Talkin' Trader Joes

Mark and Steve

Co-Hosts Mark and Steve unpack the nuances of Trader Joe's culture and products.

10 Episodes

Ep. 135 Dating on Lockdown/Debut of TJ's 2020 Anthem/Special Guest Dr. Ron Babbage
4/23/2020
27:58
Our hosts pour their hearts out, debuting their dueling 2020 summer anthems "Always Joes" & "Unite". Dr. Ron Babbage unpacks how the Coronavirus has affected the culture at Trader Joe's, and a new romance energizes Mark.
Ep. 134 Corona Frenzy/TJ's Guided Meditation/Joe Coulombe
3/17/2020
22:49
Mark and Steve explore shifting norms at TJ's due to the Corona Virus, mourn the death of Trader Joe's founder Joe Coulombe & Steve offers a guided meditation-- taking us through a rejuvenating visit to Trader Joe's.
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Ep. 133 How to Talk to Your TJ's Crush
1/6/2020
21:28
Mark and Steve cover a lot of ground in this wide-ranging episode. They hash out some recent conflicts. We hear a clip from Mark's unreleased solo episode. Mark gives some expert advice on how to talk to your TJ's crush. They also get into bag ethics and usage.
Ep. 132 TJ's Threatens Us With Legal Action
12/18/2019
13:42
Mark and Steve feel besieged after receiving a strongly worded message from Trader Joe's Lawyers. They begin to process what this means for the podcast and attempt to weather this crises in the Trader Joe's fan community. Later in the episode, Mark and Steve share some basic tips on check-out etiquette.
BEST OF: Ep. 131 The Pumpkin Crises
10/19/2019
14:16
Don't miss this explosive new episode. Mark & Steve talk about the change of seasons, unpack how your preference for Carne Asada or Al Pastor reveals a lot about your personality, and dive into some very controversial territory-- taking on Trader Joe's CEO Dan Bane directly.
Ep. 130 Behind the Pod: A Visit from Maggie & Jake Gyllenhaal
10/17/2019
1:47
We dip behind the scenes of episode 130 and share a visit from two of our favorite actors...
BEST OF: Ep. 130 The Wild Salmon Energy
9/19/2019
19:43
The big 130 is here! Steve offers an overview of his typical Trader Joe's experience: a no-holds-bar, deep-dive into a pro's TJ experience. Mark and Steve get deep with the salmon, exhorting the listener to embody "bear energy" and Mark gets political re: TJ's watermelon. This under consideration for a 2019 Emmy - "Best Podcast Episode".
BEST OF: Ep. 129 Space Dynamics @ Trader Joe’s
9/4/2019
14:45
Co-hosts Mark and Steve cover "Space Dynamics"/The long-running TJ's & Whole Foods Rivalry/Signage/Befriending An Insider/An intriguing Dream
BEST OF: Ep. 128 Levels of Trader Joe’s Consciousness
9/4/2019
18:42
This episode talks about the different levels of Trader Joe's consciousness & co-host Mark gives us a tour of his last visit to Trader Joe's.
Ep. 26 The Wonderful World of Joe
9/4/2019
7:59
Hosts Mark & Steve share a free form conversation covering Trader Joe's culture and cuisine. Coffee Preferences/ Three Buck Chuck?/ World Tour of Joe's Products

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Talkin' Trader Joes

Mark and Steve

10 Episodes

Ep. 135 Dating on Lockdown/Debut of TJ's 2020 Anthem/Special Guest Dr. Ron Babbage

Ep. 134 Corona Frenzy/TJ's Guided Meditation/Joe Coulombe

Ep. 133 How to Talk to Your TJ's Crush

Ep. 132 TJ's Threatens Us With Legal Action

BEST OF: Ep. 131 The Pumpkin Crises

Ep. 130 Behind the Pod: A Visit from Maggie & Jake Gyllenhaal

BEST OF: Ep. 130 The Wild Salmon Energy

BEST OF: Ep. 129 Space Dynamics @ Trader Joe’s

BEST OF: Ep. 128 Levels of Trader Joe’s Consciousness

Ep. 26 The Wonderful World of Joe