The Smartest Guy in the Room

Are you alive right now? Of course you are, but are you living in the moment? Most of us run around like so many chickens with our heads cut off and the boys wonder why.  Join them for a moment of Zen, meditation, and mindfulness. Otis catches a glimpse of his former self through the eyes of a kid enjoying his first Bills game! 

Technology is ubiquitous. Unfortunately, like our Miranda rights, anything we say or do can be used against us in a court of law or the one of public opinion. The guys discuss the many benefits and pitfalls of our modern technology advancements. Bonus story about how Demps stumbled upon a potential new fetish.

Did Elon Musk buy Twitter in a boozy, pot fueled fit of hubris? Or is he playing 3D Chess while everyone else plays 52 pickup? Should we follow Sam Harris' lead and ditch Twitter? There is only so much outrage one can handle, so come listen as our guys distill the truth from all the noise. Otis argues online with a bonafide Nazi!

Whether you are Pete Rose, Minnesota Fats, or used to like going to Studio 54, most people these days have some kind of side hustle. Listen along as Demps realizes he needs to have something to do to stay busy, even if it's just for fun. Otis recounts a time he was asked to be the voice of reason.

Find out what happens when seven feet of snow falls on a city in one day! Demps shares his family recipe for frozen snowballs!

Do you enjoy shameful pleasure? "Sign me up!" is what Demps' says. The guys wonder if enjoying the suffering of others is healthy or if it exposes the darker, more sinister side of humanity. The holiday season is upon us and Matt has flashbacks to his "Mickey Rooney" days.

Do you have too much stuff? Is your mind cluttered? Folks, minimalism isn't just for the poor. Join our special guys as they weigh the pros and cons of minimalism in today's society. Otis wonders if keeping up with the "Jones" is a fool's errand and Demps thinks mother nature is a pack rat!

The Onion says "Stereotypes save time", but is it true that most people go around doing very little thinking and letting our instincts and pre-formed opinions color our thoughts, judgments and decisions? Come find out what the boys have uncovered regarding internal biases and if those same thought processes are being used to manipulate us by the people in charge, whoever they are. Matt confesses he has Sunday scaries!

Are you the strong silent type? Perhaps you wear your heart on your sleeve? Maybe you hate cliches' and just want people to give it to you straight? The boys sit down and discuss what Stoicism is, and how/if people practice it today. This week's episode will resonate with kids of all ages, whether you're a drama queen who overshares or is figuratively crippled by your emotions. Demps learns a new way to say f*ck you!

What is Stan Culture? The guys were asked, and they have delivered. Listen along as they break down how a simple fondness for a person or thing can become an obsession and morph into something more sinister like stalking, cyber-bullying, or even murder. On a more positive note, Demps proves that meeting your hero can be an amazing experience.