The Maley Way
Jim Maley
Jim Maley is a High School Teacher and Public Speaker on Depression and Suicide Awareness. He is a former Division 1 Basketball Player and Head Varsity Basketball Coach. He is married to his high school sweetheart and the two have four children.
Episodes
Meg's Long Weekend
An extended weekend provided Meg with a much-needed break from school and gave her time to enjoy some hibachi and time with friends. The Maley family gathered for a movie night. Meg and Mom appeared on CBS Chicago television.
Jimmy and Henry with Brian Urlacher
Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher chats with Jimmy and Henry about sports and about life in general. The legendary middle linebacker talks about some of his favorite teammates and coaches. #54 also reacts to the passing of Bears icon Mike Ditka.
I Love You, But...Where's the Barf?
Jim directed an ailing Meg to barf in a park port-a-potty. He felt he that was rock solid dad work. Katie believes their daughter would've been much better off hurling on the grass.
Grandma Drops in on The Meg Way
Grandma makes a surprise guest appearance on the podcast with Meg and Katie. Grandma shares some 1960s lingo. Also: Top 5 Smells
I Love You, But...Key Fob
Jim doesn't like how Katie separates his car key fob from his keychain. Katie says Jim's collection of keys is unwieldy and heavy. Katie lists her favorite Chicago sports moments.
Meg TV feat. Knuckleheads
Meg welcomes the Knuckleheads into the podcast studio to recap the family's visit with Lou Canellis on NBC Chicago. Apparently water was spilled by someone. Meg had a blast meeting Allison Rosati.
I Love You, But...King in the North
Jim and Katie recap the Jimmy and Henry's Today Show appearance. Jimmy introduced Game of Thrones star Kit Harington, who got a kick out of the boys. Katie experienced some fear of missing out.
Meg Takes Up Sewing
Meg has taken up sewing as a new hobby. She's making Barbie clothes for a neighbor. Katie used to sew scrunchies back in the day. Sewing is a family tradition.
Meg's Sick Day
Sick days are a rite of passage for kids. Meg spent a recent sick day binge watching season 2 of Full House. Katie's cousin got married, and Meg brought home a piece of dirt cake.
I Love You, But...Finger Roll Drop
Jim notes Katie's dismissive drop of towels, remotes, and other household items. Sometimes she adds a finger roll for added flair. It happens when Jim forgets to put things away.
I Love You, But...Hiring a Sitter
Jim doesn't know where to find a sitter for the kids. Katie contends that he should have his nieces on speed dial to watch the kids when he's got something on the calendar.
Meg Way with the Knuckleheads
Meg quizzes her brothers about some of her favorite things. She picks the brains of Andy and Paddy to get their opinions on a wide range of sports and family topics.
I Love You, But...Crowd Work
Jim doesn't like crowds, but does he have to make it so obvious? Bulls Fest was known to Katie, but Jim missed the message. Katie pays tribute to Dolly Parton.
Meg's New School Year
Meg is thrilled with her teachers as the new school year gets rolling. Katie is worried about keeping Meg's soccer uniform at the ready. Meg experienced a ghost haunting at a friend's house.
I Love You, But...Walk Away Talk
Jim is thrown by Katie's tendency to walk away while talking. She'll also turn on the vacuum during a conversation. Andy and Paddy live a barefoot, tarps off lifestyle.
Knucklehead Summer
Andy and Paddy had a heckuva good summer. It was packed with inflatables and kickball. What do the Knuckleheads think about the Green Bay Packers? How about going back to school?
I Love You, But...Carpool Error
Katie is frustrated by Jim's inability to figure out a carpool schedule. Jim thought he deserved kudos for pointing out a dangerous situation on the road.
Meg's Day of Fun
The hype surrounding the Day of Fun was real. It involved swing sets, sandboxes, slides, and a treehouse. Meg and Katie went to J. Crew and The Gap.
I Love You, But...All Tucked In
Katie was stunned to find Jim in bed when she returned to the room during a road trip. Did Father get called out unnecessarily for a D1 crash out?
The Meg Way Summer Vacation
Meg and Katie have stories aplenty from the holiday road. The Maley Family explored New England, where memories were made.
Mark Taniguchi and Marlowe Aguilar of Erly
Mark Taniguchi and Marlowe Aguilar are co-founders of Erly - a company that helps kids navigate anxiety with a creative new idea.
I Love You, But...Bad Blame
Jim and Katie discuss good blame versus bad blame. A navigation miscommunication caused a bad blame. Katie wants Jim to look alive in the passenger seat.
Bump, Set, Spike
Fresh from camp, Meg shows off her volleyball skills. Katie and Meg preview their trip to Cape Cod. Also: favorite s'more variations
I Love You, But...Instruments of Departure
Jim and Katie have differing definitions of departure time. This was exemplified during a recent waterpark vacation. Jim left a giant double bass string instrument in a major household thoroughfare.
Say More with Sarah Ozycz
Jim was recently a guest on The Say More Podcast. He enjoyed his conversation with Sarah O so much, he asked if he could share their conversation in his space. She was happy to oblige.
I Love You, But...Sheet King
Jim was unaware that the fitted sheet for their king size bed has a designated top and bottom. Katie doesn't like when the sides pucker. Jim reiterates his plea for Katie to avoid the word 'yes'
Meg + Mom
Meg Maley podcasts with Katie as her guest. Katie captained the boat while Meg and her friend CJ went tubing up at the lake. Katie likes how Meg has been biking to soccer camp.
Return of the Knuckleheads
Jim lets the Knuckleheads loose in the podcast studio. Andy is fresh from basketball camp and felt good about his shooting form. Paddy is a budding lax bro at lacrosse camp.
I Love You, But...Fill 'Er Up
Katie is tired of Jim leaving her an empty gas tank. She's talking bare minimum, as in two miles until stranded. Jim loved a quote he saw from actor Jon Bernthal about basketball.
The Meg Way feat. Diddums
Meg Maley hosts the podcast with her dad, aka Diddums, moving to the guest chair. Meg wonders what her dad has been up to since school ended. Meg recommends a manicure.
I Love You, But...Invent a Time Machine
Katie gives Jim a piece of his own advice as she recommends he go back to biology class. He's sealing in the moisture on water bottles, much to Katie's chagrin. Katie and Jim also pay tribute to Bulls legend Stacey King.
Courtney Flores
Courtney Flores experienced devastating loss during her senior year at St. John's University when her brother passed away. Courtney's soccer career ended the very same year. She sits down with Jim to share her thoughts on the year that changed her life forever.
I Love You, But...Late to School
Jim was at Paddy's school's Parent Participation event. Paddy's teacher mentioned that Katie is late everyday for drop-off. Katie has some valid excuses, ranging from construction to pooping.
Andy and Paddy
Andy and Paddy, aka the Knuckleheads, jump off the top rope in the style of their favorite pro wrestlers and man the mics on this episode of The Maley Way.
I Love You, But...Angry Smile
Katie has a friendly smile and an angry smile. When Jim doesn't save any dinner for Katie, for example, the angry smile might show up on her face.
The Meg Way
Meg takes over hosting duties this week on The Maley, er...The Meg Way. Meg grills her dad on the cost of dolls and makes him consider life as a microscopic basketball player.
I Love You, But...Water Bottle Down
Daughter Meg is down a beloved water bottle due to her dad's lack of attention to detail. Jim did not realize it was a "hand-wash only" item. Katie has preserved the evidence.
Henry and Jimmy
Young superstars Henry and Jimmy take centerstage on this week's episode of The Maley Way. Henry and Jimmy display a great deal of intestinal fortitude by sharing their own stories about anxiety and therapy.
I Love You, But...Dresser Drawers
Katie dresses Jim down for his lack of organized dresser drawers. His shirt drawer is far too random. Jim ate two dozen chicken nuggets at a get together over the weekend.
SPECIAL: The Henry Way
Youth is served on this special edition of The Maley...er...The Henry Way. Jimmy and Henry are on the mic to share takes on the NBA Playoffs and more!
Joe Bush
Joe Bush is Jim's guest on this week's podcast. Joe is an educator and high performance coach. Joe's son attended one of Jim's public speaking appearances. Joe connected with Jim shortly after.
I Love You, But...DePauw Boyfriend
Katie and Jim have been spouses in passing lately. Busy schedules have kept them apart. If Jim didn't know any better, he'd think Katie's phantom college boyfriend re-entered the picture.
Todd Maguire
Undercover cop Todd Maguire is Jim's guest on the podcast. Todd wrote a book called Donny: An Undercover Cop with a Deathwish about his harrowing foray into the criminal underworld.
I Love You, But...Beard Hair
Katie appreciates Jim's attention to keeping his beard neatly trimmed. However, when beard hair ends up on their daughter's toothbrush, a conversation must be had.
BONUS EPISODE: Young Henry
Henry is a neighborhood chum of Jim's son. Henry jumps on mic for some entertaining back and forth with Jim.
RJ Moniri
Jim guest this week is RJ Moniri. RJ is a former student, current college runner, and a future teacher.
I Love You, But...Share the Bed
Katie says Jim takes up too much room in the bed, which Jim disputes. Jim has 90,000 unread emails. Jim dressed neutral for a badminton match.
Colorado Car Pod
Jim and Katie are on the road for this episode, literally. Katie is behind the wheel in Estes Park, Colorado as they return from a friends' wedding.
I Love You, But...Listener Q&A
Katie notes Jim's tendency to skip reading directions. Katie and Jim answer listener questions from the voicemail bank. Even one of the neighborhood kids has a question for the Mr. & Mrs. Maley
Bill Kennelly
Bill Kennelly is Jim's guest on this episode of The Maley Way. Bill was one of the first people who reached out to Jim after his mother's funeral.