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JNZ Podcast

By Chris Jones

Charlotte Area Realtor, Chris Jones, shares his one of a kind comedic insight into life including parenthood, adulthood, current events, real estate and more. Short. Funny. Insightful.
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011: Tiger King, Create Memorable Scenes & School Phrases

JNZ PodcastJun 01, 2020

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011: Tiger King, Create Memorable Scenes & School Phrases

011: Tiger King, Create Memorable Scenes & School Phrases

Highlights of Episode 11.


Chris thinks Tiger King was the best thing about quarantine and wonders what it'd be like to hire Joe Exotic as a magician. 

"Imagine hiring a magician for your son's 7th birthday party and Joe Exotic shows up..."


Chris shares a writing from his StoryAthlete writing group. The context was 'I Create Memorable Scenes.'

"75,000 people in attendance and everyone had some sort of emotional reaction." 


School is out for Summer and Chris isn't so certain he won't miss the daily schoolwork banter with the children. He shares some of the popular ones. 

"Is that your best handwriting? You're proud of that?"


And as always, if you're looking to buy, sell, rent or invest in residential real estate in the Charlotte area, visit www.thejoneszones.com to get started. 

Jun 01, 202011:21
010: 8th Grade Student Elections & Transformers

010: 8th Grade Student Elections & Transformers

Highlights of Episode 10. 


  • Chris talks about the time he ran for Student Body President in 8th Grade.

          "I ran on the better lunch and longer recess platform. Huge mistake. You don't get the brown bag vote."


  • Chris reminisces about Saturday morning cartoons and explains his strategy in a Transformers end of days scenario. 

          "I'm a good guy. A hard worker. I'd work my way up to middle management in the Decepticon world eventually.."


And as always, if you're looking to buy, sell, rent or invest in residential real estate in the Charlotte area, visit www.thejoneszones.com to get started. 


Mar 05, 202015:16
009: Dr. Seuss & Open House Guests

009: Dr. Seuss & Open House Guests

Highlights from Episode 9.


  • It's Dr. Seuss's birthday and Chris shares some thoughts on the author and his work. 

         "What's a Who again? Some sort of humanoid with a canine snout and twelve toes or something weird..."


  • Chris had a successful open house this weekend and shares a story about a nightmare open house guest from a few years ago.

         "She walked into the home and went to the kitchen. Skipped the sign in sheet and opened the fridge.."


And as always, if you're looking to buy, sell, rent or invest in residential real estate in the Charlotte area, visit www.thejoneszones.com to get started. 

Mar 03, 202016:17
008: Morning Routine & Running Out of Gas
Feb 27, 202016:54
007: Sick Kids & Basketball at the Park

007: Sick Kids & Basketball at the Park

Highlights from Episode 7.


  • Chris talks about the compassion (or lack thereof) he has for people when they're sick. 

          "When he woke up Saturday coughing and sounding like a chainsmoking robot, I was kinda worried."


  • Chris decided to let a kid at the park beat him in basketball. Kinda.

          "I can show Ethan what it means to show grace, compassion and to understand the needs and feelings of other people."


And as always, if you're looking to buy, sell, rent or invest in residential real estate in the Charlotte area, visit www.thejoneszones.com to get started.

Feb 24, 202015:22
006: Walmart Self Checkout & Planet Fitness Bagels

006: Walmart Self Checkout & Planet Fitness Bagels

Highlights from Episode 6.


  • Chris' anger at Walmart's Self Checkout System leads to an over the top shoplifting fantasy.

          "Walmart knows the risks. I'm sure it's built into their budget..."


  • Chris forgets to bring his headphones to the gym so he ends up making the most of bagel day instead. 

         "I'm convinced some people only come in for the bagels. Come in, have some breakfast and dip out..."


And as always, if you're looking to buy, sell, rent or invest in residential real estate in the Charlotte area, visit www.thejoneszones.com to get started. 


Feb 20, 202014:46
005: Presidents Day & Girl Scout Cookies

005: Presidents Day & Girl Scout Cookies

Highlights from Episode 5. 


  • Chris wishes you a Happy Presidents Day and talks about how all the founding fathers had gout. 

          "Ever wonder why the bald eagle was chosen as the nation’s bird? Cause the founding father’s all had talons underneath their knickers."


  • Chris scored some Girl Scout cookies over the weekend and is reminded of his days as a Cub Scout. 

          "I've been known to sling some kernels."


And as always, if you're looking to buy, sell, rent or invest in residential real estate in the Charlotte area, visit www.thejoneszones.com to get started. 

Feb 17, 202017:46
004: National Anthem & Valentine's Day

004: National Anthem & Valentine's Day

Highlights from Episode 4.


  • Chris talks about Ethan's Chorus performance. The Springfield Elementary School Chorus sang the National Anthem at a Winthrop University Men's Basketball game and it didn't exactly go as planned.

          "I looked at Ethan. Heartbreak. I looked at the other children. Confusion. Disappointment. Fright..."


  • Valentine's Day is tomorrow and Chris talks about the different categories of men who celebrate it. 

          "You got Mr. Practical... 'You know I love you but the Subaru needs new tires.' ..."


And as always, if you're looking to buy, sell, rent or invest in residential real estate in the Charlotte area, visit www.thejoneszones.com to get started.


Feb 13, 202015:02
003 Much Needed Weekend & Kid's Birthday Parties

003 Much Needed Weekend & Kid's Birthday Parties

Highlights from Episode 3.


  • Chris shares his "much needed weekend" that included a quick trip, a Daddy Daughter Dance and a Kid's Birthday Party. 

          "[A Weekend] that's like, that's what life's supposed to be about."


  • Chris talks about going to kid's birthday parties all the time. 

          "The parent I admire most is the drop off parent.. yeah, I'll be back in a couple hours..."


And as always, if you're looking to buy, sell, rent or invest in residential real estate in the Charlotte area, visit www.thejoneszones.com to get started.

Feb 10, 202015:03
002 Trump v Pelosi, Watch DOGS (Dads of Great Students) and Express Lane Courtesy

002 Trump v Pelosi, Watch DOGS (Dads of Great Students) and Express Lane Courtesy

Highlights from Episode 2.


  • Chris explains his theory on why Trump and Pelosi act the way they do. 

          "You see what's going on here, don't you? They're in love with each other. It's eating them up inside."


  • Chris talks about his day as a Watch DOG at his kids' school. 

         "I almost passed out from being hunched over with my head down for so long."


  • Chris gets to go through the Express Lane at the grocery store with more than 20 items. 

          "You don’t realize just how powerful the express lane cashier is until you’re at their mercy."


And as always, if you're looking to buy, sell, rent or invest in residential real estate in the Charlotte area, visit www.thejoneszones.com to get started. 

Feb 06, 202018:53
001 David and Goliath, Car Washes, The Super Bowl

001 David and Goliath, Car Washes, The Super Bowl

Highlights from Episode 1.


  • Chris isn't so sure that David should be considered the underdog in this timeless tale. 

           "David... slingin' rocks at heads on the reg... that's him..."


  • Chris discusses his anxiety and feelings of uncertainty in automatic car washes. 

          "Spots?! It's supposed to be spot-free! That's the whole reason I went there!"


  • The Super Bowl was last night and Chris reveals the real winners from last night. 

          "I was always more of a Britney and Christina guy but last night has me re-thinking all that..."


If you're looking to buy, sell or invest in residential real estate in the Charlotte area, visit www.thejoneszones.com to get started.


Feb 03, 202015:27