Group Chat - Episode 26 - Thur. Oct 22/2026

Benny's mom has become a regular listener and we're not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. Jeff talks about missing the simple comfort of having someone to watch TV and movies with, while the gang debates whether Handsome Jon is operating as intended. We also get into Benny's impressive se…

Group Chat - Episode 25 - Thurs, Oct 15/26

KP reveals she missed most of the classic high school science dissections, which sends us down a rabbit hole of fetal pigs, frogs, and all the things that somehow seemed normal in science class. We debate the greatness of diet pop, revisit the old "cigarettes in the fridge" era, and learn more than…

Group Chat - Episode 24 - Thurs October 8/2026

Backstage Ben admits he doesn't check the mirror before leaving the house, sparking a debate about morning routines and whether anyone actually knows what they look like anymore. We also get into the surprisingly heated world of dog food, why vet visits are somehow more stressful for pet owners tha…

Group Chat - Episode 23 - Thur Oct 1/26

KP nearly gets taken out by chewing gum, which somehow leads us into rubber mulch at playgrounds, convincing Backstage Ben’s mom to get a tattoo, and KP’s very questionable choice of “real” bedtime stories for her nine-year-old. We also wonder if we’ve finally hit our limit with true crime. Just an…

Group Chat - Episode 22 - Thursday September 24/26

The news is officially too much. 😂 We discover “ferritin face” is apparently a thing, admit we have absolutely no self-control when trying to eat better, and discuss our parents getting tattoos in their 70s. Just another completely normal Group Chat.

Group Chat - Episode 21 - Thursday Sept 17/26

This week, Luke from Luke & Rae on Virgin Afternoons drops by the Group Chat. We talk about the chair accident that won't stop haunting him, Ben's attempt to eat a month-old Blizzard, and Jeff's growing collection of shoes he'll never part with. Plus, why are so many people terrible at accepting co…

Group Chat - Episode 20 - Thursday Sept 10/26

This week, KP navigates the emotional rollercoaster of becoming a kindergarten parent and reveals her unique crying habits. The conversation takes a surprisingly deep turn as we talk about watching our parents age while somehow never picturing them as "old." Then things get weird when KP explains w…

Group Chat - Episode 19 - Thursday Sept 3/2026

KP returns from her two-week East Coast vacation with stories, observations, and a surprising confession about the job she wanted in high school. We discuss the little things bringing us joy right now, why shark attacks might be the ultimate way to go out, and whether hotel duvets are as horrifying…

Group Chat - Episode 18 - Thursday, August 13, 2026

This week: We solve the world's biggest problem...is there anything better than a hug? (KP invents the term "Melty Hug" and refuses to apologize for it.) She's also about to go on her first family vacation with kids and no diapers, we wonder why we're now buying back all the stuff we used to own at…

Group Chat - Episode 17 - Thurs July 30/26

Jeff, KP & Backstage Ben – The Podcast Is summer burnout a real thing, or are we all just tired from saying yes to every BBQ, patio, kids' tournament, cottage weekend, and birthday party on the calendar? This week, they guys talk about the weird guilty feeling that hits after a big weekend of food…