Thru the Wringer with Mike and Jo

Thru the Wringer with Mike and Jo


Latest Episodes

Episode #76 - Using Our Inside Voices
December 10, 2022

Mike and Jo pump the brakes as life throws them an unexpected curve ball, Mike weighs in on the battle of the sexes, trauma rears its ugly head as they reminisce about drunken, vomiting sports parties, Jo rants about the Ghislaine Maxwell documentary and

Episode #75 - Barbaric Behavior Behind the Scenes
December 03, 2022

Mike and Jo discuss a scene of complete unfettered savagery during dinner, Mike self flagellates while discussing his parenting skills (only at the brink is Jo able to bring him back), and they conclude the podcast with a PSA on safety during the holidays

Episode #40 - Boundaries, You're Not the Boss of Me!
November 27, 2022

Today's episode does have some words in it not suitable for you ears so put on the headphones if children are around.Often we can have really good boundaries in certain areas of our lives, say work, but then in other parts we are triggered. It puts u

Episode #74: Turkey, Triggers, and Mother Teresa
November 20, 2022

Turkeys aren't the only things being roasted this week as Mike and Jo reminisce about a Thanksgiving past, they discuss how to survive holiday activities with crazy families, and Jo may have sustained a C2 spinal injury going to the movies recently.J

Episode #73 - Prison Visits and Tattoos
November 13, 2022

Like a review of national parks, Mike and Jo discuss all the jails and prisons they have visited over the years, they bemoan the upcoming holidays with all its special triggers, and Jo contemplates a tattoo on the side of her head.Are you enjoying our pod

Episode #72 - Guardians of Our Own Dark Galaxy
October 30, 2022

Mike and Jo ponder her recent migraines and link to possible brain damage, they reminisce about a termite infestation, Mike dumps halon on a job, and Jo contemplates whether or not she can stop lying.  Are you enjoying our podcasts? Did you know that when

Episode #71 - Channeling Wolverine
October 23, 2022

Mike and Jo discuss Mike's recent surgery and his unrealized  hopes to channel both Wolverine and William Wallace and Mike gets very real about sexual abuse especially from the view point of men.Are you enjoying our podcasts? Did you know that when y

Episode #70 Cannibalistic Vibes in the Rocky Mountains
October 09, 2022

Mike and Jo discuss their hike from hell in Estes Park, CO, Jo discloses her "chipmunk whisperer" status, and Mike gets deep about why judgmental people suck. Are you enjoying our podcasts? Did you know that when you rate and review us, other pe

Episode #69 The Curse of Generational Family Dysfunction
October 01, 2022

In the spirit of the season, Mike and Jo discuss the curse of generational family dysfunction, Mike considers becoming a trashman so he can get free coffee at Starbuck's and Jo feels like crying for no reason. Are you enjoying our podcasts? Did you k

Episode #68 Self Hate and Its Link to Trauma
September 25, 2022

Mike and Jo discuss how self hate can be a natural response to trauma, their insecurities about being judged like Jeffrey Dahmer's parents, and Jo plans for the end of the world as she harvests black walnuts. Are you enjoying our podcasts? Did you kn