JJ Meets World

Comedian and radio host J.J. Gordon joins a rotating cast of real-life characters to explore our world using the art of conversation! For more episodes, or to help support, the podcast visit our website at www.jjmeetsworld.com!

One Large Pizza Please | JJMW #485 02/24/2026

Tucker’s Thick Blood | JJMW #484 02/17/2026

Muscular Turtle Adults | JJMW #483 02/10/2026

Celebrating Catherine O’Hara | JJMW #482 02/03/2026

Celebrating Catherine O’Hara | JJMW #482 Catherine O’Hara was one of the most singular talents in comedy history. From her groundbreaking work on SCTV, to unforgettable performances in Home Alone, Beetlejuice, A Mighty Wind, Best in Show, and her iconic turn as Moira Rose on Schitt’s Creek, O’Hara shaped generations of comedy lovers. In this episode of JJ Meets World, we reflect on Catherine O’Hara’s life, career, collaborations with legends like Eugene Levy and John Candy, and the subtle brilliance that made her one of the greatest actors of all time. We also share personal stories, deep cuts from her filmography, and her powerful eulogy for John Candy—an extraordinary tribute from one remarkable artist to another. This episode is dedicated to celebrating Catherine O’Hara’s legacy, her generosity as a performer, and the indelible mark she left on comedy, film, and television. 00:00 Intro & Dedication to Catherine O’Hara 01:10 Why Celebrity Deaths Can Matter So Deeply 02:28 Schitt’s Creek and the Pandemic Era 03:24 Eugene Levy, John Candy, and Lifelong Collaborations 05:13 Home Alone and the Art of Playing the Straight Man 06:29 A Personal Story About A Mighty Wind 11:01 SCTV Origins and Early Brilliance 13:24 Classic SCTV Sketches & Characters 16:10 The Unreleased SCTV Documentary 17:23 Seeing Catherine O’Hara Live 19:15 Really Weird Tales Deep Cut 23:44 Home Alone, John Candy, and Perfect Chemistry 25:20 Waiting for Guffman & Best in Show 29:53 Home Alone as a Generational Touchstone 30:57 Voice Work & 90s–2000s Career Run 34:52 Orange County and Underrated Performances 38:12 Later Film, TV, and Voice Roles 41:06 Becoming Moira Rose 42:14 “Fold in the Cheese” and Subtle Genius 47:20 Catherine O’Hara’s Eulogy for John Candy 57:03 Final Thoughts & Outro Support the show on Patreon: https://www.jjmeetsworld.com Merch store: https://www.jjmeetsworld.com Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: Follow JJ Meets World: Facebook • Instagram • Twitter • YouTube Produced by Tucker Lucas More at: https://www.moonbasemaria.com Host contact & booking: https://www.linebenders.com /episode/index/show/jjmeetsworld/id/39983810

Gluteal Amnesia: Did My Butt Never Drop? | JJMW #481 01/26/2026

You Don’t Know That Word | JJMW #480 01/20/2026

You Don’t Know That Word | JJMW #480 Board games are supposed to bring people together—but some of them feel more like intellectual flexes than friendly competition. This week, JJ and Tucker dive deep into the board games that secretly say more about you than the game itself. From Scrabble’s smug superiority complex, to Monopoly house rules that feel suspiciously like modern economics, to a surprisingly revealing game of Guess Who, the conversation spirals into stereotypes, pop culture, childhood nostalgia, and why modern board games are having a full-on renaissance. Along the way, they unpack: Why Scrabble feels like someone trying to prove they’re smarter than you How Guess Who accidentally becomes a psychological profiling tool The evolution of Monopoly boards (and why Fargo might have messed one up) Carmen Sandiego, Anne Hathaway, and heist-movie logic Dead birds, Mr. McGregor, and childhood trauma The Olympics lottery, obscure events, and cheering for the flag 00:00 – Please put your clothes back on (intro) 01:08 – The board game that feels like an insult 01:49 – Monopoly trash talk and pandemic grudges 03:09 – Fargo Monopoly and questionable city design 04:33 – Monopoly house rules gone completely off the rails 05:15 – Scrabble: the “I’m better than you” game 06:14 – Scrabble boards, editions, and nostalgia 07:47 – Travel games and modern Guess Who 08:49 – Guess Who as personality profiling 10:20 – Bias, stereotypes, and reading strangers 11:25 – Why Guess Who should be a TV show 11:56 – Carmen Sandiego rights and reboots 13:20 – Anne Hathaway and heist movie logic 15:27 – The Princess Diaries (somehow gets darker) 18:50 – Board game collecting and Kickstarter culture 19:35 – Viticulture, birds, and pigeon slander 21:02 – Finding a dead turkey vulture 23:03 – Peter Rabbit and childhood fear 27:32 – Registering for the 2028 Olympics lottery 29:25 – Skateboarding, table tennis, and obscure events 32:27 – Eddie the Eagle and Olympic loopholes 34:09 – Closing and credits Support the show: For more episodes of JJ Meets World, or to find out how you can support the podcast, visit Patreon: Merch Shop: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: YouTube: /episode/index/show/jjmeetsworld/id/39793685

The Case for Applebee’s | JJMW #479 01/12/2026

The Actor’s Nightmare | JJMW #478 01/05/2026

Junior Mints Are the Iceberg of the Titanic of Concessions | JJMW #477 12/30/2025

Home Alone: A Christmas Story | JJMW #476 12/22/2025

Home Alone: A Christmas Story | JJMW #476 Why do some Christmas movies only get better as we grow older? In this holiday episode of JJ Meets World, JJ Gordon and Tucker Lucas dive deep into the Christmas movies that shaped their childhoods — and why films like Home Alone and A Christmas Story land completely differently as adults. They explore: Why Home Alone remains endlessly rewatchable (and why the sequel actually works) The surprising emotional depth of A Christmas Story when viewed through adult eyes How A Christmas Story Christmas became one of the most underrated holiday sequels ever made The power of nostalgia, memory, and “magical” Christmas moments Whether Santa Claus is a person… or a job Why snow in movies is harder to fake than you think Holiday movies that understand family, loss, and time passing 00:00 Intro & Christmas Movie Traditions 01:12 Most-Watched Christmas Movies: Home Alone 02:35 Why Home Alone 2 Actually Works 04:30 The Home Alone LEGO Set & Holiday Obsessions 08:15 Why A Christmas Story Was Hard to Watch as a Kid 09:45 Watching A Christmas Story as an Adult 11:35 The Dad in A Christmas Story Explained 13:40 A Christmas Story Christmas: The Sequel That Matters 15:30 Grief, Family, and Making Christmas Work 18:55 Why This Movie Will Make You Cry 20:45 Why Snow in Movies Is So Hard to Fake 22:05 Most Magical Childhood Christmas Memories 24:30 Catching Santa on VHS 26:45 Is Santa a Person or a Job? 28:20 The Santa Claus, Elves, and Holiday Lore 31:10 Holiday Movies That Print Money Forever 33:00 Jingle Bells Was a Thanksgiving Song?! 35:00 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up Support the show: For more episodes of JJ Meets World, or to find out how you can support the podcast, visit http://www.jjmeetsworld.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jjmeetsworld Merch Shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/jj-meets-world Apple Podcasts: Spotify: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh1WZrpC-XE57mRzi1bzPow /episode/index/show/jjmeetsworld/id/39485650

The Stinkiest Episode | JJMW #475 12/16/2025

Netflix vs Paramount: The Warner Brothers War | JJMW #474 12/08/2025

Netflix vs Paramount: The Warner Brothers War | JJMW #474 In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker break down the massive news shaking the entertainment industry: Netflix has announced a planned $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. — bringing HBO, DC, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and decades of iconic film and television history under one company. The conversation takes listeners on a nostalgic but deeply analytical journey through the evolution of streaming, starting with Netflix’s early days as a DVD-by-mail service, through the death of video stores, the rise of binge-watching, and the explosion of subscription media. JJ and Tucker unpack how Netflix used viewer data and analytics to rewrite Hollywood business models, the dangers of corporate consolidation, and what happens when creators, audiences, and entire libraries become disposable for tax write-offs. They dive deep into: The cancellation and tax write-off of films like Batgirl and Coyote vs. Acme What this merger means for HBO Max, DC films, and Warner franchises Why Netflix owning the Warner Bros studio lot itself is a huge power shift How subscription pricing, data ownership, and media monopolies affect consumers Whether Netflix will enter theme parks, merch, and in-platform commerce next Why Disney, Apple, and Netflix may be on an eventual collision course This episode isn’t just about the merger — it’s about the future of entertainment, the death of ownership, and the new digital empires replacing Hollywood studios as we once knew them. 00:00 – Netflix Buys Warner Bros: The $72 Billion Shockwave 01:10 – Netflix’s DVD-by-Mail Origins & the Death of Video Stores 05:45 – The Birth of Streaming & the Rise of Binge-Watching 09:20 – Netflix’s Data Empire & Original Content Strategy 13:30 – The Subscription Economy & Media as a Service 17:00 – HBO, Paramount+, and the Streaming Land Grab 19:00 – Netflix Enters Full-Scale Content Production 22:00 – Theatrical Releases vs Streaming Wars 26:30 – Warner Bros Tax Write-Off Controversies (Batgirl & Coyote vs. Acme) 30:10 – The True Power of Netflix’s Subscriber Base 32:30 – Disney, Fox & the MCU Power Expansion 33:00 – Netflix’s Official Statement on the Warner Bros Deal 35:00 – Why the Warner Bros Studio Lot Is a Huge Power Move 37:30 – What Happens to HBO Max & Warner Streaming? 39:20 – Netflix Inheriting HBO Television Networks 42:10 – Theme Parks, Licensing & Netflix’s Next Frontier 45:15 – In-Platform Shopping, Ads & Media Monetization 46:45 – Could Netflix Merge With Disney or Apple Next? 48:00 – Final Thoughts & The Pillsbury Cinematic Universe For more episodes of JJ Meets World, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit Patreon - Merch Shop - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - YouTube - Google Play - Facebook - /episode/index/show/jjmeetsworld/id/39327960

JJMW #473: Office Christmas Party Shenanigans 12/01/2025

JJMW #473: Office Christmas Party Shenanigans In this festive episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker dive into the unwritten rules of office Christmas parties, the art of planning unforgettable events (without becoming a party tyrant), and the real danger of losing a king-sized Snickers bar in your own house. From Mad Men, The Office, and Office Christmas Party (2016), to the genius of Sam Richardson, the team explores how pop culture shapes our expectations for holiday gatherings. You'll learn why the worst sin is hosting an office party AT the office, why drink tickets beat open bars, and how a toy poodle could (almost) steal Christmas. This episode also includes. 🎁 The war between perfect vs. practical gift wrapping 🍗 Why March might be the best time for a “Christmas” party 💀 Turning a Home Depot skeleton into a year-round decoration 💡 Cultural questions: Why do ALL big holidays cluster in 3 months? 💥 And a preview of next week’s story: A skunk sprays JJ’s house! This episode is full of movie references, hilarious real-life stories, planning chaos, and Yuletide wisdom — perfect for anyone who’s ever attended (or survived) a holiday work party. 00:00 – The Perfect Introduction & Holiday Gift Projects 02:00 – Homemade Chex Mix & Peanut Tin Adventure 04:00 – The Lost King-Sized Snickers Bar Incident 07:40 – Office Christmas Party (2016) Movie Breakdown 10:50 – Sam Richardson: Comedy MVP 13:00 – The Rules of Office Christmas Parties 16:30 – Drink Tickets, Venues & Avoiding Cringe Entertainment 20:00 – Mad Men Christmas Party Deep Dive 24:00 – Party Planning Chaos & Wrapping Debate 28:00 – Holiday Traditions & Why All Holidays Come at Once 31:00 – Decorating Skeletons Year-Round & New Homeowner Ideas 33:20 – Teaser: The Skunk House Story – Next Episode Preview 34:00 – Closing, Links & How to Support JJ Meets World For more episodes of JJ Meets World, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit Patreon - Merch Shop - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - YouTube - Google Play - Facebook - /episode/index/show/jjmeetsworld/id/39222095

The Turkey Truck Hoarder | JJMW #472 11/25/2025

The Hunt for the Baja Blast Pie | JJMW #471 11/18/2025

Selling Out, Ranch Life & The Council of Tuckers | JJMW #470 11/11/2025

SNAP Shutdown, Food Insecurity, and How Fargo Steps Up | JJMW Episode 469 11/03/2025

SNAP Shutdown, Food Insecurity, and How Fargo Steps Up | JJMW Episode 469 JJ and Tucker dive into how the U.S. government shutdown and SNAP funding freeze affect families across Fargo and beyond — and what you can do right now to help your neighbors fight hunger. At the time of this recording, the U.S. government has shut down — and SNAP benefits have stopped reloading, leaving millions of Americans wondering how to afford their next meal. In this powerful episode, JJ and Tucker explore the real-world impact of food insecurity, focusing on the Fargo–Moorhead community and the incredible work being done by the Great Plains Food Bank and the Emergency Food Pantry. You’ll learn how local families are coping, why cash donations often go further than canned goods, and how small acts — like rounding up at the register or organizing a workplace food drive — can make a massive difference. Below are a few organizations that could use your help. Great Plains Food Bank - Emergency Food Pantry - Church's United - Topics Include: • What happens when SNAP funding stops • The truth about food insecurity in Fargo • Great Plains Food Bank’s million-pound effort • Why diversity matters in food donations • Easy ways to make a real difference — today 00:00 – Intro: Government shutdown & SNAP halted 02:30 – Understanding food insecurity in Fargo 05:00 – The role of the Emergency Food Pantry 07:00 – How to start a micro food drive 09:30 – 48-hour turnover: How fast donations move 10:45 – “You can’t change the world, but you can make a dent” 12:00 – Why giving money can feed more people 13:30 – Small acts, big results 15:00 – Challenging assumptions about who needs help 17:00 – Culturally inclusive food donations 18:00 – Wild game & garden veggies: alternative donations 20:00 – The Great Plains Food Bank’s monthly impact 22:30 – Businesses helping during the shutdown 25:00 – The Kingsbury Company’s free potato drive 26:00 – JJ’s call to action: local box drive 27:00 – Community compassion & closing thoughts 28:00 – Wrap-up and humor: JJ’s “turkey” finale Links & Support: For more episodes of JJ Meets World, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit Patreon - Merch Shop - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - YouTube - Google Play - Facebook - /episode/index/show/jjmeetsworld/id/38884640