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| 57. Giving you life updates, announcements, and gender reveals | 24 Jun 2025 | 01:09:45 | |
Alex and Jon are finally back, and emotionally- slightly more stable. After some much needed time off and hours in therapy, they’re ready to launch into the new season of Give It To Me Straight! In this week’s comeback episode, they’re catching you up on what they’ve been up to and some major life updates. They’ve missed oversharing into microphones. They’ve missed you. And yes—Alex is still trying not to talk over Jon (but let’s be honest, some traditions are sacred). 0:00 - Intro 11:07 - Pregnancy Announcement 39:39 - Should I Tell Them I’m Pregnant? 42:03 - Are Pregnancy Announcements Cringe? 44:47 - My Brother Stole My Wedding Thunder 49:44 - My Mom Shared My Pregnancy on Facebook 52:53 - My Best Friend Is Pregnant…I’m Not Happy 01:04:43 - Recs of the Week Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| 56. Giving you goodbyes, oral hygiene, and harsh comebacks | 11 Jun 2024 | 01:15:55 | |
If Jon made an OnlyFans, would you subscribe? I think we all would. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss OnlyFans, oral hygiene, and harsh comebacks. Jon may have the body for OnlyFans but when it comes to comebacks, he lacks major…how you say…je ne sais quoi. We can leave the diss tracks to Alex. She’s pregnant so she’s got a natural fire under her butt. 0:00 - Intro 17:46 - What’s Your Kink? 20:50 - Say Hello To Hygiene 25:26 - I Want To Be My Husband’s OnlyFan 31:26 - I Don’t Want Your Mom’s Ring 34:26 - Have Goals or Get Out! 38:09 - I Think He’s Cheating…Again 43:19 - His Mother Poked Holes In His Condoms 51:13 - Fighting is Fine! 55:43 - He Needs His “Guy Time" 01:00:53 - Reading Your Secrets 01:01:05 - A Sad Goodbye Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram!
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| 47. Giving you vanilla sex, rude celebrities, and sibling kisses | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:56:07 | |
It’s time we normalized kissing your siblings on the lips…(or not, geez). In this week’s episode, Jon and Alex discuss strange sibling relationships, babies at weddings, and rude celebrity encounters. Just remember, if you ever meet Alex and Jon in public, Alex will want to be your best friend and Jon will want to leave immediately. It’s nothing personal, he just doesn’t enjoy genuine human interaction. 0:00 – Intro 11:34 – I Won’t Speak Badly About My Husband 13:43 – Our Sex Life is Vanilla 16:43 – Rude Celebrity Encounters 20:30 – Kissing Your Sibling 24:23 – Fading Friendships 28:09 – Grandparents or Grandpains in my Ass? 33:05 – Reaching Out To My Ex’s Mom 35:28 – To Move or Not To Move? 39:44 – Loaning Money To A Sibling 46:13 – Your Baby Can’t Come To My Wedding 52:25 – Reading Your Secrets 55:03 – Listener Review
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| Changing Your Career – Is It Time? | 13 Jul 2021 | 00:39:44 | |
Are you starting to feel burnt out at your job? Wondering why you’re doing what you’re doing? Maybe it’s time to change your career! In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about how to know when it’s time to move on from your current job, and onto something that gives you purpose. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com
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| Discovering Work Life Balance | 06 Jul 2021 | 00:48:16 | |
Are you working to live? Or living to work? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell. We all have bills to pay, but when does too much work take a toll on your relationships? In this episode Jon and Alex talk with their guest, DJ John about finding work life balance while hustling towards your goals! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com
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| Being In A Competitive Relationship | 29 Jun 2021 | 00:38:52 | |
There’s nothing wrong with some friendly competition? Right?! Competing with your partner can be all fun and games until one person takes things a little too far. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about the benefits of playful competition with your significant other, and how to remember that you’re on the same team! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com
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| How Much Is Too Much PDA? | 22 Jun 2021 | 00:40:25 | |
We all know that one couple who goes a little too far with their PDA. Is it because they have something to prove? Are they actually that into each other? Or is it coming from a place of insecurity? In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about public display of affection (PDA). How much is too much? Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com
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| How To Manage Your Stress | 15 Jun 2021 | 00:34:20 | |
Finding it harder to stay cool, calm, and collected? We feel ya! Times are stressful for everyone these days. Whether it’s work-related, financial, or relationship-based, it’s important to know the tools you can use to reduce stress. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about factors that trigger stress, the negative impacts it can have on your life, and how to manage your own stress effectively. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com
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| Traveling With Your Partner | 08 Jun 2021 | 00:49:05 | |
If you really want to get to know someone, plan a trip together! In today’s episode, Jon and Alex talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of traveling with your partner. It’s not always a walk in the park, but when you’re creating memories, nothing else matters! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com
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| Taking A Gap Year | 01 Jun 2021 | 00:52:19 | |
Ever thought about leaving it all behind and traveling for a year? (or more!) In this episode, Jon and Alex chat with their friend LG about the risks and rewards of living a life abroad. They talk about the benefits of traveling, how to communicate your aspirations to your partner, and stepping out of your comfort zone! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com
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| Finding Your Version Of Success | 25 May 2021 | 00:38:18 | |
Do you feel like you’re constantly working to find happiness and success? To finally be able to say, “I made it!” Or maybe when you reach your goal, it’s not what you thought it would be? In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about how to recognize your achievements and define your version of happiness and success. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com
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| Meeting The Parents | 18 May 2021 | 00:46:15 | |
You’ve met someone you like and you’re ready to take the next step in your relationship…meet the parents! While this can be a nerve-racking encounter, it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about how to make a great first impression and what to do if things get weird. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com
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| What To Do With An Unsupportive Partner | 11 May 2021 | 00:37:06 | |
In good times and in bad, you want to have a supportive partner! When shit hits the fan, it’s essential to have someone by your side that you can lean on. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about the traits of a supportive partner and how to recognize if your partner is not supportive. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com
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| 46. Giving you fake cancer, boring boyfriends, and shitty brothers | 02 Apr 2024 | 01:07:35 | |
In love with your best friend’s boyfriend? Stop. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon help you fall out of love with your best friend’s boyfriend, find love on dating apps, and confront ex’s about having fake cancer. What’s the biggest lie Jon has ever told Alex? Probably that he’s one inch taller. Guys will take every inch, am I right? 0:00 – Intro 12:17 – She’s Lying About Having Cancer 16:01 – I’m In Love with my Best Friend’s BF 18:14 – Finding Love on Tinder 25:19 – My Best Friend’s Boring Boyfriend 29:21 – Being Friends with The Opposite Sex 35:20 – My Father In Law is a Bigot 41:29 – Do I Send A Warning Letter? 46:27 – Hot For Neighbor 52:08 – Is It Religious? Or Personal? 59:53 – Reading Your Secrets 1:04:20 – What Are You Over? 1:06:06 – Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram!
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| Is It Time To Move In Together? | 04 May 2021 | 00:38:27 | |
Are you thinking about moving in with your significant other? Whether it’s the next step in your relationship, or you just want to save some money, the choice to move in with someone can be a difficult one! In this episode, Alex and Jon talk about how to know you’re ready to move in with your partner! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Looking for relationship advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com
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| Making Friends When You’re Older | 27 Apr 2021 | 00:41:42 | |
The older you get, the harder it can be to make new friends! Especially when you move to a new city where you don’t know anyone! In this week’s episode, Jon and Alex talk with their guest Jenn about fostering new friendships as an adult. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Looking for relationship advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com
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| Navigating The Dating World In Your 30’s | 20 Apr 2021 | 00:47:46 | |
Dating apps in your 30’s can look a little different than what it was in your 20’s. In this week’s episode, Jon and Alex talk with Jon’s best friend, Ryan “Goo” about his experience dating as a guy on the move in his mid 30’s. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Looking for relationship advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com
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| How To Handle A Mismatched Sex Drive | 13 Apr 2021 | 00:31:28 | |
Sex drives can vary person to person, but there’s nothing worse than when yours doesn’t align with your partners. If this is you, you’re not alone! In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about tips on finding a healthy balance in your libido so both you and your partner can end up satisfied. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Looking for relationship advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com
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| Therapy Before Marriage, Is It Worth It? | 06 Apr 2021 | 00:47:42 | |
Relationships can be tough to navigate sometimes. When things get rocky, do you call it quits? Is it worth fighting for? Or should you consider therapy? This week Alex and Jon sit down with their guest Abby to talk about the benefits of going to therapy before a lifelong commitment! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Looking for relationship advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com
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| Who Are You To Judge? | 30 Mar 2021 | 00:32:08 | |
They say, “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but sometimes it’s not always that easy. In today’s episode, Alex and Jon talk about when being too judgemental can be a bad thing and how to change your mindset! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Looking for relationship advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com
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| Balancing Money, Success, and Relationships | 23 Mar 2021 | 00:47:04 | |
Does your success intimidate your partner? The topic of finances can be uncomfortable to talk about, especially when there is an imbalance of income. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk with their guest Leila about balancing financial success in a relationship! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Looking for relationship advice? Email us! giveittomestraightpodcast@gmail.com or hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com
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| What Should We Fight About Today? | 16 Mar 2021 | 00:36:30 | |
Getting into arguments with your significant other is inevitable, so you might as well learn how to do it right. Not every fight needs to end in a breakup. In this episode, Jon and Alex give their advice on how to have healthy disagreements with your partner! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Looking for relationship advice? Email us! giveittomestraightpodcast@gmail.com
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| But…I Don’t Like Their Friends | 09 Mar 2021 | 00:55:20 | |
Have you ever been in a relationship where your partner doesn’t like one of your closest friends? Or your friends don’t like your significant other? When two important parts of your life can’t see eye to eye, it can make things super difficult! In today’s episode, Jon and Alex talk with their first-ever guest, Erin! You wouldn’t know it today, but Jon and Erin didn’t always get along. As one of Alex’s closest friends, this caused a lot of tension. They talk about their personal experience dealing with this scenario and how to find common ground. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Looking for relationship advice? Email us! giveittomestraightpodcast@gmail.com
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| Are We Official? | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:43:00 | |
Congrats! You found someone you actually like! But now you have to have the awkward “what are we” conversation. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about how you know you’re ready to have “the talk” and how to do it! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Looking for relationship advice? Email us! giveittomestraightpodcast@gmail.com
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| 45. Giving you babies, sperm donors, and vasectomies | 26 Mar 2024 | 01:08:36 | |
Is Baby Bouffard finally on the way? In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon make a huge life announcement and discuss all things kids, pregnancy, and promiscuous pasts. Jon considers getting a vasectomy and Alex dives into what you need to think about before having kids. Is Jon about to become a Zaddy? Is Alex entering her MILF era? Hit play and find out! 0:00 – Intro 12:23 – Do You Want Kids? 27:51 – My BF is Staying With His Ex 30:12 – My Husband Wants Kids, I Don’t 33:59 – Sperm Donor Dilemma 38:58 – Pregnancy Scare 42:22 – Promiscuous Boy 49:39 – Who is Getting Fixed? 59:14 – How Do I Parent When I’m Not One? 1:03:50 – Ready Your Secrets 1:06:26 – What Are You Over? 1:07:30 – Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram!
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| Starting a Business and Working With Your Spouse | 26 Feb 2021 | 00:32:32 | |
Bonus Episode! Jon and Alex are celebrating 3 years of owning a business! They discuss what lead them to start a company and what it’s like working as a husband and wife team. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Looking for relationship advice? Email us! giveittomestraightpodcast@gmail.com
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| Leave Me Alone | 23 Feb 2021 | 00:48:40 | |
Sick of spending too much time with your significant other? We get it. Sometimes you just need some good ole “me” time to reset and recharge. In this episode, Alex and Jon talk about the benefits of spending time apart from your partner and how to do it successfully!
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| When To Call It Quits | 16 Feb 2021 | 00:45:05 | |
Breakups are hard (duh) and sometimes we stay in relationships longer than we should to avoid the pain. But ya know what’s worse? Staying in a shitty relationship! Jon and Alex talk about some of the first signs in your relationship that you should call it quits. Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Looking for relationship advice? Email us! giveittomestraightpodcast@gmail.com
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| I Don’t Cook, I Don’t Clean | 09 Feb 2021 | 00:40:53 | |
Do you feel like all of the chores and responsibilities fall on you? Do you constantly ask your partner to clean up their shit and help with dishes and they STILL don’t do it?! In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about what to do when your partner isn’t contributing and pulling their weight. Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Looking for relationship advice? Email us! giveittomestraightpodcast@gmail.com
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| Keeping The Flame Alive | 29 Jan 2021 | 00:34:49 | |
As the popular 90’s song went, “people of the world, SPICE UP YOUR LIFE”. Alex and Jon give you their very own tips and tricks to change your dull and dying relationship to alive and thriving. Find us on Instagram! Looking for relationship advice? Email us! giveittomestraightpodcast@gmail.com
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| Instagram vs. Reality and The Impact on Your Relationship | 29 Jan 2021 | 00:34:05 | |
In this episode, Jon and Alex discuss the topic of Instagram vs. Reality. Can too much social media be harmful to your relationship? Does Instagram create unrealistic expectations? Find out in this episode! Find us on Instagram! Looking for relationship advice? Email us! giveittomestraightpodcast@gmail.com
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| Can You Find Love On The Apps? | 26 Jan 2021 | 00:31:24 | |
Welcome to Give It To Me Straight! Jon and Alex introduce themselves in their very first episode and then dive headfirst into the topic of online dating. Is dating on apps worth your time? Can you actually find love on Tinder? Find out in this episode! Find us on Instagram! Looking for relationship advice? Email us! giveittomestraightpodcast@gmail.com
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| 44. Giving you bachelorette parties, scammers, and nudes | 19 Mar 2024 | 01:11:38 | |
People need to learn how to say no, especially to brides. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss bachelorette parties getting too extreme, bedtime stories at 27, and how to handle your first STD. Alex even recalls a cooking class that left her feeling bamboozled, while Jon warns listeners to watch out for scammers. If Jon cares about one thing, it’s his money…and Alex, of course. 0:00 – Intro 22:18 – My Husband Finishes Fast 25:00 – Do I Pay for Dinner? 27:07 – What’s Your Type? 30:55 – I Need A Bedtime Story 33:17 – STDeal With It 36:02 – Should My Parents Pay For My Boobs? 39:02 – My Wife Sent Nudes To My Friend 45:00 – Bachelorette Blowup 54:28 – My Ex is Catfishing As Me 1:05:56 – Reading Your Secrets 1:08:04 – What Are You Over? 1:09:30 – Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram!
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| 43. Giving you mother-in-laws, affairs, and crowd surfing | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:59:39 | |
Mother-in-laws are like your husband’s ex-girlfriend who won’t leave him alone. This week, Alex and Jon discuss MIL relationships, workplace affairs, and husbands being TOO helpful? Is that possible? Jon even recounts a story from his music festivals days and crowd surfing. Let’s just say if Jon could go back and relive his glory days…he wouldn’t. 0:00 – Intro 7:37 – Do You Clean Together? 10:23 – How To De-escalate An Argument 13:03 – Is My Friend “Mothering” Me? 16:02 – Leaving Your Dog Behind 18:55 – My Husband Is Almost Too Helpful 24:05 – What Does My MIL Really Need? 29:22 – Yeah, You ARE The Asshole 38:29 – Your BF Needs AA 42:44 – My Boss Is Having An Affair 48:39 – Monster In Law 55:17 – What Are You Over? 57:47 – Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram!
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| 42. Giving you body count, work wives, and buttholes | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:55:58 | |
Too afraid to poke your husband’s butthole? Let’s discuss. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon give their take on work wives, being a confident tall girl with a short king, and sleeping with your fiance’s sister. Other topics include being “friends” with your attractive coworker but hey, if you’re spending more time discussing spreadsheets than bed sheets, you’re probably safe. 0:00 – Intro Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram!
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| 41. Navigating Relationships By Trusting Your Instincts | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:55:18 | |
If you’ve ever been in a relationship, you know how outside influences can do more harm than good at any given time. Even when your gut is telling you the answer, those outside factors can get you to second guess yourself. The truth is, you just have to trust yourself sometimes and go with your intuition. In this episode, Jon and Alex answer listener questions about a proposal that’s not a surprise, setting financial boundaries with your parents, sleeping with your sister’s ex husband, your boyfriend’s suspicious relationship with your stepmom, and figuring out how to say goodbye to your soulmate. (0:00) Intro (13:33) Our Listeners Give Their Advice (18:30) Is A Proposal Still Special If You Know It’s Happening? (20:20) Is It Still The Thought That Counts? (24:16) Does Giving Back To Your Parents Need Boundaries? (30:11) Why Are You Sleeping With Your Sisters Ex Husband? (34:18) How You Start Your Family Is Your Choice (37:43) Your House Is Your Safe Space (41:22) How To Say Goodbye (45:50) Are Your Boyfriend And Stepmom Hiding Something? (50:05) Listener Review (50:44) Icks Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram!
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| 40. The Consequences Of Your Choices | 14 Nov 2023 | 01:12:31 | |
Turning points in relationships are often a result of the impact your choices have on you and your partner. Oftentimes we focus too much on who’s right and who’s wrong instead of looking at what’s in the best interest of the relationship itself. In this episode, Alex and Jon take on listener questions about a marriage of conflicting personalities, whether or not a ring means someone is ready to propose, a twin sister talking to her sister ex, the struggles of a family business, and how all bridesmaids are not created equal. (0:00) Intro (11:34) Our Listeners Give Their Advice (17:22) A Type A Versus Type B Marriage (21:06) So You Finished But Didn’t Orgasm… (27:41) Is A Violent Past A Red Flag? (31:42) Does Having A Ring Mean You’re Ready To Propose? (35:01) Why Would Your Twin Sister Still Talk To Your Ex? (39:01) Is This Denial Or Not Wanting To Help Yourself? (44:37) Going Into Business With Family (48:42) Elaborate Story Or Harsh Reality? (56:30) Not All Drunk Bridesmaids Are Equal (1:01:10) Icks (1:11:18) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram!
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| 39. Embracing Your Partner’s Past | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:53:48 | |
Everyone has a past and your willingness to understand your partner’s will help you strengthen your relationship and not tear it down. So why do so many people focus on what happened before instead of looking towards the future? In this episode, Jon and Alex discuss the art of talking dirty to your partner, how to handle finding your boyfriend’s spicy online content, the loss of a friendship, being the single friend in the friend group, and when the person you’re dating has a secret life. (0:00) Intro (9:08) Our Listeners Give Their Advice (13:47) Talk Dirty To Me (15:34) You Can’t Live In The Past (16:50) You Have To Own Up To Your Farts (18:07) So Your Partner Makes Spicy Content On The Side (20:06) They’re Just Old Family Photos, Right? (23:04) Lost Friendship Over A Pregnancy And A Wedding (30:07) Keep The Guy Or The House? (35:10) Being The Single Friend In The Group Is Tough (39:14) Is It OK To Offer To Help Pay For Your Own Engagement Ring? (44:40) When It Seems Too Good To Be True… (49:57) Icks (52:48) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram!
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| 38. Finding Courage To Communicate | 31 Oct 2023 | 01:04:46 | |
Communication within relationships can be challenging, and it requires constant effort to make it work. At times, expressing your thoughts can be particularly tough, especially when you and your partner aren’t on the same page. In this episode, Alex and Jon discuss listener questions about an open marriage with unexpected consequences, dealing with a husband’s ultimatum, getting caught faking a pregnancy, and how to support your partner’s success while working through your own jealousy. As a bonus, there’s an update from one of our listeners from episode 36! Come Hang Out With Us On Nov 1 At The Beverly Center : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/listen-bev-give-it-to-me-straight-podcast-experience-tickets-735762354007 (0:00) Intro (8:59) Our Listeners Give Their Advice (13:03) How Old Is Too Old To Be Living At Home? (17:43) Shoot Your Shot At The Coffee Shop (20:28) Your Personal Information Isn’t Safe Anywhere (23:38) You Cheated And You’re Mad He Took You Back (25:18) Way Too Much Information (31:32) Do Ultimatums Ever Work In A Marriage? (34:50) Classic Case Of Who Done It (40:44) Faking A Pregnancy (49:36) Is It OK To Be Jealous Of Your Partners Success? (55:39) Listener Update From Episode 36 (57:41) Icks (1:02:32) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram!
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| 55. Giving you boys trips, famous neighbors, and online dating | 04 Jun 2024 | 01:07:32 | |
Would you go on a boys trip while your wife is 7 months pregnant? Jon wouldn’t even think about it. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss boys trips, Facebook dating, and their famous neighbor back in LA. Was it Selena Gomez? The Weeknd? Jared from Subway? The possibilities are endless. 0:00 - Intro 19:28 - Famous Neighbor 22:28 - Facebook Dating 24:45 - My Husband Hates How I Dress 29:38 - Hidden Box of Lingerie 35: 20 - My Husband Doesn’t Want Me To Go Out 37:42 - I’m Not Your Full-Time Babysitter! 44:20 - Boys Trips 48:51 - My Husband Has Feelings for Someone Else 54:29 - Dealing With Insecurity 1:00:04 - I Don’t Want Another Kid 1:04:25 - Reading Your Secrets 1:05:28 - Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram!
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| 37. Choosing What You Need And Not What You Want | 24 Oct 2023 | 01:18:26 | |
Relationships come down to balancing your own wants and needs with what’s in the best interest of you and your partner. Things begin to get tricky when the differences between those two are paper thin. So, how do you make the right choice when the differences aren’t always apparent? In this episode, Jon and Alex answer listener questions about becoming a mom and wanting a career change, why one friend can’t seem to lock down a long-term partner, the trials of an unplanned and unconventional pregnancy, and how to deal with a neighbor’s disturbing habit of calling you at the wrong time. (0:00) Intro (16:51) Our Listeners Give Their Advice (21:47) Does My Partner Miss His Hoe Phase? (27:18) It’s Me Or The Dog (31:50) I’m A New Mom And Want A Career Change (35:55) Should You Expect Help When Planning Your Wedding? (37:55) So You Want Another Threesome (41:25) Let’s Talk About Wifey Material (47:02) A Very Unplanned Pregnancy (52:51) Everything In Moderation (58:02) Not Your Typical Butt Dial (1:07:45) Icks (1:16:55) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram!
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| 36. Awkward Family Affairs | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:03:32 | |
From the outside looking in, what’s normal for your partner and their family may seem strange to others. So what happens when you make an unsettling discovery about your partner’s family and past? In this episode, Alex and Jon dig into listener questions about sleeping with your friend’s crush, a debate on when kids should stop sleeping with their parents, an off limits conversation with a coworker, a fiancé no one has ever met, and addressing a questionable relationship between your husband and his mother. (0:00) Intro (8:24) Our Listeners Give Their Advice (13:48) So You Slept With Your Friends Crush And Didn’t Tell Her (17:34) Does A Change In Travel Plans Raise A Red Flag? (21:17) Do Birthdays Give You A Pass To Cancel On Your Boyfriend? (24:30) When Should Kids Stop Sleeping In Their Parents Beds? (29:02) Not A Conversation You Have With An Engaged Coworker (32:21) You Fell In Love With Your Sugar Daddy (37:13) Starting To Feel Like Catfishing (43:28) We All Have A Past, When Do You Disclose Yours? (50:20) Keeping It In The Family (56:15) Icks (1:01:35) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram!
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| 35. Relationship History Lessons | 10 Oct 2023 | 01:10:24 | |
They say history is bound to repeat itself and the same can be said for relationships. If you don’t acknowledge what has happened in the past, can you truly look forward to a better future for your relationship? In this episode, Jon and Alex offer their mediocre advice to listener questions about the denial of being ghosted, when being a healthcare worker and drinking don’t mix, changing family holiday traditions, living a lie after a traumatic event, and what exactly are your duties as a best friend. (0:00) Intro (11:35) Our Listeners Give Their Advice (17:27) Who Needs A Maid Of Honor Anyway? (20:01) Whoever Smelt It, Dealt It (22:19) From Being Ghosted To Going On Vacation (25:56) Drinking On The Job Never Ends Well (32:50) Sorry Grandma, We’re Not Coming To Christmas (36:48) The Harsh Truth About Escaping A Traumatic Event (40:30) Will Refusing To Go To Therapy End The Marriage? (44:09) Dogs, Parents, And Your Kids Safety (55:05) What Falls Under Best Friend Responsibilities? (1:02:19) Icks (1:08:16) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram!
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| 34. Breaking Down Your Intrusive Thoughts | 03 Oct 2023 | 01:06:38 | |
Intrusive thoughts are an unwanted part of every relationship but they do need to be addressed when they come up. Avoiding them will only allow them to linger and get worse, possibly to the point of acting on them. In this episode, Alex and Jon answer listener questions about the need for prenups, dealing with insecurities about your partners past, setting boundaries with your aging parents, the negative impact of trauma dumping on a friend, and when a husband’s intrusive thoughts may lead to a scary reality. (0:00) Intro (12:56) Is FOMO A Reason To Have A Child? (17:55) Money And Prenups (22:26) Your Insecurities Speak Volumes (24:46) I Have The Perfect Partner But I Don’t Love Him (28:58) What’s The Big Deal With Taking A Last Name Anyway? (35:31) Setting Boundaries As Your Parents Caretaker (38:48) Trauma Dumping And How That Can Impact Your Friends (42:12) Comparison Will Only Hurt Your Relationship (45:17) When Your Intrusive Thoughts Almost Become Reality (50:32) Body Image Issues Are A Real Thing (57:34) No Invites For The Black Sheep Of The Family (1:01:53) Icks (1:05:30) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram!
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| 33. The Complexities of Relationship Balance | 26 Sep 2023 | 01:04:53 | |
Relationships are a lot of work even when both partners are giving their all. So what happens to a relationship when one partner starts to give more than the other? In this episode, Jon and Alex give their mediocre advice about a boyfriend needing to choose between his parents and his girlfriend, what opinion you can have on your partner’s desire to get Botox, dealing with grief and financial instability, and whether or not you should ignore toxic behavior when it’s a family member. (0:00) Intro (14:56) Is It Rude To Go Into A Store Right Before Closing Time? (16:57) The Story You Tell Yourself Isn’t Always True (19:19) You Are NOT The Father But I Told You Otherwise (22:50) Do You Get An Opinion On Your Partner Wanting Botox? (27:15) Will He Choose You Or His Parents? (30:27) A Grieving Process And Your Financial Stability (39:42) Can You Run Out Of Things To Talk About? (43:22) Should You Ignore Toxic Behavior If They’re Family? (47:45) Sometimes You Have To Know When To Call It Quits (53:34) When The Relationship Becomes Too One Sided (59:33) Icks (1:03:41) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram!
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| 32. Dating, Divorce, and Disclosures | 19 Sep 2023 | 01:00:09 | |
Transparency, communication, and expectation setting are foundational to any successful relationship. So why do some many relationships fall apart as a result of ignoring their necessity? In this episode, Alex and Jon discuss navigating opposing religious views, choosing between your career and your partner, where do you draw the line when defending a family member, the unreasonableness of divorce, and the reality of living with an STI. (0:00) Intro (11:14) Do You Charge Admission When Hosting Parties? (15:03) Conflicting Religious Values (18:33) Coming To Terms With Your Sexuality After The Wedding (21:21) Choosing Between Who You Love And What You Love (24:00) You Can’t Always Defend Your Family (29:47) There’s Always Drama When You Brother And Bestie Date (33:50) Divorce Is Rarely Reasonable (39:07) My Sister Has Main Character Syndrome (43:35) Long Term Care Planning For A Loved One (46:46) The Heartbreaking Reality Of STIs (52:38) Icks (58:19) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram!
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| 31. The Best Intentions Aren’t Always The Right Priorities | 12 Sep 2023 | 01:08:41 | |
Establishing a relationship means changing your priorities from what’s best for you, to what’s best for us. The key to making these priorities work is knowing when to change them to meet the demands of your relationship. In this episode, Jon and Alex answer some juicy listener questions about a boyfriends secret gambling debt, getting over past trauma to save a relationship, the shocking truth behind an at-home DNA test, when a fathers apology isn’t enough, and what to do when you lose your father in law’s ashes. (0:00) Intro (17:22) The Stress Of Being Laid Off (18:50) A Secret Gambling Debt (23:13) Is It OK To Make Friends For Your Wife? (24:55) How Do You Prioritize Quality Time With Your Partner? (29:10) Is Past Trauma An Explanation Or An Excuse? (34:28) Family Secrets Get Exposed With At-Home DNA Kits (40:10) Asking For Too Much Or Deserving More (46:48) You Can’t Take Back Words (52:19) There’s 3 Options And They All Suck (1:01:55) Icks (1:06:30) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram!
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| 30. Past Lovers and Present Dilemmas | 05 Sep 2023 | 01:04:49 | |
Once you’re in a relationship, the decisions you make no longer only impact you but your partner as well. The success of the relationship relies heavily on making good decisions for the team. In this episode, Alex and Jon dish out mediocre advice on the impact of social media on parenting, when family businesses compete in a small town, an absentee father wanting back in, being friends with your spouse’s ex, and finding out your girlfriend slept with your brother. (0:00) Intro (15:08) A Husband’s Road Rage (18:44) When Should You Say I Love You? (21:55) Are there rules for kids using social media? (28:02) Competing Family Businesses (30:20) Can You Lose The Right To Be In Your Kids Lives? (34:28) Quit Drinking Or I’m Leaving (37:58) Are You Holding Them Back? (41:18) A Series Of Traumatic Events (44:23) Opposing Parenting Styles (48:59) Being Best Friends With Your Spouses Ex (52:23) So You Slept With Your Boyfriends Brother (57:14) Icks (1:03:25) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram!
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| 29. Taking A Risk To Move Forward | 29 Aug 2023 | 01:02:04 | |
Moving forward in life isn’t always the easiest step to take, especially with the risks involved. The uncertainty of what lies ahead can cause any person to question their next move. In this episode, Jon and Alex answer listener questions about asking out a coworker, a boyfriend stealing his girlfriends dream job, what guys really mean in their text messages, and when your entire friend group turns a blind eye to a traumatic event. (0:00) Intro (10:50) The Things You Say Matter (12:50) Five Years Ended With A Phone Call (15:43) Shoot Your Shot, Workplace Edition (19:36) Every Fiancé Has That One Friend (22:30) Boys Will Be Boys (29:08) From Chasing Dreams To Stealing Dreams (34:35) Never Been Kissed (37:19) Best Friends To Lovers (42:18) Is She The Right One For You? (47:21) Balancing Med School And A Relationship (52:09) Don’t Lower Your Standards For Bad Friends (56:21)Icks (1:00:21)Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram!
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| 28. One For The Streets | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:59:14 | |
Why do people get into relationships when they’re not ready to be loyal? And why are those they cheat on oftentimes ready to give them second and third chances? In this episode, Alex and Jon discuss a cheating partner wanting to come home, how a wife plans to get back at the woman her husband cheated with, when being best friends with the opposite sex goes too far, and real expectations about those honeymoon stage feelings. (0:00) Intro (13:32) Is there compromise when it comes to kinks? (14:43) To pursue or not to pursue (17:07) Getting healthier starts with taking that first step (19:41) Clear your search history or don’t lie (25:35) The grass isn’t always greener (30:29) Taking back your cheating husband but make it petty (32:34) Can you learn to trust again? (35:07) Why does your boyfriend has sleepovers with his female best friend? (38:19) You’ve found religion but your partner hasn’t (45:09) The honeymoon stage won’t last forever (49:44) Stuck in the gray area (52:56) Icks (57:10) Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Visit our other website www.alexjon.com Find us on Instagram!
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