Nothing Static

The last episode of 2024 is here! Kati and Gio look back at their favorite episodes this year and tease a bit of what's to come in 2025.

It's officially here: Gio is exiting his 20s this week with a motivational bang. He shares his top 30 lessons learned during his 20s. P.S. Kati found the episode inspiring, so you might as well. Tune in!

Kati and Gio are back to round out the 2024 holiday traditions. New Years Eve doesn't get much love, but we'll leave it at that! Tune in.

It's Thanksgiving! Kati and Gio connect for Part 1 of 2 of our "smash or pass" holiday review episodes. Is trick-or-treating for older kids and adults scary? Is good ol' stuffing actually merry? Tune in. Get in touch with us.

Drugs, alcohol and self medicating. For Ari Flores and Michael Kellerman, it's what kept them afloat but also weighed them down, taking them further and further away from the people they were trying to become. Do you need to hit rock bottom to make a change? Has pop culture helped or hurt awareness? And is it even best practice to ask someone about an addiction when you may not know what's going o...

Some people say viral trends are stunting creativity and individuality despite what social media tells us. Is that true, and should we know about the origin of a trend before participating in one? We dive into the topic with longtime friend and trend expert (our words, though she may not disagree) Linnea Grace Johnson to analyze the bubbling debate. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in touch with us.

Kati is out sick this week, so Gio asked the Nothing Static audience what burning questions they had for the show's first "ask me anything" episode. Tune in.

Remember our May episode with pro-am runner Brad Neuerburg? Well, it turns out the Boston Marathon did more than just aggravate a strained hamstring. For the last several months, Brad hasn't been able to run at all, dealing with what he says have been three distinct phases of his grief cycle. Kati and Gio caught up with him after his first couple weeks back running – albeit slowly. Tune in. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ge...

For many of us, getting older often means having a more defined vision and roadmap for life goals. But as friend of the show Kirstie Campbell Breitfuss argues, going on a free-spirited “happiness quest” can be just as rewarding and mindful. The three talk about the art of self-discovery, expectations of growing up and whether being “go with the flow” is actually a sustainable practice or a social...

After a long summer that wasn't long enough, Kati and Gio are back on the mics. The two recap their travels, share exciting – and nerve-racking – news and dive deeper into the thing that surprised them the most about the season. ⁠⁠Get in touch with us.

Missed the show last week? Kati and Gio are officially on summer break. The two share more about their plans this season, dive back into summer's importance and give some tips as we head into big heatwave. ⁠Get in touch with us.

The pod goes international this week – well, sorta –with guests from across the pond including Giovanni's girlfriend Tereza and UK pal Liv who both now live in America. The trio talk about some of the big differences between the U.S. and Europe including drinking culture, transportation woes and, of course, dating. Bonus: You'll learn what Gio's favorite British sauce is. Get in touch...

Can urban sculptures help solve the loneliness epidemic? This architectural designer thinks so. Ryan, founder of Friendly Futures, is on a mission to create a kinder world through sophisticated playgrounds for adults. The goal: Encourage more friendly interactions between strangers that could help change communities and redefine what it means to be pals with the people around you. We get into Ryan...

Welcome to the debut episode of Mystery-Wrapped! Remember those question mark-wrapped candies growing up, never knowing which flavor you’d get? Well, it’s kinda like that. In this new sub-series, we keep one host — and you — in the dark until the very last moment. Today’s surprise topic: I guess you’ll just have to find out…What secrets lie within? Can Kati decode the mystery theme before the epis...

So you move across the country and start a new job, only to find out you and your colleagues were laid off later that same day because of a thing we would later call the pandemic. That's exactly what happened to athlete and entrepreneur Todd Barnett, who found a lifeline for others in creating what would become one of the largest fitness communities in San Diego. Todd shares some of the secret...

Social media redefined what it meant to have friends. Now, anyone who's made a positive contribution to your life can be considered one... but should they? How might our understanding of friendship be contributing to the loneliness epidemic in the U.S.? Kati and Gio discuss and offer practical tips on making friends as an adult.

We've seen 'em and maybe even dissected them, but frogs are more important to our ecosystem than you may think. Kati and Gio talk to San Diego Zoo wildlife biologist Spencer Siddons about when his obsession with amphibians started and the conservation efforts underway at the Safari Park. Spencer even leads the trio on a mini frog call workshop. Hop in, folks.

Running has its highs and lows just like a lot of physically challenging things in life. But as LSKD athlete Brad Neuerberg says, strengthening the mind is just as important as the body. Kati and Gio dive into Brad's journey after injury, his process for achieving goals and practical tips for beginning and seasoned runners alike. Is stretching before a run a bad thing, and are 5Ks actually har...

What traits should a man have in the 21st century? It’s a question that continues to elicit different responses every few years, for better and for worse. As young men today struggle with loneliness and finding positive role models, we’re left with a society that isn’t living up to its fullest potential. Kati and Gio bring on friend Greyson Tracey to discuss an alternative path forward.

It’s our final episode of our favorite game (for now). Is Kati a “sad girl” who falls in love easily? What does Gio’s instagram and fast-food choice say about him? That and more in the host’s latest unpredictable Q&A. Find Kati on instagram @katimitchell and Gio @giotaggin. 

Spoiler alert: This is an emotional one. Kati and Gio dive a little deeper this episode, sharing stories of love, loss and laughter. How was Gio's blossoming relationship a case of right place, right time, and who's gotten Kati through the hardest times in her life? It just might be one of the hosts' favorite episodes yet.

Has Gio checked an ex's phone for evidence? Would Kati get a name tattooed on herself? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Nothing Static's first host Q&A episode. It may be more than you bargained for, but who's to judge?

For local Hawaii TV news reporter Lauren Day, the choice became clear: Hit a salary wall and become a mom while juggling the ebb and flow of breaking news, or take a risk leaving journalism in the pursuit of financial freedom and other personal life goals. It’s a decision many news professionals face at some point in their career and one that Lauren decided to tackle early on, effectively ending h...

We all know the sayings "trust your gut" and "go with your intuition," but how often do we actually follow through on them? And do we already have most of answers we need when it comes to our physical and mental health? Gio begins with a comeback-from-injury story that led to a second chance at competitive running. Kati then shares how listening to her body and getting off &quo...

Spontaneity is great, but so is a thoughtful routine. This week, Kati and Gio dive into theirs, sharing products and practices that make them whole. Grab a cup of whatever makes you happy and get cozy.