Get your Really Very Crunchy shirts here! https://www.reallyverycrunchy.com/store See Emily at the Modern Homesteading Convention https://modernhomesteading.com/tickets-2025/ Hang out with Emily at the 2025 Cultivate Homestead Retreat: https://www.cultivatehomesteadretreat.com/ Episode Description: Emily and Jason are back from the road, and they’ve got stories to tell! After weeks of traveling, performing, and meeting incredible people, they’re reflecting on the highs, the unexpected challenges...
Mar 05, 2025•57 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast Be sure to get your tickets for the last two days of the tour! https://www.reallyverycrunchy.com/tour What makes a story truly compelling? In this episode, Emily and Jason break down the magic of storytelling—why some stories stick with us and others fall flat. They explore Jason’s top five favorite films, and debate whether his movie taste is actually trash (spoiler: Emily thinks it is). But there’s a catch—knowledge of story structure has officially ruined movies for Emily. Now, she can’t just...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast Get your tickets to our upcoming show now! https://www.reallyverycrunchy.com/tour Emily and Jason are gearing up for their upcoming tour, and while Emily’s excited, Jason’s feeling the pressure. They chat about pre-show jitters, the internet’s latest meltdown over Emily’s Get Your Pink Back joke, and why people take everything so seriously. Meanwhile, Jason proposes a groundbreaking idea—if women get their pink back, dads need their own official representative bird. Bald eagle? Pigeon? Something...
Feb 19, 2025•57 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast Emily and Jason face the ultimate test—figuring out if they have what it takes to survive the end of the world. Would they be the resourceful leaders of a new society, or would they be taken out immediately by something embarrassingly preventable? They break down the types of people most likely to survive, the absolute worst ones to be stuck with, and which apocalypse scenario is actually the most realistic. From total government collapse to AI takeovers, they cover the best (and worst) survival...
Feb 12, 2025•51 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast Here's a picture of Emily's car: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hi-YHisANu4w1KoK9SIooBml-f9DsSdK/view?usp=sharing Emily and Jason talk about what it means to go against the grain. For Emily, it was never a choice—life circumstances forced her to take an unconventional path, and it just stuck. From childhood to motherhood, she’s always found herself zigging when supposed to zag. For Jason, going against the grain has been his way of making people laugh and feel accepted. Whether cracking jokes ...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast What do you do when you’re handed new information? Do you panic? Do you roll your eyes and ignore it? Or do you start researching until you’re knee-deep in rabbit holes? From food dyes in kids’ snacks to lead lurking in everyday objects, we explore how to evaluate what’s worth acting on and what’s just noise. Emily's Book: Really Very Crunchy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast Pre-Order Ginny Yurich's new book now! Homeschooling: You're Doing It Right Just By Doing It Emily and Jason welcome their very first guest—Ginny Yurich, the founder of 1000 Hours Outside! Ginny joins us for a heartwarming and hilarious conversation about the rollercoaster journey of motherhood. We talk about birth stories, sharing the good and that bad. Ginny opens up about the challenges of being a new mom and how those early struggles helped inspire her to create 1000 Hours Outside, a movemen...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast Parenting is no joke, and in this episode, Jason and I dive into the trenches of what works (and what really doesn’t) with our 7- and 5-year-old. We’re sharing some of our favorite hacks and strategies, including our go-to acronym SMILE—Singing, Movement, Imagination, Loving, and Engaging. It’s how we’ve kept the peace (mostly) and the fun (usually) alive in our household. But it’s not all sunshine and Montessori rainbows. We’re also getting real about the challenges, like the dreaded “hand-over...
Jan 15, 2025•58 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast You know those moments in life where you just stop and think, How did I even get here? In this episode, Jason and I dive into some of our most surreal “pinch me” experiences. Both of us share a few of our celebrity encounters, (and the one time Jason spent the day with a star from The Office), and where one famous comedian even asked him for a bag of cocaine. And then there’s me—of course, I take a turn down memory lane for a few of my “I can’t believe I’m here" moments, a couple being the birth...
Jan 08, 2025•53 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast Emily and Jason are back with a lighthearted yet insightful take on New Year’s resolutions! Jason shares surprising (and slightly depressing) stats about how most resolutions fail and why the key to success lies in setting achievable goals. Together, they discuss their own plans for the year, from better overall health and keeping the house perpetually drop-by ready to Jason's ambition to write write another book this year. Of course, it wouldn’t be an episode without their signature humor: Emil...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we’re diving into the often-misunderstood world of crunchy living. Emily and Jason break down the stereotypes surrounding crunchy people—like the idea that they’re overly judgmental, hyper-political, or rigidly conservative—and unpack why these misconceptions persist. Emily shares insights from her recent interview with The New York Times, where the reporter framed her story through a narrow lens, leading to a thought-provoking conversation about narratives and agendas. At the h...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast The holiday season feels different as an adult, with its mix of joy, stress, and nostalgia. This year, Jason reflects on his first Christmas since the passing of both his parents and the bittersweet challenge of keeping traditions alive. Emily shares a heartfelt story about how "Dial-a-Carol" became a surprising source of comfort during a time of intense anxiety. Together, we explore how our perspectives on Christmas have evolved, the ways we’ve found meaning through hard seasons, and the small ...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Emily and Jason dive into the eternal battle of glass-half-full vs. glass-half-empty. Jason channels his inner realist (or pessimist, depending on who you ask), while Emily’s sunny optimism shines through. But here’s the twist—studies show the truth isn’t as simple as you’d think! Does optimism really lead to happiness, or do pessimists have the edge in facing life’s challenges? They debate, they laugh, and they uncover surprising research that might just make you rethink your o...
Dec 11, 2024•59 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast Emily and Jason Morrow dive into the joys (and inevitable chaos) of holiday traditions. Emily recounts her epic Thanksgiving pie disaster. Meanwhile, Jason laments their kids’ uncanny ability to catch a mysterious illness at every single family gathering, leading to a serious discussion: Should they boycott family get togethers during the holidays? From cringe-worthy holiday fails to the sweet and sentimental moments we all cherish, this episode is packed with laughs, relatable rants, and maybe ...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast Emily and Jason Morrow dive into the fascinating world of personality types and how they shape the way we handle criticism. Are you the type to brush harsh words off with a shrug, or do they linger in your mind for days? Emily candidly shares about finding a recent reddit thread about herself—because, let’s be honest, we all know you should NEVER read a Reddit thread about yourself. Emily and Jason explore how different personalities process feedback—whether it’s constructive or just plain mean—...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast We have had some questionable job titles—and even more questionable exits. This week, they’re digging into their work histories to bring you tales from their younger, much less public days. Jason spills the tea about life as a convenience store clerk, and the chaos of being a trash man. Emily reveals the dark secrets of working at Subway—spoiler: you can steal anything but the bread and cookies. They both tell about their woes of being fired or "not asked back." From bizarre bosses to cringe-wor...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast Parenthood is often seen as a pathway to fulfillment, but does the reality live up to the hype? With a mix of laughter, honest conversation, and a dash of crunchy wisdom, Emily and Jason unpack the science, cultural expectations, and real-life experiences around parenting and happiness. Are parents really happier than their child-free friends, or is it all just a myth? And how does happiness shift across different stages of raising kids? Tune in as they navigate these questions, sharing insights...
Nov 13, 2024•58 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Emily and Jason Morrow dive headfirst into the wild world of conspiracy theories! Armed with the top 10 conspiracy theories as posted in a Popular Mechanics article, they break down each one and rank them on their own very scientific scale, from “likely just a tall tale” to “maybe there’s something to this.” But this isn’t your typical deep-dive podcast—Emily and Jason keep it light, poking fun at each theory with a healthy dose of skepticism and humor. They also wonder: Why can’t we have fun wi...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Emily and Jason answer your most burning questions: how often are they barefoot? What’s the crunchiest thing Emily’s done? And does Jason really hate kombucha? Get ready for fun, surprises, and a whole lot of crunchy insights! Emily will also be speaking at the Cultivate: Women's Homestead Retreat. For more information, check out the link below. https://www.cultivatehomesteadretreat.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast Emily and Jason dive into a thought-provoking discussion about the best era to live in. If they could go back, which time period would they choose? They explore the notion of "the good ol' days" and question whether every generation believes their present is the worst. Was life truly simpler and better back then, or is this just nostalgic thinking? Join them for a fun and insightful conversation that blends humor with history as they reflect on time periods they love—and those they’re glad to ha...
Oct 23, 2024•58 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast Emily and Jason Morrow dive into the importance of family culture and daily rhythms, sharing how these routines create stability—despite the struggle to get it just right. They also give listeners an update on their camping adventure through the Northeast, where the cost of food has them questioning reality. Plus, they tackle a serious issue: how the game of Monopoly has been tearing families apart since the dawn of time. Tune in for laughs, thoughtful discussion, and their signature crunchy tak...
Oct 16, 2024•59 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast We're diving into the benefits of travel, even when the budget is tight. Sure, jet-setting across the world is great, but even stepping just outside your city limits can bring big rewards. We’ll talk about how getting out of your routine boosts creativity, refreshes your mind, and brings new perspective to life—without breaking the bank. Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a quick day trip, we’re here to show you why every little adventure is worth it. Pack light and join us for the journey! Emily...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast Emily and Jason dive into their shared love of books and the many ways reading enriches our lives. Whether it's curling up with a paperback, listening to an audiobook, or reading on an e-reader, they explore how stories spark imagination, reduce stress, and expand our minds. Join them as they reminisce about childhood favorites, discover new genres, and share tips on incorporating more reading into your busy life. If you're a book lover—or want to become one—this episode is packed with literary ...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast Emily and Jason recap their chaotic yet heartwarming Autumn Equinox party, where a surprise storm brought everyone closer—literally. Emily reflects on how life’s unexpected twists can lead to beautiful moments, even when plans fall apart. She also shares an update on a mishap at the Wild and Free conference, while Jason opens up about feeling down when it comes to parenting. From party planning disasters to the highs and lows of raising kids, this episode dives into the realities of embracing im...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Emily and Jason Morrow dive into the fascinating world of memory. Our brains have an incredible capacity to store information, but why is it that the memories we want to hold onto often slip away while trivial details linger? Is it possible to find a balance between capturing life’s most meaningful moments and actually living in them? Whether it’s your child’s first steps or a forgotten grocery list, we discuss how to navigate the ebb and flow of memory, and how to let go of the...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Emily and Jason Morrow dive into the pitfalls of trying to create a "magical childhood" for your kids. While Pinterest-worthy activities and perfectly curated memories sound great, the pressure to constantly entertain and wow your children can leave you exhausted—and them with too-high expectations. Check out our sponsor, Earthley Wellness! Get 10% off with Promo Code RVC10. https://earthley.com/rvc Also, want to see Emily speak at the Wellness Collective!? Check out the link be...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Emily and Jason Morrow tackle the controversial question: Is comedy dead? With cancel culture on the rise and society seemingly more easily offended than ever, the duo explores whether comedy is losing its edge or simply evolving. They discuss the fine line between humor and insensitivity, and whether comedians can still push boundaries in today's cultural climate. Join Emily and Jason as they navigate the challenges facing comedians today, sharing their thoughts on the future o...
Sep 04, 2024•58 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast 019 - In this episode, Emily and Jason Morrow dive into the wild, unpredictable world of learning lessons the hard way. This episode is a rollercoaster of laughter and life lessons. Whether it's a disastrous attempt at going paper towel free or the classic parenting fail that every crunchy mom has faced, Emily and Jason keep it real, reminding us all that sometimes the best wisdom comes from the messiest moments. Tune in for a dose of humor, inspiration, and the comforting realization that, hey,...
Aug 28, 2024•55 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast 018 - In this heartfelt episode, Emily and Jason Morrow open up about their personal journeys through grief and loss. Emily shares the pain of losing friends to cancer, including a close friend and mentor whose impact on her life was profound. Jason reflects on the deep sorrow of losing both of his parents, eight years apart, and the different ways he has navigated his grief. Together, they explore the idea that everyone deals with loss differently, and that while the pain never truly goes away,...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast 017 - In this episode Emily and Jason Morrow dive into the pros and cons of having a third child—because why not make life more chaotic, right? But as they list out the practicalities, they can't help but feel the weight of how strange it is to even be talking about a human life like it's a simple pros-and-cons list. Is it about the logistics, the love, or the sheer insanity of adding another little one into the mix? They unpack their feelings, laugh at the absurdity, and reflect on what it real...
Aug 14, 2024•57 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast 
