Some Topic - The Podcast

Zombies didn’t start with brains, viruses, or apocalyptic gunfights—they started with fear, control, and the loss of autonomy. In this episode of Some Topic , two dangerously underqualified individuals descend headfirst into the real origins of zombies, tracing them from Haitian Vodou and colonial trauma to Hollywood’s flesh-eating spectacle. What begins as a horror discussion quickly becomes a ph...

Step into the chaos of Some Topic – The Podcast, where two dangerously underqualified hosts take on conspiracy theories that may or may not completely unravel your sense of reality. In this episode, Nick and Brett dive headfirst into the bizarre world of the Phantom Time Conspiracy, questioning whether entire centuries of history were fabricated—and whether the calendar itself is one giant mistake...

This episode of Some Topic continues the ongoing Some Travel mini-series, this time with guest star Brett joining the chaos. What begins as delayed American Airlines flights to Puerto Rico quickly derails into airline app misery, piña coladas as coping mechanisms, and the realization that modern travel is just patience testing with extra steps. It’s a masterclass in Type-B survival philosophy: lif...

Welcome back to Some Topic – The Podcast, where logic takes a backseat and curiosity drives the conversation straight into the unknown. In this episode, we introduce a brand-new segment: Conspiracy Corner—a place where wild theories, half-baked ideas, and uncomfortable questions all collide. This isn’t about proving anything right or wrong—it’s about exploring the strange, the entertaining, and th...

In Episode 24 of "Some Topic", two dangerously underqualified individuals attempt to explain why modern life feels broken—even when everything is technically “working as intended.” This episode presents a pseudo-scientific, barely supervised breakdown of everyday systems that didn’t fail… they just succeeded at solving the wrong problem with ruthless efficiency. From soap dispensers that lie, pass...

In this episode of Some Topic, two dangerously underqualified individuals spiral into one of the most unexpectedly profound conspiracies of modern life: the Phillips head screw. What begins as a petty, deeply personal vendetta against a single stripped fastener quickly mutates into a full-blown exploration of craftsmanship, industrial design, World War II manufacturing, planned obsolescence, right...

In this episode of Some Topic, two dangerously underqualified individuals spiral into one of the most unexpectedly profound conspiracies of modern life: the Phillips head screw. What begins as a petty, deeply personal vendetta against a single stripped fastener quickly mutates into a full-blown exploration of craftsmanship, industrial design, World War II manufacturing, planned obsolescence, right...

The Hoover Dam holds this mythical place in American engineering lore — a monument built by 21,000 men who risked everything during one of the bleakest moments in U.S. history. In this episode, we tear into the story behind the concrete, the danger, the ingenuity, and the absolute chaos of what it meant to build something this massive during the Great Depression. As the conversation unfolds, the c...

This episode opens like every great moment of childhood TV comfort: with Mr. Rogers. But instead of the calm cardigan-wearing king of emotional literacy, you get two grown men trying to figure out how feelings work while simultaneously arguing about anime boobs, grocery bags, and guy math. It’s a reflective, comedic collision — part philosophy, part nostalgia, part absolute nonsense — all filtered...

Welcome back to Some Topic, where logic takes a vacation and two dangerously underqualified hosts dive headfirst into the global buffet of stupidity. In this episode, M. and Sam attempt to give continents and countries actual personalities — because what could go wrong when you mix geography, bad history, and questionable jokes? From America’s identity crisis to France’s arrogance, India’s multita...

Welcome back to Some Topic, where logic takes a vacation and two dangerously underqualified hosts dive headfirst into the global buffet of stupidity. In this episode, M. and Sam attempt to give continents and countries actual personalities — because what could go wrong when you mix geography, bad history, and questionable jokes? From America’s identity crisis to France’s arrogance, India’s multita...

Welcome back to Some Topic, the show where logic is seasonal, facts are optional, and every conversation derails faster than a caffeine-fueled raccoon on a Segway. In this chaotic and hilarious episode, “Round Table Topic: A Day in the Life,” the gang sits down to explore what it really means to survive a week filled with delays, disasters, and deranged detours. What starts as a discussion about t...

Welcome back to Some Topic, the podcast where two dangerously underqualified individuals tackle an ever-changing buffet of subjects we have no business discussing. This week, we take a high-speed journey through the chaotic history of cocaine — from its sacred beginnings in the Andes to its glitter-dusted reign in Hollywood and Wall Street. It’s a tale of gods, greed, medicine, madness, and market...

Welcome back to Some Topic, the only podcast where two caffeinated philosophers accidentally summon ancient gods while trying to talk about meaning. In this episode, Nick and his co-host dive headfirst into cosmic horror, existential dread, and why humanity keeps worshiping things that want us dead. From Lovecraft’s tentacled anxiety monster to meme culture’s unholy transformation of fear into Fun...

Welcome back to Some Topic, the only podcast where two men with Wi-Fi and mild insomnia attempt to out-argue human history itself. In this episode, Nick and his co-host continue their descent into the archives of civilization’s most confusing achievements — from the emotional instability of doors to the existential crisis of the spork. Part 2 picks up where The History of Sitting, Doors, and the W...

Step into the peppermint-scented madness of Factory 98, where corporate bureaucracy meets North Pole dystopia. In this holiday special of Some Topic, our two dangerously underqualified hosts discover what it means to “manage” a facility that manufactures joy—alongside moral decay, malfunctioning elves, and a disturbingly cheerful AI named Eve. This episode spirals from darkly comic onboarding ritu...

The holidays are here — and so are the existential crises, family politics, and questionable coping mechanisms. In this festive installment of Some Topic, Nick and Sam unpack the insanity of surviving Christmas as two men armed only with caffeine, sarcasm, and zero emotional preparation. From family feuds and awkward in-law dynamics to holiday hypocrisy, fake charity, and hostage negotiations at t...

Step into the fog with us for a Halloween special that’s equal parts comedy, chaos, and accidental philosophy. From the Celtic roots of Samhain to the candy-coated capitalism of suburbia, our two dangerously under-qualified hosts stumble through the haunted corridors of October — where death, darkness, and dumb jokes collide. Expect ghost stories, theology gone wrong, and the questionable retellin...

Welcome back to Some Topic, the only podcast where two over-caffeinated minds try to make sense of civilization’s dumbest decisions — from the invention of the chair to the questionable genius of the spork. In this episode, Nick and his co-host unravel humanity’s surrender to sitting, the drama behind the first door slam, and why every office chair might secretly be a throne on wheels for wannabe...

Welcome back to Some Topic, the show where logic is seasonal, facts are optional, and raccoons are apparently running our research department. In this absurdly deep episode, the hosts unravel a gallery of forgotten mascots from history’s most disastrous moments — from collapsing bridges and radioactive glow girls to lobotomy mascots with ice picks for hands. Between unhinged improvisation and acci...

In this episode of Some Topic Podcast, we dive headfirst into a hilarious exploration of human absurdity — from ancient Incan bead messages and ancestral pottery to wild stories about Johnny B., Mama T., and the secret art of surviving cougar flirtations. Join us as we jump from Canyonlands, Utah to Colorado’s pot cities, stumble through life lessons about survival, attraction, and confidence, and...

In Part 2 of our deep dive into Coca-Cola, the wild ride continues! Picking up where we left off with Santa, polar bears, and the New Coke fiasco, we now explore Diet Coke’s launch in 1982, global criticism, and the health controversies surrounding sugar, artificial sweeteners, and the rise of obesity in soda-drenched communities. Our dangerously underqualified hosts debate what it would take for...

In this episode, we take a wild ride through Coca Cola’s cultural and marketing history—from the 1930s illustration of Santa Claus to the polar bear campaigns and the infamous New Coke fiasco. We explore how a simple soda became a symbol of nostalgia, patriotism, and even obsession for generations of Americans, including World War II veterans. Along the way, we dive into Reddit deep dives, histori...

In this episode of Some Topic, we pick up where Part 1 left off — diving deeper into the chaotic, bowtie-wearing world of Bill Nye. From oversimplified DNA claims to the infamous Miller-Urey experiment, the hosts explore where Bill Nye made science accessible, where he hilariously missed the mark, and what that meant for generations of future scientists (and confused kids everywhere). Expect tange...

In this episode of Some Topic, the crew dives deep into the legacy of Bill Nye the Science Guy — the quirky, bowtie-wearing engineer who turned science into pop culture before “content creator” was even a thing. From his humble beginnings on a Seattle sketch show to becoming Disney’s educational powerhouse, we unpack how he made science cool, what he got right, and where he hilariously missed the...