Different Miles

In this podcast episode, the hosts engage in a deep conversation about the concept of worship and what it reveals about personal values. They explore how one's calendar and bank statement could reflect what they truly worship, leading to a discussion on the hierarchy of values, including money, technology, and spirituality. The conversation delves into the role of religion in shaping these values...

In this conversation, the hosts discuss the rising popularity of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, exploring their health benefits, societal pressures surrounding obesity, and the potential long-term effects of dependency on such medications. They emphasize the importance of lifestyle changes, the influence of societal norms on health perceptions, and the value of personal experiences in navigating lif...

In this conversation, the hosts discuss the alarming trend of meal skipping among Americans due to economic pressures, particularly in relation to healthcare costs. They delve into the implications of recent polls, questioning their accuracy and representation. The discussion shifts to personal responsibility in budgeting and the impact of societal changes on eating habits. Finally, the hosts enga...

The human condition is one of influence and being influenced. From family to religion to work, we are shaped by our world just as we shape the world from our experiences. Today, we talk about how we've been influenced, our pet peeves, our moments of serenity, and our college (and dropout) experiences.

When we can't make sense of the signals around us, our brain clicks on and tries to fill in the gaps--that's the foundation for conspiracy theories. Today, we continue our exploration of the unexplained with the Denver airport, Bob Lazar, and the elusive alien lifeforms.

The world is filled with unexplained phenomena, sparking questions about what is and isn't real. As pattern-recognizing creatures, we want to fill in the unknown, birthing new modern fantasies. Today, we explore some of the theories we think have kernels of truth like the JFK assassination, the Mandela Effect, AI surveillance and the Montauk Project.

AI has blown up into a wide range of tools that touch many parts of daily life, but what are actual users choosing? On this episode of Different Miles, Casey, Gabe, and Todd share their daily uses of AI and debate the concerns around AI training. What jobs will be most affect by AI and superintelligence first? What are the best-case and worst-case outcomes of AI expansion?

The sudden expansion of AI across tech has caused ripples across society. The future is so wide open, AI could become a force for good or an existential danger. On this episode of Different Miles, Casey, Gabe, and Todd approach AI from three different levels of technical know-how. How could AI lead us to on a "path to zero," a world of no jobs and no need for human labor? They also debat...

Part 2 of our conversation on regret takes a deeper look at the decisions that stay with us long after they're made. We discuss why some regrets fade with time while others seem to follow us for years. From missed opportunities and career choices to relationships and personal growth, we explore the moments we wish we could revisit and the lessons they left behind. The conversation also shifts...

Every person carries regret differently. In this episode of Different Miles, Casey, Gabe, and Todd unpack the decisions that stay with us long after they’re made. From missed opportunities and identity to aging, appearance, and the pressure of life choices, the conversation explores what it means to live with the roads not taken. The discussion moves between humor and honesty as three men at diffe...

Every major decision we make has money somewhere in the equation. Where we live. What careers we choose. When we take risks. When we play it safe. Whether we feel free, stuck, secure, or uncertain. On this episode of Different Miles, Casey, Gabe, and Todd sit down for the honest financial conversation most people never actually have. Not financial advice. Not “how to get rich.” Just three men at d...

Part 2 of this conversation goes deeper than fitness routines and diet plans. Casey, Gabe, and Todd unpack the hidden costs of modern life: instant gratification, technology, convenience, and the growing tension between comfort and discipline. From childhood and responsibility to social media, work ethic, and the pressure to optimize everything, the conversation shifts into a bigger question: are...

There comes a time when the unending energy of youth turns into the stately moderation of adulthood. Age brings us the tasks of upkeep while the difficulty of increased performance ratchets up. On today’s episode of Different Miles, Casey, Gabe, and Todd explore their relationships with physical fitness, nutrition, and willpower. Is discipline a limited resource and what can we do to make the most...

Remember watching late-night TV as a kid and not quite understanding it? There was a clear line between your world and the adult world, and that line felt enormous. So when did it disappear? In the debut episode of Different Miles, Casey, Gabe, and Todd dig into one of the most quietly disorienting shifts of modern life: the blurring of the line between childhood and adulthood. Technology didn&#39...

No answers. No agenda. Just three men at different points on the road, talking about what's changed.