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2004 and “Us Fest” | The Kids Are In Bed Ep. 18

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Join Tim and Jenni this week on The Kids Are In Bed as they delve into a hilarious and insightful conversation spanning a variety of topics! From reminiscing about the Friends-themed dinner at Travail to debating the nuances of tipping etiquette, Tim and Jenni cover it all with humor and wit. Tune in as they discuss the iconic movies and music of 2004, sharing their personal favorites and reflecting on their cultural impact. They share their memories of the music festival everyone wanted to be at in the summer of 2004, “Us Fest.” Tim explains how it came to be.

But that’s not all! They also explore the milestone of turning 40, sharing their reflections on life, friendships, and personal growth. They’ll keep you entertained with anecdotes and humorous incidents from the past while offering thought-provoking insights into their own.

Read one of Tim’s first essays, Punch Drunk, for a little more detail on the story told in the podcast.

Thank you so much for being here, if you have a moment, please go subscribe on YouTube!

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2003, the best year yet? | The Kids Are In Bed Ep. 17

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Tim’s stories from 2003:
Ice Cold
College Move In Day

Is 2003 the best year yet? Join Tim and Jenni for a trip back to 2003 as they talk about some of their favorite movies of the year: How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, Old School, Elf, Love Actually, and more!

They briefly review some of the hit songs of 2003 before talking about their memories of the year, growing up, and the beginning of a year separated while Tim went off to college.

Then, it’s time to decide where the year ranks. Will 2003 take over the top spot? The only way to find out is to watch. Have a laugh and take a stroll down memory lane to the year 2003.

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2002 – Low-Rise Jeans & Cargo Pants | The Kids Are In Bed Ep. 16

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2002 – Low-Rise Jeans & Cargo Pants | The Kids Are In Bed Ep. 16

On this week’s episode of The Kids Are In Bed, Tim and Jenni discuss their memories from 2002.

2002 brought great movies: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Spider-Man, Signs, Catch Me If You Can, Gangs of New York, and more. Tim and Jenni give their reviews of some of these greats.

2002 music brought Eminem’s The Eminem Show, Nelly’s Nellyville, Justin Timberlake’s debut solo album Justified, and Coldplay’s A Rush of Blood to the Head.

Tim and Jenni show off how little they remember about the big news events that took place in 2002 before talking about the fashion trends of the year despite not knowing how to define fashion.

Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol in 2002, The Wire debuted on HBO, and The Osbournes first season aired on MTV, helping usher in the new era of reality TV.

Throw on your graphic tees and low-rise jeans to travel back to the early otts and laugh. Thanks for watching!

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2001 – Movies, Music and More! | The Kids Are In Bed Ep. 15

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2001 – Movies, Music, and More! Let us know if we missed any of your favorite things from 2001 in the comments. Remember to like and subscribe!

Read Tim’s latest essay on TimTalks – My Front Row Seat

This week, Tim and Jenni discuss 2001, the year that brought Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek, Oceans 11, American Pie 2, The Others, and more to the theaters. Friends dominated TV while the inaugural season of Scrubs aired. Destiny’s Child, Nelly, Staind, Lifehouse, and Ja Rule topped the music charts. Wikipedia launched, and 9/11 happened. Join us for a walk down memory lane as we give our recap of 2001.

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The Year 2000 | The Kids Are In Bed Ep. 14

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The year 2000 was the beginning of a new millennium and our first full year together as a couple.

This week on The Kids Are In Bed, Tim and Jenni talk about their recent trip to a Minnesota Twins game in the midst of their winning streak and the Timberwolves’ hot start in the playoffs. There is nothing Minnesotans love more than a winning team. They move on to the year 2000 and discuss the music that topped the charts (Eminem, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Papa Roach, Blink-182, and more!) and the movies that crushed the box office (Gladiator, Coyote Ugly, Almost Famous, and more!). Tim can’t share Jenni’s enthusiasm about the new Max Harry Potter series that has been announced to Jenni’s chagrin. Tim does his best to comb through Jenni’s memory for… anything! Will he be successful, or will we be astonished by Jenni’s lack of recall? The only way to find out is by listening. Thanks for being here.

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1999, The Count Down Begins | The Kids Are In Bed Ep. 13

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The Kids Are In Bed countdown to 25 years of Tim and Jenni has begun. They started dating on October 8 (Tim’s birthday), 1999, and from now until then, they will be recapping every year and talking about their memories from 1999 to 2024. 1999 brought the end of a century and it ended with a bang. It’s the beginning of the golden age of TV with The Sopranos first season. Teen movies made a comeback with the likes of: Election, Varsity Blues, 10 Things I Hate About You, Cruel Intentions, American Pie, and She’s All That. Napster allowed kids to illegally download all the hits from ‘NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, TLC, and, of course, Smash Mouth. It all ended with unfounded Y2K hysteria.

Tim and Jenni talk about getting to know each other via ICQ and share some stories from the first months of their relationship while Jenni tries to conjure a single memory from the year 1999.

Join Tim and Jenni this week (and every week) as they stroll down memory lane. Well, Tim will anyway, and Jenni will do her best to bring a memory or two. Thanks for being here, thanks for listening, and thanks for being awesome. Cheers!

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UFOs, Dinosaurs, & Brunch | The Kids Are In Bed Ep. 12

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What do UFOs, dinosaurs, and brunch have in common? Nothing really, but that doesn’t stop Tim and Jenni from discussing all of those topics and more in this week’s episode. Tim and Jenni discuss their close encounter in their hot tub. They then try to figure out what dinosaurs actually looked like. Jenni believes she has discovered her answer to the question – what are your hobbies? Her answer? Brunch. Pour yourself a mimosa and join them for some fun.

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Looking for brunch this weekend? Head to The Breakfast Club Mpls. You won’t be disappointed.

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Tim Shaved and Infomercials | The Kids Are In Bed Ep. 11

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Tim made a big mistake and shaved his beard. Jenni and Tim discuss the family’s reaction to this extreme change. They also discuss their weekend getting rid of junk, day drinking, and watching The Masters. They finish things off by diving into their memories (or lack thereof) of infomercials. We’re glad you’re here to laugh with us.

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Friends vs How I Met Your Mother | The Kids Are In Bed Ep. 9

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Kids… did I ever tell you about the time Tim and Jenni finally weighed in on which sitcom is better in a heavyweight, seven-round battle between Friends and How I Met Your Mother? Be warned that this episode contains SPOILERS in case you were looking to binge either of these for the first time. Tim and Jenni compare everything from the pilot episodes to the finales and everything in between. If you need a laugh, you should know that we’ll be there for you when the rain starts to pour.

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Spring Break and Airport Pet Peeves | The Kids Are In Bed Ep. 8

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Check out Tim’s latest essay, Bar Soap and People Pleasing.

This week, Tim and Jenni talk about the early spring blizzard in Minnesota. Then it’s time to get wild because it’s Spring Break 2024! Tim and Jenni talk about their plan to surprise their kids at the airport with a trip to Maryland to visit Tim’s sister. Then they talk about airports and airplanes: when to arrive to the airport for your flight, traveling with kids, Jenni getting through TSA, and Tim’s biggest airplane passenger pet peeve. They talk about their vacation plans, and Jenni reveals just how much she loves Old Bay. We appreciate you being here! Don’t forget to subscribe.

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