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Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew

Shawn Johnson + Andrew East
Parenting
Marriage
Special Forces
Relationships
Olympics
Family
Mental Health
Parenthood
Communication
Child Development
Personal Growth
Traveling With Kids
Social Media
Faith
Nashville
Dating
Embarrassing Stories
Family Traditions
Goal Setting
Youth Sports

Former Olympic Gymnast Shawn Johnson and NFL player Andrew East sit down to share their most vulnerable sides and open up like they never have before. Tune in to hear one of the most celebrated couples on social media walk you through some of their most memorable moments together. Get ready to laugh and cry as you hear some of the most embarrassing and raw stories that have never before been share... more

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Latest Episodes

Are you your spouse's biggest cheerleader... or have you accidentally become their coach? 👀

In today's episode, we're talking about the difference between being a coach and a teammate in marriage. When does offering advice turn into trying to fix y... more

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Special Forces Episode 6 might have been one of the most dangerous yet!! 😅

This week, we're breaking down everything that happened during Episode 6 of Special Forces: World's Toughest Test, from balancing 200 feet above a canyon to taking on one of... more

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John Mark Comer is BACK on the podcast! We're so excited to welcome him back for another conversation, this time diving into his brand-new book, *Into the Quiet: Following Jesus in a World of Noise*.

In a world filled with constant noise, distractio... more

special forces episode 5 is here, and we're breaking down what might be the most intense season yet!

this week, we're reacting to the high-stakes challenges, unexpected mistakes, and the physical and mental exhaustion the recruits are facing. from t... more

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Recent Guests

John Mark Comer
Author and Christian teacher
Episode: We're All Overstimulated... Here's How to Find Peace | John Mark Comer
Alexa PenaVega
Actor and co-author of Joy Isn't Canceled
Episode: alexa & carlos penavega on grief, marriage & finding joy again
Carlos PenaVega
Actor and co-author of Joy Isn't Canceled
Episode: alexa & carlos penavega on grief, marriage & finding joy again
Madison Chock
Olympic ice dancer, two-time Olympic medalist
U.S. Figure Skating, skating partner Evan Bates
Episode: Olympic Couples Talk Love, Marriage & Competition | Chock & Bates
Evan Bates
Olympic ice dancer, Madison Chock's skating partner
U.S. Figure Skating
Episode: Olympic Couples Talk Love, Marriage & Competition | Chock & Bates
Jovon Quarles
Former Navy SEAL and directing staff instructor on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test
Episode: everything you didn't know about our special forces experience
Ian Schinelli
Former Navy SEAL who completed BUD/S training alongside Jovon Quarles
Episode: everything you didn't know about our special forces experience
Jimmy Sonny
Author, third author of the book
Author (writer)
Episode: 320 | the guy who knows us too well
Amber Smith
Author and public speaker, wife of Granger Smith
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Episode: The Truth About Faith, Loss, Music & Purpose | Granger & Amber Smith

Hosts

Shawn Johnson
Former Olympic gymnast and social media personality
Andrew East
Former NFL player and social media personality

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 53k ratings
  • Love the Show

    I’ve always been a fan of the show but really got into it when you guys started talking about Special Forces. I had never even heard of it but got locked into your season, and couldn’t stop! This is crazy to think about and I don’t know how you made it so far. My husband did the navy before we met and I can’t imagine the hellish training he endured. I love the series, your marriage reminds me of ours sometimes. Thanks for what you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kaylee.rocklin
    United Statesa month ago
  • episode 312 peanuts in the lunch box

    Shawn I can relate so much. I loved everything, but your husband needs to stop fixing and laughing. I’m sure you’re used to it and it doesn’t bother you, but it really triggered me. The amount of selfawarness you have was showing me he didn’t quite get it or maybe he was just making conversation, who really knows. I wish when you guys used the peanuts in the lunchbox idea, that you would’ve thought more about a child like mine who could’ve died because of that, not the fact that your son wouldn... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hdhcueks
    United States6 months ago
  • good content, but getting annoyed at the argumentation

    I have been listening to this podcast for a couple of years now and I think Shawn and Andrew overall produce great content. In the most recent episode about faith, I agreed with much of what Andrew was trying to say and was able to fill in the gaps to some thoughts that maybe weren’t articulated as well as they could have been. Andrew has been tackling some heavy topics lately and I’m convinced that Shawn enjoys arguing more than listening to his perspective. I’m tired of her splitting hairs so ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Myah from Idaho
    United States8 months ago
  • God Convo

    I’m struggling so much to listen to the latest episode. Andrew was basically trying to explain that whatever you’re idolizing in your life is your God. Yes, There is only one God. But if you idolize the games in your life or your children or whatever it is, that becomes your God (on how you worship it and put so much stock in that thing) and you’re not actually putting GOD FIRST. Shawn is being very critical and not letting him explain or get through his explanation and saying she completely dis... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    vbtarl
    United States8 months ago
  • Andrew is judgy

    Listening to Andrew chastise Bri was cringy. Acting like he cares but the way it came off was too much.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Holls1826
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners find the hosts' disagreements engaging, while others feel the conversations can become argumentative or overly critical.
Marriage, parenting, faith, and family advice resonate strongly, with some listeners saying the conversations offer encouragement and practical perspective.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' humor and warmth, though a few object to particular comments or conversational habits.
Behind-the-scenes coverage of their military-style competition experience attracts viewers who want personal context and reactions to the challenges.
Listeners value the hosts' candid personal stories and say the conversational style feels relatable, warm, and like listening to friends.

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alexa & carlos penavega on grief, marriage & finding joy again
Q: Is there an ending to the grief? You guys are almost three years away from this. Do you feel like we're in the grief cycle?
Carlos describes an intense early period followed by healing with family and friends. Alexa says grief remains part of her life, but EMDR helped traumatic memories stop intruding unexpectedly; she still experiences moments of sadness and longing.
alexa & carlos penavega on grief, marriage & finding joy again
Q: What do you mean by joy isn't canceled?
Alexa explains that joy can exist alongside grief. She connects it to faith, the support they experienced, and a renewed sense of closeness to God, family, and friends.
We're All Overstimulated... Here's How to Find Peace | John Mark Comer
Q: What would be some of the simple ones that you value the most?
Comer recommends starting with what is manageable: keeping the phone out of the bedroom, spending a brief time in quiet with God in the morning, reciting Psalm 23, or walking without a phone or audio.
We're All Overstimulated... Here's How to Find Peace | John Mark Comer
Q: What does quiet mean to you, and how does that relate to what we've talked about thus far?
Comer describes silence, solitude, and stillness as ways of experiencing God's love and presence beyond words and thoughts, and as neglected dimensions of Christian spirituality.
things are getting intense... | special forces episode 4
Q: What does it mean to be helpful versus overbearing?
The hosts suggest reading social cues, offering help gently, and noticing whether feedback is balanced rather than constantly correcting others.

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What is Couple Things about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Former Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and former NFL player Andrew East host candid conversations about marriage, parenting, faith, family life, and the experiences that have shaped them. Their format moves between personal stories and practical reflections, with occasional interviews featuring athletes, entertainers, authors, and people with military experience. Recurring series include behind-the-scenes recaps of their time on a celebrity military-style competition and conversations about their athletic careers, travel with children, and life as a couple. The mix of vulnerable relationship discussions, sports and entertainment stories, and family-oriented advice gives listeners both an intimate look at the hosts' lives and perspectives fro... more

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2. Alexa PenaVega
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4. Madison Chock
5. Evan Bates
6. Jovon Quarles
7. Ian Schinelli
8. Jimmy Sonny

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