The Jack and Cathy (Shit) Show
Hey, it's Jack and Cathy, and welcome to our Shit Show. We give you a front-row seat to the roller coaster of love. Marriage. Divorce. Starting again. Finding each other when it seemed impossible. Ever wonder what happens after the dating frenzy? We spill the beans on navigating relationships - the good, the bad, and the hilarious. Join us for real talk, anecdotes, and lessons on keeping the flame alive in the second act. It's not just a podcast; it's a guide to making love last. Subscribe for a laugh and some practical tips on thriving in the messy, beautiful world of lasting love.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 123
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
EPISODE 42: The Interview with Susan Hansen, Co-Founder of The Family Mediation Center
In this episode …
Both of us believe mediation is a better method for divorce having used such an approach for our respective divorces. Such an approach is not for everyone.
Please meet Susan Hanse…
EPISODE 41: The One Where Jack Might Change His Last Name
In this episode ...
Jack and Cathy take a break from deep conversations and go all light and breezy (a place Jack feels most comfortable, btw).
Along the way, the two discuss changing Jack's last na…
EPISODE 40: The Time We Met with a Therapist
In this episode ..
A good friend of Cathy's shared that she and her husband occasionally meet with a marriage counselor as a way to continue to connect and get better at their relationship, even when…
EPISODE 39: The Beth Lloyd Interview
In this episode … We spent February and March traveling around much of the south watching Sam and his Iowa Hawkeyes play baseball. Along the way we had a stop in Austin, TX, where we caught up wit…
EPISODE 38: The Interview with Sam, Part 2
In this episode ...
During opening weekend of the Iowa University Baseball season, we took a trip to see Jack's youngest, Sam, play in Port Charlotte, FL.
Sam asked us to bring our podcast gear …
Episode 37: The Interview with Sam, Part 1
In this episode ...
During opening weekend of the Iowa University Baseball season, we took a trip to see Jack's youngest, Sam, play in Port Charlotte, FL.
Sam asked us to bring our podcast gear …
Episode 36: The Conversation with Ripon Dan
In this episode ...
In January, we took a day-trip to Ripon, WI, and were instantly smitten.
It's a gorgeous town about an hour and a half Northwest of Milwaukee, with amazing food, wonderful shops …
Episode 35: The Crack in the Foundation
Episode 34: The One Where Jack is Sick
In this episode ...
We get to experience Jack's true colors when he gets sick. And, well, it's a bit over the top.
While it was a flu - and one that knocked him out for a few days - Jack can admit t…
Episode 33: The Erin Timm (finally) Interview
In this episode ...
Erin is one of our most loyal Shit Show Fans. Has been following us on Instagram and listening to the Shit Show the moment we recorded our first podcast.
We have been dying to …
Episode 32: The Terri Luna Interview
In this episode ...
We meet with new friend, Terri Luna, to discuss her new podcast, The Single Life; 50 and Beyond.
There was a ton to share particularly on the dating front. We all know it's never…
EPISODE 31: The Start of Season Deux
In this episode ...
We celebrate the start of our second season, reminiscing for a bit on how far we've come both as a couple and with this podcast.
It's been an interesting journey creating this p…
EPISODE 30: The 2022 Season Finale!
In this episode ...
We celebrate a full year of podcasting by answering your questions.
Who woulda thunk we'd actually produce 30 Episodes.
From conversations about our dating lives to challenges w…
EPISODE 29: The Stress of the Holidays
In this episode ...
We spent one Saturday morning watching RomComs on the advice of @clairenotdanes (Cathy stumbled into her on TikTok).
A few hours later, we traveled to the Pabst Mansion (enjoyed …
EPISODE 28: The Big Reveal
In this episode ...
After watching a TikTok where Abby Wambach and Glennon Doyle discuss pet peeves and whether or not to share towels, we got inspired.
No relationship is perfect and no two peo…
EPISODE 27: The 10 Year Plan
In this episode ...
Cathy wants to create 1-year, 3-year and 10-year plans. Jack can't see past this weekend.
We find a way to talk through planning our future and leaving space for change or whatev…
EPISODE 26: The Romance of Relationship Contracts
In this episode ...
We count our time together in the way new parents talk about the age of their infants. We are in our 16th month.
During this time we've taken on quite a bit - if you've listened…
EPISODE 25: The Stories We Create
In this episode ...
Jack is hitting a wall. The house remodel is becoming overwhelming and it having its affect on their relationship. It seems - at least to Jack - that every moment is spent dedicat…
EPISODE 24: The Impact of Other Relationships
In this episode ...
We finally get back on track with our podcasts after a much-needed break for each other (and all the projects in our lives).
So we dive in and talk about what we believe it mean…
EPISODE 23: The Sex Talk
In this Episode ...
One Sunday afternoon, after dodging rain drops at the Elkhorn Flea Market, we thought the best way to spend the rest of the day was at a bar with friend (and "Shit Show" fan), Eri…