Make it Make Sense

Today, I'm talking about something deeply personal, yet universally needed…“Your place.”That one spot—physical or internal—where the noise of the world fades, your shoulders drop just a little, and you can finally breathe again.You know the one I’m talking about.Maybe it’s a corner of your home, your car parked by the lake, a walking trail, or even just the mental space you slip into when you close your eyes.We all deserve that place.We all need that place.

Why do so many people insist “not everything is political”—especially when the conversations they’re trying to avoid are really about fairness, dignity, and basic human values? In this episode of The Troublemakers, we peel back the layers on one of the most common shutdown phrases in modern culture. From everyday examples to the ways political rhetoric shapes what people feel comfortable talking about, we dig into why this line shows up most often on the right—and what’s really at stake when we pretend human issues are partisan battles.If you’ve ever been told not to “get political” just for caring about people, this episode is going to hit home. Prepare to rethink the whole conversation.

Step back into the soundtrack of your youth as The Troublemakers dives into the rise of the elder emo—the generation that traded Warped Tour wristbands for workplace badges but never lost their love for emotional lyrics, heavy eyeliner, and pop‑punk anthems.In this episode, we explore why emo culture is making a massive comeback, how nostalgia shapes who we are as adults, and why so many of us are reconnecting with the music that once understood us better than anyone else. Whether you’re still blasting MCR in your car or rediscovering old favorites on TikTok, this one’s for you.Get ready to relive the scene, celebrate the revival, and embrace your elder emo era.

A tiny abandoned macaque, a worn plush orangutan, and millions of people who couldn’t look away. In this episode, we unravel how Punch — the baby monkey from a Japanese zoo — transformed from a lonely outcast into the internet’s most beloved symbol of resilience. This is the story that made the world stop scrolling… and start feeling.

Why do we abandon the hobbies that once lit us up? In this episode, we dig into the real reasons joy gets pushed to the back burner—and how to reclaim the passions that make life feel fuller. Quick, relatable, and packed with aha‑moments, this is your reminder that it’s never too late to return to what you love.

I broke my word, I've talked politics. This times are trying, but alot of us are just trying to be good people.

This is the time of year we are seeing everyone posting about their year in review, a highlight reel of a highlight reel of their lives. I'm all for that celebrate those wins people!! This year i'm celebrating something alittle different, I've silently been celebrating these wins every second Friday for a year....This year ive focused on tackling my mental health, or at least getting started with the aid of a professional, and honestly i've never felt better..

From prairie roots, to being one of the premier underwater photojournalists one the plant. @shanegrossphoto www.shanegross.com

Matt MacLeod @mattmcleodphots is an amazing skateboard photographer from Vancouver. But he also introduced me to a west coast legend, Jamie Collins, and The Secret Ramp in the Woods