Give It To Me Straight

We’re leveling up in 2026! Making big moves in our career, family, and financial situations. If you’re thinking of starting your own business, time to turn on this episode and pay attention to what Jon and Alex have to say. They work together, have started businesses together, and their best move of all, parents to sweet Lucy. So if you can trust anyone to upgrade your life, its these two.Submit your questions here!⁠0:00 - Intro36:57 - Am I A Lazy or Productive Parent?43:02 - Financial Struggle With A Newborn45:26 - Choosing A Career Path48:29 - Working From Home51:15 - I Want To Switch Careers53:40 - My Husband Put Us In Debt!59:34 - Starting Your Own Business 01:02:33 - My Family Is Taking Advantage 01:10:21 - Reading Your Secrets01:10:57 - Recs of the Week Nature’s Sunshine: Get 20% off your first order and free shipping by using checkout code STRAIGHT at https://naturessunshine.com.Bobbie: If you want to feed with confidence too, head to https://hibobbie.com to find the formula trusted by parents and loved by their babies.Goodwipes: As a special offer for our listeners, goodwipes is giving you your first pack for FREE! For more details, head to https://goodwipes.com/STRAIGHT.Perelel Health: Exclusive for our listeners, new customers can enjoy 20% off their first order with code: STRAIGHT. Visit https://perelelhealth.com.NOCD: To learn more about starting OCD therapy with NOCD, go to https://nocd.com and book a free call to learn more about how they can help.Visit our website ⁠www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com⁠Visit our other website ⁠www.alexjon.com⁠Find us on Instagram!⁠Podcast⁠⁠Alex⁠⁠JonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s the first episode of 2026! It may be a new year but it seems like all of our problems are still the same. The same clingy mother-in-laws, marriage ultimatums, and fake instagram accounts. But no worries, Alex and Jon are here for all of them. However, for the new year, let’s make a resolution to have new problems! That means more exciting episodes! We’re going into “manifestation mode” for this one. Submit your questions here!⁠0:00 - Intro32:03 - How Do I Put Myself Out There?35:28 - Moving In with the In-Laws37:37 - Let’s Manifest!41:34 - I Have a Low Social Battery43:33 - I Want To Get Married…Or Else47:54 - MIL is Obsessed with Her Son51:59 - Her Ring is Cheap! 59:45 - My BF’s Parent’s Don’t Like Me01:03:42 - MIL Woes 01:08:03 - To Finsta or Not to Finsta?01:13:46 - Recs of the WeekPREMIER PROTEIN: Find your favorite flavor at PremierProtein.com or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers.RULA: Visit Rula.com/straight to get started! HIMS: To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit Hims.com/STRAIGHT.COZY EARTH: Head to cozyearth.com and use code STRAIGHT for up to 20% off. Visit our website ⁠www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com⁠Visit our other website ⁠www.alexjon.com⁠Find us on Instagram!⁠Podcast⁠⁠Alex⁠⁠JonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So many people want to know what is “okay” these days. Is it okay for your husband to post thirst traps? Is it okay to want a hot body over having a baby? Is it okay to have a 20 year age gap with your partner? Luckily for you, Alex and Jon have all the answers. In this week’s episode, they dive into all the juicy questions they didn’t have time to answer from this year’s topics. It’s the last episode of the year so enjoy the last of Alex and Jon before we head into 2026! Submit your questions here!⁠0:00 - Intro35:43 - Do You Ever Really Move On?40:40 - Different Spending Habits42:58 - Babies at Weddings44:55 - Am I Allowed to Feel Like This?47:48 - Is It Rude To Watch My Sister’s Baby?56:08 - My Friend is Obsessed with Her Baby01:00:09 - I Want A Baby But Also a Hot Body01:06: 36 - Dating Age Gaps01:07: 59 - My Ex Invited Me To Therapy01:11:54 - My Husband Posts Thirst Traps01:16:29 - Reading Your Secrets01:17:00 - Recs of the WeekHELLO FRESH: The best way to cook just got better. Go to https://HelloFresh.com/STRAIGHT10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life!THE REAL REAL: Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to https://TheRealReal.com/STRAIGHTVITAL VITAMINS: Vital Vitamins is offering listeners 20% of all orders with code STRAIGHT at https://myvitalvitamins.com.GOOGLE: See how clothes from your favorite brands look on you before you buy by visiting https://g.co/shop/tryonRULA: Visit https://Rula.com/straight to get started! BOBBIE: If you want to feel good about what’s in your baby’s bottle, get 10% off with code straight at https://hibobbie.comVisit our website ⁠www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com⁠Visit our other website ⁠www.alexjon.com⁠Find us on Instagram!⁠Podcast⁠⁠Alex⁠⁠JonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon isn’t the only guy being a Scrooge this year. In this week’s episode, Jon and Alex answer all your holiday questions before the big celebrations commence! Is Santa real? Do I have to attend my holiday work party? Why is Fantastic Four the movie of the year? The important topics get addressed this episode! Whether you’re more of a downer like Scrooge or more uppity like Buddy The Elf, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode to get your last minute advice before the holidays. Submit your questions here!⁠0:00 - Intro42:17 - Where’s The Balance? 44:04 - Gift Cards Are Supreme45:11 - My Husband is a Scrooge46:55 - Holiday Work Parties50:57 - If You’re Sick, Stay Home!52:20 - My Family Is Asking For Money54:38 - Time To Read The Family’s Will56:10 - Needy In-Laws58:15 - Is Santa Real? 01:06:27 - My BF Hates Christmas01:11:33 - Workplace Ice-Breakers01:15:52 - Boundaries During The Holidays01:20:53 - Reading Your Secrets01:21:31 - Recs of the WeekBOBBIE: If you want to feel good about what’s in your baby’s bottle, get 10% off with code straight at hibobbie.comTHE REAL REAL: Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/STRAIGHTAG1: Head to DRINK AG1.com/STRAIGHT to get a free Welcome Kit, including a bottle of Vitamin D and free AG1 Travel Packs, when you first subscribe! VITAL VITAMINS: Vital Vitamins is offering listeners 20% of all orders with code STRAIGHT at myvitalvitamins.com.ADT: Visit ADT.com or call 1-800-ADT-ASAPGOOGLE: See how clothes from your favorite brands look on you before you buy by visiting g.co/shop/tryonWAYFAIR: Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.Visit our website ⁠www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com⁠Visit our other website ⁠www.alexjon.com⁠Find us on Instagram!⁠Podcast⁠⁠Alex⁠⁠JonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s the season of giving! But Jon says stop. STOP BUYING GIFTS! People have to much stuff anyway and in this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss the culture around gift giving and how out of control it is. It’s time to start spending money on experiences and not on toasters! If it were up to Jon, everyone would get coal. Luckily, Jon is not Santa Claus and he has Alex to give the perfect gift on behalf of both of them. Submit your questions here!⁠0:00 - Intro46:42 - Gifts for Nieces and Nephews 48:59 - Do I Get Him A Gift? 48:41 - Teacher Gifts52:51 - I Do A Lot For My Friend’s Kids55:51 - Holidays with Family 59:50 - How Do I Reject Gifts?01:08:19 - Is My Nana Santa Claus? 01:11:42 - I’m Done Doing Everything For The Holidays! 01:24:16 - Recs of the WeekGOOGLE: Shop the 100 products that made our year by visiting g.co/shop/holiday100AURA FRAMES: Get $35 off with code: STRAIGHT at AuraFrames.comRITUAL: Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/STRAIGHT. Start Ritual or add Essential Prenatal to your subscription today.ADT: Visit ADT.com or call 1-800-ADT-ASAPFACE FOUNDRIE: Visit facefoundrie.com and use code GITMS at checkout for 20% off your first service.VITAL VITAMINS: Vital Vitamins is offering listeners 20% of all orders with code STRAIGHT at myvitalvitamins.com.THE REAL REAL: Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/STRAIGHTVisit our website ⁠www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com⁠Visit our other website ⁠www.alexjon.com⁠Find us on Instagram!⁠Podcast⁠⁠Alex⁠⁠JonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.