This week on The Kids Are In Bed, Tim and Jenni dive headfirst into one of their favorite shared joys: hosting dinner parties. THIS IS NOT A POTLUCK EPISODE. But don’t worry—this isn’t some Pinterest-perfect flex-fest. We’re talking real stories here: the Swedish meatballs that were…something else, the apple cider that somehow made it into the Thanksgiving gravy, and the cherry pie that earned Tim some serious pregnancy cravings points.
They also get into why dinner parties matter, how their approach has evolved since having kids, and what makes hosting feel so uniquely vulnerable and rewarding. There’s a surprising amount of research, too:
- Did you know higher-pitched music makes food taste sweeter?
- That dinner parties trace back to Ancient Greek symposiums (aka wine-fueled TED Talks)?
- And yes, that playing music while you cook actually improves your food?
There’s a dive into The Office’s iconic dinner party episode (“That’s what she said!”), a ridiculous tots-in-a-bar story, and an improvised “menu-matching game” where playlist vibes determine what’s being served. Would you serve steak with Sinatra or mussels with Fleetwood Mac? You decide.
Whether you’re planning your next party, dodging another potluck invite, or just here for the stories, this episode’s got something warm, messy, and a little bit sweet—just like Tim’s birthday cakes.
🎧 Listen now!
