60. Giving you in-laws, arguments, and unwanted kisses
GIRD YOUR LOINS…your in-laws have arrived. It’s hit or miss with having good in-laws and in this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss your experiences with them, from unwanted cheek kisses to sharing secrets with your whole family. Jon has no problem telling off someone…but his father-in-law? Yeah, put the biceps down, Jon. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro23:44 - Fly In-Laws, Fly!27:30 - His Ex Decorated My Wedding32:18 - The Mother of All Rule Breakers37:25 - My Parents Hate My Husband42:31 - Bridesmaids vs. Maid Of Honor50:54 - Father-In-Law Kisses58:36 - You Should Wait To Have More Kids 1:00:20 - My MIL Shared My Secret1:06:20 - Reading Your Secrets1:07:23 - Recs of the WeekVisit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.comVisit our other website www.alexjon.comFind us on Instagram!PodcastAlexJonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
15 Juli 1h 11min
59. Giving you modern marriages, prenups, and name changes
Do you, Alex, take Jon, to be your wedded husband? Sign this prenup first. Today’s episode is all about millennials and marriage. Alex and Jon discuss modern marriages, changing your last name, and why your friends bail after you have kids. If you could get married again, how would you do it differently? Or would you do it at all? Click on today’s episode and find out! 0:00 - Intro20:53 - You’re Selfish For Not Wanting Kids25:00 - If There’s a Will, There’s a Godparent29:04 - The Evolution of Marriage31: 22 - Changing Your Mind on Kids37:32 - Do I Change My Last Name?42:21 - Will I Be Happier Without Kids?46:05 - My Friends Bailed After I Had Kids50:07 - Separate Bank Accounts54:21 - My BF Doesn’t Want To Get Married01:01:07 - We Want Prenup! WE WANT PRENUP! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.comVisit our other website www.alexjon.comFind us on Instagram!PodcastAlexJonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8 Juli 1h 9min
58. Giving you grief, loss, and expensive mistakes
GOOD GRIEF! It’s the grief episode. Oh, you wanted laughs this season? Well, you’ll still get that, but with a side of tears. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon answer your questions on grief and all its different phases. They also discuss expensive pool mistakes and Jon using too many condiments, so see! It’s not all sad! They say the only way to get through grief, is to move with it, so hit play and join Alex and Jon on this journey. 0:00 - Intro15:24 - How to Support Someone Grieving 35:32 - Comparing Losses43:53 - How Did You Stay Together?49:32 - Getting Married Without My Mom51:55 - I’m Starting to Resent My Friends 58:05 - Different Grieving Processes 01:02:49 - Healing from PTSD01:06:22 - Being an Influencer and Grief 01:12:02 - Poem Reading01:12:50 - Recs of the WeekVisit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.comVisit our other website www.alexjon.comFind us on Instagram!PodcastAlexJonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 Juli 1h 17min
57. Giving you life updates, announcements, and gender reveals
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).Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro11:07 - Pregnancy Announcement 39:39 - Should I Tell Them I’m Pregnant? 42:03 - Are Pregnancy Announcements Cringe?44:47 - My Brother Stole My Wedding Thunder49:44 - My Mom Shared My Pregnancy on Facebook52:53 - My Best Friend Is Pregnant…I’m Not Happy01:04:43 - Recs of the Week Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.comVisit our other website www.alexjon.comFind us on Instagram!PodcastAlexJonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
24 Juni 1h 9min
56. Giving you goodbyes, oral hygiene, and harsh comebacks
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. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro17:46 - What’s Your Kink?20:50 - Say Hello To Hygiene25:26 - I Want To Be My Husband’s OnlyFan31:26 - I Don’t Want Your Mom’s Ring34:26 - Have Goals or Get Out!38:09 - I Think He’s Cheating…Again43:19 - His Mother Poked Holes In His Condoms51:13 - Fighting is Fine! 55:43 - He Needs His “Guy Time"01:00:53 - Reading Your Secrets 01:01:05 - A Sad GoodbyeVisit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.comVisit our other website www.alexjon.comFind us on Instagram!PodcastAlexJon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
11 Juni 20241h 15min
55. Giving you boys trips, famous neighbors, and online dating
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. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro19:28 - Famous Neighbor 22:28 - Facebook Dating24:45 - My Husband Hates How I Dress29:38 - Hidden Box of Lingerie 35: 20 - My Husband Doesn’t Want Me To Go Out37:42 - I’m Not Your Full-Time Babysitter!44:20 - Boys Trips48:51 - My Husband Has Feelings for Someone Else54:29 - Dealing With Insecurity 1:00:04 - I Don’t Want Another Kid1:04:25 - Reading Your Secrets1:05:28 - Listener ReviewVisit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.comVisit our other website www.alexjon.comFind us on Instagram!PodcastAlexJon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4 Juni 20241h 7min
54. Giving you kid’s parties, handy husbands, and awkward silences
Do you think all men should know how to fix things around the house? If so, Jon better get to learning. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss handy men, attending children’s parties, and how to handle awkward silences with your partner. Alex and Jon live, work, and are now having a baby together so the conversations are endless…poor Jon.Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro16:08 - Smile, You’re On Camera!18:18 - Awkward Silences With Your Partner21:22 - I’m Drifting From My Best Friend25:16 - Do I Tell His Ex to GTFO?28:29 - Spell My Name Right! 33:15 - It’s Over! Give Me The Ring!37:59 - Did I Go To The Right Person?41:01 - I’m Not Attending Your Child’s Party44:56 - I Want My Wedding Photos Now!50:17 - My Husband Isn’t Handy54:38 - Reading Your Secrets55:20 - Listener ReviewVisit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.comVisit our other website www.alexjon.comFind us on Instagram!PodcastAlexJon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28 Maj 202456min
53. Giving you coworker fantasies, engagement rings, and space
Would you buy your fiancé an engagement ring they didn’t like? Jon wouldn’t dare. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss engagement rings, personal space, and fantasizing about your coworkers. Jon can’t help but fantasize about his coworker. She’s hot, funny, and knows how to have a good time. Yeah he only has one and it’s Alex but still…a little inter-office romance might good for the company. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro18:04 - Coworker Fantasies 24:57 - I’m Not My BF’s +129:39 - Don’t Touch Me! I’m Pregnant! 36:50 - If You’re Not Growing, You’re Not Changing41:27 - My Husband Has Gained Weight50:43 - Engagement Ring Blues59:22 - Should I Help My Ex Get a Job?1:04:50 - My Husband Lost our Daughter01:10:46 - Reading Your Secrets01:12:48 - Listener Review Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.comVisit our other website www.alexjon.comFind us on Instagram!PodcastAlexJon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21 Maj 20241h 13min
