The Really Very Crunchy Podcast

Airwave Media

Join Emily and Jason Morrow, your favorite crunchy comedy duo, as they dive into the hilariously contrasting worlds of a crunchy mom and her not-as-crunchy husband.

Each episode, the they explore a variety of life's quirks and conundrums, from parenting and personal wellness to bizarre daily occurrences - like that time an entire community of preppers came after them - and everything in-between. Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even be inspired as these two navigate their discussions with humor and heart.

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142 episodes
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April 15 · 56 min
Nobody Prepares You for This Stage of Life
What’s it like when you no longer have grandparents or parents? When YOU are the oldest generation in your family? We discuss life moving forward after Jason loses his grandmother. Sponsor - EarthRunners We absolutely LOVE our EarthRunners in the Morrow household. Head over to https://www.earthrunners.com and use code RVC to get 10% off at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 8 · 54 min
Are they lying to us about the moon mission?
Today, Jason and Emily discuss the moon mission, Big Dentistry, and the age they were when they realized no one had it all figured out. Sponsor - EarthRunners We absolutely LOVE our EarthRunners in the Morrow household. Head over to https://www.earthrunners.com and use code RVC to get 10% off at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 3 · 27 min
Kroger, King Von, and a Guardian Angel
Episode Description Emily recounts a series of bizarre Kroger encounters, including a possible run-in with King Von’s son, a woman who actively avoids her mid-aisle, and mounting evidence that Jason might be protected by a guardian angel. Just another completely normal trip to the grocery store. Sponsor - EarthRunners We absolutely LOVE our EarthRunners in the Morrow household. Head over to https://www.earthrunners.com and use code RVC to get 10% off at checkout. Musicbed License: MB0126JG8ZPLX8M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 1 · 59 min
Time Is Speeding Up (And It’s Freaking Us Out)
Episode Description In this episode, we talk about the strange feeling that time is speeding up. Days that used to feel full now disappear before we even get our bearings, and somehow 24 hours feels more like 16. Is this just what happens as you get older, or is there something deeper going on? We get into the psychology of time, how routines and responsibilities change our perception, and why life can start to feel like it’s moving faster than we can keep up with. We also entertain the more out-there possibilities… because honestly, it does feel a little suspicious. Sponsor - EarthRunners We absolutely LOVE our EarthRunners in the Morrow household. Head over to https://www.earthrunners.com and use code RVC to get 10% off at checkout. Musicbed License: MB01NQNN6UCEEBX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 27 · 30 min
The Freedom of Realizing No One Cares
Ever feel like everyone is watching you… judging your parenting, your choices, your life? Yeah—same. But what if that’s not actually true? In this episode, we talk about the strange (and freeing) reality that most people aren’t nearly as focused on you as you think they are. In fact, studies show people are so wrapped up in their own lives, they barely notice what anyone else is doing. We unpack why we feel judged in the first place, how social media has made it worse, and what happens when you finally let go of the pressure to perform for everyone else. Turns out, the spotlight you think you’re standing in… might not even be on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 25 · 58 min
We Tried to Define Camping… and Failed
Sponsor - EarthRunners We absolutely LOVE our EarthRunners in the Morrow household. Head over to https://www.earthrunners.com and use code RVC to get 10% off at checkout. Episode Description What is camping, really? Is it about discomfort, simplicity, or just getting out of your normal routine? We talk through the spectrum—from tents to RVs—and why everyone seems to have a strong opinion about what “counts.” Somewhere along the way, we realize the definition might not be the point at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 20 · 28 min
Emily completely loses it in this episode...
In this episode, we talk about what kids have really done to us. The ways we’ve grown, the ways we’ve been stretched, and the ways we barely recognize our old selves anymore. Music Bed License: MB01PHKVN5VKWOR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 18 · 1 hr
We Were Finally in a Groove… Then Baby #3 Happened
We were finally in a groove. Our kids are older. Life feels manageable. We’re sleeping again. Traveling feels possible. We kind of know what we’re doing. So naturally… we’re four months from having a new baby. In this episode, we talk honestly about what it means to add a third child when life already feels full. The excitement, the hesitation, and the very real question: how much does this actually change everything? Music Bed Licenses: MB01AMLIUE7VE53 MB01UBNHXGCDZVV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 13 · 17 min
The Strange Plan to Shine Sunlight at Night
A startup is proposing something that sounds like science fiction: putting giant mirrors in orbit to reflect sunlight back to Earth. The idea is to bounce sunlight onto solar farms after dark, potentially generating energy at night and extending daylight for certain locations. In this episode, Emily and Jason talk through the concept, the potential benefits, and the serious concerns scientists are raising. Could mirrors in space actually help solve energy problems, or would they create bigger issues like light pollution, disrupted ecosystems, and a permanently altered night sky? Musicbed License MB01CY09GVAQN5W MB01QMG7MOUY9PH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 11 · 1 hr 6 min
Personality Isn’t Permanent? The Science Behind Changing Who You Are
Can you actually change your personality, or are you stuck the way you are forever? In this episode, Jason and Emily talk through the surprising science behind personality change. For decades psychologists believed personality was mostly fixed by adulthood. But new research suggests that with intention, specific habits, and enough time, people can shift major traits like extroversion, conscientiousness, and emotional stability. Emily’s Book: Really Very Crunchy https://amzn.to/4cX9JmH Little Helper Big Imagination https://amzn.to/4lbNufe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 6 · 24 min
Do Your Kids Completely Lose It When They Miss Sleep?
Do other people’s kids completely unravel when they miss sleep, or is it just theirs? From overtired meltdowns to the logistics of family travel before a newborn arrives, it’s a conversation about expectations, exhaustion, and figuring out what actually makes sense for your family. Emily’s Book: Really Very Crunchy https://amzn.to/4cX9JmH Little Helper Big Imagination https://amzn.to/4lbNufe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 4 · 1 hr 9 min
Are Ryan Holiday’s Reading Rules Actually Good?
In this episode, Emily and Jason sit down with Ryan Holiday’s “22 Rules for Reading” and put them to the test. As two people who genuinely love books but approach reading very differently, they talk through which rules they wholeheartedly agree with, which ones feel unrealistic for busy parents, and which ones might be a little too rigid for real life. Emily’s Book: Really Very Crunchy https://amzn.to/4cX9JmH Little Helper Big Imagination https://amzn.to/4lbNufe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 27 · 28 min
Are We Raising Confident Kids… or Approval Addicts?
In this week’s bonus episode, we’re talking about one of the biggest parenting tensions no one really prepares you for: are we supposed to constantly build our kids up, or do go all in on intrinsic value? What actually forms a confident adult? With a new baby on the way, parenting suddenly feels different at this stage of life. We’re older. A little calmer. Maybe a little more tired. And we’re raising a newborn alongside an 8- and 6-year-old who are very aware of everything. How does perspective change? What matters more this time? Musicbed License MB01B3JB9OQCVRU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 25 · 1 hr 5 min
We Took the Happiness Test… and It Backfired
In this episode, Jason and Emily break down the famous 85-year Harvard Study on Adult Development, the one that followed people for decades to figure out what actually makes for a good life. It turns out it’s not just money or success, but relationships, purpose, stress, habits, and how you handle conflict over time. Naturally, instead of calmly reflecting on this like mature adults, they ranked themselves and each other on a scale of 1–10 in several of the study’s core areas. The result is equal parts thoughtful, competitive, revealing, and mildly dangerous for a marriage. If you’ve ever wondered how you’d score in the “good life” department, this episode might make you want to find out. Musicbed License MB01LB14RC1PRTN MB01LPNLPFWSBVO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 20 · 30 min
Are Women Carrying the Social Weight?
There’s a term floating around the internet called “man keeping.” The idea? That women often carry the mental and emotional load of maintaining friendships, family connections, holiday plans, thank-you notes, birthday texts, and basically the entire social ecosystem of a household. Meanwhile, many men… just don’t think about it. Or don’t care in the same way. In this episode, Emily and Jason talk about why that dynamic exists. Is it laziness? Wiring? Cultural expectation? Or are men and women simply valuing different things? Musicbed License MB01OKDEEVEDRAK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 18 · 1 hr 7 min
The GoFundMe Dilemma No One Talks About
What happens when generosity meets the internet? This week, Emily and Jason talk about GoFundMe campaigns, cheerful giving, and the awkward tension of watching someone you donated to book a beach vacation. They unpack the heart behind giving, the expectations we attach to it, and why it’s harder than we think to truly let go. Also: the end of the world, and the presidential announcement that aliens are real. Music Bed Licenses MB01DWKDR4I03W0 MB01UEBR9CKWXDV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 13 · 34 min
The Internet Has a Copycat Problem
What happens when you scroll past a big creator’s video and realize… you’ve seen it before because … it was yours? In this episode, Emily and Jason unpack the growing problem of content creators lifting ideas, formats, and even full concepts, then presenting them as original work. They explain the real difference between joining a trend and crossing the line into plagiarism, and why that distinction matters for creative integrity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 11 · 1 hr 1 min
What If You Just Don’t Like Sports?
We’re sporty people, but we have a confession: we aren’t into sports. That means no favorite teams, no water cooler discussions about the game, no getting invited to Super Bowl parties. Anyone else out there like that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 6 · 17 min
AI is Plotting Our Death on Moltbook
Have you heard about Moltbook? Even when the AI agents aren't being sinister, there's just something icky about it. The next five years is going to be interesting... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 4 · 1 hr 5 min
We Announced a Baby and Reddit Declared War
Jason and Emily wade into the Reddit comment swamp after Emily’s birth announcement goes mildly viral, unpacking why enjoying motherhood somehow earned them the labels “pro-natalist” and “ultra-conservative.” They talk through what was actually said, what people heard, and why the internet seems allergic to women liking their own lives. Along the way, they share a scary moment when one of their kids was almost taken in a Walmart, plus the latest baffling wellness trend sweeping the nation: house burping. Because in 2026, nothing says cultural discourse like kidnapping scares and releasing trapped air from your living room. Music Licenses MB017SLUKDRFXVY MB01HIWLCGGK8EC MB01XGNSQWVJCRI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Really Very Crunchy Podcast

Nobody Prepares You for This Stage of Life

Are they lying to us about the moon mission?

Kroger, King Von, and a Guardian Angel

Time Is Speeding Up (And It’s Freaking Us Out)

The Freedom of Realizing No One Cares

We Tried to Define Camping… and Failed

Emily completely loses it in this episode...

We Were Finally in a Groove… Then Baby #3 Happened

The Strange Plan to Shine Sunlight at Night

Personality Isn’t Permanent? The Science Behind Changing Who You Are

Do Your Kids Completely Lose It When They Miss Sleep?

Are Ryan Holiday’s Reading Rules Actually Good?

Are We Raising Confident Kids… or Approval Addicts?

We Took the Happiness Test… and It Backfired

Are Women Carrying the Social Weight?

The GoFundMe Dilemma No One Talks About

The Internet Has a Copycat Problem

What If You Just Don’t Like Sports?

AI is Plotting Our Death on Moltbook

We Announced a Baby and Reddit Declared War