Underemployed

David and Jack once again make their State of the Union address to the loyal Dependents, where they look back on the progress and history they've made in the past year, while setting themselves a lofty goal by the end of the decade. Also, Old Man David returns.

The weather's getting mildly warmer, and so is Underemployed! Jack tells the story of a gas leak in Scott's Addition that impacted the news station (and also briefly made him a nomad), Rihanna and A$AP Rocky proving that Wu-Tang is for the children, the continued rise of the Lakers, Ja Morant's a fool, Taylor Swift's dominance, David reminisces on the 2012 derecho, and more. Plus News Jabs, with c...

Jack and David return to brag about the absolute raging success that was their NCAA Mascot Bracket (way better than most fools who picked a real one). Plus they talk David wanting steroids back in baseball, Jack's joy at the rebirth of the Lakers, David's Christ-like resurrection from COVID, the downfall of Dillon Brooks, the beauty of 'Cocaine Bear', Kia Souls being metaphorically bulletproof, th...

It's the triumphant return of the March Madness selection show that proudly features absolutely no actual basketball analysis, the ultimate battle between each team's mascot! Featuring such questions as how many wolfs constitute a wolfpack, how a holy man can deal with a fight, how many 16 seeds can beat a 1, how was David ever allowed to visit Princeton, and much more. Plus Jack's existential cri...

Delivering on promises made to you people, a wolf that was once a homeless man, a ruthless attack on David's medical ailments, the return of the Underemployed Curse, correctly picking the rise of the Jacksonville Jaguars, a tribute to Queen Lizzy, sports not mattering, and keeping your oven open. It was a wild year for Underemployed, and David and Jack recap the top moments in their anniversary sp...

Jack and David are joined by Jack's longtime friend, Underemployed superfan, and actual respected journalist Jessica Albert, along with mutual friend and friend of the show Julie Sawitzky! They discuss Jessica's long journey across various cities and stations in her career, from her time at JMU to ending up in Baltimore, despite not yet having a proper Bawlmur accent or pants with the Maryland fla...

Cue the Mariah Carey, pour yourself some nog, and get your affairs in order, because Christmas is back, and so are the coveted, prestigious Undie Awards! David and Jack join you from the long-condemned Richmond Coliseum to hand out awards (including an album of the year no one sees coming), praise themselves for not killing a 103-year old woman, make multiple Homestar Runner references, settle gru...

Fresh off another wonderful Jay-Z Day, Jack and David discuss their Thanksgivings, including how David now preps his mac and cheese, he goes in-depth on the World Cup and the U.S.'s loss to the Netherlands, as well as the future of the program, sports apparently matter again because the Lakers are playing well (with Jack seeing their dominating win against the Wizards in-person), David has flaming...

David and Jack talk about missing part of the Chris Rock show because they're idiots, David’s excited for the World Cup while Jack has a soft spot for Brazil, sports don't matter because the Lakers are mediocre, Jack likes Taylor Swift's new album while they talk about the shitshow of her concert tickets on sale through TicketMaster, Kanye can't even get into Sketchers, and News Jabs, with someone...

David talks about his trip to Philadelphia to meet friend of the show Colin Mackey for Premier League Fanfest, and he and Jack discuss which US cities are still on their bucket list, the concerns of the Lakers, the status of an Underemployed Curse, Jack's suggestion for turning around the Jaguars, he uses the nonsensical phrase "Lightning in a pan" for some reason, and they have a long discussion...

David and Jack want to buy the Phoenix Mercury, and they need your help (Hint: It involves giving them money). They also talk about the impact of Hurricane Ian, Aaron Judge's impact on the record books, the miracle run of Albert Pujols, them feeling not-optimistic about the Capitals and Lakers, Jack's experience at the state fair, Rihanna performing the Super Bowl halftime show (while John Cena go...

Jack and David discuss getting to see Lupe Fiasco perform The Cool in its entirety (along with a verse they never thought they'd get to hear live), Joe Flacco retaining his eliteness, the Jaguars are probably Super Bowl bound, David's hot take of an NBA Finals preview, the Lakers are doomed, and Jack ponders the benefits of getting a fake butt. Plus David tells the story of his parents' once-in-a-...

An update on the #MarkMcGwireChallenge, etiquette of wearing sweatpants in public and shorts above the knee, David may be classist and also doesn't want to go to strip clubs, Eminem is nearly an EGOT winner, an Underemployed NFT and mascot, mustaches coming back in style, which sports are actually sports, Jack wants to chat with Jay-Z at the Roc Nation Brunch, and more! Plus David's beautiful trib...

Jack and David return to talk about how their summer's been going, the worst/weirdest injuries they've ever gotten, pay tribute to Bill Russell and Vin Scully (with Jack telling the story of meeting the former), discuss the tragedy that was the 2011 Northern Virginia Earthquake, recent heatwaves, them holding a 40-yeard dash for bragging rights, the Juan Soto trade and DC's status as a sports city...

You people asked, we... people answered! In the first Q&A in nearly 2 1/2 years, David and Jack answer rude questions about their alleged advanced age, Weird Al's lyrical prowess, getting hit on by old people at the gym, escaping a deserted island with Bobby Bonilla, tons of questions about food, making new friends at their age, what city they'd want to live in, and much, much more. Plus David lou...

New city, same nonsense! Jack's moved down to Richmond, so he and David celebrate with the return of old pal Nick Livingstone! They talk about Nick's scholarly success since he's last been on, being stunned by hearing his past trash talking, the best spots to eat in the city, how Nick copes with David's hot takes, Nick's love of cats (while David proudly owns a surly, fat cat), getting out of the...

Once again bringing you the NCAA Tournament preview that proudly features absolutely no actual college basketball analysis, David and Jack are back and picking a winner between mascots in each matchup in a theoretical free-for-all brawl. From the sizes of various big cats, to the fighting skills of a refined gentleman, to how Sister Jean and a random homeless guy were intertwined once upon a time,...

In anticipation of the State of the Union address, David and Jack decide to drop their own address to you people, where they give very presidential speeches on the goals, future, and clear amazing societal impact of this beautiful, sexy podcast!

Much like some deadbeat dads, despite being a little late, David and Jack return to celebrate their baby's fourth birthday! Featuring the return of Joe "Peanut" Dweck to face the music on his questionable Mitchell Robinson and New York Knicks predictions, another slap in the face from Nick Livingstone, plus a look back at the Drexel Dragons magical tournament run, the return of their favorite gues...

Coming to you live from the decaying corpse of RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., while respecting the squatters' rights of the racoons that now call it home, David and Jack return to hand out some gold-plated pantaloons! Including a Woman of the Year near and dear to their heart, a perfectly meme-y yet litty Song of the Year, a Hot Take of the Year that saw a beloved athlete shoot himself in the fo...

With the holiday season now in full swing, how about a new Underemployed to whet your whistle? Jack and David discuss their Thanksgiving, including their favorite food and Jack staying in a spot with... weird history for him. They also talk about going public on the NASDAQ, the awful new name for the current-Staples Center, Waluigi not coming through in the clutch, an update on Joe "Peanut" Dweck'...

Back with another guest, this time David's semi-famous frisbee pal, Joe "Peanut" Dweck. They talk to Peanut about growing up in Brooklyn before going to Indiana University, the craziest rumor around campus about a future NBA lottery pick, his tenure in law school and why he wanted to get in law to help kids, David telling him about the Chandra Levy murder, Rutgers' condom mascot, his wedding, and...

Despite David sounding like they were recording way past his bedtime, it's another exciting episode of Underemployed! Featuring the wild rides of Urban Meyer and Jon Gruden, Newcastle's new problematic owners buying the team from a guy who apparently throws up in fireplaces, Jack getting an ovation for a wedding toast he didn't even give, David's long haul to a wedding of his own, getting blue-bal...

Jack and David return to the podcast earf to talk about how Drake's "Way 2 Sexy" is a gift and Kawhi Leonard's star-making cameo in the music video. They also discuss the end of Summer and the annoyingly hot weather as it went out, their chance encounter on public transportation (!), Jack's vacation, David getting back in the wedding groove, Jack's pathetic attempt to name the branches of the mili...

Coming to you from the morgue of Area 51 (*cue the X-Files theme), it's Underemployed! With an update on the poll on whether or not David was correct in saying Texas isn't a culturally Southern state, bad storms, the 25th birthday of ATLiens, the rollout for Kanye West's album, Drake's album cover, David giggling like a titmouse at the Washington Nationals' win percentage, the pleasant success of...