
Baggage Claim
Baggage Claim is a space for blended families, marriage, and friendship.
Here, we dive into real-life conversations about the ups and downs of relationships, from navigating second marriages to unpacking the baggage we all bring. Hosted by Greg and Jessica, who both have rich experiences with love, loss, and family, this community is about sharing stories, learning together, and growing stronger as couples and individuals. Grab a drink and join us as we unpack, laugh, and claim our baggage—one conversation at a time
Podcasting since 2025 • 15 episodes
Baggage Claim
Latest Episodes
Beyond I Do: Creating a Shared Journey That Actually Works
Marriage is a team sport that nobody prepared us for. What happens when two different people try to build a life together? How do you create a truly functional partnership rather than just two people sharing space?Greg and Jess dig deep...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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48:39

We Have No Idea What We're Doing, And That's Perfectly Okay
"We had no idea what we were doing." Those words might not be what you expect to hear from podcast hosts sharing advice about blended families, but that's exactly what makes Baggage Claim so refreshingly honest. In this vulnerable episode, Greg...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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56:24

From Bank Beef to Backyard Vows: Nick & Brandy’s Love Story
What happens when a bank teller and a marketing guy fall in love over karaoke at a country bar? In our first-ever guest episode, we're thrilled to welcome Nick and Brandy Kastner, who bring 19 years of marriage wisdom to the table.Their...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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47:18

Every Moment Matters: How Being Present Creates Lasting Family Memories
Have you ever wondered how to make each child in a blended family feel uniquely valued? Sometimes the answer lies in being purposefully present in both big adventures and small everyday moments.When Greg and I merged our families, we qu...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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47:23

From Burned Furniture to Rebuilt Lives, How loss and healing reshaped our view of faith.
What happens when your faith gets shattered? How do you rebuild trust in something bigger than yourself when life deals devastating blows? This deeply personal episode reveals the spiritual journeys that have profoundly shaped our marriage and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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47:13
