In the gripping season two finale of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss Christmas trees. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s02e16.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES The ridiculous Gruber Christmas tree, 2014 edition: Photograph courtesy P. Kafasis . Man down! The Gruber Christmas tree, 2013 edition: Photograph courtesy A. Gruber . The Gruber Christmas tree, 2013 edition, exploded . Take heed of these tips for picking out a Christmas tree and keeping it fresh by tossing it in the pool...
Dec 22, 2014•30 min
In this very special episode, Amy and Paul discuss jigsaw puzzles. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s02e15.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Amy’s very thoughtful gift, (nearly) completed: Photograph courtesy P. Kafasis . The word “whimsy” originates, of course, as an irregular form of the word “ whim-wham ”. How the wine-in-a-box sausage is made. The seal puzzle, with its terrible contrast: Photograph courtesy P. Kafasis. A more acceptable form of Seal clubbing: Ze Frank provides ...
Dec 15, 2014•29 min
In this very special episode, Amy and Paul talk about texting. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s02e14.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Autocorrupt — pass it on! Awkward interactions were previously discussed on Just The Tip episode #7, Paging Dr. Depp to the Obstetrics Wing ”. Paul’s (possibly former) cleaning lady, who we’ll call “Miranda”: Once again, the awkward Homer Dance: Punctuation as a sign of anger . Your phone’s not for calling . The charmingly-eccentric Twitter accoun...
Dec 08, 2014•29 min
In this very special episode, Amy and Paul want (to discuss) candy. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s02e13.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES All subjects were fed a placebo, but their mothers were sure they were experiencing a sugar high . More on sugar myths . Questionable Halloween candy: Photograph courtesy @jcb . “Dear Prudence” takes on a Halloween Grinch . Whopper vs. Whoppers: Two Irish sourballs, still kicking around: Photograph courtesy P. Kafasis . Friend-of-the-show Mag...
Dec 01, 2014•30 min
In this very special episode, Amy and Paul discuss tattoos. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s02e12.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES The Tom Petty album cover upon which Amy’s tattoo is flagrantly infringing is for “Wildflowers”: A far-better-researched history of tattoos in America . For more discussion on Larry Bird’s shorty-shorts, see episode #16, “ Just the Bottoms ”. Steve-O’s amazing portrait back tattoo: Jackass’s “ Off-Road Tattoo ”. The Fracture Photo Swap™ remains a joi...
Nov 17, 2014•29 min
In this very special episode, Amy and Paul discuss life under the big top. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s02e11.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES The vomiting episode in question, Episode #22 entitled “ Lollipops and Raw Pork ”. Again, we apologize for the error. Friend of the show KarDan1111 earned his shout-out with a correct answer to a Twitter trivia question. You too can follow @JustTheTip on Twitter . Open up iTunes and leave your very own glowing iTunes review for Just Th...
Nov 10, 2014•29 min
In the thrilling conclusion to a very special two-part episode, Amy and Paul return to Castle Groupon. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s02e10.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Be sure to listen to part one of this very special two-part episode, entitled “ Welcome to Hotel Management 101 ”. Refresh your memory of the Château Vieux-Montréal , including the amazing pictures. The blackjack table [Not pictured: Shirtless dealer]: The venue for indoor swim races: Montreal has some bee i...
Nov 03, 2014•26 min
In part one of a very special two-part episode, Amy and Paul talk about castle life. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s02e09.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Start with the site for the Château Vieux-Montréal . Just look at those pictures! Try it yourself, with a Groupon . You’ll hate it! Only after you’re committed should you read the reviews . Going with more than one person? Be sure to bring one of these . Amy Jane and Paul, your hosts and the lords of the manor: James Brown kn...
Oct 27, 2014•29 min
In this very special episode, Amy and Paul have a serious discussion on the subject of venereal disease. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s02e08.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES For more information on donating platelets, please see this link . Never let it be said that Just The Tip doesn’t give back to the community. GetRidOfThings.com presents getting rid of crabs , with a nit comb (and more). Crabs and head lice? Different. Crab comb and head lice comb? The same! Brazilian biki...
Oct 20, 2014•29 min
In this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul have a serious discussion on the subject of emesis. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s02e07.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Five decades of terrible Kool-Aid ads, and The Monkees! Amy’s mother suffers from carcolepsy . Apparently, Paul should have carried this around in his pockets when traveling. He’s not even supposed to be here today . A transcript of “ Rookie Cop ”, as video is not available. Video of the relevant Bar...
Oct 06, 2014•29 min
In this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss doctors. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s02e06.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES This episode features a brand-new theme song courtesy of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. It appears Amy suffers from “ White Coat Hypertension ”. Perhaps we should be less trusting of these so-called doctors . “ Fancy Meeting You Here ”. A whole lot of people are getting chlamydia , for much more than a day. Hyperemesis , like the...
Sep 29, 2014•29 min
In this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul crank it to eleven to discuss attending musical performances. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s02e05.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES This episode features the musical stylings of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. Watch Barry Manilow sing his jingles . It is truly terrible television! When Weezer covered Barry Manilow’s State Farm jingle, however, it was great ! Amy’s awkward interaction with Rivers Cuomo was covered in...
Sep 22, 2014•29 min
In this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul chow down on some leftovers. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s02e04.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Today’s episode features a reheated listener-submitted theme song from friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd, first used way back in Episode #6, “ Shorts Friends ”. Philly cheesesteaks may feature gross “ cheese ”. Only Wynn restaurants in Las Vegas (as mentioned in Episode #12 “ Never Take the Tunnel ”) serve real Kobe beef ...
Sep 15, 2014•30 min
In this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul are freaking the eff out with horror. Portions of this episode were regrettably recorded in a live studio burial crypt. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s02e03.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Research shows it’s a near-certainty Amy is going to be murdered. Microwave Massacre was a real movie . Halloween H20: Twenty Years Later was also a movie , albeit a mediocre one. Nightmares Fear Factory provides amazing photographs ...
Sep 08, 2014•29 min
In this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul are talkin‘ baseball. Portions of this episode were regrettably recorded in a live studio baseball stadium concourse. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s02e02.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES The Philadelphia Phillies earned their 10,000th loss back in 2007 . The Braves and Cubs have both since joined them in ignominy. Zack Hample is a full-grown adult who’s caught thousands of baseballs at games. The number of small childr...
Aug 25, 2014•28 min
In this very special season two premier of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss vacations. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s02e01.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Season two is finally here! Be sure to follow us on Twitter and subscribe via iTunes or RSS . This episode features a completely original, never-heard-before theme song, provided by an anonymous benefactor . Amy’s immediate thought upon hearing the word “Aruba”, as well as the music that then played in her head for the re...
Aug 18, 2014•29 min
In the riveting season finale of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss quirks. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s01e15.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES This episode features an appropriately heartrending theme song courtesy of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. More than you ever wanted to know about drinking straws . Amy’s straw of choice, IKEA’s Sommarfint . A completely reliable source from the Internet, verifying that Taco Bell’s “meat” comes from garbage bags: ”Taco Bell does…u...
Oct 21, 2013•30 min
In this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss things that annoy them. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s01e14.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES As usual, this episode features the musical stylings of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. Pulis are a real thing, even if they don’t look like it: Photograph via Wikipedia . Goddamned annoying European Starlings . Goddamned deadly European Starlings . This episode was sponsored by: Fracture : Print your photos in vivi...
Oct 07, 2013•29 min
In this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss photographs, Amy’s fantastic mother, and a whole lot of Danny Devito. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s01e13.m4a Direct AAC Download SHOW NOTES This episode features yet more of the musical stylings of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. Bruce Springsteen’s amazing nipples . The Sinbad Picture: David Adkins, AKA Sinbad, has had some tax problems . The seminal film Houseguest on IMDB , where it features a 5.6 star ra...
Sep 30, 2013•29 min
In this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss the biggest little city in the world, Las Vegas. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s01e12.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES This episode features still more of the musical stylings of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. Three of the four Mexican Elvises: Photograph courtesy A. Gruber . The fascinating life of Steve Wynn . Steve Wynn’s forty million dollar elbow . The official scale of Vegas drunkenness: Level 1: Tips...
Sep 23, 2013•29 min
In this very special episode of Just The Tip, Paul teaches Amy about proper parenting. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s01e11.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES This episode features the continued musical stylings of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. The fascinating “Press Your Luck” schemer Michael Larson . A far-less-terrifying cover of “Iron Man” by The Cardigans. The sitcom kids Paul and Oprah would most like to babysit . Robin Williams on cocaine . Read that however you like...
Sep 16, 2013•29 min
In this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss fitness. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s01e10.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES This episode features the musical stylings of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. Follow up from our Just The Theme Songs fan . A healthy use for spite . Amy’s excitement should really have convinced you to take five minutes and watch the original Prancercise video . Everything you ever needed to know about Prancercise . Relinked from...
Sep 09, 2013•30 min
In this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss “pleasure” cruising on the high seas. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s01e09.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES This episode features still another listener-submitted theme courtesy of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. Our Just The Theme Songs fan . Initial reports indicated the Concordia came closer to the shore so the chief steward could wave to his family . The Concordia’s captain’s incredibly lame excuse . And...
Aug 26, 2013•26 min
In this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul dissect music from the summer of 2013. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s01e08.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES This episode features yet another listener-submitted theme courtesy of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. Amazing! DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s “ Parents Just Don’t Understand ”. Dr. Seaver’s incredibly rectangular head: The uncensored, breast-filled version of Robin Thicke’s “ Blurred Lines ”. The boa...
Aug 19, 2013•24 min
In this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss awkward interactions. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s01e07.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES This episode features another listener-submitted theme courtesy of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. Mike Doughty’s current tour , including private on-bus concerts. Bobby Slayton, “ The Pit Bull of Comedy ”. On opting out of the TSA’s nudie cancer scans. Johnny Depp’s purple gloves, suitable for chocolate-making and pe...
Aug 12, 2013•25 min
In this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss Philadelphia, AKA the “Steel City”. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s01e06.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES This episode featured our very first listener-submitted theme courtesy of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. A notable incongruity in “Parents Just Don’t Understand”. The location of the three tall towers and one grody frat house at the University of Pennsylvania: La Bamba doing his vastly superior “ In The...
Aug 05, 2013•29 min
In this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul attempt to ridicule the fears right out of one another. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s01e05.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Startling giant squid facts . An artist’s rendering of a giant squid taking down a ship: Painting by Adrian Hatfield . Photograph courtesy P. Kafasis. The louse that started it all. A documentary video on Cavity Creeps and Toothopolis. The possibly-fictitious story of a woman who murdered her boy...
Jul 29, 2013•29 min
In this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss flying. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s01e04.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES That poor wiener dog . A litter box bedside table (even worse than an end-table!). Please use this bag if you are affected by motion sickness or just want a great deal on photo printing: The Virgin First Class velvet rope . Writer Katie Heaney gets the fear of flying terrified right out of her . Just for kicks, a truly bizarre photo of...
Jul 22, 2013•29 min
In this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss the people next door. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s01e03.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Mick Jagger is indeed a knight, despite the Queen’s snub . A picture of the infamous crooked shade: Photograph courtesy A. Gruber. A (not quite) bald-headed Harrison Ford movie , coming soon to a theatre near you. The Rolling Stones’ Officially Authorised Authorized video for Neighbours Neighbors. This episode was sponsor...
Jul 15, 2013•29 min
In this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss famous people. https://traffic.libsyn.com/jttcast/JustTheTip-s01e02.mp3 Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Rivers Cuomo’s inter-species loving . Have your own awkward experience, while trapped on a ship at sea, with The Weezer Cruise . What does A-Rod smell like ? Dance of the In Living Color Fly Girls . The infamous Pete Rose Jockey underwear ad: Via the Los Angeles Times . This episode was sponsored (appropriately enough) by: Marti...
Jul 08, 2013•24 min
