Jason and John open by joking about poor sleep caused by a dog throwing off a Sleep Number bed, introduce Remy the corgi, and then shift to work: projects are moving fast but the Twin Cities outlook looks slow, with over 200 apprentices still on the book. They celebrate spring weather, then roast a goofy immigration-assistance website advertising immigration to Canada while discussing Canadian immigration trends and the speaker’s easier U.S. citizenship process as a Canadian married to a U.S. citizen. Other topics include a coworker who talks too loudly in a small break area, frustration with people wasting money on rims and smoke-stack trucks, opinions on face and neck tattoos, road construction driving and merging, building and riding new pedal-assist e-bikes, and ideas to step up a 250th-anniversary Fourth of July party.

Question for listeners: What is one thing in your life that seems completely normal to you but makes absolutely no sense to someone else? Drop it in the comments — we’ll read the best ones on the show.

00:00 Coffee and no sleep

00:18 Meet Remy the corgi

01:46 Work slowdown worries

03:51 Spring weather vibes

04:38 Loose episode format

05:18 Canada immigration ad

13:59 Inside voice pet peeve

16:06 Rims on junk cars

21:05 Rolling coal trucks

24:37 Face tattoos debate

27:56 Neck Tattoo Red Flags

28:34 Construction Traffic Chaos

29:56 No More Merging

30:24 E-Bike Build Fails

34:53 First Ride Speed Shock

36:06 Seat Pain Upgrades

37:51 America 250 Celebration Talk

41:44 Philly Price Tag Breakdown

47:10 Freedom 250 Website Oddities

50:38 Mount Rushmore Crowd Warning

52:24 Fourth of July Party Ideas

54:15 Wrap Up and Plugs

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https://cuin.ca/https://www.fox29.com/news/philadelphia-spend-120m-2026-americas-250th-birthday-events

https://reason.com/2025/07/07/taxpayers-are-supposed-to-shell-out-150-million-for-next-years-july-4th-celebrations/

Jason and John kick off the I Shower After Work Podcast from their job trailers with Jason overtired and fired up, debating whether Jason’s wife should get a cat despite their high-energy dog Ripley and concerns about litter boxes, nighttime chaos, and the dog hurting the cat; John shares practical advice for introducing pets and suggests the cat appeal is a lower-maintenance companion. They vent about long work weeks, John’s delayed motorcycle pickup from St. Paul Harley despite otherwise good service, and Netflix raising prices again while streaming still beats cable. The conversation bounces through the Renaissance Festival as “Comic-Con” with in-character people and the absurdity of zip-tying swords, Tenacious D’s cover of “Wicked Game,” targeted ads after their Big Pharma episode, and fake “construction” thirst-trap videos. They close with a Gen Z–style monologue pitching the trades, shouting out John’s daughter taking the JATC entrance exam.

Question for listeners: What is one hobby, purchase, or life choice you love but know is quietly eating your time or money? Drop it in the comments and we’ll read the best ones on air.

00:00 Fired Up Cold Open

00:56 Haircut and Jobsite Heat

01:23 Crunch Time Workweek

02:47 Cat Debate Begins

05:49 Litter Box and Introductions

07:50 Marriage Stakes and Compromise

12:30 Same Shit and Missing the Bike

17:55 Renaissance Festival Takes

21:13 Ren Fair Immersion and Zip Ties

23:15 Escapism and Instagram Scroll

25:21 Late Night Insta Algorithm

26:13 Saturday Morning Thirst Feed

26:56 Fake Trades Thirst Traps

28:41 Confidence And Secrets

32:09 Streaming Price Rants

36:01 Music Cover Recommendation

36:50 Ads And Amazon Tracking

38:40 Bird Nerd Banter

41:42 Gen Z Trades Pitch

51:51 Dirty Hands Clean Money

54:29 Wrap Up And Sign Off

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Jason and John record from the east & west side job trailers, running on fumes after long days and John’s quick out-of-town trip. They rant about prescription drugs and how the U.S. (and limited cases in New Zealand) allows direct-to-consumer pharma commercials, arguing the system is built around treating symptoms for profit rather than cures. They dig into GLP-1 drugs being used as a weight loss drug and its impact on the diabetes treatments, shortages and cost issues, and side effects like nausea and bone mass loss. Plus, a state-by-state prescription increases (with Rhode Island and Massachusetts surging and New York having the largest overall increase). They discuss non-medical Adderall use, risks and overdose, compare severe side-effect lists across drugs (including cancer treatment vs psoriasis meds), and react to a hair-loss drug with stroke-like warnings. The episode also touches on opioids, fentanyl, the FDA, and the money trail behind approvals, ending with a darkly funny quote: “May the bridges that I burn light your way.”

Question for listeners: Have you or someone you know been affected by a prescription shortage, surprise side effect, or drug billing nightmare? Tell us what happened and we might read the best stories on air.

00:00 Full Send Cold Open

00:12 Back in the Trailer

00:27 Tired Week and Travel

01:37 Why Drug Ads Everywhere

03:39 GLP-1 Weight Loss Boom

06:33 Which States Use Most

10:30 Shortages and Real Patients

11:22 Adderall Misuse Risks

15:38 Overdose Scare Story

16:43 Side Effects vs Necessity

19:07 Cancer Drug Reality Check

21:14 Psoriasis Drug Same Risks

24:25 Hair Loss Drug Shock

27:53 FDA Money and COVID Echoes

28:37 Olympics Ads and Gut Meds

29:13 Dry Eye Drug Rant

29:31 Ads Hide The Problem

30:33 Price Gouging And Markups

32:56 Opioids And Street Drugs

34:02 Fentanyl Explained

37:15 Money Trail And FDA

38:35 Food Supply And Health Cycle

40:48 Black Box Warnings Scam

42:04 Conspiracy Or Reality

44:37 Make A Height Pill

47:49 Commercials And AIDS Pills

50:58 Cures Versus Lifelong Pills

52:33 Wrap Up And Listener Plugs

53:15 Dark Quote Of The Week

54:25 Final Advice And Goodbye

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https://www.addictiongroup.org/resources/adderall-facts/

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Jason and John break down the real cost of common hobbies from hiking, bikes (and e-bikes), gardening, canoeing/kayaking, golf, fishing, motorcycles, campers, and more. They talk time vs. money, community vs. solo play, and why some hobbies quietly eat your weekends (and bank account). Practical, blue-collar, and full of real stories.

Question for listeners: Which hobby would you keep if you only had room/time for one and why? Drop your answer in the comments and we’ll read the best ones on the show.

00:00 Cold Open Shirt Talk

00:43 Work Updates Summer Travel

01:50 Podcast Intro Housekeeping

03:00 Sponsor Shoutout Andy

04:00 Midwest False Spring Rant

05:55 Hobby Costs Setup

08:35 Hiking Gear Park Passes

12:52 Partners And Shared Hobbies

17:14 Biking Costs And Upgrades

19:10 Ebike Debate Safety Rules

23:41 Kid Bike Memories And PSAs

29:29 Gardening And Kayak ROI

36:06 Paddleboard Uppity Take

40:08 Golf Costs And Skill Curve

42:43 Old Hobbies and Settling

44:06 Fishing Costs and Gear

49:51 Birdwatching Confessions

57:52 Barbecue and Golf Spending

01:01:20 Time Commitment Reality

01:06:20 Motorcycles vs Camper Dream

01:13:00 Community and Identity

01:16:42 Buying Time with Money

01:25:35 Glamping and New Interests

01:26:37 Blacksmithing Wish List

01:27:38 Final Advice and Wrap Up.

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Jason and John take a breather for an Easter episode full of small dopamine moments: childhood Easter memories, hollow chocolate bunnies, family traditions, the ridiculous things they’ve seen at gas stations, little jobsite comforts (clean Biffys!), and the tiny wins that actually make life better.

💬 Question for listeners: What’s one small thing that made your week — a tiny win you want to celebrate? Drop it in the comments and we’ll read the best ones on air.

00:00 Zoom Setup Hacks

01:09 Welcome Back Updates

02:33 Easter Fish Fry Talk

03:37 Little Things Theme

04:39 Coughs And Weird Illness

06:09 Easter Childhood Memories

10:13 Spending Stats Breakdown

13:07 This Years Easter Plans

16:55 Egg Hunts And Arcade Nostalgia

20:43 Everyday Little Joys List

24:14 Clean Ride Gratitude

24:44 Listener Support Boost

25:41 Dog Welcome Home

27:17 Genuine Check Ins

28:42 Shop Jokes Culture

31:20 Gas Station Surprise

34:10 Childproof Cap Hack

36:08 Kids Meltdowns Parenting

38:56 Holiday Buffet Plan

41:20 Anniversary Gift Win

46:09 Petty Told You So

47:33 Easter Send Off

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Jason and John unload on the small, stupid stuff that drives them nuts: from calling your spouse “partner” to ugly truck back-window decals, rolling stops, AirPods admissions, weird facial-hair choices, and everything in between. This is a cathartic, laugh-heavy episode meant to get those little annoyances out so you don’t have to stew on them all week.

Question for listeners: What’s one tiny thing that annoys you but makes for a great story? Drop it in the comments — we’ll read the best ones on the show.

00:00 Back on the Podcast

00:15 Switching to Video

03:28 Pet Peeves Episode Setup

04:45 Stop Saying Partner

08:16 Cleaners on Job Sites

11:09 Truck Window Decals

13:49 Traffic Gap Rage

17:56 Stop Signs Mean Stop

20:42 St Patricks Day Recap

22:03 AirPods Changed My Mind

23:46 Apple Colors and Phone Cases

25:53 Foldable Android Tease

26:04 Foldables and Flip Nostalgia

27:04 Old Phones and Batteries

27:36 Advice Not Taken

30:34 Deviated Septum Surprise

32:55 Fixes for Body Aches

38:05 Marriage Chores and Lint

40:56 Cat Furniture Front

42:30 Mustache Epidemic

44:05 Shaving Beard Bet

47:26 Bitch Fest Wrap Up

48:40 Pet Peeves and Compliments

51:11 Final Thanks and Sign Off

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After recently covering the Second Amendment, we step back to discuss the First Amendment, read its wording, and debate what “freedom of speech” means today, emphasizing it limits government not private companies and that speech can still bring consequences at work or elsewhere. They list examples of speech not protected (incitement, obscenity, burning draft cards, certain school speech) and talk about technology and social media outpacing laws, including COVID-era shadow banning and government pressure on platforms. They explore gray areas like doxxing, defamation, and being offended, consider whether the First Amendment should be amended again, and end by reacting to audience comments from their Second Amendment episode.

💬 Question for listeners: What’s one way you keep civil conversations online (or offline)? Drop it below — we’ll read the best answers on air.

01:26 Show Intro and Housekeeping

02:36 Video Episodes and Format

03:07 First Amendment Readthrough

04:52 Speech vs Private Sector Rules

08:08 On Camera Side Tangent

09:07 What Speech Is Not Protected

12:01 Social Media and Modern Speech

14:56 Disclaimers and Satire Tone

16:02 Should We Amend It Again

18:52 Freedom or Guidelines Debate

24:36 Doxing and Online Harassment

27:40 Offense Hate Speech and Courts

30:16 Immigration and Government Power

31:41 Bias and Free Speech

32:19 Religion Clause Explained

34:25 School Pledges and Apologies

38:36 Comedy and Speech Limits

39:31 Rights for Noncitizens

41:45 Shadowbans and Private Platforms

46:01 Tech Outpaces Lawmakers

49:40 Amending the First Amendment

54:56 Reading Viewer Comments

59:40 AR-15 Facts and Corrections

01:04:52 Final Wrap and Call In

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https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-1/

https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/censorship

https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/about-educational-outreach/activity-resources/what-does-free-speech-mean

In this episode of the I Shower After Work Podcast, Jason and John discuss the Second Amendment, emphasizing responsible gun ownership, safe storage and use, and understanding laws that vary by state. They read the amendment and frame it as protection against tyranny and government overreach, while acknowledging it’s often simplified to “the right to bear arms.” They cite estimates of U.S. civilian gun ownership (hundreds of millions, rising during the pandemic) and review gun-death statistics noting that over half are suicides, largely among older white men. They debate gun control arguments, Minnesota-specific issues like inspections and lack of stand-your-ground protections, and consider psychiatric evaluations during firearm purchases while noting limits of future enforcement. They also touch on gun culture, range shooting, and object to calling AR rifles “assault rifles.”

💬 Question for listeners: What single safety practice do you wish every gun owner followed? Drop it in the comments — we’ll read the best ones on the show.

00:00 Back in the Trailer

00:24 Why We Rerecorded

01:35 Episode Disclaimer and Topic

02:31 What Makes a Responsible Owner

04:16 Reading the Second Amendment

07:43 Militia Meaning and Intent

10:58 How Many Guns in America

12:19 Pandemic Buying Surge

15:47 Gun Deaths and Suicide Stats

20:25 Minnesota Laws and Self Defense

22:23 Home Intruder Scenarios

25:23 Nonlethal First Response

26:17 Gun Culture Divide

26:55 Columbine and School Guns

27:51 Psych Evals for Purchases

30:00 Reevaluation Problems

35:01 Traffic Stops and Truck Wars

36:47 Second Amendment vs Modern Military

40:20 Guns as Tools and Hunting

41:41 Concealed Carry and Dog Meme

43:19 Cars Alcohol and Risk Comparisons

45:47 Wrap Up and Final Thoughts

https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-2/

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-gun-violence-solutions/data/annual-gun-violence-data

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-gun-violence-solutions/data/annual-gun-violence-data

https://americangunfacts.com/gun-ownership-statistics/

https://www.safehome.org/data/firearms-guns-statistics/

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/03/05/what-the-data-says-about-gun-deaths-in-the-us/

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