ASBC / Father (Art) and Son (Elliot) Talk About Everything

S2 : EP 6 Are you an Ugly Duckling?🐥 Everyone knows the fairytale. This one’s different. I wasn’t just the “ugly duckling”—I was the invisible kid. Ethnic, awkward, second-language speaker. Even the teachers ignored me. At 7, I stopped playing along. While the class ran carnival races, I walked the other way—my silent protest. My first “fuck you” to the system. This episode is about growing up un...

S2 : EP 5 A penny for your thoughts. Just how Important is money. Money — can’t live without it, can’t stop stressing over it. This podcast episode dives into the wild, emotional rollercoaster of our relationship with cash. From thrift store Christmases to income tax glow-ups and repo regrets, we talk about how money shapes us — and sometimes breaks us. We ask the real stuff: Is money evil or just...

S2 : EP 4 COVID-19 didn’t just shake the world — it cracked mine wide open. From BLM protests and Karens in the wild to empty shelves, closed businesses, and a nation armed with misinformation and ammunition, this podcast unpacks the chaos that changed everything. We’re talking lost jobs, broken schools, shuttered dreams, and dogs doubling as bodyguards. No filter, no fluff — just raw stories from...

S2 : EP 3 The Secret Life of Duacy Douglas “Things Are Not Always What They Seem” Ever called an Uber on vacation and ended up on a death-defying joyride through the underworld of Washington D.C.? No? Just us? In this episode, Duacy and Elliot relive that weekend getaway where the Lincoln Memorial and Space Museum were just minor footnotes to a banana-peel-covered, mumble-rap-blasting, smoke-fille...

S2 : EP 2 Welcome to Like Throwing Salt on a Snail — a raw, restless, and a little ridiculous dive into how we stress ourselves out... and the weird, wild, sometimes wonderful ways we cope. Ever been set off by toe tapping under a desk or someone saying “no offense, but…”? Yeah. Us too. From unsolicited advice to personal space invaders, snorers, one-uppers, and loud chewers — this is the anti-ser...

S2 : EP 1 "Your Face looks like a Tire and you Need an Alignment" On today’s episode we lovingly (sort of) dissect the odd, hilarious, and downright unexplainable world of human features. We’re not scientists, dermatologists, or stylists. We’re just two dangerously observant weirdos with mics and a strong urge to compare your nose to a toucan’s beak. From chameleon eyes à la Oprah, to Gw...

S1 : EP 25 – The University of Life Class is in session—and it always will be.  In our season finale, we're breaking down the trials, the tribulations, and the hard-earned wisdom that only life itself can teach. No sugarcoating, no shortcuts—just raw lessons from the real world. **Don’t sweat the small stuff.**   Life will throw punches. When it does, *heal on your terms*. Be intentional about...

S1 : EP 24 Much to do About Nothing – Misconceptions & Superpowers In this episode, we’re clearing up the chaos, debunking the wildest misconceptions about us, and  dissecting the truths our *actual* superpowers. Spoiler: we’re not as “chill” as we seem (or maybe we are?). Art’s the “don’t sweat the small stuff” guy, but cross that line and prepare for the *silent treatment* of doom. Elliot th...

S1 : EP 23 **The Good and Bad with Video Games** In this episode, we’re talking about video games—the sweet, sweet dopamine hits... and the crushing disappointment when your character gets stuck and you get frustrated. We’ll cover everything from the joy of finally leveling up to the pure rage of video game fatigue. You know, the stuff that makes you question your life choices. We’ll also dive int...

S1 : EP 22 "I'm Overstimulated and Woke Up Feeling Sick"** In this episode, we're venting, verbal vomiting, and sharing all the little annoyances that have been driving us crazy lately. From dry skin to canker sores to the worst experiences at the gym, we’re letting it all out. We dive into everything that’s irritating us today—from Uber cancellations to telemarketers, paper straws to the smell of...

S1 : EP 21 Nowadays Anyone Can Be a Doctor In this episode, we dive into the challenges of navigating the healthcare system in the USA. Sharing personal experiences with doctors, we discuss the frustrations of feeling unheard and the struggle for quality care. We explore how many doctors resist patient involvement and how discrimination, especially in lower-income communities, still runs rampant....

S1 : EP 20 "I Don’t Wanna, But I’m Gonna" – The Dark Side of Success In this episode, we’re getting real about the price of success. From sacrificing your time, mental health, and relationships to risking your financial stability and ethics, success doesn’t come without a cost. We dive into the hidden toll of constant hustle, the burnout, the compromises, and the creativity we often lose...

S1 : EP 19 There's Marriage... and Then There's Texas Marriage Strap in for a wild ride through love, lust, and… Texas-style “freedom.” In this episode, we dive deep into everything from upside-down pineapples (yep, you read that right) to why younger folks are rushing into the big "I do." Is it love, or are they just trying to escape their parents’ basement?   We tackle the real...

S1 : EP 18 Elliot's back from his travels to California, and in this episode, we dive into the world of public transportation. There was a time when taking the bus or train was seen as a sign of poverty, long before anyone cared about the greenhouse effect or pollution. Environmentalists didn’t exist, and public transit was stigmatized as something only lower-class people used, often leading t...

S1 :EP 17 Why Can’t We Be Friends? In this episode, we dive into the complexities of friendship—its many types, the importance of quality over quantity, and how friendships shape our lives. We explore navigating work vs. personal friendships, the influence of friends over parents, and when it's time to walk away from toxic friendships. From betrayal to forgiveness, we discuss the lessons learn...

S1 : EP 16 Soul Searching in Italy & Big Decisions** In today’s episode, I share my vacation to Italy 🇮🇹 and how travel helps me reflect on life. I’m lucky to travel the world for work 🌎, but I also talk about how you can’t just travel with anyone — it’s all about the right people. During my trip, I had a moment of clarity and decided to go to law school! Travel helped me finally make the lea...

S1 : EP 15 *Album Review Episode*Miseducation of Lauryn Hill & Bright Eyes-I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning*, where we dive into the albums that have shaped us, one track at a time. In today’s episode, we each choose a special album to review, exploring what it means to us, the memories tied to it, and what we think the lyrics really say—though we can't always be sure! We also share a track from o...

S1 : EP14 In this episode, we’re sharing the dumb ways we’ve gotten hurt—because let's face it, humans are reckless. We’ll talk about our obsession with watching skateboarding kids wipe out on YouTube (bonus points if they break bones and scream for their mom). From Art’s forklift accident to a baseball bat to the head in junior high, we’ve had our fair share of injuries. I survived a bike cra...

Join us for Episode 13 of Therapy as we dive into the highs and lows of counseling. From thinking therapy was only for “crazy” people to realizing it’s now a part of everyday life, we’ll share awkward stories – like the school counselors who pushed heavy topics when we just needed someone to listen and let’s not forget the marriage counseling disaster(Art Vile) where I was blamed for everything. T...

S1 : EP12 Welcome to *Truth Day*—a no-holds-barred episode where we say whatever’s on our minds. Art Vile and Elliot spitball stories, from sneaking snacks into theaters to the weirdness of losing your keys and blaming others. We reminisce about sneaking 20 kids into drive-ins, late-night playgrounds, and Art taking Elliot to the park for fresh air. Elliot getting bitten by a stray dog? Art was fu...

S1 : EP11 Today, we’re talking love—how we try to control it, how we shouldn’t, and how I learned that the hard way. Love shouldn’t feel forced. How becoming a dad changed everything for me(Art)—my son (Elliot) taught me more about love than any relationship ever did. But let’s be real, relationships are messy. And Valentine’s Day? A bit of history: It started as a Roman festival, then Christianiz...

S1 : EP10 Are we all stuck in a hamster wheel, running in place? Life’s the wheel, and we’re just going through the motions. Is this by design, or have we checked out? When Art was growing up, he juggled work, school, chores, and still partied. Kids today get a trophy for getting off the couch and call themselves adults for filling out a form online. We were the last hard-working generation. Now,...

S1 : EP9 In today’s episode, we’re diving into the wild world of voices! From vocal fry to baby talk, we’ll be pointing out and making fun of the different ways people speak. Join us for a hilarious ride through the most cringeworthy, bizarre, and attention-grabbing voices around—because today, we just feel like talking smack! We’ll cover: - High-pitched, nails-on-a-chalkboard voices - That lethar...

S1 : EP8 Hit the road with us as we explore the quirky, hilarious, and sometimes bizarre world of driving! Whether you're a road trip pro or just trying to survive the daily commute, we’ve got you covered. In today’s episode, we dive into everything from weird behind-the-wheel habits (like nose picking and flossing, yep, we said it) to the strange sights we spot on highways. We also spill some...

S1 : EP7 Welcome to the wild side of pet obsession. Art Vile and Elliot dive headfirst into the madness of modern pet culture—where fur babies get birthday parties, custom piñatas, and professional photoshoots. Emotional support animals are taking over the world (and our hearts), but why the hell is it okay to self-certify them? Shouldn’t there be a law against it? Get ready for wild stories, pers...