Jenna Tries
Comedian, mom, and wife Jenna Kim Jones hosts a weekly podcast where she tries to enjoy life to the fullest. Each episode features life updates, listener questions, comedy discussions, and food reviews. The show aims to bring fun and laughter while exploring various topics together with the audience.
Episodes
Jenna Tries Re-Entering Reality
We had our last Universal Studios adventure and it was hard to say goodbye and come back to reality! But Taco Bell has naked chicken chalupas and that helped! Plus apple cider donuts, tempering chocolate, tootsie rolls, Celine Dion, ads that had people saying YIKES and cutting board drama! All in one episode? Enjoy! Watch my new Dry Bar special here for free! http://drybarcomedy.com/jennaj2 Promo
Jenna Tries Getting Bigger!
I'm back and summer's over in my book! I tried NEW Harvest Mix Tootsie Rolls and discuss Tootsie Roll's recent renaissance! I discuss staying positive, flying around the world, new TSA rules that made me think if Sleepless in Seattle AND I answer your burning questions! Most of them were about me gaining weight and getting bigger? They were fun! Still trying to figure out my dream podcast guest th
Jenna Tries Practical Magic!
I'm back after last week's technical difficulties! Thank you for your patience! We had a crazy week but a happy one. Thank you to everyone who came to see me in Columbus. It was such a fun weekend! I was so happy to be back on stage. So this week we talk 90's movies. I finally saw Practical Magic and I have some things to say. We also talk fall treats and Pumpkin Spice! Chick-fil-A has a new sandw
Jenna Tries To Fix Her Gut Health
School is back in session and life got really crazy, very quickly! I share the notes I'm making to remind myself to be a human person. I'm also trying to fix my gut! I'll let you know how that process goes. Then of course, we discuss how the world doesn't want me to be thin because all of the most delicious foods are coming out in the next week of my life. Plus should we all just try to be happy,
Jenna Tries COLLEGE!
Hey! I'm back with a new episode! Big day in space so make sure you look up and catch it all! Plus should college kids get fancy dorm rooms? I weigh in and share my experience as a freshman in college! Is AI making social media less fun? Should I get a chemical peel? And the sequel that everyone told me was good but was actually not good! Plus some icky food news! It's a good one! Thanks for liste
Jenna Tries Bringing Back WHATEVER
We're back! School started in our area and time is moving too quickly! This week I discuss life in Georgia. When do I get to say I'm from Georgia? Is there a rule about this? Were you a Camp Rock fan? My girls are getting into it! Did you say "Whatever" a lot when you were a kid? Then we talk about BSB. At what point do they get to say…no more? Plus Chickfila and Taco Bell are testing out some ver
Jenna Tries Fried Pies and Regular Sized Cookies
I'm back after a super fun family vacation to Vegas and Utah! We saw so much and felt so much…HEAT. It was very hot and dusty. I give a full rundown of the trip and more! Plus lots of food news to catch up on! People are eating sour ants! Parasites are everywhere! McDonald's trademarked the word "Spricy"? Thanks for being here! Watch my new Dry Bar special here for free! http://drybarcomedy.com/j
Jenna Tries To Explain Taylor Swift's Wedding
Today's episode covered all kinds of topics! First is JKJ a jello expert now? And what should she make next? Then JKJ discusses Taylor Swift's wedding, soccer letdowns, parasites that are freaking her out and turning 40 and staying calm. We're not stressing, y'all! Plus Subdogs? Yuck? Subway's new "sandwich:" https://www.allrecipes.com/subway-subdog-12010999 Call or text me at 404-477-4160 Article
Jenna Tries Using AI (and understanding soccer)!
This week we're back after a very successful family reunion. We celebrated Summerween and ate great food and took the kids to Burger King! M&Ms is getting ride of synthetic dye so we'll be losing a couple of colors for a while! Plus the World Cup is making me feel patriotic! Happy 4th of July! Also is AI taking over the world? Not yet! Thanks for listening! M&M colors! https://www.foodbeast.com/n
Jenna Tries Cleaning Her Own House
We're back! This week we have special guests Sam and Dylan who join me to play a quick game before they went back to watching animal videos and then were off to bed. They killed it on the show! Then we discuss McDonald's Fry pies, read a little excerpt from my most recent article discussing cleaning my own house AND we discuss summer movies! Will you watching Toy Story 5 or Minions and Monsters? H
Jenna Tries Answering Your Questions!
Today we are answering text messages! From questions about my church's temple garments, to siblings, to Aldi, to dipping cheeseburgers in Diet Cokes, we cover A LOT of different topics! Plus we discuss Pizza Hut bringing back their reading program. Europeans enjoying uniquely American things (mostly food) and jobs that husbands are just better equipped for around the house. More about garments: h
Jenna Tries Aging!
JKJ is turning 40 and y'all have a lot of great advice to share. First we discuss our visit to the Little Debbie headquarters and JKJ"s pumpkin patch she's currently growing! Then JKJ tries Cheerwine for you. It's amazing! And not wine! We answer a listener text! Talk about disgusting baked beans that are coming out. AND green mustard? Why? Plus advice on aging and why potty training is a nightmar
Jenna Tries To Figure Out Who Alex Cooper Is?
This week we've got a lot to discuss! First we answer a listener text! JKJ tries the new Dirty Diet Mountain Dew Cream Soda Mix and it's….well you'll just have to listen. She gives all the details on her family's exciting Memorial Day Weekend. Plus food news! Pickle Smoothies and the Chipotle CEO's audacity! Then JKJ caught up on all the Alex Cooper Call Her Daddy (or should we say Call Her Mommy)
Jenna Tries Making Friends!
This week JKJ is brave…and tries the new Sugar Free gummies from Trader Joe's that are making everybody poop their pants! What is the deal with them??? JKJ also discusses food news. Spam Hot Dogs anyone? https://www.foodbeast.com/news/spam-is-bringing-a-hot-dog-version-of-itself-to-stadiums-and-stores/ How about a giant bottle of the Papa John's butter sauce? https://www.foodbeast.com/news/papa-
Jenna Tries Homeschooling!
Hello! We're back! Today I give my best pitch to fix ALL of Mcdonald's problems. I also give you the quick story of how our homeschooling journey began! Then, we've got Mac and Cheese wars! People are furious that the McDouble is $2.50 https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/mcdonalds-2-50-mcdouble-sparks-backlash-americans-say-fast-food-no-longer-cheap Buldak is making Mac and Cheese now! https://ww
Will Jenna Try A GLP-1?
Hey everyone! I'm back with another episode. This week I start off with a chat about my hair! It's been a weird hair journey for me and I discuss what's been going on! Then we get into the food news! McDonald's is making dirty sodas! And they're making it really hard to get free refills! Subway wants us back real bad and are offering $5 sandwiches again. Cereal boxes are getting back to their root
My Millennial Moment
Hey guys! I'm back! I haven't quit solo podcasting yet! Today I bring a lot of great topics to the pod! We discuss some good news and bad news. We read texts from you! We try a new treat in our official Jenna Tries segment. And then we go on a Millennial journey where we discuss nostalgia, aging, our "Grandma Era" and I REALLY want to hear from you! What are your words of wisdom about aging? What
24 Hour Mom
Hello Party People! Welcome to the Jenna Tries podcast! This week we've got a lot to talk about! First I cover some food news! I had to talk about Hershey's decision to put chocolate back in their chocolate. https://www.foodbeast.com/news/hershey-says-its-bringing-real-chocolate-back-to-reeses-after-backlash/ Then Taco Bell's newest menu item coming soon is VERY interesting! https://www.foodbea
HELLO JENNA TRIES!
This isn't a full episode but a quick update! Some things are changing! See you April 22. Visit jennatries.com for more info.
Take a Deep Breath
This week, JKJ and #AL discuss Golden Globes, #AL's deep breathing, vibration, plates, and lymphatic drainage! Is anything real anymore? And we ask a very deep question. What's one thing you're bringing back to 2026??? We have a few ideas. Subscribe to my new podcast, The Ripple Effect with Jenna Kim Jones IHeart https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-ripple-effect-304892752/ Apple http
Rage Bait
We are back! And our Renaissance continues. This week we discuss the word of the year and it's very fitting. We also discussed bad fashion trends—we are looking at you barrel jeans! And #AL really thinks he wants to do cold plunges? Subscribe to my new podcast, The Ripple Effect with Jenna Kim Jones IHeart https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-ripple-effect-304892752/ Apple https://pod
Wickedly Talented
We are back! Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you're listening to our show while you're baking a delicious pie. This week we discussed my B12 shots and the person who gives them to me. JKJ tries to trick #AL with fake Christmas movie plots. We discuss our crazy holiday habits, including buying IKEA furniture recklessly. And #AL tries to recall the plot of Wicked. Let's have some fun! Subscribe to m
Punch Fights vs Chewy Words
This week it's all about marbles, 5 Below, The Dollar Tree, insane workouts, Thanksgiving movies and more! #AL is over JKJ talking about the olden days and JKJ doesn't want anyone to see her workout. Plus we watched Keeping the Faith and it was….a movie! We also watched another 90's gem, Home for the Holidays. Have you seen it? Watch it! JKJ wants to know if anyone else likes it. Subscribe to my n
Cool Hot Pants
We're back and JKJ's got new red pants that she bought in a store that she tried on first!!! JKJ and #AL went out shopping and it made JKJ wants more nights out! Nobody goes out anymore! Movies are still kinda lame but apparently movies have always been bad b/c #AL says he saw terrible movies as a teenager just so he could hang out with other girls. How dare he! :) Subscribe to my new podcast, The
Chartreuse with Envy
It's finally almost Halloween and we're feeling fantastic! Today's episode goes off on a tangent about The Mandela Effect and it was worth it! Plus we discuss, how old is too old for Trick or Treating?! Subscribe to our website and watch the show, have access to all past episodes AND read what JKJ is up to! All available at jennakimjones.com Stay tuned for 2026 show dates! Get your cabin now
Soup People!
JKJ's started a new workout that's making her question everything. #AL is a soup optimist! Yep, we discuss all the kinds of soups but we promise it's very interesting! Plus pickleball chat, workout chat, #AL's new bread hobby and more! Subscribe to our website and watch the show, have access to all past episodes AND read what JKJ is up to! All available at jennakimjones.com Get your cabin now
We're Ice Cream People!
This week JKJ's working out her road rage, #AL and JKJ discuss books and like, how awesome they are, AND we found three ice cream machines in our house! WHY??? JKJ and #AL then discuss the pros and cons of a pizza oven. Subscribe to our website and watch the show, have access to all past episodes AND read what JKJ is up to! All available at jennakimjones.com Check out my new podcast called The
Look Me In The Eyeballs!
We are back and JKJ's got a lot on her mind. First, ihop, then Kroger, then beyond! JKJ wants everyone to be a lot nicer, including herself. Is that so much to ask? Should the guy at the grocery store helped me? Was the employee at ihop judging me? Plus we discuss all the shows that we can't believe are still on TV! It's a good one y'all. Tell your friends! Shows that are still on TV: https://ww
Shape-Up!
Today's episode is like riding a roller coaster through JKJ's brain. We discuss horrible workout trends that JKJ really shouldn't have tried, overalls, bird obsessions, finding life's passions, Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift and JKJ's belief that there are really very few things she doesn't like. Join us! Subscribe to our website and watch the show, have access to all past episodes AND read what JKJ i
Hot Honey Millennials
We're back and this week JKJ is worried that she isn't self aware enough to know if she's a "typical" millennial. #AL is convinced he doesn't even know what hot honey is and turns out, he may not like honey at all. Plus we need cable back! Watch the show at jennakimjones.com See Jenna live! September 26 - Kentucky Comedy Festival https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kentuckycomedyfestival/1648
My Gut Is Healed
JKJ and #AL are back and this week we're keeping it light and fun as usual. We discuss the oldies which should really just be called the classics. Then…gut health. Is it real? What about perimenopause? Should we all just calm down and stop trying to diagnose ourselves? Plus JKJ got her hands on some vintage crafting books and is ready to take Pinterest by storm! September 26 - Kentucky Comedy Fest
Everybody Calm Down!
In today's episode we discuss our beach trip and #AL calls out JKJ's dislike of the ocean. We also talk—sports? Or at least people acting terribly at sporting events. Plus are JKJ and #AL getting old? Do we think everyone is a terrible driver? AND JKJ takes the kids to Target to see Halloween stuff and uses the wrong cart. All in all, it's a fun episode with lots of laughs! If you want to become
#Al's got JKJ's Receipts!
We are back, baby! Time for a new season of Couple Friends podcast. This week was all about catching you up on life. So much happened since our last season! New comedy specials, surgery, homeschool, travel and more! We discuss all that plus some pop culture news, movies JKJ's been watching, #AL's love for a good album and the last year of our 30's is finally here. If you want to become of a membe
We're Alive!
This week was wild! JKJ set her 2025 goals, our kids have shows, the McRib is back, Moana 2 is just OK and WE ALMOST DIED. Ok so we weren't THAT close to dying but it was kind of insane and smoke was involved. We answer your questions AND we have fun gift recommendations! It's been a wonderful season! Thank Upcoming shows: Jan 10-11 Las Vegas, NV Jan 18 Ft. Wayne, IN Feb 14-15 Massillon, O
This or That Christmas Edition!
It's our Christmas episode and in it we discuss all our favorite Christmas things and the ones we could live without. Turns out JKJ has some strong opinions about Christmas movies (surprise, surprise!) and #AL takes all of JKJ's very silly questions very seriously. Upcoming shows: Jan 10-11 Las Vegas, NV Jan 18 Ft. Wayne, IN Feb 14-15 Massillon, OH Feb 28 Piqua, OH March 1 Celina, OH
Colonial JKJ and #AL
We are back! From vacation! We went on our first family vacation to Colonial Williamsburg and have a lot to say about it! Plus Jenna is decorating for Christmas and it's making #AL very nervous. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! We are very grateful for you! Yes, you! For updates and more information about Jenna's shows, visit jennakimjones.com!
Disavow Diet Coke?
This week we discuss all the new Reese's products JKJ got tricked into buying. Plus we also discuss how much it would cost to get both JKJ and #AL to dance on the internet, disavow Diet Coke or get really into Pickleball. The price is high people! Upcoming Shows: December 5 - Chattanooga, TN https://www.thecomedycatch.com/shows/277558 Watch the full episode at jennakimjones.com
Do you have iPhone face?
Watch out now—#AL and JKJ are officially old people! In this episode we learn a whole bunch of new phrases, including iPhone face. We also discuss memes from the early 2000s before we really understood what a meme was. Plus chipmunks, skibidi toilets, peanut butter jelly, Rihanna, and so much more! iPhone Face: https://www.buzzfeed.com/kristenharris1/do-these-actors-have-iphone-face-poll# Upc
Very Important Food News
We wouldn't be who we were if we didn't talk food! The picklewich, Chicken Big Macs, Taco Bell nostalgia and so much more! Jimmy John's: https://www.foodbeast.com/news/jimmy-johns-ditches-the-bread-for-its-new-picklewich/ Taco Bell: https://www.foodbeast.com/news/taco-bells-new-decades-menu-is-a-tasty-trip-down-memory-lane/ Chick-fil-A: https://www.foodbeast.com/news/chick-fil-a-fans-rejoice-you
Out of Control Holidays
We are back and JKJ is ready for Halloween to be over! Buckle up because JKJ might sound like an old lady, but she just wants her kids to have a great life. Is that so hard to understand? 😂 We discuss life, out of control holidays, too many costumes and the joy of a quiet drive home after a fun night out at the pumpkin patch. Upcoming Shows: November 8-9 - Plano, TX https://www.planocomedyfestival
Nostalgia and Protein Diet Coke
We're back with #AL's fashion crisis! What are we supposed to wear at our age? We also try the viral protein Diet Coke. For some reason that sends us down a food spiral which then makes us nostalgic which is exactly what millennials our age do. Tell your friends to listen to the show and see the full video at jennakimjones.com.
Parenting Worries and Costco DRAMA!
Jenna finally gives the details on her Costco encounter and she's still mad about it! Then JKJ and #AL dive into their parenting problems—the things they're excited about, nervous about and currently thinking about. Plus JKJ shares more about homeschooling! Upcoming Shows! October 18-19 - Massillon, OH https://www.krackpotscomedy.com/events/98220
The Mid Life Crisis
Welcome back to Couple Friends Season 3! Do we own a Diet Coke machine now? Yes! Do we have exciting food news? Very much yes! Are we entering our midlife crisis? You better believe it! Catch up with your favorite podcasters/couple friends and check out the video to see the new studio at jennakimjones.com. Upcoming Shows: October 11 - Chattanooga, TN https://www.barkinglegs.org/ourevents/unlead
Social Media Styles with JKJ and #AL
Ugh, social media, am I right? Find out how JKJ and #AL feel about social media plus how we navigate our way through it all! Thank you for an awesome season!!! We'll be back on October 2!!! JKJ's Upcoming Shows: June 7 Mesa, Arizona https://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/shows/other-presenters/use-your-karate-shaun-johnson June 11 Provo, Utah https://coveycenter.csstix.com/tickets.php?ty
Time Style with JKJ and #AL
What is time??? And how do we manage it? #AL and JKJ go through their different approach to time and how they wrangle kids through it. JKJ's Upcoming Shows: May 31-June 1 Panama City Beach, Florida Beaches Comedy Club https://www.beachescomedyclub.com/events/94473 June 7 Mesa, Arizona https://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/shows/other-presenters/use-your-karate-shaun-johnson June 11 Pro
Fashion Style with JKJ and #AL
We're back and we're talking fashion! Turns out that we are dressing like the millennials we are and that's NOT a good thing? We discuss updating our wardrobes and functionality over everything! 17 Ways to Update Your Basic Millennial Outfit: https://anindigoday.com/ways-to-update-your-basic-millennial-outfit/ Sign up to become a member of the JKJ community at jennakimjones.com! Call us and
Work Styles with JKJ and #AL
Today we are talking work styles! But first JKJ had to give updates on life including fish conspiracies, water and Diet Coke snafus. #AL and JKJ discover that their work styles are very very different. What's your work style? Idea oriented, logical, detail oriented or supportive??? Sign up to become a member of the JKJ community at jennakimjones.com! Call us and leave a voicemail or text at 4
Food Styles (and issues) with JKJ and #AL Food/Cooking Style
We're back with another episode and this time JKJ and #AL dig into their food styles (and issues). We're trying to make some lifestyle changes with our food habits and it's brought out many of JKJ's food feelings which apparently are a lot stronger than she realized. We also discuss internet food trolls, terrible recipes and more! Internet cooking trolls: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/biiQ
Spending Style with JKJ and #AL!
We are back and this week JKJ gets fired up about cottage cheese! But then we remember this isn't the food episode and we get into it about spending styles and the way they deal with money in our home! There are budgets and meetings about budgets and then JKJ's strong desire to NOT listen to budgets and meetings about budgets. We have fun! Sign up to become a member of the JKJ community at jenna
Home Style with JKJ and #AL
What's our home like? We give all the details! We discuss some new trends, our favorite things about our home and how we try to maintain some organization in all the chaos. Plus an update on homeschooling, life, work and more! JKJ's Upcoming Shows: April 27 - Hershey, Pennsylvania https://events.humanitix.com/jenna-kim-jones-brings-clean-laughs-to-laughing-stock-comedy-club?hxchl=int-bit May 3-4
Vacation Styles with JKJ and #AL
How to vacation or NOT vacation—that is our speciality! This week JKJ and #AL discuss vacationing. Are we good at it? No but we definitely know what we like and don't like! What's your vacation style? Sign up to become a member of the JKJ community at jennakimjones.com! Call us and leave a voicemail or text at 404-477-4160! We want to hear from you! JKJ's Upcoming Shows: April 27 - Hershey
JKJ and #AL's Sleep Styles
#AL and JKJ dish on their VERY different sleep styles! We discuss how we make it work, the dos and don'ts of our sleep styles, napping at work, our favorite sleep hours and so so much more! Sleeping at work: https://fortune.com/well/2024/04/07/sleep-medicine-napping-at-work/ Carson Daly: https://pagesix.com/2024/04/09/entertainment/carson-daly-insists-sleep-divorce-helps-him-and-wife-siri-stay-t
Parenting Styles with JKJ and #AL
We're back and we're ready to party! Welcome to Season 2 of Couple Friends! This Season we are discussing styles! Parenting, cooking, social media, fashion—you name it, we're discussing it! In this first episode we catch you back up with our lives and dive right into our parenting styles as well as the parenting trends we love and hate (mostly hate)! Sign up to become a member of the JKJ community
Not So Newly Wed Game
We've been married for almost 12 years but we're STILL learning about each other! We play our version of the Newlywed Game and answer questions about each other. Sometimes we were spot on and sometimes we couldn't be further off. This is the final episode of Season 1 and we're so grateful for y'all! We'll be back in a few months. Until then……. Check out JennaKimJones.com for all the recent update
Ask Us Anything ANSWERED!
Y'all had some great questions and we were ready to answer them! We discuss kids, family life, homeschooling and so much more! Stay tuned for a bonus episode because weren't able to get to all of your questions! Check out JennaKimJones.com for all the recent updates including the trailers for my new special! Watch the video of this podcast at YouTube.com/jennakimjones! Sign up to become a membe
Our Love Story
A lot of people ask us how we met so we finally dedicated an entire episode to our story! It all starts in a hurricane in Rhode Island….Listen to hear the rest! Check out JennaKimJones.com for all the recent updates including the trailers for my new special! Watch the video of this podcast at YouTube.com/jennakimjones! Sign up to become a member of the JKJ community at jennakimjones.com/members
Let's Go Back In Time
In this episode we go back in time and reminisce about life before iPhones, growing into technology, old school Halloween candy, Thanksgiving memories and more! Check out JennaKimJones.com for all the recent updates including the trailers for my new special! Watch the video of this podcast at YouTube.com/jennakimjones! Sign up to become a member of the JKJ community at jennakimjones.com/members
So Many #Fails
Today we're reliving some of our silliest, most embarrassing, awkward failures! JKJ remembers some college mistakes, #AL recalls our moving issues and we laugh about how awkward high school can be. Check out JennaKimJones.com for all the recent updates including the trailers for my new special! Watch the video of this podcast at YouTube.com/jennakimjones! Listen to my new album, "Who Is She?!"
Dinner Topics!
Coming over to dinner at our house? In this episode we discuss all the potential topics we'd want to chat about over some spaghetti carbonara or homemade tomato soup! Topics range from Costco, Christmas music, favorite smells, pens, candy, splurges, discount hand soap, social media and so much more! Watch the video of this podcast at YouTube.com/jennakimjones! Listen to my new album, "Who Is She
We Are So (Not) Trendy
What trends have you fallen victim to? #AL and JKJ discuss the trends of the late 90's early 00's that we either really wanted to be part of or failed miserably trying to pull off. https://www.glam.com/1341981/returning-early-aughts-90s-fashion-trends-2023/ Check out my new album Who Is She?! on SiriusXM starting November 3rd! More details coming soon! Watch the video of this podcast at YouTube.c
Birthdays!
This week, we are back and we are celebrating birthdays! We threw our first birthday party and have another one just a month away. Who are we? Of course that got us thinking about our own birthdays and birthdays of the past! We also answer some text messages and discuss McDonald's and their Halloween pails. Watch the video of this podcast at YouTube.com/jennakimjones! Sign up to become a member of
How Does One Make Couple Friends?
Today's episode is all about The Fugitive, Taco Bell tacos, Pete Davidson, homeschooling, and most importantly friendships and how to make couple friends! We discuss our decision to start homeschooling, movies that stand the test of time, friends we want to make but can't figure out how and MORE! Sign up to become a member of the JKJ community at jennakimjones.com! Call us and leave a voicemail or
Meet JKJ and #AL (Plus Rory's Birth Story!)
We're back after a bit of a hiatus with the new Couple Friends Podcast! Welcome to Season 1 Episode 1! In this episode we introduce ourselves to the podcasting world (again)! Plus we give the rundown on Rory's birth and what it's like to be a family of 6!!! Thank you to everyone for supporting us! Please check out JennaKimJones.com and sign up to be a member of our website where you'll get exclusi
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