Exhausted

It's our 25th episode! And we low-key forgot...our bad. This week, we discuss updates on the Maryland zebra escape and Dave Chapelle's tomfoolery, Normani's fish dress, Dancing with the Stars conspiracies, and more!  Have a happy (and safe) Halloween from your pals at Exhausted! Podcast art by Eliana Reed Audio mix by Zach Maynard

Ayyee, look at that - we've rebroken the record for our shortest episode ever! Join us as Zach dabbles in multiple singing attempts, Eli reminisces about the magic of Lonely Island, and cling to the edge of your seat as we conclude with a harrowing cliffhanger (jk you'll find out in a couple of episodes, be patient).  Podcast art by Eliana Reed Audio mix by Zach Maynard

It's a chaotic episode this week as we discuss how awful Texas is, whatever the heck is going on with Squid Game, Kim K's appearance on Saturday Night Live, alleged cannibal Armie Hammer, lamb-human hybrids, and more! Podcast art by Eliana Reed Audio mix by Zach Maynard

Weird noises abound in this week's episode, in which we discuss all the latest in news and pop culture, attempt to harmonize to Doja Cat's new album, slander Xbox, make rad puns, and more! Podcast art by Eliana Reed Audio mix by Zach Maynard

If you're thinking this is just another episode, think again - it took nearly seven months of podcasting, but we've finally produced an episode that's less than an hour long! Join us as we discuss the head-scratching cast of the upcoming Mario movie, Grimes and Elon Musk's recent separation, the story of ASAP Rocky's long-lost quilt, our favorite animated mouse, and more!  Podcast art by Elia...

Be careful the next time you watch Hocus Pocus....the devil might get ya. This week, we're celebrating the onset of fall by discussing the Emmys, that time our president forgot the Australian prime minister's name, Lil Nas X's very queer debut album, the new species of fly named after RuPaul, and more! Podcast art by Eliana Reed Audio mix by Zach Maynard

This week, we’re breaking down the one-two pop culture punch of the MTV VMAs and the 2021 Met Gala (or the Big Kahuna, as Eli calls it). We’ll also be chatting about Taco Bell’s new subscription service, #FreeBritney, Drake’s continued chart domination, and more! It’s a *super-sized* episode for a *super-sized* week! Check out the links below for the long-form reads Zach mentioned during the news...

Like early 2000's fashion, ABBA, and that pimple you thought you got rid of last week, Exhausted has returned! We've adopted a new format and we're ready to party as we discuss the last week in news with topics such as the Texas abortion ban, some Bachelor in Paradise drama, and whatever the point of NFTs is. Listen to the end for our new segment called the "Media Moment", where we each recommend...

It's our season one FINALE! Join Zach, Eli, and Maya (Senior Political Manager at Leaders Igniting Transformation) for a discussion on American politics, AOC, why we don't need "unity", what exactly is up with corruption, and how our elected representatives can do better in the future. We can't wait to be back in September for season TWO! A huge thank you to all our dedicated listeners who have st...

This week, join us in the confessional booth for our hot takes on all things reality television! Listen as Zach rages about exploitative TLC shows, Eli fangirls over Jersey Shore and Holly from Dance Moms, and more! We also discuss which competition shows we think we'd have the best chance at winning...or sabotaging. Please stay tuned to the end of the episode for an important announcement! ...

Don’t @ us…we don’t have any socials. But we DO have things to talk about! Join us this week as we discuss our favorite and least favorite parts of social media. Listen as Zach goes off about influencer culture, Eli marvels at the Tik Tok algorithm, and much more! Podcast art by Eliana Reed Audio mix by Zach Maynard

Puberty, am I right? Join us this week for a look back at what we thought was the most important time of our lives: high school. In this episode, we gab about being hot for teacher, that time the cops crashed Eli's jacuzzi party, the perils of working a minimum wage job, and - of course - prom.  Podcast art by Eliana Reed Audio mix by Zach Maynard

Happy Pride Month! Celebrate by listening to two queers and a lady critique the inaccessibility of pride festivities, the gay community's hyper-focus on sex and hook-up culture, rainbow capitalism's meaninglessness, and much more! Tune in or you're homophobic :-)  Podcast art by Eliana Reed Audio mix by Zach Maynard

Following weeks of anticipation, Zach and Eli finally got their chance to record in person.....what could possibly go wrong? Podcast art by Eliana Reed Audio mix by Zach Maynard

In the words of Nina West, things just got eleven-gendary! Yes, tune into the 11th episode of EXHAUSTED for a discussion on hustle culture and how the "grind" affects young peoples' outlook of an uncertain future. Make sure to stay for Eli and Zach's condemnation of whatever the hell "networking events" are, a closer look at sugar babydom, and the question of whether or not the monetization of you...

We've made it to TEN episodes! And this week, we're celebrating with our first double-guest love fest (that was weird, but hey it rhymed!) as we relive the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of college life with Zach's old pals Robyn and Reilly. You'll hear us discuss the unrealistic expectations placed on today's students, the stress of virtual learning, the uncertain confusion of life after coll...

Show us your best runway walk as you strut into another episode of Exhausted! This week we're talking about (and laughing at) Target's awful Pride and Black History Month merch, the normalization of debt via fast-paced trend culture, Urban Outfitters' seedy history of problematic clothing, and size-exclusivity within the thrifting community. Who knows, you may even learn about what the heck a saus...

On this week's episode of EXHAUSTED, queen incarnate Leah Harris (finally!) joins us to discuss institutional racism, what white folk can do to be better allies, the things that help remedy the stress of constant engagement, and the joys of drinking water. In Leah's own words of wisdom - 'Drink water, don't be racist!'. Black Lives Matter. Podcast art by Eliana Reed Audio mix by Zach Maynard &nbsp...

It's our 4/20 episode! Sadly, we did not talk about that sweet sweet kush and instead decided to condemn the 1 percent for over an hour. Please enjoy Eli and Zach's takedown of over-consumption, America's obsession with labels, corruption in the government, corporate personhood, and (once again) that goddamn Imagine video. All those celebrities really thought they were doing somethin' with that, h...

Another week, another exhaustion. Our third guest in a row arrives in the form of Morgan, Eli's childhood biffle (are we still calling it that?), as we discuss and critique the many facets of toxic American work culture and stiflingly traditional corporate practices. Join us for a long-awaited takedown of Eli and Zach's cursed former workplace (*redacted*), a look at why some people are so resista...

We cordially invite you to the roast of one Zach Maynard by the fabled Debbie Maynard, defender of white wine and destroyer of worlds. Join us for a wild discussion on how older and younger generations relate to and perceive one another, including a reminder that your parents just want to be cool too -- and for the love of god Zach, STOP burping. #vulgarity  Podcast art by Eliana Reed Audio m...

Guess what? (Or should we say GUEST what..?) We have our first guest! Join Eli, Zach, and Leah (give her a follow @sustainable_leah) for an in-depth discussion on the doldrums of climate change, the effects of environmental racism, how sustainable living can be classist, and much much more! Try not to panic under the crushing weight of impending planetary doom, and enjoy!  Podcast art by Elia...

To quote a famous poet, we’ve got 99 problems and yes, the pandemic IS one of them. This week on EXHAUSTED, we’re hashing out the highs and lows (well, mainly just lows) of living through this particularly sickly historical event. We were gonna say we hope this goes viral, but our publicist told us that’d be in poor taste. Podcast art by Eliana Reed Audio mix by Zach Maynard

Ayyye, we made it another week!  Join Eli and Zach for the second episode of their super awesome podcast EXHAUSTED, wherein they explore the treacherously annoying world of piss-poor media representation. Ever thought about how every other white person in the Marvel cinematic universe comes with their very own Black/Brown friend? Are you tired of cisgender actors portraying trans characters - and...

Ever had the urge to listen to two single, funny, outrageously attractive millennials rant about men for 90 minutes? Well, now you can! Join Eli and Zach on their journey towards the realization that they've been right all along: dating apps SUCK, and they have the receipts to prove it. Gym rats, fishing buddies, emoji-spammers, serial ghosters, and bad poets are just a few of the guys caught in t...