Baja Brucks: Recent Episodes
Jess and Jeff Bruckner
Jess and Jeff are back from a long hiatus to discuss and potentially ruin The Odyessey for you (lots of SPOILERS!) as well as discussing their joint distaste for Big Brother, and conclude with a Citizens Bank Park concession tip for the ages.
What we're drinking: Lemon Lime Waterloo
Is Wicked For Good good?
Jess isn't convinced, but it's important to keep in mind that even if something is bad, you can still like it.
On today's episode, Jess shares the details of a 36 hour jaunt to Vegas to see The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere, what worked and really didn't work in WFG, and how she might need a break from this world for a bit.
This is the first episode Jess produced by herself and Jeff is going to be very upset.
As teased in the title, please disregard the fact that there is no outro song and there's an extra 15+ minutes of silence at the end of this recording.
Do your girl (and yourself) a favor and just turn it off after she says goodbye, k?
Seeing:
- Reality TV catch up
Hearing:
- Emo Night
Tasting:
- Company card or food critic?
Smelling:
- Double tip
Feeling:
- Mom's birthday and musicals
On today's episode, Baja Brucks has no notes, list, or script and you can... tell.
Jeff and Jess discuss their feelings on the new PTA movie, One Battle After Another, as well as the 2008 hit Twilight because even after all these years, Jeff still has some questions about the baseball scene.
There's also a deep dive on Halloween and the Phillies. Both so scary!
jusT know: we are not tHrilled with the title... but the show must go on!
As if anoTher voice waS needed to weigh in on this, JesS is ready to sHare her thOughts and feelings on taylor sWift's new alBum, the life of a showgirl.
thIs iZ truly the only topic discussed on this BajA baBes ep so you're welcome or we're sorrY.
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Another day, another opportunity for Jess to run her mouth!
Our girl is still not over that TSITP series finale and is happy to announce that the right brother was chosen in the end.
Jess also makes time to talk Emmy's, the Hot Priest, and how she navigated social media in what might have been its darkest hour(s) ever.
Also, have you had Coldstone recently? Because you should.
Do you smell (and see, taste, hear, and feel) what the Baja Babes is cooking?!
Jess has a lot of thoughts on tv, commercials, and 90's shoe trends but also has no idea who Taylor Frankie Paul is. Sorry, but she can't watch EVERY show!
Preheat the oven for the mirror glaze cake and start marinating the gochujang carrots, because, as usual, Jess leaves no crumbs.
No one saw this one coming, but Jess is on her own, babes!
Picture Jess headphones on, holding a mic, and staring into a mirror holding court to a room of zero. You're allowed to think this is weird, but sometimes there are just things a girl needs to say to herself without interruption.
Topics hit: HamilTEN, TSITP, Hunting Wives, BIP, AJLT, and a C- explanation of what this whole thing is.
Jess appreciates anyone who makes it passed the 10 minute mark.
**The title of this episode is Jeff's PG curse word of choice, but he couldn't think of it until hours later.
It's the last day of Summer Break and Jeff and Jess are taking this episode POOLSIDE! From their backyard, Baja Brucks is talking fancy tuna fish, Costco's questionable protocols, and glass showers in hotel rooms.
Drink of the episode: "Back to Reality"- Hazy IPA from Three 3's Brewing Co. in Hammonton, NJ
Despite it taking a few minutes to lock into the updated office space, Jess and Jeff don't let the new Feng Shui hold them back from sharing a story about a European Harley Davidson store, falling in love with a 10+ year old movie involving a song about Bin Laden, and debating which type of salty meat is best.
Drink of the pod: Spicy Margarita
You're in the backseat for date night with Jeff and Jess. Fresh off a French dinner, Jeff and Jess discuss ring tones, Oscar films, and music from when they were 19.
What we're drinking:
Jeff - Glenmorangie single malt aged 12 years (Sherry Cask Finish)
Jess - Opened white wine from the fridge
Jess and Jeff have been busy and have a lot to share: trips, movies, SNL50, E-A-G-L-E-S Eagles Super Bowl!!!, and some major news. It's baja, bahaa, and the deep end all wrapped up into one for your listening pleasure.
What we're drinking:
Jeff - Wegman's Pineapple Orange Sparkling Water
Jess - Herbal Tea
It's 2025 and Jess and Jeff have some things to say about resolutions and the movies they watched last year. ALSO, one cannot be IN on a new year without being OUT on a bunch of things they hate. The pod ends with a "Things I Hate" purge list from Jess.
What we're drinking: 7.5 oz can of Pepsi. Because it's delicious and small.
Jess is a Furby (one of a few millennial references) that's been powered on. And Jeff's ready to give advice. It's summer time, it's podcasting time. The Baja is back!
Jess and Jeff confess to some of their own less-than-stellar takes and plant their flags on some new ones. No one is safe, including: Ryan Gosling, Taylor Swift, and Tipping Culture. They also recap some recent reconnections with age old friends.
What we're drinking: Double Nickel Sun Surfer, not Butthole Surfers.
Jess and Jeff recap their Easter in NYC packed full of food reviews and a surprise appearance from a celebrity chef. Later, Jess and Jeff swim in the deep end covering their thoughts on Easter sharing a day with Transgender Day of Visibility.
Baja Bev: Double Nickel Sun Surfer (summer blonde ale brewed with orange)
Coming out of hibernation... Jess and Jeff discuss what they like and don't like about all ten of the Best Picture noms as well as sharing what's made them laugh like nothing else.
Winter Break is here... and while Jeff and Jess are physically and mentally powering down, the pod is powering all the way back up!
Tune in to find out which TV show Jeff is applying to and stay to hear Jess tell a story about a Christmas Gala that she didn't even attend.
We're back and realer than ever!
Jess and Jeff talk Golden Bachelor, Taylor and Travis (WE HAD TO), and Christian Girl Autumn. We also ask a hot take Q: Do we care about *NSYNC anymore?
What we are drinking:
Jeff - Cantera Negra Tequila
Jess - Whole Foods Cherry Creme Soda
Nothing is worse than distractions at the theater. Jess and Jeff rally the Bruck Heads against all poor theater etiquette and dive into some long-delayed Taylor Swift news. Another hodgepodge episode with no categories.
What we're drinking:
Jeff - Pumpkin Spiced Wawa Coffee
Jess - Tangerine Peach Juice
In a grab bag episode, Jess and Jeff celebrate Labor Day by eulogizing the end of summer. Jeff shares his fondness for The OC and Jess walks us through some recent news.
Jess and Jeff bookend their Jamaican vacation recap with a harrowing tale of bat capture and their hot take on the USWNT loss in the World Cup.
What we're drinking (Jeff): Adictivo Tequila Double Reposado
Jess and Jeff catch up on all things including a story Jeff has waited two and a half weeks to hear. Was it worth the wait? Debatable.
What we're drinking: Sanpellegrino Aranciata Rossa
Hi Barbie!
Jess and Jeff give their thoughts on the two movies everyone is talking about. SPOILERS!
What we're drinking: Lemon water
Emmy nominations are out and Jess and Jeff draft who they think will win at the 75th annual Prime Time Emmy Awards... whenever that'll be. #WGAStrong #WGAStrike
What we're drinking: Villa Antinori Toscana 2020
Jess and Jeff don't want to waste your time with a bad podcast but somehow talk about The Idol for way longer than the show deserves. More important topics covered include top toys (BARBIE!), funeral wishes, and a bucket list concert venue.
What we're drinking: Kona Big Wave
Jess and Jeff recap one of their favorite films all the while sipping on Boilermakers that Sea Bass paid for.
Weezer concert, returns, and The Bear - OH MY! Jess and Jeff recap a week with high highs (toast) and low lows (getting cursed out by the Dollar General manager).
Jess and Jeff recap a busy week with Bruck Yeahs and What the Brucks, get on their teacher-high-horse to debate mobile devices in the classroom, and welcome their youngest friend of the podcast to call an imaginary baseball game where the Phillies actually score first inning runs.
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE! Bruck yeah! What the Bruck? Real time marriage spat! Jess and Jeff give you, the listener, everything you could possibly want in an anniversary episode. Except a champagne toast, because they have things to do and can't day drink.
Jess and Jeff give their BRUCK YEAH and WHAT THE BRUCK moments from the week. And just like Chat Roulette, you never know what you're gonna get.
Jess and Jess recap Mikey's wedding and give their opinion on "The Little Mermaid" and Padma's last season of "Top Chef." And yeah, they forgot to post this a week ago. Because life gets busy. Don't you dare judge.
Originally planned to be an instant-reaction pod, Jess and Jeff ultimately decided to take a few days after the Taylor Swift concert to "gather their thoughts" aka they were tired and busy.
Meanwhile... T-Swift has already been photographed with a new boyfriend, topped the charts with every single one of her albums, and performed in a new city.
lifeisnotarace #buttayloriswinning
Jess and Jeff recap their recent cruise experience while discussing their latest obsessions and how they just didn't get down with Oscar winning film, "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once."
After exploring some listener submitted questions, Jess and Jeff realize they're meant to be podcasters.
Jess and Jeff start off recapping some recent "Bruck Yeahs!" and "What the Bruck?" moments and end with their top five "suck you in" movies.
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, Jess and Jeff stay up past 9:30 PM on a Friday night and dish about their celebrity crushes. They close it out with a song Jeff wrote about Jess and the meaning behind the lyrics. (Explicit content: Jeff curses at the 13:45 mark. Sorry parents. Ear muffs!)
Our last podcast of the year recaps a grab bag of topics ranging from podcast-birthing tacos to Christmas traditions. Parental warning - 27:00 mark: language and Santa/elf lore called into question. Happy New Year, Bruck Heads!
This episode runs the gamut from sincere gratitude to an in-real-time fight, errr, DISAGREEMENT that forces Jess and Jeff to pause the recording, delete parts of the podcast, and talk it out both off mic and on. This is the definitive marriage podcast.
Jess and Jeff swim deep in wedding tips and tricks while rehashing their favorite wedding day stories.
Jess and Jeff come back from a winery and hit record. Stay tuned for the last 10 minutes when Jess pays tribute to AC.
Jess and Jeff just watched the Phillies win the pennant and Jeff still can't believe it. Hot dogs be dammed, this Phillies season is one for the memories.
It's bridal shower, baby shower, bachelorette party, and wedding season! Hope you've saved up given the number of save-the-dates on your fridge. Jess and Jeff have strong takes and tips on these pre-big-day events.
It's that time of year... Jess and Jeff give their Behind The Scenes take on all things Back To School.
It's been a minute for Jess and Jeff. When it comes time to reconnect, sometimes all you need is the time and the space... and a pair of headphones... and microphones... and windscreens...
Jess and Jeff discuss three ways their recent vacation exceeded expectations and review Jordan Peele's "Nope" at 48:24, which unfortunately, did not exceed expectations.
Baja Brucks is just doing that thing they do...
....but an almost 2 hour episode calls for backup!
Jess and Jeff do not keep it snappy as they invite Paul From Home to the pod to help them dive deep into one of their favorite movies, "That Thing You Do!"
Steve Zahn is throwing fastballs, Tom Hanks makes it look easy, and Liv Tyler can do no wrong.
The Brucks love them some Bruges... and Gabby. Rachel needs to take it down a notch with the self-tanner if she ever wants to stop being rejected.
Jess and Jeff dive deep into everything baseball (recent Phillies games, late 90s Yankees, "The Captain") and discuss if who they are today was influenced by who they rooted for as kids.
Jess and Jeff are impressed by Jesse's French but not impressed by making out with your hand.
Jess and Jeff reminisce on some memorable musical moments from childhood as they recap their recent live karaoke performance.
Jess and Jeff achieve their under 20 minute goal while discussing winners and losers from the "Who's got the power?" episode.
Jess and Jeff recap their Zahav dinner and Escape Room victory to celebrate Jess's birthday. They also dive into their Montréal trip and give out some travel tips.
Jess and Jeff continue to discuss the winners and losers of the season in the first week of one-on-ones. All Hail Nate The Great!
DEEP END EPISODE The TONE has shifted a bit on today's episode of Baja Bruck's. Jess and Jeff get serious about personality traits in relationships and how the Enneagram has helped them make sense of it all.
Jess and Jeff discuss the winners and losers from The Bachelorette Season Premiere. For the record, this was Jeff's idea.
Calling all Campground Kids!!
No one asked and yet Jess and Jeff delivered even more Maine content. They discuss sleeping in a tent, what a campground kid is, and the need for nature.
Third time's the charm.
Jess and Jeff explain why candles and music bring them joy and discuss how after two failed attempts at recording the episode, the ultimate joy comes from communicating well.
Jess and Jeff try out a few new segments, talk to Harry aka H about "Hustle" and the Sixers, and go over their 20 minute guard rail. What the Bruck?!
We have our first ever guest and it's a good one! Aunt Cathy is here to tell us about her recent trip to Spain.
Jess slams the door in her dad's face... on Father's Day.
Jeff proves he will die on a hill for a "list".
If you're looking to swim in the "deep end" on the first day of summer vacation... Look elsewhere. School's out for summer and Baja Bruck's is open for business.