New Year, New Me

Kourtney starts off the episode by pondering if she should fly to Chicago to attend the Bears Wild Card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.  She took her dilemma to social media and shares the overwhelming response. Kourtney asks listeners for advice on attending the Eagles concert at the Sphere in Vegas and wonders if she’s going to need to take a dramamine.  Kourtney kicked off her New Year’s Resolutions by starting an online book club and she is blown away by the initial response.  Justin and Kourtney share a few of their habits they’re hoping to form in 2026. Justin explains a workout challenge he is doing during the month on January that he saw on Tiktok.   Follow Holding Kourt: holdingkourt Follow Kourt: court_with_a_K Follow Justin: redturn2

Kourtney and Justin are wrapping up 2025 with one last episode of the year.  The Turners discuss their second Christmas as parents and why they’re relieved to have another year or two until they have to do the viral Elf on a Shelf.  Kourtney explains why she doesn’t like the monochromatic, perfect aesthetic that some people choose for their holiday decor.  Kourtney brings people into her Buy Nothing Facebook group obsession and why she enjoys participating in that community.  She also wonders if some people don’t fully understand the concept of the group and gives a few examples.  The Turners moved out of their rental house in Chicago and Kourtney puts Justin on the spot for a mistake he made when packing up everything. Follow Holding Kourt: @holdingkourt Follow Kourt: @court_with_a_K Follow Justin: @redturn2

Kourtney is joined by Alexis Pence, content creator, business owner, gamer, and wife of former MLB player Hunter Pence.  The two will chat about her experience in baseball and how much she knew about the sport going into her relationship.  She chats about the transition to retirement for Hunter and offers Kourtney her blueprints when that time comes for her.  Alexis turns back the clock and shares the story of how she met her husband and why it took some convincing to go on a date with him.  Kourtney confesses to Alexis that she isn’t a big coffee drinker and asks for advice on how she can be better with her caffeine consumption.  Kourtney begs Alexis to give her the run down on her appearance on an episode of Celebrity Family Feud, MLB players vs. wives edition. Kourtney inquiries about Alexis picking up her latest hobby, playing pickleball and gets the scoop on an upcoming tournament. Alexis gives some insight into the unique gaming / coffee shop she is a part of in Houston called Coral Sword.  The two finish off the episode with some fun rapid fire questions and end on a very reflective note. Follow Alexis: @alexispence / YouTube: @letsgetlexi Follow Holding Kourt: @holdingkourt Follow Kourt: @court_with_a_K

The Turners are back together for another episode and they start by pondering if your spouse can give you "the ick" or not. The two experienced their first big snowfall of the winter in Chicago. Justin has embraced the weather by building a sled ramp and going through the rite of passage of cleaning off your car. The two discuss getting the house ready for the holidays and why it means so much to Justin. Kourtney had her class reunion, which she helped plan, and she explains how it went and what she observed about the group. Kourtney cannot let the episode end before she chats some Chicago Bears football and how the season is going at this point. Follow us on social media! Holding Kourt: @holdingkourt Kourtney: @court_with_a_K Justin: @redturn2

Kourtney is joined again by Justin for a long overdue catchup episode.  Justin ponders how Kourtney is able to operate her podcast equipment without him in town, which leads to a discussion on marital roles.  Justin recaps the first ever Capital One MLB Open golf tournament week in Las Vegas.  He discusses the selection and pairing process and who he would like to see join the group next year.  The Turners hosted their 9th Annual Justin Turner Golf Classic and similar to two years ago, they dealt with an unexpected weather event.  The two take time to reflect on the support they receive for their event and how much it meant that people still showed up and supported them despite the rain.  Once the two wrapped up the foundation weekend, Justin secured tickets to the semi-finals episode of Dancing with the Stars.  Justin explains how he ended up in a live camera shot with no Kourtney in sight.  Kourtney makes me case for Justin to become a contestant and share their experience with the production of the show.   Follow Holding Kourt: @holdingkourt Follow Kourt: @court_with_a_K Follow Justin: @redturn2

Kourtney is joined this week by actress, mom of 2, director, podcast host and contestant on Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars.  Kourtney happily delivers news to Danielle that their favorite restaurant is back but it requires the two to take a roadtrip.  Danielle recounts stories of how she first broke into acting and how she landed the role of Topanga on Boy Meets World.  She shares how the podcast Pod Meets World finally got off the ground and what she believes is the secret to its success.  Danielle reflects on her journey this season on DWTS and who she will be voting for moving forward since her elimination.   Follow Danielle: @daniellefishel on Instagram & @daniellefishel8 on TikTok Follow Holding Kourt: @holdingkourt Follow Kourt: @court_with_a_K

Kourtney is joined by NFL wife, content creator and mom of 2, Chanen Johnson.  The two chat about how their paths crossed through a mutual friend.  They discuss the differences between NFL & MLB life as a wife and family.  Chanen shares show she started her career as a full-time content creator after taking one piece of advice.  Kourtney asks Chanen how she is during the games and how she handles stressful moments in Juwan's career.  They give their thoughts on posting their kids, dealing with internet haters and posting what you want. Kourtney finishes up by asking a round of fun rapid fire questions. Follow: @chanenjohnson on IG & @juandchan on TikTok Follow Holding Kourt: @holdingkourt Follow Kourt: @court_with_a_K

Kourtney is joined by special guest, Mallory Swanson (née Pugh) Olympic Gold Medalist, member of the United States women's national soccer team (USWNT) forward for the Chicago Stars FC and wife of Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson. The two chat about Mallory's debut at the age of 17 and how she balanced being a teenager and a professional athlete. Mallory discusses overcoming injuries and setbacks throughout her career and the importance of taking care of your mental health. Kourtney asks how Mallory's pregnancy is going so far. The two end the episode with some fun rapid fire. Find us on Instagram! Follow Mallory: @MalPugh Follow Holding Kourt: @holding kourt Follow Kourt: @court_with_a_K

Kourtney welcomes special guest, Molly O'Boyle, Doctor of Athletic Training & fiancé of Cincinnati Reds player Gavin Lux.  Molly gives a glimpse in the Reds' Wives & Girlfriends Fantasy Football League as well as a hiccup they incurred when trying to decide their draft order.  She gives an update on wedding planning and shares the story of how her and Gavin met.  Molly explains their 2024 proposal during Spring Training and the sweet way Gavin surprised her.  Kourtney asks Molly a few rapid fire questions regarding travel, baseball and TV.   Follow Molly: @molly_oboyle15 Follow Kourt: @court_with_a_K Follow Holding Kourt: @holdingkourt

Kourtney and Justin give a quick update on how their fantasy football teams fared during week 1.  They discuss the homerun ball incident during the Phillies & Marlins game and how they feel about fans trying to get a souvenir.  Kourtney recaps their trip to Atlanta and a trip to Publix for lunch.  Kourtney details how she pulled off a surprise party for Justin's 15 years in MLB and how her plan was almost derailed.   Follow Holding Kourt: @holdingkourt Follow Kourtney: @court_with_a_K Follow Justin: @redturn2