The couple riff candidly on everything from clogged shower drains and socially unacceptable bodily functions, to their circus alter-egos, beverage-dispensing fingers, and the great debate over public reviews. True to their signature style, the Todryks combine heartfelt moments with unfiltered comedy, giving listeners an authentic slice of their relationship and family life.
Key Topics & Discussion Highlights
1. “Jar of Weird Questions” Returns
- [00:04] The episode is entirely dedicated to listener questions, continuing a tradition from season one but with a digital twist—pulling questions from a box on their phones.
- Jenn expresses excitement over the episode format: “I feel like people get to know so much about us from jar of weird.” [04:29]
2. Real Life & Family Bloopers
- Starts with a false-alarm “big announcement” from Jenn—turns out their shower drain is clogged (again) and kicks off playful banter about hair shedding and responsibilities around the house.
- Mike jokes about past parenting gross-outs (“Vivy threw up in his actual mouth when she was a baby.” [03:15]) and his tolerance for kids’ bodily functions.
3. Comedy & Singing Aspirations
- Mike reveals he used to be in a golden state-winning quartet in eighth grade, claims he could be a professional singer “if [he] had a teleprompter for the lyrics.” [06:17]
- Playful tension as Jenn questions Mike's self-assessment:
- "Hand to the Bible, you think you're a good [singer]?"
- Mike: “I know I’m good.” [05:30]
4. Deep and Quirky Questions
a. “If mirrors showed only vibes, what would yours be?”
- Both debate what their “vibes” would look like ([07:10]):
- Jenn: “Upbeat, a tigger personality… excited for all the things I actually completed.” [09:56]
- Mike: “Joyful… I also think I’m list ‘gsd’ – get stuff done.” [08:41]
- Jenn teases Mike for always having random facts ready.
- Mike: “I want to be known as a positive person, have fun, get stuff done.” [08:40]
b. “What shouldn’t be socially acceptable but you wish it was?”
- Mike advocates for big burps in public as a sign of meal appreciation ([12:26]):
- “That should be— not only acceptable, but like appreciated and respected.”
- Jenn champions public farting for comedic value:
- “Do you know how many people would laugh per day if farting was something socially acceptable?” [12:53]
c. Remodeling: Still Fun?
- Jenn confirms she enjoys remodeling, though now focuses on personal projects:
- “Remodeling is fun. It's just—I'm not doing it outside my own stuff right now.” [15:08]
- Mike credits Jenn’s ability to help others discover their vision.
d. Circus Careers
- Jenn: “I would ride a horse… my circus has horse riders.” [19:04]
- Mike: “I’d be a clown. I want non-creepy clowns to come back.” [19:20]
e. Playing Hooky
- Jenn: “Play tennis all day.” [20:25]
- Mike: “I’d be on the golf course.” [20:27]
5. Wild Would-You-Rathers & Hypotheticals
- Walking like a chimp vs. pretending to bite people like a bat. [22:54]
- Farting every time you hear “hello” vs. falling asleep whenever bored. [29:02]
- Renaming each other:
- Jenn: “Not Mike, maybe James… or Philippe? Just kidding. Arnold.”
- Mike jokes: “I’d name you Ginger. Ginger Spice.” [39:39]
6. Public Reviews & Feedback Culture
- Heated yet humorous debate over the positivity/negativity bias in online reviews:
- Jenn: “We’re fighting against all the negative Nancys that only leave bad reviews.” [23:54]
- Mike: “If you have a bad experience, go talk to the manager... going on a public forum to say something was bad is... it gets frustrating.” [26:12]
- They reference stats (54% read negative reviews more closely, but most reviews are positive) [25:51]
7. Food Oddities and Guilty Pleasures
- Jenn: “Syrup on eggs… it’s really not that bad.” [27:37]
- Mike: “Peanut butter and butter sandwiches… that’s my preferred way to eat peanut butter.” [28:20]
8. Secret Daily Habits
- Jenn admits to “conversing with herself” and dancing or singing privately:
- “You walk in on me talking to myself. Maybe it’s a woman thing.”
- Mike: “I'll make up songs for no reason... I'll make voices to the kids to try to make them laugh.” [33:32]
9. If Your Fingers Dispensed Beverages
- Jenn’s five: Water, coffee, root beer, sweet tea, chocolate milkshake. [35:06]
- Mike's choices: Water, coffee, Coke Zero, beer, whiskey. [36:33]
10. Hilarity Around Bodily Functions
- Pooping habits, bathroom boundaries, and the legendary “Whole Foods Log” story ([43:05]):
- Jenn: “I get a text from Haley… I saw the longest poop log in the toilet that was not flushed… I almost sent you a picture.”
- Mike: “Maybe toilets need to be redesigned and be more like the lid of an icy cup…” [44:07]
- On bidets: Jenn shares her first shocked experience in Vegas, and the couple looks forward to a future “bidet review” segment. [44:54]
Memorable Quotes
- Mike: “A hot lie you just told to a lot of people.” [01:50] (regarding shaving in the shower)
- Jenn: “I’m a tigger personality, kind of upbeat and bouncing all over the place.” [09:56]
- Mike: "I want to be known as a positive person. I also think I'm list 'gsd'—get stuff done." [08:40]
- Jenn: “Do you know how many people would laugh per day if farting was something socially acceptable?... It’s not like I want to be around farts all the time...” [12:53]
- Mike: "Burps should be appreciated and respected." [12:26]
- Mike: “I want non-creepy clowns to come back.” [19:25]
- Jenn: “I converse with myself all the time... Me, myself, and I.” [31:51]
- Mike: "I would name you Ginger. Ginger Spice." [39:39]
- Jenn (re: bidets): “I've heard it's like a massage for your butthole.” [44:33]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:04 – Episode setup and family banter
- 04:20 – Jar of Weird Questions intro
- 07:10 – If mirrors showed only vibes discussion
- 12:26 – Socially acceptable burping and farting debate
- 15:08 – Remodeling: Is It Still Fun?
- 19:04 – Circus Jobs
- 20:25 – Playing Hooky: What Would You Do?
- 22:54 – Would-you-rathers (walking like a chimp vs biting like a bat, etc.)
- 23:54 – The online reviews debate
- 27:37 – Weirdest food combinations
- 29:02 – Fart or fall asleep hypothetical
- 33:32 – Secret daily habits
- 35:06 – Finger beverage dispenser question
- 43:05 – “Whole Foods Log” bathroom story
- 44:54 – Bidets and future review plan
Tone and Atmosphere
The Todryks are their trademark candid, unfiltered, and affectionate selves—laughing often (even at each other’s expense), poking fun at mundane family life, and inviting listeners into their debate-club-style banter. The episode flows chaotically, but is held together by their chemistry and an undercurrent of joy and mutual respect.
For New Listeners
This episode is a quintessential “You, Me & Mike”: chaotic, vulnerable, endlessly silly, and deeply rooted in real marriage and parenthood. Whether discussing poop pictures, wild would-you-rathers, or the philosophy of online reviews, Jenn and Mike make listeners feel like part of their (slightly oddball) family circle.
Standout Segment:
The candid conversation about bodily functions—including stories of kid vomit, the social acceptability of burps and farts, and the “Whole Foods Log”—captures the humor and honesty that defines the podcast.
[12:26, 43:05]
Listener Takeaway:
Leave more positive reviews, laugh at yourself, and don’t take life (or each other) too seriously—especially when it comes to clogged showers, clowns, and creative beverage dispensers.