Generations

Peter and Aubrey each share their five all-time favorite TV shows — and discover an accidental through line. Three of Peter's five were created by Mike Schur, and nearly every pick on both lists is about people helping each other become better. They talk about why "prestige TV" doesn't appeal to them (too stressful), why comedy doesn't have to be mindless to be meaningful, and how these shows refl...

Peter checks in while recovering from a cold and deep into the newly released Forza Horizon 6 (set in Japan); Aubrey is heading into summer break and excited about her personal training certification. The episode's central metaphor — "motivation is weather, systems are climate" — frames a rich conversation about why motivation fades and what it looks like to build sustainable personal systems inst...

Peter and Aubrey work through a list of fitness and health myths — everything from whether your pee needs to be clear to whether cold plunges do anything besides make you cold. Peter, a physician who actually researched every item beforehand, delivers verdicts with increasing exasperation at the wellness-industrial complex. The episode gets off to a chaotic start when Aubrey's city issues a tornad...

Peter and Aubrey dig into Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinneman — all seven books, with book eight nine days out. They cover how they each came to the series, why the audiobooks (narrated by Jeff Hays) are basically the only correct way to experience it, and what separates DCC from the litRPG slop Peter burned out on years ago. The back half goes full spoilers: theories on the ending, whether Donu...

Peter and Aubrey work through all 37 official MCU films on Peter's custom tier list tool, placing each from S down to D with no shortage of strong opinions along the way. The results are roughly what you'd expect from two Marvel fans who still remember opening-night midnight showings — Thor: Ragnarok and The Winter Soldier are untouchable, Eternals and Iron Man 2 are not. The episode also touches...

Peter and Aubrey dig into the Project Hail Mary film adaptation — both are big fans of the book and came in with high hopes and specific anxieties about how it would translate to screen. They start spoiler-free with their history with Andy Weir's work and their first impressions of the casting, then move into a full spoiler breakdown of the story, the Grace/Rocky relationship, the practical effect...

Peter and Aubrey do a mid-year check-in on their yearly themes — but first, Peter has to process something: Neurosis, his favorite band and a formative musical experience, just surprise-dropped their first album in nearly a decade on the spring equinox, and he has many feelings about it. The episode covers how both of their themes are going (fitness and peace for Aubrey; a flexible experimental fr...

Peter and Aubrey dig into the role music plays in their daily lives — not what they're listening to, but how and when they listen. The conversation covers workout playlists, surgery soundtracks, sleep conditioning, studying to isochronic tones on YouTube, and the art of playlist curation. A highlight: Peter reveals an elaborate system of thematic, pun-named playlists (Egyptian death metal, Lovecra...

This week on Generations , we dive into health tracking—why we use it, where it falls short, and how it can actually help instead of hurt. We talk Apple Watches, calorie deficits, anxiety, sleep data, menstrual cycle tracking, and why trends matter more than daily numbers. We share what we’ve learned from years of experimenting with fitness wearables, why privacy matters in tech, and how being “in...

This week, we dig into the news that Brandon Sanderson has sold the rights to the entire Cosmere to Apple TV. We talk through our initial reactions—excitement mixed with very real nervousness—about what it means when beloved books make the jump to live-action. Along the way, we explore why Apple TV might actually be the best possible home for something this ambitious, how creative control (and unf...

This week, we dive into video games—what we play, what we love, what we bounce off of, and what being a “gamer” even means anymore. We talk through our very different gaming habits, from hundreds of hours in Stardew Valley and Minecraft to deep, story-driven single-player epics like Mass Effect and Assassin’s Creed. Along the way, we explore why some games feel comforting, why others feel like wor...

This week, we take a lighter turn and talk about what we’re genuinely looking forward to in 2026. From major movies and long-awaited books to video games, music releases, space missions, and even what not to get excited about, we reflect on anticipation itself—how hype changes with age, how expectations can be complicated, and how sometimes the biggest thing we’re excited for is simply a slower, s...

In this episode, we push back hard against New Year’s resolutions and unpack why they so often leave us feeling guilty, frustrated, and stuck. Instead, we talk through the idea of yearly themes—a gentler, more flexible way to guide growth without the pressure of pass/fail goals. We reflect on our past themes, share what worked (and what didn’t), and introduce our themes for 2026: a year of peace a...

In this episode, we wrap up the year by looking back at everything we read in 2025 — the books we loved, the ones that surprised us, and the ones that completely missed the mark. We dig deep into our shared love (and growing concerns) around Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere, celebrate standout reads like Project Hail Mary and Murderbot , and unpack why some wildly popular fantasy series just didn’t wor...

This week we settle in for a post-Thanksgiving catch-up, sharing how wildly different our holidays looked — from Peter’s early family feast and multiple pie rounds to Aubrey’s first snowy Wisconsin Thanksgiving with a marathon dog show in the background. We recap Aubrey and Hayden’s dream honeymoon in Punta Cana (complete with a personal butler, swim-up suite, and unexpectedly eye-opening moments...

This week, we dive deep into Wind and Truth , the fifth entry in Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive . What starts as admiration for Sanderson’s worldbuilding turns into a sharp critique of bloated storytelling, lazy editing, and inconsistent prose. We talk about what worked—Kaladin’s healing arc, Adolin’s relationships, and some truly epic battles—but spend most of the episode unpacking what d...

After years of Marvel fatigue, we dive deep into Thunderbolts* —the first MCU film since Endgame to genuinely move us. From Florence Pugh’s standout performance as Yelena to the surprisingly heartfelt “group hug” finale, we unpack why this movie finally brought back the magic that’s been missing. Along the way, we reflect on our shared Marvel journey, rank the post- Endgame films (spoiler: most di...

We kick off this cozy catch-up episode by talking about burnout, post-wedding exhaustion, and the lingering weirdness of long-distance relationships. From there, we dive into the theme of lifelong learning —how to keep your brain sharp and your curiosity alive after formal schooling ends. Peter shares his new quarterly “learning sprint” approach inspired by David Perell’s Learn Like an Athlete , o...

In this catch-up episode of Generations , Peter and Aubrey return after a whirlwind few weeks. Peter talks about buying a new car (and reluctantly becoming a Toyota RAV4 hybrid owner), while Aubrey shares stories from her Alaskan cruise, her wedding, and all the chaos leading up to it—including marathon-induced detours, anxious pre-wedding jitters, and Mario Kart battles. The two swap laughs, fami...

In this episode, Peter and Aubrey talk candidly about the stresses they’re facing—Aubrey with last-minute wedding planning and Peter with heavy experiences at work. They explore how decision fatigue, social media comparisons, and secondary trauma weigh on them, and share the small but important ways they cope—from Hayden’s grounded advice and wedding perspective shifts, to Taskmaster marathons, D&...

In this episode of Generations , we explore the power of daily habits—both the ones we've nailed down and the ones we’re still working on. From journaling and meditation to supplement rituals and walking routines, we share what helps anchor our days and set the tone for intentional living. Our conversation blends the practical with the personal, touching on sleep struggles, the quest to ditch scre...

In this heartfelt and wide-ranging episode of Generations , Peter unveils his new passion project—“Imperfect Practice,” a blog and YouTube channel exploring self-improvement through honest, iterative growth. He and Aubrey discuss the origin of the idea, the motivation behind it, and what he hopes to offer. Along the way, they reflect on podcast appearances, sleep habits, trivia mishaps, kayaking m...

Episode Summary In this episode of Generations , Peter and Aubrey unpack Aubrey’s Mission: Impossible binge, breaking down the first four films with a mix of admiration and hilarity. From the iconic CIA heist in the original to the over-the-top slow-motion chaos of MI2, they offer a sharp and funny retrospective on the franchise. They also touch on the dark tone of MI3, the fun and flair of Ghost...

Episode notes: Life update: Aubrey's big move Aubrey recounts her whirlwind move from Salt Lake to Madison, including stops in St. Louis and Kansas City Multiple legs of travel: graduation events, Yellowstone, packing chaos U-Haul issues, car towing logistics, and vacuum-sealed bags saved the day One casualty: the grill flew off her Kia mid-drive--but all else survived Settling in The new apartmen...

Show Notes: - Aubrey calls in from the car after a weekend trip to Yellowstone. - Reflections on the weird but welcome post-grad downtime. - Trip to St. Louis to see Hayden graduate--one ceremony brought sunburn, the other brought Simone Biles. - Simone Biles sighting! Aubrey was just feet away and too starstruck to say anything--but did manage to snap a photo. - Simone gave a great speech--delive...