Fingers crossed, there might just be a light at the end of the tunnel. As vaccines start to roll out, Jacks and Viv start to think through what a post-COVID world will look like when the pandemic starts to show itself out. We can't wait to hang out with our friends again, but what's the proper social protocol now? Can we hug people again? Does anyone even remember how to hug people?? WHERE DO MY ARMS GO??!! Wine: Robert Mondavi Private Selection 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon and JoieFarm En Famille Reserve 2017 Chardonnay Cheese: Happy Belly Provolone and El Pastor Spanish Herb Cheese --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacksandviv/message

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Episode #38. Post-COVID Life

Alright, as a follow-up to our 'things we're really good at' episode, we thought it was only fair to counterbalance with a, 'things we're terrible at' episode. From cooking, to having general self-control when it comes to any type of food, it turns out.. there's quite a lot that we're just not great at. Hopefully you are also bad at these things.. so that we seem less like losers. Grab some wine too - but be careful not to spill and make a mess.. because it happens a lot to us. Wine: El Terrano 2016 Albarino and Barokes Bubbly Rose Cheese: Happy Belly Marble Cheese Sticks and Cello Mayan Cocoa Coffee Rubbed Fontana --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacksandviv/message

Episode #37. Things We're Terrible At

Parents. They're supposed to be the ones to guide you in life. Pass down their knowledge and wisdom. But....Santa Claus? Not swimming 30 minutes after you've eaten? You need a husband???!!!! Our parents love us (or at least, we think they do), but MAN can they lie. In this episode, Jacks and Viv run down the list of lies their parents told them as kids... and into adulthood. Wine: SIMI Sonoma County Chardonnay and Steel and Oak Blush Rose Saison Cheese: Babybels and Jalapeno Monteray Jack Cheese --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacksandviv/message

Episode #36. Lies Our Parents Told Us

The day has finally come. After fighting off elbow-less weirdos and homeless suitors, ages of searching all the dating apps, Jacks is finally the plunge. Yup. She's moving in with her boyfriend. In this episode, Viv answers Jacks' burning questions on how to cohabitate with her SO without killing each other. Viv doesn't really give the best advice, but that's all Jacks has, so it is what it is. Let's hope their boyfriends don't kick them out after this episode... Wine: Field Recordings 2015 Fiction Red and Secret Society Cabernet Sauvignon Cheese: More 365 White Cheddar and Mango Ginger Stilton --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacksandviv/message

Episode #35. Tips for Living Together

Which do you celebrate? Galentine's Day - you give props to your gal pals for sticking by you through thick and thin! You share life updates, whether it be promotions, breakups, a new recipe or an unmentionable experience in the bathroom. When you're drunk, you know your friend will get you water or hold your hair back when you need to throw up. If you're Jacks, you know Viv will be nearby, recording your drunken dance to Britney Spears and sharing it with you months later when you least expect it. Valentine's Day - usually there's food and maybe flowers involved? And probably a Hallmark card.. And if you're like Jacks and Viv, you celebrate both! In this episode, they try something a little different and play one of those obnoxious Valentine's Day games that couples do. (No, not a pervy one!) You know, where you ask each other love questions? Welp, that's what gets attempted in this episode.. get ready for a little Valentine's Day Q&A with Jacks and Viv! Wine: Viva de los Andes 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon and Play Winery 2017 Merlot Cabernet Franc Cheese: 365 White Cheddar and Vello Mozzarella --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacksandviv/message

Episode #34. Valentine's Day

So.. we're bad a lot of things... like, a LOT. BUTTTTT there are some we actually are REALLY good at. In this episode, Jacks and Viv regail us with tales of triumph. If you want tips on how to drunkenly remove makeup, inhale way too many nuggets or hide your disregard of personal hygiene, Jacks is your girl! What's Viv good at? Well, let us tell you. She is really good at this. Yes, it's a Haiku. Wine: Luna Vineyards 2017 Mille Baci Pino Grigio and Truck 59 Ciderhouse Rose Cider Cheese: Babybels and Garcia Baquero Iberico --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacksandviv/message

Episode #33. Things We're Really Good At

Welp, we kicked 2020 to the curb!!! And here we are, 2 weeks into the new year and.....it's not any better. Hmm.. So with another round of stay at home orders and extensions on state of emergencies, Jacks and Viv are now pros on how to stay somewhat sane and have questionable fun during quarantine. In this episode, they share all the best hacks (tried and true!) and ideas (not great) that will keep you amused and entertained while staying safe at home. And NO, it’s not just drinking wine. Well, maybe. Wine: Banshee 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon and Callaway Celler Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Cheese: Whole Foods Provolone and Balderson Smoked Cheddar --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacksandviv/message

Episode #32. Keeping Entertained in Quarantine

2020 is almost done (WOO HOO!) Considering we spent pretty much the entire year in sweat pants and aspiring to be nothing more than a potato, a lot of our goals for this past year flew out the window along with our plans to socialize, travel and put makeup on. So as this dumpster fire of a year concludes, Jacks and Viv share some of their top contenders for New Year’s resolutions for 2021.  Wine: Darioush 2018 Duel Cab Sauv Shiraz Blend and XOXO Botanical Peach Orange Blossom Cheese: Greenbank Farms Sharp Cheddar and Queens Castle Wensleydale with Mango and Ginger --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacksandviv/message

Episode #31. New Year, New Us

"He sees you when you're sleeping. He knows when you're awake.." Ahhh.. the jolly fat man in red pajamas… no, we’re not talking about your drunk Uncle Jerry, but none other than Santa himself! In this episode, Jacks and Viv discuss the enigma that is Santa Claus, and share all of our burning questions. From how he enters a home, to his Christmas Eve flight path choice to how he collects elves and whether or not he needs to pay taxes. And seriously, with all the cookies and candy canes, how does he not have diabetes yet? Grab your boozy eggnog and buckle up - this one’s a must-listen! Wine: Andretti 2018 Chardonnay and Babe Grigio with Bubbles Cheese; Lactalis Brie de Paris and Benton Brothers 5 Year Village Cheddar --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacksandviv/message

Episode #30. What's the Deal with Santa?

"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..." It's officially DECEMBER!!! And that means singing along to Michael Bublé's Christmas album, decorating the tree and every available space in your home, and throwing out the horrid scale (calories don't count until January 1st right?). In this episode, Jacks and Viv share their favourite family holiday traditions from reindeer games to DIY martinis (as Jesus intended) and more. So refill your eggnog and rum and tell Santa to hold off until you're done with this holly jolly episode of Jacks and Viv! Wine: Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc and Esquimalt Wine Company Kina-Rouge Cheese: Tillamook Habanero Jack Cheese and Murgella's Burrata di Puglia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacksandviv/message

Episode #29. Our Fave Holiday Traditions

We think we speak for everyone when we say “WTF was wrong with this year?” Well, how much time do you have? Who knew we’d spend this year in Quarantine and spraying and praying the COVID germs away? But, not everything about this global pandemic was Godawful. Stay with us here! For starters, now we can keep far, far away from people we don’t like and revisit pop classics while washing our hands. In this episode, Jacks and Viv reflect on all of the good things that came out of this dumpster fire of a year. Wine: V. Sattui 2018 Reserve Stock Carsi Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc and Joie Farm Noble Blend Cheese: Artikaas Smoked Gouda and Kirkland Goat Cheese --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacksandviv/message

Episode #28. Covid Habits We Hope Stick

It's been 1 year of Jacks and Viv!!!! Here we are, 27 episodes in and with a pandemic going on around us! Crazy!  Since all of us responsible and kind individuals are wearing masks in public, we have to admit, sometimes it is hard to rely on only our eyes to convey a message. So instances of awkward eye contact have increased tenfold. Have you ever sat in a waiting room and locked eyes with someone seated across from you? What about at the urinal? Eye contact with someone there must be super weird. (Because how would we know...?) In this episode Jacks and Viv explore all the weird times to make eye contact and just how damn awkward it can get for all parties involved.. Wine: Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut and Frind Estate Winery 2019 Rose Cheese: Organic Valley Feta and Garcia Baquero Iberico --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacksandviv/message

Episode #27. Weird Times to Make Eye Contact

Remember when you were in your 20’s and if you needed a costume idea you just added the word “slutty” in front of anything and that’s what you would go as? And now if it’s not warm or comfortable, it’s not touching your body. (Break out the onesies!!) Halloween parties used to start at 11PM and now if there’s no charcuterie platter and there’s no guarantee that you’ll be in bed by midnight, it’s not happening. ⁣ ⁣  In this episode, Jacks and Viv take a look back at Halloween when they were younger and what this spooky holiday is like now that they’re not so young. So toss away the candy corn (seriously, does anyone like these?) and grab your boo’s (he he he) and enjoy episode #26. Halloween In Your 30’s. Wine: Darioush 2019 Viognier and Joie Farm 2019 Chic Fille Hagerman Gewürztraminer Cheese: Boursin garlic and fine herb Goursay cheese and Arla Feta --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacksandviv/message

Episode #26. Halloween in your 30s

Jacks is only 25 years old and Viv only weighs 120lbs. Both.. are... not... lies. Ok fine. They are. But not by much ok?? Oh Gaawwd.. ok, we're lying by a lot. This one is all about the big lies that Jacks and Viv tell, from disliking pop culture and pop music to their relationships with guys and alcohol.  So grab a drink to have with this episode and don't let their growing Pinocchio noses push your glass off the table. Wine: Andretti 2018 Zinfandel and Domaine Bousquet 2018 Organic Malbec Cheese: Happy Belly Monteray Jack and a delicious cheese that came in a birthday charcuterie platter but Viv threw away the label. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacksandviv/message

Episode #25. Biggest Lies We Have Ever Told

We've said it many times before, and we'll keep saying it... Adulting is HARD. When we were younger, we had full-on meltdowns in a grocery store, we didn't have to "hold it in" until it hurts... we just.. wet our pants. In this episode of Jacks and Viv, we lament about all the things we used to be able to get away with when we were kids, that we just can't anymore as adults. I mean, we could still do them.. but the disapproving glares and unwanted  social media attention is probably not worth it. Wine: The Holy Snail Sauvignon Blanc and Lake Breeze Pinot Gris Cheese: Rumiano Family Fontina Cheese and.. well, a delicious white cheese that we can no longer name. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacksandviv/message

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