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Tea Thyme with J and J

Tea Thyme with J and J

By: J.J. Francis and Jocelyn Gowins
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Join us for unfiltered talks, expert guests, and weekly episodes packed with real advice, fresh perspectives, and relatable stories you’ll want to share.J.J. Francis and Jocelyn Gowins Social Sciences
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  • Episode 4 - "Petals, Purpose & Saturn Returns"
    Jul 20 2025

    🌿 Episode 4 – “Petals, Purpose & Saturn Returns”



    In this fragrant and free-flowing episode of Tea Thyme with J&J, we welcome a fellow Radio KCM voice to the mic — the radiant Megan Lillie, host of Morning Morning (Sundays, 8–10am). Megan brings her green-thumbed wisdom from South Knoxville’s beloved Stanley’s Greenhouse and spills the (organic) tea on all things botanical.

    We talk flowers, herbs, essential oils, and even the wild world of weeds — the good, the bad, and the downright persistent. The convo meanders like a country garden path, touching on the quality of our tap water, the part landscaping plays in real estate investments, and whether Saturn is rising, returning, or just reminding us to get our lives in order.

    This episode is a full bouquet of curiosity, laughter, and heartfelt reflection. It’s about how we grow — in soil, in soul, and in seasons — and how we hope to age with joy, intention, and a little dirt under our fingernails.

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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Episode 3 – “Onion Rings, Diplomacy & Sibling Chaos”
    Jul 13 2025

    Episode 3 – “Onion Rings, Diplomacy & Sibling Chaos”

    Tea Thyme with J & J | Aired June 22, 2025

    This week, J.J. and Jocelyn serve up a full plate — starting with the U.S. bombing in Iran and Trump’s bold Truth Social post declaring, “NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE.” J.J. compares it to sibling antics, where you poke the bear then run to grandma shouting “truce!” before the smack lands.

    From there, it’s a sharp left turn into National Onion Ring Day and National Kissing Day — because of course it is. We chat about our favorite rings (the fried kind), quesadillas, and J.J.’s favorite crunchy cheese sandwiches, inspired by Mimi’s Cafe's French Quarter burger.

    We wrap with real estate wisdom: why agents should know the backstory on flipped homes, one homeowner's experience with HD's water testing interrogators, and a few of our own tips on bedding, cleaning, and domestic woes.

    It’s thoughtful, tasty, and just a little petty — the perfect blend for Tea Thyme.

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Episode 2
    Jun 18 2025

    🍵 Episode 2: Father's Day Feels, Foot Pain & Flooring Fixes

    On this special Father’s Day episode of Tea Thyme with J & J, we’re digging deep — not just into the headlines, but into our hearts.

    We open the conversation with an honest look at men’s mental health, sharing powerful stats, lived experiences, and personal reflections on how our own fathers — whether present, absent, loving, or lacking — shaped our emotional landscape. This one gets personal, and it gets real.

    Then, we pivot to what’s under our feet — literally — as we talk about the growing trend of luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring. From real estate upgrades to aching feet, we explore how flooring choices affect our joints, posture, and pain, especially in homes built on concrete slabs. Homeowners, listen up — your knees might thank you.

    We also sip on a little current events tea, with thoughts on the recent military parade, the wave of protests, and the bigger questions about patriotism, spending priorities, and who gets heard in America.

    It’s one part personal journey, one part health chat, one part real estate tip jar — and all steeped in truth.

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    1 hr and 37 mins

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