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How Jodi prepared for and delivered her very first keynote speech at a Golden Deeds Award ceremony. Here, she explains why she used storytelling to make points, and why she refused to read from a script. The way the speech landed with the crowd was evident by what happened after.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Veterans Day we say thank you for your service, and Jodi opens up about the flood of condolence messages and a hand-prayed blanket that's helping her through grief. The movie Love Actually is back in the conversation and Venmo is adding features to make dining out with your friends easier when it is time to split the bill.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After going through Jodi's late mom's mail, we got some amazing helpm listeners Kelsey and Glenda, both postal workers. The big trick? Check the upper right corner where the stamp goes — if it says presorted standard or bulk, it's likely junk or a solicitation, while anything first class addressed just to you is worth a second look. A warm, practical chat about protecting our elderly loved ones from official-looking scams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carrie asks whether you still owe a hostess gift when you're already bringing sides, and Jodi makes the case for always doing a little something extra.  Murphy plans an anniversary getaway this weekend - and Jodi has lots to say about it.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stuck on what to talk about at the Thanksgiving table? Jodi has a conversation starter for the table OR anytime you need to get a convo going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jodi explains the "turkey drop" — why the holidays become a relationship litmus test — and Murphy reminisces about Jodi winning over his family. Then it's the latest buzz on a new Stranger Things prequel set in 1955 and surprise James Bond audition rumors. Plus, Sam gets festive early this year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from this week including the biological advantage women have, Sam's hopes to cash in on his Star Wars merch, and Jodi's Mom seems to be saying hello.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jodi brings her cousin Crystal — lovingly dubbed the Thanksgiving "monster" — to spill the secrets behind her perfectly orchestrated feast.. From buying eggs two weeks early so they peel better, to the happy carrot accident and the infamous pecan pie incident, Crystal shares the labels, timers, and make-ahead prep that keep her calm and sane on the big day. It's a warm, funny peek behind the scenes of the happiest meal of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The odd Thanksgiving worry nobody is talking about.  Grateful Friday, and how to outsmart holiday shopping scams.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jodi's getting ready to deliver her very first keynote speech in less than a week, but she's not really ready because of her Moms recent passing.  Her plan is to lock in this weekend - and she's open to your advice.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Thanksgiving three weeks out, Jodi shares ideas for what to bring the host and why 2 or 3 PM might be the perfect time to eat. Sam has music news on Justin Timberlake's four-part tell-all documentary, where he and Janet finally address the Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction. And Jodi finds something special among her Mom's things.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murphy got an unexpected message from the bank warning him to be careful connecting AI to his financial accounts, and it sparked a whole conversation about how AI is creeping into everything from Netflix to your calendar. And how to proceed with caution.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women have a biological edge over men when it comes to the senses!  Sam has a funny little Christmas decor secret.  And there's some weird new food coming out.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's National Sandwich Day, so Murphy, Sam and Jodi go beyond the top three and break down all eight of America's most loved sandwiches. Is yours here?  What's missing?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murphy shares his grandmother's old-school walnut bourbon balls recipe (with a booze-free version too) over at murphysamandjody.com. There's a new documentary out this week about a crime you probably remember well, and Jodi is feeling cared for by family members in ways she could never have predicted.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.